Monticello teacher a 50-year honoree

UNIONDALE, NY — Lucille Horton, a retired mathematics teacher in the Monticello Central School District, was recently honored for her 50 years as an active member in the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Pi State, Tau Chapter at the recent Pi State Convention held in Uniondale.

Delta Kappa Gamma Society International was founded in 1929 as an honorary organization to promote women in education and bring recognition and respect to their profession. Currently, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International has members from 17 countries throughout the world. As a member of Tau Chapter, Lucille has served on various committees. She has also held various offices in the chapter, including president, first and second vice president, treasurer and secretary. Lucille has used her leadership talent in many capacities to promote the ideals and principles of the society.

Before retiring, Horton taught courses from Course I Math to calculus and everything in between. She worked with her colleagues to develop the mathematics curriculum at Monticello. Not only was she a gifted teacher, she also is a gifted musician and often helped with the musical productions put on by the students at Monticello.

Horton has provided musical accompaniment on several occasions for cantatas and countywide musical productions. She has three daughters and grandchildren, all of whom graduated or will soon graduate from Monticello Central Schools.

Sullivan BOCES makes top 10

LIBERTY, NY — Sullivan BOCES’ Health Knowledge Bowl Team placed ninth in the National SkillsUSA competition held in Louisville, KY on June 22 to 26.

The BOCES team, made up of students from the New Vision Health Program, included Mandilyn Lounsbury, Liberty CSD; Carly Leventoff, Fallsburg CSD; Heather Mustavs, Roscoe CSD; Joseph McDoal, Roscoe CSD and Alyssa Vilela (alternate member) Monticello CSD.

“We are so proud of our team, they did an amazing job, having placed first in the state and now placing in the top 10 in the nation. They are a wonderful representation of Sullivan County and Sullivan BOCES,” said Deborah Theysohn, principal of the Career & Tech Program at BOCES.

For more information on the programs available through the Career and Technical Education Center or the SkillsUSA, visit www.scboces.org or call 845/295-4152.