Letter from the Superintendent ...... pg. 2 Science Olympiad Winners...... pg. 7 AHS Alumni Foundation Scholarships...pg. 2 Tiple "C" Awards...... pg. 8 Class Night Scholarships...... pg. 3 "Moving Up" Day...... pg. 8 Prom, Class Night, Graduation...... pg. 4 Pioneer Day...... pg. 9 Highlights Class of 2015...... pg. 5 Flag Day...... pg. 10 Middle School Award Winners...... pg. 6 Scholar Athletes...... pg. 11 Kindergarten Graduation...... pg. 6 Spotlight on Sports...... pg. 12 Albion Central School THE

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Volume 29, Number 4 www.albionk12.org Albion, NY July 2015 ACS 2015 Educator of the Year ACS Board of Education Honors Students for Emily Wemmer Academic Achievement

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On May 18, 2015, the Albion Central School District Board of Education held the seventh annual Academic Convocation Dinner. The guest speaker was 1963 Albion High School graduate, C.W. Lattin. Mr. Lattin grew up in Albion and lives here with his family. He has a Bachelor degree in Art Education from Buffalo State College and taught Art and Technical Drawing at Albion Central School for 10 years. Mr. Lattin became Curator of the Cobblestone Society Museum in Childs where he remained Curator for the next 40 years. Concurrently he At the June 1 Board of Education reception, Albion Central School Board of Education also served as the Orleans County Historian recently retiring from that position. President Margy Brown announced that Emily Wemmer had been chosen as the 2015 Mr. Lattin told several human interest stories presenting students with powerful messages Educator of the Year. Ms. Wemmer received her Bachelor degree in English with honors in a humorous manner. The messages ranged from learning from the mistakes of others, from the University of Iowa. She earned her Master’s degree from Roberts Wesleyan College treating others in the manner that you would like to be treated and having the courage to in 2006. Ms. Wemmer has been with the district since 2007 beginning her career in the high stand up and do the right thing. school as an English teacher. She attained tenure in 2010. The honored students were introduced individually and personally congratulated by each Ms. Wemmer has been the high school Student Council advisor since 2009. Her work Board of Education member. Students shared their plans and dreams for the future. The with this group has really made an impact with her students and the community. The group students’ parents were then presented with a special cord signifying academic achievement. has made a commitment to community service and runs several clothing and food drives The parents placed the honor cord around the neck of their children. The cord will be worn throughout the year. They host an annual Costume Closet in October of each year to help again by students during their graduation ceremony. families celebrate Halloween. Academic Honor Students graduating with a cumulative weighted grade point average Student Council, under her guidance, has also become very active with the Golisano of 90 percent or higher were: Andrea A. Aman, Drake D. Arnold, Jayne E. Bannister, Nita Children’s Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House with events such as the annual “Walk Bela, Monica J. Benjovsky, Theodore D. Benjovsky, Alex J. Bison, Mallory L. Broda, Adryan for a Cause” in September. The group collects cleaning supplies and pop tabs which they L. Cheeseboro, Peiyi Chen, Madyson K. Coville, Amanda S. Covis, Nicholas S. Ettinger, donate to the Golisano Children’s Hospital. The supplies help at the Ronald McDonald Morgan K. Ferris, Laura A. Flanagan, Brittany K. Francis, Elijah J. Martin, Sara E. Maxon, House and the hospital recycles the tabs and the proceeds help fund life-saving treatments. Kyler J. McQuillan, Sara A. Millspaugh, Dakota Monno, Justice D. Nauden, Kellie L. O’Hearn, In addition the group is in charge of the much anticipated annual Senior Citizens’ Day. This Charlyne L. Olick, Carol G. Pritchard, Cristal Quintana Aragon, Ryan A. Reed, Kerry A. Rice, event has become very popular with both students and seniors! Ms. Wemmer currently Morgan D. Seielstad, Jacob T. Squicciarini, Gabriell L. Struble, Benjamin S. Vanacore, and serves as the High School English Department Chairperson. Crystal B. Zayac. Congratulations to Emily Wemmer our 2015 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: July 23, Sept. 1, Sept. 2 Mrs. Pettit: July 2, July 26, Aug. 26, Aug. 31 Mr. Green: July 1, July 21, Aug. 19, Sept. 2, Sept 3 Mr. Christiansen: July 7, July 20, Aug. 11, Aug. 26 2 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! A Message from the 2015 Art Show and Crossroads Premiere Superintendent… Albion Central celebrated the graduation of 131 students on Fri., June 26, 2015. Though this class is small in number, like the little engine that climbed the hill, “The Little Class that Could” committed themselves to great successes on their path to becoming the newest Purple Eagle Alumni! Despite their size, during their high school years, this class and their schoolmates earned 11 first-place finishes in marching band competitions (including three undefeated seasons); won four first-place finishes in jazz ensemble competitions (including three “Superior” ratings); accumulated more than fifty top NYSSMA, All-County, Area All-State, and Conference All- State recognitions; and added outstanding singing and acting ensemble designations, three outstanding dance ensemble nods, two outstanding musical recognitions, and three Outstanding Student Pit Orchestra awards for their school musical productions from the Rochester Broadway Theater League’s Stars of Tomorrow Program. The list of their accomplishments (or attendance at any one of their performances) makes it easy to understand why ACS was recognized as a “Best Community for Music Education” during each year of their high school years. (L-R): Geneva Bolthouse, Jamelis Mateo, Marella Albanese, Emma Lonnen, Bailey Maier, Katy Perry, More than half of the group participated in one or more sports at some point during Xochitl Rosario, Emma Carr, Stephanie McGee, Carol Pritchard, and Dr. Athena Nichols. their high school career. With their teammates they amassed 10 league and six sectional titles in eight different sports. These athletes were truly student-athletes earning statewide The annual premier of the "Crossroads" literary magazine and the Art Club Student Art scholar athlete honors for carrying a team course average of 90 or greater for 55 of the Show took place on Thu., May 21, in the High School Arts Foyer. This event is a celebration of 68 teams they played on. the creative talents of our high school students and is always the highlight of the school year Nearly half of the graduates earned the Advanced Designation Regents Diploma. Seven for art students. committed to serve their country in America’s armed forces and more than 80 percent The literary magazine publishes both art work and student writings. The students are headed off to college. More than three-quarters of the class participated in at least published in this year’s magazine included: Andrea Aman, Savannah Allen, Andrew Ashworth, one Advanced Placement or Genesee Community College course where they collectively Nita Bela, Geneva Bolthouse, Aaron Burnside, Matt De Carlo, Mike Laine, Joseph Madejski, earned 819 college credits– the equivalent of nearly 30 years of full-time college study! Stephanie McGee, Sara Millspaugh, Olivia Neidert, Kellie O’Hearn, Kate Perry, Shaylee Pond, To put that into financial perspective, at today’s SUNY cost, they completed more than a Carol Pritchard, Aliya Rayner, Ryan Reed, Kory Reynolds, Emily Shabazz, Katrina Smith, Bianca quarter of a million dollars of study before they even left high school, and at a cost to their Stauffer, Leigha Townsend, Nathaniel Trembley, and Haley Wegman. families of about 10 percent of that value. At the premier, the staff at the high school and members of the art club honored Dr. These young adults also committed themselves to others, documenting more than Athena Nichols with a surprise reception in recognition for achieving her Ph.D. in Education. 7,200 hours of community service (though there are many more undocumented hours Dr. Nichols said, “Words do not do my feelings justice. I am grateful and honored by your not in that count). While graduation requires only a 30-hour commitment, 16 graduates recognition and I cannot think of a better way to be acknowledged than by my fellow teachers logged more than 100 hours, five more than 200 hours, and one topped 350 hours. Their and students who inspire me every day!” total commitment to their community was the equivalent of 180 40-hour work weeks. The Albion Central community has long been focused on opportunity, providing a tremendous number and variety of opportunities for its youth. The class of 2015 made the most of these opportunities in athletics, arts, alternative programs, advanced and Albion HS Alumni Foundation Awards college options. The opportunities available to these graduates and to generations of $39,650 in Scholarships Albion students earned our high school recognition in the inaugural class of “Schools of Opportunity.” The "Washington Post" newspaper noted “Schools of Opportunity” recognized 10 high schools out of more than 1,000 in New York State and seven more in Colorado (the two states participating in the first year of the program) for their use of “research-based practices to ensure that all students have rich opportunities to succeed." The Post went on to note that these 17 schools may be working against great odds, but that each puts “students, not scores, first.” We are grateful for the community support that allows us to provide these opportunities for our students, grateful that our community has been recognized for doing so, and proud of these students who have taken advantage of these opportunities! I wish the very best for each member of the class of 2015, and look forward to the return of the rest of our students– so that they may use the opportunities available to them to create their own successes. On behalf of the ACS faculty and staff, I wish each of you a safe and enjoyable summer.

Albion Central School Named “School Of Opportunity”

The National Education Policy Center (NEPC) at the University of Colorado recently announced that 17 high schools in New York and Colorado are the first to receive the “School of Opportunity” Pictured above are the 2015 Albion High School Alumni Foundation Scholarship recipients. designation. This designation was (L-R:) Morgan Seielstad, Brittany Francis, Kellie O’Hearn, and Dominic DiCureia. awarded to these schools based on their demonstration of practices that ensure Albion High School Alumni Foundation takes great pride in making a difference for a that all students have opportunities to lifetime for the Albion Central School District community – alumni, students, teachers and succeed. friends. Its claim to fame, so to speak, is the scholarship program. Each year at the Class Night The program was piloted in just two event, the Foundation presents scholarships to graduating seniors who meet the criteria of states this year, but there are plans to each specific scholarship. This year, the Foundation awarded 20 scholarships to 28 students expand this program to all states. totaling: $39,650. Selection criteria are based on a These awards provide financial assistance so that Albion’s bright young scholars may school’s documented success in continue their educational goals and to be successful in their future endeavors. The funding implementing practices that distinguish for the scholarships is made possible through foundation memberships and gifts from AHS the school as committed to closing Alumni, as well as individuals or organizations that contact the Foundation to establish a opportunity gaps. scholarship. The Foundation manages the funds and awards the scholarships annually during Albion Superintendent, Michael the Class Night event, along with other scholarships that are awarded that evening. Bonnewell said, “We are very proud of The scholarships that are managed by the Foundation continue to grow. Four new earning a Silver School of Opportunity designation. Albion High School was 1 of 17 out of scholarships were added in 2015: The Rex & Marilyn Horton Scholarship, The Wayne A. approximately 700 schools to receive this award. The schools selected demonstrate a range of Burlison Memorial Scholarship, The Glassner Family Scholarship and The John Panek practices that ensure that all students have rich opportunities to succeed. Our Community as Memorial Scholarship. The Foundation is already working on at least three new awards Schools (CAS) program which is hosted by the Villages of Orleans featured prominently in our for 2016: the Ronald Sodoma Scholarship, the Masons Scholarship, and the Archibald application. All of the schools recognized have one thing in common; they all put students not Scholarship. To learn more about the Foundation and how you can contribute, go to our test scores first.” website at www.albionalumni.org. The LINK July 2015 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! 3 Class Night Scholarships Daniel Long Memorial Music Award...... Kyler McQuillan Kenneth H. Long Memorial Science and Mathematics Award...... Kyler McQuillan Gary Adduci Memorial...... Logan London Spc. Jason M. Johnston Memorial Scholarship...... Bert White III Aina Memorial Award...... Clayton Stanton Lockport Shrine Club Award...... Kellie O’Hearn Albion Administrator’s Award...... Justice Nauden The Dr. Paul Mahany Family Scholarships...... Nita Bela Albion Central School District Educational Support Staff Scholarship...... Justice Nauden The Dr. Paul Mahany Family Scholarships...... Mallory Broda Albion Custodial Award...... Elena Mergler The Dr. Paul Mahany Family Scholarships...... Amanda Covis Albion Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Lewis M. Grimes Award...... Brittany Francis The Dr. Paul Mahany Family Scholarships...... Jordan Deskins Albion HS Alumni Foundation Scholarship...... Dominic DiCureia The Dr. Paul Mahany Family Scholarships...... Sara Maxon Albion HS Alumni Foundation Scholarship...... Brittany Francis Masonic Renovation Lodge #97 Scholarship...... Brittany Francis Albion HS Alumni Foundation Scholarship...... Kellie O’Hearn Medina Savings & Loan Scholarship...... Brittany Francis Albion HS Alumni Foundation Scholarship...... Morgan Seielstad Medina Savings & Loan Scholarship...... Madyson Coville Albion Alumni Foundation Performing Arts Scholarship...... Charlyne Olick Medina Savings & Loan Scholarship...... Adryan Cheeseboro Albion Soccer Boosters Scholarship...... Amanda Covis Trudy Mergler Nursing Scholarship...... Nita Bela Albion Soccer Boosters Scholarship...... Jacob Squicciarini Dr. Lee Minier Science Scholarship...... Jacob Squicciarini Albion Teachers’ Association Scholarship (ATA)...... Jayne Bannister Dennis Mix Memorial...... Aaron Burnside Albion Teachers’ Association Memorial Scholarship (ATA)...... Charlyne Olick Most Valuable Athlete - Boys' Soccer...... Marcos Sanchez American History Prize...... Madyson Coville Most Valuable Athlete - Boys' Soccer...... Jacob Squicciarini Craig H. Anderson Memorial Award...... Clayton Stanton Most Valuable Athlete - Girls' Soccer...... Amanda Covis Craig H. Anderson Memorial Award...... Justice Nauden Most Valuable Athlete - Football...... Trey Hart Theodore N. Anderson Scholarship (ATA)...... Mallory Broda Most Valuable Athlete - Boys' Cross-Country...... Aaron Chen Harold R. & Frances C. Axtell Memorial Scholarship...... Jayne Bannister Most Valuable Athlete - Girls' Cross-Country...... Madyson Coville Elizabeth Balcom Smith Scholarship...... Gabriell Struble Most Valuable Athlete - Golf...... Theodore Benjovsky Barre Volunteer Fire Company Scholarship in Memory of 1st Chief Lyman Rice...... Elizabeth Bentley Most Valuable Athlete - Volleyball...... Kelsee Soule Barre Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship...... Elizabeth Bentley Most Valuable Athlete - Boys' Basketball...... Clayton Stanton Jon-David Bartlett Memorial Scholarship...... Dominic DiCureia Most Valuable Athlete - Girls' Basketball...... Justice Nauden Carol Bailey Basinait Scholarship...... Nita Bela Most Valuable Athlete - Wrestling...... Aaron Burnside Morris Berg Prize...... Dominic DiCureia Most Valuable Athlete - Boys' Swimming...... Morgan Seielstad Carl I. Bergerson Student Council Award...... Crystal Zayac Most Valuable Athlete - Girls' Swimming...... Olivia Neidert Tony Blake Memorial Scholarship...... Brooke-lynn Webster Most Valuable Athlete - Cheerleading...... Kerry Rice Tony Blake Memorial Scholarship...... Savannah Allen Most Valuable Athlete - Cheerleading...... Karisa Stark Tony Blake Memorial Scholarship...... Samantha Bowman Most Valuable Athlete - Softball...... Meghan Hurley Sadie M. Britton Scholarship...... Dustin Horn Most Valuable Athlete - Baseball...... Dominic DiCureia Wayne A. Burlison Memorial Scholarship...... Nicholas Ettinger Most Valuable Athlete - Boys' Track...... Aaron Chen James T. Burnett Memorial Scholarship (ATA)...... Natalia Norton Most Valuable Athlete - Girls' Track...... Chanyce Powell John and Liz Capacci Scholarship...... Sara Millspaugh Most Valuable Athlete - Tennis...... Theodore Benjovsky Catholic Daughters of the Americas Award...... Laura Flanagan Narburgh Wrestling Award...... Aaron Burnside Chevron Editor’s Award...... Aaron Chen National Honor Society Prize - Character...... Elena Mergler Chevron Senior Service Award...... Amanda Covis National Honor Society Prize - Scholarship...... Cristal Quintana Aragon Chevron Senior Service Award...... Leigha Klopp National Honor Society Prize - Leadership...... Emily Shabazz Chevron Senior Service Award...... Aaron Chen National Honor Society Prize - Service...... Olivia Neidert Church Prize...... Morgan Ferris Stewart New Memorial Scholarship...... Jayne Bannister Class of 1964...... Brittney Williams Niagara-Orleans Athletic League Scholar Athlete Award...... Jacob Squicciarini Coaches Award...... Savannah Allen Niagara-Orleans Athletic League Scholar Athlete Award...... Madyson Coville Coaches Award...... Olivia Neidert James “Dutch” Niederhofer Award...... No one applied Coaches Award...... Kyler McQuillan Brendalee Oosterling Art Award...... Carol Pritchard Coffey Brothers Accounting Scholarship...... Kellie O’Hearn Palettes of Orleans...... Carol Pritchard William Connor Memorial Award...... Jayne Bannister The Panek Family Farm Agriculture Scholarship...... Jayne Bannister New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association, Inc...... Brittney Williams David John Panek Memorial Scholarship...... Sara Millspaugh Dawson Memorial Agricultural Prize...... Sara Millspaugh Brandon Parker Memorial Scholarship...... Aaron Burnside Edmund P. DePalma Science Scholarship...... Monica Benjovsky Nicholas Patronski Memorial Music Award...... Charlyne Olick Patrick DiGirolamo Award...... Carol Pritchard Jake Patterson Memorial Award...... Madyson Coville DiLaura Prize...... Cristal Quintana Aragon Pratt Pickett Memorial Award...... Alex Bison Norma DiLaura Scholarship...... Justice Nauden Lake Plains Players Performing Arts Scholarship...... David Stilwell Coach Richard Diminuco Scholarship for Athletic Excellence...... Clayton Stanton Elizabeth J. Rawlings “Mrs. Wizard” Memorial Award...... Laura Flanagan Reed Prize The Hamilton Doherty Scholarship...... Jayne Bannister Amanda Covis Reed Prize...... Clayton Stanton Albion High School Drama Award...... Charlyne Olick Albion Rotary Club Career Advancement Prize...... Logan London Albion Junior High Fine Arts Club Award...... Charlyne Olick AB “Dick” Eddy Service Above Self Scholarship...... Adryan Cheeseboro PER Scholarship...... Sara Millspaugh Albion Rotary Club Edward B. Archbald Memorial Scholarship...... Kellie O’Hearn “Sneezy” Snyder Scholarship...... Kellie O’Hearn Peter Sacco Memorial Vocal Music Award...... Charlyne Olick Alan Thompson “The Duck” Memorial Scholarship...... Drake Arnold Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics Scholarship...... Madyson Coville Science in Demand Leo Brown Medical Scholarship...... Jacob Squicciarini Richard Daniels Science in Demand...... Caleb Pettit William F. and Jeanne H. Engle Scholarship...... Sara Maxon St. Mary’s Athletic Club...... Sara Millspaugh Extra-Curricular Activities Award...... Monica Benjovsky Harry W. Salchak Science Scholarship...... Jacob Squicciarini Extra-Curricular Activities Award...... Charlyne Olick James Sands Soccer Award...... Monica Benjovsky Virgil Bogue Catherine Flanagan Scholarship...... Adryan Cheeseboro James Sands Soccer Award...... Drake Arnold William Foster Ferris Art Award...... Carol Pritchard Holly Sartwell Memorial Scholarship...... Theodore Benjovsky Jim & Susie Fraser Health Careers Scholarship...... Olivia Neidert C. Royce Sawyer Prize...... Kyler McQuillan Glassner Family Scholarship...... Drake Arnold Bradley James Shelp Jr. Memorial Award...... Monica Benjovsky Golden Performance Award...... Elijah Martin Sheret Post #35 American Legion and Legion Auxiliary Award...... Kyler McQuillan Paul R. Haines Memorial Scholarship...... Morgan Ferris The Margaret Sherman Humanities Award...... Kellie O’Hearn Hoag Scholarship...... Kyler McQuillan The Moses Sherman Music Award...... Nicholas Ettinger Louis F. Hollenbeck Award...... Logan London Social Justice Award...... Kellie O’Hearn Louis F. Hollenbeck Award...... Aaron Burnside John Philip Sousa Band Award...... Charlyne Olick Honor Award - Valedictorian...... Madyson Coville The Erin Deanne Moore Scholarship Sponsored by Spotlight Studio...... Kerry Rice Honor Award - Salutatorian...... Jacob Squicciarini Stackwick Memorial Scholarship...... Gary Moore The Rex & Marilyn Horton Scholarship...... Jayne Bannister Roxanne Stornelli Memorial Scholarship...... Justice Nauden John D. Strickland Memorial Scholarship...... Kerry Rice Lisa M. Husung Memorial Scholarship...... Elena Mergler Robert P. Vandeusen Scholarship...... Laura Flanagan Kathryn J. Kerrigan Memorial Scholarship...... Amanda Covis Veterans Scholarship...... Morgan Ferris Coach Gary Kingsbury Memorial Scholarship...... Dominic DiCureia Veterans Scholarship...... Kyler McQuillan Leslie A. Kish Memorial Scholarship...... Sara Maxon Marine Corps League Scholarship...... Brittany Francis John “Apple” Knight Award...... Aaron Burnside Veterans of Foreign Wars Industrial Arts Award...... Aaron Burnside Nicholas Kovaleski Memorial Scholarship...... Riley Fitzwater Strickland Auxiliary #4635 of Veterans of Foreign Wars Prize...... Benjamin Vanacore Nicholas Kovaleski Memorial Scholarship...... Drake Arnold David H. Whittier Memorial Scholarship...... Bert White III Nicholas Kovaleski Memorial Scholarship...... Gary Moore Women's Service Club of Albion - Marjorie Hamlin Award...... Justice Nauden Nicholas Kovaleski Memorial Scholarship...... Nicholas Ettinger Women's Service Club of Albion - Betty Lou Rhodes Award...... Kellie O’Hearn The Nancy Elaine LaGamba Scholarship...... Savannah Allen Woods Prize...... Jacob Squicciarini The Friends M.L.S. (Mastering, Learning & Service) Award...... Caitlin Malanowski Jr. Wilson Sportsman Club Environmental Award...... Jayne Bannister Lions Club Robert W. Kirby Agricultural Award...... Sara Millspaugh Jr. Wilson Sportsman Club Environmental Award...... Adryan Cheeseboro Lions Club Scholarships...... Nicholas Ettinger Jr. Wilson Sportsman Club Environmental Award...... Kerry Rice Lions Club Scholarships...... Carol Pritchard R. Wells Harrison Memorial Scholarship...... Jacob Squicciarini Lions Club Scholarships...... Justice Nauden Tractor Supply - Growing Scholars Scholarship...... Jayne Bannister Lions Club Science Award...... Jacob Squicciarini The LINK July 2015 4 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! Graduation - June 26, 2015 Congratulations! 2015 Senior Prom Court

Graduates gather to celebrate!

(L-R): Prom Prince Dyer Benjovsky, Prom Princess Justice Nauden, Prom King Drake Arnold and Prom Queen Monica Benjovsky

Class Night - June 19, 2015

Salutatorian Jacob Squicciarini and Valedictorian Madyson Coville.

Senior Class Officers L-R): Theodore Benjovsky (Secretary), Aaron Burnside (President), Monica Benjovsky (Vice President) and Isabella Cox (Treasurer).

Members of the Daisy Chain and Ushers.

Senior Class President Aaron Burnside presents Junior Class President Scott Daniels with the gavel and the class challenge. The Senior Chorus performs at the graduation ceremony.

The LINK July 2015 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! 5 Class of 2015 Savannah Grace Allen Lorena L. Martinez Maya Andrea AnnaDea Maria Aman Sara E. Maxon Drake Arnold Jovanna Maria Maxwell Andrew Jared Ashworth Samantha Jean McClellan Jayne Elizabeth Bannister Kyler J. McQuillan Stacie Ann Barnett Elena Michelle Mergler Nita Bela Sarah Ann Metzler Monica Jane Benjovsky Jacoby Paul Miller Theodore Dyer Benjovsky Sara Ann Millspaugh Elizabeth Michele Bentley Janet Esmeralda Miranda Alex Joseph Bison Dakota Jayne Monno Desmond Tyriek Blackmon Dylan Thomas Moore Timothy M. M. Blue Gary L. Moore II Samantha Marie Bowman Andréa J. Muoio Mallory Louise Broda Rebecca Nicole Nash Board President Margy Brown presents Brittany Williams with her diploma. Courtney E. Burch Justice Desiree Nauden Aaron Scott Charles Burnside Olivia Morgan Neidert Adryan Lynn Cheeseboro Justine Marie Nickerson Peiyi Chen Natalia Marie Norton Marianna Rose Coffey Thomas M. Norton Ryan J. Collins Kellie Lynn O’Hearn Josephine Elizabeth Conn Charlyne Louise Olick Madyson Klaer Coville Nicholas Allen Platt Amanda Sheila Covis Robert J. Pollock III Isabella Cox Carol Grace Pritchard Jordan E. K. Deskins Cristal Quintana Aragon Joshua Z. Deuel Jenna Leigh Raglan Dominic Charles DiCureia Jessica B. Raglan Tyler H. Edwards Ryan A. Reed Jordan C. Elschker Kerry Anne Rice Heidi Yvonne Ettinger Kevin P. Rosario Alvarado Nicholas Scott Ettinger Sergio J. Rosario Morgan Kay Ferris Xochitl Yessenia Rosario Riley Kay Fitzwater Megan Lyn Rosato Laura A. Flanagan Joshua Rosendale Megan T. Forder Tara Anne Ryan Madeline Fournier Marcos Sanchez Brittany Kay Francis Brian Russell Sary Jr. Elizabeth Diana Furness-Wheeler Jacia Danyel Schick Kelsey O. Garcia Morgan D. Seielstad Adam Joseph Grimes Emily Christina Shabazz Aisley Gulczewski Alyssa Nicole Smith Morgan Haak Elizabeth Morgan Soule Jordan E. Hamilton Jacob T. Squicciarini Malcolm Hammonds Clayton S. Stanton Ashley K. Hapeman Karisa L. Stark Kevin Rosario Alvarado and Marcos Sanchez. Michael Thomas Henshaw Bianca Stauffer Andrew J. Hollenbeck David Garfield Stilwell Dameon K. Holtfoth Michael D. Stilwell Dustin Horn Cole Mitchell Strobele Matthew Donovan Howell Jr. Gabriell Leigh Struble Elizabeth Jane Hunt Tabitha Thayer Nathan S. Jobe Emmanuel Thompson Justin L. Kendrick Tory Dontel Thompson Derrick Andrew Kibbe Jordan Tucker Robert J. Klatt Gabrielle Renee Vagg Leigha S. Klopp Benjamin S. Vanacore Michaela Elizabeth Lake Chase A. Vazquez Sarah E. Lamka Adam John Walls Alyssa Marie Lawrence Brooke-lynn Jean Webster Jacob Raymond Leggat Haley L. Wegman Felcia Ann Locke Michael E. Welles Logan Marie London Bert A. White III Austin Loyd Brittney Patrice Williams Craig James (C. J.) Martin Crystal Brooke Zayac

Friends gather after the ceremony. Elijah J. Martin Autumn Bronwen Zona Cory James Martindale

The LINK July 2015 6 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! Middle School Award Winners Announced Kindergarten Graduation The President’s Education Award - Gold 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 were: Jace Conn, Natalie Lathrop, Emma Mathes, Anna Geldard, Malory Adams, Kaylyn Holman, Devin Olles, Kirsten Struble, Jessica Schleede, Hanah Van Epps, Harrison Brown, Trinity Allen, Connor McQuillan, Isabella Gibbs, Aleza Adams, Evan Allen, Jessy Cruz, Alana Petronio, Madison Narburgh, Thomas Hollenbeck, Kirk Ellison, Delaney Ford, Jacob Ettinger, Noah Duvall, Odessa Cramer, Brylie Hapeman, Sierra Newton, Zachary Moore, Mckenna Boyer, Tess Pettit, Matthew Kovaleski, Amanda Kuehne, Charity Henhawk, Arella Ives, Bryce Pritchard, Grace Fournier, Alexis Bentley, Jocelyn Bedard, Tamara Edwards, Spencer Lombard, Gabriel Schildt, Edward Stritzinger, Dylan Fox, Payton Lake and Pedro Santiago Franco.

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 Natalie Lathrop!

Congratulations to all of our award winners!

Albion Senior Awarded GCASA Scholarship K-9 Patrol Demonstrates Search

Kathleen Maerten (GCASA Foundation Board President), Carol Pritchard, and Christy Zell (GCASA Scholarship Committee Member)-Photo provided by GCASA.

Albion High School Senior, Carol Pritchard was awarded the 2015 GCASA Foundation Lt. Chris Bourke of the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department demonstrates a drug search Scholarship Award totaling $1,000. The Foundation awards a total of $2,000 per year to a with drug dog Cim and Albion High School senior intern Logan London to Albion Middle School student in Genesee and Orleans counties. seventh-grade students. Mr. Archer’s service-learning classes watched several demonstrations Carol is active in many school activities and also completed an internship at GCASA during and learned the many aspects of being a law enforcement officer and K-9 handler. Lt. Bourke the past year. She plans to pursue a career in the human service field. has been a K-9 handler for 18 years.

The LINK July 2015 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

(L-R): Elisa Bropst, Mrs. Lisa Burlison, Adam Burlison, and William Trembley. Jett Conn, Jose Salinas, Brett Schreiner, Meganne Moore, Reese Conley, Isaac Hickman, Jonah Karnyski, Lucy Rivers, Xavier Penafiel, LaShy Wills, Dresden Davis, Vincent Pontillo, Yaquen Bermudez, Sarah Thom, Kimberly Weese, Abigail Mancuso, Riannon Newbould, Finn McCue, Danielle Wyant, Joshua Bovenzi, Makayla Klatt, Dylan Narburgh, Kelsey Froman, Skyler Draper, Aaliyah Glenn, Alison Gibson, Jordan Marshall, Maia Pate, Damien Burnside, Lydia Miller, The recipients of this award must show leadership in band and lessons, responsibility in Isabella Gray, Garric Winterkorn, Jada Williams, and Aiden Miller. being prepared for both band and lessons, and have shown motivation and growth in lessons. These students must also expresses dedication to continue playing an instrument in the middle Grade 4 Medal Winners 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 Elisa Bropst and William Trembley. Congratulations to Elisa and William!

Donald Butts Memorial Awards

Jaime Penna, Jillian Ray, Natalie Baron, Mercy Sugar, Austin Narburgh, Nicholas Harling, Caleb Fox, Sara Mathes, Mckenzie Olmstead, Hailey Crawford, Emma McQuillan, Taylor Soule, Thomas Fox, Maya Knaak, Corleone Plain, Jessica Penna, Caroline DeLaura, Logan Graham, Ashleigh Mowatt, Emma Foote, Seth Janus, Olivia Krenning, Keyonna Hamilton, Emilie Sitzer, Clara Bolton, Lisa Beam, Bryce Wilson, Audrey Pask, and Keira Sargent. Grade 5 Medal Winners

(L-R): Mr. Butts’ daughter Melissa Butts, grandchildren Ella and Alex, Mrs. Donald Butts, Emily Harling, Charley London, Hannah Coolbaugh, Orion Groth, Rowan Ford, and Robert Dysard. 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 – Hannah Coolbaugh – “Hannah is a model student who demonstrates Eagle Way behavior every day. She is kind, respectful, and puts forth her best effort in whatever she does. She likes to volunteer and help younger students whenever she has a free Charlotte Symons, Carson Bader, Allison Mathes, Orion Groth, Kyle VanAmeron, James Beach, James Klatt, Colleen Usselman, Sawyer moment. Her positive attitude and work ethic will take her far in life.” Braley, Diana Moreno, Kyle Keuhne, Riley Hollenbeck, Alexis Massey, Jacob Foote, Charley London, Aiden Sary, Emily Graham, Olivia Bieber, Nicolina Creasey, Zoe Seniuk, Ashton Preston, Belen Rosario, Jack Ludwick, Declan McCue, Tyler Gibson, Arianna Tyler, Presley Miss Komendat – Charley London – Charley’s positive spirit and hardworking attitude Smith, Sydney Mulka, Reuben Rivers, Owen Hunt, Alyson Knaak, Maleah Knight, Emily Harling, Myleigh Miller, Annaleec Wright, Brendan is contagious in our classroom. She gives 110 percent on every assignment she is given LeBaron, Zachary Olles, Loran Reid, Olivia Miller, Adrian Kingdollar, Zoe Cusson, Leah Kania and William Trembley. and encourages her classmates with her enthusiasm and dedicated spirit. Charley has a kind smile and nice words for everyone and respects everyone she comes into contact with. She is involved in many activities inside and outside of school including Student Leadership Albion High Interact Group Visits East High School Council. Her schedule is hectic, but she handles it all with responsibility and grace.” Mrs. Bennett – Robert Dysard – “Bobby exemplifies what it means to have good character. Throughout the year he has shown respect, responsibility and optimism to his peers and all adults. You can count on Bobby to be polite and to think of others. He follows the golden rule and treats others the way he would want to be treated. His character will help him be successful in the years to come both academically and socially.” Mrs. Kenward – Emily Harling – “Emily is an outstanding role model for all those around her. She consistently and naturally demonstrates the Eagle Way in her everyday activities. Not only is she always prepared academically, she also truly understands how to treat others and be a good friend. She comes to school every day with a positive attitude and always gives 100 percent.” Mr. Martin – Rowan Ford – “Rowan is consistently respectful to teachers and classmates. He gets along well with people and shows thoughtfulness to each person. He attacks assignments with a positive attitude and works diligently by following directions consistently. Rowen frequently helps take care of things around the classroom without being asked even if it is not his responsibility. He is a young man with outstanding character!” Several Rotary Interact members recently visited East High School in Rochester as part of Mrs. Robbins – Orion Groth – “Orion is a hardworking, determined, sweet young boy. an “urban/rural cultural exchange.” They visited classes, toured the school, and discussed life He has a politeness to him that is refreshing. He always says ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ not in an urban setting. The students all agreed that despite the many outward differences, they only to adults, but also to classmates. He always has a smile on his face and is well liked by were alike in many ways. East High students will visit Albion next fall. Albion students included: his peers. He is willing to help a friend when needed, run an errand and hold the door for Kyle Smith, Dom DiCureia, Emily Blanchard, Mariah Elsenheimer, Desiree Barber, Matilda others. He is truly an all around gentleman.” Erakare, Ally Graham, Clara Stilwell, Mackenzie Donahue, and Mackenzie Luft.

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(L-R): Elisa Bropst, Bonnie DiCureia, Emily Graham, Emma Tucker, Zachary Olles, and Brian Spall. 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. (L-R): Lucy Rivers and Leah Pritchard. Essay winners were: Emma Tucker, Zachary Olles, Emily Graham, Brian Spall, Elisa Bropst The Triple “C” Award program was established to honor young people who have and Bonnie DiCuriea. These students read their piece to the entire class, faculty and many distinguished themselves within their school and community. The award recognizes the guests who were present at the assembly. Alternate essay winners from each class read the qualities of Character, Courage and Commitment in New York’s students and is sponsored by names of each classmate as they were congratulated for completing the first six years of the N.Y.S. Attorney General’s Office. Elementary School Principal, Rachel Curtin introduced a their academic career. Alternate essay winners were: Tyler Gibson, Myleigh Miller, Colleen special guest speaker from the Assistant Attorney’s office who presented the award saying; “It Usselman, Rowan Ford, Leah Kania and Carson Bader. 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 third-grade student Lucy Rivers and fifth-grade student Leah Pritchard.” Albion Middle School Students Clean Up Quoting from Lucy’s nomination form, her teacher Mrs. Burrell said, “Lucy defines the words character, courage, and commitment in her actions every day in school and in our Former POW Camp community. She is a top student in all areas, a true friend to her peers, a model student in social growth and study habits in the classroom and a positive contributing member of our Albion community. She carries the attributes of selflessness and compassion to the highest degree as a third grader and puts others’ feelings ahead of hers when they are not even aware that she is considering them. She inspires me each and every day and I am honored to be in her presence. She provides hope for some of us when we may become discouraged.” Leah Pritchard was nominated by Mrs. Hryhorenko. She said, “Leah deserves this award because she always demonstrates good character, shows courage, and is committed to our school and local community. When I think of good character, I think of Leah. This amazing young lady shows good character because she is respectful to anyone she comes in contact with. She is kind, polite, very poised, and helpful. Leah is confident and always makes others feel welcome. Leah is a courageous student. She is not afraid to speak up when she sees an injustice happening. She is dependable and very trustworthy. She goes above and beyond what is expected of her! Both school and community are very important to Leah. She is an active member of the Student Leadership Council, Safety Patrol, 5th Grade Band and Chorus. She is the perfect recipient of this award because she is a well-rounded student and a true Albion Middle School seventh-grade service-learning students recently spent the role model for all.” morning helping to clear brush at the old CCC/POW Camp at Hamlin Beach State Park. WWII Congratulations to Lucy and Leah! prisoners of war were housed here in the 1940s. Pictured (l-r) are Kolin Vangorder, Conner Hollenbeck, camp expert Ed Evans, Patrick Ricker, teacher Tim Archer, Cody Wilson, and Brooklynn Reed. High School Students Shine at Internship Breakfast Albion Middle School Students Explore Local History

The annual Internship Breakfast was held on Fri., June 5, 2015. Pictured above are Amanda Covis and her mentor from Hospice of Orleans County, Nyla Gaylord. At the breakfast, student interns were able to thank their mentors and recognize them for the valuable contribution that they made to their education. The following students did internships: Jayne Bannister, Nita Bela, Elizabeth Bentley, Adryan Cheeseboro, Madyson Coville, Amanda Covis, Isabella Cox, Dominic DiCureia, Nicholas Ettinger, Laura Flanagan, Lorena Martinez, Sara Maxon, Elena Mergler, Sarah Metzler, Gary Moore, Justice Nauden, Charlyne Olick, Carol Pritchard, Xochitl Rosario, Megan Rosato, Jacia Schick, Morgan Seielstad, Emily Shabazz, David Stilwell and Jordan Tucker. The following served as internship sites: Albion Central School, Albion Police Department, Country Lane Veterinary Services, CRFS’s information technology department, Dance Students from Mr. Archer’s grade seven service-learning classes and History Club recently Reflections with Miss Heather, Fuller & Company, GCASA, Hospice of Orleans County, Le Roy visited Mt. Albion Cemetery. They looked for grave sites of interesting people from Albion’s Physical Therapy, Medina High School FFA, Medina Veterinary Clinic, Orleans Community past. The students had recently studied many of these people during a visit from Orleans Health’s physical therapy department, Orleans County Sheriff’s Department, Pathstone, County Historian Matthew Ballard. “Ghost Walk” coordinator Sue Starkweather Miller Phoenix Fitness, Rosenkranz Pharmacy, Saint-Gobain Adfors, Village of Albion Water accompanied the group to add interesting stories and history. Pictured are (l-r) Matthew Treatment Plant and YMCA Eagle’s Pride Daycare. Thank you to all of our business partners Rowcliffe, Michaela Pantano, Casey Starkweather, Katelyn Spierdowis, Ashlyn LeBaron and for teaching valuable life skills to our student interns. Mr. Archer.

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The Albion Purple Eagles Marching Band recently completed another successful season, and was undefeated in parade competition. The band’s 2015 program was entitled, “Our Favorite Things” and featured music from the hit Broadway show and film, "The Sound of Music." Practices started in January, and the band worked in the HS gym and band room until the weather broke and allowed them to move outdoors. Parade and competition season began (L-R):Vanessa Perez, Meredith Hollenbeck and Gregory Neptune visit the “Women’s Work” station. the first week of May, and ran through the second week of June. The annual Grade 4 Pioneer Day has been a ritual at Albion Elementary School for the The band was led by drum majors Char Olick & Meredith Patterson. Logan London last 30 years. It is the highlight of many fourth graders’ school year and connects classroom and Nita Bela were the color guard captains, and Cody Osborne was the drum line captain. learning to history in a significant way. Students dress in period clothing and rotate through Soloists were Zach Shaffer & Kyle Thaine on trombone, and Joe Madejski, Brittany Francis, stations lasting 35 minutes throughout the day. Because of the rotation, they are able to Evan Steier and Alyce Miller on trumpet. participate in many activities that bring new meaning to how the early residents of our AHS Director of Bands, Mr. Thaine, said, “I couldn’t be more proud of the kids. They country lived. The stations represent a wide variety of activities that help students appreciate worked hard all season long and you could tell in February that this was going to be a special early American culture. Activities range from doing laundry with a washboard, ironing with group. We always tell them not to worry about scores. to just work hard and the results they a hot cast iron, weaving and making useful everyday items out of tin. Students also got a peek want will follow. That certainly played-out this season.” at what school would have been like in pioneer days. Elementary School Principal, Mrs. Rachel Curtin said, “The day provides a reflection of Marching Band Season Recap what life was like during Pioneer times and correlates with the New York State fourth-grade May 9: Rochester Lilac Festival Parade (exhibition) social studies standard. It is a great day during which we have many parent volunteers May 16: Seneca Falls Pageant of Bands competition, 1st Place in Open Class assisting staff and one that the students, faculty and volunteers look forward to.” May 25: Albion Memorial Day Parade (exhibition) and ceremony. May 30: Gorham Pageant of Bands competition, 1st Place in Open Class June 6: Nunda parade competition, 1st Place, set record high score with a 99.5 June 13: Albion Strawberry Festival Parade, named “Best HS Band”

Cardboard Boat Regatta

“Honk” Recognized At Stars of Tomorrow

Morgan Seielstad and Matt Flanagan in Boat 1. The Albion High School A.P. Physics class designed and constructed boats out of Photo compliments of Photos By Bruce and Associates cardboard and duct tape in order to put their physics knowledge to the ultimate test. The boats were part of the first annual Cardboard Boat Regatta. After designing and constructing The Rochester Broadway Theatre League recently recognized Albion High School’s spring the boats, the students raced them in the school pool filled with a crowd of eager onlookers. production of “Honk” with several Stars of Tomorrow Awards. The theatre league sends out The overall winner of the “best cardboard boat” was judged on several different criteria, adjudicators to judge performances at schools that wish to participate. Once the adjudicators ranging from overall aesthetics to the fastest time (to complete two laps of a 25-meter pool) compile their information, they nominate the top schools. The top schools then compete and floatability. against each other for the coveted awards. The A.C.S. High School performance of “Honk” The four teams consisted of U.S.S. Debbie – crew members Dan Beam and Meredith earned the top spot taking first place in the Overall Musical Production for Division B. The Patterson; Schöatboat – crew members Kyler McQuillan, Zach Shaffer and Ben Vanacore; production also was named Outstanding Acting Ensemble, Outstanding Dance Ensemble, and Omaha – crew members Gabe Rodriguez and Sam Slick; Boat 1 - crew members Matt Outstanding Student Orchestra. Flanagan, Jared Hollinger and Morgan Seielstad. Individual recognition was given to the High School Special Olympics Club for their help At the end of the competition, Boat 1 was declared the winner! High school physics with the costumes for the show, Geddy Morgan for his work on stage crew, Kelley Flanagan and instructor Mr. DeJonge said, “This project is the culmination of our service learning project. Sara Maxon for their work in the orchestra and Char Olick for her portrayal of “Maureen.” Our goal was for my students to teach the audience a little about flotation, buoyancy and Zach Shaffer received Outstanding Actor for his performance as “Bullfrog.” why things float or in some cases sink. The project was a fun and thought provoking project Congratulations to the entire cast and crew for putting together another outstanding which we intend to do next year. The physics students worked hard to construct the boats and production! had a fun time racing them. Hopefully they helped start something larger yet to come.”

The LINK July 2015 10 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! Albion Elementary Celebrates Flag Day Poetry Winners

On Fri., June 12, the Albion Elementary School celebrated Flag Day with patriotic music (L-R): Front row: Belen Rosario Soto, Andrew Weston and Kaiden Froman. performed by each grade level. This year students were able to invite members of their Back row: Shayla Higgins, Auston Johnson and Emma Shay. families who had served in the U.S. Military to be honored at this patriotic event. The assembly began with flag bearersfrom each classroom in the Elementary School proceeding into the Students also competed in a poetry contest. Each grade level wrote patriotic poems in gym displaying the American Flag. The veterans and their students followed close behind honor of Flag Day. The poems were judged by Elementary School Teacher Mr. VanCamp. while the Elementary Honors Band played “America the Beautiful.” The crowd then recited Each grade-level winner read their poem to the rest of the school during the assembly. Poetry “The Pledge of Allegiance” and sang “The Star Spangled Banner.” winners were; Shayla Higgins (Kindergarten), Kaiden Froman (1st grade), Emma Shay (2nd The Elementary School students have been preparing for this celebration all winter grade), Auston Johnson (3rd grade), Andrew Weston, (4th grade), and Belen Rosario Soto long in their music classes. Each grade level performed a patriotic song for the rest of (5th grade). the school. The kindergarten students performed “Our Beautiful Flag,” first-grade students performed “America,” the second grade led the group in “God Bless America,” the third Artwork Winners grade performed “America the Beautiful,” the 4th grade sang “You’re a Grand Old Flag” and the fifth grade performed “This Land Is Your Land.” The entire student body sang the Albion Alma Mater together. Joining each class in the celebration was the Elementary School Honors Band who played “All Hail the Conquering Hero.”

(L-R): Charlotte Symons, Charley London, and Hannah Coolbaugh. A special slide show presentation highlighted the veterans in attendance picturing them in uniform to the music of “Proud to be an American.” Together, the students, veterans, and special guests sang “God Bless the U.S.A.” The Character Education Committee led by Cathy Also recognized during the Flag Day celebration were students for their artistic Hryhorenko was responsible for the addition of the piece honoring Veterans at the Flag Day achievement. Charlotte Symons was chosen as the recipient of the Patrick DiGirolamo award. ceremony. She said, “It was so nice to see the veteran relatives of our students attend and The award is presented to a primary school student who has demonstrated an exceptional participate in this ceremony. You could see the pride and emotion on the faces of both! ability or interest in art. The award is donated by the children of the graduating class of This beautiful ceremony, which is always emotional, proved even more meaningful with the 1987. addition of the Veterans.” Charley London had her theme and design chosen for the Fifth Grade Moving-Up Day t-shirts. These shirts are worn by every fifth grader during the “Moving Up” Day ceremony. Hannah Coolbaugh earned third place during the annual Poppy Poster Contest sponsored by the American Legion. Congratulations to all of our winners!

Albion Football Players Prepare for New Season

(L-R): Albion High School students Mike Laine, Tom Mattison and Kory Reynolds who competed in the New York State High The same day Albion quarterback Kyle Smith went to the Air Elite QB clinic at Syracuse School Football Coaches Association Elite 150 Football Combine. CBA to work with some of the best QBs and Receivers from Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse area. Coach Parisi said, “Kyle has competed at this camp for 2 years and done very well each These students were selected from a regional combine to compete in the 40-yard dash, year. He has committed himself to work as hard for his team as he can to be the best QB he 185-pound bench press, individual football drills ending with a lineman challenge and 7-7 can be. We are very grateful for the dedication of all of these young men and look forward time period. This event was held on the campus of Ithaca College on Sun., June 14, and over to reaping the benefits of their hard work on the field this fall.” 20 college football coaches from all divisions attended. The LINK July 2015 ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL --- Achievement, Character, and Success for Life! 11 spring 2015 Scholar Athletes

The Albion High School athletic department is pleased to announce that Varsity Girls' Tennis Cumulative Grade Point Average 96.4% five spring sports teams have qualified 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.

Girls’ Softball Cumulative Grade Point Average 90.5%

(L-R) Back row: Cristal Quintana, Emily Barleben and Mikayla Yaskulski. Front row: Alyce Miller, Clara Stilwell, Hailey Bader and Sarah Kuehne. Missing from photo: Monica Benjovsky, Shannon Broda, Kellie O’Hearn, Logan London, Catherine Thom and Nita Bela.

(L-R) Back row: Isabella Prest, Kelsee Soule and Meghan Hurley. Front row: Kaitlyn Vanskiver, Allyson Irwin and Kara Bentley. Varsity Boys' Tennis Cumulative Grade Point Average 96.1% Missing from photo: Ellen Narburgh, Savannah Allen, Natalie DiCureia, Kassidy Hastings and Andrea Aman

Boys’ Track & Field Cumulative Grade Point Average 95.6%

(L-R) Back row: Victor Benjovsky, Daniel Beam, and Kyle Thaine. Front row: Matt Flanagan, Dylan Bader, and Nate Smith. (L-R) Back row: Mannwell Taylor and Tyler Nashburn. Middle row: Cody Osborne, Missing from photo: Dyer Benjovsky, Matthew Kovaleski, and Josh Metzler. Jessy Cruz, Bailey Maier and Donato Rosario. Front row: Jordan Wolcott, Noah Duvall, Sam Slick and Nate Trembley. Missing from photo: Jacob Squicciarini, Noah Wadhams, Jared Hollinger, Chase Vazquez, and Nick Reed. Varsity Baseball Cumulative Grade Point Average 90.1% Girls’ Track & Field Cumulative Grade Point Average 97.4%

(L-R) Back row: Caitlyn Snook, Aleah Foos, Chanyce Powell, Desiree Barber, and Emily Blanchard. Middle row: Sierra Chudy, Meredith Patterson, Katie Rustay, Madeline Gibbs and Nicole Eldred. Front row: Hannah Wheling, Madyson Coville, (L-R) Back row: Jared Fearby, Jason Downs, and Brady Meakin. Caitlin Malanowski and Emma Mathes. Missing from photo: Rose Arnold, Front row: Evan Pappalardo and Kyle Smith. Sara Millspaugh, Elizabeth Baker, Lauren Becht, Adryan Cheesboro, Missing from photo: Randy Eblacker, Aaron Burnside, Dominic DiCureia, Katie Mann and Vivian Rivers. Gary Moore, Andrew Ashworth and Trey Hart.

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Varsity Softball The Varsity Softball team ended the year with a 3–11 league record and a 4-12 overall record. The team was honored with a First Team All-League selection; Meghan Hurley. A Second Team All-League Selection was given to Olivia Prest. Savannah Allen, Andrea Aman, Natalie DiCureia and Ellen Narburgh were named in the All-League Honorable Mention. Meghan Hurley was selected as the Most Valuable Player. Senior players were Savannah Allen, Andrea Aman and Elizabeth Bentley. When asked about the season, Coach Schmitt said, “Even though our season wasn’t the record we wanted, I truly enjoyed coaching these ladies. When faced with many hurdles, the girls worked hard, helped and encouraged each other and never gave up. As the season went (L-R): Judy Brace, Linda Logan, Dawn Bower, Pat West, and Sharon Lang. on each girl grew as a player and we all grew as a team.” Missing from photo: Anna Klosin, and Richard Sanford On June 1 the Albion Central School Board of Education held a reception prior JV Softball to their regular board meeting. At the reception, retiring staff members were honored for The JV Softball team finished the season with a 2-12 overall record. The season team their years of service. Judy Brace will retire with 27 years, Linda Logan retires with 34 years, leaders for batting averages were: Brylie Hapeman, Savanah Wirth, Janae Doty and Mikel Anna Klosin with 30 years, Dawn Bower with 23 years, Pat West with 22 years, Sharon Lang Dysard. Coach Akers said, “All of the girls contributed to the team in a variety of ways. with 19 years and Richard Sanford with 15 years. This group of retirees has over 170 The four girls led the team in hitting. However, Skyler Smith and Erin Doty led the team in combined years of service to the Albion Central School. They have touched the lives of pitching. Kendal Eible, Chloe Weis, Sierra Newton and Janae Doty played key roles in the countless students and staff throughout their years and will be missed greatly. We wish them field. All of the girls worked hard throughout the season and steadily improved with each health and happiness as they enter this new phase in their lives. game.” Also recognized at the board reception were staff members for reaching milestone years of service. Staff members reaching the 10-year service mark were: Jill Albertson, Melody Varsity Tennis Beecher, Dawn Brower, Patricia Levandowski, Holly McNair and Cassondra Schomske. The Tennis team finished the season with a 9-3 league record and claimed 1st place in Staff members honored for 15 years of service were: Lu Johnson, Christopher Keller, Adam the Niagara-Orleans League. Dyer Benjovsky and Josh Metzler were selected to be on the Krenning, Shawn Ragonese, Jennifer Rowe, Richard Sanford, Kevin Smith and Angie Wolfe. First Team All-League. Dan Beam and the doubles team of Kyler McQuillan and Monica Staff members with 20 years of service were: Kevin Feder, Cathy Galbreth, Carrie Kozody, Benjovsky earned spots on the Second Team All-League. Honorable Mention was awarded Terri Monacelli, Toni Plummer, Tom Ritchey, Pam Sargent, Richard Shrout, Sue Webster to Mike Stilwell and Cristal Quintana. and Kelly Wadhams. Staff members honored for 25 years of service were: Jodi Shaffer, Senior members of the team were: Dyer Benjovsky, Kyler McQuillan, Mike Stilwell, Karen Spierdowis and Lisa Werner. Attaining 30 years of service were staff members: David Nita Bela, Monica Benjovsky, Logan London, Kellie O’Hearn, and Cristal Quintana. Coach Draper, Paul Drought, Ralph Englert, Anna Klosin, Douglas Mergler, Ellen Reichert Goff, Kovaleski said, “Winning this many matches and the Niagara-Orleans League Championship Gary Simboli, Wayne Wadhams and Kathy Winans. Linda Logan was honored for 35 years of was great! Watching the TEAM play and pull for each other as a TEAM was everything I service to our district. could hope for as a coach!” Varsity Baseball The Varsity Baseball team ended the season with a league record of 8-6 and an overall record of 8-8. Brady Meakin was named to the Niagara-Orleans First Team All-League; Dominic DiCureia, Trey Hart and Evan Pappalardo each earned a spot on the Second Team All-League. Austin Loyd earned Honorable Mention. Senior members of the team were Matt Howell, Gary Moore, Andy Ashworth, David Stilwell, Dominic DiCureia, Austin Lloyd and Aaron Burnside. Coach Blanchard said, “We lost a lot of seniors last year. This group had big shoes to fill after last season’s Sectional Championship Team. They gave their best effort and we had some good moments, but we came up short in wins and losses.” JV Baseball Respect, Responsibility & Optimism The JV Baseball team finished the season with a 10-3-1 league record and an 11-3-1 overall record. Key players were Jaquess Harrison, Bryce Pritchard, and Nate Moore. Coach Meakin said, “This was a very young baseball team that grew tremendously as baseball players throughout the year. This group worked hard every day and demonstrated a positive attitude.” Boys’ Track The Boys' Track team finished the season with a league record of 4-2 and tied for 2nd place in the Niagara-Orleans League. League Champions were Nate Trembley (shot put) and the relay team of Nick Reed, Aaron Chen, Lamar Chambers and Jacob Squicciarini placed 1st in the 400 Meter. The boys track team’s top competitors were Tyler Nashburn, Aaron Chen, Lamar Chambers, Nate Trembley, Manwell Taylor, Jacob Squicciarini, Nick Reed, and Noah Duvall. Coach Wadhams said, “The 2015 boys track team competed well in meets. The team is young and with these results the future looks bright for the Purple Eagles.” Girls’ Track The Girls' Track team finished the year with a 4-2 league record. First Team All-League members were: Chanyce Powell (Triple Jump), Katie Rustay (Polevault), Mahogany Taylor (High Jump), Mariah Elsenheimer (100 Meter), Mahogany Taylor, Mariah Elsenheimer, Emily Blanchard, Chanyce Powell (400-Meter Relay Team). Second Team All-League members were: Meredith Patterson (3,000 Meter), Chanyce Powell (Long Jump), Mahogany Taylor (100 Meter Hurdles), and Aleah Foos (High Jump). Honorable Mention went to Meredith Patterson (2000 Steeple) and Mariah Elsenheimer (200 Meter). Mrs. Hryhorenko, Mrs. Reith, and Mrs. Ashbery During the Section VI Championship meet Chanyce Powell placed second in the triple Albion Elementary School’s character education program focuses on reinforcing jump, breaking the school record with a jump of 37’1 ½”. Aleah Foos placed fourth in the character traits and teaching by example all year for students. The months of September 100 hurdles and broke the school record. through December focus on Respect, January through March the focus is on responsibility Senior team members were Adryan Cheeseboro, Madyson Coville, Sarah Metzler, and April through June focuses on optimism. The character education program includes a Sara Millspaugh and Karisa Stark. Coach Hryvniak said, “This girls' track team was very peer nomination process. On June 19, during Optimism Day, three faculty members were competitive in the league, missing a league championship by a couple of points. The chosen by their peers for displaying a character trait consistently. Mrs. Ashbery was chosen coaches were very pleased how the girls competed this year and are looking forward to the for displaying respect, Mrs. Reith for showing responsibility and Mrs. Hryhorenko for her upcoming year.” optimism. Congratulations to our staff for the wonderful example you have shown our students!

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