The Lion’s RoarVolume 13, Number 7 Cincinnatus Central School District Newsletter July 2012

Congratulations to theClass of 2012!In this Issue:

Moving Up Day Ceremony

Athletic Banquet

Middle School Honors Trip to Knoebel's

Moving Up Day Awards

Distracted DrivingReenactment

Environmental Class Making a Difference

2012 Art Show

High School Honors Dinner

Alumni News

5th/6th Grade Supply Lists

BOE Meeting Minutes

Music Dept Finishes Strong

Front L to R: Juanita Diaz, Teal Wehner, Ashley Inman, Summer Sudbrink, Shelby West, Madison Hyer, Jennifer Rice, Rebbeca Turnbull, Jordan Roberts

Second Row: Cynthia Sayles, Whitney Cobb, Tamika Martin, Kelli Clark, Elizabeth Knapp, Katelyn Schroeder, Hailee Marshall, Sarah Fox

Third Row: Alex Shulfelt, Ricky Tennant, Nicholas Babcock, William Loomis, Nicholas Constantino, Harold Scott, Christopher Prentice, Christopher Bonham, Donald Lynch, Selby Castine, Joshua Brown

Back: Clinton McKee, Carl Underwood, Jason Lindley, Cody Warner, Jordan Otto, Travis Rheinheimer, Troy Halstrom, Joseph Peri, Dylan Winters. Not pictured: Adam Tomlinson

Congratulations to the thirty-eight seniors who graduated from Cincinnatus Central School on June 23rd, 2012! The ceremony took place in the large gymnasium at 1pm with many family and friends in attendance. Mr. Kurt Schmidt, a science teacher at CCS since 1988, delivered the commencement address. The Senior Class President and Salutatorian address was given by Katelyn Schroeder. The Valedictory address was given by Juanita Diaz. Prior to graduation, Baccaleaureate was held at the Heritage Hall. Many students and adults performed music and spoke from the heart to remember their school days and wish everyone well in their future. Thank you to everyone who helped make it a very special and personal event. We are very proud of what each and every senior has accomplished here at Cincinnatus and we wish them the best as they go onto the next phase of their lives.

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On Thursday, June 7th, the Cincinnatus Art Club held the annual art show which was organized by our art teachers Mrs. Macksi Warner and Ms. Nicole Fabian. The art show ran from 6:30-8:00pm with artwork being displayed in the large gym, as well as throughout the halls, from students in elementary, middle school, and high school grade levels. There were many cool pieces of artwork from high school students in the Computer Graphics, Ceramics, Drawing and Painting, Advanced Drawing and Painting, Studio Art classes. Artwork from students in the Elementary and Middle School art classes were phenomenal and Cincinnatus school has very creative artists! Students in the Computer Graphics class were given the opportunity to design the program and come up with a theme for the art show, with the winner having their theme chosen for the art show. Elizabeth Golicki was this year's winner (shown in bottom right corner), and the theme was How Will You Leave Your Mark? Judges awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, or Honorable Mention to artwork in various categories. Community artist Leslie Cobb displayed some of her artwork in this show, along with artwork from her art class of home-schooled children. Art Club members were also offered face painting for people who wanted their face painted. Art teachers Mrs. Warner and Ms. Fabian and members of Art Club did a very nice job putting the show together, as well as all the students who helped to create a wonderful show. This was a very nice show with a lot of fun and talented pieces of artwork. Written by: Jordan Rice

Joleen Wingenbach with her 1st place artwork

Drawing1st Billy Rutan2nd Briana Llewelyn3rd Zack KingHM Miranda Knickerbocker

Pastel1st Amber Dirig2nd Dylan Teichert3rd Kali JohnsonHM Joleen Wingenbach

Painting1st Joleen Wingenbach2nd Dylan Teichert3rd Madison Knickerbocker

Trees1st Montana West2nd Devin Blanchard3rd Miranda Knickerbocker

Sculpture1st Group Sculpture by Dallas Saraulla, Jordan Otto, Lizi Knapp, Hailee Marshall2nd Kurtis Yale3rd Kevin Tobias

Mixed Media1st Joe Vasick2nd Amber Dirig3rd Sarah ThurleyHM Jason Rice

Drawing1st April Rink2nd Susie Waltz3rd Kevin Tobias

Mixed media1st April Rink2nd Susie Waltz3rd Hailee MarshallHM Kayla Dingman

Painting1st Susie Waltz2nd April Rink3rd Jodi MorganHM Teal Wehner

Graphic Design1st Danielle Gower2nd Kassidy Kievit3rd Bradley Lewis

2D Design 1st Kevin Tobias2nd April Rink3rd Susie Waltz

Graphic Arts1st Liz Golicki2nd Danielle Wood 3rd Mike Klingenberg

Printmaking 1st Cody Mead2nd Joleen Wingenbach3rd Montana West

2012 Art ShowLeave Your Mark!

Studio Art

Drawing Painting & Advanced Drawing Painting

An aRT sHOWPresented by Cincinnatus

Art Club

hOW WILL YOU

June 7th from 6:30-8 p.m in the large gym

LEAVEYOUR

MARK?

Art club member, Sarah Thurley, volunteers her time to paint

faces at the art show.

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First Annual Athletic BanquetOn Wednesday, June 6th, Cincinnatus held its 1st Annual Athletic Banquet for both JV and Varsity athletes and their family members. The evening began at 6 pm with a spaghetti dinner. After dinner, athletes, friends and families, made their way to the Wilbur Auditorium for the award ceremony. Each coach was given the opportunity to talk a little about their team, their season, and the many accomplishments they had, followed by giving out individual awards. At the end of the banquet, the teams had their picture taken with the CCL League Championship banners, which were created by community members who generously gave up their time to make these banners. It was a bittersweet night for the seniors who's high school sports careers have come to an end, and it was a very nice and emotional night as the teams and players celebrated their successful seasons. Nice job athletes! Written by: Jordan Rice

Athletic Banquet Award Recipients

Girls JV BasketballMost Improved: Rebbeca TurnbullCoach’s Award: Carly McUmber

Girls Varsity BasketballCo-MVP: Whitney CobbCo-MVP: Devin BlanchardCoach’s Award: Darcie Wood

Boys JV BasketballMost Improved: Josh EndersCoach’s Award: Matt LindleyMVP: Shea Feehan

Boys Varsity BasketballComeback Player:Clinton McKeeCoach’s Award: Jordan OttoBlue Collar Award:Will Loomis

Boys JV SoccerMVP: Collin McKeeMost Improved: Dalton SudbrinkCoach’s Award: Tyler Petty

Boys Varsity SoccerMost Improved: Clinton McKeeCoach’s Award: Will LoomisMVP Defense: Joe PeriMVP Offense: Nick ConstantinoMost Complete Player:Cody Warner

Girls Varsity SoccerMVP: Bailey RutanMost Improved: Jennifer RiceCoach’s Award: Mallory CobbCoach’s Award: Devin Blanchard

Girls JV VolleyballCoach’s Award: Justine McGrawCoach’s Award: Kimberly Jenney

Girls Varsity VolleyballMVP: Mallory CobbMVP: Kassidy KievitMost Improved: Kasey Price

CheerleadingMost Improved: Tiffany CoishCoach’s Award: Leigha AitchisonCoach’s Award: Jordan Rice

Varsity TrackMVP: Jesse Constantino

GolfMVP: Troy HalstromCoach’s Award: Cody WarnerMost Improved: CJ Underwood

Varsity BaseballMost Improved: Jason LindleyCoach’s Award: Chris PrenticeMVP: Joe Peri

Varsity SoftballMost Improved: Kassidy KievitCoach’s Award: Danielle WoodMVP: Mallory Cobb

CCL All-Stars

Girls SoccerMallory Cobb-1st teamDevin Blanchard-1stJennifer Rice-1stDarcie Wood-1stBailey Rutan-1stDanielle Wood-2nd teamJuanita Diaz- Honorable MentionKassidy Kievit-HMWhitney Cobb-HMSydney Burritt-HM

Boys SoccerNick Constantino-1stJoe Peri-1stWill Loomis-1stJason Lindley-1stCody Warner-1stJesse Constantino-2ndShea Feehan-2nd

Girls BasketballWhitney Cobb-1stDevin Blanchard-1st

Boys BasketballJoe Peri-1stJason Lindley-1stTroy Halstrom-HMTravis Rheinheimer-HM

VolleyballMallory Cobb-1stKassidy Kievit-1stSydney Burritt-1stLizi Knapp-1stKasey Price-HMDanielle Wood-HM

BaseballJoe Peri-1stSelby Castine-2ndTravis Rheinheimer-2ndJason Lindley-HM Chris Hall-HM Josh Enders-HM

SoftballMallory Cobb-1st Danielle Wood-2nd Katelyn Schroeder-HM

GolfTroy Halstrom-1stCody Warner-1stBryant Loomis-1stMickey Halstrom-1stCJ Underwood-1stJeffrey Halstrom-1st

Senior Athlete Awards

Section III Scholar Athlete AwardsJuanita DiazTravis Rheinheimer

Senior Athlete AwardsJennifer RiceTroy HalstromTravis Rheinheimer

Senior Scholar Athlete AwardsJuanita DiazJoe Peri

Boys Basketball

Girls Soccer

Girls Basketball

Volleyball

Boys Soccer

Golf

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Distracted Driving "A re-enacted tragedy"

On Monday June 4th, a mock accident was held at school for grades 9-12. The mock accident was to inform students about distracted driving and to show what could happen. Distracted driving is a popular but highly dan-gerous activity that not only young drivers engage in, but also adults. Throughout the day students were pulled from class to volunteer; they volunteered to represent the deaths that happen all too often with distracted driving. Forty percent of all American teens say they have been in a car when the driver has used a cell phone in a way that put people in danger. That is a staggering percentage! The students gathered outside and the stage was set in the front parking area of the school with tarps covering the accident scene. The presentation began with Charlie Ea-ton playing a re-enacted 911 call from a crash involving two cars. The tarps were removed to reveal the mayhem. While waiting for the emergency response personnel to arrive on the scene, the students were able to get close to the accident scene, walking around the cars to see the blood and the injuries and hear the cries for help. Soon to follow the sirens of the arriving emergency vehicles and personnel, including the police and the coroner. The students watched the scene unfold as the victims were extricated from the cars and either put in the ambulance or coroner's van. The "driver" of the vehicle, who survived, was questioned by the sherriff. Following the accident scene, the students moved to soccer field to watch the Mercy Flight helicopter crew transport a "victim." Watching the helicopter take off was incredible! Next was an assembly that explained what exactly distracted driving consists of. In addition to cell phone use, distractions can include eating, putting on make-up, adjusting the radio, talking to passengers, reading maps/gps, and watching videos. Videos were played to show the effects of distracted driving on people when a friend, family member, and/or classmate has been in a car accident. A statistic from distracteddriver.gov says that text messaging creates a crash risk 23 times worse than driving while not distracted. This presentation was given to in-form the students of the dangers and give them a chance to change the way they drive before they hurt themselves or someone else. The students were later given a pledge that they could sign saying what dangerous activities they promised NOT to engage in while driving. The event was also featured in the Cortland Standard, issued June 5th, check it out for more information. An event such as this takes a lot of time, planning and volunteers to make it a success. Thank you to Charlie Eaton, the Cincinnatus Fire Department, Willet Fire Department, Cortland County Coroner's Office, Cortland County Sherriff 's Office, Mercy Flight, Robert's Auto Salvage, Jim's Towing, and Cin-cinnatus Central School for making everything possible. Written by: Crystal Rider

Environmental Class Takes ChargeIn an effort to think globally and act locally, the Environmental Science class took charge. The students beautified the courtyard as well as cleaned up the Nature Trail behind the school. The class cleaned up the courtyard by weeding, getting rid of dead roots in the ground, planting new plants, getting rid of unhealthy ones, refilling the birdfeeder, and just making the area look nice. Along the Nature Trail, the students cut back the year's growth and put chips down throughout the walking trail. The students did a nice job and really enjoy having access to these areas. Check out the nature trail the next time you are at the school fields!Written by: Jordan Rice

Mickey H., Miranda K., Molly E., and Travis R. (right) beautifying

the courtyard.

The Mercy Flight crew airlifts the "victim."

The fire department works on getting everyone out of the cars as they would

do if the crash were real.

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Moving Up DayCeremony 2012

On Friday June 1st, Cincinnatus held their annual Moving Up Day Ceremony for students in grades 8-12. Kassidy Kievit and Mallory Cobb were the MC's of this event. To start off the ceremony, the seniors were individually introduced as they walked down the aisle to the front of the auditorium. After the Pledge of Allegiance and the Alma Mater, Mr. Mack gave his opening remarks. Student Senate

Outgoing senior class President Katelyn Schroeder ties a ribbon on the wooden key before passing the key onto incoming senior class President

Richard Schmidt

Kassidy Kievit takes the oath as the newly elected president

of Student Senate.

The class presidents accept the new class flags. Pictured from left are Cheyenne Philliips, Marisa Rice, Justine McGraw, and Richard Schmidt.

and officers were called to the stage to be officially sworn in. Incoming president, Kassidy Kievit, gave her acceptance speech. Other speeches from students included National Honor Society president, Kelli Clark, and Katelyn Schroeder, Class of 2012 president. The traditional passing of the key took place, as Katelyn Schroder handed over the key to the Class of 2013 president, Richard Schmidt. After that, the annual flag ceremony took place, as each class president passed the flag to the upcoming class president. The Moving Up Day Ceremony concluded with the Class of 2012 slideshow which showed many pictures and vidoes clips from over the years. As always, the dance video section was very entertaining. Awards then took place for the juniors and seniors, and then they were released to enjoy a fun day at Greenwood Park for the annual Jr.-Sr. Picnic. While the juniors and seniors were on their picnic, the freshmen and sophomores had their award ceremony, and then spent the afternoon enjoying Fun in the Sun activities, which was temporarily named Pain in the Rain this year because of the weather. Activities were held in the big gym for the last 2 periods of the day. Even though it was held indoors, the students had a blast. The day ended with a end of the year dance that evening. It was a great day for all, and thank you to the Student Senate for a wonderful Ceremony. Written by: Jordan Rice

president, Whitney Cobb, gave her farewell speech. The new Student Senate members

Music Department Has a Strong FinishThe Music Department topped off a great year with fabulous showings in two concerts and an all-county festival. The 5/6 and 7-12 concerts were both very well attended and were received with much enthusiasm. (The 7-12 Band even got a standing ovation, prompting them to play an encore!) Then on June 5th, the 5/6 Chorus was joined by choruses from St. Mary’s, Homer Intermediate and Hartnett Elementary in a rousing festival of choral songs. With at least 130 young vocalists singing all together, they nearly raised the roof of Wilbur Auditorium!

Our Glee Give-a-Note Grant money is being wisely spent on a variety of instruments for band and classroom use. Other purchases will be made over the summer, all chosen to best serve the needs of our young musicians.

Please check the late summer/early fall edition of the Lion’s Roar for the complete Music Dept. Activity Calendar! It’s a great way to help you plan the year’s musical events in advance.

Thanks to everyone in the community who has been generous with your donations, your support and your encouragement throughout this year. We are continuing to see growth in numbers in our bands and choruses, and look forward to another year of growth in musicality next year. Submitted by: Mr. Koch

130 young voices from nearby schools filled the auditorium for the All-County Festival.

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TAYLOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS

July 9 at 7:00 PM at the Taylor Heritage Center, Solon Pond:Dr. Milton Sernett: an illustrated lecture “ From Muscles to Motors on the Farm- Henry Ford and the Great Tractor Wars 1910-1930”August 26 at 11:00-2:00 PM at the Taylor Heritage Center, Solon Pond Dr: “Old Home Day”: the annual gathering of neighbors from near and far with music by Hal and Denise Hopkins at 1:00.September 26 at 6:30 PM at the Taylor Town Hall, 3304 State Rte. 26: Mary Jeanne Bialas: a family-oriented, audience- involved program “Trunks and Travel-a 19th Century Journey”Look for our posters around town or the local Pennysaver for more information, or check out our website at www.taylorhistoricalsociety.com. This program is made possible with funds from New York State Council on the Arts and The Cultural Resources Council, a regional arts council.

Middle School Honor Students Visit Knoebel’s Amusement Park

On Friday, June 8th, 52 middle school students in grades five through eight went to Knoebel’s for the day. To be eligible for the trip, students had to make Honor Roll the first three marking periods. Buses left

the school at 7 a.m. The weather was beautiful, and students spent the day taking advantage of the many rides and activities offered. This year we ate dinner at the park to give students more time to enjoy the rides. We boarded buses and returned to the school at 9:30 p.m. Everyone who attended had an awesome time! Submitted by: Ms. Roelen

High School Honors Dinner High School students who made Honor Roll for the first 3 out of 4 marking periods were honored with dinner and a certificate of recognition on Tuesday, June 12th. Each student was allowed to bring 2 guests to join them in the celebration. Dinner consisted of chicken, lasagna, salad, carrots, fruit, rolls, and dessert. After dinner, Mr. Mack said a few words about what a great accomplishment it is for these students to maintain at least an 89.5 average throughout the school year. He is very proud of their hard work and dedication to their schooling. Twenty-four students were recognized.

Grade 12Kelli ClarkNicholas ConstantinoJuanita DiazTravis RheinheimerJennifer RiceKatelyn Schroeder

Grade 11Jesse ConstantinoMolly ElwoodKassidy KievitNicholas LindleyJordan RiceApril RinkRichard Schmidt

Grade 10Mallory CobbDanielle GowerJoshua HeathKali JohnsonSusan WaltzDanielle WoodDarcie Wood

Grade 9Chelsea GerrardCarly McUmberMarisa RiceSean Teichert

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MOVING UP DAY AWARDSFriday, June 1, 2012

Course Teacher Category StudentEnglish 9 Skeval/Fleet Shakespearean Award For Highest Achievement Kimberly Jenney, Lydia Newton

Most Improved Keaton Hotaling, Sarah Thurley Outstanding Effort Daulton Brown, Rhiannon Harris

English 10 Shakespearean AwardFor Highest Achievement Susie Waltz Most Improved Matt Lindley

Outstanding Effort Shea Feehan

English 11 Shakespearean Award

For Highest Achievement Molly Elwood

Most Improved Teal Wehner

Outstanding Effort Miranda Knickerbocker English 12 Shakespearean Award For Highest Achievement Teal Wehner

Most Improved Sarah Fox Outstanding Effort Christopher Prentice Collegiate Award Highest Achievement

College Writing Jennifer Rice, Katelyn Schroeder

Highest Achievement College Literature Juanita Diaz

Government C. Darling Outstanding Effort Travis Rhienheimer

Economics C. Darling Winner of Investopedia Chris Bonham Josh Brown Harold Scott Citizenship Award Katelyn Schroeder US History & Government J. Gizzi Highest Achievement Richard Schmidt

Greatest Improvement Madison Kemak Global History I J. Gizzi Highest Achievement Jessie Rice Commitment to work and others Chelsea Gerrard

Global History II A. Eccleston Highest Achievement Susan Waltz Hardest Worker Devin Blanchard

Most Improved Tyler Petty Danielle Wood

Most Impressive Writing Emilio Diaz

Crucial Issues A. Eccleston Highest Achievement Rebbeca Turnbull

Best Current Events Rebbeca Turnbull Nazi GermanyAnd Holocaust A. Eccleston Highest Achievement Nicholas Peri

Algebra I L. Sustad Highest Achievement Zachary Root

Hard Worker Tristian Delarm Rhiannon Harris

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Course Teacher Category StudentAlgebra 2 Trigonometry S. Wright Highest Achievement Nicholas Lindley Richard Schmidt Most Improved Chris Hall

Mr. Math Joshua Heath Integrated Algebra S. Wright Outstanding Effort Chelsea Gerrard Bethany Ward Most Improved Joshua Enders

Kimberly Jenney

Math AII S. Wright Hardest Worker Lucas Graham Outstanding Effort Jodi Morgan Tiffany Coish

Integrated Geometry L. Sustad Highest Achievement Marisa Rice

Hard Worker Danielle Gower Justine McGraw Danielle Wood

Geometry L. Sustad Highest Achievement Tyler Petty

Hard Worker Devin Blanchard Geometry/Algebra II Trigonometry L. Laudig Hardest Worker Jordan Rice

Miranda Knickerbocker

CollegeAlgebra & Trig. L. Laudig Highest Achievement Ricky Tennant Hardest Worker Ashley Inman Most Improved Troy Halstrom Business Math A. Weisel Highest Achievement Kevin Tobias Hardest Worker Cayla Aitchison

Pre-Calculus L. Laudig Highest Achievement Kassidy Kievit Most Improved Christopher Prentice Calculus I L. Laudig Highest Achievement Kassidy Kievit Calculus II L. Laudig Highest Achievement Juanita Diaz Earth Science K. Schmidt Highest Achievement Marisa Rice Hardest Workers Kim Jenney Most Consistency Billy Rutan

Aquatic Biology K. Schmidt Best Imitation of a Bobber Molly Elwood

Class Entomologist Richard Schmidt

Environ. Science K. Schmidt Most Compassionate Miranda Knickerbocker

Class Activist Travis Rheinheimer Biology I J. Nord Highest Achievement Rhiannon Harris

Most Improved Devan Bellefleur Biology II R. Pinkerton Most Perceptive Worker Jodi Morgan Most Persistent Worker Luke Graham

**Incoming 7thGraders**

Attention all incoming 7th Graders: Be sure to mark your calendars for

7th Grade Orientation.

Please plan on joining us August 30th

at 6:00PM

in the Wilbur Auditorium to ease the transition

into 7th Grade.

Have a great summer and we hope to see you then!

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Course Teacher Category StudentBiology R R. Pinkerton Most Excellent Student Susan Waltz

Most Perceptive Student Emilio Diaz Chemistry R J. Nord Highest Achievement Richard D. Schmidt Most Improved Harold Scott

Applied Physics J. Nord Highest Achievement Cayla Aitchison Varsity Physics J. Nord Highest Achievement Juanita Diaz French II A. Silva Highest Achievement Marisa Rice

Participation Shelbie Seeley Chelsea Gerrard French III A. Silva Highest Achievement Darcie Wood Danielle Wood French IV A.Silva Highest Achievement Kassidy Kievit

Participation Cayla Aitchison Jordan Rice

French V A. Silva Highest Achievement Travis Rheinheimer

Participation Rebbeca Turnbull Spanish I Highest Achievement Lydia Newton Sydney Sherman Spanish III Highest Achievement Suzie Waltz Spanish IV Highest Achievement Molly Elwood

Spanish V Highest Achievement Juanita Diaz Katelyn Schroeder

Studio Art M. Warner Citizenship Devin Blanchard Creativity Award Madison Knickerbocker Artistic Talent Zachary King

Most Improved Jeri Ann Eccleston Montana West

Drawing & Painting M. Warner Artistic Talent Susie Waltz Creativity Award Teal Wehner Dedication Award Michaela Dingman

Advanced PlacementD&P M. Warner Artistic Talent Kevin Tobias

Creativity Award April Rink

Advanced Studies Artistic Talent Hailee Marshall Computer Graphics M. Warner Creativity Award Elizabeth Golicki Artistic Talent Kassidy Kievit

Music L. Koch NYSSMA Solo Juanita Diaz Darci Prentice Carly McUmber Marisa Rice Alayna Eaton Sousa Award Juanita Diaz

Marching Band Juanita Diaz Darci Prentice

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Course Teacher Category StudentMusic Koch National Choral Award Juanita Diaz

Leadership Award Leigha Aitchison

Better Late Than Never Chris Bonham

Time Keeper Rebbeca Turnbull Physical Education Grade 9 Most Growth Jason Rice

Let’s Play Bethany Ward Daulton Brown

Grade 10 Outstanding PE Award Matt Lindley

Gifted & Talented Sydney Burritt

Sportsmanship Danielle Wood Let’s Play Luke Graham Grade 11 Outstanding PE Award Jesse Constantino

Sportsmanship Nick Lindley Kassidy Kievit Grade 12 Gifted & Talented Cody Warner

Most Growth Ricky Tennant

Perseverance Jordan Roberts

Outstanding Senior PE Education Award CJ Underwood

Health C. Knickerbocker Highest Achievement Susie Waltz Darcie Wood Sydney Sherman Molly Elwood Most Improved Kevin Tobias

Matthew Lindley Dayton Brown

ComputerWork Study N. Rice Outstanding Effort Carl Underwood True Professional in Computers Michael Klingenburg Alayna Eaton ComputerApplications L. Tankalavage Highest Achievement Carly McUmber

Design and Creativity Lydia Newton

Hard Worker Award Sean Teichert Chelsea Gerrard

Computer Pub Student Editor Jordan Rice

Dedicated Worker Crystal Rider Career FinanceManagement M. Warner Highest Achievement Josh Heath Advanced Web DesignAnd Animation M. Warner Outstanding Achievement Award Tyler Petty April Rink Digital Video Production 1 M. Warner Outstanding Achievement Ashley Aitchison

Digital VideoProduction 2 Outstanding Achievement Mallory Cobb

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Course Teacher Category Student Other Awards Guidance Perfect Attendance Joshua Heath LeMoyne Heights Award Richard Schmidt Bausch and Lomb Science Award Richard Schmidt RIT Awards Richard Schmidt

Kassidy Kievit Molly Elwood Jesse Contantino

Century Leadership Award Molly Elwood

Citizenship Awards 9 Zachary Root Chelsea Gerrard 10 Danielle Wood Joshua Heath 11 Michael Klingenberg Richard Schmidt

Miranda Knickerbocker 12 CJ Underwood

Jennifer Rice

BOCES Awards: New Visions Medical National Technical Honor Society Jordan Roberts Cosmetology B Outstanding Research Project Summer SudbrinkHealth Occ Technology B Health Occupations Technology Hardest Worker Shelby West National Technical Honor Society-Spring Inductee Shelby West

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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION GOLF TOURNAMENT

Knickerbocker Country Club Cincinnatus, New York

July 22, 2012 Shot gun start at 9am, Chicken Dinner at 2pm

Registration and payment due by July 2, 2012 Extra dinners available for $17, includes donation

4 person captain and crew; one member must be at least 18 years of age Members $34

Non members $52

To register go to http://www.cc.cnyric.org/communityfoundation for application. Contribute sponsorship, prizes, or donations, please contact:

Tiffany King 607.863.4852

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Tracey Pierson 607.745.9734

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Jennifer Walker 607.863.4987

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$ 5000 Hole in One

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Supply Lists for 5th & 6th Graders We have made a list of supplies that you will need for this school year. Each student is responsible for having supplies on a daily basis. Please be sure your name is on all your supplies. It is easier to return them to their rightful owner when lost.

5th Grade{1} 2” Three Ring Binder{5} Folders for binder {1 of each color listed: red, orange, green, blue, yellow}{2} Folders –of your choice{2} Composition books {Science and Math}Standard notebook paperIndex Cards {3’ x 5” with lines}#2 pencilsErasers {Cap erasers for pencils work best}Ruler {with centimeters and inches}{3} Highlighters (Yellow) for Social StudiesScissors{3} Black Sharpie Markers {(1) fine point and (2) Ultra Fine Point} ~ for Social Studies{4} Glue sticksA large box of tissuesIt would be helpful to get a library card from your local library for research

Some supplies are available at Rural Services

6th Grade {1} 2” Three Ring Binder{5} Folders for binder {1 of each color listed: red, orange, green, blue, yellow}{2} Folders –of your choice{3} Composition books {ELA, Science, and Academic Lab}Standard notebook paperIndex Cards {3’ x 5” with lines}#2 pencilsErasers {Cap erasers for pencils work best}Colored pencils{3} Black Sharpie Markers {(1) fine point and (2) Ultra Fine Point} ~ for Social Studies {3} Highlighters (Yellow) for Social StudiesRuler {with centimeters and inches}{4} Glue sticksScissorsA large box of tissuesIt would be helpful to get a library card from your local library for research

Some supplies are available at Rural Services

If interested in joining, sponsoring or donating please contact:futurestarzshine@gmail.com

607.597.9745 Please help make our Starz shine!!

Future Starz Fundraising Event

Saturday, July 28, 2012 Rain or Shine Cincinnatus Home Center, 2752 State Route 26, Cincinnatus, NY

Car Wash~Bake Sale~Raffles9am-1pm Various homemade items*Raffle Baskets*Kindle Fire Raffle: $2 tickets

Created locally in 2011, Future Starz is a youth recreation competitive cheerleading squad that is open to all area youths that have a love for cheerleading. Routines are developed and performed at area competitions. We want to offer athletes a fun and safe experience, while helping them achieve their personal and athletic potential. We want our Starz to be able to set and achieve goals, develop self-discipline, self-responsibility, communication skills, self-confidence, good sportsmanship and understand the meaning of teamwork. We are looking forward to another fun-filled season of success!

Ongoing open recruitment~athletes DO NOT have to live in the Cincinnatus District

Doug's Fish Fry to Go!11am-6pmA portion of the proceeds will go towards the Future Starz.To place your order ahead on 7/28 (calls will only be taken until 4pm), call 607.423.5996

New Backpacks Available!!

It is that time of the year to start p lanning for September and a new school year. This year, Cornell University is donating 40 new backpacks! They come with a variety of school supplies for students. In the past these items have included: construction paper, glue, scissor, ruler, crayons, notebooks, pens and pencils. If you are interested in receiving one of these backpacks for your student, please contact Mrs. Aitchison at 863-3200 and leave a message. They arrive at the end of August and can be delivered before school starts or can be placed on your students’ desk the first day of school. Rural Services has a variety of school supplies and school clothing available to complete your students’ school needs. They are located on Lower Cincinnatus Road and can be reached at 863-3828.

Submitted by: Mrs. Aitchison, School Social Worker/Elementary Counselor

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Bring your child to the Farmer’s Market for food and fun this summer with Eat Smart New York at Rural Services and visit our 8 vendors for local produce. Sign up for Choose Health Nutrition Classes. Children will learn about healthy eating and prepare healthy snacks to eat! Saturdays from 10:00-11:30am for all school age children. Nutrition Class Dates:July 21July 28August 4August 11August 18August 25

Rural Services News

Food Sense NewsIf you EAT you QUALIFYPay by cash, check or food stamps Order by July 14th and Pick up on July 28th

Regular Orders: $15.50Chicken Breast Kabobs, 1lb Chicken Rice Dinner, 7oz Sliced Carrots, 1 lbHaddock Portions, 1 lb Fresh Cole Slaw Fruit Salad, 15, ozHot Dogs, 1 lb Mac & Cheese, 7.25 oz Fresh ProduceGround Turkey, 1 lb Pork and Beans, 15 0z Fresh Produce Special OrdersBeef Patties, 2 lbs for $6.75 Chicken Breast, 3.5 lbs avg. for $5.00Popcorn Chicken, 5 lbs for $6.00 Hot Pockets, 12/8 oz sandwiches for $17.50Italian Sausage, 3 lbs for $9.50 Breaded Shrimp, 2 lbs for $13.50American Cheese, 5 lbs for $11.00

Board of Education Meeting Notes:May 23, 2012

• Approved the Cincinnatus School Strategic Plan, a three to five year improvement plan that will be further showcased and implemented starting in September 2012.

• Approved the Long Range Facilities Plan (LRFP). The plan, which will be placed on our school’s web site, provides a comprehensive snapshot of our school’s facility (past, present, and future) and will be used intermittently by the Board to determine the need for future capital projects.

• Received a report from the Superintendent of Schools with regard to the NYS Common Core Standards (CCSS) initiative, including information about the NYS Regents Reform Agenda, CCSS shifts in ELA/Literacy and mathematics, common core instructional units/modules samples, which are to be implemented for the 2012-2013 school year, SED plans to implement computer based assessments in ELA & Math (grades 3-11), beginning with the 2014-2015 school year, and links through www.EngageNY.org that offer a plethora of related information and materials.

• Reviewed recommended amendments to the home schooling policy, including discussion of allowing home schooled students to participate in extracurricular activities, per parent request, and new and amended policies related to the Dignity for All Students (DASA) Act.

• In regards to personnel action, the Board appointed our computer work study, student employees for the 2012-2013 school year.

June 14, 2012• The Board approved amendments to Home Schooling policy #8472 that relate to changes in education law for

pupils with disabilities. However, the Board did not change the policy with regard to permitting home schooled children to participate in extracurricular activities. Additionally, the Board approved policies #7553: Dignity for All Students Act (new), #3410: Code of Conduct on School Property (amended), and #8242: Civility, Citizenship, and Character Education/Interpersonal Violence Prevention Education to come into compliance with the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA).

• Approved the establishment of the Howard Snyder Memorial Scholarship.• Received an oral presentation from second grade teachers Mrs. Lori Rice and Mrs. Lisa Schuyler in request that the

Board reconsider their previous decision to have only two sections of grade three next school year.• Authorized the Superintendent to proceed with the process to begin a comprehensive Board policy manual review

through Erie I BOCES.• The Board approved the personnel agenda which included the following : the appointment of Pat Rice as our part-

time (0.25) Teacher Center Director, the appointment of interscholastic athletic coaches for the 2012-2013 school year, the resignation of part-time, UPK teacher aides Tiffany Gallow and Holly Loomis, and the appointment of Holly Loomis as a full-time teacher aide.

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Class of '82 Reunion and Alumni are Invited to Celebration of Friends

Has it really been 30 years?

Cincy Class of 1982 BBQSaturday, August 11, 2012

Join us for an outdoor BBQ, under the pavilion, at the Brackel Bar & Grill.Begins @ 4pm, BBQ @ 6pm.$35 per adult includes BBQ and entertainment.$14 per child (5-12 years old) includes BBQ & 2 sodas or waters.

Celebration of Friends-following the BBQ and all of our "old" friends are invited...we would love to see you again! Under the pavilion at the Brackel Bar & Grill. Aiken Heart Band8-11pm

Please direct any questions to:Gail Kenyon ('82): glkenyon@hotmail.com or cell (607) 745-1478 Mike Randall ('82): cell (607) 745-4438 Shelly Parsons Hence ('83): shence@frontiernet.net or cell (607) 423-0429

Cincinnatus alumnus Jennifer Randall has just completed a speedy track season for Ithaca College. During the indoor season Jennifer broke the nine year old Ithaca school record for the 1000 m with a time of 2:54.69 and qualified for Indoor Nationals by running the indoor mile in 4:58:51. She travelled to Ohio to compete in the NCAA Division III championships in this event where she ran to a 14th place finish with a time of 5:09.18. Following the indoor season, Jenn exploded into the outdoor season breaking numerous records. Jenn competed at the NYSCTC at the University of Rochester where she smashed a 25 year track record, as well as a meet record, by running a 4:32.93 in the 1,500 m and after a short recovery, ran the 800m for a PR and another state meet first place honor. She now also holds the facility record at SUNY Oneonta in the 800 m with a time of 2:11:91. Jenn qualified for Nationals in both events. Jenn participated in the 1600m relay, typically an event reserved for sprinters (Jenn is a mid-distance runner) and that too qualified for Nationals and so now she was headed to the Outdoor NCAA Division III Championships. For the outdoor season, the national competition was held at Claremont Mudd-Scripps College just outside of Los Angeles, California. Jenn again ran to a 14th place National finish in the 800m and the relay team finished 17th. Other accolades Jenn has garnered along the way include being named to the Empire 8 President’s List for having a GPA of at least 3.75, two–time Empire 8 Athlete of the Week, five-time NYSCTC Track Athlete of the Week, NYSCTC Athlete of the Meet and most recently, District 3 College Division All-Academic Team. This summer, Jenn is continuing her studies at the University of Rochester as part Ithaca College’s Physical Therapy program. Somehow she is finding time to run to keep in shape for her final year of track eligibility at Ithaca College. Congratulations Jennifer! Cincinnatus Central School is proud to remember one of our outstanding former student athletes.

Cincy Alumni Jenn Randall Breaking Records!

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CINCINNATUS CENTRAL SCHOOL ANNUAL ALUMNI REUNION

“OUR HOME TOWNS”Saturday, August 4, 2012

9:00 AM Walk around the Field of Dreams Flower Gardens at Rural Services10:00 AM Alumni Soccer Game – Cincy Alumni vs. old rival Marathon Alumni11-4 PM Heritage Hall – “Going Camping” Display1:00 PM Kellogg Free Library “Founders Day” – Cortland County Old Timers

Band. Under the tent seating available or bring your own lawn chair. 4:00 PM Wilbur Auditorium Foyer – Open may walk around school before program.5:00 PM Program in the Wilbur Auditorium - entertainment and laughs, and something

to touch the heart. This year we honor the of Class of 1962. 6:00 PM A home cooked Baked Ham Dinner, Mashed Potatoes, Cabbage Salad,

Salad Bar, Rolls, Dessert, and Drink served in the large gymnasium. HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT TIME

This annual event is used by many classes to hold their 5 to 50 year celebration. As always we continue to encourage you all to hold a class reunion. It is such an enjoyable afternoon & evening. Whether you choose to come to the meal or not, always feel free to come to the program. Mass chorus this year, if you would like to join us, please call Terena Loomis at 607-863-4365 or Dannette Tomlinson at 607-863-3544. If no answer, please feel free to leave a message with your name and year of graduation so you may receive recognition in the printed program. We will be singing songs (with the music) we all know. For any able to attend there will be a rehearsal on Thursday evening at 7:00 pm in the Wilbur Auditorium. You do not have to attend the practice to participate.

For reservations to the dinner: Return cash/check/or money order with form below by July 27th to:

Cincinnatus Central School AlumniP.O. Box 267Cincinnatus, New York 13040 Please check here if this is a new address ________

Name____________________________________ YOG _______First (Maiden name) Last

Address _____________________________ Phone Number __________________

____________________________________ Email Address _____________________

Permission to post your info on Cincy Web Alumni Web Page Yes______ No______

Number of Reservations _________ X (cost of meal) $10.00 = $________ amount sent.

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL

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Cincinnatus Central School District: A community striving to meet all students’ needs, awaken their minds and touch their hearts.

Cincinnatus Central School2809 Cincinnatus RoadCincinnatus, NY 13040Telephone: (607) 863-3200 www.cc.cnyric.org

District Resident or Postal Patron

Cincinnatus Central School DistrictBoard of EducationDebra Kressler-President

RayeLynn Kurtz-Vice PresidentPeter Bush

Lisa HullGeary Livermore

Peg Peri Charles Winters

The Cincinnatus Central School District works to convey information to students, parents, businesses and community members in a variety of ways. One major source of information is the school district website which can be found on the Internet at www.cc.cnyric.org.

Another method of communication within the district is this publication, The Lion's Roar, which is produced by students enrolled in the high school course, Computer Publications. The newsletter is published entirely by students and the printing completed by OCM BOCES. In addition to the website and newsletter, there are also a variety of classroom newsletters, grade reports and parent memos sent home via students and/or mail.

The purpose of these communication tools is to share information about our district, to showcase student, faculty, and staff endeavors, as well as provide resources for students, parents, community members and faculty. We welcome input from all of the school community in making this communication more efficient and more valuable. In utilizing new technologies the district may want to post children's work or pictures on our website and/or in district publications. This could include photos, writings, artwork, or videos recorded for our in-house TV station. Parents or guardians who do NOT wish to have their child’s name and/or photograph on the district web site, in student video productions, in the newsletter or other publications, must notify the district in writing of their wishes. This must be done each school year. Please send any related correspondence to:

Cincinnatus Central SchoolComputer Department2809 Cincinnatus Road

Cincinnatus, NY 13040 orEmail: nrice@cc.cnyric.org

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