South Huntington Union Free School District 60 Weston Street Huntington Station, New York, 11746

SUMMER 2013- GRADUATION

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SUPERINTENDENTS GRADUATION SPEECH

First of all. You gotta love this weather. Although I was looking forward to leaving you one last connect-ed before college, I am happy that we got to be outside for your special day. It certainly hasnt always been the case, but this year Mother Nature smiled on the Whitman seniors, their families and friends, and provided Good evening and congratulations. This is a remarkable day that marks the culmination of an the next step in their lives. Students, guests, and family members heard from Board of Education President Jim Kaden, District Superintendent incredible journey. Today, we have a special, once-in-a-lifetime chance to honor a group of Dr. David Bennardo, and Whitman Principal Kathleen Acker. After a little less than 2 hours, Whitmans salutatorian, Matthew LoCastro, and young, men and women that have made our school district, their families, and our community this years valedictorian, Sarah Ann Riordan, along with their 2013 senior classmates, began a new and promising chapter in their young lives. incredibly proud. A moment like this is certainly no accident and there are so many people that Congratulations to the class of 2013! have contributed to the resounding success that we have heard about today. The many teachers, staff members, administrators, and board trustees that are proudly smiling today deserve gratitude for their special work. These people are involved in the most honorable and sacred work on earth and their dedication has played a priceless part in your success. And of course your parents and grandparents who are here, teary eyed watching you at this ceremony. These special people have successfully accomplished the most challenging and important task in the world - raising great children - and they deserve our unqualified respect. I ask you to be a little bit patient with them this weekend if they hug you little bit more than usual, tear up more often than before, and maybe even reminisce too much about your younger days. You see, you may not understand right now but this parenting job is tough because the better we do our jobs the less and less you need us. As you become more independent, you become a little less dependent on us, and while we know that this is the right thing, we can't help but wonder where the newborn baby, the wide-eyed kindergartner, the elementary school artist, the middle school athlete, and the high school musician has suddenly gone. You see as the years roll on by and parents like us comb a little more gray hair each year and look in the mirror to see our own mothers and fathers faces staring back at us, we cant help but wonder where the time has gone. But the sadness over growing old quickly fades with the knowledge that we have you. You are the reason that your parents get up each and every morning. You are the reason for their sacrifices and you are the affirmation of their lifes work and I know they are proud beyond words right now. So please thank your families, be patient with them today and remember their special roles in your lives. On a personal note, I consider myself so incredibly fortunate to have come to South Huntington in a year when the class of 2013 was at the top of the pyramid. Your positive energy was contagious and your personalities remarkably warm and embracing. I knew that each and every time I visited the high school my spirit would be refreshed by the amazing people in this senior class. We felt the closeness of your class at Homecoming, Powder Puff, Senior Follies, Sportsnight , and countless other activities that brought the grade and school together as one. We saw the competitiveness of your class through dozens of ballgames, matches, and contests. We experienced the creativity and talent of your class at so many beautiful concerts, theater productions, art shows, and dance recitals, and we marveled at your intelligence and work ethic as you mastered the most demanding workload ever to be expected of high school students and emerged stronger and more successful than we could have ever imagined. And through all the intense work and incredible accomplishment you found time for others. You still reached out to our communitys youngest by hosting events like safe Halloween and embraced our districts oldest citizens by organizing things like the senior dance. You raised thousands of dollars and provided unbelievable support for those in need proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that the brightest and best among us are still capable of the most compassionate and enlightened leadership. Class of 2013, you restored our faith in the next generation and made this community proud beyond our wildest imagination.
a perfect window of opportunity for high school graduation. A strong, cool breeze greeted the 441 Whitman seniors who were poised to begin

WHITMANS EIGHTY-THIRD COMMENCEMENT

BOARD PRESIDENT JIM KADENS GRADUATION MESSAGE

Good Evening. On behalf of the Board of Education, I congratulate you, the class of 2013 on reaching a significant milestone in your lives. The end of high school often brings many changes to your life. Whether it be college, employment or service in the military the next step brings greater independence as you enter adulthood. Every year I struggle with what to tell the graduating class. It seems that the world is moving faster and faster and it is becoming difficult to keep up. Many people are frustrated on a daily basis and quick to anger or criticize. While deciding on how to make that into a positive message I remembered an old movie that may provide some advice on how best to achieve success and happiness. ization that no one lives a life without mistakes or regrets. Life becomes a whole lot easier if, when they happen you try to learn from them and let them go. If you are sorry for something youve said or done your best bet is to just say so. Allow compassion, sympathy and empathy to color your decisions; as you grow you will find that little is black and white and almost everything has some gray. In another scene from this same movie Elwood is speaking with a psychiatrist and says, Well, Ive wrestled with reality for thirty five years, doctor, and Im happy to state I finally won out over it. At first blush it seems like a crazy statement but if we are limited to seeing only that which is, rather than that which may be, we would likely still be living in caves. It is good to suspend disbelief from time to time when considering what may be possible as that is where innovation lies. Take the time to wonder. Enjoy your graduation celebrations and when the celebrations are all over, please take a moment to reflect upon your own accomplishments and those who have helped you along the way, parents, teachers, coaches, friends, and people in the background like my colleagues on the Board and Administration. Then take a deep breath, take stock of where you are going and move on, making the most of each day. Each of you has much to be proud of and we are proud of you. Congratulations again. Be careful and safe this summer and best wishes for whatever the future may hold, even if it brings an oversized rabbit. Good luck and Godspeed.

In speaking to Ms. Acker this week she went on to say how special this class had been to the school. In fact I know that she shares the sentiment of so many of your teachers and parents in wishing that fate allowed us to freeze a special moment like this in time and relieve the wonderful years together over and over again. But we know that this is impossible and we under- The movie, Harvey, was made in 1950 and starred Jimmy Stewart. In the movie Stewarts character, Elwood P. Dowd, claims to be friends with an invisible six foot stand that a genuine, loving goodbye is sometimes all we have. So now as we say goodbye I want to leave you with the same four parting wishes that I have offered to graduating seniors for 25 years. I hope you take a piece of high school pride with you into the next phase of your life. I hope you find college life rewarding and that you fall in love with your new school the way Walt Whitman High School did with you. I hope you find a career that makes it a pleasure to get up in the morning and keeps you proud each and every day. I hope you meet a person whose eyes you can stare into one day and say I do, knowing that you have met a soulmate that will be by your side for the rest of your life. I hope you know the blessing of having a son or daughter wrap their arms around you when they can first speak and say mommy, daddy you're my best friend. I hope you know the blessings of good health. I hope you are close with your own parents and recognize their love and wisdom for many years to come. And I hope you keep the South Huntington community in your hearts for the rest of your lives. Godspeed class of 2013. The greatest chapters of your lives are yet to be written. Be well- Dave Bennardo

three and one half inch rabbit named Harvey. During the course of the movie, while those around Elwood try to get him committed, Elwood has a few lines which have always been memorable to me. In the first he is looking back on advice his mother gave him, In this world you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. The lesson here is that interpersonal skills are often far more important than subject matter expertise both to individual happiness and to driving groups to successful outcomes. The good news is that these skills can be learned with practice just as any other. In my experience, I can tell you that a thick skin and a short memory are two of the most useful skills to be practiced. It seems to me that far too many people spend a good deal of their lives seeking to find things that offend them and then holding a grudge against the offender. While sometimes justified these practices often lead to frustration and are rarely conducive to overall happiness or long term success. Sooner or later everyone comes to the real-

Jim Kaden in his commencement message encouraged the seniors to take a deep breath, take stock of where you are going, and move on, making the most of each day. Each of you has much to be proud of, and we are proud of you.

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As we close out another school year, it is important to thank the many individuals who contributed to our successful PTA Council endeavors. We were so very fortunate to enjoy the support of numerous parents, teachers, staff members, administrators, and local businesses throughout the year. Together, we served the needs of our district, enhanced programs, and advanced the cause of our wonderful children. We are particularly fortunate to have had a series of outstanding PTA units that served as the very backbone of our vibrant District Council. We take pleasure at this time in thanking our outgoing unit members for their tireless service and welcome the newly elected members onto the local boards. We know that the year ahead promises great things and look forward to working collectively in the best interest of our school community. 2013/2014 Council Officers Dominic LeClaire, Council President Christine LeClaire, First Vice President Jayne O'Toole, Second Vice President Christine Lublin, Third Vice President Melinda Long, Treasurer Greg Galustian, Recording Secretary Lori Pirozzi, Corresponding Secretary Maria Williams, By-Laws Laura Carey, Past President

Great Expectations

As the processional march began, the excited graduates began their walk down the aisle. As they glanced from side to side they saw an audience filled with approving smiles. This graduation wont be their last: In another 13 years theyll don their caps and gown and join their classmates for the traditional processional march as they leave Walt Whitman High School. But today these 4-year-old preschoolers are taking their leave of the SHIP Preschool Program, a free play-group experience for 3- and 4-year-old residents of the South Huntington School District. Those who are familiar with our SHIP preschool program know that there wasn't a dry eye in the house during this year's stellar movingup exercise. Cameras flashed and tears of joy rolled freely as our community's youngest students walked proudly down the aisle to receive their preschool diplomas. There is something truly refreshing about the look of limitless opportunity emblazoned on the faces of four-year-old superstars. Our SHIP program's success serves as a fitting tribute to the supportive parents and dynamic staff that work with our talented preschool children. Thank you for a job incredibly well done to Coordinator of Speech-Language Services Marian Raspantini, Nurse Coordinator Jane Samuels, Psychologist Dr. Pamela Mitchell, Social Worker Irene Wiener, Special Education Teachers Debra Jarmon and Jessica Russotto, Paraprofessionals Lenore Rowe, Gail Cummings and Caroline Butterfield, Speech Pathologists Romina Keper and Noreen Scileppi, Physical Therapist Barbara Brush, Occupational Therapist Beth Cohen and SHIP/CPSE Secretary Denise DeLise.

2013/2014 PTA Unit Presidents Solange Rich, Oakwood Primary Center Melinda Long, Countrywood Primary Center Laura Carey, Birchwood Intermediate School Laura Morelli, Maplewood Intermediate School Carol Kirkpatrick and Rose Fisch, Silas Wood Sixth Grade Center/Stimson Middle School Laci Wright, Walt Whitman High School Christy Guiditis, SEPTA

BOARD OF EDUCATION
Jim Kaden President

Nicholas R. Ciappetta, J.D. Vice President

TRUSTEES:

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Wednesday, August 14, 2013 Regular BOE Business Meeting 7:30PM Board Room #110 Administration Building, 60 Weston Street Tuesday, September 3, 2013 Regular BOE Business Meeting 7:30PM Conference Room B Administration Building, 60 Weston Street Wednesday, September 18, 2013 Regular BOE Business Meeting 7:30PM Silas Wood 6th Grade Center 23 Harding Place Wednesday, October 2, 2013 Regular BOE Business Meeting 7:30PM Oakwood Primary Center 264 West 22nd Street Wednesday, October 16, 2013 Regular BOE Business Meeting 7:30PM Conference Room B Administration Building, 60 Weston Street

Laura B. Carey Lisa R. Brieff Michele R. DeGaetano Linda LaCara Edward J. Nitkewicz, J.D.

THE PRINCIPALS COMMENCEMENT MESSAGE

Good evening Dr. Bennardo, Mr. Kaden, members of the school board, members of cabinet, administration, staff members, family members and graduates. Welcome to the 2013 Walt Whitman High School Commencement Ceremony. High school graduation is the day that students wait for right from the time they step into their first school. It is a very proud and exciting moment in a student's life. And for all those people that care and value them, it is indeed a proud moment. Graduation is the day when students complete their first 13 years of education and are free to step into the world and begin making their own decisions with regard to continuing education and career choices. It is the day when all the hard work that they put in, pays off. Graduation is a memorable and emotional moment, filled with laughter, happiness, caps thrown in the air, picture taking, and tears of joy and sadness of parting with friends. Graduates, as your time at Walt Whitman has been nearing a close you have heard multiple times what a special class you are. And if in the future I am asked what made this class so special I would have to say their determination, their compassion, and most importantly, their resiliency. When used to describe people, resilience refers to the quality of being able to "bounce back" and regain their spirit after facing adversity. Graduates, why do I say that you are resilient? Let us review some events from your senior year alone. You experienced superstar storm Sandy and many of you endured personal hardships during this time. You then also experienced hardship at Whitman, where as a result of the storm much of 200-wing roof was blown off and it was raining in the hallways. The weight room was destroyed and water filled the physical education locker rooms. As I was walking the hallways, in the rain, the morning after this disaster, I was informed by security that many of you were on campus wanting to know what you could do to help Whitman. That touched my heart so deeply as you continued to demonstrate to me what an outstanding group of young adults comprise the class of 2013. And when the school reopened, in spite of many of your classrooms being relocated, you demonstrated resiliency as you settled into your studies as if nothing had happened. In addition many of our athletes here this evening came together to ensure our wrestlers had a place to practice. This was not always easy, and at times we had fencers jumping over wrestlers while dodging basketballs. But you never skipped a beat. You went on to have phenomenal seasons. You were all so resilient. As the year went on many of you experienced personal tragedies and we all experienced the tragedy that took place in Newtown, Connecticut. Though this tragedy brought about the addition of some new security measures, you still went about your business of being thriving, active, compassionate individuals and continually asking what you could do to help. Soon after we had 31 inches of snow and you lost your February vacation. Additionally, throughout all of this you were the first senior class that had to take numerous SLO and local examinations. All of this being said throughout this entire school year your resiliency enabled you to still have fun, participate in numerous extracurricular activities, in outstanding theater productions, athletic events, and experience tremendous academic success. And I once again got to witness the Senior class on that last day of school when that last bell rang crying in the hallways, not wanting to leave Whitman. A graduation speech is supposed to motivate you as you prepare to move into your postsecondary life. I am supposed to impart upon you words of wisdom and provide you with guidance. But as I was preparing this speech what I felt most compelled to say was thank you. Thank you for being the incredible young adults that you are, thank you for your compassion and thank you for showing us how bright our future is. But whats a graduation speech without some advice for you as you embark on this next chapter in your life. My advice to you is 1. Determine where you want to begin Establish goals. Select your next step and jump in with both feet. It is ok that where you are headed now in life may not be where you ultimately end up but you need to begin somewhere. Your post secondary journey starts with a first step and you are about to take that first step now. In the words of motivational speaker Les Brown You dont have to be great to get started, but you have to get started to be great. 2. Remain Focused It is so important to remain focused on your goals. You are so young and talented there will be many opportunities placed in your path such what to major in, where to work, where to live, all of this can be very distracting as you find your way through world of limitless possibilities. Focus on what you feel in your gut is the most important at the moment and move ahead one goal at a time. 3. Always believe that you can I said this in my VY interview and I meant it. Dont ever let anyone tell you that you cant. As you look around this room and see many accomplished adults among you dont assume their journey to greatness was a easy one. Though this sounds simple..all you have to do is believe in yourself and success is just a matter of time. As Robin Sharma, a renowned leadership advisor says Your I Can is more important than your IQ. 4. Celebrate small victories I truly believe that if you experience small victories it will provide you with the impetus to go on and pave your way to success. It doesnt have to be a homerun a base hit can provide you with that taste of success to try for the doubleor being the understudy in a play can provide you with the drive to become the lead. You have already experience a huge victory this evening but for many of you . it was the small victories that led you here. American writer Louis L'Amour sums it up well with his quote Win a little now, hold your ground, and later, win a little more. 5. Dont ever forget where you came from OK so here you are .your high school graduation. Now look back and reflect on all those people who helped you out along the way. As much as this is your accomplishment it is so important to thank those that have provided you with help, support, advice and encouragement! And moving forward in your life.keep thanking those that will enable you to become the person that you were meant to be, it will not take a lot of time or effort, but it will mean a lot to them. 6. Embrace Failure You will experience failure. I know that sounds like a very negative statement, but its an inevitable part of life. There are very few people who have risen to the pinnacle of success without facing some form adversity and failure. It is how you respond to this failure that is important. You need to forgive yourself, learn from the experience and press on. If you learn something from a failure than it wasnt a failure. Imagine where we would be if American inventor Thomas Edison could not accept failure and press on. He made thousands of prototypes of the incandescent light bulb before he finally got it right. He simply stated I have not failed. Ive just found 10,000 ways that wont work. In spite of experiencing failure upon failure throughout his entire working life, Edison never let it discourage him. His resilience, see I am bringing my theme full circle, gave us some of the most amazing inventions of the early 20th century. Resilient people view their mistakes as lessons to be learned from, and as opportunities for growth. You have already demonstrated that you have the resilience needed to overcome challenges and this will carry with you throughout your life. Class of 2013 we need your minds, we need your creativity, we need your determination, we need your leadership, and we need your resiliency. Take chances, have the courage to go after your dreams, stand for something, be a good friend, and give something back. My gift to you is a brick to be placed in the PTA Council community brick walk that reads Class of 2013 Forever Resilient Now, in the words of the great Dr. Seuss:

DISTRICT OFFICE PERSONNEL

David Bennardo, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Jacqueline Harris Deputy Superintendent; Assistant Superintendent, Student Services Joseph T. Centamore, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Personnel and District Services Lawrence Light Interim Administrator for Business Jared T. Bloom, Ph.D. Supervisor of Assessment & Technology/Office of Curriculum and Instruction

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

District Office . . . .812-3000 Birchwood . . . . . .812-3200 Countrywood . . . .812-3300 Maplewood . . . . .812-3400 Oakwood . . . . . . .812-3500 Silas Wood . . . . .812-3600 Stimson....................812-3700 Walt Whitman ..........812-3800 SHIP ........................812-3170 Transportation..........812-3088 Security....................812-3900 Bus garage ..............812-3089

School addresses and hours may be found in your District Calendar and Parent Handbook. South Huntington School District 60 Weston Street, Huntington Station, NY 11746

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AROUND THE DISTRICT AROUND THE DISTRICT

Dont miss SHEFs annual Family Fun Day.

GIRL SCOUT SILVER AND GOLD AWARDS

The following South Huntington Girl Scouts were Silver Award recipients: Cassie EachesProject Literacy9th grade Lauren GroserProject Literacy9th grade Milly Le ClaireGreenbelt Trail Renovation9th grade Gabrielle NardelliSpecial Needs Cheer Camp8th grade Michelle NardelliSpecial Needs Cheer Camp9th grade Working on her Silver Award for next year and assisting in the ceremonies was Whitman freshman Danielle Dellaccio

Sunday, September 8th. 11am-4pm Fun for the whole family. $10 ea. includes all food. West Hills Day Camp

The Huntington Township Girl Scout Awards Ceremony was held recently, and South Huntington was well represented. Debbie DeMartino made the presentation of the Gold Awards to Walt Whitman seniors Nicole Katz and Kitty Le Claire.

EDWIN SMITH TO BECOME NEW STIMSON PRINCIPAL

Its official; Mr. Edwin Smith has been named the new Principal at Stimson Middle School. Mr. Smith will take over the Stimson reign this summer from retiring principal Faye Robins. You may think, Ive heard that name before, but its not because he grew up locally and attended John Glenn High School, its because Edwin was an Administrative Dean at Stimson in 2008. After earning his undergrad degree at SUNY New Paltz, Edwin returned to Long Island where be began his career teaching seventh and eighth grade Social Studies. While teaching, he returned to school to pursue two masters degrees, one in history, and one in school administration. Mr. Smith comes back to Stimson after several years as Assistant Principal at the Merrick Avenue Middle School in the Bellmore-Merrick School District. At a recent BOE meeting, Mr. Smith and his wife Jill were officially introduced. Im so fortunate and so excited to be here, said Mr. Smith. Its a wonderful opportunity in a great community and I feel very fortunate to be able to come back to South Huntington.

Excel Program Reception

In June, the South Huntington School District held its annual Project Excel End-of-Year Reception. The ceremony was organized by Project Excel coordinators Ms. Marijean Scardapane, Ms. Ventura Trent, and Ms. Patricia Urgiles and was facilitated by dynamic program coordinator Mr. David Perkins. The evening brought together our many community partners, mentors, and parents/guardians for a collective celebration of student success. The Project Excel program, which supports young people on their Journey to Greatness, stresses the importance of hard work, character, and a commitment to excellence. This year's reception included a video presentation and slideshow produced by social work intern Michael Toomey. In addition to a series of award presentations and Wildcat Sports Camp Scholarships, a special citation for service was presented to Mr. David Perkins. Suffolk County Deputy Police Commissioner Ms. Risco Mention-Lewis, a friend of South Huntington Schools and a tremendous supporter of our Project Excel program, shared an inspirational keynote address. A superb buffet dinner by Adams Family Catering was enthusiastically welcomed as the crowd settled into some quality barbecue. We all join in congratulating our fine students and thanking the teachers, administrators, and community members who have coordinated the program and served as mentors. It is wonderful to see the entire community galvanized behind such an important common cause.

The awards ceremony featured speakers and dignitaries presenting proclamations, and each of the awardees spoke about the importance of her project as well as what scouting has meant to her. South Huntington Superintendent Dave Bennardo and Whitman Principal Kathleen Acker congratulated the girls on their dedication. New York Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci was also invited to speak. He acknowledged the importance of scouting and gave the audience a lesson in legislative districts and just how many in the audience he represents. These young women are leaders in their schools and communities. Their achievement recognizes the important work theyve taken part in as theyve grown in this role, said Lupinacci. These outstanding young women have also demonstrated their focus and confidence as team players. As Gold and Silver Award Winners, theyve set themselves on a stage for a lifetime of achievement.

Left to right: Danielle Dellaccio, Gabrielle Nardelli, Michelle Nardelli, Troop CoLeader Patricia Nardelli, Nicole Katz, Kitty Le Claire, Troop Co-Leader Christine Le Claire, Milly Le Claire, Cassie Eaches, and Lauren Groser.

SHEF GOLF OUTING AT CRAB MEADOW

Group photo with Suffolk County Deputy Police Commissioner Ms. Risco Mention-Lewis, shows teachers, administrators, and community members who coordinate the Excel Program.

The South Huntington Educational Foundation (SHEF) held their annual golf outing and dinner fundraiser on Monday, July 1st at Crab Meadow Golf Course. Lunch was served under threatening skies, but the deluge began at the first swing of the driver and continued for a good hour. The 60 plus golfers paid no attention and continued their quest, and the rain did not dampen their spirits. This years honoree, Mr. Ray Spatafora, made his rounds in his own golf cart, encouraging golfers, jokingly chastising a few, and keeping play moving along. The rain let up allowing a brief drying off before the 18 holes were finished signaling cocktail time and a dry friendly clubhouse. The place was pack, as only Ray could do, and if smiles were a gauge of good times, everyone was guilty. Good food, great company, and an honoree loved by all.

Mathletes Make it Official

The Suffolk County Math Teacher's Association made it official at their annual endof-year dinner. The 2013 Suffolk County Senior League Championship goes to Walt Whitman High School. Team advisor Mr. Malaury Samedy and students Jack Spessard and Sophie Podhurst accepted the first place trophy to share with teammates and classmates alike. The Suffolk County Mathletes competition just finished their 20th year with Whitman posting a first-place standing of 132 points. Ward Melville place 2nd with 130 points and Commack placed 3rd with 128 points. Congratulations to all of our Whitman Mathletes for an outstanding year!.

SHEF's 2013 golf outing will go down as a great time making wonderful memories. The SHEF Board of Trustees would especially like to thank the many local businesses and sponsors who contributed to this memNY State Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci and BOE Vice orable time.
President Nick Ciappetta with honoree Ray Spatafora.

TYRON CARPENTER IS LIASEA STUDENT OF THE YEAR

WHITMANS EAGLE SCOUTS

The ascent to the rank of Eagle Scout is the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and service to the community. So it gives us great pleasure to commend the following Walt Whitman Boy Scouts on their recent ascent to this coveted rank. This special honor, bestowed on only 3% of our nation's scouts, is a fitting tribute to these young mens unyielding commitment to service. We congratulate the following scouts on this award and wish them continued success: A major project from start to finish is required by all who wish to attain scoutings highest rank. Left to right in photo: Sean Breen, a senior who will be attending the University of Vermont in the fall, is replacing fences and curbs at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Thomas Hustedt, a Whitman junior, is replacing directional signs for Saint Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Senior Christopher McPartland, who will be attending Northeastern University in the fall, built new houses at Old Bethpage Village for a colony of Purple Martins. Stephen Dybus, also a senior, refurbished the St. Peters playground and will be attending SUNY Oneonta in the fall. Zach Cammer, who built 4 tables and 16 benches for the VFW Hall on Pulaski Road, will be attending the US Naval Academy in the fall. Senior Robert Galvin built a lean-to at West Hills Park. Robert will be attending Quinnipiac University in the fall. Junior Thomas Ciravolo rebuilt the student courtyard outside of the 200 Wing at Walt Whitman. Joe Orelli (missing from photo) hopes to attend the SUNY Maritime College. Joes Eagle Scout project was to refurbish the Manor Plains Nature Park.

Each year the Long Island Association of Special Education Administrators (LIASEA) chooses a handful of students for recognition at their annual scholarship luncheon. It is a tremendous honor to receive one of these awards, which are reserved for students who have demonstrated extraordinary determination, courage, and accomplishments during their high school careers. We were particularly excited to learn that our very own Tyron Carpenter was one of only ten students selected for recognition at the June 7th LISEA ceremony. Tyron, who was nominated for this honor by Special Education Chairperson Nancy Nelson, proudly accepted his award in front of a crowd of family and South Huntington School District supporters. It is inspiring to see the fine work of a dedicated student and a supportive team recognized in such grand fashion. We all look forward to following Tyrons success as he continues his education at Johnson & Wales University in North Carolina.

left to right: Sophie Podhurst, Jack Spessard, and Mr. Malaury Samedy.

Otto Kahn Scholarship Awards

The Friends of OHEKA held their annual Garden Party recently celebrating 30 years of growth since owner Gary Melius discovered the dilapidated castle and began restoring it to the splendor of the Great Gatsby era. A large part of the evening is dedicated to the Otto Kahn Scholarship Awards and we are proud to announce that Walt Whitman students held a commanding presence. These awards honor Otto Kahns love and contribution to the arts. Congratulations to Jonathan Heller, Olivia Marchionda, and Raquelle Viteri who all received awards to assist them as they continue their studies next fall in college.

Congratulations Whitmans Eagle Scouts!

Left to right: Whitmans Otto Kahn Award winners: Jonathan Heller, Raquelle Viteri, and Olivia Marchionda.

Left to right: Kiva Boozer, WWHS Guidance Counselor; Cynthia Quinlan, WWHS Special Education Teacher; Tyron Carpenter; Nancy Nelson, Special Education Department Chairperson; and Jacqueline Harris, Deputy Superintendent.

Left to right: Sean Breen, Thomas Hustedt, Christopher McPartland, Stephen Dybus, Principal Acker, Zach Cammer, Robert Galvin, and Thomas Ciravolo.

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OAKWOOD PRIMARY VISITS THE APPLE STORE OAKWOOD CELEBRATES A YEAR OF SAFE-RESPECTFUL-RESPONSIBLE
Recently, two of Oakwood Primary Centers secondgrade classes made their annual visit to the Apple Store in the Walt Whitman Mall. Every year the children await this trip with great anticipation. They were greeted by a wonderful team of Apple employees, who were with them throughout the visit. Each child was given a bright yellow tee shirt with the words Field Trip to the Apple Store written on it, and then the fun really began.

Ms. Herreras and Ms. Farkass classes worked on Apple computers, first using the program Photo Booth and then transferring their mini movies into iMovie. The giggling was contagious, and the entire store was fascinated by how well behaved and computer savvy the children were. After 90 fun-filled minutes, the projects were completed, viewed by all, and transferred onto wristband USB drives so that each child and teacher could take home their movie. The experience gets better every year, and it is one neither the children nor the teachers will soon forget.

Today's new technology encourages teamwork as well as individualized learning.

These excited young students all have their flash drive bracelets.

Clockwise from upper left: Master of ceremonies Roberto Toledo led the students in a fun and event filled morning. The talented Kalif Jones performing I Believe We Can Fly. Thank You For All You Do! This young man tells about his experience helping others. The Walt Whitman Varsity Cheerleaders put on an awesome performance.

Oakwood Opens Game With National Anthem

Oakwood 2nd Graders were invited to sing the National Anthem at the start of the Long Island Ducks game recently. Oakwood music teacher Luella Pinelli, who is known to be in more than one place at a time, again did not disappoint, as the photo clearly shows. The students sang beautifully and made Oakwood and South Huntington proud. In-between watching the game with their families, the children took a break and tried their hand at dunking one of the opponents in a dunking tank. Quite a few of our 2nd graders were successful in dunking him! Oakwoods families had great time!

Oakwood Primary Center held their Annual SafeRespectful-Responsible-(SRR) Celebration. This SRR outdoor Superhero celebration highlights many of the wonderful activities throughout the year. Students take part in many community minded programs and at this particular celebration, awards are given out to students who have gone above and beyond the norm. Master of ceremonies Roberto Toledo led the students in a fun and event filled morning that included performances by the Wildcat Varsity Cheerleaders, and a vocal performance by Whitmans resident opera star Kalif Jones. Oakwoods students showed their own talents by performing several songs. Students also got the opportunity to thank the many groups (administrators-teachers-paraprofessionals-cafeteria workers-custodians) who all make their experience at Oakwood such a positive one. Congratulations to: Cecilia Medina Granados and Sawyer Diamond for an Academic Excellence Award; Patrick Soulias and Mia Carrillo were winners of the Triple C Commitment, Character and Courage Award; Lorianna Mattutat was the recipient of the Public Service Award; and Anthony Brown Jr.

and Lorianna Mattutat won Wildcat Sports Camp Scholarships. We also would like to congratulate our students in their exceptional showing at this years Victory Challenge. Congratulations Olympic Medal winners! Samantha Bustillo: Hernandez: 40 meter ambulatory 1st place; Precision throw 1st place; Soft discus ribbon; Club throw ribbon. Zachary Margolin: 40 meter ambulatory 1 st place; Club throw 1st place; Precision throw 1st place; Soft discus 1st place. Matthew Cashman: 40 meter ambulatory 1ST PLACE; Distance Kick 1ST Place; Club throw ribbon; Precision throw ribbon; Soft discus ribbon. Giselle Alberto: Club throw first; soft discus first; Distance kick first; precision throw first; 40 ambulatory second. Christopher Portillo Gomez: Precision throw first; 40 meter ambulatory second place; Distance kick third place; Soft discus placed. Cassidy Saravia: 40 meter ambulatory first place, Precision throw first place; Distance kick placed; Soft discus first place.

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LIGHTS, CAMERAS, ACTION!
Countrywood Primary Center presented its 9th annual spring musical production on May 15, 16, 17, and 20. This years performance, Alice in Wonderland, featured Adrienne Workmans first graders. Under the superb direction of the classroom teacher, and music teacher, Adam Slawitsky, and with scenery created and designed by art teacher, Carol Davis, the show came alive as these youngsters put on a fabulous performance. A special guest appearance by Mrs. Jacci Harris, Deputy Superintendent, added special enchantment to the production. Countrywoods talented teachers spent countless hours at school working on the many aspects of the play. Beautifully designed programs and invitations were prepared for distribution to parents, district office personnel, and the Board of Education for the evening performance on May 17. The children spent numerous hours at school learning their lines and stage directions, while maintaining their daily work schedules. Parents gave generously of their time to provide support with costume designs, practicing scripts with their children at home, and volunteering during dress rehearsals. As a result of this theatrical experience, children enhanced their reading, listening, speaking, and cooperative learning skills as they boosted their self-esteem. They will always remember this special moment in time!

SECOND GRADE BASH!

On Thursday, June 20, our second grade classes celebrated the end of their primary school days. The children and their guests gathered on Countrywoods upper hill where pop-up canopies were decorated with balloons and streamers. The kids wore specially-designed T-shirts to go along with their class theme. They were treated to a special luncheon provided by the PTA which included pizza, watermelon, and ice cream. A DJ was on hand to entertain the youngsters as well as their teachers with music and games. Our parents also participated in organizing a variety of games for the children. As a parting gift from the PTA, each child received a DVD of their days at Countrywood as kindergarten, first, and second grade students. Theyre off to Maplewood, but their memories of Countrywood will last a lifetime.

COUNTRYWOOD CAP DAY

T URNING WORDS INTO ACTION When Gabrielle Pastore and her parents happened upon a booth at a local fair,
they got talking with the woman who was selling hair bows to raise funds for her granddaughter Madilyn Gettis. Maddies grandma explained how her granddaughter was born with a congenital heart defect and all the surgeries she was going to have to go through in her life. Maddies dad is in the Military and while they have wonderful health insurance, many other families struggle financially due to this serious defect. The money raised goes to help those families.

Countrywoods Student Council teamed up with Caps for Kids, a national non-profit organization that gives caps signed by athletes and celebrities to children battling cancer. Thousands of schools and businesses have participated in this Annual Cap Day event. We raised almost $800 for this very worthwhile cause. Each participating student and staff member donated a $1.00 or more and, in exchange, wore their favorite cap all day long at school. Students were also given a paper cap to personalize which was displayed in the building. All donations will be helping cancer patients at Stony Brook Long Island Childrens

Hospital. Thank you to everyone for your support and for putting smiles on the faces of pediatric cancer patients everywhere.

Gabrielle, listening to the conversation, was taking it all in, and it spurred her into action. She organized students from Countrywood who created a lemonade stand. Word spread quickly and over a dozen children were selling lemonade for this wonderful cause. The children were so excited and so proud of themselves, raising $51 that they donated to the Mend Maddies Heart Foundation. If you would like to learn more about Maddie, go to: mendmaddiesheart.com. Congratulations to Gabrielle and her friends, they make South Huntington proud!

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In an ongoing theme of our own it takes a village, the school community reaches out in many ways to help the many groups in which our students are involved. Whether its Girl or Boy Scouts, local sports groups, especially those serving our special needs students, or programs like TRI-CYA and Excel, all strive to enrich the lives of our students. And as a school district, we are proud to help support their efforts.

SCOUTING AND THE SOUTH HUNTINGTON COMMUNITY

occupations in the art field." Birchwood art teacher Ms. Vickie Dollin stepped up to the plate. She couldn't have been kinder about helping us out, said Den Leader Eileen Breaton. We met with her after school, and she explained to the boys that art is involved in so many different careers, from designing cereal boxes to architecture. She also helped us with another requirement of the Artist Badge, and that was to discuss primary and secondary colors. In another example, Birchwood Principal Anthony Ciccarelli and Assistant Principal Annie Michaelian met with the scouts to assist them in one of the requirements of the Scholar Badge. They discussed with the boys the "value of getting an education" and also "what it means to have a positive attitude," said Den Leader Breaton. It was great for the boys to hear that their principal and vice principal want Birchwood to be a positive place for everyone

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and how important it is to always do their best. Many thanks to the South Huntington School District and community for all the ways they are involved with our scouts, from allowing us to gather at Maplewood for our Pack 406 meetings to employing positive and kind role models for the boys, said Den Leader Breaton. We appreciate the important role the district plays in their lives.

Birchwood Intermediate School is one of those many places in our district where enrichment and learning continue well after the dismissal bell has rung. Cub Scout Den 10 of First Year Webelos, Pack 406, comprises fourth graders from Birchwood who have been working on the requirements to earn their Webelos Badge. As one of the many requirements for earning their Artist Badge, the boys needed to "Talk to an artist in your area or to your art teacher about the different

The third-grade Maplewood team class of Ms. Labate and Ms. Powers has been pen-palling with Mr. Corbellini and Ms. Schriembock's third-grade Birchwood team class all year. The two teams have been exchanging friendly letters on a regular basis through the districts interoffice mail. This was the 14th year that Ms. Labate and Mr. Corbellini have been having their classes pen pal with each other.

Mrs. DElias and Mrs. Lorias third-grade classes celebrated their parents in style on June 11th in the Birchwood Commons. They had a Mothers/Fathers cookie and cake celebration to honor their parents and all that they do. At the brunch the students crowned their parents kings and queens for the day, displayed the video montage they created, and gave them personalized hard covered BARE books that the children illustrated and created. The children and the parents had a blast at the celebration and will treasure this moment for years to come.

BRUNCH HONORS WHALING MUSEUM CATCHES BIRCHWOOD FISH THIRD-GRADE PARENTS

Birchwood Art teacher Vicki Dollin has been busy with her students and a project titled 'My Fish.' Ms Dollin had her students designed their own fish using Craypas for the center of the body and a tissue paper collage as the fins. The students used watercolor for the ocean background, sandwiching the fish between construction paper seaweed to illustrate "overlapping" and a 3D look. The Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum is just a short drive and in the middle of a wonderfully historic village. There's lots to see, take a walk and enjoy the harbor, and of course, the My Fish' exhibit at the Whaling Museum. The following students' works are displayed: Anyi Maldonado Lara, Victoria Isernia, Angelina McMullen, Ira dubay, Bernadette Bakke, Arden Supek, Keisy Valencia, Lana Maniatis, Kevin Rankel, Carly McEntee, Samantha Panzella, and Ariana Firouznia.

Left to right: Ms. Michaelian, Mr. Ciccarelli, Aidan, Justin, Scott, Thomas, Milo, Christopher, and Eric.

Recently, Maplewoods students took a bus trip over to Birchwood to finally meet their pen pals. The students got to engage in some fun activities together, they enjoyed some snacks, and they went outside for a big group photo. The students will continue to keep in touch with each other over the summer through friendly snail-mail letters, emails, telephone calls, and possibly even play dates. This is a great experience for the third graders, as it wont be long before they will all be together at the Silas Wood Sixth Grade Center.

Their timing was perfect, South Huntington's fifth graders not only predicted the time it would take to run one mile, but they also ran their mile, enjoyed plenty of hydration and fun with friends, and then boarded their buses back to their respective schools just as the first drops of rain began to fall.

Fifth Graders Predict a Healthy Future at the Annual Mini-thon

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EARTH DAY TODAYS LIBRARIES: A HUB OF LEARNING WITH NEW TECHNOLOGIES
If you havent been to your local library lately, you could be in for a surprise. The age of new technology is changing the way people access information and changing the way students are both learning and being taught. For school librarians, its more crucial than ever to keep up with whats new on the educational technology front. The world is changing with technology, and if we didnt offer it to our students, we would be doing a disservice to their education, said Maplewood Intermediate Schools librarian and BOCES liaison Ms. Susan Teeter. We start with basic research in the third grade, and what they learn about technology by the time they are in the fifth grade will stay with them throughout their lives. Libraries are evolving with new technologies faster than ever, and many students may not be able to get to their public library, so being able to offer this at their school is very important to their education. Whether its a reinforcement skill or extension activity, new touch screen technologies offer so many applications and outlets for education. Maplewoods fifth-grade dual-language teacher, Ms. Jessica Sellare, found the new technology helpful because it automatically translates information into any language. Her class was working on a newsHostas, marigolds, and petunias were all part of a palate of Earth Day colors that helped beautify Maplewood Intermediate School recently. With the help of Mrs. Kathleen Ugenti, as well as a couple other moms, students in Ms. Ciccarellis 5th grade class planted their colorful additions in front of the school. In celebration of Earth Day, students got busy creating a class video about how they care for the Earth. The students loved creating skits, cheers, and raps as part of their class video.

cast-Latin America project that requires students to research and write a newscast about a country of their choice. Technology for my students is part of their everyday lives, said Ms. Sellare. Having this technology available in school allows my students to make a connection with the content in a different and exciting way. They are comfortable with new technology, and that encourages them to explore more deeply than they might have with a book or newspaper article. The students confirmed much of what their librarian and teacher had said. One group had chosen Colombia for their newscast, and all agreed there were not many books on the shelf about this South American country. With the guidance of Ms. Teeter, one of the study groups, comprising Hillary, Allan, Dean, and Miranda, (photo above) was using touchscreen technology and found all they needed on the Internet, and it was all just a finger-touch away.

The Mini-thon Prediction, held on the fields behind Memorial School, is an annual event for South Huntingtons fifth-graders. Coordinated by Birchwood PE Teacher Mr. Russell Rufrano, each runner predicts how long he or she will take to run one mile. They practice all year and predict their time before the actual race. Now in his 10th year running the mini-thon, it never gets old for Mr. Rufrano. Its a great day because it gives everyone an opportunity to win, said Birchwoods Physical Education teacher. Students of all abilities work with me for three years as they learn who they are as athletes, this day is the pinnacle as they predict how well they know themselves physically and how fast they are as runners. An added bonus to the day is that the 5th graders get to meet students from South Huntingtons other Intermediate Center as the get ready to graduate to the Silas Wood 6th Grade Center.

5TH GRADERS TOUR MANHATTAN FROM THE WATER

Approximately 200 fifth-grade students from Maplewood Intermediate School boarded the Skyline Princess, sailing out of Flushing Meadow/Worlds Fair Marina, and headed west to Manhattan. The trip is an annual rite of passage as the students prepare to move up to the 6th grade. It was a perfect day to sail down the East River and see all the sights.

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CLASS OF 2013 CELEBRATE A GREAT YEAR 20 New Roboteers Head to Stimson SILAS DELIVERS
South Huntington officially has 20 new Roboteers. Congratulations: Jimmy Alvarez, Michael Baranowski, Arpan Bhomia, Michael Bishop, Andrew Borges, Jack Cox, Keith Dean, Sebastian Estevez, Andrew Ferreri, Max Fisher, David Grajales, Andrew Harrigan, Ethan Heather, Gianni Inglese, Jonathan Macchiaroli, Jaida Morgan, Michael Morra, Laim Rea, Zack Slansky, and Daniel Sweezey.

Sixth-graders at Silas Wood kept the community service wheel turning right till the end of the school year with a toiletries for the veterans drive that netted boxes of personal care items that were delivered to the Northport Veterans These students, along with the help of Silas Wood teachers Michelle Koslow and Hospital recently. The students and staff Joseph Poller and a group of dedicated educational professionals from Teq, completed brought in a variety of toiletries that was part of the first ever Roboteer Camp in South Huntington, and quite possibly all of Long Island. their Silas Supports Veterans Memorial Day celebration.
The four teams of students each presented their programmed robot, running from a script they wrote from scratch for all to enjoy. And enjoy they did as the creative presentations required interaction from other teams and was met with Oohh's & Aahh's and many Smartphones recording all the action. Next fall, sixth-graders will have a lot to look forward to, and our 20 new Roboteers will take their fantastic experience to Stimson Middle School as the seeds of South Huntington's STEM program continue to flourish.

Left to right: Ms Bonnie Zubkovs, Silas Wood Special Education Paraprofessional; Administrative Dean, Christy Baralis; Jennifer Pohl, Voluntary Service Assistant Northport VAMC; and Richard Kitson, Chief of Volunteer Services, Northport VAMC.

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JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY AWARDS STIMSON STUDENT
Christina Bogdani, a student from Stimson Middle School, was recently honored as one of the brightest young students in the nation at a statewide awards ceremony for academically advanced children sponsored by The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY). The Center honored Christina, a participant in the CTY Talent Search, for her exceptional performance on a rigorous, above-grade-level test given to academically talented second-through-eighthgrade students.

SHOWSTOPPERS BUSY SEASON

The Stimson Middle School Showstoppers have had a very busy spring concert season. It started with the National Junior Honor Society Induction and was followed by a performance for the PTA Council and finished with a full performance during the Budget Vote to a very appreciative audience. Honors were garnered at the Long Island Music Festival where the very talented group received a Superior Rating. This was followed by a well-earned trip to Adventureland.

The Annual ASSET Awards Luncheon was held recently and Stimson Math teacher Seth Goldman was recognized as an outstanding teacher for his utilization of technology in the classroom. The Suffolk Asset Organization is a group of educators and corporations dedicated to enhancing teaching and learning in Suffolk County School Districts through the use of computers and other educational technologies by encouraging the integration of technology into the K-12 curriculum and ensuring that our students are provided with the educational opportunities necessary to prepare them for the 21st century. We congratulate Mr. Goldman on his Excellence in Education Award.

Seth Goldman Wins Tech Award

With so much focus on STEM education, its particularly rewarding to hear that Stimson eighth grader John Sterbens did an excellent job at the New York State Science Congress fair and took home an honorable mention. The state competition is particularly challenging with only eight projects receiving recognition.

JOHN STERBENS EARNS HONORABLE MENTION AT STATE SCIENCE FAIR

John, who has been featured in the past for his musical talent as a tuba player, was selected to attend the state competition after he won a gold medal at the Stimson Science Fair for his presentation titled "How to Storm a Castle." John did exceptionally well in the John Sterbens with Principal Suffolk County Championships, qualifying him for the state competition. Congratulations to John and his teacher, Mr. Matthew Linger. Faye Robins

8TH GRADE AWARDS

NIGHT- MEDALS STUDENTS GATHERED FOR A GROUP PHOTO

Joaquin Forno Elizabeth Hardwick Jemin Ren Lesly Carabantes Mark Meneses Magdalena Polaco Moran Laura Altieri Antony Benitez Ronald Nativi Ulloa Trevor Aucone Ifedayo Balogun Abdjine Lemaitre Shelbi Wuss Mark Meneses Michael O Donohoe Karthikeyan Mayilvahanan Kevin Garay Alexander Clopper Alexander Fernandez Sai Patibandla Delaney Fico Daniella Mattutat

Art Art Art English English English English English English English English English English Math Math Math Math Math Math Math Music Music

Bronze Medal Silver Medal Gold Medal Bronze Medal Bronze Medal Bronze Medal Silver Medal Silver Medal Silver Medal Gold Medal Gold Medal Gold Medal Gold Medal Bronze Medal Bronze Medal Silver Medal Silver Medal Gold Medal Gold Medal Gold Medal Bronze Medal - General Music Silver Medal - General Music

Michael Morck II Joshua Devaraj Jillian Leydon John Sterbens Shealyn Naughton Samuel Hoffman Lauren Giglio Christina Bogdani Hannah Graff Anastasia Alpy Olivia Poplawski Anna Rizzo Shelbi Wuss Blake Aronson Michael Morck II Sean Zagorski Michael Donohue Sophie Markell Nosheib Jadoon Karthikeyan Mayilvahanan Matthew Bromschwig Hannah Graff Keyshaun Rossi

Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music PE PE PE PE PE PE Science Science Science Science Science Science Science

Gold Medal - General Music Bronze Medal - Band Silver Medal - Band Gold Medal - Band Bronze Medal - Chorus Silver Medal - Chorus Gold Medal - Chorus Bronze Medal - Orchestra Silver Medal - Orchestra Gold Medal - Orchestra Gold Medal - Girls Gold Medal - Girls Gold Medal - Girls Gold Medal - Boys Gold Medal - Boys Gold Medal - Boys Bronze Medal Bronze Medal Silver Medal Silver Medal Gold Medal Gold Medal Gold Medal

Sophie Markell Michael Morck II Bianca Mc Millen Shelbi Wuss Hannah Graff Elizabeth Taylor Danielle Wechsler Marcus Zaiff Paige Tortorice Karthikeyan Mayilvahanan Ilana Desmond Aleyda Garcia Marvin Hidalgo Kayla Soulias Brittney Coleman Omar Ramos Avia Wildman Marcus Zaiff Alexander Clopper Kevin Garay Omar Rubio Shelbi Wuss Neyda Diaz Vilorio

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Bronze Medal Bronze Medal Silver Medal Silver Medal Gold Medal Gold Medal Gold Medal Bronze Medal Silver Medal Gold Medal Bronze Medal - Spanish Bronze Medal - Spanish Bronze Medal - Spanish Bronze Medal - Spanish Silver Medal - Spanish Silver Medal - Spanish Silver Medal - Spanish Silver Medal - Spanish Gold Medal - Spanish Gold Medal - Spanish Gold Medal - Spanish Gold Medal - Spanish Bronze Medal - French

Hannah Graff Christina Bogdani Chase Pugatch Paige Tortorice Nicholas Miata Danielle Wechsler Michael O Donohoe Justin Ullman Vincent Pastore Karthikeyan Mayilvahanan Sophie Markell Paige Tortorice Kevin Mc Nulty Shealyn Naugton Ally Gottesman Vincent Pastore Rebecca De Witt Karthikeyan Mayilvahanan Kassidy Dunn

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Silver Medal - French Gold Medal - French Bronze Medal - Italian Bronze Medal - Italian Silver Medal - Italian Silver Medal - Italian Gold Medal - Italian Gold Medal - Italian

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New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's Student Achievement Award Physical Education Suffolk Zone - Boys Physical Education Suffolk Zone - Girls Daughters of the American Revolution Daughters of the American Revolution

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ENIOR CHOLARSHIP WARDS
ALS Ride for Life Scholarship Kelly M. Bilodeau Amanda Smith Memorial Award for Excellence In English Sarah Ann Riordan "Arturo Toscanini Lodge # 2107, Order Sons of Italy in America, Excellence in Italian Award" Florencia Forno Gamonal Association of Long Island Vocational Educators of Western Suffolk BOCES Scholarship Terrell Legros, Blossom Ungurath Association of Suffolk Supervisors for Educational Technology Scholarship Frank T. Coleman, Eric J. Schmidt Athletic Director's Scholarship Vincent R. Colapinto, Selena Ortiz Automotive Training Center Scholarship Julian Manuel Matienzo Birchwood Intermediate School PTA Fran Hyde - Career in Education Scholarship Amanda Nicole Natale Birchwood Intermediate School PTA John Smith Vocational Scholarship Nicholas A. Wurtz Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department Scholarship Cody Apollonia, Rafael Reyes "Company H, 119th NY Volunteers Historical Association Richard 'Chuck' Heroux American History Memorial Scholarship" Jared Fradera Councilwoman Susan A. Berland Overcoming Obstacles Award for Excellence in Education Kerri Cirillo Countrywood PTA Scholarship in Honor of Peter Dillon Christina Peluso Countrywood PTA Scholarship in Honor of Frank Zauner Haley Alexandra Mena Dellecave Award Kelly M. Bilodeau, Zachary S.Cammer Donn Haber Sportsmanship Award Troy Michael Haas Doris Davidson Stewart Memorial Scholarship Marlen Chavez Medina Doris J. Stoudenmire Scholarship Victoria L. Koutsantanou Dr. Marie-France Cambronne Memorial Scholarship Shannon Feihong Berchem, Christopher P. Vital Eileen Hanna Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in English Jessica Scout Malone ELKS Club 11995 Joseph Tauber Scholarship Andrew T. Jones ELKS Most Valuable Student Scholarship Juliann Marie Schneider Frank Gugliotta Memorial Basketball Scholarship Kieran Elmore Friends of the South Huntington Library Scholarship Kristi M.Lap Gershow Recycling Environmental Conservation Scholarship Juliann Marie Schneider Henry L. Stimson Middle School/Silas Wood PTA Paul O'Brien Scholarship Daniel L. Gibbons Henry L. Stimson Middle School/Silas Wood PTA Scholarship Angela M. Acevedo, Noelle Florentine Pilger Huntington American Legion Post 360 - Music Medal Elsa Cheung, Anthony J. Sansotta Huntington American Legion Post 360-Citizenship Medal Keith Daniel Jacobsen, Sarah A. Marchesiello Huntington Boys Club Soccer Scholarship Derek J. Bustamante, Kensey Portman Huntington Lions Club Award for All-Around Proficiency in Social Studies Matthew J. LoCastro Huntington Lions Club Award to the Most Valuable Senior Football Player Kieran Elmore Huntington Manor Fire Department Chief Ernest Kannig Sr. Scholarship Kevin Forland Huntington Manor Fire Department Chief Peter A. Nelson Scholarship Marissa Booher Huntington Manor Fire Department Firefighter Lloyd Coughlin Scholarship Shannon Feihong Berchem Huntington Manor Fire Department Firefighter Nicholas Marzan Scholarship Frank T. Coleman Huntington Manor Fire Department Honorable Chief Richard Holst Scholarship Nicole Eng Huntington Manor Fire Department Scholarship Nicholas J. Baumann Huntington South Side Civic Association Scholarship Casey Rose Blumberg Jack and Helen Carman Memorial Music Scholarship Nikhil Bartolomeo James Reilly Memorial Scholarship Kelly M. Bilodeau Jodi Cohn Memorial Scholarship Amelia L. Bombace John Anthony Mercurio Memorial Scholarship Sarah Ann Riordan John David Fresco Memorial Scholarship Shannon Feihong Berchem John Philip Sousa Band Award Shane L. Windt Jostens/Long Island Recognition Award Nicole Morgan Katz Junior Chef Scholarship Katalina Rose Diaz Ketewamoke Chapter DAR Good Citizenship Award Nicholas J. Baumann, Nicole Eng Latino Heritage Betty Alfaro Scholarship Stephanie M. Contreras, Stephanie Romano Lincoln Technical Institute East Windsor, CT Scholarship Julian Manuel Matienzo Lincoln Technical Institute Whitestone Scholarship Julian Manuel Matienzo LI Scholar Artist Award for Dance Rachel Guida LI Scholar Artist Award for Vocal Performance Raquelle Grace Viteri Long Island Association of Special Education Administrators Scholarship Tyron Carpenter Long Island Federation of Womens Club Education Award Jacqueline Crunden Long Island Junior Soccer League TOP Soccer Special Children's Scholarship Christopher P. Vital Long Island Teachers' Benevolent Fund - Len Motisi Scholarship Jake Robert DeLorenzo, Amelia M. Goodman, Noelle Florentine Pilger Louis Armstrong Jazz Award Anthony J. Sansotta Luke Avolese Football Scholarship Kieran Elmore Luke Avolese Basketball Scholarship Kevin Forland Magna Cum Laude Musicae Elsa Cheung Maplewood PTA Scholarship in Honor of Hal Roehmer Elizabeth Ann Aiello Maplewood PTA Scholarship in Honor of Howard B. Link Allison M. Stango Marie Cuthbertson Award Emily Marie Brostowin Matthew Brian Giannuzzi Memorial Award Brandon Gilmore Maurice Levenbron Law Humanities Award Savannah Paulette Aronson, William Wallace De Blasio, Florencia Forno Gamonal, Jessica Scout Malone, Dwayne Spencer Sherland, Maya Simone Williams Michael Corcoran Memorial Scholarship Nicole Morgan Katz Michael S. Curtin Citizenship Award Angela M. Acevedo, Christopher E. Ahearn, Elizabeth Ann Aiello, Danielle Alicea-Adams, Cody Richard Gerdes Apollonia, Jerson Araujo, Sara Ashraf, Dorothy Armelle Aubry, Raleigh Axmacher, Nicholas J. Baumann, Mitchell Lloyd Bermudez, Charles S. Bentler, Marissa Booher, Sean W.R. Breen, Kristina Victoria Brigati, Asha N. Burwell, Kimberly S. Caceres, Zachary S. Cammer, Victoria Ashley Cancel, Danielle Canniff, Shavon E. Carbon, Emma A. Cary, Essence Casey, Jonathan Michael Clough, Patrick G. Conlon, Sean Conlon, Nicholas D'Souza, Michael Damato, Brittany Davi, William Wallace De Blasio, Jack De Palo, Matthew Del Signore, Dylan J. Delacruz, Kelvin Delgado, Brian T. Donatich, Stephen Edward Dybus, Christopher Robert Emproto, Olman Fanuel Figueroa, Casey Lynn File, Emily Fisher, Maria De Angeles Flores, Amy Gallina, Robert L. Galvin, Yasmin Anai Garcia, Daniel L. Gibbons, Roger Gonzalez, Demmi Guevara, Rachel Guida, Mohammad Halimi, Kyle Henson, Thomas Matthew Hugh, Sameer Jalili, Justin William Jimenez, Andrew T. Jones, Kaylin Amanda Lamb, Kitty Le Claire, Jennifer Lucarelli, Kate Mallinson, Kevin Manning, Scott R. Martin, Blanca Martinez, Gregory Reese Marvin, Hayley Alexandra Mena, Yesenia Menjivar Vela, Sean Milanese, Jayme Ann Mintz, Jessica Danielle Mintz, Kei Miyaguchi, Christopher Carlo Nardelli, Amanda Nicole Natale, Mackenzie P. O'Brien, Jessie Lynn O'Hagan, Chirag Panchal, Isabelle Rose Paolillo, Caitlin A. Pasterak, Heli Patel, Kyle Perez, Joseph Adam Pinsker, Giacomina Pirolo, Kimberly Nicole Prestin, Matthew W. Rebolini, Rafael Reyes, Sarahn Richmond, Kevin Rivera, Edwin Rodriguez, Stephanie Romano, Maria M. Santos, Stephanie Rose Sawyer, Ryan Scanlon, Aaron T. Schmitz, Bilal H. Shah, Dwayne Spencer Sherland, Antonio John Silveri, Kirsten Amelia Smith, Lisa Gabriela Sorto, Joseph A. Umberto II, James J. Vallar, Janeryn Vasquez, Louis Walter, Kellyjane Watson, Rashid Wells, Ian Matthew Zakow, Nicholas Zonin Mike Feeney Scholarship Nicholas J. Baumann Moureen Daugherty Annual Scholarship Tiara C. DeGraeffe Crudupt MSG Varsity Scholarship Matthew J. Del Signore, Jessica Danielle Mintz, Erin Ann Reich Munistat Services Incorporated Scholarship Sophie Podhurst National Merit Scholarship Commendation Amanda M. Lund, Jessica Scout Malone, Aniqa Raihan, Sarah Ann Riordan New York Police Department Reserve Association Scholarship Steven Van Gostein New York State Comptroller Achievement Award Juliann Marie Schneider New York State Council of Administrators for Music Education Scholarship Nikhil Bartolomeo New York State Field Band Conference Scholarship Jessica N. Linares New York State Scholarship for Academic Excellence Fatimah Choudhary, Matthew J. LoCastro, Anthony Vincent Badolato, Kathryn A. Bellissimo, Kelly M. Bilodeau, Jake Robert DeLorenzo, Kelly L. Eng, Patrick Farrell, Robert A. Gallipoli, Casey Noelle Miller, Eileen Rose Panza, Sophie Podhurst, Sarah Ann Riordan, Anthony J. Sansotta Nicholas A. Tarantelli Memorial Scholarship Zachary S. Cammer NYBEST Agency "Opportunity to Succeed" Scholarship Sarah Ann Riordan NYSSCPA/FAE (Accounting) Scholarship Shannon Feihong Berchem Oakwood PTA Paul A. Lyle Scholarship Kieran Elmore Oakwood PTA Scholarship in Honor of Sheila Montague Karla Z. Thomas Friends of OHEKA Music/Arts Scholarship Jonathan Arthur Heller Friends of OHEKA Music/Arts Scholarship Raquelle Grace Viteri Friends of OHEKA Talent Scholarship Olivia N. Marchionda Perry Como Lodge #2846 Scholarship Amanda M. Lund Principal's Volunteer Service Award Shannon Feihong Berchem, Juliann Marie Schneider Roberto (Bobby) Callegati Have a Heart Memorial Scholarship, Mattia Domenico Biancamano Robin Weiner Memorial Scholarship Chan Kang

Private Scholarships

SADD Leadership Award Christopher E. Ahearn, Carly Jane Marie Blesi, Jessica Danielle Mintz, Erin Ann Reich "Presidential Volunteer Service Award, Bronze" Danielle Alicea-Adams, Alice Antoniou, Cameron Brown, Thomas L. Chimenti, Jacqueline Crunden, Lamees Elfeky, Nicole Eng, Romah Ghani, Brian George Haggerty, Chan Kang, Lauren Brianne Kobel, Kaylin Amanda Lamb, Jessica Scout Malone, Sarah A. Marchesiello, Sean Milanese, Nikki Katerina Rodgers, Rebecca M. Stern, Emma Triolo, Victoria Marie Weisser, Nicholas A. Wurtz, Jasmine T. Yosofi "Presidential Volunteer Service Award, Silver" Angela M. Acevedo, Christopher R. Calamari, Jacqueline Grace Calamari, Victoria Ashley Cancel, Waverly Angel Cancel, Danielle Canniff, Ling Zhou Chen, Elsa Cheung, Sean Conlon, Jack DePalo, Kristi M. Lap, Kate Mallinson, Christopher McPartland, Giacomina Pirolo, Sophie Podhurst, Sarah Ann Riordan, Anthony J. Sansotta, Maclaine A. Scher "Presidential Volunteer Service Award, Gold" Cody Richard Gerdes Apollonia, Nicholas J. Baumann, Shannon Feihong Berchem, Casey Rose Blumberg, Zachary S. Cammer, Jake Robert DeLorenzo, Usman Gondal, Nicole Morgan Katz, Kitty Le Claire, Matthew J. LoCastro, Jessica Danielle Mintz, Jayme Ann Mintz, Rafael Reyes, Christopher P. Vital, Feroz Khan Zadran SCMEA Scholarship - Career in Music or Music Education Jonathan Arthur Heller SEPTA Scholarship Award Brandon Gilmore Shawn Watkins Memorial Scholarship Joel R. Aleman SHEF Peter Dillon Memorial Scholarship Alaina C. Kiesel, Alexandra Paige O' Toole Sheila Montague Memorial Fund Scholarship Stephen Edward Dybus, Noelle Florentine Pilger Sons of Italy Per Sempre Ladies Lodge 2344A Scholarship in Memory of Jake DeLuca Anthony J. Sansotta Sons of Italy Per Sempre Ladies Lodge 2344A Scholarship in Memory of Joanne Montemar Anthony J. Sansotta Sons of Italy Per Sempre Ladies Lodge 2344A Scholarship in Memory of Salvatore D. Trapani Anthony J. Sansotta Sons of Italy Per Sempre Ladies Lodge 2344A Scholarship in Memory of Vito Summa Anthony J. Sansotta Sons of the American Revolution Bronze Good Citizenship Medal Patrick Farrell South Huntington Nurses Association Scholarship Marissa Booher, Sarah A. Marchesiello South Huntington Paraprofessionals Association Memorial Scholarship Adrielle Kayla Bryan Daniel L.Gibbons South Huntington Paraprofessionals Association Memorial Scholarship in Honor of Mary Ann Verdi Kevin Forland South Huntington PTA Council Environmental Scholarship Juliann Marie Schneider South Huntington PTA Council Jane Martin Memorial Scholarship Raquelle Grace Viteri South Huntington PTA Council Robert J. Flathmann Jr. Vocational Scholarship Elani V. Jones South Huntington PTA Council Scholarship for Academic Excellence Nikhil Bartolomeo, Kelly M. Bilodeau, Fatimah Choudhary, Jake Robert DeLorenzo, Kelly L. Eng, Chan Kang, Matthew J. LoCastro, Amanda M. Lund, Jessica Scout Malone, Eileen Rose Panza, Sophie Podhurst, Sarah Ann Riordan, Anthony J. Sansotta, Emma Triolo South Huntington PTA Council Scholarship for Athletic Excellence Rachel Guida Antonio John Silveri South Huntington PTA Council Scholarship for Citizenship Nicholas J. Baumann, Nicole Morgan Katz, Kitty Le Claire, Kate Mallinson, Sarah A. Marchesiello, Christopher McPartland, Jessica Danielle Mintz, Alexandra Paige O' Toole, Ian Matthew Zakow South Huntington PTA Council Scholarship for Excellence in Art Lindsy Rose Tortorice South Huntington PTA Council Scholarship for Excellence in ESL Yesenia Menjivar Vela South Huntington PTA Council Scholarship for Excellence in Music Jonathan Arthur Heller South Huntington PTA Council Scholarship in Honor of George Leitl Rebecca M. Stern South Huntington Retired Teachers' Association - Juanita Sohn Monahan Memorial Scholarship Jayme Ann Mintz South Huntington Teachers' Association Scholarship Jake Robert DeLorenzo, Kelly L. Eng, Jonathan Arthur Heller, Juliann Marie Schneider, Emma Triolo St. Elizabeth's Referee of the Year Scholarship Essence Casey, Jack De Palo Stanley Weglarski Scholarship Kiana R. Smalls Suffolk County High School Principals' Association Safe-Driving Activist Award Jessica Danielle Mintz Suffolk County Wrestling Coaches Association Scholarship Robert A. Gallipoli Suffolk Legislator Lou D'Amaro Citizenship Award Asha N. Burwell The Faye E. Robins "Future Educator" Scholarship Wendy Jesenia Reyes The George Henry Memorial Award Nicholas J. Baumann The Town of Huntington Youth Bureau Youth Development Research Institute Donald A. Pius 2012 Scholarship Chanel Ny'eema Person, Cherylin L. Seavers Town of Huntington Chief's Council Scholarship Joseph Nardelli Town of Huntington Scholar/Athlete Award Jacqueline Crunden, Brandon Stone Town of Huntington Youth Writing Scholarship Kyle Henson Tri-Community & Youth Agency Joseph A. Martone Scholarship Fabien Gregory Georges U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award Zachary S. Cammer, Chyna Jenae Jones U.S. Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award Jonathan Arthur Heller, Emma Triolo U.S. Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence Francis Alivio, Anthony J. Sansotta VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship Nicole Morgan Katz Video Yearbook - Dustin Garfman Award for Editing Excellence Gregory Pettit Voices of Walt Whitman Award Kevin Rivera Wallace Protass Memorial Scholarship Maya Simone Williams Walt Whitman High School Alumni Football Scholarship Rick V. Rizzo Walt Whitman High School Art Recognition Award for Computer Graphics Jared Fradera Walt Whitman High School Art Recognition Award for Drawing Karla Z. Thomas Walt Whitman High School Art Recognition Award for Fashion Design Meghan K. Powers Walt Whitman High School Art Recognition Award for Painting Amelia L. Bombace Walt Whitman High School Art Recognition Award for Photography Christine Roche Walt Whitman High School Arts Development Fund Scholarship for Art Amelia L. Bombace, Alaina C. Kiesel Walt Whitman High School Arts Development Fund Scholarship for Dance Kellyjane Watson Walt Whitman High School Arts Development Fund Scholarship for Instrumental Music Nikhil Bartolomeo Walt Whitman High School Arts Development Fund Scholarship for Vocal Music Jonathan Arthur Heller Walt Whitman High School Award for Perfect Attendance, K to 12th Grade Nevan J. Naughton Walt Whitman High School Award for Perfect Attendance, 9th to 12th Grade Paul N Brown, Jayme Ann Mintz, Yobani M. Sandoval, Maya Simone Williams Walt Whitman High School Certificate of Perfect Attendance, 12th Grade Brandon D. Conklin, Roger Gonzalez, Harry Jason Kalule Kibirige, Jessica Danielle Mintz, Juan Moreno, Alexis Rodgers, Stephanie Romano Walt Whitman High School Chorale Award Lindsey Grace Nyman Walt Whitman High School PTA Achievement Award in Art Shannon Reilly Walt Whitman High School PTA Achievement Award in Business Robert L. Galvin Walt Whitman High School PTA Achievement Award in Dance Atalia Collier Parker Walt Whitman High School PTA Achievement Award in English Charles S. Bentler Walt Whitman High School PTA Achievement Award in Mathematics Casey Noelle Miller Walt Whitman High School PTA Achievement Award in Music Danielle Canniff Walt Whitman High School PTA Achievement Award in Physical Education Thomas Matthew Hughes Walt Whitman High School PTA Achievement Award in Science Brian Windisch Walt Whitman High School PTA Achievement Award in Social Studies Brandon D. Conklin Walt Whitman High School PTA Achievement Award in Special Education Kerri Cirillo Walt Whitman High School PTA Achievement Award in World Language Victoria Marie Weisser Walt Whitman High School PTA Citizenship Scholarship Kathryn A. Bellissimo, Asha N. Burwell, Casey Lynn File, Harry Jason Kalule Kibirige, Sixx Lisman, Ryan Connor Muhlstock, Janery Vasquez, Sung Yoon Walt Whitman High School PTA Outstanding Athlete Scholarship Jacqueline Crunden, Brian Windisch Walt Whitman High School Symphony Orchestra Award Elsa Cheung Walt Whitman High School Wildcat Marching Band Parents' Association Scholarship Sean W.R. Breen, Christopher Robert Emproto, Kei Miyaguchi Walt Whitman High School World Language Honor Society Academic Award Casey Lynn File, Jayme Ann Mintz, Kirsten Amelia Smith Walt Whitman High School's Girls Leaders Club - Exceptional Leader Scholarship Brooke Margaret Bifulco, Emily Marie Brostowin, Jaqueline Grace Calamari, Kelly L. Eng, Amelia M. Goodman, Sarah A. Marchesiello, Stephanie M. Simon, Jenna Ann Siracusano, Lindsy Rose Tortorice, Victoria Marie Weisser Walt Whitman Women's Choir Award Jessie Lynn O'Hagan Wildcat Booster Club Gold Key Scholarship Casey Lynn File, James J. Vallar Wildcat Booster Club Leadership Scholarship Mitchell Lloyd Bermudez, Alexandra Paige O' Toole Wildcat Booster Club Presidential Scholarship Kelly M. Bilodeau, Nicholas A. Wurtz Wildcat Booster Club Wildcat Pride Scholarship Robert A. Gallipoli, Sarah A. Marchesiello Wildcat Sportsman of the Year Zachary S. Cammer Wildcat Sportswoman of the Year Jacqueline Crunden Wilson Tech Skil s Outstanding Leadership Scholarship Elizabeth Ann Carlson Yearbook Editing Award of Excellence Miranda Castellani

College & University Scholarships

Adelphi University Academic Danielle Alicea-Adams, Shannon Feihong Berchem, Brandon D. Conklin, Sarah A. Marchesiello, Olivia N. Marchionda, Jayme Ann Mintz, Jessica Danielle Mintz, Kyle Perez, Jenna Ann Siracusano, Christopher P. Vital Albright College Academic Marissa Booher Alvernia College Academic Brittany Davi American University Academic Asha N. Burwell Appalachian State University Athletic James J. Vallar Arcadia University Academic Elizabeth Ann Aiello, Christopher R. Calamari, Miranda Castellani, Alaina C. Kiesel, Sixx Lisman, Kevin Manning, Christopher McPartland, Eileen Rose Panza, Giacomina Pirolo, Juliann Marie Schneider Arizona State University Academic Asha N. Burwell, Victoria Ashley Cancel, Waverly Angel Cancel, Alaina C. Kiesel, Giacomina Pirolo Ave Maria University Academic Raleigh Axmacher Barry University Academic Nicole Morgan Katz Baruch College Academic Kyle Henson, Steven Van Gostein Bennett College Academic Chanel Ny'eema Person Berkeley College Academic Jacqueline Grace Calamari, Ryan Scanlon, Lisa Gabriela Sorto, Tiara Crudupt Boston College Academic Jake Delorenzo Boston University Academic Kelly L.Eng, Amelia M. Goodman, Jonathan Arthur Heller, Jessica Scout Malone, Rafael Reyes, Raquelle Grace Viteri Brandeis University Academic Sean N. Bird, Sarah Ann Riordan Bryant University Academic Jacqueline Grace Calamari, Kieran Elmore, Brian George Haggerty Bryant University Athletic Kieran Elmore C.W. Post Academic Raleigh Axmacher, Nicholas J. Baumann, Sean W.R. Breen, Michael Damato, Kevin Forland, Yasmin Anai Garcia, Crystal Gayle Harris, Kristi M. Lap, Olivia N. Marchionda, Zeynep Memis, Hayley Alexandra Mena, Samantha Jo Negron, Marissa Ann Olsen, Christina Peluso, Gabriel Perez, Salvatore T. Silvestri lll C.W. Post Athletic Michael Damato Carnegie Mellon University Academic Anthony Vincent Badolato Catholic University of America Academic Antonio John Silveri Champlain College Academic Jenna Ann Siracusano Clarkson University Academic Jonathan Michael Clough, Harry Jason Kalule Kibirige Colgate University Academic Jake Delorenzo College of New Rochelle Academic Blanca Martinez Colorado State University Academic Christopher Robert Emproto CUNY at Brooklyn College Academic Fatimah Choudhary CUNY at Hunter College Academic Christopher P. Vital CUNY at Queens College Academic Nikhil Bartolomeo CUNY at Queens College Athletic Angela M. Acevedo CUNY Macaulay Honors College Academic Nikhil Bartolomeo, Amelia M. Goodman DePaul University Academic Noelle M. Senior DeSales University Academic Christopher R. Calamari Dowling College Academic Salvatore T. Silvestri, lll Drexel University Academic Kathryn A. Bellissimo, Christopher R. Calamari, Ling Zhou Chen, Fatimah Choudhary, Florencia Forno Gamonal, Eileen Rose Panza, Stephnie Rose Sawyer, Stephanie M. Simon Duquesne University Academic Christopher R. Calamari, Eileen Rose Panza, Victoria Marie Weisser Eastern Michigan University Academic James J. Vallar Eastern Kentucky University Academic Louis Walter Eastern University Academic Kevin Forland Eastman School of Music Univeristy of Rochester Academic Jonathan Arthur Heller Elon University Academic Alaina C. Kiesel Eugene Lange College The New School for Liberal Arts Academic Cody Richard Gerdes Apollonia Fairfield University Academic Kathryn A. Bellissimo, Brooke Margaret Bifulco, Zachary S. Cammer, Brian George Haggerty, Christopher P. Vital Five Towns College Academic Blossom Ungurath Florida Southern College Academic Kevin Rivera Fordham University Academic Karen Brenseke, Elsa Cheung, Amelia M. Goodman, Lauren Brianne Kobel, Jessica Scout Malone, Anthony J. Sansotta, Steven VanGostein, Maya Simone Williams Franklin Pierce University Academic Kevin Rivera Furman University Academic Isabelle Rose Paolillo, Alexander Remstein Gannon University Academic Eileen Rose Panza George Mason University Academic Asha N. Burwell, Karla Z. Thomas George Washington University Academic Sean N. Bird, Jake Delorenzo, Aniqa Raihan Gettysburg College Academic Stephen Edward Dybus Goucher College Academic Troy Michael Haas Gulf Coast University Athletic Michael Damato Hampton University Academic Chyna Jene Jones Hartwick College Academic Stephanie Romano, Steven VanGostein Harvard College Academic Chan Kang High Point University Academic Alaina C. Kiesel Hofstra University Academic Danielle Alicea-Adams, Nikhil Bartolomeo, Cassandra Lee Bense, Shannon Feihong Berchem, Kristina Victoria Brigati, Sarah E. Daquara, Stephen Edward Dybus, Patrick Farrell, Crystal Gayle Harris, Nicole Morgan Katz, Olivia N. Marchionda, Christopher McPartland, Jayme Ann Mintz, Jessica Danielle Mintz, Jimmy Nam-Viet Nguyen, Emma Triolo, Louis Walter, Andre Weingarten, Maya Simone Williams, Shane L. Windt Hofstra University Creative Arts Maya Simone Williams Iona College Academic Carly Jane Marie Blesi, Robert L. Galvin Ithaca College Academic Nikhil Bartolomeo, Kelly M. Bilodeau, Sarah E. Daquara, Daniel L. Gibbons, Rachel Guida, Jonathan Arthur Heller, Dylan Scott Muhlstock, Ryan Connor Muhlstock, Amanda Nicole Natale, Emma Triolo Jacksonvil e University Academic Peter J. Conger, Jr., Alaina C.Kiesel Johnson & Wales University Academic Hannah Mary Biton, Diego Roberto Monrroy, Meghan K. Powers, Emily Ann Van Eron Kings College Academic Miranda Castellani, Christopher R.Calamari Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Academic Hayley Alexandra Mena, Samantha Roberts Lawrence Technological University Academic Dillon Kane Le Moyne College Academic Elizabeth Ann Aiello Liberty University Academic Kevin Forland Long Island University-Brooklyn Crystal Gayle Harris, Lucy Pigliacelli Loyola University Academic Patrick Farrell, Harry Jason Kalule Kibirige, Alaina C. Kiesel, Kate Mallinson, Sean Milanese, Noelle M. Senior, Victoria Marie Weisser Manhattan College Academic Robert L. Galvin, Rachel Guida, Anthony J. Sansotta, Brian Windisch Manners College of Music Academic Raquelle Grace Viteri Marist College Academic Kathryn A. Bellissimo, Frank T. Coleman, Sarah E. Daquara, Jack De Palo, Brian T. Donatich, Robert L. Galvin, Brian George Haggerty, Nicole Morgan Katz, Eric J. Schmidt, Nicholas A. Wurtz Marist College Athletic Michael Damato, James J. Vallar Marquette University Academic Elsa Cheung Maryland Institute College of Art Academic Amelia L. Bombace Marymount Manhattan College Academic Jessica Scout Malone McDaniel College Academic Elizabeth Ann Aiello Messiah College Academic Dwayne Spencer Sherland, Kellyjane Watson Michigan State University Academic William Wallace De Blasio Mitchell College Academic Kei Miyaguchi Molloy College Academic Kevin Figueroa Mount Saint Mary College Academic William W. Bishop, Emily Marie Brostowin, Troy Michael Haas, Sarah A. Marchesiello, Blanca Martinez, Kevin Rivera, Salvatore T. Silvestri, lll, Jenna Ann Siracusano Muhlenberg College Academic Stephen Edward Dybus, Nicole Morgan Katz New England College Academic Kaylin Amanda Lamb New England Converatory of Music Academic Raquelle Grace Viteri New England Institute of Technology Academic Julian Manuel Matienzo New York Institute of Technology Academic Christopher R. Calamari, Fatimah Choudhary, Rachel Guida, Nikki Katerina Rodgers, Stephanie Rose Sawyer, Stephanie M. Simon New York Institute of Technology Athletic Rachel Guida New York University Academic Ling Zhou Chen, Fatimah Choudhary, Amelia M. Goodman, Aniqa Raihan, Stephanie Romano Newbury College Academic Juan Moreno Northeastern University Academic Kelly L. Eng, Christopher McPartland, Sophie Podhurst, Victoria Marie Weisser Nova Southeastern University Academic Dylan Scott Muhlstock Oakwood University Academic Adrielle Kayla Bryan Oberlin College Academic Raquelle Grace Viteri Ohio Technical College Julian Manuel Matienzo Pace University Academic Cody Richard Gerdes Apollonia, Cassandra Lee Bense, Shannon Feihong Berchem, Florencia Forno Gamonal, Robert L. Galvin, Amelia M. Goodman, Kitty Le Claire, Jessica Scout Malone, Dylan Scott Muhlstock, Jessie Lynn O'Hagan,

Christina Peluso, Lucy Pigliacelli, Giacomina Pirolo, John P. Seiter, Jenna Ann Siracusano Palm Beach Atlantic University Academic Raleigh Axmacher Pennsylvania State University Academic Nicholas J. Baumann Philadelphia University Academic Christopher R. Calamari Polytechnic Institute of New York University Academic Ling Zhou Chen Pratt Institute Academic Amelia L. Bombace Providence College Academic Stephen Edward Dybus Quinnipiac University Academic Kathryn A. Bellissimo, Kelly M. Bilodeau, Emily Marie Brostowin, Jacqueline Grace Calamari, Frank T. Coleman, Sean Conlon, Sarah E. Daquara, Robert L. Galvin, Brian George Haggerty, Nicole Morgan Katz, Kitty Le Claire, Amanda M. Lund, Kate Mallinson, Sarah A. Marchesiello, Casey Noelle Miller, Jessica Danielle Mintz, Alexandra Paige O'Toole, Christina Peluso, Erin Ann Reich, Eric J. Schmidt, Christopher P. Vital Rider University Academic Kaylin Amanda Lamb, Dylan Scott Muhlstock Rochester Institute of Technology Academic Casey Rose Blumberg Roger Wil iams University Academic Cameron Brown, Keith Daniel Jacobsen, Nicole Morgan Katz Rollins College Academic Stephanie Rose Sawyer Sacred Heart University Academic Raleigh Axmacher, Frank T. Coleman, Rachel Guida, Sarah A. Marchesiello, Hayley Alexandra Mena, Meghan K. Powers, Antonio John Silveri Sacred Heart University Performing Arts Rachel Guida Saint Francis University Academic Christopher R. Calamari Saint Joseph's University Academic Vincent R. Colapinto Salisbury University Academic Mitchell Lloyd Bermudez, Emily Marie Brostowin, Keith Daniel Jacobsen, Heyley Alexandra Mena, Matthew W. Rebolini, Arjun Jay Shah Salve Regina University Academic Troy Michael Haas, Juliann Marie Schneider School of the Art Institute of Chicago Academic Victoria Ashley Cancel, Waverly Angel Cancel School of Visual Arts Academic Christine Roche Seton Hall University Academic Christopher R. Calamari, Sarah A. Marchesiello, Giacomina Pirolo, Christopher P. Vital, Danielle Canniff Siena College Academic Kristina Victoria Brigati, Sean Conlon, Brian George Haggerty, Nicole Morgan Katz, Eric J. Schmidt, Juliann Marie Schneider, Antonio John Silveri, Allison M. Stango, Victoria Marie Weisser, Nicholas A. Wurtz Simmons College Academic Sixx Lisman St. John's University Academic Cassandra Lee Bense, Shannon Feihong Berchem, Sean N. Bird, Sarah E. Daquara, Jessie Lynn O'Hagan, Wendy Jesenia Reyes, Anthony J. Sansotta, Antonio John Silveri, Salvatore T. Silvestri lll, Jenna Ann Siracusano, Austin A. Smith, Christopher P. Vital St. Joseph's University Academic Emily Marie Brostowin, Brian T. Donatich St. Lawrence University Academic Alice Antoniou, Sean W.R. Breen, Emily Fisher St. Leo University Academic Keith Daniel Jacobsen Stetson University Academic Sarah Richmond Stonehil College Academic Brian George Haggerty, Nicole Morgan Katz, Brian Windisch Suffolk Community College Academic Joseph Antonio Gonzalez Suffolk University Academic Sara Ann Trimble SUNY College at Brockport Academic Kevin Manning SUNY College at Brockport Athletic Rick V. Rizzo SUNY College at Buffalo Academic Maya Simone Williams SUNY College at Cortland Academic Emily Marie Brostowin, Emma Triolo SUNY College at Fredonia Academic Jonathan Arthur Heller, Erin Ann Reich SUNY College at Morrisvil e Academic Shavon E. Carbon SUNY College at New Paltz Academic Amelia M. Goodman SUNY College at Old Westbury Academic Jayme Ann Mintz SUNY College at Oneonta Academic Emily Marie Brostowin, Stephen Edward Dybus, Robert A. Gallipoli, Kate Mallinson, Matthew W. Rebolini, Juliann Marie Schneider, Brian Windisch SUNY College at Oswego Academic Angelo Robert Andreula, Jacqueline Grace Calamari, Christopher Robert Emproto, Dylan Longworth, Kevin Manning SUNY College at Plattsburgh Academic William Wallace De Blasio SUNY College at Potsdam Academic Timothy Gillott SUNY College at Purchase Academic Amelia L. Bombace SUNY College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry Academic Juliann Marie Schneider SUNY University at Albany Academic Asha N. Burwell, Miranda Castellani, Matthew Del Signore, Stephen Edward Dybus, Robert L. Galvin, Amelia M. Goodman, Jenna Ann Siracusano SUNY University at Binghamton Academic Rafael Reyes SUNY University at Binghamton Athletic Jacqueline Crunden SUNY University at Buffalo Academic Casey Rose Blumberg, Matthew Del Signore, Robert L. Galvin, Erin Ann Reich SUNY University at Buffalo Athletic Michael Damato SUNY University at Stony Brook Academic Anthony Vincent Badolato, Kathryn A. Bellissimo, Kelly M. Bilodeau, Casey Rose Blumberg, Ling Zhou Chen, Fatimah Choudhary, Sarah E. Daquara, Matthew Del Signore, Stephen Edward Dybus, Emma Triolo, Victoria Marie Weisser, Sung Yoon SUNY University at Stony Brook Athletic Brandon Stone Susquehanna University Academic Noelle M. Senior Syracuse University Academic Asha N. Burwell, Amelia M. Goodman, Alexandra Paige O'Toole, Noelle Florentine Pilger, Juliann Marie Schneider Temple University Academic Nikhil Bartolomeo, Maya Simone Williams The Catholic University of America Academic Christopher P. Vital The College of New Jersey Academic Elizabeth Ann Aiello, Kathryn A. Bellissimo, Sean Conlon, Stephen Edward Dybus, Sarah A. Marchesiello, Casey Noelle Miller, Anthony J. Sansotta, Brian Windisch The Culinary Institute of America Academic Katalina Rose Diaz Towson University Academic Christopher R. Calamari, Rachel Guida, Christopher McPartland, Steven Van Gostein, Louis Walter United States Navel Academy Academic Zachary S. Cammer Universal Technical Institute Julian Manuel Matienzo University of Arizona Academic Christopher Robert Emproto University of California at Irvine Academic Aniqa Raihan University of California at Los Angeles Academic Aniqa Raihan University of Connecticut Academic Nicholas J. Baumann, Casey Rose Blumberg, Patrick Farrell, Harry Jason Kalule Kibirige, Christopher P. Vital, Victoria Marie Weisser, Maya Simone Williams University of Delaware Academic Nicholas J. Baumann, Karen Brenseke, Asha N. Burwell, Frank T. Coleman, Robert L. Galvin, Miguel Lopes, Casey Noelle Miller, Isabelle Rose Paolillo, Alexis Monique Trench, Emma Triolo, Victoria Marie Weisser University of Hartford Academic Kathryn A. Bellissimo, Amelia L. Bombace, Waverly Angel Cancel, Kaylin Amanda Lamb, Giacomina Pirolo, Emily Ann Van Eron, Raquelle Grace Viteri University of Hartford Music Nikhil Bartolomeo University of Kentucky Academic Louis Walter University of Louisvil e Academic Louis Walter University of Maryland Academic Nikhil Bartolomeo, Kelly M. Bilodeau University of Massachusetts-Amherst Academic Rafael Reyes, Nikhil Bartolomeo, Brooke Margaret Bifulco, Kelly M. Bilodeau, Jacqueline Grace Calamari, Brian T. Donatich, Kelly L. Eng, Robert L. Galvin, Harry Jason Kalule Kibirige, Miguel Lopes, Alexandra Paige O'Toole, Christopher P. Vital University of Massachusetts-Amherst Athletic Michael Damato University of Miami Academic Brian Windisch University of Nevada, Las Vegas Academic Maclaine A. Scher University of New England Academic Christopher R. Calamari University of New Haven Academic Elizabeth Ann Aiello, Kathryn A. Bellissimo, Danielle Canniff, Giacomina Pirolo, Erin Ann Reich, Stephanie M. Simon University of North Florida Academic James J. Vallar University of North Florida Athletic Michael Damato University of Rhode Island Academic Casey Rose Blumberg, Meghan K. Powers University of Richmond Academic Karen Brenseke University of San Diego Academic Alaina C. Kiesel, Brian Windisch University of Scranton Academic Kathryn A. Bellissimo, Kelly M. Bilodeau, Stephen Edward Dybus, Rachel Guida, Sarah A. Marchesiello, Ryan Connor Muhlstock, Giacomina Pirolo, Anthony J. Sansotta, Christopher P. Vital University of South Carolina Academic Savannah Paulette Aronson University of Tampa Academic Nicholas J. Baumann, Kristina Victoria Brigati, Derek J. Bustamante, William Wallace De Blasio, Keith Daniel Jacobsen, Alaina C. Kiesel, Ryan Connor Muhlstock, Sarah Richmond, Maclaine A. Scher, Lindsy Rose Tortorice University of Tampa Athletic Michael Damato University of Vermont Academic Kelly M. Bilodeau, Sean W.R. Breen, Kristina Victoria Brigati, Sarah E. Daquara, Amanda M. Lund, Noelle Florentine Pilger, Brian Windisch Vaughan College Academic Andrew T. Jones Vil anova University Academic Jake Delorenzo, Patrick Farrell Washington College Academic Elizabeth Ann Aiello, Lindsey Grace Nyman Wentworth Institute of Technology Academic Eric J. Schmidt West Virginia University Academic Marissa Ann Olsen Westminster Choir College of Rider University Academic Raquelle Grace Viteri Widener University Academic Ryan Connor Muhlstock Wilkes University Academic Troy Michael Haas

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SOUTH HUNTINGTON ATHLETES ARE GOLDEN IN GAMES FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED

GOLD KEY AWARDS HIGHLIGHT CONSISTENCY AND DEDICATION

Athletes young and not-so-young enjoyed a festive evening at the Woodbury Country Club at the recent Walt Whitman Gold Key and fifth annual Wildcat Sports Hall of Fame awards dinner. This has become one of the hottest tickets in South Huntingtons busy awards season, and this year topped the charts in every way. The prestigious Gold Key awards were handed out to student athletes who have demonstrated outstanding athletic participation by lettering in a combination of eight Junior Varsity or Varsity seasons in grades 10-12 at WWHS.

The 42nd Annual Spring Games North was held at Commack High School recently. Over 400 Special Olympic athletes from Long Island, New York City, and Hudson Valley competed in Track & Field, Tennis, and Aquatic events. Special Olympic Athletes ages 8 and over enjoyed competitions, as well as opening ceremonies, visits from dignitaries, a parade of athletes, and an awards ceremony. Congratulation to the following South Huntington students: From Walt Whitman: Roseberte Pierre, Katarina Scholz, Nicole McNulty, and Alana Thurer. A big Thank You to Whitman PE Teacher Vincent Altebrando for his support and helping train these amazing athletes. From Stimson Middle School: Farrell Blum, Megan Bushey, Hayley Kalenderian, Andrew Avila, Joshua Ramtahal, and Marissa Pastore. And a big thank you to Stimson PE Teachers Kathryn Herman and Thomas Fitzpatrick for their commitment to their students and this incredible event.

The Gold Key Recipients are as follows: Sean Breen, Julia Cranz, Jacqueline Crunden, Casey File, Meghan Powers, Rafael Reyes, Arjun Shah, Zachary Cammer, Casey Miller, Kevin Rivera, Noelle Pilger, Michael Damato, Kevin Forland, Frank Coleman, Vincent Colapinto, Matthew Rebolini, Alex OToole, Essence Casey, Brian Windisch, James Vallar, Angela Acevedo, Kensey Portman, Victoria Weisser, Asha Burwell, Raleigh Axmacher, Christine Yasinsky, Amanda Natale, and Chyna Jones.

WHITMAN'S ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN VINCENT COLAPINTO

Walt Whitman senior Vincent Colapinto has never quit. There were those who may have thought that he would never return from a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), but Vincent proved them wrong. There were times when Vincent played through severe pain, but he never complained. He just went out there and left it all on the field. Vincent finished the 2013 season with 34 goals, 41 assists, for 75 points. He had 40 ground balls and a shooting percentage of 59.6%. He had a career-high 11 points against Brentwood, including 4 goals and 7 assists. Vincent Colapinto has been awarded Academic AllAmerican. A candidate for Academic All-American must first be nominated and selected as an All-League and All-County player. Once the All-League and All-County process is complete, all coaches have the opportunity to submit a player who he feels is deserving of the award. The coach forwards his player's stats and high school transcript to the selection committee. No more than four players across Suffolk County are chosen for this prestigious award. Vincent had the second highest grade point average out of more than 1000 Suffolk County High School lacrosse players in 2013. On behalf of the entire Whitman Lacrosse coaching staff, I would like to congratulate Vinnie Colapinto on his selection as a 2013 Suffolk County Lacrosse Coaches Association Academic All-American, said Head Coach Bob Howell. Vinnie is one of the finest young men I ever had the opportunity to coach. He is a great player, but what's more important is that he is a person of integrity, character, and commitment. His dedication to the team and his accomplishments have served as an inspiration to us all. During Vinnies time as a varsity lacrosse player, he has always led by example and has thus earned the respect and admiration of his coaches and fellow teammates." The thing that is most amazing about Vinnie is that he virtually played this entire season on one good leg, continued Coach Howell. He was 6 months out of the hospital with a torn ACL. There were times that I just couldn't believe how he could stay out on the field. I would ask him if he wanted to come off for a breather, and he would just say, I'm fine, Coach.'" Vincent will be attending the University of Richmond, where he will be playing lacrosse. He has been honored along with other great athletes at the SCLCA awards dinner on Wednesday, June 12. His awards and achievements as a student athlete at Whitman are as follows: Three-year varsity lacrosse player; Scholar Athlete, 2011, 2012, 2013; Fran McCall Unsung Hero Award, 2012; Division 1 All-League, 2013; Division 1 All-County, 2013; SCLCA Courage Award, 2013; Team MVP, 2013; Team captain, 2013; Athlete of the Month, March 2013; Whitman Lacrosse Alumni Scholarship, 2013; and Academic All American, 2013.

The Walt Whitman Athletes of the Month: SEPTEMBER: Lauren Kobel-Field Hockey and Daniel Zagorski-Soccer. OCTOBER: Michael Damato-Cross Country and Sumoni Rini Halder-Tennis. NOVEMBER: Mitchel Bermudez-Football and Christine Yasinsky-Gymnastics. DECEMBER: Alexandra Alpy-Fencing and Zachary Cammer-Winter Track. JANUARY: Kelly Bilodeau-Basketball and Joseph CalderoneWrestling. FEBRUARY: Jacqueline Crunden-Winter Track and Gerald Riley-Winter Track. MARCH: Kelly Eng-Softball and Patrick FarrellLacrosse. APRIL: Elizabeth Aiello-Badminton and Brian Donatich-Baseball. MAY: Chyna Jones-Lacrosse and Brandon Stone-Tennis.

2013 SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Karen Johnson
Class of 1978

Chris Cameron
Class of 1985

Nick Woll
Class of 2001

Joe Comforto
Coach and Teacher

Congratulations to the Stimson Girls Lacrosse team who finished their season with a 7 and 3 record! All of the girls were contributors to the teams successful season. We wish all of the 8th graders good luck next year at Whitman! The Girls Lacrosse team dedicated their season to Seton Hill University this year. Seton Hill women's lacrosse team suffered a tragic loss this March during their season. The Stimson Girls raised money through the purchase of memory wristbands as well as raising money for each goal scored this season win or lose. The team raised a total of $416.00 that will be donated to the foundation as part of One Lax family! Team Head Coach Jill Okurowski and Assistant Coach Katie Herman would like to thank the girls for supporting this cause and for a very successful season! We would also like to thank Tyler Elmore for his flawless stat keeping and support this season!

STIMSON GIRLS LACROSSE STEPS UP!

MINDS IN MOTION ALL YEAR LONG

Each season we honor athletes who have maintained a 90+ academic average during their season with a special Minds in Motion award. Remarkably, we also have students who manage to maintain this high academic threshold for all three athletic seasons. Somehow, despite the demands of hectic academic and co-curricular schedules and the pressures of increased scholastic standards, these athletes manage to shine both in the athletic arena and the classroom each and every day. This sustained commitment to excellence is a tribute to the internal fortitude of our Three-Seasons Minds in Motion award winners, as well as the encouragement and support of their families. The Three-Seasons Minds in Motion award is one of the proudest recognitions that we bestow, as it represents the values of scholarship and co-curricular accomplishment that administrators, teachers, parents, and students hold dear.

WHITMAN'S JACKIE CRUNDEN WINS STATE HIGH JUMP TITLE

Walt Whitman senior Jackie Crunden has won the New York State Championship in the High Jump. Jackie jumped 5'6" to take the state crown! "Jackie is last years State and Federation Runner-up," said her coach Rufus Shepard. "She dedicated and committed herself to improve and set a personal goal of winning the State and Federation title." "I am so happy to have had Coach Shepard and Coach Moore as my coaches," said Jackie after winning the state championship. "They taught me not only the essentials of how to win, but also how to handle losing. I had the best four years and it feels great to leave my high school career with a 5'6", first place jump at the State meet." All-State High Jumper Jackie Crunden with coach Rufus Shepard

Congratulations to the 2012/2013 Three-Seasons Minds in Motion award recipients: Raleigh Axmacher; Kolawole Bamgbelu; Sean Breen; Cameron Brown; Devon Budzitowski; Asha Burwell; Kristin Calderone; Zachary Cammer; Douglas Castro; Nicole Civello; Frank Coleman; Jacqueline Crunden; Michael Damato; Brianna Del Colle; Nicole De Luca; Erin Diana; Casey File; Kevin Forland; Robert Gallipoli; Connor Galvin; Ryan Gioe; Paige Gladstone; Andrew Gonzalez; Svenja Haselhorst; Allysia Jones; Kate Mallinson; Kyle McManus; Casey Miller; Alexandra OToole; Nicholas Oberle; Christopher Olberding; Kensey Portman; Meghan Powers; Matthew Rebolini; Bedel Saget; Isabel Sakarin; Rebecca Shaiman; Emily Stasko; James Vallar; Victoria Weisser; Justin White; Brian Windisch; and Alexander Zappulla.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW STATE CHAMPION!