The Lion’s Pride Where Education of West Islip Schools Shines! www.wi.k12.ny.us Offi cial Publication of the West Islip School District Summer 2009 West Islip’s Class of 2009 Graduation

Unforgettable Speeches by Unforgettable People

On June 27, 2009, four hundred and fi fty-six members of the West Islip Class of 2009 received their diplomas under an amazingly blue sky. The graduating seniors had much to celebrate. This year’s graduating class has logged in over 30,000 hours of community service and has been awarded $4.5 million in scholarships. Graduation began with a musical performance by the Graduation Ensemble of “Pomp and Cir- cumstance,” led by James Krais. The West Islip American Legion Post No. 1738 presented the fl ags as Student Senate President, Nicole Muller led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance. The National Anthem was sung by National School Choral Award winner Amanda Corey. The ceremony continued with speeches given by this year’s Valedictorian Sherilyn Hellberg, and Co-Salutatorians James Criscuolo and Mary Priolo. Vocal Motion sang “This Day” under the direction of Dr. Salvatore Fiore, and Paige Engledrum gave a special tribute to retiring principal Mr. Ken Hartill, who has been with the school district for 17 years. West Islip’s Class Valedictorian Sherilyn Hellberg gave an unforgettable speech. This amazing young woman has forged and triumphed battles of her own. At the age of ten years old, she was diagnosed with alopecia areata, an aggressive autoimmune disease in which the body attacks its Pictured above (top), West Islip Class of 2009 graduation procession- own hair follicles, suppressing hair growth. al. Pictured above (bottom) Valedictorian Sherilyn Hellberg (center) celebrates graduation day with friends (l-r) Kelsey Paulsen, Emily “I can barely remember those fi rst years. I do remem- Gleason, and Allison Graber. ber a few things, however, unnaturally vividly: the fl urry of visits to the doctors and the helpless confusion. But more free to be who you truly are. Embrace every part of who you vividly than anything, I remember the refl ection I saw in the are and know that the things which you cannot control in bathroom mirror one day, halfway through seventh grade, your life DO NOT matter. Know that it is that knowledge completely bare of eyebrows, of eyelashes, of any hair at and inner strength in every one of us that DOES matter. all,” states Sherilyn. “Everyone has something that he or she Never let some obstacle, be it physical, fi nancial, or emo- will have to overcome. And despite it all, I’m still me.” tional hold you back. Each and every one of you, somewhere Sherilyn added, “Be free to do what you know is right; inside you, has the power, the intelligence and the character be free to pursue what you love; and most importantly, be to do and to be whatever and whomever you wish.”

Congratulations to West Islip’s Class of 2009 Graduation Highlights Superintendent Dr. Beth Virginia Blau’s Commencement Address Excerpts “As a child growing up, my favorite movies were the black the ability to use hind- and white science fi ction fi lms. One such fi lm, The Day the sight to accurately predict Earth Stood Still, painted an intriguing alternative reality---a upcoming events. world where time could literally be stopped! As Confucius once What if, I had the power just once, to stop time on the wrote ‘Study the past date of my choice, would I do it? If I could give that power if you would divine the to you, would you accept it? future’ and the history of Perhaps at fi rst, it would seem inviting. For example, the this class speaks volumes Lacrosse team might stop time on the date of its recent State about their achievements to come. Others have already championship, reliving its glory over and over again. Oth- praised their 30,000 hours of community service, their $4.5 ers might opt to have their fi rst kiss, their fi rst date, the day million in scholarships, their recognitions from NYSSMA for they received their fi rst college acceptances or fi rst driver’s musical excellence, and their accolades for athletic prowess license, or their senior prom night permanently etched in coupled with sportsmanship and academics. But of equal or stone. greater importance is their empathy, their determination, their But such a gift would come at a tremendous cost; for if ethics, and their passion for the environment. time could be stopped, even on a date of our own choosing, Think of tomorrow as a blank page, just waiting to be never again would there be new human beings, new ideas, or fi lled with your dreams. All you have to do is be yourselves new accomplishments. and live the stories that are unique to you. Be proud. Be con- Perhaps the more desirable and attainable skill would be fi dent. And most of all be happy!”

High School Principal Ken Hartill to Retire After 17 Years of Dedicated Service AfterA seventeen years of Teacher of the Year, Carey High School PTSA Yearbook services to our district, Mr. Dedication recipient and PAWS Annual Honoree. He has KenK Hartill has retired as received numerous awards including the New York State HighH School Principal. Distinguished Service Award, Phoebe Apperson Hearts Out- F Formerly a Social Studies standing Educator Award and the March of Dimes Golden teacherte and Assistant Apple Award for Educational Leadership and Community PrincipalP for the Se- Service. Additionally, he has published many articles includ- wanhakaw Central High ing “Service with a Smile, Leadership for Student Activities.” SchoolS District, he has High school senior Paige Engeldrum commented about beenb an educator for over Mr. Hartill in a graduation tribute speech. “Mr. Hartill has fortyfo years, devoted to the not only been a great leader, but has continuously strived to students,st he aff ectionately bring the best to West Islip. He has been an avid supporter callsc “his kids.” of our musical programs, school plays and sporting events, He hhas bbeen involvedl d in many charitable causes includ- to name a few. Mr. Hartill’s endless dedication, support and ing: hosting Suff olk County Special Olympics, co-chair- commitment have made our experience at West Islip High ing the Lionheart Fund, instituting a diploma/community School one that will never be forgotten.” service endorsement program, contributing to the Health and During the graduation ceremony, Mr. Hartill spoke Wellness 5K Fun-Run, co-founding the West Islip Alumni about the honor and privilege it has been as West Islip’s Association and co-chairing the Hall of Fame Committee. He high school principal. “Education is a sacred process. Every introduced the International Baccalaureate Program to West generation must take its children to the summit of its knowl- Islip, as well as having served on a number of committees edge and state, ‘This is what we know. This is what we including site-based team, PTSA, and Past President of the believe to be important. Now, take it and add to it.’ This is West Islip Association of Supervisors and Administrators. what we have been doing with your children for the last 13 Mr. Hartill is the recipient of the Jenkins Memorial years. Sooner than you realize, you will be transferring your Award and SAANYS award for Best Community Service knowledge and values to your children and you will demand Program. He has received the honor of being the Academic that they add to it.”

Page 2 National Merit Winners Board of Education Honors Valedictorian and Salutatorians

Pictured above (l-r),(l-r) Co-SalutatorianCo-Salutatorian Mary Priolo, Priolo SuperintendentSuperintendent of SchoolsSchools Dr. Dr Beth Virginia Blau, Co-Salutatorian James Criscuolo, Valedictorian Sherilyn Hellberg, Board of Education President George Smith and High School Principal Ken Hartill. The West Islip Board of Education honored the Class of 2009’s Valedictorian Pictured above (l-r) Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sherilyn Hellberg and Co-Salutatorians James Criscuolo and Mary Priolo during Beth Virginia Blau congratulates Merit Scholar recipi- the June 11th Board of Education meeting. ents Christopher Murray and Amanda Porter. West Islip High School seniors Christopher Murray and Amanda Porter were awarded Na- Top 10 Students tional Merit Scholarships. Christopher received $2,500 to the college of his choice and Amanda Sherilyn Hellberg - Valedictorian has accepted a full scholarship to State Univer- Mary Priolo - Salutatorian sity at Stony Brook. The National Merit Scholarship Program is James Criscuolo - Salutatorian a United States academic scholarship competi- Christopher Murray tion for academic recognition. College scholar- Mariko Lytell ships administered by National Merit Scholar- Jacqueline Morley ship Corporation (NMSC), a privately funded, not-for-profi t organization, are awarded to the Christina Cuzzo top fi nalists. The program uses the Preliminary Amanda Porter SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Kaitlyn Reilly Test as the initial screen of over 1.5 million Daniela Cassataro program entrants. 1300+ SAT Club

Dana Andrews Sherilyn Hellberg Lisa Pilchman Samantha Boniberger Christine Ibrahim Christopher Porcelli Christopher Camesas Sean Keller Amanda Porter Daniela Cassataro Kelsey Kjeldsen Mary Priolo Giancarlo Coiro Susan Loeb Kaitlyn Reilly James Criscuolo Bryanne Lotter William Remmers Christina Cuzzo Mariko Lytell Michelle Rooney Joseph Ferrone Corey Michaelis Kayla Rosenberg Kerri Flaherty Philip Montgomery Kamil Siniakowicz Daniel Frodell Jacqueline Morley Kerianne Squitire Allison Giambrone Christopher Murray Tracy Tanoff Rebecca Greene Emily Nolan Kurtis Traylor Jeff rey Gregory Dominic Passarelli Wade Turri James W. Guerra Kelly Pfi ngst David Wisniewski

Page 3 Graduates’ Plans

Aff atigato Jr., James College of St. Rose Chetta, Anthony Suff olk County CC Albanese, Samantha Suff olk County CC Chinkel, Caroline Roger Williams University Ali, Aaqil SUNY @ Stony Brook Chiofalo, Jr., Anthony Suff olk County CC Alvarez, Corey Suff olk County CC Clark, Richard Suff olk County CC Amato, Marissa Suff olk County CC Cliff ord, Thomas Kean University Andrews, Dana Quinnipiac University Cochrane, Nicole SUNY @ Oswego Ankudavich, Aaron SUNY @ Stony Brook Coiro, Giancarlo SUNY @ Albany Archer, Dillon SUNY @ Oswego Coleman, Christopher Suff olk County CC Astuto, Victoria SUNY @ Potsdam Conley, Dillon Suff olk County CC Austin, Nicole Suff olk County CC Conner, Peter United States Marine Corps Aviles, Anthony Suff olk County CC Conrad, Darren Job Corps Azzato, Samantha Suff olk County CC Constantine, Nicole Suff olk County CC Badolato, Bryan Sacred Heart University Conste, Donald United States Merchant Marines Baierlein, Alexandra SUNY @ Oswego Cook, Courtney Undecided Barker, Roseanna American Musical & Dramatic Academy Coppola, Natalia SUNY @ Albany Barrett, Melissa Boston University Corey, Amanda University of Miami Barth, Leslie New York College of Health Prof. Corso, Christopher Briarcliff e College Bartley, Julie Suff olk County CC Cosgrove, Claire University of Delaware Bassler, Heather Dowling College Costantino, Joseph Sacred Heart University Beck, Richard CUNY - Brooklyn College Costanza, Joseph SUNY @ Stony Brook Benedetti, Gina CUNY - Hunter College Costea, Christopher SUNY @ Albany Benedetto, Jennifer Suff olk County CC Craig, Shane SUNY @ Cortland Bilella, Christianna Suff olk County CC Criscuolo, James Carnegie Mellon University Bilello, Danielle Suff olk County CC Cucceraldo, Gina SUNY FIT Birnbaum, David CUNY - John Jay Cuzzo, Christina University of Pennsylvania Boland, Michael Suff olk County CC Czurda, Megan University of Delaware Bollbach, Emily Suff olk County CC D’Alessio, Vincent Western Connecticut Boniberger, Samantha Hofstra University D’Antoni, Vincent Nassau County CC Bos, Ryan SUNY @ Farmingdale Damiani, Steven Daytona Community College Braddish, Ian University of NC-Chapel Hill Dannenfelser, Michael Employment Brady, Brian Nassau County CC Danziger, Catherine Suff olk County CC Brady, Lauren Iona College DaSilva, Anthony Suff olk County CC Bresko, Emily University of Colorado @ Boulder Day, Stephanie Marywood University Brocking, Matthew Suff olk County CC Dean, Samantha Loyola College Brohan, Kasey SUNY @ New Paltz Degasero, Theresa Johnson & Wales University Bruckner, Gary University of Central Florida Deister, William SUNY @ Potsdam Bruno, John CUNY - John Jay Del Giudice, Anthony Suff olk County CC Buonadonna, Anthony Suff olk County CC Delillo III, Anthony CUNY - Baruch Burch, Tyron Undecided Dellilo, Daryn SUNY @ Farmingdale Burke, Colleen Sacred Heart University Delyra, Richard Suff olk County CC Burke, Patrick Kean University Demaria, Jessica Suff olk County CC Buscemi, Stephanie Pace University Denninger, Ryan SUNY @ Cortland Butler, Jake Employment Des Gaines, Andrew Suff olk County CC Bystry, Rafal CUNY - Queens College Desena, Michaelene Pace University Cabibi, Deanna Suff olk County CC Diaz, Cesar Suff olk County CC Calamari, Karissa SUNY @ Cortland De Sivo, Nicholas St. John’s University Calero II, Gabriel Suff olk County CC DiLeo, Kristen Quinnipiac University Camesas, Christopher Bucknell University Di Iorio, Joseph Undecided Campasano, Cassie Jacksonville University DiLevo, Danielle SUNY @ Albany Campbell, Lauren Laboratory Institute of Merchandising Dimola, Tina Dowling College Cantante, Stephanie Adelphi University Distefano, Nicholas Suff olk County CC Cantore, Michael Dowling College Dolan, Kevin United States Air Force Academy Capon, Anthony Springfi eld College Dolce Gagliardo, Krista Suff olk County CC Carey, Melissa Suff olk County CC Dorfmeister, Stephanie Suff olk County CC Carrigan, Talia Suff olk County CC Doyle, Ashleigh Dowling College Cassagnau, Jacqueline BOCES - Adult Education Eng, Melissa St. John’s University Cassataro, Daniela New York University Engebrethson, Steven Employment Castro, Mary Adelphi University Engeldrum, Paige Hamilton College Cestaro, Lauren St. Joseph’s College Ergezer, Bilge Suff olk County CC Cestaro, Nicholas Kean University Esposito, Joseph Suff olk County CC

Continued on page 5

Page 4 Graduates’ Plans If there is a change in college designation, please notify the Counseling Offi ce at 504-5833 to request a fi nal transcript.

Estelle, Kasey SUNY @ Farmingdale Fannon, Heather Dowling College Fannon, Patrick SUNY @ Cortland Fannon, Rory Suff olk County CC Fargnoli, Katie SUNY @ Albany Fay, Angela SUNY @ Stony Brook Fee, Meaghan University of Arizona Feingold, Kelly SUNY @ Morrisville Feminella, Mary Suff olk County CC Fernandez, Christopher Suff olk County CC Ferraro, Alyssa Hofstra University Ferrone, Joseph Fordham University Finnegan, Salliebeth University of Oregon Fiordiliso, Vincent Suff olk County CC Fiore, Danielle Suff olk County CC HartyHarty, Thomas SUNY @ Farmingdale Fisco, Jonathan SUNY @ Oswego Hassler, Amanda Towson University Flaherty, Kerri American University Hatzel, George Niagara Community College Flanagan, Caitlin Queens University - Charlotte Hecht, Kaila SUNY @ Oswego Frame, Jesse Suff olk County CC Heilpern, John University of Miami Franckowski, Rebecca SUNY @ Stony Brook Hellberg, Sherilyn Columbia University Frankevicz, Brian Employment Hennessy, Paul Suff olk County CC Frodell, Daniel Worcester Polytechnic Institute Henry, Lauren SUNY @ Albany Froelich, Jake SUNY @ Albany Herman, Amanda College of St. Rose Gafa Jr., Charles SUNY @ Buff alo College Herron, Kelsey Adelphi University Galgano, Laurie Monmouth University Hirt, Kaitlyn Suff olk County CC Gallagher, Cory SUNY - Maritime Hock, Brandon CUNY - Lehman Galloway, Ryan SUNY @ Purchase Hoff man, Chelsea SUNY @ Farmingdale Gallucci, Joseph Molloy College Holobinka, Nicole Dowling College Gancio, Steven University of Connecticut Hopkins, Jillian University of Miami Gelling, Kyle George Washington University Hopkins, Veronica Suff olk County CC Gemellaro, Joseph Suff olk County CC Hubert, Vivien Adelphi University Genovese, Beth St. Joseph’s College Huntington, Daniel U. of Massachusetts Amherst Giambrone, Allison University of Connecticut Hussain, Alessandra Manhattan CC Giever, Heather Towson University Ibrahim, Christine Mass. College of Pharmacy Giever, Laura Towson University Ingoglia, Anthony Suff olk County CC Glass, Catherine Sacred Heart University Interlicchio, Stephanie SUNY @ Oswego Gleason, Emily College of Charleston Jelardi, Deanna SUNY @ Fredonia Goetz, Christine Suff olk County CC Jenny, Alyssa Suff olk County CC Goetz, Jonathan CUNY - Hunter College Johnson, James Suff olk County CC Gonzalez, Peter SUNY @ Cobleskill Jones, Jaime SUNY @ Albany Goodwin, Lauren Adelphi University Joyce, Tara Suff olk County CC Graber, Allison George Washington University Kanakis, Antonios Suff olk County CC Graff eo, John Suff olk County CC Kane, Danielle Utica College Graham, Connor Suff olk County CC Kaplan, Matthew SUNY @ Albany Grawunder, Jacqueline SUNY @ Delhi Kastanek, Virginia SUNY @ Delhi Greco, Anne SUNY @ Oswego Kastner, David Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Greco, Rachel Fairfi eld University Katt III, Arthur Suff olk County CC Greene, Rebecca Fordham University Keegan, Thomas Nassau County CC Gregory, Jeff rey SUNY @ Binghamton Keller, Sean Lehigh University Guadarrama, Manuel Suff olk County CC Keller, Taylor Suff olk County CC Gude, Chelsea Undecided Kelly, John Suff olk County CC Guerra, James P. Suff olk County CC Kelly, Kaitlin Hartwick College Guerra, James W. Cornell University Kelly, Stacy Utica College Guido, Christopher Briarcliff e College Kilfoyle, Michael Suff olk County CC Haas, Shannon Suff olk County CC Kjeldsen, Kelsey Pennsylvania State University Hanrahan, Kyle SUNY @ Albany Klein, Kevin SUNY @ Fredonia Hantzschel, Shaun Suff olk County CC - Honors Program Knuth, Donald Suff olk County CC Harrison, Steven Suff olk County CC Kordich, Vanessa NY Institute of Technology Harrison, Thomas Undecided Krais, Matthew SUNY @ Fredonia Harsch, Erick Dowling College Kuhlwilm, William St. Joseph’s College Continued on page 6 Page 5 Graduates’ Plans

Mineo,M Edward Suff olk County CC Minieri,M Matthew Brookdale Community College Mirro,M Joseph SUNY @ Albany Mistretta,M Robert Suff olk County CC Montgomery,M Philip Georgia Institute of Technology Morales,M Jonathan Suff olk County CC Morgan,M Christian Barry University Morgan,M Lindsay SUNY @ Oneonta Morgano,M Eric SUNY @ Canton Morley,M Jacqueline Princeton University Moruzzi,M Ashley SUNY @ Albany Muller,M Nicole New School U-Parsons/ Eugene Lang Multer,M Matthew SUNY @ Albany Murphy,M Sean SUNY Maritime Murray,M Candice Suff olk County CC Murray,M Christopher Harvard University Napolitano,N Richard Employment Nappo,N Arthur Dowling College Kulmatycski,Kulmatycski KKyleyle Su Suffffolk olk CountyCounty CCCC Neidig,N Katherine Suff olk County CC Kyc, Alexander Suff olk County CC Nenadich, Joseph Employment La Pierre, Corey Suff olk County CC Newberg, Andrew SUNY @ Buff alo University La Rocco, Matthew New York Institute of Technology Nilsen, Alexander Dowling College Lacey, Richard Suff olk County CC Nobile, Gerald Hofstra University Lafond, Taryn SUNY @ Oneonta Noble, Heather Suff olk County CC LaMarca, Julia Pratt Institute Nohilly, Meagan Suff olk County CC Lane, Chelsea Towson University Nolan, Emily SUNY @ Buff alo University Lashinsky, Diana SUNY @ Oswego Novello, Nicole Nassau County CC Lee, Jenna Kingsborough Community College O’Brien, Kevin Adelphi University Lehnert, Nicholas Suff olk County CC O’Brien, Melissa Suff olk County CC Lemaitre, Theresa SUNY @ Binghamton O’Connor, Caitlin SUNY @ Albany Leonard, Patrick York College of Pennsylvania O’Gara, Aran SUNY @ Albany Lima, Christopher Suff olk County CC O’Gara, Richard Siena College Limitone, Jack Suff olk County CC O’Grady, Annmarie Suff olk County CC Loeb, Susan Tulane University Ognibene, Garrett Suff olk County CC Lohan, Korrie Suff olk County CC Ormsby, Kyle Suff olk County CC Lorentzen, Dana Suff olk County CC Pace, IV, Frank Employment Lospinuso, Michael Western New England Palminteri, Mitchell Suff olk County CC Lotter, Bryanne Franklin and Marshall College Papa, John Suff olk County CC Luttenberger, Brian SUNY @ Stony Brook Parro, Kaitlin Suff olk County CC Luttenberger, Eric SUNY @ Farmingdale Passarelli, Dominic SUNY @ Binghamton Lynaugh, Peter Suff olk County CC Paterno, Michael St. John’s University Lyons, Lindsay Quinnipiac University Paul, Kori Barry University Lytell, Mariko University of Virginia Paulsen, Kelsey Bloomsburg University Maglione, Corine St. Joseph’s College Pellegrino, Jennifer Suff olk County CC Mall, Maxine SUNY@Albany Penna, Christina Suff olk County CC Malone, Daniel Wagner College Pepe, Philip Suff olk County CC Mann, Sabrina Nassau County CC Pfi ngst, Kelly SUNY @ Binghamton Marino, Valerie SUNY @ Stony Brook Philips, Ashley Suff olk County CC Marletta, Anthony Indiana University - Bloomington Piening, Kevin SUNY @ Albany Marotta, Allison Suff olk County CC Pilchman, Lisa University of Delaware Marter, Nicholas St. Joseph’s College Pinna, Jessica Nassau County CC Mattera, Scott SUNY @ Cortland Pirkl, Gabrielle SUNY @ Brockport McCaff ery, Sean Marist College Plate, Jessica SUNY @ Oneonta McCarthy, Robert Suff olk County CC Poomchonghko, Nopawan University of Miami McCarthy, Valerie SUNY @ Morrisville Porcelli, Christopher St. John’s University McCormack, Michael Yale University Porter, Amanda SUNY @ Stony Brook McGrath, Steven Suff olk County CC Power, Sheilah University of Delaware Medina, Brandon BOCES Adult Education Priolo, Mary CUNY - Baruch Mellone, Michael SUNY Maritime Prior, Amanda Suff olk County CC Merrill, Dylan Suff olk County CC Ragusa, Daniel CUNY - Baruch Michaelis, Corey SUNY @ Binghamton Raimondi, Marissa Dowling College Miller, Alexandra Marymount Manhattan College Ramsbotham, Patrick SUNY - Maritime Continued on page 7 Page 6 Graduates’ Plans If there is a change in college designation, please notify the Counseling Offi ce at 504-5833 to request a fi nal transcript.

Raschke, Derek Suff olk County CC Soltan, Jessica Suff olk County CC Reilly, Kaitlyn Providence College Specht, Travis Colorado Mountain College Reilly, Kelly Suff olk County CC Speziale, Chiara American University Remmers, William School of Visual Arts & Des. Squitire, Kerianne SUNY @ Stony Brook Riccardella, Danielle SUNY @ Buff alo State Stephenson, Robert Stevens Institute of Technology Richards, Kristin St. Joseph’s College Stewart, Matthew SUNY @ Buff alo Ricigliano, Gregory St. John’s University Suarez, Thomas SUNY @ Stony Brook Riegel, Laura SUNY @ Stony Brook Sullivan, Catherine Suff olk County CC Rivera, David Suff olk County CC Sullivan, Kaitlyn SUNY @ Oswego Rivera, Emmanuel Suff olk County CC Surace, Jaime Assumption College Rivera, Nathalia Suff olk County CC Surace, James Suff olk County CC Rizzo, Amanda-Jo Nassau County CC Taft, Malori Adelphi University Rode, Charles SUNY @ Buff alo Tait, Alexander Suff olk County CC Rodriguez, Jonathon Briarcliff e College Tait III, Thomas New York University Rodriguez, Monique BOCES Adult Education Tanoff , Tracy SUNY @ New Paltz Rolston, Christine St. John’s University Tarantino, Matthew Hofstra University Romaka, Jacklyn Undecided Tavella, Lisa Marie University of Rhode Island Rooney, Michelle Utica College Teufel, Kelly SUNY @ Buff alo Rosenberg, Kayla University of Delaware Teymour, Shereen Boston University Rosenfi eld, Lee Suff olk County CC Thomas, Michael Employment Roy, Kelly Manatee County CC Timmons, Christopher SUNY @ Oswego Rubino, Michael SUNY @ Buff alo Tinnirello, Alexis SUNY @ Morrisville Russo, Matthew Pepperdine University Toohey, Eric SUNY @ Buff alo Ryan, Courtney St. Joseph’s College Traylor, Kurtis Suff olk County CC Ryan, Kevin Hofstra University Trovato, Peter Undecided Saake, Chelsea Suff olk County CC Troyano, Taylor SUNY @ Oneonta Sadkowski, Susan Syracuse University Turri, Wade Loyola College (MD) Sagl, James Goucher College Valenti, Stephen Suff olk County CC Salamone, Michael Suff olk County CC Valenti, Thomas Adelphi University Salanitri, Joseph SUNY @ Albany Valentine, Paul SUNY @ Albany Salatto, Matthew Colorado Mountain College Valentino, Anthony SUNY @ Cortland Sandalena, Anthony Suff olk County CC Vandette, Shannon Iona College Sangiorgio, Sara Adelphi University Vaneron, Kristenlyn Undecided Sannito, Megan Suff olk County CC Vansprundel, Kimberly Nassau County CC Santopetro, Joseph Suff olk County CC Vazquez, Eric Suff olk County CC Santoro, Paul Pennsylvania State University Verdone, Maria Employment Santospirito, Laura SUNY @ Stony Brook Villone, Giorgio Pennsylvania State - Hazelton Sauerland, Alicia York College of Pennsylvania Vollmer, Kelly Siena College Savona, Joseph Suff olk County CC Von Toussaint, Robert Suff olk County CC Scarpitta, Peter Employment Wagner, Courtney Suff olk County CC Scarr, Julie SUNY @ Cortland Waibel, Steven Colorado Mountain College Schatzger, Kimberly Dowling College Walsh, John Sacred Heart Schmidt, Kiersten Suff olk County CC Walsh, Ryan Suff olk County CC Schmitt, Derek Suff olk County CC Waly, Omar Undecided Schou, Joseph Pennsylvania State University Wandzilak, Julie Sacred Heart University Schultz, Brian Iona College Wanner, Brittany Bucknell University Scuderi, Alexandria SUNY @ Farmingdale Weatherly, Christopher College of Saint Rose Segreto, Melanie Siena College Weiner, Julie Mount Saint Mary’s College Sesto, Paul Bucknell University Weisberg, Justin Employment Sgueglia, Joseph Suff olk County CC Weitzman, Brianna Pace University Shaw, Victoria St. Joseph’s College West, Jillian Suff olk County CC Shay, Brian SUNY @ Farmingdale Williams, Kenneth Suff olk County CC Shelorke, Michelle Hofstra University Williamson, Derek SUNY @ Buff alo State College Shepard, Crystal U.S. Army Winter, Kyle SUNY @ Oneonta Sierra, Daniel Suff olk County CC Wisniewski, David Gettysburg College Simpson, James Suff olk County CC Wolf, Raymond SUNY @ Albany Siniakowicz, Kamil Pennsylvania State University Wood, Joseph Quinnipiac University Sixsmith, Shannon Suff olk County CC Worley, Joseph Suff olk County CC Skaliotis, Demetrios Suff olk County CC Wormuth, Katie Suff olk County CC Smith, Ian SUNY @ Buff alo State Yunas, Natasha Hofstra University Smith, Jeff rey SUNY @ Albany Zaremba, Ryan West Point Prep (USMAPS) Smith, Thomas Thomas Edison State College Ziegler, Olivia Fairfi eld University

Page 7 Senior Awards

ART Excellence – Daniela Cassataro and Julia LaMarca Achievement – Nicole Muller and Malori Taft Excellence in Graphics – Anne Greco and Arthur Nappo

BUSINESS Excellence – Kelsey Kjeldsen Academic Achievement – Melissa Barrett and Kasey Brohan Achievement – Kyle Gelling

DANCE Excellence in Dance – Catherine Glass Di Distinguished ti i h d PPerformance f for f Vocal V l Motion M ti – Amanda A d Excellence in Choreography – Chelsea Lane and Corey, Deanna Jelardi and Maxine Mall Susan Loeb Distinguished Performance in Orchestra – Jennifer Pellegrino, Laura Riegel and Victoria Shaw ENGLISH New York State Council of Administrators of 12 – Achievement – Tina Dimola Music Education (NYSCAME) Scholarship – R – Academic Achievement – Jessica Pinna Amanda Corey H – Achievement – Laura Santospirito Suff olk Co. Music Educators’ Award – Victoria Astuto H – Excellence – Kyle Gelling AP – Excellence – Jacqueline Morley PHYSICAL EDUCATION AP – Excellence in Writing – Christina Cuzzo Excellence – Lindsay Lyons and Ryan Zaremba SUPA Excellence – Bryanne Lotter SUPA Excellence in Writing – Tracy Tanoff SCIENCE Excellence in Biology – Daniela Cassataro FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE Excellence in Environmental Science – Mary Priolo Excellence – Valerie Marino Academic Achievement in Physics – Kasey Brohan and Academic Achievement – Julie Weiner Lindsay Morgan Achievement – Marissa Raimondi Excellence in Physics (APB) – Amanda Porter Excellence in Physics (APC) – Christopher Murray HEALTH Excellence in Research – Samantha Boniberger Honors – Catherine Danziger Suff olk County Science Teachers’ Association Award – Excellence – David Birnbaum Daniela Cassataro Achievement – Giancarlo Coiro SOCIAL STUDIES MATHEMATICS AP - Outstanding Student in Government – Excellence – AP Calculus – Christopher Murray Sherilyn Hellberg and Mariko Lytell Academic Achievement – Pre Calculus A – James Sagl H - High Honors in Government – Shereen Teymour Achievement – Pre Calculus B – Samantha Boniberger R - Excellence in Government – Brian Luttenberger Excellence – AP Statistics – Claire Cosgrove L - Achievement in Government – Jessica Soltan Academic Achievement Statistics: Danielle Fiore AP - Outstanding Student in Economics – National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics James Criscuolo Excellence in Math – Amanda Porter H - High Honors in Economics – Joseph Schou Suff olk County Math Contest – High Score Level C – R - Excellence in Economics – Thomas Valenti Christopher Murray L - Achievement in Economics – Taylor Keller Suff olk County Math Contest – High Score Level C+ - Excellence in Philosophy – Christopher Murray Amanda Porter TECHNOLOGY MUSIC Excellence – Michael Rubino and Donald Conste National School Choral Award – Amanda Corey Achievement – Jake Froelich and Kyle Kulmatycski National School Orchestra Award – Kerri Flaherty Academic Achievement – Michael Lospinuso John Philip Sousa Awards – Dana Andrews, Excellence in Cisco Networking Academy – Ryan Bos Victoria Astuto and Donald Conste and Robert Stephenson Louis Armstrong Jazz Award – Thomas Tait III W.I. Robotics Booster Club, Inc. Scholarship Award – James W. Guerra and Robert Stephenson

Page 8 Senior Awards

WORLD LANGUAGES Excellence in Italian AP – Daniela Cassataro Excellence in Spanish AP – Christina Cuzzo United States Academic Achievement in Spanish 5 – Deanna Jelardi Syracuse University Project Advance in Spanish – Military Sean McCaff ery Multi-lingual Award (French and Spanish) – Appointments Rebecca Franckowski Excellence in French AP – Rebecca Franckowki Recognition of Appointment to US Air Force Academy:

Kevin Dolan

Recognition of Appointment to Merchant Marine Academy: Donald Conste

Recognition of Appointment to US Military Academy Preparatory School: Ryan Zaremba

Army Reserve National Scholar Athletic Award: Sherilyn Hellberg and Christopher Porcelli

Marine Corps. Distinguished Athlete Award: Scott Mattera and Olivia Ziegler Class of 2009 Recognition New York State CLASS OF 2009 Recognition of Class Offi cers President – Nicole Muller, Vice President – Paige Engeldrum Scholarships for Treasurer – Lisa Tavella and Secretary – Rachel Greco Academic Recognition of Student Senate Seniors Excellence Dillon Archer, Shane Craig, Paige Engeldrum - President, Rebecca Greene, Ashley Moruzzi, Nicole Muller - President, Kaitlyn Reilly, Michael Salamone, Samantha Boniberger Alexandria Scuderi, Taylor Troyano, Wade Turri – President and Kelly Vollmer James Criscuolo SPECIAL AWARDS Christina Cuzzo National Merit Scholarships Rebecca Greene Christopher Murray and Amanda Porter

Sherilyn Hellberg The County Executive Public Service Award Mariko Lytell Sherilyn Hellberg Jacqueline Morley State of N.Y. Offi ce of the Attorney General Triple “C” Awards Christopher Murray Shaun Hantzchel and Jessica Plate Dominic Passarelli State of New York Offi ce of the State Comptroller Christopher Porcelli Daniela Cassataro Amanda Porter Recognition of Executive Board of the National Honor Society Mary Priolo President – Gary Bruckner, Vice President – Emily Nolan Vice President for Tutoring – Kaitlyn Reilly, Kaitlyn Reilly Vice President for Community Service – Jaime Surace, Brittany Wanner Treasurer – Sean Keller, Secretary – Daniela Cassataro and Historian – Kelsey Kjeldsen

Page 9 Scholarships & Awards

Andrea’s Haunted House Scholarships – Jillian Hop- kins, Donald Knuth, Kaitlyn Reilly, Kelly Reilly, Kiersten Schmidt and Brianna Weitzman Ann Amoia Scholarships – Twirling and Dance Assoc. – Christianna Bilella, Karissa Calamari, Stephanie Cantante, Talia Carrigan, Ashleigh Doyle, Mary Feminella, Veronica Hopkins, Vivien Hubert, Virginia Kastanek, Korrie Lohan, Maxine Mall, Katherine Neidig, Gabrielle Pirkl, Shannon Sixsmith, Kaitlyn Sullivan and Katie Wormuth Marilyn Andia Memorial Scholarship – Kelly Pfi ngst ASK US Scholarships – Theresa Degasero and Alexis Tinnirello

Babylon Chorale, Inc. Vocal Music Award – Amanda Class of 1969 Memorial Award – Daniela Cassataro and Corey Shaun Hantzschel Babylon Lion’s Club – William L. Cassidy Scholarships Joseph Columbo Memorial Scholarship – Dana Andrews – Shaun Hantzschel, Shannon Vandette Friends of William Cutillo Memorial Scholarship – Babylon Rotary Scholarships – Jacqueline Morley and Ryan Bos Kaitlyn Reilly Dante Foundation of Nassau County, Inc. Scholarship – Connie Baird Islip Breast Cancer Memorial Scholarship Daniela Cassataro – Jacqueline Morley and Kaitlyn Reilly DECA Scholarship “Outstanding Member of the Year” – Frank Barba, Jr. Memorial Music Scholarship – Victoria Aaqil Ali Astuto Paul Fauci Memorial Scholarship – Corey La Pierre Beach Street Middle School PTA Scholarships – James W. Guerra and Mary Priolo FBLA Outstanding Member of the Year Scholarship – Gary Bruckner Kristian C. Becker Memorial Scholarship – Peter Gonzalez Christine & Michael Freyer Memorial Scholarship – PPaul J. Bellew PTA James Criscuolo SScholarships – Mariko Lytell aand Gabrielle Pirkl Jesse Greenwald Science Scholarship – Sherilyn Hellberg TThe Jeremy Richard Best The Heilpern Family Scholarship – Katie Wormuth CClass of 2009 Memorial E. W. Howell Co. Inc. Scholarship in Memory of Jeremy SScholarships – Stephanie Day, Best – Michael Rubino AAllison Graber and Nicole MMuller Jostens Recognition Award – Brittany Wanner SSusan B. Bradley Memorial Nick LaGiglia Memorial Scholarship – Andrew Newberg SScholarship – Gabrielle Pirkl Joseph Lite & Robert Annino Memorial Scholarship – HHarvey B. Brownstein and W. I. Lions Club – Wade Turri FFrederick J. Nicaise Business MMemorial Scholarship – Gary Long Island Blood Services Scholarship – David Rivera BBruckner Long Island Master Gardeners Scholarship – Thomas Randolph A. Buckley Memorial Scholarship – Valerie Harty McCarthy Manetuck Elementary Alumni PTA Scholarships – Dana Captree PTA Scholarships – Mary Priolo and Michael Andrews and Lauren Brady Rubino Elizabeth T. McNamee Memorial Scholarships – Leslie Frederick J. Chapey Memorial Scholarship – Veronica Barth, Theresa-Ann Degasero, Kerri Flaherty, Nicole Muller, Hopkins Kaitlyn Reilly and Alexis Tinnirello

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Terence A. McShane Memorial Scholarship – Shannon W. I. Breast Cancer Coalition for Long Island, Inc. Sci- Vandette ence Scholarship – Daniela Cassataro Billy Morris Memorial Soccer Scholarship – Paul Valentine West Islip Chamber of Commerce Scholarships – Gary Bruckner and Ashley Moruzzi National Honor Society Distinguished Service Award – Wade Turri WICCA-West Islip Community Cultural Arts Scholar- ships – Stephanie Day and Laurie Galgano N.Y. Lottery Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship – Nicole Muller W. I. Council of PTA Scholarships – Leslie Barth, Gary Bruckner, Daniela Cassataro, Stephanie Day, Sherilyn Oquenock PTA Scholarships – Kasey Brohan and Deanna Hellberg, Jillian Hopkins, Christine Ibrahim, Chelsea Lane, Jelardi Mariko Lytell, Allison Marotta, Nicole Muller, Emily Nolan, Dr. Andrew Pecoraro Scholarship – Michael Rubino Gabrielle Pirkl, Kaitlyn Reilly, Kiersten Schmidt, Paul Sesto and Shereen Teymour The Mark Rosen Memorial SEPTA Scholarship – Anthony Capon W. I. High School Dollars for Scholars Scholarships – Veronica Hopkins, Daniel Malone, Nicole Muller and Chris- Sagtikos Historical Society Award – Sherilyn Hellberg tine Rolston Lindsey Sangiorgio Memorial Scholarship – Lauren W. I. High School PTSA Scholarships – Daniel Frodell and Cestaro Christine Ibrahim Darlene Schultheis Memorial Scholarships – Nicholas W. I. Little League – Mike Lorentzen Memorial Scholar- Cestaro and Caitlin O’Connor ships – Dillon Archer, Kyle Gelling, Corine Maglione and Student Senate Ryan Hartley Memorial Scholarships Jaime Surace – Paige Engeldrum, Nicole Muller and Wade Turri West Islip Secretarial Unit Scholarship – William Suff olk Transportation Scholarship – Gerald Nobile Kuhlwilm Debbie Tibaldi Memorial Scholarship – Paige Engeldrum Udall Road Middle School P.T.A. Scholarship – Deanna Jelardi Wayne R. VanAcker Memorial Art Scholarship – Nicole Muller Westbrook PTA Scholarship – Kiersten Schmidt Westbrook PTA Scholarship in Memory of Paula Dewhurst – Shaun Hantzschel Western Suff olk Counselors Association Scholarship – Nicole Muller W. I. Alumni Association Scholarships – Daniela W. I. SEPTA Scholarships – James W. Guerra, Amanda Cassataro, Stephanie Day, Nicole Muller, Gabrielle Pirkl, Prior and Jeff rey Smith Kaitlyn Reilly and Paul Sesto W.I. Soccer Club Community Service Scholarships – W. I. American Legion Post #1738 Scholarship – Giancarlo Coiro, Diana Lashinsky, Jacqueline Morley, Laura Kaitlyn Reilly Riegel, Melanie Segreto and Kelly Vollmer West Islip Administrators and Supervisors Association W. I. Symphony Orchestra Award – Laura Riegel Scholarships – George Hatzel and Kiersten Schmidt West Islip Teachers’ Association Scholarships – Lauren W.I. Beautifi cation Society – Dorothe Karwoski Memorial Cestaro and Gabrielle Pirkl Scholarship – Cassie Campasano You Color Our World Scholarship from the Heilpern W. I. Bicentennial Committee Scholarships – Christina Family – Nicole Muller Cuzzo, Christine Ibrahim, and Emily Nolan Richard Zocchia Memorial Scholarship – Paul Valentine

Page 11 West Islip School District Non-Profi t Org. Freyer Administration Bldg. U.S. Postage 100 Sherman Avenue PAID Permit #4 West Islip, NY 11795 West Islip, NY 11795 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Beth Virginia Blau Board of Education *****ECRWSS** George K. Smith, President Residential Customer Steven D. Gellar, Vice President Sharon Bieselin West Islip, New York 11795 Eliot Bloom Annmarie LaRosa Robert Ulrich Michael Zotto Please be aware that West Islip High School’s Lions Path will be closed Sarah Anker, Editor during the month of August, due to Athletic Field construction. Public and Media Relations Director Primary access to the high school will be through Barberry Road. Class of 2009 Awards Senior Year Academic Achievement Awards

Gina Benedetti Taryn Lafond Courtney Ryan David Birnbaum Chelsea Lane Michael Salamone John Bruno Corrie Lohan Alicia Sauerland Caroline Chinkel Sean Murphy Shannon Sixsmith Claire Cosgrove Alexander Nilsen Joseph Sgueglia Joseph Costantino Kelsey Paulsen Matthew Tarantino Michaelene DeSena Kevin Piening Christopher Timmons Danielle Dilevo Jessica Plate Stephen Valenti Jonathan Fisco Sheilah Power Anthony Valentino Jake Froelich Amanda Prior Christopher Weatherly Nicole Holobinka Patrick Ramsbotham Brianna Weitzman Stephanie Interlicchio Kelly Reilly Raymond Wolf

Four Year Honors

Aaqil Ali Anthony Delillo III Amanda Herman Jacqueline Morley Paul Santoro Dana Andrews Kristen DiLeo Kelsey Herron Nicole Muller Laura Santospirito Aaron Ankudavich Paige Engeldrum Jillian Hopkins Matthew Multer Joseph Schou Victoria Astuto Heather Fannon Christine Ibrahim Christopher Murray Melanie Segreto Melissa Barrett Joseph Ferrone Deanna Jelardi Andrew Newberg Paul Sesto Richard Beck Danielle Fiore Jaime Jones Emily Nolan Victoria Shaw Samantha Boniberger Kerri Flaherty Sean Keller Dominic Passarelli Michelle Shelorke Lauren Brady Rebecca Franckowski Kelsey Kjeldsen Kelly Pfi ngst Kamil Siniakowicz Emily Bresko Daniel Frodell Julia LaMarca Lisa Pilchman Chiara Speziale Kasey Brohan Kyle Gelling Diana Lashinsky Jessicca Pinna Robert Stephenson Gary Bruckner Beth Genovese Theresa LeMaitre Gabrielle Pirkl Matthew Stewart Coleen Burke Allison Giambrone Susan Loeb Nopawan Poomchonghko Jaime Surace Stephanie Buscemi Heather Giever Bryanne Lotter Christopher Porcelli Malori Taft Christopher Camesas Laura Giever Brian Luttenberger Amanda Porter Thomas Tait III Daniela Cassataro Allison Graber Mariko Lytell Mary Priolo Tracy Tanoff Mary A. Castro Rachel Greco Corine Maglione Kaitlyn Reilly Lisa Marie Tavella Lauren Cestaro Rebecca Greene Maxine Mall Kristin Richards Kelly Teufel Giancarlo Coiro Jeff rey Gregory Valerie Marino Laura Riegel Shereen Teymour Amanda Corey James W. Guerra Anthony Marletta Michelle Rooney Wade Turri James Crisculo Shaun Hantzschel Sean McCaff rey Kayla Rosenberg Paul Valentine Christina Cuzzo Amanda Hassler Michael McCormack Michael Rubino Shannon Vandette Megan Czurda John Heilpern Alexandra Miller Matthew Russo Brittany Wanner Stephanie Day Sherilyn Hellberg Joseph Mirro James Sagl Natasha Yunas Samantha Dean Lauren Henry Lindsay Morgan Joseph Salanatri Olivia Ziegler