Highlights
Letter from the Superintendent ............pg. 2
Student & Staff Recognition..................pg. 2
Class Night Scholarships.......................pg. 3
Prom, Class Night, Graduation...............pg. 4
Class of 2016.........................................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
Purple Eagles Marching Band...............pg. 9
Flag Day...............................................pg. 10
Scholar Athletes..................................pg. 11
ACS Retirees........................................pg. 12
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2016 Educator of the Year
Chris Keller
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Albion, NY
July 2016
ACS Board of Education Honors Students for
Academic Achievement
Photo compliments of Photos By Bruce and Associates
Chris Keller began his work with Albion Central in September of 2000 as a Middle
School English teacher. In addition to his classroom duties, Mr. Keller has also served
as the Student Council and Chess Club advisor and as the Middle School English
Department chairperson. He also created and ran the “Explorations” Program for
Middle School students interested in enrichment activites.
Mr. Keller’s reach has been felt in most of the schools of Orleans County. In
addition to his work in the Middle School, he has been a fifth-block instructor at our
high school. (He even has ties in our elementary school where his wife teaches in
our Pre-Kindergarten program.) Mr. Keller is a Board of Education member (and
parent) in the Medina Central School District. His first teaching job was in Kendall
and he student taught in Holley.
In nominating Mr. Keller for this honor, a parent noted, “While each and every
one of the wonderful teachers on my students’ team could, and should, be credited
with his success this year, .not a day goes by where a discussion with Mr. Keller
isn’t brought to my attention. Mr. Keller takes the time to show him the respect of
his viewpoint, humors him by listening to his sometimes outlandish ideas and then
challenges him to think from different points of view. I would like to thank Mr. Keller
for taking the time from your day to connect with his students."
Congratulations to our 2016 Educator of the Year!
On May 16, 2016, the Albion Central School District Board of Education held the eighth
annual Academic Convocation Dinner. The guest speaker was 2005 Albion High School
graduate, Sarah Brown Dirkes. Sarah currently resides in Washington, D.C., and works as
the Director of External Relations for the American Farm Bureau Federation, an advocacy
organization for U.S. farmers and ranchers. Sarah graduated from Cornell University’s
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in 2009 with a B.S. in Communication and a minor
in Applied Economics and Management. In Sarah’s job at the American Farm Bureau
Federation, she has created a new focus for the Farm Bureau that she calls “Corporate
Advocacy.” While her colleagues are advocating for farmers and ranchers on Capitol Hill and
in the courts, Sarah is leading the conversation in board rooms with companies across the US
food supply chain to ensure that there is a strong future for families in agriculture. She urged
the students to take every opportunity that is available and to “dare to fail.” She encouraged
them to learn their strengths and to apply their strengths to all aspects of their lives.
The honored students were introduced individually and personally congratulated by each
Board of Education member. Students shared their plans 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: Marella Albanese, Miranda Allen, Dylan Bader, Matthew Baker,
Desiree Barber, Daniel Beam, Bethany Bowman, Scott Daniels, Matthew De Carlo, Alex De
Smit, Wynter Dumont, Cheyenna Eagle, Randal Eblacker, Kelley Flanagan, Matthew Flanagan,
Madeline Gibbs, Sarah Graham, Mckayla Hastings, Meghan Hurley, Miranda King, Caitlin
Malanowski, Alexis Manning, Alyce Miller, Evan Pappalardo, Meredith Patterson, Katelynn
Perry, Katlin Pieniaszek, Aliya Rayner, Zachary Shaffer, Kelsee Soule, Melissa Symonds, Kyle
Thaine, Nathaniel Trembley, Terry Van Epps, Chloe Weis, Raven White, and Mikayla Yaskulski.
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: June 27, June 28, July 5, Aug. 30, Aug. 31
Mrs. Pettit: Mr. Green: June 29, July 15, July 20, Aug. 3, Aug. 9
Mr. Christiansen: June 28, June 29, July 5, July 12, July 19, Aug. 16, Aug. 24
June 27, July 5, Aug. 24, Aug. 29, Aug. 30
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A Message from the
Superintendent…
Congratulations to the Class of 2016! On Fri., June
24, 140 Purple Eagles joined the ranks of the Albion
Central School Alumni. The Albion community is
rightfully proud of the achievements of these students.
As I noted at the ceremony, FOR this class, the future is
bright and BECAUSE of this class, the future is in good
hands. The Class of 2016 has earned many honors.
Highlights include:
•Nearly two of every three has taken Advanced Placement and College Credit courses,
completing over 1,000 college credits (more than 34 years of full-time college study)
in their four high school years
•One of every six students completed Career and Technical Education programs at
BOCES
•80% of these students will pursue further education or training immediately with 11
graduates (8 percent) serving their nation in military duty
•More than 41 percent of this class has met the requirements of the Regents Diploma
with Advanced Designation… far exceeding the 31 percent state average
•During their high school career, Purple Eagle teams have earned
•10 League titles
•Five Sectional titles
•10 Sectional Sportsmanship Awards, and
•58 Scholar-Athlete recognitions for maintaining team averages of 90 or better,
meaning that 84 percent of their teams carried a GPA of at least a 90 (and EVERY
ONE of their teams did so this year)
•This class began fourth grade band nine years ago– the same year that Albion earned its
first recognition as a “Best Community for Music Education” and we’ve been recognized
so every year since and has
•Earned 13 marching band championships
•Brought home well over 100 top scores in state vocal and instrumental festivals
•Garnered many Stars of Tomorrow honors for its drama productions including
•2 best singing ensembles, best acting ensembles and outstanding musicals
honors and
•3 best dance ensembles, best student orchestras and best stage crews nods.
•They have logged more than 8,000 hours of community service… the equivalent of
more than four years of full-time employment with 25 members completing more than
60 hours, and nine logging more than 100 hours
While we send the Class of 2016 off to their futures, with the best wishes of their
families, school, and community, we continue providing for our younger students. The
Class of 2028 celebrated their own graduation at the kindergarten ceremonies days before
the high school program. The event celebrated their growth this year. The kindergarten
and high school ceremonies serve as a reminder of how much our students grow and
experience from their first days of school to their last.
We at school will be busy this summer preparing for the exciting arrival of the new
kindergarten and prekindergarten students (the classes of 2029 and 2030!) and the rest
of the Purple Eagles on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. In the meantime teachers and
administrators are busy with in-service and curriculum projects, buildings and grounds
crews are preparing our facilities, and contractors are working on our roof replacement
project. It will be a busy summer—to ensure that we are ready for our students’ return!
On behalf of everyone at Albion Central, I wish you a safe and pleasant summer with
your families.
2016 Art Show and Crossroads Premiere
The annual premier
of the "Crossroads"
literary magazine and the
Art Club Student Art Show
took place on Thu., May
26 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 include:
Marella Albanese, Hanna
Butcher, Emma Carr,
Kelley Flanagan, Aleah
Foos, Anna Geldard, Sarah
Graham, Kassidy Hastings,
McKayla Hastings, Destini
Hurlbert, Daniel King,
Emma Lonnen, Bailey
Maier, Alexis Manning,
Jamelis Mateo, Danielle Miller, Nicholas Obstarczyk, Cody Osborne, Caleb Pettit, Kate Perry,
Shay Pond, Isabella Prest, Jackie Quintana, Vivian Rivers, Haley Smith, William Trevino,
Jessiqua Underwood, Dan Wadhams, and Stephen Williams.
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School Board Recognizes Students &
Staff Member
(L-R): Mr. Adam Krenning, Alexis Bentley, Vivian Rivers and Board President Margy Brown
At the May 3, 2016, Board of Education meeting, the School Board recognized MR Adam
Krenning who was named Outstanding Teacher of the Year by the New York Association
of Agricultural Educators. Mr. Krenning is the advisor for the Albion High School F.F.A.
chapter. He continually seeks opportunities for Albion students to master leadership skills
by organizing many community service projects in our local community such as the annual
food drive. During the drive, local farmer’s partnered with FFA Students to gather donated
homegrown produce to benefit the Community Action Food Pantry.
F.F.A. student Vivian Rivers was recognized for placing second at the district-level
competition CDE (Career Development Events) in Job Interview and took first place and
the FFA Sub-States. Alexis Bentley took third place at the district-level competition in Creed
Speaking and then placed second at the FFA Sub-State Competition. Both students went on
to compete at the FFA State Competition.
(L-R): William Pecorella, Wynter Dumont, Erica Vagg, Kara Bentley and Board President Margy Brown
Also recognized at the meeting were SKILLS USA Regional Winners Wynter Dumont (1st
Place in Early Childhood) and William Pecorella (2nd Place in Prepared Speech).
At the SKILLS USA State Competition Erica Vagg took first place in Basic Health Care,
Wynter Dumont took second place in Early Childhood and Kara Bentley took third place in
First Aid/CPR.
Congratulations to all!
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run is a fifth-grade girls' running program that is new to the Elementary
School this year. The girls met twice a week for eight weeks to prepare to compete on June
5, 2016, in a 5K race held at the University at Buffalo. Pictured above are the girls with their
running buddies. Some of the running buddies are family members and others are staff
members. The girls had a great time getting in shape for the run. Albion Elementary School
teachers April Griggs and Jen Lamont ran the program.
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Class Night Scholarships
Gary Adduci Memorial............................................................................................................... Aleah Foos
Aina Memorial Award........................................................................................................... Michael Laine
Albion Administrator’s Award.................................................................................................Scott Daniels
Albion Central School District Educational Support Staff Scholarship.........................................Kyle Smith
Albion Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Lewis M. Grimes Award...........................................Allyson Irwin
Albion HS Alumni Foundation Scholarship...................................................................... McKayla Hastings
Albion HS Alumni Foundation Scholarship..................................................................... Mikayla Yaskulski
Albion HS Alumni Foundation Scholarship............................................................................. Daniel Beam
Albion HS Alumni Foundation Scholarship............................................................................... Kyle Thaine
Albion Alumni Foundation Performing Arts Scholarship.....................................................Zachary Shaffer
Albion Soccer Boosters Scholarship............................................................................... Mikayla Yaskulski
Albion Soccer Boosters Scholarship........................................................................................Dylan Bader
Albion Teachers’ Association Scholarship (ATA)................................................................Madeline Gibbs
Albion Teachers’ Association Memorial Scholarship (ATA)...................................................... Kyle Thaine
American History Prize............................................................................................................. Kyle Thaine
Craig H. Anderson Memorial Award........................................................................................Raven White
Craig H. Anderson Memorial Award.................................................................................Evan Pappalardo
Theodore N. Anderson Scholarship (ATA).............................................................................Elizabeth Goff
Theodore N. Anderson Scholarship (ATA)..............................................................................Scott Daniels
Edward B. Archbald Memorial Scholarship................................................................................Kyle Smith
Harold R. & Frances C. Axtell Memorial Scholarship.................................................................Kyle Smith
Elizabeth Balcom Smith Scholarship............................................................................... Matthew DeCarlo
Barre Volunteer Fire Company Scholarship in Memory of 1st Chief Lyman Rice......................Kara Bentley
Barre Volunteer Fire Company Scholarship in Memory of 1st Chief Lyman Rice.....................Jason Downs
Jon-David Bartlett Memorial Scholarship...................................................................... Alex James DeSmit
Carol Bailey Basinait Scholarship....................................................................................... Meghan Hurley
Morris Berg Prize............................................................................................................. Randal Eblacker
Carl I. Bergerson Student Council Award........................................................................ Mikayla Yaskulski
Tony Blake Memorial Scholarship...............................................................................Zachary Champeney
Tony Blake Memorial Scholarship..........................................................................................Allyson Irwin
Tony Blake Memorial Scholarship.....................................................................................Benjamin Miller
Sadie M. Britton Scholarship................................................................................................ Miranda Allen
Brandon Bruski Memorial Scholarship...................................................................................Aliya Rayner
Wayne A. Burlison Memorial Scholarship..................................................................... Meredith Patterson
Wayne A. Burlison Memorial Scholarship...........................................................................Zachary Shaffer
James T. Burnett Memorial Scholarship (ATA)...................................................................Wynter Dumont
John and Liz Capacci Scholarship............................................................................................Kelsee Soule
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Award.............................................................................Raven White
Chevron Editor’s Award....................................................................................................Melissa Symonds
Chevron Senior Service Award............................................................................................ Desiree Barber
Chevron Senior Service Award............................................................................................Madeline Gibbs
Chevron Senior Service Award...............................................................................................Sarah Kuehne
Chevron Senior Service Award..........................................................................................Melissa Symonds
Church Prize............................................................................................................................ Kyle Thaine
Coaches Award........................................................................................................................Kelsee Soule
Coaches Award..................................................................................................................... Brady Meakin
Coffey Brothers Accounting Scholarship.......................................................................... Leigha Townsend
William Connor Memorial Award............................................................................................Kelsee Soule
David Dawson Memorial Agricultural Prize...........................................................................Sarah Kuehne
Edmund P. DePalma Science Scholarship................................................................................Dylan Bader
Patrick DiGirolamo Award.......................................................................................................Aliya Rayner
DiLaura Prize.........................................................................................................................Scott Daniels
Norma DiLaura Scholarship...................................................................................................Allyson Irwin
Coach Richard Diminuco Scholarship for Athletic Excellence....................................................Kyle Smith
The Hamilton Doherty Scholarship.....................................................................................Katelyn E. Perry
Albion High School Drama Award............................................................................................ Kyle Thaine
Albion Junior High Fine Arts Club Award............................................................................Zachary Shaffer
Ladies Auxiliary Gilbert Bell Memorial Scholarship........................................................ Mikayla Yaskulski
“Pip” Herring Scholarship....................................................................................................Sarah Graham
“Sneezy” Snyder Scholarship.............................................................................................. Ellen Narburgh
Alan Thompson “The Duck” Memorial Scholarship......................................................... Randal Eblacker
Leo Brown Medical Scholarship......................................................................................... Meghan Hurley
William F. and Jeanne H. Engle Scholarship............................................................................Raven White
Extra-Curricular Activities Award.................................................................................. Meredith Patterson
Extra-Curricular Activities Award.............................................................................................Kelsee Soule
Extra-Curricular Activities Award........................................................................................Zachary Shaffer
Virgil Bogue Catherine Flanagan Scholarship....................................................................Benjamin Miller
Evan Ferchen Memorial Scholarship.......................................................................................Kara Bentley
William Foster Ferris Art Award....................................................................................... Marella Albanese
Jim & Susie Fraser Health Careers Scholarship.................................................................Kassidy Hastings
Glassner Family Scholarship.................................................................................................Sarah Graham
Golden Performance Award................................................................................................. Elijah VanEpps
Paul R. Haines Memorial Scholarship.......................................................................... Meredith Patterson
R. Wells Harrison Memorial Scholarship.......................................................................Caitlin Malanowski
Hoag Engineering Scholarship........................................................................................ Matthew Flanagan
Louis F. Hollenbeck Award...............................................................................................Katlin Pieniaszek
Louis F. Hollenbeck Award................................................................................................... Cody Osborne
Honor Award - Valedictorian........................................................................................ Meredith Patterson
Honor Award - Salutatorian.................................................................................................... Daniel Beam
The Rex & Marilyn Horton Scholarship..................................................................................Allyson Irwin
Lisa M. Husung Memorial Scholarship...................................................................................Allyson Irwin
Spc. Jason M. Johnston Memorial Scholarship............................................................. Meredith Patterson
Kathryn J. Kerrigan Memorial Scholarship...................................................................... Mikayla Yaskulski
Knights of Columbus Council #1330 Thomas A. Kirby Memorial Scholarship.................Zachary C. Shaffer
Coach Gary Kingsbury Memorial Scholarship...................................................................Evan Pappalardo
Leslie A. Kish Memorial Scholarship................................................................................ Bethany Bowman
John “Apple” Knight Award.................................................................................................Jordan Wolcott
Nicholas Kovaleski Memorial Scholarship.....................................................................Caitlin Malanowski
Nicholas Kovaleski Memorial Scholarship................................................................................Alyce Miller
Nicholas Kovaleski Memorial Scholarship.......................................................................... Ellen Narburgh
Nicholas Kovaleski Memorial Scholarship...................................................................... Mikayla Yaskulski
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Nicholas Kovaleski Memorial Scholarship..................................................................................Kyle Smith
Nicholas Kovaleski Memorial Scholarship.................................................................... Nathaniel Trembley
Ben Kuhns ’77 Design Scholarship.................................................................................. Marella Albanese
The Nancy Elaine LaGamba Scholarship.......................................................................... Bethany Bowman
The Friends of Hoag Library M.L.S. (Mastering, Learning & Service) Award....................Melissa Symonds
Lions Club Robert W. Kirby Agricultural Award........................................................................Kara Bentley
Lions Club Scholarships.......................................................................................................Sarah Graham
Lions Club Scholarships........................................................................................................Elizabeth Goff
Lions Club Scholarships................................................................................................Caitlin Malanowski
Lions Club Science Award.......................................................................................... Gabriel Rodriguez Jr.
Daniel Long Memorial Music Award............................................................................... Matthew Flanagan
David R. Long Agricultural Scholarship...................................................................................Kelsee Soule
Kenneth H. Long Memorial Science and Mathematics Award..........................................Gabriel Rodriguez
The Dr. Paul Mahany Family Scholarships..........................................................................Cheyenna Eagle
The Dr. Paul Mahany Family Scholarships.......................................................................... Meghan Hurley
The Dr. Paul Mahany Family Scholarships.................................................................................Chloe Weis
The Dr. Paul Mahany Family Scholarships...............................................................................Raven White
Masonic Renovation Lodge #97 Scholarship..........................................................................Jason Downs
Medina Savings & Loan Scholarship....................................................................................Joshua Metzler
Trudy Mergler Nursing Scholarship...............................................................................Caitlin Malanowski
Dr. Lee Minier Science Scholarship...................................................................................... Miranda Allen
Dennis Mix Memorial.............................................................................................................Scott Daniels
Most Valuable Athlete - Boys' Soccer....................................................................................Nicholas Reed
Most Valuable Athlete - Boys' Soccer..................................................................................Donato Rosario
Most Valuable Athlete - Girls' Soccer...........................................................................Mariah Elsenheimer
Most Valuable Athlete - Football...........................................................................................Kory Reynolds
Most Valuable Athlete - Boys' Cross-Country.....................................................................Evan Pappalardo
Most Valuable Athlete - Girls' Cross-Country................................................................. Meredith Patterson
Most Valuable Athlete - Golf............................................................................................... Nicholas Penna
Most Valuable Athlete - Volleyball............................................................................................Kelsee Soule
Most Valuable Athlete - Boys' Basketball......................................................................... Thomas Mattison
Most Valuable Athlete - Girls' Basketball............................................................................Chanyce Powell
Most Valuable Athlete - Wrestling.........................................................................................Preston Flugel
Most Valuable Athlete - Boys' Swimming....................................................................... Matthew Kovaleski
Most Valuable Athlete - Girls' Swimming.................................................................... Elizabeth Furmanski
Most Valuable Athlete - Cheerleading...............................................................................Mahogany Taylor
Most Valuable Athlete - Softball.......................................................................................... Meghan Hurley
Most Valuable Athlete - Softball...............................................................................................Kelsee Soule
Most Valuable Athlete - Baseball........................................................................................... Brady Meakin
Most Valuable Athlete - Boys' Track.................................................................................... Manwell Taylor
Most Valuable Athlete - Girls' Track....................................................................................Chanyce Powell
Most Valuable Athlete - Tennis................................................................................................ Daniel Beam
Narburgh Wrestling Award................................................................................................ Israel Florentino
National Honor Society Prize - Character................................................................................ Alex DeSmit
National Honor Society Prize - Scholarship....................................................................Gabriel Rodriguez
National Honor Society Prize - Leadership.................................................................................Kyle Smith
National Honor Society Prize - Service..................................................................................Elizabeth Goff
Stewart New Memorial Scholarship.........................................................................................Kara Bentley
Niagara-Orleans Athletic League Scholar Athlete Award................................................ Meredith Patterson
Niagara-Orleans Athletic League Scholar Athlete Award....................................................Evan Pappalardo
Brendalee Oosterling Art Award...................................................................................... Marella Albanese
The Panek Family Farm Agriculture Scholarship...................................................................Sarah Kuehne
John Panek Memorial Scholarship..........................................................................................Kelsee Soule
Brandon Parker Memorial Scholarship............................................................................... Timothy Drake
Nicholas Patronski Memorial Music Award........................................................................Cheyenna Eagle
Jake Patterson Memorial Award................................................................................... Meredith Patterson
Pratt Pickett Memorial Award............................................................................................. Manwell Taylor
Lake Plains Players Performing Arts Scholarship................................................................Zachary Shaffer
Elizabeth J. Rawlings “Mrs. Wizard” Memorial Award............................................Bethany Wage Bowman
Reed Prize...................................................................................................................Mariah Elsenheimer
Reed Prize.......................................................................................................................... Manwell Taylor
Albion Rotary Club Career Advancement Prize............................................................. Nathaniel Trembley
AB “Dick” Eddy Service Above Self Scholarship....................................................................Elizabeth Goff
Peter Sacco Memorial Vocal Music Award....................................................................... Bethany Bowman
Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics Scholarship..................................................................... Randal Eblacker
Science in Demand............................................................................................................... Emma Mathes
Science in Demand..................................................................................................................... Jace Conn
Harry W. Salchak Science Scholarship.................................................................................. Miranda Allen
James Sands Soccer Award................................................................................................. Ellen Narburgh
James Sands Soccer Award......................................................................................................Dylan Bader
Holly Sartwell Memorial Scholarship......................................................................................Scott Daniels
C. Royce Sawyer Prize.......................................................................................................... Michael Laine
Bradley James Shelp Jr. Memorial Award................................................................................. Kyle Thaine
The Margaret Sherman Humanities Award......................................................................... Meghan Hurley
The Moses Sherman Music Award............................................................................................ Kyle Thaine
Ronald L. Sodoma Memorial Scholarship...........................................................................Madeline Gibbs
John Philip Sousa Band Award...........................................................................................Cheyenna Eagle
The Erin Deanne Moore Scholarship Sponsored by Spotlight Studio................................Katlin Pieniaszek
Stackwick Memorial Scholarship...................................................................................... Israel Florentino
Roxanne Stornelli Memorial Scholarship........................................................................ Leigha Townsend
John D. Strickland Memorial Scholarship........................................................................ Randal Eblacker
Robert P. Vandeusen Scholarship..................................................................................... Randal Eblacker
Veterans Scholarship...................................................................................................Mariah Elsenheimer
Veterans Scholarship..............................................................................................................Allyson Irwin
Marine Corps League Scholarship...........................................................................................Dylan Bader
Veterans of Foreign Wars Industrial Arts Award......................................................................Miles Walton
Strickland Auxiliary #4635 of Veterans of Foreign Wars Prize...................................... Meredith Patterson
David H. Whittier Memorial Scholarship.............................................................................. Michael Laine
Women’s Service Club of Albion - Marjorie Hamlin Award................................................. Meghan Hurley
Women’s Service Club of Albion - Betty Lou Rhodes Award............................................ Mikayla Yaskulski
Woods Prize........................................................................................................................... Daniel Beam
Jr. Wilson Sportsman Club Environmental Award....................................................................Kelsee Soule
Jr. Wilson Sportsman Club Environmental Award............................................................. Randal Eblacker
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Congratulations!
Graduation - June 24, 2016
Baccalaureate – June 5, 2016
2016 Senior Prom Court
Graduates gather to celebrate!
(L-R) Prom Princess – Ellen Narburgh, Prom Prince – Kyle Thaine,
Prom Queen – Meghan Hurley and Prom King – Scott Daniels
Class Night – June 17, 2016
Valedictorian Meredith Patterson and Salutatorian Daniel Beam
Senior Class Officers (l-r) Mikayla Yaskulski (Secretary), Kyle Thaine (Treasurer),
Sarah Graham (Vice President) and Scott Daniels (President).
Members of the Daisy Chain and Ushers.
Junior Class President Emily Blanchard accepts the class challenge from
Senior Class President Scott Daniels by exchanging the gavel.
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The Senior Chorus performs at the graduation ceremony.
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Class of 2016
Board President Margy Brown presents graduate with his diploma.
Class of 2016 President Scott Daniels instructs the class to move their tassels to the
left side signaling their move from students to graduates.
Friends gather after the ceremony.
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Michael Joseph Alello
Miranda Rose Allen
Cortlin D. Artis
Jared Andrew Atwell
Dylan Jacob Bader
Matthew Robert Baker
Evynn M. Baney
Desiree Alyssa Barber
Emily Barnosky
Amber Barson
Alissa Lynn Basinait
Harrison Baumbach
Daniel Edmond Beam
Kara Bentley
Ashlee Lee Bocach
Geneva Anne Bolthouse
Maria A. Bourke
Bethany Wage Bowman
Donte’ Burgio
Jack Snyder Burgoon
Samantha Lynn Burkhardt
Elijah Caballero
Kenneth Jay Capurso
Emalynn Mae Carr
Zachary Todd Champeney
Scott Frederick Daniels
Reginald Edward Dash
Yehudah Tshombe Davis Jr.
Matthew DeCarlo
Hunter Donald DeFelice
Alex James DeSmit
Bradley Dillon
Jason Matthew Downs
Timothy Edward Drake Jr.
Zharia Shontay Drisdom
Cierra Nicole Drisdom
August Hope Dugan
Wynter Exodus Dumont
Cheyenna Rain Eagle
Randal Eugene Eblacker
Mariah Alexis Elsenheimer
Jared Michael Fearby
Kelley Elizabeth Flanagan
Matthew James Flanagan
Israel Gilberto Florentino
Aleah Clare Foos
Douglas Roy Ford Jr.
Spencer T. Freeman
Beverly Ann Gardner
Brian Gardner Jr.
Austin Genno
Madeline Grace Gibbs
Elizabeth Marie Goff
Kyle C. Graham
Sarah Elizabeth Graham
Alexis Robin Grandy
Trey Taylor Hart
Kassidy Marie Hastings
McKayla Erin Hastings
Dylan James Hellems
Meghan J. Hurley
Allyson Irwin
James Johnson
Ryan Thomas Jones
Dalton Chadwick Kelley
Keyshawn Kibbe
Miranda S. King
Sarah Genevieve Kuehne
Michael Jacob Laine
Orlando Montaz Lloyd
Leanna Lynn-Rose Lowery
Caitlin Paige Malanowski
Alexis Lee Manning
Shane E. Maynard
Caitlin Rose McDonnell
Stephanie Grace McGee
Grace E. McQueen
Brady Lee Meakin
Vladimir Mendoza Perez
Joshua David Metzler
Alyce G. Miller
Benjamin W. Miller
Danielle Lynn Miller
Ricky L. Monroe
Brooklyn Moore
Merlin C. Moyer III
Ellen Jane Narburgh
Taylor C. Nesbitt
Nicholas Ronald Obstarczyk
Cody J. Michael Osborne
Jacob Dean Osborne
Allison Irene Page
Evan M. Pappalardo
Meredith Rose Patterson
William J. M. Pecorella
Katelyn E. Perry
Hanna Leilani Pescara
Katlin Nichole Pieniaszek
Zachary Pollock
Shaylee A. Pond
Olivia Elizabeth Prest
Dakota John Purvee
Tyler J. Quill
Aliya Gabrielle Rayner
Dakota J. Reamer
Andressa Lee Rex
Micah C. Reynolds
Alonzo D. Rivera
Wesley R. Rivera Hernandez
Gabriel Rodriguez Jr.
Tyler Nathaniel Rotoli
Jordon Jean Sanchez
Zachary Crawford Shaffer
Adam Sills
Devon C. Simpson
Katrina Smith
Kyle Smith
William David Smith
Kalleigh Maree Derisley Snell
Eugenia A. Soto
Kelsee L. Soule
Alisha Stanton
Melissa Danielle Symonds
Mahogany DeAnne Taylor
Manwell Milton Taylor
Kyle Joseph Thaine
Leigha Marie Townsend
Nathaniel D. P. Trembley
William Andrew Trevino
Michael Uderitz
Cate Halina Usselman
Elijah VanEpps
Nicholas Jaqwez Wallace
Miles Joseph Walton
Dustin Dwight Weese
Chloe Lee Weis
Jonathan Thomas Welles
Abigale Janice Wells
Raven Skye White
Stephen Gerald Williams
Christian Arieras Yamir Wilson
Jordan Timothy Wolcott
Mikayla Alexis Yaskulski
Ruth E. Young-Powley
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Middle School Award Winners Announced
Kindergarten Graduation 2016
The Gold President’s Award
The Gold President’s Award – recognizes ten eighth-grade students who have achieved
the highest cumulative overall grade point average in all subjects throughout middle school
(grades 6-8).
(L-R): The Gold Presidents Awards were awarded to
Front Row: Molly Wadhams, Susan He, Loren Beam, Katelyn Spierdowis, Alexis Creasey & Kaitlyn Kinter.
Back Row: Ashlyn LeBaron, Chase Froman & David Baldassarre.
The Silver President’s Award
The Silver President’s Award – This award is presented to one eighth-grade student
selected by the faculty for each subject area.
(L-R): Loren Beam (Latin), Joshua Manning (Science), Ashlyn LeBaron (Social Studies), Shamar Jakes
(Math), Katelyn Spierdowis (Algebra & Living Environment) and Mehkyron Drisdom (Spanish).
Congratulations to all of our award winners!
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 Ashlyn LeBaron!
Universal Pre-Kindergarten
2016-2017
Student Registration
• There are still openings for the 2016 – 2017 school year.
• Applications for the UPK program are available in the Albion
Elementary School and District Offices.
• Children must be four years old on or before Dec. 1, 2016.
• To be eligible, students must reside in the Albion Central School
District.
• AM and PM sessions (9:00 - 11:30 AM and 1:00 - 3:30 PM).
• Parents may not choose which session (AM or PM) their child
attends.
• Parents will be notified by mail of their child’s status for the PreKindergarten program.
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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): Dallas Ecker, Austin Narburgh, Mrs. Burlison and Adam Burlison.
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 express 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 Dallas Ecker and Austin Narburgh.
Congratulations to Dallas and Austin!
Row 1: Camryn London, Nolan Franzese, Kyle Radder, James Trembley, Abigail Hunt, Chloe Gray, Mackenzie Snook and
Mallory Ashbery. Row 2: Zachary Baron, Leo Bolton, Bryce Odessa, Seth Krenning, Tye Talbot, Kelli Dingle, Landen Allis,
Adam Burlison, Emma Shay, Tracy Garrett and Madison LeBaron. Row 3: Mia Slick, David Rosario and Ramon Brege.
Grade 4 Medal Winners
Kindergarteners Hold Dinosaur Dig
1st Row: Bryce Mathes, Alonzo Figueroa Fuentes, Jose Salinas, Dylan Narburgh and Collin Fackler.
Row 2: Jason Anstey, Reese Conley, Lucy Rivers, Finn McCue, Lydia Miller, Maia Pate, Kelsey Froman and Alison Gibson.
Row 3: Kevin He, Isaac Hickman, Sam Arellano and Kimberly Weese.
Grade 5 Medal Winners
Mrs. Husung’s class held its annual dinosaur dig. This is the 25th year that her students
participated in this activity. This year, Mrs. Wolfe’s class joined us for their first expedition.
During the expedition, they found a real dinosaur fossil which they concluded must have been
an herbivorous (plant eater) dinosaur due to its flat teeth.
Then they looked closely at the top of the head and the evidence indicated it might be a
head of a Triceratops due to its long nose and points on top of the head. Each child also found
a dinosaur of their own during the dig, which they agreed was a fantasy/make believe dinosaur.
The classes ended our dig with an ice pop treat since the dinosaurs may have become extinct
due to the earth getting colder from meteors. Mrs. Husung said, “We had so much fun being
Paleontologists for the day!”
Row 1: Emma Foote, Ava Jurs and Logan Graham. Row 2: Nick Harling, Caleb Hyde, Clara Bolton, Keira Sargent, Natalie Baron,
Tayler Soule, Bryce Wison, Dallas Ecker, Travis Seitmann and Hailey Crawford.
Row 3: Amari Jones, Emma McQuillan, Maya Knaak, Meredith Hollenbeck, McKenzie Olmstead and Christopher Sacco.
Grade 4 Celebrates Pioneer Day
A.P. Statistics Class Uses Skills to Lend a Hand
(L-R) Front row: Jared Fearby, Kyle Smith, Meghan Hurley, Meredith Patterson, Bailey Maier,
Miranda Allen, Matt Baker, Teacher Shelly Daggs.
Back row: Scott Daniels, Randal Eblacker, Joe Madejski, and Zach Champeney.
The Albion High School AP Statistics Class presented valuable information to Community
Action of Orleans and Genesee last week as part of their service learning project. The students
presented information on each program that Community Action offers. They analyzed surveys
for Community Action and the Head Start Program and gave Community Action suggestions on
ways to improve their website and offices. They also came up with a marketing plan which
included creating a poster that lists all of Community Action’s programs to be displayed around
the community in places like laundromats, grocery stores, and the library. The students did a
great job in researching Community Action and presenting new ideas for improvement!
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The annual Grade 4 Pioneer Day has been a ritual at Albion Elementary School for the last
30-plus 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, butter churning, weaving and making useful everyday items out of tin. Students also
got a peek at what school would have been like in pioneer days.
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Triple “C” Awards
C.A.S. Program Celebrates “Moving Up Day”
(L-R) Front row: Alisha Stanton and Katrina Smith.
Back row: Sonia Ballines, Zach Pollock, Brad Dillon, Blake Toal, Keyshawn Kibbe, and Devin Ware.
(L-R): Zach Baron and Codey Warney
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 said, “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 students Zackary Baron
and Codey Warney."
Quoting from Zackary’s nomination form, his teacher Miss Komendat said, “Zack is
an exceptionally responsible, trustworthy and hardworking third grader. Not only is he
someone his classmates can rely on, I can rely on him as a teacher too! He is always willing
to lend a helping hand to anyone who needs it, and he shows incredible leadership qualities
due to his positive attitude, excellence in academics and his warm smile and personality. He
works hard every day and balances other activities, such as our school’s Student Leadership
Council, Boy Scouts and baseball. For all of this and millions of reason more, Zack is the
perfect recipient of this year’s Triple “C” Award.”
Codey Warney was nominated by his third-grade teacher Miss Cammarata. She said,
“From the second Codey walked into my room, he has worked his little tail off to be the best
student he can be! Codey is a leader because he is fearless. No matter what is asked of him,
or how challenging it is for him, he always stays determined. He asks questions when he
needs help, reads aloud to his teachers so he can better understand what is being asked of
him, follows my lead with every task I give him and is working hard to increaser his reading
level with his peers and has become a great writer because he puts his heart and mind to
work. Codey inspires our whole class each day with his amazing effort. He perseveres and
goes above and beyond my expectations daily. Codey has the courage of superman, the
character of a saint and the commitment of a true scholar.”
Congratulations to Zackary and Codey!
The Community as Schools (C.A.S.) program located at the Villages of Orleans (formerly
the Orleans County Nursing Home) celebrated “Moving Up Day” for eight students on June
13, 2016. The program is an alternative education program for students who show promise
but are struggling in the traditional high school setting. Students are given a chance to
succeed in an environment that is completely different. This innovative program has earned
rave reviews for its ability to intervene and get these students back on track. C.A.S. students
attend classes in the nursing home and interact with residents and staff on a daily basis.
Some residents have experience that is helpful to students and oftentimes the connection
between students and residents is very deep. This interaction with staff and residents is what
makes the program so unique.
The program is facilitated by High School Teacher Brennan Meakin and High School
Guidance Counselor Sally Schmidt. Meakin congratulated the students for overcoming many
of the challenges they faced throughout their High School career and told them how proud
he was of their accomplishments. Meakin said, “This program allows students to shine
in a different environment and encourages ‘at risk’ students to look beyond their current
situation. It stresses the importance of staying in school and the value of graduation.”
High School Production of “Joseph and
the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat” is
recognized by the Rochester Broadway
Theatre League
Fifth-Grade Class Celebrates
“Moving Up” Day
(L-R): The award winners from the ceremony: Emilie Sitzer (Essay winner), Yoselin Lauro Ramirez (Butts Award Winner),
Maya Knaak (Butts Award Winner), Jillian Ray (Essay Winner), Logan Graham (Butts Award Winner), Dylan Narburgh (Essay
Winner & Tap Thy Foot Award Winner), Ashley Mowart (Butts Award Winner), Brianna Sample (Essay Winner), Dallas Ecker
(Butts Award & Tap Thy Foot Award) and McKenzie Olmstead (Essay Winner).
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: 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; Bailey Blanchard, William Freeman,
Leeanna Montanarella, Austin Aman, Annabella Salisbury and Shaky Luna Colon.
Also presented at the ceremony was the Donald Butts Memorial Award. 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 5th grade class. This year the winners were Yoselin Lauro Ramirez,
Maya Knaak, Logan Graham, Ashley Mowart and Dallas Ecker.
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Photo compliments of Photos By Bruce and Associates
The Rochester Broadway Theatre League recently recognized the Albion High School
production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat” with several Stars of
Tomorrow Awards. The program is dedicated to supporting the process of growth and
learning. It encourages commitment, discipline and teamwork while acknowledging
excellence. 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 ”Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat” received
the award for Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Acting Ensemble, Outstanding Dance
Ensemble, Outstanding Singing Ensemble, Outstanding Student Orchestra and Outstanding
Production Crew. This is a considerable accomplishment and speaks volumes about the
quality of the drama department’s productions which continue to astound audiences. Albion
Central School District competes with many larger schools with more resources for these
awards.
We are very proud to have had six individual students selected for Stars of Tomorrow
awards through the Theatre League. They were: Kyle Thaine for Outstanding Lead Actor,
Angela Tarricone for Outstanding Supporting Actress and Cheyenna Eagle for Outstanding
Supporting Actress. Jillian Doyle, Elijah VanEpps and Stephen Williams were recognized with
a “Feather in your Cap” award.
Congratulations to the entire production crew, actors, musicians and directors on an
amazing show!
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Purple Eagles Marching Band Enjoys another
Successful Season
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AHS Marching Band Travels to
Virginia Beach
Pictured above are the front few ranks of the Albion Purple Eagles Marching Band during the 150th Memorial Day
Anniversary Grand Parade, in Waterloo, on May 28, 2016.
After exhibition performances in Virginia Beach, VA and in the Rochester Lilac Festival
Parade, the Albion Marching Band started their competition season off on the right foot by
posting a win at the Seneca Falls Pageant of Bands on May 21. The Purple Eagles’ score of
93.5 was tops in their division, earning them the first place award in Open Class by more than
8 points.
On Sat., May 28, the band had the honor of participating in the 150th Memorial Day
Anniversary Grand Parade in Waterloo, N.Y. Waterloo is the “birthplace” of the Memorial
Day holiday, which was first observed there in 1866. Performances followed in Albion’s
Memorial Day parade on May 30, and then in the Nunda Fun Days parade on June 2, where
they missed first place by just 4/10th of a point! As always, the Purple Eagles finished the
season with the hometown Strawberry Festival Parade on June 11, where they were crowned
“Best Band,” in competition with Batavia and Pembroke.
The Purple Eagles’ competitive program utilizes the “open class,” or “5-minute rule.”
In a nutshell, this competition format allows for any formation and direction changes within
the judging area, the only stipulation being a five minute time limit between the first note
of music or movement and the last. “It’s almost like a field show on the street, except you
have the added element of making an entrance 150 feet down-street, developing the show
from left to right, progressing toward a logical exit from the 300’ judging area” Mr. Thaine
explained. “It’s not intended to be a ‘Park & Play,’ where bands simply march into the
area, stop and play a song, then march away. There’s much more to it than that. Judges
look for an artistic development of the whole show, from beginning to end, with a drill that
compliments the musical program.” Bands are judged on music performance, visual design
and execution, and general effect.
Some brass and woodwind players take a knee, while members of the drum line perform. The huge statue of King Neptune, a
Virginia Beach landmark, looms over them.
After months of planning, fund-raising, and practice, the Purple Eagles marching band
traveled to Virginia Beach, VA from April 28 - May 1, 016, for their bi-annual performance
trip. Since many of the same students are involved in both chorus and marching band, the
groups alternate trip years.
While in Virginia, the band performed for a crowd of residents and tourists alike on the
Virginia Beach boardwalk, with the Atlantic Ocean as a beautiful backdrop. During the trip,
the band members toured the Norfolk Naval Station, home of the US Navy’s Atlantic fleet,
and attended a live performance of the Tony-winning musical comedy, The Mystery of Edwin
Drood. Students also enjoyed a formal dinner & dancing cruise along the Elizabeth River
and Chesapeake Bay, visited The Nauticus Maritime Museum, toured a decommissioned
WWII battleship, and spent an afternoon zip-lining through the trees at the Virginia Beach
Aquarium’s Adventure Park. While the water temperature was still a bit chilly for swimming,
many students took advantage of their hotel’s location right on the waterfront to walk along
the sandy beach, wade in the water, and explore the shops along the boardwalk. And, since
every hotel room overlooked the water, students were treated to wonderful ocean views
anytime they looked out the window!
According to Mr. Thaine, the AHS Director of Bands, these performance trips are an
important educational experience for students, some of whom have not been outside of New
York State before.
Middle School Students are “On A Roll”
Albion’s program was entitled “The Piano Man” and featured music by Billy Joel. It
opened with his “We didn’t Start the Fire” before transitioning into “Piano Man.” “My Life”
was followed by “Only the Good Die Young,” and this season’s closer was “Just the Way You
Are.” Soloists were: Kyle Thaine on trombone, Alyce Miller on trumpet, and Dan Beam on
mallets. The Drum Majors this year were seniors Meredith Patterson and Zach Shaffer.
New After School Reading Program Popcorn and Paper Backs:
The Garden Edition
Albion HS and MS Multicultural Clubs teamed up under the direction of their advisors,
Mrs. Della Morales (HS Library Media Specialist) and Mrs. Tina Burgett (ES & MS Art
Teacher) for an eight-week after-school reading program centered on literacy and art. The
program ran every Wednesday for eight weeks from 4-5 p.m., in the Children’s Library at the
Hoag Library. The focus was making a community connection through literacy, art, popcorn,
and gardening. The purpose was to target elementary students that lived in and around the
libraries neighborhood. The sessions were all very well attended with 12-15 children joining
each week. The program concluded with a planting celebration and ice cream. Each child
that attended received a certificate of participation and a plant to take in the clay pot that
they made during one of the sessions. Plans are already being made for a follow-up session
during the fall whose theme will be: Popcorn, Paper Backs and Pumpkins.
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Front row: Nicholas Garcia, Rebecca Fugate, Kayli Callard, Emily Richardson, Misty Dawn Mullins, Isabele Sunday, and
Marvin Russ. Back row: Samantha Johnson, Ethan Ferchen, Michale Stone, Ann Faery, Mrs. Brown, and Mrs. Berg.
Students in Mrs. Berg’s classroom were honored at the June Board of Education
meeting for their Character and Leadership. These students were instrumental in creating
and implementing a new program in the Middle School called the “On A Roll” program. The
“On A Roll” program began as a new way to recognize students for making good choices
both in and out of the classroom. Teachers nominate students and the following day the
students are announced and called down outside the office to get their “On A Roll slip” and a
treat. As the students stop to get their slips they are able to find out who nominated them and
in many cases why they were nominated. The students then take their slips write their name
and homeroom number on the slip and place it in the “We make good Choices Jar” located
in the main office. We keep the jar in the office as a reminder to students that we expect good
choices and so they can see the jar fill up!
At the end of each month we draw final prize winners out of the jar. One of the names
drawn is our Student of the Month and that student receives special privileges, a prize, and
pizza with the principal. Other winners receive a variety of prizes from first in lunch line,
a sweet treat, pencils, posters, Subway coupons, group lunch with the principal, school
sporting event tickets and school play tickets. In addition, students that were nominated for
that month are given a special privilege, such as wearing a hat to school.
Mrs. Berg said, “We want to celebrate our kids and all the hard work and good choices
they are making in our school every day. The “On A Roll” program helps highlight those
students who may not be on the academic Honor Roll, but are working incredible hard.
It allows teachers to recognize a student and encourage that student to keep working. In
order to fund the “On A Roll program” we have turned to the community, asking for their
support. Subway graciously donated free sub coupons and other items. The rest of the
funding is provided by the teachers through a dress down day once a month. This program
has definitely helped shine a light on students making good choices both academically and
social and is also helping to foster relationships between teachers and students.”
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Albion Elementary Celebrates Flag Day
AMS Seventh Graders Commemorate
Orleans County Civil War Veterans
On Fri., June 10, the Albion Elementary School celebrated Flag Day with patriotic music
performed by each grade level. This is the second year in which 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”
and the crowd sang our National Anthem. The crowd then recited “The Pledge of Allegiance”
led by Elementary School Principal Mr. Curtain.
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 fourth 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” and “Air of Nobility.”
A special slide show presentation highlighted the veterans present and relatives of students
who served in the armed services. 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, “This beautiful ceremony, which is always emotional, proved even more meaningful
with the addition of the Veterans.”
During the 2015-16 school year the seventh-grade service-learning classes were busy with
several Civil War projects, culminating in a dedication ceremony commemorating Orleans
County Civil War veterans at Mt. Albion Cemetery.
The dedication included a bronze plaque affixed to a piece of Medina Sandstone, a solid
granite planter urn, and a sugar maple tree. The plaque read, “Honoring Orleans County Civil
War Veterans, “A New Birth of Freedom.” The entire seventh grade, numerous area dignitaries,
veterans groups, historians, and community members attended the event.
Service-learning teacher Tim Archer called the year’s activities a great learning experience
for the students. “The ultimate sacrifice our veterans made to give us today’s freedoms,” Archer
said, “offer our children a shining example of living for something greater than themselves.”
During the year students attended local government meetings, researched church and
cemetery archives, visited educational institutions, petitioned government officials, worked
alongside historical and veterans groups, and organized three ceremonies. Class guests
included historians, re-enactors, authors, and librarians.
In the fall students spent many Saturday mornings cataloguing the over 250 Civil War
veterans who are buried at Mt. Albion. Approximately 160 of those had old, rusty cast iron
Grand Army of the Republic, or GAR, markers that needed repainting. After many long hours,
the seventh graders completed the task. The oxidized bronze markers, like those in the Civil
War section, were left untouched.
The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument (tower) in the back of Mt. Albion lists 466 names
of Orleans County soldiers who lost their lives in the war. Classes catalogued the faded and
worn names to compile a master list. Through the research, 47 other names were found from
primary sources that probably should have been etched into those marble panels, but were not.
Out of respect to them, their names were read during the dedication program.
Last fall students petitioned Washington, D.C., for an upright marble headstone for Barre
native and Civil War veteran, John Frost. He was buried in an unmarked grave at St. Joseph’s
Cemetery on Brown Rd. in 1915. A ceremony to dedicate the new headstone was held April
30th.
Through the generosity of the Orleans County Department of History, the Orleans County
Historical Association, and the 140th Re-enactment Group, the classes plan to acquire a New
York State historical marker for Clarendon native Herbert Charles Taylor. Taylor is the only
known Orleans County Civil War soldier to fight and die at the Battle of Gettysburg. He is buried
at Hillside Cemetery in Clarendon. A special ceremony dedicating that marker will be held in
the fall.
Throughout the year, the service-learning classes also exchanged pen pal letters with
Middle School students at the Gettysburg Area Middle School. They learned about their school,
community, and life in an area known for its historical significance.
Poetry Winners
(L-R): Front Row: MaryJane Ryan Micey, Bella Cooper and Tristan Tilbe. Back Row: Skye Moyer, Ivory Smith and Julia Fuller.
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: Bella Cooper (Kindergarten), Mary Jane Ryan-Mincy (1st grade), Tristen Tilbe
(2nd grade), Ivory Smith (3rd grade), Julia Fuller (4th grade) and Skye Moyer (5th grade).
Albion High School Middle & School
Students Attend the 11th Annual Greater
Rochester Teen Book Festival held at
Nazareth College
Artwork Winner Emma McQuillan
Also recognized during the Flag
Day celebration were students for their
artistic achievement. Emma McQuillan
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.
Emma also had her theme and
design chosen for the 5th Grade MovingUp Day t-shirts. These shirts are worn
by every fifth grader during the “Moving
Up” day ceremony.
Congratulations to all of our
winners!
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On Sat., May 14, 18 middle and high school students along with Mrs. Dawn Squicciarini
(MS 8th Grade), Miss Karen Spierdowis (HS English) and Mrs. Della Morales (HS Librarian)
attended the Teen Book Festival held at Nazareth College where 32 authors came and shared
not only their latest releases but tips on writing and publishing. This event came on the heels
of Author Charles Benoit’s visit last month in the high school library, where he conducted two
writers’ workshops, promoted the festival, and told the students he looked forward to seeing
them at the festival.
Students were able to attend up to four sessions with the authors of their choice, purchase
books, win raffles, and interact with teens from a variety of school districts from all over
Western New York. When asked about his experience at TBF, Freshman Ryan Grandy said, “It
was so cool and very entertaining. It was a great way to spend a Saturday. I can’t wait to go
back next year.” Not only students but parents felt the same: (from a parent): “Just wanted
to thank you for encouraging and spending your Saturday supervising the TBF. Emily had
a wonderful time and talked about it all weekend.” It was an amazing event and plans are
already in the works for next year.
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SPRING 2016 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.
Girls’ Softball Cumulative Grade Point Average 93.5%
Girls’ Track & Field Cumulative Grade Point Average 97.5%
(L-R) Front row: Isabel Penafiel, Alexa Adams, Emma Mathes, Caitlin Malanowski,
and Mallory Adams. Second row: Claire Squicciarini, Natalie Lathrop, Kristen
Struble, Meredith Patterson, Madison Narburgh, and Tess Pettit. Third row: Gricelda
Maldonado, Hannah Grammer, Mariah Elsenheimer, Hannah Wehling, and Emily
Blanchard. Fourth row: Yasmeen Shabazz, Aleah Foos, Savanah Wirth, Katie Rustay,
and Rose Arnold. Missing from photo: Katie Mann, Caitlyn Snook, Mahogany Taylor,
Elizabeth Goff, Chantel VanDeGenachte, and Breanda Johnson.
Varsity Tennis Cumulative Grade Point Average 97.8%
(L-R) Front row: Sierra Newton, Brylie Hapeman, and Natalie DiCurreia.
Middle row: Kelsee Soule, Meghan Hurley, and Ellen Narburgh.
Back row: Isabella Prest, Skyler Smith, and Olivia Prest.
Missing from photo: Ashlee Bocach, and Kassidy Hastings.
(L-R) Front row: Clara Stilwell, Dylan Bader, Victor Benjovsky, Daniel Beam,
Emily Barleben, and Matt Kovaleski. Middle row: Celeste Hoffman, Sarah Kuehne,
Alyce Miller, Hailey Bader, Ally Graham, and Shannon Broda. Back row: Kyle Thaine,
Nate Smith, Donato Rosario, Owen Foos, Connor McQuillan, and Zach Moore.
Missing from photo: Joshua Metzler, Matt Flanagan and Vivian Rivers.
Boys’ Track & Field Cumulative Grade Point Average 95.6%
Varsity Baseball Cumulative Grade Point Average 93.2%
Front row: Ugene Harrison, Evan Stier, Sam Slick, and Bailey Maier.
Middle row: Cody Osborne, Caleb Pettit, Brad Sanford, Preston Flugel, and Dyllan
Beach. Back row: Noah Wadhams, Jared Hollinger, and Victor Vallejo-Miller.
Missing from photo: Nate Trembley, Jessy Cruz, Jordan Wolcott, Kirk Ellison,
Joe Madejski, Mike Laine, and Tre Yaskulski.
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(L-R) Front row: Jaquess Harrison, Liam Ward, Bryce Pritchard, and Jacob Buzard.
Back row: Evan Pappalardo, Alex De Smit, Jared Fearby, Jason Downs,
and Randy Eblacker. Missing from photo: Brady Meakin and Kyle Smith.
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ACS Wishes Well to Retirees
SPOTLIGHT
ON SPORTS
• Spring 2016 •
Varsity Softball
(L-R): Paul Mann, David Draper, Alan Van Camp, Julie McGrath, Annette Pearl, Barbara Reiss, and Gloria Short
Missing from photo: Paul Drought, Randy Kelley, Sharon LaDue, Darlene Wilting, and Brenda McQuillan
On June 6, 2016, 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. Paul Mann will retire with 19 years, David Draper retires with 31 years, Alan
Van Camp with 25 years, Julie McGrath with 29 years, Annette Pearl with 32 years, Barbara
Reiss with 20 years, Gloria Short with 17 years, Sharon LaDue with 19 years, Paul Drought
with 31 years, Randall Kelley with 30 years and Darlene Wilting with 15 years. Retiring from
the Board of Education after serving for 5 years is Brenda McQuillan.
This group of retirees has over 268 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 attaining tenure status.
Staff members that were granted tenure were Rachel Curtin, Jennifer Ashbery, Jennifer
Lamont, Samantha Seaman and Barbara Weslowski.
The Varsity Softball Team ended the year with a 7-7 league record and a 12-8 overall
record. The team was honored with a First Team All-League selection; Meghan Hurley.
A Second Team All-League Selection was given to Isabella Prest. Kelsee Soule, Olivia
Prest, Ashlee Bocach, Natalie DiCureia, and Ellen Narburgh were named in the All-League
Honorable Mention. Meghan Hurley was selected as the Most Valuable Player. Meghan
had 9 homeruns for the season, 7 home runs during league play.
Senior players were: Ellen Narburgh, Olivia Prest, Ashlee Bocach, Meghan Hurley, Kelsee
Soule, Alison Irwin and Kassidy Hastings. When asked about the season, Coach Schmitt
said, “I was very optimistic for the season since we had several seniors and returners who
had a lot of varsity experience. We started out very strong, but were plagued with several
injuries and illnesses. The highlight of our season was giving Akron their only loss in the
league by winning at home by 1 run.”
JV Softball
The JV Softball team finished the season with an 8-8 overall record. The season team
leaders for batting averages were: Lexi Wolck (.521) Mikel Dysard led the team in stolen
bases (18). Haley Smith led the team in RBI’s (24). Erin Doty lead the team in innings
pitched and strikeouts while Sierra Newton and Janae Doty anchored the infield defense.
Both Janae and Sierra ended the season with the varsity. Coach Akers said, “The Junior
Varsity Softball team worked hard all year long and steadily improved throughout the
season. They are a talented and fun group of girls.”
Varsity Baseball
The Varsity Baseball team ended the season with a league record of 9-5 and an overall
record of 12-6. Brady Meakin (infield) was named to the Niagara-Orleans First Team AllLeague; Bryce Pritchard (1st Base), Randy Eblacker (D.H.), Jason Downs (infield) and
Evan Pappalardo (pitcher) each earned a spot on the Second Team All-League. Kyle Smith
(outfield) earned Honorable Mention.
Senior members of the team were: Randy Eblacker, Jared Fearby, Alex De Smit, Kyle
Smith, Evan Pappalardo, Brady Meakin and Jason Downs. Coach Blanchard said, “This
year’s team was a joy to coach. There was great leadership by the captains this year.
Graduating these seniors will leave a void that will be hard to fill next year. It was a
successful season and we finished 2nd in the league.”
JV Baseball
Respect, Responsibility & Optimism
The JV Baseball team finished the season with an 11-3 league record and a 15-3 overall
record. The team won the Attica J.V. Tournament & the Lyndonville J.V. Tournament. Key
players were: Thomas Furmanski, Addsion Christ, Harrison Brown and Tony Vallejo-Miller.
Coach Veltz said, “The Albion J.V. baseball team was able to overcome multiple challenges
on the way to a very successful season. Through hard work and great leadership, this
young team was able to capture 2 tournament titles and become a force to reckon with in
the league. It will be exciting to see these players evolve as they move forward on to the
varsity level.”
Boys’ Track
The Boys' Track team finished the season with a league record of 3-3. League Champions
were Nate Trembley in the shot put for the second consecutive year, Kory Reynolds in the
discus and Tommy Mattison in the long jump. Nate also finished second at the Sectional
Meet. Manwell Taylor was the team M.V.P. Although the team will be losing several scorers
to graduation, the returning team members should be very competitive in the future.
Girls’ Track
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 17, during Optimism Day, three faculty members were
chosen by their peers for displaying a character trait consistently.
Mrs. Swan was chosen for displaying respect, Mrs. Auricchio for showing responsibility
and Mrs. Sheehan for her optimism. Congratulations to our staff for the wonderful example
you have shown our students!
The efforts of the following staff were also appreciated since they were nominees for
the awards: Lucian Price, Lynn Dibella, Beth Dunn, Peggy Lemcke, Terry Monacelli, Dawn
Arnold, Katie Reith, Pamela Nitzsche, Malinda Kemward, Bonnie Day, Bill Webster, and April
Griggs.
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The Girls' Track team finished the year with a 4-2 league record. 1st Team All-League
members were; Chanyce Powell (Triple Jump & Long Jump) and Mahogany Taylor (100
Hurdles). 2nd Team All-League honors went to Mariah Elsenheimer (100 Meters & 200
Meters), Mahogany Taylor (High Jump), Claire Squicciarini, Mariah Elsenheimer, Mckayla
Armstrong and Chncye Powell (400 Meter Relay). Honorable Mention went to: Meredith
Patterson (1500 Meter) and Emma Mathes, Hannah Grammer, Meredith Patterson, and
Malory Adams (3200 Meter Relay).
During the Section VI Championship meet Chanyce Powell placed 1st in Triple Jump and
Long Jump to qualify for the N.Y. State Championships. Sher placed fourth in the Triple
Jump and 5th in the Long Jump at the N.Y. State Championships. She also broke the school
record in the Triple Jump with a jump of 37’7 ½”.
Senior team members were: Desiree Barber, Mariah Elsenheimer, Aleah Foos, Elizabeth
Goff, Caitlin Malanowski, Meredith Patterson and Mahogany Taylor. Coach Hryvniak said,
“This year the 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. Chanyce Powell won
two Sectional Championships in the jumps and placed fourth in two events at the N.Y. State
Track and Field Championships.”
July 2016