Highlights
Letter from the Superintendent ............pg. 2
AHS Alumni Foundation Scholarships...pg. 2
Class Night Scholarships.......................pg. 3
Prom, Class Night, Graduation...............pg. 4
Class of 2015.........................................pg. 5
Middle School Award Winners...............pg. 6
Kindergarten Graduation.......................pg. 6
Science Olympiad Winners....................pg. 7
Tiple "C" Awards...................................pg. 8
"Moving Up" Day...................................pg. 8
Pioneer Day...........................................pg. 9
Flag Day...............................................pg. 10
Scholar Athletes..................................pg. 11
Spotlight on Sports..............................pg. 12
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ACS 2015 Educator of the Year
Emily Wemmer
COMMUNITY
Albion, NY
July 2015
ACS Board of Education Honors Students for
Academic Achievement
Photo compliments of Photos By Bruce and Associates
At the June 1 Board of Education reception, Albion Central School Board of Education
President Margy Brown announced that Emily Wemmer had been chosen as the 2015
Educator of the Year. Ms. Wemmer received her Bachelor degree in English with honors
from the University of Iowa. She earned her Master’s degree from Roberts Wesleyan College
in 2006. Ms. Wemmer has been with the district since 2007 beginning her career in the high
school as an English teacher. She attained tenure in 2010.
Ms. Wemmer has been the high school Student Council advisor since 2009. Her work
with this group has really made an impact with her students and the community. The group
has made a commitment to community service and runs several clothing and food drives
throughout the year. They host an annual Costume Closet in October of each year to help
families celebrate Halloween.
Student Council, under her guidance, has also become very active with the Golisano
Children’s Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House with events such as the annual “Walk
for a Cause” in September. The group collects cleaning supplies and pop tabs which they
donate to the Golisano Children’s Hospital. The supplies help at the Ronald McDonald
House and the hospital recycles the tabs and the proceeds help fund life-saving treatments.
In addition the group is in charge of the much anticipated annual Senior Citizens’ Day. This
event has become very popular with both students and seniors! Ms. Wemmer currently
serves as the High School English Department Chairperson.
Congratulations to Emily Wemmer our 2015 Educator of the Year!
On May 18, 2015, the Albion Central School District Board of Education held the seventh
annual Academic Convocation Dinner. The guest speaker was 1963 Albion High School
graduate, C.W. Lattin. Mr. Lattin grew up in Albion and lives here with his family. He has a
Bachelor degree in Art Education from Buffalo State College and taught Art and Technical
Drawing at Albion Central School for 10 years. Mr. Lattin became Curator of the Cobblestone
Society Museum in Childs where he remained Curator for the next 40 years. Concurrently he
also served as the Orleans County Historian recently retiring from that position.
Mr. Lattin told several human interest stories presenting students with powerful messages
in a humorous manner. The messages ranged from learning from the mistakes of others,
treating others in the manner that you would like to be treated and having the courage to
stand up and do the right thing.
The honored students were introduced individually and personally congratulated by each
Board of Education member. Students shared their plans and dreams for the future. The
students’ parents were then presented with a special cord signifying academic achievement.
The parents placed the honor cord around the neck of their children. The cord will be worn
again by students during their graduation ceremony.
Academic Honor Students graduating with a cumulative weighted grade point average
of 90 percent or higher were: Andrea A. Aman, Drake D. Arnold, Jayne E. Bannister, Nita
Bela, Monica J. Benjovsky, Theodore D. Benjovsky, Alex J. Bison, Mallory L. Broda, Adryan
L. Cheeseboro, Peiyi Chen, Madyson K. Coville, Amanda S. Covis, Nicholas S. Ettinger,
Morgan K. Ferris, Laura A. Flanagan, Brittany K. Francis, Elijah J. Martin, Sara E. Maxon,
Kyler J. McQuillan, Sara A. Millspaugh, Dakota Monno, Justice D. Nauden, Kellie L. O’Hearn,
Charlyne L. Olick, Carol G. Pritchard, Cristal Quintana Aragon, Ryan A. Reed, Kerry A. Rice,
Morgan D. Seielstad, Jacob T. Squicciarini, Gabriell L. Struble, Benjamin S. Vanacore, and
Crystal B. Zayac.
At the conclusion of the event the students led the crowd in singing the Alma Mater.
High School Guidance Counselor Staff Summer Hours
Guidance staff summer hours: The counselors will be available throughout the summer on the following dates. Please call 589-2042 to make an appointment if you need to see one of them.
Office hours are Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Mrs. Garlipp: July 23, Sept. 1, Sept. 2
Mrs. Pettit: Mr. Green: July 1, July 21, Aug. 19, Sept. 2, Sept 3
Mr. Christiansen: July 7, July 20, Aug. 11, Aug. 26
July 2, July 26, Aug. 26, Aug. 31
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ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life!
A Message from the
Superintendent…
Albion Central celebrated the graduation of 131
students on Fri., June 26, 2015. Though this class is
small in number, like the little engine that climbed the
hill, “The Little Class that Could” committed themselves
to great successes on their path to becoming the newest
Purple Eagle Alumni!
Despite their size, during their high school years,
this class and their schoolmates earned 11 first-place
finishes in marching band competitions (including three undefeated seasons); won four
first-place finishes in jazz ensemble competitions (including three “Superior” ratings);
accumulated more than fifty top NYSSMA, All-County, Area All-State, and Conference AllState recognitions; and added outstanding singing and acting ensemble designations,
three outstanding dance ensemble nods, two outstanding musical recognitions, and
three Outstanding Student Pit Orchestra awards for their school musical productions
from the Rochester Broadway Theater League’s Stars of Tomorrow Program. The list of
their accomplishments (or attendance at any one of their performances) makes it easy to
understand why ACS was recognized as a “Best Community for Music Education” during
each year of their high school years.
More than half of the group participated in one or more sports at some point during
their high school career. With their teammates they amassed 10 league and six sectional
titles in eight different sports. These athletes were truly student-athletes earning statewide
scholar athlete honors for carrying a team course average of 90 or greater for 55 of the
68 teams they played on.
Nearly half of the graduates earned the Advanced Designation Regents Diploma. Seven
committed to serve their country in America’s armed forces and more than 80 percent
are headed off to college. More than three-quarters of the class participated in at least
one Advanced Placement or Genesee Community College course where they collectively
earned 819 college credits– the equivalent of nearly 30 years of full-time college study!
To put that into financial perspective, at today’s SUNY cost, they completed more than a
quarter of a million dollars of study before they even left high school, and at a cost to their
families of about 10 percent of that value.
These young adults also committed themselves to others, documenting more than
7,200 hours of community service (though there are many more undocumented hours
not in that count). While graduation requires only a 30-hour commitment, 16 graduates
logged more than 100 hours, five more than 200 hours, and one topped 350 hours. Their
total commitment to their community was the equivalent of 180 40-hour work weeks.
The Albion Central community has long been focused on opportunity, providing a
tremendous number and variety of opportunities for its youth. The class of 2015 made
the most of these opportunities in athletics, arts, alternative programs, advanced and
college options. The opportunities available to these graduates and to generations of
Albion students earned our high school recognition in the inaugural class of “Schools
of Opportunity.” The "Washington Post" newspaper noted “Schools of Opportunity”
recognized 10 high schools out of more than 1,000 in New York State and seven more
in Colorado (the two states participating in the first year of the program) for their use of
“research-based practices to ensure that all students have rich opportunities to succeed."
The Post went on to note that these 17 schools may be working against great odds, but that
each puts “students, not scores, first.” We are grateful for the community support that
allows us to provide these opportunities for our students, grateful that our community has
been recognized for doing so, and proud of these students who have taken advantage of
these opportunities!
I wish the very best for each member of the class of 2015, and look forward to the
return of the rest of our students– so that they may use the opportunities available to them
to create their own successes. On behalf of the ACS faculty and staff, I wish each of you a
safe and enjoyable summer.
2015 Art Show and Crossroads Premiere
(L-R): Geneva Bolthouse, Jamelis Mateo, Marella Albanese, Emma Lonnen, Bailey Maier, Katy Perry,
Xochitl Rosario, Emma Carr, Stephanie McGee, Carol Pritchard, and Dr. Athena Nichols.
The annual premier of the "Crossroads" literary magazine and the Art Club Student Art
Show took place on Thu., May 21, in the High School Arts Foyer. This event is a celebration of
the creative talents of our high school students and is always the highlight of the school year
for art students.
The literary magazine publishes both art work and student writings. The students
published in this year’s magazine included: Andrea Aman, Savannah Allen, Andrew Ashworth,
Nita Bela, Geneva Bolthouse, Aaron Burnside, Matt De Carlo, Mike Laine, Joseph Madejski,
Stephanie McGee, Sara Millspaugh, Olivia Neidert, Kellie O’Hearn, Kate Perry, Shaylee Pond,
Carol Pritchard, Aliya Rayner, Ryan Reed, Kory Reynolds, Emily Shabazz, Katrina Smith, Bianca
Stauffer, Leigha Townsend, Nathaniel Trembley, and Haley Wegman.
At the premier, the staff at the high school and members of the art club honored Dr.
Athena Nichols with a surprise reception in recognition for achieving her Ph.D. in Education.
Dr. Nichols said, “Words do not do my feelings justice. I am grateful and honored by your
recognition and I cannot think of a better way to be acknowledged than by my fellow teachers
and students who inspire me every day!”
Albion HS Alumni Foundation Awards
$39,650 in Scholarships
Albion Central School Named
“School Of Opportunity”
The National Education Policy Center
(NEPC) at the University of Colorado
recently announced that 17 high schools
in New York and Colorado are the first
to receive the “School of Opportunity”
designation.
This designation was
awarded to these schools based on their
demonstration of practices that ensure
that all students have opportunities to
succeed.
The program was piloted in just two
states this year, but there are plans to
expand this program to all states.
Selection criteria are based on a
school’s documented success in
implementing practices that distinguish
the school as committed to closing
opportunity gaps.
Albion Superintendent, Michael
Bonnewell said, “We are very proud of
earning a Silver School of Opportunity designation. Albion High School was 1 of 17 out of
approximately 700 schools to receive this award. The schools selected demonstrate a range of
practices that ensure that all students have rich opportunities to succeed. Our Community as
Schools (CAS) program which is hosted by the Villages of Orleans featured prominently in our
application. All of the schools recognized have one thing in common; they all put students not
test scores first.”
The LINK Pictured above are the 2015 Albion High School Alumni Foundation Scholarship recipients.
(L-R:) Morgan Seielstad, Brittany Francis, Kellie O’Hearn, and Dominic DiCureia.
Albion High School Alumni Foundation takes great pride in making a difference for a
lifetime for the Albion Central School District community – alumni, students, teachers and
friends. Its claim to fame, so to speak, is the scholarship program. Each year at the Class Night
event, the Foundation presents scholarships to graduating seniors who meet the criteria of
each specific scholarship. This year, the Foundation awarded 20 scholarships to 28 students
totaling: $39,650.
These awards provide financial assistance so that Albion’s bright young scholars may
continue their educational goals and to be successful in their future endeavors. The funding
for the scholarships is made possible through foundation memberships and gifts from AHS
Alumni, as well as individuals or organizations that contact the Foundation to establish a
scholarship. The Foundation manages the funds and awards the scholarships annually during
the Class Night event, along with other scholarships that are awarded that evening.
The scholarships that are managed by the Foundation continue to grow. Four new
scholarships were added in 2015: The Rex & Marilyn Horton Scholarship, The Wayne A.
Burlison Memorial Scholarship, The Glassner Family Scholarship and The John Panek
Memorial Scholarship. The Foundation is already working on at least three new awards
for 2016: the Ronald Sodoma Scholarship, the Masons Scholarship, and the Archibald
Scholarship. To learn more about the Foundation and how you can contribute, go to our
website at www.albionalumni.org.
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Class Night Scholarships
Gary Adduci Memorial...........................................................................................................Logan London
Aina Memorial Award..........................................................................................................Clayton Stanton
Albion Administrator’s Award...............................................................................................Justice Nauden
Albion Central School District Educational Support Staff Scholarship...................................Justice Nauden
Albion Custodial Award.........................................................................................................Elena Mergler
Albion Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Lewis M. Grimes Award....................................... Brittany Francis
Albion HS Alumni Foundation Scholarship......................................................................Dominic DiCureia
Albion HS Alumni Foundation Scholarship......................................................................... Brittany Francis
Albion HS Alumni Foundation Scholarship........................................................................... Kellie O’Hearn
Albion HS Alumni Foundation Scholarship....................................................................... Morgan Seielstad
Albion Alumni Foundation Performing Arts Scholarship.......................................................Charlyne Olick
Albion Soccer Boosters Scholarship...................................................................................... Amanda Covis
Albion Soccer Boosters Scholarship............................................................................... Jacob Squicciarini
Albion Teachers’ Association Scholarship (ATA).................................................................Jayne Bannister
Albion Teachers’ Association Memorial Scholarship (ATA)..................................................Charlyne Olick
American History Prize.......................................................................................................Madyson Coville
Craig H. Anderson Memorial Award....................................................................................Clayton Stanton
Craig H. Anderson Memorial Award.....................................................................................Justice Nauden
Theodore N. Anderson Scholarship (ATA)............................................................................ Mallory Broda
Harold R. & Frances C. Axtell Memorial Scholarship..........................................................Jayne Bannister
Elizabeth Balcom Smith Scholarship.................................................................................. Gabriell Struble
Barre Volunteer Fire Company Scholarship in Memory of 1st Chief Lyman Rice............... Elizabeth Bentley
Barre Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship............................................................ Elizabeth Bentley
Jon-David Bartlett Memorial Scholarship........................................................................Dominic DiCureia
Carol Bailey Basinait Scholarship..................................................................................................Nita Bela
Morris Berg Prize............................................................................................................Dominic DiCureia
Carl I. Bergerson Student Council Award.................................................................................Crystal Zayac
Tony Blake Memorial Scholarship..............................................................................Brooke-lynn Webster
Tony Blake Memorial Scholarship....................................................................................... Savannah Allen
Tony Blake Memorial Scholarship................................................................................. Samantha Bowman
Sadie M. Britton Scholarship....................................................................................................Dustin Horn
Wayne A. Burlison Memorial Scholarship......................................................................... Nicholas Ettinger
James T. Burnett Memorial Scholarship (ATA)..................................................................... Natalia Norton
John and Liz Capacci Scholarship.......................................................................................Sara Millspaugh
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Award......................................................................... Laura Flanagan
Chevron Editor’s Award.............................................................................................................Aaron Chen
Chevron Senior Service Award............................................................................................... Amanda Covis
Chevron Senior Service Award.................................................................................................Leigha Klopp
Chevron Senior Service Award...................................................................................................Aaron Chen
Church Prize.........................................................................................................................Morgan Ferris
Class of 1964.................................................................................................................... Brittney Williams
Coaches Award.................................................................................................................... Savannah Allen
Coaches Award.......................................................................................................................Olivia Neidert
Coaches Award...................................................................................................................Kyler McQuillan
Coffey Brothers Accounting Scholarship............................................................................... Kellie O’Hearn
William Connor Memorial Award........................................................................................Jayne Bannister
New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association, Inc............ Brittney Williams David
Dawson Memorial Agricultural Prize..................................................................................Sara Millspaugh
Edmund P. DePalma Science Scholarship........................................................................Monica Benjovsky
Patrick DiGirolamo Award...................................................................................................Carol Pritchard
DiLaura Prize.........................................................................................................Cristal Quintana Aragon
Norma DiLaura Scholarship.................................................................................................Justice Nauden
Coach Richard Diminuco Scholarship for Athletic Excellence.............................................Clayton Stanton
The Hamilton Doherty Scholarship......................................................................................Jayne Bannister
Albion High School Drama Award........................................................................................Charlyne Olick
Albion Junior High Fine Arts Club Award..............................................................................Charlyne Olick
PER Scholarship.................................................................................................................Sara Millspaugh
“Sneezy” Snyder Scholarship................................................................................................ Kellie O’Hearn
Alan Thompson “The Duck” Memorial Scholarship...............................................................Drake Arnold
Leo Brown Medical Scholarship..................................................................................... Jacob Squicciarini
William F. and Jeanne H. Engle Scholarship............................................................................. Sara Maxon
Extra-Curricular Activities Award.....................................................................................Monica Benjovsky
Extra-Curricular Activities Award..........................................................................................Charlyne Olick
Virgil Bogue Catherine Flanagan Scholarship................................................................Adryan Cheeseboro
William Foster Ferris Art Award...........................................................................................Carol Pritchard
Jim & Susie Fraser Health Careers Scholarship......................................................................Olivia Neidert
Glassner Family Scholarship...................................................................................................Drake Arnold
Golden Performance Award.....................................................................................................Elijah Martin
Paul R. Haines Memorial Scholarship...................................................................................Morgan Ferris
Hoag Scholarship...............................................................................................................Kyler McQuillan
Louis F. Hollenbeck Award....................................................................................................Logan London
Louis F. Hollenbeck Award................................................................................................. Aaron Burnside
Honor Award - Valedictorian..............................................................................................Madyson Coville
Honor Award - Salutatorian............................................................................................ Jacob Squicciarini
The Rex & Marilyn Horton Scholarship...............................................................................Jayne Bannister
Lisa M. Husung Memorial Scholarship..................................................................................Elena Mergler
Kathryn J. Kerrigan Memorial Scholarship............................................................................. Amanda Covis
Coach Gary Kingsbury Memorial Scholarship..................................................................Dominic DiCureia
Leslie A. Kish Memorial Scholarship......................................................................................... Sara Maxon
John “Apple” Knight Award................................................................................................ Aaron Burnside
Nicholas Kovaleski Memorial Scholarship............................................................................ Riley Fitzwater
Nicholas Kovaleski Memorial Scholarship..............................................................................Drake Arnold
Nicholas Kovaleski Memorial Scholarship................................................................................ Gary Moore
Nicholas Kovaleski Memorial Scholarship........................................................................ Nicholas Ettinger
The Nancy Elaine LaGamba Scholarship.............................................................................. Savannah Allen
The Friends M.L.S. (Mastering, Learning & Service) Award........................................... Caitlin Malanowski
Lions Club Robert W. Kirby Agricultural Award...................................................................Sara Millspaugh
Lions Club Scholarships................................................................................................... Nicholas Ettinger
Lions Club Scholarships......................................................................................................Carol Pritchard
Lions Club Scholarships.......................................................................................................Justice Nauden
Lions Club Science Award............................................................................................... Jacob Squicciarini
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Daniel Long Memorial Music Award...................................................................................Kyler McQuillan
Kenneth H. Long Memorial Science and Mathematics Award..............................................Kyler McQuillan
Spc. Jason M. Johnston Memorial Scholarship...................................................................... Bert White III
Lockport Shrine Club Award................................................................................................. Kellie O’Hearn
The Dr. Paul Mahany Family Scholarships.....................................................................................Nita Bela
The Dr. Paul Mahany Family Scholarships............................................................................ Mallory Broda
The Dr. Paul Mahany Family Scholarships............................................................................. Amanda Covis
The Dr. Paul Mahany Family Scholarships...........................................................................Jordan Deskins
The Dr. Paul Mahany Family Scholarships................................................................................ Sara Maxon
Masonic Renovation Lodge #97 Scholarship...................................................................... Brittany Francis
Medina Savings & Loan Scholarship................................................................................... Brittany Francis
Medina Savings & Loan Scholarship...................................................................................Madyson Coville
Medina Savings & Loan Scholarship..............................................................................Adryan Cheeseboro
Trudy Mergler Nursing Scholarship...............................................................................................Nita Bela
Dr. Lee Minier Science Scholarship................................................................................ Jacob Squicciarini
Dennis Mix Memorial......................................................................................................... Aaron Burnside
Most Valuable Athlete - Boys' Soccer..................................................................................Marcos Sanchez
Most Valuable Athlete - Boys' Soccer.............................................................................. Jacob Squicciarini
Most Valuable Athlete - Girls' Soccer..................................................................................... Amanda Covis
Most Valuable Athlete - Football................................................................................................... Trey Hart
Most Valuable Athlete - Boys' Cross-Country..............................................................................Aaron Chen
Most Valuable Athlete - Girls' Cross-Country.......................................................................Madyson Coville
Most Valuable Athlete - Golf........................................................................................ Theodore Benjovsky
Most Valuable Athlete - Volleyball............................................................................................ Kelsee Soule
Most Valuable Athlete - Boys' Basketball.............................................................................Clayton Stanton
Most Valuable Athlete - Girls' Basketball..............................................................................Justice Nauden
Most Valuable Athlete - Wrestling....................................................................................... Aaron Burnside
Most Valuable Athlete - Boys' Swimming.......................................................................... Morgan Seielstad
Most Valuable Athlete - Girls' Swimming................................................................................Olivia Neidert
Most Valuable Athlete - Cheerleading..........................................................................................Kerry Rice
Most Valuable Athlete - Cheerleading....................................................................................... Karisa Stark
Most Valuable Athlete - Softball........................................................................................... Meghan Hurley
Most Valuable Athlete - Baseball......................................................................................Dominic DiCureia
Most Valuable Athlete - Boys' Track...........................................................................................Aaron Chen
Most Valuable Athlete - Girls' Track.....................................................................................Chanyce Powell
Most Valuable Athlete - Tennis..................................................................................... Theodore Benjovsky
Narburgh Wrestling Award.................................................................................................. Aaron Burnside
National Honor Society Prize - Character..............................................................................Elena Mergler
National Honor Society Prize - Scholarship............................................................Cristal Quintana Aragon
National Honor Society Prize - Leadership............................................................................Emily Shabazz
National Honor Society Prize - Service...................................................................................Olivia Neidert
Stewart New Memorial Scholarship.....................................................................................Jayne Bannister
Niagara-Orleans Athletic League Scholar Athlete Award.................................................. Jacob Squicciarini
Niagara-Orleans Athletic League Scholar Athlete Award......................................................Madyson Coville
James “Dutch” Niederhofer Award......................................................................................No one applied
Brendalee Oosterling Art Award..........................................................................................Carol Pritchard
Palettes of Orleans...............................................................................................................Carol Pritchard
The Panek Family Farm Agriculture Scholarship.................................................................Jayne Bannister
John Panek Memorial Scholarship.....................................................................................Sara Millspaugh
Brandon Parker Memorial Scholarship.............................................................................. Aaron Burnside
Nicholas Patronski Memorial Music Award..........................................................................Charlyne Olick
Jake Patterson Memorial Award.........................................................................................Madyson Coville
Pratt Pickett Memorial Award..................................................................................................... Alex Bison
Lake Plains Players Performing Arts Scholarship....................................................................David Stilwell
Elizabeth J. Rawlings “Mrs. Wizard” Memorial Award....................................... Laura Flanagan Reed Prize
Amanda Covis Reed Prize....................................................................................................Clayton Stanton
Albion Rotary Club Career Advancement Prize......................................................................Logan London
AB “Dick” Eddy Service Above Self Scholarship............................................................Adryan Cheeseboro
Albion Rotary Club Edward B. Archbald Memorial Scholarship............................................ Kellie O’Hearn
Peter Sacco Memorial Vocal Music Award............................................................................Charlyne Olick
Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics Scholarship....................................... Madyson Coville Science in Demand
Richard Daniels Science in Demand.......................................................................................... Caleb Pettit
St. Mary’s Athletic Club.......................................................................................................Sara Millspaugh
Harry W. Salchak Science Scholarship............................................................................ Jacob Squicciarini
James Sands Soccer Award..............................................................................................Monica Benjovsky
James Sands Soccer Award.....................................................................................................Drake Arnold
Holly Sartwell Memorial Scholarship........................................................................... Theodore Benjovsky
C. Royce Sawyer Prize........................................................................................................Kyler McQuillan
Bradley James Shelp Jr. Memorial Award........................................................................Monica Benjovsky
Sheret Post #35 American Legion and Legion Auxiliary Award...........................................Kyler McQuillan
The Margaret Sherman Humanities Award........................................................................... Kellie O’Hearn
The Moses Sherman Music Award.................................................................................... Nicholas Ettinger
Social Justice Award............................................................................................................. Kellie O’Hearn
John Philip Sousa Band Award.............................................................................................Charlyne Olick
The Erin Deanne Moore Scholarship Sponsored by Spotlight Studio...........................................Kerry Rice
Stackwick Memorial Scholarship.............................................................................................. Gary Moore
Roxanne Stornelli Memorial Scholarship.............................................................................Justice Nauden
John D. Strickland Memorial Scholarship...................................................................................Kerry Rice
Robert P. Vandeusen Scholarship........................................................................................ Laura Flanagan
Veterans Scholarship.............................................................................................................Morgan Ferris
Veterans Scholarship..........................................................................................................Kyler McQuillan
Marine Corps League Scholarship...................................................................................... Brittany Francis
Veterans of Foreign Wars Industrial Arts Award.................................................................. Aaron Burnside
Strickland Auxiliary #4635 of Veterans of Foreign Wars Prize...................................... Benjamin Vanacore
David H. Whittier Memorial Scholarship............................................................................... Bert White III
Women's Service Club of Albion - Marjorie Hamlin Award...................................................Justice Nauden
Women's Service Club of Albion - Betty Lou Rhodes Award.................................................. Kellie O’Hearn
Woods Prize................................................................................................................... Jacob Squicciarini
Jr. Wilson Sportsman Club Environmental Award................................................................Jayne Bannister
Jr. Wilson Sportsman Club Environmental Award..........................................................Adryan Cheeseboro
Jr. Wilson Sportsman Club Environmental Award........................................................................Kerry Rice
R. Wells Harrison Memorial Scholarship........................................................................ Jacob Squicciarini
Tractor Supply - Growing Scholars Scholarship...................................................................Jayne Bannister
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Congratulations!
Graduation - June 26, 2015
2015 Senior Prom Court
Graduates gather to celebrate!
(L-R): Prom Prince Dyer Benjovsky, Prom Princess Justice Nauden,
Prom King Drake Arnold and Prom Queen Monica Benjovsky
Class Night - June 19, 2015
Salutatorian Jacob Squicciarini and Valedictorian Madyson Coville.
Senior Class Officers L-R): Theodore Benjovsky (Secretary),
Aaron Burnside (President), Monica Benjovsky (Vice President) and
Isabella Cox (Treasurer).
Members of the Daisy Chain and Ushers.
Senior Class President Aaron Burnside presents Junior Class President
Scott Daniels with the gavel and the class challenge.
The LINK The Senior Chorus performs at the graduation ceremony.
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Class of 2015
Board President Margy Brown presents Brittany Williams with her diploma.
Kevin Rosario Alvarado and Marcos Sanchez.
Friends gather after the ceremony.
The LINK Savannah Grace Allen
Andrea AnnaDea Maria Aman
Drake Arnold
Andrew Jared Ashworth
Jayne Elizabeth Bannister
Stacie Ann Barnett
Nita Bela
Monica Jane Benjovsky
Theodore Dyer Benjovsky
Elizabeth Michele Bentley
Alex Joseph Bison
Desmond Tyriek Blackmon
Timothy M. M. Blue
Samantha Marie Bowman
Mallory Louise Broda
Courtney E. Burch
Aaron Scott Charles Burnside
Adryan Lynn Cheeseboro
Peiyi Chen
Marianna Rose Coffey
Ryan J. Collins
Josephine Elizabeth Conn
Madyson Klaer Coville
Amanda Sheila Covis
Isabella Cox
Jordan E. K. Deskins
Joshua Z. Deuel
Dominic Charles DiCureia
Tyler H. Edwards
Jordan C. Elschker
Heidi Yvonne Ettinger
Nicholas Scott Ettinger
Morgan Kay Ferris
Riley Kay Fitzwater
Laura A. Flanagan
Megan T. Forder
Madeline Fournier
Brittany Kay Francis
Elizabeth Diana Furness-Wheeler
Kelsey O. Garcia
Adam Joseph Grimes
Aisley Gulczewski
Morgan Haak
Jordan E. Hamilton
Malcolm Hammonds
Ashley K. Hapeman
Michael Thomas Henshaw
Andrew J. Hollenbeck
Dameon K. Holtfoth
Dustin Horn
Matthew Donovan Howell Jr.
Elizabeth Jane Hunt
Nathan S. Jobe
Justin L. Kendrick
Derrick Andrew Kibbe
Robert J. Klatt
Leigha S. Klopp
Michaela Elizabeth Lake
Sarah E. Lamka
Alyssa Marie Lawrence
Jacob Raymond Leggat
Felcia Ann Locke
Logan Marie London
Austin Loyd
Craig James (C. J.) Martin
Elijah J. Martin
Cory James Martindale
Lorena L. Martinez Maya
Sara E. Maxon
Jovanna Maria Maxwell
Samantha Jean McClellan
Kyler J. McQuillan
Elena Michelle Mergler
Sarah Ann Metzler
Jacoby Paul Miller
Sara Ann Millspaugh
Janet Esmeralda Miranda
Dakota Jayne Monno
Dylan Thomas Moore
Gary L. Moore II
Andréa J. Muoio
Rebecca Nicole Nash
Justice Desiree Nauden
Olivia Morgan Neidert
Justine Marie Nickerson
Natalia Marie Norton
Thomas M. Norton
Kellie Lynn O’Hearn
Charlyne Louise Olick
Nicholas Allen Platt
Robert J. Pollock III
Carol Grace Pritchard
Cristal Quintana Aragon
Jenna Leigh Raglan
Jessica B. Raglan
Ryan A. Reed
Kerry Anne Rice
Kevin P. Rosario Alvarado
Sergio J. Rosario
Xochitl Yessenia Rosario
Megan Lyn Rosato
Joshua Rosendale
Tara Anne Ryan
Marcos Sanchez
Brian Russell Sary Jr.
Jacia Danyel Schick
Morgan D. Seielstad
Emily Christina Shabazz
Alyssa Nicole Smith
Elizabeth Morgan Soule
Jacob T. Squicciarini
Clayton S. Stanton
Karisa L. Stark
Bianca Stauffer
David Garfield Stilwell
Michael D. Stilwell
Cole Mitchell Strobele
Gabriell Leigh Struble
Tabitha Thayer
Emmanuel Thompson
Tory Dontel Thompson
Jordan Tucker
Gabrielle Renee Vagg
Benjamin S. Vanacore
Chase A. Vazquez
Adam John Walls
Brooke-lynn Jean Webster
Haley L. Wegman
Michael E. Welles
Bert A. White III
Brittney Patrice Williams
Crystal Brooke Zayac
Autumn Bronwen Zona
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Middle School Award Winners Announced
Kindergarten Graduation
The President’s Education Award - Gold
The President’s Education Award – Gold recognizes eighth-grade students who have
achieved the top overall grade-point average in all subjects.
The President’s Education Award Gold recipients were: Jace Conn, Natalie Lathrop,
Emma Mathes, Anna Geldard, Malory Adams, Kaylyn Holman, Devin Olles, Kirsten Struble,
Jessica Schleede, Hanah Van Epps, Harrison Brown, Trinity Allen, Connor McQuillan,
Isabella Gibbs, Aleza Adams, Evan Allen, Jessy Cruz, Alana Petronio, Madison Narburgh,
Thomas Hollenbeck, Kirk Ellison, Delaney Ford, Jacob Ettinger, Noah Duvall, Odessa Cramer,
Brylie Hapeman, Sierra Newton, Zachary Moore, Mckenna Boyer, Tess Pettit, Matthew
Kovaleski, Amanda Kuehne, Charity Henhawk, Arella Ives, Bryce Pritchard, Grace Fournier,
Alexis Bentley, Jocelyn Bedard, Tamara Edwards, Spencer Lombard, Gabriel Schildt, Edward
Stritzinger, Dylan Fox, Payton Lake and Pedro Santiago Franco.
Principal’s Award
This award is the most prestigious award that a middle school student can receive. It is
voted on by eighth-grade teachers for demonstrating the outstanding attributes of leadership,
character and academic achievement. This award is given to the student who has achieved
overall excellence in subject matter throughout their middle school career. This year the
award was presented to Natalie Lathrop!
Congratulations to all of our award winners!
Albion Senior Awarded GCASA Scholarship
K-9 Patrol Demonstrates Search
Kathleen Maerten (GCASA Foundation Board President), Carol Pritchard, and Christy Zell
(GCASA Scholarship Committee Member)-Photo provided by GCASA.
Albion High School Senior, Carol Pritchard was awarded the 2015 GCASA Foundation
Scholarship Award totaling $1,000. The Foundation awards a total of $2,000 per year to a
student in Genesee and Orleans counties.
Carol is active in many school activities and also completed an internship at GCASA during
the past year. She plans to pursue a career in the human service field.
The LINK Lt. Chris Bourke of the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department demonstrates a drug search
with drug dog Cim and Albion High School senior intern Logan London to Albion Middle School
seventh-grade students. Mr. Archer’s service-learning classes watched several demonstrations
and learned the many aspects of being a law enforcement officer and K-9 handler. Lt. Bourke
has been a K-9 handler for 18 years.
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“Tap Thy Foot” – Wayne Burlison Elementary
Memorial Award
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Elementary School Science Olympiad
Medal Winners
Grade 3 Medal Winners
(L-R): Elisa Bropst, Mrs. Lisa Burlison, Adam Burlison, and William Trembley.
The recipients of this award must show leadership in band and lessons, responsibility in
being prepared for both band and lessons, and have shown motivation and growth in lessons. These students must also expresses dedication to continue playing an instrument in the middle
school. The top candidates were selected by the current elementary band teacher, Miss Fix
using a rubric form that addresses each of these areas. The Memorial plaque is currently
displayed outside the Band Room.
This year the “Tap Thy Foot” award is presented to Elisa Bropst and William Trembley.
Congratulations to Elisa and William!
Jett Conn, Jose Salinas, Brett Schreiner, Meganne Moore, Reese Conley, Isaac Hickman, Jonah Karnyski, Lucy Rivers,
Xavier Penafiel, LaShy Wills, Dresden Davis, Vincent Pontillo, Yaquen Bermudez, Sarah Thom, Kimberly Weese,
Abigail Mancuso, Riannon Newbould, Finn McCue, Danielle Wyant, Joshua Bovenzi, Makayla Klatt, Dylan Narburgh,
Kelsey Froman, Skyler Draper, Aaliyah Glenn, Alison Gibson, Jordan Marshall, Maia Pate, Damien Burnside, Lydia Miller,
Isabella Gray, Garric Winterkorn, Jada Williams, and Aiden Miller.
Grade 4 Medal Winners
Donald Butts Memorial Awards
Jaime Penna, Jillian Ray, Natalie Baron, Mercy Sugar, Austin Narburgh, Nicholas Harling, Caleb Fox, Sara Mathes,
Mckenzie Olmstead, Hailey Crawford, Emma McQuillan, Taylor Soule, Thomas Fox, Maya Knaak, Corleone Plain,
Jessica Penna, Caroline DeLaura, Logan Graham, Ashleigh Mowatt, Emma Foote, Seth Janus, Olivia Krenning,
Keyonna Hamilton, Emilie Sitzer, Clara Bolton, Lisa Beam, Bryce Wilson, Audrey Pask, and Keira Sargent.
Grade 5 Medal Winners
(L-R): Mr. Butts’ daughter Melissa Butts, grandchildren Ella and Alex, Mrs. Donald Butts, Emily Harling, Charley London,
Hannah Coolbaugh, Orion Groth, Rowan Ford, and Robert Dysard.
Mr. Donald Butts was principal of the Ronald L. Sodoma Elementary School for many
years. Mr. Butts took great pride in education and the importance of good character and
behavior. He was very proud of the school’s program of “Respect, Responsibility and
Optimism.” Although Mr. Butts has passed away, we are honored to be able to recognize
students who live their lives as positive role models through the Donald Butts Memorial
Award. This award was presented to one student from each fifth-grade classroom.
Mrs. Monacelli – Hannah Coolbaugh – “Hannah is a model student who demonstrates
Eagle Way behavior every day. She is kind, respectful, and puts forth her best effort in
whatever she does. She likes to volunteer and help younger students whenever she has a free
moment. Her positive attitude and work ethic will take her far in life.”
Miss Komendat – Charley London – Charley’s positive spirit and hardworking attitude
is contagious in our classroom. She gives 110 percent on every assignment she is given
and encourages her classmates with her enthusiasm and dedicated spirit. Charley has a
kind smile and nice words for everyone and respects everyone she comes into contact with.
She is involved in many activities inside and outside of school including Student Leadership
Council. Her schedule is hectic, but she handles it all with responsibility and grace.”
Mrs. Bennett – Robert Dysard – “Bobby exemplifies what it means to have good
character. Throughout the year he has shown respect, responsibility and optimism to his
peers and all adults. You can count on Bobby to be polite and to think of others. He follows
the golden rule and treats others the way he would want to be treated. His character will help
him be successful in the years to come both academically and socially.”
Mrs. Kenward – Emily Harling – “Emily is an outstanding role model for all those
around her. She consistently and naturally demonstrates the Eagle Way in her everyday
activities. Not only is she always prepared academically, she also truly understands how to
treat others and be a good friend. She comes to school every day with a positive attitude and
always gives 100 percent.”
Mr. Martin – Rowan Ford – “Rowan is consistently respectful to teachers and classmates.
He gets along well with people and shows thoughtfulness to each person. He attacks
assignments with a positive attitude and works diligently by following directions consistently.
Rowen frequently helps take care of things around the classroom without being asked even
if it is not his responsibility. He is a young man with outstanding character!”
Mrs. Robbins – Orion Groth – “Orion is a hardworking, determined, sweet young boy.
He has a politeness to him that is refreshing. He always says ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ not
only to adults, but also to classmates. He always has a smile on his face and is well liked by
his peers. He is willing to help a friend when needed, run an errand and hold the door for
others. He is truly an all around gentleman.”
The LINK Charlotte Symons, Carson Bader, Allison Mathes, Orion Groth, Kyle VanAmeron, James Beach, James Klatt, Colleen Usselman, Sawyer
Braley, Diana Moreno, Kyle Keuhne, Riley Hollenbeck, Alexis Massey, Jacob Foote, Charley London, Aiden Sary, Emily Graham, Olivia
Bieber, Nicolina Creasey, Zoe Seniuk, Ashton Preston, Belen Rosario, Jack Ludwick, Declan McCue, Tyler Gibson, Arianna Tyler, Presley
Smith, Sydney Mulka, Reuben Rivers, Owen Hunt, Alyson Knaak, Maleah Knight, Emily Harling, Myleigh Miller, Annaleec Wright, Brendan
LeBaron, Zachary Olles, Loran Reid, Olivia Miller, Adrian Kingdollar, Zoe Cusson, Leah Kania and William Trembley.
Albion High Interact Group Visits East High School
Several Rotary Interact members recently visited East High School in Rochester as part of
an “urban/rural cultural exchange.” They visited classes, toured the school, and discussed life
in an urban setting. The students all agreed that despite the many outward differences, they
were alike in many ways. East High students will visit Albion next fall. Albion students included:
Kyle Smith, Dom DiCureia, Emily Blanchard, Mariah Elsenheimer, Desiree Barber, Matilda
Erakare, Ally Graham, Clara Stilwell, Mackenzie Donahue, and Mackenzie Luft.
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Triple “C” Awards
Class of 2022 Celebrated "Moving Up" Day
(L-R): Elisa Bropst, Bonnie DiCureia, Emily Graham, Emma Tucker, Zachary Olles, and Brian Spall.
(L-R): Lucy Rivers and Leah Pritchard.
The Triple “C” Award program was established to honor young people who have
distinguished themselves within their school and community. The award recognizes the
qualities of Character, Courage and Commitment in New York’s students and is sponsored by
the N.Y.S. Attorney General’s Office. Elementary School Principal, Rachel Curtin introduced a
special guest speaker from the Assistant Attorney’s office who presented the award saying; “It
gives me great pleasure to introduce the students who have received this special recognition
for their talents or abilities. This year the award was presented to two students in the
Elementary School. I would like to present the Triple ‘C’ Award to third-grade student Lucy
Rivers and fifth-grade student Leah Pritchard.”
Quoting from Lucy’s nomination form, her teacher Mrs. Burrell said, “Lucy defines the
words character, courage, and commitment in her actions every day in school and in our
community. She is a top student in all areas, a true friend to her peers, a model student in
social growth and study habits in the classroom and a positive contributing member of our
Albion community. She carries the attributes of selflessness and compassion to the highest
degree as a third grader and puts others’ feelings ahead of hers when they are not even aware
that she is considering them. She inspires me each and every day and I am honored to be in
her presence. She provides hope for some of us when we may become discouraged.”
Leah Pritchard was nominated by Mrs. Hryhorenko. She said, “Leah deserves this award
because she always demonstrates good character, shows courage, and is committed to our
school and local community. When I think of good character, I think of Leah. This amazing
young lady shows good character because she is respectful to anyone she comes in contact
with. She is kind, polite, very poised, and helpful. Leah is confident and always makes others
feel welcome. Leah is a courageous student. She is not afraid to speak up when she sees an
injustice happening. She is dependable and very trustworthy. She goes above and beyond
what is expected of her! Both school and community are very important to Leah. She is an
active member of the Student Leadership Council, Safety Patrol, 5th Grade Band and Chorus.
She is the perfect recipient of this award because she is a well-rounded student and a true
role model for all.”
Congratulations to Lucy and Leah!
High School Students Shine at
Internship Breakfast
The annual Internship Breakfast was held on Fri., June 5, 2015. Pictured above are
Amanda Covis and her mentor from Hospice of Orleans County, Nyla Gaylord. At the
breakfast, student interns were able to thank their mentors and recognize them for the
valuable contribution that they made to their education.
The following students did internships: Jayne Bannister, Nita Bela, Elizabeth Bentley,
Adryan Cheeseboro, Madyson Coville, Amanda Covis, Isabella Cox, Dominic DiCureia,
Nicholas Ettinger, Laura Flanagan, Lorena Martinez, Sara Maxon, Elena Mergler, Sarah
Metzler, Gary Moore, Justice Nauden, Charlyne Olick, Carol Pritchard, Xochitl Rosario,
Megan Rosato, Jacia Schick, Morgan Seielstad, Emily Shabazz, David Stilwell and Jordan
Tucker.
The following served as internship sites: Albion Central School, Albion Police Department,
Country Lane Veterinary Services, CRFS’s information technology department, Dance
Reflections with Miss Heather, Fuller & Company, GCASA, Hospice of Orleans County, Le Roy
Physical Therapy, Medina High School FFA, Medina Veterinary Clinic, Orleans Community
Health’s physical therapy department, Orleans County Sheriff’s Department, Pathstone,
Phoenix Fitness, Rosenkranz Pharmacy, Saint-Gobain Adfors, Village of Albion Water
Treatment Plant and YMCA Eagle’s Pride Daycare. Thank you to all of our business partners
for teaching valuable life skills to our student interns.
The LINK The Elementary School prepared to send their fifth grade students to the Middle School
during their "Moving Up" Day ceremony. Each student wrote an essay about the things that
they had learned at the Elementary School and how it had helped them prepare for the next
step in their educational journey. They thanked their teachers and staff members for helping
them grow both socially and academically throughout the last six years.
The essays were judged by staff members and each classroom had a winner declared.
Essay winners were: Emma Tucker, Zachary Olles, Emily Graham, Brian Spall, Elisa Bropst
and Bonnie DiCuriea. These students read their piece to the entire class, faculty and many
guests who were present at the assembly. Alternate essay winners from each class read the
names of each classmate as they were congratulated for completing the first six years of
their academic career. Alternate essay winners were: Tyler Gibson, Myleigh Miller, Colleen
Usselman, Rowan Ford, Leah Kania and Carson Bader.
Albion Middle School Students Clean Up
Former POW Camp
Albion Middle School seventh-grade service-learning students recently spent the
morning helping to clear brush at the old CCC/POW Camp at Hamlin Beach State Park. WWII
prisoners of war were housed here in the 1940s. Pictured (l-r) are Kolin Vangorder, Conner
Hollenbeck, camp expert Ed Evans, Patrick Ricker, teacher Tim Archer, Cody Wilson, and
Brooklynn Reed.
Albion Middle School Students Explore
Local History
Students from Mr. Archer’s grade seven service-learning classes and History Club recently
visited Mt. Albion Cemetery. They looked for grave sites of interesting people from Albion’s
past. The students had recently studied many of these people during a visit from Orleans
County Historian Matthew Ballard. “Ghost Walk” coordinator Sue Starkweather Miller
accompanied the group to add interesting stories and history. Pictured are (l-r) Matthew
Rowcliffe, Michaela Pantano, Casey Starkweather, Katelyn Spierdowis, Ashlyn LeBaron and
Mr. Archer.
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Purple Eagles Marching Band Has
Another Banner Year
The Albion Purple Eagles Marching Band recently completed another successful season,
and was undefeated in parade competition. The band’s 2015 program was entitled, “Our
Favorite Things” and featured music from the hit Broadway show and film, "The Sound of
Music."
Practices started in January, and the band worked in the HS gym and band room until the
weather broke and allowed them to move outdoors. Parade and competition season began
the first week of May, and ran through the second week of June. The band was led by drum majors Char Olick & Meredith Patterson. Logan London
and Nita Bela were the color guard captains, and Cody Osborne was the drum line captain. Soloists were Zach Shaffer & Kyle Thaine on trombone, and Joe Madejski, Brittany Francis,
Evan Steier and Alyce Miller on trumpet.
AHS Director of Bands, Mr. Thaine, said, “I couldn’t be more proud of the kids. They
worked hard all season long and you could tell in February that this was going to be a special
group. We always tell them not to worry about scores. to just work hard and the results they
want will follow. That certainly played-out this season.”
Marching Band Season Recap
May 9: Rochester Lilac Festival Parade (exhibition)
May 16: Seneca Falls Pageant of Bands competition, 1st Place in Open Class
May 25: Albion Memorial Day Parade (exhibition) and ceremony.
May 30: Gorham Pageant of Bands competition, 1st Place in Open Class
June 6: Nunda parade competition, 1st Place, set record high score with a 99.5
June 13: Albion Strawberry Festival Parade, named “Best HS Band”
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Pioneer Day Turns 30
(L-R):Vanessa Perez, Meredith Hollenbeck and Gregory Neptune visit the “Women’s Work” station.
The annual Grade 4 Pioneer Day has been a ritual at Albion Elementary School for the
last 30 years. It is the highlight of many fourth graders’ school year and connects classroom
learning to history in a significant way. Students dress in period clothing and rotate through
stations lasting 35 minutes throughout the day. Because of the rotation, they are able to
participate in many activities that bring new meaning to how the early residents of our
country lived. The stations represent a wide variety of activities that help students appreciate
early American culture. Activities range from doing laundry with a washboard, ironing with
a hot cast iron, weaving and making useful everyday items out of tin. Students also got a peek
at what school would have been like in pioneer days.
Elementary School Principal, Mrs. Rachel Curtin said, “The day provides a reflection of
what life was like during Pioneer times and correlates with the New York State fourth-grade
social studies standard. It is a great day during which we have many parent volunteers
assisting staff and one that the students, faculty and volunteers look forward to.”
Cardboard Boat Regatta
“Honk” Recognized At Stars of Tomorrow
Morgan Seielstad and Matt Flanagan in Boat 1.
Photo compliments of Photos By Bruce and Associates
The Rochester Broadway Theatre League recently recognized Albion High School’s spring
production of “Honk” with several Stars of Tomorrow Awards. The theatre league sends out
adjudicators to judge performances at schools that wish to participate. Once the adjudicators
compile their information, they nominate the top schools. The top schools then compete
against each other for the coveted awards. The A.C.S. High School performance of “Honk”
earned the top spot taking first place in the Overall Musical Production for Division B. The
production also was named Outstanding Acting Ensemble, Outstanding Dance Ensemble, and
Outstanding Student Orchestra.
Individual recognition was given to the High School Special Olympics Club for their help
with the costumes for the show, Geddy Morgan for his work on stage crew, Kelley Flanagan and
Sara Maxon for their work in the orchestra and Char Olick for her portrayal of “Maureen.”
Zach Shaffer received Outstanding Actor for his performance as “Bullfrog.”
Congratulations to the entire cast and crew for putting together another outstanding
production!
The LINK The Albion High School A.P. Physics class designed and constructed boats out of
cardboard and duct tape in order to put their physics knowledge to the ultimate test. The
boats were part of the first annual Cardboard Boat Regatta. After designing and constructing
the boats, the students raced them in the school pool filled with a crowd of eager onlookers.
The overall winner of the “best cardboard boat” was judged on several different criteria,
ranging from overall aesthetics to the fastest time (to complete two laps of a 25-meter pool)
and floatability.
The four teams consisted of U.S.S. Debbie – crew members Dan Beam and Meredith
Patterson; Schöatboat – crew members Kyler McQuillan, Zach Shaffer and Ben Vanacore;
Omaha – crew members Gabe Rodriguez and Sam Slick; Boat 1 - crew members Matt
Flanagan, Jared Hollinger and Morgan Seielstad.
At the end of the competition, Boat 1 was declared the winner! High school physics
instructor Mr. DeJonge said, “This project is the culmination of our service learning project.
Our goal was for my students to teach the audience a little about flotation, buoyancy and
why things float or in some cases sink. The project was a fun and thought provoking project
which we intend to do next year. The physics students worked hard to construct the boats and
had a fun time racing them. Hopefully they helped start something larger yet to come.”
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Albion Elementary Celebrates Flag Day
Poetry Winners
On Fri., June 12, the Albion Elementary School celebrated Flag Day with patriotic music
performed by each grade level. This year students were able to invite members of their
families who had served in the U.S. Military to be honored at this patriotic event. The assembly
began with flag bearers from each classroom in the Elementary School proceeding into the
gym displaying the American Flag. The veterans and their students followed close behind
while the Elementary Honors Band played “America the Beautiful.” The crowd then recited
“The Pledge of Allegiance” and sang “The Star Spangled Banner.”
The Elementary School students have been preparing for this celebration all winter
long in their music classes. Each grade level performed a patriotic song for the rest of
the school. The kindergarten students performed “Our Beautiful Flag,” first-grade students
performed “America,” the second grade led the group in “God Bless America,” the third
grade performed “America the Beautiful,” the 4th grade sang “You’re a Grand Old Flag”
and the fifth grade performed “This Land Is Your Land.” The entire student body sang the
Albion Alma Mater together. Joining each class in the celebration was the Elementary School
Honors Band who played “All Hail the Conquering Hero.”
A special slide show presentation highlighted the veterans in attendance picturing them
in uniform to the music of “Proud to be an American.” Together, the students, veterans, and
special guests sang “God Bless the U.S.A.” The Character Education Committee led by Cathy
Hryhorenko was responsible for the addition of the piece honoring Veterans at the Flag Day
ceremony. She said, “It was so nice to see the veteran relatives of our students attend and
participate in this ceremony. You could see the pride and emotion on the faces of both!
This beautiful ceremony, which is always emotional, proved even more meaningful with the
addition of the Veterans.”
(L-R): Front row: Belen Rosario Soto, Andrew Weston and Kaiden Froman.
Back row: Shayla Higgins, Auston Johnson and Emma Shay.
Students also competed in a poetry contest. Each grade level wrote patriotic poems in
honor of Flag Day. The poems were judged by Elementary School Teacher Mr. VanCamp.
Each grade-level winner read their poem to the rest of the school during the assembly. Poetry
winners were; Shayla Higgins (Kindergarten), Kaiden Froman (1st grade), Emma Shay (2nd
grade), Auston Johnson (3rd grade), Andrew Weston, (4th grade), and Belen Rosario Soto
(5th grade).
Artwork Winners
(L-R): Charlotte Symons, Charley London, and Hannah Coolbaugh.
Also recognized during the Flag Day celebration were students for their artistic
achievement. Charlotte Symons was chosen as the recipient of the Patrick DiGirolamo award.
The award is presented to a primary school student who has demonstrated an exceptional
ability or interest in art. The award is donated by the children of the graduating class of
1987.
Charley London had her theme and design chosen for the Fifth Grade Moving-Up Day
t-shirts. These shirts are worn by every fifth grader during the “Moving Up” Day ceremony.
Hannah Coolbaugh earned third place during the annual Poppy Poster Contest sponsored by
the American Legion.
Congratulations to all of our winners!
Albion Football Players Prepare for New Season
(L-R): Albion High School students Mike Laine, Tom Mattison and Kory Reynolds who competed in the New York State High
School Football Coaches Association Elite 150 Football Combine.
These students were selected from a regional combine to compete in the 40-yard dash,
185-pound bench press, individual football drills ending with a lineman challenge and 7-7
time period. This event was held on the campus of Ithaca College on Sun., June 14, and over
20 college football coaches from all divisions attended.
The LINK The same day Albion quarterback Kyle Smith went to the Air Elite QB clinic at Syracuse
CBA to work with some of the best QBs and Receivers from Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse
area. Coach Parisi said, “Kyle has competed at this camp for 2 years and done very well each
year. He has committed himself to work as hard for his team as he can to be the best QB he
can be. We are very grateful for the dedication of all of these young men and look forward
to reaping the benefits of their hard work on the field this fall.”
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spring 2015 Scholar Athletes
The Albion High School athletic department is pleased to announce that
five spring sports teams have qualified for the NYS Public High School Athletic
Association (NYSPHSAA) Scholar Athlete Team Award. This award recognizes
varsity level interscholastic athletes who excel in academics. The award is given if
a certain percentage of students on the team have a composite score of 90 percent
or above. The team percentage is determined based on the number of students
on the team. Each student received a scholar athlete patch.
Varsity Girls' Tennis Cumulative Grade Point Average 96.4%
Girls’ Softball Cumulative Grade Point Average 90.5%
(L-R) Back row: Cristal Quintana, Emily Barleben and Mikayla Yaskulski.
Front row: Alyce Miller, Clara Stilwell, Hailey Bader and Sarah Kuehne.
Missing from photo: Monica Benjovsky, Shannon Broda, Kellie O’Hearn,
Logan London, Catherine Thom and Nita Bela.
(L-R) Back row: Isabella Prest, Kelsee Soule and Meghan Hurley.
Front row: Kaitlyn Vanskiver, Allyson Irwin and Kara Bentley.
Missing from photo: Ellen Narburgh, Savannah Allen, Natalie DiCureia,
Kassidy Hastings and Andrea Aman
Varsity Boys' Tennis Cumulative Grade Point Average 96.1%
Boys’ Track & Field Cumulative Grade Point Average 95.6%
(L-R) Back row: Mannwell Taylor and Tyler Nashburn. Middle row: Cody Osborne,
Jessy Cruz, Bailey Maier and Donato Rosario. Front row: Jordan Wolcott, Noah Duvall,
Sam Slick and Nate Trembley. Missing from photo: Jacob Squicciarini, Noah Wadhams,
Jared Hollinger, Chase Vazquez, and Nick Reed.
Girls’ Track & Field Cumulative Grade Point Average 97.4%
(L-R) Back row: Caitlyn Snook, Aleah Foos, Chanyce Powell, Desiree Barber, and
Emily Blanchard. Middle row: Sierra Chudy, Meredith Patterson, Katie Rustay,
Madeline Gibbs and Nicole Eldred. Front row: Hannah Wheling, Madyson Coville,
Caitlin Malanowski and Emma Mathes. Missing from photo: Rose Arnold,
Sara Millspaugh, Elizabeth Baker, Lauren Becht, Adryan Cheesboro,
Katie Mann and Vivian Rivers.
The LINK (L-R) Back row: Victor Benjovsky, Daniel Beam, and Kyle Thaine.
Front row: Matt Flanagan, Dylan Bader, and Nate Smith.
Missing from photo: Dyer Benjovsky, Matthew Kovaleski, and Josh Metzler.
Varsity Baseball Cumulative Grade Point Average 90.1%
(L-R) Back row: Jared Fearby, Jason Downs, and Brady Meakin.
Front row: Evan Pappalardo and Kyle Smith.
Missing from photo: Randy Eblacker, Aaron Burnside, Dominic DiCureia,
Gary Moore, Andrew Ashworth and Trey Hart.
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Spotlight
on Sports
ACS Wishes Well to Retirees
• Spring 2015 •
Varsity Softball
The Varsity Softball team ended the year with a 3–11 league record and a 4-12 overall
record. The team was honored with a First Team All-League selection; Meghan Hurley. A
Second Team All-League Selection was given to Olivia Prest. Savannah Allen, Andrea Aman,
Natalie DiCureia and Ellen Narburgh were named in the All-League Honorable Mention.
Meghan Hurley was selected as the Most Valuable Player.
Senior players were Savannah Allen, Andrea Aman and Elizabeth Bentley. When asked
about the season, Coach Schmitt said, “Even though our season wasn’t the record we
wanted, I truly enjoyed coaching these ladies. When faced with many hurdles, the girls
worked hard, helped and encouraged each other and never gave up. As the season went
on each girl grew as a player and we all grew as a team.”
JV Softball
The JV Softball team finished the season with a 2-12 overall record. The season team
leaders for batting averages were: Brylie Hapeman, Savanah Wirth, Janae Doty and Mikel
Dysard. Coach Akers said, “All of the girls contributed to the team in a variety of ways.
The four girls led the team in hitting. However, Skyler Smith and Erin Doty led the team in
pitching. Kendal Eible, Chloe Weis, Sierra Newton and Janae Doty played key roles in the
field. All of the girls worked hard throughout the season and steadily improved with each
game.”
Varsity Tennis
The Tennis team finished the season with a 9-3 league record and claimed 1st place in
the Niagara-Orleans League. Dyer Benjovsky and Josh Metzler were selected to be on the
First Team All-League. Dan Beam and the doubles team of Kyler McQuillan and Monica
Benjovsky earned spots on the Second Team All-League. Honorable Mention was awarded
to Mike Stilwell and Cristal Quintana.
Senior members of the team were: Dyer Benjovsky, Kyler McQuillan, Mike Stilwell,
Nita Bela, Monica Benjovsky, Logan London, Kellie O’Hearn, and Cristal Quintana. Coach
Kovaleski said, “Winning this many matches and the Niagara-Orleans League Championship
was great! Watching the TEAM play and pull for each other as a TEAM was everything I
could hope for as a coach!”
(L-R): Judy Brace, Linda Logan, Dawn Bower, Pat West, and Sharon Lang.
Missing from photo: Anna Klosin, and Richard Sanford
On June 1 the Albion Central School Board of Education held a reception prior
to their regular board meeting. At the reception, retiring staff members were honored for
their years of service. Judy Brace will retire with 27 years, Linda Logan retires with 34 years,
Anna Klosin with 30 years, Dawn Bower with 23 years, Pat West with 22 years, Sharon Lang
with 19 years and Richard Sanford with 15 years. This group of retirees has over 170
combined years of service to the Albion Central School. They have touched the lives of
countless students and staff throughout their years and will be missed greatly. We wish them
health and happiness as they enter this new phase in their lives.
Also recognized at the board reception were staff members for reaching milestone years
of service. Staff members reaching the 10-year service mark were: Jill Albertson, Melody
Beecher, Dawn Brower, Patricia Levandowski, Holly McNair and Cassondra Schomske.
Staff members honored for 15 years of service were: Lu Johnson, Christopher Keller, Adam
Krenning, Shawn Ragonese, Jennifer Rowe, Richard Sanford, Kevin Smith and Angie Wolfe.
Staff members with 20 years of service were: Kevin Feder, Cathy Galbreth, Carrie Kozody,
Terri Monacelli, Toni Plummer, Tom Ritchey, Pam Sargent, Richard Shrout, Sue Webster
and Kelly Wadhams. Staff members honored for 25 years of service were: Jodi Shaffer,
Karen Spierdowis and Lisa Werner. Attaining 30 years of service were staff members: David
Draper, Paul Drought, Ralph Englert, Anna Klosin, Douglas Mergler, Ellen Reichert Goff,
Gary Simboli, Wayne Wadhams and Kathy Winans. Linda Logan was honored for 35 years of
service to our district.
Varsity Baseball
The Varsity Baseball team ended the season with a league record of 8-6 and an overall
record of 8-8. Brady Meakin was named to the Niagara-Orleans First Team All-League;
Dominic DiCureia, Trey Hart and Evan Pappalardo each earned a spot on the Second Team
All-League. Austin Loyd earned Honorable Mention.
Senior members of the team were Matt Howell, Gary Moore, Andy Ashworth, David
Stilwell, Dominic DiCureia, Austin Lloyd and Aaron Burnside. Coach Blanchard said, “We
lost a lot of seniors last year. This group had big shoes to fill after last season’s Sectional
Championship Team. They gave their best effort and we had some good moments, but we
came up short in wins and losses.”
JV Baseball
The JV Baseball team finished the season with a 10-3-1 league record and an 11-3-1
overall record. Key players were Jaquess Harrison, Bryce Pritchard, and Nate Moore.
Coach Meakin said, “This was a very young baseball team that grew tremendously as
baseball players throughout the year. This group worked hard every day and demonstrated
a positive attitude.”
Respect, Responsibility & Optimism
Boys’ Track
The Boys' Track team finished the season with a league record of 4-2 and tied for 2nd
place in the Niagara-Orleans League. League Champions were Nate Trembley (shot put)
and the relay team of Nick Reed, Aaron Chen, Lamar Chambers and Jacob Squicciarini
placed 1st in the 400 Meter.
The boys track team’s top competitors were Tyler Nashburn, Aaron Chen, Lamar
Chambers, Nate Trembley, Manwell Taylor, Jacob Squicciarini, Nick Reed, and Noah Duvall.
Coach Wadhams said, “The 2015 boys track team competed well in meets. The team is
young and with these results the future looks bright for the Purple Eagles.”
Girls’ Track
The Girls' Track team finished the year with a 4-2 league record. First Team All-League
members were: Chanyce Powell (Triple Jump), Katie Rustay (Polevault), Mahogany Taylor
(High Jump), Mariah Elsenheimer (100 Meter), Mahogany Taylor, Mariah Elsenheimer,
Emily Blanchard, Chanyce Powell (400-Meter Relay Team). Second Team All-League
members were: Meredith Patterson (3,000 Meter), Chanyce Powell (Long Jump),
Mahogany Taylor (100 Meter Hurdles), and Aleah Foos (High Jump). Honorable Mention
went to Meredith Patterson (2000 Steeple) and Mariah Elsenheimer (200 Meter).
During the Section VI Championship meet Chanyce Powell placed second in the triple
jump, breaking the school record with a jump of 37’1 ½”. Aleah Foos placed fourth in the
100 hurdles and broke the school record.
Senior team members were Adryan Cheeseboro, Madyson Coville, Sarah Metzler,
Sara Millspaugh and Karisa Stark. Coach Hryvniak said, “This girls' track team was very
competitive in the league, missing a league championship by a couple of points. The
coaches were very pleased how the girls competed this year and are looking forward to the
upcoming year.”
The LINK Mrs. Hryhorenko, Mrs. Reith, and Mrs. Ashbery
Albion Elementary School’s character education program focuses on reinforcing
character traits and teaching by example all year for students. The months of September
through December focus on Respect, January through March the focus is on responsibility
and April through June focuses on optimism. The character education program includes a
peer nomination process. On June 19, during Optimism Day, three faculty members were
chosen by their peers for displaying a character trait consistently. Mrs. Ashbery was chosen
for displaying respect, Mrs. Reith for showing responsibility and Mrs. Hryhorenko for her
optimism. Congratulations to our staff for the wonderful example you have shown our
students!
July 2015