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Quarterly Publication of VERNON-VERONA-SHERRILL CENTRAL SCHOOL • CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF SHERRILL www.vvsschools.org FALL 2013 VVS - IT’S A GREAT PLACE TO LEARN! Superintendent’s Message Dear VVS School Community, The start of a new school year offers many opportunities to build upon our past success and take on the many challenges school provides for students during the school years and beyond, challenges that focus on preparing our students for success as 21st century citizens. The pages of this issue of the Sheveron Communicator celebrate student, faculty, and community successes from the past school year and provide a glimpse of our 2013-2014 pursuits. It is well understood that education faces many challenges today. Education continues to undergo unprecedented change influenced by social, economic, and political forces. This places a great deal of pressure on students, teachers, support staff, parents, and the community who desire an outstanding educational opportunity for our children. We have much to be proud of here at VVS and will need to continue to work hard as a team of talented and dedicated teachers, concerned and involved parents, dedicated administrators, and collaborative community members to navigate our way through these challenging times. It is through our collective efforts that we provide excellent opportunities for our children to learn and succeed in all aspects of their lives, both now and in the future. During the last school year I sought opportunities to spend time with community, school, and parent groups in order to listen to your opinions regarding the school district. These efforts will continue throughout this school year. I encourage all community members to take advantage of these opportunities to share your thoughts. These are informal gatherings where we spend an hour discussing how we can work together on behalf of the VVS School District. Please mark your calendar and plan to spend an hour with me at one of the times below. An Hour with the Superintendent Saturday, September 14, 2013 - 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. High School Media Center Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Middle School Media Center Tuesday, November 5, 2013 - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. W.A. Wettel Elementary School Media Center Monday, December 2, 2013 - 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. E.A. McAllister Elementary School Media Center Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. J.D. George Elementary School Media Center It is a privilege for me to have the opportunity to serve this community as your Superintendent of Schools. I deeply appreciate the confidence of the Board of Education that allows me to continue to serve this fine community and look forward to meeting more of you as we work together on behalf of our children during this school year – and in the years to come. I am extremely proud of this community, its people, its children, its faculty, its staff, and its Board of Education. VVS is a great place to learn, to work, and to live! Warmest Regards, Martha K. Group Superintendent of Schools page 2 In The Spotlight . Sixty-Third Annual VVS Commencement It was a proud moment for our VVS community as 156 students received their diplomas on June 22, 2013. Seventy-six of these graduates were honor graduates with an overall average of 90 or above. Students in this class will be remembered for their community work, accomplishments in the arts and athletics, and compassion for others. We wish these students well as they represent the VVS community at colleges and universities, in the work force, and in the armed forces. Valedictorian – Melissa Schmalz In the fall I will be attending SUNY Geneseo and I will major in Biology with a concentration in pre-med. After I get my bachelor’s degree, I plan on going to medical school and becoming a medical doctor. I either want to work in pediatrics or orthopedics. I have played on the girls’ varsity tennis team for the last three years and have been co-captain for the last two. I have participated in many clubs throughout high school and have represented my class as a class officer. In the summer I work as a counselor at Madison County Children’s Camp. My advice to my graduating class is to stay focused because we have potential and it it is up to us to shape the future. I also realize that it is important to respect each other’s differences and to remember that we all have unique talents and different things to bring to the table. I would like to always be known for working hard and trying my best, as well as being kind and accepting toward others. Salutatorian – Paige Zupan I will be attending Hamilton College in the fall of 2013. I will major in biology and minor in either psychology or communications. After college at Hamilton, I hope to continue to pursue my studies in a health-related field, possibly attending medical school. I spend much of my time participating in athletics, including field hockey and basketball. I also enjoy being a lifeguard and swim instructor in the summertime. I make the most of my free time spending it with my friends and family. My advice is to be confident and never doubt yourself. Once you establish a goal in your life, then you need to focus and stay determined. In the end, you are bound to succeed; however, don’t ever forget to pursue those opportunities that excite and interest you. I would like to be known as an individual who is dedicated and motivated to achieve my personal goals, but equally invested in helping others achieve their goals. I hope to be seen as an independent woman who has integrity, is well-rounded, and respected by others. Congratulations Class of 2013 Graduates! page 3 Principal Andy Brown, Paige Zupan - Salutatorian Samantha Netzband - Class President Melissa Schmalz - Valedictorian Class of 2013 Post-Graduation Plans Joshua S. Albro MVCC Alexia R. Cooper Utica College Jordan P. Grow Work Megan L. Alley OCC Margaret M. Curtis University of Lamarr G. Hallagan Work David L. Anderson SUNY IT Rochester Brittany J. Havener MVCC Tara L. Ano MVCC Molly R. D’Agostino MVCC Kyra R. Hereth SUNY Oneonta Donald L. Barroncini MVCC Nathan T. Desnoyers Clarkson Heather M. Hickey MVCC University Zachery R. Baslow Marines Kaitlinn E. Hull OCC Ashley A. Doane MVCC Codie M. Bayeur-Clarke MVCC Marc T. Iseneker St. John Fisher Kaitlyn M. Doane Medaille College Jacob J. Bitz Cazenovia College Christian V. Jeannotte MVCC Dylan R. Doherty USC The Lawrence W. Boice Work Business College Shanece M. Jeffers MVCC Anthony M. Borst Work Jenna A. Dunne Utica College Bryan C. Joanis Crane of Music @ SUNY Potsdam John R. Bowers Cazenovia College Jarett D. Durant MVCC Nathaniel Johnson MVCC Joseph A. Brown D’Youville College Jolene C. Durant OCC Shauna M. Jones MVCC Brian B. Burkle, Jr. OCC William C. Durfee SUNY IT Alexis C. Kavanaugh Ball State (IN) Cody J. Burress UNOTI Andrew K. Eaton Work Matthew C. Kimball St. John Fisher Taras A. Carter, Jr. MVCC Samantha L. Eilts Undecided Kaylee A. Kobler MVCC Marissa J. Casler Undecided Erick R. Faherty Morrisville Zachary P. Kotwica MVCC Anna C. Catello SUNY Morrisville Kayla N. Fazekas Syracuse Christina M. LaClair Cazenovia College James E. Catello Work Sean P. Fewer OCC Shawn M. Lamb Undecided Kimberly A. Catello Work Jared S. Fiacco SUNY Binghamton Kyle T. Levatino SUNY IT Megan W. Centore Medaille College Brett D. Field, Jr. Colgate University Taylor R. Ligoci Morrisville Ryan M. Chaires Le Moyne College James R. Flagler St. John Fisher College Bradley D. Long Utica College Matthew Chamberlin Undecided Samuel L. Frarey MVCC Morgan M. Lyman Utica College Caitlin E. Chandler OCC Sebrena M. Fromey Undecided Seth M. MacDonald WPI (MA) Patience M. Christman FMCC Sean R. Furman SUNY IT Samantha L. Maggiolino MVCC Erin C. Ciccotti SUNY Delhi Ashley M. Gartrell Utica College Audrey L. Makarchuk MVCC Kathryn G. Clark Cazenovia College Samantha A. Gates Cayuga Randy L. Clark Undecided Community College Bryan K. Marchand Utica College CarynAnn M. Clendening SUNY Oneonta LeeAnn M. Gawarecki Bryant & Stratton Benjamin Martin OCC Nichiah M. Comstock HCCC Ryan T. Geer VPA @ Syracuse University Colby L. Mason Undecided Jenna R. Condes University @ Buffalo Alicia E. Gowans Springfield College (MA) Matthew M. McCall Robert Weslyan College Erin R. Confer Utica College Andrew W. Gregory, Jr. HCCC Continued on next page............ page Class of 2013 Post-Graduation Plans 4 Continued from previous page..... Benjamin A. McEwen Cornell University Jacob Romeo SUNY Oneonta Kaitlyn Thomas SUNY Morrisville Kevin M. Miner Work Adam M. Ross Misericordia (PA) Morgan L. Todd Cazenovia College Molly M. Mumford Undecided Matthew W. Ross MVCC Sullivan J. Twiss MVCC Zachary R. Musacchio-Davis SUNY IT Michael P. Ross SUNY ESF Devin R. Vallee Messiah College Daniel P. Musgrove Undecided Mark P. Rugg MVCC Colin M. VanNamee MVCC Samantha M. Netzband Syracuse University Courtney M. Rusaw Undecided Daniel T. Van Riper Utica College Monica L. Newnham St. John Fisher Jeremy J. Saunders MVCC Emily R. Wagner University @ Buffalo Shannon A. Nisiewicz Pratt MWP Alexander P. Saville Monroe Community Savanah M. Wallis St. Elizabeth’s School of Kyle D. Ossont OCC College Nursing Zachary Page MVCC Katherine Scherz Cazenovia College Jessica L. Wandell Work Alexis C. Patricia MVCC Deanna K. Schiebel MVCC Steven P. Watson MVCC Gage T. Patry NAVY Melissa E. Schmalz SUNY Geneseo Alexandra M. Wean Morrisville Courtney L. Pitcher Wells College Nicole L. Scotto Broome Community Kyra B.