Congratulations to the Stimson Music Department and their strong stowing at recent festivals. At the Long Island Music Festival, held on June 3rd, the 8th grade Chorus came back with a ‘Superior’ rated performance and spent the rest of the day at Adventureland celebrating the great News. Congratulations to the students and to Ms. Terri Haas.
In additional music news...South Huntington hosted the 2016 NYSSMA Festival at Walt Whitman High School on Tuesday, June 7th. Beautiful music was performed by the South Huntington, Elwood and Half-Hollow Hills School Districts. BRAVO to all the participating students and their music directors for their outstanding musical performances! The following recognitions were awarded to our South Huntington students, and are testimony to the hard work and dedication exhibited throughout the year:
WWHS Jazz Band, Director Allan Deitz -GOLD with Distinction
Stimson Middle School 7th Gr. Orchestra – Director, Sharon Smith – SILVER
WWHS Concert Band – Director, Allan Deitz – SILVER
Stimson Middle School 8th Gr. Band – Director, Greg Modelewski – SILVER
Stimson Middle School 7th Gr. Band – Director, Jen Schmelter – GOLD
Stimson Middle School Jazz Band – Director, Greg Modelewski – GOLD
Silas Wood Wind Ensemble – Director, Ron Stanton – SILVER
Stimson Chamber Orchestra – Frank Yolango – GOLD
Congratulations on all the well-deserved honors received!!!
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What Superior Looks Like
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Internship Charts A Bright Future
There are amazing opportunities for students at Stimson Middle School. Last Friday, Subhana Zafar, eighth-grade student, provided a detailed presentation on her internship with the Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition. Her presentation outlined the experience she had during her internship and provided students with information regarding the chemicals in commonly used household products. I would like to thank Ms. Melanie Robinson and Ms. Karen Miller, representatives from the HBCAC, for supporting our students and providing them with a research experience that will undoubtedly shape their future. The entire Stimson family would like to congratulate Subhana on her hard work, and know that we will continue to read about her accomplishments in the future. Job well done!
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Lupinacci Welcomes Italian-American Legislators Conference Award Winner, Rose Pedretti, To Albany
Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci recently welcomed the 2016 Senator John J. Marchi Memorial Scholarship for Athletic Achievement recipient, Rose Marie Pedretti, to Albany to be honored by the Italian-American Legislators Conference. Pedretti, a resident of Huntington and a student at Walt Whitman High School, was one of four students selected for the Italian-American Legislators scholarship. “Throughout my time as an educator, I have worked alongside some outstanding students who have set a high standard for each future scholar to meet and exceed,” Lupinacci said. “It was terrific to have such an exceptional young person like Rose in Albany. Based on her accomplishments thus far, she is destined for incredible successes in the future. It is my pleasure to join my colleagues in recognizing Rose’s extraordinary successes and wish her nothing but luck in each of her future endeavors.”
Pedretti, a senior at Walt Whitman High School, will graduate third in her academic class and is a captain and four year player on the girl’s varsity basketball team. “Rose is the type of student who comes along once in a professional career,” said Walt Whitman High School Principal, John Murphy. “She will always be remembered, not only for her accomplishments, but for what she contributed to the character of a high school community.”
Pedretti will attend Nazareth College in the fall, where she will also continue her athletic career in women’s basketball.
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Hunting-Tony Goes To....
Congratulations to Ms. Radin, Mr. Altinel, Mr. Deitz, and all the students involved in the theater program for winning three prestigious awards at this year’s Hunting-Tony Awards Ceremony. Walt Whitman High School was nominated for 17 awards and won best scenery in a play and best pit orchestra with Delaney Guiliano winning the award for best supporting male actor in a musical. This year's performances showcased so many of our students and the talent level they possess. Great job by everyone.
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Softball Awards
The Suffolk County Softball Awards took place on Monday night. Congratulations to Taylor Epstein who took home an All-Division award for pitchers, and Large School Playoff All-Star. Noelle Bryggman won All-Division award for outfielders and Rookie of the Year. And Sarah Glaser took home All-Division award for outfielders.
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PTA Reflections Winners
Congratulations to our talented PTA Reflections winners who were celebrated on Tuesday afternoon at the inaugural Reflections luncheon. This special treat, organized by the Superintendents office, offered a wonderful opportunity to applaud the outstanding work of our creative children while enjoy a pizza lunch that included dessert. We congratulate today’s Reflections winners and their dedicated parents for fostering a special love of learning in their homes.
Countrywood
Visual Arts- Excellence: Lyla Long, Maeve O’Connor
Dance- Excellence: Madelyn Crocco
Music Composition- Excellence: Nicholas Castillo
Literature- Excellence: Emily Butterfield, Sydney Rosengold
Photography- Excellence: Brooke Striga (Suffolk Region Winner), Matthew Russotto
Oakwood
Visual Arts- Excellence: Sofia Giacoponello, Joseph Fazio
Maplewood
Visual Arts- Excellence: Ashna Jambavat, Hannah Saks
Dance- Excellence: Sienna Long, Grace Saks
Film Production- Excellence: Hannah Saks
Photography- Excellence: Dylan Long
Birchwood
Visual Arts- Excellence: Morgan Franz, Karolyna Roman
Literature- Excellence: Adelrhany Georges, Isabelle Minero
Photography- Excellence: Adelrhany Georges, Ryan Leubker
Film Production- Excellence: Addie Balogun
Silas Wood/ Stimson
Visual Arts- Excellence: Priya Katwala, Abigail Tavera
Literature- Excellence: Meghan Stenghl, Adriana Deprisco
Photography- Excellence: Christopher Davis, Amanda Trifon
Whitman
Literature- Excellence: Julianna Pasquarello, Val Abenne
Music Composition- Excellence: Lily Soares, Max Eidinoff
Photography- Excellence: Farrell Blum (2 Awards)
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Boy's Lacrosse Makes History
They heard that they were overachievers, but the varsity boy’s lacrosse players believed in their potential. They knew they could run with the best, and this year, they found it in themselves to overcome tremendous odds. “There aren’t enough words to express how I feel about what these kids did this year,” said Varsity Head coach Robert Howell. “Considering some of our weaknesses, we went further than even I thought we might. But the one thing that a coach always asks for, and these guys delivered, is that you go out there and leave it all on the field, and they came off exhausted.”
Without a doubt the Wildcats never quit and they always gave it their best, it was their hard work and commitment that took them far into the playoff bracket. “While there may have been more talented teams in the past, nobody worked harder than these kids and I really respect them for that,” said coach Howell, who celebrated his 100th win this season. “They made this, my last season as head coach, my best season ever.”
Many of the Wildcat players have been playing in the South Huntington Lacrosse Program since the second grade. Some will move on to the next level, and some will recall their senior year as their greatest memory. “To knock off the number one seed in the playoffs has to be the highlight of my career coaching here at Whitman,” added coach Howell. As broadcast on MSG and News12… the Wildcats made lacrosse history going into the second round of the playoffs seeded #9 and knocked off West Islip, the #1 seed. The Wildcats went into the game with a plan that they executed brilliantly and the top-ranked lions answered too little and too late. “In the end, when Stockfeder made that goal, and Shane made that save, and Willie ran it up the field, it was an unbelievable feeling and great win for the team and the program,” said coach Howell.
The Wildcats will graduate eleven seniors this year and a younger group, who experienced first-hand what hard work and dedication brings, will carry the torch as the next generation begins their quest for lacrosse supremacy in one of the top high school lacrosse areas in the nation.
Congratulations to the entire team and retiring head coach Robert Howell. A special thanks to our seniors who gave everything and will always remember what they accomplished: Shane Brennan, Addison Bermudez, Spencer DeRosa, Angelo Gervasio, Scott Manning, CJ Pasterak, Willie Petro, Colin O’Hara, Chris Senecal, Matt Stockfeder, and John Haffner. Thanks as well to our outstanding assistant coaches Matt Lauria and Mike Brennan.
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All The Right Stuff
South Huntington’s Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and Curriculum, Dr. Jared Bloom visited both Maplewood and Birchwood Intermediate Schools recently to speak with and congratulate the student officers in each school. Each student introduced themselves and talk about the many school and community events in which they were involved in and which ones were their favorite and why.“You are our future leaders and we appreciate all the work you did this year. It’s really important,” said Dr. Bloom. “As you move up through the grades, your leadership skills are going to become an even bigger part of who you are, and we thank you for all of your hard work.”
Congratulations to Maplewood’s Student leaders:
Dylan Long- Student Council President
Morgan Fulcher- Student Council Treasurer
Abigail Brosnan- Student Council Secretary
Gavin Fisch- Student Council Fourth Grade Vice President
Anthony Verola- Historian
Dylan Long- SBM Student Representative
Joseph Costello- SBM Student Representative
Congratulations to our Birchwood Student leaders:
Daralyn Alicea- Student Council President
Alex Bogdani- Student Council Treasurer
Natalie Donahue- Student Council Secretary
Vincent Gulino- Student Council Fourth Grade Vice President
Gabriella Avella- Student Council Third Grade Vice President
Shaelyn Scharpf- SBM Student Representative
Gabriel Beickert- SBM Student Representative
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Hoops for Heart Winner Announced
During the Hoops for Heart celebration, Silas Wood student Victoria Hocknell was the winner of a Samsung tablet from the American Heart Association. Students who raised money for this important cause were entered into a raffle with over 500 students from across Long Island.
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Dancin' The Morning Away
On Thursday, June 16, Oakwood had a wonderful Concert in the Park and SRR Celebration. The morning's rain didn’t diminish our student’s enthusiasm as they assembled in the gym for two performances by the talented “Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could.” The group led students in a fun and event filled morning that included lots of dancing.
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The following award certificates were given:
Office of the Suffolk County Executive, Steven Bellone Public Service Award for academic success and commitment to the community:Dylan Lemke.
New York State Comptroller, Thomas DiNapoli Achievement Award:Everett Weiss and Emily Cary.
The Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman “Triple C Award” for Commitment, Character and Courage:Riley Sherowski and Jade Tintera.
Wildcat Sports Camp Scholarship:Riley Sherowski
Oakwood Library Most Books Checked out Award:Riley Sherowski
Victory Challenge Medals:Jake Casden, Josue Gomez Benitez, Yefri Amador, and Justin Olivares.
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Stimson Impressive in National French Exams
We hear from Stephanie Murphy and Dr. Eikenaar-Klang, Stimson Middle School French teachers, that Stimson’s French students recently competed in the National French Exams and once again did a great job at this annual competition sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French. Students of French in all 50 states and abroad take a written test and compete against students with similar educational background for prizes. Stimson had an excellent showing including 3 National Winners!
This was one more successful year for the French Students at Stimson. As usual, they did an outstanding job representing our school at the National French Contest 2016!
Seventh-grade National French Exam winners.
1st place Maya Duclay and Jasmine Thai (tied) 9th place Nationally
2nd place Rena Shapiro
3rd place Jack O'Loughlin
4th place Annabelle Novinski and Juliana Nguyen (tied)
5th place Anastasia Akapnitis
6th place Jalynn Jones and Brianna Ruotolo
7th place Wendell Saint-Jean
9th place Sophia Dalton
10th place Kaylen Bom
Eighth-grade National French Exam winners.
2nd place Ryan Wittleder 3rd place Nationally
3rd place Iza Choudrey and Shawna Bonilavri 4th place Nationally (tied)
4th place Brady Mondry 5th Nationally
5th place Joshua Meullers and Brianna Hansen 6th place Nationally
6th place Lauren Gotard 7th place Nationally
7th place Kayla Sakayan 8th place Nationally
8th place Elman Aparicio, Nyara Chowdhury and Sofiya Saykovska 9th place Nationally (tied)
8th place Subhana Zafar 9th place Nationally
9th place Riley Turner and Kara DeBruin 10th place Nationally (tied)
9th place Emma Graff 10th place Nationally
10th place Gabrielle Girard, Caitlyn Lupton 11th place Nationally (tied)
13th place Shane Zarcone 14th place Nationally
Sarah Clopper, Hailey Dearborn, Jamie Montague, Aneudy Nunez: Bronze Award
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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. “Wednesday night’s dance concert was a perfect example of the magic of performance and creative process because in spite of the challenges, differences, and obstacles we encountered throughout the year, they came together in perfect harmony and gave a fabulous show.” The evening also showcased the award winning Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble, directed by Allan Deitz and, new this year, the Voices of Walt Whitman choral group, directed by Steven Altinel.
The Jazz Band got things off to a great start performing seven numbers from their 2015-2016 repertoire. Whitman’s Dance director, Ms. Susan Turner Radin then introduced several 2016 Dance Awards. Congratulations to six students who were inducted into the National Honor Society for Dance Arts in New York State on May 31, 2016. Inductees:Sonia Bartolomeo, Gary Cisneros, Taylor Greco, Corina Lambraia, Madison Repetti, and Caroline Tomaselli.
Long Island Scholar Artist Award for Dance– Melanie Olinsky
Art Development Fund Award for Dance-Sonia Bartolomeo
WWHS PTA Achievement Award in Dance- Inpreet Rattu
PTA Achievement Award in Music and Dance- Jessica Menditto
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Whitman Dance Program
Susan Turner Radin, Director/Choreographer
Studio in Dance: Beyonce Argenzio, Mavia Ashraf, Daniella Bivas, Gary Cisneros, Aditi jambavat, Delaney Mena, Abigail Quintanilla, Inpreet Rattu, Vishal Rattu, Cindy Richard, Ruthie Rise, Jayda Rosene, Miles Lewis, Marissa Barletta, Sonia Bartolomeo, Elizabeth Mercuiro, Brittany Roche, Kiara Brown, Clarissa Villatoro, Sohrab Wahab, Ariane Apostle
Guest dancers: Miles Lewis, Lauren Giglio, Sam Hoffman, Doug Guida, Taylor Greco
Modern Dance I: Andrea Adames, Elmer Aleman, Evelyn Alvarez, Alex Plaisir, ARiane Apostle, Keni Araujo, Lockeshia Bennett, Jared Rosenthal, Riley Conlon, Yenifer Cordova Palma, Gina Crane, Alex Encarnacion, Olivia Giarratano, Delaney Guiliano, Marianna Kliampas, Angelica Novok, Colin O Neill, Juliana Thorbourne, Sorab Wahab
Modern Dance II/III: Mavia Ashraf, Sonia Bartolomeo, Gary Cisneros, Franklin Clase, Trevor Gundersen, Taylor Greco, Sarah Haller, Jenna Kilkenny, Rachel Kilkenny, Marina Kilkenny, Corina Lambraia, Kelsey Mc Donald, Jessica Menditto, Elizabeth Mercurio, Megan Montemurro, Rebecca Nardelli, Inpreet Rattu, Madison Repetti, and Caroline Tomaselli.
Voices of Walt Whitman
Mr. Steven Altinel, Director
SOPRANO- Heather Aadal, Hannah Braun, Lauren D'Avanzo, Lauren Giglio, Samantha Hartig, Sarah Heppler, Liora Hyman, Jessica Menditto, Megan Montemurro, Shealyn Naughton, Kyla Oliver
ALTO - Ifedayo Balogun, Julia Bellontine, Amy Chan, Leah Cozart, Nicole De Martino, Kelsey De Rosa, Katelyn Donahue, Sofie Hibler, Jeanine McNulty, Taninna Oukacine, Ella Podhurst, Elizabeth Plaisir, Samantha Silverio, Victoria Vasta
TENOR -Delaney Guiliano, Sam Hoffman, Michael Jackson, Jacob Klein, Alexander Layer, Nicholas McNulty, Benjamin Morales, John Parra, Christopher Pepe, Brandon Scott, Justin Seda, Alexander Siegel
BASS- Colin Budzitowski, Patrick Canniff, Marco Chiriboga, Ianni Karagiannis, Derek Lap, Ethan Rodriguez, Julio Taku, Carlos Villatoro, and Tyler Zeoli.
Walt Whitman High School Jazz Band
Allan Deitz, Director
Jazz Band: Matthew Cusumano, David Grey, Derek Lap, Tyler Malone, Megan Neuman, Isaac Renderos, Michael DiMaulo, Max Eidinoff, Emily Ferrante, Jefferson Hector, Matthew Kaputa, Leila Perry, Brittany White, Joshua Devaraj, Jason Devaraj, Greg DeRosa, Alec Gonzalez, Joonho Ko, James Reilly, Benjamin Barton, Nicholas Miata, Colin Sherland, and Jack Zuckerberg.
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Soccer Signings
The State Champion Boys Soccer team will be sending graduating seniors to a wide variety of colleges next fall. Just recently we saw two of their stars, Fabrizio Chamorro and Witman Hernandez commit to play at Old Westbury and SUNY Oneonta respectively. “Witman is the most dynamic player we’ve ever had here, and the best striker I have ever coached,” said John DiGiacomo, Whitman’s head varsity coach. “At the forward position, I think ‘bobby’ (Chamorro) will be a spark in the Old Westbury lineup. His size and athleticism will fit well there.”
Congratulations to both of these young men as they carry the Wildcat pride to their respective schools next year.
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Birchwood’s Biggest Cut for the Cause
On a recent Monday afternoon, Birchwood’s staff and community families joined in an important event when they decided to pony up and help women fighting cancer.'Beautiful Lengths' is a partnership between Pantene and the American Cancer Society. The role of Pantene is to help women grow long, strong, beautiful hair and provide the funds to turn this hair into free, real-hair wigs for women with cancer. “We wanted to be part of this wonderful cause sponsored by Pantene,” said Birchwood’s Assistant Principal Annie Michaelian. “Girls donated 8 inches of hair, and we invited the boys to ‘Buzz for a Cure,’ thanks to Anthony DeFranco Salon.” Birchwood received 41 hair donations (ponytails) for wig making. Also, 10 boys buzzed their hair to show support.
Great job committee members of Birchwood’s SBM team who organized this successful event: Anthony Ciccarelli, Principal; Annie Michaelian, Assistant Principal; Birchwood teachers: Krista Legge, Kristen Lopez, Ian Denson, and Helma Adde; Paraprofessional Mary Palladino; Students: Gabriel Beickert, Shaelyn Sharpf; and Birchwood Parent: Dayna Cioffi.
Congratulations to the Birchwood School community for coming together for this very worthy cause!
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Project Excel Celebrates Successful Year
We enjoyed a special ceremony on Thursday evening June 9th, as our Project Excel program celebrated its culminating activity in the high school performing arts center. Our parents, students, and staff gathered to recognize the wonderful participants and thank our dedicated coordinators, Ian Denson - Birchwood, Maria Colon - Maplewood, Shaka Williams - Silas Wood, Richard Garcia - Stimson, and Roberto Torres - Walt Whitman High School, for all of their outstanding work this year.
District Project Excel Coordinator David Perkins continues to motivate our students, parents and Social Work interns with the powerful message of hard work, commitment, and sacrifice. Mr. Perkins message was accentuated by guest speaker and Detroit Pistons NBA star Tobias Harris. Former Project Excel student Daniel Reyes traveled from Texas to share the good news of his high school graduation, inspire students to press on despite setbacks, and thank our school community for helping him achieve his goals.
The dinner provided by Pollo Campero of Huntington Station, topped off a wonderful evening for our students and families. We thank everyone who supports our Project Excel program and look forward to another fantastic year to come.
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Spring Scholar Athletes
Congratulations to our Scholar Athletes for the spring sports season Joonho Ko and Ariel Khatchatourian. Joonho is an All-League tennis player who has been on the varsity team for six years. He has an impressive weighted average of 98.77. Ariel is a 5th year varsity softball player who’s fielding and power hitting helped her Wildcats make a playoff run this past season. Ariel has a weighted average of 98.65. Congratulations to both of these outstanding student athletes.
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Doggone Regents
Walt Whitman High School enlisted the services of some well-trained proctors for the 2016 June Regents. Although short in stature, Ziggy, Chelsea, Nephrititi, and Shally took up their posts near the entrance to the North Gym and stood ready to focus test takers. Unlike most testing monitors whose job it is to maintain exam protocols, these furry workers were in charge of maintaining healthy stress levels. With flapping ears and wagging tails, this canine team hounded students for a smile and a back scratch.
Finals and NYS Regents Exams create enormous stress for high school students. Thanks to a special partnership with Bideawee, Walt Whitman students were treated to these therapy dog sessions; designed to improve the testing experience by reducing test anxiety. As students arrived early for Regents exams, they were treated to some TLC by true professionals.
Special thanks to Bidewee volunteers Tom Tulipan, father of Ziggy and Nephrititi; Nancy Beckmann, mother of Chelsea; and Elaine Bermas, mother of Shally. Thank you to Alicia Ryan, Bidaewee Senior Manager of Volunteer Programs and the WWHS PTA for making this program possible.
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Eighth-Grade Awards Night
Stimson Middle School recently held their eighth-grade awards night as they prepare to send an exceptional group of students to Walt Whitman High School in the fall. Congratulations to the following students:
Note: Photo captions of names not necessarily in order.
Sara Crapanzano English Bronze Medal - Regents
Sydney Khan English Bronze Medal - Honors
Christopher Umana English Bronze Medal - ENL
Emely Alfaro Benitez English Silver Medal - Regents
Meghan Brady-Fuchsman English Silver Medal - Honors
Shawna Bonilavri English Silver Medal - ENL
Emilija Bernatonyte English Gold Medal - Regents
Jenaya Greene English Gold Medal
Emily Perez English Gold Medal - ENL
Emma Graff English Gold Medal – Honors
Sarah Astegher Art Bronze Medal
Lily Robert Art Silver Medal
Umema Siddiqui Art Gold Medal
Yagmur Aykanat Math Bronze Medal - Regents
Tyler Phelan Math Bronze Medal - Honors
Meghan Brady-Fuchsman Math Silver Medal - Honors
Cassidy Giudici Math Silver Medal - Regents
Anna Avila Math Gold Medal - ENL
Stephen Hong Math Gold Medal - Honors
Raquel Litt Math Gold Medal - Regents
Nya Paul Math Gold Medal
Derwin Saravia Math Gold Medal - ENL/BL
Jamie Montague General Music Bronze Medal - GM
Brian Hauser General Music Silver Medal - GM
Elvira Taku General Music Gold Medal - GM
Tyler Meyer Band Bronze Medal - Band
Emily Murphy Band Silver Medal - Band
Juliana Licona Band Gold Medal - Band
Eliot Yoon Orchestra Bronze Medal - Orchestra
Meghan Brady-Fuchsman Orchestra Silver Medal - Orchestra
Katherine Miata Orchestra Gold Medal - Orchestra
Barbara Tripi Chorus Bronze Medal - Chorus
Amanda McQuade Chorus Silver Medal - Chorus
Sara Crapanzano Chorus Gold Medal - chorus
Kristen Finnerty Phys. Ed. Gold Medal - Girls
Michelle Franco Phys. Ed. Gold Medal - Girls
Jamie Montegue Phys. Ed. Gold Medal - Girls
Nicholas DeGaetano Phys. Ed. Gold Medal - Boys
Kevin Martin Phys. Ed. Gold Medal - Boys
Vincent Russotto Phys. Ed. Gold Medal - Boys
Caitlyn Lupton Science Bronze Medal - Regents
Conner Rankel Science Bronze Medal - Honors
Kevin Cozart Science Silver Medal - Regents
Katherine Miata Science Silver Medal - Honors
Oscar Almendares Bueso Science Gold Medal - Regents
Meghan Brady Fuchsman Science Gold Medal - Honors
Andy Orellana Ramos Science Gold Medal - ENL/BL
William Reyes Science Gold Medal
Emely Alfaro Benitez Social Studies Bronze Medal - Regents
Brady Mondry Social Studies Bronze Medal - Honors
Emily Engoran Social Studies Silver Medal - Regents
Ryan Wittleder Social Studies Silver Medal - Honors
Emilija Bernatonyte Social Studies Gold Medal - Regents
Romulo Herrera Antunez Social Studies Gold Medal - ENL/BL
Sydney Khan Social Studies Gold Medal - Honors
Kayleigh Rigel Social Studies Gold Medal
Mikaila Rattazzi Technology Bronze Medal
Kristen Finnerty Technology Silver Medal
Sydney Khan Technology Gold Medal
Nicole Rapacciuolo Spanish Bronze Medal - 8 Exp.
Giselle Reyes Spanish Bronze Medal - 8 Intro.
Umema Siddiqui Spanish Bronze Medal - 8R
Barbara Tripi Spanish Bronze Medal - 8H
Samantha Carey Spanish Silver Medal - 8 Exp.
Sydney Khan Spanish Silver Medal - 8H
Alexandra Knell Spanish Silver Medal - 8 Intro.
Joseph Varisco Spanish Silver Medal - 8R
Meghan Brady Fuchsman Spanish Gold Medal - 8 Exp.
Sebastian Rosa Spanish Gold Medal - 8 Intro.
Natalie Ugenti Spanish Gold Medal - 8H
Kevin Wrobel Spanish Gold Medal - 8R
Iza Choudrey French Bronze Medal
Gabrielle Girard French Silver Medal
Ryan Wittleder French Gold Medal
Luke Cunsolo Italian Bronze Medal - Regents
Tyler Meyer Italian Bronze Medal - Honors
Jake Lang Italian Silver Medal - Honors
Christopher Neuman Italian Silver Medal - Regents
Patrick Bresnan Italian Gold Medal - Regents
Katherine Miata Italian Gold Medal - Honors
Meghan Brady Fuchsman Daughters of American Rev.
Joseph Dowling NYS Attorney General Triple C Award
Tamia Lewis NYS Attorney General Triple C Award
James Stanton NYS Attorney General Triple C Award
Sarah Astegher Program Cover
Natalie Ugenti Ms. Stimson
Colby Goldsmith Mr. Stimson
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Maplewood Graduates 229 Students
Maplewood Intermediate School held their fifth-grade awards assembly on Tuesday, June 21st at Walt Whitman’s North Gymnasium. Maplewood Principal Dr. Vito D’Elia welcomed parents and special guests congratulating the parents, students, and their teachers for their hard work and commitment in making 2015-16 such a successful year.
Walt Whitman Valedictorian Misha Patel, also a Maplewood graduate was a surprise guest speaker. “While sixth-grade will be fun, it’ll also be harder,” said Misha. “Just remember to always put school first, before things like TV or going on the computer. And make sure you try your best in everything you do.”
Dr. D’Elia, along with Assistant Principal Dr. Alison Bruno, greeted each 5th grader with a certificate. Physical Education Awards were given out by Ms. Gross, Mr. Slovak and Mr. Lauria after which Dr. Bruno recognized the many groups that help to make their years at Maplewood such a successful experience. Groups such as the Safety Patrol, Peer Mediation, SBM, and the Student Council were recognized. Dr. Bruno then presented the Presidential Award for Academic Achievement, and Dr. D’Elia the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence. Before Dr. D’Elia’s closing remarks, the audience was delighted to hear from the Maplewood chorus, directed by Mrs. Melillo, with their rendition of “Fight Song.”
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Congratulations to the following Maplewood fifth-graders who will be joining their new friends from Birchwood in September at the Silas Wood 6th grade Center:
Mrs. Belz/Mrs. Shadler: Jesse Adams, Jonathan Andino, Jordan Badalamenti, Ethan Chandre, Sarah Daniels, Neveah Delk, Michaela Grosso, Jawad Halimi, Bryant, Hernandez Machado, Matthew Hoffman, Brayan Jimenez Avila, Brendan Joyce, Ashley Kozlowski, Adam Lizardi, Dania Mendez Lopez, Yeslis Meza Umana, Tyler Neri, Yamilet Nunez, Julianne Panarello, Daniyal Qasim, Chris Ramirez, Lauren Ritchie, Sabina Terriche, Candida Villalta Mesa.
Mr. Campbell: Emely Alvarado, Hamza Amin, Nantenin Bakayoko, Oliver Barrett, John Cloonan, Aquiles Correa Araya, Gianna Davis, Isabella Dinulescu, Brandon Edwards, Sofia Espineli, Vladimir Gaberman, Liam Ging, Wilbensa Guirand, Amarr Hendrickson, Jaylin Lawrence, Cecilia Medina Granados, Emely Molina, Lilyonna Morales, Haeleigh Murray, Anastasia Novinski, Ryan Saslaw, Stefania Scafidi, Alexander Torres, Samantha Unger.
Mrs. Shapiro: Adam Cooper Bahgat, Ilan Gavrielow, Alexander Sanchez Canales
Mr. Winters: Katherine Villaidio
Mrs. Ciccarelli/Mrs. Powers: Syed Alam, Armaan Bakshi, Cody Beach, Natalie Biryla, Kieran Bock, Marina Bonvicin, Kate Buckshaw, Joseph Costello, Jonathan Cruz Gonzalez, Noelle Decker, Trevor Galgano, Natalie Gugliuzza, Destiny Lloyd, Nancy Grace Lopez, Paige MacPherson, Zachary Margolin, Daniel Matas, Kenyon Miles, Ariel Neirs, Janaiya Quiles, Alexa Rapacciuolo, James Ritchie, Michael Sales, Melanie Smuss.
Mrs. Dolan-Manner: Maxwell Alfaro Granados, Itzar Aparicio Bonilla, Maryam Babar, Ryan Boutin, Diamyne Corchado, Natalia Cote, Javon Davis, Luke Davis, Nate Fontanetta, Karol Garay, Andy Garcia Vilorio, Harley Guarisco, Meghan Henneborn,,, Dandy Peters Ideyi, Destiny Jimenez, Simeon Kwak, Aiden Lucas, Tyler Mezadurian, Emily Rollman, Lukas Rosa, Hannah Saks, GiannaVozza, Nimrah Yousaf.
Mr. Fauci/Ms. McQueen: Aleena Asghar, Savion Atkins, Sidharth Bryan, Sephora Buissereth, Devlyn Chouinard, Nicholas DaCosta, Alexa Dikeakos, Adam Fisch, Ashna Jambavat, Hunter Knell, James Lavarra, Joseph Lombardo, Dean Louca, Matthew Morelli, Hira Natt, Angelena Nguyen, John Paez, Violet Palina, Jaden Pierre, Elizabeth Schreiber, Alivia Shaikh, Liam Towers, Jennifer Velasquez Sorto, Connor Weber.
Ms. Gaitan: Alexander Aguilera, Jessica Avalos Garcia, Xochilt Baires Coreas, Ricky Bernabe Cruz, Denise Carrillo, Lesly Chavez, Talya Churchman, Daniela Ferrera Molina, Anali Fuentes Fernandez, Magaly Garay, Emily Garcia Maldonado, Hector,, Garcia Saravia, Christian Gomez, Dillon Hartman, Alexis Hernandez Menor, Margaret Lahm, Anna Maguire, Daniela Morales, Adolfo Navarro Vilorio, Gabrielle Pastore, Patricia Prudencio Herrera, Anthony Ramos Aguilar, Guadalupe Romero, Abigail,, Salazar Lopez, Cristian Sorto, Susana Valencia, Roselyn Vardales, Kevin Vides Sorto, Marcus Zagorski.
Mrs. Garafalo/Ms. Huss: Zeshan Asif, Gavin Bermudez, Michael Coppola, Kaiet Coraizaca, Kimberly Cruz, Olivia Del Priore, Heaven Delk, Taylor Esposito, Michael Finnerty, Lauren Fisher, Joshua Francois, Morgan Fulcher, Gavin Gugliuzza, Rachel Jerome, Jaziyah Kitt, Melvin Pereira Uribe, Jacob Philip, Arianna Remero, Max Rosen, Lucas Schwandtner, Ava Seifert, Jacob Somer, Frederick Steenson, Olivia Taylor, Angelina Todaro, John Villella.
Mrs. Hatton: Nicholas Abrescia, Kiera Adams, Jose Argueta Giron, Natalia Benitez Granados, Brooke Bonfante, Michael Chiquitucto, Connor Cole, Hailey Crocco, Kristiane DiMaulo, Yoselin Fuentes Velasquez, Husna Halimi, Jack Jenkins, Jason Kaiser, Jason Lazo Chavez, Cecilia Lee, Dylan Long, Anthony Maida, Samantha, Maxim, Ahmir Montour, Edilson Palma Romero, Zahid Quorishi, Dominic Repetti, Valerie Richardson, Julia Seifried, Anthony Verola, Nicole Wittleder.
Mrs. Lourenco/Ms. Maggio: Jessica Adams, Julia Allen, Daniel Carbon, Luke Condon, Blossom Delmaro, Derek DiBartolomeo, Cassandra Dinulescu, Grace Edwards, Shelene Farquharson, Emily Gershuny, Nayeli Gonzalez Rosa, Joseph Hogan, Logan Letellier, Keyon Paz Chica, Davionne Redmond, Vanessa Reyes, Michael Robinson, Diego Sibrian, Fatima Sohail, Monica Sorto, Angel Sorto Molina, Matthew Tuohy, Jeffrey Velasquez Flores, Umer Yasir, and Carly Zimmer.
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Senior Awards Night
As is tradition, the last Board of Education meeting of the school year is reserved for a special salute to many of our outstanding senior students. These scholarship awards are from private and community organizations and foundations that embody their ideals to the good fortune of our seniors. It was standing room only as the South Huntington community converged on the performing arts center at Walt Whitman High School. Congratulations to the following students and their families.
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Suffolk Legislator Lou D'Amaro Citizenship Award: Patrick Brady
Councilwoman Susan A. Berland Overcoming Obstacles Award for Excellence in Education: Tyrese Betts
US Army Reserve Scholar Athlete Award: Jeremy Dalimonte and Kelly Baumann
US Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award: Rose Pedretti
US Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award: Joonho Ko
US Marine Corps Distinguished Athletic Award: Alexandra Greaves
US Marine Corps Distinguished Athletic Award: Avery Mc Kenzie
US Marine Corps SEMPER FIDALIS for Musical Excellence: Megan Montemurro
US Marine Corps SEMPER FIDALIS for Musical Excellence: Jefferson Hector Jr.
Huntington Manor Fire Department Chief Ernest Kannig Sr. Scholarship: Angelo Gervasio
Huntington Manor Fire Department Chief Peter A. Nelson Scholarship: Brett Schankin
Huntington Manor Fire Department Firefighter Lloyd Coughlin Scholarship: Emma Kongevold
Huntington Manor Fire Department Firefighter Nicholas Marzan Scholarship: Amanda Moletz
Huntington Manor Fire Department Honorable Chief Richard Host Scholarship: Robert Eng
Huntington Manor Fire Department Explorer Post 1650: Colleen Sweezey
Wally Protass Memorial Scholarship (Funds in SHUFSD): Jason Saslaw
The Vincent Migliore Memorial Scholarship: Jason Saslaw
The Town of Huntington Youth Bureau - Donald A. Pius Scholarship: Megan Gallagher
Tri-Community & Youth Agency Joseph A. Martone Scholarship: Matthew Merbitz
Amanda Smith Memorial Award for Excellence in English: Taylor Fox
Michael T. Corcoran Memorial Scholarship: Emma Kongevold
Jodi Cohn Memorial Scholarship: Courtney Mayer
The Benjamin Blair Memorial Scholarship: Roninio Senatus, Jessica Lopez
Huntington Lions Club Award Scholarship: Gabrielle Ramirez
Donn Haber Sportsmanship Award: Theodore Fisher
Long Island Blood Services Scholarship: Julia Canigiani
Gershow Recycling Environmental Conservation Scholarship: Julia Canigiani
John Anthony Mecurio Memorial Scholarship: Victor Chae
Andrew Garafalo Memorial Scholarship: Douglas Guida
Moureen Daugherty Memorial Scholarship: Nicoil Jarrett
Robin Weiner Memorial Scholarship: Julianna Pasquarello
John David Fresco Memorial Scholarship: Sudhakar Sood
The Susan Satriano Memorial Scholarship: Katherine Cox, Marguerite Bonhomme, Claudia Rodriguez Gutierrez
The Billy Lucatuorto Memorial Scholarship: Antonio Hidalgo
The Roberto (Bobby) Callegati Have a Heart Memorial Scholarship: Michelle Nardelli
SHEF Peter Dillon Memorial Scholarship: Colin O' Hara, Michelle Nardelli
SHEF Miles for Michael Scholarship: Hans Bas, Jesse Scheiner, Claudia Rodriguez Gutierrez
SCOPE Education Services Scholarship: Rose Pedretti
Janet’s Loving Gifts Foundation: Catherine Aiello
Teresa Kochan Memorial Scholarship: Cheyenne Madrid
ALS Ride for Life: Christopher Senecal
Jordan Schumann Memorial Scholarship (Jordan's Light): Shayna Greene
South Huntington Retired Teachers' Assoc. - Juanita Sohn Monhan Memorial Scholarship: Emma Kongevold
Friends of the South Huntington Library Scholarship: Gabrielle Ramirez
South Huntington Teachers Association Scholarship: Catherine Aiello
Hans Bas, Kimberly Bellissimo, Millicent Le Claire, Amanda Moletz, Nicholas Cirillo,
Long Island Teachers' Benevolent Fund: Austin Salas
Walt Whitman High School Wildcat Marching Band Parents Assoc. Scholarship: Brittany White, David Grey, Kimberly Bellissimo
South Huntington Paraprofessionals Association Memorial Scholarship: Elizabeth Fernandez, Jesse Scheiner, Haley Tract, Sudhakar Sood
Suffolk County Executive Steven Bellone Public Service Award: Milicent Le Claire
Jostens/Long Island Recognition Award: Julia Drum
New York State Comptroller Achievement Award: Juan Gonzalez Contreras, Emma Kongevold, Millicent Le Claire
Island Photography Community Builder Award: Juan Gonzalez Contreras
Principal's Volunteer Service Awards: Ahmad Ejaz
Haley Tract, Millicent Le Claire, Amanda Moletz, Katherine Cox, LilianaHoffman, Julianna Pasquarello
Principal's Community Service Scholarship: Zachary Lanz
Walt Whitman High School Perfect Attendance, 12th Grade: Kevin Bishop, Kiran Usmani
Walt Whitman High School Perfect Attendance, 9th to 12th Grade: Nicholas Cirillo, Kepherd Daniel, Jefferson Hector Jr., Catherine Ledbetter, Zaria Vinas, Inpreet Rattu.
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