Congratulations varsity cheerleading. The team placed 2nd at its first local Section XI competition of the season this past Saturday at Longwood high school. Way to Go Ladies!
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Cheer Starts Competitive Season on the Podium
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Fall Sports Awards
The Fall Sports Awards ceremony was held in Whitman’s North Gymnasium recently and with a new venue came a new format. Athletes were honored as a team and letter winners joined their teammates on the risers for a photo. While some of our athletes were at either their own Suffolk County Awards dinners or involved in winter sports, many who were honored by Section XI coaches were present for an awards photo. Voted on by the coaches in Suffolk County, the following students were awarded team honors for the Fall 2017 Sports Season. Congratulations to the coaches, and families of these exceptional athletes.
INDIVIDUAL HONORS
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
All-League Honorable Mention: Eyvin Moreira, Zachary Lella
All-League: Aiden Smyth, Sean Smyth, Jack Wrobel, Raj Shah
All-Division: Aiden Smyth, Sean Smyth, Jack Wrobel, Zachary Lella
All-County: Aiden Smyth
All-County Academic: Aiden Smyth
New York State Qualifier: Aiden Smyth
BOYS SOCCER
All-League: Wilmer Dominguez, Jordan Hernandez, Elmer Aleman
League II MVP: Fernando Hernandez Osorio
All-Conference: Fernando Hernandez Osorio, Thomas Jose Garcia, Jeferson Saravia Garcia
All-County: Fernando Hernandez Osorio, Thomas Jose Garcia
All-County Academic: Michael Seitz
All-State: Fernando Hernandez Osorio
FOOTBALL
2ND Team All-Division: Anthony Dennison, Kendall Wilkerson Ferguson, Leevon Black
All-Division: Quinn O’Hara, Cedric Gordon
All-County: Quinn O’Hara
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
All-Conference: Alexandra DeGaray
All-League Honorable Mention: Noelle Bryggman
All-League: Alexandra DeGaray, Amanda DeWitt, Maelyn Latko
All-County Academic: Maelyn Latko
Maura Stouter Volleyball Passion Award: Maelyn Latko
GOLF
ALL-LEAGUE: Scott McEntee
BOYS VOLLEYBALL
All-Tournament: Jack Poplawski, Sean Williams
All-Division Honorable Mention: Craig Stockfeder, Jack Anest, Jonathan Lew
All-Division: Joshua Friedman, Robert Seebach
All-County: Jack Poplawski, Sean Williams
All-Academic: Craig Stockfeder, Jack Anest, Michael Bronson,Hunter Eichner, Clifford Sweezey
GYMNASTICS
All-League Honorable Mention: Yagmur Aykanat
All-League: Sarah Astegher, Danielle Harris, Carly McEntee, Brianna Scala
GIRLS SOCCER
All-Conference: Brittany Shaneberger
All-League: Danielle Kleet, Marissa Martino
GIRLS TENNIS
All-League: Jasmine Haug, Katherine Miata, Stephanie Young
GIRLS SWIMMING
All-League: Dana Koegler
All-County: Emily Fung
All-County Academic: Emily Fung
All-Long Island: Emily Fung
All-State: Emily Fung
Section XI Sportsmanship Award: Emily Fung
FIELD HOCKEY
All-Division: Britany Khatchatourian, Anna Garziano
All-Division Goalkeeper: Kristy Campana
All-County Honorable Mention: Kayla Campana
Unsung Hero: Chloe Blumberg
Congratulations to our Walt Whitman Minds in Motion recipients for the Fall 2017 Sports Season: Heather Abbene, Isabella Adamovicz, Christopher Adams, Ife Adebola, Johnique Aiken, Anastasia Akapnitis, Elmer Aleman, Jaime Aleman, Carlos Alfaro Ortez, Nadera Andrews, Jack Anest, Elman Aparicio, Christopher Arthur, Nicholas Arthur, Yagmur Aykanat, Jonathan Aziz, Mabel Bassi, Eric Bell, Logan Bermudez, Michelle Berrios, Grant Biederman, Thomas Biryla, Noah Biton, Chloe Blumberg, Emily Boccia, Sean Bock, Gregory Borysowski, Michael Bottoni, Jack Brady, Mondell Brandon, Thomas Breaton, Michael Bronson, Ella Brower, Lauren Brown, Matthew Brunet, Alexa Brunetti, Noelle Bryggman, Matthew Calandra, Kayla Campana, Kristy Campana, Annelise Campo, Joanna Canigiani, Pamela Carey, Samantha Carey, Jessica Castagna, Sebastian Castillo, Anna Cerrito, Nikolas Cerrito, Juan Chamorro, Ellian Chavez Granados, Alyssa Chillemi, Juliana Chiriboga, Jake Christiansen, Herson Cisneros Campos, Allyson Clark, Kristen Coletti, Gianna Conte, Yomary Cordero, Jack Cox, Matthew Crocco, Jillian Crowley, Hannah Cruz, Luke Cunsolo, Olivia Cunsolo, Angelina D’ Amico, Grace D’ Souza, Elena Davis, Christina DeBlasio, Nicholas DeGaetano, Thomas DeGaetano, Amanda DeWitt, Hailey Dearborn, Alexandra DeGaray, Danielle Degaray, Cayleigh Delgado, Anthony Dennison, Alexander DiLorenzo, Kyle Dickson, Wilmer Dominguez Funez, Daniel Donovan, John Dugan, Hunter Eichner, Emily Engoran, Mareena Erfan, Dominick Esposito, April Farrell, Andrew Ferreri, Kristen Finnerty, Maxwell Fisher, Diana Fogel, Paul Follo, Holly Fontanetta, Joshua Friedman, Madison Fulcher, Emily Fung, Anna Garziano, Madonna Getchell, Olivia Giarratano, Makai Gilbert, Casey Gilmartin, Gabrielle Girard, Alexander Glatzle, Katherine Gotard, Lauren Gotard, Emma Graff, Joseph Grasso, Amanda Grennan, Benjamin Grondahl, Fazli Halimi, Emma Halliday, Andrew Harrigan, Danielle Harris, Amelia Hatton, Jasmine Haug, Liana Haug, Stephen Hong, Kathleen Hoppe, Elisa Hustedt, Kate Jenkins, Jillian Jobson, Priya Katwala, Anna Keller, Parker Keller, Dana Keogler, Sydney Khan, Britany Khatchatourian, Nicholas King, Ryan King, Desiree Kleberg, Danielle Kleet, Nellie Klein, Alexandra Knell, Sebastian Koch, Daniel Kulesa, Maelyn Latko, Zachary Lella, Hope Levin, Jonathan Lew, Karina Lew, Joseph Libardi, Sergio Licona, Meaghan Liegey, Jefferson Lopez, Graham Lunt, Kyle Lutz, Jordan Lyons, Kevin Martin, Christopher Martino, Marissa Martino, Raymond Matuza, Kayleigh McArdle, Carly McEntee, Scott McEntee, Luke McEvoy, Dana McGowan, Matthew McGowan, Kevin McKenna, Griffin McNally, Ryan McQuade, Katherine Miata, Dean Mirissis, Leonardo Montoya Garcia, Jimmy Morales, Richard Morel, Kevin Morrissey, Sarah Nace, Michael Naughton, Margaret Neiland, Christopher Neuman, Juliana Nguyen, Annabelle Novinski, Sean O Donnell, Quinn O Hara, Collin O’Neill, Carlie O’Riordan, Samantha O’Toole, Christopher Owens, Kyle Owens, Ryan Owens, Jennifer Parada Melgar, Anthony Paredes Trujillo, Shailee Patel, Katherine Pensa, Lilli Petzold, Matthew Philip, Caroline Phillips, Riley Piromalli, Jack Poplawski, Julia Posillico, Robert Posillico, Sophia Probst, Darwin Quintanilla, Connor Rankel, Sean Rankel, Nicole Rapacciuolo, Vishal Rattu, Lauren Redelman, Dylan Rehman, Joseph Robert, Lily Robert, Issac Rodriguez, Grace Roiland, Isabella Rombaldi, Stephanie Ross, Jaycelyn Ruotolo, Gabrielle Safian, Kayla Sakayan, Joseph Sansotta, Daniela Santoiemma, Vincent Santoiemma, Jeferson Saravia Garcia, Christopher Schindler, Zoe Schwandtner, Anna Scortichini, Christopher Scortichini, Robert Seebach, Daniela Segura, Michael Seitz, Raj Shah, Ariana Shaikh, Brittany Shaneberger, Ryan Shea, Sophia Sieli, John Silveri, Rachel Smith, Amanda Smuss, Aiden Smyth, Fiona Smyth, Sean Smyth, Jaden Speter, Matt Stampfel, Mia Stampfel, Craig Stockfeder, Jenna Stockfeder, Faith Stone, Clifford Sweezey, Adam Tabibzada, Mary Teresky, Jasmine Thai, Jacqueline Thomann, Alexa Toledo, Matthew Torres, Barbara Tripi, Riley Turner, Shannon Turner, Natalie Ugenti, Briana Umana Moran, Antonio Valencia, William Valle, Wilmer Valle, Camilo Vazquez, Jacob Veeder, Jessica Vesque, Julianna Villella, Samantha Vincent, Christian Viteri, Morgan Wagner, Riley Wagner, Aidan Wallace, Grace Weigele, Liam Weigele, Ariana Weindling, Alexa Wilbrecht, Sean Williams, Arthur Wobig, Jack Wrobel, Kevin Wrobel, Alec Wurtz, Ashli Wuss, Patrick Wuss, Diego Yanez Romero, Stephanie Young, Subhana Zafar, Jackson Zaiff, Natalie Zakrzewski, Jared Zenie, and Brian Zuckerberg.
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Nikki Neutron Charges-Up Countrywood
‘The Energized Guyz’ entertained our Countrywood students last week with live performances intended to spark conversations about energy efficiency. “It’s really important that we educate and help children and their families understand the importance of our natural resources and to use energy wisely,” said George Coburn, Community Outreach Manager for PSEG Long Island. “The younger they begin learning, the more likely they will retain these concepts throughout their life.”
The play revolves around Nikki Neutron, a junior superhero, creatively played by Hanna Stephens, a National Theatre for Children (NTC) actress. Nikki discovers that the notorious ‘Sneaker,’ played by Carlye Messman, is waisting energy all over the city and with the help of student volunteers sets off to stop the Sneaker.“Live theatre is a great way to educate,” says NTC’s Director of Marketing Eddie Eames. “These children are watching a story unfold right before their eyes, with two actors playing all sorts of characters.”
Our super-smart Countrywood students now know what energy is, various uses of energy, how it’s wasted, and ways to conserve energy. Thank you PSEG Long Island for this free program for our students and support materials for our teachers and their classrooms.
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'Tis the Giving Season
South Huntington Social Workers Ventura Trent and Mark Graciani welcome Girl Scout Samantha Szwedo from Troop 1969. Samantha was representing the South Huntington Girl Scout Service Unit that comprises all of the troops within the district. “It makes me happy to give toys to other people,” acknowledged our Oakwood second-grader. It turns out that Stimson Principal Edwin Smith was able to offer his building for a terrific movie-night fundraiser, with the price of admission being an unwrapped toy.
Deputy Superintendent Dr. Jacci Harris praised the efforts of all our Girl Scouts who took part in the joint effort. “On behalf of our school district, I want to thank you and all of the other Girl Scouts,” said Dr. Harris. “There will be a lot of very happy youngsters in our district for what you did, so please tell your entire Troop and Service Unit, Thank You!
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Congratulations Students of the Month
We wish to congratulate our November Students of the Month from Walt Whitman High School. “In every school, it is important to note the qualities and efforts of those students that act as role models for the student body. These students selected for November Students of the Month, have distinguished themselves in academic classes, earning the praise of their teachers and administrators alike,” said Principal John Murphy at a recent presentation. “It is always a pleasure to be able to acknowledge such a distinct group of students. The continued contributions you make on a daily basis add to the quality and character of our school. I want to personally thank each of you for everything you do for Whitman and that I appreciate the time and effort you devote to our school family.”
November Students of the Month: April Farrell, Wilmer O. Munoz Pena, James Stanton, Kaylen C. Bom, Nicole M. Brigante, Pamela N. Flores Chalco, Josefina L. Osorio Majano, Kiara Brown, Jason Devaraj, Chelsea L. Perry, Michael J. Pinelli, Abby R. Dinstell, Julia Fisch, Amonullah Sadiq, Deanna L. Tabibzada, Emma N. Edelman, Keilin S. Grijalva Gudiel, John R. Rodriguez, Chelsea Figueroa, Lidia Flores, Gianni Inglese, Thania Loza Morales, Filomena Abbatiello, Yenifer A. Gonzalez Saravia, Katherine G. Gotard, Meghan C. Stengl, Gregory Borysowski, Britney Clarke, Grace Kongevold, Jack Neiland, Shaan Khan, Jr., Cindy Richard, Madeleine Rozenveld, Natalie Ugenti, and our athletes of the month Emily W. Fung (Swimming), Scott P. McEntee (Golf).
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Finishing What They Started
It’s one thing to start a race, but it’s most important to finish the race. Same goes for reading, and this past summer our friends at the South Huntington Public Library welcomed lots of our students as they started their popular Summer Library Reading Program with this summer's theme ‘Build a Better World’. South Huntington Library staff gathered at Oakwood Primary Center on Thursday, December 14th to present to Librarian Ms. Christine Le Clair and Principal Eileen Kerrigan a plaque honoring their Oakwood students who all excelled in their quest to start and finish two books per week.
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An Evening Coding Together
On Monday evening, December 11th students and parents from grades K-5 attended the third-annual, ‘Minds of The Future Workshop’ that was facilitated by Janine D'Elia, our technology specialist at the elementary level. The workshop celebrated what our students were immersed in during "The Hour of Code" during Computer Science Week December 4th-8th.
Over 150 million students worldwide tried “The Hour of Code” and hundreds of them were from South Huntington! Implementing “The Hour of Code” is a testament that South Huntington Schools are teaching foundational 21st century skills and incorporating programming activities for our students. Bringing computer science activities to our students engages them in computational thinking, collaboration, problem solving, and highlights how one can bring anything to life!
During the beginning of the workshop, Ms. D'Elia highlighted the South Huntington Computer Science Initiative that is being implemented in our district. She showcased students using Dash Robots, Lego Wedo Kits, Colby The Robot, and how successful Summer Coding Camp is for district students and out of district students. Her special presenters of the night were 6th grader coders Kate Pratt, Rocco Pugliese, and Anthony Maraboli who are currently taking the Codesters Class at Silas Wood with Mrs. Loria. Kate discussed how she has been coding with Mrs. D'Elia since 4th grade and wants to be a video game designer, Rocco showcased one of his projects that he created in the Codesters program using the Python coding language, and Anthony stated he loves coding because it allows his to be creative and successful!
The children and parents began the evening coding together on Code.org where they programmed various tutorials using iPads and Chromebooks. They had over 30 unique tutorials to choose from! Some popular ones were: programming a bunny around the Google Logo, entering the Minecraft world where they wrote code to instruct the agent to execute commands and overcome in-game obstacles, and coding their own sports games! The classics like Angry Birds were bringing smiles too!
Parents and children then moved to another coding session that was a hands-on coding lab. During the coding labs, all participants were engaged with various coding tools, devices, and robots. All were able to freely move between 7 stations that included: Dash Basketball using the Wonder App, Dash and Dot using the Blocky App, Lego Wedo 2.0, Code and Go With Colby the Robot, Snap Circuits, Code-A-Pillar and Osmo Coding, Each station provided a unique hands-on learning experience where coding came to life!
Thank you to all parents, students, teachers, and administrators who joined us! Thank you also to WWHS Computer Science Students for helping Code with the elementary students! Thank you Alexandra Sherry, Ashar Farooq, Jimmy Alvarez.
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Stimson Athletic Awards
On Friday, December 15th, Stimson's Fall athletes were recognized in a morning ceremony. Congratulations to all our Minds in Motion (Scholar Cats) award recipients. These athletes maintained an overall average of 90 or greater during their season of play. Also recognized were the athletes who received the PRIDE award. These students were selected by their coaches for their leadership and dedication on and off the field. Thank you to the Booster Club for their continued support of the South Huntington athletic program.
Stimson Pride Athletic Awards went to: Chelsea Carino, Alexandra Garden, Alyssa Katwala, Benjamin Koch, Diego Romero, Joseph Tonna, and Kasey Wagner.
Congratulations to our Stimson Middle School Scholar Cats for the Fall 2017 Sports Season: Jacob Somer, Logan Elmore, Joseph Gervasio, Liam Murphy, John Villella, Rasahn Thompson, Liam Villanti, Christopher Ramos, Joseph Chandler, Luke Kannavos, Nicholas Bottoni, Michael Phillips, Anthony Orgera, Anabelle Muellers, Alexa Gluckstal, Hailey Crocco, Olivia Del Priore, Paige Elar, Brooke Bonfante, Dayana Moreira Jaramillo, Sabina Terriche, Melanie Smuss, Elizabeth Laregina, Samantha Unger, Kasey McArdle, Kate McAuley, Anastasia Novinski, Yimei Potzinger, Brooke Connor, Kathryn Donovan, Rebecca Beickert, Molly Dugan, Sarah Jacoutot, Mia Brunetti, Julianne Panarello, Victoria Hocknell, Jenna Crocco, Jillian Vesque, Gianna Inga, Morgan Fulcher, Kristina Lineen, Angelina Todaro, Charlotte O Hara, Alexandra Garden, Sydney Cusack, Brianna Morrissey, Kristy Chillemi, Nicole Wittleder, Angela Shedlow, Shaelyn Scharpf, Gianna Vozza, Ethan Chandre, Tyler Phillips, Sawyer Diamond, Jamal Marseille, Arnold Aguilera, Joshua Chandre, Jason Kaiser, Jack Fallon, Michael Finnerty, Jack Noble, Benjamin Koch, Ryan Gannon, Kevin Rankel, Suzanne Philip, Keisy Valencia, Cecilia Medina Granados, Alianna Mauro, Vanessa Reyes, Ashly Orellana Ramos, Alexandra Fink, Samantha Castro, Elizabeth Schreiber, Alyssa Katwala, Ashley Kozlowski, Marina Bonvicin, Samantha Maxim, Jenna Cullen, Emily Lewin, Bianca Russell, Liana Dreusike, Alexa Rapacciuolo, Kristen Salas, Kate Buckshaw, Jazmin Cardenas Arias, Alyssa Burke, Victoria Pascrell, Carly Mineo, Zahra Choudry, Simeon Kwak, Dylan Long, Hunter Knell, Luca Rombaldi, Giovanni Cartisano, Liam Towers, Trevor Galgano, Owen Connolly, Patrick McHale, Aiden Lucas, Leonardo Castro, John Lupton, Mason Lockhart, Declan Hill, Ryan Hill, Patrick Soulias, Colin Murphy, Angelo Kliampas, Ryan Hansen, Matthew Tuohy, Kaiet Coraizaca, Noah Ramos, Gavin Cooper, Ryan Davis, Thomas Bass, Michael Coppola, Nicholas Abrescia, Andrew Noonan, Nicholas Campanelli, Grayson Slansky, Alex Bogdani, David Haller, Jonathan Holleran, Anthony Carino, Gabriel Gonzalez, Sarah McDowell, Guadalupe Romero, Getsemani Ayala Najera, Magaly Garay, Alexandra Fullerton, Maya Biblow, Judith Anest, Jennifer Vilorio, Natalie Donahue, Monica Rios Reyes, Emma Kasey Wagner, Ariel Neirs, and Noelle Decker.
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Barcoding Long Island's DNA
Congratulations to a group of Mr. Feraco’s science students who learned recently that the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s LI DNA Barcoding project has accepted their proposals. These students are now part of a big biodiversity project around Long Island.
Science educators are always looking to bring the process of science through authentic research to their students. DNA barcoding fulfills the promise of modern, Internet-enabled biology—allowing students to work with the same data, with the same tools, at the same time as high-level researchers. A short "DNA barcode" (about 600 nucleotides in length) is a unique pattern of DNA sequence that can potentially identify any living thing. The DNA barcoding projects our Whitman students are undertaking can stimulate independent thinking across different levels of biological organization, linking molecular genetics to ecology and evolution—with the potential to contribute new scientific knowledge about biodiversity, conservation biology, and human effects on the environment.
Congratulations to the following students listed below with a short description of their accepted project:
Kayla Sakayan and Natalie Ugenti-Project Summary: We have chosen two areas of the south shore to be the prime points of our study. We plan to collect barnacles from each of these areas, and compare the genetic diversity between the pollution in Island Park and Point Lookout via the barnacles. This may present information that nitrogen pollution is affecting the marine diversity and life of the ecosystem. Genetic diversity is important because it increases the chance of survival for that organism even when the ecosystem changes under various environmental circumstances. Since nitrogen pollution promotes many consequences by doing this project we hope to raise awareness about this harmful pollution as well as other types of pollution across Long Island.
Colby Goldsmith and Gretel Huber-Project Summary: Both students are using DNA barcoding for coral species that are growing at the Marine Lab Coral Nursery at Whitman, which we learn is a difficult process. The two will also be barcoding Invasive plants that have regrown at Carpenters Farm Park after attempts to rid them and regrow native species. Many invasive plants that are spouting are unknown to the curator of Carpenters Farm Park. The Park originally was a horse farm, but about two years ago was changed into a park. When the park was still a horse farm the hay they would bring for the animals would hold invasive plant seeds causing the spread of invasive species to the park. Now invasive species like Elaeagnus umbellata aka autumn olive, Rosa multiflora aka multiflora rose, and Ailanthus altissima aka the tree of heaven are replacing the native species that live at the park. After taking a tour of Carpenter’s Farm Park and getting information from Julie Sullivan, a volunteer coordinator for the invasive plants sub-committee, five samples of unknown plants growing in a small fenced area were taken to be tested in order to discover what species are growing in the park.
Daniel Kulesea-Project Summary: Invasive species all over the world can throw off the ecological balance and ruin habitats for native animals. Long Island is no exception. To combat invasive species, scientists often interfere with the use of pesticides, hunting and the use of other invasive species to cancel out the existing problem. This project's purpose is to successfully locate where invasive ant species exist. If successful, this project can help scientists know where to carry out these solutions to the invasive problem.
Maegan Guzman and Bryce Vorbach-Project Summary: Our goals in this project are to collect water samples from each pond in a selected location. Then, we will take pictures of the samples and freeze the aquatic macroinvertebrates that might be present in the sample. Lastly, we will extract the DNA and compare their genetic relations.
Ariana Shaikh and Rebecca Genus-Project Summary: In mycology; the study of fungi DNA sequence data is playing a critical role in answering challenging questions about the identification, distribution, and relationships of fungus species. In our research, we plan to collect samples of mushrooms throughout South Huntington and try to correctly barcode these different species. Mushrooms are a very important part of an ecosystem. They help in the processes of decomposition and breakdown of organic matter in the forest. Mushrooms are vital to the growth of trees and are biological controls of other fungal species.
Stephanie Ross, Heather Abenne and Alina Naseer-Project Summary: We will be investigating the contrast and similarities of DNA in macroinvertebrates in pools and freshwater ponds, as well as the effects of human civilization on the biodiversity of macroinvertebrates. By doing this experiment we can identify possible health risks carried by the insects.
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Oakwood Presents The Nutcracker Ballet
On Monday and Tuesday, kindergarten classes at Oakwood Primary Center participated in The Nutcracker Ballet.
Professional dancers Andrei Kisselev, his wife Yana Volkova, and their daughter Alina taught the kindergarteners their parts earlier in the day and filled in the rest of the performance with the dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Russian Trepak, to name just a few. The children learned how to fly like angels, jump like Cossack soldiers, scamper like mice, and march like soldiers. There were also children who were flowers, elves, dancers, and yes, there were even children who played the part of Fritz and Clara. The Kindergarten teachers assisted in helping the children enter and exit for their parts in the performance and Oakwood’s music teacher Mrs. Luella Pinelli played the part of Clara’s and Fritz’ Aunt in the production. The Kindergarten children performed for two days to the delight of packed audiences.
Thank You, Oakwood PTA for bringing this wonderful dance company to our Kindergarten children as the whole school enjoyed their incredible performances.
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Girl's Varsity Basketball Home Opener
Congratulations to the girl’s basketball team on its 51 to 28 win over Lindenhurst in the first league game of the season. Meghan Soulias led all scorers with 21 points and Danielle Kleet added 15 including 3 three-pointers. Desiree Kleberg, Madonna Getchell, and Marissa Martino added tremendous defense to shut down Lindy's top 3 scorers.
Nice win Girls!
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Long Islander News Coverage begins here:
http://www.longislandernews.com/sports-archives/lady-wildcats-dominate-league-opener
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Suffolk Zone Athletes Maelyn Latko and Thomas DeGaetano
Congratulations to this year’s Suffolk Zone honorees Maelyn Latko and Thomas DeGaetano. These awards honor one young lady and one young man in the current graduating class from all the high schools within Suffolk Zone who meet criteria for outstanding Physical Education Achievement.
Maelyn and Thomas are shining examples of students who manage the demands of a rigorous commitment to Physical Education, with an emphasis on leadership, sportsmanship and athletic ability.
Maelyn is a three-year Varsity Volleyball player, Team Captain and All-County; she takes her love for volleyball to the next level with Club play throughout the East Coast. She is also the captain and a scholar-athlete for Varsity Badminton and one of the few female bowlers on the boy's Varsity team.
Thomas is also a natural leader who leads by example and a two-time captain of Varsity Wrestling. Thomas is a Wendy’s Heisman Award Winner with 70 wins so far in his HS wrestling career. He is a scholar athlete and an integral member of the three-time championship Varsity Cross Country Team.
The Suffolk Zone is part of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NYS AHPERD). This professional organization supports, encourages, facilitates, advocates and promotes physically active and healthy lifestyles through school and community programs in health education, physical education, recreation, and dance.
We congratulate Maelyn and Thomas, as well as their teachers and dedicated parents who have contributed to their success.
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An Uplifting Experience at Whitman's Winter Concerts
Walt Whitman’s two winter concerts were held on Monday and Tuesday evening, and it was standing room only as our performing groups put on quite a display of talent. All the nurturing and practicing, from kindergarten to high school, is evidenced at these concerts, and it’s obvious that dedicated teachers back these talented students as well as families that promote their young talent, watching it grow.
The Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, and then the Concert Band, Directed by Matthew Hoffman, were first to perform as they seamlessly moved through their musical selections that left the audience with the sounds of the holiday season dancing in their heads.
A set change brought out Mr. Frank Yolango, Director of the Concert Orchestra, as he led more than fifty talented students on various stringed instruments, through their three musical selections. Director Yolango also presented the Walt Whitman Symphonic Orchestra with an impressive four selections including solo performances by Jaycee Cardoso, Maxwell Fisher, Michael Pinelli, Noelle Bryggman, and Kentaro Matsushima.
The Winter Choral Concert was performed on Tuesday night, and Mr. Steven Altinel directed the beautiful young voices of our Choral groups. Opening the evening with J. Leavitt’s ‘Festival Sanctus’ sung totally in Latin with a dramatic candlelight entry set the stage for an impressive evening. The groups consisted of the Concert Choir, The Women’s Choir, the Whitman Chorale, and The Voices of Walt Whitman. Accompanist, Mr. Craig Coyle, and our talents singers filled the PAC in perfect harmony.
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Walt Whitman High School Jazz Band: Matthew Hoffman Director
Lauren Gotard, Megan Neuman, Cal Eidinoff, Tyler Malone, Michael Deitch, Benjamin Joseph, Jason Devaraj, Leila Perry, Tyler Meyer, Paul Schiller, Daniel Curtin, Matthew Kaputa, Max Eidinoff, Matt Haddock, Julianna Licona, Parker Keller, Peter Cerrito, Brissa Perez Palaez, Josh Joseph, Greg De Rosa, Lily Soares, Corinne De Rosa, Logan Slansky, and Max Peretson.
Walt Whitman High School Wind Ensemble- Matthew Hoffman- Director
Piccolo: Gabrielle Safian # *, Flute:Katelyn Erthal, Emily Murphy, Brenda Perez-Pelaez, Nicole Rapacciuolo, Kaitlyn Riha, Amina Sadiq, Liliana Soares. Oboe: Ashley Koch, Elena Davis. Bassoon: Megan Neuman @.Clarinet:Jessica Castagna, Emily Riha, Emma Tuohy, Kelly O’Neill, Justin Salas. B. Clarinet: Tyler Malone. Alto Sax: Nicholas Arthur, Patrick Bresnan, Lauren Gotard, Joseph Sansotta, Natalie Zakrzewski. Tenor Sax: Victoria Casselia, Michael Deitch, Nohl Schwandtner. Bari Sax: Christopher Arthur, Jason Devaraj. Trumpet: Max Eidinoff, Gustavo Esquivel Ochoa, Matthew Haddock, Matthew Kaputa #, Juliana Licona, and Jake Salerno. Horn: Miles Lewis, Alyssa Morisco, Joshua Muellers, Joseph Thyer. Trombone: Tyler Meyer, Leila Perry. Euphonium: Brenda Mendez # @, Amonullah Sadiq. Tuba: Daniel Curtin. Percussion: Daniel Abruzzessi, Joshua Berger, Erin Collins, Corinne De Rosa, Gregory De Rosa, Correy Pearlman, Timothy Rise, Logan Slansky, and Caleb Sullivan.
#Denotes NYSCAME All County
@ Denotes NYSSMA All State
*Denotes NYSSMA All State Alternate
Walt Whitman High School Concert Band- Matthew Hoffman- Director
Piccolo: Benjamin Schlansky. Flute: Gerardo Barraza, Grace Buckshaw, Danielle DeGaray, Isabella Delfico, Brianna Iacovone, Dana Koegler, Ellena Lunt, Alexandra Miller Henson, Michelle Mullin, Daniela Santoiemma, Shannon Turner, Melanie Yodice. Oboe: Daniel Monterroso. Clarinet: Thomas Baranowski, Noah Biton, Sergio Carrillo, Abby Dinstell, Aidan Gardner, Aidan Garemani, Matthew Masaya, Bryce Vorbach. Bass Clarinet: Daniel Donovan.Alto Sax: Cal Eidinoff, Leo Musitano. Tenor Sax: Benjamin Joseph, Saul Ramos. Horn: William Barraco, Aarav Shah. Trumpet: Thomas Biryla, Thomas Breaton, David Campos, Matthew Desmond, Maya Duclay, Joseph Kennedy, Zack Reichhold, Vincent Santoiemma, Christopher Scortichini, Jesse Strenger Skolnik, Riley Zalbert. Trombone: Joseph Miriglia, Victor Ottaviano, Kelvin Sanchez Torres, Paul Schiller. Baritone: Bradley Guiteau, Roberto Hidalgo, Jeffrey Ponce. Tuba: Wendell Saint Jean. Percussion: Tess Anderson, Mario Campbell, William Collins, Kurt Erthal, Scott Martin, Dean Mirissis, Max Peretson, and Adam Yosofi.
Walt Whitman High School Concert Orchestra- Frank Yolango-Music Director
Violin I: Hailey Dearborn $, Samantha Carey, Mikaila Rattazzi, Riley Turner, Katherine Hernandez, Priya Katwala, Cali Sullivan, Jacelyn Ruotolo, Faith Stone, Sebastian Castillo, Sarah Samanez, Meghan Stengl, Erika Bonilla, Jasmine Thai, Sarah Clopper, Cindy Gonzalez. Violin II: Mariela Suarez *, Jack O’Loughlin, Rachel Smith, Olivia Kongevold, Subhana Zafar, Max Eidinoff, Sonia Mancia Garcia, Sophia Sicli, Katie Block, Julia Posillico, Andrea Vigil Morales, Alexa Toledo, Karla Perez, Chelsey Villatoro. Viola: Laurette Joyce *, Brianna Hansen, Anne Rodriguez, Hannah Hyman, Gabrielle Rows, Juliana Nguyen, Briana Seda, Juan Chamorro, Jillian Crowley. Cello: Alexandra Sherry *, Pamela Carey, Juliana Sgaraglio, Matthew Brown, Marco Chiriboga, Owen Banting, John Dugan, Patrick Wuss, Ryder Hartman, Beineon Portmore Davis, Aaron Jurrist. Bass: Ryan Proce *, Colin Sorce, and Michael Bishop.
$-Denotes Concertmaster *-Denotes Section Leader
Walt Whitman High School Symphonic Orchestra- Frank Yolango- Music Director
Violin I: Jaycee Cardoso$ #@, Maxwell Fisher#, Michael Pinelli, Katherine Miata, Abbie Yaeger, Cosette Brazeau, David Calliendo, Benjamin Barton, Amanda Riha. Violin II: Sydney McCrea *, Mariela Canales, Wilmer Valle, Johnique Aiken, Annelise Campo, Chloe Blumberg, Zoey Guiliano, Nina Rodriguez. Viola: Noelle Bryggman*, Timothy Jobson, Jillian Jobson, Andrew Borges, Jefferson Orellana. Cello: Kentaro Matsushima*#@, Sarah Heath, Julia Rinaldi, Eliot Yoon, Sarah Choudhary, Sarah Nace. Bass: Joshua Joseph*, Kayla Andrews, Mary Reciniello, Thomas Braglia, Anthony Dennison, and Brissa Pere.
Winter Choral Concert- Steven Altinel- Director
Whitman Chorale- Soprano: Heather Aadal, Juliana Chiriboga, Janna Garden. Alto: Olivia Bamberger, Julia Rinaldi, Juliana Sgaraglio. Tenor: Marco Chiriboga, Max Eidinoff, Christian Viteri. Bass: Maxwell Fisher, Brendan Kispert, and Maxwell Morris.
The Voices of Walt Whitman- Soprano: Heather Aadal (P)!*, Juliana Chiriboga, Janna Garden, Shadae Graham, Liora Hyman (T), Rachel Ramos, Chloe Rozenveld, Keara Shea, and Deanna Tabibzada. Alto: Yagmur Aykanat, Olivia Bamberger, Keara Benson, Nyara Choudhury, Sarah Clopper, Sara Crapanzano, Jaelynn Cruz Gloribel, Franco Juliana Sgaraglio, Samantha Silverio, and Barbara Tripi. Tenor: Marco Chiriboga (VP), Max Eidinoff, John Gemelli, Jacob Goldstein, Nathaniel McNally, Tamoor Nawaz, Alexander Carlin. Bass: Michael Baranowski, Erik Dye, Maxwell Fisher*, Jason Maldonado Gonzalez, Maxwell Morris (S), Joshua Muellers, and Christian Viteri.
All State * All County ! P = President VP = Vice President T = Treasurer S=Secretary
Concert Choir- Soprano: Yesmi Alvarez, Kaylen Bom, Sanai Browne, Olivia Evola, Jazmin Flores, Lorraine Jean Pierre, Ariana Levin, Sophia Martinez, Anastasia Samba, Rena Shapiro, Amanda Trifon, Aniyah Walters, Ashley Winch. Alto: Juliet Berger, Maria Garcia, Marwa Jalili, Fatiah Joseph, Erika Lazo, Alisson Reyes, Daniella Padinha, Isabella Parlante, Nya Paul, Chelsea Perry, Alexia Rivera, Eliana Simanoff, Amanda Smuss, Emily Teplansky, Yasly Velasquez, Grace Weigele, Brianna White. Tenor: Jude Conway, Daniel Cruz, Tyler Daniel, Alexander Glatzle, Christopher Lainez, Dalton Marzigliano, Blake Morang, Daniel Padilla Parada. Bass: Joshua Arevalo, Joshua Cortes, Daniel Gavrielow, Derlin Garcia Arevalo, Frantz Jean Baptiste, Arbaz Khan, Brendan Kispert, Hayden La Bella, Gil Siegler Lahoy Lahoy, Harrison Morales, Hunter Millman, Mike Monares, Nicholas Salas, Christopher Umana, and Jaden Wedner.
Women’s Choir- Soprano I: Heather Aadal, Juliana Chiriboga, Janna Garden, Keara Shea. Soprano II:Lorraine Jean-Pierre, Anastasia Samba, Rena Shapiro, Faith Stone, Amanda Trifon, Ashley Winch. Alto: Yagmur Aykanat, Olivia Bamberger, Keara Benson, Olivia Evola, Julia Rinaldi, and Juliana Sgaraglio.
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The Maplewood Stop on the Polar Express
Maplewood's Annual Holiday Toy Drive is always a big success and one of the first orders of business for the New Student Council. This year the school was able to donate many new toys to children in the community. Tough economic times don’t seem to get in the way of the Maplewood School community’s generosity as students and faculty pulled together to help make this toy drive a huge success. A special thank you to Ms. Hatton and Ms. Garafalo, Maplewood's Student Council Advisors, and to our Huntington Manor Fire Department and their new Polar Express. The Fire Department has been delivering the toys with the help of Santa and his friends all this week and will continue through next week.
Thank You Maplewood school community for your generosity!
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Italian Christmas Cake Contest
Students from Ms. Bunnell's and Ms. Stefanelli's Italian classes enthusiastically participated in this year's Panettone di Natale contest. The Italian Christmas cakes were beautifully and creatively decorated representing one of the typical traditions during the holiday celebrations of the Italian culture!
This year's prizes were awarded to:
First prize- Kristy and Kayla Campana and Meaghan Liegey.
Second prize- Robert and Giulia Possilico.
Third prize- Kate Miata, Taylor Meyer, and Logan Slansky
Thanks to all the students for all their hard work and effort!
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Town of Huntington Inaugural Ceremony Invitation
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New York's Fastest Miler
The Walt Whitman Ladies and Men’s Winter Track teams participated in the Seventh Annual North Shore H.S. Indoor Invitational meet on Tuesday, December 26th that was held at the Armory Track and Field Center in NYC. Men’s Varsity coach Rob Conroy is happy to announce that Whitman senior Aiden Smyth took first place in the 1-mile event (1600m) out of a field of top runners from the metropolitan region. Aiden crossed the finish line in 4:21.84 to become New York States fastest miler. Way to Go Aiden Smyth!
Results for all of Walt Whitman Track and Field athletes at the event are posted below:
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Bûche de Noël Contest Highlights French Culture
Walt Whitman French Teacher Dr. Geralde Eikenaar describes an ancient French tradition dating back to the Middle Ages of burning a log from Christmas Eve until New Year’s Day. It is said that farmers then used part of the log to attract a good harvest for the year.
Today, the tradition still lives on. But in modern times the log burning has evolved into the tradition of making a log-shaped cake called the bûche de Noël, or Christmas log. The log cake is served alongside many other pastries during Le Réveillon, a late supper held after midnight mass on Christmas Eve. “The tradition at Whitman continues for its seventeenth year,” said Dr. Eikenaar. "We had each grade level represented, and it’s nice to see that our students as young as 6th-grade who are interested in pursuing the French language following our traditions here at Whitman.”
This year French Language students reenacted the tradition, and a panel of hungry judges conferred and awarded the 2017 bûche de Noël first-place award to Lauren and Katherine Gotard.
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Snowflake Dance A Big Hit
Maplewood held it's first annual Snowflake Dance the Friday prior to winter break. The Maplewood gym was decorated with winter snowflakes that were colored and created by all the students. Students and teachers were dressed in their winter best and showed off their holiday spirit at each grade level dance. DJ James Powers graciously donated his talent and time to the Maplewood students and teachers! During each grade level dance, "The Most Festive Sweater Contest" was held and students voted on their favorite sweaters! Congratulations to the following winners: grade 3: Mr. Schmidt, grade 4: Mr. Dwyer, and grade 5: Mr. Fauci. Thank you to the Maplewood PTA for supporting this event through decorating and providing snacks and drinks for all students and teachers!
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Attention Preschool Parents- Kindergarten Program Highlighted!
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