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Letters to Soldiers Fourth graders at Westhampton Beach Elementary School supported the troops by sending them poems of admiration this past Memorial Day. Bravery, strength and courage were common themes in the poems that were written. Students said they thought about why they were thankful for the soldiers and wrote about those things. “We were learning about Memorial Day and I thought this would be nice,” fourth-grade teacher Toni Stanek said. The students submitted the poems to an online forum on the Department of Defense’s website, where soldiers overseas can read them.
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Pedals for the Planet What began as a simple class assignment in Jok Kommer’s Environmental Science class at Westhampton Beach High School turned into an opportunity to make a difference and a demonstration on how you can use less energy on a daily basis. In class, the students worked together to look at things that have an impact on the environment and ways the students themselves could reduce their carbon footprint. A carbon footprint is a measure of the effect you have on the climate in terms of the amount of greenhouse gases you produce. Many of a person’s daily activities generate carbon emissions, which have an impact on the health of the environment. Based on that classroom activity, senior Danielle Palmaccio and junior Rachel Lucas organized an event entitled “Pedals for the Planet.” The two girls worked together to promote and recruit their fellow students to ride their bicycles to and from school for one day. In total, more than 35 students participated in the one-day event.
ROVing Along Four students from Westhampton Beach Middle School were chosen to participate in Mystic Aquarium’s Immersion Learning Live Ocean Exploration Webcasts. The four students – Antonio Birk, Lucy DiBenedetto, Declan Bean, and Jessica Mendelson – along with their teachers, April Pokorny and Kathy Haack, traveled to Mystic, Connecticut and participated in five live webcasts, spent time with Dr. Robert Ballard, world famous oceanographer/explorer, and worked in teams to design and build a ROV - a remotely operated vehicle. Each team’s ROV had to be neutrally buoyant, navigate through a tunnel and back out, and pick up pieces of PVC pipe from the bottom of the Aquarium’s lagoon. “Both of our teams met each Westhampton Beach teacher Kathy Haack, eighth grader Jessica Mendelson, sixth grader Lucy DiBenedetto, Dr. Robert Ballard, sixth grader Antonio challenge successfully during their amazing day,” stated Ms. Pokorny. Birk, teacher April Pokorny, and eighth grader Declan Bean. Westhampton Beach was one of only five schools invited to participate in the event.
Tech Day Fourth graders at Westhampton Beach Elementary School had the opportunity to invite their parents to school to participate in their Technology Expo on May 28. Students shared with parents all of the technology they use in the classroom from day to day. In Ms. MacLeod's class, parents were called to the front of the room to participate in an interactive math lesson using PowerPoint. Parents also saw how the interactive whiteboards are used in the classrooms and sat with students while they worked on their laptops.
French Lessons Fourteen juniors in Melissa Llewellyn’s 4H French class at Westhampton Beach High School visited elementary students in Adriana Sedano’s French class to teach them about the weather. The high school students created a class lesson relating to weather expressions and traveled to the elementary school to present the lesson and showcase posters they had created. “This was the first time we have done something like this,” said Ms. Sedano. “But Westhampton Beach High School juniors John we definitely hope to continue Mitchell, Ferdyan Budhidharma, Tyler Giancola, Robert Griffon, and Christian Trapani. more of it next year!”
WHB Board of Education Aram V. Terchunian, President James N Hulme, Vice President Bryan Dean • Dr. G. Gregory Frost Clint Greenbaum • Beecher Halsey • Halsey Stevens Lynn Schwartz, Superintendent of Schools www.whbschools.org • Phone: 631-288-3800
LEAH BULETTI
JEFFREY M. KABOT
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Valedictorian Congratulations to Leah Buletti as she was designated as the Valedictorian of the Westhampton Beach High School Class of 2009. A resident of East Moriches, Leah attained an unweighted 98.170 grade point average while taking the most difficult curriculum Westhampton Beach High School had to offer, including 10 Advanced Placement courses. She also achieved a score of 2170 on the SAT. Leah earned many academic and athletic distinctions and awards throughout her high school career. She was an All-County, All-State, and All-American race-walker in both winter and spring track. In addition, she was a member of the National Honor Society, Seascapes, and the Rotary Interact Club. This fall, Leah will attend Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Congratulations are extended to Jeffrey M. Kabot as he was named Salutatorian of the Westhampton Beach High School Class of 2009. Jeffrey, a resident of Quogue, attained an unweighted grade point average of 97.7, achieved a 2110 on the SAT, and a 35 on the ACT. During his tenure at Westhampton Beach High School Jeffrey completed 12 Advanced Placement courses. He won many academic distinctions and awards, including being named a Finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. He also received the prestigious Rensselaer Medal and the Bausch and Lomb Award. Moreover, this four-year Principal's Honor Roll student was a member of the National Honor Society and he participated in Quizbowl, Mathletes, and several of the school's bands. This fall, Jeffrey will be attending SUNY @ Stony Brook on a full scholarship.
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On Monday, May 11, the Westhampton Beach School District dedicated its new baseball field in the memory of community member Walter W. Thorne. Family members of Mr. Thorne, members of the Westhampton Beach School Board and administration, Westhampton Beach Booster Club members and the district's Athletic Director, Kathy Masterson, all met at the field to unveil the Walter Thorne Memorial Field sign at the field. According to Ms. Masterson and Mr. Thorne's children, who spoke at the dedication, Mr. Thorne was a longtime community member of Westhampton Beach, who raised his seven children in the area. An avid baseball fan, in the late 1940s he helped create the local Little League organization. Mr. Thorne, who served in World War II, was also past president and member of the Westhampton Beach PTA, a member of the Booster Club, past president and member of Little League, past commander of the V.F.W. post in Quogue, and a member of the fire department. In recognition of Mr. Thorne's impact on the community, every year top athletes at Westhampton Beach High School are chosen to receive the Walter W. Thorne award.
Honoring Her Mother Westhampton Beach High School sophomore Nicole Stanek recently won first place in an essay contest sponsored by the Suffolk County Office of Women's Services, by writing about her mother, Toni Stanek, a teacher at the Elementary School. “I thought she deserved some credit and I thought she deserved some recognition because she does so much,” Nicole said when asked why she chose to write about her mother in the essay. Nicole was one of 1,753 high school students who submitted an essay to the contest. At a county-wide celebration, Nicole was awarded a proclamation for her achievement by Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy and the Director of the Office of Women's Services, Deanna Marshall.
Three Teenys for Westhampton Beach Three Westhampton Beach High School theater students received “Teeny Awards” from the East End Arts Council and the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center. The student performers were recognized for their work in the school’s production of Lost In Yonkers. Congratulations to Casey Sheren for winning Best Actress in a Drama, Christian Thienel for his win as Best Supporting Actor in a Drama, and to Robert Tureski for winning Best Actor in a Drama. Modeled after the Tony Awards, this unique program celebrates and rewards talented high school theatre students in the five East End Towns and parts of eastern Brookhaven. Teeny Awards© also stimulate local interest in, and support of, high school theatre departments. Throughout the school year qualified judges attended participating high school productions and evaluated the students’ movement, delivery and stage presence. Evaluations of musical performances also included skills in singing and dancing.
TENURE GRANTED At the June 1st Board of Education meeting, the Westhampton Beach Board of Education held a reception for all the district employees who received tenure during the 20082009 school year. “These individuals have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills, a dedication to our students, and a passion for teaching,” stated Superintendent Lynn Schwartz. “We have seen their skills and are honored to have them as permanent members of our staff.” Congratulations to the following administrators and teachers on this well-deserved honor. Melissa Tunstead – English Terence Moran – Social Studies Monica DeBrita – ESL Alison Bufalo – Science Ben Sheldon – Foreign Language Diana Shurman – Math Christine DePalo – Special Ed Tara Hudson – Elementary Ed Catherine McGlone – Speech Alexandra Gogas – Music Jennifer Cucinotta – Special Ed Sean Montpetit – Elementary Ed Melissa Petroski – Foreign Language Kathleen Masterson – Director of Health, Physical Education & Athletics Kathleen O’Hara – School Business Administration 2
A Fond Farewell At a special ceremony held during the June 1st Board of Education meeting, the Westhampton Beach Board of Education and Administration honored eight district retirees for their commitment and dedication the district. “During their tenure, they have touched the lives of our students and everyone in Westhampton Beach,” stated Superintendent of Schools Lynn Schwartz. “We thank you for your time here and wish you all the best in your retirement.” The Board of Education and administration extend their best wishes to the retiring staff of the Westhampton Beach Union Free School District: Meredith Arnoux – Guidance – 20 yrs. Linda Howard – Music – 20 yrs. Kathleen McLinskey – ESL – 19 yrs. Catherine Richford – English – 37 yrs. Deborah Rosler – Math – 22 yrs. Lorraine Rothbart – Special Education – 20 yrs. Edward Barber – Monitor – 14 yrs. Ronald Cohen – Director of Technology – 15 yrs.
HIGH SCHOOL INDUCTS 44 into National Honor Society Westhampton Beach High School inducted an impressive 44 students into the National Honor Society on April 29. The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization as it recognizes outstanding high school students in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. At the ceremony, which was held in the district auditorium, National Honor Society students spoke about the requirements of membership. “The door of success is before us all ... The key of knowledge is available to all those willing to take it,” said Alexander McKillop, President of the organization during the induction ceremony. High School Principal Chris Herr also spoke about the four pillars required for membership. “Members of the NHS constantly strive to put others before themselves,” he said at the induction.
MATH OLYMPIAD MANIA The Westhampton Beach Elementary School Math Olympiad team of fourth and fifth graders completed another successful run. This year, the team was named to the National High Achievement List, which identifies the top teams in the nation. In addition, Malini Mehta won a trophy for the highest individual score of the team. Bo Gansrow, Lauren Bauer, Justin Smith, and Keira Kelly each received a silver pin for scoring in the top 90th percentile. An embroidered patch was awarded to those who scored above the 50th percentile. Those students were Claire Beaver, Elleka Martin, Sarah Beaver, Madison Costello, Kaila Gagne, Catherine Penn, BrandiGene Spano, Nick Filippelli, Margaret BarrForget, Chase Rubio, Jackie Moore, Mark Frenzel-Sulyok, Grace Gilbakian, Kyle Attar, Mac Newman, Skyler Trager, Daniel Purkis, Mary Kate Bane, Matthew Pesce, Frank Lombardo, Reid Rubio, Alex Wilcenski, and Bryanna Gristina. The Math Olympiad serves over 4,500 teams and 100,000 students in grades 4 to 8 nationally. All the students attend weekly practice sessions, learning how to solve unusual and challenging math problems. “There is no single approach to a successful solution, and the students share their creative strategies in preparation for the series of five monthly competitions held throughout the year,” said advisor Kathy Lynch.
HONORED FOR EXCELLENCE ELA – Gold Rafaela Aguilera Lauren Bauer Claire Beaver Alex Dalessio Olivia Dodson Nicholas Filippelli Grace Gilbakian Bryanna Gristina Gabrielle Keller Malini Mehta Tyler Nill Catherine Penn Bobbi Rifkin Reid Rubio ELA – Silver Margaret Barr-Forget Sarah Beaver Rachael Ferguson Keira Kelly Carla Litto Frank Lombardo Olivia Marsala Elleka Martin Jacqueline Moore Starr Smith BrandiGene Spano Anna Taylor Miranda Van Helmond
Math – Gold Lauren Bauer Claire Beaver Sarah Beaver Nicholas Filippelli Mark Frenzel-Sulyok Bryanna Gristina Justin Kuey Malini Mehta Catherine Penn Morgan Small Justin Smith BrandiGene Spano Elijah Wobbema
Grace Gilbakian Keira Kelly Justin Kuey Devin Laube Daniel McClure Malini Mehta Catherine Penn Chase Rubio Morgan Small Caitlin Smith Justin Smith BrandiGene Spano Donna Wilcox Elijah Wobbema
Math – Silver Kyle Attar Margaret Barr-Forget Jacob Connelly Rachael Ferguson Kaila Gagne Keira Kelly Jacqueline Moore Chase Rubio Reid Rubio Samuel Santora Lyric Singleton
Science – Silver Rafaela Aguilera Abigail Bennett Erin Dyer Tyler Hill Gabrielle Keller Frank Lombardo Jacqueline Moore Reid Rubio Starr Smith
Science – Gold Lauren Bauer Claire Beaver Sarah Beaver Nicholas Filippelli
Social Studies – Gold Margaret Barr-Forget Lauren Bauer Claire Beaver Nicholas Filippelli Kaila Gagne Bryanna Gristina
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Keira Kelly Justin Kuey Devin Laube Malini Mehta Catherine Penn Bobbi Rifkin Chase Rubio Reid Rubio Morgan Small Justin Smith BrandiGene Spano Social Studies – Silver Rafaela Aguilera Sarah Beaver Jacob Connelly Alex Dalessio Grace Gilbakian Mark Frenzel-Sulyok Tyler Hill Gabrielle Keller Matthew Lieberman Frank Lombardo Jacqueline Moore Lyric Singleton Caitlin Smith Donna Wilcox Elijah Wobbema Extraordinary Effort Zoe Ellenhorn Marisa Kelly Morgan Small Starr Smith
Overall Progress Abigail Bennett Jeffrey Dalder Thomas Gonzalez Brayan Grajales Triple C Nicholas Filipelli Grace Gilbakian Citizenship Matthew Baltar Catherine Penn Foreign Language Outstanding Achievement Spanish Kristiana Berisha Elijah Wobbema French Caitlin Smith Thomas Gonzalez Sportsmanship Award Rashaad Mitchell Caitlin Smith Patrolman of the Year Bobbi Rifkin 3
HONORED FOR EXCELLENCE Principal’s Award for Academic Achievement Jonathan Smith Sabrina Spillari Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence Skyler E. Arrasate Nicholes Cole D. Attar Oliver H. Batcheller Aidan P. Bean Emily A. Beaver Antonio B. Birk Sarah V. Blumenthal James F Blydenburgh Thomas M. Boskamp Jake L. Bramwell Victoria R. Calvaruso Daniela Campino Lauren M. Capozzola Dakota C. Chiorando Sarah A. Culver Lucy R. DiBenedetto Zachary R. Downs Oscar J. Figueroa Stephanie L. Fitt Shala A. Franciosa
Emma C. Galasso Heather M. Galgano Kayla J. Gansrow Oakley C. Gentry Laura J. Halsey Carly B. Kandler Paige E. Lettieri Peter Marotta Harshil D. Mehta Kathleen C. Mensch Lucas S. Mollod Perla D. Moran Josselin A. Navas Robert D. Newman Emi Osaki Katelyn T. Parry Michael C. Pesce Haley B. Pisciotta Kyle J. Rignola Evan J. Robinson Alyssa J. Rubick Sara R. Searson Kiera S. Solomon Sarah K. Strebel Stephan M. Sutter William H. Vakay Natalie J. Weinacht
Reading/Language Arts Sarah Culver Kayla Gansrow Laura Halsey Haley Pisciotta Sarah Strebel Social Studies Nicholes Cole Attar Emily Beaver Lucy DiBenedetto Emma Galasso Laura Halsey Katelyn Parry Science Nicholes Cole Attar Laura Halsey Harshil Mehta Mathematics Harshil Mehta Michael Pesce Haley Pisciotta Spanish Harshil Mehta
Kathleen Mensch Vytas Nielsen Alyssa Rubick Natalie Weinacht French Emma Galasso Health Emily Beaver James Blydenburgh Kayla Gansrow Haley Pisciotta Physical Education Sarah Culver Kathleen Mensch Katelyn Parry Michael Pesce Kyle Rignola Computer Application Kathleen Mensch Evan J. Robinson
HONORED FOR EXCELLENCE Principal’s Academic Achievement Sean Johnson Mitchell McCabe Delfino Mendez Breanna Michaud Natalia Wszeborowska Jeffrey Yac Principal’s Academic Excellence Valeryia V. Aksianiuk Jenna M. Arcuri Rebecca B. Baron Paul D. Barroso Jr. Brooke N. Belson Carly Bossung Graham M. Brown Vanessa H. Canavan Conor V. Cassara Kheshevan Chockalingam Toni-Layne Cotignola Marc F. Cotter Alaina N. Cruse Kirsten E. Dagostino Luke Dyer Zachary Ellenhorn Michael P. Flynn Charlotte Forman Julia K. Frangeskos Lily Gallo Shannon E. Giere Rebecca S. Graney Emma D. Gristina H. Beecher Halsey IV Matthew Q. Higgins Timothy C. Hoare James B. Jordan Jennifer K. Joyce Lukas S. Jurow Bridget M. Kelly Reed H. Kneski Aiden S. Kravitz Cooper F. Lacetera Gabrielle E. Lehman Adrianna F. Lombardo Robert A. Love IV Sara R. Lucas Heather M. Marcella Zachary J.R. Merle Erin A. Moloney Alexis Mucci Kaela R. Murphy Danielle J. Nill Nuray Ozdemir Nicole K. Padden Max D. Pastor Isidora Petmil Jane M. Podlaski Jessica P. Prost Maddison Raffel Connor J. Regan
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Lazarus J. Regueiro Jennifer P. Reynoso Wyatt Richter Zachary J. Rignola Antonnia Rios Montana C.K. Ryzuk Madeline Sganga Jodie L. Sipala Lauren M. Smith Alexa Smith Wyatt S. Sommer Thomas J. Speer Dana M. Stachnik Jessie Stanek Steven Tagliavia Noah E. Terry Melissa C. Thienel Julia J. Thorp Madison Thorton Morgan Tiska Maria A. Tuzzolo Grace E. Vail Alexus A. Van Helmond Arianna B. Vega Kelly A. Vetter John T. Vicari Laura A. Vitarelli Taylor Wagner Richard S. Wagner III
Michael Flynn Aiden Kravitz Katherine Pulsonetti Maria Tuzzolo Taylor Wagner Pre-Algebra Rebecca Baron Paul Barroso Jr. Zachary Ellenhorn Bridget Kelly Lazarus Regueiro Zachary Rignola Lauren Smith Grace Vail Science Rebecca Baron Kasey Chockalingam Zachary Ellenhorn Julia Frangeskos Bridget Kelly Lauren Smith Grace Vail Taylor Wagner Frost Valley Award Tahsin Korur Zoe Recchion
English Brooke Belson Toni-Layne Cotignola Alaina Cruse Kirsten Dagostino Charlotte Forman Shannon Giere Jennifer Joyce Bridget Kelly
Social Studies Rebecca Baron Paul Barroso Jr. Vanessa Canavan Jennifer Joyce Kaela Murphy Connor Regan Lazarus Regueiro Kelly Vetter
English Language Achievement Delfino Mendez Nuray Ozdemir
Family & Consumer Science Rebecca Baron Kasey Chockalingam Shannon Giere Jennifer Joyce Aiden Kravitz
Latin 1A Alaina Cruse John Vicari French IA Montana Ryzuk Alexus Van Helmond Spanish IB Jane Podlaski Spanish IA Valeryia Aksianiuk Kasey Chockalingam Toni-Layne Cotignola Marc Cotter Liam Culhane
White Team Overall Exemplary Students Aiden Kravitz Jane Podlaski John Vicari Green Team Overall Exemplary Students Valeryia Aksianiuk Graham Brown Rebecca Graney Computers Graham Brown
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Student Council Laura Halsey Principal’s Advisory Committee Award Emily Beaver Patrick Dean Oakley Gentry Laura Halsey Carly Kandler Paige Lettieri Katelyn Parry Kyle Rignola Art Lucy DiBenedetto Perla Moran Josselin Navas Kiera Solomon Suffolk County Music Educators Association Emily Beaver Sarah Blumenthal
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Dana Stachnik Art Valeryia Aksianiuk H. Beecher Halsey IV Jennifer Joyce Katherine Pulsonetti John Vicari Taylor Wagner Suffolk County Music Educators Association Connor Regan Hampton Music Educators Association Jenna Arcuri Rebecca Baron Brooke Belson Carly Bossung Kasey Chockalingam Lauren Dyer Michael Flynn Julia Frangeskos Eric Hayes Timothy Hoare Bridget Kelly Aiden Kravitz Cooper Lacetera Robert Love IV Sabrina Mason Peter Ostie Nicole Padden Jane Podlaski Jessica Prost Katherine Pulsonetti Alexa Smith Kyle Tumbarello Alexus Van Helmond John Vicari Natalia Wszeborowska New York State School Music Association Valeryia Aksianiuk Rebecca Baron Brooke Belson Carly Bossung Kasey Chockalingam Toni-Layne Cotignola Alaina Cruse Lauren Dyer Julia Frangeskos Jessica Giaquinto Shannon Giere Jennifer Joyce Julia Kearney Bridget Kelly Reed Kneski Aiden Kravitz Robert Love IV Heather Marcella
HONORED FOR EXCELLENCE
Gr a d e Aw a rd s Jessica Fieldman Stephanie Fitt Emma Galasso Emi Osaki Kiera Solomon Natalie Weinacht New York State School Music Association Emily Beaver Sarah Blumenthal Victoria Calvaruso Daniela Campino Stephanie Fitt Emma Galasso Laura Halsey Kathleen Mensch Emi Osaki Sara Searson Kiera Solomon Sabrina Spillari Sarah Strebel William Vakay Natalie Weinacht
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Peter Ostie Nicole Padden Jane Podlaski Jessica Prost Connor Regan Alexa Smith Jessie Stanek Morgan Tiska Alexus Van Helmond Kelly Vetter John Vicari Laura Vitarelli Taylor Wagner Natalia Wszeborowska
Lauren Smith Dana Stachnik Isabella Torres Grace Vail Alexus Van Helmond Arianna Vega Taylor Wagner
Health Valeryia Aksianiuk Graham Brown Kirsten Dagostino Rebecca Graney Cooper McAnelly Wyatt Sommer
National Physical Fitness Award (Boys) Daniel Burns Kevin Cino Zachary Ellenhorn Michael Flynn Eric Hayes Matthew Higgins Timothy Hoare Cooper Lacetera Zachary Merle Ryan Osborne Max Pastor Lazarus Regueiro Wyatt Richter Zachary Rignola Thomas Speer Steven Tagliavia Noah Terry Kyle Tumbarello
Presidential Physical Fitness Conor Cassara Alexa Smith
Skills for Adolescence Graham Brown Marc Cotter Jane Podlaski
National Physical Fitness Award (Girls) Rebecca Baron Brooke Belson Vanessa Canavan Toni-Layne Cotignola Starr Courtney Kirsten Dagostino Julia Frangeskos Lily Gallo Emma Gristina Marissa Iacobelli Alexandra Jennosa Julia Jones Julia Kearney Bridget Kelly Adrianna Lombardo Sabrina Mason Rebecca Minunno Bailey Mockler Erin Moloney Alexis Mucci Danielle Nill Jane Podlaski Jessica Prost Zoe Recchion Natalie Reilly Montana Ryzuk
Student Council Jane Podlaski
Physical Education Conor Cassara Emma Gristina Alexa Smith Lauren Smith
Technology Zachary Ellenhorn Aiden Kravitz Bailey Mockler Kaela Murphy Community Service Jane Podlaski Principal’s Advisory Participation Award Evan Gagne Beecher Halsey IV Robert Love IV Westhampton Beach Junior Fire Department Volunteer Services Kasey Chockalingam Matthew Higgins Matthew Jordan Max Pastor Thomas Speer
State of New York - Office of the State Comptroller Award Jessica Mendelson Annica Penn Extra Mile Award Hannah Caponi Kayla Dalder Alexander DeVito Brenna Hanratty Raquel Libardi Nicolas Monaco Dalina Muharemovic Kyle Rubin Angel Saquic Alexander Tanzman American Legion Award Avalon Vanderslice Kiwanis Award Declan Bean David Hamor Aimee Kandell John Potter Knights of Columbus Awards Elizabeth Moore Rachel Rienecker Rotary Award Nisarg Dabhi Veronica Kelly The Debbie Mees Award Connor Lynch N.Y.S. Attorney General Andrew Cuomo “Triple C” Award Taleia Barksdale Molly Tucker President’s Award for Educational Achievement Ian Connelly David Guida II Connor Lynch Garry Utz
Family and Consumer Science Taleia Barksdale Megan Meyer Nicolas Monaco Christopher Pesce Latin IA Elizabeth Moore Spanish I Claudia Canino Mendelson Nicolas Monaco Christopher Pesce Rachel Rienecker Marta Sadowska Spanish II Nisarg Dabhi Aimee Kandell Katelyn Ogeka French IB Elizabeth Moore John Potter Algebra Hannah Caponi Nisarg Dabhi Brenna Hanratty Jessica Mendelson Nicolas Monaco Angel Saquic Alexander Tanzman Garry Utz Community Service Awards Lauren Carroll Francesco Logozzo Principal’s Advisory Committee Award Ian Connelly Brenna Hanratty Michael Meyer Dineen O'Rourke Band Most Improved Haley Schoeck
Junior Volunteer Fire Department Hunter Tracy
Technical Theatre Jessica Mendelson
Art Elsie Boskamp Brenna Hanratty Kotryna Jankunaite Connor Lynch Elizabeth Moore Jessica Slowey Avalon Vanderslice
Band Nisarg Dabhi Jamie DeVivo Nisha Ghayalod Tye Granger Sarah Laadt Rachel Rienecker Allyson Schmelzer
Developmental Reading Roriana McCullough Nicholas Panzarino Molly Tucker
Chorus Hannah Caponi Shayna Carter Kayla Dalder Shaun Enright Robert Malachowsky Annica Penn Rachel Rienecker Julia-Anna Searson Molly Tucker Christian Tureski
English Brenna Hanratty Francesco Logozzo Jessica Mendelson Elizabeth Moore Dineen O'Rourke Rachel Rienecker Kyle Rubin Marta Sadowska English Language Achievement Angel Saquic
New York State School Music Association Remi Bader Megan Bernth Hayley Bester Maura Burke
Hannah Caponi Shayna Carter Bridget Connors Nisarg Dabhi Kayla Dalder Jamie DeVivo Shaun Enright Arielle Garcia Nisha Ghayalod Tye Granger Adea Guldi Michelle Hermus Sarah Laadt Hyunry Lee Francesco Logozzo Jessica Mendelson Nikayla Mendoza Nicolas Monaco Elizabeth Moore Ashleigh-Anne Papajohn Annica Penn Rachel Rienecker Marta Sadowska Allyson Schmelzer Julia-Anna Searson Molly Tucker Christian Tureski Lauren Volz Hampton Music Educators Association Megan Bernth Hannah Caponi Nisarg Dabhi Kayla Dalder Jamie DeVivo Nisha Ghayalod Tye Granger Adea Guldi Sarah Laadt Nikayla Mendoza Elizabeth Moore Ashleigh-Anne Papajohn Annica Penn Claudia Purkis Rachel Rienecker Allyson Schmelzer Julia-Anna Searson Lauren Volz Suffolk County Music Educators Association Hannah Caponi Adea Guldi Sarah Laadt Francesco Logozzo Robert Malachowsky Annica Penn Christian Tureski Long Island String Festival Association Adea Guldi Music Department Award Adea Guldi Francesco Logozzo Elizabeth Moore
Physical Education Awards Department Award Ashley Arcuri Neal Ebrus Remy Kneski Reid Paoletta Presidential Physical Fitness Award Vincent Gallo
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Michael Hickey Claudia Purkis Christopher Rothe Angel Saquic National Physical Fitness Awards Furkan Akyol Adam Andersen Hayley Bester Patrick Bonner Riley Brower Maura Burke Hannah Caponi Brian Corrigan Brian Culhane Jordan Daniel Jamie DeVivo Joseph DiBenedetto Patrick Erwin Wyatt Foglia Daniel Gomez Tye Granger NikkiAnn Haber Kotryna Jankunaite Aimee Kandell Jacqueline Kandell Samuel Kapust Vanessa Kowalski Kelsey Kracke Liam Lewis Francesco Logozzo Sydney Marks Gregory Marsicano Nikayla Mendoza Christopher Mitchell Elizabeth Moore Joseph Ogeka III Ashleigh-Anne Papajohn Annica Penn Matthew Raynor Marta Sadowska Zachary Senise Bridget Stucklen Alexander Tanzman Avalon Vanderslice Samantha Vickers Stephanie Vickers Stephanie Vitarelli Lauren Volz Physical Settings/ Earth Science Jessica Mendelson Nicholas Panzarino Alexander Tanzman Science Hannah Caponi Katherine Lewis Dineen O'Rourke Angel Saquic Social Studies Nisha Ghayalod Ryan Jaquin Aimee Kandell Jessica Mendelson Dineen O'Rourke Skills for Adolescence Annica Penn Christopher Pesce Rachel Rienecker Technology Alexander DeVito Brenna Hanratty Veronica Kelly John Potter Lauren Rappa
Pitsco Race Cars Lauren Rappa President’s Award for Academic Excellence Elan Assayag John Baker Taleia Barksdale Liam Bass Declan Bean Megan Bernth Gabriela Berrios Hayley Bester Elsie Boskamp Riley Brower Hannah Caponi Lauren Carroll Bridget Connors Brian Corrigan Nisarg Dabhi Jamie DeVivo Nicholas Feuerman Wyatt Foglia Vincent Gallo Nisha Ghayalod Tye Granger Adea Guldi David Hamor Brenna Hanratty Lauren Hill Kotryna Jankunaite Ryan Jaquin Robert Kametler Aimee Kandell Jacqueline Kandell Samuel Kapust Veronica Kelly Vanessa Kowalski Sarah Laadt Katherine Lewis Francesco Logozzo Robert Malachowsky Gabrielle-Ada Mason Roriana McCullough Lian McGarity Paaras Mehta Jessica Mendelson Nicolas Monaco Elizabeth Moore Dalina Muharemovic Dineen O'Rourke Katelyn Ogeka Nicholas Panzarino Ashleigh-Anne Papajohn Annica Penn Christopher Pesce John Potter Claudia Purkis Lauren Rappa Rachel Rienecker Christopher Rothe Kyle Rubin Marta Sadowska Allyson Schmelzer Amanda Lynn Schwartz Julia-Anna Searson Bridget Stucklen Matthew Sulzinski Alexander Tanzman Hunter Tracy Christian Tureski Avalon Vanderslice Samantha Vickers Stephanie Vickers Stephanie Vitarelli Patrick Yager
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2009 Jocelyn Rose Aiello * Kaitlin Elizabeth Allen * Camille Antoine* Christine Antunovich Anthony Vincent Argutto **** Ryan Daniel Asendorf * Michael Joseph Aydinian * Michael Ian Baird * Taylor Ross Baker * Sean Patrick Bancroft * Allison Rae Barnett #**** Dana Marie Barrett Paul John Batterson, Jr. * Daniel Matthew Becza * Kelly Kathleen Beglane *** Natasha Nicole Berg **** Amber Berkery * Steven Dane Biamonte, Jr. * Robin Elizabeth Bonner *** Christopher Kento Bowman *** Alexa Nicole Broccoli *** Geoffrey Goldsmith Brown, Jr. *** Leah Smith Buletti # **** Samantha Jean Celeste Burkard Vincent W. Caggiano * Darius Campbell Joseph Michael Candela * Emilie Louise Canino *** Amanda Rose Cappabianca ***
Anthony Joseph Capri * Michael Ryan Caputo * William Joshua Caputo * Marvin Enrique Carbajal *** David Joseph Cardaci #**** Joseph Francis Carlino **** Brian David Carr *** Francesca Joy Carter * Francis Jude Catanzaro, Jr. *** Andrew Brian Catterton * Teresa Mary Celentano * Gina Lynn Cepeda * Thomas Alfred Chiesa **** Talia Mary Chornoma * Julia Dawn Christ #**** Jacqueline Christophersen Alyssa E. Clancy * Gavin George Clarke * Joseph Clemente Cortese *** Holly Beth Costello #**** Samantha Ashley Costello *** Brandon David Cozine * Geoffrey A. Craz *** Andrew James Curry *** Magnun F. DaSilva * Nicolas Daleo-Frank #**** Collin Franklin Daniels * Kyle Eric Darling *** Joseph Vincent Davies
Matthew Philip DeBellis *** Joanna DeLeon * Ashley Lauren DeLuca *** Nicole DeVeglio #*** Sarah Barbara DiLandro *** Brian Devon Dickson * Amanda Nicole Donato * Joelle M. Dorskind #**** Ryan James Duca **** Chelsea Elizabeth Ehmann *** Daniel Ezekiel Ehrlich **** Kristian L. Einstman **** Andie Lyn Felsberg **** Taylor Fennessy * Irene Bridget Feretti Mariel Ann Fernandez * Hayley Fink #**** Robert Spencer Fink, Jr. **** Steven Paul Flammia David Harold Fox, Jr. *** Michele Marie Fust *** Steven Jerome Garbarino #**** Damiana Giannetti * Liam Teague Gilsmith **** Melissa Christina Groves Derek Guzman *** David Francis Hablenko *** Kevin Michael Haley, Jr. *** Vincent Joseph Hand IV *
Taylor Ann Handel Nicholas J. Hatton *** Sarah Ammon Haupt #**** Shelby Megan Hearn *** Peter Alexander Hendrickson Joshua A. Hernandez * Timothy Paul Herro *** Rebekah Maxine Hirschenson * Alexia Sanjae Hope * Michael Lawrence Huber #**** Marica Rosa Illiano **** Lola Rosamunde Imrie *** Xiao Ling Jiang *** Tyler Anthony Jones * Dylan George Jurow **** Jeffrey Michael Kabot #**** Heather Rae Kametler #**** Ibrahim Karatal Kara Alexandra Helene Karpovek *** Joseph Lawrence Kearney * Robert Joseph Kobus, Jr. * Nicole Marie Komorowski *** Christian David LaDu #**** Corynna Colleen LaFrese #*** John Thomas Laadt #**** Brian Paul Lagoumis *** Alexa Ariel Lampasona #**** Nicholas Andrew Lane *** Stephanie Lato ***
Allison Rachel Lehrer #**** Bridget Alice Lewis *** Yasmin Yevette Libardi *** Olivia Yvonne Liggon #* Jeremy James Linnick * Sigmund Mackowka III * Lindsay Robbins Mager * Erica Lee Mailand *** Jacob William Mainzer *** Anthony Michael Maneri Matthew Charles Maneri * Joseph Karl Marletta *** Stephanie Marsicano *** Jenna Jean Martuscello * Anastasia Marie Mazzone * Emily Florence McCann * Jamie Lynn McCarron Peter S. McChesney #*** Denzel McClees Alexander Jackson McKillop #**** Michael Aaron Mercurio * Juliana Meyer #*** Alexander James Miller **** Lila Virginia Miller *** Zenon Pax Mineo * Jenna Audrey Mitchell #*** James Robert Monette **** Marissa Lynn Morea *** Theodore Patrick Motz ****
Katherine Clarice Mulholland #*** Mia Shea Mulvey #**** Britton Ashley Nasser *** Stefan James Nasser * Jacqueline Ann Nobile **** Bryan Christopher Nugent **** Kelly Katherine O’Hara #**** Leanna Marie Ozman *** Joshkin Ahmet Ozpinar **** Matthew Werner Paetz Danielle Elizabeth Palmaccio * Kathleen Anne Palmer **** John Michael Papajohn III *** Megan Sarah Passarelle #**** Alexandra Marie Pastor *** Emily Mary Pepe * Megan Marie Pepe * Sean Steven Pesce **** Eric Salvatore Petrone * Noelle Christina Peyton *** Shelby Smith Piliero * Jason Andrew Pisaneschi *** Mary Elizabeth Polan #**** Meredithe Anne Porfert *** John Michael Powers II * Zachary Tyler Prost *** Nicholas Questel Kevin James Quinn #*** Darcy Taylor Raymond ***
Celebrating the Class of 2009 As the Westhampton Beach High School seniors marched onto the Carl Hansen Memorial Football Field in a sea of green and white, parents and invited guests proudly applauded. Members of the Class of 2009 had arrived to begin the schools' 101st Commencement Exercises. The Boards of Education, and central and high school administration, took their places on the dais as the high school concert band played “Pomp and Circumstance.” Following the Pledge of Allegiance and “The Star Spangled Banner", which was sung by Mia Mulvey with accompaniment by the seniors in the American Sign Language class, Westhampton Beach Board of Education President Aram Terchunian and Superintendent of Schools Lynn Schwartz addressed the class for the final time. “It is clear this graduating class has left its mark on our school and community,” said Superintendent Schwartz. “You are ready to go forward for as a 6
class you are destined for greatness.” Speaking before their classmates were Valedictorian Leah Buletti, Salutatorian Jeffrey Kabot, Hayley Fink who shared her original poem entitled “Remembering,” and Joelle Dorskind who recited the class history. “All things in life are what you make of them” said Leah. Added Jeffrey, “I dare all of us to dream. Dream of something new, something great, something you.” Also offering words of encouragement and a farewell to the graduating seniors was Principal Christopher Herr. “Remember to work as hard as you can to get the end result you desire.” Following the presentation of their diplomas and declaration by Principal Herr, the Westhampton Beach High School Senior Class of 2009 recessed from the field as Westhampton Beach High School Alumni, ready to take on the world that awaits them.
Asahel Reilly *** Courtney Arielle Richter *** Kevin Matthew Riffle Alyssa Marie Rosato *** Kimberley Rose Roy **** Kassandra Ruggles *** Jamie Marie Rusewicz Christina June Ruvola * Taylor Ryzuk *** Kevin Patrick Sabo *** Devon Viola Sadloski #**** Daniel Michael Salaway * Megan Ellen Salaway *** Jackson Sandoval *** LeeAnn Frances Sanfilippo * Thomas A. Sanna MacKenzie Cullen Schiwautz * Joseph Bruce Schnittker Alexandra Elizabeth Schorndorf *** Amber Gabrielle Selig # **** Samantha Marie Siolos Kara Irene Smith #*** Laina Marie Sorrentino * Christopher John Squeri *** Connor Justin Stockton * Desiree Elizabeth Strain * Heather Lee Swanson * Kadie Brianne Thompson *** Penelope Luquita Trent***
Elli Christine Vamvakitis #**** Evelin A. Vargas-Chucuy Kayla Ann Venter * Dylan James Warner * Michele Luise Weiss #*** John Robert West II *** Kellie Ann Westfield *** Alexandra Joy Winter #**** Alexis Marie Wohlgemuth #*** David Joseph Worrell * Brittney Krista Yastrub *** Erin Young * Kaya P. Yusi * Gerald Joseph Zaremba #**** William Richard Zavesky Certificate of Attendance Annika Christensen Nattakit Ruengwanichayakun Pauline Warroquiers # National Honor Society **** Advanced Regents Diploma Honors *** Advanced Regents Diploma * Regents Diploma
Twenty-Sixth Annual Westhampton Beach High School 2009 Senior Scholarships Edward and Rosemary Dodd Terchunian Memorial Scholarship Brian Lagoumis Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Scholarship Kathleen Palmer Kimberly Ann Huff Memorial Awards Emily Pepe and Megan Pepe Joan Hudson Memorial Award Alexandra Winter Westhampton Woman’s Club Scholarship Katherine Mulholland Deborah McLin Mees Memorial Scholarship Laina Sorrentino
Nadine Mondini Memorial Award Daniel Salaway Quogue Historical Society Shuttleworth Scholarship Christian LaDu Quogue Association Scholarship Elli Vamvakitis Hurricane Educational Foundation Scholarship Alexander McKillop Hurricane Educational Foundation Special Recognition Scholarship Joelle Dorskind Dr. John Zuk Memorial Scholarship Hayley Fink and Gerald Zaremba
Deborah McLin Mees Humanitarian Scholarship Jamie Rusewicz
Joseph Stanco Memorial Scholarship Joseph Marletta
East Quogue United Methodist Church Scholarship Michael Aydinian
The Anita S. Appel Scholarships Thomas Chiesa, Allison Lehrer, Alexander McKillop, Jacqueline Nobile
Andrew Jordan Community Service Memorial Scholarship Devon Sadloski
Quogue PTA Scholarships Academic Jeffrey Kabot
East Quogue Chamber of Commerce Scholarships David Cardaci and Michael Huber East Quogue Civic Association Scholarship Sarah Haupt East Quogue PTA Scholarships Michael Huber and Kara Smith East Quogue Teachers’ Association Scholarship Kara Smith Long Island Blood Services Scholarship Alexandra Winter Kiwanis Club of Greater Westhampton Scholarships Katherine Mulholland, Alexandra Pastor, Kara Smith, Elli Vamvakitis
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Twenty-Sixth Annual Westhampton Beach High School 2009 Senior Scholarships
Frances C. Hite Memorial Award Tyler Jones
Friends of Westhampton Ambulance Scholarships Kelly O’Hara and Devon Sadloski
Westhampton Beach High School Student Government Scholarships Francesca Carter and Corynna LaFrese
John & Esther O’Keeffe Scholarship Devon Sadloski
Westhampton Beach Fire Department Charles Scoog Scholarship Mia Mulvey VFW Post #5350 Scholarships Allison Barnett, Steven Garbarino, Alexander McKillop, Jacob Mainzer, Kara Smith Westhampton Beach Business Advisory Board Scholarships Brian Dickson, Joseph Marletta, Christopher Squeri, Michele Weiss, Brittney Yastrub Westhampton Country Club Scholarships Heather Kametler and Geoffrey Brown
Empowerment Scholarship Talia Chornoma Mary Colasanto Scholarship Daniel Salaway St. Mark’s Church Award Joshua Hernandez Air Guard Rotary Scholarship Award Allison Barnett Anne & Bill Haines Rotary Memorial Scholarship Michael Aydinian, Michael Huber, John Laadt, Alexander McKillop, James Monette, Zachary Prost
Doreen Kandell Memorial Award French - Alexandra Pastor Spanish - Leah Buletti
Blake Kelsey Rotary Scholarship Kara Smith
The Greater Westhampton Chamber of Commerce Business Scholarships Tyler Jones and Brittney Yastrub
Carl Eng Rotary Scholarship Leah Buletti, Francesca Carter, Joelle Dorskind
“Pat Malabre” Senior Athlete Elli Vamvakitis
Kiwanis Club of Greater Westhampton Dr. Douglas Gentile Science Scholarship Joelle Dorskind
Edward T. Otis Memorial Rotary Scholarship Nicolas Daleo-Frank
Westhampton Beach Teachers’ Association Scholarship Leah Buletti
Kiwanis Club of Greater Westhampton Barbara Gentile Reading Scholarship Allison Lehrer
Jane Phillips Hildebrand Rotary Scholarship Kathleen Palmer
Westhampton Beach Teachers’ Association Significant Improvement Award Jenna Mitchell and Jamie Rusewicz
Kiwanis Club of Greater Westhampton Bernard Pastor Memorial Scholarship Matthew Paetz
James J. Merle M.D. Memorial Rotary Scholarship Megan Salaway and Devon Sadloski
Westhampton Beach Teachers’ Association High Achievement Award Joshkins Ozpinar
The Rechler Equity Partners Excellence in Science (EPOCH) Scholarship Hayley Fink
Price Rotary Scholarship Alexandra Pastor
Westhampton Beach Teachers’ Association Special Recognition Award Ryan Duca
Musical Theatre Scholarships Francesca Carter, Teresa Celentano, Robert Fink, Shelby Hearn, John Laadt, Mia Mulvey
Mark Sinclair Foundation Awards Mia Mulvey and Allison Lehrer
Vincent J. Reilly Rotary Scholarship Talia Chornoma Arnie Schultz Rotary Scholarship Tyler Jones
Ria DelBene Memorial Rotary Scholarship Francesca Carter
Melissa J. Payne Memorial Award Talia Chornoma
Chief Master Sergeant Anthony Magro Memorial Rotary Scholarship Alexandra Pastor
New York Lottery Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Allison Lehrer
Lt. Colonel Michael Noyes Memorial Rotary Scholarship Joelle Dorskind
Reina Nash Foundation Scholarships Julia Christ and Lila Miller
Sandy Strebel Memorial Art Rotary Scholarship Julia Christ and Kristian Einstman Tim Wittschen Rotary Scholarship Jenna Martuscello Westhampton Rotary Scholarships Talia Chornoma, Chelsea Ehmann, Stephanie Marsicano, Jenna Martuscello, Katherine Mulholland Westhampton Rotary Students of the Year Francesca Carter and Joelle Dorskind “Paul Harris Fellow” Rotary Recognition Joelle Dorskind Father Joseph Slomski Knights of Columbus Scholarships John Laadt and Alexandra Winter Betty Desch Award for Leadership Kara Smith Joseph Taylor Memorial Scholarship Kevin Sabo Westhampton Beach Elementary School PTA Scholarships Heather Kametler, Jenna Mitchell, Alexandra Pastor Samantha Jo LeBrun Moon and Stars Memorial Scholarships Joelle Dorskind, Christopher Squeri, Alexis Wohlgemuth Potunk Masonic Lodge Thomas Sinnickson Memorial Scholarship Kelly O’Hara
Cleanway Scholarship Francesca Carter Dr. Nowell Character Standards Award Devon Sadloski Westhampton Beach PTO Scholarships Michael Aydinian and Kelly O’Hara Cor-J West Seafood Scholarships Chelsea Ehmann and Shelby Hearn C.U.R.E. Scholarship Jacqueline Nobile Kimberly Ann Huff Gift of Life Award Mary Polan Charles P. Tufano College Scholarship Danielle Palmaccio Westhampton Youth Wrestling Scholarship Brian Lagoumis Hampton Bays Lions Club Scholarship Sarah Haupt Remsenburg/Speonk PTA 9/11 Heroes Memorial Scholarship John Laadt Remsenburg/Speonk Teachers’ Association/PTA Award Julia Christ East Quogue Fire Department Memorial Scholarships Sarah Haupt and Michael Huber Donna Palmer Memorial Award Brittney Yastrub
Fred R. Funk Accounting Award Michele Weiss 9
ACHIEVEMENTS IN ATHLETICS
HONORED FOR EXCELLENCE GRADES 9-12 AWARDS Valedictorian Leah Buletti Salutatorian Jeffrey Kabot SCIENCE DEPARTMENT AWARDS Physical Settings/Earth Science Regents Antonia Orol-Berlinger Living Environment/Biology Regents Matthew Terry Living Environment/Biology Regents Honors Gabrielle Shea Physical Settings/Chemistry Regents Olivia Meyer Physical Settings/Chemistry Regents Honors Michael R. Sullivan AP Chemistry Ferdyan Budhidharma and Casey Sheren Physical Settings/Physics Regents Ferdyan Budhidharma Environmental Science Jacqueline Nobile Marine Science Shelby Hearn AP Biology Jeffrey Kabot AP Physics Alexa Lampasona Suffolk County Science Teachers Outstanding Senior Student Jeffrey Kabot Student Research Program I Christi Dawydiak Student Research Program II-IV Taylor Samson C.U.R.E. Jacqueline Nobile Bausch & Lomb Science Award Michael Purpura Rensselaer Medal Michael Purpura ART/ BUSINESS/ TECHNOLOGY AWARDS BUSINESS Accounting Michele Weiss Business Management Gabrielle Maas Career Development Zenon Mineo Business Advisory Board Brian Dickson
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Computer Applications Gina Arfi Business Marketing Marinna Jones Business Law Hayley Fink Web Design Francesca Carter Computer Applications II Brian Dickson E-Commerce Mark Podlas TECHNOLOGY Cisco Jacob Ehrlich A+ Gerald Zaremba Design & Drawing Emily Hubbard Auto Mechanics Joshua Jayne RIT Computing Medal Brooke Pottish and Ferdyan Budhidharma Xerox Award for Innovation & Information Technology Dylan McCoy ART Studio Art Cameron Thilo Ceramics Danielle Belson Sculpture Emily Pepe Drawing & Painting I Savannah Spinelli Drawing & Painting II Nick Martin Advanced Drawing & Painting Marusol Lee AP Drawing Alexandra Schorndorf AP 2-D Design Erica Mailand Computer Graphics I Kassandra Ruggles Computer Graphics II Jocelyn Aiello Art Club Andres Spillari Yearbook Antonia Orol-Berlinger LOTE DEPARTMENT AWARDS French II Lydia Frenzel-Sulyok French III Olivia Meyer French III Honors Megan Passarelle French IV Paige Miller French IV Honors Nicole Bartley French V Amber Selig
AP French Hayley Fink Latin I Rachel Boehl Latin II Christian Thienel Latin III Kevin Mootoo Spanish I DeVonte Atkins Spanish II Gina Arfi Spanish III Abby McLaughlin Spanish III Honors Emma Tracy Spanish IV Alex Choi Spanish IV Honors Casey Sheren Spanish V Peter McChesney AP Spanish Leah Buletti Spanish 201 Alexa Lampasona ASL I Julie Rewinski ASL II Kelsey Boeshore ASL III Elli Vamvakitis English as a Second Language Lin Chen French Club Alex Pastor Spanish Club Kara Smith NJCL/Latin Club Daniel Ehrlich MUSIC DEPARTMENT AWARDS Symphonic Choir Leanna Ozman Music Theory I Angelina Modica Music Theory II Emma Ozman Concert Band 9 Meredith Nugent Concert Band 10 Juan Herrera Symphonic Band Lila Miller Jazz Band Cody Owen Jazz Ensemble Ted Motz Chamber Choir Casey Sheren Concert Choir Christian Thienel Vocal Jazz Ensemble Emma Ozman Drama Club Jack McKillop Fall Play Casey Sheren and Francesca Carter
Spring Musical Alexa Keegan and Louis Rinaldi Tri-M Musical Honor Society Allie Lehrer SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT AWARDS Global History & Geography I Antonia Orol-Berlinger Global History & Geography I Honors Gabrielle Shea Global History & Geography II Garrett Benham Global History & Geography II (modified) Joseph Rosado American History Anna Finch AP European History Robert Griffon AP 10th Grade World History Avery Raimondo AP American History Griffin Stevens 1960s Rachel Paoletta Economics Hayley Fink Government Sarah Haupt AP Economics Jeffrey Kabot Psychology Hayley Fink Military History Griffin Stevens Sociology Jack McKillop AP Government Leah Buletti MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT AWARDS Pre-Calculus Honors Ferdyan Budhidharma Advanced Calculus Honors David Chiesa Pre-Calculus Xiao Jiang AP Statistics Jeffrey Kabot Trigonometry Applications Amber Selig Applied Mathematics Jamie McCarron Mathletes Christi Dawydiak Intermediate Algebra Elias Lopez Integrated Algebra Brett Dorfman Geometry Hannah Sadloski
Geometry Honors Gabrielle Shea Math B Lauren Marletta Math B Honors Cody Owen Calculus Christine Vertullo AP Calculus AB Matthew Floyd AP Calculus BC Jeffrey Kabot Visual Basic Michael Rippe ENGLISH English 9 Lydia Frenzel-Sulyok Freshman Seminar Christa Kearns English 10 Melissa Reeves English 10 Honors Zachary Bass English 11 Regents Alexander Choi AP English Language & Composition Casey Sheren Creative Writing Alana Mercurio History of Cinema Rachel Paoletta AP English Literature Allison Lehrer English 12 Dave Worrell Music & Literature Jeffrey Kabot Public Speaking Stephanie Marsicano Hurricane Eye Christian LaDu Hurricane Watch Taylor Baker Seascapes Allison Lehrer HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AWARDS Health Matt Floyd Physical Education Grade 9 Male Vincent RiemmaCascone Physical Education Grade 9 Female Emily Utter Physical Education Grade 10 Male James Fink Physical Education Grade 10 Female Devin Mandell Physical Education Grade 11 Male Greg Kandell Physical Education Grade 11 Female Kara Stucklen
Physical Education Grade 12 (Male) David Cardaci Physical Education Grade 12 (Female) Hayley Fink Sports Medicine Alexa Lampasona CPR/First Aid Kevin Quinn COMMUNITY SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP AWARDS Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Nominees Leah Buletti, Christian LaDu, Jeffrey Kabot, Jack McKillop, Sarah Haupt, Joelle Dorskind, Allison Barnett and Josh Ozpinar, and Megan Passarelle Rotary International Interact Club Award Joelle Dorskind Peer Mediation Elli Vamvakitis Youth to Youth Francesca Carter Frederick Douglas and Susan B. Anthony Award Katie Cardo George Eastman Young Leaders Award Kara Kearns Triple C Award Mary Polan and David Worrell NYS Comptroller’s Award Jack McKillop Fairfield University Book Award Joshua Colbert Dartmouth College Book Award Amanda Shadiack Wells College 21st Century Leadership Award Anna Lynott Suffolk County Executive’s Public Service Award Joelle Dorskind Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award Kathleen Palmer 2009 Scholarships for Academic Excellence Leah Buletti, Jack McKillop, Josh Ozpinar, Sarah Haupt, Hayley Fink, Jeffrey Kabot and Joelle Dorskind
CARL A. HANSEN ATHLETIC AWARD Haley Fink
WALTER AND MARY SUE THORNE ATHLETIC AWARD Christian LaDu
LARRY MAKRANSKY SCHOLARATHLETE AWARD Tyler Jones
CARL A. HANSEN ATHLETIC AWARD Kevin Sabo
GRIFFITH VAN HOESEN ATHLETIC AWARD Jenna Mitchell
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS AWARD Megan Passarelle UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS AWARD Michael Aydinian
CATHY MATUSAK SERVICE AWARD Alexa Broccoli
GRIFFITH VAN HOESEN ATHLETIC AWARD John Papajohn
MATTHEW P. RAYNOR SCHOLARATHLETE AWARD Alexa Lampasona
SOUTHAMPTON TOWN WOMEN’S LEAGUE FEMALE ATHLETE AWARD Alyssa Clancy
MATTHEW P. RAYNOR SCHOLARATHLETE AWARD David Cardaci
JOE KOZIARZ 5K SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Leah Buletti
ARMY RESERVE NATIONAL SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD Sarah Haupt
WALTER AND MARY SUE THORNE ATHLETIC AWARD Kellie Westfield
JOE KOZIARZ 5K SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Bryan Nugent
ARMY RESERVE NATIONAL SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD Christopher Squeri
JOHN HANFF AWARD Brian Carr KIMBERLY HUFF/SAMANTHA LEBRUN AWARD Robin Bonner
SPRING SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS
JAMES CRANDELL GOLF AWARD Geoffrey Brown BOOSTER CLUB SERVICE AWARD Donna Sanna MARY LARSEN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Talia Chornoma MARY LARSEN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Kevin Quinn JOHN SULLIVAN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Alexa Broccoli JOHN SULLIVAN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Brian Lagoumis
Nationally Showcased
NYS SCHOLAR-ATHLETE TEAM Boys Spring Track
ALL-STATE Tennis – Richard Sipala, Greg Kandell, Eric Antunovich
ALL-COUNTY Softball – Sophia Geraci Baseball – Mark Podlas Lacrosse – Kevin Sabo Tennis – Richard Sipala, Greg Kandell, Eric Antunovich, Michael Hammond, Christian LaDu
ALL-CONFERENCE Softball – Alyssa Clancy and Alexa Lampasona Girls Spring Track – Morgan Wilcox and Molly Bennett
ALL-LEAGUE Softball – Hayley Fink Baseball – Geoffrey Brown, Joseph Candela, Mark Podlas Lacrosse – Kevin Sabo and David Cardaci Boys Spring Track – Forest Gilbakian, Alexander Choi, Jason Iannone, Avery Raimondo, Brandon Penn Girls Spring Track – Lila Miller, Talia Chornoma, Molly Bennett, Leah Buletti, Amber Selig
Westhampton Beach High School junior Mark Podlas recently became the first Westhampton Beach baseball player to be selected to participate in the Perfect Game National Showcase. This invitation-only exhibition took place at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota, home of the Minnesota Twins, from June 13-14. With his participation, Mark is now considered one of the top 200 junior baseball players in the country. Mark has been the Hurricanes starting center fielder since the eighth grade, and made All-League every year. This year, Mark was named All-County and had a .484 batting average, with five home runs. He is currently being recruited by the top collegiate baseball programs in the country. According to their website, close to 85% of the players at the Perfect Game National Showcase end up signing with the top programs in the country. The National Showcase has also seen more draft picks and first-round draft picks than any other individual event in baseball over the past seven years. 11
