Special Issue: Saluting Our Seniors lean CCityity SScchoolhool DDiisstritricctt “Home, School and Community Educating for Life”

June-July 2015 Volume 11, Issue 6 Broadbent, Mulryan Lead Class of 2015 Geoffrey Broadbent has Geoffrey has participated been named the Valedictorian in several community service of the Class of 2015, ranking 1st projects, including Homeless out of 151 students. He is the Huskies and the Souper Bowl son of George and Suzy Broad- of Caring. Also, he has volun- bent. He was a student in the teered at the Gus Macker, Taste New Visions Medical Program of Olean, Rally in the Valley, senior year. Geoffrey will St. Mary’s Festival, St. Mary’s graduate with an Advanced Re- Christmas Dinner, and the gents Diploma with Honors and Southern Tier Child Advocacy Mastery in Math and Science. Center 5k. He also volunteers Geoffrey has participated regularly as a peer tutor. in three varsity sports: soccer, He plans to attend St. Bo- swimming, and tennis. In soc- naventure University to major cer, he was named a CCAA All in Biology and minor in Span- Star Honorable Mention his ish as part of the BS/MD pro- junior year. His senior year, he gram with the George Wash- was named a CCAA All Star 1st Geoffrey Broadbent Julie Mulryan ington School of Medicine. Team member, Big 30 All Star, and WNY Best Teammate Award all Julie Mulryan has been named the Salutatorian of the Class of while being a captain of the team. In tennis, he has been a member 2015, ranking 2nd out of 151 students. She is the daughter of John of four CCAA championship teams and has qualified for the county and Laurie Mulryan. Julie will graduate with an Advanced Regents tournament three times and moved on to the sectional tournament Diplomas with Honors and Mastery in Math and Science. twice, and finished sectional runner up in doubles to qualify for the Julie has taken classes through JCC since her sophomore year, NYSPHSAA Tennis Tournament. Swimming, however, has been and this year she was selected as JCC’s College Connections Student the main focus for Geoffrey. A member of the varsity team since 7th of the Year for Olean High School. grade, he has represented Olean all six years at the sectional meet. Julie has been a member of Student Government (President), He captained the team in his junior and senior campaigns and was Interact Club (President), Principal’s Advisory Board, Knowledge the team’s Most Valuable Swimmer three times. Senior year, he won Masters, Scholastic Challenge, Orchestra, Jazz Band, Select Cho- Section VI Class B titles in four events and was selected Outstand- rus, Bel Canto, and Drama Club. She has participated in musicals at ing Performer of the Meet, moving on to the NYSPHSAA swim Olean High School and at the Olean Theatre Workshop. meet. He is an Olean High School record holder in five events. Julie has received honors including 20, 40, and 60 point awards, Geoffrey has also been an active member of a number of clubs induction into National Honor Society, and a National Merit Letter and organizations at the high school such as Hugh O’Brien Youth of Commendation. Julie has performed vocal solos for NYSSMA Leadership, Model United Nations (President), Student Government Solofest all throughout high school, and she was invited to perform (Vice President), Student Activities Council (Vice President), Na- with NYSSMA All-State Choirs her junior and senior years. In ad- tional Honor Society (President), National Technical Honor Society, dition, Julie was accepted into the NAfME All-Eastern Honors Festi- Interact Club (President), Principal’s Advisory Board, Knowledge val Mixed Chorus, in which she performed in April. Masters, Scholastic Challenge, Select Chorus, Bel Canto, and Drama Julie has participated in several community service projects, in- Club performing in Beauty and the Beast and The Sound of Music. cluding Homeless Huskies and the Souper Bowl of Caring. She also Geoffrey has received many honors including National Merit volunteers regularly with the Olean Christ United Methodist Church Finalist, Business First All Western New York Academic Team, All youth group, playing the keyboard every week and volunteering at Western New York Section 6 Scholar Athlete for Soccer and Swim- the warming house. ming, Cattaraugus County Youth of the Week, Exchange Club Youth Julie will be attending Alfred University in the fall. She has been of the Year, the Olean Times Herald Big 30 Academic All-Star and accepted into the Honors Program, and she will be studying Engi- the Olean Times Herald Big 30 Athletic All Star. neering. Lindsey Babb Jorden Barr Kahlee Bowen Michaela Byrne Dominique Crolle Kaitlin Field Haley Freeman Samantha Harris Ciara Heister Kyler Johnson

ans. He played Varsity Football and Track also participated in Homeless Huskies for National Young Leaders State Conference. and Field as well as managed the Varsity four years. Haley will attend Jamestown Kyler played on the Golf team during his Class of 2015 Honor Graduates Basketball team. He has been awarded the Community College this fall and then senior year at OHS. He participated in Lindsey Babb is the daughter of Jody the Student Activities Council her Senior year and was voted captain during her Ju- Harold Dutton Award, the sportsmanship transfer to Edinboro University of Penn- Homeless Huskies and volunteered for and Meggin Babb. She has played for year. Kahlee has been an active volunteer nior and Senior year. She was also nomi- award for Football, Scholar Athlete and sylvania to major in Forensic Chemistry. The Wounded Warriors Project. Kyler has the local softball team for twelve years in the community by volunteering at the nated to the CCAA first team all-league JCC Part-Time Student Dean’s List. Jef- played hockey throughout his high school and has taken piano lessons for a year but annual Taste of Olean, Gus Macker, Rally soccer team senior year. Along with soc- frey has been active in the community by Samantha Harris is the daughter years with the Buffalo Stars and Syracuse now teaches herself. Lindsey participated in the Valley, and Special Olympics. She cer, she played JV Softball for two years participating in can drives, Souper Bowl of Dan and Paula Harris. Samantha is a Stars Junior teams. For the past two years in Homeless Huskies her Junior year and has also participated in Homeless Huskies and received the Sportsmanship Award of Caring and an Eagle Scout Project member of National Honor Society and Kyler has attended Bishop Grimes High has been volunteering at Living Waters for four years. Throughout high school, and Varsity Softball for one year. Michaela which included building a fence. He also has volunteered at Unified Sports Day at School in Syracuse while playing for the Church for six years. At Living Waters Kahlee’s school activities included Model has also managed the Varsity Girls Bas- participated in DECA is senior year. Jef- St. Bonaventure. She has also participated Syracuse Stars Junior A Hockey Team. He Church, Lindsey is also a big part of Ignite UN, Spanish Club, Orchestra, Principal’s ketball team for two years. Michaela will frey will attend Alfred State this fall and in Homeless Huskies and is a member of will be returning to Syracuse in the fall, Youth Group and plays piano for their Advisory Council, and Interact Club. be attending St. Bonaventure University in major in Electrical Engineering. Junior Zonta Club and Marathon to the advancing his level of hockey to play for worship team. Lindsey Babb will be at- Kahlee has played Varsity Soccer for four the fall and major in Finance. Sky. Samantha has volunteered her time their USPHL Premier Team. When Kyler tending St. Bonaventure University in the years and was a team captain for two Kaitlin Field is the daughter of Thom- to fundraise for Breast Cancer and also attends college, he plans to study in the fall of 2015 and will major in Mathemat- years. During her Senior year, she was Dominique Crolle is the daughter of as and Rebecca Field. She is a member of participated in Operation Christmas Child. field of Engineering. ics. chosen as a CCAA First Team All-Star Melanie Sexton and Kelvin Chapman. National Honor Society and has participat- Samantha will be attending Jamestown and was named CCAA Defensive Player Dominique played Girl’s JV Basketball ed in Unified Sports Day. She was the Vice Community College this fall and then Ethan Kelley is the son of Mary Free- ​Jorden Barr is the son of Daniel Barr of the Year. She was a Big 30 All-Star, her freshman year then switched to girls President of Zonta Club for two years and transferring to SUNY Fredonia to major in man and Michael Kelley. He is a member Jr. and Shannon Barr. He is a member of 2014 Olean Soccer Tournament MVP, Varsity Swimming and Diving for her last does several service projects with them Early Childhood/ Childhood Education. of the National Honor Society, recipient of the National Honor Society and has been a and Olean High School Athlete of the Fall three years. She also threw shot put and including collecting books for third world the Olean High School 20, 40 and 60-point member of Project Lead the Way for four Season. She participated in JV and Varsity discus on the girls Varsity Track and Field countries and volunteering for exceptional Ciara Heister is the daughter of Mark Awards and the Harold Dutton Student of years. Jorden has participated in JV and Basketball. She was the recipient of the team for two years. Dominique is a student track and field. She is a member of Select and Kim Heister. She is a student of the the Month Award, and is a distance runner Varsity Football and Track all throughout Sportsmanship Award and was selected as of the New Vision Medical Program and Choir and Bel Canto. She participated New Visions Medical Program. Ciara is on the Cross Country and Track Teams. his high school career. He received the an All Western New York Scholar Athlete is also a member of the National Honor in Varsity Girls Tennis for one year and a member of the National Honor Society He is an Eagle Scout, affiliated with Olean 2015 Walter L. Reisner Award for Football winner. Kahlee was also on the Varsity Society. She has participated in Unified received the Scholar Athlete Award. She and the National Technical Honor So- Boy Scout Troop 621, and serves as an and the scholar athlete award for 4 years Track team for two years. Kahlee will be Sports Day also participates in Olean Theater Work- ciety. She has volunteered at the Olean Assistant in both sports. Jorden has volunteered at attending the University of Pittsburgh at and Home- shop and is an AmeriCorps member. Some Public Library for the past three years. Scoutmaster. Unified Sports Day at St. Bonaventure, the Bradford where she will play Soccer and less Huskies. out of school activities include The No Additionally, she has volunteered her time His Eagle Salvation Army and is a frequent volunteer major in Athletic Training. Dominique One Way Support and Community Service for Backpacks for Education, Unified Bas- Scout project at the Olean Genesis House. He will at- will be Group, and several service projects for ketball Special Olympics, the Alzheimer’s was a His- tend the Rochester Institute of Technology Michaela Byrne is the daughter of attending Creekside Chapel. Kaitlin will be attend- Fundraiser Dance, and Feed My Starving toric Olean this fall and major in Chemical Engineer- Chris Byrne and Sherry Foster. Michaela Alfred State ing Buffalo State College, and plans to Children through Bona Responds. Ciara Walking Tour ing. is a member of National Honor Society College study Dietetics. also participated in Homeless Huskies for brochure, and has been an active member in her and plans three years. She has participated in the available Kahlee Bowen is the daughter of Brian community by volunteering at Unified to major in Haley Freeman is the daughter of Dan French Club for 4 years, and is currently through the and Katie Bowen. She was a student in Sports Day, Special Education Prom, Gus Nursing. and Janell Freeman. Haley is a member Co-President. Ciara took ballet through Olean Area the New Visions Medical Program her se- Macker, and Rally in the Valley. Michaela of National Honor Society, Junior Zonta Dance Arts for 12 years. She will be at- Chamber of nior year. Kahlee is a member of both the was elected as Secretary for Student Ac- Jeffrey Club, Principal’s Advisory Council, and tending St. Bonaventure University in the Commerce. National Honor Society and the National tivities Council her Senior year, and was Evans is Marathon to the Sky Club. Haley has been fall with a major in Biology and future Ethan is a Technical Honor Society. She was elected Secretary of her class from Freshman to the son of a member of Select Choir since her fresh- plans to study medicine. Brotherhood as President of the Class of 2015 her Junior year. She has participated in Home- Pamela and man year. She has volunteered at Unified Member Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior years. less Huskies for four years. Michaela has Jeffrey Ev- Jeffrey Evans Sports Day at St. Bonaventure University Kyler Johnson is the son of Jerry and of Scout- Ethan Kelley In addition, she served as President of played Varsity Soccer since her freshman (continued on next page) and Z Club Breast Cancer Bingo. She has Kris Johnson. Kyler participated in the (continued on next page)

Olean City School District Newsletter June-July 2015 2 3 Maija Klute Dylan Kranock Sarah Lang Kathryn Ludden Brianna Magro Nicholas Martel Charles Martin Jared McLaughlin Monica Moses Kristin Murphy

years, Brianna swam on the varsity swim naventure University, as well as setting ties Council as well as class officer for Class of 2015 Honor Graduates team and did lights for two school plays. up for the Olean Gus Macker and the Red three years. Monica has participated in She was in one school play and her senior and Gold Rumble. Charles has played events such as Homeless Huskies, Special ing’s Order of the Arrow, and served as with a concentration in International Poli- Lang and Terri Gilbert. She is a member of year she was the student director of “The JV and Varsity Football, Basketball, and Education Track and Field Day, Unified Scribe for the BSA, Allegheny Highlands tics, and minoring in French and Political National Honor Society and has participat- Sound of Music.” She was a member of Baseball for four years at Olean High. His Sports Day, Special Education Prom, and Council, Troop that attended the Inaugural Science. ed in girls Varsity Swimming and Diving National Honor Society and was the Presi- accomplishments include receiving the the Souper Bowl of Caring. Monica has National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel her Junior and Senior year. Sarah is an ac- dent of Video Game Club. Brianna will IAABO Scholarship in 2015, The Kevin been a member of National Honor Society, Family National Scout Reserve. He is a Maija Klute is the daughter of Darrell tive member in her family’s church, Rock attend Jamestown Community College of Whitehead Memorial Award for Football, Model United Nations, Principal’s Adviso- recipient of the Ad Altare Dei Catholic Klute and Elaine Snyder. She has par- of Revelation. Through National Honor Olean in the fall of 2015 and she received Team Most Valuable Offensive Player in ry Board, Prom Committee, Concert Band, Religious Medal, and has served as an ticipated in band, orchestra, and Select Society she has participated in unified the (USA) Scholarship. She plans to major 2014 for Football, Olean-Bradford Game Marching Band, Math Competition team, altar server at St. John the Evangelist Chorus throughout her high school career sports day at St. Bonaventure University, in Psychology and study as many differ- MVP in 2014 for Football, First Team and JV and Varsity Volleyball, Basketball, Church since the 4th grade. Ethan was a and has gone to Solofest every year as homeless huskies and bell ringing for the ent subjects as possible. Brianna wants to All-League in 2015 for Basketball, being and Softball. Through Varsity Softball, Cattaraugus County delegate to the Ameri- well. She has participated in Bel Canto for Salvation Army. Sarah will be attending learn as much as she possibly can while in a part of Section VI Championships in Monica has won awards including Pitcher can Legion New York Boys State, and the past two years and has also partici- JCC this fall and will major in Business. college. 2013, 2014, and 2015 for Basketball, and of the Year, Big 30 Player of the Year, 1st has been named the 2015 New York State pated in as many advanced classes as she being part of the 2014 NYS Runner-up team CCAA, All WNY MVP team, Most Scout of the Year by the NYS Veterans of could fit in her schedule. She has attended Kathryn Ludden is the daughter of Nicholas Martel is the son of Michael for Basketball. Charles will be attending Valuable Player of two tournaments, Super Foreign Wars. Academically, he has been Area All-State for the past four years and Tracy and Andy Ludden. She is a member and Kathleen Martel. He is a member Jamestown Community College as an 7 Athlete of the Week, and 3rd team All recognized for Excellence in Global His- Conference All-State for the past two of the National Honor Society and has of the National Honor Society and a undeclared major. State. Other academic achievements are tory, Excellence in U.S. History, Excel- years. She plans to attend JCC for a year been involved in Project Lead the Way President of the Interact Club. Nick is the the Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Dou- lence in Participation in Government, and then transfer elsewhere to obtain a for four years. Katie has participated in winner of the Angelo Melaro writing com- Jared McLaughlin is the son of Todd glass award, 20-40-60 point award, All and Excellence in English. He received Musical Theatre Degree. JV and Varsity Volleyball and Track. She petition two years running as well as the and Andrea McLaughlin. Jared is a mem- WNY scholar athlete twice, Youth of the the Cattaraugus County National Honor was captain of the volleyball team for winner of the “Friends of the Library” po- ber of the National Honor Society as well Week, and first place at the JCC/Pitt math Society Distinguished Service Award for Dylan Kranock is the son of Christo- three years and received the Sportsman- etry competition during his junior year. He as the National Technical Honor Soci- competition. Monica plans on attending Olean High School. He is the recipient of pher and Heather Kranock. He is a student ship Award, Scholar Athlete all four years, participates in the Band and the Orchestra, ety. Jared is a student in the New Vision St. John Fisher and studying chemistry, the Coaches Award for Cross Country and in the New Visions Health Professions at and All Western New York Section VI playing the saxophone and violin respec- Health Professions Program at CA BO- where she will continue onto pharmacy at Track, the Most Improved Award for Cross BOCES. He has been very active in ex- Scholar Athlete Individual Award her tively, and participates in several other CES. Throughout high school, Jared has the Wegman’s School of Pharmacy. She Country and Track, was a Super 8 and tracurricular activities, including Concert senior year. She has taken dance classes musical groups including the pit orchestra participated in Select Choir, Soccer, Wres- plans on playing softball for the Cardinals. Sectional Qualifier for Track, a Sectional Chorus, Select Chorus, French Club, Foot- at Dance Arts for the past 10 years. Katie at school musicals, the Olean Area Com- tling, Track and Field as well as serving as Qualifier for Cross Country, and a CCAA ball and Track and Field. He is a member has volunteered at the Challenger Learning munity Orchestra, “Studio 107” Chamber the Boys Varsity Basketball Statistician. Kristin Murphy is the daughter of 1st Team All-Star for Track and Field. He of the Olean chapter of the National Honor Center, Youth Volleyball Camp, Home- Orchestra, and the Alfred University His accomplishments include Scholar Thomas and Bethany Murphy. Kristin is received honorable mention in the Buffalo Society, the National Technical Honor less Huskies, Gus Macker, Unified Sports Community Orchestra. He has also played Athlete Team Awards for Boys Soccer a member of National Honor Society. She News WNY Scholar Athlete Team for Society, and the National Society of High Day at St. Bonaventure and the St. Mary’s the piano for ten years. Nick is an active and Track and Field as well as Scholar- has participated in Homeless Huskies. Cross Country, and has been a recipient School Scholars. Dylan has participated Church Festival. She received the Ann Lee member of his local youth group and he Athlete All Western NY Honorable Men- Kristin participated in Unified Sports of the New York State Scholar Athlete in many community service projects Hancock Konneker Scholarship for Ohio also volunteers his time at JCC Olean and tion. Jared has been an active part of his through NHS. She also volunteered out- Award for Cross Country and Track. Ethan that benefit Olean High School, and has University. Katie will attend Ohio Uni- St. Mary of the Angels Church. In the community by volunteering his time for side of school for her church. She partici- has participated in Project Lead the Way; aided with several Eagle Scout projects. versity this fall and major in Mechanical fall, Nick plans to attend St. Bonaventure the Salvation Army, Rebuilding Together, pated in the chorus for Bye Bye Birdie and Dream It, Do It; Homeless Huskies; the Dylan will attend the University of North Engineering. University, studying Physics, Education, Rushford Lake Food Pantry, Souper Bowl she participated in stage crew for Beauty Genesis House Luminaria Night; Chess Carolina at Asheville, where he has been and Mass Communications. of Caring and Unified Sports. Jared will and the Beast. Kristin will attend JCC in Club; French Club; and Orchestra, and is accepted into the Chemistry Scholars and Brianna Magro is the daughter of be attending Gannon University and will the fall. a Houghton College Spring String Festival the AVID for Higher Education Scholars Mary and David Magro. She took Ad- Charles Martin is the son of Daniel study Pre-Medicine. Five-Year Award recipient. Ethan will programs. He plans to major in Chemistry vanced Courses which include Spanish IV, and Nancy Martin. Charles is a member of Rachel Painter is the daughter of Todd attend the Elliott School of International with a concentration in Biochemistry. Advanced Global I and II, and an indepen- National Honor Society. Through National Monica Moses is the daughter of and Kathy Painter. Rachel is a member of Affairs at The George Washington Univer- dent art study. Throughout her high school Honor Society Charles has volunteered Christine and George Moses. She has National Honor Society and a participant sity, majoring in International Relations, Sarah Lang is the daughter of Mark (continued on next page) time at Unified Sports Day at St. Bo- been the secretary of the Student Activi- (continued on next page)

Olean City School District Newsletter June-July 2015 4 5 Rachel Painter Nicholas Patrone Mary Pezzimenti Connor Prizel Lauren Puller Alexandra Rakus Katherine Skudlarek Aileen Snow Clare Sorokes Alexis Sova

Improved Player for Volleyball, Coach’s church festivals, the OGH Strawberry She has received the 20, 40 and 60-Point Class of 2015 Honor Graduates Award for Volleyball, T.E.A.M. Award for Festival, the Taste of Olean, Rally in the Award and has been active in French Club, Volleyball, Scholar Athlete Award, Section Valley, and Gus Macker. In the fall, Ally Homeless Huskies, Sports Booster Can in varsity sports. Through National Honor will be attending Alfred University and senior year. During those four years he has VI Honorable Mention for Volleyball, and is attending Towson University, in the Drives, and the Gus Macker Tournaments. Society she has been an active member in plans to major in Mechanical Engineering. won the sportsmanship award, CCAA By- was selected to be on the All-Sportsman- Honors College, to study Political Science, She has been involved with many school her community by volunteering at Unified ron Norton Dedicated Team Player Award, ship Team. She participated in the Angelo with plans of attending law school after musicals playing Ms. Potts in “Beauty and Sports Day at St. Bonaventure, Homeless Mary Pezzimenti is the daughter of CCAA Honorable Mention Team and Melaro Writing Competition her freshman college graduation. the Beast”, the Mayor’s Wife in “Bye Bye Huskies, Gus Macker and the Red and Dennis and Pamela Pezzimenti. Mary is four time All WNY Academic Honorable year and in the 100th Recitation of the Get- Birdie” and Sister Berthe in “The Sound Gold Rumble. Rachel has played Soft- an extremely giving volunteer in the Olean Mention. Connor has also run three years tysburg Address. She has been a member Katherine Skudlarek is the daughter of Music” as well as Select Choir, and Bel ball for four years. Throughout her high community. She can be found working of Varsity Cross Country where he was of both Concert Choir and Select Choir. of Nick and Carol Skudlarek. She is a Canto. During her Junior year she traveled school softball career, Rachel was selected at the annual St. John’ s Italian Festival selected for the CCAA Honorable Men- She has volunteered for multiple events in- member of National Honor Society. She to Spain and France and urges underclass- as a CCAA First Team All-Star twice and and Olean General Hospital Strawberry tion Team in his senior year. He also plays cluding Homeless Huskies, Unified Sports has been active in Model UN, Spanish men to take the chance to travel in order to was nominated for the big 30 All-Star Festival. She has been a volunteer at for the Varsity Golf team. Connor is also Day, Can Drives, and Gus Macker. Lau- Club and is Vice President of SAC. Katie appreciate everything you already have. team three times. Along with softball, The Warming House for two years and involved in several clubs at Olean High ren plans to attend Jamestown Community has participated in Homeless Huskies for Rachel played Varsity Basketball for four participated in the Souls for Soles project. School. He is president of the DECA Club, College in Olean and SUNY Geneseo to four years. She has been a chaperone for Clare Sorokes is the daughter of Ann years and was part of two sectional win- Mary is a four year veteran of the Home- Secretary of the Spanish Club, and is also major in Business Administration and the Special Education Prom and has vol- and Jay Sorokes. She is a student in the ning teams. She won the Louis Ensworth less Huskies program, the Pink Pumpkin in TV Studio. Connor has volunteered his Psychology. unteered at Unified Sports Day. Katie has New Visions Program. Clare has partici- Scholarship for basketball during her Project and the Souper Bowl of Caring. time in helping the Unified Sports Day at played Varsity Soccer for three years and pated in Varsity Cross Country, JV and junior year. Rachel will be attending Mary has been the treasurer for her class St. Bonaventure, the Olean Soup Kitchen, Alexandra Rakus is the daughter of was selected for the CCAA first team her Varsity Basketball, and Varsity Track & Fredonia State University with plans to for three years. She is a member of the setting up for the St. Johns Italian Festi- Marie and Dave Rakus. Ally was elected senior year. She played Varsity Basketball Field throughout high school. She has study Business. Student Activity Council and serves as val, Homeless Huskies, keeping score at to be the Class of 2015 Treasurer as a for two years and was selected for the served as the Vice President for National it treasurer. She volunteered her time the Olean Gus Macker 3 on 3 basketball freshman and continued in that position IAABO All Tourney team and the CCAA Honor Society, and the Class of 2015 Nicholas Patrone is the son of Douglas working on the school yearbook and is tournament, St. Stephen’s Thanksgiving until her senior year when she was elected second team her senior year. She also President for three years until serving and Kelly Patrone. Nicholas is an active a member of the TV Studio, DECA, and Dinner and in High School Orientation. In the Student Activity Council Treasurer. played Varsity Softball for three years. as Student Activities Council President member of the National Honor Society Spanish Club. Mary played Varsity Ten- the upcoming fall Connor will be double She is a member of National Honor So- Katie has also been active in the commu- her senior year. Clare has been a part and has participated in Track and Field for nis for three years and has received the majoring in International Business and ciety and is the Society’s Treasurer. Ally nity and has volunteered at the St. Mary of of the OHS Band, Spanish Club, and all 4 years of high school. He is involved Coach’s Award. She was a member of the Supply Chain Management at Bowling has been a member of the JV and varsity the Angels Church Festival as well as their Model United Nations throughout her high in numerous community service projects Softball team for two years. She played Green State University. basketball, tennis, and softball teams. spaghetti dinner, Gus Macker, Taste of school career. She has volunteered at St. with the Southern Tier AmeriCorps Re- Basketball for four years and received the She was the varsity basketball and tennis Olean, Rally in the Valley, and as a Salva- John’s Festa Italiana, Unified Sports Day, source Team where he works the S.T.A.R Sportsmanship Award and the All-Western Lauren Puller is the daughter of team captain. In tennis, she was a county tion Army bell ringer. Katie plans to attend the Special Olympics, and participated program, helps clean up Oak Hill Park, New York Honorable Mention Scholar Linda and Scott Puller. Lauren is a Senior representative in singles, a county and sec- the University at Buffalo and will major in in Homeless Huskies. Clare has been volunteers for the Unified Sports Day at Athlete for Basketball and Tennis. A high Class President, National Honor Society tional representative in doubles, won the Physical Therapy. awarded the Twenty Point Award, Forty St. Bonaventure University and various honor roll student throughout high school, Secretary, French Club President, and sportsmanship award, and her senior year, Point Award, Sportsmanship Award for JV other projects throughout the year. Nick Mary is a member of the National Honor Distributive Education Clubs of America won the most valuable player award. Ally Aileen Snow is the daughter of Morgan Basketball, Excellence in Geometry, All is also a volunteer at the Warming House Society. Mary will be attending John Car- (DECA) Vice President. She was chosen was a Fall WNY Scholar-Athlete Nominee and Matthew Leese. Throughout high WNY Scholar Athlete Honorable Mention, through his Youth Group each month. roll University in the fall. to attend the DECA State Conference in and a Winter Scholar-Athlete winner. She school she has taken French levels II-V, All WNY Scholar Athlete Winner, and Nick has received an active community Rochester both her junior and senior years. has participated in Homeless Huskies, the Advanced English, and Advanced History the Cattaraugus County Youth Citizenship service award through AmeriCorps for all Connor Prizel is the son of Robert and She has been the Student Coordinator Souper Bowl of Caring, Special Education all for college credits. She plans to attend Award. Clare will attend SUNY Geneseo his volunteer work. Nick has a passion for Tiffany Prizel. Connor is a member of the for the Souper Bowl of Caring for three Prom, Unified Sports Day, Special Olym- Alfred State College in the fall to peruse in the fall to study Mathematics. music and is a member of the Bel Canto National Honor Society and also the class years. Lauren has participated in both JV pics, and Prom Committee. Ally was an Forensic Science Technology. At Alfred choir and the school’s select chorus. He secretary. Connor is very active in school and Varsity Volleyball and Varsity Track. active member of Model UN, winning the Aileen will be a member of the track Alexis Sova is the daughter of Joy and is a regular cast member and has held lead activities and clubs. He has played Bas- Her accomplishments include the Harold Best Delegation Award at the St. Bonaven- team as a thrower. During high school Wayne Sova. She is a student in the New roles in the high school’s musicals and ketball all four years of high school and Dutton Student of the Month Award, Most ture Conference. She has volunteered at she participated in Football Cheerlead- Visions Medical Program at BOCES and with the Olean Theatre Workshop. Nick was selected as a varsity co-captain in his (continued on next page) many community events such as multiple ing, Basketball Cheerleading, and Track. (continued on next page)

Olean City School District Newsletter June-July 2015 6 7 Class of 2015 Honor Graduates Good Luck to All of Our Seniors! Tristan M. Abdo – Employment Blayre R. George – Employment Cory A. Nedell – JCC has been a member of the National Honors Tyler J. Allen – Alfred State College Steven J. Gerhard – Marines Eric J. Nottingham – Univ. at Buffalo Society, National Technical Honors So- Morgan L. Anastasia – JCC Robert J. Giardini – Army Rachel A. Painter – SUNY Fredonia ciety, and president of the Interact Club. Olivia M. Anzivine – Kent State Univ. Angel Gillespie – Employment Kody T. Parker – University of Pittsburgh Through the Interact Club, she was able Lindsey N. Babb – St. Bonaventure Univ. Jordan B. Graham – JCC at Bradford to attend Rotary District 7090 Slapshot Amanda J. Bacher – Harford Community Larnell D. Graham – JCC Taha E. Pascucci – Continental School of Leadership Forum, where she received College Madelyn V. Hamed – University of North Beauty the Governor’s Citation. She has become Jorden D. Barr – Rochester Institute of Georgia Nicholas A. Patrone II – Alfred University involved in Unified Sports Day, Home- Technology Tori Hamilton – Erie Community College Mark A. Peoples – Employment less Huskies, and Gus Macker, as well as Kyle T. Barr – JCC Jenna R. Hansen – Employment Wyeth J. Peterson – University of Maine volunteering her time at the Olean General Patricia P. Billyard – Employment Samantha J. Harris – JCC Mary F. Pezzimenti – John Carroll Univ. Hospital. She has also been a member of Nicholas M. Blovsky – University of Pitts- Derek M. Heath – Air Force Jaryd S. Plaud – Employment the JV girls’ soccer team, varsity cross burgh at Bradford Jeffrey T. Heba – JCC Destiney P. Portlow – JCC country, and track and field during her Kahlee L. Bowen – University of Pitts- Ciara M. Heister – St Bonaventure Univ. Connor K. Prizel – Bowling Green State high school career. Alexis will be majoring burgh at Bradford William M. Jakubac – Employment University in Biological Sciences through the Honors Meghan S. Brenneman – JCC Mona M. Jamil – Auburn University at Nicholas E. Provorse – Employment Tutorial College at Ohio University this Richard G. Brisky – SUNY Cobleskill Montgomery Lauren M. Puller – JCC fall. Adam Stark Alex Woodworth John Zamites Geoffrey P. Broadbent – St. Bonaventure Kyler J. Johnson – play on hockey Ashley M. Putt – St Bonaventure Univ. Alex Woodworth is the daughter of of National Honor Society, as well as a University/George Washington 4+4 USPHL premier team Alexandra J. Rakus – Towson University Adam Stark is the son of Bethany Melinda Stadtler and David Woodworth. four year member of First Priority Club. Jamel R. Burney – JCC Presttyn M. D. Jordan – Employment Justine E. Ramadhan – JCC Stark Blazejewski, and the step-son of She is a student in the New Visions Pro- Through National Honor Society, he has Emily L. Button – University of Pittsburgh Ethan F. Kelley – George Washington Jordan E. Reiss – JCC Brian Blazejewski. Adam has been a gram, where she has upheld high academic been an active member in his community at Bradford University Luke J. Rickey – Navy member of National Honor Society for his achievement throughout the year. Alex by volunteering at Unified Sports Day at Michaela C. Byrne – St. Bonaventure Scottie L. Kemp – JCC Aaliyah M. Robinson – Arizona State junior and senior years, and participated has also been an active member of the St. Bonaventure. He also serves his com- University Maija K. Klute – JCC University in Varsity Track & Field as a sophomore National Honor Society and the Technical munity through church, acting as a youth Chynna N. Calloway – Monroe Commu- Casey J. Knowlton – JCC Julian M. Roulo – Alfred University and junior as part of the throwing team. National Honor Society. She has given representative, as well as volunteering nity College Dylan C. Kranock – University of North Amanda R. Sader – Monroe Community Through National Honor Society Adam back to the community by volunteering at with the Warming House, Toys for Tots, Dante J. Carucci – JCC Carolina Asheville College has played an active part in the community the SPCA, the Unified Special Olympics and Operation Christmas Child. He also Jake R. Cihak – University at Buffalo Alexander S. Kruse – JCC Ashley M. Sage – University of Pittsburgh by volunteering at Unified Sports Day at at Saint Bonaventure and by participat- participated in Homeless Huskies as a Aleeya R. Clemons – Lake Erie College Zachary M. Ladue-Williams – JCC at Bradford St. Bonaventure University, helping with ing in Homeless Huskies. She received freshman. John has played Varsity Base- Patrick J. Connelly – Alfred University Sarah A. Lang – JCC Brittany E. Scanlon – JCC Red and Gold Rumble at OHS, and volun- the Triple “C” Award for her character, ball for three years and Varsity Basketball Ashley N. Cook – JCC David E. Lee – Erie Community College Alexa J. Schultz – JCC teering at the Olean Public Library. Adam courage and commitment. Alex also works for two seasons. In his junior season John Shane E. Corkey – Manhattan Community Bryan E. Lewis – Army Destiny R. Shlagel – Marines received the Academic Excellence Award a part time job at Worth W Smith as a received all-league honors and won the College Mary C. Lewis – Hartford Community Megan S. Shumway – Gannon University from National Honor Society for receiving cashier. She will be attending Jamestown OHS Spring Athlete of the Season for Blake A. Covert – JCC College Katelyn R. Sisson – JCC the highest SAT score in any one sitting Community College this fall following her Baseball. John received the sportsmanship Jordan A. Creed – Houghton College Isaiah M. Link – JCC Katherine E. Skudlarek – Univ. at Buffalo of the test. Adam will be attending Alfred acceptance into the Nursing Program. award from the CCIA as a senior for Bas- Thomas C. Crino – St. Bonaventure Univ. Kathryn M. Ludden – Ohio University Aileen J. Snow – Alfred State College University under the Presidential Scholar- ketball. John will be attending Houghton Dominique A. Crolle – Alfred State Kyle D. Ludden – JCC Clare R. Sorokes – Geneseo ship this coming fall, and plans to major in John Zamites is the son of Jeri Brook- College and is still undecided on a major College Brianna N. Magro – JCC Alexis T. Sova – Ohio University Ceramic Engineering, while minoring in Zamites. He is a student of the New but will pursue a degree in the fields of Brendan N. Cross – University of Pitts- Annette J. Marcellin – JCC Adam T. Stark – Alfred University Physics and Astronomy. Visions Medical Program and a member Math or Science. burgh at Bradford Hannah R. Marcellin – St. Bonaventure Kyle J. Steiner – Alfred State College Colby L. Cummings – Univ. of Buffalo University Austin C. Struble – Employment Taneasha L. Currie – JCC Nicole L. Marsfelder – Employment McKenzie J. Tascone – JCC Tyler J. Daniels – Bethel College Nicholas M. Martel – St. Bonaventure Jasmine M. C. Taylor – Pittsburgh Techni- Talented Performances Marilyn N. Davis – Employment University cal Institute Tristan S. Davis – Hilbert College Charles D. Martin – JCC Taft R. Taylor – JCC at District Piano Recital Colden J. Dwaileebe – St. Bonaventure Martin M. McCall II – JCC Kendall R. Ullman – SUNY Cortland On Monday, May 18th, the 1st annual University Jenna-Marie T. McDade – Liberty Univ. Jaquveus Ulmer – JCC Ryan M. Elderkin – Employment Jared C. McLaughlin – Gannon Univ. Megan L. VanArsdale – JCC OCSD Piano Recital was held in the HS Quentin P. E. Ellis – Navy Abraham C. Meyers – JCC Brene M. Van Cleaf – JCC auditorium, and was a great success for the Dylan M. Ensell – Mercyhurst University Courtney M. Michienzi – St. Bonaventure Emaleigh E. VanHoutte – Medaille Col- students, families and the Music Department! Jeffrey M. Evans, Jr. – Alfred State University lege Pictured are: Alina Giermek and Sughosh College Brandon A. Middaugh – Employment KayLee M. Vaughn – JCC Kondor (EV, Gr. 3), Naomi Hill (Gr. 4), Tanvi Derek M. Farnham – Savannah College Anthony M. Morgan – Erie Community Amanda L. Walker – Employment Patro , Sarah Liu (Gr. 5), Joshua Hill, Yuki of Art & Design College Abram Z. B. Webster – Army Wada (Gr. 6), Kerian McDade (Gr. 8), Karino Robert Jason L. A. Farr – JCC Sabrina E. Moricca – JCC Javyn N. Welka – JCC David R. Whitehorn – Employment Wada (Gr. 9), Maija Klute, Nicholas Martel, Shawn P. Farrington – JCC Monica M. Moses – St. John Fisher Kaitlin G. Field – Buffalo State Julie L. Mulryan – Alfred University Kathryn L. Williams – Marines Julie Mulryan (Gr. 12). Sara A. Fox – Continental School of Austin M. Munday – JCC Keefer O. Williams – Gannon University Congratulations!! Beauty Kristin A. Murphy – JCC Alexandra L. Woodworth – JCC Haley E. Freeman – JCC Andrew R. Nasuta – Monroe Community Claudia J. V. Wyant – JCC Jada R. Geary – JCC College John M. Zamites – Houghton College Olean City School District Newsletter 8 News from Around OIMS

‘Value of Education’ Essay Contest Awesome Art Students Congratulations to Mrs. Nickel and Ms. Stanford’s 6th and 7th grade Art students. Their We read the nonfiction novelThree Cups of Tea, the article Malala wins artwork was chosen from over 200 entries to be exhibited in the annual Middle School Ju- the Nobel Peace Prize and Grolier article Human Rights in addition to reading ried Exhibition held at The Regina A. Quick Center of the Arts at St. Bonaventure Univer- the children’s book and short biographies Malala and Iqbal and Listen to the sity. A panel of judges determined that their artwork deserved to hang in the Quick Center Scarves for Eden Heights Wind. We discussed themes such as poverty, discrimination, literacy, terror- alongside some of the best artwork produced in our region. Their artwork was on display Olean Intermediate Middle School students in Mrs. Mest’s ism, and ignorance. To top it off, we studied education statistics from Nation- class and Mrs. Skrobacz’s class teamed up to create beautiful Master.com where we compared the literacy rate in two countries. We even January 28 through March 1, 2015. Congratulations! Pictured (back, l-r) Justin Lin, Jeffrey scarves which were delivered to the residents at Eden Heights discussed data from Cattaraugus Community Action to see how employment, Rossman, Sydney Kellogg, Marissa Gayton, Gabi Schulze, Isabella Carucci; and (front, (pictured above and below) on Wednesday, May 20th. Using a education and gender played a role in poverty. l-r) Courtney Perkins, Kailyn West, Ireland Abdo, Kayla Knight, Hailey Whatley, Destiny grant from the City of Olean Youth Board, teachers purchased Students wrote a comprehensive essay about the value of education. We Custer. Absent from the photo were: Jared Burton, Christian Meyers, and Emma Valentin. the necessary materials such as fleece and yarn. The students acknowledged how human rights are not protected all over the world as they learned how to do finger knitting and no-sew fleece scarves. are in America – such as the basic right to an equal education for all children. All of the students worked together creating beautiful scarves Poverty, child labor, discrimination and slavery are just a few violations which lean ibrary in the traditional Husky red and gold and St. Bonaventure Uni- deter children from going to school elsewhere. We studied about several O L versity’s brown and white colors. children in war-torn Pakistan, and I told stories of my experience working with orphans in Africa. Education is Recognizes Students walked from OIMS to Eden Heights and vis- a privilege because it gives people opportunities and choices. Essays include these points as well as their own ited with Eden Heights’ residents when presenting the gifts. goals in life with advice from trusted adults such as parents! Writing Winners Another highlight of the visit was Reyna Reisner and Megan We sent formal invitations home to invite parents to attend, and students read their essays aloud at the podium th Pockalny serenading everyone with their songs. This is an on- at the 2015 Essay Conference. Four essays were chosen to be submitted to an essay contest. Two essays will be Some 6 grade students at Olean In- going lesson for OIMS staff and students. published in the Olean Times Herald. termediate Middle School participated in the annual Friends of the Library short story writing contest. Out of the Doing as students whose works were submitted, the omans o one student took first place and two tied R D for second, receiving gift certificates for When in Rome, do as the Romans Do! the excellence in writing. Congratula- That was the motto for the Red Team’s culmi- tions to the winners and thank you to nating activity on Ancient Rome. Mrs. Bean’s all who participated. Pictured at right sixth grade social studies classes took a trip are the winners: Chrissy Martin, Rylie to Rome by having a mock Roman banquet, Gumtow and missing Jazlynn Knapp. where students feasted on authentic Roman dishes and dressed in togas (see photo at right). There was even a surprise appearance from a gladiator.

Olean City School District Newsletter June-July 2015 10 11 Message from the Superintendent Substitutes Success a Collaborative Effort Needed with Community Partners for 2015-16

By Dr. Colleen Taggerty, Superintendent School Year With focus and diligence, the Olean City School District strives to assure Are you interested in being the best learning environment possible for your child(ren). During the 2014- a substitute for the 2015-2016 15 school year we saw our students develop intellectually as well as socially. School Year? The District has Patrick Connelly Thomas Crino Ethan Kelley Awards achieved in the areas of academics; athletics; arts; music; character increased the pay rates for substi- traits; and clubs show that our students, your child(ren), are learning the tutes! skills necessary to become college and career ready as well as community The District is in need of substi- minded. tutes in all areas: • Long-Term Sub Teacher: put forth to ensure their own success. Napolean Hill once stated: “Whatever $110/day • Certified Sub Teacher: $90/ theAs mind the ofSuperintendent, man can conceive I have and firsthand believe; it knowledge can achieve.” of Thethe effortsOlean Citystudents day School District students are living proof of this statement. They believe in • Sub Teacher w/Bachelors: Remembering themselves and they push themselves to achieve beyond what is expected. $81/day In doing so, they leave our school with college credits and accepted into • Non-Certified Sub Teacher: Local Veterans institutions of higher learning or with job offers or with military acceptance. $75/day Regardless of their chosen path, they leave prepared for their future. I am so • Sub Nurse: $15/hour Seventh grader Jillian Stevens (shown Alex Kruse Kyle Ludden Cory Nedell above) puts the final touches on her hand- very proud of them ALL! • Sub Teacher Aide/Cleaner/ print for local veterans. Students were The Olean City School District is focused on, and diligent about, teaching Food Service: $9.15/hour challenged by Dr. Taggerty, OCSD Super- and learning. However, we cannot ensure student success without the con- OHS Eagle Scouts Applications for all substi- intendent, to create a handprint on contact tinued support we receive from our families and community. We are genu- To become an Eagle Scout, one must be active in a tute positions are available in paper, think about reasons why students inely indebted to all of our external partners who reach out in a collaborative troop for at least six months after achieving the rank of are grateful to our soldiers, and then write nature to assist us along the way. Thank you for being there for our school Life Scout. Eagle Scouts must demonstrate they live by the Human Resource Dept., 410 those on the handprint. Dr. Taggerty de- West Sullivan Street, Olean and district, but more importantly, our students! the principles of the Scout Oath and Scout Law in their livered to the handprints to the American daily life and earn a total of 21 merit badges. In addi- on the District’s website, www. Legion on Memorial Day weekend. tion, each Scout must complete a service project. As you oleanschools.org. If you have can see, it takes a huge commitment to become an Eagle questions, please contact Ms. Mia Scout and OHS is proud to have seven Eagle Scouts in O’Brien, Director of Human Re- OIMS Students Enjoy this year’s graduating class! Congratulations Patrick sources, at 716-375-8097. Connelly, Thomas Crino, Ethan Kelley, Alex Kruse, Kyle Olean Oilers Game Ludden, Cory Nedell and Wyeth Peterson!! Wyeth Peterson Harold Dutton Student of the Month Winners Congratulations to the May recipients of the Harold Dutton Student of the Month Award. They are: Victoria Gulnac, Patri- cia Billyard, Austin Struble, Garrett Crandall, Ann Tarbox, Ricky Brisky, On Thursday, June 4, 2015, Olean Javyn Welka, Michaela Byrne, Intermediate Middle School students and Kayleah Keis, Zachary Dalton, John staff attended the Olean Oilers School Pounds, Andrew Nasuta, Thomas Day Baseball Game. Pictured is OIMS principal (grades 6 & 7), Jerry Trietley, Baker, Matthew Brush, Cole But- who threw the opening pitch. terbaugh, and Angela Havens.

Olean City School District Newsletter June-July 2015 12 13 News from the OIMS Guidance Department

HOW ARE 6th AND 7TH GRADE TEAMS MADE? Though we do not accept request from parents for a particular team or teacher, we do appreciate obtaining infor- mation from you that will help us build a successful schedule for your child. If you wish to provide us with information, you can call the guidance office at 375-8064 or email your child’s guidance counselor. We OHS Team Goes on ask that this information reach us ASAP. All teams are made as evenly as Marathon to the Sky possible by ability level and gender. On April 12, 2015 Marathon to the Sky launched a Each year, for all grade levels, we have 4000 gram latex balloon over sixteen miles up into near- a designated team that works with the space. Our camera captured stunning pictures of the black- Resource Room teacher and the other ness of space and the curvature of the Earth. On a crystal team works with our Special Education clear Saturday morning, the Marathon to the Sky team Inclusion teachers. Guidance will take into members went to the Olean Intermediate Middle School consideration any specific information track to help set up the launch area. A few firefighters Alumna Returns to Share given to them by their current teachers came to keep an eye on everything and were there just in or parents and make a determination of case the hydrogen-filled balloon combusted. Biology Knowledge with Class what team your student will be the most The members of Marathon to the Sky waited a while successful with. We do not change teams Students Glowing at until they began the chase for the payload. The mem- Abby Stavish, a junior at Fredonia State and an OHS alumni Class of 2012, recently for any reason once that determination has bers and a couple of parents drove a few hours until they visited Mrs. Samuelson’s Living Environment class. The students were presented infor- been made. Special Education Prom got about 25 miles north of Wellsboro, PA. A few of the mation about a career in Medical Technology. Miss Stavish guided the students through members located the most accurate landing coordinates a case study in which clinical laboratory skills are used to help diagnose a patient’s ill- SIXTH GRADE ORIENTATION On Friday, May 1st, the Olean American Legion graciously with Ham radio. Saad Mirza and Aubrianna Weber put ness. The lesson not only reinforced biology concepts previously learned, it exposed the For planning purposes, the tentative donated their facilities and their time preparing the food for our the coordinates in a hiking GPS where the group then high school sophomores to a possible career path in science. date for the Sixth Grade Orientation is Special Education Prom. The theme was Glow Party with fluo- followed the coordinates to the location of the payload. It Pictured are (l-r): Shannon McNamee, Abby Stavish, Rebecca Fox, and Emily Gay- August 25th. A letter will be sent home rescent decorations. Students from Mrs. Wilber’s, Mrs. Scrivo’s, was about a mile from where they had parked. The Mara- ton. towards the end of July with more infor- Mrs. Schneider’s, Mrs. Mason-Varner’s, Mrs. Scordo’s, Mrs. thon to the Sky team members walked to the spot where mation. Slawiak’s, and Mrs. Prentice’s classrooms attended. There was the payload landed. They were all thrilled to see that the a DJ, dancing, food, and a photo booth.. Jason Clemons Salon payload wasn’t in a tree. After taking a few pictures, the Grants Help Create Outdoor donated their time to style hair for the young ladies. Pictures were team headed back to Olean High School. taken by Inter-State Studio. All the students received a wristband Thanks to our sponsors!!!! OCSD Foundation, Airgas Adventure Camp This Summer and commemorative mug. It was a great time and memorable for of Olean, Dresser Rand, E & M Engineering, DBP Real- High School ity, DIMICA Cameras, and the Hojnowski’s. The Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) provides grants to local all. educational agencies, school districts and community-based organizations to initiate, expand, or enhance physical education programs that help students in Kindergarten Equivalency through 12th grade meet their state standards for physical education. Math Department Holds ‘Pi Day’ Competition Portville Central School and Cattaraugus-Little Valley School were awarded the PEP Classes Offered On March 13, 2015 the Math department held an annual Pi grant in 2012. Olean City Schools and Hinsdale Central School were awarded the PEP Olean Community Schools grant in 2014. Day competition in the auditorium. Students formed teams will continue to offer high school of their choice and competed for the top prize (their very own These schools are working together to bring you this exciting opportunity for our stu- dents to participate in a four day outdoor education. The camp will be held July 27-30th equivalency classes (formally pie)! Each team participated in a tournament style competi- called GED) during the summer tion by answering estimation questions as we celebrated “al- from 9 am - 3 pm. at the One-Stop and the County most pi day.” Students had five seconds to estimate a calcula- This camp is free of charge for all students in these districts and is limited to 50 tion and write it down without using any electronic devices. students total. Building. For more detailed in- The winners of the tournament (Seniors) were each rewarded For more information about the camp, contact: formation, call Linda Edstrom at with a whole pie of their choice. Students of all ages (8th thru Maria Brooks Olean High School – 375-8033 or 12th grades) participated in the competition and were able to PEP Grant Coordinator –Olean Paula Bernstein at 244-0605. enjoy mini pies of their own while watching the other teams Work: 716-375-8010, ext 3909 compete. 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Olean City School District Newsletter June-July 2015 14 15 An Exceptional Day for Track & Field ‘Evening at The Olean Area Exceptional Track and Field Day was held Friday, May 15, 2015, the Oscars’ at the Olean Intermediate Middle School. It was an “exceptional” day. The weather Theme of was beautiful for our 285 teachers, staff and participants. We had 35 student volunteers OHS Prom and close to 300 OIMS students came out to cheer our participants on during parts Olean High School’s Junior-Senior of the day. We had close to 200 visitors Prom was held on May 16 at the including district staff, parents and families. Premier Banquet Center. The theme Special Education students from area BO- was “An Evening at the Oscars.” CES classrooms, Olean, Allegany-Lime- Seniors Dominique Crolle and David stone, Hinsdale, Franklinville and Portville attended. The event began with the open- Lee were voted Queen and King. ing ceremony, with the colors presented Tori Hamilton and Jaquveus Ulmer by the Allegany American Legion Post st st were the 1 Senior Attendant and 1 892 Color Guard and the signing of the Escort. 2nd Senior Attendant and 2nd National Anthem by Megan Pockalny and Escort were Emaleigh VanHoutte Jazlynn Knapp. Students then ran through and Eric Nottingham. Juniors Taylor a volunteer line high fiving and ready to be- Euston and Jared Slavin were Prom gin the events. Volunteers were from Olean Princess and Prom Prince. Olivia High School, Allegany-Limestone High School as well MacWilliams and Logan O’Connell as several members of the community. The participants were 1st Junior Attendant and 1st participated in many track and field events including 50 meter dash, 100 meter dash, 400 meter dash, long jump, Escort. high jump, softball throws, frisbee throws, parachute activities as well as wheelchair events. The students, volunteers, staff and visitors enjoyed a picnic lunch. We Maj. Miller Highlights Patriotism at Washington West were very fortunate to welcome the band FLAME to our event this year. FLAME is a group of exceptional On Friday, June 12, 2015 Washington ham, Washington West people with a wide variety of disabilities, who shared the West continued a Flag Day celebration Principal. Major Miller musical abilities with all of us throughout the day. It was that started back at IJN with Principal Jon was presented with a great day for our students. Thank you to Olean City Baker. Students, parents, staff and west a letter from Senator School District for hosting our event this year! end neighbors joined together to watch the Young and also Mayor raising of the flag, listening to patriotic Aielio. Each of these songs and enjoyed various presentation “super heroes” was dis- by different classrooms. The five mili- cussed for their major tary branches were represented by hats or role in our everyday clothing worn by students showing their lives. Major Miller assigned branch. read a story to the Our Patriotic celebration continued. students in the library On Monday, June 15, 2015, a host of “su- and then the students per heroes” descended upon Washington presented Major Miller West Elementary School at 9 A.M. culmi- with a superhero cape nating discussions of everyday heroes that and Mrs. Miller with a had been taking place in the library classes nurse’s superhero cape and in classrooms. Those superheroes for always taking care assembled in the school’s library, joining of Major Miller. All students for a ceremony honoring these of the “super heroes” special guests, which included Major and had books dedicated to to visit the students. Everyone appreciated Mrs. Patrick Miller, Dr. Colleen Taggerty, them, which will be placed in the Wash- these “super heroes” and all of the super Ms. Julie Schmidt, representing Senator ington West Library in appreciation for heroes we talked about … our families, Catharine Young’s office, City of Olean what they do each and every day. pets, teachers, nurses, doctors, principals, Mayor William J. Aielio, Robert P. Bell, The Millers then continued on to Mrs. firemen, policemen, rescue workers, etc. Fire Chief of the City of Olean, Olean Po- Larsen-Deibler’s classroom to read to her It was concluded this was a fun learning lice Chief Jeff Rowley, and Linda Notting- class and then to the preschool classrooms activity by all!

Olean City School District Newsletter June-July 2015 16 17 Olean Police Making a Difference: Students in Mrs. Lewicki’s class East View wrote about someone in the community who helps others. 2nd grader, Bianca, wrote about Elementary Officer James (J.J.) Kolkowski. Bianca wrote that: “Officer J.J. is a police officer. He saves School people from danger. We love Officer J.J.!” Bianca drew a wonderful picture of Officer J.J. standing next to his police car and 50 Years of Foster Grandparents: Washington West East View Hosts STEM Day: (upper and middle left) surrounded her paper with Elementary students get an extra dose of special attention from On May 12th East View hosted the Buffalo Museum of Hershey Kisses. A BIG these Foster Grandparent Program workers. Each day, the lovely Science. Every student from PreK - 3 visited four stations THANKS to Officer J.J. and all the members of the Olean Police ladies pictured come into our classrooms and work diligently for hands on experiments and demonstrations. Department. We appreciate you taking time every day to stop by with students. We wish to thank them for their dedication and and walk through our schools making sure that each and every commitment to our students and staff. Congratulations to the Foster Grandparent Program for reaching the milestone of 50 Hands On Math Lesson: (lower left) Spencer, from one of us feels safe. years of dedicated service to the schools in Cattaraugus and Mrs. Schreiber’s class shows off his creation from a hands Chautauqua counties! Our Foster Grandmothers are Pat Chwala, on math lesson. Sannie Adams, Romayne Greene, Marge York, Bev Hogan, and retired Grandma Judy Stark (not pictured). May Day Baskets: (lower right) Mrs. Stephans’ class created May Day baskets that were delivered to some of our neighbors near our school. Washington West Follow us on Twitter: For more updates on events and happenings from East View please follow us on Twitter. We are @OleanEastView. Elementary School

Oh We’ve Got That Spirit! Most schools have a Spirit week in preparation for the Big Homecoming Game! Well this year Third Grade at Washington West decided to have a Spirit week in prepara- tion for the NYS ELA and Math tests! We know we’ve been work- ing the students hard, so we decided they deserved The Joy of Music: The BOCES Pre-K programs were treated an extra special treat!! to a special music experience this year. Thanks to the generosity The students and the of the Derwick family, Rachel Bell brought her Crab Apple Jam TEACHERS engaged in music class to Washington West once a month for 6 months. The Camo Day, Tie Dye Day, Crazy Hair Day and Formal Day! It children participated in many sing-alongs and finger plays, as was a huge success and took some pressure of the adults and the well as learned about rhythm by using tambourines, triangles and students. The kids loved it! shaker eggs. There was much language, laughter and learning.

Olean City School District Newsletter June-July 2015 18 19 Olean City School District 410 W. Sullivan St. NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION Olean, NY 14760 www.oleanschools.org U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 73 dministration A Olean, NY 14760 Colleen Taggerty, Superintendent of Schools Kathleen Elser, Business Administrator Barbara Lias, High School Principal ECRWSS Jeffrey Andreano, Assistant High School Principal Gerald Trietley, Olean Intermediate (Gr. 6-7) Middle School Principal Joel Whitcher, Olean Intermediate (Gr. 4-5) School Principal Linda Nottingham, Washington West Elementary Principal Brian Crawford, East View Elementary Principal Mia O’Brien, Director of Human Resources OR CURRENT RESIDENT Marcella Richmond, Director of Special Education Csobanka Woodworth, Technology Administrator Jen Mahar, District Coordinator of State & Federal Aid Programs POSTAL PATRON LOCAL Board of Education John Bartimole, President Paul Knieser, Vice President Laurie Branch Paul Hessney Ira Katzenstein Michael Martello Michiko McElfresh James Padlo Frank L. Steffen, Jr.

Olean City School District Mission/Vision

The Olean City School District is a student-centered community of excellence in An Eruption of Learning at EV which all members are challenged to learn, achieve, contribute, and innovate.

Guiding Principles Mrs. Ackerman and Mrs. A commitment to fostering: Obenrader’s Pre-K students A respectful, safe, and welcoming at East View environment Elementary An acceptance of diversity School gathered Continuous improvement outside for volcano Academic excellence and eruptions. lifelong learning Honesty, integrity, responsibility, and accountability

Student potential and achievement