Orchard Park Central School District Community Report June/July 2016

12 Pages·2016·5.54 MB·English

Orchard Park Central School District
Adeline Prasad, Lola Whipple, Class of 2016 Graduation Ceremony Zoe Aylsworth Alexie Zeigler,
Eggert Elementary South Davis Elementary South Davis Elemntary Orchard Park High School
Community Report June/July 2016
Orchard Park Central School District Digs into
Capital Project
The Orchard Park Central School District held a groundbreak-
ing ceremony the morning of Wednesday, May 11, 2016 to cele-
brate the beginning of the Capital Project work.
The ceremony was attended by school district officials, board
members and associates from both Turner Construction Compa-
ny and Gordon Jones Associates.
Orchard Park Central School District residents approved the
project at a vote held on December 1, 2014. Voters approved both
propositions listed on the December 1st ballot. Proposition 1 was
a District-Wide Health and Safety Capital Improvements Project
and Proposition 2 was the Middle School Auditorium renovation.
Since the groundbreaking, work has begun all over the district.
At the Orchard Park High School, work is starting with the athletic
fields. Later this summer, they will begin replacing the origninal
single pane windows from 1959. At the Middle School they are
Ground was broken on the Capital Project in May. Pictured from left to right are:
doing roofwork, working on the pool and locker room renovation,
David Hack, Director of Physical Education and Athletics, Aaron Grupka, Orchard
renovating the auditorium, repair work on the main entry and
Park Middle School Principal, Matthew McGarrity, Superintendent of Schools, Bill
putting in a new parking lot off South Lincoln. At Eggert they will
Bosinski, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds and Jeffrey Petrus, Assistant Su-
be working on the roof and replacing roof top units, constructing
perintendent for Business and Support Services.
new tennis and basketball courts and replacing the water main.
At Ellicott they will be working on the roof and replacing roof top
units, constructing new tennis and basketball courts and putting in a new water line. At Windom Elementary they are replacing a portion of the roof, adding
a new domestic hot water system, replacing the roof top units, constructing new tennis, basketball and pickleball courts and putting in a new parking lot and
improving the bus loop drainage. At South Davis they will be working on the roof. Other miscellaneous items will be renovated throughout the district.
Over the summer all of the District buildings, with the exception of the high school, will be closed due to the construction.
The auditorium renovation at the At Windom Elementary they have begun work on a new The pool and locker room renovation
Orchard Park Middle School parking lot/bus loop and improving the drainage system. at the Middle School.

www.opschools.org www.facebook.com/OPCSD
Back To School
Superintendent’s Reminders
• August 8th-11th are HS Senior
Column
Portraits
• August 29th & 30th MS 6th Grade
Orientation
• August 31st HS Student/Parent
doors. We plan to improve monitoring by
Orientation and KKS (Keeping
adding camera monitors to school offices and
Kids Safe) Presentation, 6:30
This year the Board and the administrative training staff on situational awareness. We plan
p.m.
team identified a clear need to improve school to develop a visitor I.D. system and delineate
building access and control before, during and acceptable forms of I.D. for entrance. We will • September 6th First Day of
after student attendance hours. Our goal is to begin implementing our new visitor ID system in Student Attendance
improve our ability to protect our students, September and we will ensure compliance with
staff and community members who are in our I.D. badge expectations. We will also be offering
buildings, without a significant impact on the several in-service trainings for staff. Training
learning environment. will include workplace violence and situational
During the 2015-16 school year we assessed awareness, updating and implementing recent
our strengths and areas of need and shared these changes by SED for lockdown/emergency drills,
with members of local law enforcement. We awareness regarding suspicious packages and an
are currently addressing the suggested changes in-service on reporting suspicious activity.
Artwork by:
to enhance district safety and security. As we There will also be a change at the Transportation
Lauren Patterson
are doing this there will be some changes that Department beginning in September. We will Windom Elementary
we can anticipate when we return to school in be using the Versatrans software that will allow
September. One of the things that will happen is us to improve routing and the monitoring of
after school hours there will be a single point of vehicle safety. We will also explore functions
entry in all of the buildings rather than having that will improve communication to parents.
multiple doors open. We will be having the We realize that safety and security is not always
buildings staffed with security monitors after convenient but we plan to be diligent about
the school day. this in order to ensure that our students, staff
We plan to secure both occupied and members and community members are as safe Artwork by:
Gavin Rauh
unoccupied classrooms by locking classroom as possible.
Ellicott Elementary
Dr. Sol Messigner Visits Orchard Park Middle School
Dr. Sol Messigner visited eighth grade students at the Orchard
Park Middle School this Spring. He spoke to students about his
perspective as a child during the Holocaust and the experience that
his family faced. A few eighth grade students had the opportunity
to meet with him at a reception in the Middle School library after
he spoke. This visit was made possible by the Holocaust Resource
Center of Buffalo. The Orchard Park Middle School PTO was able
to make a donation to the Holocaust Resource Center as a thank you
for giving our students such an amazing experience.
Dr. Sol Messigner, second from the left, is pictured with eighth
grade students and Middle School Social Studies teachers after his
presentation.
2
OPHS Seniors Sign National Letters of Intent
Six Orchard Park High School seniors recently signed their national letters of intent to play their sports at the college level. The seniors signed their
letters at signing ceremonies at the Orchard Park High School on Tuesday, June 14th and Tuesday June 21st.
Daniel Freilicher plans to play tennis at Nazareth College
next year. Daniel has been playing tennis since he was 10 years
old. Daniel loves the difficulty and precision in the sport. He
is looking forward to attending Nazareth and he feels it will be a
great fit for him and his academic and social endeavors. Daniel
will also be playing basketball at Nazareth next year.
Brady Jensen plans to run track next year at St. John Fisher
College. He has been participating in outdoor track since
seventh grade and indoor track since his sophomore year of
high school. Brady is looking forward to participating in
track at St. John Fisher and he feels it will be great to have
something to concentrate on and release stress from his school
Pictured above are seniors, Matthew Mercer, Jason Manley, Daniel Freilicher,
Alexsander Micov and Brady Jensen after they signed their letters of intent.
work. He plans to study Biology and Pre/Med. Brady is looking forward to being a part of
the small school atmosphere.
Jason Manley will be playing volleyball at Arcadia University next year. Jason began
playing volleyball when he was 12 years old. He is looking forward to working together
with his team, coaches and trainers at Arcadia University. Jason plans to study Biology with
a concentration in biomedical engineering next year.
Matthew Mercer will be running cross country and track at the University at Buffalo
next year. He began running in 7th grade to follow in the footsteps of his older siblings.
Alexie Zeigler is pictured above signing her letter of
Matt chose to continue running in college because he enjoys the discipline, health benefits,
intent with Coach Tundo at her side.
competition and his love of being a part of a team.
Alexsander Micov will be playing football at Buffalo State next year. Alexsander has been playing football since sophomore year of high school at
Orchard Park. He wanted to continue to play football in college because he feels it has become an important part of his life and it’s something he would
like to continue doing. Alexsander chose to play at Buffalo State because they have a great football organization and an intelligent coaching staff. He
plans to major in an engineering program and hopefully become a DEC officer in the future.
Alexie Zeigler is planning to attend Oswego next year. She has been running track since seventh grade. She chose to continue running in college
because she can’t imagine not being able to run anymore. Alexie plans to study Biology on a Pre-Veterinary track. and she hopes to be a Veterinarian
in the future.
Author Carolyn Crimi Visits Windom Elementary
Windom Elementary hosted author Carolyn Crimi on Wednesday, April 20th and Thursday, April 21st. She
presented to all grade levels at Windom. In her informative and engaging session, Carolyn took the students on a
journey demonstrating how she gets ideas for her books and the process of publishing a book. The students had an
opportunity to meet Carolyn and ask her questions.
Carolyn is an award winning author who has published over a dozen children’s books. In addition to creating
her own books, Carolyn writes for children’s textbooks and magazines, and visits schools all over the country to
share her experiences with students. Her humorous outlook on life is often depicted in her books. As she explains
on her website, “I write about things that make me laugh, or about things I loved when I was young.”
This exciting and interactive presentation was made possible for students through the combined efforts of the
Author Carolyn Crimi presents to Windom Elementary School PTO, Principal Wendy Gloss, faculty, staff, Orchard Park Foundation for
students at Windom Elementary. Academic Excellence and librarian Jim Clark.
3
Margaret Ahern
Class of 2016 Top Ten
plans to attend
Michigan State Uni-
versity to study Neu-
roscience. While
at OPHS Margaret
participated in STAP
Comm, Education-
al Outreach, Math
Club, National Hon-
or Society, French
National Honor Society, West Seneca YES, YRos-
well Street Team, Southtowns Youth Orchestra
and Orchard Park Soccer Club. She participated
in junior varsity and varsity soccer and track. She
has received many awards for her accomplish-
ments. She received the Scholastic Achievement
Award, Certificate of Excellence in AP Euro,
Sportsmanship award for soccer, Bryn Mawr Pres-
ident’s Book Award, AP Scholar, Winner/Member
of 2015 Section VI Scholar-Athlete Team, Roswell
Park Summer Research Program Best Scientific
Poster Award. Margaret hopes to become a doctor
The class of 2016 Top 10 snap a quick picture outside of OPHS sporting some of their future to be able to help others in their greatest time of
college gear! need. She wants to be someone wo can be count-
ed on to give advice and answers. Margaret is the
daughter of Marcia and Michael Ahern.
Hala El Solh was Karina Kuchumov Ian Ferer will
the class of 2016 is the class of 2016 be attending the
Valedictorian. She Salutatorian. She Rensselaer Poly-
plans to attend will be attending technic Institute
Yale University to the University of next year. He
study Global Af- Michigan in the plans to study
fairs and Econom- fall to study Fi- both Computer
ics. During high nance. During Science and Math-
school Hala par- high school Kari- ematics. During
ticipated in Model na participated in high school Ian
United Nations, the Academy of has participated in
Educational Outreach, STAP Comm, Math Club, Finance, was the Co-President of DECA, Trea- Masterminds, Math Club, National Honor Soci-
National Honor Society, Greater Buffalo Youth surer of Model United Nations, Treasurer of ety and French National Honor Society. He has
Orchestra/Southtowns Youth Orchestra, Sum- STAP Comm, member of Math Club and a Ten- won several awards including: the Rensselaer
mer Institure of Buffalo for Human Rights and nis player. She has won many awards including Medal, he received student of the year in French
Genocide Studies, Latin National Honor Society, AP Scholar with Distinction, George Eastman 2, French 3, Biology, Chemistry, AP Chemistry,
DECA and Tennis. She has received multiple Young Leaders Award, National Honor Society, English 10 Honors and Digital Imagery. Ian
awards for her accomplishments. She won the Spanish NHS, Excellence in AP English, AP Euro hopes that one day he can help write code that
Impunity Watch Essay Contest and was pub- History, AP US History, Business and Spanish 4 will make technology cheaper, easier to use, and
lished in the Syracuse Law Journal, AP Scholar Honors. Karina hopes that in her future she in- more accessible, so that everyone on the planet
with Distinction, National Merit Scholarship spires compassion and understanding between can be afforded the same resources to advance
Commendation, Daughters of the American all people of the world, regardless of different human progress. Ian is the son of Marin &
Revoluntion Good Citizen Award, Harvard-Rad- backgrounds or beliefs. Karina is the daughter Darren Ferer.
cliffe Book Award, Best Delegation at several of Julia Kuchumova and Askar Kuchumov.
MUN Conferences. Hala hopes to improve the
world by making education more accessible to
Congratulations Class of 2016
everyone. Education should not be treated as a ......Orchard Park Seniors were accepted
privilege but rather as a right. Hala is the daugh- to over 220 Colleges and Universities and earned over 6.6 million dollars in scholarships this year!
ter of Dr. Ali and Mrs. Wafa El Solh. We are so proud of all of our students whether they are planning to serve in the military, continue
their education or head straight into the workforce. Congratulations to all of the 2016 graduates!
4
Class of 2016 Top Ten Continued
Michael Gossel will Elena Kamis plans Maxime Legros
be attending the to attend the Uni- will be attend-
University of Notre versity of Illinois ing the College
Dame next year to Urbana - Cham- of William and
study Internation- paign to study Mary in the fall.
al Business and Aerospace Engi- He plans to study
History. Michael neering in the fall. Political Science.
was involved in During her time at At Orchard Park
QMB, Co-Captain Orchard Park High High School
of Masterminds, School Elena was Maxime partic-
Vice-President of a cheerleader, par- ipated in DECA
History Club, Checkmates Jazz Ensemble - Princi- ticipated in Orchard Park Womens Rugby Club, as the Co-President, Model United Nations as
pal Chair Alto Saxophone, Boy Scouts, American Math Club, Art Club, Orchard Park Pride and Na- the Event Coordinator, National Honor Soci-
Legion Boys’ State, NHS Co-Director of tutoring, tional Honor Society. She received several awards ety President, Math Club and OP Educational
Math Club, Model UN, Musical pit orchestra and including the Maroon Key in the fall of 2016 for Outreach. He has also participated in several
Spanish National Honor Society. He also went on Cheerleading. She was selected as an Orchard sports including Soccer, Swimming and Track
the American Music Abroad Freedom Tour of Park Pride student, Geometry Student of the Year, and Field. He has received multiple awards in-
Europe. He has won multiple awards: The College AP US Student of the Year, Bausch & Lomb Sci- cluding: Outstanding in AP US History, Student
Board AP Scholar with Distinction, NYSSMA ence Award and Algebra II Student of the year. Business Award and the Scott Krueger Memo-
Conference All State Wind Ensemble, Frederick Elena hopes that in her future she can encourage rial Scholarship. Maxime hopes to make the
Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Humanities and and show the world that anyone can accomplish world better by bringing people from different
Social Sciences Award, New York State Field Band something they put their mind too. She wants to backgrounds and cultures together. Maxime is
Conference Directors’ Scholarship and he has re- work for NASA. She hopes to make a difference in the son of Bharti and Jean Legros.
ceived Certificates of Excellence in AP English 11, the science world, and help show the whole world
AP European History, Band Grade 11, Global 9 that women can accomplish just as much as men
Travis Wolf is
Honors, Spanish 2, and AP Award AP Spanish 5. while enjoying what she does. Elena is the daugh-
planning to attend
Going forward, Michael will use his lifelong les- ter of Kimberly and Russ Kamis.
Northwestern Uni-
sons and experiences to motivate and inspire oth-
Anna Swetz will versity to study
ers by working hard, doing his best, and setting a
be attending Case journalism next
positive example with everyting he does. Michael
Western Reserve year. In high school
is the son of Debra and Kenneth Gossel.
University in the Travis was involved
fall. She plans to in STAP Comm, OP
study Biomedi- Enterprises, SADD
Grace Ruh is
cal Engineering. Club, the Kids Es-
planning to attend
During her time at caping Drugs Com-
the University of
Orchard Park High mittee, Model United Nations, National Honor
Miami in the fall.
School Anna has Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Orchard
She will be study-
become a member Park Youth Court, Orchard Park Youth Council,
ing Biology. In
of the National Honor Society, the Spanish Na- 2015 American Legion Boys’ State. He has also
high school Grace
tional Honor Society Vice President and she is a been involved in Varsity Cross Country, Indoor
has been involved
member of Math Club. Anna has participated Track and Field and Outdoor Track and Field. He
in the Academy
in both Junior Varsity and Varsity Cheerlead- has received many different honors and awards
of Finance and
ing during high school. She has received many duirng his time at Orchard Park High School.
the UNYTS club.
honors and awards including being a National He received the OPHS Scholastic Achievement
She also played Junior Varsity & Varsity La-
Merit Commended Scholar, a Scholar Athlete, Awards, OPHS Excellence in the Visual Arts, Hon-
crosse, Junior Varsity & Varsity Basketball, Var-
Orchard Park Pride, AP Spanish Excellence ors Global 9, Spanish 3, Corporate Economics, AP
sity Field Hockey and Varsity Tennis. She has
Award, International Chemistry Olympiad 2015 US History. He Received the OP Pride Award, Sec-
received several awards including Honor Roll,
National Exam Qualifier and SADD Club Mural tion VI senior Scholar Athlete Award, AP Scholar
Excellence in Global 9 History and Excellence
Contest Winner. Anna would like to contribute Award, and The American Legion #576 Boys State
in AP US History. Grace hopes she can help hu-
to advances in the medical field by working as a 2015 Award. Travis hopes that as a journalist, he
man health by studying biology and medicine.
Biomedical Engineer; but even more important- will be able to spread honest information to peo-
Grace is the daughter of Hillary and Richard
ly, she hopes to be a good friend to those around ple. Though this may seem small, he hopes that any
Ruh
her and an active member of her community in journalistic contribution he makes will be able to
order to help people at a local and personal level. help at least one person in a positive way. Travis is
Anna is the daughter of Maria and Mark Swetz. the son of Michele and Jonathan Wolf.
5
Images From Around the District
5th grader, Jennifer Nicometo listens to 1st grader, Brynne McCrone as Orchard Park Middle School students were able to come outside and
she reads aloud as part of Ellicott’s “Buddy Reader” program. Grade 5 cheer on the Special Olympics New York and the Law Enforcement Torch
students listen to grade 1 and 2 students read aloud to them on Tuesday, Run on Tuesday, May 31st as they carried the Flame of Hope past the
Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Orchard Park Middle School.
Windom Elementary Student Council along with two fourth graders Pictured is Middle School English teacher Deborah Hanes shaking Su-
Dawn Gralke and Olivia Post have spearheaded a project to collect sup- perintendent McGarrity’s hand after she was recognized at the annual
plies for the SPCA. Dawn and Olivia are pictured above with all of the District Retirement Celebration for her twenty-seven years of dedicated
donations that were collected. All items were taken to the SPCA on Ens- service.
minger Road in Tonawanda.
Pictured above: Mr. Carducci leads students at the Music in May I Eggert Elementary students posed for a picture holding their chains of
concert. This year the concert was a kaleidescope concert and different kindness after their Character Education assembly. Each piece of the
groups performed all over the auditorium. paper chain represents an act of kindness that was completed through-
out the school year.
6
Images From Around the District
Pictured are Varsity swimmers Madison Dolce, Katrina Wardner, Olivia Pictured above is Madelyn Wolf and her mother at the Muffins and Man-
Sapio and Andrea Ernst who broke school records in both the 200 free- icures for Mom Mother’s Day celebration at Eggert Elementary.
style relay and the 400 freestyle relay
Riders participating in the Ride for Missing Children take a break at Author Jerry Pallotta signs a book for Jack Schneckenberger during his
South Davis Elementary during their 100-mile bike ride to raise aware- visit to Ellicott Elementary. Jerry presented to the students at Ellicott
ness and funds for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. and shared with them how he is inspired to write his books from his
childhood growing up on the beach.
Photo courtesy of Maria Marinaccio
Seniors at the Orchard Park High School experience a simulation of Kathleen Fabbro, Michele Hall, Paul Kloster, Aimee LaRosa, Christi-
a tragic car accident and witness the consequences of driving while na Narbe, Karen O’Brien, Bridget Pietrantone, Lynn Robert, Whitney
impaired the day before the prom. Pictured are student actors Ethan Wolniewicz and Terry Tryon were presented tenure certificates at the
Shiley, Gracie Mulville and Robert Errington. at the District Retirement and Tenure reception held on Tuesday, June
14th. Michelle Lilleck and Missy Szezesniak are not pictured.
7
International Career Development OPHS One of Eight
Conference and Competition High Schools in Erie
County Recognized as a
Twelve students from the Orchard Park High School chapter of DECA were 2016-17
among the 17,500 students and advisors from across the globe that attended the Interna-
Reward School
tional Career Development Conference and Competition in Nashville, Tennessee in April.
They competed in various business-related contests, including sports marketing, hospi-
tality and account- The New York State Education
ing. Four of these Department has identified Orchard Park High
outstanding stu- School as a Reward School for the 2016-17
dents brought school year, based on 2014-15 school year
home medals for results. Orchard Park High School is one of
the Orchard Park eight high schools in Erie County identified as
High School; Me- Reward Schools.
gan Filipski earned Reward Schools are determined by
Top 10 honors for a variety of factors including: meeting their
her role play sce- AYP or adequate yearly progress for all groups
nario, Maxime that the school is accountable for, gap closing
Legros and Tanner between accountability groups, having a
Probst earned Top performance index that places the school in the
10 honors for their top 20 percent of all schools at that level, growth
tests, and Philip for elementary and middle schools, bottom
Marks placed Top quartile student growth for elementary and
Pictured above are the twelve Orchard Park High School DECA students
10 Overall in his middle schools, graduation rates for secondary
who attended the International Career Development Conference and Com-
event. schools and graduating at risk students for
petition in Nashville this April.
secondary schools.
College & Previously Recognized Scholarships
Ahern, Margaret Michigan State University, University of Ciolek, Christopher Canisius College
Vermont Syracuse University, University at Clark, Calvin UFCW Local One Benefit Funds’ Education
Buffalo Department Scholarship
Allesi, Noel Taste of Buffalo Colville, Porscha University of Pittsburgh Bradford, University
Battaglia, Elizabeth Daemen College, Canisius College of Nebraska Lincoln, The University of
Saint Francis University, Le Moyne College, Vermont, Kent State University, Mercyhurst
Syracuse University SUNY Oswego, Niagara University
University, Frontier Central School Teacher’s Covello, Lucy Miami University
Association Scholarship Dolce, Madison John Carroll University, University at Buffalo
Braccio, Carmen University of Dayton Driscoll, Kevin Ohio University
Braun, Sara Niagara University, Nazareth College Duffy, Joshua Ohio University
SUNY Fredonia, St. John Fisher College El Solh, Hala Business First/Independent Health Community
Brzezowski, Jacob University at Buffalo All Star
Burka, Jessica Daemen College, SUNY Buffalo State Eusanio, Michael SUNY Fredonia
Campbell, Sean Lipscomb University Farrell, Cameron Aurora Player’s Scholarship
Carbaugh, John The University of Vermont, University at Buffalo Gannon, Robert Wegmans Scholarship Program
Chavanne, Lauren University of Rochester, SUNY Geneseo Gossel, Theresa University at Buffalo, Syracuse University
Christopherson, Joel Southern Utah University, Utah State AAA of Western and Central New York
University, University of Utah Insurance Scholarship
8
College & Previously Recognized Scholarships Cont.
Harrigan, Jack Wegmans Scholarship Program Roder, Thomas Miami University, Mercyhurst University,
Harris, Hunter Keuka College Niagara University, SUNY Geneseo, University
Hosking, Sarah. Ohio University at Buffalo
Hoth, Elliott Paul Smith’s College Roman, Zachary Alfred University, University of
Janaski, Kailynn. Gannon University, John Carroll University Dayton West Virginia University,
SUNY Fredonia, Niagara University, Le Moyne Temple University
College, Duquesne University Mercyhurst Rominger, Madelyn Mercyhurst University, University at
University, St. John Fisher College, Nazareth Buffalo, Clarkson University, Allentown
College Village Society, Inc., Visual Arts Scholarship, Erie
Jeziorski, Jessica The University of Tampa, Duquesne University County Agricultural Society and Hamburg
University at Buffalo, Saint Joseph’s University, Gaming Scholarship
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship Ruh, Grace University of Tennessee, University of Miami,
Kaforey, Elizabeth The Road Sprinkler Fitters Local Union 669 Stony Brook University, Allegheny College,
Scholarship Edinboro University
Kavanaugh, Margaret Alfred University Saskowski, Kristen Keuka College
Liberatore, Christopher Ohio University, University of Dayton Schneeberger, Jordan Fulvi Award NYS Association of Foreign Language
Looney, Kevin Army ROTC Scholarship Teachers
Losardo, Joseph. Alfred University Schultz, Stefani Savannah College of Art and Design,
Mahany, Timothy Alfred University, Alfred State SUNY College Cazenovia College, Mercyhurst
of Technology University
Maley, Samantha University at Buffalo Shul, Ronald Ohio University
Manley, Jason Arcadia University Slomka, Thomas Allentown Village Society Inc.,
Marx, Scott Canisius College, St. Bonaventure University, Visual Arts Scholarship
Niagara University, Stebbins, Zachary Pace University
UFCW Local One Benefit Funds’ Education Stoj, Kiley Character Excellence Scholarship Award
Department Scholarship Stromecki, Matthew The University of Vermont,
McClintock, Shannon Mercyhurst University Colorado State University
McDonnell, Joseph Ohio University, Miami University Thiesen, Benjamin Alfred State SUNY College of Technology
McKernon, Francesca The Italian American Police Association Tipton, Bradley Paul Smith’s College
of WNY/Robert S. Insalaco and Daniel J. Scime Visco, Jessica Rochester Institute of Technology
Financial Scholarship Award Vitko-Woods, Skylar Miami University, The Greater
McMullen, Tanner Alfred University Buffalo Alumnae, Panhellenic
Nardolillo, Matthew UFCW Local One Benefit Funds’ Education Association
Department Scholarship Walters, Sara Florida Gulf Coast University,
Orecki, Samuel University at Buffalo, SUNY Buffalo State, University of Miami University at Buffalo
SUNY Fredonia Wiest, Grace NYS Correctional Officers & Police
Overhoff, Marla Medaille College Benevolent Association
Palczewski, Jeffrey University at Buffalo Wolf, Travis Northwestern University, Northeastern
Pasqualetti, Lena Tri-County BOCES Education Association University, George Washington
Member Child Scholarship University, University at Buffalo
Petrus, Zachary Alfred State SUNY College of Technology Woodrich, Jacob Canisius College, Elmira College
Pietromicca, Julia The One Hundred Club of Buffalo Scholarship Zdjelar, Serafima Niagara University, Erie County
of Excellence Agricultural Society and Hamburg
Preiss, Alexander Brock University Gaming Scholarship
Regan, Allison NYS Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Zeigler, Alexie Alfred University
Association Zgoda, Chelsea Erie County Agricultural Society and Hamburg
Rindfleisch, Matthew Daemen College, Fordham University Gaming Scholarship
Quinnipiac University, SUNY Geneseo, Zurbrick, Alexandra SUNY Oswego, SUNY Buffalo State,
Clarkson University, Canisius College, Gannon Canisius College, Flagler College,
University, Duquesne University University of Pittsburgh Bradford
Roberts, Sean Hawaii Pacific University
9
2016 Awards & Scholarships
Benjamin Jankowski, Tatiana
AWARDS: Kluckhohn, Emily Lander, Tanner
McMullen, Monae Pouliot, Mikayla
Outstanding in the Visual Arts: Sabrina Marrazzo, Amanda Simone, Pusatier, Allison Richards, Emily
Thomas Slomka, Kiley Stoj Richards, Salvatore Rizzo, Chelsea
Financial Literacy Award: Sean Roberts Zgoda
Outstanding in DECA: Shaan Legros OPTA Senior Awards for Excellence:
Outstanding in Accounting: Elizabeth Kaforey Porscha Colville, Elizabeth Crinzi,
Outstanding in Business: Bert Dunn, Alexis Scheelar Andrew Galas, Kennedy Jordan,
Outstanding in English: Hala El Solh, Maxime Legros Katherine Luchowski, Jeremy Pearce,
Striving for Excellence Award: Martin Pietruszewski, Ethan Shiley Martin Pietruszewski, Madelyn
Outstanding in French: Lauren Chavanne Rominger, Bryan Somerville,
Outstanding in Latin IV: Annabelle Powell Matthew Stromecki
Outstanding in Spanish: Michael Gossel Outstanding in Physical Education: Maxwell Cerone, Emily Geiger
Outstanding Overall in Foreign Languages: Jordan Schneeberger Outstanding in Health Education: Julia Pietromicca
Outstanding in Algebraic Techniques & Statistical Methods (ATSM): Art History- Americaís Visual Edge: Jakob Dee, Mya Doyle
Samantha Gloss Outstanding in Corporate Economics: Elena Kamis, Bryan Somerville
Outstanding in Algebra 2: Kaitlin Cymerman, Alexis Scheelar, Outstanding in Advanced Placement Government:
Serafima Zdjelar, Hala El Solh, Ian Ferer, Elena Kamis,
Outstanding in Intermediate Algebra: Demitri Snyder Karina Kuchumov, Maxime Legros,
Outstanding in Precalculus AB: Bridget Bayerl, Rachel Bebak, Jessica Joshua Sorrentino, Anna Swetz,
Burka, Nicole Legler Lucas Tara
Outstanding in Calculus AB: Theresa Gossel Outstanding in Advanced Placement Economics:
Outstanding in Calculus BC: Grace Ruh Margaret Ahern, Calvin Clark, Hala
Outstanding in AP Statistics: Ian Ferer El Solh, Ian Ferer, Grace Ruh, Travis
Outstanding in AP Computer Science: Calvin Clark Wolf
Outstanding in Computer Science: Ian Ferer Model United Nations Individual Achievement Award:
Outstanding in Chorus: Vincent Agro Maxime Legros
Outstanding in Orchestra: Tanner McMullen Model United Nations Leadership Award: Lucy Covello, Hala El Solh
John Philip Sousa Award: Michael Gossel Outstanding in NYS Bar Association Mock Trial Competition:
Louis Armstrong Award: Michael Gossel Alexander Preiss
NYS Band Directors Association Honor Band: Mock Trial Career Achievement Award: Alexander Preiss
Riley Heywood Triple C Award: Kylie Backus, Elizabeth Kaforey
Participation in NYSSMA Conference All-State: NYS Comptroller Achievement Award: Emily Geiger
Vincent Agro, Elizabeth Crinzi, Outstanding in Advanced Science: Ian Ferer
Michael Gossel, Benjamin Jankowski Outstanding in Advanced Placement Physics:
Participation in Area All-State Music Festival: Ian Ferer
Vincent Agro, Benjamin Bagley, Outstanding Ecologist: Jessica Burka, Kiley Stoj
Kaitlyn Bartz, Elizabeth Crinzi, Doctissima Scientia: Nathan Albert, Ian Ferer
Michael Gossel, Riley Heywood, STAP Comm
Benjamin Jankowski, Maxime Homeroom Representative Award: Elizabeth Battaglia, Emily Kraus,
Legros, Shaan Legros, Lena Megan Reilly
Pasqualetti Senior Leadership Awards: Lucy Covello, Elizabeth Crinzi,
Erie County Music Educators All-County Ensemble: Cameron Farrell, Ian Ferer,
Vincent Agro, Kaitlyn Bartz, Porscha Samantha Gloss, Theresa Gossel,
Colville, Kirsten Dean, Bert Dunn, Riley Heywood, Elena Kamis,
Samantha Gloss, Michael Gossel, Karina Kuchumov, Carolyn McCune,
Clayton Hess, Riley Heywood, Allison Regan, Zachary Roman,
Tanner McMullen, Lena Pasqualetti Madelyn Rominger, Grace Ruh,
New York State School Music Association Solo Competition: Emily Sacks, Ethan Shiley, Amanda
Dominique Detwiler, Ian Evans, Simone, Bryan Somerville, Christie
Dylan Fanaro, Cameron Farrell, Witkowski, Travis Wolf, Serafima
Dianna Fasolino, Riley Heywood, Zdjelar, Alexandra Zurbrick
10