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Higher Standards ... Higher Expectations Summer 2019

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Vision StatementExemplify excellence

in education.

Mission Statement

Educate to inspire all to reach beyond the expected and positively impact their

communities.

Top Ten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Letter from the Superintendent . . . . . . . . . 2

Boston Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Impact on Community . . . . . 2

Sherburne Pageant . . . . . . . 3

Safety Posters . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Marching Band Banquet. . . . 4

Last Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Marching Bands . . . . . . . . . . 5

Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Playground Dedication . . . . . 6

Honored Athletes . . . . . . . . . 7

Better Decisions . . . . . . . . . . 8

Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2019 Graduates . . . . . . . . 9-11

Scholarship Winners . . . . 9-11

SkillsUSA Competition . . . . .11

Students of the Month . . . . 12

What’s Inside? Medina Class of 2019 Top 10

Kody Leno Jonathan Pietrafesa

Emma Baldwin Kaela Grosslinger Margaret Griffin Alissa Blount

Jessica Granchelli Raymond PaullCora Payne Kali Schrader

Congratulations to

the Class of 2019!

Best wishes on the

next part of your

life’s journey!

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A Message from your SuperintendentGraduation is a district wide celebration. We celebrate the success of the Class of 2019. As a district, we are proud of everything our students have achieved. Our seniors have left their mark on Medina - academically, athletically, musically, and as good citizens. We know you will do great things in life!

Now, our seniors begin the next chapter of their life, as they go off to college, careers, and the military. We wish all of our graduating seniors the very best in everything that they are doing, and hope that they come back to visit us in the future. Please remember, that once you are a MUSTANG, you will ALWAYS be a MUSTANG, and you are always welcome back to visit us in the future.

Sincerely,

Mark B. Kruzynski Superintendent of Schools

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Medina Students Make an Impact in the Community About 150 Medina High School students and staff chose to do something good for their school and their community on their annual Make An Impact Day.

The teams spent half their day taking on service projects or beautifying their school. Medina School District had the afternoon off, but students volunteered their time instead of leaving.

The school has been participating in this great event for several years. The rain kept many of the projects indoors, but there were some teams that were up for braving the elements and cleaning up local parks.

Great job of giving back everyone!

Middle School Students Have a Whale of a Time in BostonStudents from Clifford Wise Middle School had a great time in Boston recently. Not only did they get to explore the wealth of cultural and historic sites, they visited Fenway Park, the home of the Red Sox.

Mark B. KruzynskiSuperintendent

Shianne Sullinger, Haley Seefeldt , Haley Marciniak, Kendra Lonnen, Alex Doval , Mrs. Dickhut

Dan Squire, Zach Fike, Mr. Valley, Ray Paull, Mr. Lepkyj, Rick Kerstetter

Alma Doberstein, Chloe Nashwenter, Jocelyn Cutler

Cole Seefeldt, Will Roush, Bryson Costich

Karina Bellan, Lincoln Pace, Marcus Scribner, Gabriel Mark, Caleb Jackson, James Waters and Kaylee Lacy

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Medina Competes in Sherburne Pageant of Bands for First TimeThe Sherburne community hosted their 70th Annual Sherburne Pageant of Bands on Thursday, May 29th through Saturday, June 1, 2019. This pageant is the oldest and longest running event of its kind in New York State. The Sherburne community, the Volunteer Fire Department and the Sherburne-Earlville Central School District come together to sponsor this event.

The idea of the pageant was inspired by an Easter service on the island of Okinawa, where a massed assemblage of bands performed in 1944. The two men responsible for bringing the idea to Sherburne were the late Albert Whitney, a fireman, and the late Frank L. Miller, a band director.

There were 44 schools from around the state that participated and this was Medina’s first year and what a year it was! Medina was in Class AA for every event they performed in. In Concert Band, Medina competed against four other schools and won first place with a score of 96. In Jazz, they competed against two other schools and won first place with a score of 97.5. In Small Ensemble, Medina performed a saxophone quartet and earned first place with a score of 96.5.

The parade was the highlight of the event with 44 schools performing. Attendees began setting up their chairs on Friday night up and down the three mile route. In Class AA, Medina won first place with a score of 93.5, first place in Color Guard with a 99 and first place in Drumline with an 81. Medina also earned awards for Best Overall Color Guard, Best in Class AA, Overall High School Award and the Band Director Award to Jim Steele.

This was the last competitive performance for the band in the 2018-2019 school year and the season closed with the Band Banquet on June 7th.

Budding Oak Orchard Artists Create Safety PostersThe students at Oak Orchard Elementary recently participated in a poster design contest.

The theme was Bus Safety and students were asked to create something that represents what being safe and making smart choices on the bus means to them.

Medina CSD’s Transportation Department judged entries and a winner was chosen at each grade level.

Front Row: Elizabeth Dresser, Sophie Kroening, Annaliese Lindsey, and McKenna Gamet. Back Row: Oak Orchard Principal Julie Webber, Transportation De-partment representatives: Debbie Faltyn and Kim Heschke and Director of Transportation Rob Dennis.

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Hurrah for Last Day!Students and staff bid each other farewell before they left for the summer! Here are Gavin Watts and Mrs. Wopperer (5th grade teacher) on the last day of school.

For some it was more bittersweet. Seventh graders, Savanna Watts and Arianna Bloom say good-bye to Clifford Wise Middle School for the last time.

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The 49th annual Medina Mustang Band Banquet and Awards ceremony was held Friday, June 7th at the Ridgeway Fire Hall. The evening was a celebration of awards and reflection of the many accomplishments in the 2018-2019 school year. Special guests included Superintendent Mark Kruzynski and Assistant High School Principal Joel Reed. Also present were Sergeant Lavender and PFC Oliver from the US Marines to award the “Semper Fidelis” award for musical excellence to two graduating seniors. The award for excellence in Jazz was given to Ben Zakes and excellence in wind ensemble to Kody Leno.

The Booster organization was credited for their continued dedication and commitment to the band. Outgoing officers were recognized and thanked for their help as well as the incoming officers. Congratulations to Mindy Kenward who will remain President and Julie Granchelli who is Vice President.

Instructional staff recognized were: Jeanette Sheliga (Elementary Band Director), Jeff Pask and T.J. Gray (Percussion Instructors), Terry Steele (Pit Instructor), Joe Organiscak (Music Arranger), Matt Jaeger (Music and Visual Instructor), Diana Baker (Assistant Band Director and Color Guard Instructor), Becky Botsford (Assistant Band Director), Joe Guadagnino and Brian King (Percussion Instructors), Mark Rider (Visual Designer), Leslie Rider (Visual Consultant), Tiffany Organisciak (Front Ensemble Instructor), Mike Heaney (Visual Consultant to the Color Guard), Kara Brown (Color Guard Instructor).

The Harry Dinkle Award was established to recognize someone who is not a Booster officer, but who volunteers a great deal of personal time and effort to the program. This year’s recipients are Joe Granchelli and Adam Uderitz.

Several scholarships were awarded. The NYSFBC scholarship went to Maisie Griffin, the Mustang Band Booster Service Scholarship went to Ray Paull, the Band Booster Memorial Scholarship to Travis Gotts, the Steele Family Award to Alissa Blount, the Joseph C. McKain award to Jada Draper and Ben Zakes, the Alfred Hartway Award to Maisie Griffin, Ray Paull and Alissa Blount.

Recognition was given to the Winterguard program. This year Medina sponsored three Winter Guard units. The Pony Guard consisted of 15 students in grades 5-8, the Jr. Varsity Guard con-sisted of 14 students in grades 4-9 and Varsity Guard of 13 students in grades 7-12.

Outstanding Band Member awards were given to Outstanding Rookies: T.J. Burgess, Layne Hodgins, Lillian Wilson and Bianca Islam. Most Improved went to Lana Ortiz, Henry Rigerman, Gabe Mark and Aries McMurray. Most Valuable went to Kody Leno, Emma Baldwin, Ben Zakes and Kaela Grosslinger. Director Awards were given by Mrs. Baker to Ava Chambers by Mrs. Botsford to Haydin Woodward and by Mr. Steele to James Waters.

A slide show highlighting the year’s accomplishments was prepared by Joe Granchelli.

The highlight of the evening was the announcement of the 2019-2020 student staff: Drum Major - Jada Draper; Assistant Drum Majors - Lacey Kenward, Miranda Zelazny and Margaret Klotzbach; Head of Percussion - Margaret Klotzbach; Color Guard Captain - McKenna Callard; Colorguard Managers - Melanie Poynter, Ava Chambers and Destiny Jones; Secretary/Librarian - Emma Roush and Kaylee Lacey; Uniform Managers - Hannah Kenward and Amanda Woodruff; Band Managers - Carter Green, Chris Woodroe, TJ Burgess, Megan Zakes and Faith Vanderwalker; Head Band Manager - Jada Draper; Front Ensemble Section - Sophia Cardone; Tuba Section - Paige Adkins; Trombone/Baritone - Miranda Zelazny; Trumpets - Lacey Kenward; Mellophone - Lily Kiebala; Saxophone -Grace Cook and Bailey Jackson; Clarinets - Trenton Crews; and Flutes - Mary Flores.

The 2019 Fall Show is entitled “Walk the Path” and practice began June 13th. Band Camp is August 12th-16th.

2019-2020 student staff.

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Marching Bands Takes First PlaceThe Medina Mustang Marching Band traveled to Boston, MA April 25th - 28th to perform in competition in the Music in the Parks Festival. The festival was started in 1981 and is a daylong event for students of choral, orchestral and band ensembles held annually across the United States. Music groups perform before adjudicators who rate the ensemble and then awards are issued at the end of the day.

The Jazz Band won first place with a Superior rating. Concert Band won first place with an Excellent

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rating. Parade took first place with a Superior rating and an Overall Concert Band award. The band was awarded the Esprit de Corps Award, which is presented to just one group at the competition. The Esprit Award recognizes the participating organization that displays an exemplary attitude of positive support and outstaning personal behavior throughout the festival weekend. Personal integrity, quality of character values, a desire for excellence and a spirit of coopeation serve as the cornerstone qualities of this award.

The Mustang Baseball Team Finishes Strong!We could not be more proud of our Mustang Baseball team! What an amazing year they had with their 21-3 finish. The Mustangs put together an absolutely dominant hitting performance to overpower Roy-Hart 15-4 to advance to the Far West Regional on June 8th in Binghamton.

Unfortunately in the semifinals they lost to Schuylerville 6-3, but we want to congratulate them on an outstanding season!

Congrats to the following Mustangs on All-WNY Honors:

First Team All League

Brian Fry, Sophomore SS Trevor Luthart, Junior RHP Nate Sherman, Junior OF AJ Seefeldt, Sophomore 2B

Second Team, All League

Chris Goyette, Junior INF/RHP Honorable Mention Zach Fike, Freshman LHP Joe Cecchini, Freshman 3B/OF

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Beloved Oak Orchard Kindergarten Teacher Honored with Dedication at PlaygroundKindergarten teacher Andrea Lonnen was not only beloved by her family, husband Kip and their children, Hannah, Dylan and Maggie, but by the entire Oak Orchard student body and staff. Her loss last April devastated all that knew her and loved her. “She was such a positive influence in the school community as a teacher, colleague, union member, sports fan, chick hatching expert and friend,” says Oak Orchard Elementary School Principal Julie Webber. “She worked at Oak Orchard for 18 years and we wanted her memory to live on at Medina Central School District.”

Mrs. Lonnen loved all of the students at Oak Orchard like they were her own. From the moment she welcomed them into kindergarten she made it her mission to nurture them as individuals. “One of the greatest gifts that Mrs. Lonnen gave to her students was the gift of reading,” says Mrs. Webber. “We wanted that gift to live on so we decided to install a new bench, garden and little library so that the families that visit our school’s playground could spend time together and read just like Mrs. Lonnen did with her own children and students. I would like to extend a special thank you to the Oak Orchard Student Council and Medina Teacher Association for donating the books for the little library.”

On June 7th, the dedication was held at Oak Orchard. The Lonnen children unveiled the items to the community with the hopes that it will inspire reading, family bonding and the love of learning and pay tribute to their mother’s legacy. At conclusion, the Oak Orchard students celebrated their love of Mrs. Lonnen and filled the air with bubbles as she filled their lives with the gift of learning.

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Freshmen Joe Cecchini and Dakota Alexander with the Russell Houseman Award.

Medina Athletes Honored at BanquetMany of Medina’s star athletes were honored at the annual Block “M” Banquet June 19th.

Students who were recognized were:

Seniors Ray Paull (Soccer, Swimming and Tennis) and Sarah Cochrane (Field Hockey, Basketball and Track) received the Babe Ruth Award.

Freshmen Joe Cecchini and Dakota Alexander were honored with the Russell Houseman Award.

Athletes of the Year were:

Freshmen: Alex Strong and Zach Fike

Sophomores: Brooklyn Brown and Brian Fry

Juniors: Hannah Heil and Nate Sherman

Seniors: Maddie Williams and Izaiah Rhim

Niagara-Orleans League Scholar Athlete Award went to Kody Leno and Cora Payne. Junior Melanie Green was recognized for her second straight State Golf Championship by JR Roberts, a state champion wrestler from 2001 and 2002. Maddie Wilson won the Decker Memorial Scholarship, Brad and Chaise Prest were Boice-Ossont Scholarship winners, Nadia Osby received the Heart of a Mustang Award, Alyssa Blount was the recipient of the Beverly Sargent Memorial Award and Colby Petrie received the Gary Gross Memorial Award.

Nearly 20 student/athletes received Pony Awards including:

Izaiah Rhim (Football and Basketball), Hannah Heil (Cross Country and Swimming), August Pietrafesa (Cross Country), Ashlee Howell (Soccer and Softball), Maddie Williams (Volleyball, Basketball and Track), Ray Paull (Swimming and Tennis), Gianna Greco (Fall Leadership), Guin Schalck (Field Hockey), Kody Leno (Soccer), Chris Goyette (Volleyball), Ian Wagner (Golf), Melanie Green (Golf), Steven Secore (Unified Bowling), Cody Petrie (Wrestling), Natalie Cox (Winter Cheerleading), Trenton Crews (Track), Trevor Luthart (Baseball) and Christian Silversmith (Lacrosse).

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Ray Paull and Sarah Cochrane with their Babe Ruth Awards.

Athletes of the Year Award Recipients: Alex Strong, Zach Fike, Brooklyn Brown, Brian Fry, Hannah Heil, Nate Sherman, Maddie Williams and Izaiah Rhim.

Melanie Green and JR Roberts.

Kody Leno with the Niagara-Orleans League Scholar Athlete Award.

(LtoR) Blaire Prest, Maddie Williams and Chaise Prest.

Nadia Osby (Left) and Alyssa Blount (Right) with their awards.

Pony Award Winners.

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Medina High School Students Learn to Make Better DecisionsWith prom and graduation season approaching, the students at Medina High School took part in a program about the impact on poor decision making.

Over 100 students gathered at the Ridgeway Fire Hall where a discussion on drugs and alcohol prevention was held by GCASA (Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse). The prevention educator, Elizabeth Aldaco, talked to the students about the dangers of addictive substances and making healthier choices. She also informed the students that she is at the high school one day a week and her door is open to anyone who wants to talk to her.

The students were then brought outside where representatives from the New York State Troopers, the Orleans County Police, the Medina Police and the Ridgeway, Shelby and Medina Fire Companies had demonstrations set up that the students rotated through on the dangers of distracted and inexperienced driving.

The students went into a driving simulator booth, operated by the

Orleans County Police, and attempted to drive while texting. They saw how easy it was to have an accident or a near accident by taking their eyes off the road for just seconds. The NYS Troopers showed what happens in a rollover crash when someone is not wearing their seatbelts. Their simulator ejected a crash dummy out the window as it spun without it being bucked in. The Medina Police Department had the students attempt to ride bicycles wearing goggles that mimic being impaired by drugs or alcohol. The final demonstration was given by local firefighters who showed off one of their fire trucks and then showed the aftermath of a car accident using vehicles donated by Lyons Collision.

The demonstrations had a very real and meaningful impact on the high schoolers as they saw the dangers of being a distractive driver. The school district is very grateful to the first responders that spent time with the students to show them how one bad choice can affect their lives and the lives of others.

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Golfer Ian Wagner Has Outstanding Year

Junior Ian Wagner had an amazing year on the Boys Mustang Golf Team. He won two Jr. PGA tournaments in June at the Western New York Jr. PGA Tournament held at the Fox Valley Country Club in Lancaster. He shared first place with Aidan Shaw of Orchard Park. Both players finished with a four over par total of 76 on identical rounds of 38 and 38. He also captured top honors at the JR PGA Tournament at Eagle Vale Golf Club in Fairport. He posted a score of 69 on rounds of 37 and 32 to earn a two stroke victory. He also placed third at the Jr. PGA Tournament at Gowanda.

He rounded out his season with a second place finish at the Section VI Golf Championship to earn the right to compete in the upcoming State Championships. Coach Rob Dennis says he is very proud of Ian’s achievements this season.

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2019 MHS Scholarship WinnersDollars 4-year (1@$2000, and 1@$1500)Raymond Paull and Ashton Laird

Dollars 2-year ($1000) each Travis Gotts

Dollars Mruczek-Basior ($500) Makenzi Wynn

Dollars/MHS Staff/Presidential Freedom ($1000) Jessica Grachelli

Rotary Club ($500)Margaret Griffin

Bogue ($1600) Travis Gotts

Botsford ($1000) Raymond Paull

Butts ($400) Timothy Roy Jr.

Butler ($500) Kali Schrader

Tuttle-O’Brien ($2000)Margaret Griffin ($500), Melanie Hibbard ($250), Alissa Blount ($250)

Brown (SAT/ACT) 1st: Jonathan Pietrafesa 2nd: Kody Leno

Coca-Cola ($500) Kody Leno

Cotillion Club ($500)Emma Baldwin

Congratulations Medina Class of 2019

Dillon BoyleAlissa Blount

Chloe Adams Zoey Adkins Mikayla Albone Shahed Aldroobe Kyrah Baes Emma Baldwin

Judah Barnum Karina Bellan Raymond Beneway V Thomas Biaselli

Nickolas DingmanJoel Cruz-Robb

Zachary Boyle Marguerite Brakenbury William Braswell Alexis Brege Dawson Brown Dayonna Carter

Nicholas Chase Sarah Cochrane Nicholas Cody Libby Cook

Travis GottsJavier Gomez-Hernandez

Alma Doberstein Allison Donley Jac Dorris Erin Dunham Cheyenne Dunn Gavin Eaton

Bobbiesue Fearby Talishiona Feitshans Jarielys Flores-Medina Brian Folvarcik

Donna HinckleyMelanie Hibbard

Jessica Granchelli Alexis Greco Margaret Griffin Kaela Grosslinger James Jr. Grundner Brandi Guild

Hannah Hamilton Mateo Hawkins Ogilber Hernandez-Gonzalez Brandon Heschke

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2019 MHS Scholarship WinnersOliver Trust (top 10) ($1270.50) Alissa Blount, Kaela Grosslinger, Kody Leno, Jonathan Pietrafesa

Carolyn Connor (teaching) ($130) Ashlee Howell

Dick ($500) Benjamin Zakes

Evoy ($500) Alissa Blount and Benjamin Zakes

Hagerman ($150) Kyra Baes

Hinckley ($400) Isabel Ramsey

Husung ($500) Logan Wiatrak

Klotzbach ($400) Ashton Laird

Kozody-Holbrook ($500) Ashton Laird

Lions Club ($1000) Melanie Hibbard

Mark ($500) Rebecca Lunden

MAAC ($500) Michael Kleinhans

Medina Staff (1@$500, 1@$250)($500) Libby Cook and ($250) Zoey Adkins

Medina Savings and Loan ($500) Daniel Squires

Ashton LairdAdam Kremblas

Caelan Holland Andrew Houseman Ashlee Howell Breanna Islam Isaac Jackson Adrianna Johnson

Kharise Johnson Michael Kleinhans Corey Knapp Veronica Koonce

Ryenn OliverVincent Montague Jr

Courtney Lang Allison Lemke Kody Leno Sydney Liston Rebecca Lunden Cody Luthart

Brianna MacFarland Alexis Maron Shelby Martin Brianna McMullen

Logan ReeceIsabel Ramsey

Rosalie Osher Dale Parker Raymond Paull Cora Payne Colby Petrie Jonathan Pietrafesa

Rickie Pitts Jr Tyler Potter Blaire Prest Chaise Prest

Daniel Squire JrChristian Silversmith

Izaiah Rhim Tavian Rhim Julia Riches Timothy Roy Jr Diago Russell Matthew Saj

Justine Sargent Guinevere Schalck Kali Schrader Haylee Seefeldt

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Congratulations Medina Class of 2019

Alana Wilson-DreweryMadison Williams

Aaron Stahl Travis Stornelli Jalisa Velez Devin VerCruysse Dominic Viterna Rhett Wagner

Tanner Waldriff Meadow Washak Dylan Weese Logan Wiatrak

James Wisniewski Mackenzie Wissinger

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Benjamin ZakesMakenzi WynnPatience Worley Maci Wynn

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2019 MHS Scholarship WinnersMHS Alum ($300)Kali Schrader

MTA ($1700) Benjamin Zakes

Ontario Shores ($500)Jessica Granchelli

Passarell Memorial ($250)Sarah Cochrane

Rosenkrans ($200) Julia Riches

Robert Connor (choir) ($500)Cora Payne

Snyder ($500) Travis Gotts

Sacred Heart (2 @ $500)Cora Payne and Tanner Waldriff

Sylvester ($1000) Emma Baldwin

Christopher White (PTSA) $500 Ray Paull

Sandstone Society-John Ryan ($1000) Alissa Blount

Ryan Stack (Jr. or Sr.-music interest $500) Michael Kleinhans

Webster ($400) Brianna McMullen

Robert Waters ($500)Emma Baldwin

Academic Excellence ($1500) Jonathan Pietrafesa, ($500) Kody Leno, Raymond Paull, and Cora Payne

NOCA CTE Scholarship $1000 Alissa Blount

Spirit of 1976 ($176)Kayla Grosslinger

American Red Cross ($250) Sarah Cochrane

Gladys Pease Madison Williams

Marian Davies-Holcomb ($500) Courtney Lang

Robert Miles ($ varies)Marguerite Brackenbury

Andrea Lonnen Bright Start ($250) Guinevere Schalck

Alissa Blount Gets Silver Medal at National SkillsUSA CompetitionOrleans/Niagara BOCES is proud to announce that Alissa Blount, a senior from Medina High School, has taken home a second place medal from the National SkillsUSA competition. The National Leadership and Skills Conference was held in Louisville, Kentucky at the end of June. More than 19,000 students, teachers, education leaders, and representatives from 600 national corporations, trade associations, businesses and labor unions participated. There were 103 hands-on skill and leadership competitions.

Alissa attended the Orleans/Niagara BOCES Allied Health program at Medina Hospital taught by Melissa Brigham. She won her silver medal in the Health Occupation Professional Portfolio competition. The contest recognizes students for their successful development of a professional portfolio. The competition evaluates the ability of the students to present themselves to a prospective employer. The contestants show the use of the portfolio use effective communication skills in presenting. The contest consists of two parts: a portfolio notebook and a live presentation by the contestant.

Congratulations Graduates!

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diStriCt offiCe (585)798-2700

Mr. Mark B. KruzynskiSuperintendent

Mr. Marc P. GraffDirector of Finance and Human Resources

Dr. Denise StappenbeckDirector of Curriculum,

Instruction & Assessment

Mr. Daniel DoctorCommunity Outreach Liaison

Mrs. Alexandra DiLauraDirector of Special Programs

Mr. Anthony MorenoManager of Network & Information Systems

Mr. Robert DennisTransportation Supervisor

Mr. Gerhard LeuerSupervisor of Buildings & Grounds

MEDINA HIGH SCHOOL (585) 798-2700

Mr. Michael CavanaghPrincipal

Mr. Joel ReedAssistant Principal

CLIFFORD WISE INTERMEDIATE/MIDDLE SCHOOL

(585) 798-2700

Mr. Christopher Hughes Principal

Dr. Denise StappenbeckAssistant Principal

OAK ORCHARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (585) 798-2700

Mrs. Julie WebberPrincipal

Mr. Mark B. Kruzynski, Superintendent

Board of eduCation:Mr. David Sevenski, President

Mrs. Wendi Pencille, Vice PresidentDr. Ann Bunch

Mrs. Lori DraperMr. William KepplerMrs. Brenda Lindsay

Mrs. Arlene Pawlaczyk

Students of the MonthThe Medina Teachers Association, the Medina School District and the Medina Business Association are proud to announce the April and May selections for Students of the Month. This award is a combined effort of the organizations to recognize students who go above and beyond to help teachers and fellow students succeed and enjoy school.

April’s business sponsor was Friends of Lee-Whedon Library.

The winners are:

• Oak Orchard: third grader- Bailey Lusk - nominated by Kristi Black

• Wise Middle School: fifth grader- Bryan Lake - nominated by Kristen Armenia

• High School: tenth grader- Parker Clewell - nominated by Michele Crandall

May’s business sponsor was Watson Enterprises.

The winners are:

• Oak Orchard: first grader- Izabelle Frasier - nominated by Shannon Markarian

• Wise Middle School: seventh grader- Ayesha Way - nominated by Jessica Catalano McCloskey

• High School: tenth grader- Sebastian Zilempe - nominated by Margaret Martin and Kelly Gates

Congratulations to all our winners!