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DISTRICT NEWSLETTER • September 2009 • VOLUME 13, ISSUE 1 FCS Graduates Getting Ready For The Next Chapter CLASS OF 2009 (Pictured Above) Row1: Corrie Emmons, Alyssa Ricketts, Caroline Hirsch, Jamie Geary, Jocelyn Gibney, (L to R) Brandi Phillips, Lionel Stowe, Destiny Keller, Johnny Tinsley, Kristina Hodnett, Samantha Walter, Allison Hawk Chandler, Richter, Amber Ellis and Emily Ellis Jacob Mueckl & Row 2: Chawna Carmer, Susanne Black, Damon Allen Stephanie Bentley, Keren Rohe, Maria Red- man, Sarah Achilles, Felisha Welninski, Eliza- beth Cockle, Ashley Herkey, Amber Harding, Sarah Kemp, Chelsea Hall and Ashley Kemp Row 3: Ryan Palmer, Jeremy Beardsley, Holden Byer, Matthew Juengel, Damon Allen, Joseph Baker, Alek Potter, Kyle Ackerman, Eric Johnson, Benjamin Austin, Nathan Cronk, (L to R) Clinton Hodnett and Philip Schierer Susanne Black, Row 4: Caleb Thomas, John Ronan, Elliott Samantha Machamer, John Beardsley, Derrick Balcom, Walter & Amber Justin Gibney, Jonathan Hendricks, Johnny Harding Tinsley, Jacob Mueckl, Hawk Chandler, Brad- ford Barry, Matthew Bower, Jeff Jacobson and Sean Schrader Nathan Cronk Ashley Kemp CLASS OF Houghton College (Communications) Job Corps (LPN Program) Amber Ellis Sarah Kemp Future Plans: Jamestown Community College Olean Business Institute 2009 (Criminal Justice) (Medical Office Assistant) Emily Ellis Sarah Achilles Elliott Machamer Jamestown Community College Employment University of North Alabama (Science) (Culinary Arts) Jacob Mueckl Corrie Emmons United States Marine Corps Kyle Ackerman Alfred State College (Vet Tech) U.S. Army National Guard Jamie Geary Ryan Palmer Damon Allen Jamestown Community College Employment (Fillmore Collision Service) Alfred State (Building Trades) (Liberal Arts) Brandi Phillips Benjamin Austin Jocelyn Gibney Genesee Community College (Undecided) Finger Lakes Community College Employment Alek Potter Jeremy Beardsley Justin Gibney Employment Employment Finger Lakes Community College Maria Redman Joseph Baker Chelsea Hall Fredonia State College Baran Institute of Technology St. Bonaventure University (Elementary Education) (AutoCLASS Body) (Elementary Education) Allison Richter Derrick Balcom Amber Harding Keuka College (Elementary Education) Employment (DJB Archery) Alfred State College (Nursing) Alyssa Ricketts Bradford Barry Jonathan Hendricks Genesee Community College Finger Lakes Community College Finger Lakes Community College (Liberal Arts) (Liberal Arts) (Liberal Arts) Katy Ricketts John Beardsley Ashley Herkey UNC Charlotte (Spanish) Nashville Auto Diesel College Genesee Community College (Mechanics) (Fashion Merchandising) Keren Rohe Harvard College (Undecided) Stephanie Bentley Caroline Hirsch Wesley College (Biology) Germany John Ronan Alfred State (History) Susanne Black OFClinton Hodnett Medaille College (Business) University of Buffalo Philip Schierer (Multimedia Design) Nazareth College Matthew Bower (Mathematics Education) Geneseo State College (Undecided) Kristina Hodnett Genesee Community College Sean Schrader Holden Byer (Liberal Arts) Finger Lakes Community College Fredonia State College (Graphic Design) (Music Recording Tech) Jeff Jacobson Chawna Carmer University of Buffalo (Physical Therapy) Caleb Thomas Houghton College (Theology) Alfred State College (Liberal Arts) Eric Johnson Catelyn Cassidy Alfred State College (Business) Johnny Tinsley Genesee Community College Wyoming Technical (Auto Body) (Health Services) Matthew Juengel University of Buffalo Samantha Walter Hawk Chandler 2009(Mechanical Engineering) Nazareth College United States Army (Airborne Ranger) (Business and Marketing Education) Destiny Keller Elizabeth Cockle Genesee Community College Felisha Welninski Canton State College (Vet Tech) (Health Services) Daemen College (Nursing) Fillmore Central School District Newsletter 2 September 2009 (L to R) Philip Schierer, Clinton Hodnett, Matthew Bower, Stephanie Bentley & Jeff Jacobson (L to R) Alyssa Ricketts & scholarshiPs Corrie Emmons and awards: Mary Bishop Memorial Scholarship – Keren Rohe Jim LaLonde Art Award – Emily Ellis and Sarah Kemp The Dee Victor Thomas Post Auxiliary #1155 Service Award – Katie Ricketts Bausch and Lomb Science Award – Keren Rohe Masonic Lodge Scholarship – Matthew Juengel The Rotary Club – Ashley Herkey Husted Mathematics Awards – Keren Rohe Vesta Mullen Education Scholarship – Matthew Bower Hannah Findlay Memorial Award: Classroom Recognition – Keren Rohe Public Speaking – Clinton Hodnett Drama – Philip Schierer Findlay Family Foundation Scholarship – Keren Rohe Allegany County School Music Association Award: Choir Award – Clinton Hodnett Band Award – Ben Austin The National School Choral Award and the John Philip Sousa Band Award: National School Choral Award – Philip Schierer John Philip Sousa Band Award – Keren Rohe Fillmore Faculty Association – Chelsea Hall and Allison Richter Roger P. Culbert Memorial Award – Chelsea Hall The Dee Victor Thomas American Legion Post – Matthew Juengel and Philip Schierer The S. Edward Wilmot American Legion Memorial Award – Kristina Hodnett Ann Marie Colombo Scholarship – Philip Schierer Allegany County Counselors Scholarship – Chelsea Hall Rosalinda J. Krause Memorial Award – Kristina Hodnett The Gledhill Family Award – Matthew Bower New York State Scholarships for Academic Excellence – (L to R) Clinton Hodnett and Philip Schierer Nathan Cronk, Benjamin Austin & Damon Allen New York State Lottery Scholarship – Chelsea Hall County National Honor Society Scholarships – Clinton Hodnett, Jeffrey Jacobson, Allison Richter and Keren Rohe University of Buffalo Provost Merit Scholarship – Jeff Jacobson Farnsworth Education Scholarship – Maria Redman Nazareth College Presidential Scholarship – Philip Schierer Friends of Christ United Methodist Scholarship – Elizabeth University of Buffalo Presidential Scholarship – Clinton Hodnett Cockle and Keren Rohe St. Bonaventure University Enchanted Mountain Scholarship – Allegany County Grange Award – Brandi Phillips Allison Richter Gail Crego Memorial Scholarship – Felisha Welninski Nazareth College Founders Scholarship – Samantha Walters National Merit Scholarship – Keren Rohe Wesley College Trustee Scholarship – Stephanie Bentley Alfred State Presidential Scholarship – John Ronan Woodside Endowed Scholarship SUNY Canton – Elizabeth Cockle Olean Business Institute Scholarship – Sarah Kemp Medialle Presidential Scholarship – Susanne Black Fillmore Central School District Newsletter 3 September 2009 Superintendent's Message: Busy Summer Schedule Comes to Close Dear Community Members: by Chele Mills, were greatly enjoyed. luncheon. In addition to the reflections I hope you are enjoying the summer The Future Farmers of America that took place during the program, with family and friends. (FFA) Dinner on June 9 was a terrific cel- alumni in attendance sang the Class of Graduation for the Class of 2009 was ebration of the students’ work throughout 1959 song entitled Halls of Ivy as well as a success on June 26 as Commencement the year in the area of agriculture. The the Alma Mater. Several alumni enjoyed took place for the first time in our beauti- slide show shared by President Duncan a tour of the school during the day prior ful new auditorium. The ceremony was Bailey as well as all of the FFA officers to the luncheon as well as during the a great celebration, marking the accom- was not only a great way to learn about time following the luncheon. Our alumni plishments of our 55 graduates during their accomplishments, but also a good were quick to recall locations of their their time at Fillmore Central School. leadership opportunity for the students former lockers and classrooms while The traditional slide show presentation who discussed each slide in front of a sharing fond memories of classmates at the outset of the program that included large audience of parents and friends. and teachers. pictures of our graduates as young chil- Science Teacher Mr. Bill Breuer Summer School began on July 7 for dren and as high school students, was an provided the students in PK-6 with a students entering Grades 1-7 and more excellent reflection enjoyed by everyone. great program for Patriotic Day on June than 50 Fillmore Central School students Our Valedictorian, Keren Rohe, and Salu- 12 in front of the school. Our students are receiving instruction in the areas of tatorian, Clinton Hodnett, did a wonder- sang songs, played instruments and literacy and math during a five-week ful job during their speeches by looking learned history about our nation’s patrio- period that concludes on August 6. back on their time at Fillmore Central tism from Mr. Breuer and members of Members of the Town Theatre of School while also sharing thoughts about the Fillmore American Legion. It was a Short Tract were outstanding in their the new opportunities and challenges that pleasure to listen to the beautiful songs performance of Meet Me in St. Louis, a will meet our graduates in the future. and to watch our students, teachers, summer musical performed on July 16, Our Senior Ensemble entertained our staff and parents share and celebrate the 17 and 18 in the new auditorium under parents and guests at Graduation with the freedom we enjoy in our community and the direction of Amanda Cox. selection It’s Hard to Say Goodbye while country on a daily basis. Our administrators and members senior Philip Schierer sang the selection Our teachers, staff and administra- of the custodial and secretarial staffs The Impossible Dream