Letter from the Superintendent ...... pg. 2 Donald Butts Memorial Awards ...... pg. 8 Students Honored for Academic Achievement... pg. 2 Senior Citizen Day ...... pg. 8 School Lunch Program Changes ...... pg. 3 Middle School Award Winners...... pg. 9 Graduation Pictures ...... pg. 4 Moving Up Day ...... pg. 10 Highlights 2012 Graduates ...... pg. 5 Triple “C” Awards ...... pg. 10 Spring Scholar Athletes...... pg. 6 Flag Day Celebration ...... pg. 11 Spotlight on Sports...... pg. 7 Science Olympiad Medal Winners...... pg. 11 “The Sound of Music” Earns Awards ...... pg. 7 Class Night Awards...... pg. 12 Albion Central School THE LINKHOME SCHOOL COMMUNITY

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ACS Wishes Well to Retirees Albion “Believers” Hold Top Spot for Second Year!

(l-r): Sue Newton, Sue Preston, Dona Scharping, Lori Hesselson, Sally Mattern, Sue Swindon Missing from photo: Mary Bannister, Nancy Horth, Betty Hales and Susan Davis On June 4, 2012, the Albion Central School Board of Education held a reception prior to its regular Board Meeting. At the reception, retiring staff members were honored for their years of service. This group of retirees has clocked in over 250 combined years of service to the Albion Central School. They have touched the lives of countless students and staff and will be missed greatly. We wish them health and happiness as they enter this new phase in their lives. On Sat., June 9, 2012, 24 members of the Albion Central School District extended family participated in the Komen Race for the Cure Walk in Buffalo. The team was organized Winans is Named Educator of the Year! in 2006 by Albion Central School staff members in support of fellow educator Leslie Hoy- Kish who lost her battle with breast cancer in 2009. The group exceeded their goal, raising $1,576.80, earning them the title “Top Fundraising Team” in the Schools Division for the second consecutive year. Team captain Megan McDonald said, “We had a great time together and hope to have even more participants next year! In the past two years, we have raised over $3,000. Currently, we have four survivors walking with us on our team; Darlene Devine, Karen Hobart, Peg Lemcke and Kelly Wadhams. Please consider honoring those we have loved and lost to this heartbreaking disease, as well as the amazing individuals who have won or are successfully fghting this disease, by donating or participating.” Members of the 2012 Albion Believers team were: Megan McDonald, Jessica Beal, Carmen Brittan, Intisara Brittan Karshud, Danielle Burrell, Kim Burrell, Darlene Devine, Stephen Devine, Lynn DiBella, Shani Faraci, Karen Hobart, Cathy Hryhorenko, Julie Keller, Peggy Lemcke, Laura Marek, Julie McGrath, Chris Reith, Katie Reith, Janice Scott, Diane Stirk, Ben Wadhams, Kelly Wadhams, Kelsey Wadhams and Wayne Wadhams. The Western New York Affliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is a local link to the world’s largest non-proft organization fghting to end breast cancer. The Komen Western New York Affliate covers the eight counties in Western New York and has raised over 2.5 million dollars. Seventy-fve percent of all money raised stays in Western New York through community outreach programs to improve access to breast health care, education, and Albion High School Special Education Teacher Kathy Winans was named Educator of support for breast cancer survivors. The remaining 25 percent goes to Breast Cancer the Year at the Board of Education’s annual reception before its June 2012 board meeting. Research through the Susan G. Komen for the Cure National Research Grant Awards. Mrs. Winans has been teaching at Albion for the last 27 years. On her nomination form it said, “Kathy personifes both the personal and professional qualities of Educator of the Year. In addition to her teaching duties, she is the Senior Class Advisor, Assistant Play Director, Assistant Musical Director and is an Offcer for the New York State Special Olympics.” Board of Education president Margy Brown said, “She has a gift for teaching and a genuine love and concern for each student. Kathy works tirelessly and without fanfare. Her exceptional skills are not only refected as a master teacher in the classroom, but she also nurtures activities for our children to experience life-long learning.” Congratulations to Mrs. Winans! 2 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! A Message from our ACS Board of Education Honors Superintendent… Students for Academic Achievement Congratulations to the Class of 2012! The Albion Central Community celebrated its 134th graduation on June 22, 2012. It was the capstone of several months spent celebrating the successes of the students of Albion Central. I was pleased to recognize our seniors for their achievements in academics, athletics, music, drama, arts, leadership, and service to others. They made their mark, a lasting positive imprint, on their school and community. The Class of 2012 “set the bar high” for their younger schoolmates, who have already earned impressive honors of their own. Seniors and underclassmen alike joined this year to earn the high school’s third consecutive Scholar Athlete Team School of Distinction title. For each of the past three years a state specifed number of students on every varsity team carried a grade point average of 90 or better! Athletes and musicians earned honors in their respective areas and are recognized throughout the Link for their achievements. While we are into the summer months, we have much to accomplish here at school before students return in September. In addition to the usual preparation of the facilities (which began even before graduation day), teachers will be busy with curriculum and professional Photo compliments of Photos By Bruce and Associates development to continue to improve the instruction that we offer. State mandated changes On May 21, 2012, the Albion Central School District Board of Education held the fourth that we will address this summer include the new state teacher and principal evaluation annual Academic Convocation Dinner. The guest speaker was 2002 Albion High School system and the implementation of the state’s Dignity for all Students Act. Additionally, the graduate Ray Toenniessen. Mr. Toenniessen is the Director of Operations for the Institute for federal government has issued new directives for school meal programs and the state of New Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University. Additionally, he serves as the York has added regulations governing the programs. It will surely be a busy summer! We National Managing Director of the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities will share updates in August and September. (EBV) program, created by the Whitman School of Management and operated by the IVMF. Several activities are planned this summer to prepare students for transitions here at Toenniessen is a former Army Offcer serving two tours of duty in support of Operation Iraqi school. Keep your eye out for the district calendar, to be distributed in mid-August for details Freedom. He was awarded a Bronze Star for his service. on Open Houses, Orientations, and Campus Tour day. The honored students were introduced individually and personally congratulated by each Please enjoy a safe and relaxing summer. We look forward to the frst day of classes for Board of Education member. Students shared their plans and dreams for the future. The students on Wed., Sept. 5, 2012. students’ parents were then presented with a special cord signifying academic achievement. The parents placed the honor cord around the neck of their children. The cord will be worn again by students during their graduation ceremony. High School Chess Club Wins First Place Academic Honor Students graduating with a cumulative weighted Grade Point Average of 90 percent or higher were: William J. Andrews, Alexander J. Barleben, Alan J. Barrile, Brittany E. Bennett-Allis, Levi D. Boyer, Abigail B. Caldwell, Joseph M. Condoluci, Jhonatan E. Cruz, Melissa A. Dibley, Travis D. Downs, Abigail L. Edwards, Jolene M. Flammger, Elliott C. Foos, Ryan P. Golden, Mark T. Graham, Nicole D. Gramlich, Haley P. Huey, Hannah E. Joslyn, Anika S. Keller, Chelsea L. Kenward, Jennifer M. Knaak, Paige A. Levandowski, Meg K. Logan, Jacqueline R. Madejski, Natalie R. Malanowski, Rachel N. Maxon, Annaliese M. Mergler, Michaela E. Miller, Gina Marie G. Montanari, Nicole E. Nesbitt, Peter A. Nesbitt, Sara J. Olles, Kayla B. Osborne, Nicholas R. Ostafew, Simeon D. Pepe, Sabastian S. Piedmont, Raquel C. Roberts, Malia L. Rogers, Josue’ M. Serafn, Lucas E. Smith, Azzaria M. Smith-Davis, Sean T. Steeves, Robert R. Swan, Haley M. Watkins and Jacob R. Weller. At the conclusion of the event, honor student members of the chorus led the crowd in singing the Alma Mater.

High School Guidance Counselor Staff Summer Hours

Albion Chess Club fnished a great season of strategy and competition. The top 5 - 10 players traveled with their advisor, Mrs. Daggs, to various locations in the Rochester League 3 to compete. The Rochester League 3 includes Brockport, Holley, Pembroke, Kendall, Holley Middle School and Albion Middle School. During the 2011-2012 school year, Albion High School had a record of 10 wins and 1 loss and clinched the League 3 Championship. Nick Fitzak was the high scorer for League 3. On April 28, 2012, Albion High School traveled to Fairport High School where they won all fve of their matches to become the Rochester Area Playoff Champions. Key players this school year were: Nick Fitzak, Brett Zicari, Brandon Doyle, Alex Fitzak, Robert June, Patrick Yannatone and Beau Piskorowski.

Attention Senior Parents! Guidance Staff Summer Hours: The counselors will be available throughout the summer Yearbook Guidelines for Albion High School on the following dates. Please call 589-2042 to make an appointment if you need to see one Senior Photo Deadline is Nov. 2 at 3:15 p.m. of them. Offce hours are Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Please follow the criteria for senior pictures so we can avoid potential problems. We Mrs. Garlipp: reserve the right to edit the photos as needed. Pictures that do not meet these specifications June 25 & 26, July 1, July 12, Aug. 28 & 29 may not be included. If you have any questions, feel free to call Mrs. Bieler, Chevron Advisor, at the Albion High School (585) 589-8989 x8446. Thank you for your cooperation. Mr. Green: • Digital submissions preferred (jpg format, high resolution) June 25, July 17 & 24, Aug. 7 & 14 • If submitting actual photo, pictures should be 1.75 x 2.5 inches, glossy print • Head size should be 1 inch. Be sure there is space between top Mrs. Pettit: of head and edge of photo June 27, July 2, Aug. 2, 22 & 27 • Background color is student choice • Classical or formal headshots only, please Ms. Schmidt: • No black and white photos will be accepted, Aug. 16, 23, 28, 29 & 30 only color. • No hats allowed Mr. Christiansen: • No bare shoulders, strapless dresses or shirts July 3, 26 & 31 and Aug. 9 & 22 • No print T-shirts The LINK July 2012 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! 3 School Lunch Program Changes for 2012 - 2013 Albion FFA Wins State Gold Chapter Award

On Jan. 25, 2012, First Lady Michelle Obama announced new school meal nutrition standards that go into effect starting on July 1, 2012. Under these standards: • No more than 10 percent of calories can come from saturated fat and schools must eliminate added trans-fat. • School meals must meet strict calorie limits. • Schools must gradually reduce sodium levels in school meals. • Cafeterias must offer larger servings of vegetables and fruit with every school lunch, and children must take at least one serving. • Schools must offer a wide variety of vegetables, including at least a weekly serving of dark green and red/orange vegetables and legumes. • Milk must be fat-free or 1% (flavored milk must be fat-free). • All grains offered must be whole-grain rich. While this will mean changes for students in the coming year, our school district has already implemented many of these healthy changes. Fresh fruits such as apples, oranges, bananas, pineapple and fruit cups have been on the current menu. Fresh vegetable offerings including baby carrots, broccoli and salads have also been served. The introduction of At the June Albion School Board of Education Meeting, the Albion High School FFA some whole-grain pasta, bread and pizza crusts has already begun and fat-free milk is the Chapter was recognized for winning the State Gold Chapter Award. The Albion Chapter current standard for our program. completed and documented a minimum 15 activities to qualify for State FFA Superior Chapter The most significant changes that your student will notice during the 2012-13 school Award. After attaining Superior Chapter status, qualifying Chapters competed for a variety year are as follows: of additional awards at the New York State FFA Convention. At the convention they earned • All breads, crusts, wraps and pasta will be whole grain (no more white bread options the designation of a State Gold Chapter and placed Gold in the National Chapter award. The allowed). National Chapter Award is given to chapters who have excelled in Chapter development, • Portion sizes for vegetables and fruits will be larger. community development and overall Chapter activities. The Albion Chapter will go on to • Students must take at least one fruit or one vegetable with their meal. represent New York at the National Convention. • Portion sizes of meats and proteins are required to be smaller. Also honored at the meeting were individual students for their accomplishments at the • The Federal Government is requiring schools to increase their price for lunch each State Convention. Senior Paige Levandowski won the Job Interview competition and will year. For 2012-13 school year, we are required to increase the cost of a paid lunch to represent NY at the National Convention. She also took 1st place in her equine profciency $1.50. and will represent NY at the Nationals. Paige was also elected as FFA Vice-President for NY! We appreciate your cooperation as we all work together towards healthier eating Jenny Mckenna placed 2nd in Extemporaneous Speaking. Abby Maines placed 4th in Jr. choices. High Extemporaneous Speaking. In the Food Service competition, Haley Watkins placed 2nd individually and Sara Millspaugh placed 3rd. In the Food Service team competition, the Albion team consisting of Haley Watkins, Sara Millspaugh, Kellie O’Hearn, and Erin VanWycke placed 4th overall! Congratulations to all of our hardworking students! Albion Middle School Students Participate in Mock Trial By Rose Arnold & Destiny Wolfe Veterans Share Experiences with Albion Middle School Students

On May 10, 2012, a group of Middle School students in Mock Trial went to the Batavia Courthouse during the school day to act out a court case. These students have been meeting twice a week since October to rehearse the case of Romeo and Juliet. Mock Trial is an after-school group that meets every Wednesday and Thursday. The WW II veteran Mike Paduchak, seventh-grader William Reamsnyder, and Orleans County students have been learning about the judicial system. Mr. Knisley, a 7th-grade English Veterans Services Director and Vietnam veteran Paul Fulcomer display a German Nazi fag teacher, has been coaching these students to ask questions as a lawyer would and answer that Paduchak retrieved while liberating factory workers during his tour in Europe in the questions as a witness. 1940s. Paduchak and Fulcomer shared stories about their years of service in the military The students that portrayed lawyers were Destiny Wolfe, Lauren Becht and Riley Seielstad and the signifcance of Memorial Day. The talk helped the younger generation appreciate the on the defense side, and Joe Madjeski and Kaitlin Zwifka on the side of the plaintiff. freedoms they currently enjoy. The defense was defending Friar Laurence, who was played by Zaria Rice. The witnesses for the defense were: Rose Arnold as Juliet’s nurse and Tessa Pollock as Benvolio Montague. The lawyers for the plaintiff were advocating on behalf of Lord Capulet, who was Summer Pool Hours represented by Zachary Shaffer. They intended to prove that Friar Laurence was not liable Adult Lap Swim for the accidental death of Juliet. Witnesses for the prosecution were: Lady Capulet, who was July 9 - Aug. 17 depicted by Rebekah Thompson and Leigha Townsend who played Princess Escalus. Mon., Wed. & Fri. 5:30 - 7:20 a.m. The jury was made up of Batavia Elementary School students. The two verdicts they were deciding on pertained to Friar Laurence’s ability to marry people and if he could dispense Family Swim medicines. The jury came to a verdict that Friar Laurence should be able to marry anyone, July 9 - Aug. 2 (the defense greatly supported that conclusion), but the jury decided that he could not Mon. & Wed. 6 - 8 p.m. • Tue. & Thu. 2 - 3 p.m. distribute drugs under any circumstances. The plaintiff did a remarkable job of buttressing the verdict about the drugs. All in all, the students involved in this case presented it very well to Judge Croyle. He had a good connection with the kids. Throughout the trial, he helped the jury and spectators further understand the facts of the case by explaining things to them step by step. The judge and spectators were impressed with the performance of the students, and the students gained a greater understanding of the judicial system. The LINK July 2012 4 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! Congratulations Class of 2012! Graduation Senior Prom - June 8, 2012 June 22, 2012

Prom Queen Annaliese Mergler, Prom King Peter Nesbitt, Princess Brittany Bennett-Allis and Prince Bram Davies Alumni Scholarship Winners (l-r) Thomas Kovaleski, Sara Olles, Jacqueline Madejski and Ryan Golden.

Class Night - June 15, 2012

Valedictorian Peter Nesbitt and Salutatorian Jacqueline Madejski

Junior Class President, Michael Patterson receives the gavel from Senior Class President Pete Nesbitt.

Graduates gather before the ceremony.

Senior Class Offcers (l-r) Peter Nesbitt, Jenn Knaak, Nicole Nesbitt and Brittany Bennett-Allis prepare for Class Night. The LINK July 2012 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! 5 Albion High School Class of 2012!

Bella Aldaco Michael Hess Elizabeth Aldaco Spencer Hill William Allport Stephen Holler William Andrews Tricia Holtfoth Samantha Armstrong Kayleigh Howes Tyler Arnold Jason Hoy Alexander Barleben Haley Huey Alan Barrile Thomas Ives Joseph Bedard Jessica Janus The Daisy Chain Festim Bela James Jenks Jessica Pescara Brittany Bennett-Allis Trevor Jennings Abbygyl Phelps Allison Bison Briana Jepson Sabastian Piedmont Morgan Bowman Jessica Jett Jodi Pohl Timothy Bowman Hannah Joslyn Colby Prentice Levi Boyer Courtney Keefer Tia Prentice Benjamin Bradley Anika Keller Mark Proietty Amanda Brooks Chelsea Kenward Matthew Quider Daniel Brooks Chelsey Kibbe Amber Quill Trevor Brown Katelynne Klossner David Reamsnyder Kayla Bruski Jennifer Knaak Anthony Reed Joshua Budde Leah Knab Caleb Reese Andrew Burnside Brianna Koneski Jeffrey Rice Abigail Caldwell Thomas Kovaleski Raquel Roberts Ayisha Callahan Paige Levandowski Lindsey Robinson Michael Coffey John Livingston Jr. Malia Rogers Joseph Condoluci Jasper Lloyd Garrett Rustay Tiffini Cooper Meg Logan Nicholas Santos Procession of graduates into the gymnasium. Kassie Cotter Sarah Lowery Michael Sargent Jonathan Cruz Darryl MacKay Monica Saunders Terri Daniels Travis Mackie Josue’ Serafin Bram Davies Jacqueline Madejski Keith Sidari Ashley Deskins Natalie Malanowski Trevor Simpson Melissa Dibley Everado Martinez Ryan Skellon Tyler Dillon Natalie Mastrangiola Michael Slick Evan Dona Mary Maxon Andrew Smith Travis Downs Rachel Maxon Elizabeth Smith Shane Doyle Kerri McGaffick Jack Smith Kristy Dunn Shane McQueen John Dennis Smith Jr. Tiffany Eagle Brandon Meakin Lucas Smith Abigail Edwards Annaliese Mergler Azzaria Smith-Davis Traivon Eibl Ashley Micheal Hannah Staines Kasie Entz Michaela Miller Sean Steeves Hayden Ettinger Samantha Miller Jonathan Stevens Julie Fitch Jimmi Mitchell Robert Stilwell Jr. Jolene Flammger Shaniqua Mitchell Cody Stymus Amanda Flugel Taylor Moffett James Swain Members of the Senior Chorus perform the National Anthem. Elliott Foos Jennifer Monacelli Robert Swan Christina Geiger Tessa Monagan David Swanson Michael Genno Gina Montanari Daniel Taber Amanda Gilmore Katlyn Moore Selina Tapia Ryan Golden Alexander Mulroy Malkolm Taylor Christina Gottberg Jack Nenni Taylor Tinkous Mark Graham Nicole Nesbitt Kayla Tipton Nicole Gramlich Peter Nesbitt Robert Trujillo Martin Grater Terry Nottingham Jr. Derek Vanderlaan Trey Greene Devan Novak Madison VanNostrand Troy Greene Sara Olles Erin VanWycke Spencer Grimes Kayla Osborne Bradeen Walders Jamie Grosskopf Nicholas Ostafew Haley Watkins Laisha Harrison Ashley Pahura Jacob Weller Adam Hazel Mitchell Pate Jessica Whitehair Nicole Hazen Sandra Patten Ryan Wildschutz Katherine Henshaw Justin Pepe Danielle Wirth Deavin Herman Simeon Pepe Kyle Wroblewski

Graduates receive their diploma from Board of Education President, Mrs. Margy Brown

The LINK July 2012 6 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! Albion Varsity Baseball and Softball Teams Spring 2012 Scholar Athletes Capture Section VI Class A-2 Title! The Albion High School athletic department is pleased to announce that all fve spring sports teams have qualifed for the NYS Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Scholar Athlete Team Award. This award recognizes varsity level interscholastic athletes who excel in academics. The award is given if a certain percentage of students on the team have a composite score of 90 percent or above. The team percentage is determined based on the number of students on the team. Each student received a scholar athlete patch. Baseball Composite GPA 92.57%

Photo courtesy of Cheryl Wertman. Front row (l-r): Tia Prentice, Ali O’Hearn, Chris Reed, Spencer Grimes, Jack Narburgh, Ed Narburgh, Tyler Neilans and Halle Jurs. Middle row - Kellie O’Hearn, Matt Quider, Peter Nesbitt, Stephen Holler, Travis Downs, Jenny Monacelli, John Page, Connor Barleben, Jessica Grimes and Jenn Knaak. Back row: Kelsee Soule, Coach Blanchard, Kelsey Schmitt, Brittany Bennett-Allis, Tanisha Moyer, Coach Meakin, Elliott Foos, Ryan Golden, Jon Warne, Tyler Neilans, Coach Dambra, Coach Archer, Coach Schmitt and Coach Parisi. Travis Downs, Pete Nesbitt, Tyler Neilans, Ryan Golden, Chris Reed, Elliott Foos, Jon Warne, Connor Barleben, Matt Quider, Stephen Holler and Jack Nenni. Members of the Albion Softball and Baseball squads celebrate after both teams earned a Section VI Class A-2 Championship on the same day. Girls’ Softball Composite GPA 90.60%

Purple Eagles HS Bands Have Successful Spring Competition Season! • On April 21, the AHS Jazz Ensemble participated in the Buffalo Jazz Review at Mt. St Mary’s Academy, coming home with the following awards: Most Outstanding Performance, Outstanding Sax Section, Outstanding Trumpet Section, and Outstanding Rhythm Section. Albion students Mike Patterson, Allen Sanford, Lucas Smith, Joe Condoluci, and Alan Quintana were ALL named Outstanding Soloists of the event! • At the Seneca Falls Pageant of bands on May 17 & 18, the Purple Eagles Allison O’Hearn, Sarah Papponetti, Kelsee Soule, Jenny Monacelli, Erika Edwards, Jennifer earned the following awards: Jazz Ensemble, 1st Place (Class A); Wind Knaak, Tanisha Moyer, Brittany Bennett-Allis, Jessica Grimes, Halle Jurs and Tia Prentice Ensemble, 2nd Place (Class A); Indoor Drum Line, 2nd Place (Class Boys’ Track and Field Composite GPA 93.96% PSSS); Marching Band, 1st Place (Class A). Albion Drum Majors Jacqueline Madejski and Nicole Gramlich were named Best Drum Majors for the entire competition. • For the Nunda parade competition on June 2, AHS came home with the following awards: 1st Place Marching Band (Class A), High Color Guard (entire competition), Best Drum Majors (entire competition), and Highest Overall Parade Score (entire competition).

AHS Instrumentalists Score Well at NYSSMA Solo Evaluation Eight high school instrumentalists made the two-and-one-half-hour trek to Bolivar-Richburg Central School to perform at the New York State School Michael Patterson, Jacob Squicciarini, Allen Sanford, Aaron Chen, Brett Zicari, Levi Boyer, Sabastian Music Associations Solo and Ensemble Festival on Fri., June 1. Participating Piedmont, Dylan Burkhardt, Drake Arnold, Ryan Castrechino, Billy Andrews and Brett Rosato students spent weeks preparing upper-level classical solos. At the festival, they performed these same solos, many of which are multi-movement pieces, Girls’ Track and Field Composite GPA 94.70% along with memorized scale exercises for a state adjudicator. Students also had to perform a sight-reading excerpt. For this portion of the evaluation, they are given a piece of music they’ve never seen before (composed specifcally for this evaluation), are allowed 60 seconds to look it over, and then must perform it on the spot. NYSSMA solos are categorized from level I (easiest) to level VI (hardest). All of our Albion students prepared levels IV-VI solos, which are high school, collegiate, and professional grades, in terms of diffculty. Level IV students are judged on a 28 point scale, while levels V & VI students are judged on a 100 point scale. All of our students performed admirably! • Michael Patterson, alto sax: level VI, A+ (100) Nicole Nesbitt, Chloe Christofaro, Malorie Broda, Monica Benjovsky, Taylor Soule, Kali • Jon Trembley, snare: level VI, A (96) Benjovsky, Mandi Covis, Abby Squicciarini, Gretta Smith, Carly Adamo, Arianna Smith, Mariah Elsenheimer, Taylor Mager, Kendall Piccirilli, Mariah Pepe, Eboni Taylor, Megan Rosato, • Rebecca Flanagan: level VI, A (93) Elizabeth Toribio and Cady Messmer • Amber Smarpat, flute: level V, A+ (99) • Samantha Dumont, alto clarinet: level IV, Outstanding (28) Varsity Tennis Composite GPA 96.37% • Mark Graham, bari sax: level IV, Outstanding (27) • Brooke Chandler, trombone: level IV, Excellent (24) • Charlyne Olick, alto sax: level IV, Festival (comments only) AHS Instrumental Music teacher Mike Thaine said he’s extremely proud of his students. “It’s very diffcult to perform music of this complexity, especially by yourself, and for a complete stranger who is specifcally looking for faws in your performance! Throw in the memorized scales, and sight-reading requirement and the experience is beyond what many kids can handle.” He said it all boils down to preparation. “Every one of our kids did a wonderful job. We had two perfect scores, a couple of them were just one point off, but none of our students lost more than 4 points. I give them all the credit in the Michaela Miller, Ben Kirby, Kyler McQuillan, Alex Barleben, Joyce La Londe, Robert Swan, world.” AJ Barrile, Dyer Benjovsky, Josue’ Serafn, Thomas Kovaleski, Ryan Haight, Alan Quintana, Mike Slick and Abby Edwards

The LINK July 2012 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! 7 SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS C.A.S. Program Celebrates “Moving Up Day” Varsity Softball The Varsity Softball Team won the Niagara-Orleans title for the fourth straight year with a 12-2 league record and a 19-4 overall record. For the frst time in team history, the team earned a Section VI Class A-2 Championship. They were also named the Webster WABO Tournament Champions. The team was honored with 3 First Team All-League selections; Jenn Knaak, Halle Jurs and Sarah Papponetti. Second Team All- League Selections were given to Tanisha Moyer and Kelsee Soule. Erika Edwards was named in the All-League Honorable Mention. When asked about the season, Coach Parisi said, “I am a truly blessed individual to have had the chance to coach these girls, who are not only a GREAT TEAM, but great people with great character and academic achievement. Everyone on our team contributed to our Championship season. The team motto was ‘We are all in.’ Our graduating seniors were Brittany Bennett-Allis, Jenn Knaak, Jenny Monacelli and Tia Prentice and they will be greatly missed.”

JV Softball The JV Softball team fnished the season with an 11-3 league record and a 14-4 overall record. Key players were Kelsey Schmitt, Meghan Hurley, Ashlee Bocach and Kellie O’Hearn. Coach Akers said, “We had high expectations for the JV Softball players this year. The girls worked hard all year long to meet these expectations. In the end, not only did the girls meet these expectations, they exceeded them by continually improving throughout the season.”

Varsity Tennis The Community as Schools (C.A.S.) program located at the Villages of Orleans (formerly The Tennis team fnished a tough season with a 6-6 league record. One player, the Orleans County Nursing Home) celebrated “Moving Up Day” for seven students on June Jeff Rice, was selected to be on the First Team All-League. Two members earned a spot 11, 2012. The program is an alternative education program for students who show promise on the Second Team All-League; Alex Barleben and Jack Smith and Joyce La Londe but are struggling in the traditional high school setting. Students are given a chance to received an Honorable Mention. succeed in an environment that is completely different. This innovative program has earned Senior members of the team were: Alex Barleben, A.J. Barrile, Thomas Kovaleski, rave reviews for its ability to intervene and get these students back on track. C.A.S. students Jeff Rice, Josue’ Serafn, Mike Slick, Jack Smith, Robert Swan, Abby Edwards and attend classes in the nursing home and interact with residents and staff on a daily basis. Michaela Miller. Coach Kovaleski commented on the season by saying, “This season Some residents have experience that is helpful to students and oftentimes the connection the returning seniors were optimistic. They showed dedication every match and ‘Played between students and residents is very deep. This interaction with staff and residents is what with purpose!’ They will be missed.” makes the program so unique. The program is facilitated by High School Teacher Brennan Meakin and High School Varsity Baseball Guidance Counselor Sally Schmidt. Meakin congratulated the students for overcoming many The Varsity Baseball team ended the season with a league record of 13-1 and of the challenges they faced throughout their high school career and told them how proud an overall record of 20-3. They became Section VI Class A2 Champions for the third he was of their accomplishments. Meakin said, “This program allows students to shine straight year. The team had two First Team All-League players, Matt Quider and Steve in a different environment and encourages ‘at risk’ students to look beyond their current Holler. John Warne, Elliott Foos and Jack Nenni earned spots on the Second Team situation. It stresses the importance of staying in school and the value of graduation.” All-League. Travis Downs, Pete Nesbitt and Chris Reed earned Honorable Mention. Senior members of the team were Steve Holler, Travis Downs, Matt Quider, Jack Nenni, Pete Nesbitt, Ryan Golden, Elliott Foos and team manager, Spencer Grimes. Coach Blanchard said, “The team did a great job this year. We were really a team with different “The Sound of Music” Earns people contributing every game. We were very unselfsh and motivated to reach our Outstanding Musical Production! goals, which were accomplished.”

Boys’ Track The Boys’ Track team fnished the season with a league record of 4-2. All-League Champions were Joe Bedard (Shot Put) and Justyn Haines (Pole Vault). During the Sectionals, Justyn Haines placed 2nd in the Pole Vault and qualifed for the State Championship. Key team members this season were Marquise Riddick (Mr. Purple Eagle), Joe Bedard (Most Valuable Player) and Mike Patterson (Most Improved). Senior team members were: Billy Andrews, Joe Bedard, Shane McQueen, Andrew Burnside, Colby Prentice, Malkolm Taylor, Sabastian Piedmont and Levi Boyer. Coach Wadhams said, “It was a rebuilding year for the team. We have many young athletes who have great potential.”

Girls’ Track The Girls’ Track team fnished the year with a 6-0 league record earning a Niagara- Orleans Championship title for the fourth year in a row. All-League Champions were: Abby Squicciarini (100m, 200m, 4 by 100m relay), Eboni Taylor (100m Hurdles, Triple Jump, 4 by 100m relay), Skyler Green (Shot Put), Kayla Doyle (4 by 100m relay) and Mariah Elsenhiemer (4 by 100m relay). Eboni Taylor broke the school record in the Long Jump and tied the school record in the 100 meter Hurdles. Abby Squicciarini qualifed for the NY State Track and Field Championships. Key contributors this year were, Eboni Taylor (Most Valuable Player), Abby Squicciarini (Most Outstanding on the Track), and Cady Messmer (Most Outstanding Photo compliments of Photos By Bruce and Associates on the Field). Senior team members were: Katelynne Klossner, Nicole Nesbitt, Laisha Harrison, Natalie Mastrangiola and Sara Olles. Coach Hryvniak said, “The Albion Girls’ The Rochester Broadway Theatre League recently recognized Albion High School’s Track team won their 4th Championship in a row. All the girls contributed in different spring production of “The Sound of Music” with several Stars of Tomorrow Awards. ways to the team. During every meet, the girls gave their best and believed in each The theatre league sends out adjudicators to judge performances at schools that wish to other.” participate. Once the adjudicators compile their information, they nominate the top schools. The top schools then compete against each other for the coveted awards. The A.C.S. High School performance of “The Sound of Music” earned the top spot taking frst place in the Outstanding Musical Production for Division B. The production also was named Outstanding Singing Ensemble, Outstanding Dancing Ensemble, and Outstanding Student Orchestra. Albion High School junior Mary Elizabeth Martin earned the Outstanding Leading Actress for her performance of “Maria.” Mary competed in the Stars of Tomorrow Broadway Bound competition at the end of May. During this competition, one male and one female performer were chosen to represent Rochester and Western New York at the National Competition in New York City. The Adjudicator’s “Tip of the Hat Award” went to Jackie Madejski for her interpretation of the character Louisa. Congratulations to the entire production crew, actors, musicians and directors on an amazing show! The LINK July 2012 8 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! Albion National Junior Honor Society Donald Butts Memorial Awards Members Wrap Up Busy Year! By Meredith Patterson, President of the National Junior Honor Society

Mr. Donald Butts was principal of the Ronald L. Sodoma Elementary School for many years. Mr. Butts took great pride in education and the importance of good character and behavior. He was very proud of the school’s program of “Respect, Responsibility and Members of the NJHS receiving Service Pins. Optimism.” Although Mr. Butts has passed away, we are honored to be able to recognize students who live their lives as positive role models through the Donald Butts Memorial The Albion National Junior Honor Society is much more than just an honor roll. The Award. This award was presented to one student from each ffth grade classroom. Mr. Butts’ National Junior Honor Society establishes rules for membership that are based upon a daughter, Michele was on hand for the awards ceremony. student’s exemplary performance in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, character • Mrs. Monacelli – Zachary Moore. “Zachary is inquisitive, kind, and has great and citizenship. The most prominent, and perhaps the most important of these fve pillars is character. He is always willing to go the extra mile to help someone.” service. The Albion sector of the NJHS is aimed at introducing the value of community service • Miss Komendat – Jacob Delamarter. “Jacob is the defnition of what a positive to the world’s future leaders. attitude and hard work can do for an individual’s academic achievement. Everyone This year, Albion’s NJHS consisted of 30 members. During this school year, these who meets him learns quickly that he is just as stunning inside as his smile is on the members volunteered over 800 hours of community service within the Albion school district outside.” and community. • Mrs. Baldwin – Pedro Santiago. “Pedro is a lovely boy who leads with his heart and As a group, these hours were spent doing volunteer work such as ushering at the Albion is a true friend to all. He is an eager learner, a quick helper, and someone willing to stand Middle School’s Open House and Cultural Diversity Day. Several students also spent many up for others. When I think about our guiding principles of respect, responsibility and afternoons tutoring Elementary School students after their school day was fnished. In optimism, Pedro easily comes to mind.” addition, associates participated in the Albion Elementary School’s PTA Christmas Craft Day • Mrs. Davis – Madison Narburgh. “Madison displays respect, responsibility and rang the bell for the Salvation Army at various local venues in the Albion community and optimism. She always tries her best, is respectful of others and never misses an during the holiday season. Individually, students volunteered at PAWS and performed many assignment. She is a wonderful example of a person possessing good character and is a great services for local churches. role model to all.” On June 16, 2012, the NJHS joined the community in passing the books from the old • Mrs. Bennett – Jocelyn Bedard. “Jocelyn is a student with a heart of gold who is a Swan Library to the new in a group effort to aid the Albion neighborhood. friend to all. She sets and meets high expectations for herself academically. She is a joy With so much volunteer work, many of Albion’s NJHS members gained over 25 hours of to teach!” community service. Such a dedication to service is recognized with a service pin. This year, • Mrs. Ashbery – Emma Mathes. “Emma is a prime example of the qualities that Mr. 24 service pins were awarded to Albion’s NJHS members. Butts held so dear. She is a student who consistently puts forth her best effort into all that It is truly an honor to be selected as a part of the NJHS. It also takes an incredible she does. Although she is quiet, her strong character speaks for itself. She is friendly, amount of hard work and a commitment to one’s studies. Every member must have a high patient and willing to lend a hand wherever it is needed.” sense of self-duty to serve their community in any way possible. Through hundreds of hours • Mrs. Kenward – Brylie Hapeman. “Brylie consistently demonstrates the Eagle Way of service, the Albion sector of the NJHS hopes to better their community, their country, and and is a role model for all those around her. She comes to school every day with a smile their entire world one great act at a time. on her face and a great attitude. She defnitely understands the Golden Rule of treating Members receiving service pins this year are: Dylan Bader, Stacie Barnett, Bethany others the way she would like to be treated.” Bowman, Alex DeSmit, Mariah Elsenheimer, Jared Fearby, Kelley Flanagan, Matthew • Mrs. Robbins – Devin Olles. “Devin is a hard-working student who genuinely cares Flanagan, Aleah Foos, Madeline Gibbs, Sarah Graham, McKayla Hastings, Meghan Hurley, for others. He is easy going and directs his attention to doing the right thing.” Abigail Maines, Caitlin Malanowski, Alyce Miller, Ellen Narburgh, Meredith Patterson, Katelyn Perry, Katlin Pieniaszek, Zachary Shaffer, Kelsee Soule, Melissa Symonds, Raven White and Mikayla Yaskulski. NJHS Students Join Book Brigade!

Senior Citizens Spend the Day at Albion High School!

Albion Middle School National Junior Honor Society members and service-learning students joined forces with approximately 400 community residents Sat., June 16, 2012, for the Swan Library book brigade. The kids volunteered over two hours passing books into the new Hoag facility.

Albion High School hosted its annual Senior Citizens’ Day in early May. This day is a favorite of both seniors and students. The festivities began at 9:30 a.m. with registration and a continental breakfast. This year over 100 senior citizens registered to attend the event. Activities for the day included rock painting, picnic games, bingo and face painting along with browsing through the art foyer to admire student work. Bingo, as always, was a favorite for the day. Lunch was served in the gym by members of the student council. While lunch was being served, the seniors were entertained by music from the Jazz Band, Select Chorus Albion Middle School National Junior Honor Society members and and performances from the Drama Department. were part of the over 400-member book passing line. The LINK July 2012 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! 9 Middle School Award Winners Announced! The President’s Education Award - Silver Principal’s Award Silver is presented to 8th-grade students who have demonstrated high achievement and This award is the most prestigious award that a middle school student can receive. It possess the highest grade point average in each subject area. is voted on by 8th-grade teachers for demonstrating the outstanding attributes of leadership, character and academic achievement. This award is given to the student who has achieved overall excellence in subject matter throughout their middle school career. This year the award was presented to Meredith Patterson!

The President’s Education Award Silver recipients : Daniel Beam (Math), Dylan Bader (English), Mr. Monacelli, Meredith Patterson (Science & Social Studies), Stephanie Magee (English), and Melissa Symonds (Science & Math).

The President’s Education Award - Gold Gold recognizes 8th-grade students who have achieved the top overall grade point average in all subjects.

Unsung Hero Award Wynter Dumont received the Unsung Hero Award. Middle School Principal Mr. Monacelli said, “This award goes to the 8th-grade student who always does the right thing, while making a substantial, yet sometimes unrecognized contribution to the entire school. Wynter is a very respectful student and kids recognize her as a quiet leader.”

The President’s Education Award Gold recipients Scott Daniels, Terry Van Epps, Matthew Flanagan, Zachary Shaffer, Alex De Smit, Cheyenna Eagle, Dylan Bader, Meredith Patterson, Madeline Gibbs, Caitlin Malanowski, Mikayla Yaskulski, Melissa Symonds, Sarah Graham and Mr. Monacelli. Missing from photo Kyle Thaine.

Citizenship Award Also announced at the Middle School were recipients of the Citizenship Award. Student winners were selected by their teachers to be honored with this award. The recipients display good character and citizenship throughout the school year.

Elizabeth Goff, Bethany Bowman, Emilie Barleben, Riley Seielstad, Haley Black, Elizabeth Bentley, Joe Madejski and Carlitos Sanchez. Congratulations to all of our Award Winners! Missing from photo is Kaitlin Zwifka. & McKayla Hastings.

Medieval Day 2012 Model Classroom

: Vanessa Perez, Amari Jones, Lorenis Hernnadez, Alexis Hess, Jaydin Talbot, Aurora Schwab, Caroline DeLaura, Christopher Sacco, Samantha Hand, Cadence Hill, Alissa Farnsworth. Sixth graders enjoyed Medieval Day in late May with a chance to turn back the clock and William Barnosky, Brittany Brown, Joshua Capwell, Alejandro Samsel, Mrs. Azzolino, learn about the culture and practices that were common at that time. The annual Medieval Caden Uderitz, Samantha Rogers, Raja Warren, Corleone Plain, Vincent Molisani and Thomas Bentley Day is one of the highlights of the year and students look forward to the variety of curriculum Mrs. Azzolino and her class received recognition as a Model Classroom in Accelerated centered activities that are offered throughout the day. Students dressed in period costumes Reader. It is a challenging goal to attain and she and her frst graders worked very hard and portrayed knights, lords, ladies, jesters and everything in between. They began by learning diligently to accomplish the goal. Some of the criteria for Model Classroom are that students about the feudal system, the Crusades, knights and castles. Students participated in must read about three books a week for 12 weeks and, after taking a short quiz on them, workshops throughout the day, such as calligraphy, almoners and Barony Court. They also must maintain an 85 percent average as a class. Reading growth is documented and sent learned about the signifcance of shields and the many purposes herbs were used for. At into Accelerated Reader where they look over the documentation to see if the class has met mid-day, they had a Medieval Feast complete with Fowl of the Manor (chicken on a bisquit), all of the goals. They recognized the class and the teacher with certifcates and a banner. Medieval Moo Juice (milk), and for dessert, Cobble de la O’Chard (apple crisp). After the Congratulations to Mrs. Azzolino and her class for working so conscientiously towards the feast, they were summoned to the Great Hall to listen to an authentic medieval storyteller. goal and meeting it. The LINK July 2012 10 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! Class of 2019 Celebrates Moving Up Day Pioneer Days Return! Fourth-grade students have looked forward to Pioneer Day for the last 27 years. It is the highlight of their school year and connects classroom learning to history in a signifcant way. Students dress in period clothing and rotate through stations lasting 35 minutes throughout the day. Because of the rotation, they are able to participate in many activities that bring new meaning to how the early residents of our country lived. The stations represent a wide variety of activities that help students appreciate early American culture and range from weaving to learning to making butter and candles. Students also get a peek at what school would have been like in pioneer days.

The Elementary School prepared to send its 5th-grade students to the Middle School during their Moving Up Day ceremony. Each student wrote an essay about the things that they had learned at the Elementary School and how it had helped them prepare for the next step in their educational journey. They thanked their teachers and staff members for helping them grow both socially and academically throughout the last six years. The essays were judged by staff members and each classroom had a winner declared. Essay winners were: Kirsten Struble, Nathaniel Grammatico, Honorato Martinez Maya, Malory Adams, Dylan Fox, Jacob Delamarter, Matthew Kovaleski and Catherine Wolck. These students read their piece to the entire class, faculty and many guests who were present at the assembly. Alternate essay winners from each class read the names of each classmate as they were congratulated for completing the frst six years of their academic career. Alternate essay winners were: Payton Lake, Alexa Adams, Kaylee Rechtsiegel, Aja Naro, Natalie Lathrop, Isaiah Callicutt, Chantel VanDeGenachte and Arella Ives. Retiring Physical Education teacher Mrs. Dona Scharping was asked to address the class of 2019. She told them their life would become a smorgasbord of choices, but their most important choice is to devote the next several years to being a great student, learning as much as possible. She challenged the students to always do their best in their school work and their life and to make smart, safe, respectful and responsible choices.

Triple “C” Awards

Albion Leadership Group Dishes Up Dessert!

Shomari Howard and Jessica Schleede The Triple “C” Award program was established to honor young people who have distinguished themselves within their school and community. The award recognizes the qualities of Character, Courage and Commitment in New York’s students and is sponsored by the N.Y.S. Attorney General’s Offce. Elementary School Principal, James Wood said, “This award highlights a student’s tremendous commitment to bettering oneself, their school and their community. This year the award was presented to two students in the Elementary School.” Special guest speaker, Assistant Attorney General Darren Longo said, “Their strength of character has helped them to achieve their goals and will guide them in making the right decisions in the future. It gives me great pleasure and a good deal of personal pride to introduce the students who have received this special recognition for their talents or abilities. I would like to present the Triple ‘C’ Award to Jessica Schleede and Shomari Howard.” Quoting from Jessica’s nomination form, Mr. Longo said, “Jessica is a perfect example of what character, commitment, and courage should look like. She is a young lady who truly cares about her fellow classmates and uses her knowledge to help them be successful. Jessica is an exceptional student who naturally displays compassion, enthusiasm and focus. The Albion Elementary School Student Leadership group has been busy scooping up She is President of the Student Leadership Council and a leader. In all aspects of her life, donations to contribute to the Community Action Food Pantry. The group hosted an ice Jessica always gives 125 percent.” cream sundae event for the entire Elementary School. For a $1 donation, students and Mr. Longo next called up Shomari Howard and read from his nomination form. faculty could enjoy a treat after eating a nutritious lunch. Sodexo USA, the company that “Shomari is a positive role model within the classroom. He is honest, dependable, respectful provides food services to the Albion Central School District, generously donated 27 gallons and extremely hard working. Each day he displays kindness and a cheerful attitude toward of ice cream along with all of the necessary paper products to make the event possible. The others. In addition to Shomari’s character and courage, he is committed to making a positive Leadership group provided the syrup, whipped cream, toppings and manpower. difference in the Elementary School. He serves as a representative for the Student Leadership As you can imagine, the event was VERY successful! This is the third year that the Council and goes above and beyond to improve life for the students within our school and Elementary School Leadership group has sponsored this event. It has become one of the community. He truly has a heart of gold.” most anticipated “happy endings” of the school year! The group raised $718.15 to beneft Congratulations to Jessica and Shomari! the Community Action Foodbank. The LINK July 2012 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! 11 Albion Elementary Celebrates Flag Day

On Thu., June 14, 2012, the Albion Elementary School gym came alive with patriotic Also recognized during the Flag Day celebration were several students for their artistic music performed by each grade level. The assembly began with fag bearers from each achievement. Two students, Alexis Bentley and Galissa Calkins, had their artwork selected classroom in the Elementary School proceeding into the gym displaying the American in the annual Poppy Day Poster Contest and were sent on to be judged at the state level. fag. The Elementary School students have been preparing for this celebration all winter Hailey Mack’s design was selected to be on the 5th-grade moving up day t-shirts. long in their music classes. Each grade level performed a patriotic song for the rest Natalie Lathrop was chosen as the recipient of the Patrick DiGirolamo award. The of the school. The Kindergarten students performed “Our Beautiful Flag;” frst-grade Patrick DiGirolamo Award is presented to a primary school student who has demonstrated students performed “America;” the 2nd grade led the group in “There Are Many Flags;” an exceptional ability or interest in art. The award is donated by the children of the the 3rd grade performed “America the Beautiful;” the 4th grade sang “You’re a Grand Old graduating class of 1987. Flag;” and the 5th grade performed “This Land Is Your Land.” Joining each class in the celebration was the Elementary School Honors Band, which played “Marching Strong.”

Third grader, Aisha Drisdom took second place in GCASA’s Annual Poster Contest. The contest is for students in grades 3-5 and encourages students to take a stand against drug use and abuse. This year the theme was “Dream It, Believe It, Achieve It.” Aisha was recognized at GCASA’s annual awards dinner ceremony at Tillman’s Village Inn. The Physical Education department also named the students in grades 3-5 who racked up the most laps on the pacer. Grade fve students with 55 laps or more: Brylie Poetry winners Lucy Rivers, Leah Kania and Clara Bolton. Hapeman, Noah Duvall, Connor McQuillan, Cade Aina, Dylan Fox and Nathaniel Scanlon. Evan Allen, Olivia Morrison and Katelyn Spierdowis. Grade four students with 50 laps or more: Paige Derisley, Kendall Derisley, Isaac Neidert, Students also competed in a poetry contest. Each grade level wrote patriotic poems Vincent Tarricone, Brilliance Johnson, and Kevin Hillman. Grade three students with 40 in honor of Flag Day. The poems were judged by Elementary School Librarian Mrs. Reiss. laps or more: Quinn McCue, Elijah Lloyd, Christopher Shabazz, Bailey Blanchard, Zandyr Each grade-level winner read their poem to the rest of the school during the assembly. Meakin, Melissa Robinson, Kyle Woolston and Derek Osburn. Poetry winners were: Clara Bolton (1st grade), Leah Kania (2nd grade), Olivia Morrison The assembly concluded with the entire group singing “God Bless the U.S.A.” (3rd grade), Katelyn Spierdowis (4th grade) and Evan Allen (5th grade). Congratulations to all of our winners!

Elementary School Science Olympiad Grade 4 Medal Winners Medal Winners

Students in Mrs. Bower’s PACE program recently fnished up their Science Olympiad Competition. Students participated in projects where they mastered material and then put their knowledge to work by creating a project or participating in a friendly competition in a subject related to their area of study. Areas of competition were: Pasta Mobile, Egg Drop, Aerodynamics, Structures, Science Jeopardy, Wildlife Safari, Rockhound and Circuit Wizardry. Daniel Grabowski, Isabel Penafel, Loren Beam, Taylor Phillips, Brooklynn Reed, Ethan Hryhorenko, Grade 3 Medal Winners Chase Froman, Cameron Ecker, Conner Hollenbeck, Molly Wadhams, James Salvatore, Ashlee Wright, Mike Harling, Ashlyn Lebaron, Haylie Allis, Damian Wilson, Jack Finley, and Alaina Fleming. Grade 5 Medal Winners

Arianna McGurn, Nataly Soria, Jylees Bermudez, Leeanna Montanarella, Claire Squicciarini, Emily Zoe Chatfeld, Kirsten Struble, Jessica Schleede, Tamara Edwards, Matt Kovaleski, Nate Moore, Mergler, Sarah Brace, Chris Shabazz, Bailey Blanchard, Elijah Lloyd, Logan Conlon, Hannah Walker, Malory Adams, Jace Conn, Kirk Ellison, Anna Geldard, Connor McQuillan, Justin Osburn, Anthony Quinn McCue, Annabella Salisbury, Olivia Morrison, Kyle Woolston, Derek Osburn and Jacob Thom. Calarco, Evan Howard, Jasmine Randall, Delaney Ford, Kaylyn Holman, Evan Allen and Gabe Schildt. The LINK July 2012 12 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character,2 and Success for Life!

Class Night Awards SCHOLARSHIP NAME WINNER Class Night Awards Louis F. Hollenbeck Award...... Haley Watkins SCHOLARSHIP NAME WINNER Honor Award Valedictorian ...... Peter Nesbitt Gary Adduci Memorial ...... Andrew Burnside Honor Award Salutatorian...... Jacqueline Madejski Aina Memorial Award ...... Levi Boyer Marilyn Horton Memorial Scholarship...... Haley Watkins Albion Administrator’s Award ...... Peter Nesbitt The Kathryn Mahany Kerrigan Award...... Meg Logan Albion Central School District Educational Support Staff Scholarship ...... Alan J. Barrile Coach Gary Kingsbury Memorial Scholarship...... Peter Nesbitt Albion Custodial Award...... Annaliese Mergler Leslie A. Kish Memorial Scholarship ...... Natalie Malanowski Albion Custodial Award...... Danielle Wirth Nicholas Kovaleski Memorial Scholarship ...... Haley Watkins Albion HS Alumni Foundation Scholarship ...... Ryan Golden Nicholas Kovaleski Memorial Scholarship ...... Jeffrey Rice Albion HS Alumni Foundation Scholarship ...... Thomas Kovaleski The Nancy Elaine LaGamba Scholarship...... Jennifer Monacelli Albion HS Alumni Foundation Scholarship ...... Jacqueline Madejski Lions Club Robert W. Kirby Agricultural Award ...... Paige Levandowski Albion HS Alumni Foundation Scholarship ...... Sara Olles Lions Club Leslie W. Canham Scholarship...... Nicole Nesbitt Albion Alumni Foundation Performing Arts Scholarship...... Joseph Condoluci Lions Club Charles C. D’Amico Memorial Scholarship ...... Meg Logan Albion Soccer Boosters Scholarship...... Timothy Bowman Lions Club Jessie DiGiulio Scholarship...... Lucas Smith Albion Soccer Boosters Scholarship...... Natalie Mastrangiola Lions Club Charles W. Howard Memorial Scholarship...... Haley Watkins Albion Teachers’ Association Scholarship ...... Brittany Bennett-Allis Lions Club Robert Monaghan Scholarship ...... Jeffrey Rice Albion Teachers’ Association Memorial Scholarship...... Paige Levandowski Lions Science Award...... Ryan Golden American History Prize...... Lucas Smith Daniel Long Memorial Music Award...... Hannah Joslyn Craig H. Anderson Memorial Award ...... Brittany Bennett-Allis Kenneth H. Long Memorial Science and Mathematics Award...... Alexander Barleben Theodore N. Anderson Scholarship ...... Nicole Nesbitt Leo Brown Medical Scholarship...... Stephen Holler Harold R. & Frances C. Axtell Memorial Scholarship ...... Nicole Nesbitt Spc. Jason M. Johnston Memorial Scholarship ...... Matthew Quider Elizabeth Balcom Smith Scholarship ...... Brittany Bennett-Allis “Pip” Herring Scholarship ...... Michael Hess Barre Volunteer Fire Company Scholarship in Memory of 1st Chief Lyman Rice ..Adam Hazel PER Scholarship...... William Andrews Barre Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship...... Adam Hazel Masonic Renovation Lodge #97 Scholarship ...... Stephen Holler Colleen Barry Memorial Award ...... Melissa Dibley Medina Savings & Loan Scholarship...... Elizabeth Aldaco Jon-David Bartlett Memorial Scholarship ...... Levi Boyer Trudy Mergler Nursing Scholarship ...... Natalie Mastrangiola Carol Bailey Basinait Scholarship...... Tiffany Eagle Dr. Lee Minier Science Scholarship...... Nicole Gramlich Carol Bailey Basinait Scholarship...... Tiffany Eagle Dennis Mix Memorial...... Peter Nesbitt Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics Scholarship ...... Rachel Maxon Most Valuable Athlete Boys Soccer ...... Elliott Foos Morris Berg Prize...... Ryan Golden Most Valuable Athlete Girls Soccer ...... Leah Knab Carl I. Bergerson Student Council Award ...... Christina Geiger Most Valuable Athlete Football...... Travis Downs Tony Blake Memorial Scholarship ...... Thomas Kovaleski Most Valuable Athlete Boys Cross Country ...... Brett Rosato Tony Blake Memorial Scholarship ...... Jennifer Monacelli Most Valuable Athlete Girls Cross Country...... Grace Rich Tony Blake Memorial Scholarship ...... Elizabeth Aldaco Most Valuable Athlete Golf...... Johnathan Krieger Brandon Bruski Memorial Scholarship...... Kayla Tipton Most Valuable Athlete Volleyball...... Cady Messmer James T. Burnett Memorial Scholarship ...... Timothy Bowman Most Valuable Athlete Boys Basketball...... Nicholas Santos John and Liz Capacci Scholarship ...... Melissa Dibley Most Valuable Athlete Girls Basketball ...... Abigail Edwards Catholic Daughters of the Americas Award ...... Melissa Dibley Most Valuable Athlete Wrestling...... Gregory Blank Church Prize ...... Michaela Miller Most Valuable Athlete Boys Swimming...... Bram Davies Coaches Award ...... Brittany Bennett-Allis Most Valuable Athlete Girls Swimming...... Jolene Flammger Coaches Award ...... Joseph Bedard Most Valuable Athlete Cheerleading ...... Jennifer Monacelli Coffey Brothers Accounting Scholarship...... Alan J. Barrile Most Valuable Athlete Softball...... Jennifer Knaak William Conner Memorial Award ...... Nicole Nesbitt Most Valuable Athlete Baseball ...... Stephen Holler Citizenship Award...... Elizabeth Aldaco Most Valuable Athlete Boys Track ...... Joseph Bedard Citizenship Award...... Tyler Arnold Most Valuable Athlete Girls Track...... Eboni Taylor Citizenship Award...... Alexander Barleben Most Valuable Athlete Tennis...... Jeffrey Rice Citizenship Award...... Brittany Bennett-Allis Narburgh Wrestling Award...... Devan Novak Citizenship Award...... Abigail Caldwell National Honor Society Prize Character...... Tia Prentice Citizenship Award...... Ayisha Callahan National Honor Society Prize Scholarship ...... Alexander Barleben Citizenship Award...... Joseph Condoluci National Honor Society Prize Leadership ...... Thomas Kovaleski Citizenship Award...... Melissa Dibley National Honor Society Prize Service...... Erin VanWycke Citizenship Award...... Tiffany Eagle Stewart New Memorial Scholarship ...... Haley Watkins Citizenship Award...... Amanda Flugel James “Dutch” Niederhofer Award ...... Joseph Bedard Citizenship Award...... Nicole Gramlich Kristin Weilhamer O’Hara-Forster...... Kayla Tipton Citizenship Award...... Adam Hazel Brendalee Oosterling Art Award ...... Azzaria Smith-Davis Citizenship Award...... Nicole Hazen Brandon Parker Memorial Scholarship ...... Mitchell Pate Citizenship Award...... Tricia Holtfoth Nicholas Patronski Memorial Music Award ...... Melissa Dibley Citizenship Award...... Haley Huey Nicholas Patronski Memorial Music Award ...... Melissa Dibley Citizenship Award...... Courtney Keefer Jake Patterson Memorial Award...... Peter Nesbitt Citizenship Award...... Jennifer Knaak James P. Pettine Scholarship Award...... Alan J. Barrile Citizenship Award...... Brianna Koneski Pratt Pickett Memorial Award...... Joseph Bedard Citizenship Award...... Thomas Kovaleski Elizabeth J. Rawlings “Mrs. Wizard” Memorial Award ...... Lucas Smith Citizenship Award...... Meg Logan Reed Prize ...... Abigail Edwards Citizenship Award...... Jacqueline Madejski Reed Prize ...... Travis Downs Citizenship Award...... Natalie Malanowski Albion Rotary Club Career Advancement Prize...... Abigail Edwards Citizenship Award...... Rachel Maxon AB “Dick” Eddy Service Above Self Scholarship...... Nicole Gramlich Citizenship Award...... Annaliese Mergler Albion Rotary Club Edward B. Archbald Memorial Scholarship ...... Travis Downs Citizenship Award...... Michaela Miller Peter Sacco Memorial Vocal Music Award ...... Jacqueline Madejski Citizenship Award...... Taylor Moffett Science in Demand ...... Monica Benjovsky Citizenship Award...... Gina Montanari Science in Demand ...... Theodore Benjovsky Citizenship Award...... Peter Nesbitt St. Mary’s Athletic Club...... Joshua Budde Citizenship Award...... Nicholas Ostafew St. Mary’s Athletic Club...... Amber Quill Citizenship Award...... Kayla Osborne St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Scholarship...... Rachel Maxon Citizenship Award...... Malia Rogers Harry W. Salchak Science Scholarship ...... Malia Rogers Citizenship Award...... Lucas Smith James Sands Soccer Award...... Brittany Bennett-Allis Citizenship Award...... Bradeen Walders James Sands Soccer Award...... Josue’ Serafn Citizenship Award...... Jacob Weller Holly Sartwell Memorial Scholarship...... Annaliese Mergler David Dawson Memorial Agricultural Prize...... Paige Levandowski C. Royce Sawyer Prize...... Ryan Golden Edmund P. DePalma Science Scholarship...... Alexander Barleben Bradley James Shelp Jr. Memorial Award...... Peter Nesbitt Patrick DiGirolamo Award...... Kayla Tipton The Margaret Sherman Humanities Award ...... Lucas Smith DiLaura Prize ...... Peter Nesbitt The Moses Sherman Music Award...... Jackie Madejski Norma DiLaura Scholarship...... Thomas Kovaleski Isaac S. Signor Prize 1st Place...... Joyce La Londe Coach Richard Diminuco Scholarship for Athletic Excellence ...... Jennifer Knaak Isaac S. Signor Prize 2nd Place...... Lucas Smith The Hamilton Doherty Scholarship...... Lucas Smith Isaac S. Signor Prize 3rd Place...... Roland A. Sanford Peter A. Dragon Journalism Award ...... Jolene Flammger John Philip Sousa Band Award ...... Joseph Condoluci Albion High School Drama Award ...... Bradeen Walders The Erin Deanne Moore Scholarship Sponsored by Spotlight Studio...... Natalie Malanowski Albion Junior High Fine Arts Club Award...... Joseph Condoluci Stackwick Memorial Scholarship ...... Levi Boyer William F. Engle Scholarship...... Melissa Dibley Roxanne Stornelli Memorial Scholarship ...... Simeon Pepe Extra-Curricular Activities Award...... Brittany Bennett-Allis Roxanne Stornelli Memorial Scholarship ...... Nicole Nesbitt Extra-Curricular Activities Award...... Peter Nesbitt Robert P. Vandeusen Scholarship...... Samantha Miller Virgil Bogue Catherine Flanagan Scholarship ...... Abigail Caldwell Veterans Scholarship ...... Sabastian Piedmont William Foster Ferris Art Award ...... Kayla Tipton Veterans Scholarship ...... Natalie Mastrangiola Jim & Susie Fraser Health Careers Scholarship ...... Kayla Osborne Veterans of Foreign Wars Industrial Arts Award ...... Nicholas Ostafew Golden Performance Award...... Bradeen Walders Strickland Auxiliary #4635 of Veterans of Foreign Wars Prize...... Elliott Foos Hubert W.K. Gouldthorpe Scholarship ...... Peter Nesbitt David H. Whittier Memorial Scholarship ...... Adam Hazel Paul R. Haines Memorial Scholarship ...... Michaela Miller Women’s Service Club of Albion Marjorie Hamlin Award...... Meg Logan Harling Agriculture Scholarship ...... Paige Levandowski Women’s Service Club of Albion Betty Lou Rhodes Award ...... Haley Watkins Robert “Bob” Hickman Memorial Baseball Award ...... Travis Downs Woods Prize...... Alan J. Barrile Robert “Bob” Hickman Memorial Scholarship ...... Stephen Holler Jr. Wilson Sportsman Club Environmental Award ...... Jeffrey Rice Louis F. Hollenbeck Award...... Lucas Smith The LINK July 2012