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June07highlights for Web.Qxp J UNE 2007 D ISTRICT N EWSLETTER Joseph Catapano V OLUME 22.12 http://www.sayville.k12.ny.us Class of 2007 Valedictorian NEWSWORTHY Catapano Catapults to First The Suffolk County Science Ranking first in a class of 284, with a cumulative weighted Teachers Association awarded Joseph Grade-Point Average of 106.315, Joseph Catapano has been Catapano the Outstanding Senior named Valedictorian for the Class of 2007. During his high school career, Joe has distinguished himself Science Student Award for his in challenging venues as a consummate student. Self-motivated in academic excellence in science studies his pursuit of perfection, Joe demonstrated extraordinary acumen at Sayville High School. across all disciplines. Enthusiastic about education, Joe sought the **** most rigorous Honors and AP courses of study, even earning college credit from SUNY Cherry Avenue Fourth-grader Stony Brook for Geology 121 and from Syracuse University for Forensic Science. As a Christopher Gale earned a perfect man of numbers and science, he surpassed his peers with his remarkable ability to score in the difficult Blue Division synthesize concepts. As a man of letters, Joe’s persuasive arguments over a broad range of competition of this year’s topics from literature to economics and politics would lead his classmates in thoughtful WordMasters Challenge and won the discussions. With more than due diligence, Joe would pay close attention to every detail, highest honors. In the entire country, not because academics required it, but because he has an unquenchable thirst for only 127 Fourth graders earned knowledge. perfect scores. Congratulations to Math Chairperson Kathryn Bernstein acknowledged that Joe’s remarkable strength of Christopher and his coach, Mrs. character makes him “highly motivated, extremely intelligent, inquisitive, and intuitive.” AP Melinda Moran. English teacher Joanne Killeen added, “Joe is a thoughtful, compassionate person…, **** [who] displays a wisdom and maturity that he is not afraid to articulate.” As he worked to Sayville Seniors and talented music perfect his writing, Mrs. Killeen observed how Joe meticulously “honed his craft” to students Katherine Buono, Conrad develop “his own singular voice.” Jones, and Matthew Rivers have been Aside from his academic pursuits, Joe is a talented musician on both oboe and alto chosen as 2007 NYSCAME Scholarship Continued on page 2 Award recipients. Viral Patel **** On behalf of the Sayville Class of 2007 Salutatorian Community,The Common Ground Patel Places Second committee thanked the Sayville High With a cumulative weighted Grade-Point Average of School art and tech students for their 105.926, Viral Patel has earned the distinction of Salutatorian hard work and artistic contributions for the Class of 2007. that transformed the park into an Possessing intellectual gifts that span the five core-academic artistic oasis. In a letter from The subject areas, Viral has not only overcome the challenges of Common Ground board, the students being a first-generation American, he has achieved tremendous were commended for giving “a new success in a most rigorous academic environment. sense of awe and respect to The As a sophomore, Viral earned college credit from SUNY Common Ground” with their Stony Brook for Geology 121, while juggling the demanding requirements of Honors sensitivity, artistry, and talent. Chemistry class and labs. Teacher Jennifer Byrnes remarked that Viral achieved “perfect **** answers with flawless execution” in a class that required “analytical reasoning and a great Sayville High School has received a deal of outside study time.” In subsequent years, Viral continued to rank among the top Citigroup Success Fund Grant for students in Honors and AP courses, excelling in AP English 11 and 12 , AP U.S. History, 2007-2008, in the amount of $970, Honors Physics, AP Economics, AP Calculus, AP Spanish, and AP Chemistry (in which from Citigroup and the Mentoring Mrs. Byrnes again noted more recently that Viral remains the measure of perfection). Partnership of Long Island for a A member of the National Honor Society, Viral’s cocurricular activities rounded out his academics. He has been a member of Mathletes, Future Business Leaders of America, Key proposed Student Mentoring Program. Club, and Quiz Bowl all four years. Viral has participated in Varsity Tennis (10, 12), Varsity This project was made possible by a Winter Track (10,12), and Varsity Volleyball (9). In addition to holding a part-time job in a grant from the Citigroup Foundation. stationery store, in which he enjoys developing his “people skills,” Viral has been a Continued on page 2 BOARD OF EDUCATION Continued from cover Catapano Class of 2007 Valedictorian saxophone, and performs in the High Technology committee of the School JOHN VERDONE,PRESIDENT School Pit Orchestra, as well as with the Business Advisory Board. NORMAN DEVENAU,VICE PRESIDENT ALLISON J. CRUZ award-winning Wind Ensemble and Jazz Yet, there is more to Joe than his MAUREEN DOLAN Band. passion for learning. Inspired by both his KEITH KOLAR His passion for politics has landed him parents, who are teachers, Joe combines RAYMOND J. NELSON volunteer experience and an internship personal charm and a great sense of DEBORAH VAN ESSENDELFT with New York Assemblywoman Ginny humor with his genuine gift for tutoring BOARD NOTES Fields and has made him an active citizen peers and underclassmen. Always the first at the High School. Currently holding the to offer assistance, Joe has been truly AT THE JUNE 14TH BOE MEETING office of National Honor Society respectful of others’ viewpoints and Student Recognition was given to President, Joe has been for many years an grows with every interaction. While students (pages 6-7.) active member of Tri-M Music Honor considered congenial by his classmates, BOE recognition was also given to Society, Mathletes, Suffolk County faculty endorsements concur: “Joe is a (photo below) Lincoln Avenue Elementary Mathematics Tournament, and Social pleasure to teach.” School, Sayville High School, and Sayville Studies Department Quiz Bowl. This year, Joe plans to attend Duke University Middle SchooL for being deemed “high he also joined the Math, Science, and next fall. performing/gap closing” schools by the NYSED and by meeting all applicable Continued from cover patel Class of 2007 Salutatorian state standards for English language arts, junior volunteer at Brookhaven Hospital. man. His insights as the son of a single- and math. Also, Viral was one of 24,000 students mother immigrant have driven him to pursue nationwide recognized in Who’s Who golden opportunities available in such a free Among American High School Students society. Yet, his love and admiration for his for his academics, athletics, and leadership. mother and her personal sacrifices have been Described as the highest caliber of the foundation upon which the qualities of “gentleman and scholar” by Guidance his outstanding character have been built— Counselor Tim Dillon, Viral is as humble as character that has earned him respect and he is brilliant. His reserve exterior, however, acceptance from his classmates. Next fall, veils a powerful, sometimes satirical writer, a Viral will attend Northeastern. logical thinker, and highly motivated young The Sayville named the Outstanding Lincoln’s DR.ROSEMARY F. J ONES, Awards High School Anchor Club for the Peer Leaders Program SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, Anchor Club was honored for its Northeast/Potomac District. REPORTED ON THE FOLLOWING: community service by two To be inducted, an Anchor Thanks to a grant that R allowed for B.O.C.E.S. 1. Special Education Report – Mary organizations. In May, the member must complete at least Bohleber O Sayville Pilot Club gave the 15 hours of community service. instructor Linda Pennisi to 2. Board of Education Meetings: H Anchor Club the 2007 This year, the Anchor Club provide workshops at Lincoln Monday, July 2 C Community Service inducted over 100 members. Avenue, Fourth-grade a. Annual Reorganization Mtg.: 6 p.m. N Organization Award. Congratulations for your students received training in b. Regular Mtg: 6:30 p.m. The Anchor Club was also remarkable service! A peer mediation. In addition, the students practiced with social worker Amy Lobacz Sayville Retirees Honored and physical education UPCOMING EVENTS At a recent teachers Elizabeth Bolger luncheon given and Amy Chamowitz during June 23 High School Commencement, in honor of Saturday, 11 am the students’ recess periods retirees Linda to learn how to be successful July 2 Board of Education O’Leary, Mike Reorganization Mtg., Admin Peer Leaders. Taber, and The Peer Leaders Bldg. 6 p.m. and Board of Josephine Education Regular Mtg., program, in which students Admin. Bldg. 6:30 p.m. Myszka, serve as facilitators and Superintendent provide assistance with Dr. Rosemary conflict resolution, is set to be Have a wonderful Jones, BOE launched in the upcoming Trustees, and District Administrators thanked them school year. summer! for their years of great commitment, dedication, and service to our children and schools. PAGE TWO HONORING CHARACTER at Breakfast of Champions The Breakfast of Champions honored Sayville High School students who exhibited exemplary character and conduct.These students were selected by the High School faculty for demonstrating positive qualities. Congratulations to: RYAN ABBATE MICHAEL HALTON ALEXANDRA ALYSSA CALLAHAN RICHARD MANCUSO CORINNE HARTMANN EVAN MARTEL CHATTERTON ELIZABETH KEENEY KAITLYN NOWICKI CARLA DELGADO MICHAEL
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