CLASS NIGHT PROGRAM June 19, 2020

Welcome and Introductions ...... Sophia Elisabeth Zambito

Senior Challenge ...... Angel Martin Rosario Soto

Junior Acceptance ...... Brittany Spies-Hunt

Awards I ...... Mrs. Ashbery, Mrs. Waite

Awards II ...... Mrs. Ashbery, Mrs. Waite

Awards III ...... Mrs. Ashbery, Mrs. Waite

Awards IV ...... Mrs. Ashbery, Mrs. Waite

Thank You’s ...... Chase Daniel Froman

Closing ...... Emma Mallori Tower

2020-2021 OFFICERS

SENIOR CLASS JUNIOR CLASS Angel Martin Rosario Soto, President Brittany Spies-Hunt, President Emma Mallori Tower, Vice President Faith Woody, Vice President Sophia Elisabeth Zambito, Secretary Aubrey Boyer, Secretary Chase Daniel Froman, Treasurer Annalise Steier, Treasurer Mrs. Kathy Winans, Advisor Mrs. Valerie Pettit, Advisor

ALMA MATER Albion may thy sons ne'er forget thee, and to thy name we ever will be loyal And through all our days we will sing thy praise, In times of victory or in times of toil We'll cheer for Albion and our cheers will re-echo, As high above the sea our colors fly. One, two, three great big cheers for thee, Dear old Albion.

SENIOR CLASS NIGHT 2020 HONORS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

CARL I. BERGERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL JUNE 19, 2020

SPC. JASON M. JOHNSTON MEMORIAL HONOR AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP The Albion High School administration and faculty This scholarship is established in the memory of U.S. present these awards in recognition of outstanding academic Army Specialist Jason M. Johnston. An award of $1000.00 achievement and leadership. The Honor Awards go to: will be given at Class Night to an Albion High School Senior VALEDICTORIAN: Ashlyn LeBaron who is pursuing a career in which they can help and benefit SALUTATORIAN: Katelyn Spierdowis others (i.e. nurse, doctor, firefighter, social services, counselor, etc.). The recipient of this award should be of good character, REED PRIZE show dedication, effort, and potential while working to the This award was established in 1919 by the late Herbert best of his/her ability. T. Reed and is continued by the family. Two awards of Specialist Johnston believed in the Golden Rule “Do $25.00 each will be given to a male and female student who unto others as you would have them do unto you”. Students has demonstrated the best all around ability in athletics. applying for this award had to write an essay on why they The prizes this year are awarded to: believe in this rule. Paige Derisley, Thomas Furmanski The winner of this award is: Ashlyn LeBaron

BRANDON PARKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP HOLLY G. SARTWELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP This award is given in memory of 9 year old Brandon The Holly G. Sartwell Memorial Scholarship has Parker, a 4th grade student in the Albion Central School been established by family members in memory of Holly G. District. Brandon passed away suddenly on February 23, Sartwell. This award is given to a student who has 2011. demonstrated an interest in and appreciation for the subject of Brandon was a big fan of wrestling. This memorial history. The student will have also demonstrated service to scholarship is presented to a senior who is a Scholar Athlete the school and community; a spirit of caring and compassion involved in the wrestling program or who is planning on for others; and a strong sense of family. The recipient of this furthering his/her education in the field of Physical Education. scholarship must have been accepted by, and plan to attend, an It is presented to: Bryce Kelly accredited two or four year college or university. This scholarship, in the amount of $2000.00, will be awarded after the completion of the first semester of college and enrollment TRUDY MERGLER NURSING SCHOLARSHIP in the second semester. An award of $200.00 is given to a graduating senior The recipient of this award is: who is pursuing an education and career in nursing and who Casey Starkweather exemplifies the ideals and values, which characterized the life and work of Trudy Mergler. NICHOLAS KOVALESKI MEMORIAL The winner is: Angel Rosario Soto SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is given to graduating seniors in LISA M. HUSUNG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP memory of Nicholas Kovaleski who passed away in 2011. This award was established in 2014 in memory of Lisa Nicholas had an inner drive to “Live with Purpose” and M. Husung. The scholarship is given to a deserving student adopted that phrase as his life motto. He displayed this drive who has overcome health, language (ESL), reading and/or through a wide variety of membership and volunteering within writing challenges, so that dreams of going on to a secondary school including: athletics (football, swimming and tennis), educational institution may be realized. concert band, jazz band, stage crew and Latin club as well as The award winner is: Angel Rosario Soto within the community: The Boy Scouts of America and Holy Family Parish. His love of family, friends and community were evident in his purposeful interactions and relationships. EVAN FERCHEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Nicholas Kovaleski Memorial scholarship is awarded to This $250.00 scholarship has been established by the students who demonstrate their desire to “be present” for family of Evan Ferchen. It will be awarded to a graduating others. These students exhibit the excellent character and senior who tries their best and perseveres, exhibiting diligence citizenship that Nicholas exuded every day of his life. The and the ability to overcome difficulties. Additionally, this recipients have shared their personal meaning of “Live with student should display character and determination, regardless Purpose” in their application essay. of academic ranking. This year’s scholarship winners are: This year’s winner is: Alaina Fleming Masey Ferchen, Laiken Ricker, Colby Ferchen KATHRYN J. KERRIGAN MEMORIAL ALBION SOCCER BOOSTERS SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP The Albion Soccer Boosters Scholarship has been This scholarship is provided by the American Legion established by the Albion Soccer Boosters organization. The Sheret Post #35 in memory of Kathryn J. Kerrigan. An award scholarship is given to one senior boy or senior girl who has of $1000.00 will be given to a senior who has shown strong demonstrated character, leadership and a significant academic achievement, character and citizenship and plans to contribution to the Albion Soccer Program. A $250.00 award pursue education in the medical field. $500.00 will be will be given in January after successful completion of the awarded after successful completion of first semester of first semester of post-high school education. Student must college and again after successful completion of the second maintain a minimum of 2.5 GPA to receive this award. semester. The winner this year is: Mariah Plain This award is given to: Angel Rosario Soto

NICHOLAS PATRONSKI MEMORIAL MUSIC AMERICAN LEGION VETERANS MEMORIAL AWARD AWARD IN MEMORY OF SPC. JASON JOHNSTON This award was established in June of 1999 by the This award is provided by the American Legion, Patronski family in memory of Nicholas Patronski, a former Sheret Post #35 in memory of Spc. Jason Johnston. The student at Albion High School. This award is given to a recipient of this award will be a graduating senior who has graduating senior who portrays attributes of dedication and enlisted in any branch of the United States Military. The responsibility to the total music program. Together, the vocal award will be paid after completion of Basic Training. and instrumental music faculty will select the winner. Preference will be given to students who have This year’s recipient is: Sophia Zambito achieved a C or better and who may need financial assistance. This year’s recipient is: Mariah Plain HAROLD R. AND FRANCES C. AXTELL MEMORIAL PATRICK DIGIROLAMO AWARD SCHOLARSHIP Established in 1976, a $300.00 award is donated by the This $1000.00 award is given to a student whose family family of Patrick DiGirolamo in memory of their son Patrick. is a member of the agricultural community and who has This award is given to a graduating senior who plans to excelled academically. The prize is given in honor of Harold continue post-education in the field of art or as an art teacher. and Frances Axtell who farmed for many years in the Albion The award this year goes to: Zoie McGuire area. Their seven children are forever grateful to the education they received at the Albion Central School. The PRATT PICKETT MEMORIAL AWARD scholarship will be paid to the college or university when the This award was established in June 1940 by the late recipient enrolls for the second year. Harold Pickett in memory of his son, Pratt Pickett, and The recipient of this award is: Karli Henchen continued by provision of his will. A plaque is given to the student who shows the greatest improvement during his High School football career. LESLIE A. KISH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The winner of this award is: Tyray White This scholarship, established in 2009 by her daughter, Katie, and countless family and friends, is in honor of the ALBION JUNIOR HIGH FINE ARTS CLUB AWARD memory of Leslie A. Kish, a beloved educator in the Albion Established in 1996, the 6th - 8th grade Drama Club School Community. Leslie had a love for learning and a offers a scholarship to a graduating senior who is planning to passion for teaching. Her words, actions, and deeds always further his/her education in the performing arts: music, dance, reflected her deep love and care for each of her students. or theatre. The recipient of this award will reflect the values and The recipient is: Laiken Ricker behaviors modeled by Leslie. Leslie was a true advocate of students with special needs, was an instrumental leader, and a person of strong integrity with impeccable character. WILLIAM CONNOR MEMORIAL AWARD The $500.00 scholarship will be awarded after A trophy award established in 1969 by the Albion FFA successful completion (a GPA of 2.5 or above) of the first Chapter in memory of William Connor, who died in his senior college semester to a student pursuing a teaching career in year, is given to the most outstanding agricultural student, either special education or elementary education. based on scholarship, citizenship, FFA activities, and The scholarship this year will be going to: supervised farming program. Aggeliki Alexandris The award goes to: Karli Henchen

AINA MEMORIAL AWARD WOODS PRIZE The Aina Memorial Award was established in June The Woods Prize, established in 1918 by the late Alfred 1952 by James and Peter Aina in memory of Patsy and Sam Woods and continued by a fund established by the late Mrs. Aina. A check is awarded to the member of the football team Howard Woods, is a prize of $50.00 awarded to the member who was most outstanding in playing a line position for the of the Senior Class who shows the highest proficiency in football season. A trophy is kept on display at the school and mathematics. each year will have inscribed upon it the name of the prize The winner is: Katelyn Spierdowis winner. This year it is awarded to: Cody Wilson WILLIAM FOSTER FERRIS JR. ART AWARD STEWART NEW MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP This $300.00 award is given in memory of William This scholarship was initiated by the Albion Chapter of Foster Ferris Jr. who graduated from Albion Central School in FFA in 1959 in memory of Stewart New, former teacher of 1968 and then from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. He Agriculture at Albion from 1944-1958. This award, given to a was a graphics designer in New York City. graduating senior who is going to college, is based on This award will be given to a graduating senior who is excellence in vocational agriculture, leadership, and pursuing a degree in art. It will be given upon the successful contributions to FFA. The scholarship has been continued by completion of the student’s first semester in college and upon a donation from Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Harling. receipt of a copy of his/her transcript. The winner is: Abbie Pappalardo The recipient of this award is: Zoie McGuire

JAMES SANDS SOCCER AWARDS DILAURA PRIZE To the male and female soccer players who exhibit Established in June 1930 by Mr. Pasquale DiLaura and the best sportsmanship, including such qualities as attendance, continued by his family. This award was increased to $100 in attitude, effort, etc. A soccer trophy will be given. 2018 in memory of his daughter Norma DiLaura. Ms. This year's award winners are: DiLaura is a former Albion teacher and guidance counselor. Kendall Derisley, Conner Hollenbeck This award is given to the member of the senior class who, by vote of the faculty, is deemed to have maintained the highest ideals of the school during his/her high school career. CHURCH PRIZE The prize is awarded to: Katelyn Spierdowis Established in 1923, a gift of the late Honorable Sanford T. Church and continued by Honorable and Mrs. Sanford A. Church, to recognize a senior who has shown, STACKWICK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP during his/her four year high school career, the most Established in 1984 by family and friends of Ed outstanding achievement in the area of written and oral Stackwick, a long time teacher, coach and athletic director. communication with the expressed purpose of focusing This scholarship is presented to a graduating senior meeting attention on the increased importance of the ability to the criteria established by the scholarship committee. communicate correctly and effectively in our society today. This year’s winner is: Abbie Pappalardo The recipient of this award shall have participated in organized activities such as the Orleans County Bar Association's Mock Trial Competition. The award is $100.00. JAKE PATTERSON MEMORIAL AWARD This year's winner is: David Baldassarre This award is in honor of the late Jake Patterson, a volunteer and director at the Orleans Correctional Facility Visitors Center. The award is given by the United Men's LOUIS F. HOLLENBECK AWARD Organization, an inmate run organization that holds This award was established in 1997 in honor of the fundraisers throughout the year to support various community memory of Louis F. Hollenbeck by his family. He was a projects. The award of $300.00 is given to the Valedictorian Veteran, Board of Education member for many years, and of each graduating class. active in many community and civic affairs. This year the award goes to: Ashlyn LeBaron Two awards of $300.00 each will be made to two members of the graduating senior class who, by their actions, have demonstrated a commitment to family, community and VIRGIL BOGUE CATHERINE FLANAGAN country. The recipients exemplify integrity, sportsmanship SCHOLARSHIP and good humor through their achievements. They may be The Child Welfare Association of Orleans County, pursuing any post-high school education, training, or career in Inc. gives this scholarship to give encouragement to a student the Armed Services. in need of financial assistance who shows promise of success This year’s winners are: in a 2 or 4 year college program, or vocational (trade) school. Mariah Plain, Liam Ward The multi-year award provides the student with $200.00 per semester for 8 semesters. This year, the scholarship will go to: STRICKLAND AUXILIARY #4635 OF VETERANS OF Conner Hollenbeck FOREIGN WARS PRIZE A prize of $50.00 is given to the student who has maintained the best attendance record throughout their school BRADLEY JAMES SHELP JR. MEMORIAL AWARD career. An award of $500.00, given by the family of Bradley The prize is awarded to: Aggeliki Alexander James Shelp Jr., will be presented to a college-bound senior who best exemplifies the moral, idealistic and personal qualities of leadership. The student must have displayed VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS INDUSTRIAL ARTS leadership by any one of the following: member of the student AWARD council, class representative, club officer, or contributed in A prize of $200.00 is awarded to the student who any way that has benefited any of the following: students, achieves the best record in Industrial Arts/Technology. faculty, administration or community. The winner is: Conner Hollenbeck The award goes to: Abbie Pappalardo JOHN AND LIZ CAPACCI SCHOLARSHIP A.B. “DICK” EDDY “SERVICE ABOVE SELF” This scholarship was established in 1985 by the SCHOLARSHIP family and friends of John J. Capacci, and updated in 2009 to This scholarship is awarded in memory of Dick include his wife, Liz. A $250.00 award will be given to two Eddy, a community leader, businessman, and Rotarian, who graduating seniors for education beyond high school. It is committed his life to the principle of Service above Self. payable after the successful completion of their first year of Established in 2012 by the Rotary Club of Albion, this college. These students displayed a sincere interest in the scholarship is awarded to a senior who has demonstrated a community by participating in community activities and/or personal commitment to community service and leadership, projects. Academic record, community involvement, sports and displays high potential for future accomplishment. and extra-curricular activities were all taken into consideration An award of $1250 will be presented upon successful to determine the winner. completion of one year of college by the Albion High School The winners this year are: Alumni Foundation. Abbie Pappalardo, Katelyn Spierdowis The winner is: Laiken Ricker

C. ROYCE SAWYER PRIZE This award was established in June 1902 by the late C. EDWARD B. ARCHBALD MEMORIAL Royce Sawyer and continued by his son, John M. Sawyer, his SCHOLARSHIP grandson John M. Sawyer Jr., in 2015 by his great-grandson, This $1250 scholarship has been established by the Michael C. Sawyer and in 2017 by great-grandsons Marc and Rotary Club of Albion in memory of Ed Archbald, a farmer, Eric Sawyer. A prize of $500.00 is awarded to the graduating philanthropist, outdoorsman, and 70-year member of Rotary. senior who best exemplifies leadership, respect and honor in Established by the Rotary Club of Albion, it is presented to a school, in the community, on the playing fields and at home. graduating senior pursuing a college education who shares The recipient should be a serious student planning on Ed’s love for sports, recreational activities, community furthering his/her education. service, and work experience. The prize is awarded to: Chase Froman This scholarship is administered by the Albion High School Alumni Foundation and will be awarded after successful completion of one year of college WILLIAM F. AND JEANNE H. ENGLE SCHOLARSHIP This year’s winner is: Angel Rosario Soto In memory of William F. Engle and Jeanne H. Engle, the family is awarding a scholarship of $500.00 to a graduating senior who is attending college to pursue a career working with people who have special needs. This may THE SHERMAN AWARDS include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech These awards have been established by the Sherman therapy/pathology, social work or a similar field. The family to honor the legacies of Moses and Margaret Sherman scholarship money will be given after successful completion and their years of service in many different ways to the Albion of the first semester of study with a GPA of 2.5 or better. If Community. The Margaret Sherman Humanities Award is the recipient of this scholarship fails to attain a 2.5 GPA in the presented to a graduating student whose unique sense of first semester, due to extenuating circumstances, the family humor aids him or her in church and community service will extend it to the second semester. If the recipient then involvement and who has shown proficiency in the attains a 2.5 GPA, the scholarship will be awarded. humanities, especially Social Studies. The Moses Sherman This scholarship will be awarded to: Music Award was established to commemorate the 25 years of Aggeliki Alexandris service to the community, church, and school in the field of music by Moses H. Sherman. It is presented to a student who exemplifies the character, dedication, and spirit that this man ROTARY CAREER ADVANCEMENT PRIZE displayed. A prize of $250.00 is awarded by the Rotary Club of The winner of the Margaret Sherman Humanities Albion to a graduating senior entering a field that doesn’t Award is: Katelyn Spierdowis require a traditional college education, such as a technical field, agriculture, law enforcement, or business. Key factors The winner of the Moses Sherman Music Award is: in selecting the recipient include community service, school Ashlyn LeBaron activities, and work experience. The prize this year is awarded to: Daniel Grabowski JIM AND SUSIE FRASER HEALTH CAREERS SCHOLARSHIP THE MOORE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND A scholarship has been established by Jim Fraser (Class This scholarship is awarded in recognition of academic of 1970) and Susie Glassner Fraser (Class of 1972) to provide achievement, school and community activities, and potential financial assistance to students who aspire to enter the for future accomplishment. The scholarship has been healthcare field and demonstrate financial need. This established by Ann R. Moore and Robert H. Moore to scholarship is administered by the Albion High School encourage students to seek higher education. It is Alumni Foundation. administered by the Albion High School Alumni Foundation. This year, it is presented to: Abigail Tucker This scholarship will be awarded to: Jessica Fox PAUL R. HAINES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP GLASSNER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is awarded annually by the Albion This scholarship was established in 2015 by the family High School Alumni Foundation. The scholarship, made of the late Jake and Dorothy (Dottie) Glassner to honor their possible through gifts from the Haines Family and friends, is parents who gave and in return received so much from the awarded based on academic achievement, community Albion community. Besides raising eight children in Albion, involvement, and potential for future accomplishment. When their tireless efforts in local government, community, and possible, preference will be given to a student pursuing a social services and service clubs were instrumental in making career in international relations or a similar field. Albion a great place to live, work and play. The scholarship is This year's winner is: Isabel Penafiel made possible through gifts from the Glassner family and is awarded based on financial needs of the student. This scholarship is administered by the Albion High School SAINT-GOBAIN TECHNICAL FABRICS Alumni Foundation. SCHOLARSHIP This year’s winner is: Cameron Ecker This scholarship is made possible through the generosity of Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics, Inc. It is WAYNE A. BURLISON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP awarded to a student who has shown academic achievement, This scholarship, established in 2014 by Wayne’s wife participation in school and community activities, and potential and son, is supported by Albion School employees, various for future accomplishment. Preference will be given to a musical groups that Wayne was involved in, the Albion student pursuing a major in engineering or finance. Running Club, and family and friends. This is in honor of the This award is presented by the Albion High School memory and legacy of Wayne A. Burlison, a beloved music Alumni Foundation upon successful completion of one year of educator in the Albion School Community. The recipient of college. this award should be one that reflects the values and behaviors This year’s winner is: Tyler Goslau as modeled by Mr. Burlison. With a strong passion for music and the fine arts, he was also a person of integrity and perseverance, believing that all can achieve in ways they hope THE INGE HUME ELEMENTARY EDUCATION to grow. He sought to find ways to help others learn, SCHOLARSHIP especially when facing adversity. Mr. Burlison loved both the This scholarship is awarded annually in memory of school and his community, showed compassion towards Inge Hume, a Primary School teacher for 21 years in the others, and was dedicated and committed to his family. Mr Albion Central School District. The scholarship, made Burlison was often quoted as having said “Everything we do is possible through gifts from family and friends, is awarded to a a choice, including how we react to the situations around us. graduating senior pursuing a career in elementary education or What choice will you make?” as well as “Can’t isn’t a word, a similar field. try again.” This scholarship is administered by the Albion This scholarship is administered by the Albion High High School Alumni Foundation. School Alumni Foundation. The winners this year are: Molly Wadhams The winner is: Abbie Pappalardo

RONALD L. SODOMA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP COACH RICHARD DIMINUCO SCHOLARSHIP FOR The scholarship is awarded annually in memory of Ron ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE Sodoma, Superintendent of Schools and educator in the This scholarship will be awarded annually by the Albion Central School District for 35 years. The scholarship, Albion High School Alumni Foundation in recognition of made possible through gifts from the Sodoma Family and Coach Richard Diminuco, who served as AHS head varsity friends, is awarded to a senior who best demonstrates football coach for 30 years and athletic director for 26 years. RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, and OPTIMISM. These It is awarded to an outstanding athlete who displays good Character Education Traits were highlighted under Mr. character and academic achievement. Preference will be given Sodoma’s leadership in the Albion Central School District as to a student who will be participating in college level athletics it moved into the millennium. To be eligible, a senior must and/or pursuing a career in physical education. maintain a minimum cumulative average of 80%, and he/she An award of $1,500.00 will be presented upon must be pursuing some form of higher education (e.g. trade successful completion of one year of college. school, community college, college, or university) after The recipient of this scholarship is: Liam Ward graduation. This scholarship is administered by the Albion High School Alumni Foundation. This year’s winner is: Laiken Ricker BRANDON BRUSKI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP This award has been established by family and DAVID R. LONG AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP friends of Brandon Bruski, who was an outstanding art student This scholarship was established by the Long and in high school. These awards are given to seniors who have Pritchard families to honor the late David Long. Mr. Long, chosen to pursue a degree in Fine Arts. The scholarship is who graduated with the Class of 1961, had a distinguished administered by the Albion High School Alumni Foundation career in promoting the field of agriculture. The scholarship is and will be paid after the successful completion of the first awarded to an active member of the FFA who is pursuing year of college (24 credit hours with a 3.0 or higher GPA). higher education in agriculture or a related field. The winners of this award are: Zoie McGuire This scholarship is administered by the Albion High School Alumni Foundation. This year’s winner is: Loren Beam THE SCOTT WHITTIER MEMORIAL THE DR. PAUL MAHANY FAMILY SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIPS These scholarships have been created in memory of These scholarships are awarded in memory of Scott Kathryn Mahany Kerrigan, who grew up in Albion. Her Whittier to student athletes planning to attend college. They father, Dr. Paul Mahany, died when Kathryn was only 3 years are funded through the Scott Whittier Memorial Bowling old, and it was the Albion community which stepped in to help Tournament, held annually at Oak Orchard Bowl. The Albion her mother raise Kathryn and her brother Paul. With High School Alumni Foundation, Inc. administers these scholarship assistance from the community, Kathryn went on scholarships. to become a nurse practitioner and nurse mid-wife, with an This year’s winners are: additional degree in public health. She spent her life helping Mariah Plain, Thomas Furmanski under-served women and children in areas of greatest need, from New York to California. It was her wish to return in some measure the kindness and support that she received when she was growing up in Albion. These scholarships are awarded to seniors based on academic achievement and THE ROBERT P. VAN DEUSEN MEMORIAL financial need. Preference will be given to a student who is SCHOLARSHIP pursuing further education in nursing and other service- The Albion Primary School Staff, friends and associates oriented professions. first established this scholarship in June 1983 to honor An award will be presented to each recipient upon Primary School Principal Bob Van Deusen, who served in that successful completion of one year of college or nursing school role for 23 years, mentoring both the students and teachers in by the Albion High School Alumni Foundation. his care. Its value was enhanced in his memory with This year’s winners are: Lacey Standish, additional funding from family and friends in 2016. The Chase Froman, Angel Rosario Soto scholarship goes to a senior who will pursue post-high school education, and who has shown an interest in working with young children; one who has been active in the scouting program; and whose career goals will deal in a human services KELLY J. FAIRCHILD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP field, including teaching or nursing. This scholarship is Presented by the Albion High School Alumni administered by the Albion High School Alumni Foundation. Foundation in memory of Kelly Jean Fairchild (Coots), class The winner of this scholarship is: Abbie Pappalardo of 1988. Kelly exemplified the meaning of courage, overcoming obstacles in life with her tenacity to put one foot in front of the other. To be defined by who she was, not by what happened to her in life. Her courage, strength are the D’ANDREA FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP cornerstones to her legacy and her memory. In her memory This scholarship has been created in remembrance of and commemorating her never ending courage, a scholarship Elio, Albert, Peter, Anita and Ida D’Andrea. It is awarded to a has been established by her family. The scholarship will be graduating senior who has demonstrated high academic awarded to a student that best exemplifies from the graduating achievement, a love for the Albion community and a strong class their ability to put one foot in front of the other in sense of personal integrity. This scholarship is administered overcoming adversity in their life. That the struggle is not the by the Albion High School Alumni Foundation and will be definition of them, rather a difficulty that made them a better awarded after successful completion of one year of college person…not bitter. with a 3.0 gpa or higher. This year’s winner is: Angelina Snitzel This year the prize is awarded to: Ella Knaak

HARRY W. SALCHAK SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP THE BRENNAN MICHAEL CARLYLE MOODY This scholarship, established in 2012, is in memory MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP of Harry W. Salchak, who taught earth science, chemistry and This scholarship was established in remembrance of physics at AHS for 35 years. This scholarship was established Brennan Michael Carlyle Moody and honors the music and and funded through Mr. Salchak’s students, friends and family kindness that always filled his heart. From a very early age, who wish to recognize all teachers who strive for excellence in Brennan had a deep love and appreciation for music and gifted teaching. It was be awarded to an outstanding graduating us throughout his life in beautiful song. Music consumed his senior who demonstrates a passion for the sciences and who whole world and this effortless talent humbly shined for all to will be enrolled in college majoring in and pursuing a career in enjoy, but it was his kindness towards others that touched so a science or engineering field. many. His gentle compassion and musical spark truly defined This scholarship is administered by the Albion High what an amazing young man he was. School Alumni Foundation and will be awarded upon This scholarship is to be given to two individuals who successful completion of the first semester of college (12 exemplify this same love of music and genuine kindness to credit hours with a 3.0 or higher GPA). everyone they encounter. This year’s winner is: Katelyn Spierdowis This year’s winners are: Katelyn Spierdowis, Angel Rushing, Daniel Grabowski

GOLDEN PERFORMANCE AWARD THE NANCY ELAINE LaGAMBA SCHOLARSHIP This award was originally established in 2003 through Nancy was a school teacher in the public school system funds raised by the Albion High School Alumni Foundation as and lived in the Albion area for over 30 years. Nancy devoted a part of Amanda Haines’ and Samantha McGrath’s Girl Scout her life to helping all children meet and exceed their Gold Award Project, and has been continued by the educational goals. Nancy was a proud American, and she Foundation. It is awarded to a person who has been involved relished any opportunity to express her love for her country. in the performing arts throughout high school. Preference will This $1000 scholarship has been created in honor of Nancy’s be given to a student who is pursuing further education in the life by her husband Ron. It is awarded to a deserving Albion performing arts. High School student who has demonstrated commitment to This year’s recipient is: Chase Froman Albion High, church and community, and self-improvement over the student’s high school career. An award of $1,000.00 will be presented upon HOAG ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP successful completion of one year of college or trade school Two four year scholarships have been established by by the Albion High School Alumni Foundation. Courtenay and Maurice (class of 1961) Hoag to provide The award goes to: Ashlyn LeBaron financial assistance to students pursuing degrees in Engineering. Preference is given to students planning to study Chemical Engineering. ELIZABETH BALCOM SMITH SCHOLARSHIP An annual award will be presented to the recipients Presented by the Albion High School Alumni upon the successful completion of each year of college. These Foundation, in memory of Elizabeth Balcom Smith. Mrs. scholarships are administered by the Albion High School Smith graduated with the AHS Class of ‘39, and was a highly Alumni Foundation. respected family therapist. This scholarship, made possible This year’s winners are: through a generous contribution from Barbara Balcom, is Mariah Plain, Conner Hollenbeck awarded in recognition of academic achievement, school and community activities, and potential for future accomplishment. THE RALPH AND PEARL POELMA GOOD This award will be presented upon successful NEIGHBOR/COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP completion of one year of college (24 credit hours with a 3.0 “Anything worth doing at all is worth doing well.” or higher GPA). That was Ralph Poelma’s quote in the 1934 Albion High This year's winner is: Brooklynn Reed School yearbook. And that’s the spirit with which Ralph and Pearl Poelma lived their lives. Whether it was working hard on their diversified farm into their late eighties, or being THE JAKE AND ANNA VREEBURG SCHOLARSHIPS actively involved in their church, the Albion Lion’s Club, Red These scholarships have been established in memory Cross blood drives or many other community service of Jake and Anna Vreeburg by their family; instilled in us the opportunities. Ralph and Pearl Poelma were exemplary role value of education, which gives you a jump start in life and models for a positive work ethic, integrity of character, active provides a safety net towards your future. They exemplified community involvement, and a genuine concern for others. In the American dream; our parents emigrated from Holland in memory of Ralph and Pearl Poelma, this scholarship has been 1950, became citizens in 1955, had a sustainable established by their family through the Albion High School slaughterhouse business by 1960 and also moved into their Alumni Foundation, and is presented to a senior who has own home in 1960. After Jake’s death, Anna stayed in Albion demonstrated in his or her high school years the same to raise her seven children. This is a time for us to give back important values the Poelmas exhibited in their lives. to the community that provided guidance, friendship, support This year the awards will be given to: and a sense of community. These scholarships are awarded to Ashlyn LeBaron, Angel Rosario graduating seniors who have a strong passion for their chosen field of study and who have demonstrated a commitment to community service. These scholarships are administered by the Albion ALBION ALUMNI PERFORMING ARTS High School Alumni Foundation. SCHOLARSHIP This year’s winners are: This scholarship was established in 2010 by the Albion Cameron Ecker, Daniel Grabowski High School Alumni Foundation and is given annually to the senior who has shown the greatest achievement in multiple facets of the performing arts at Albion High School. THE MATTHEW K. GARDNER MEMORIAL Preference will be given to a student who is continuing a post SCHOLARSHIP high school education in the performing arts or a related field Matthew K. Gardner graduated from Albion High School, (i.e. Music Education, Music Performance, Drama, Theater Class of 2011, and grew to be a hardworking and gentle Arts, Music Business, etc.) The winner will be determined by person who was always willing to lend a hand or extend a kind the AHS music and theater faculty. word to anyone in need. This scholarship has been established This award will be presented upon successful by the family and friends of Matthew in honor of his life and completion of one year of college. goodness that he represented every day. This scholarship is This year’s winner is: Molly Wadhams administered by the Albion High School Alumni Foundation, Inc. This year the winner is: Liam Ward THE JARED M. FEARBY SCHOLARSHIP THE BENJAMIN DENNIS KIRBY MEMORIAL The Jared M. Fearby Scholarship began in loving memory SCHOLARSHIP of our son, brother, classmate and loyal friend. Jared was an Benjamin Dennis Kirby was an Albion High easy-going and reserved young man who was most at home graduate, Class of 2014, who tragically lost his life in a motor among nature. He was curious about the world around him vehicle accident while in his senior year at RIT. Ben followed and pursued interests that allowed him to spend much of his the motto of his friend, Nick Kovaleski, in that he “Lived With time in the great outdoors. He was an avid sports fan. He Purpose”. He was self-motivated and challenged himself to played baseball and golf at Albion and never missed a chance do his best: graduating in the top 10 of his class, a member of to cheer on his favorite team, The Buffalo Bills. the National Honor Society, a Scholar Athlete participating in This scholarship is awarded to an Albion graduate pursuing many sports, All-County Band, All-State Chorus and Drama a degree and career in environmental science and Club. Ben was a Boy Scout, working hard to achieve the rank conservation. Degrees will be considered if the graduate’s of Eagle Scout. He contributed to his Church family and his intent is to study and work in a field that would protect and Community. Ben was a kind and caring person, always preserve: wildlife, our rivers, streams and oceans; our forests willing to help someone out and his friends spanned many and natural habitats; and the world’s many living creatures. In generations. He always did the right thing. His life was a short, pursue the interests and dreams that Jared worked living example of the Boy Scout Law. Although Ben achieved diligently and passionately for during his time with us on this much in his life, he would never want to be defined by his earth. accomplishments. He was most proud of the award he This scholarship is administered by the Albion High School received for good sportsmanship. This scholarship is intended Alumni Foundation. for someone who is a “good kid”, who may not be a Scout, but This recipient of this award is: Katelyn Spierdowis best exemplifies the characteristics of the Scout Law that Ben lived by. A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean THE PANEK FAMILY FARM AGRICULTURE and Reverent. SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is administered by the Albion High This scholarship has been established by the Panek School Alumni Foundation, Inc. Family Farm through the Albion High School Alumni The winners of this scholarship are: Foundation. This scholarship assists students pursuing Katelyn Spierdowis, Daniel Grabowski, agriculture degrees or entering the agriculture industry. The Conner Hollenbeck Panek family started farming in 1982 and have been active members of the agriculture community ever since. They have BABBITT FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP watched their children benefit from the Albion Agriculture The Babbitt Family Scholarship was established in Program over the years. The Panek family strongly believes 2018 in memory of Bob and Helen Babbitt, by their children, in the Albion Agriculture Program and in supporting young Barb, Rick and Jim. Bob and Helen were both graduates of people in their pursuit of agricultural careers. Albion High School and lifelong residents of Albion. Helen This winner this year is: Karli Henchen was a nurse at Arnold Gregory Memorial hospital for over 30 years and Bob worked in and eventually owned the Family SCOTT H. WARD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Hardware until his retirement. Both were active members of A scholarship has been set up for a very loved friend the Albion community, participating in service organizations and family member, Scott H. Ward. Scott was a quiet leader and the volunteer fire department. The scholarship is to be who had a positive impact on all those who knew him. His awarded to an Albion graduate pursuing a career in the great sense of humor, humility, and good nature is why so nursing or medical field based on financial need and good many of us that knew him, respected him and appreciated him. academic standing. This scholarship is administered by the Scott was extremely dedicated and connected to the Albion Albion High School Alumni Foundation. community which impacted the lives of many Albion students This year’s winner is: Angel Rosario Soto over the years. In efforts to honor Scott and his life, a scholarship has been set up in his name which will be awarded to an Albion High School graduating senior each year who is COACHES AWARD planning to continue their education beyond high school and This award is presented to the student athletes who, in the has consistently modeled the qualities we saw in Scott. This opinion of the coaching staff, have best displayed the ideals of scholarship is administered by the Albion High School good conduct, sportsmanship and fair play on and off the Alumni Foundation, Inc. playing field. This year’s winner is: Liam Ward The awards go to: Ashlyn LeBaron, Cody Wilson

JOHN PANEK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PETER SACCO MEMORIAL VOCAL MUSIC AWARD This scholarship has been established in memory of The Peter Sacco Memorial Vocal Award was John Panek by the Panek family through the Albion High established in 1980 by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Sacco and children School Alumni Foundation. This award will be given to a in memory of his father. An award of $100.00 is given student that has been very active in Agriculture classes and the annually to the senior who has shown the greatest achievement FFA and is pursuing a degree in agriculture. John Panek and loyalty in the area of vocal music. A plaque has been believed that if you work hard and dream big you can achieve presented to the school on which the name of the student will whatever you desire. be inscribed yearly. This year’s winner is: Abbie Pappalardo This year's winner is: Chase Froman CARL I. BERGERSON STUDENT COUNCIL AWARD LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS An award of $100.00 is given by the High School The Albion Lions Club will award three scholarships of Student Government to one worthy student in the senior class $1000.00 each on the basis of academic achievement and who is pursuing education beyond high school. promise. These scholarships will be awarded after successful The award this year goes to: Tyler Travis completion of the second semester of college. Students must maintain a minimum of a “C” average. This year’s recipients are: Lacey Standish, JOHN “APPLE” KNIGHT AWARD Daniel Grabowski, Angel Rosario Soto This is a memorial Wrestling Award given by the Sacco family to the senior who has shown leadership and dedication to the wrestling team, school and community. The winner is: Cody Wilson LIONS CLUB SCIENCE AWARD Established by the Albion Lions Club, in June 1935, in appreciation of the many years of painstaking, thoughtful, and CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS selfless service in the teaching of science to the young people AWARD of this community by Lion Charles D'Amico. $250.00 will be The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court of Saint awarded to that member of the senior class who shows the Joseph, No. 953 of Albion, New York presents an award of highest proficiency in science. $100.00 to a graduating senior who selects a career in Special This year the prize is awarded to: Education, either in teaching or in therapeutics for the Katelyn Spierdowis physically or mentally handicapped children. The award goes to: Aggeliki Alexandris

LIONS CLUB ROBERT W. KIRBY AGRICULTURAL ALBION ADMINISTRATORS’ AWARD AWARD A $500.00 award will be presented to a student who The Lions Club of Albion has established the Robert demonstrates “Respect” to their fellow students and to their M. Kirby Agricultural Award in honor of Lion Kirby. This teachers, who demonstrates “Responsibility” in their academic $250.00 award is given to a graduating senior who has shown work and demonstrates “Optimism” in planning for their outstanding service to the FFA during his/her school career. future. This year’s winner is: Abbie Pappalardo This year’s winner is: Liam Ward

KENNETH H. LONG MEMORIAL SCIENCE AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AWARD MATHEMATICS AWARD Presented by the Class of 1932 and continued by the Established in 2002 by the late Kenneth H. Long, a Classes of 1959 and 1972, this award goes to the students who 1931 graduate of Albion High School, this award of $50.00 is have shown most outstanding ability in extra-curricular presented each year to the graduating senior who has shown activities. The names of the winners are inscribed on a plaque exceptional ability and achievement in the advanced courses that remains in the possession of the school. in science and mathematics. This year’s winners are: This year's recipient is: Ashlyn LeBaron Katelyn Spierdowis, Thomas Furmanski

CRAIG H. ANDERSON MEMORIAL AWARD This award was established in 1973 by family and friends of Craig H. Anderson who was an outstanding male athlete in ALBION HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA AWARD high school. An award of $500.00 is given to a senior who, Established in 1983 in memory of Hasha Ring, this during his school basketball career, exhibited qualities of award is continued by the high school faculty and character, leadership and good citizenship and who plan to go administration. The award is given to a senior who has made on to higher education. the best contribution to high school dramatics. The name of This year’s winner is: Liam Ward the winner is inscribed on the plaque which remains in the possession of the school. The award is presented to: Daniel Grabowski COACH GARY KINGSBURY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP This award is given in memory of Coach Gary Kingsbury. It is given to a senior who has participated in at ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT least two varsity sports. This student should display strong EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF SCHOLARSHIP leadership, good citizenship, outstanding work ethic and the Established in 1995 by the Educational Support Staff, strong Purple Eagle pride that Coach Kingsbury represented. this award will be presented to a graduating senior who will be This student should also be ranked in the upper ¼ of their furthering their education in the field of business. The student class, and therefore, have shown a strong dedication to should exemplify an all-around personality and display good academics. public relations. This year's recipient is: Cody Wilson This year the award goes to: Tyler Travis DAVID DAWSON MEMORIAL AGRICULTURAL ALBION TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION MEMORIAL PRIZE SCHOLARSHIP (ATA) A trophy is awarded by the FFA in memory of David Established in March 1989 in memory of past Dawson for outstanding achievement in supervised practice in teachers who were dedicated to teaching and whose services agriculture. have been exemplified by qualities such as those illustrated by The recipient this year is: Karli Henchen J. Howard Pratt, who not only devoted a lifetime to education of children, but others as well. To be awarded to a graduating senior pursuing JAMES T. BURNETT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP education in the field of teaching who has shown academic (ATA) achievement, involvement in school activities, and a concern This scholarship was established by Mrs. James for education and children. To be given upon completion of Burnett and the Albion Teachers Association in memory of the the first year of higher education. late James T. Burnett, a dedicated member of the High School The award is presented to: Abbie Pappalardo Faculty and Guidance Department. It is awarded to a BOCES student who is planning to further his/her education. The award will be given after the student successfully completes THE ALBION TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION one semester of college. SCHOLARSHIP (ATA) This award is presented to: Isabel Penafiel This award was established in 1980 in addition to the Theodore N. Anderson and James T. Burnett scholarships. The award goes to a senior planning to pursue two or more DENNIS MIX MEMORIAL years of post-high school education. It represents academic An annual award of $50.00 is presented to the achievement and service to school, church and community. president of the senior class in memory of Dennis Mix, The award is given after successfully completing one full year President of the Class of 1971. Dennis served as president of of college. his class for three years during which he exhibited qualities of The scholarship goes to: Ashlyn LeBaron leadership which his family and friends wish to recognize in others through his memorial fund. Presented this year to: Angel Rosario Soto ST. MARY’S ATHLETIC CLUB An award of $200.00 is given by the St. Mary’s Athletic THEODORE N. ANDERSON SCHOLARSHIP (ATA) Club to a child of a member of the St. Mary’s Club who plans The Albion Teacher's Association established this further education beyond high school. scholarship in June 1965 to be presented to a senior planning This year the award goes to: Chase Froman to pursue two years or more of post-high education. The award is based upon the academic and citizenship records of the student. In June 1968 this present scholarship was adopted VETERANS SCHOLARSHIP to honor Theodore N. Anderson for his many years of A prize of $500 will be given to two graduates who are a dedicated and selfless service to the youth of our community child or grandchild of an honorably discharged Orleans as a teacher and principal of Albion High School. This award County Veteran. Students must show proof with a DD214. is given after successfully completing one year of college. The student must be accepted and enrolled in an accredited The recipient of this award is: college or technical school. Katelyn Spierdowis The winners this year are: Tyler Goslau, Joshua Riley

THE JOHN PHILIP SOUSA BAND AWARD NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY PRIZES This award recognizes the senior band member The National Honor Society prizes were established displaying superior musicianship, leadership, dependability, in June of 1968 by the National Honor Society and are loyalty, cooperation and other high qualities of conduct which continued by former Superintendent of the Albion Central school instrumental music programs strive to impart. The School District, Ronald L.Sodoma, and his wife, Karen. Four winner is selected by a vote of the Senior High Band prizes are to be awarded to four members of the graduating members. The winner's name will be inscribed on the plaque class who are not National Honor Society members, but who which will remain in the school. best represent the ideals of the society: character, scholarship, This award goes to: Loren Beam leadership and service. Each winner is selected by the vote of the faculty. This year’s winners are: CHARACTER: Briliance Johnson NIAGARA-ORLEANS ATHLETIC LEAGUE SCHOLAR SCHOLARSHIP: Conner Hollenbeck ATHLETE AWARD PROGRAM LEADERSHIP: Michael DiCureia The Niagara-Orleans Athletic League presents SERVICE: Kendall Derisley awards to athletes who have demonstrated outstanding performance in the classroom as well as on the playing fields throughout their high school career.

This year awards are going to:

Ashlyn LeBaron, Cody Wilson

THE FRIENDS OF HOAG LIBRARY M.L.S. EDMUND P. DEPALMA SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP (MASTERING, LEARNING & SERVICE) AWARD This $5000.00 annual scholarship, established in 2009, This $250.00 award was established by the Friends of is in memory of Edmund P. DePalma. the Library, Albion. It will be given to a student who has a Edmund “Eddie” P. DePalma was an Alumnus of history of volunteer work in the Hoag Library or the Albion Albion School, a WWII Vet, and a graduate of Michigan State School District Libraries. University with a degree in science. This year’s winner is: Deyonci Farley This scholarship shall be presented to a graduating senior, who has completed at least one advanced placement science course in high school and who will be continuing GENERATIONS BANK SCHOLARSHIP his/her education in the field of science (Biology, Chemistry This $250.00 scholarship is awarded to a student whose or Physics). The recipient will receive $1000.00 at Class parents do their primary banking at Generations Bank. This Night. There will be subsequent payments of $1000.00 paid student has shown a good record of community service and is jointly to the recipient and the college upon the successful highly motivated to continue the educational process beyond completion of each year of education up to four years as long high school. as the student maintains a 3.0 or higher average. The final This scholarship is going to: Aggeliki Alexandris payment will be made directly to the recipient. The recipient of this year’s scholarship is: Ashlyn LeBaron “SNEEZY” SNYDER SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is in memory of our deceased member Leonard “Sneezy” Snyder. This award of $100.00 is granted SADIE M. BRITTON SCHOLARSHIP to any senior that is a son/daughter, grandson/grand-daughter, This scholarship was established in 1992 through a step child/step grandchild of any Elk Member in good bequest of the late Sadie M. Britton, former Math Teacher at standing or of a deceased member of the Albion Elks Lodge Albion Central School from 1913 to 1961. The award is given BPOE #1006 and is planning to pursue a college degree. This to a graduating senior whose knowledge, skills and mastery of scholarship will be awarded after the successful completion of the fundamentals of Mathematics has shown the department a their first semester. systematic understanding and growth in the field. This year’s winner is: Joshua Riley The award this year goes to: Mariah Plain

PER SCHOLARSHIP ELIZABETH J. RAWLINGS “MRS. WIZARD” This scholarship is given by the Past Exalted Rulers of MEMORIAL AWARD Albion Elks Lodge BPOE #1006. This award of $350.00 is This award was established in 1995 in memory of granted to any senior that is a son/daughter, grandson/grand- Elizabeth J. Rawlings, a teacher at the Albion Primary School, daughter, step child/step grandchild of any Elk Member in the award will be given to a graduating senior who plans to good standing or of a deceased member of the Albion Elks pursue a college degree in Elementary Education. It will be Lodge BPOE #1006 and is planning to pursue a college awarded after the successful completion of their first year of degree. This scholarship will be awarded after the successful college. completion of their first semester. The winner of this award is: Angelina Snitzel The recipient of this scholarship is: Chase Froman R. WELLS HARRISON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship shall be presented to a graduating LEO BROWN MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP senior who desires to “Make Something” of himself or herself This scholarship is given by the Albion Elks Lodge and who is otherwise particularly deserving and capable of #1006. A scholarship of $100.00 is granted to a graduating achieving that goal. The recipient will receive $1,000 at Class senior who is planning to pursue college in the medical field. Night. There will be subsequent payments of $1,000 paid It will be given after the successful completion of their first jointly to the recipient and the college upon successful semester of college. completion of each year up to 3 additional years as long as the The scholarship is presented to: student maintains a 3.0 or higher GPA. Angel Rosario Soto The winner this year is: Mariah Plain

ALAN “THE DUCK” THOMPSON MEMORIAL DANIEL LONG MEMORIAL MUSIC AWARD SCHOLARSHIP The Daniel Long Memorial award was established in This scholarship is in loving memory of our deceased June 1967 in memory of Daniel Long by two bands (The member Alan “The Duck” Thompson and is sponsored by the Humans, Caesar and His Romans) and the Oak Orchard Albion Elks Riders Association. This award of $100.00 is Lanes. It is now continued on by Michael and Susan Thaine. available to any graduating senior who is planning to pursue a This $100.00 award is given annually to the student in the college education. It will be awarded after the successful Instrumental Music program who has shown the greatest completion of their first semester. musical progress in his/her high school years. The music This year’s winner is: Katelyn Spierdowis department faculty will select the winner. This year’s winner is: Abigail Tucker

WOMEN'S SERVICE CLUB OF ALBION AWARDS CHEVRON SENIOR SERVICE AWARD In 1934, Marjorie Hamlin, a local minister's wife, The Chevron Senior Service award is given to founded the Young Women's Service Club for the purpose of members of the senior class who serve on the Albion High uniting the young women of Albion in a common undertaking School Yearbook staff. These students put in countless hours to be of service to the community. One of the club's first to create our school’s yearbook. contributions to the community was to establish two This year’s seniors are: scholarships to seniors who will be continuing their education. Zoie McGuire, Molly Wadhams These awards are based on the student's scholastic achievements, leadership ability, personal integrity, community service and financial need. MARJORIE HAMLIN AWARD THE PULLMAN COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD This is a monetary award which is issued to the This scholarship of $250 will be awarded to a student after the successful completion of the first year of graduating Albion High School senior who will be continuing college with at least a 2.5 GPA. his/her education. The recipient will have demonstrated, This award goes to: Ashlyn LeBaron throughout his/her high school career, a consistent spirit of optimism to promote understanding and tolerance in our BETTY LOU RHODES AWARD community. This scholarship will be awarded after This is a monetary award which will be given after successfully completing one semester of college and the successful completion of the first year of college with at enrollment in the second semester. least a 2.5 GPA. This year’s winner is: Angel Rosario Soto The recipient this year is: Katelyn Spierdowis

CAROL BAILEY BASINAIT SCHOLARSHIP DAVID H. WHITTIER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP An award of $300.00 will be given to a graduating The Orleans County Deputy Sheriff's Association annually senior who is pursuing a nursing career as a LPN or RN. An provides a $500.00 scholarship to a college-bound, graduating essay explaining why the student wants to pursue a nursing senior who is pursuing a career in law enforcement. The career as well as their hobbies and special interests was scholarship exists to honor the memory of Orleans County required. Deputy Sheriff David H. Whittier who was struck by a drunk This year’s winner is: Angel Rosario Soto driver while on duty and consequently died as a result of his injuries. A recipient will be selected from each of the school BRENDALEE OOSTERLING ART AWARD districts in Orleans County based on academic achievement, Established in 1981 by the classmates of Brenda financial need and reasons for pursuing a career in law Oosterling, an award is given to a graduating senior who plans enforcement. to continue his/her education in the field of art. This student The recipient is: Alaina Fleming must have shown a sincere interest in the field and serious application to his/her own work. The winner is: Isabel Penafiel KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #1330 THOMAS A. KIRBY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP COFFEY BROTHERS ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was established by The Knights of This scholarship was established in 1985 in Columbus Council #1330 in memory of Thomas A. Kirby. recognition of the Coffey Brothers who were members of the Mr. Kirby was well respected within their organization and a business community in Albion for over 50 years. The man who was held in high regard throughout the community scholarship, based on academic achievement, is presented to a for his commitment to service and patriotism. senior planning on furthering his/her education in the field of The recipient of this $200.00 scholarship has shown accounting. extra ordinary service and dedication to the community, The award is presented to: Thomas Furmanski helping those in need or who are less fortunate. This year’s winner is: JON-DAVID BARTLETT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Alaina Fleming, Angel Rosario Soto Established in 1987 in memory of Jon-David Bartlett by friends and family, a monetary award will be presented to a senior who plans to further his/her education. The winner is: Angelina Snitzel THE ERIN DEANNE MOORE SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORED BY SPOTLIGHT STUDIO A local dance studio has established an award in memory CHEVRON EDITOR’S AWARD of Erin Deanne Moore. This award will be given to a senior The Chevron Editor’s award is given each year to the who has been participating in dance classes during high school editor of the Albion High School Yearbook, known as the and shows talent in dance or theater. The applicant should Chevron. The editor demonstrates exceptional leadership and also be pursuing dance, theater, or the arts in college or as a management skills, as well as dedication, motivation, and career. commitment to our school. This year the award goes to: Alaina Fleming This year’s editor is: Aisha Drisdom

ALBION FIRE DEPARTMENT LADIES AUXILIARY JENNIFER QUACKENBUSH COBBLESTONE LEWIS M. GRIMES AWARD SERVICE UNIT GIRL SCOUT MEMORIAL The Ladies Auxiliary of the Albion Fire Department is SCHOLARSHIP awarding a scholarship of $500.00 to a son, daughter, A $200.00 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating grandson or granddaughter of a member of the Albion Fire senior girl. This will be given each year by the Cobblestone Department or Ladies' Auxiliary or a student who is Girl Scouts. currently a member of the Albion Fire Department Explorer The winner of this award will have completed her Silver Post for education beyond high school. This prize is Award and will have submitted an essay explaining what she established in honor of Lewis M. Grimes for his many years did for her Silver Award. She will have also described what as a faithful and active member of the fire company. The Girl Scouting has meant and done for her. award will be given after the completion of the student’s The scholarship is being presented by a representative of first year of college. the Cobblestone Girl Scouts. This prize is awarded to: Laiken Ricker The senior girl receiving the award this year is: Isabel Penafiel

MASONIC RENOVATION LODGE #97 SCHOLARSHIP This award has been established by Renovation Lodge #97 through the Albion High School Alumni Foundation, and has been enhanced by a gift in honor of Dick and Mildred Cook. It is presented to a graduating senior who is pursuing any type of training in the medical field. The winner is: Daniel Grabowski

THE REX & MARILYN HORTON SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship has been established in memory of Marilyn Horton and Dawn Horton McNamara by Rex Horton and Renovation Lodge #97 of Freemasons. This scholarship is presented to a graduating senior who has demonstrated a personal commitment to community service. Preference will be given to a student pursuing a career in culinary arts or a vocational trade. This scholarship is administered by the Albion High School Alumni Foundation. This year’s winner is: Jessica Fox

DAVID PIKE RPA-C MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship of $300 was established in memory of David Pike RPA-C. It is awarded to a deserving graduating senior pursuing an education in Healthcare or Human Services. This year the winner is: Angel Rosario Soto

MOST VALUABLE ATHLETE Each of the sports has a player honored as "The Most Valuable Athlete". The players are selected by the head coach of each sport. Football - Briliance Johnson Golf - Patrick Ricker Boys Soccer - Angel Rosario Soto Girls Soccer - Mariah Plain Volleyball - Breanda Johnson Wrestling - Cody Wilson Boys Cross Country - Reuben Rivers Girls Cross Country - Alanna Holman Girls Swimming - Laiken Ricker Girls Swimming - Michaela Pantano Boys Swimming - Thomas Furmanski Cheer Leading - Alaina Fleming Boys Basketball - Deyonci Farley Girls Basketball - Paige Derisley Softball - Kendall Derisley Softball - Paige Derisley Baseball - Liam Ward Tennis - Carson Bader Boys Track - Briliance Johnson Girls Track - Ashlyn LeBaron

Congratulations, Class of 2020!

The members of the Albion High School Alumni Foundation are proud of each of you for your hard work and achievements in your career at Albion Central School. We wish you the best of luck in your future, and we're honored to have you among our ranks as Albion Alumni. Stay in touch at www.AlbionAlumni.org