Did you catch this year’s Teachers versus Students Lip Sync Battle? These winner take all performances involved a microphone and a large group of uninhibited students and adults.
It was the second Annual Lip Sync Battle pitting teachers against students as a fundraiser for the senior class. Whether it was old-school James Brown, Chuck Berry, and even Michael Jackson, or new school Pit-Bull, Chris Brown, Beyoncé or Taylor Swift our teachers and students left their modesty at the door and their energy on the stage floor.
Senior Class Advisor Ms. Donna Langhorst-Zamow tells us that there were 10 teacher versus student "battles" and one overall winner. There were 24 teachers and administrators who participated and competed against 17 students.
Even though Dr. Bennardo made a big impression with his rendition of “Summer Wind,” apparently, Mr. Rogers and his daughter stole the show with the Disney classic "I See the Light.”
And speaking about seeing the light, thank you to the Lamplighters and the always-amazing Alex Dollin for that incredible sound system. It all helped us see and hear Mr. Graziano as he flew off the stage unexpectedly, only to pop up moments later declaring ‘I’m OK.”
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Thank you to our judges and emcee’s: Mr. Miranda, Mrs. Tonna, Mr. Karavias and Mr. Dreher, Mr. Varlamos and Mr. Graziano, and to the following performers:
Steven Prestia: Working for the Weekend
Mrs. Murrell and Dr. Muller: We Are All In This Together
Alex Plaisir: Stayin’ Alive
Dr. Bennardo: Summer Wind
Emma Dunn and Quinn Cortisi: Dance Off
Mrs. Ramirez, Mrs. D’Addario, Mrs. Bunnell and Mrs. Zaiff: Gloria Estefan Mix
Taninna Oukacine: Wrecking Ball
Mr. Goldman: The Gummy Bears Song
Andrew Martin and Ricky Hauser: Don’t Go Breakin My Heart
Mr. Graziano , Mrs. Bolger and Mrs. Meier: Sweet Caroline
Elisabeth Plaisir: I Will Survive
Mr. Rogers and Family: I See the Light
James Reilly and Dylan Diamond: You’re the One That I Want
Mrs. Lugovina, Mrs. Moss, Mr.Chapman: Uptown Funk
Kyle Freedman: Rock the Night
Mrs. Kiernan: Phantom of the Opera
Matt Kaputa, Isaac Renderos, Matthew Cusumano, Robert Leonick: Schuyler Sisters- from Hamilton
Mr. Murphy, Mr. Varlamos, Mr. Castillo, Dr. Corcoran and Mr. Smith: Bye Bye Bye
Kristy & Kayla Campana: Breakin’ Free
Mrs. Latko, Mr. Claps and Mrs. Stueber: Can’t Stop the Feeling
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Lip Sync Battle Highlights
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Miles for Michael Photo Gallery
We will give a full story of who did what and who to thank... But a cool, partly sunny Saturday morning was picture perfect for our runners at the 4th annual Miles For Michael 5K Run/Walk.
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Playoffs Resume Today!
Great win Saturday by varsity softball over Deer Park by a score of 4-3. Taylor Epstein threw a complete game, stuck out 6 and allowed 2 earned runs. Lauren Civello went 1-2, with one run scored and a sacrifice bunt that advanced Britany Khatchatourian to third base in the 3rd inning.Taylor drove in Britany which put the team up by a score of 4-1, which proved to be the deciding run. Great defense backed Taylors effort on the mound. Come support the team Tuesday, May 23rd at East Islip- 4:30PM,as they look to advance to the Suffolk county championship. Excellent job, ladies!
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Community Outreach Showstopper Style
The Stimson Showstoppers brought spring greetings to Atria Senior Residence in South Huntington last week. Everyone truly enjoyed the show and the residents loved singing along with our students.
Thank you to Showstopper Director Ms. Terri Haas who will be retiring at the end of this school year. The Stimson Showstoppers have been performing since 1994 under her direction and has been met with wide acclaim. Congratulations to the following students for a wonderful Showstopper spring season: Hannah Albert, Kaitlyn Allen, Marisa Bobal, Haylee Caserta, Angelina Chiquitucto, Brianna Conroy, Ira Dubey, Brooke Feinman, Emily Gorecki, Serena Heddell, Alex Joshi, Salma Laraki, Violet LeClaire, Jennifer Lemus, Sophia Martinez, Sanjana Prionti, and Amanda Smuss.
The Showstoppers is an auditioned ensemble of up to thirty 7th and 8th grade singers who rehearse after school on Wednesdays, from 3-5pm starting in October. Auditions are held twice a year; once in the Fall and again in February. It is open to student members of the band, orchestra and chorus performance groups. Please look for announcements in September.
The Showstoppers perform at many venues such as the Huntington Senior Citizens Holiday Luncheon and the Milleridge Inn in December. Other regular performances past and present include the Huntington Book Revue, Huntington Hills Assisted Living Center and the Gurwen Geriatric Nursing Home. The students have also performed with the Long Island Masterworks and the Huntington Choral Society and most recently with David Benoit at the IMAC (which is now the Paramount) in Huntington, NY.
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Latko/Brown Go for County Championship Today.
Congratulations Girls Varsity Badminton: The Team was at Individual Counties yesterday. Mabel Bassi earned Honorable Mention All-League. Casey Leonick, Eileen Carmichael and Christina Bogdani earned All-League. Mae Latko and Lauren Brown won their first 2 matches and have earned All-County honors. Latko and Brown return to the finals today to try and become County Champs.
Prior Post: The Girls Varsity Badminton team faced off against the defending County champ; Half Hollow Hills the other day. In an epic battle, where 6 of the 9 matches went to extra sets, Whitman came out with the victory 5-4. This was their 15th win on the season - a new Whitman record! The girls end the season ranked 2nd in Suffolk County and in the top 5 on Long Island. Outstanding performers were Mae Latko, Lauren Brown, Christina Bogdani, Eileen Carmichael, Ally Wirth, Shailee Patel, Taylor Martino, Kelly O'Neill, Mabel Bassi and Katherine Gotard. The Lady Wildcats will face Hills again in the playoffs.
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World Language National Exam Winners
Congratulations to our World Language students who have all scored highly in the National Exams of their chosen language. The list below is quite impressive, and we wish to thank our dedicated teachers for all their work in preparing our students for these national competitions.
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Principal's List Celebrated
At the recent Board of Education meeting, as members of the community voted in their annual school budget and BOE elections in the South Gymnasium, many of Walt Whitman’s smartest students were across the hall in the Performing Arts Center being acknowledged for having achieved a 3.5 year cumulative average of 95 or better. It’s the Principal’s List awards, where each student is brought up in front of classmates, family, and friends, a brief bio is read about his or her accomplishments and camera flashes abound. Eighty-seven seniors were awarded certificates for their accomplishments. The honorees names are placed on a plaque that will be displayed on the walls of Whitman for years to come.
Congratulations to the following students:
Valedictorian –Shelbi Lynn Wuss
Salutatorian – Karthikeyan Mayilvahanan
Sindy Alfaro Ortez, Anastasia M. Alpy, Lila A. Amin, Alivia Ruth Barton, Thomas Blackall, Emily Leah Blank, Christina Bogdani, Matthew R. Bromschwig, Emanuel John Campo, Amy Chan, Gabriella Cipriano, Steven Louis Ciravolo, Alexander J. Clopper, Emma Ciara Coleman, Christian Corbett, Alexis C. Cummings, Marc A. DePasquale, Ilana Brooke Desmond, Joshua A. Devaraj, Dylan Hunter Diamond, Neyda Jacquelin Diaz-Vilorio, Kathleen Rose Dugan, Taylor J. Epstein, Emily C. Ferrante, Hanna Michele Fink, Camilee-Ann Getchell, Michael Anthony Giarrizzo, Serena Marie Halajian, Elizabeth Jean Hardwick, Samuel S. Hoffman, Mark Wilhelm Hustedt, Matthew David Jacobsen, Hasan Khan, Melissa Chelsi Konakli, Abdjine Lemaitre, Casey Elizabeth Leonick, Jillian R. Leydon, Katherine Elizabeth LoNigro, Esteban Lopez, Kelsey R. McDonald, Shannon E. McHale, Casey Elizabeth McKenna, Sarena Madeline Mary McManus, Jeanine Rose McNulty, Mark Theodore Castro Meneses, Nicholas Miata, Michael Morck, Benjamin Reuben Nace, Gabrielle M. Nardelli, Thomas Anthony Nicolino, Meagan Mary O'Donnell, Taninna Oukacine, Brooke Alexis Pagano, Sarah E. Panza, Jessica Hema Persaud, Olivia Paige Poplawski, Kristina M. Pray, Steven Michael Prestia, Lauren Frances Ragone, Epiphany G. Ramirez, Omar Amadís Ramos, Danielle M. Raynor, James Timothy Reilly, Isaac Renderos, Antoinette Christine Riehl, Anna Ruth Rizzo, Jordan Matthew Roiland, Samantha Ruotolo, Jared O. Saget, Melissa Erin Shaiman, Rachel Nicole Shapiro, Shaina Joy Silverman, Kayla Ann Soulias, Madalyn Rose Tallo, Deja A. Tejada, Victoria Rose Thurer, Caroline Regale Tomaselli, Paige Tortorice, Melissa Kay Triolo, Justin Manu Ullman, Leanna J. Vergis, Danielle Wechsler, Alexandra Marie Wirth, Jessica Young, and Marcus Zaiff.
Each student photographed at the Principal's Awards Ceremony will receive a photo print in their Graduation packet on June 24th. Photos may also be downloaded from the district website.
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Eagle Scouts Ready For Next Adventure
This is an exceptional year for Walt Whitman graduates. But the story behind the story may well be that we have an unprecedented number of Eagle Scouts graduating on June 24th. Missing the national record by only one, presently held in Texas with an even dozen, Walt Whitman is graduating eleven exceptional Eagle Scouts who over the years have contributed greatly to the fabric of their schools and the community. Congratulations to following seniors and their families:
Benjamin Nace: Troop 34 will be attending Cornell University to study Biology
James Reilly: Troop 218 will be studying film at Hunter College in the fall
Steven Ciravolo: Troop 406 is undecided on his major and college for next year
Michael Giarizzo: Troop 406 will be studying Computer Engineering at Binghamton University in the fall.
Christopher Dybus: Troop 406 will be attending SUNY Oneonta
Zachary Bruno: Troop 406 will be attending the University of Albany to study Cyber Security.
Will Burton: Troop 406 will be attending SUNY Cobleskill
Michael Maniscalco: Troop 406 is undecided where he will study nursing next fall
Esteban Lopez: Troop 406 is undecided what he will be majoring in at Cornell University next fall.
Mark Hustedt: Troop 34 will be attending Virginia Tech and studying Material Science Engineering.
Andrew Martin: Troop 406 will be attending Misericordia University and studying Government Law and National Security.
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Super Staff @ Silas Wood
April was Autism Awareness Month, and the staff at Silas Wood proudly wore their "Super" shirts to support this worthy cause every Tuesday in April with many shirts still worn in May. A special thank you to the staff for raising $80 for Autism Speaks and to Donna Smith, owner of Soccer Magic, for creating the shirts.
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Whitman National Honor Society Inductees Celebrated
As always, the commitment to academic excellence remains the cornerstone of our South Huntington School District. It is with this understanding that we congratulate this year's inductees into the National Honor Society. This special recognition speaks volumes about a student's intellect, work ethic, character, and deep-seated commitment to service. “The challenge that I present to you is not one that you will necessarily face today, but rather at many points throughout your life,” said Principal John Murphy to his new inductees. “As you move into the final stage of high school and life thereafter, you will face many points where you need to decide between doing something the right way or doing something the wrong way. The moment is sometimes subtle and can even be overlooked, but the choices that you make in those key moments will make all of the difference for the life that you ultimately lead. As you head off into the world, my hope is that each of you will always lean on the values, ethics, and character that you have developed as you make those difficult choices throughout your life.”
Daniel Abbruzzese, Christopher Adams, Ife Adebola, Johnique Aiken, Nelsy Alfaro Ortez, Jack Anest, Christopher Babinski, Katie Batkin, Brandon Bellocchio, Joshua Berger, Alexa Betancourth, Christopher Bias, Olivia Biederman, Leevon Black, Chloe Blumberg, Michael Bottoni, Hannah Braun, Nicole Brigante, Michael Bronson, Thomas Brostowin, Lauren Brown, Zachary Bruno, Noelle Bryggman, David Caliendo, Kristy Campana, Campana, Kayla Lesly Carabantes, Julia Chimenti, Desiree Chouinard, Tiffany Chuen, Kristen Coletti, Erin Collins, Christina Corry, Alexa Costas, Danielle D Amico, Angelina D Amico, Thomas De Gaetano, Cayleigh Delgado, Gianna Della Vedova, Alyssa Denis, Elias Dimatis, Onkar Dogra, Tristan Dougherty, Cassidy Dunn, Hunter Eichner, Max Eidinoff, Tajear Farquharson, Julia Fisch, Holly Fontanetta, Joshua Friedman, Emily Fung, Kevin Garay, Sarah Gemunder, Jason Girard, Sarah Glaser, Mikayla Godson, Jacob Goldstein, Alex Greenberg, Samson Grimm, Maegan Guzman, Matthew Haddock, Trevor Hardy, Danielle Harris, Natalie Hayes, Genesis Hernandez, Kathleen Hoppe, Aidan Hoskey, Huma Ilyas, Julia Iovino, Justin Joachim, Timothy Jobson, Joshua Joseph, Nimra Khan, Hailey Khatchatourian, Britany Khatchatourian, Ryan King, Grace Kongevold, Mollie Korn, Maelyn Latko, Katie Latko, Zachary Lella, Jonathan Lew, Wendy Lopez, Nadia Lubrano, Graham Lunt, Kyla Magrane, Aisha Majid, Tyler Malone, Kentaro Matsushima, Logan Matty, Sydney Mc Crea, Scott Mc Entee, Luke Mc Evoy, Griffin Mc Nally, Nathaniel Mc Nally, Ryan Mc Quade, Delaney Mena, Brenda Mendez, Adam Meskill, Aamash Mussa, Michael Naughton, Joanne Nguyen, Grace Noonan, Sean O Donnell, Kelly O Neill, Michael Orlando, Kiersten O Rourke, Daniela Pasquarello, Shailee Patel, Saleena Pawa, Correy Pearlman, Liliana Pelliccia, Ella Podhurst, Shannon Polk, Luigi Portaro, Alexandra Probst, Kaitlyn Riha, Madeline Rosales Portillo, Maureen Rossero, Christian Rozenfeld, Charles Ruotolo, Amina Sadiq, Robert Seebach, Daniela Segura, Michael Seitz, Brittany Shaneberger, Rithik Sharma, Alexandra Sherry, Aiden Smyth, Sean Smyth, Tania Sood, Matt Stampfel, Hannah Stasko, Craig Stockfeder, Mariela Suarez, Clifford Sweezey, Matthew Torres, Brian Trifon, Perry Tripi Jr, Joseph Van Gostein, Rachel Vaughan, Kelsey Villatoro Alfaro, Justin Wallace, Ariana Weindling, Marissa Whelan, Matthew Williams, Jack Wrobel, Shannon Yodice, Natalie Zakrzewski, and Michael Zimmerman.
We also wish to congratulate the new National Honor Society officers for next year:
President: Natalie Zakrzewski
VP: Huma Ilyas
Secretary: Kayla Campana
Treasure: Joshua Berger
GSO Representative: Noelle Bryggman
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A Press Release from Dr. Bennardo
A few moments ago the Suffolk County Police issued a press release reporting that Walt Whitman High School Teacher, Brian Dreher, has been arrested for an inappropriate relationship with a female student. Our school district family is very concerned by these allegations, which were reported by the police and are now being publicized through the media. This is currently an active police investigation and as a result, we are not privy to any additional information. However, the health, safety, and welfare of the South Huntington learning family remains paramount in our minds, and we will do anything and everything to work with authorities in the appropriate manner. While we have little in the way of details at this time, upon Mr. Dreher's release he will be placed on administrative leave and restricted from campus throughout the ongoing investigation. Of course, the South Huntington staff stands ready to assist our students in the hours, days, and weeks to come.
Dr. David Bennardo
South Huntington Superintendent of Schools
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Jack and the Beanstalk @ Countrywood
When Countrywood teacher Ms. Adrienne Workman collaborates with music teacher Mr. Adam Slawitsky some pretty amazing things always happen. One, that happily gets repeated each spring, is Ms. Workman’s annual play that brings the very best out of her young thespians. Last week the Countrywood Playhouse performed the play ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ to delighted audiences.
Great Job Countrywood and fantastic cast!
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Production Staff
Co-Directors: Mr. Adam Slawitsky /Ms. Adrienne Workman
Set Design: Mrs. Carol Davis
Sound/Light Board Operator: Ms. Samantha Marmann / Mr. Tyler Ralston
Cast of Characters
Jack: Johnny Padovan, Michael Barton,
Ethan Andersen Giant: Mr. Adam Slawitsky
Giant’s Assistant: Mr. Bob Cangero
Mother: Ms. Adrienne Workman
Harp: Alexa Draser, Stella Glazer,Abigail Liclican
Golden Goose: Madeline Bush, Dakota Cannon, Andrea Teixeira
Baron: Elijah Imhof, Jonathon Gonzalez
Cow: Mrs. Davis
Villagers/Housekeeprs: Hannah Andre, Ayla Derin, Alexa Gaitan, Milan Montour,
Krisha Patel, Alicea Rekha, Lily Sarno, Marion Scala
Villagers/Butler: Giovanni Aguilar, Wilmer Benitez, Brandon Jessup, Muqbil Quorishi, Ayden Reaves, Patrick Welch
Townspeople: Dr. Bennardo, Dr. Centamore, Dr. Bloom, Dr. Lecci, Ms. Fischer
A special thanks to our Administrators: Ms. Kenney and Mrs. Njenga, Ms. Shaina, Fischer, Dr. Anne Lecci, Mrs. Carol Davis, Ms. Anne Oliveri, Mr. Ron Helkowski, Mr. Jake Cartisano, Mr. Bob Cangero, Dr. Dave Bennardo, Dr. Jared Bloom, and Dr. Joe Centamore.
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Hoops4Heart @ Silas Wood
Congratulations to the students at Silas Wood 6th grade center who raised over $2500 for the American Heart Association through Hoops for Heart.
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Two Division One Track & Field Champions
Varsity Boys track and Field coach Rob Conroy shared some exciting news recently. At the just concluded Section XI Boys Division Track and Field Championships, held at Comeswogue High School, Whitman sophomore John Poplawski won the Division One Championship in the Outdoor Pentathlon. This event consists of the 110 Meter Hurdles, the High Jump, the Shot Put, the Long Jump, and the 1500 Meter Run.
In other news from the Division Championships, Whitman senior Savien Roberts captured the Division One Championship in the High Jump.
Congratulations guys!
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All-County Music Festivals Feature 41 South Huntington Students
Forty-one South Huntington students have been chosen for the 2017 Suffolk County Music Educators’ Association (SCMEA) ALL-COUNTY Festivals. The district would like to thank its fine music teachers and the families of these talented students for all of their hard work! Congratulations, the following students who were selected and did a fantastic job representing South Huntington in the annual SCMEA All-County Music Festival this past March.
School Ensemble Name Inst/Voice Part
Maplewood Band Harper Garvey Flute
Maplewood Chorus Ariana Guevana Gomez Children's Voice
Maplewood Chorus Lauren Kispert Children's Voice
Maplewood Chorus Kate Rebecca Pratt Children's Voice
Maplewood Chorus Nya Ann-Marie Reeves Children's Voice
Silas Wood Band Simeon Kwak Bb Clarinet
Silas Wood Band Shaelyn Scharf Tuba/Sousaphone
Silas Wood Chorus Jordan Badalamenti Children's Voice
Silas Wood Chorus Anna Maria Maguire Children's Voice
Silas Wood Orchestra Marc Malafronte Cello
Stimson Band John Andreoni Snare Drum
Stimson Band Kristy Chillemi Bb Clarinet
Stimson Band Abby Dinstell Bb Clarinet
Stimson Band Daniel Donovan Bass Clarinet
Stimson Band Bianca Isernia Bb Clarinet
Stimson Band Benjamin Joseph Tenor Sax
Stimson Band Aarav Shah French Horn
Stimson Band Angela Shedlow Flute
Stimson Chorus Olivia Evola Soprano
Stimson Chorus Victoria Fiorelli Soprano
School Ensemble Name Inst/Voice Part
Stimson Chorus Quinlan Sellars Baritone
Stimson Chorus Amanda Smuss Soprano
Stimson Chorus Emily Teplansky Alto
Stimson Orchestra Natalie Bausano Bb Clarinet
Stimson Orchestra Julia Rinaldi Cello
Walt Whitman Band Jessica Castagna Bb Clarinet
Walt Whitman Band Corinne De Rosa Snare Drum
Walt Whitman Band Julianna Licona Trumpet/Cornet
Walt Whitman Band Alyssa Morisco French Horn
Walt Whitman Band Josh Muellers Trumpet/Cornet
Walt Whitman Band Anna Noonan Bb Clarinet
Walt Whitman Band Emily Riha Bb Clarinet
Walt Whitman Band Gabrielle Safian Piccolo
Walt Whitman Band Logan Slansky Mallets
Walt Whitman Band Emma Tuohy Bb Clarinet
Walt Whitman Chorus Maxwell Morris Bass
Walt Whitman Chorus Anthony Ohr Tenor
Walt Whitman Chorus Justin Thorne Tenor
Walt Whitman Orchestra Jaycee Cardoso Violin
Walt Whitman Orchestra Maxwell Fisher Violin
Walt Whitman Orchestra Megan Neuman Bassoon
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Countrywood First-Graders Take Command
We’re excited to let you know that Countrywood first grade teacher Adrienne Workman won the Hour of Code Robotics Giveaway! Her prize of four Ozobot Bit Starter Packs is already making an impact on her class. Ozobot is a powerful tiny robot that teaches STEM, coding, and inspires creativity through a collection of game-based activities and digital apps. This new technology will allow students to play with markers, learn with activities, and control with technology. Creating together will prepare our future leaders and innovators.
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Dance Highlights Spring Concert
The annual Spring Dance Concert at Walt Whitman High School featured one of Long Island's top high school dance programs, directed and choreographed by Susan Turner Radin. “It is always the mission of the Whitman Dance Program to share with our audience the power of dance to communicate profound ideas and to tell stories through movement, as well as entertain,” said Ms. Radin. “This year's program is a perfect example of the versatility and expressiveness of the art of dance and my amazing dancers.” The evening also showcased the Jazz Band and Orchestra; directed by Matthew Hoffman and Frank Yolango respectively, and, back by popular demand, select members of the Voices of Walt Whitman choral group.
After an opening choral selection, the Jazz Band got things off to a great start performing selections from their 2016-2017 repertoire including: Mack the Knife, I’ll Be Seeing you, Ginger Bread Boy, Georgia On My Mind, Pick Up the Pieces, and Smooth.
Just prior to the beginning of seven dance performances, two of which featured the Orchestra, Ms. Radin introduced several 2017 Dance Awards. Congratulations to three students who will be inducted into the National Honor Society for Dance Arts in New York State on May 30. Inductees: Delaney Mena, Sarah Haller, and Kelsey McDonald. In other awards congratulations to:
Art Development Fund Award for Dance: Caroline Tomaselli-Dancer is recognized for excellence in dance performance and is majoring or minoring in dance in college.
WWHS Art Recognition Award in Dance: Taylor Greco-Dancer demonstrates talent, creativity, outstanding effort, and enthusiasm for dance.
LI Scholar Artist Award of Merit for Dance: Caroline Tomaselli-Awarded by the Long Island Arts Alliance and Newsday to a dancer that excels in their art form and maintains an un-weighted GPA over 90 for all four years.
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Whitman Dance Program- Susan Turner Radin, Director/Choreographer
Studio in Dance:Rodrigo Abrego, Beyonce Argenzio, Aryanna Argenzio, Lockeshia Bennett, Ackelia Bondfield, Christine Campbell, Miles Lewis, Karell Person, Abigail Quintanilla, Jayda Rosene, Sage Thomas, Ingri Uceda, Susan Wahab
Modern Dance I:Arielle Bagley, Kiara Brown, April Carmine, Marco Chiriboga, Herson Cisneros, Carly Dammer, Thalia Forney, Patrick Alexander Jones Brown, Summer Levinsky, Andrea Vasquez, Yasmini Saravia, Carolina Villegas, Jamie Montague, Tyler Phelan, Giavanna Lattanzi, Karla Ventura, Kiara Brown, Keara Shea, Siana Rizo, Briana Raymond, Nicole Sorensen, Aaliyah Kahn, Danielle Profaci, April Carmine
Modern Dance II/III:Andrea Adames, Elmer Aleman, Mavia Ashraf, Franklin Clase, Trevor Gundersen, Taylor Greco, Sarah Haller, Marianna Kliampas, Cara Mangels, Kelsey Mc Donald, Delaney Mena, Chloe Morris, Colin O’Neill, Vishal Rattu, Ruthie Rise, and Caroline Tomaselli.
Walt Whitman High School Orchestra- Frank Yolango, Conductor
Jaycee Cardoso, Anastasia Alpy, Maxwell Fisher, Kentaro Matsushima, Emanuel Campo, Sarah Heath, Michael Pinelli, Mabel Bassi, Sarah Tabibzada Sarah Choudhary, Emma Dunn, Hailey Hamilton, Quinn Cortese, Eliot Yoon, Alexandra Wirth, Katherine Miata, Joshua Joseph, Matthew Bromschwig, Justin Ullman, Siam Ahmed, Kayla Andrews, Sydney McCrea, Brooke Pagano, David Calliendo, Noelle Bryggman, Cosette Brazeau, Timothy Jobson, Johnique Aiken, Jillian Jobson, Ilana Desmond, Kathleen Dugan, Emily Dickson, Andrew Borges, and Zachary Lucana.
Walt Whitman High School Jazz Band- Matt Hoffman, Director
Jazz Ensemble Personnel: Matt Cusumano, Megan Neuman, Lauren Gotard, Isaac Renderos, Tyler Malone, Jason Devaraj, Josh Devoraj, Casey Leonick, Tyler Meyer, James Reilly, Matthew Kaputa, Emily Ferrante, Max Eidinoff, Leila Perry, Julianna Licona, Parker Keller, Kevin Zuckerberg, Perez Palaez, Lily Soares, Greg DeRosa, Logan Slansky, Corinne DeRosa, and Kade Clark.
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Division One Track Highlights
Coach Shepard has great Girls Track results from the recent Division One Championships. Shelbi WussandAntoinette Millerscored a total of54 points, leading Whitman to a sixth place finish in Division one. Congratulations on a successful season and good luck to bothShelbi Wuss and AntoinetteMiller who will compete on June 2-3 at the State Qualifier Meet in Port Jefferson.
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French Poetry Winners @ Whitman
Of the students who participated in the American Association of Teachers of French Poetry Competition, three freshmen came away with awards. Congratulations to Lauren Gotard, who wrote an original poem in French; and Iza Choudrey and Gabrielle Girard who both recited a poem, written by French poets. The results are as follows:
Level 2
Category: Original Poetry
Lauren Gotard: Honorable Mention
Poem: Le textile de la Terre, de Lauren Gotard
Category: Recitation
Iza Choudrey: Honorable Mention
Poem: Les vins des amants, de Charles Baudelaire
Gabrielle Girard: First Place
Poem: Le Cancre, de Jacques Prévert
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Quick Thinking Saves the Day
First-year WWHS students Melvin Ochoa Amaya and Jose Velasquez Galeano demonstrated composure and heroism while coming to the aid of one of their classmates who was experiencing a seizure during class. Without hesitation, these two young men assisted their teacher, and later the nurse in aiding their classmate. They moved the surrounding desks and cushioned their classmate’s head as to prevent further injury. They also assisted in putting the student on his side - as instructed. Melvin and Jose remained by their classmate and comforted him throughout the ordeal. Furthermore, they cooperated with the First Responders upon arrival. While many others would naturally succumb to fear and panic when faced with such circumstances, these two young men showed poise and bravery throughout.
Way to Go Melvin and Jose!
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