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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 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 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 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 KEENEY RIMA PANCHOLI SCOTT EDWARDS CRAIG KESSLER BRITTANY RENDE JEFFREY FERREMI NICHOLAS KURI MELISSA SANTORO VICTORIA FINGER PAUL LARKIN COLIN THORSON MARK FRAPPIED ELYSA LOMANGINO Reading a Plus for Middle School students KATHRIN GALLO ANTHONY MAIER Even though some especially lucky Middle School students won Reading Plus prizes, all the students who participated in the Reading Literary High Tea at Lincoln Plus program were fortunate, because they were improving their As part of a silent-reading fluency. series of writer’s Through Reading Plus’ computerized subliminal activities (3-5 workshops, functions per second), the students were trained in attention and funded by a concentration, visual functioning, and perceptual skills. MESTRACT Recommended by Sayville Reading Facilitator Stephen Grant, Mrs. Carol Greenwald and assisted by Reading Plus Consultant Lisa Leib, the Guinaw’s Fifth program helped the students inherently improve their overall graders at Lincoln reading speed and comprehension. The goal was to build Avenue studied confidence, as well as make their overall academic experience more the works of productive and easier. Studies have shown that Reading Plus Beatrice Potter, students benefit from significantly improved grades across the were visited by author Brian Hienz, and enjoyed a board and improved national test scores. scrumptious High Tea where family members reviewed the At the end of the program, the Middle School students entered students’ final illustrated stories in bound books. a contest by completing forty Guided Reading Stories and To teach her students that writing is a means of answering the questions. Their scores were put into a ballot box expression, Mrs. Guinaw began the special unit of study by and the winners’ names were drawn for prizes. researching the life of Beatrice Potter—most students only knew about Harry Potter—and how Potter’s written works helped her persevere despite personal hardships. Midway through the unit, author Brian Hienz shared his craft and offered constructive advice on the student works. Subsequently, the students developed their stories and illustrations (with the help of Art teacher AnnMarie Podlas). Finally, during the formal High Tea reception, Mrs Guinaw, student teacher Catherine Pannico, the students, and their families shared their bound books in the gym (l-r) Christopher L., Jessica P., Marissa W., (adults: Susan Rafferty, Remedial Reading; Kate that was specially Redmond-Eubanks, 6th grade; Lisa Leib; Lisa Krauth, 6th grade) Taylor B., and Angelo M. decorated for the were the lucky Reading Plus winners. occasion. History Club in Baltimore

Thirty History Club members, along with teachers Sue Hart, Steve Aronsen, and Michael Pace, took an informative and fun weekend tour of Baltimore (including Camden Yards). Club advisors Mrs. Hart and Mr. Pace remarked on how proud they were of the the club members for setting such fine examples as representatives of Sayville during the trip.

PAGE THREE QUIZBOWL VICTORS IN HISTORY At times, there was nail-biting Panigrahi, Steve Tuozzolo, and Mike tension in the 7th Annual Social Studies Cheng will return to fight another Quizbowl event; and sometimes, the day—at next year’s Quizbowl as scoreboard was a maddening seesaw seniors. of fluctuating points, as buzzer-happy While each team member students rapidly blurted answers received individual plaques, the before the full question could be read victorious Class of 2007 team will also aloud. Yet, in the final round, the have the title “Championship Team” battle between the Juniors and Seniors engraved on the larger school plaque resulted in an overwhelming victory on display in the showcase. for the three Seniors, April Rueb, Kyle Congratulations to all including: Ferrier, and Joseph Catapano, (even Sophomores: Karl Hart, Tommy with fourth teammate Trevor Caverly away Barrett, Keith Hecht, Jeremy in Guadalajara, Mexico). Pomerantz, and Freshmen: Never fear. We expect stalwart Kerishma Panigrahi, Doug Kenny, Juniors Cory Faragon, Bishnu Conrad Volle, Angharad Rebholz.

Crawlin’ With Bugs Sunrise Drive Fifth graders had Cherry Avenue Second graders experienced octors with Big Hearts a unique opportunity to become a larger-than-life Interactive Bug House thanks Little D Little Doctors, a program provided to the ingenuity of Mrs. Jessica O’Rourke. by Long Island Blood Services. In this program, the students not only learn Inspired by a remark from Dr. Rosemary Jones about blood and its uses in the community, they build leadership and about children enjoying large boxes, Mrs. teamwork skills and help organize a school blood drive.Trained during O’Rourke created the bug house as part of the classroom presentations curriculum study on insects.The students weeks prior to the blood crawled into the house and popped their heads drive, the students also out of the cutouts above a particular insect design posters, and body.Whichever one they chose, they were invitational letters to expected to recount what they had learned encourage attendance. about that insect. During the blood drive, Sunrise Drive students dressed in scrubs and worked in one-hour shifts to welcome the donors or to assist them at the Canteen tables. It was a wonderful experience for students Shannon Haselton, Kaila Savino, Kristina Etergineosa, James Hofer, Paulo Pappa, Rich Salloum, Julia Cameron, Mary Kate Montemagno, Kenny Weisenberger, Kara Stenberg, Jackie Roppelt, John Knecht, Kaitlyn Cassidy, Kasey Eaton, Erin Murphy, and Christina Healey. National Honor Society Inducts Seventy-nine Students Seventy-nine High School students were inducted into the National Honor Society during the annual candle-lighting ceremony. Under the direction of Mr. Kevin Recker, the NHS welcomed the inductees, mostly from the Class of 2008, who maintained an average of 89.5 or above. Alyssa Callahan Krista Diekroger Allison Groening Edward McLaughlin Kristyn Reisert Daniel Sergison Karyn Carey Melissa Domenchello Erin Gross Christopher Monitto Brittany Rende Kevin Sherry Farah Casalini Caitlin Duffy Meredith Gudesblatt Lauren Murtha James Roche Kristen Strickland Gregory Allocca Michael Cheng Erin Finnen Stephen Hayes Cory Muscara Brian Roecklein Stephen Tuozzolo Alicia Aria Corinne Chatterton Lauren Fiore Jessica Jarzabkowski Stephen Plochochi Alyson Rofrano Paige Van Wormer Paige Bachety Andria Civitella Michelle Fountain Meredith Johnson Kaitlyn Nowicki Ryan Romard Kyle Verspoor Allison Barkauskas Joseph Colarusso Michael Furci Lauren Kane Kaitlyn O’Connor Vincent Russo Monica Weinberg Sarah Bartlett Michelle Connor Megan Fuchsius Amanda Kiernan Bishnu Panigrahi Marissa Sala Brittany Winfield Kierney Brennan Andrew D’Agostino Cassandra Gomes Kristie Lankowicz Rima Pancholi Craig Santangelo Patricia Yale Matthew Brooks John DeBonis Patrick Gonzales Emma Levy Carol Patel Kristy Sawyer Colleen Young Ashley Brown Elizabeth Demeusy Jennifer Gozaloff Brittany Mayrose Sarah Paul Erika Schreiber Brianna Burnside Robert Demeusy Patrick Grabow Andrew Mazzola Jacqueline Potts Erin Schwarz PAGE FOUR ARTAs Far As the Eye Can See in SAVA’s Districtwide Art Festival of Fun The Annual SAVA (Sayville During the festival Advocates for the Visual Arts) celebrating student Districtwide Art Festival achievements, guests also surpassed all previous shows with a enjoyed face-painting, phenomenal display of K-12 balloon sculptures, working student artwork, alumni works, and with clay, and participated recognized the Art Department’s in raffles for fabulous contributions in local and state arts prizes. Midway through the shows, juried exhibitions, and evening, student awards museums. As Art Department (see below) were Chairperson Julia Lang-Shapiro distributed. described—it was the opportunity The success of the SAVA show for viewers “to travel through the was made possible by the hard various grades and see work and dedication of the Art developmentally how our students Department faculty and the SAVA have ‘grown’ artistically.” volunteers. Congratulations to all!

SAVA SENIOR AWARDS 8TH-GRADE ART AWARDS Senior Fine Artist Natassia Miller Yasel Cuesto, Sarah Pellegrino, Casey Senior 3-D Deanna Esposito Boos, Kenny Murray, Elisa Gunther, Senior Painting Alex Mallilo Olivia Rivera, Danny Nordlund Senior Drawing Elysa Lomangino PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS Senior Fashion Nicole Capogna Drawing Elysa Lomangino & Lauren Kane Senior Mixed Media Dana Pacifico Painting Danielle Spano & Brianna Lind SAVA UNDERCLASSMEN AWARDS Fashion Nicole Capogna & Shelby Hintz Drawing Jen Gozaloff Mixed Media Dana Pacifico & Jessica Painting Brianna Lind Faruggio 3-D Samantha Carley & 3-D Deanna Espositio &Michelle Connor Michelle Connor Fine Arts Kristen Guadagni Mixed Media Patricia Hanlon & Jessica Faruggio Fashion Alli Cassetta STUDIO ART AWARDS Cassie Sammartano, Rachel Sigismondi, Jason Hollien, Megan Macri, Jenna Ferremi, Samantha Abel, Eric Abrahall Alicia Aria (includes 8th-Grade Studio in Art class)

PAGE FIVE Awards were presented by Principals John Stimmel (Cherry Avenue), Dr.Walter Schartner (Middle School), Joseph Buderman (High School), and Athletic Director Charles Delargy, along with BOE BOE Citation Awards President John Verdone, BOE Vice President Norm deVenau, BOE Trustees Allison J. Cruz, Maureen Dolan, Keith Kolar, Raymond J. Nelson, and Deborah Van Essendelft. (left) CHERRY AVENUE (right, l-r) SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS WINNER OF: (K) Lillian & Donald S. (1st) Amanda W. THE CA SPELLING BEE Julia M. (2nd) Samuel S. THE CA NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC (3rd) Michael N. GEOGRAPHY BEE (4th & Brookhaven National Sean L. Lab Honorable Mention) NATIONAL WORDMASTERS Ryan R. CHALLENGE Christopher G. (5th) Jack R. Received highest honors in 4th Grade and received a perfect score at the April meet (left) CHERRY AVENUE SUFFOLK (below) MIDDLE SCHOOL HISTORY LEAGUE • SUFFOLK COUNTY CHAMPIONS • 3RD YEAR IN A ROW ZONE WINNERS Joseph D. & Justine O. Chosen for outstanding leadership and excellence in physical education

Steven Wachter David Cahn Madeline Thayer Zachary Harragan George Meindl Jenna Ferremi Jameson Rebholz Conrad Volle Jacob Winiecki James Klopp Kerishma Panigrahi Douglas Kenny Anna Mizzi Patrick Doolin Kyle Kearns Matthew Stephan John Farese Jonathan Rolland Robert Pigott (coordinator Matthew Daniel Esposito Dylan Mason Cassie D’Agostino Biscari not present for Beau Johnson Steven Smith Lionel Pomerantz photo)

LONG ISLAND SCIENCE FAIR (left) First Place Award: Curran COMPETITION AT NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE Boyce and Garrett Boyce (project:“The Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation on Brine Shrimp”)

(above, l-r) GRADE 6 MATH OLYMPIAD CHAMPION Honorable Mention: Mathew S. & TOWN OF ISLIP STUDENT Katherine VanDorn and ACH IEVEMENT AWARD Samantha A.(Fine Arts) Elizabeth Koehle (project: “Testing for E. Coli Bacteria in the Waters of WINNER Sayville, NY”) SAYVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR TALENTED YOUTH AWARDS GEOGRAPHY BEE • STATE LEVEL AWARDS Jacob W. (right) (Verbal & Mathematics) Jesse H. (Verbal) Anna M. & Kelsey T. (Mathematics) Madeline T. & Jesse W.

SUFFOLK COUNTY COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE • AWARDS OF DISTINCTION 1st Place in (left) (Mathematics) Mollie D., Creative Erica W. & Oliver H.; (Verbal & Mathematics) Writing: Tracey R.; Mollie D. (Verbal): Kyle T., Madeline T. & Matthew S.

PAGE SIX BOE HONORS GIRLS TRACK & FIELD • SUFFOLK COUNTY CHAMPIONS

Members of the Girls Track & Tamera Dimartino Kathleen Huguenin Malarie Molinari Sarah Pellegrini Colleen Schwarz Field Team and Suffolk County Alexandra Dranoff Megan Jahnke Cara Mullagh Michelle Quirk Jennifer Seeba Champions Kathryn Dranoff Samantha Jahnke Lauren Mulry Brittany Rende Kaitlyn Siegel Mary Barrett Samantha Carley Kathryn Dulmovits Jessica Jarzabkowski Christina Natoli Colleen Roach Rachel Sigismondi Christina Cecere Jillian Dunleavy Emily Jung Rebecca Neugebauer Alyson Rofrano Dana Thornlow Alyssa Clark Kristen Fargione Jacqueline Kaste Jessica Noren Ashley Rolon Keryn Thorvaldsen Amanda Clark Bryanna Fatigate Kelly Laliberty Jennifer Norris Samantha Rosa Bianke Tripptree Chelsea Cook Jessica Ferrier Shannon Litvin Allison O’Connor Giovanna Ruggiero Kimberly Walters Chantelle Curtin Allison Groening Brittany Llobell Bridget O’Connor Melissa Santoro Megan Whitehurst Michelle DeBonis Patricia Hanlon Kristy Longman Chloe Otto Melissa Schaefer Kara Wissing Kelly DeKenipp Sadie Hartmann Julia Marino Lauren Paciorek Sarah Schaefer Diana Yanoti Elizabeth Demeusy Caroline Hess Danielle Merrill Kerriann Pellegrini Kristina Schroeter (Coach MacKenzie) BOYS GOLF TEAM • SUFFOLK COUNTY & LI CHAMPIONS GIRLS GOLF TEAM • SUFFOLK COUNTY & LI CHAMPIONS

Michael Cheng Michael Iorio Kyle Stucklen Travis Duryee Cory Muscara Brendan Walsh Kristen Banaszak Angela Fattarusso Deanna Lumley Paige VanWormer Michael Furci Kevin Sherry (Coach Tony Gamboli) Cynthia Cheng Erin Finlay Catherine Lynch Jeanne Waters Jennifer Clinton Brigette LaBelle Julie MacDonell (Coach Tim Dillon) NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP Lindsey Eriksen Michelle Lichtwald Sarah Redding Trevor Caverly NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED STUDENTS CONGRESSIONAL ARTS & BAFFA COMPETITION WINNERS Stephen T. Katelyn H. Cory F. Erika S.

Athletic STUDENT AWARDS DELLACAVE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: Andrew Smith and Deanna Esposito (left) NUMBER 1 IN SUFFOLK COUNTY CONGRESSIONAL SHOW Overall Winner MATHLETES COMPETITION,HONORABLE Lorraine Rilling; SPECIAL CITATION FOR MENTION IN THE MOODY’S MEGA MATH EXCELLENCE: (Drawing) Alexandra Mallilo; CHALLENGE 2007: Trevor Caverly (Abstract Art) Neil Nayi 1ST PLACE WINNER FROM BAFFA (Drawing) Elysa Lomangino; (Painting) Rachel Sigismondi MATHLETES TEAM COUNTY CHAMPIONS Ian Besso Jason Cromwell Brian Roecklein Ryan Burgan Alex DeRidder Stephen Tuozzolo Saad Chaudhry Stephanie Dier (Coach Chris Michael Cheng Bishnu Panigrahi Surrusco) Moody’s Mega Math Challenge 2007 Honorable Mention & Mathletes FIRST PLACE WINNERS IN Team County Champions Joseph THE SKILLS U.S.A. STATE Catapano, Matthew Otto,Viral Patel, COMPETITION Alison F. and and Matthew Santoro Alexander D. PAGE SEVEN SAYVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWSLETTER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION Linda A. Mittiga, U.S. POSTAGE Producer,Writer, Editor, Designer PAID 99 Greeley Avenue SAYVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT School Tax Code 566 Sayville, New York 11782 ****ECRWSS**** Dr. Rosemary F. Jones, Superintendent of Schools POSTAL CUSTOMER Congratulations to the following Sayville Athletes who were presented with Athletic Inspirational, Most Valuable Player, and Athletic Special Awards for their excellence in sports. These students have demonstrated the highest individual Excellence accomplishments throughout their High School careers and have earned Awards recognition from their coaches, their teammates, and the Athletic Department. Athletic Special Awards

THE PILOT CLUB AWARD: THE WILLIAM COSTANZO Rosalie Serra MEMORIAL AWARD: Christian THE SAYVILLE COACHES Bonacore AWARD: Andrew Smith WARREN COLLINS MEMORIAL THE OUTSTANDING SCHOLAR AWARD: Brian Wilson ATHLETE AWARD–FEMALE: THE HARVEY CASE MEMORIAL Stephanie Rossi AWARD: Chris Tempera

THE BUCK MACKENZIE THE MARINUS BUYS AWARD (photo left) FOR MEMORIAL AWARD (photo, right) SERVICE,SPORTSMANSHIP AND FOR MOST OUTSTANDING ATHLETICS: Scott Mellynchuk ATHLETE: Deanna Esposito

A RECORD-SETTING TWENTY-ONE GOLD-KEY AWARD RECIPIENTS Lauren Lankowicz Steven Baio Matthew Santoro Michelle DeBonis Andrew Smith Sarah Schaefer Jil Dunleavy Dylan Jung Tim Taylor Brian Wilson Lauren Murphy Casey Barrett Kate Malenczak Deanna Esposito Melissa Santoro Rosalie Serra Chris Tempera Kerriann Pellegrini Matthew Spelman Kristy Longman Stephanie Rossi

ATHLETIC AWARD WINNERS The Most Valuable Softball Award The Most Valuable Girls Swimming Award The Most Valuable Boys Cross Country Award • Jillian Squillante • Jillian Squillante • Casey Barrett The Golden Bat Softball Award The Most Valuable Boys Swimming Award The Most Valuable Girls Cross Country Award • Stephanie Rossi • Tom Smallwood • Kristy Longman The Barney Pazourek Annual Football Award The Otto Kubelle Memorial Girls Tennis The Carl Varone Track Award • Zach Gallo Award • Kara Caulfield • Tyler Fliedner The A.C. Edwards Award • Alex Cafaro The Otto Kubelle Memorial Boys Tennis The Paul Kelley Track Award • Casey Barrett The Gerry Corrado Memorial Award Award • Matthew Otto The Ron Smith Award • Matthew Santoro • RJ Kuhn The Evelyn Stoll Girls Track Award The Most Valuable Field Hockey Award The Most Valuable Female Golf Award • Liz Demeusy • Stephanie Rossi • Jeanne Waters The Atalanta Girls Track Award The Demie Bineares Scholarship Award The William Zeller Memorial Golf Award • Kate Dulmovits • Alexandra Mancuso • Brendan Walsh The Gold Baton Award The Most Valuable Girls Soccer Award The Most Valuable Boys Golf Award • Jill Dunleavy • Deanna Esposito • Kyle Stucklen The George Rhodes Memorial Wrestling The Huron Smith Memorial Soccer Award- The May Hazen Girls Basketball Award Award • Scott Mellynchuk Girls • Kate Malenczak • Kate Malenczak The Jules Molson Memorial Award The Huron Smith Memorial Soccer Award- The Major Merrill Wish Basketball Award • Anthony Maier Boys • Tim Taylor • Billy O’Connor The Most Valuable Boys Soccer Award The Bud VanWyen Memorial Basketball Award The Most Valuable Bowler Award • Chris Tempera • Dan Moglia • Peter Nepote The Most Valuable Cheerleading Award There’s Glory in the Hoop Award The Most Valuable Girls Lacrosse Award • Christina Maneri • RJ Kuhn • Ashley Ferrandiz The Most Valuable Baseball Award The Most Valuable Girls Volleyball Award The Most Valuable Boys Lacrosse Award • Brian Binder • Jill Dunleavy • Chris DeLuca The Golden Bat Baseball Award The Most Inspirational Volleyball Award The Boys Lacrosse Gladiator Award • Brian Binder • Lauren Murphy • Anthony LaMarca AWARDS DONORS Basketball Award; Mr. Merrill Wish•The Major Merrill Wish Basketball Family•The Atalanta Girls Track Award; Ms. Rhodes Teague•The George The Sayville Teachers Association•The Ron Smith Award; Mrs. Martin•The Award; The VanWyen Family•The Bud VanWyen Memorial Basketball Rhodes Memorial Wrestling Award; Pilot Club of Sayville•The Pilot Club Demie Bineares Scholarship Award; The Sayville Fire Department•The Award; The Landrio Family•The Most Valuable Girls Swimming Award; Award; Mr. Gary Smith• The Huron Smith Memorial Soccer Awards; The Barney Pazourek Football Award; Mrs. May Hazen•The May Hazen Girls Mrs. Kubelle & Family•The Otto Kubelle Memorial Girls & Boys Tennis Sayville Football Booster Club•The A.C. Edwards Award & The Gerry Award; Mr. & Mrs. Daley•The Evelyn Stoll Girls Track Award; The Walsh Corrado Memorial Awards