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Volume 27, Number 5 www.albionk12.org Albion, NY July 2012

Letter from the Superintendent ......................... pg. 2Students Honored for Academic Achievement ... pg. 2School Lunch Program Changes ....................... pg. 3Graduation Pictures ............................................ pg. 42012 Graduates .................................................. pg. 5 Spring Scholar Athletes ...................................... pg. 6 Spotlight on Sports ............................................. pg. 7 “The Sound of Music” Earns Awards ................. pg. 7

Donald Butts Memorial Awards .......................... pg. 8Senior Citizen Day .............................................. pg. 8Middle School Award Winners ............................ pg. 9Moving Up Day ................................................. pg. 10Triple “C” Awards ............................................. pg. 10Flag Day Celebration ........................................ pg. 11Science Olympiad Medal Winners .................... pg. 11Class Night Awards ........................................... pg. 12

Albion “Believers” Hold Top Spot for Second Year!

On Sat., June 9, 2012, 24 members of the Albion Central School District extended family participated in the Komen Race for the Cure Walk in Buffalo. The team was organized in 2006 by Albion Central School staff members in support of fellow educator Leslie Hoy-Kish who lost her battle with breast cancer in 2009. The group exceeded their goal, raising $1,576.80, earning them the title “Top Fundraising Team” in the Schools Division for the second consecutive year. Team captain Megan McDonald said, “We had a great time together and hope to have even more participants next year! In the past two years, we have raised over $3,000. Currently, we have four survivors walking with us on our team; Darlene Devine, Karen Hobart, Peg Lemcke and Kelly Wadhams. Please consider honoring those we have loved and lost to this heartbreaking disease, as well as the amazing individuals who have won or are successfully fighting this disease, by donating or participating.” Members of the 2012 Albion Believers team were: Megan McDonald, Jessica Beal, Carmen Brittan, Intisara Brittan Karshud, Danielle Burrell, Kim Burrell, Darlene Devine, Stephen Devine, Lynn DiBella, Shani Faraci, Karen Hobart, Cathy Hryhorenko, Julie Keller, Peggy Lemcke, Laura Marek, Julie McGrath, Chris Reith, Katie Reith, Janice Scott, Diane Stirk, Ben Wadhams, Kelly Wadhams, Kelsey Wadhams and Wayne Wadhams. The Western New York Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is a local link to the world’s largest non-profit organization fighting to end breast cancer. The Komen Western New York Affiliate covers the eight counties in Western New York and has raised over 2.5 million dollars. Seventy-five percent of all money raised stays in Western New York through community outreach programs to improve access to breast health care, education, and support for breast cancer survivors. The remaining 25 percent goes to Breast Cancer Research through the Susan G. Komen for the Cure National Research Grant Awards.

On June 4, 2012, the Albion Central School Board of Education held a reception prior to its regular Board Meeting. At the reception, retiring staff members were honored for their years of service. This group of retirees has clocked in over 250 combined years of service to the Albion Central School. They have touched the lives of countless students and staff and will be missed greatly. We wish them health and happiness as they enter this new phase in their lives.

ACS Wishes Well to Retirees

(l-r): Sue Newton, Sue Preston, Dona Scharping, Lori Hesselson, Sally Mattern, Sue Swindon Missing from photo: Mary Bannister, Nancy Horth, Betty Hales and Susan Davis

Albion High School Special Education Teacher Kathy Winans was named Educator of the Year at the Board of Education’s annual reception before its June 2012 board meeting. Mrs. Winans has been teaching at Albion for the last 27 years. On her nomination form it said, “Kathy personifies both the personal and professional qualities of Educator of the Year. In addition to her teaching duties, she is the Senior Class Advisor, Assistant Play Director, Assistant Musical Director and is an Officer for the New York State Special Olympics.” Board of Education president Margy Brown said, “She has a gift for teaching and a genuine love and concern for each student. Kathy works tirelessly and without fanfare. Her exceptional skills are not only reflected as a master teacher in the classroom, but she also nurtures activities for our children to experience life-long learning.”

Congratulations to Mrs. Winans!

Winans is Named Educator of the Year!

ACS Board of Education Honors Students for Academic Achievement

On May 21, 2012, the Albion Central School District Board of Education held the fourth annual Academic Convocation Dinner. The guest speaker was 2002 Albion High School graduate Ray Toenniessen. Mr. Toenniessen is the Director of Operations for the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University. Additionally, he serves as the National Managing Director of the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV) program, created by the Whitman School of Management and operated by the IVMF. Toenniessen is a former Army Officer serving two tours of duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was awarded a Bronze Star for his service. The honored students were introduced individually and personally congratulated by each Board of Education member. Students shared their plans and dreams for the future. The students’ parents were then presented with a special cord signifying academic achievement. The parents placed the honor cord around the neck of their children. The cord will be worn again by students during their graduation ceremony. Academic Honor Students graduating with a cumulative weighted Grade Point Average of 90 percent or higher were: William J. Andrews, Alexander J. Barleben, Alan J. Barrile, Brittany E. Bennett-Allis, Levi D. Boyer, Abigail B. Caldwell, Joseph M. Condoluci, Jhonatan E. Cruz, Melissa A. Dibley, Travis D. Downs, Abigail L. Edwards, Jolene M. Flammger, Elliott C. Foos, Ryan P. Golden, Mark T. Graham, Nicole D. Gramlich, Haley P. Huey, Hannah E. Joslyn, Anika S. Keller, Chelsea L. Kenward, Jennifer M. Knaak, Paige A. Levandowski, Meg K. Logan, Jacqueline R. Madejski, Natalie R. Malanowski, Rachel N. Maxon, Annaliese M. Mergler, Michaela E. Miller, Gina Marie G. Montanari, Nicole E. Nesbitt, Peter A. Nesbitt, Sara J. Olles, Kayla B. Osborne, Nicholas R. Ostafew, Simeon D. Pepe, Sabastian S. Piedmont, Raquel C. Roberts, Malia L. Rogers, Josue’ M. Serafin, Lucas E. Smith, Azzaria M. Smith-Davis, Sean T. Steeves, Robert R. Swan, Haley M. Watkins and Jacob R. Weller. At the conclusion of the event, honor student members of the chorus led the crowd in singing the Alma Mater.

Photo compliments of Photos By Bruce and Associates

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Congratulations to the Class of 2012! The Albion Central Community celebrated its 134th graduation on June 22, 2012. It was the capstone of several months spent celebrating the successes of the students of Albion Central. I was pleased to recognize our seniors for their achievements in academics, athletics, music, drama, arts, leadership, and service to others. They made their mark,

a lasting positive imprint, on their school and community. The Class of 2012 “set the bar high” for their younger schoolmates, who have already earned impressive honors of their own. Seniors and underclassmen alike joined this year to earn the high school’s third consecutive Scholar Athlete Team School of Distinction title. For each of the past three years a state specified number of students on every varsity team carried a grade point average of 90 or better! Athletes and musicians earned honors in their respective areas and are recognized throughout the Link for their achievements. While we are into the summer months, we have much to accomplish here at school before students return in September. In addition to the usual preparation of the facilities (which began even before graduation day), teachers will be busy with curriculum and professional development to continue to improve the instruction that we offer. State mandated changes that we will address this summer include the new state teacher and principal evaluation system and the implementation of the state’s Dignity for all Students Act. Additionally, the federal government has issued new directives for school meal programs and the state of New York has added regulations governing the programs. It will surely be a busy summer! We will share updates in August and September. Several activities are planned this summer to prepare students for transitions here at school. Keep your eye out for the district calendar, to be distributed in mid-August for details on Open Houses, Orientations, and Campus Tour day. Please enjoy a safe and relaxing summer. We look forward to the first day of classes for students on Wed., Sept. 5, 2012.

A Message from our Superintendent…

Albion Chess Club finished a great season of strategy and competition. The top 5 - 10 players traveled with their advisor, Mrs. Daggs, to various locations in the Rochester League 3 to compete. The Rochester League 3 includes Brockport, Holley, Pembroke, Kendall, Holley Middle School and Albion Middle School. During the 2011-2012 school year, Albion High School had a record of 10 wins and 1 loss and clinched the League 3 Championship. Nick Fitzak was the high scorer for League 3. On April 28, 2012, Albion High School traveled to Fairport High School where they won all five of their matches to become the Rochester Area Playoff Champions. Key players this school year were: Nick Fitzak, Brett Zicari, Brandon Doyle, Alex Fitzak, Robert June, Patrick Yannatone and Beau Piskorowski.

High School Chess Club Wins First Place

High School Guidance Counselor Staff Summer Hours

Guidance Staff Summer Hours: The counselors will be available throughout the summer on the following dates. Please call 589-2042 to make an appointment if you need to see one of them. Office hours are Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Mrs. Garlipp: June 25 & 26, July 1, July 12, Aug. 28 & 29

Mr. Green: June 25, July 17 & 24, Aug. 7 & 14

Mrs. Pettit: June 27, July 2, Aug. 2, 22 & 27

Ms. Schmidt: Aug. 16, 23, 28, 29 & 30

Mr. Christiansen: July 3, 26 & 31 and Aug. 9 & 22

Attention Senior Parents!Yearbook Guidelines for Albion High School

Senior Photo Deadline is Nov. 2 at 3:15 p.m. Please follow the criteria for senior pictures so we can avoid potential problems. We reserve the right to edit the photos as needed. Pictures that do not meet these specifications may not be included. If you have any questions, feel free to call Mrs. Bieler, Chevron Advisor, at the Albion High School (585) 589-8989 x8446. Thank you for your cooperation. •Digitalsubmissionspreferred(jpgformat,highresolution) •Ifsubmittingactualphoto,picturesshouldbe1.75x2.5 inches, glossy print •Headsizeshouldbe1inch.Besurethereisspacebetweentop of head and edge of photo •Backgroundcolorisstudentchoice •Classicalorformalheadshotsonly,please •Noblackandwhitephotoswillbeaccepted, only color. •Nohatsallowed •Nobareshoulders,straplessdressesorshirts •NoprintT-shirts

WW II veteran Mike Paduchak, seventh-grader William Reamsnyder, and Orleans County Veterans Services Director and Vietnam veteran Paul Fulcomer display a German Nazi flag that Paduchak retrieved while liberating factory workers during his tour in Europe in the 1940s. Paduchak and Fulcomer shared stories about their years of service in the military and the significance of Memorial Day. The talk helped the younger generation appreciate the freedoms they currently enjoy.

Veterans Share Experiences with Albion Middle School Students

At the June Albion School Board of Education Meeting, the Albion High School FFA Chapter was recognized for winning the State Gold Chapter Award. The Albion Chapter completed and documented a minimum 15 activities to qualify for State FFA Superior Chapter Award. After attaining Superior Chapter status, qualifying Chapters competed for a variety of additional awards at the New York State FFA Convention. At the convention they earned the designation of a State Gold Chapter and placed Gold in the National Chapter award. The National Chapter Award is given to chapters who have excelled in Chapter development, community development and overall Chapter activities. The Albion Chapter will go on to represent New York at the National Convention. Also honored at the meeting were individual students for their accomplishments at the State Convention. Senior Paige Levandowski won the Job Interview competition and will represent NY at the National Convention. She also took 1st place in her equine proficiency and will represent NY at the Nationals. Paige was also elected as FFA Vice-President for NY! Jenny Mckenna placed 2nd in Extemporaneous Speaking. Abby Maines placed 4th in Jr. High Extemporaneous Speaking. In the Food Service competition, Haley Watkins placed 2nd individually and Sara Millspaugh placed 3rd. In the Food Service team competition, the Albion team consisting of Haley Watkins, Sara Millspaugh, Kellie O’Hearn, and Erin VanWycke placed 4th overall! Congratulations to all of our hardworking students!

Albion FFA Wins State Gold Chapter Award

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School Lunch Program Changes for 2012 - 2013

On Jan. 25, 2012, First Lady Michelle Obama announced new school meal nutrition standards that go into effect starting on July 1, 2012. Under these standards:

• No more than 10 percent of calories can come from saturated fat and schools must eliminate added trans-fat.

• School meals must meet strict calorie limits.• Schools must gradually reduce sodium levels in school meals.• Cafeterias must offer larger servings of vegetables and fruit with every school lunch,

and children must take at least one serving.• Schools must offer a wide variety of vegetables, including at least a weekly serving of

dark green and red/orange vegetables and legumes.• Milk must be fat-free or 1% (flavored milk must be fat-free).• All grains offered must be whole-grain rich.

While this will mean changes for students in the coming year, our school district has already implemented many of these healthy changes. Fresh fruits such as apples, oranges, bananas, pineapple and fruit cups have been on the current menu. Fresh vegetable offerings including baby carrots, broccoli and salads have also been served. The introduction of some whole-grain pasta, bread and pizza crusts has already begun and fat-free milk is the current standard for our program. The most significant changes that your student will notice during the 2012-13 school year are as follows:

• Allbreads,crusts,wrapsandpastawillbewholegrain(nomorewhitebreadoptions allowed).

• Portionsizesforvegetablesandfruitswillbelarger.• Studentsmusttakeatleastonefruitoronevegetablewiththeirmeal.• Portionsizesofmeatsandproteinsarerequiredtobesmaller.• The Federal Government is requiring schools to increase their price for lunch each

year. For 2012-13 school year, we are required to increase the cost of a paid lunch to $1.50.

We appreciate your cooperation as we all work together towards healthier eating choices.

Summer Pool HoursAdult Lap Swim

July 9 - Aug. 17Mon., Wed. & Fri. 5:30 - 7:20 a.m.

Family Swim July 9 - Aug. 2

Mon.&Wed.6-8p.m.•Tue.&Thu.2-3p.m.

Albion Middle School Students Participate in Mock Trial

By Rose Arnold & Destiny Wolfe

On May 10, 2012, a group of Middle School students in Mock Trial went to the Batavia Courthouse during the school day to act out a court case. These students have been meeting twice a week since October to rehearse the case of Romeo and Juliet. Mock Trial is an after-school group that meets every Wednesday and Thursday. The students have been learning about the judicial system. Mr. Knisley, a 7th-grade English teacher, has been coaching these students to ask questions as a lawyer would and answer questions as a witness. The students that portrayed lawyers were Destiny Wolfe, Lauren Becht and Riley Seielstad on the defense side, and Joe Madjeski and Kaitlin Zwifka on the side of the plaintiff. The defense was defending Friar Laurence, who was played by Zaria Rice. The witnesses for the defense were: Rose Arnold as Juliet’s nurse and Tessa Pollock as Benvolio Montague. The lawyers for the plaintiff were advocating on behalf of Lord Capulet, who was represented by Zachary Shaffer. They intended to prove that Friar Laurence was not liable for the accidental death of Juliet. Witnesses for the prosecution were: Lady Capulet, who was depicted by Rebekah Thompson and Leigha Townsend who played Princess Escalus. The jury was made up of Batavia Elementary School students. The two verdicts they were deciding on pertained to Friar Laurence’s ability to marry people and if he could dispense medicines. The jury came to a verdict that Friar Laurence should be able to marry anyone, (the defense greatly supported that conclusion), but the jury decided that he could not distribute drugs under any circumstances. The plaintiff did a remarkable job of buttressing the verdict about the drugs. All in all, the students involved in this case presented it very well to Judge Croyle. He had a good connection with the kids. Throughout the trial, he helped the jury and spectators further understand the facts of the case by explaining things to them step by step. The judge and spectators were impressed with the performance of the students, and the students gained a greater understanding of the judicial system.

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CongratulationsClass of 2012!

Senior Prom - June 8, 2012

Class Night - June 15, 2012

Prom Queen Annaliese Mergler, Prom King Peter Nesbitt, Princess Brittany Bennett-Allis and Prince Bram Davies

Junior Class President, Michael Patterson receives the gavel from Senior Class President Pete Nesbitt.

Senior Class Officers (l-r) Peter Nesbitt, Jenn Knaak, Nicole Nesbitt and Brittany Bennett-Allis prepare for Class Night.

Alumni Scholarship Winners (l-r) Thomas Kovaleski, Sara Olles, Jacqueline Madejski and Ryan Golden.

Valedictorian Peter Nesbitt and Salutatorian Jacqueline Madejski

Graduates gather before the ceremony.

GraduationJune 22, 2012

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Albion High School

Class of 2012!Bella AldacoElizabeth AldacoWilliam AllportWilliam AndrewsSamantha ArmstrongTyler ArnoldAlexander BarlebenAlan BarrileJoseph BedardFestim BelaBrittany Bennett-AllisAllison BisonMorgan BowmanTimothy BowmanLevi BoyerBenjamin BradleyAmanda BrooksDaniel BrooksTrevor BrownKayla BruskiJoshua BuddeAndrew BurnsideAbigail CaldwellAyisha CallahanMichael CoffeyJoseph CondoluciTiffini CooperKassie CotterJonathan CruzTerri DanielsBram DaviesAshley DeskinsMelissa DibleyTyler DillonEvan DonaTravis DownsShane DoyleKristy DunnTiffany EagleAbigail EdwardsTraivon EiblKasie EntzHayden EttingerJulie FitchJolene FlammgerAmanda FlugelElliott FoosChristina GeigerMichael GennoAmanda GilmoreRyan GoldenChristina GottbergMark GrahamNicole GramlichMartin GraterTrey GreeneTroy GreeneSpencer GrimesJamie GrosskopfLaisha HarrisonAdam HazelNicole HazenKatherine HenshawDeavin Herman

Michael HessSpencer HillStephen HollerTricia HoltfothKayleigh HowesJason HoyHaley HueyThomas IvesJessica JanusJames JenksTrevor JenningsBriana JepsonJessica JettHannah JoslynCourtney KeeferAnika KellerChelsea KenwardChelsey KibbeKatelynne KlossnerJennifer KnaakLeah KnabBrianna KoneskiThomas KovaleskiPaige LevandowskiJohn Livingston Jr.Jasper LloydMeg LoganSarah LoweryDarryl MacKayTravis MackieJacqueline MadejskiNatalie MalanowskiEverado MartinezNatalie MastrangiolaMary MaxonRachel MaxonKerri McGaffickShane McQueenBrandon MeakinAnnaliese MerglerAshley MichealMichaela MillerSamantha MillerJimmi MitchellShaniqua MitchellTaylor MoffettJennifer MonacelliTessa MonaganGina MontanariKatlyn MooreAlexander MulroyJack NenniNicole NesbittPeter NesbittTerry Nottingham Jr.Devan NovakSara OllesKayla OsborneNicholas OstafewAshley PahuraMitchell PateSandra PattenJustin PepeSimeon Pepe

Jessica PescaraAbbygyl PhelpsSabastian PiedmontJodi PohlColby PrenticeTia PrenticeMark ProiettyMatthew QuiderAmber QuillDavid ReamsnyderAnthony ReedCaleb ReeseJeffrey RiceRaquel RobertsLindsey RobinsonMalia RogersGarrett RustayNicholas SantosMichael SargentMonica SaundersJosue’ SerafinKeith SidariTrevor SimpsonRyan SkellonMichael SlickAndrew SmithElizabeth SmithJack SmithJohn Dennis Smith Jr.Lucas SmithAzzaria Smith-DavisHannah StainesSean SteevesJonathan StevensRobert Stilwell Jr.Cody StymusJames SwainRobert SwanDavid SwansonDaniel TaberSelina TapiaMalkolm TaylorTaylor TinkousKayla TiptonRobert TrujilloDerek VanderlaanMadison VanNostrandErin VanWyckeBradeen WaldersHaley WatkinsJacob WellerJessica WhitehairRyan WildschutzDanielle WirthKyle Wroblewski

Procession of graduates into the gymnasium.

Graduates receive their diploma fromBoard of Education President, Mrs. Margy Brown

The Daisy Chain

Members of the Senior Chorus perform the National Anthem.

Purple Eagles HS Bands Have Successful Spring Competition Season!

On April 21, the AHS Jazz Ensemble participated in the Buffalo Jazz •Review at Mt. St Mary’s Academy, coming home with the following awards: Most Outstanding Performance, Outstanding Sax Section, Outstanding Trumpet Section, and Outstanding Rhythm Section. Albion students Mike Patterson, Allen Sanford, Lucas Smith, Joe Condoluci, and Alan Quintana were ALL named Outstanding Soloists of the event! At the Seneca Falls Pageant of bands on May 17 & 18, the Purple Eagles •earned the following awards: Jazz Ensemble, 1st Place (Class A); Wind Ensemble, 2nd Place (Class A); Indoor Drum Line, 2nd Place (Class PSSS); Marching Band, 1st Place (Class A). Albion Drum Majors Jacqueline Madejski and Nicole Gramlich were named Best Drum Majors for the entire competition. For the Nunda parade competition on June 2, AHS came home with the •following awards: 1st Place Marching Band (Class A), High Color Guard (entire competition), Best Drum Majors (entire competition), and Highest Overall Parade Score (entire competition).

AHS Instrumentalists Score Well at NYSSMA Solo Evaluation

Eight high school instrumentalists made the two-and-one-half-hour trek to Bolivar-Richburg Central School to perform at the New York State School Music Associations Solo and Ensemble Festival on Fri., June 1. Participating students spent weeks preparing upper-level classical solos. At the festival, they performed these same solos, many of which are multi-movement pieces, along with memorized scale exercises for a state adjudicator. Students also had to perform a sight-reading excerpt. For this portion of the evaluation, they are given a piece of music they’ve never seen before (composed specifically for this evaluation), are allowed 60 seconds to look it over, and then must perform it on the spot. NYSSMA solos are categorized from level I (easiest) to level VI (hardest). All of our Albion students prepared levels IV-VI solos, which are high school, collegiate, and professional grades, in terms of difficulty. Level IV students are judged on a 28 point scale, while levels V & VI students are judged on a 100 point scale. All of our students performed admirably!

• Michael Patterson, alto sax: level VI, A+ (100) • Jon Trembley, snare: level VI, A (96) • Rebecca Flanagan: level VI, A (93) • Amber Smarpat, flute: level V, A+ (99) • Samantha Dumont, alto clarinet: level IV, Outstanding (28) • Mark Graham, bari sax: level IV, Outstanding (27) • Brooke Chandler, trombone: level IV, Excellent (24) • Charlyne Olick, alto sax: level IV, Festival (comments only)

AHS Instrumental Music teacher Mike Thaine said he’s extremely proud of his students. “It’s very difficult to perform music of this complexity, especially by yourself, and for a complete stranger who is specifically looking for flaws in your performance! Throw in the memorized scales, and sight-reading requirement and the experience is beyond what many kids can handle.” He said it all boils down to preparation. “Every one of our kids did a wonderful job. We had two perfect scores, a couple of them were just one point off, but none of our students lost more than 4 points. I give them all the credit in the world.”

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The Albion High School athletic department is pleased to announce that all five spring sports teams have qualified for the NYS Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Scholar Athlete Team Award. This award recognizes varsity level interscholastic athletes who excel in academics. The award is given if a certain percentage of students on the team have a composite score of 90 percent or above. The team percentage is determined based on the number of students on the team. Each student received a scholar athlete patch.

Baseball Composite GPA 92.57%

Girls’ Track and Field Composite GPA 94.70%

Varsity Tennis Composite GPA 96.37%

Girls’ Softball Composite GPA 90.60%

Boys’ Track and Field Composite GPA 93.96%

Travis Downs, Pete Nesbitt, Tyler Neilans, Ryan Golden, Chris Reed, Elliott Foos, Jon Warne, Connor Barleben, Matt Quider, Stephen Holler and Jack Nenni.

Nicole Nesbitt, Chloe Christofaro, Malorie Broda, Monica Benjovsky, Taylor Soule, Kali Benjovsky, Mandi Covis, Abby Squicciarini, Gretta Smith, Carly Adamo, Arianna Smith, Mariah

Elsenheimer, Taylor Mager, Kendall Piccirilli, Mariah Pepe, Eboni Taylor, Megan Rosato, Elizabeth Toribio and Cady Messmer

Michaela Miller, Ben Kirby, Kyler McQuillan, Alex Barleben, Joyce La Londe, Robert Swan, AJ Barrile, Dyer Benjovsky, Josue’ Serafin, Thomas Kovaleski, Ryan Haight, Alan Quintana,

Mike Slick and Abby Edwards

Allison O’Hearn, Sarah Papponetti, Kelsee Soule, Jenny Monacelli, Erika Edwards, Jennifer Knaak, Tanisha Moyer, Brittany Bennett-Allis, Jessica Grimes, Halle Jurs and Tia Prentice

Michael Patterson, Jacob Squicciarini, Allen Sanford, Aaron Chen, Brett Zicari, Levi Boyer, Sabastian Piedmont, Dylan Burkhardt, Drake Arnold, Ryan Castrechino, Billy Andrews and Brett Rosato

Spring 2012 Scholar Athletes

Members of the Albion Softball and Baseball squads celebrate after both teams earned a Section VI Class A-2 Championship on the same day.

Albion Varsity Baseball and Softball Teams Capture Section VI Class A-2 Title!

Photo courtesy of Cheryl Wertman.Front row (l-r): Tia Prentice, Ali O’Hearn, Chris Reed, Spencer Grimes, Jack Narburgh, Ed Narburgh, Tyler

Neilans and Halle Jurs. Middle row - Kellie O’Hearn, Matt Quider, Peter Nesbitt, Stephen Holler, Travis Downs, Jenny Monacelli, John Page, Connor Barleben, Jessica Grimes and Jenn Knaak. Back row: Kelsee

Soule, Coach Blanchard, Kelsey Schmitt, Brittany Bennett-Allis, Tanisha Moyer, Coach Meakin, Elliott Foos, Ryan Golden, Jon Warne, Tyler Neilans, Coach Dambra, Coach Archer, Coach Schmitt and Coach Parisi.

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The Rochester Broadway Theatre League recently recognized Albion High School’s spring production of “The Sound of Music” with several Stars of Tomorrow Awards. The theatre league sends out adjudicators to judge performances at schools that wish to participate. Once the adjudicators compile their information, they nominate the top schools. The top schools then compete against each other for the coveted awards. The A.C.S. High School performance of “The Sound of Music” earned the top spot taking first place in the Outstanding Musical Production for Division B. The production also was named Outstanding Singing Ensemble, Outstanding Dancing Ensemble, and Outstanding Student Orchestra. Albion High School junior Mary Elizabeth Martin earned the Outstanding Leading Actress for her performance of “Maria.” Mary competed in the Stars of Tomorrow Broadway Bound competition at the end of May. During this competition, one male and one female performer were chosen to represent Rochester and Western New York at the National Competition in New York City. The Adjudicator’s “Tip of the Hat Award” went to Jackie Madejski for her interpretation of the character Louisa. Congratulations to the entire production crew, actors, musicians and directors on an amazing show!

“The Sound of Music” Earns Outstanding Musical Production!

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The Community as Schools (C.A.S.) program located at the Villages of Orleans (formerly the Orleans County Nursing Home) celebrated “Moving Up Day” for seven students on June 11, 2012. The program is an alternative education program for students who show promise but are struggling in the traditional high school setting. Students are given a chance to succeed in an environment that is completely different. This innovative program has earned rave reviews for its ability to intervene and get these students back on track. C.A.S. students attend classes in the nursing home and interact with residents and staff on a daily basis. Some residents have experience that is helpful to students and oftentimes the connection between students and residents is very deep. This interaction with staff and residents is what makes the program so unique. The program is facilitated by High School Teacher Brennan Meakin and High School Guidance Counselor Sally Schmidt. Meakin congratulated the students for overcoming many of the challenges they faced throughout their high school career and told them how proud he was of their accomplishments. Meakin said, “This program allows students to shine in a different environment and encourages ‘at risk’ students to look beyond their current situation. It stresses the importance of staying in school and the value of graduation.”

C.A.S. Program Celebrates “Moving Up Day”

Varsity Softball The Varsity Softball Team won the Niagara-Orleans title for the fourth straight year with a 12-2 league record and a 19-4 overall record. For the first time in team history, the team earned a Section VI Class A-2 Championship. They were also named the Webster WABO Tournament Champions. The team was honored with 3 First Team All-League selections; Jenn Knaak, Halle Jurs and Sarah Papponetti. Second Team All-League Selections were given to Tanisha Moyer and Kelsee Soule. Erika Edwards was named in the All-League Honorable Mention. When asked about the season, Coach Parisi said, “I am a truly blessed individual to have had the chance to coach these girls, who are not only a GREAT TEAM, but great people with great character and academic achievement. Everyone on our team contributed to our Championship season. The team motto was ‘We are all in.’ Our graduating seniors were Brittany Bennett-Allis, Jenn Knaak, Jenny Monacelli and Tia Prentice and they will be greatly missed.”

JV Softball The JV Softball team finished the season with an 11-3 league record and a 14-4 overall record. Key players were Kelsey Schmitt, Meghan Hurley, Ashlee Bocach and Kellie O’Hearn. Coach Akers said, “We had high expectations for the JV Softball players this year. The girls worked hard all year long to meet these expectations. In the end, not only did the girls meet these expectations, they exceeded them by continually improving throughout the season.”

Varsity Tennis The Tennis team finished a tough season with a 6-6 league record. One player, Jeff Rice, was selected to be on the First Team All-League. Two members earned a spot on the Second Team All-League; Alex Barleben and Jack Smith and Joyce La Londe received an Honorable Mention. Senior members of the team were: Alex Barleben, A.J. Barrile, Thomas Kovaleski, Jeff Rice, Josue’ Serafin, Mike Slick, Jack Smith, Robert Swan, Abby Edwards and Michaela Miller. Coach Kovaleski commented on the season by saying, “This season the returning seniors were optimistic. They showed dedication every match and ‘Played with purpose!’ They will be missed.”

Varsity Baseball The Varsity Baseball team ended the season with a league record of 13-1 and an overall record of 20-3. They became Section VI Class A2 Champions for the third straight year. The team had two First Team All-League players, Matt Quider and Steve Holler. John Warne, Elliott Foos and Jack Nenni earned spots on the Second Team All-League. Travis Downs, Pete Nesbitt and Chris Reed earned Honorable Mention. Senior members of the team were Steve Holler, Travis Downs, Matt Quider, Jack Nenni, Pete Nesbitt, Ryan Golden, Elliott Foos and team manager, Spencer Grimes. Coach Blanchard said, “The team did a great job this year. We were really a team with different people contributing every game. We were very unselfish and motivated to reach our goals, which were accomplished.”

Boys’ TrackThe Boys’ Track team finished the season with a league record of 4-2. All-League Champions were Joe Bedard (Shot Put) and Justyn Haines (Pole Vault). During the Sectionals, Justyn Haines placed 2nd in the Pole Vault and qualified for the State Championship. Key team members this season were Marquise Riddick (Mr. Purple Eagle), Joe Bedard (Most Valuable Player) and Mike Patterson (Most Improved). Senior team members were: Billy Andrews, Joe Bedard, Shane McQueen, Andrew Burnside, Colby Prentice, Malkolm Taylor, Sabastian Piedmont and Levi Boyer. Coach Wadhams said, “It was a rebuilding year for the team. We have many young athletes who have great potential.”

Girls’ TrackThe Girls’ Track team finished the year with a 6-0 league record earning a Niagara-Orleans Championship title for the fourth year in a row. All-League Champions were: Abby Squicciarini (100m, 200m, 4 by 100m relay), Eboni Taylor (100m Hurdles, Triple Jump, 4 by 100m relay), Skyler Green (Shot Put), Kayla Doyle (4 by 100m relay) and Mariah Elsenhiemer (4 by 100m relay). Eboni Taylor broke the school record in the Long Jump and tied the school record in the 100 meter Hurdles. Abby Squicciarini qualified for the NY State Track and Field Championships. Key contributors this year were, Eboni Taylor (Most Valuable Player), Abby Squicciarini (Most Outstanding on the Track), and Cady Messmer (Most Outstanding on the Field). Senior team members were: Katelynne Klossner, Nicole Nesbitt, Laisha Harrison, Natalie Mastrangiola and Sara Olles. Coach Hryvniak said, “The Albion Girls’ Track team won their 4th Championship in a row. All the girls contributed in different ways to the team. During every meet, the girls gave their best and believed in each other.”

SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS

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NJHS Students Join Book Brigade!

Albion Middle School National Junior Honor Society members and service-learning students joined forces with approximately 400 community residents Sat., June 16, 2012, for the Swan Library book brigade. The kids volunteered over two hours passing books into the new Hoag facility.

Albion Middle School National Junior Honor Society members and were part of the over 400-member book passing line.

Donald Butts Memorial Awards

Mr. Donald Butts was principal of the Ronald L. Sodoma Elementary School for many years. Mr. Butts took great pride in education and the importance of good character and behavior. He was very proud of the school’s program of “Respect, Responsibility and Optimism.” Although Mr. Butts has passed away, we are honored to be able to recognize students who live their lives as positive role models through the Donald Butts Memorial Award. This award was presented to one student from each fifth grade classroom. Mr. Butts’ daughter, Michele was on hand for the awards ceremony.

Mrs. Monacelli –• Zachary Moore. “Zachary is inquisitive, kind, and has great character. He is always willing to go the extra mile to help someone.”Miss Komendat –• Jacob Delamarter. “Jacob is the definition of what a positive attitude and hard work can do for an individual’s academic achievement. Everyone who meets him learns quickly that he is just as stunning inside as his smile is on the outside.”Mrs. Baldwin –• Pedro Santiago. “Pedro is a lovely boy who leads with his heart and is a true friend to all. He is an eager learner, a quick helper, and someone willing to stand up for others. When I think about our guiding principles of respect, responsibility and optimism, Pedro easily comes to mind.”Mrs. Davis – • Madison Narburgh. “Madison displays respect, responsibility and optimism. She always tries her best, is respectful of others and never misses an assignment. She is a wonderful example of a person possessing good character and is a role model to all.”Mrs. Bennett – • Jocelyn Bedard. “Jocelyn is a student with a heart of gold who is a friend to all. She sets and meets high expectations for herself academically. She is a joy to teach!”Mrs. Ashbery –• Emma Mathes. “Emma is a prime example of the qualities that Mr. Butts held so dear. She is a student who consistently puts forth her best effort into all that she does. Although she is quiet, her strong character speaks for itself. She is friendly, patient and willing to lend a hand wherever it is needed.”Mrs. Kenward – • Brylie Hapeman. “Brylie consistently demonstrates the Eagle Way and is a role model for all those around her. She comes to school every day with a smile on her face and a great attitude. She definitely understands the Golden Rule of treating others the way she would like to be treated.”Mrs. Robbins –• Devin Olles. “Devin is a hard-working student who genuinely cares for others. He is easy going and directs his attention to doing the right thing.”

Senior Citizens Spend the Day at Albion High School!

Albion High School hosted its annual Senior Citizens’ Day in early May. This day is a favorite of both seniors and students. The festivities began at 9:30 a.m. with registration and a continental breakfast. This year over 100 senior citizens registered to attend the event. Activities for the day included rock painting, picnic games, bingo and face painting along with browsing through the art foyer to admire student work. Bingo, as always, was a favorite for the day. Lunch was served in the gym by members of the student council. While lunch was being served, the seniors were entertained by music from the Jazz Band, Select Chorus and performances from the Drama Department.

Albion National Junior Honor Society Members Wrap Up Busy Year!

By Meredith Patterson, President of the National Junior Honor Society

The Albion National Junior Honor Society is much more than just an honor roll. The National Junior Honor Society establishes rules for membership that are based upon a student’s exemplary performance in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, character and citizenship. The most prominent, and perhaps the most important of these five pillars is service. The Albion sector of the NJHS is aimed at introducing the value of community service to the world’s future leaders. This year, Albion’s NJHS consisted of 30 members. During this school year, these members volunteered over 800 hours of community service within the Albion school district and community. As a group, these hours were spent doing volunteer work such as ushering at the Albion Middle School’s Open House and Cultural Diversity Day. Several students also spent many afternoons tutoring Elementary School students after their school day was finished. In addition, associates participated in the Albion Elementary School’s PTA Christmas Craft Day and rang the bell for the Salvation Army at various local venues in the Albion community during the holiday season. Individually, students volunteered at PAWS and performed many great services for local churches. On June 16, 2012, the NJHS joined the community in passing the books from the old Swan Library to the new in a group effort to aid the Albion neighborhood. With so much volunteer work, many of Albion’s NJHS members gained over 25 hours of community service. Such a dedication to service is recognized with a service pin. This year, 24 service pins were awarded to Albion’s NJHS members. It is truly an honor to be selected as a part of the NJHS. It also takes an incredible amount of hard work and a commitment to one’s studies. Every member must have a high sense of self-duty to serve their community in any way possible. Through hundreds of hours of service, the Albion sector of the NJHS hopes to better their community, their country, and their entire world one great act at a time. Members receiving service pins this year are: Dylan Bader, Stacie Barnett, Bethany Bowman, Alex DeSmit, Mariah Elsenheimer, Jared Fearby, Kelley Flanagan, Matthew Flanagan, Aleah Foos, Madeline Gibbs, Sarah Graham, McKayla Hastings, Meghan Hurley, Abigail Maines, Caitlin Malanowski, Alyce Miller, Ellen Narburgh, Meredith Patterson, Katelyn Perry, Katlin Pieniaszek, Zachary Shaffer, Kelsee Soule, Melissa Symonds, Raven White and Mikayla Yaskulski.

Members of the NJHS receiving Service Pins.

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Medieval Day 2012

Sixth graders enjoyed Medieval Day in late May with a chance to turn back the clock and learn about the culture and practices that were common at that time. The annual Medieval Day is one of the highlights of the year and students look forward to the variety of curriculum centered activities that are offered throughout the day. Students dressed in period costumes portrayed knights, lords, ladies, jesters and everything in between. They began by learning about the feudal system, the Crusades, knights and castles. Students participated in workshops throughout the day, such as calligraphy, almoners and Barony Court. They also learned about the significance of shields and the many purposes herbs were used for. At mid-day, they had a Medieval Feast complete with Fowl of the Manor (chicken on a bisquit), Medieval Moo Juice (milk), and for dessert, Cobble de la O’Chard (apple crisp). After the feast, they were summoned to the Great Hall to listen to an authentic medieval storyteller.

The President’s Education Award - Silver Silver is presented to 8th-grade students who have demonstrated high achievement and possess the highest grade point average in each subject area.

The President’s Education Award - Gold Gold recognizes 8th-grade students who have achieved the top overall grade point average in all subjects.

Citizenship Award Also announced at the Middle School were recipients of the Citizenship Award. Student winners were selected by their teachers to be honored with this award. The recipients display good character and citizenship throughout the school year.

Principal’s Award This award is the most prestigious award that a middle school student can receive. It is voted on by 8th-grade teachers for demonstrating the outstanding attributes of leadership, character and academic achievement. This award is given to the student who has achieved overall excellence in subject matter throughout their middle school career. This year the award was presented to Meredith Patterson!

Unsung Hero Award Wynter Dumont received the Unsung Hero Award. Middle School Principal Mr. Monacelli said, “This award goes to the 8th-grade student who always does the right thing, while making a substantial, yet sometimes unrecognized contribution to the entire school. Wynter is a very respectful student and kids recognize her as a quiet leader.”

The President’s Education Award Silver recipients : Daniel Beam (Math), Dylan Bader (English), Mr. Monacelli, Meredith Patterson (Science & Social Studies),

Stephanie Magee (English), and Melissa Symonds (Science & Math).

The President’s Education Award Gold recipients Scott Daniels, Terry Van Epps, Matthew Flanagan, Zachary Shaffer, Alex De Smit, Cheyenna Eagle, Dylan Bader,

Meredith Patterson, Madeline Gibbs, Caitlin Malanowski, Mikayla Yaskulski, Melissa Symonds, Sarah Graham and Mr. Monacelli. Missing from photo Kyle Thaine.

Elizabeth Goff, Bethany Bowman, Emilie Barleben, Riley Seielstad, Haley Black, Elizabeth Bentley, Joe Madejski and Carlitos Sanchez.

Missing from photo is Kaitlin Zwifka. & McKayla Hastings.

Middle School Award Winners Announced!

Congratulations to all of our Award Winners!

Mrs. Azzolino and her class received recognition as a Model Classroom in Accelerated Reader. It is a challenging goal to attain and she and her first graders worked very hard and diligently to accomplish the goal. Some of the criteria for Model Classroom are that students must read about three books a week for 12 weeks and, after taking a short quiz on them, must maintain an 85 percent average as a class. Reading growth is documented and sent into Accelerated Reader where they look over the documentation to see if the class has met all of the goals. They recognized the class and the teacher with certificates and a banner. Congratulations to Mrs. Azzolino and her class for working so conscientiously towards the goal and meeting it.

Model Classroom

: Vanessa Perez, Amari Jones, Lorenis Hernnadez, Alexis Hess, Jaydin Talbot, Aurora Schwab, Caroline DeLaura, Christopher Sacco, Samantha Hand, Cadence Hill, Alissa Farnsworth.

William Barnosky, Brittany Brown, Joshua Capwell, Alejandro Samsel, Mrs. Azzolino, Caden Uderitz, Samantha Rogers, Raja Warren, Corleone Plain, Vincent Molisani and Thomas Bentley

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Class of 2019 Celebrates Moving Up Day

The Elementary School prepared to send its 5th-grade students to the Middle School during their Moving Up Day ceremony. Each student wrote an essay about the things that they had learned at the Elementary School and how it had helped them prepare for the next step in their educational journey. They thanked their teachers and staff members for helping them grow both socially and academically throughout the last six years. The essays were judged by staff members and each classroom had a winner declared. Essay winners were: Kirsten Struble, Nathaniel Grammatico, Honorato Martinez Maya, Malory Adams, Dylan Fox, Jacob Delamarter, Matthew Kovaleski and Catherine Wolck. These students read their piece to the entire class, faculty and many guests who were present at the assembly. Alternate essay winners from each class read the names of each classmate as they were congratulated for completing the first six years of their academic career. Alternate essay winners were: Payton Lake, Alexa Adams, Kaylee Rechtsiegel, Aja Naro, Natalie Lathrop, Isaiah Callicutt, Chantel VanDeGenachte and Arella Ives. Retiring Physical Education teacher Mrs. Dona Scharping was asked to address the class of 2019. She told them their life would become a smorgasbord of choices, but their most important choice is to devote the next several years to being a great student, learning as much as possible. She challenged the students to always do their best in their school work and their life and to make smart, safe, respectful and responsible choices.

Pioneer Days Return!

Fourth-grade students have looked forward to Pioneer Day for the last 27 years. It is the highlight of their school year and connects classroom learning to history in a significant way. Students dress in period clothing and rotate through stations lasting 35 minutes throughout the day. Because of the rotation, they are able to participate in many activities that bring new meaning to how the early residents of our country lived. The stations represent a wide variety of activities that help students appreciate early American culture and range from weaving to learning to making butter and candles. Students also get a peek at what school would have been like in pioneer days.

The Triple “C” Award program was established to honor young people who have distinguished themselves within their school and community. The award recognizes the qualities of Character, Courage and Commitment in New York’s students and is sponsored by the N.Y.S. Attorney General’s Office. Elementary School Principal, James Wood said, “This award highlights a student’s tremendous commitment to bettering oneself, their school and their community. This year the award was presented to two students in the Elementary School.” Special guest speaker, Assistant Attorney General Darren Longo said, “Their strength of character has helped them to achieve their goals and will guide them in making the right decisions in the future. It gives me great pleasure and a good deal of personal pride to introduce the students who have received this special recognition for their talents or abilities. I would like to present the Triple ‘C’ Award to Jessica Schleede and Shomari Howard.” Quoting from Jessica’s nomination form, Mr. Longo said, “Jessica is a perfect example of what character, commitment, and courage should look like. She is a young lady who truly cares about her fellow classmates and uses her knowledge to help them be successful. Jessica is an exceptional student who naturally displays compassion, enthusiasm and focus. She is President of the Student Leadership Council and a leader. In all aspects of her life, Jessica always gives 125 percent.” Mr. Longo next called up Shomari Howard and read from his nomination form. “Shomari is a positive role model within the classroom. He is honest, dependable, respectful and extremely hard working. Each day he displays kindness and a cheerful attitude toward others. In addition to Shomari’s character and courage, he is committed to making a positive difference in the Elementary School. He serves as a representative for the Student Leadership Council and goes above and beyond to improve life for the students within our school and community. He truly has a heart of gold.” Congratulations to Jessica and Shomari!

Triple “C” Awards

Shomari Howard and Jessica Schleede

Albion Leadership Group Dishes Up Dessert!

The Albion Elementary School Student Leadership group has been busy scooping up donations to contribute to the Community Action Food Pantry. The group hosted an ice cream sundae event for the entire Elementary School. For a $1 donation, students and faculty could enjoy a treat after eating a nutritious lunch. Sodexo USA, the company that provides food services to the Albion Central School District, generously donated 27 gallons of ice cream along with all of the necessary paper products to make the event possible. The Leadership group provided the syrup, whipped cream, toppings and manpower. As you can imagine, the event was VERY successful! This is the third year that the Elementary School Leadership group has sponsored this event. It has become one of the most anticipated “happy endings” of the school year! The group raised $718.15 to benefit the Community Action Foodbank.

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On Thu., June 14, 2012, the Albion Elementary School gym came alive with patriotic music performed by each grade level. The assembly began with flag bearers from each classroom in the Elementary School proceeding into the gym displaying the American flag. The Elementary School students have been preparing for this celebration all winter long in their music classes. Each grade level performed a patriotic song for the rest of the school. The Kindergarten students performed “Our Beautiful Flag;” first-grade students performed “America;” the 2nd grade led the group in “There Are Many Flags;” the 3rd grade performed “America the Beautiful;” the 4th grade sang “You’re a Grand Old Flag;” and the 5th grade performed “This Land Is Your Land.” Joining each class in the celebration was the Elementary School Honors Band, which played “Marching Strong.”

Third grader, Aisha Drisdom took second place in GCASA’s Annual Poster Contest. The contest is for students in grades 3-5 and encourages students to take a stand against drug use and abuse. This year the theme was “Dream It, Believe It, Achieve It.” Aisha was recognized at GCASA’s annual awards dinner ceremony at Tillman’s Village Inn. The Physical Education department also named the students in grades 3-5 who racked up the most laps on the pacer. Grade five students with 55 laps or more: Brylie Hapeman, Noah Duvall, Connor McQuillan, Cade Aina, Dylan Fox and Nathaniel Scanlon. Grade four students with 50 laps or more: Paige Derisley, Kendall Derisley, Isaac Neidert, Vincent Tarricone, Brilliance Johnson, and Kevin Hillman. Grade three students with 40 laps or more: Quinn McCue, Elijah Lloyd, Christopher Shabazz, Bailey Blanchard, Zandyr Meakin, Melissa Robinson, Kyle Woolston and Derek Osburn. The assembly concluded with the entire group singing “God Bless the U.S.A.” Congratulations to all of our winners!

Also recognized during the Flag Day celebration were several students for their artistic achievement. Two students, Alexis Bentley and Galissa Calkins, had their artwork selected in the annual Poppy Day Poster Contest and were sent on to be judged at the state level. Hailey Mack’s design was selected to be on the 5th-grade moving up day t-shirts. Natalie Lathrop was chosen as the recipient of the Patrick DiGirolamo award. The Patrick DiGirolamo Award is presented to a primary school student who has demonstrated an exceptional ability or interest in art. The award is donated by the children of the graduating class of 1987.

Students also competed in a poetry contest. Each grade level wrote patriotic poems in honor of Flag Day. The poems were judged by Elementary School Librarian Mrs. Reiss. Each grade-level winner read their poem to the rest of the school during the assembly. Poetry winners were: Clara Bolton (1st grade), Leah Kania (2nd grade), Olivia Morrison (3rd grade), Katelyn Spierdowis (4th grade) and Evan Allen (5th grade).

Poetry winners Lucy Rivers, Leah Kania and Clara Bolton. Evan Allen, Olivia Morrison and Katelyn Spierdowis.

Albion Elementary Celebrates Flag Day

Elementary School Science Olympiad Medal Winners

Students in Mrs. Bower’s PACE program recently finished up their Science Olympiad Competition. Students participated in projects where they mastered material and then put their knowledge to work by creating a project or participating in a friendly competition in a subject related to their area of study. Areas of competition were: Pasta Mobile, Egg Drop, Aerodynamics, Structures, Science Jeopardy, Wildlife Safari, Rockhound and Circuit Wizardry.

Arianna McGurn, Nataly Soria, Jylees Bermudez, Leeanna Montanarella, Claire Squicciarini, Emily Mergler, Sarah Brace, Chris Shabazz, Bailey Blanchard, Elijah Lloyd, Logan Conlon, Hannah Walker, Quinn McCue, Annabella Salisbury, Olivia Morrison, Kyle Woolston, Derek Osburn and Jacob Thom.

Grade 3 Medal Winners

Zoe Chatfield, Kirsten Struble, Jessica Schleede, Tamara Edwards, Matt Kovaleski, Nate Moore, Malory Adams, Jace Conn, Kirk Ellison, Anna Geldard, Connor McQuillan, Justin Osburn, Anthony

Calarco, Evan Howard, Jasmine Randall, Delaney Ford, Kaylyn Holman, Evan Allen and Gabe Schildt.


Daniel Grabowski, Isabel Penafiel, Loren Beam, Taylor Phillips, Brooklynn Reed, Ethan Hryhorenko, Chase Froman, Cameron Ecker, Conner Hollenbeck, Molly Wadhams, James Salvatore, Ashlee

Wright, Mike Harling, Ashlyn Lebaron, Haylie Allis, Damian Wilson, Jack Finley, and Alaina Fleming.


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Class Night AwardsClass Night AwardsGary Adduci Memorial ...................................................................................... Andrew BurnsideAina Memorial Award ................................................................................................... Levi BoyerAlbion Administrator’s Award .................................................................................. Peter NesbittAlbion Central School District Educational Support Staff Scholarship ................Alan J. BarrileAlbion Custodial Award ....................................................................................Annaliese MerglerAlbion Custodial Award ...........................................................................................Danielle WirthAlbion HS Alumni Foundation Scholarship ............................................................. Ryan GoldenAlbion HS Alumni Foundation Scholarship .....................................................Thomas KovaleskiAlbion HS Alumni Foundation Scholarship .................................................Jacqueline MadejskiAlbion HS Alumni Foundation Scholarship ..................................................................Sara OllesAlbion Alumni Foundation Performing Arts Scholarship ................................Joseph CondoluciAlbion Soccer Boosters Scholarship ................................................................Timothy BowmanAlbion Soccer Boosters Scholarship ...........................................................Natalie MastrangiolaAlbion Teachers’ Association Scholarship .................................................Brittany Bennett-AllisAlbion Teachers’ Association Memorial Scholarship ....................................Paige LevandowskiAmerican History Prize .............................................................................................. Lucas SmithCraig H. Anderson Memorial Award ...........................................................Brittany Bennett-AllisTheodore N. Anderson Scholarship ...................................................................... Nicole NesbittHarold R. & Frances C. Axtell Memorial Scholarship ........................................... Nicole NesbittElizabeth Balcom Smith Scholarship .........................................................Brittany Bennett-AllisBarre Volunteer Fire Company Scholarship in Memory of 1st Chief Lyman Rice ..Adam HazelBarre Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship ...................................................Adam HazelColleen Barry Memorial Award ..............................................................................Melissa DibleyJon-David Bartlett Memorial Scholarship ................................................................... Levi BoyerCarol Bailey Basinait Scholarship ............................................................................ Tiffany EagleCarol Bailey Basinait Scholarship ............................................................................ Tiffany EagleSaint-Gobain Technical Fabrics Scholarship ........................................................ Rachel MaxonMorris Berg Prize ...................................................................................................... Ryan GoldenCarl I. Bergerson Student Council Award .......................................................... Christina GeigerTony Blake Memorial Scholarship ...................................................................Thomas KovaleskiTony Blake Memorial Scholarship ...................................................................Jennifer MonacelliTony Blake Memorial Scholarship .....................................................................Elizabeth AldacoBrandon Bruski Memorial Scholarship ..................................................................... Kayla TiptonJames T. Burnett Memorial Scholarship ..........................................................Timothy BowmanJohn and Liz Capacci Scholarship ........................................................................Melissa DibleyCatholic Daughters of the Americas Award .........................................................Melissa DibleyChurch Prize ..........................................................................................................Michaela MillerCoaches Award ...........................................................................................Brittany Bennett-AllisCoaches Award .....................................................................................................Joseph BedardCoffey Brothers Accounting Scholarship ...............................................................Alan J. BarrileWilliam Conner Memorial Award ........................................................................... Nicole NesbittCitizenship Award ...............................................................................................Elizabeth AldacoCitizenship Award ....................................................................................................... Tyler ArnoldCitizenship Award .......................................................................................... Alexander BarlebenCitizenship Award ........................................................................................Brittany Bennett-AllisCitizenship Award ................................................................................................ Abigail CaldwellCitizenship Award ................................................................................................ Ayisha CallahanCitizenship Award .............................................................................................Joseph CondoluciCitizenship Award ...................................................................................................Melissa DibleyCitizenship Award ..................................................................................................... Tiffany EagleCitizenship Award ..................................................................................................Amanda FlugelCitizenship Award ................................................................................................ Nicole GramlichCitizenship Award .......................................................................................................Adam HazelCitizenship Award .....................................................................................................Nicole HazenCitizenship Award ....................................................................................................Tricia HoltfothCitizenship Award ........................................................................................................Haley HueyCitizenship Award ................................................................................................Courtney KeeferCitizenship Award .................................................................................................. Jennifer KnaakCitizenship Award ................................................................................................Brianna KoneskiCitizenship Award .............................................................................................Thomas KovaleskiCitizenship Award ........................................................................................................ Meg LoganCitizenship Award .........................................................................................Jacqueline MadejskiCitizenship Award ...........................................................................................Natalie MalanowskiCitizenship Award ................................................................................................... Rachel MaxonCitizenship Award .............................................................................................Annaliese MerglerCitizenship Award ..................................................................................................Michaela MillerCitizenship Award .................................................................................................... Taylor MoffettCitizenship Award ................................................................................................. Gina MontanariCitizenship Award ..................................................................................................... Peter NesbittCitizenship Award ..............................................................................................Nicholas OstafewCitizenship Award .................................................................................................. Kayla OsborneCitizenship Award .....................................................................................................Malia RogersCitizenship Award ...................................................................................................... Lucas SmithCitizenship Award .............................................................................................. Bradeen WaldersCitizenship Award ..................................................................................................... Jacob WellerDavid Dawson Memorial Agricultural Prize ...................................................Paige LevandowskiEdmund P. DePalma Science Scholarship ................................................... Alexander BarlebenPatrick DiGirolamo Award ......................................................................................... Kayla TiptonDiLaura Prize ............................................................................................................ Peter NesbittNorma DiLaura Scholarship .............................................................................Thomas KovaleskiCoach Richard Diminuco Scholarship for Athletic Excellence ........................... Jennifer KnaakThe Hamilton Doherty Scholarship ........................................................................... Lucas SmithPeter A. Dragon Journalism Award .................................................................. Jolene FlammgerAlbion High School Drama Award .................................................................... Bradeen WaldersAlbion Junior High Fine Arts Club Award ........................................................Joseph CondoluciWilliam F. Engle Scholarship ..................................................................................Melissa DibleyExtra-Curricular Activities Award ................................................................Brittany Bennett-AllisExtra-Curricular Activities Award ............................................................................. Peter NesbittVirgil Bogue Catherine Flanagan Scholarship ................................................... Abigail CaldwellWilliam Foster Ferris Art Award ................................................................................ Kayla TiptonJim & Susie Fraser Health Careers Scholarship .................................................. Kayla OsborneGolden Performance Award .............................................................................. Bradeen WaldersHubert W.K. Gouldthorpe Scholarship .................................................................... Peter NesbittPaul R. Haines Memorial Scholarship ..................................................................Michaela MillerHarling Agriculture Scholarship .....................................................................Paige LevandowskiRobert “Bob” Hickman Memorial Baseball Award .................................................Travis DownsRobert “Bob” Hickman Memorial Scholarship .................................................... Stephen HollerLouis F. Hollenbeck Award ........................................................................................ Lucas Smith

Louis F. Hollenbeck Award ..................................................................................... Haley WatkinsHonor Award Valedictorian ...................................................................................... Peter NesbittHonor Award Salutatorian ............................................................................Jacqueline MadejskiMarilyn Horton Memorial Scholarship ................................................................... Haley WatkinsThe Kathryn Mahany Kerrigan Award ......................................................................... Meg LoganCoach Gary Kingsbury Memorial Scholarship ........................................................ Peter NesbittLeslie A. Kish Memorial Scholarship .............................................................Natalie MalanowskiNicholas Kovaleski Memorial Scholarship ............................................................ Haley WatkinsNicholas Kovaleski Memorial Scholarship ................................................................ Jeffrey RiceThe Nancy Elaine LaGamba Scholarship ........................................................Jennifer MonacelliLions Club Robert W. Kirby Agricultural Award ............................................Paige LevandowskiLions Club Leslie W. Canham Scholarship............................................................ Nicole NesbittLions Club Charles C. D’Amico Memorial Scholarship ............................................. Meg LoganLions Club Jessie DiGiulio Scholarship .................................................................... Lucas SmithLions Club Charles W. Howard Memorial Scholarship ......................................... Haley WatkinsLions Club Robert Monaghan Scholarship ............................................................... Jeffrey RiceLions Science Award ................................................................................................ Ryan GoldenDaniel Long Memorial Music Award ..................................................................... Hannah JoslynKenneth H. Long Memorial Science and Mathematics Award .................... Alexander BarlebenLeo Brown Medical Scholarship ........................................................................... Stephen HollerSpc. Jason M. Johnston Memorial Scholarship ................................................ Matthew Quider“Pip” Herring Scholarship ........................................................................................Michael HessPER Scholarship ................................................................................................. William AndrewsMasonic Renovation Lodge #97 Scholarship ...................................................... Stephen HollerMedina Savings & Loan Scholarship .................................................................Elizabeth AldacoTrudy Mergler Nursing Scholarship .............................................................Natalie MastrangiolaDr. Lee Minier Science Scholarship .................................................................... Nicole GramlichDennis Mix Memorial ................................................................................................ Peter NesbittMost Valuable Athlete Boys Soccer ........................................................................... Elliott FoosMost Valuable Athlete Girls Soccer ............................................................................. Leah KnabMost Valuable Athlete Football ................................................................................Travis DownsMost Valuable Athlete Boys Cross Country .............................................................Brett RosatoMost Valuable Athlete Girls Cross Country ................................................................ Grace RichMost Valuable Athlete Golf .............................................................................. Johnathan KriegerMost Valuable Athlete Volleyball ...........................................................................Cady MessmerMost Valuable Athlete Boys Basketball ..............................................................Nicholas SantosMost Valuable Athlete Girls Basketball ..............................................................Abigail EdwardsMost Valuable Athlete Wrestling ............................................................................ Gregory BlankMost Valuable Athlete Boys Swimming ....................................................................Bram DaviesMost Valuable Athlete Girls Swimming............................................................. Jolene FlammgerMost Valuable Athlete Cheerleading ...............................................................Jennifer MonacelliMost Valuable Athlete Softball .............................................................................. Jennifer KnaakMost Valuable Athlete Baseball ............................................................................ Stephen HollerMost Valuable Athlete Boys Track ........................................................................Joseph BedardMost Valuable Athlete Girls Track ............................................................................. Eboni TaylorMost Valuable Athlete Tennis ..................................................................................... Jeffrey RiceNarburgh Wrestling Award .......................................................................................Devan NovakNational Honor Society Prize Character.................................................................... Tia PrenticeNational Honor Society Prize Scholarship ................................................... Alexander BarlebenNational Honor Society Prize Leadership .......................................................Thomas KovaleskiNational Honor Society Prize Service ................................................................... Erin VanWyckeStewart New Memorial Scholarship ...................................................................... Haley WatkinsJames “Dutch” Niederhofer Award ......................................................................Joseph BedardKristin Weilhamer O’Hara-Forster ............................................................................. Kayla TiptonBrendalee Oosterling Art Award ...................................................................Azzaria Smith-DavisBrandon Parker Memorial Scholarship ................................................................... Mitchell PateNicholas Patronski Memorial Music Award ..........................................................Melissa DibleyNicholas Patronski Memorial Music Award ..........................................................Melissa DibleyJake Patterson Memorial Award .............................................................................. Peter NesbittJames P. Pettine Scholarship Award ......................................................................Alan J. BarrilePratt Pickett Memorial Award ...............................................................................Joseph BedardElizabeth J. Rawlings “Mrs. Wizard” Memorial Award ............................................ Lucas SmithReed Prize ...........................................................................................................Abigail EdwardsReed Prize ................................................................................................................Travis DownsAlbion Rotary Club Career Advancement Prize .................................................Abigail EdwardsAB “Dick” Eddy Service Above Self Scholarship ............................................... Nicole GramlichAlbion Rotary Club Edward B. Archbald Memorial Scholarship ............................Travis DownsPeter Sacco Memorial Vocal Music Award .................................................Jacqueline Madejski Science in Demand ......................................................................................... Monica BenjovskyScience in Demand ......................................................................................Theodore Benjovsky St. Mary’s Athletic Club ..........................................................................................Joshua Budde St. Mary’s Athletic Club .............................................................................................. Amber Quill St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Scholarship ................................................................ Rachel Maxon Harry W. Salchak Science Scholarship ...................................................................Malia Rogers James Sands Soccer Award .......................................................................Brittany Bennett-Allis James Sands Soccer Award .................................................................................. Josue’ Serafin Holly Sartwell Memorial Scholarship ...............................................................Annaliese Mergler C. Royce Sawyer Prize ............................................................................................. Ryan Golden Bradley James Shelp Jr. Memorial Award ............................................................... Peter Nesbitt The Margaret Sherman Humanities Award .............................................................. Lucas Smith The Moses Sherman Music Award ..................................................................... Jackie Madejski Isaac S. Signor Prize 1st Place ........................................................................... Joyce La Londe Isaac S. Signor Prize 2nd Place ................................................................................ Lucas Smith Isaac S. Signor Prize 3rd Place ........................................................................Roland A. Sanford John Philip Sousa Band Award .......................................................................Joseph Condoluci The Erin Deanne Moore Scholarship Sponsored by Spotlight Studio ........Natalie Malanowski Stackwick Memorial Scholarship ................................................................................ Levi Boyer Roxanne Stornelli Memorial Scholarship ................................................................Simeon Pepe Roxanne Stornelli Memorial Scholarship .............................................................. Nicole Nesbitt Robert P. Vandeusen Scholarship.......................................................................Samantha Miller Veterans Scholarship ................................................................................... Sabastian Piedmont Veterans Scholarship ...................................................................................Natalie Mastrangiola Veterans of Foreign Wars Industrial Arts Award ..............................................Nicholas Ostafew Strickland Auxiliary #4635 of Veterans of Foreign Wars Prize................................... Elliott Foos David H. Whittier Memorial Scholarship ...................................................................Adam Hazel Women’s Service Club of Albion Marjorie Hamlin Award .......................................... Meg Logan Women’s Service Club of Albion Betty Lou Rhodes Award ................................. Haley Watkins Woods Prize .............................................................................................................Alan J. Barrile Jr. Wilson Sportsman Club Environmental Award .................................................... Jeffrey Rice

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