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Volume XIV • Issue 6 Graduation 2010
The Class of 2010... Achievements and Aspirations
The Class of 2010 has much of
and was one of 100 selected to the
which to be proud! As confirBusiness First 2010 All-Western
mation of their efforts and sucNew York Academic Team. Other
cesses, more than 200 recogniawards include the Batavia Rotary
tion and monetary awards were
Club Presidential Scholarship, and
distributed to these individuals
the John M. Secord Jr. Memorial
by colleges and universities,
Medal in Mathematics.
school and community orgaKristen, the daughter of Mary
nizations, employers, and the
Klein and of David Klein and
military. All together, students
Janine Schue, will attend the
were offered close to $3 million, At the annual celebration marking 100 Days Until Graduation,
University of California, Berkeley,
and once decisions of which
seniors proceed along a line of teachers and administrators to receive a to major in Society and Environschools to attend were made,
ment. Co-captain of her Mock
carnation along with words of enthusiasm and encouragement.
they were able to utilize nearly
Trial team and in National Honor
On the following pages, graduates are
$850,000 to fund those pursuits. While
Society, Kristen also played varsity soccer
listed alphabetically, and those who ranked
most students plan to continue their educa- in the top ten are pictured. Also noted are
and was captain of the varsity basketball team.
tion, others will go immediately to employKristen was involved with many community
members of honor societies and those who
ment or into the US armed forces.
service programs, primarily those workranked in the top 10% of the class. For those
ing with young athletes. She received the
who wished to share them, future plans are
American History Award, the University of
included. (An abbreviation key for commonly
California/Berkeley Academic Scholarship,
mentioned schools and degrees is on page 2.)
School Begins on September 8 for
the Zonta Award for Women in Public AfValedictorian
and
Salutatorian
students in grades PreK-6 and 9, as well
fairs and the Robert C. Byrd Scholarship.
Special congratulations go to the
as for new transfer high school students.
Class of 2010 Valedictorian Sahil
September 9 is the first day for all stuJain and Salutatorian Kristen Klein.
dents to be in attendance.
Sahil, the son of Dr. Lalit and Abha
Scheduled recesses include
Jain, will attend Cornell University in
Thanksgiving, November 24-26; winter,
the fall to major in Industrial Labor
December 22-31; Presidents’ Day,
Relations as preparation for a career
February 21-23; spring, April 18-25; and
in business or law. Through his high
Memorial Day, May 27-30.
school years, Sahil has been a member
The full list of days off and early
of Model United Nations, Mock Trial,
dismissals for students is already available Math Team, and National Honor
online on our District website. Follow the
Society. He played for the varsity
link to the calendar page, then choose the
tennis team, earning the designation All seniors complete an Exit Project - an interdisciplinary
2010-2011 link. The printed calendar will be of scholar athlete. He was the 2009-10 and multifaceted research project on a public policy issue
available at the beginning of the school year.
that is presented, as pictured here, to a panel of judges.
Student Ex-Officio Board Member,
Back to School
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Math-Friendly Fun The Class of 2010, continued
In preparation for the NYS Math AssessAchievements and Aspirations...
ment, Robert Morris fourth and fifth grade
teachers and District Math Coaches Mary
Calvert and Rebecca Battisti organized a
Math Fair. For an afternoon prior to testing, students were divided into groups and
rotated through five centers where they
played games that reinforced key mathematical principles such as estimation, measurement and units of measure, fractions,
factors, and problem-solving skills including determining which operation (addition,
subtraction, multiplicaton, division) was
required to find the solution,
In “Name that Number,” the teacher chose
a number between 10 and 20 then students
flipped over the top five cards from a partial
deck (numbers 2-10). Using whatever operation they deemed best, students tried to use
up their cards to arrive at the teacher’s number. Points were
earned based on
the number of
cards students
were able to use
from their hand.
In “Paper Plate
Discus,” students
estimated, in
centimeters, how
far they could
throw a paper
plate. After
throwing it, they
used a measuring stick to find
the actual distance and then
calculated the difference between the two.
Dustin
Anderson
University at
Buffalo, Pre-pharmacy program
(leading into
Professional Doctor of Pharmacy
program)
• Top 10% Honor Student (ranked #3)
• National Honor Society
Felicia Baer GCC
Rose Bailey
Robert Barnard,II St. Bonaventure
University (Olean, NY), Biology/Pre-medicine
• National Honor Society
Justin Barton GCC, Liberal Arts
and Science: General Studies
Mandee Belknap GCC for first year,
Environmental Studies; transfer to SUNY
Brockport, Environmental Science and Biology; continue education to earn Doctorate
Pamela Benson GCC, A.S. degree in
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Studies, with
intent to go into counseling
Matthew Blevins GCC, Liberal
Arts and Science: General Studies
Sean Bodkin Villa Maria College
(Buffalo), B.F.A in Animation
Andrea Bowman GCC, A.S. in
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Studies, then
transfer to four-year college for Bachelor’s
Chevelle Brimmer School Certification in small animal grooming (Rochester)
Kimberly Brodsky GCC, Nursing
Justin Brundo Employment, farming
Erika Bucci
SUNY Fredonia,
Biology, with
intent to become a
pediatrician
• Top 10%
Honor Student
(ranked #10)
• National Honor
Society
• National Technical Honor Society
(Health Careers)
Joshua Budlong US Air Force while
working toward degree in business
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Rebecca Canty Move to Oklahoma
for employment and to pursue degree in
Early Childhood Education
• Tri-M Music Honor Society
Joseph Canzoneri, Jr. GCC,
pursue studies in the Department of Sports
and Physical Education
Leah Cargill GCC, A.S. degree in
Liberal Arts and Science: Teacher Education Transfer, then SUNY Brockport to
earn Bachelor’s and Master’s.
Rebecca Caryk Syracuse University
• Top 10% Honor Student (ranked #18)
• National Honor Society
Christopher Chapman SUNY
Brockport, B.S. in Accounting; plan to play
lacrosse for the Brockport Golden Eagles
Karleigh Chatt Alfred University
(Alfred, NY), Equestrian Studies
Tilar Clark Move to Colorado and
travel around United States
Katherine Clemm GCC for first
year, then SUNY Albany, Communications
• National Honor Society
Ashley Coe GCC, Criminal Justice,
then transfer to four-year college
Abbreviation Key
for the Class of 2010’s
Graduation Notes
Schools:
FLCC: Finger Lakes Community College
GCC: Genesee Community College
MCC: Monroe Community College
NCCC: Niagara County Community College
RIT: Rochester Institute of Technology
SUNY: State University of New York
Degrees:
A.S.: Associate of Science
A.A.S. :Associate of Applied Science
B.A.:.Bachelor of Arts
B.F.A:.Bachelor of Fine Arts
B.S.: Bachelor of Science
PharmD: Doctor of Pharmacy
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The Class of 2010, continued
Achievements and Aspirations...
Timothy
Cook
Cornell University (Ithaca,
NY), Mechanical
Engineering
• Top 10%
Honor Student
(ranked #6)
Justin Cotter US Navy, Air Traffic
Controller. After five years in military, seek
employment as air traffic controller for
Federal Aviation Administration
Ryan Darch Clarion University (Clarion, PA), B.S. in Communication Studies
with concentration in Public Relations.
Wrestling on Clarion’s team.
Daniel Dawson GCC and explore
careers as electrician or electrical engineer
Ryan Decillis GCC then transfer to
four-year college to pursue degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
Nicholas Dedman GCC, Business
Administration
Carrie DeFelice GCC, Nursing
Benjamin Demmer University at
Buffalo, Bachelor’s in Computer Science
Bethani Dibble Employment and
college
Jamie DiLaura FLCC, A.A.S. in
Chemical Dependency Counseling
Tyler Dioguardi GCC then transfer
to SUNY Brockport, B.S. in Criminal
Justice
Samuel DiSalvo SUNY Oswego,
Bachelor’s in Computer Science
Erin Dobbertin GCC
Kayla Doreen GCC
Victoria Doward GCC, Liberal
Arts and Science: General Studies
Emily Drilling University of the
Arts in Philadelphia to study dance; pursue
job with a dance company, travel the world
Kristen Drilling GCC, Business
Administration
Thomas Dupin GCC
Jeffery Dutton
Alicia Emminger
GCC, Liberal
Arts and Science: General Studies
Andrew Ernst GCC
Rikki Ettinger NCCC, A.A.S. in
Culinary Arts
Ashley Falcone GCC then transfer
to four-year college
• National Honor Society
• National Technical Honor Society
(Legal Careers)
Kaitlyn Fales Alfred University
(Alfred, NY), Pre-Health: Medicine/Biology with intent to become pediatric
physician
• National Technical Honor Society
Thomas
(Health
Careers)
Dupin,
S
teven
Falitico SUNY Brockport
a senior,
N
atalia
Fernandez GCC, Assotook first
ciate’s
in
Criminal
Justice, SUNY Brockplace in
port for Bachelor’s in Psychology, then
the annual
work as probation officer for juveniles
Excellence
in French
Alonzo Fiscus US Army
Studies
Robert Freeman GCC, A.A.S. in
CompetiPhysical Therapist Assistant program,
tion held
then transfer to four-year college
at SUNY
Nicholas Gaudy GCC
BufCharles Gorski GCC and explore
falo. The
careers as corrections officer or police officer
competition, co-sponsored and funded by the
Rebecca Gouger GCC, Liberal Arts
SUNY at Buffalo Melodia Jones Fund Chair,
and Science: General Studies
attracted students from across Western New
York who completed a rigorous dictée in French.
Continued on page 4.
First Place in Contest
A+ Batavia Communicator
Fun to Learn with
Junior
Achievement
Theresa Queal, a Junior Achievement
(JA) volunteer employed by Tompkins
Insurance Agencies, Inc., in Batavia,
volunteered in two kindergarten classes
this year - Kristina Clark’s at Jackson and
Lynn McLaud’s at John Kennedy. With
the stated purpose being to “inspire and
prepare young people to succeed in a
global economy,” JA provides curriculum
for grades K-12. The in-class sessions are
led by community volunteers, with each
grade level focusing on a different theme.
Kindergarten, for example, looks at the
role of “Ourselves” as part of the community. It includes five lessons tailored
to the young learner, each consisting
of a themed story and related activities. Pictured here, Ms. Queal is reading
Dylan and the New Playground, in which
students help raise money for their new
playground to improve their school.
For the 2009-2010 school year, our District was fortunate to have had programs
in 22 elementary classes and one middle
school class, thanks to 17 community
members from 15 different companies.
Individuals who would like more information or are interested in becoming involved are invited to contact our District JA
coordinator, Jillian Adams (343-2480 x2000;
[email protected]), or the Senior
Education Manager of Junior Achievement
of WNY, Alycia Ivancie (716-853-1381 x15).
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The Class of 2010, continued
Achievements and Aspirations...
Christopher Grammatico
Rowan University (Glassboro, NJ),
Environmental Studies
• Top 10% Honor Student (ranked
#11)
The Batavia Teachers’ Association holds an
• National Honor Society
annual reception for graduating Honor Students
K
aelie Grazioplene GCC,
which includes an opportunity for the seniors to
Liberal Arts and Science: General
invite and publicly thank a teacher who influenced
Studies
them. Here, Katie Clemm speaks about Art
Jason Guiste GCC’s ComputTeacher Amanda Antonucci (on left), also chosen
ers and Technology program, transfer
by Dana Torcello who is standing in background.
to SUNY Brockport as Computer
Science major, then University of Buffalo
for Master’s
• National Honor Society
Rachel Guppenberger GCC, Liberal
Arts and Science: Math and Science, then
transfer to University at Buffalo, Pre-pharmacy program (leading into Professional
Doctor of Pharmacy program)
Tyler Hale GCC, Criminal Justice
Deanna Hammond Attend college
for degree in animal science
Ashlea Harmon GCC, A.S. in Liberal Arts and Science: Teacher Education
Transfer, then go on to earn Bachelor’s and
Master’s degrees in Elementary Education/
Special Education.
Peter Havens Employment, welder,
Kistner Concrete
Thomas Hayes, Jr. GCC, an Associate’s degree in a computer-related field
Kevin Heale GCC, A.S. in Business
Administration; pursue opening own busiIn honor of Cinco de Mayo, a Mexican
ness designing automotive audio products
holiday marking the victory of Mexico
Stacy Hein GCC, Business Adminover France at the Battle of Puebla on
istration, with plans for co-ownership of
May 5, 1862, Andrea Smith’s seventh
family business, Joe’s Pro Shop (Batavia)
grade Spanish students completed a
• National Honor Society
project in which they researched the
Trey Henderson GCC, Associate’s
history, currency, culture, population,
in Criminal Justice
size, and famous people of Mexico.
Robert Henning SUNY Buffalo
They also were given the opportunity
State, B.S. in Criminal Justice
to earn extra credit by creating an item
Casey Herman SUNY Fredonia, B.S.
representative of Mexico. Pictured here
in Childhood Education, then Master’s
with cardboard “guitars” and paper
Theodis Hill, III GCC; also
interested in coaching lacrosse
flowers are (in front) Ryan Mullen and
Tonisia Holt-Longhini GCC,
Kaylee Cassidy, and (in back, l to r)
studies related to child care
Megan Saile and Chelsea Bishop.
Cultural
Creativity
A+ Batavia Communicator
Gregory Houseknecht US Air Force
Carissa Howland
Matthew Hoye
Cornell University
(Ithaca, NY), Computer Science
• Top 10% Honor
Student (ranked #4)
• National Honor
Society
Cady Hume GCC, A.A.S. in Nursing
• National Technical Honor Society
(Health Careers)
Julie Huntoon
Carissa Hyde
St. John Fisher College
(Pittford, NY), Psychology, with intent to
become psychiatrist
• Top 10% Honor
Student (ranked #9)
• National Honor
Society
Curtis Hyde GCC, Criminal Justice,
then apply to a police academy
Thea Irons GCC, A.A.S. in Nursing
Dakota Irvin NCCC, Criminal
Justice
Sabrina Jacobs GCC, A.A.S. in
Nursing
Sahil Jain,
Valedictorian
(Also see page 1)
Cornell University
(Ithaca, NY), B.S.
in Industrial and
Labor Relations
• Top 10%
Honor Student
(ranked #1)
• National Honor Society
Angela Jarvela St. John’s University
(Queens, NY), B.S. in Sport Management,
with desire to train and run in the Olympics after graduation from St. John’s
Lei Jiang University at Buffalo
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The Class of 2010, continued
Achievements and Aspirations...
Amanda
Jones Cornell
University (Ithaca,
NY), Animal
Science/Biological Sciences, with
intent to earn
Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine
• Top 10% Honor Student (ranked #7)
• National Honor Society
Jacob JonesGCC
• National Honor Society
Michelle Jordan GCC, Criminal
Justice, with intent to become a police officer
Kristen Klein,
Salutatorian
(Also see page 1)
University of
California, Berkeley,
Bachelor’s in Society
and Environment
• Top 10% Honor
Student (ranked #2)
• National Honor Society
Devon Kleinbach GCC, A.S. degree
in Liberal Arts and Science: Teacher Education Transfer, then SUNY Geneseo
• Top 10% Honor Student (ranked #12)
• National Honor Society
Melanie Klimjack SUNY Fredonia
for B.F.A in Animation and Illustration
• Top 10% Honor Student (ranked #19)
• National Honor Society
Corey Kocent GCC, play golf for GCC
Aaron Kulczyk Gannon University
(Erie, PA), B.A. in Theology
James Kuykendall Employment, ARC
Meredith
Lang Univer-
sity at Buffalo,
Pre-pharmacy
program (leading
into Professional
Doctor of Pharmacy program)
• Top 10%
Honor Student (ranked #8)
• National Honor Society
Brandon Langmaid GCC
Tisha Lanham Employment
Nikki LanichGCC to pursue studies
in theater, with intent to work in musical
theater or be a voice-over
Janelle Larsen Trinity Christian
College (Palos Heights, Ill)
• National Honor Society
Kevin Larson GCC for Associate’s
degree, with intent to be a writer
Aaron Lathrop Employment (Darien Lake and Sloat’s Tires)
James Leisenring Penn State University Park (State College, PA), Business
• Top 10% Honor Student (ranked #13)
Michael Leone, Jr. GCC, Environmental Studies for one year, then FLCC,
Natural Resource Conservation: Law
Enforcement
Melissa Levins SUNY Oneonta,
major in Early Childhood Education and
in Childhood Education, then continuing
to earn Master’s
• Top 10% Honor Student (ranked #15)
• National Honor Society
• Tri-M Music Honor Society
Danielle Lewin
Jennifer Lichtenthal St. Francis
University (Loretto, PA), five-year program
to earn B.S. in Health Science/Master of
Physican Assistant Science
• National Honor Society
• Tri-M Music Honor Society
• National Technical Honor Society
(Health Careers)
Dallas Logsdon GCC, Liberal Arts
and Science: General Studies
Frank Lord MCC, A.A.S. Degree
in Visual Communication Technology/
Graphic Arts/Printing, then move to New
York City
Benjamin Loucks GCC, A.S. degree
in Criminal Justice
Joseph Lullo Medaille College (Buffalo), B.S. in Biology
• Tri-M Music Honor Society
Brionna Majors GCC, Liberal
Arts and Science: General Studies, then
transfer to earn degree in Social Work
Continued on page 6.
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Skype-Sharing
Computer Lab Aid Robin Watson is pictured here with a student during a Skype
session she facilitated with her daughter’s
class in Virginia and Lucille DiSanto’s class
at the Middle School. Skype, a free internet video calling service, enabled the two
classes to share their writing samples in
oral presentations using the Promethean
interactive whiteboard. Mrs. DiSanto’s
class read persuasive essays while the Virginia students shared poetry, then all were
able to comment and ask questions.
Animal “Citings”
Robert Morris was full of wild animals
as many second graders dressed the part
for their Animal Fair. After students had
chosen an animal, researched their selection, wrote and illustrated a booklet on the
subject, and created dioramas of their animal’s habitat and food chain, they invited
parents and friends to the Fair where they
were ready to discuss their topic of interest
as well as answer visitors’ questions.
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Pros and Cons
Are youth sports too violent and in
need of more regulation, or just rough
and tumble excercise with limited risk?
Are video games good for young people
or harmful to them? Should students be
permitted to use cell phones during school
hours, or should phones be off limits?
These and other high-interest topics
were debated by seventh graders in
Jeffrey Tress and Kerry McBride’s English
classes. Regardless of their personal
opinion, students were assigned the task
of researching facts about their topic to
collect arguments in favor of their formal
position as well as those that could be used
to attack their opponents’. Then, following
the rules of debate, they presented their
case and challenged their opponents in
front of the rest of the class and judges.
Above, Dylan Beckman and Rob Zickl
present their arguments at the podium.
Below, Nick Canty and Nicole Bezinque
look over their notes.
The Class of 2010, continued
Achievements and Aspirations...
Matthew Mallow GCC, A.A.S. in
Nursing
Kyle Maniace GCC, A.A.S. in Respiratory Care
Sarah Marcello GCC, A.A.S. in
Nursing, with intent to become an RN and
specialize in neonatal nursing
Addison Marino Niagara University (Lewiston, NY), Bachelor’s in Education
with a concentration in English; also plan
to study abroad in Australia
• National Honor Society
• Tri-M Music Honor Society
Kenneth Marrocco San Diego State
University (San Diego, CA), Bachelor’s in
Political Science or a business-related field
Kraig Marsh Adolescence Education
(Teacher Education Transfer), with plans
to enlist in US Navy
Hannah Martin Employment as
stylist at Glitz-n-Glamour Salon (Batavia)
Joshua Mase SUNY Fredonia, B.A.
in Criminal Justice, with intent to pursue
criminal justice career in investigation
Joshua McCarthy GCC for Liberal
Arts and Science: General Studies, then
University at Buffalo for B.S. in Business
Administration
Dylan McEwan GCC for Associate’s
degree in Criminal Justice
Kelsey McGill GCC, Criminal
Justice, transfer to Ohio State University
(Columbus, OH), then attend law school
Justin Meli Employment, with
intent to become an electrician
William Morton GCC, Liberal Arts
and Science: General Studies/Criminal
Justice, then transfer to four-year college
Alexandra Mruczek GCC for a
semester then transfer to SUNY Geneseo
for degree in Psychology
• Top 10% Honor Student (ranked #16)
• National Honor Society
• National Technical Honor Society
(Health Careers)
Cody Mulcahy GCC for Associate’s
in Criminal Justice, then transfer to SUNY
Brockport for B.S. in Criminal Justice
• National Honor Society
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William Mulcahy GCC for a
semester then SUNY Brockport for B.S. in
Business Administration; also plan to play
lacrosse for the Brockport Golden Eagles
Dwight Munt GCC
Madison Musilli Canisius College
(Buffalo)
• Top 10% Honor Student (ranked #14)
• National Honor Society
Sarah Newton Employment, college
Devon Nichols GCC
Sha’Lana Odom Johnson and Wales
(North Miami, FL), Culinary Arts
Colleen O’Donnell GCC then
SUNY Brockport for Bachelor’s in English;
pursue being an author and owning a
flower shop
Melissa Ogozaly GCC, A.S. in Liberal Arts and Science: Teacher Education
Transfer; also plan to join US Air Force
• Tri-M Music Honor Society
Maegan Olson Daemen College,
Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
• National Technical Honor Society
(Health Careers)
Carly PalmerNazareth College
(Pittsford, NY), Music Education
• Tri-M Music Honor Society
Joseph Pedro GCC, Criminal Justice,
then transfer to four-year college for Bachelor’s degree in Criminal justice
Vincent Pedro GCC then transfer to
SUNY Brockport for B.S. in Criminal Justice, with intent to become a police officer
James Pero Purchase College
(Purchase, NY), Bachelor’s of Music in
Music Composition
Rachel Piacente Employment
Mariya Ponder Complete a threemonth program in dog grooming, then
enroll in a veterinary program
Ariel Pontillo GCC, Liberal Arts
and Science: General Studies
Aaron Printup
Angel RamosGCC, Liberal Arts and
Science: General Studies, with intent to
own a business
• Tri-M Music Honor Society
The Class of 2010, continued
Achievements and Aspirations...
Nikhil Rathod GCC, A.A.S. in En-
trepreneurship, with plan to own a business
Timothy
Redband
Binghamton
University (Binghamton, NY), B.A.
in Philosophy,
Politics, and Law,
with intent to go
on to law school
• Top 10% Honor Student (ranked #5)
Sarah Reynolds Employment as
Certified Nursing Assistant, with intent to
enter LPN program in January 2011, then
continue in a RN program
Timothy Rickson, Jr. Pursue
degree to become a veterinarian technician
Devonte Rolle Mercy College
(Dobbs Ferry, NY), Business Administration/Finance
Joshua Sanchez MCC, Automotive
Technology
Cynthia Savoy Cazenovia College
(Cazenovia, NY), B.F.A in Studio Art/
Photography
Phillip Sawyer Employment
Allison Schelemanow Buffalo
State College, B.S. in Early Childhood
Education
• National Honor Society
• Tri-M Music Honor Society
Kailine Scott NCCC, Theatre Arts
Clifford Shultz, Jr. GCC,
Criminal Justice, transfer to four-year college, then go on to law school
Anthony Siedlecki GCC, then
four-year college to pursue studies in music
Timothy Smart GCC, Biotechnology
Jessica Smith GCC, general courses
and courses related to law, with intent to
continue studies and become a lawyer
Tyrone Smith GCC, Liberal Arts
and Science: General Studies
Anastashia Spikes Graduated in
January 2010, GCC, Business Administration
Brandon Squires GCC, Liberal
Arts and Science: General Studies, transfer
to earn Bachelor’s then Master’s
Erin Stamp Young Americans College
of the Performing Arts (Corona, CA), then
possibly transfer to a college in California
• Tri-M Music Honor Society
Joshua Stendts GCC, Liberal Arts
and Science: General Studies
Louis Stoller, Jr. GCC, Liberal
Arts and Science: General Studies
Chandah Sundown GCC, A.A.S.
in Nursing
Desiree Thatcher
Joseph Tomkinson GCC, A.S. in
Communications and Media Arts
Dana Torcello GCC then Villa Maria College (Buffalo), B.F.A in Animation
Mason Turner US Army
Nicholas Twardowski Employment, cook for Pontillo’s (Batavia)
Alexandra VanBuren GCC, A.S.
degree in Liberal Arts and Science: Teacher
Education Transfer, then transfer, possibly
to SUNY Brockport for Physical Education
Teacher Education degree
Joseph Watts GCC, Associate’s in
Business Administration
Brandon Williams NCCC, A.A.S.
in Culinary Arts
ShunDella Williams GCC, A.A.
degree in Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science
Michael Witkop GCC
Brett Wolff Electronics and HVAC
studies with intent to earn Bachelor’s
Brittany Wormley SUNY Brockport, B.S. in Athletic Training, with intent
to continue education and earn Doctorate
in physical therapy
• Top 10% Honor Student (ranked #17)
• National
Technical
Honor Society
(Health Careers)
• National
Honor Society
Ashley
Ziccardi
SUNY Fredonia
to study art
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Music Adds
Dimension to
Lessons
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In its own academic right, the music
department provides rich learning
experiences for
our students.
When music is
coupled with
other academic
areas, the results
are particularly
dynamic, not to
mention fun!
Fourth graders
at John Kennedy,
for example,
performed The
Liberty Tree, to
the delight of
family, friends,
and students.
Pictured
right, the play
highlighted some
key events and people in our nation’s
development, and the songs helped
convey the information in a lively and
memorable way.
As pictured below, entertainment
and education also blended well for
kindergartners in Kristina Clark’s class
at Jackson when they sang Mrs. WishyWashy’s Farm for their performance of
Mrs. Wishy-Washy’s Week, based on the
books by Joy Cowley featuring one very
scrub-and-suds-happy farmer.
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Technology Enhances Education
Prior to one Board of Education meeting held at Jackson Elementary, small groups of
students, under the direction of their teachers, helped demonstrate different ways that
technology enhances day-to-day learning. Some examples included Math TeacherAndrew Kiebala’s “games shows” which provide middle school students with fun competitions to introduce or review concepts, online literature discussions with fourth grade
peers from across the District who are reading the same book, and elementary students
having work critiqued by a ‘writing buddy’ at the high school - with neither having to
travel farther than the closest computer.
In one of the many examples of day-to-day use of technology, John Kennedy fifth graders
from Andy Reagan’s class demonstrated and explained how they have used blogging for class communication and assignments, Wiki to share
ideas and comments about their Famous Americans project, and cartoon and video programs for creative presentations of class assignments.
BHS Rising Stars… A Few of the Distinguished Members of the Junior Class
Members of the Class of 2011 who received significant awards included, in front row left to right, Ryan Funke (Clarkson University High
School Achievement Award) and Dian Chen Jiang (RIT Computing Medal & Scholarship); in row two, Andrew Hoy (University of Rochester
Frederick Douglass & Susan B. Anthony Award), Timothy Finnell (University of Rochester Xerox Award for Innovation and Information
Technology), Kristopher Jones (Lawrence Tech Excellence in Science & Mathematics), and Jared Raphael (RIT Innovation & Creativity
Award); in row three, Alex Grice (Elmira College Key Award), Richard Ely (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Science & Mathematics Award),
Scott McAllister (Dr. Paul Stomper Fellowship), and Jeffrey Stich (Clarkson University High School Leadership Award); in row four, Tamalyn
Brown-Penders (Chatham University Scholarship), Chelsea Gerace (Student Sage Recognition Award), Amy Schmidt (Elmira College Key
Award), and Maryssa Peirick (Wells College
21st Century Leadership Award); in row
five, Claudia Germuga (Sage Arts Award),
Maura Chmielowiec (RIT Computing
Medal & Scholarship), Shannon Schmit
(University of Rochester Bausch & Lomb
Science Award), Christina Mortellaro
(George Eastman and University of Rochester
Young Leaders Award), and Aimee Hurlbut
(RIT Innovation & Creativity Award).
Andrew Brudz (Harvard Prize Book Award)
was unavailable for the picture.
The City School District of Batavia
Jackson Elementary School
John Kennedy Elementary School
Robert Morris Elementary School
Batavia Middle School
Batavia High School
Superintendent – Margaret L. Puzio
BOE Members (with terms ending in):
Patrick Burk.................. 2010
Steven Mountain........... 2010
Wayne Guenther........... 2011
Steven Hyde.................. 2011
Andrew Pedro................ 2012
Gail Stevens................... 2012
Gary Stich..................... 2012
District Office
39 Washington Avenue, Batavia, NY
Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
www.bataviacsd.org 585-343-2480
District Newsletter Editor – Kathie Scott
A+ Batavia Communicator