Scholastic Achievement Awards Ceremony Program 2020.Pub
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Ulster County Scholastic Achievement Awards Ceremony A Virtual Celebration June 22, 2020 Sponsored By Ulster County Superintendents’ Council The Award What is the purpose of the Award? The Scholastic Achievement Award is intended to honor outstanding scholastic achievement by members of the graduating classes of the public schools in the Ulster County supervisory district of Ulster BOCES. How are students selected to receive the Award? Student representatives are chosen on the basis of scholarship. The class valedictorian, salutatorian, and one outstanding student selected by the High School Principal are honored. How is this Award Sponsored? The Scholastic Achievement Award program is sponsored and organized by the Ulster County Superintendents’ Council. Honored Students Lauren Anderson (HVPA) Ellery Loheide (Onteora) Quinn Avery (Ellenville) Muhammad Kashan Mahmood (Kingston) Ishani Bansal (Highland) David Mano (HVPA) Grace Barnum (Rondout Valley) Nicole Peters (Saugerties) Conor Bready (Wallkill) Kaitlyn Ronk (CTE) Marysol Calixto (HVPA) Emily Salem (Onteora) Andrew Conklin (Wallkill) Jasmine Shiffer (Ellenville) Mark Danza (Saugerties) Jacob Stern (Onteora) Stephen Dong (Kingston) Alayna Stickles (Ellenville) Isabella Fiorese (Highland) Minh Tran (Highland) Natalia Garcia-Perez (Wallkill) Grace Tremper (Kingston) Lara Goldstein (Rondout Valley) Carter Vail (Saugerties) Landon Haight (CTE) Andrew Westervelt (CTE) Isaiah Jones (Rondout Valley) Wells Willett (New Paltz) Philip Ryan Kelso (New Paltz) Emily Wong-Pan (New Paltz) Ellenville High School Jasmine Shiffer (Valedictorian) ~ Jasmine will attend Hunter College to study Film, with the hopes of becoming a Filmmaker. She is a member of the National Honor Society (President), EHS Chapter Singers, Chamber Singer and Actor, and Shadowland Acting Academy. Her achievements include being named the Valedictorian for the Class of 2020, National Merit Scholarship Finalist, receiving an “A” in all eight college courses she completed, being a columnist in The Shawangunk Journal, and attended two Area All State Choir Festivals. She volunteered as the Assistant Director for EHS Drama Club and worked on eight musical productions putting in hundreds of hours in total. Jasmine’s biggest accomplishment is “Starting an independent school newspaper called the Devil’s Advocate with its own APP and then watching the readership grow to include a large part of the school community!” Quinn Avery (Salutatorian) ~ Quinn will be attending SUNY Ulster to begin her studies in Early Childhood Education. She aspires to become an English Teacher. Her memberships include Class of 2020 (President 9-12), Jazz Band (9-11), Symphonic Band (President 11-12) Women's Choir (9-12), Chamber Singers (9-12), Quiz Bowl (9), Newspaper (9-10), S.A.D.D (9-12) Student Council (9-10), Key Club (9-12), Yearbook (President 11-12), National Honor Society (Historian 12), T.O.W.S.C (9-12), Varsity Cross Country Team (9), Varsity Soccer Team (Captain 10-12 ), Varsity Indoor Track Team (9-10), Varsity Basketball Team (11-12), and Varsity Softball Team (11-12). Her achievements include Student of the Month (June and December 2017), All County Band (9), All County Choir (9-11), and Scholar Athlete Award. She has volunteered her time as an AYSO League referee, with the Veterans Campaign, Ellenville School Musical Stage Crew, and as a Blood Drive Volunteer. Quinn’s biggest accomplishment is “Being Salutatorian!” Alayna Stickles (Principal’s Award) ~ Alayna plans to attend SUNY Albany to study Human Biology. She hopes to become a certified Forensic Pathologist. She is a member of the Chemistry Club, Varsity Tennis Team, National Honor Society, and The Devil’s Advocate Newspaper. Her achievements include High Honor Roll (9-12), earned “Exceeded” on New Paltz English portfolio, and the Mid-Hudson Athletic League Scholar Athlete Award. She volunteered her time at the Ellenville Nursery School, reading to and assisting the elderly, and also as a peer tutor. Alayna’s biggest accomplishment is “Going through my school career with my twin brother and helping him surpass the various barriers his learning disability has caused over the progression of the years!” Highland High School Ishani Bansal (Valedictorian) ~ Ishani is heading to Stony Brook University, (WISE Honors Program) to begin her studies in Biomedical Engineering with a Pre-Med track. She aspires to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering in the WISE Honors Program and then continue on to medical school to become a physician. She is a member of National Honor Society (President), Model United Nations (President), French Honor Society (Treasurer), Tri-M Music Honor Society, Concert Band, and the Varsity Tennis team. Her achievements include Valedictorian, AP Scholar with Distinction, National Merit Finalist, NYS Regents Scholarship for Highest Regents Average, IBM Thomas J. Watson Merit Scholarship, Intern at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in the Genetics Center, Shadowed at St. Peter's Hospital and Northern Medical Group, and Regeneron STS Science Competitor. She has volunteered her time at the local temple, as a tutor, and at the senior living home. Ishani’s biggest accomplishment is “Being Valedictorian!” Minh Tran (Salutatorian) ~ Minh will be attending The College of New Jersey enrolled in a seven year BS/MD program and has already been accepted into Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He will begin his studies majoring in Biology and a Minor in Music. He hopes to be either a radiologist or an oncologist. He is a member of the National Honor Society (Co-President), Tri-M Music Honor Society (President), Model UN (Treasurer), Science Olympiad, French Club, Mathletes, Interact Club, College-Youth Symphony at SUNY New Paltz, Hudson Valley Youth Jazz Orchestra, National Member of the American College of Musicians, and Varsity Tennis Team (Captain). His achievements include National Merit Finalist, RPI Gold Medal, AP Scholar with Distinction, Mid-Hudson and NYS Science Olympiad (Regional and State Medalist), NYSSMA All-State Instrumental Jazz Ensemble (2019-Top NYS Trumpet ), NYSSMA All-State Symphony Orchestra (2019), numerous NYSSMA and All-County Events (2017-2020), and conducted cancer research at the University of Maryland Medical Institute during the summer of 2019. He has volunteered his time at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Montefiore St. Luke’s Hospital, Highland Public Library, Peer Tutor, and through the Interact Club which does volunteer work in the local community. Minh’s biggest accomplishment is “Being named the top high school jazz trumpet player in New York State and being accepted into four combined BS/MD programs!” Isabella Fiorese (Principal’s Award) ~ Isabella will be attending SUNY School of Environmental Science and Forestry in the Fall of 2020. Her future plans include pursuing either environmental scientific research, environmental policy, or environmental law. She is a member of the Model UN (Vice President), National Honor Society, French Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Art Club (President), Interact Club, French Club, Fed Challenge Team, Environmental Club (President), and Varsity Swim Team. Her achievements include being a student member on the Highland Board of Education and NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete (10-12). She volunteers at food pantries and church events. Isabella’s biggest accomplishment is “Being part of numerous festivals including, NYSSMA, All-County, NYSBDA, and Area All-State!” Kingston High School Stephen Dong (Valedictorian) ~ Stephen is on his way to Princeton University to begin his studies in Computer Science. He aspires to be instrumental in helping to run a tech firm that would create value. He is a member of the Robotics Team, Science Olympiads Team (President), Math Team (President), National Honor Society (President), Computer Science Club (President), Class of 2020 Committee (Treasurer), and Key Club (Secretary). Stephen’s achievements include Varsity Crew, National Merit Scholarship Finalist, NHS Scholarship Recipient, National Finalist for the US National Chemistry Olympiad, Rensselaer Medal, Medals in Science Olympiads, NYSML Math League DUSO A Team Participant, National Poetry Quarterly Topical Winner, AP Scholar With Distinction, and Ulster County Certificate of Recognition for Volunteerism. He has volunteered his time with Tech Team, UlsterCorps, created a remote tutoring program for disadvantaged students, and as a YMCA summer volunteer. Stephen’s biggest accomplishment is “Being able to tell my parents that I became the Valedictorian of Kingston High School!” Muhammad Kashan Mahmood (Salutatorian) ~ Muhammad will attend Dartmouth College in the Fall to begin his studies in Computer Science and Economics. He aspires to be a Software Developer or Investment Bank Analyst. He is a member of the Math Team (Vice President), Class of 2020 (Recording Secretary), Computer Science Club (Treasurer), Student Government, National Honor Society, Science Olympiads, Spanish Honor Society, Varsity Lacrosse Team, and Varsity Cross Country Team. His achievements include QuestBridge Finalist and Scholar 2019, AP Scholar with Distinction, Honor Roll throughout High School, and learning English and adjusting to life in America. He has volunteered his time with Esopus Forward and Play for Your Freedom. Muhammad’s biggest accomplishment is “Getting accepted to Dartmouth College!” Grace Tremper (Principal’s Award) ~ Grace plans to attend SUNY Ulster to being her studies in Biology. She aspires to become a medical professional.