Volume 30, Number 4 Albion, NY July 2016 2016 Educator of the Year ACS Board of Education Honors Students for Chris Keller Academic Achievement

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Volume 30, Number 4 www.albionk12.org Albion, NY July 2016 2016 Educator of the Year ACS Board of Education Honors Students for Chris Keller Academic Achievement

Photo compliments of Photos By Bruce and Associates On May 16, 2016, the Albion Central School District Board of Education held the eighth annual Academic Convocation Dinner. The guest speaker was 2005 Albion High School graduate, Sarah Brown Dirkes. Sarah currently resides in Washington, D.C., and works as the Director of External Relations for the American Farm Bureau Federation, an advocacy organization for U.S. farmers and ranchers. Sarah graduated from Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in 2009 with a B.S. in Communication and a minor in Applied Economics and Management. In Sarah’s job at the American Farm Bureau Chris Keller began his work with Albion Central in September of 2000 as a Middle Federation, she has created a new focus for the Farm Bureau that she calls “Corporate School English teacher. In addition to his classroom duties, Mr. Keller has also served Advocacy.” While her colleagues are advocating for farmers and ranchers on Capitol Hill and as the Student Council and Chess Club advisor and as the Middle School English in the courts, Sarah is leading the conversation in board rooms with companies across the US Department chairperson. He also created and ran the “Explorations” Program for food supply chain to ensure that there is a strong future for families in agriculture. She urged Middle School students interested in enrichment activites. the students to take every opportunity that is available and to “dare to fail.” She encouraged Mr. Keller’s reach has been felt in most of the schools of Orleans County. In them to learn their strengths and to apply their strengths to all aspects of their lives. addition to his work in the Middle School, he has been a fifth-block instructor at our The honored students were introduced individually and personally congratulated by each high school. (He even has ties in our elementary school where his wife teaches in Board of Education member. Students shared their plans for the future. The students’ our Pre-Kindergarten program.) Mr. Keller is a Board of Education member (and parents were then presented with a special cord signifying academic achievement. The parent) in the Medina Central School District. His first teaching job was in Kendall parents placed the honor cord around the neck of their children. The cord will be worn and he student taught in Holley. again by students during their graduation ceremony. In nominating Mr. Keller for this honor, a parent noted, “While each and every Academic Honor Students graduating with a cumulative weighted Grade Point Average of one of the wonderful teachers on my students’ team could, and should, be credited 90 percent or higher were: Marella Albanese, Miranda Allen, Dylan Bader, Matthew Baker, with his success this year, .not a day goes by where a discussion with Mr. Keller Desiree Barber, Daniel Beam, Bethany Bowman, Scott Daniels, Matthew De Carlo, Alex De isn’t brought to my attention. Mr. Keller takes the time to show him the respect of Smit, Wynter Dumont, Cheyenna Eagle, Randal Eblacker, Kelley Flanagan, Matthew Flanagan, his viewpoint, humors him by listening to his sometimes outlandish ideas and then Madeline Gibbs, Sarah Graham, Mckayla Hastings, Meghan Hurley, Miranda King, Caitlin Malanowski, Alexis Manning, Alyce Miller, Evan Pappalardo, Meredith Patterson, Katelynn challenges him to think from different points of view. I would like to thank Mr. Keller Perry, Katlin Pieniaszek, Aliya Rayner, Zachary Shaffer, Kelsee Soule, Melissa Symonds, Kyle for taking the time from your day to connect with his students." Thaine, Nathaniel Trembley, Terry Van Epps, Chloe Weis, Raven White, and Mikayla Yaskulski. Congratulations to our 2016 Educator of the Year! At the conclusion of the event the students led the crowd in singing the Alma Mater.

High School Guidance Counselor Staff Summer Hours

Guidance staff summer hours: The counselors will be available throughout the summer on the following dates. Please call 589-2042 to make an appointment if you need to see one of them. Office hours are Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Mrs. Garlipp: June 27, June 28, July 5, Aug. 30, Aug. 31 Mrs. Pettit: June 27, July 5, Aug. 24, Aug. 29, Aug. 30 Mr. Green: June 29, July 15, July 20, Aug. 3, Aug. 9 Mr. Christiansen: June 28, June 29, July 5, July 12, July 19, Aug. 16, Aug. 24 2 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! A Message from the School Board Recognizes Students & Superintendent… Staff Member Congratulations to the Class of 2016! On Fri., June 24, 140 Purple Eagles joined the ranks of the Albion Central School Alumni. The Albion community is rightfully proud of the achievements of these students. As I noted at the ceremony, FOR this class, the future is bright and BECAUSE of this class, the future is in good hands. The Class of 2016 has earned many honors. Highlights include: • Nearly two of every three has taken Advanced Placement and College Credit courses, completing over 1,000 college credits (more than 34 years of full-time college study) in their four high school years • One of every six students completed Career and Technical Education programs at BOCES • 80% of these students will pursue further education or training immediately with 11 graduates (8 percent) serving their nation in military duty • More than 41 percent of this class has met the requirements of the Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation… far exceeding the 31 percent state average • During their high school career, Purple Eagle teams have earned • 10 League titles (L-R): Mr. Adam Krenning, Alexis Bentley, Vivian Rivers and Board President Margy Brown • Five Sectional titles • 10 Sectional Sportsmanship Awards, and At the May 3, 2016, Board of Education meeting, the School Board recognized MR Adam • 58 Scholar-Athlete recognitions for maintaining team averages of 90 or better, Krenning who was named Outstanding Teacher of the Year by the New York Association meaning that 84 percent of their teams carried a GPA of at least a 90 (and EVERY of Agricultural Educators. Mr. Krenning is the advisor for the Albion High School F.F.A. ONE of their teams did so this year) chapter. He continually seeks opportunities for Albion students to master leadership skills • This class began fourth grade band nine years ago– the same year that Albion earned its by organizing many community service projects in our local community such as the annual first recognition as a “Best Community for Music Education” and we’ve been recognized food drive. During the drive, local farmer’s partnered with FFA Students to gather donated so every year since and has homegrown produce to benefit the Community Action Food Pantry. • Earned 13 marching band championships F.F.A. student Vivian Rivers was recognized for placing second at the district-level • Brought home well over 100 top scores in state vocal and instrumental festivals competition CDE (Career Development Events) in Job Interview and took first place and • Garnered many Stars of Tomorrow honors for its drama productions including the FFA Sub-States. Alexis Bentley took third place at the district-level competition in Creed • 2 best singing ensembles, best acting ensembles and outstanding musicals Speaking and then placed second at the FFA Sub-State Competition. Both students went on honors and to compete at the FFA State Competition. • 3 best dance ensembles, best student orchestras and best stage crews nods. • They have logged more than 8,000 hours of community service… the equivalent of more than four years of full-time employment with 25 members completing more than 60 hours, and nine logging more than 100 hours While we send the Class of 2016 off to their futures, with the best wishes of their families, school, and community, we continue providing for our younger students. The Class of 2028 celebrated their own graduation at the kindergarten ceremonies days before the high school program. The event celebrated their growth this year. The kindergarten and high school ceremonies serve as a reminder of how much our students grow and experience from their first days of school to their last. We at school will be busy this summer preparing for the exciting arrival of the new kindergarten and prekindergarten students (the classes of 2029 and 2030!) and the rest of the Purple Eagles on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. In the meantime teachers and administrators are busy with in-service and curriculum projects, buildings and grounds crews are preparing our facilities, and contractors are working on our roof replacement project. It will be a busy summer—to ensure that we are ready for our students’ return! On behalf of everyone at Albion Central, I wish you a safe and pleasant summer with (L-R): William Pecorella, Wynter Dumont, Erica Vagg, Kara Bentley and Board President Margy Brown your families. Also recognized at the meeting were SKILLS USA Regional Winners Wynter Dumont (1st Place in Early Childhood) and William Pecorella (2nd Place in Prepared Speech). At the SKILLS USA State Competition Erica Vagg took first place in Basic Health Care, Wynter Dumont took second place in Early Childhood and Kara Bentley took third place in First Aid/CPR. 2016 Art Show and Crossroads Premiere Congratulations to all!

The annual premier of the "Crossroads" literary magazine and the Girls on the Run Art Club Student Art Show took place on Thu., May 26 in the High School Arts Foyer. This event is a celebration of the creative talents of our high school students and is always the highlight of the school year for art students. The literary magazine publishes both art work and student writings. The students published in this year’s magazine include: Marella Albanese, Hanna Butcher, Emma Carr, Kelley Flanagan, Aleah Foos, Anna Geldard, Sarah Graham, Kassidy Hastings, McKayla Hastings, Destini Hurlbert, Daniel King, Girls on the Run is a ﬁfth-grade girls' running program that is new to the Elementary Emma Lonnen, Bailey School this year. The girls met twice a week for eight weeks to prepare to compete on June Maier, Alexis Manning, 5, 2016, in a 5K race held at the University at Buffalo. Pictured above are the girls with their Jamelis Mateo, Danielle Miller, Nicholas Obstarczyk, Cody Osborne, Caleb Pettit, Kate Perry, running buddies. Some of the running buddies are family members and others are staff Shay Pond, Isabella Prest, Jackie Quintana, Vivian Rivers, Haley Smith, William Trevino, members. The girls had a great time getting in shape for the run. Albion Elementary School Jessiqua Underwood, Dan Wadhams, and Stephen Williams. teachers April Griggs and Jen Lamont ran the program.

The LINK July 2016 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! 3 Class Night Scholarships Nicholas Kovaleski Memorial Scholarship...... Kyle Smith Nicholas Kovaleski Memorial Scholarship...... Nathaniel Trembley Gary Adduci Memorial...... Aleah Foos Ben Kuhns ’77 Design Scholarship...... Marella Albanese Aina Memorial Award...... Michael Laine The Nancy Elaine LaGamba Scholarship...... Bethany Bowman Albion Administrator’s Award...... Scott Daniels The Friends of Hoag Library M.L.S. (Mastering, Learning & Service) Award...... Melissa Symonds Albion Central School District Educational Support Staff Scholarship...... Kyle Smith Lions Club Robert W. Kirby Agricultural Award...... Kara Bentley Albion Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Lewis M. Grimes Award...... Allyson Irwin Lions Club Scholarships...... Sarah Graham Albion HS Alumni Foundation Scholarship...... McKayla Hastings Lions Club Scholarships...... Elizabeth Goff Albion HS Alumni Foundation Scholarship...... Mikayla Yaskulski Lions Club Scholarships...... Caitlin Malanowski Albion HS Alumni Foundation Scholarship...... Daniel Beam Lions Club Science Award...... Gabriel Rodriguez Jr. Albion HS Alumni Foundation Scholarship...... Kyle Thaine Daniel Long Memorial Music Award...... Matthew Flanagan Albion Alumni Foundation Performing Arts Scholarship...... Zachary Shaffer David R. Long Agricultural Scholarship...... Kelsee Soule Albion Soccer Boosters Scholarship...... Mikayla Yaskulski Kenneth H. Long Memorial Science and Mathematics Award...... Gabriel Rodriguez Albion Soccer Boosters Scholarship...... Dylan Bader The Dr. Paul Mahany Family Scholarships...... Cheyenna Eagle Albion Teachers’ Association Scholarship (ATA)...... Madeline Gibbs The Dr. Paul Mahany Family Scholarships...... Meghan Hurley Albion Teachers’ Association Memorial Scholarship (ATA)...... Kyle Thaine The Dr. Paul Mahany Family Scholarships...... Chloe Weis American History Prize...... Kyle Thaine The Dr. Paul Mahany Family Scholarships...... Raven White Craig H. Anderson Memorial Award...... Raven White Masonic Renovation Lodge #97 Scholarship...... Jason Downs Craig H. Anderson Memorial Award...... Evan Pappalardo Medina Savings & Loan Scholarship...... Joshua Metzler Theodore N. Anderson Scholarship (ATA)...... Elizabeth Goff Trudy Mergler Nursing Scholarship...... Caitlin Malanowski Theodore N. Anderson Scholarship (ATA)...... Scott Daniels Dr. Lee Minier Science Scholarship...... Miranda Allen Edward B. Archbald Memorial Scholarship...... Kyle Smith Dennis Mix Memorial...... Scott Daniels Harold R. & Frances C. Axtell Memorial Scholarship...... Kyle Smith Most Valuable Athlete - Boys' Soccer...... Nicholas Reed Elizabeth Balcom Smith Scholarship...... Matthew DeCarlo Most Valuable Athlete - Boys' Soccer...... Donato Rosario Barre Volunteer Fire Company Scholarship in Memory of 1st Chief Lyman Rice...... Kara Bentley Most Valuable Athlete - Girls' Soccer...... Mariah Elsenheimer Barre Volunteer Fire Company Scholarship in Memory of 1st Chief Lyman Rice...... Jason Downs Most Valuable Athlete - Football...... Kory Reynolds Jon-David Bartlett Memorial Scholarship...... Alex James DeSmit Most Valuable Athlete - Boys' Cross-Country...... Evan Pappalardo Carol Bailey Basinait Scholarship...... Meghan Hurley Most Valuable Athlete - Girls' Cross-Country...... Meredith Patterson Morris Berg Prize...... Randal Eblacker Most Valuable Athlete - Golf...... Nicholas Penna Carl I. Bergerson Student Council Award...... Mikayla Yaskulski Most Valuable Athlete - Volleyball...... Kelsee Soule Tony Blake Memorial Scholarship...... Zachary Champeney Most Valuable Athlete - Boys' Basketball...... Thomas Mattison Tony Blake Memorial Scholarship...... Allyson Irwin Most Valuable Athlete - Girls' Basketball...... Chanyce Powell Tony Blake Memorial Scholarship...... Benjamin Miller Most Valuable Athlete - Wrestling...... Preston Flugel Sadie M. Britton Scholarship...... Miranda Allen Most Valuable Athlete - Boys' Swimming...... Matthew Kovaleski Brandon Bruski Memorial Scholarship...... Aliya Rayner Most Valuable Athlete - Girls' Swimming...... Elizabeth Furmanski Wayne A. Burlison Memorial Scholarship...... Meredith Patterson Most Valuable Athlete - Cheerleading...... Mahogany Taylor Wayne A. Burlison Memorial Scholarship...... Zachary Shaffer Most Valuable Athlete - Softball...... Meghan Hurley James T. Burnett Memorial Scholarship (ATA)...... Wynter Dumont Most Valuable Athlete - Softball...... Kelsee Soule John and Liz Capacci Scholarship...... Kelsee Soule Most Valuable Athlete - Baseball...... Brady Meakin Catholic Daughters of the Americas Award...... Raven White Most Valuable Athlete - Boys' Track...... Manwell Taylor Chevron Editor’s Award...... Melissa Symonds Most Valuable Athlete - Girls' Track...... Chanyce Powell Chevron Senior Service Award...... Desiree Barber Most Valuable Athlete - Tennis...... Daniel Beam Chevron Senior Service Award...... Madeline Gibbs Narburgh Wrestling Award...... Israel Florentino Chevron Senior Service Award...... Sarah Kuehne National Honor Society Prize - Character...... Alex DeSmit Chevron Senior Service Award...... Melissa Symonds National Honor Society Prize - Scholarship...... Gabriel Rodriguez Church Prize...... Kyle Thaine National Honor Society Prize - Leadership...... Kyle Smith Coaches Award...... Kelsee Soule National Honor Society Prize - Service...... Elizabeth Goff Coaches Award...... Brady Meakin Stewart New Memorial Scholarship...... Kara Bentley Coffey Brothers Accounting Scholarship...... Leigha Townsend Niagara-Orleans Athletic League Scholar Athlete Award...... Meredith Patterson William Connor Memorial Award...... Kelsee Soule Niagara-Orleans Athletic League Scholar Athlete Award...... Evan Pappalardo David Dawson Memorial Agricultural Prize...... Sarah Kuehne Brendalee Oosterling Art Award...... Marella Albanese Edmund P. DePalma Science Scholarship...... Dylan Bader The Panek Family Farm Agriculture Scholarship...... Sarah Kuehne Patrick DiGirolamo Award...... Aliya Rayner John Panek Memorial Scholarship...... Kelsee Soule DiLaura Prize...... Scott Daniels Brandon Parker Memorial Scholarship...... Timothy Drake Norma DiLaura Scholarship...... Allyson Irwin Nicholas Patronski Memorial Music Award...... Cheyenna Eagle Coach Richard Diminuco Scholarship for Athletic Excellence...... Kyle Smith Jake Patterson Memorial Award...... Meredith Patterson The Hamilton Doherty Scholarship...... Katelyn E. Perry Pratt Pickett Memorial Award...... Manwell Taylor Albion High School Drama Award...... Kyle Thaine Lake Plains Players Performing Arts Scholarship...... Zachary Shaffer Albion Junior High Fine Arts Club Award...... Zachary Shaffer Elizabeth J. Rawlings “Mrs. Wizard” Memorial Award...... Bethany Wage Bowman Ladies Auxiliary Gilbert Bell Memorial Scholarship...... Mikayla Yaskulski Reed Prize...... Mariah Elsenheimer “Pip” Herring Scholarship...... Sarah Graham Reed Prize...... Manwell Taylor “Sneezy” Snyder Scholarship...... Ellen Narburgh Albion Rotary Club Career Advancement Prize...... Nathaniel Trembley Alan Thompson “The Duck” Memorial Scholarship...... Randal Eblacker AB “Dick” Eddy Service Above Self Scholarship...... Elizabeth Goff Leo Brown Medical Scholarship...... Meghan Hurley Peter Sacco Memorial Vocal Music Award...... Bethany Bowman William F. and Jeanne H. Engle Scholarship...... Raven White Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics Scholarship...... Randal Eblacker Extra-Curricular Activities Award...... Meredith Patterson Science in Demand...... Emma Mathes Extra-Curricular Activities Award...... Kelsee Soule Science in Demand...... Jace Conn Extra-Curricular Activities Award...... Zachary Shaffer Harry W. Salchak Science Scholarship...... Miranda Allen Virgil Bogue Catherine Flanagan Scholarship...... Benjamin Miller James Sands Soccer Award...... Ellen Narburgh Evan Ferchen Memorial Scholarship...... Kara Bentley James Sands Soccer Award...... Dylan Bader William Foster Ferris Art Award...... Marella Albanese Holly Sartwell Memorial Scholarship...... Scott Daniels Jim & Susie Fraser Health Careers Scholarship...... Kassidy Hastings C. Royce Sawyer Prize...... Michael Laine Glassner Family Scholarship...... Sarah Graham Bradley James Shelp Jr. Memorial Award...... Kyle Thaine Golden Performance Award...... Elijah VanEpps The Margaret Sherman Humanities Award...... Meghan Hurley Paul R. Haines Memorial Scholarship...... Meredith Patterson The Moses Sherman Music Award...... Kyle Thaine R. Wells Harrison Memorial Scholarship...... Caitlin Malanowski Ronald L. Sodoma Memorial Scholarship...... Madeline Gibbs Hoag Engineering Scholarship...... Matthew Flanagan John Philip Sousa Band Award...... Cheyenna Eagle Louis F. Hollenbeck Award...... Katlin Pieniaszek The Erin Deanne Moore Scholarship Sponsored by Spotlight Studio...... Katlin Pieniaszek Louis F. Hollenbeck Award...... Cody Osborne Stackwick Memorial Scholarship...... Israel Florentino Honor Award - Valedictorian...... Meredith Patterson Roxanne Stornelli Memorial Scholarship...... Leigha Townsend Honor Award - Salutatorian...... Daniel Beam John D. Strickland Memorial Scholarship...... Randal Eblacker The Rex & Marilyn Horton Scholarship...... Allyson Irwin Robert P. Vandeusen Scholarship...... Randal Eblacker Lisa M. Husung Memorial Scholarship...... Allyson Irwin Veterans Scholarship...... Mariah Elsenheimer Spc. Jason M. Johnston Memorial Scholarship...... Meredith Patterson Veterans Scholarship...... Allyson Irwin Kathryn J. Kerrigan Memorial Scholarship...... Mikayla Yaskulski Marine Corps League Scholarship...... Dylan Bader Knights of Columbus Council #1330 Thomas A. Kirby Memorial Scholarship...... Zachary C. Shaffer Veterans of Foreign Wars Industrial Arts Award...... Miles Walton Coach Gary Kingsbury Memorial Scholarship...... Evan Pappalardo Strickland Auxiliary #4635 of Veterans of Foreign Wars Prize...... Meredith Patterson Leslie A. Kish Memorial Scholarship...... Bethany Bowman David H. Whittier Memorial Scholarship...... Michael Laine John “Apple” Knight Award...... Jordan Wolcott Women’s Service Club of Albion - Marjorie Hamlin Award...... Meghan Hurley Nicholas Kovaleski Memorial Scholarship...... Caitlin Malanowski Women’s Service Club of Albion - Betty Lou Rhodes Award...... Mikayla Yaskulski Nicholas Kovaleski Memorial Scholarship...... Alyce Miller Woods Prize...... Daniel Beam Nicholas Kovaleski Memorial Scholarship...... Ellen Narburgh Jr. Wilson Sportsman Club Environmental Award...... Kelsee Soule Nicholas Kovaleski Memorial Scholarship...... Mikayla Yaskulski Jr. Wilson Sportsman Club Environmental Award...... Randal Eblacker The LINK July 2016 4 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! Graduation - June 24, 2016 Congratulations! Baccalaureate – June 5, 2016

2016 Senior Prom Court Graduates gather to celebrate!

(L-R) Prom Princess – Ellen Narburgh, Prom Prince – Kyle Thaine, Prom Queen – Meghan Hurley and Prom King – Scott Daniels

Class Night – June 17, 2016

Valedictorian Meredith Patterson and Salutatorian Daniel Beam

Senior Class Ofﬁcers (l-r) Mikayla Yaskulski (Secretary), Kyle Thaine (Treasurer), Sarah Graham (Vice President) and Scott Daniels (President).

Members of the Daisy Chain and Ushers.

Junior Class President Emily Blanchard accepts the class challenge from Senior Class President Scott Daniels by exchanging the gavel. The Senior Chorus performs at the graduation ceremony.

The LINK July 2016 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! 5 Class of 2016 Marella Moon Albanese Alexis Lee Manning Michael Joseph Alello Shane E. Maynard Miranda Rose Allen Caitlin Rose McDonnell Cortlin D. Artis Stephanie Grace McGee Jared Andrew Atwell Grace E. McQueen Dylan Jacob Bader Brady Lee Meakin Matthew Robert Baker Vladimir Mendoza Perez Evynn M. Baney Joshua David Metzler Desiree Alyssa Barber Alyce G. Miller Emily Barnosky Benjamin W. Miller Amber Barson Danielle Lynn Miller Alissa Lynn Basinait Ricky L. Monroe Harrison Baumbach Brooklyn Moore Daniel Edmond Beam Merlin C. Moyer III Kara Bentley Ellen Jane Narburgh Ashlee Lee Bocach Taylor C. Nesbitt Board President Margy Brown presents graduate with his diploma. Geneva Anne Bolthouse Nicholas Ronald Obstarczyk Maria A. Bourke Cody J. Michael Osborne Bethany Wage Bowman Jacob Dean Osborne Donte’ Burgio Allison Irene Page Jack Snyder Burgoon Evan M. Pappalardo Samantha Lynn Burkhardt Meredith Rose Patterson Elijah Caballero William J. M. Pecorella Kenneth Jay Capurso Katelyn E. Perry Emalynn Mae Carr Hanna Leilani Pescara Zachary Todd Champeney Katlin Nichole Pieniaszek Scott Frederick Daniels Zachary Pollock Reginald Edward Dash Shaylee A. Pond Yehudah Tshombe Davis Jr. Olivia Elizabeth Prest Matthew DeCarlo Dakota John Purvee Hunter Donald DeFelice Tyler J. Quill Alex James DeSmit Aliya Gabrielle Rayner Bradley Dillon Dakota J. Reamer Jason Matthew Downs Andressa Lee Rex Timothy Edward Drake Jr. Micah C. Reynolds Zharia Shontay Drisdom Alonzo D. Rivera Cierra Nicole Drisdom Wesley R. Rivera Hernandez August Hope Dugan Gabriel Rodriguez Jr. Wynter Exodus Dumont Tyler Nathaniel Rotoli Cheyenna Rain Eagle Jordon Jean Sanchez Randal Eugene Eblacker Zachary Crawford Shaffer Mariah Alexis Elsenheimer Adam Sills Jared Michael Fearby Devon C. Simpson Kelley Elizabeth Flanagan Katrina Smith Matthew James Flanagan Kyle Smith Israel Gilberto Florentino William David Smith Aleah Clare Foos Kalleigh Maree Derisley Snell Douglas Roy Ford Jr. Eugenia A. Soto Spencer T. Freeman Kelsee L. Soule Class of 2016 President Scott Daniels instructs the class to move their tassels to the Beverly Ann Gardner Alisha Stanton left side signaling their move from students to graduates. Brian Gardner Jr. Melissa Danielle Symonds Austin Genno Mahogany DeAnne Taylor Madeline Grace Gibbs Manwell Milton Taylor Elizabeth Marie Goff Kyle Joseph Thaine Kyle C. Graham Leigha Marie Townsend Sarah Elizabeth Graham Nathaniel D. P. Trembley Alexis Robin Grandy William Andrew Trevino Trey Taylor Hart Michael Uderitz Kassidy Marie Hastings Cate Halina Usselman McKayla Erin Hastings Elijah VanEpps Dylan James Hellems Nicholas Jaqwez Wallace Meghan J. Hurley Miles Joseph Walton Allyson Irwin Dustin Dwight Weese James Johnson Chloe Lee Weis Ryan Thomas Jones Jonathan Thomas Welles Dalton Chadwick Kelley Abigale Janice Wells Keyshawn Kibbe Raven Skye White Miranda S. King Stephen Gerald Williams Sarah Genevieve Kuehne Christian Arieras Yamir Wilson Michael Jacob Laine Jordan Timothy Wolcott Orlando Montaz Lloyd Mikayla Alexis Yaskulski Friends gather after the ceremony. Leanna Lynn-Rose Lowery Ruth E. Young-Powley Caitlin Paige Malanowski The LINK July 2016 6 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! Middle School Award Winners Announced Kindergarten Graduation 2016 The Gold President’s Award

The Gold President’s Award – recognizes ten eighth-grade students who have achieved the highest cumulative overall grade point average in all subjects throughout middle school (grades 6-8).

(L-R): The Gold Presidents Awards were awarded to Front Row: Molly Wadhams, Susan He, Loren Beam, Katelyn Spierdowis, Alexis Creasey & Kaitlyn Kinter. Back Row: Ashlyn LeBaron, Chase Froman & David Baldassarre.

The Silver President’s Award

The Silver President’s Award – This award is presented to one eighth-grade student selected by the faculty for each subject area.

(L-R): Loren Beam (Latin), Joshua Manning (Science), Ashlyn LeBaron (Social Studies), Shamar Jakes (Math), Katelyn Spierdowis (Algebra & Living Environment) and Mehkyron Drisdom (Spanish).

Congratulations to all of our award winners!

Principal’s Award This award is the most prestigious award that a middle school student can receive. It is voted on by eighth-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 Ashlyn LeBaron!

Universal Pre-Kindergarten 2016-2017 Student Registration

• There are still openings for the 2016 – 2017 school year. • Applications for the UPK program are available in the Albion Elementary School and District Ofﬁces. • Children must be four years old on or before Dec. 1, 2016. • To be eligible, students must reside in the Albion Central School District. • AM and PM sessions (9:00 - 11:30 AM and 1:00 - 3:30 PM). • Parents may not choose which session (AM or PM) their child attends. • Parents will be notiﬁed by mail of their child’s status for the Pre- Kindergarten program.

The LINK July 2016 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! 7 “Tap Thy Foot” – Wayne Burlison Elementary Elementary School Science Olympiad Memorial Award Medal Winners Grade 3 Medal Winners

Row 1: Camryn London, Nolan Franzese, Kyle Radder, James Trembley, Abigail Hunt, Chloe Gray, Mackenzie Snook and Mallory Ashbery. Row 2: Zachary Baron, Leo Bolton, Bryce Odessa, Seth Krenning, Tye Talbot, Kelli Dingle, Landen Allis, (L-R): Dallas Ecker, Austin Narburgh, Mrs. Burlison and Adam Burlison. Adam Burlison, Emma Shay, Tracy Garrett and Madison LeBaron. Row 3: Mia Slick, David Rosario and Ramon Brege. The recipients of this award must show leadership in band and lessons, responsibility in being prepared for both band and lessons, and have shown motivation and growth in lessons. Grade 4 Medal Winners These students must also express dedication to continue playing an instrument in the middle school. The top candidates were selected by the current elementary band teacher, Miss Fix using a rubric form that addresses each of these areas. The Memorial plaque is currently displayed outside the Band Room. This year the “Tap Thy Foot” award is presented to Dallas Ecker and Austin Narburgh. Congratulations to Dallas and Austin!

Kindergarteners Hold Dinosaur Dig

1st Row: Bryce Mathes, Alonzo Figueroa Fuentes, Jose Salinas, Dylan Narburgh and Collin Fackler. Row 2: Jason Anstey, Reese Conley, Lucy Rivers, Finn McCue, Lydia Miller, Maia Pate, Kelsey Froman and Alison Gibson. Row 3: Kevin He, Isaac Hickman, Sam Arellano and Kimberly Weese.

Grade 5 Medal Winners

Mrs. Husung’s class held its annual dinosaur dig. This is the 25th year that her students participated in this activity. This year, Mrs. Wolfe’s class joined us for their first expedition. During the expedition, they found a real dinosaur fossil which they concluded must have been an herbivorous (plant eater) dinosaur due to its flat teeth. Then they looked closely at the top of the head and the evidence indicated it might be a head of a Triceratops due to its long nose and points on top of the head. Each child also found Row 1: Emma Foote, Ava Jurs and Logan Graham. Row 2: Nick Harling, Caleb Hyde, Clara Bolton, Keira Sargent, Natalie Baron, a dinosaur of their own during the dig, which they agreed was a fantasy/make believe dinosaur. Tayler Soule, Bryce Wison, Dallas Ecker, Travis Seitmann and Hailey Crawford. The classes ended our dig with an ice pop treat since the dinosaurs may have become extinct Row 3: Amari Jones, Emma McQuillan, Maya Knaak, Meredith Hollenbeck, McKenzie Olmstead and Christopher Sacco. due to the earth getting colder from meteors. Mrs. Husung said, “We had so much fun being Paleontologists for the day!” Grade 4 Celebrates Pioneer Day

A.P. Statistics Class Uses Skills to Lend a Hand

(L-R) Front row: Jared Fearby, Kyle Smith, Meghan Hurley, Meredith Patterson, Bailey Maier, Miranda Allen, Matt Baker, Teacher Shelly Daggs. Back row: Scott Daniels, Randal Eblacker, Joe Madejski, and Zach Champeney. The annual Grade 4 Pioneer Day has been a ritual at Albion Elementary School for the last The Albion High School AP Statistics Class presented valuable information to Community 30-plus years. It is the highlight of many fourth graders’ school year and connects classroom Action of Orleans and Genesee last week as part of their service learning project. The students learning to history in a significant way. Students dress in period clothing and rotate through presented information on each program that Community Action offers. They analyzed surveys stations lasting 35 minutes throughout the day. Because of the rotation, they are able to for Community Action and the Head Start Program and gave Community Action suggestions on participate in many activities that bring new meaning to how the early residents of our country ways to improve their website and offices. They also came up with a marketing plan which lived. The stations represent a wide variety of activities that help students appreciate early included creating a poster that lists all of Community Action’s programs to be displayed around American culture. Activities range from doing laundry with a washboard, ironing with a hot the community in places like laundromats, grocery stores, and the library. The students did a cast iron, butter churning, weaving and making useful everyday items out of tin. Students also great job in researching Community Action and presenting new ideas for improvement! got a peek at what school would have been like in pioneer days. The LINK July 2016 8 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! Triple “C” Awards C.A.S. Program Celebrates “Moving Up Day”

(L-R) Front row: Alisha Stanton and Katrina Smith. Back row: Sonia Ballines, Zach Pollock, Brad Dillon, Blake Toal, Keyshawn Kibbe, and Devin Ware.

The Community as Schools (C.A.S.) program located at the Villages of Orleans (formerly the Orleans County Nursing Home) celebrated “Moving Up Day” for eight students on June (L-R): Zach Baron and Codey Warney 13, 2016. The program is an alternative education program for students who show promise The Triple “C” Award program was established to honor young people who have but are struggling in the traditional high school setting. Students are given a chance to distinguished themselves within their school and community. The award recognizes the succeed in an environment that is completely different. This innovative program has earned qualities of Character, Courage and Commitment in New York’s students and is sponsored by rave reviews for its ability to intervene and get these students back on track. C.A.S. students the N.Y.S. Attorney General’s Ofﬁce. Elementary School Principal, Rachel Curtin said, “It gives attend classes in the nursing home and interact with residents and staff on a daily basis. me great pleasure to introduce the students who have received this special recognition for Some residents have experience that is helpful to students and oftentimes the connection their talents or abilities. This year the award was presented to two students in the Elementary between students and residents is very deep. This interaction with staff and residents is what School. I would like to present the Triple ‘C’ Award to third-grade students Zackary Baron makes the program so unique. and Codey Warney." The program is facilitated by High School Teacher Brennan Meakin and High School Quoting from Zackary’s nomination form, his teacher Miss Komendat said, “Zack is Guidance Counselor Sally Schmidt. Meakin congratulated the students for overcoming many an exceptionally responsible, trustworthy and hardworking third grader. Not only is he of the challenges they faced throughout their High School career and told them how proud someone his classmates can rely on, I can rely on him as a teacher too! He is always willing he was of their accomplishments. Meakin said, “This program allows students to shine to lend a helping hand to anyone who needs it, and he shows incredible leadership qualities in a different environment and encourages ‘at risk’ students to look beyond their current due to his positive attitude, excellence in academics and his warm smile and personality. He situation. It stresses the importance of staying in school and the value of graduation.” works hard every day and balances other activities, such as our school’s Student Leadership Council, Boy Scouts and baseball. For all of this and millions of reason more, Zack is the perfect recipient of this year’s Triple “C” Award.” Codey Warney was nominated by his third-grade teacher Miss Cammarata. She said, “From the second Codey walked into my room, he has worked his little tail off to be the best High School Production of “Joseph and student he can be! Codey is a leader because he is fearless. No matter what is asked of him, the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat” is or how challenging it is for him, he always stays determined. He asks questions when he needs help, reads aloud to his teachers so he can better understand what is being asked of recognized by the Rochester Broadway him, follows my lead with every task I give him and is working hard to increaser his reading level with his peers and has become a great writer because he puts his heart and mind to Theatre League work. Codey inspires our whole class each day with his amazing effort. He perseveres and goes above and beyond my expectations daily. Codey has the courage of superman, the character of a saint and the commitment of a true scholar.” Congratulations to Zackary and Codey!

Fifth-Grade Class Celebrates “Moving Up” Day

(L-R): The award winners from the ceremony: Emilie Sitzer (Essay winner), Yoselin Lauro Ramirez (Butts Award Winner), Photo compliments of Photos By Bruce and Associates Maya Knaak (Butts Award Winner), Jillian Ray (Essay Winner), Logan Graham (Butts Award Winner), Dylan Narburgh (Essay Winner & Tap Thy Foot Award Winner), Ashley Mowart (Butts Award Winner), Brianna Sample (Essay Winner), Dallas Ecker The Rochester Broadway Theatre League recently recognized the Albion High School (Butts Award & Tap Thy Foot Award) and McKenzie Olmstead (Essay Winner). production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat” with several Stars of The Elementary School prepared to send their ﬁfth-grade students to the Middle School Tomorrow Awards. The program is dedicated to supporting the process of growth and during their “Moving Up” Day ceremony. Each student wrote an essay about the things that learning. It encourages commitment, discipline and teamwork while acknowledging they had learned at the Elementary School and how it had helped them prepare for the next excellence. The theatre league sends out adjudicators to judge performances at schools that step in their educational journey. They thanked their teachers and staff members for helping wish to participate. Once the adjudicators compile their information, they nominate the top them grow both socially and academically throughout the last six years. schools. The top schools then compete against each other for the coveted awards. The A.C.S. The essays were judged by staff members and each classroom had a winner declared. High School performance of ”Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat” received Essay winners were: These students read their piece to the entire class, faculty and many the award for Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Acting Ensemble, Outstanding Dance guests who were present at the assembly. Alternate essay winners from each class read the Ensemble, Outstanding Singing Ensemble, Outstanding Student Orchestra and Outstanding names of each classmate as they were congratulated for completing the ﬁrst six years of Production Crew. This is a considerable accomplishment and speaks volumes about the their academic career. Alternate essay winners were; Bailey Blanchard, William Freeman, quality of the drama department’s productions which continue to astound audiences. Albion Leeanna Montanarella, Austin Aman, Annabella Salisbury and Shaky Luna Colon. Central School District competes with many larger schools with more resources for these Also presented at the ceremony was the Donald Butts Memorial Award. Mr. Donald Butts awards. was principal of the Ronald L. Sodoma Elementary School for many years. Mr. Butts took We are very proud to have had six individual students selected for Stars of Tomorrow great pride in education and the importance of good character and behavior. He was very awards through the Theatre League. They were: Kyle Thaine for Outstanding Lead Actor, proud of the school’s program of “Respect, Responsibility and Optimism.” Although Mr. Angela Tarricone for Outstanding Supporting Actress and Cheyenna Eagle for Outstanding Butts has passed away, we are honored to be able to recognize students who live their lives as Supporting Actress. Jillian Doyle, Elijah VanEpps and Stephen Williams were recognized with positive role models through the Donald Butts Memorial Award. This award was presented a “Feather in your Cap” award. to one student from each 5th grade class. This year the winners were Yoselin Lauro Ramirez, Congratulations to the entire production crew, actors, musicians and directors on an Maya Knaak, Logan Graham, Ashley Mowart and Dallas Ecker. amazing show! The LINK July 2016 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! 9 Purple Eagles Marching Band Enjoys another AHS Marching Band Travels to Successful Season Virginia Beach

Pictured above are the front few ranks of the Albion Purple Eagles Marching Band during the 150th Memorial Day Anniversary Grand Parade, in Waterloo, on May 28, 2016.

After exhibition performances in Virginia Beach, VA and in the Rochester Lilac Festival Parade, the Albion Marching Band started their competition season off on the right foot by Some brass and woodwind players take a knee, while members of the drum line perform. The huge statue of King Neptune, a posting a win at the Seneca Falls Pageant of Bands on May 21. The Purple Eagles’ score of Virginia Beach landmark, looms over them. 93.5 was tops in their division, earning them the first place award in Open Class by more than 8 points. After months of planning, fund-raising, and practice, the Purple Eagles marching band On Sat., May 28, the band had the honor of participating in the 150th Memorial Day traveled to Virginia Beach, VA from April 28 - May 1, 016, for their bi-annual performance Anniversary Grand Parade in Waterloo, N.Y. Waterloo is the “birthplace” of the Memorial trip. Since many of the same students are involved in both chorus and marching band, the Day holiday, which was first observed there in 1866. Performances followed in Albion’s groups alternate trip years. Memorial Day parade on May 30, and then in the Nunda Fun Days parade on June 2, where While in Virginia, the band performed for a crowd of residents and tourists alike on the they missed first place by just 4/10th of a point! As always, the Purple Eagles finished the Virginia Beach boardwalk, with the Atlantic Ocean as a beautiful backdrop. During the trip, season with the hometown Strawberry Festival Parade on June 11, where they were crowned the band members toured the Norfolk Naval Station, home of the US Navy’s Atlantic fleet, “Best Band,” in competition with Batavia and Pembroke. and attended a live performance of the Tony-winning musical comedy, The Mystery of Edwin The Purple Eagles’ competitive program utilizes the “open class,” or “5-minute rule.” Drood. Students also enjoyed a formal dinner & dancing cruise along the Elizabeth River In a nutshell, this competition format allows for any formation and direction changes within and Chesapeake Bay, visited The Nauticus Maritime Museum, toured a decommissioned the judging area, the only stipulation being a five minute time limit between the first note WWII battleship, and spent an afternoon zip-lining through the trees at the Virginia Beach of music or movement and the last. “It’s almost like a field show on the street, except you Aquarium’s Adventure Park. While the water temperature was still a bit chilly for swimming, have the added element of making an entrance 150 feet down-street, developing the show many students took advantage of their hotel’s location right on the waterfront to walk along from left to right, progressing toward a logical exit from the 300’ judging area” Mr. Thaine the sandy beach, wade in the water, and explore the shops along the boardwalk. And, since explained. “It’s not intended to be a ‘Park & Play,’ where bands simply march into the every hotel room overlooked the water, students were treated to wonderful ocean views area, stop and play a song, then march away. There’s much more to it than that. Judges anytime they looked out the window! look for an artistic development of the whole show, from beginning to end, with a drill that According to Mr. Thaine, the AHS Director of Bands, these performance trips are an compliments the musical program.” Bands are judged on music performance, visual design important educational experience for students, some of whom have not been outside of New and execution, and general effect. York State before.

Middle School Students are “On A Roll”

Albion’s program was entitled “The Piano Man” and featured music by Billy Joel. It opened with his “We didn’t Start the Fire” before transitioning into “Piano Man.” “My Life” was followed by “Only the Good Die Young,” and this season’s closer was “Just the Way You Are.” Soloists were: Kyle Thaine on trombone, Alyce Miller on trumpet, and Dan Beam on mallets. The Drum Majors this year were seniors Meredith Patterson and Zach Shaffer.

New After School Reading Program - Front row: Nicholas Garcia, Rebecca Fugate, Kayli Callard, Emily Richardson, Misty Dawn Mullins, Isabele Sunday, and Popcorn and Paper Backs: Marvin Russ. Back row: Samantha Johnson, Ethan Ferchen, Michale Stone, Ann Faery, Mrs. Brown, and Mrs. Berg. The Garden Edition Students in Mrs. Berg’s classroom were honored at the June Board of Education meeting for their Character and Leadership. These students were instrumental in creating and implementing a new program in the Middle School called the “On A Roll” program. The “On A Roll” program began as a new way to recognize students for making good choices both in and out of the classroom. Teachers nominate students and the following day the students are announced and called down outside the office to get their “On A Roll slip” and a treat. As the students stop to get their slips they are able to find out who nominated them and in many cases why they were nominated. The students then take their slips write their name and homeroom number on the slip and place it in the “We make good Choices Jar” located in the main office. We keep the jar in the office as a reminder to students that we expect good choices and so they can see the jar fill up! At the end of each month we draw final prize winners out of the jar. One of the names drawn is our Student of the Month and that student receives special privileges, a prize, and pizza with the principal. Other winners receive a variety of prizes from first in lunch line, a sweet treat, pencils, posters, Subway coupons, group lunch with the principal, school sporting event tickets and school play tickets. In addition, students that were nominated for Albion HS and MS Multicultural Clubs teamed up under the direction of their advisors, that month are given a special privilege, such as wearing a hat to school. Mrs. Della Morales (HS Library Media Specialist) and Mrs. Tina Burgett (ES & MS Art Mrs. Berg said, “We want to celebrate our kids and all the hard work and good choices Teacher) for an eight-week after-school reading program centered on literacy and art. The they are making in our school every day. The “On A Roll” program helps highlight those program ran every Wednesday for eight weeks from 4-5 p.m., in the Children’s Library at the students who may not be on the academic Honor Roll, but are working incredible hard. Hoag Library. The focus was making a community connection through literacy, art, popcorn, It allows teachers to recognize a student and encourage that student to keep working. In and gardening. The purpose was to target elementary students that lived in and around the order to fund the “On A Roll program” we have turned to the community, asking for their libraries neighborhood. The sessions were all very well attended with 12-15 children joining support. Subway graciously donated free sub coupons and other items. The rest of the each week. The program concluded with a planting celebration and ice cream. Each child funding is provided by the teachers through a dress down day once a month. This program that attended received a certificate of participation and a plant to take in the clay pot that has definitely helped shine a light on students making good choices both academically and they made during one of the sessions. Plans are already being made for a follow-up session social and is also helping to foster relationships between teachers and students.” during the fall whose theme will be: Popcorn, Paper Backs and Pumpkins. The LINK July 2016 10 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! Albion Elementary Celebrates Flag Day AMS Seventh Graders Commemorate Orleans County Civil War Veterans

On Fri., June 10, the Albion Elementary School celebrated Flag Day with patriotic music During the 2015-16 school year the seventh-grade service-learning classes were busy with performed by each grade level. This is the second year in which students were able to invite several Civil War projects, culminating in a dedication ceremony commemorating Orleans members of their families who had served in the U.S. Military to be honored at this patriotic County Civil War veterans at Mt. Albion Cemetery. event. The assembly began with flag bearers from each classroom in the Elementary School The dedication included a bronze plaque affixed to a piece of Medina Sandstone, a solid proceeding into the gym displaying the American Flag. The veterans and their students granite planter urn, and a sugar maple tree. The plaque read, “Honoring Orleans County Civil followed close behind while the Elementary Honors Band played “America the Beautiful” War Veterans, “A New Birth of Freedom.” The entire seventh grade, numerous area dignitaries, and the crowd sang our National Anthem. The crowd then recited “The Pledge of Allegiance” veterans groups, historians, and community members attended the event. led by Elementary School Principal Mr. Curtain. Service-learning teacher Tim Archer called the year’s activities a great learning experience The Elementary School students have been preparing for this celebration all winter for the students. “The ultimate sacrifice our veterans made to give us today’s freedoms,” Archer long in their music classes. Each grade level performed a patriotic song for the rest of said, “offer our children a shining example of living for something greater than themselves.” the school. The kindergarten students performed “Our Beautiful Flag,” first-grade students During the year students attended local government meetings, researched church and performed “America,” the second grade led the group in “God Bless America,” the third cemetery archives, visited educational institutions, petitioned government officials, worked grade performed “America the Beautiful,” the fourth grade sang “You’re a Grand Old Flag” alongside historical and veterans groups, and organized three ceremonies. Class guests and the fifth grade performed “This Land Is Your Land.” The entire student body sang the included historians, re-enactors, authors, and librarians. Albion Alma Mater together. Joining each class in the celebration was the Elementary School In the fall students spent many Saturday mornings cataloguing the over 250 Civil War Honors Band who played “All Hail the Conquering Hero” and “Air of Nobility.” veterans who are buried at Mt. Albion. Approximately 160 of those had old, rusty cast iron A special slide show presentation highlighted the veterans present and relatives of students Grand Army of the Republic, or GAR, markers that needed repainting. After many long hours, who served in the armed services. Together, the students, veterans, and special guests sang the seventh graders completed the task. The oxidized bronze markers, like those in the Civil War section, were left untouched. “God Bless the U.S.A.” The Character Education Committee led by Cathy Hryhorenko was The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument (tower) in the back of Mt. Albion lists 466 names responsible for the addition of the piece honoring Veterans at the Flag Day ceremony. She of Orleans County soldiers who lost their lives in the war. Classes catalogued the faded and said, “This beautiful ceremony, which is always emotional, proved even more meaningful worn names to compile a master list. Through the research, 47 other names were found from with the addition of the Veterans.” primary sources that probably should have been etched into those marble panels, but were not. Out of respect to them, their names were read during the dedication program. Poetry Winners Last fall students petitioned Washington, D.C., for an upright marble headstone for Barre native and Civil War veteran, John Frost. He was buried in an unmarked grave at St. Joseph’s Cemetery on Brown Rd. in 1915. A ceremony to dedicate the new headstone was held April 30th. Through the generosity of the Orleans County Department of History, the Orleans County Historical Association, and the 140th Re-enactment Group, the classes plan to acquire a New York State historical marker for Clarendon native Herbert Charles Taylor. Taylor is the only known Orleans County Civil War soldier to fight and die at the Battle of Gettysburg. He is buried at Hillside Cemetery in Clarendon. A special ceremony dedicating that marker will be held in the fall. Throughout the year, the service-learning classes also exchanged pen pal letters with Middle School students at the Gettysburg Area Middle School. They learned about their school, community, and life in an area known for its historical significance.

Albion High School Middle & School Students Attend the 11th Annual Greater (L-R): Front Row: MaryJane Ryan Micey, Bella Cooper and Tristan Tilbe. Back Row: Skye Moyer, Ivory Smith and Julia Fuller. Rochester Teen Book Festival held at

Students also competed in a poetry contest. Each grade level wrote patriotic poems in Nazareth College honor of Flag Day. The poems were judged by Elementary School Teacher Mr. VanCamp. Each grade level winner read their poem to the rest of the school during the assembly. Poetry winners were: Bella Cooper (Kindergarten), Mary Jane Ryan-Mincy (1st grade), Tristen Tilbe (2nd grade), Ivory Smith (3rd grade), Julia Fuller (4th grade) and Skye Moyer (5th grade).

Artwork Winner Emma McQuillan Also recognized during the Flag Day celebration were students for their artistic achievement. Emma McQuillan was chosen as the recipient of the Patrick DiGirolamo award. The award is presented to a primary school student On Sat., May 14, 18 middle and high school students along with Mrs. Dawn Squicciarini who has demonstrated an exceptional (MS 8th Grade), Miss Karen Spierdowis (HS English) and Mrs. Della Morales (HS Librarian) ability or interest in art. The award attended the Teen Book Festival held at Nazareth College where 32 authors came and shared is donated by the children of the not only their latest releases but tips on writing and publishing. This event came on the heels of Author Charles Benoit’s visit last month in the high school library, where he conducted two graduating class of 1987. writers’ workshops, promoted the festival, and told the students he looked forward to seeing Emma also had her theme and them at the festival. design chosen for the 5th Grade Moving- Students were able to attend up to four sessions with the authors of their choice, purchase Up Day t-shirts. These shirts are worn books, win rafﬂes, and interact with teens from a variety of school districts from all over by every ﬁfth grader during the “Moving Western New York. When asked about his experience at TBF, Freshman Ryan Grandy said, “It Up” day ceremony. was so cool and very entertaining. It was a great way to spend a Saturday. I can’t wait to go Congratulations to all of our back next year.” Not only students but parents felt the same: (from a parent): “Just wanted winners! to thank you for encouraging and spending your Saturday supervising the TBF. Emily had a wonderful time and talked about it all weekend.” It was an amazing event and plans are already in the works for next year. The LINK July 2016 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! 11 SPRING 2016 SCHOLAR ATHLETES

The Albion High School Girls’ Track & Field Cumulative Grade Point Average 97.5% athletic department is pleased to announce that fi ve spring sports teams have qualifi ed 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. (L-R) Front row: Isabel Penafi el, Alexa Adams, Emma Mathes, Caitlin Malanowski, and Mallory Adams. Second row: Claire Squicciarini, Natalie Lathrop, Kristen Struble, Meredith Patterson, Madison Narburgh, and Tess Pettit. Third row: Gricelda Maldonado, Hannah Grammer, Mariah Elsenheimer, Hannah Wehling, and Emily Girls’ Softball Cumulative Grade Point Average 93.5% Blanchard. Fourth row: Yasmeen Shabazz, Aleah Foos, Savanah Wirth, Katie Rustay, and Rose Arnold. Missing from photo: Katie Mann, Caitlyn Snook, Mahogany Taylor, Elizabeth Goff, Chantel VanDeGenachte, and Breanda Johnson.

Varsity Tennis Cumulative Grade Point Average 97.8%

(L-R) Front row: Sierra Newton, Brylie Hapeman, and Natalie DiCurreia. Middle row: Kelsee Soule, Meghan Hurley, and Ellen Narburgh. (L-R) Front row: Clara Stilwell, Dylan Bader, Victor Benjovsky, Daniel Beam, Back row: Isabella Prest, Skyler Smith, and Olivia Prest. Emily Barleben, and Matt Kovaleski. Middle row: Celeste Hoffman, Sarah Kuehne, Missing from photo: Ashlee Bocach, and Kassidy Hastings. Alyce Miller, Hailey Bader, Ally Graham, and Shannon Broda. Back row: Kyle Thaine, Nate Smith, Donato Rosario, Owen Foos, Connor McQuillan, and Zach Moore. Missing from photo: Joshua Metzler, Matt Flanagan and Vivian Rivers.

Boys’ Track & Field Cumulative Grade Point Average 95.6% Varsity Baseball Cumulative Grade Point Average 93.2%

Front row: Ugene Harrison, Evan Stier, Sam Slick, and Bailey Maier. Middle row: Cody Osborne, Caleb Pettit, Brad Sanford, Preston Flugel, and Dyllan Beach. Back row: Noah Wadhams, Jared Hollinger, and Victor Vallejo-Miller. (L-R) Front row: Jaquess Harrison, Liam Ward, Bryce Pritchard, and Jacob Buzard. Missing from photo: Nate Trembley, Jessy Cruz, Jordan Wolcott, Kirk Ellison, Back row: Evan Pappalardo, Alex De Smit, Jared Fearby, Jason Downs, Joe Madejski, Mike Laine, and Tre Yaskulski. and Randy Eblacker. Missing from photo: Brady Meakin and Kyle Smith.

The LINK July 2016 12 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! ACS Wishes Well to Retirees SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS • Spring 2016 • Varsity Softball The Varsity Softball Team ended the year with a 7-7 league record and a 12-8 overall record. The team was honored with a First Team All-League selection; Meghan Hurley. A Second Team All-League Selection was given to Isabella Prest. Kelsee Soule, Olivia Prest, Ashlee Bocach, Natalie DiCureia, and Ellen Narburgh were named in the All-League Honorable Mention. Meghan Hurley was selected as the Most Valuable Player. Meghan had 9 homeruns for the season, 7 home runs during league play. Senior players were: Ellen Narburgh, Olivia Prest, Ashlee Bocach, Meghan Hurley, Kelsee Soule, Alison Irwin and Kassidy Hastings. When asked about the season, Coach Schmitt said, “I was very optimistic for the season since we had several seniors and returners who had a lot of varsity experience. We started out very strong, but were plagued with several (L-R): Paul Mann, David Draper, Alan Van Camp, Julie McGrath, Annette Pearl, Barbara Reiss, and Gloria Short injuries and illnesses. The highlight of our season was giving Akron their only loss in the Missing from photo: Paul Drought, Randy Kelley, Sharon LaDue, Darlene Wilting, and Brenda McQuillan league by winning at home by 1 run.” On June 6, 2016, the Albion Central School Board of Education held a reception prior to their regular Board Meeting. At the reception, retiring staff members were honored for their years of service. Paul Mann will retire with 19 years, David Draper retires with 31 years, Alan JV Softball Van Camp with 25 years, Julie McGrath with 29 years, Annette Pearl with 32 years, Barbara The JV Softball team finished the season with an 8-8 overall record. The season team Reiss with 20 years, Gloria Short with 17 years, Sharon LaDue with 19 years, Paul Drought leaders for batting averages were: Lexi Wolck (.521) Mikel Dysard led the team in stolen with 31 years, Randall Kelley with 30 years and Darlene Wilting with 15 years. Retiring from bases (18). Haley Smith led the team in RBI’s (24). Erin Doty lead the team in innings the Board of Education after serving for 5 years is Brenda McQuillan. pitched and strikeouts while Sierra Newton and Janae Doty anchored the infield defense. This group of retirees has over 268 combined years of service to the Albion Central Both Janae and Sierra ended the season with the varsity. Coach Akers said, “The Junior School. They have touched the lives of countless students and staff throughout their years Varsity Softball team worked hard all year long and steadily improved throughout the and will be missed greatly. We wish them health and happiness as they enter this new phase season. They are a talented and fun group of girls.” in their lives. Also recognized at the Board reception were staff members for attaining tenure status. Staff members that were granted tenure were Rachel Curtin, Jennifer Ashbery, Jennifer Varsity Baseball Lamont, Samantha Seaman and Barbara Weslowski. The Varsity Baseball team ended the season with a league record of 9-5 and an overall record of 12-6. Brady Meakin (infield) was named to the Niagara-Orleans First Team All- League; Bryce Pritchard (1st Base), Randy Eblacker (D.H.), Jason Downs (infield) and Evan Pappalardo (pitcher) each earned a spot on the Second Team All-League. Kyle Smith (outfield) earned Honorable Mention. Senior members of the team were: Randy Eblacker, Jared Fearby, Alex De Smit, Kyle Smith, Evan Pappalardo, Brady Meakin and Jason Downs. Coach Blanchard said, “This year’s team was a joy to coach. There was great leadership by the captains this year. Graduating these seniors will leave a void that will be hard to fill next year. It was a successful season and we finished 2nd in the league.”

JV Baseball The JV Baseball team ﬁnished the season with an 11-3 league record and a 15-3 overall record. The team won the Attica J.V. Tournament & the Lyndonville J.V. Tournament. Key players were: Thomas Furmanski, Addsion Christ, Harrison Brown and Tony Vallejo-Miller. Respect, Responsibility & Optimism Coach Veltz said, “The Albion J.V. baseball team was able to overcome multiple challenges on the way to a very successful season. Through hard work and great leadership, this young team was able to capture 2 tournament titles and become a force to reckon with in the league. It will be exciting to see these players evolve as they move forward on to the varsity level.”

Boys’ Track The Boys' Track team ﬁnished the season with a league record of 3-3. League Champions were Nate Trembley in the shot put for the second consecutive year, Kory Reynolds in the discus and Tommy Mattison in the long jump. Nate also ﬁnished second at the Sectional Meet. Manwell Taylor was the team M.V.P. Although the team will be losing several scorers to graduation, the returning team members should be very competitive in the future.

Girls’ Track The Girls' Track team ﬁnished the year with a 4-2 league record. 1st Team All-League members were; Chanyce Powell (Triple Jump & Long Jump) and Mahogany Taylor (100 Hurdles). 2nd Team All-League honors went to Mariah Elsenheimer (100 Meters & 200 Meters), Mahogany Taylor (High Jump), Claire Squicciarini, Mariah Elsenheimer, Mckayla Armstrong and Chncye Powell (400 Meter Relay). Honorable Mention went to: Meredith Patterson (1500 Meter) and Emma Mathes, Hannah Grammer, Meredith Patterson, and Albion Elementary School’s character education program focuses on reinforcing Malory Adams (3200 Meter Relay). character traits and teaching by example all year for students. The months of September During the Section VI Championship meet Chanyce Powell placed 1st in Triple Jump and through December focus on Respect, January through March the focus is on responsibility Long Jump to qualify for the N.Y. State Championships. Sher placed fourth in the Triple and April through June focuses on optimism. The character education program includes a Jump and 5th in the Long Jump at the N.Y. State Championships. She also broke the school peer nomination process. On June 17, during Optimism Day, three faculty members were record in the Triple Jump with a jump of 37’7 ½”. chosen by their peers for displaying a character trait consistently. Senior team members were: Desiree Barber, Mariah Elsenheimer, Aleah Foos, Elizabeth Mrs. Swan was chosen for displaying respect, Mrs. Auricchio for showing responsibility Goff, Caitlin Malanowski, Meredith Patterson and Mahogany Taylor. Coach Hryvniak said, and Mrs. Sheehan for her optimism. Congratulations to our staff for the wonderful example “This year the girls' track team was very competitive in the league, missing a league you have shown our students! championship by a couple of points. The coaches were very pleased how the girls The efforts of the following staff were also appreciated since they were nominees for competed this year and are looking forward to the upcoming year. Chanyce Powell won the awards: Lucian Price, Lynn Dibella, Beth Dunn, Peggy Lemcke, Terry Monacelli, Dawn two Sectional Championships in the jumps and placed fourth in two events at the N.Y. State Arnold, Katie Reith, Pamela Nitzsche, Malinda Kemward, Bonnie Day, Bill Webster, and April Track and Field Championships.” Griggs.

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