NY City Comptroller S Award

NY City Comptroller’s Award This award will be given to two students who have shown academic excellence with an emphasis in Mathematics and computer science while demonstrating outstanding leadership and commendable citizenship.

The NY City Comptroller’s Award recipients are:

Paul Rezkalla

Rhaema Rachmat

D:\Docs\2018-05-04\01fc302abb6db0d43a1b902937f78aa2.doc NY State Comptroller’s Award This award will be given to a student who has shown academic excellence and the potential for leadership, through involvement in activities that improve the community.

The NY State Comptroller’s Award recipient is:

Jennifer Wong

D:\Docs\2018-05-04\01fc302abb6db0d43a1b902937f78aa2.doc NYC Public Advocate This award will be given to two students in recognition of their academic growth, leadership, and citizenship.

The NYC Public Advocate Award recipients are:

David Bonifas Charlene Guzman You jin Kim Erich Meyerhoff Joshua Tobal

D:\Docs\2018-05-04\01fc302abb6db0d43a1b902937f78aa2.doc Triple “C” Award This award, presented on behalf of the NY State Attorney General’s Office, will be given to two students in recognition of their commitment to their education and their future, their strong character which has helped them to achieve the goals they have set for themselves, and their exceptional courage which will aid them in meeting the challenges ahead, and to improving society. The Triple “C” Award recipients are: Mark Slusher & Andrea Basto

D:\Docs\2018-05-04\01fc302abb6db0d43a1b902937f78aa2.doc D:\Docs\2018-05-04\01fc302abb6db0d43a1b902937f78aa2.doc PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS The Presidential Awards are given in two categories: Educational Excellence and Educational Achievement. Each recipient will receive a certificate signed by the President of the United States and a pin.

Recipients of Educational Excellence have earned a grade point average of 90 and higher and have been recognized for their outstanding academic achievement, involvement in community service and extracurricular activities.

The Educational Excellence recipients are: Jennifer Wong Rhaema Rachmat Andrea Basto Lilybelle Molina Paul Rezkalla Mark Slusher

D:\Docs\2018-05-04\01fc302abb6db0d43a1b902937f78aa2.doc Recipients of the Educational Achievement show tremendous academic growth, display unusual commitment to learning despite various obstacles, exhibit improvement and development in particular subjects or demonstrate achievement in the arts. Educational Achievement recipients are: Phill Phillips – Sorts Charlene Guzman – Dance, Sports Youjin Kim – Art Janelly Mora – Dance, Spanish Cornelia Smith - unusual commitment to learning despite various obstacles Alexandria Cordova – Spanish Carlos Suero – Music Erich Meyerhoff - unusual commitment to learning despite various obstacles Joshua Tobel – Art, Government George Torres – Government David Bonifas - show tremendous academic growth Jovente Samondo - unusual commitment to learning despite various obstacles, Music Judah Martin – Technology, Sports David Slater – Sports Luis Alers – Sports, Music Faith Kendrick - unusual commitment to learning despite various obstacles

D:\Docs\2018-05-04\01fc302abb6db0d43a1b902937f78aa2.doc D:\Docs\2018-05-04\01fc302abb6db0d43a1b902937f78aa2.doc Civic Award The Dutch Kills Association is proud to recognize a graduate who shows excellent citizenship and service to their society. This award will be accompanied by a $100 check. The Civic Award recipient is:

Jennifer Wong

D:\Docs\2018-05-04\01fc302abb6db0d43a1b902937f78aa2.doc P.T.F. Award Each year, the Parent Teacher Fellowship Award is presented to students who are examples of I Timothy 4:12 - “…but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.”

These recipients will be given a $50 check.

The PTF Award recipients are:

Jennifer Wong

Paul Rezkalla

Lilybelle Molina

D:\Docs\2018-05-04\01fc302abb6db0d43a1b902937f78aa2.doc D:\Docs\2018-05-04\01fc302abb6db0d43a1b902937f78aa2.doc American Citizenship Award It is my pleasure to present the American Citizenship Award. This award will be given to students who are always prepared in class, volunteer whenever volunteers are needed, maintain a positive attitude and have the courage to do what’s right. The recipient is always ready to help others and exemplify the desirable behavior we all want to encourage at our School. The American Citizenship Award Program recipient is:

Jennifer Wong Paul Rezkalla Kevin Siqueira Charlene Guzman Erich Meyerhoff Alexandria Cordova Rhaema Rachmat

D:\Docs\2018-05-04\01fc302abb6db0d43a1b902937f78aa2.doc NYS Scholarship It is my privilege to acknowledge two students who have been awarded by the New York State Education Department the 2008 Series Scholarship for Academic Excellence. The scholarship amount will be awarded to these recipients each academic year during their undergraduate program.

We are proud to congratulate:

Jennifer Wong – who has been awarded the $1,500 Schlorship for Academic Excellence

Paul Rezkalla – who has been awarded the $500 Scholarship for Academic Excellence

D:\Docs\2018-05-04\01fc302abb6db0d43a1b902937f78aa2.doc National Honor Society The National Honor Society recognizes outstanding high school students who demonstrate excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. It was our honor to induct 9 high school students into our chapter on May 29th. There are 47 students in our NHS Chapter. The12th graders were bestowed with honor stoles. This morning they proudly wear the honor stole over their gowns to acknowledge this distinction. We are delighted to present each Member with a plaque. The NHS 12th grade Members are:

Lilybelle Molina Rhaema Rachmat Kevin Siqueira Mark Slusher Jennifer Wong Andrea Basto Paul Rezkalla David Bonifas Charlene Guzman

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