Letter from the Superintendent ...... pg. 2 Moving Up Day...... pg. 7 Donald Butts Memorial Award...... pg. 2 Kindergarden Graduation...... pg. 7 Class Night Scholarships...... pg. 3 Pioneer Day...... pg. 8 Prom, Class Night, Graduation...... pg. 4 Marching Band Undefeated...... pg. 9 Highlights Class of 2014...... pg. 5 Flag Day...... pg. 10 Senior Citizens Day...... pg. 6 Scholar Athletes...... pg. 11 Baseball Team Claims Top Title...... pg. 6 Spotlight on Sports...... pg. 12 Albion Central School THE

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Volume 28, Number 5 www.albionk12.org Albion, NY July 2014 ACS 2014 Educator of the Year ACS Board of Education Honors Students for Jessica Beal Academic Achievement

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On May 19, 2014, the Albion Central School District Board of Education held the sixth annual Academic Convocation Dinner. The guest speaker was 1992 Albion High School graduate Marsha Rivers. Mrs. Rivers grew up in Albion and lives here with her family. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Communications; a Master’s degree in Theology and is a recently confirmed minister for the Free Methodist Church in It was with great pleasure that Albion Central School Board of Education President Margy Albion. Professionally, she is the Development Director for Hospice of Orleans. Brown announced that Jessica Beal had been chosen as the 2014 Educator of the Year. Mrs. Rivers spoke to the students about service to their community and Mrs. Beal has been with the district since 2002 beginning her career as a Special Education encouraged them to “invest” in people. She demonstrated how the people who Teacher. She has served in a variety of positions that have led to her most recent appointment “invested” in her have impacted every area of her life and encouraged students to as Chairperson for the Committee on Special Education. recognize their “people.” She said, “Look around the room, these people have On one of her nomination letters she was credited for her role in the implementation ‘invested’ in you. The people who have gone ahead of you, who have helped you of Parent Academies, the Safe School Ambassadors Program and the Safety Patrol. The learn and grow, who care deeply about your success in life. Let’s just say these nomination said, “In each of the positions Mrs. Beal has held, she consistently proves that people, your family, your friends, and your community – including some people putting kids first is her main priority. She is always looking for ways to improve and is you’ve never met – care about your well-being.” willing to share her ideas, strategies and insights.” Another nominator praised Mrs. Beal’s The honored students were introduced individually and personally congratulated involvement in numerous committees and her commitment to establishing collaborative relationships with colleagues and families saying, “Her ability to diagnose, plan and by each Board of Education member. Students shared their plans and dreams for implement curriculum, instruction and assessment make her perfectly suited for her current the future. The students’ parents were then presented with a special cord signifying position as CSE Chairperson. She has demonstrated her commitment to providing every academic achievement. The parents placed the honor cord around the neck of their child the opportunity to learn to their maximum potential.” children. The cord will be worn again by students during their graduation ceremony. Academic Honor Students graduating with a cumulative weighted grade point High School Guidance Counselor Staff average of 90 percent or higher were: Carley S. Adamo, Elizabeth R. Banty, Connor F. Barleben, Kali L. Benjovsky, Brooke D. Chandler, Chloe M. Christofaro, Julissa N. Summer Hours Curcie, Mitchell B. De Smit, Bradlee S. Driesel, Lydia Erakare, Sabrina N. Finzer, Guidance staff summer hours: The counselors will be available throughout the summer Samantha M. Gramlich, Jordan L. Grimble, Ryan M. Haight, Tierra N. Hastings, on the following dates. Please call 589-2042 to make an appointment if you need to see one Emily G. Joslyn, Robert W. June, Benjamin D. Kirby, Nicholas P. McMullen, Zachary of them. Office hours are Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. A. McMullen, Kourtni C. Mietlicki, Sierra M. Morgan, Kendra M. Morrison, Alise A. Pangrazio, Joshua R. Raymond, Kelsey L. Schmitt, Becca L. Sills, Amber L. Smarpat, Mrs. Garlipp: June 30, July 1, July 14, Aug. 27, Aug. 28 Martha L. Smith, Abigail D. Squicciarini, Steven M. Stauss, Jonathan E. Trembley, Mr. Green: July 8, Aug. 13, Aug. 20, Aug. 25, Aug. 26 Johnathan J. Warren, Shannan M. Wells and Brett M. Zicari. Mrs. Pettit: June 30, July 23, Aug. 6, Aug. 27, Aug 28 At the conclusion of the event the students led the crowd in singing the Alma Mr. Christiansen: July 1, July 9, July 22, Aug. 14, Aug. 20 Mater. 2 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! A Message from our Albion High School Students Attend Superintendent… Teen Book Festival Congratulations to the 164 graduates of the Albion Central Class of 2014! Our newest alumni begin their new roles as college students, employees, and members of the military. We wish them well, as each “follows the compass” on their own life’s journey. We hope they find as much success ahead as they did at ACS, where they... • Earned nearly 900 college credits (more than 30 years of full-time study) through affiliations with Genesee Community College. • Wrote 65 Advanced Placement College Exams that could be worth more than 200 additional college credits. • Completed 25 vocational programs at the regional BOCES. • Participated in 56 guided internships. • Shared in 11 league and five sectional titles and all-star team positions over the last four years. • Helped earn 62 Scholar Athlete Teams titles and two School of Distinction honors when every varsity team in the district earned Scholar Athlete Team titles all year long. (Scholar Athlete Teams are those with a team grade point average of 90 or better). • Were a force in seven consecutive NAMM awards recognizing ACS as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education. • Participated in countless musical and dramatic performances in and out of the district, earning acclaim from local, regional, and state audiences and organizations. On Fri., May 17, a small group of students, Mrs. Wolcott and Mrs. Morales attended the • Provided more than 8,500 hours of community service to others. 9th annual Greater Rochester Teen Book Festival hosted on the beautiful campus of Nazareth • 16 percent of its members will enter the workplace, 3 percent will serve their country in College. The purpose of the festival is to create an opportunity to connect teen readers to the military, 81 percent are heading to college. award-winning authors. The festival also seeks to entertain, educate and enrich teens by supporting, promoting and encouraging recreational teen reading. This event also brings The Albion Central community is justifiably proud of this group and their accomplishments. together socially teens who share a love of reading. The months of May and June were filled with many other activities and recognitions as The festival was well attended with over 4000 students from school districts as far east well. Concerts, parades, banquets, award ceremonies, Flag Day, Class Night, the Honors as Syracuse and west as Niagara Falls. The students had the opportunity to interact with 23 Convocation, and Baccalaureate, celebrated the talents and accomplishments of our students. featured authors in attendance. Kindergarten Graduation and Fifth Grade Moving Up Day provided special reminders of their achievements as those classes celebrated these special events. The celebrations of this year remind us of the important work that we do each day and the success our students realize from the work. Check out the events of May and June that allowed us to proudly showcase the achievements of the students of Albion Central highlighted in this newsletter! In other news, New York State recently released graduation rate data for the 2009 cohort – the group of students who first entered grade 9 in 2009. While 74.9 percent of the 2009 cohort across the state earned a Regents or Advanced Regent’s diploma, 85 percent Donald Butts Memorial Awards of Albion’s Cohort did so. Albion students also outperformed the percentage of students earning the more challenging Advanced Regents diploma. 31 percent of students statewide met this mark while 41.7 percent of our Purple Eagles did so. Our students’ success is the result of their hard work, the efforts of a dedicated school staff, the love of their caring families, and the support of their committed community. We all celebrate in their achievements, while resolving to continually improve for the good of our students. Thank you, and congratulations, Albion!

“Dress Down” Contributions By Staff Really Count

(L-R): Mrs. Donald Butts, Amelia Sanchez, Brittany Spies Hunt, Anthony Freeman, Sierra Kast, Annalise Steier and Melissa Robinson. Mr. Donald Butts was principal of the Ronald L. Sodoma Elementary School for many years. Mr. Butts took great pride in education and the importance of good character and behavior. He was very proud of the school’s program of “Respect, Responsibility and Optimism.” Although Mr. Butts has passed away, we are honored to be able to recognize students who live their lives as positive role models through the Donald Butts Memorial Award. This award was presented to one student from each fifth-grade classroom. Mrs. Monacelli – Annalise Steier. “Annalise exemplifies everything that Mr. Butts stood for. She is honest, hardworking, kind and has a great character. She comes to school each day with a smile on her face and a positive attitude.” Miss Komendat – Brittany Spies Hunt. “There are many ways to say it, but, Brittany is simply amazing! She is one of the hardest working students I have ever had. She brightens every room she is in with her friendship, intelligence and positive attitude.” Mrs. Bennett – Anthony Freeman. “Tony is a role model for other students. He exemplifies the idea that good character is doing the right thing when no one is looking. If you’ve been in the Albion Central High School and Middle School on a Friday during Optimism is a key part of his character as well. He is a friend to all and always thinks of this past school year, you probably noticed that faculty and staff were dressed casually. Most Fridays throughout the school year were designated as “dress down” days that benefited many others before himself!” different community agencies and charitable causes. To participate in the “dress down” day, Miss. Griggs – Sierra Kast. “Sierra is a smart, energetic young lady who I had the faculty and staff members were asked to make a contribution to the benefactor of the week. pleasure of having in my classroom this year. She takes pride in her school work and The tally at the end of the school year totaled over $6,100. They also collected and donated exudes the characteristics of hard-working and dedicated student. Sierra cares about her MANY nonperishable food items and personal care items. classmates and the people around her and is always willing to help someone in need!” Beneficiaries included Hospice, the Make Some Noise Foundation, COVA, Genesee Orleans Mrs. Kenward – Amelia Sanchez. “Amelia is an outstanding student and an example Ministry of Concern, Making Strides for Breast Cancer, Domestic Violence Awareness Program, of good character. She demonstrates our model character traits of respect, responsibility The Ronald McDonald House, the Community Soup Kitchen, Mercy Flight, Arc of Orleans and optimism. She respects all around her and she is always kind and compassionate. She County, Community Action of Orleans County, the Alzheimers Association, the American always has her work done and never needs reminders to be responsible.” Heart Association, PAWS, the Albion Fire Department, CareNet of Orleans County, the Lupus Mrs. Robbins – Melissa Robinson. “Melissa is a hardworking, responsible young lady. Foundation, the Filipino School Project, the Gilda Radner Ovarian Cancer Registry, Race for the She follows our district value statement of ‘Value Everyone, Everyday, Everywhere’. She is a Cure and a variety of scholarships for Albion seniors. Thank you to our faculty and staff for wonderful, loyal friend who is willing to help anybody who is in need. She comes to school your generosity and making yet another difference in the community that you serve! every day ready to tackle the challenges ahead of her which she does with ease.” The LINK July 2014 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! 3 John “Apple” Knight Award...... Dylan Burkhardt Class Night Scholarships Nicholas Kovaleski Memorial Scholarship...... Lydia Erakare Nicholas Kovaleski Memorial Scholarship...... Janie Schutz Gary Adduci Memorial...... Arianna Smith Nicholas Kovaleski Memorial Scholarship...... Abigail Squicciarini Aina Memorial Award...... Steven Stauss Nicholas Kovaleski Memorial Scholarship...... Jonathan Trembley Albion Administrator’s Award...... Lydia Erakare Nicholas Kovaleski Memorial Scholarship...... Christopher Taber Albion Central School District Educational Support Staff Scholarship...... Cassandra Hoy Nicholas Kovaleski Memorial Scholarship...... Andrew Burroughs Albion Custodial Award...... Joshua R. Howes The Nancy Elaine LaGamba Scholarship...... Taylor Mager Albion Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Lewis M. Grimes Award...... Taylor Mager Lions Club Robert W. Kirby Agricultural Award...... Riley Kelly Albion HS Alumni Foundation Scholarship...... Kali Benjovsky Lions Club Scholarships...... Chloë Christofaro Albion HS Alumni Foundation Scholarship...... Lydia Erakare Lions Club Scholarships...... Benjamin Kirby Albion HS Alumni Foundation Scholarship...... Bradlee Driesel Lions Club Scholarships...... Kelsey Schmitt Albion HS Alumni Foundation Scholarship...... Kourtni Mietlicki Lions Club Science Award...... Jonathan Trembley Albion Alumni Foundation Performing Arts Scholarship...... Jordan Grimble Daniel Long Memorial Music Award...... Jenna Reigle Albion Soccer Boosters Scholarship...... Arianna Smith Kenneth H. Long Memorial Science and Mathematics Award...... Jonathan Trembley Albion Teachers’ Association Scholarship (ATA)...... Martha Smith Leo Brown Medical Scholarship...... Julissa Curcie Albion Teachers’ Association Memorial Scholarship (ATA)...... Elizabeth Banty Spc. Jason M. Johnston Memorial Scholarship...... Courtney Morris American History Prize...... Kourtni Mietlicki “Pip” Herring Scholarship...... Carley Adamo Craig H. Anderson Memorial Award...... Connor Barleben “Sneezy” Snyder Scholarship...... Kendall Piccirilli Theodore N. Anderson Scholarship (ATA)...... Jonathan Trembley Lockport Shrine Club Award...... Lydia Erakare Harold R. & Frances C. Axtell Memorial Scholarship...... Brian Bentley The Dr. Paul Mahany Family Scholarships...... Carley Adamo Elizabeth Balcom Smith Scholarship...... Brett Zicari The Dr. Paul Mahany Family Scholarships...... Shannan Wells Barre Volunteer Fire Company Scholarship in Memory of 1st Chief Lyman Rice...... Brooke Chandler The Dr. Paul Mahany Family Scholarships...... Jenna Reigle Barre Volunteer Fire Company Scholarship in Memory of 1st Chief Lyman Rice...... Joshua R. Howes The Dr. Paul Mahany Family Scholarships...... Alise Pangrazio Barre Volunteer Fire Company Scholarship in Memory of 1st Chief Lyman Rice...... Rachel Corke Masonic Renovation Lodge #97 Scholarship...... Julissa Curcie Barre Volunteer Fire Company Scholarship in Memory of 1st Chief Lyman Rice...... Bradlee Driesel Medina Savings & Loan Scholarship...... Kali Benjovsky Barre Volunteer Fire Company Scholarship in Memory of 1st Chief Lyman Rice...... Brian Bentley Medina Savings & Loan Scholarship...... Brianna Caldwell Barre Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship...... Rachel Corke Trudy Mergler Nursing Scholarship...... Jasmine Scurry Colleen Barry Memorial Award...... Brooke Chandler Dr. Lee Minier Science Scholarship...... Jonathan Trembley Jon-David Bartlett Memorial Scholarship...... Mitchell DeSmit Dennis Mix Memorial...... Lydia Erakare Carol Bailey Basinait Scholarship...... Jasmine Scurry Most Valuable Athlete Boys’ Soccer...... Jacob Squicciarini Carol Bailey Basinait Scholarship...... Jasmine Scurry Most Valuable Athlete Girls’ Soccer...... Kelsey Schmitt Morris Berg Prize...... Johnathan Warren Most Valuable Athlete Football...... Ed Wolfe Carl I. Bergerson Student Council Award...... Courtney Morris Most Valuable Athlete Boys’ Cross Country...... Evan Pappalardo Tony Blake Memorial Scholarship...... Renee Ebbs Most Valuable Athlete Girls’ Cross Country...... Meredith Patterson Tony Blake Memorial Scholarship...... Jenna Reigle Most Valuable Athlete Golf...... Johnathan Krieger Tony Blake Memorial Scholarship...... Jasmine Scurry Most Valuable Athlete Volleyball...... Kelsee Soule Sadie M. Britton Scholarship...... Kelsey Schmitt Most Valuable Athlete Boys’ Basketball...... Connor Barleben Brandon Bruski Memorial Scholarship...... Chloë Christofaro Most Valuable Athlete Girls’ Basketball...... Justice Nauden James T. Burnett Memorial Scholarship (ATA)...... Brianna Caldwell Most Valuable Athlete Wrestling...... Aaron Mulroy John and Liz Capacci Scholarship...... Brooke Wilson Most Valuable Athlete Boys’ Swimming...... Morgan Seielstad Catholic Daughters of the Americas Award...... Jenna Reigle Most Valuable Athlete Girls’ Swimming...... Brooke Wilson Church Prize...... Robert June Most Valuable Athlete Cheerleading...... Kourtni Mietlicki Coaches Award...... Kelsey Schmitt Most Valuable Athlete Softball...... Kelsee Soule Coaches Award...... Dylan Burkhardt Most Valuable Athlete Baseball...... Connor Barleben Coffey Brothers Accounting Scholarship...... Cassandra Hoy Most Valuable Athlete Baseball...... Johnathan Warren William Connor Memorial Award...... Riley Kelly Most Valuable Athlete Boys’ Track...... Justyn Haines Citizenship Award...... Connor Barleben Most Valuable Athlete Girls’ Track...... Abigail Squicciarini Citizenship Award...... Kali Benjovsky Most Valuable Athlete Tennis...... Andrew Burroughs Citizenship Award...... Brandon Brown Narburgh Wrestling Award...... Justyn Haines Citizenship Award...... Dylan Burkhardt National Honor Society Prize: Character...... Justyn Haines Citizenship Award...... Andrew Burroughs National Honor Society Prize: Scholarship...... Ryan Haight Citizenship Award...... Brooke Chandler National Honor Society Prize: Leadership...... Steven Stauss Citizenship Award...... Bradlee Driesel National Honor Society Prize: Service...... Audra Heslor Citizenship Award...... Lydia Erakare Stewart New Memorial Scholarship...... Janie Schutz Citizenship Award...... Taylor Fisher James “Dutch” Niederhofer Award...... Brian Bentley Citizenship Award...... Samantha Gramlich Brendalee Oosterling Art Award...... Amber Smarpat Citizenship Award...... Lennon Groth Palettes of Orleans...... Nathanael Sugar Citizenship Award...... Nicole Henchen The Panek Family Farm Agriculture Scholarship...... Riley Kelly Citizenship Award...... Benjamin Kirby Brandon Parker Memorial Scholarship...... Dylan Burkhardt Citizenship Award...... Johnathan Krieger Nicholas Patronski Memorial Music Award...... Jonathan Trembley Citizenship Award...... Taylor Mager Jake Patterson Memorial Award...... Martha Smith Citizenship Award...... Johaneliz Martinez Tinoco Pratt Pickett Memorial Award...... Michael Eldred Citizenship Award...... Michelle Maxwell Pioneer Seed Scholarship...... Brian Bentley Citizenship Award...... Ulises Mendoza Jennifer Quackenbush Cobblestone Service Unit Girls Scout Memorial Scholarship...... Renee Ebbs Citizenship Award...... Kourtni Mietlicki Elizabeth J. Rawlings “Mrs. Wizard” Memorial Award...... Taylor Mager Citizenship Award...... Kendra Morrison Reed Prize...... Abigail Squicciarini Citizenship Award...... Kendall Piccirilli Reed Prize...... Connor Barleben Citizenship Award...... Jenna Reigle Albion Rotary Club Career Advancement Prize...... Bradlee Driesel Citizenship Award...... Kelsey Schmitt AB “Dick” Eddy Service Above Self Scholarship...... Abigail Squicciarini Citizenship Award...... Janie Schutz Albion Rotary Club Edward B. Archbald Memorial Scholarship...... Arianna Smith Citizenship Award...... Martha Smith Peter Sacco Memorial Vocal Music Award...... Kendra Morrison Citizenship Award...... Abigail Squicciarini Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics Scholarship...... Johnathan Warren Citizenship Award...... Steven Stauss Science in Demand...... Emily Blanchard Citizenship Award...... Jonathan Trembley Science in Demand...... Joseph Madejski Citizenship Award...... Johnathan Warren St. Mary’s Athletic Club...... Renee Ebbs Citizenship Award...... Shannan Wells Harry W. Salchak Science Scholarship...... Chloë Christofaro David Dawson Memorial Agricultural Prize...... Brian Bentley James Sands Soccer Award...... Arianna Smith Edmund P. DePalma Science Scholarship...... Jonathan Trembley James Sands Soccer Award...... Marcos Sanchez Patrick DiGirolamo Award...... Chloë Christofaro Holly Sartwell Memorial Scholarship...... Kourtni Mietlicki DiLaura Prize...... Jonathan Trembley C. Royce Sawyer Prize...... Kendall Piccirilli Norma DiLaura Scholarship...... Jenna Reigle Bradley James Shelp Jr. Memorial Award...... Jonathan Trembley Coach Richard Diminuco Scholarship for Athletic Excellence...... Steven Stauss Sheret Post #35 American Legion and Legion Auxiliary Award...... Taylor Mager The Hamilton Doherty Scholarship...... Taylor Mager The Margaret Sherman Humanities Award...... Kendall Piccirilli Albion High School Drama Award...... Lydia Erakare The Moses Sherman Music Award...... Benjamin Kirby Albion Junior High Fine Arts Club Award...... Lydia Erakare Isaac S. Signor Prize: 1st Place...... Meredith Patterson William F. and Jeanne H. Engle Scholarship...... Brooke Wilson Isaac S. Signor Prize: 2nd Place...... Martha Smith Extra-Curricular Activities Award...... Lydia Erakare Isaac S. Signor Prize: 3rd Place...... Zachary Shaffer Extra-Curricular Activities Award...... Steven Stauss John Philip Sousa Band Award...... Jonathan Trembley Virgil Bogue Catherine Flanagan Scholarship...... Julissa Curcie The Erin Deanne Moore Scholarship Sponsored by Spotlight Studio...... Becca Sills William Foster Ferris Art Award...... Amber Smarpat Stackwick Memorial Scholarship...... Justyn Haines Jim & Susie Fraser Health Careers Scholarship...... Julissa Curcie Roxanne Stornelli Memorial Scholarship...... Cassandra Hoy Golden Performance Award...... Lydia Erakare Robert P. Vandeusen Scholarship...... Rachel Corke Paul R. Haines Memorial Scholarship...... Martha Smith Veterans Scholarship...... Arianna Smith Harling Agriculture Scholarship...... Brianna Caldwell Veterans Scholarship...... Kelsey Schmit Louis F. Hollenbeck Award...... Elizabeth Banty Veterans of Foreign Wars Industrial Arts Award...... Joshua Girvin Louis F. Hollenbeck Award...... Bradlee Driesel Strickland Auxiliary #4635 of Veterans of Foreign Wars Prize...... Mitchell DeSmit Honor Award Valedictorian...... Martha Smith Kristin Weilhamer O’Hara Forster...... Amber Smarpat Honor Award Salutatorian...... Jonathan Trembley David H. Whittier Memorial Scholarship...... Arianna Smith Renovation Lodge #97 Scholarship in memory of Marilyn Horton...... Becca Sills Women’s Service Club of Albion Marjorie Hamlin Award...... Martha Smith Lisa M. Husung Memorial Scholarship...... Brianna Caldwell Women’s Service Club of Albion Betty Lou Rhodes Award...... Abigail Squicciarini Kathryn J. Kerrigan Memorial Scholarship...... Abigail Squicciarini Woods Prize...... Jonathan Trembley Coach Gary Kingsbury Memorial Scholarship...... Johnathan Warren Jr. Wilson Sportsman Club Environmental Award...... Brianna Caldwell Leslie A. Kish Memorial Scholarship...... Taylor Mager The LINK July 2014 4 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! CongratulationsClass of Graduation - June 27, 2014

2014 Albion Senior Prom Court Members of the Class of 2014 gather before the ceremony.

(L-R): Prom Prince John Warne, Prom Princess Abby Squicciarini, Prom Queen Kendall Piccirilli and Prom King Justyn Haines.

Class Night - June 20, 2014

Salutatorian Jonathan Trembley and Valedictorian Martha Smith.

Senior Class Officers L-R): Lydia Erakare (President), Chloe Christofaro (Vice President), Kali Benjovsky (Secretary) and Samantha Gramlich (Treasurer).

Senior Class President Lydia Erakare presents Junior Class President Alumni Foundation Scholarship Winners Kourtni Mietlicki, Kali Benjovsky, Aaron Burnside with the gavel and the class challenge. Lydia Erakare and Bradlee Driesel.

The LINK July 2014 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! 5 Class of 2014 Carley Sue Adamo Frank W. Kania IV Dominic S. Albanese Michael Kelley Makaila Marie Albanese Riley Joseph Kelly Colby M. Allport Derrick A. Kibbe Aaron Matthew Arnett Benjamin Dennis Kirby Benjamin J. T. Arnold Austin Jakob Klein Members of the Daisy Chain and Ushers. Elizabeth R. Banty Bailey Timothy Klein Connor F. Barleben Johnathan Krieger Kimberly R. Battaglini Ashley Leslie Ronald Becht Ashley Lewis Brendan Beecher Felcia Ann Locke Vjosa Bela Taylor Lynne Mager Kali London Benjovsky Johaneliz Martinez Brian D. Bentley Makaylee Elizabeth Maxwell Kayla Bianchi Michelle Maxwell Jarod Biemans Kyle Robert McGaffick Dillon Black Nicholas McMullen Kayla Janelle Breeze Zachary McMullen Brandon Lee-Dylon Brown Chad Melancon Joseph Burger Ulises Mendoza Dylan Burkhardt Kourtni Christina Mietlicki Andrew Cole Burroughs Mason Miller Brianna Renee’ Caldwell Nathan R. Mitchell Allison Carloni Summer Elizabeth Moore Brooke D. Chandler Sierra Marie Morgan Julio Chavez Courtney M. Morris Taylor Janay Chinn Kendra Macy Morrison Chloë Myrissa Christofaro Aaron P. Mulroy Class of 2014 students enter the ceremony. Troy Claus Zachary Neilans Rachel Mae Corke Zachary O’Connor Wendy Cruz Scottie R. Osborne Julissa Nicole Curcie Stormy J. Osby Joshua J. Daniels Alise Ainsley Pangrazio Joshuah Ryan Daniels Mariah Pepe Dominic Richard DeCarlo Kendall Ann Piccirilli Cheryl DeLaura Rebekkah K. Piedmont Courtney A. DePoty Alec Pinson Mitchell DeSmit Noah Plain Joshua Z. Deuel Sr. Noah L. Preston Brad Dona Joshua Raymond Kayla Doyle Jenna Lea Reigle Bradlee Driesel Kollin Daniel Reynolds Samantha Dumont Christionna Linquista Rivers Renee Ebbs Christopher Deangelo Rivers Jr. Michelle Eckerson Jake Rosecrans Michael R. Eldred Michael V. Sanabria Lydia Erakare Samantha Sanders Ryan J. Fannin Zachery Scanlan Sabrina N. Finzer Kelsey Lynn Schmitt Taylor D. Fisher Janie E. Schutz Jacob P. Fitzwater Jasmine Jean-Louise Scurry Cassandra A. Flesch Becca Lynn Sills Jessica Christine Forder Amber Leigh Smarpat Kyle N. Frasier Arianna Nicole Smith Jeffrey D. Freeman Jr. Jasmyn Nateya Smith Moises Garza Jr. Martha Laine Smith Michelle C. Gauthier Gerardo Solis Albion Board of Education President Margy Brown presents diplomas to students. Jonathan T. Gay Abigail Dawn Squicciarini Dustin John Gerety Richard D. Stacey Mark Glenn Gibson Steven Marks Stauss Elijah Raekwon Giles Makayla Marie Stern Joshua M. Girvin Nathanael Sugar Samantha M. Gramlich Christopher R. Taber Mitchel John-Coreygun Grater Larissa Taber Halie M. Gray Emily Anne Thering Anna Marie Green Jonathan E. C. Trembley Jessica Renee’ Green Christian Anthony Trevino Jordan Lea Grimble Marisa Tucker Lennon K. Groth Garrett M. Van Lieshout Yasmin Gutierrez Apaez Alexanderia VanEpps Ryan Mitchell Haight Quinton M. VerCruysse Justyn Kase Haines Ryan Joseph Verhagen Trevor Colin Harden Johnathan J. Warren Tierra Nicole Hastings Shannan Marie Wells Nicole Ellen Henchen Ashley Brooke Wiegele Audra Dawn Heslor Ryan Wildschutz Jacob Charles Hollinger Gary R. Williams Dameon Holtfoth Brooke Ann Wilson Justin Charles Holtfoth Jr. Edward Arthur Wolfe Joshua R. Howes Patrick P. Yannatone Jr. Cassandra Ruth Hoy Ronald Alfred Young Emily Grace Joslyn Brett Michael Zicari Friends gather to congratulate each other. Robert William June Amanda Lynn Zok

The LINK July 2014 6 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! Elementary School Science Olympiad Albion High School Hosts Medal Winners Senior Citizens’ Day

Students in Mrs. Bower’s PACE program recently finished up their Science Olympiad Competition. Students participated in projects where they mastered material and then put their knowledge to work by creating a project or participating in a friendly competition in a subject related to their area of study. Areas of competition were Hot-Air Balloon, What Went By Animal Tracking, Reflection Relay: Bending Light Rays With Mirrors, Picture This: Pictionary with Science Terms, Paper Rockets and No Bones About It: Learning About Skeletons. Grade 5 Medal Winners

Albion High School hosted their annual Senior Citizens’ Day in early May. This day is a favorite of both seniors and students. The festivities began at 9:30 a.m. with registration and a continental breakfast. This year over 100 senior citizens registered to attend the event. Activities for the day included painting, games, bingo and a photo booth. The theme of the day was “Welcome to the Jungle” and the gym was decorated with lions, giraffes, monkeys and other jungle residents. The seniors also enjoyed browsing through the art foyer to admire student work. Bingo, as always, was a favorite for the day. Lunch was served in the gym by members of the student council. While lunch was being served, the seniors were entertained by music from the Jazz Band, Select Chorus and performances from the Drama Department.

Grade 5 medal winners include: Annalise Steier, Ashley Ames, Sierra Kast, Skylar Lonnen, Alanna Holman, Hunter Drake, Jacob Thom, Zachary Albright, Hannah Hinkley, Abigail Allen, Zachary Kilner, Kelsey Miller, Rylee Pearles, Eli Pask, Alexa Grandy, Aubrey Boyer, Natalie Soria, Elijah Lloyd, Alex Gibson, Lauren Wehling, Emily Mergler, Dameon Ryan, Student Leadership Council Raises Jakob Talbot, Olivia Morrison, Sami Schildt, Piper Chatfield, Malachi Sugar, Chris Shabazz and Austin Aman. Money for Food Pantry Grade 4 Medal Winners

The Student Leadership Council joined forces with Sodexo, Mrs. LaRocca, Mrs. Keller and Mrs. Hryhorenko to provide students with the annual Ice Cream Social. Students had the opportunity to make a donation in exchange for a delicious sundae. The Student Leadership Grade 4 medal winners include: Emily Harling, Leah Kania, Zoe Cusson, Loran Reid, Sydney Mulka, Charlotte Symons, Alyson Knaak, Nicolina Creasey, Allison Mathes, Olivia Bieber, Charley London, Tyler Gibson, James Beach, Orion Groth, Council raised over $740 that was donated to the community food pantry. Elementary School Adrian Kingdollar, Jahmeek Riley, Zachary Olles, Annaleec Wright and Riley Hollenbeck. Principal, Mrs. Curtin said, “We are so proud of our students and are grateful to have this opportunity to make a difference in the community that we serve!” Grade 3 Medal Winners This class has built a long-standing relationship with Community Action of Orleans and Genesee County, Inc (CAOGINC). They completed two statistical analyses during their semester in order to apply what they have learned to real situations. One analysis was of the company’s annual satisfaction survey and the other survey was for the Head Start program. This information helps CAOGINC to improve services to clients. They also use the information for their annual reports and program evaluations.

Purple Eagles Baseball Team Claims Section VI Class A Title

Grade 3 medal winners include: Austin Narburgh, Logan Graham, Bryce Wilson, Christopher Sacco, Amari Jones, Caden Uderitz, Olivia Krenning, Kennedy Eick, Miranda Gebo, Sarah Mathes, Jaime Penna, Lisa Marie Tinoco, Audrey Pask, Emma McQuillan, Nicholas Andrews, Natalie Baron, Keyonna Hamilton, Chaynia Powell, Lisa Beam, Jillian Ray, Travis Sitmann, Tristan Lusk, Ava Jurs, Dakota Anstey, Dallas Ecker, and Clara Bolton.

The Varsity Baseball Team defeated Starpoint 2-1 to claim the Class A Title of the Section VI Albion Central School District Baseball Tournament. With that victory the team advanced to the State Baseball Tournament Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program and played in the Far West Regional game against Section V champion Pittsford Sutherland. The game was played at Russell Diethrick Park in Jamestown where Pittsford Sutherland edged out the Eagles with a 3-2 victory. Applications for the UPK program are available in the Albion Elementary School and Varsity Baseball Coach Bruce Blanchard said, “We had a great season that was totally a District Offices. team effort! The team was very focused from the beginning to win league and sectionals and that was what we did! I am very proud of their hard work and results. Unfortunately, we • To be eligible, a child must be 4 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2014. were only three outs away from going to the final four of states, but that doesn’t take away • Family must reside in the Albion Central School District. from all we accomplished. We finished with a 17-3 record. We won the league tournament, • AM and PM sessions (9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.) the Section VI A2 title and the overall Section VI Class A title. We have a few players that have • Parents may NOT choose which session (AM or PM) their child attends. been on this team since I took over as the varsity coach and now they have three sectional • There are a total of 80 available slots for students. title patches. This accomplishment is something the kids and I will never forget!”

The LINK July 2014 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! 7 Kindergarten Graduation Class of 2021 Celebrates “Moving Up” Day

(L-R): Lauren Wehling, Ashley Ames, Madalynn Snook, Jylees Bermudez, Eowyn Pate and Piper Chatfield. The Elementary School prepared to send their fifth-grade students to the Middle School during their “Moving Up” Day ceremony. Each student wrote an essay about the things that they had learned at the Elementary School and how it had helped them prepare for the next step in their educational journey. They thanked their teachers and staff members for helping them grow both socially and academically throughout the last six years. The essays were judged by staff members and each classroom had a winner declared. Essay winners were: Eowyn Pate, Lauren Wehling, Madalynn Snook, Piper Chatfield, Ashley Ames and Jylees Bermudez. These students read their piece to the entire class, faculty and many guests who were present at the assembly. Alternate essay winners from each class read the names of each classmate as they were congratulated for completing the first six years of their academic career. Alternate essay winners were: Bailey Blanchard, William Freeman, Leeanna Montanarella, Austin Aman, Annabella Salisbury and Shaky Luna Colon.

Model Classroom

(L-R): Front Row: Abby Hunt, Abigail Wright, Makyell Walker, Perris Walker, Mrs. Azzolino, Cody Tuttle, Adrian Fuentes, Jaida Solis, Melanie Monnier and Kenadie Patten. Back row: Jason Farrington, Cencere Lowe, Andrew Boyce, Hunter Schwab,Dennis Lee, Brandon Cabic, Bailey Gonzalez, Christian Dash, Kwame Riley,Jaylen Daniels and Zoey Lathrop. Missing from photo: Emma Shay. Mrs. Azzolino and her class received recognition as a Model Classroom in Accelerated Reader. It is a challenging goal to attain and she and her first graders worked very hard and diligently to accomplish the goal. Some of the criteria for Model Classroom are that students must read about 3 books a week for 12 weeks and, after taking a short quiz on them, must maintain an 85 percent average as a class. Reading growth is documented and sent into Accelerated Reader where they review the documentation to see if the class has met all of the goals. They recognized the class and the teacher with certificates and a banner. Congratulations to Mrs. Azzolino and her class for working so conscientiously towards the goal and meeting it.

Middle School Award Winners Announced

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

The President’s Education Award Gold recipients (l-r) Front Row: Riley Seielstad, Hailey This award is the most prestigious award that a middle school student can receive. It is Bader, Jules Hoepting, Nathan Fearby, Richard Daniels, Josiah Finzer, and Nathanael Smith. voted on by eighth grade teachers for demonstrating the outstanding attributes of leadership, Back Row: Natalie DiCureia, Samantha Vanacore, Kaitlin Zwifka, Garrett Derisley, Tyler Kast, character and academic achievement. This award is given to the student who has achieved and Justin Stritzinger. overall excellence in subject matter throughout their middle school career. This year the award was presented to Tyler Kast!

The LINK July 2014 8 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! AP Statistics Class Uses Their Skills to Pioneer Day Help Community Action

Mrs. Shelly Daggs and the AP Statistics class. Fourth grade students have looked forward to Pioneer Day for the last 29 years. It is the This class has built a long-standing relationship with Community Action of Orleans highlight of their school year and connects classroom learning to history in a significant way. and Genesee County, Inc (CAOGINC). They completed two statistical analyses during their Students dress in period clothing and rotate through stations lasting 35 minutes throughout semester in order to apply what they have learned to real situations. One analysis was of the the day. Because of the rotation, they are able to participate in many activities that bring new company’s annual satisfaction survey and the other survey was for the Head Start program. meaning to how the early residents of our country lived. The stations represent a wide variety This information helps CAOGINC to improve services to clients. They also use the information of activities that help students appreciate early-American culture. Activities range from doing for their annual reports and program evaluations. laundry with a washboard, ironing with a hot cast iron, weaving and making useful everyday items out of tin. Students also got a peek at what school would have been like in pioneer days.

2014 Art Show and Crossroads Premiere Triple “C” Awards

The annual premier of the Crossroads Literary Magazine and the Art Club Student Art Show took place on Wed., May 21, 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 cover for the magazine was created by Katrina Smith. The students who were published in this year’s magazine include: Carley Adamo, Kara Bentley, Andrew Burroughs, Emma Carr, Julio Chavez, Wendy Cruz, Bradlee Driesel, Cheya-Rain Eagle, Brianna Hopper, Stephanie McGee, Katy Perry, Alec Pinson, Carol Pritchard, Aliya Rayner, Andressa Rex, Sergio Rosario, TY Rotoli, Hailey Walker and Alex Gibson. Katie Rustay, Samantha Sanders, Katrina Smith, Martha Smith, Nathanael Sugar, Angela Tarricone, Manwell Taylor and Gabrielle Vagg. The Triple “C” Award program was established to honor young people who have distinguished themselves within their school and community. The award recognizes the qualities of Character, Courage and Commitment in New York’s students and is sponsored by the N.Y.S. Attorney General’s Office. Elementary School Principal, Rachel Curtin introduced special guest speaker, Assistant Attorney General Darren Longo who said, “Their strength of FFA Elects Officers for 2014 - 2015 character has helped them to achieve their goals and will guide them in making the right decisions in the future. It gives me great pleasure to introduce the students who have received this special recognition for their talents or abilities. This year the award was presented to two students in the Elementary School. I would like to present the Triple ‘C’ Award to Hailey Walker and Alex Gibson.” Quoting from Hailey’s nomination form, her teacher Mrs. Galbreth said, “Hailey possesses exemplary character because she demonstrates tolerance and acceptance of other people and cultures in our classroom and school. She understands that people may have different interests, home lives, or traditions than she has and she is interested in learning about others, accepting their differences and celebrating them! She is positive, kind and respectful. Courage is a quality that Hailey displays by quietly doing the right thing in compromising situations. Even when she is presented with a difficult situation, she chooses the high road, makes positive choices and tells the truth. Hailey does not work for recognition. She lives the rules of the Eagle Way each day by valuing everyone in every way in a very humble, selfless and sincere manner.” Alex Gibson was nominated by Miss Komendat. She said, “Alex’s personality rises above the rest. He is a friend to everyone he comes in contact with. He is an excellent example to others because of his work ethic, dedication to school work and his positive attitude. This dedication transfers into his involvement in community sports, including soccer and baseball. He has served as an outstanding role model to our younger students as part of our (L-R): Sara Millspaugh-President, Aaron Burnside-Vice President, Logan London-Secretary, Clara Stilwell-Treasurer, Safety Patrol team. His spirit, smile and character will be sorely missed in our elementary Vivian Rivers-Reporter, Kyle Smith-Sentinel, Elizabeth Bentley-Historian, Kerry Rice-Parlimentarian, and school.” Megan Rosato-Student Advisor. Congratulations to Hailey and Alex! The LINK July 2014 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! 9 Purple Eagles Marching Band Enjoys an Holy Family’s Father Csizmar Earns His Undefeated Season Conducting Stripes

Albion Band Director Mike Thaine hands over the baton to guest conductor Father “Dick” Csizmar. After a not-so-hotly-contested contest, Father “Dick” Csizmar won the opportunity to take the baton and conduct the Purple Eagles Marching Band for a song in their post-parade food court performance at the Strawberry Festival. This spring, the band held its first annual“Elect the Conductor” contest as a fundraiser toward its Philadelphia trip. For $1 per ballot, people The Albion Marching Band performs in front of the judge’s stand during the Strawberry Festival. could cast their vote for one of six “local celebrities.” There was no limit on the number of ballots one could buy. The slate of candidates included Father Dick, Joe Martillotta, Amy After exhibition performances in Philadelphia, Pa., and in the Rochester Lilac Festival Sidari, Charlie Nesbitt, Tom Rivers, and Jerome Pawlak. AHS Band Director Mr. Thaine, said Parade, the Albion Marching Band started their competition season off on the right foot by that all were good sports and were very willing to be a part of the fundraiser. “When I contacted posting a win at the Seneca Falls Pageant of Bands on May 17. The Purple Eagles’ score each of them back in February to ask if they’d be willing to be “candidates,” not one of them of 93 was tops in the seven-band field, earning them the 1st-place award in Open Class by hesitated. Once they found out it was for the band, they were all very enthusiastic about more than 8 points. Also in competition were bands from Baldwinsville, Marcus Whitman, participating.” Moravia, Marathon, Dundee, and Mexico, N.Y. The marching band collected over $4000 toward its Philadelphia trip with the contest.While An exhibition performance on Memorial Day in the village’s parade was followed by all candidates received a substantial amount of support from the voting public, Father Csizsmar more competition success less than one week later when, on the May 31, the Purple Eagles took the lead early and never looked back, winning by over one thousand votes! Perhaps traveled to a competition in Nunda, where they were crowned Open Class Champions. eleventh grader and saxophone student Nick Ettinger summed it up best, “I was torn about They were also recognized for earning the highest score - 97.8 - of any band in the parade who I should root for…. my boss (Jerome Pawlak of Pawlak’s Save-A-Lot) or my priest. In the (regardless of class), and picked-up the Best Color Guard award. Nunda was followed by end, I finally decided I’d really better back my priest.” Apparently many others were thinking another win in Holley one week later, with Albion named the Best Parade Band. As always, the same way! the Purple Eagles finished the season in exhibition at the hometown Strawberry Festival parade on June 14. The Purple Eagles’ competitive program utilizes the “open class”, or “5-minute rule.” AHS Marching Band Travels To Philadelphia In a nutshell, this competition format allows for any formation and direction changes within the judging area, the only stipulation being a five-minute time limit between the first note of music or movement and the last. “It’s almost like a field show on the street, except you have the added element of making an entrance 150 feet down-street, developing the show from left to right, progressing toward a logical exit from the 300’ judging area” Mr. Thaine explained. “It’s not intended to be a ‘Park & Play,’ where bands simply march into the area, stop and play a song, then march away. There’s much more to it than that. Judges look for a development of the whole show, from beginning to end, with drill that compliments the musical program.” Bands are judged on music performance, visual design and execution, and general effect. In addition to fantastic music and intricate drill moves, the Purple Eagles 2014 show utilized a 10-foot tall heart prop, and a mass release of red, eco-friendly balloons. Albion’s program was entitled “Heartbeats,” and featured loved-themed music. It opened with Queen’s “Can Anybody Find Me Somebody to Love?” before transitioning into “You Give Love a Bad Name” by Bon Jovi. The ballad was Phil Collins’ “You’ll Be in My Heart” from the Walt Disney motion picture “Tarzan,” and this season’s closer was “I Can’t Help Falling in Love with You” by Elvis Presley. The Drum Majors were senior Brooke Chandler and junior Charlyne Olick. Color guard Captains were Logan London and Nita Some members of the AHS marching band during one of their standstill concerts for tourists at the Bela. Independence Hall Visitors Center in Philadelphia. The marching band dedicated the 2014 season to long-time Assistant Director (and Albion Elementary Band Teacher) Mr. Wayne Burlison, who passed away on March 26 After months of planning, fundraising, and practice, the Purple Eagles marching band after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. “Wayne has been such an important part traveled to Philadelphia from April 25-27 for their bi-annual performance trip. Since many of of the marching band program here for many years. So, it’s very appropriate that the kids the same students are involved in both chorus and marching band, the groups alternate trip worked hard and had great success in the season that they dedicated to him. He and I years. put this competition show together last fall, and even though he wasn’t with us at the end, While in Philadelphia, the band performed at the Independence Hall Visitors Center. Also during their 3-day/2-night stay, students visited the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, attended his stamp was all over it,” Mr. Thaine said. “It was a very bittersweet experience for all of a concert by the world-class Philadelphia Orchestra, participated in a night-time historic ghost us.” The band wore “Mr. B” stickers on their uniforms all season long in honor of their walk, saw a play in the nation’s oldest continually operating theater, played arcade games at the assistant director. original Dave & Busters, enjoyed a narrated land and water tour of the city aboard a “Duck” (converted WWII amphibious vehicle), and visited the huge Adventure Aquarium, among many other things. According to Mr. Thaine, the AHS Director of Bands, these performance trips are an important educational experience for students, some of whom have not been outside of New York State before. Grade 5 Spelling Bee Winners Grade 4 Spelling Bee Winners

(L-R): Annabella Salisbury (4th Place), Andrew Fackler (3rd Place), Zachary Kilner (2nd Place), Abigail Allen (1st Place). (L-R): Rachel Wright (Alternate), Alyson Knaak (2nd Place), Elisa Bropst ( 1st Place) and Owen Hunt (3rd Place). The LINK July 2014 10 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! Albion Elementary Celebrates Flag Day Poetry Winners

On Fri., June 13, the Albion Elementary School celebrated Flag Day with patriotic music performed by each grade level. The assembly began with flag bearers from each classroom in the Elementary School proceeding into the gym displaying the American Flag. The Elementary School students have been preparing for this celebration all winter long in (L-R): Front row - Autumn Flugel, Madison Banker and Edward Dozier. their music classes. Each grade level performed a patriotic song for the rest of the school. Back row - Quinn McCue, Natalie Baron and Alyson Knaak. The kindergarten students performed “Our Beautiful Flag,” first-grade students performed “America,” the 2nd grade led the group in “God Bless America,” the 3rd grade performed Students also competed in a poetry contest. Each grade level wrote patriotic poems in “America the Beautiful,” the 4th grade sang “You’re a Grand Old Flag” and the 5th grade honor of Flag Day. The poems were judged by Elementary School Teacher Mr. VanCamp. performed “This Land Is Your Land.” The entire student body sang the Albion Alma Mater Each grade-level winner read their poem to the rest of the school during the assembly. together. Joining each class in the celebration was the Elementary School Honors Band who Poetry winners were: Edward Dozier (Kindergarten), Madison Banker (1st grade), Autumn played “Legacy of Heroes.” Flugel (2nd grade), Natalie Baron (3rd grade), Alyson Knaak, (4th grade) and Quinn McCue (5th grade). Artwork Winners Patrick DiGirolamo Award

(L-R): Sami Schildt and John Schreiner.

Also recognized during the Flag Day celebration are students for their artistic achievement. Zachary Albright was chosen as the recipient of the Patrick DiGirolamo award. The Sami Schildt had her theme and design chosen for the Fifth Grade Moving Up Day t-shirts and award is presented to a primary school student who has demonstrated an exceptional ability John Schriener for lettering and font design. or interest in art. The award is donated by the children of the graduating class of 1987.

The assembly concluded with the entire group singing “God Bless the U.S.A.” Congratulations to all of our winners!

Girls’ Swimming Wins Sportsmanship Award Albion National Honor Society Volunteers at Foodlink

On Fri. May 23, six members of the high school National Honor Society volunteered at the Foodlink Mobile Food Pantry that was held at GCASA. Jonathan Trembley, Johnathan Warren, Kyler McQuillan, Jacob Squicciarini, Brett Zicari, and Alise Pangrazio assisted other (L-R): Coach Burroughs, Brooke Wilson, Shannan Wells and Coach Kovaleski. volunteers in helping to unload the donated food items from the truck, setting up the tables and helping in the distribution of the items to families. Advisor, Suzanne Newton said, “This The Girls’ Varsity Swim team was honored by the Niagara Orleans League by receiving the was truly a rewarding experience for everyone involved!” Niagara Orleans Sportsmanship Award. This award is voted on by the coaches in the League.

The LINK July 2014 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! 11 SPRING 2014 SCHOLAR ATHLETES

The Albion High School Girls’ Track & Field Cumulative Grade Point Average 96.74% 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 Front row - Janie Schutz, Madeline Gibbs, Kendall Piccirilli, Abby Squicciarini, Carley percentage is determined based on the number of students on the team. Each Adamo and Arianna Smith. Middle row - Nicole Eldred, Emily Blanchard, Katie student received a scholar athlete patch. Rustay, Meredith Patterson, Aleah Foos, Mikayla Yaskulski, Desiree Barber, Elizabeth Furmanski and Lauren Becht. Back row - Katie Mann, Jillian Doyle, Caitlin Malanowski, Emily Keeler, Liz Baker, Adryan Cheeseboro, Elizabeth Goff and Rose Arnold. Missing from photo - Kayla Doyle and Chloe Christofaro and Carly Fox. Girls’ Softball Cumulative Grade Point Average 92.25% Varsity Tennis Cumulative Grade Point Average 96.99%

(L-R) Front row - Ashlee Bocach, Meghan Hurley and Kelsey Schmitt. Middle row - Natalie DiCureia, Isabella Prest and Savannah Allen. Back row - Shannan Wells, Andrea Aman, Olivia Prest and Kelsee Soule. (L-R) Front row - Monica Benjovsky, Danny Beam, Dyer Benjovsky and Matt Flanagan. Middle row - Madyson Coville, Cristal Quintana, Clara Stilwell, Taylor Mager and Kellie O’Hearn. Back row - Kyle Thaine, Kyler McQuillan, Emilie Barleben, Kali Benjovsky and Mike Stilwell. Missing from photo - Josh Metzler. Boys’ Track & Field Cumulative Grade Point Average 94.25% Varsity Baseball Cumulative Grade Point Average 90.98%

(L-R) Front row - Bailey Maier, Sam Slick and Rick Monroe. (L-R) Front row - Connor Barleben, Steven Stauss and John Warne. Middle row - Jacob Squicciarini, Mike Eldred and Mike Laine. Middle row - Dominic DiCureia, Jason Downs and Aaron Burnside. Back row - Joe Madejski, Dylan Burkhardt, Justyn Haines and Mark Gibson. Back row - Andy Ashworth, Noah Preston and John Krieger. Missing from photo - Brett Zicari, Nate Trembley and Jared Hollinger. Missing from photo Jacoby Miller and Austin Loyd.

The LINK July 2014 12 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! Spotlight on Sports • Spring 2014 •

Varsity Softball JV Baseball The Varsity Softball Team ended the year with a 4–10 league record and a 5-11 overall The JV Baseball team finished the season with a 10-3 league record and a 10-4 overall record. The team was honored with a First Team All-League selection; Kelsee Soule. A Second record. They finished in second place in the Niagara-Orleans County League. Key players were Team All-League Selection was given to Kelsey Schmitt. Meghan Hurley and Ashlee Bocach Evan Pappalardo, Brady Meakin, Kyle Smith, Nick Neilans and Randy Eblacker. Coach Meakin were named in the All-League Honorable Mention. said, “This was one of my most enjoyable seasons! Each player displayed great character. We Senior players were Kelsey Schmitt and Shannan Wells. When asked about the season, worked real hard at the finer points of baseball. If there were a sportsmanship award at the Coach Parisi said, “I had a great time coaching a special group of girls that I know will be JV level, we would have been high on the list. I was very proud of the progression each player champions soon. They always gave their best effort and I appreciate that.” made.” JV Softball Boys’ Track The JV Softball team finished the season with a 1-12 overall record. Coach Akers said, The Boys’ Track team finished the season with a league record of 2-4. The Boys’ Track “The girls worked hard all season and continued to improve throughout the season. Next team was awarded the Sportsmanship Award by Niagara-Orleans League. League Champions year the team will return 11 of the 14 players and we are very optimistic about the 2015 were Mike Eldred (shot put) and Justyn Haines (pole vault). Justyn Haines has been the season.” Niagara-Orleans League Champion for three consecutive years and placed third at the Section VI meet. Varsity Tennis The boys track team’s top competitors were Jarod Biemans (mid distance), Mike Eldred The Tennis team finished the season with an 8-4 league record. Andrew Burroughs was and Nate Trembley (throws), Josh Girvin (pole vault), Jacob Squicciarini (sprints), Tyler selected to be on the First Team All-League. Dyer Benjovsky and Josh Metzler earned spots Nashburn and Lamar Chambers (hurdles), Jordan Jacobs and Manwell Taylor (jumps) and on the Second Team All-League. Honorable Mention was awarded to Ben Kirby and Kyler Justyn Haines (pole vault, jumps and sprints). Senior team members were Jarod Biemans, McQuillan. Dylan Burkhardt, Mike Eldred, Mark Gibson, Josh Girvin, Justyn Haines and Brett Zicari. Senior members of the team were;Andrew Burroughs, Ben Kirby, Chris Taber, Zach Coach Wadhams said, “The 2014 boys track team worked hard and competed with purpose Scanlan, Kali Benjovsky and Taylor Mager. Coach Kovaleski said, “The 2014 season was truly this spring. It is my hope that the lessons learned this season will follow our athletes into the one of my best teams. They performed with skill and heart, always supporting each other to future.” the last bounce of the ball. They truly ‘Played with Purpose’.” Girls’ Track Varsity Baseball The Girls’ Track team finished the year with a 5-1 league record and place second in the The Varsity Baseball team ended the season with a league record of 13-1 and an overall Niagara Orleans League All-League Champions were; Abby Squicciarini (100 & 200 meter), record of 17-3. They captured the Niagara-Orleans League Championship for the third year Karissa Stark (pole vault), Chanyce Powell (triple jump) and Kayla Doyle, Abby Squicciarini, in a row! The team also captured a Sectional title for the fourth time in 5 years. The team Mariah Elsenheimer and Chanyce Powell (4 x 100 meter relay). Abby Squicciarini has won had three First Team All-League players; Connor Barleben (infield), Steven Stauss (1st Base) the 100 meter League Championship for the fifth consecutive year. New school records were and John Warren (catcher). This is the second year in a row that all three of these First set by Abby Squicciarini in the 200 meter and Chanyce Powell in the triple jump and the long Team selections have earned a spot on the First Team. Austin Loyd (pitcher), Aaron Burnside jump. (infield) and Trey Hart (outfield) each earned a spot on the Second Team All-League. During the Section VI Championship meet Abby Squiciarini placed 3rd in both the 100 and John Krieger (DH-Utility) and Jason Downs (pitcher) earned Honorable Mention. Connor 200 meter. Chanyce Powell placed second in the triple jump. Chanyce also placed sixth at the Barleben and John Warren were also named to the All Western New York Team. New York State Championship Meet. The 4 x 100 relay team of Kayla Doyle, Abby Squicciarini, Senior members of the team were John Krieger, Noah Preston, Connor Barleben, John Mariah Elsenheimer and Chanyce Powell place first at the Section VI meet and placed third at Warren and Steven Stauss. Key players were the senior captains John Warren, Connor the New York State Championship Meet. Barleben and Steven Stauss. Coach Blanchard said, “This year was amazing! The team was Key contributors this year were, Abby Squicciarini, Mariah Elsenheimer, Kayla Doyle, focused right from the start and worked hard to meet the goals that we set at the beginning Chanyce Powell, Karissa Stark, Jessie Green, Aleah Foos, Sarah Metzler, Katie Rustay, Meredith of the season. The players practiced hard every day and we had great leadership from our Patterson, Emily Blanchard, Hannah Grammer and Mahogany Taylor. Coach Hryvniak said, captains. We really bonded as a team and that showed as our play continued to improve as “The 2014 Girls Track team had a very enjoyable season. We were led by an outstanding the season went on. It could be a while before I have a group of players that are not only my group of seniors (Carley Adamo, Jessica Green, Summer Moore, Kendall Piccirilli, Janie leaders, but some of the best players in the league and maybe in Western New York.” Schutz, Arianna Smith, Abby Squicciarini and Kayla Doyle).”

ACS Wishes Well to Retirees Respect, Responsibility & Optimism

(L-R): Paula Shipe, Maura Pierce and Sally Grimm. Missing from photo: Debbie Karas and Patrick Holman.

On June 2, the Albion Central School Board of Education held a reception prior to their Ms. Williams, Mrs. Wadhams, Mrs. Webster, Mrs. Keller and Mrs. Snook. regular Board Meeting. At the reception, retiring staff members were honored for their years of service. Debbie Karas retires with 32 years, Sally Grimm with 22 years, Patrick Albion Elementary School’s character education program focuses on reinforcing Holman with 33.5 years, Paula Shipe with 22 years and Maura Pierce with 28 years of service. character traits and teaching by example all year for students and for the staff. The months This group of retirees has over 135 combined years of service to the Albion Central School. of September through December focus on respect, January through March the focus is on They have touched the lives of countless students and staff throughout their years and will be responsibility and April through June focuses on optimism. The character education program missed greatly. We wish them health and happiness as they enter this new phase in their lives. includes a peer nomination process. On June 20, during Optimism Day, five faculty members Also recognized at the Board reception were staff members attaining tenure. were chosen by their peers for displaying a character trait consistently. Mrs. Wadhams was Congratulations to Greta Bohn (Speech Pathologist) and Della Morales (Media Specialist) chosen for displaying respect, Mrs. Keller for showing responsibility and Ms. Williams, Mrs. on this accomplishment! Webster and Mrs. Snook for their undying optimism. Congratulations to our staff for the wonderful example you have shown our students! The LINK July 2014