NNewsletterewsletter July 2009 A community where learners excel! Vol. IX, No. 11 CCongratulationsongratulations ClassClass ofof 20092009 Valedictorian Salutatorian Christina Feldpausch Alexis Lawton hristina Feldpausch is a member lexis Lawton is a member of Cof the National Honor Society, Athe National Honor Society, Envirothon, Art Club, Weather Envirothon, vocal ensemble and Watchers, Future Educators of the chorus. She was a member of America, Engineering Explorer Post the Varsity Lacrosse and Tennis 76, Yearbook Committee, SADD, teams. She received the Girl Scouts Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse and Varsity Silver Award and the Outstanding Swimming and Diving. She was a Accompanist Award. She was Lacrosse Academic All-Star, a National Merit Scholarship awarded the PTA, Hatala Orthodontic and Academic Commended Student, Student of the Month and Year, Excellence scholarships. In the fall, she will attend Syracuse University, majoring in health sciences. See Valedictorian, page 3.
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Board of Education: Don Edwards-President; Gail Wrighter-Vice President; Jack Sines; Donald Vredenburgh; Judy Warner. Superintendent of Schools-Robert Bundy; Assistant Superintendent of Schools-Carol Denz. 2 Congratulations CF Students July 2009 Top ten students Nate, continued. the Year in AP physics and CAD, American Chemical Society Matthew Kane 3 Award of High Achievement, two-time Lacrosse All-League, First Team All-Star, three-time Soccer All-Division, First Team atthew Kane is a member of All-Star, Soccer Academic All-Star and STAC Sportsmanship the National Honor Society, M Award. He will attend the University at Buff alo Honors Envirothon, and the Science and College, majoring in civil engineering. Chemistry Olympiad teams. He was a member of the Varsity Soccer and Track teams. He received a Provost Scholarship and will attend the Mike Jeske University at Buff alo to major in 6 ike Jeske is a member of the aerospace engineering. MNational Honor Society and served as Student Council secretary and SADD treasurer. He is a Binghamton Special Olympics Molly Carney 4 and Catholic Charities food pantry olly Carney is a member of volunteer. As a member of the Mthe National Honor Society. Varsity Football, Basketball and She was on the Varsity Swim team Baseball teams, he received many and a team captain for two years, awards, including basketball and competing in Section IV, in states baseball STAC All-Star, baseball and and in the Empire State Games for football Division III All-Star and WBNG-TV Athlete of the three years. She was a CF Scholarship Week. He is a United States Army National Scholar Athlete, Foundation volunteer and a swim received the Joseph P. Mangan American Legion Award, and is instructor volunteer. She was a the Business Education Student of the Year. He will attend the member of Student Council for one University of Albany, majoring in fi nance. He plans to work year and the Chenango Aquatics Swim for a major corporation. Club. She received a Regents Scholarship and the Girl Scout Silver Award. She will attend SUNY Geneseso and major in communications. Corey Fletcher 7 orey Fletcher is a member of Cthe National Honor Society. He Nathaniel Oberhaus 5 played on both the Varsity Baseball athaniel Oberhaus is a and Golf teams. He received a Nmember of the National Wilkes Academic Scholarship Honor Society, the Chemistry and will attend Wilkes in the fall, Olympiad team, Weather Watchers majoring in pharmacy. and the Varsity Lacrosse and Soccer teams. He was a Middle and High School math and science tutor. He received the following scholarships: NYS Lottery Leaders of Tomorrow, Maine Kiwanis Technology Education Association, the University of Buff alo Provost, and the University of Buff alo Civil Engineering Garman. He received the following awards: US Air Force Scholar/Athlete of the Year, Student of Continued on next column. July 2009 Congratulations CF Students 3 Valedictorian, from page 1. Top ten students and listed in Who’s Who Among American High School Students. She received the following awards and scholarships: Kacey Deamer 8 U.S. Achievement Academy Award, Elmira College acey Deamer is a member of Valedictory Scholarship, New York State Academic Excellence Kthe National Honor Society, Scholarship, Joseph P. Mangan Humanitarian Award, U.S. Environthon, the CF newspaper, Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award, and Daughters Upstagers, and Chorus and Vocal of the American Revolution Award. She will attend Elmira Ensemble. She is also a tutor, was College and major in biology/chemistry, pre-med. in the band, and was a basketball cheerleader. She has been a member of the Varsity Tennis team since Envirothon team fi nishes big seventh-grade. She received an nce again, the Chenango Forks Envirothon team Ithaca College grant, the Rod maintained its stranglehold on Broome County by Serling Scholarship and the Park Owinning its 13th county championship in 14 years. Finalist Award. She will attend Ithaca College to major in On April 30, at the Regional Envirothon Competition, Th e journalism and environmental studies. Murderous Mermots team of Cassi Burgin, Amber Bates, Shaun Sager, Alexandria Elizabeth Tiffany 9 Driscoll lizabeth Tiff any is a member and Tyler Eof the National Honor Lawton Society and its tutoring program, placed SADD, CF newspaper, and Varsity ninth Girls Lacrosse for four years. She out of 16 participated in Cornell’s “Fossil county Finders” study and the CF Spanish teams and Th e fi rst place“Jackalopes.” service trip to Costa Rica. She 23rd out received the following: Rotary Youth of 37 regional teams. Leadership Award, American Legion Th e Hedonistic Hellbender team of Courtney Robinson, Ladies Auxiliary Award and a St. Kacey Deamer, Alexis Lawton, Erin Elder and Christina Lawrence University Scholarship. In the fall, she will attend Feldpausch placed fourth out of 16 county teams and sixth St. Lawrence University where she plans to major in global out of 37 regional teams. Th e Decomposers team of Sharon studies. Hartzell, Ryan Pasternak, Pat Michalski, Nolan Rollo and James Haley III placed third out of 16 county teams and fi fth out of 37 regional teams. Th e highlight of the competition was the Jackalopes team Andrew Hallett 10 of Tiff any Evanchof, Matthew Kane, Andrew Hallett, Drew ndrew Hallett is a member of Kachmor and Alex Berkowitz winning Forks its 13th trip to Athe National Honor Society, the State Envirothon competition. Th ey placed fi rst out of 16 Envirothon, and the Science and teams in Broome County and second out of 37 teams from Chemistry Olympiad teams. He Tompkins, Tioga, Schuyler, Chemung and Broome counties. received a Dean’s Scholarship and On May 27 and 28, the Jackalopes competed again at Kueka will attend the Albany College of College against 56 other county-championship teams from Pharmacy and Health Science to New York, including giant downstate and Long Island schools major in pharmacy. as well as urban science magnet schools. Forks placed ninth out of 56 schools for a tenth top-ten fi nish state wide since 1996. Congratulations to all the teams that competed. -Tim Conner, HS science 4 Congratulations CF Students July 2009
Class of 2009 - Future plans Abigail Guditis ...... Broome Community College Shalisa Amatuccio ...... Broome Community College Lucas Guinan ...... St. Josephs University Michael Baggerman ...... SUNY Brockport James Guth ...... Broome Community College Sierra Barnett ...... SUNY Morrisville Andrew Hallett ...... Albany College of Pharmacy Shane Baron ...... SUNY Brockport Jason Hamel ...... University at Buff alo Mark Bartlett ...... Alfred State College Kevin Hamilton ...... Youngstown State University Katlyne Bartlow ...... Broome Community College Ryan Herceg ...... Broome-Tioga BOCES Emily Barvinchak ...... SUNY Albany ShawnHerceg ...... Broome-Tioga BOCES Alexander Berkowitz ...... Drew University Chelsie Hill ...... Broome Community College Courtney Blair ...... Broome Community College Michael Hogan ...... St. John Fisher Addison Brassard ...... Broome Community College Jessica Holzlein ...... Travel Amanda Brooks ...... SUNY Oneonta Jonathan Honour ...... Onondaga Community College Kyle Brothers...... Work force Louis Hurbis ...... Broome Community College Kristen Bunker ...... Broome Community College Richard Ingraham ...... Work force Cassandra Burgin ...... SUNY Plattsburgh Jacqueline Ivan ...... Mount St. Mary College Mackenzie Calvasina ...... Broome Community College Colin Jenks...... United States Army Russell Card ...... Morrisville State College Michael Jeske ...... University of Albany Jake Carl ...... Broome Community College Erik Jones ...... Broome Community College Molly Carney ...... SUNY Geneseo Jesse Jones ...... Broome Community College Kiefer Collingwood ...... Broome Community College/Pratt Drew Kachmor...... SUNY Plattsburgh Daniel Conklin ...... Broome Community College Matthew Kane ...... University at Buff alo Lindsey Conrad ...... Broome Community College Timothy Kane ...... Hartwick College Joel Cook ...... Broome Community Colllege Derek Kegley ...... Broome Community College Samantha Davern ...... Cazenovia College Erin Kelly ...... Broome Community College Noah Davis ...... Penn State Wilkes-Barre Ashley Knox ...... SUNY Canton Kacey Deamer ...... Ithaca College Megan Kresge ...... Broome Community college John DeOrdio ...... SUNY Oneonta Allison Krolczyk ...... Daemen College Hope DeVigili ...... Roberts Wesleyan Danielle LaNave ...... Broome Community College Annastashia Dillenbeck ...... Broome Community College Alexis Lawton ...... Syracuse University Steven Dimmick...... SUNY Binghamton Jackson Lesko ...... Ithaca College Brittany Doris ...... Ithaca College Cassandra Lord ...... Broome Community College Jessica Dyer ...... Broome Community College Jamie Lord ...... Broome Community College Erin Elder ...... SUNY Brockport Emily Lowe ...... Ithaca College James Ellis ...... Tompkins Cortland Community College Robert Luce ...... Th e College of Saint Rose Tiff any Evanchof ...... SUNY ESF Ian Lukasik...... Broome Community College Christina Feldpausch ...... Elmira College Robert Lumsden ...... Broome Community College James Felter ...... Broome Community College Mehzabin Mahfuz ...... SUNY Stonybrook Austen Ferranti ...... SUNY Oneonta Michelle Marinich ...... Alfred State College Heather Finn ...... Broome Community College Th omas Markham ...... Broome Community College Corey Fletcher ...... Wilkes-Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Daniel Maximowicz ...... SUNY Cortland Rebekka Fredericks ...... Tompkins Cortland Community College Brittany Merriman ...... Broome Community College Ryan Freije ...... St. John Fisher Patrick Michalski ...... Broome Community College Zachary Frost-Youngs ...... Broome Community College Jenna Miner ...... Broome Community College Tylor Gardiner ...... Broome Community College Kevin Moppert ...... Broome Community College Kevin Gaydorus ...... SUNY Brockport Kalyn Nichols ...... College of St. Rose Gregory Gazdik ...... Broome Community College Nathaniel Oberhaus ...... University at Buff alo Tyler Gill ...... US Marine Corps Corry Owen ...... Rutgers University Kaitlyn Gillette ...... Broome Community College Lizbith Page ...... Broome Community College Emily Ginty ...... SUNY Fredonia Ryan Pasternak ...... Broome Community College Myranda Gove ...... Broome Community College Tanner Patrick ...... Broome Community College Juvenal Griswold ...... Broome Community College Anna Pavlovic ...... Culinary Institute of America Amanda Grubham ...... Broome Community College Karly Pero ...... LeMoyne College July 2009 Congratulations CF Students 5 Gavin Pica ...... Broome Community College Alexander Picciano ...... Broome Community College Students participate in conference Christopher Powers ...... Binghamton University he Rotary Club of Nimmonsburg announced the Matthew Pratt ...... Onondaga Community College selection of Elizabeth McGowan, Martin Beach, Johnathan Raff erty ...... Broome Community College TAlyssa Niman and Lauren Guth as participants in Nicole Rapino ...... Syracuse University Rotary District 7170’s 27th Annual Rotary Youth Leadership Nicholas Reynolds ...... SUNY Delhi (RYLA) Conference held June 28 to July 3 at Hartwick Brittany Rhinehart ...... Broome Community College College, Oneonta. Th e selections were based on a review of Kayla Rice ...... Broome Community College the candidate’s application and a personal interview with a William Rogers ...... Broome Community College selection committee of Nimmonsburg Rotarians. Chenango Nolan Rollo ...... Michigan Technological University Forks High School students were among more than 100 high Andrea Rosenbarker ...... Missionary work school juniors who lived, worked, studied and played together Amber Sabo...... Broome Community College at the conference. Aimed at developing leadership potential Michael Sackett ...... Broome Community College in young people, the RYLA Conference featured speakers Lindsay Sanaeko ...... Broome Community College and workshops focusing on decision-making, ethics, critical Christopher Schultz ...... Work force thinking, communicating eff ectively, career development, Timothy Schultz...... Work force Tyler Schulz...... University at Buff alo public service, contemporary problems, and other challenging issues. Lacee Scott-Lindsey ...... Work force -Linda Myers, communications coordinator Shelbi Seymour ...... Broome Community College Stephanie Shephard ...... Broome Community College Emily Silverio ...... Broome Community College Nicole Simonis ...... Tompkins Cortland Community College Chris Singh ...... Drexel University Jesse Smith ...... Work force Kody Smyder ...... Broome Community College Christopher Soden ...... United States Army Gunnar Soule ...... Broome Community College Christopher Spear ...... Daemen College Jonathan Spence ...... Broome Community College Marty Beach, Alyssa Niman, Lauren Guth and Elizabeth McGowan. Meghan Spencer ...... SUNY Binghamton Michelle Staiger ...... Ithaca College Stephen Stermer ...... Broome Community College Learning about other countries Caitlin Sweeney ...... Nassau Community College uring the Joseph Taylor ...... United States Navy fi rst week Tyler Th arratt ...... National Guard Dof May, Chris Th ompson ...... Work force Chenango Forks Elizabeth Tiff any ...... St. Lawrence University French and Spanish Sabrina Torillo ...... Broome Community College classes heard from Maria Urda ...... SUNY Oswego speakers about their Matthew VanDoorn ...... Work force travels to other Haley VanTassel ...... Binghamton University countries and the Alyssa Hawras, Mackenzie Faughnan and Taylor Jesse Villella ...... Wilkes University study experiences Stephens talked about their trip to Paris. Parker Ward ...... Broome Community College they learned while there. Jason Waterman ...... Ithaca College Colin Wheeler ...... Onondaga Community College Th is year, SUNY Cortland seniors Nicole LoCascio and Erin Aaron White ...... Work force Grosso talked about their study-abroad experiences in Spain Christopher White ...... Broome Community College and Italy. Forks foreign language students who traveled to Th omas White ...... Pikes Peak Community College Costa Rica and France shared their impressions. Julia Wickersheim ...... Th e College of St. Rose Last, Colleen Giblin, CF graduate and sophomore at Chelsea Witbeck...... Davis College Cornell University, talked about her travels to Brazil and her Ashley Wolfanger ...... Broome Community College experience with rotary. Timothy Zdimal...... Onondaga Community College -Jerry Myers, HS French 6 CCongratulationsongratulations CFCF SStudentstudents July 2009 Awards and Achievements Albany College of Pharmacy Dean’s Scholarship ...... Andrew Hallett Anthony R. Rohman Memorial Lacrosse Sportsmanship Scholarship ...... John DeOrdio & Matthew Pratt Anthony R. Rohman Memorial Wrestling Sportsmanship Scholarship ...... Jesse Villella Binghamton Police Emerald Society Scholarship ...... John DeOrdio Broome Community College Tech Prep/Career Pathways Early Childhood Education Scholarship ...... Kody Smyder Brome-Tioga BOCES National Technical Honor Society Nominee ...... Corry Owen Broome-Tioga BOCES Community Service Award ...... Rebekka Fredericks, Michelle Marinich, Shelbi Seymour, Stephanie Shephard, Caitlin Sweeney, Sabrina Torillo, Ashley Wolfanger Broome-Tioga BOCES Lisa Tyler Memorial Scholarship ...... Stephanie Shephard Broome-Tioga BOCES Outstanding Student Award ...... Michelle Marinich Broome-Tioga BOCES President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement .... Michelle Marinich, Caitlin Sweeney, Sabrina Torillo Broome-Tioga BOCES School to Careers Outstanding Student Award ...... Corry Owen Broome-Tioga BOCES Tioga Region Antique Auto Club of America Award ...... Th omas White Cady Family Music Scholarship ...... Emily Lowe, Julia Wickersheim Chenango Forks Band Booster Awards ...... Christopher Singh, Daniel Maximowicz, Stephanie Shephard Charles Sabine Memorial Award ...... Michael Jeske Charlotte Kenyon Memorial Award ...... Karly Pero & Jacqueline Ivan Chenango Forks Administration Award Scholarships ...... Molly Carney & Corey Fletcher Chenango Forks Band Boosters Scholarship ...... Daniel Maximowicz, Stephanie Shephard, Christopher Singh Chenango Forks Community Association Scholarships ...... Corry Owen & Meghan Spencer Chenango Forks Good Sportsmanship Award ...... Austen Ferranti, James Felter, Maria Urda Chenango Forks PTA Scholarship ...... Megan Kresge, Alexis Lawton, Maria Urda Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation ...... Shane Baron, Amanda Brooks, Molly Carney, Brittany Doris, Erin Elder, Tiff any Evanchof, Christina Feldpausch, Austen Ferranti, Heather Finn, Emily Ginty, Abigail Guiditis, Andrew Hallett, Lucas Guinan, Jacqueline Ivan, Michael Jeske, Drew Kachmor, Matthew Kane, Megan Kresge, Allison Krolczyk, Cassandra Lord, Emily Lowe, Michelle Marinich, Daniel Maximowicz, Nathaniel Oberhaus, Corry Owen, Lizbith Page, Anna Pavlovic, Karly Pero, Tyler Schulz, Chris Singh, Kody Smyder, Meghan Spencer, Michelle Staiger, Sabrina Torillo, Maria Urda, Haley VanTassel, Jesse Villella, Julia Wickersheim Christopher Reardon Memorial Scholarship ...... Ashley Knox College of Saint Rose Provost Scholarship ...... Kalyn Nichols Daeman College President’s Award ...... Allison Krolczyk Dance Connection Award ...... Brittany Doris, Michelle Marinich, Brittany Rhinehart, Sabrinia Torillo Daniela “Dani” Mariano Memorial Scholarship ...... Amber Sabo Dar American History Award ...... Christina Feldpausch Dar Good Citizenship Award ...... Jacqueline Ivan David E. Frank Memorial Music Award ...... Nolan Rollo
Dr. John R. Grasso, D.D.S. Memorial Scholarship ...... Corry Owen July 2009 CCongratulationsongratulations CFCF StudentsStudents 7 Dr. John R. Grasso, D.D.S. Ranking Scholarship ...... Chelsie Hill Dr. Robert Smith Memorial Foundation Scholarship ...... Erin Elder & Lindsay Sanaeko Dorothy Benjamin In Pursuit Of Education Scholarship ...... Michael Sackett Drexel University Dean’s Scholarship ...... Christopher Singh Elmira College Valedictorian Scholarship ...... Christina Feldpausch Frank G. Paul Award ...... Cassandra Lord & Ryan Pasternak Hatala Orthodontics PC Scholarship Award ...... Alexis Lawton Hearts And Hands Scholarship ...... Timothy Kane & Allison Krolczyk Hill-N-Dale Garden Club Award ...... Drew Kachmor India Pinney Memorial ...... Jason Waterman Ithaca College Grant, Rod Serling Scholarship, Park Scholar Finalist Scholarship ...... Kacey Deamer Ithaca College All Access Grant, Ithaca College Flora Brown Grant ...... Emily Lowe Ithaca College Roy H. Park Scholar Rod Serling Video Scholarship ...... Jackson Lesko Ithaca College Carl Sgrecci Scholarship ...... Jason Waterman Jack Prantis Memorial Scholarship ...... Michael Baggerman Jack Sherman Toyota Scholarship ...... James Felter James & Th elma Barrett Memorial Scholarship ...... Ryan Pasternak & Alexander Picciano Jesse Baker Scholarship ...... Kacey Deamer, Erin Edler, Tiff any Evanchof, Elizabeth Tiff any John L. Weaver, Sr. Memorial Scholarship ...... Lucas Guinan John Phillip Sousa National Band Award ...... Stephanie Shephard Joseph P. Mangan Post 1194 American Legion Citizenship Award ...... Allison Krolczyk Joseph P. Mangan Post 1194 American Legion Humanitarian Award ...... Christina Feldpausch Joseph P. Mangan Post 1194 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Award ...... Elizabeth Tiff any Joseph P. Mangan Post 1194 American Legion Personal Eff ort Award ...... Michael Jeske Kattelville Athletic Association ...... Shane Baron, Allison Krolczyk, Michelle Marinich, Timothy Zdimal Kelly’s Hope Memorial Scholarship ...... Jacqueline Ivan, Cassandra Lord, Emily Silverio, Meghan Spencer, Michelle Staiger, Haley VanTassel Ken Spenard Memorial Scholarship ...... Jesse Villella LeMoyne Community Award ...... Karly Pero Louis Armstrong Jazz Award ...... Christopher Singh Maine Kiwanis and Southern Tier Technology Educator’s Association Award ...... Nathaniel Oberhaus Mary R. Cook Scholarship ...... Nicole Rapino Matthew Ellis Scholarship ...... Emily Ginty, Ryan Herceg, Shawn Herceg Mckay Gell Kopyar Memorial Scholarship ...... Kacey Deamer Mount Saint Mary Grant, Presidential Award, Merit Scholarship, & Athletic Scholarship ...... Jacqueline Ivan
National Merit Scholarship Commended Student ...... Christina Feldpausch 8 CCongratulationsongratulations CFCF SStudentstudents July 2009 New York Lottery Leaders Of Tomorrow Scholarship ...... Nathaniel Oberhaus New York State Attorney General Triple “C’ Award ...... Courtney Blair & Lucas Guinan New York State Comptroller Achievement Award ...... Chris Singh New York State Scholarship for Academic Excellence ...... Molly Carney, Christina Feldpausch, Andrew Hallett, Alexis Lawton, Jackson Lesko Patrick Blair Memorial Award ...... Megan Kresge Peoples National Bank Scholarship ...... Amanda Brooks & Danielle LaNave Port Crane Civic Association Scholarship ...... Megan Kresge & Allison Krolczyk Portfolio Squad Art Scholarship “Where Your Ideas For Tomorrow Begin Today” Award ...... Cassandra Burgin, Kiefer Collingwood, Heather Finn, Erik Jones, Jesse Jones, Ian Lukasik, Colin Wheeler Portfolio Squad Art Scholarship “Patrick Blair Emerging Artist” Award ...... Amanda Grubham Pratt Institute Art Scholarship ...... Kiefer Collingwood Robert Cushing Memorial Award ...... Christian Feldpausch Rutgers University Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy James Dickson Car Scholarship ...... Corry Owen Ryan A. Carr Memorial ...... Tiff any Evanchof St. Joseph’s University Presidential Scholarship ...... Lucas Guinan St. Lawrence University, University Scholarship ...... Elizabeth Tiff any Senator Th omas W. Libous Student Community Service Award ...... Austen Ferranti Semper Fidelis Award for Music Excellence ...... Daniel Maximowicz State University of New York at Brockport Dean’s Scholarship ...... Michael Baggerman, Erin Elder, Kevin Gaydorus State University of New York at Buff alo Provost Scholarship ...... Matthew Kane & Nathaniel Oberhaus State University of New York at Oneonta Auxiliary Services Merit Scholarship for Academic Achievement ...... Austen Ferranti State University of New York at Oneonta Presidential Scholarship ...... Amanda Brooks State University of New York at Plattsburgh Award for Academic Excellence ...... Drew Kachmor Student Council Leadership Scholarship ...... Corry Owen Syracuse University Founder’s Scholarship ...... Alexis Lawton Syracuse University Deans Scholarship, Syracuse University Grant ...... Nicole Rapino Two Rivers Homemakers’ Club of Chenango Forks ...... Cassandra Burgin & Erin Elder US Air Force Math & Science Award...... Matthew Kane US Air Force Scholar Athlete ...... Emily Lowe & Nathaniel Oberhaus US Air Force Technology Award ...... Jesse Villela US Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award ...... Michael Jeske & Michelle Staiger US Marines Distinguished Athlete Award ...... Tyler Gill & Amber Sabo US Marines Scholastic Excellence Award ...... Christina Feldpausch Wegmans Scholarship ...... Jamie Lord Wilkes University Academic Scholarship ...... Corey Fletcher July 2009 HHighigh SchoolSchool 9 After-Prom Party a success and hundreds ne Sunday afternoon last September, I stood at the of Forks grocery checkout, minding my own business, when supporters I heard a friendly voice say, “Hi Lori!” I looked up O contributed and recognized a Forks mom. We started chatting and during to the the course of our conversation she asked me if I would chair fundraisers. the 2009 After-Prom Party (APP). An Little did I know what APP stood for, let alone what it enormous involved. She assured me that if I took the position she would thank you stand by me and guide me through the process. On blind goes to Seniors Michelle Marinich and Shane Baron, along with faith, I told her I would do it. sophomore Emma O’Neill, sing a Karaoke song at the APP. everyone Today, ten months later, I can say this super energized, highly- who pitched in to contribute to the APP’s success. motivated, top-notch-attention-to-detail-non-stop-wonder Furthermore, this event would not have been possible woman stood true to her words. She and numerous other without the cooperative support of the Forks administration, dedicated women, and several good-natured men, stepped including the business, attendance, communication and forward and volunteered their time and talents to give the maintenance offi ces and staff . Th ank you one and all! junior and senior students a spectacular party. Next time you’re out shopping minding your own Approximately 20 volunteers met monthly to plan the event. business, you might encounter someone who off ers you the Nearly 40 volunteers attended the party to help facilitate, opportunity to help chair a school event. Go ahead and take more than 100 businesses and private individuals donated a leap of faith. I assure you the work is worthwhile and the money or prizes totaling nearly $15,000 to fund this event, rewards are plentiful. -Lori Dayton, APP chair Th e After-Prom Party Committee thanks the following businesses and individuals for their patronage.
Advance Auto Parts, Cold Stone Creamery, Manley Associates, McGirk’s Irish Pub, Air Temp Heating & Air Conditioning, Conti Jewelers, Country Additions, Meineke Discount Muffl ers/Brakes, Applebee’s, Arby’s, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Midway Lanes, Mirabito Fuel Group, Atwater Wireless, Au’Some Candies, Creature Comforts, CVS, Monica John, Mr. Rooter Plumbing, BAE Systems, Barbells of Binghamton, Dance Connection, Denny’s, Ms. Judi Barrett, Ms. Judy’s Hair Plus, Behlog’s, Belden Hill, Donna Sczesny, Dr. Mark Whitford, NBT Bank, Nirchi’s, Belknap Lumber, Inc., EBE Offi ce Source, Inc., Empire Soccer, Northgate Cards & Gifts, Inc., Bert Adams Disposal, Inc., Best Bagels, English Financial Services, Olum’s, Pasquale’s Deli, Binghamton Giant Market, Inc., Felix Roma & Sons, Inc., Pepsi, Pickle Barrel, Binghamton Tennis Center, Foland Lumber & Building Supplies, Regal Cinemas, Ron Crawford, Birnie Bus Services, Inc., B-Mets, Friendly’s, Frito-Lay, Ruby & Sons Jewelers, Sam’s Club, BC Youth Prevention Partnership-KYDS Genegantslet Golf Court, Scutt’s Driving Academy, Coalition, Glen Wood Financial Services, Grande, Simmons Auto Service, Brass Lantern Tavern, Greek Peak, Guiseppe’s, Sip of Seattle, Spiedie & Rib Pit, Broome County Auto Dealers Council, Inc., Harold and Donna Snopek, ST Harley-Davidson, Staple’s, Broome County Sheriff ’s Association, Hatala Orthodontics, Starbucks, State Farm Insurance, Buckingham Manufacturing Co., Hatala Orthodontics, car wash, Studio So-Ho, Subway, Burger King, California Sundaze, Hogan, Sarzynski, Lynch, Surowka & Suzy Q’s, Target, Team World, Carol Boughner, Carpenter’s Union #281, DeWind, Th e Hockey Shop, Th e Silo Restaurant, Casey’s Restaurant, CB Dental, House of Reardon, HP Hood/Crowley’s, Th eodore Pastalan, PT, Tioga State Bank, CB Physical Th erapy, CF Cafeteria, IBEW - Local 325, IBI-NY, Inc., IHOP, Tom Ellis Refrigeration, CF Foods Class, CF Football Boosters, Je T’Aime, Joe’s Laser Car Wash, Tommy’s Hairstylists, Tom’s Coff ee, CF SADD Chapter, CF Wrestling Club, Jones Humdinger, Julie’s Nails, Tom’s Famous Texas Hots, Tri-Cities Opera, CF Community Association, Kampai Japanese Steakhouse, Upfront Auto, Van Cott Jewelers, Chenango Commons Golf Course, Kattelville Athletic Association, WAAL 99.1 FM, Wal-Mart, Chenango Fitness, Kim’s Kuts and Kurls, Warner’s Gas Service, WBNG, Chenango Ice Rink and Event Center, L. Picciano and Son, Inc., Wegman’s, Wendbing Corporation, Chenango Sales, Laura’s Luncheonette, Wendy’s, WICZ-TV 40, Chenango Valley State Park, Lisa Kumpon, Little Venice Restaurant, William Dutcher, Willow Run. Chicken Chalet, Christie’s, Lori Ashley Salon, Maine’s, 10 DDistrict/Middleistrict/Middle SSchoolchool July 2009 questions and maintained a ready attitude to assist any MS principal’s message and all children, parents, and teachers with the myriad of ur recent infl uenza issue carried us into uncharted inquiries that were constantly directed their way. waters with new challenges and little preceding Oexperience to follow. In the end, it appears we We thank the superintendent for his capable and confi dent made it through the unwelcome experience and are now handling of the situation. Th e forthright and eff ective better prepared and more knowledgeable if such a situation communications to the press, the regular press conferences, ever happens again. All reports say our children have or are including one on Saturday afternoon, along with the daily recovering. Th at, of course, is the most important factor, updates on the Internet, kept everyone informed and and we are extremely grateful. We are grateful to many. confi dent that all was being done to ensure the children’s safety. We are grateful to the faculty and staff of the Middle School who reported to work in the face of the unknown and with Appreciation is also extended to the Broome County trust that the administration was taking every possible Department of Health. It was their knowledge that precaution to ensure the health and safety of the Middle guided us through this uncharted territory. Without School community. Sure, some faculty and staff were most their recommendations and guidelines, hysteria and likely apprehensive, however, they all chose to be here misinformation would have reigned and rained. We because they understood the importance of their presence also thank our school doctor for his quick and accurate to the operation of our school. Th ey were here because the assessment of the situation. children needed them to be here. Special thanks to the one who stood in the center of the We are grateful to the two staff members who were told storm. She is our school nurse, Pam Shapley. She saw every they could not report to work, although they wanted sick child and she answered what must have seemed like a to, and they returned as soon as they were allowed. To thousand phone calls. She calmed the anxious and directed cover their positions and other spots we needed four those with little understanding. She met with lines of diff erent substitutes. Four of our regular substitutes parents and students. She showed up early and went home responded without hesitation. Th eir commitment is greatly late. Her nursing and communication skills saved the day. appreciated. But of course, a very large extension of appreciation goes out We are grateful to our cleaners, maintenance personnel to our parents and students. You supported us, you did what and cafeteria workers. Th ey were here every day. As they do was asked, and you believed that we would do whatever we every day, they picked up the dropped food, swept up the could to ensure your child’s safety. Our school went on, the dirt, and ensured that the plumbing stayed in good order. year came to a successful conclusion, (our beautiful eighth- Without them one can only imagine how diffi cult the grade graduation was a testament to that), and we will situation could have been. be ready to start again in September. We have a beautiful school and a beautiful school community. Th ank you all. We are especially grateful to our attendance clerk and our -Bill Burke, MS principal building secretary. Th ose two answered innumerable phone
Abbey all displayed their students’ artwork in the high school Ice cream and voters everywhere cafeteria. hat a sensational way, on a hot May 19 budget- vote day, to refresh and aesthetically please the Whether it was a multi-media “Museum Night” video, or WChenango Forks community. artist display boards needed as a requirement for the New York State Art Regents (the only one off ered in the state), During the all agreed our senses were enticed. Many art forms were on budget vote, display, including sculpture, watercolors, paintings, ceramics, artwork from mosaics and glass etching. each building was on display. In addition to the wonderful artwork, voters, students and Diane Sheehan, families enjoyed free ice cream sponsored by the CF Teachers’ Keith Rosko, Association. It was a nice way for residents, students and staff Jessica Russell to see what our students work on throughout the year and to and Debbie get some ice cream to boot. Students and staff enjoy ice cream on budget vote day. -Diane Sheehan, HS art July 2009 CCongratulationsongratulations CFCF SStudentstudents 11 Our students do their best when they HS principal’s message have support. Th ey seek support, off er hat’s all folks. “In the fi eld of observation, chance support, work to maintain systems of favors only the prepared mind,” said Louis Pasteur, support, and value the support others TFrench scientist. share with them. Please continue to off er Th e above quote helps explain some extremely valuable your support to ALL students. lessons I was given the “chance” to observe over the last school Our High School is one of the most year. As this is being written, I am completing my year as important resources we have because the substitute High School principal. Th is year has been an our future is here. Please continue to extraordinary opportunity to observe and be a part of an be here with us. Please continue all of the wonderful and outstanding high school. I would like to share some of the self-sacrifi cing acts you perform throughout the year for ALL observations I was fortunate enough to make over the last students, for ALL of our futures. several months. So, it’s time. It’s time to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to Parents, community members, administrators, students everyone for helping me during the year and for welcoming and staff all share the highest regard for education. I’ve seen me into the High School. It’s time to wish you all of the best this in the halls, on the fi elds, in the auditorium, in the pool, and to sincerely let you know I will not be far away. My eyes, in the classrooms, on fi eld trips, at the mall, and throughout ears and heart will always be watching, listening and caring the entire community. Please continue to have a high regard for ALL High School students and staff . Best wishes for a for ALL students to be successful in the workplace and in life. wonderful summer. -Kathleen Keir, HS substitute principal Inventions reap awards Students receive awards enyon students put their creativity to uring the year-end Kenyon Recognition Ceremony, three fi fth- good use in this year’s annual Invention graders received special awards for their accomplishments during the KConvention, with seven students Dschool year. becoming semi-fi nalists. Liam Walsh, who is in Jim Bender’s class, received the Offi ce of the State Jacob Flynn, Samantha Small, Justin Goosley, Comptroller Achievement Award. Th is award is given to a Kenyon student Cathryn Lally, Brooke Maietta, Rebecca who shows academic excellence and the potential for leadership, through Vermilyea and Anthony Webb were invited to involvement in activities that improve the school and/or community. exhibit their invention models at a ceremony Hunter Kermidas, Jim Bender’s class and Mackenzie Bronson, Jen Sanford’s and exhibition held in May. Th is year, Justin class, both received the New York state Attorney General “Triple C” award. Goosley won a medal for most creative Th e Triple C Awards program was established to honor young people who presentation. have distinguished themselves within their school and community. Th e award Congratulations to these Kenyon students. recognizes the “character, courage and commitment” of New York’s hard-working -Linda Myers, communications coordinator students. -Bernie McDermott, KI principal
Liam Walsh.
Kenyon students with their award-winning inventions. Mackenzie Bronson. Hunter Kermidas. 1212
CCongratulatioongratulations Class of 2009 13
Congratulations CClasslass ooff 22009009 14 CCongratulationsongratulations CCFF AAthletesthletes July 2009 Spring sports end-of-season highlights Boys Lacrosse Section IV Champions
RowR 1: 1 Kevin K i Coughlin, C hli Jim Ji Miller, Mill Tyler T l Schulz, S h l Noah N h Davis, D i Tyler T l Gill, Gill Michael Mi h l Hogan, H Nate N t Oberhaus, Ob h Erik E ik Jones. J Row R 2: 2 Joel J l Cook, C k John DeOrdio, Rory Adams, Ian Rutkowski, Matt Pratt, Tom Markham, Ryan Freije, Kody Smyder, Corry Owen, John Pattwell, Gunnar Soule. Row 3: Tyler Serva, Dan Grady, Paul Bartlett, Colin Wheeler, Patrick, Michalski, Cory Gildea, Shane Baron, JT Felter, Tim Zdimal, Matt Banary. Coaches - Mark Freije & Dave Pavlick All-American: Matt Pratt All-Division, 1st team: John DeOrdio, Mike Hogan, Matt Pratt, Ryan Freije, Nate Oberhaus, Shane Baron All-Division, 2nd team: JT Felter, Colin Wheeler Academic All-Star: Nate Oberhaus Sportsmanship Award: Corry Owen
Girls Lacrosse - Coach Jessica Russell Baseball - Coach Jim Bender Section IV, Class C All-Star, 1st team: Kate Gillette All-Conference: Kevin Hamilton, Justin Flannery, Tom Dybas Section IV, Class C All-Star, 2nd team: Amber Sabo All-Division: Michael Jeske, DJ Smith Section IV, Class C All-Star Honorable Mention: Tiffany Evanchof Academic All-Star: Corey Fletcher Academic All-American & Academic All-Star: Christina Feldpausch Sportsmanship Award: Michael Baggerman Sportsmanship Award: Amber Sabo Team highlights: Senior Amber Sabo became the fi rst girls’ lacrosse player at Chenango Forks to score her 100th goal and 80 in this past season. She has incredible speed, stick skills and dedication. While Amber was scoring goals, senior Kate Gillette was saving goals on the other end. Kate never settles and is always pushing herself to stop every shot. Her goal tending skills, positive attitude and willingness to take risks on the fi eld earned her 221 saves this past season and has been noted by other coaches as the best goalie in the area.
Front: Michael Baggerman and Kevin Hamilton. Back: Michael Jeske, Justin Flannery, DJ Smith, Corey Fletcher and Tom Dybas.
Christina Feldpausch. Tiffany Evanchof, Kate Gillette and Amber Sabo. July 2009 CCongratulationsongratulations CCFF AAthletesthletes 15 Spring sports end-of-season highlights Golf Section IV Champions - Coach Dan Nitto Tennis - Coach Jarod McMullen All-Conference: Nick Reynolds Academic All-Star: Collin Nowalk Sportsmanship Award: Marty Beach
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Softball - Coach Kim Rullo All-Division: Jenna Flannery, Meghan Spencer, Emily Silverio Academic All-Star: Allie Krolczyk Sportsmanship Award: Meghan Spencer
Allie Krolczyk, Jenna Flannery and Meghan Spencer. Emily Silverio.
Track & Field Coaches - Jason Motell, Larry Brooks, Nick Fersch, Andy Gronski, Tina Germano All-Division Steeplechase: Sarah Krizan 3200m relay: Kristen Brooks, Laura Haley, Marissa Walsh, Mackenzie Faughnan, Michelle Staiger, Emily Lowe 800m: Marissa Walsh 400m dash: Michelle Staiger 300m run: Emily Lowe High Jump: Christy Guzenski Pole Vault: Ryan Pasternak Front Row: Sarah Krizan, Kristen Brooks, Laura Haley, Marissa Walsh, Mackenzie Academic All-Star: Kristen Brooks, Matt Kane Faughnan. Back Row: Michelle Staiger, Emily Lowe, Christy Guzenski, Ryan Sportsmanship Award: Emily Lowe, Ryan Pasternak Pasternak, Matt Kane. Team highlights: Boys fi nished 1-3 and the girls fi nished 3-1 in the all-time in the 100m dash, fourth in the 1500m run, and tenth in the division. Michelle Staiger became the fi rst athlete in Chenango 3000m run. She was also a member of our school’s all-time record Forks Track and Field history to rank on the All-Time Top Ten list setting 6400m relay team, distance medley team, and our 3200m in every running event. As a graduating senior this year, she will relay team, each of which was set this season. Michelle is on our be leaving as our school’s record holder in the 200m dash, the school’s second fastest 400m relay and 1600m relay teams as well. 400m dash, and the 800m run. Michelle is also ranked second, Michelle is also our third best triple jumper in school history. 16 KKenyonenyon July 2009 “Caught with Character” It’s who you are. It’s what you do. It’s the way you live your life. Character counts!
Front, l to r: Nicholas Boyle (J. Will), Konnor Brown (K. Front, l to r: Sara Heath (V. Winters), Julia Moore (5th-grade Hillis), Daniil Lavrinovich (C. Ferranti), Daniel Driesbaugh cafeteria), Elizabeth Price (D. Allport), Linnae Corgan (D. (H. Vasina). Back, l to r: Ryan Simmons (J. Sanford), Allport). Back, l to r: Meira Hogan (M. Baron), Olivia Arciolla Nicholas Markham (D. Allport), Jacob Flynn (V. Allio), Alex (S. Ferro), Hannah Ciacelli (5th-grade cafeteria), Abbey Rosko Bugayev (D. Allport), Jacob Kumpon (M. Baron). (V. Allio), Shianne Engel (M. LoPiccolo & D. Abbey).
Front, l to r: Katie Zimmerman (L. DeAngelo), Anastasia Front, l to r: Derek Everett (K. Rowlands), Elena Shelepak Rusnak (3rd-grade cafeteria), Laura Szalach (C. Ferranti), (J. Bender), Kyle Andrus (L. Moody), Camryn Clements (H. Mary Kumpon (M. Baron). Back, l to r: Pavel Lavrinovich Hudak), Kaitlyn Bambino (4th-grade cafeteria). (C. Stankevich), Jesse Merithew (J. Will), Billy Maines (3rd- Back, l to r: Kristina Collyer (C. Ferranti), Christopher grade cafeteria), Dylan Palmer (R. Bender), Dan Wallen (M. Undercoff er (R. Bender), Liam Walsh (K. Hillis), Catie Lally Beaudoin). (L. Moody).
Front, l to r: Darrin Gerringer (D. Abbey), Tyler Wilson Front, l to r: Reece Wiley (D. Abbey), Nathanial Bowman (5th-grade cafeteria), Ethan Daye (4th-grade cafeteria), Jason (M. Beaudoin), Daniel Collyer (L. Robi). Back, l to r: Vincent Bosa (M. LoPiccolo).Back, l to r: James Stethers (D. Allport), Tiesi (A. Miller), Taylor Robinson (D. Allport), Caleb Lauryn Stocks (M. Emm), Aaron Pixley (B. Beach). Goldberg (5th-grade cafeteria). July 2009 DDistrict/Highistrict/High SSchoolchool 17 Margaret Beaudoin retires or many years Margaret Beaudoin Both students and faculty enjoyed her their time with her, and who wouldn’t? walked between the Kenyon and personality and pleasant nature. Even She had a smile longer than she was tall Fthe Middle School as one of our more important was her eff ectiveness; and the knowledge of the most educated shared teachers. Her appearances in she was good at what she did. In both in her fi eld. Similar to sunshine on a both schools were always welcome and schools she worked with students who cloudy day, she brightened our days. We noteworthy. You could not help but take were dealing with speech and hearing will miss her. We wish you the best of notice of her. Margaret brought with her impediments. No one could have done luck Margaret, and enjoy your well- an attitude of warmth and friendliness. it better. Students looked forward to deserved retirement. -Bill Burke, MS principal Andy Gronski retires Doug Hooper retires ndy Gronski’s teaching career began oug Hooper began his career in Deposit, however, he soon found at Chenango Forks after Ahimself teaching at Chenango Forks Dserving in the Army in Korea Middle School in 1983. Th e following year and working as a police offi cer in New he “graduated” to Chenango Forks High Hampshire. Bringing his vast and diverse School were he spent the next 25 years experiences from these two experiences, teaching any and all math courses. During he began working with students and legal issues and then his tenure he excelled as a teacher and was the department ultimately became a member of the social studies department. chairperson for a number of years. In addition to working During his time as a social studies teacher, he taught western with students in math, he spent most of his career coaching civilization, American history, participation in government, cross country, indoor and outdoor track. His colleagues economics, and nearly all the social studies elective course refer to him as “the most dedicated coach,” someone who off erings. For the past fi ve years he has served as the “goes above and beyond the call of duty,” and “a really good department chairperson. Th e high school community will person.” Andy looks forward to spending time with his family surely miss his sense of humor, his musical talents, and his and his presence at Chenango Forks will be sorely missed. dedication to the spirit of Millard Fillmore. -Mike Flynn, HS principal -Mike Flynn, HS principal
published author. Her article “A Journey Barb Slocum retires Th rough Four Decades in Education” arb Slocum, speech therapist at Harshaw Primary, was published in “Advance”, a periodical is retiring after 40 years of service. Barb has been for speech pathologists. We wish her Ban active member of the Chenango Forks staff . In well in her retirement and will miss addition to supporting the students and teachers at the her wisdom, expertise in her fi eld, and primary level, she also helped the Upstagers for many years willingness to do whatever it takes to and participated in several faculty productions as well. She help our students learn and excel. has been actively involved in the teacher’s association and -Doreen McSain, HP substitute principal in many diff erent committees over the years. Barb is also a
Giving “Locks of Love” hemistry teacher Alison Sheridan-Brennan decided it was time for a hair cut. With the Chelp of CF senior Caitlin Sweeney, Brennan got a new hair style and donated her locks to the American Cancer Society’s Locks of Love program. Caitlin, a student in Brennan’s chemistry lab and in the BOCES Cosmetology Program, did the cutting. -Linda Myers, communications coordinator Caitlin Sweeney cuts Alison Sheridan-Brennan’s hair. Alison Sheridan-Brennan with her hair. 18 CCongratulationsongratulations CFCF SStudentstudents July 2009 MS student of the month
Front, l to r: Megan Plahanski (English-M. Zappia), Kayla Front, l to r: Taylor Th omas (Health-S. Deuel), Morgan DeNinis (Math 7-M. Tio), Rachael Burns (Science 8-A. Barrett (Home & Career Skills 8-D. Daniels), Kelsey Rullo & Spanish IB-J. Pepples), Alex Kelly (Art-J. Russell). Brown (Science 8-A. Rullo & Technology 8-L. Baxter), Back, l to r: Isaac Pixley (Science-T. Vermaat), Blaine Russ Veronica Kalashnik (French-N. Dimatos), Allison Yatsonsky (Social Studies-P. Kamp), Tim Hulbert (French-N. Dimatos), (P.E.-P. Dykeman). Back, l to r: Riki Donahue (Written Brian Rhodes (French-N. Dimatos), Chris Ollerenshaw Expression-M. O’Hearn), Audrey Orzelek (Computers-M. (Band -J. Dybas). Santacrose), Sara Clark (Health-S. Deuel & Math 6-D. Lynch), Sydney Slottje (Technology 6-L. Baxter & P.E.-P. Dykeman), Mia Hayes (Home & Career Skills 6-L. Breck), Virginia Korec (Social Studies 6-P. Griffi ths).
Front, l to r: Alan Michael Rios (Reading-J. Stark), Jonathan Th rall (Computers-K. Church), Jack Sherwood (Health-S. Deuel), Garrett Riegel (Academic Achievement-P. Swartout). Back, l to r: Nick Hurd (Reading-L. Chestnut), Isaiah Front, l to r: Kayla Williams (Science-K. Church), Jesse Roman (P.E.-P. Derr), Brandan Curtis (Band-J. Dybas), Redfern (Spanish-M. Gregrow), Erin Sweeney (English-N. Bradley Norton (General Music-N. Wildoner), James Dimatos), Michael Zurenda (Spanish-M. Gregrow), Scott Pattwell (Reading-K. Church), Jesse Haynes (Written Craver (Home & Career Skills 7-L. Breck). Expression-J. Stark & J. Crandell). Back, l to r: Josh Shelepak (English 7-L. Chestnut & General Music-N. Wildoner), Jordan Shelepak (Math 7-D. Lynch), Brandon Dutcher (Art-J. Russell), Alicia Schulz (Regents Earth Science-L. Brooks), Samantha Guth (Science 7-C. Church), Brandy Engel (Technology 7-L. Baxter).
Front, l to r: CJ Melvin (Spanish IB-J. Pepples), Trevor Henige (Home & Career Skills 8-L. Breck & Math 8-J. Stocum), Seth Lake (Health-S. Deuel). Back, l to r: Anthony Bowersox (P.E.-P. Derr & English-N. Dimatos), Colin O’Brien (Science-T. Vermaat & Academic Achievement 8-R. Fortier). July 2009 CCongratulationsongratulations CFCF SStudentstudents 19 HS student of the month
Freshmen Sophomores Front, l to r: Andrew Riecke (L. Brooks-Earth Science), Front, l to r: Victoria Reigles (K. Taylor-English 10), Lyndsey Mariya Pecheny (M. Fendick-Geometry), Nicole Szymkowicz Church (M. Black-Spanish III), Kelsey Heller (J. Myers- (J. Myers-French II), James Allen (A. Gronski-Geometry). French III), Hunter Fuller (K. Shapiro-P.E.). Back, l to r: Back, l to r: Ashley Ferris (T. Conner-Earth Science), Sabrina Taylor Stephens (K. Taylor-Creative Writing), Kaitlin Hulbert Miller (S. Byrnes-Spanish). (K. Shapiro-Health & A. Biddle- Math 11B), Jackson Haskell (D. Sheehan-Painting), Kristen Brooks (J. Hillis-AP European History).
Juniors Seniors Front, l to r: Trisha Dupnock (N. Wildoner- Band), Martin Beach-L. (Brooks-BCC Meteorology), Melody Wildoner Front, l to r: John DeOrdio (C. Kozol-P.E.), Gavin Pica (C. (A. Biddle-Math 11B), Keith Bressi (D. Sheehan-Jewelry). Kozol-P.E.), Heather Finn (K. Rosko-Contemporary Crafts), Back, l to r: Chelsea White (T. Conner-Photography), Travis Courtney Blair (J. Myers-French V), Shawn Herceg (A. Pasternak (A. Biddle-Math 11B), Sharon Hartzell (J. Myers- Sheridan-Applied Chemistry). Back, l to r: Kevin Moppert (D. French IV). Sheehan-Studio Art 2-D), Kiefer Collingwood (K. Rosko- Creative Th inking).
Student receives Libous award enior Austen Ferranti spent a Th ursday evening in May having dinner with a state senator. Th at’s because she is the recipient of the Senator STom Libous Student Community Service Award. Th e $1,000 award is given to one senior from each high school in the Senator’s 52nd District and is co-sponsored by Senator Tom Libous, Broome-Tioga BOCES and WBNG-TV. Austen volunteers her time at the Trinity Episcopal Church Feeding Canteen, is a high school tutor, serves on the Chenango Forks School District Health Advisory committee, and is a member of the Honor Society and the girls varsity tennis team. She will attend SUNY Oneonta. Senator Tom Libous, Austen Ferranti, Candace Chapman, Austen said volunteering is something she enjoys doing, adding, “Often the WBNG-TV and Broome-Tioga BOCES CEO Allen Buyck. smallest acts of kindness are the ones most appreciated.” -Linda Myers, communications coordinator 20 HHarshaw/Kenyonarshaw/Kenyon July 2009 Play teaches How low can reading is fun you go? tudents in Lisa Diamond’s number of third-, kindergarten class learned fourth- and fi fth- Sthat reading is fun when they A graders were feeling performed their class play “Henrietta rather low. Th at is limbo-low. and the Bunny Pirates” in front of their In May, 54 students competed Harshaw classmates in the morning in the annual limbo contest at and in front of family members the Kenyon. Maya Reynolds wins this year’s Kenyon limbo contest. same evening. After lowering the bar Th e play is based on the book “Henry numerous times, it came down to one winner. Fourth-grader Maya Reynolds and the Buccaneer Bunnies,” written completed level nine, which is 11”off the ground, and was the winner of this year’s limbo contest. Congratulations to all the students who participated. Everyone had a great time. -Kelly Hillis, KI P.E. Learning to make clouds t was a rainy day in Chenango Forks. Clouds covered the sky. It was, however, a perfect day for studying the weather and learning how clouds are formed. Th at Iday in May, fourth-graders in Mrs. Roseanne Lapham’s class received a special visit from tenth-grader Kaitlin Hulbert, a chemistry student in Alison Sheridan- Brennan’s class at the High School. She came equipped Grace Bianco as Henrietta and Daniel with balloons, soda Flynn as Barnacle Black Ear. bottles and even by Carolyn Crimi and illustrated vacuum chambers. by John Manders, this year’s PARP She taught the class illustrator. about air pressure, temperature, gases and Henrietta is an unusual pirate. She cloud formation. lives aboard the Salty Carrot with the other bunny pirates and her father, Kaitlin Hulbert, center, with fourth-grade students at Kenyon. All the students in our Barnacle Black Ear, who is the captain class really enjoyed her of the ship. She loves to read, much fun-fi lled science experiments. We learned a lot, thanks to Katie. Th ank you. to her father’s dismay. A terrible storm -Fourth-grade students in Roseanne Lapham’s class destroys the ship and strands them on a deserted island. Henrietta saves them Enjoying a dip in the pool using survival techniques learned from n May and June, kindergarten students travelled to the high school pool the books she’s read. Soon, all the for swimming lessons. Under the guidance and instruction of P.E. teacher bunny pirates are reading and enjoying Steve Busch, the books, just like Henrietta. Th ey live I kindergarteners teamed up happily ever after, reading away the with a high school buddy to days on their deserted island. learn swimming strokes and Hopefully, the students of Harshaw gain confi dence in the water. will wile away the summer hours It was a great time for both visiting the public library and reading age groups. just as Henrietta and the Bunny -Lisa Diamond, HP kindergarten Pirates did. -Lisa Diamond, HP kindergarten July 2009 CCongratulationsongratulations CFCF SStudentstudents 21 Video festival produces multiple winners his year, a record number of well-produced entries off ered judges quite a challenge at the 2009 Rod Serling Film Festival held at the Binghamton THigh School Helen Foley Th eatre on Friday, June 5. At the ceremony, prizes and certifi cates were presented along with a public viewing of the award- winning entries as part of the WSKG public television broadcast. Out of ten categories, the following Forks seniors received these honors: Jason Hamel: Best Editing, “Daylight.” Jesse Jones: Honorable Mention, “Montage.” Colin Wheeler: Honorable Mention, “Day n’ Night.” Th e Rod Serling Video Festival premiered in 1995 as a county-wide festival for students in kindergarten through grade 12 to promote the use of video-arts technology and creativity in area schools. In the following year, the festival opened to students throughout New York. Now a much anticipated annual event, the festival receives entries from as far west as Buff alo to the eastern shores of Long Island. Colin Wheeler, Jason Hamel and Jesse Jones were all -Diane Sheehan, HS art winners at the Rod Serling Film Festival. Student places in contests Student takes fi rst in art show haron Hartzell ongratulations won third place in to “An Artistic Sboth the Alliance CDiscovery” for Science High School Congressional High Essay Contest and the School Art Competition American Society of winner Kiefer Human Genetics DNA Collingwood. Kiefer, a Day Essay Contest. senior, won fi rst place in the competition for In her Alliance for his pen and ink drawing Kiefer Collingwood, his parents and Congressman Mike Science entry, she wrote “Junkyard Truck.” He Arcuri with his winning piece. a 1,000 word essay on Sharon Hartzell. received his award from the theme of “In Darwin’s Congressman Michael Arcuri during a reception at the Munson- Footsteps.” In her essay, she compared the achievements Williams-Proctor Institute School of Art Gallery in Utica. and dedication of a modern-era scientist with those of Charles Darwin. In addition to a scholarship award, his artwork will be exhibited for the next year in the House-Senate tunnel at the U.S. Capitol in In her DNA Day essay, Sharon explained the delicate Washington D. C., along with other “An Artistic Discovery” winners balance between genes and the environment to convey from across the country. an accurate understanding of the causes of human health and disease. Th e Broome County Arts Council sponsored the local round of the competition last month in Binghamton, where Kiefer’s “Junkyard Sharon competed against high school students from the Truck” was named “Best in Show” among entries from Chenango United States and other countries, including Canada, Forks, Chenango Valley, Harpursville and Whitney Point High China, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Ghana. She won a Schools. Th ese Broome County schools are located in the 24th monetary award for herself for both essays and prizes Congressional District. for her teacher, Joe Roosa. Kiefer is the third Broome County student artist in the past four years Th e science department would like to congratulate to go on to win fi rst prize in Utica and the fi rst from Chenango Forks Sharon on her outstanding achievements. High School. Congratulations. -Tina Giovenco, HS science -Diane Sheehan, HS art 22 MMiddleiddle SSchoolchool July 2009 Kickball championships Basketball championships ongratulations to t was a game of “Th e Cockroaches” tactics and planning. Con their victory I“Th e Gators” fi gured over “Da Crew” in the that in order to win sixth-grade intramural the game, they had to kickball championships. do everything right to What an amazing game. beat the undefeated Da Crew took an early lead “Th underbolts.” and then Th e Cockroaches Th e Gators put together fought back and never Back, l to r: Ryan Bronson, Jack Sherwood, a very good game plan, looked back. John Hardy and Chelsea Henige. Front, l playing smart and tough to r: Miranda Raeder, James Wilson, Isaiah Back, l to r: John Hardy, Chelsea Henige Da Crew had a very good Roman and Madison Willerton. without committing and Madison Willerton. Front, l to r: James line-up, but the pitching many fouls. Add in some Pattwell and Hunter Luybli. was just too much for them. Outstanding plays in the fi eld by three-pointers and they both teams kept the game tight, but it was Th e Cockroaches came away with the win. A great game was played by both who had the last say. Congratulations to the Cockroaches. teams. Congratulations to Th e Gators. -Paul Derr, MS P.E. -Paul Derr, MS P.E. Paper takes a life form rom a plain piece of paper to a puppet. Th at’s what seventh-grade students did Fduring art class. Th e student artists learned how to take fl at paper and fold, cut, glue and staple it to make a three-dimensional puppet. As they worked on their puppets, the puppets Brandon Dutcher performs a skit using paper Peter Fett assembles his paper puppet. slowly came to life. Th e creativity the students puppets. put into their puppet gave it originality as well as personality. In addition to making the puppets, the students worked in small groups to create skits using their puppets as characters they presented to the class. Th is project taught students how to create paper sculptures and work as a team. -Jessica Russell, MS art
Seventh-grade artists in Jessica Russell’s Th e fi nal step in making the vase was Students create vases class used team work, problem solving choosing and applying a colored glaze tudents found a great way to show and creativity to create their own that would seal the vase while making how much they appreciate their ceramic vase. Students learned about it colorful and shiny. Th e students were Smoms and all that they do by hand-building methods to transform a ecstatic to bring their vase home for creating, from start to fi nish, a custom lump of clay into their own unique vase. Mother’s Day. vase. -Jessica Russell, MS art
Logan Hall works on shaping his vase.Students with their beautiful works of art. Al Aliciaicia SSullivanullivan anandd HaHalliellie MMayoayo woworkrk wwithith the clay. July 2009 CCongratulationsongratulations CFCF SStudentstudents 23 optional, it is an integral part of what makes us human and Message from Forks PTA what forms the basis for a rewarding and meaningful life. ow that the school year has come to a close, we’d like to pause and recognize Chenango Forks students. We off er our congratulations to Alexis Lawton, Maria NDue to their eff orts, nearly all will be moving on Urda and Megan Kresge. to the next grade level, some to a new school or building (is We are pleased to announce the election of offi cers who will anything scarier than moving from Kenyon to the Middle guide the PTA for the 2009-10 school year: Jim Wachter- School?), and our High School seniors will be moving on president, Heather Lake-vice president, Th eresa Callahan- with their lives and careers outside the school halls they’ve secretary and Christine Webb-treasurer. We thank them for grown to know so well. Th e PTA says congratulations for their willingness and enthusiasm in leading the PTA next year. their accomplishments and best wishes as they pursue the next phase of their young and promising lives. At the same time, we say thank you and farewell to our outgoing PTA offi cers: Shari Sterling, president; Michele In particular, we’d like to recognize three graduating Ashman, vice president; Dawn Krisko, treasurer; and Barry High School seniors whose accomplishments go beyond Arnold, secretary. Each of these dedicated volunteers did an the classroom and extend into the heart and soul of our outstanding job in enriching the educational experience of all community. Th ese young ladies are the winners of the $500 Chenango Forks students. We owe them a debt of gratitude PTA Scholarships, which recognize their commitment to for the time and talent they’ve devoted to this important volunteering to improve the lives of those around them. Th ey work. See you next year. learned one of life’s great lessons: that service to others is not -Barry Arnold, PTA outgoing secretary
grade. We Students make a diff erence hoped he Middle School Student Council worked hard to raise this past school year to help those in need in the awareness Tcommunity. For the fi rst time, students raised as well money toward autism research, as well as conducted other as make community service projects for the school district and the money for surrounding community. our cause Nicholas McMillen makes autism ribbons with student council Community- and school-service projects included and it was member David Stermer. the Christmas Basket Program, hosting Teacher/Staff a success. Appreciation Day and organizing the school Snow Ball Dress- Th e students raised $525, whichwas donated for autism Up Dance. research. Middle School Student Council Advisor Patti Kamp will hold new elections in the fall. Visit the student council To help raise money and awareness about autism, students Web site to learn more. Please consider getting involved conducted various fundraisers, including valentine lollipops, and helping to make the Middle School a great place to be. carnation and autism ribbon sales. Th e students made these Congratulations on a successful year. ribbons in conjunction with the school district Oak Tree -Linda Myers, communications coordinator students who attend classes in kindergarten through eighth- Jazz band plays at Mets game n Sunday, June 7, members of the Chenango Forks Middle and High School jazz bands joined Otogether to perform the National Anthem at the start of the Binghamton Mets baseball game at NYSEG Stadium. Students visited with players and the team mascot before the game. After their performance, they watched the game. Unfortunately the B-Mets lost to the Connecticut Defenders in the ninth-inning, but not before the students got to see several home runs, including a grand slam. -Jamie Dybas, MS music 24 HHomeome ooff tthehe BBluelue DDevilsevils July 2009 1 Gordon Drive Nonprofi t Organization Binghamton, NY 13901 U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 155 Binghamton, NY 13901 Superintendent of Schools Bob Bundy Assistant Superintendent Carol Denz Business Executive Kathy Blackman ECRWSS Postal Patron Communications Coordinator Linda Myers Kenyon Country Fair huge thank you to Andrea Knox, who worked hard to A get countless donations, the Chenango Forks PTA, the maintenance staff , and all of the parents and staff who worked at a booth and volunteered their time. Th e Country Fair was another success thanks to all of you! -Chelsea Travlos-Stankevich, KI Country Fair chair
for $55 each. If you are interested in pre-ordering the 2009- Yearbooks for sale 2010 yearbook, go to www.jostensyearbooks.com. Pre-sale here are some 2008-09 yearbooks still available price is $53 each online. Fall sale will be $55 each, and for purchase. Please contact the yearbook staff at January sale will be $57 each. [email protected] to buy 2008-2009 books -Karon Bielenda, HS yearbook