Sullivan West at Narrowsburg celebrates academic success… for the last time

By MARY GREENE

	TRR photo by Mary Greene Ten-month-old Marissa Swendson was the youngest audience member at the Sullivan West at Narrowsburg academic awards night on June 5. Two of Marissa’s sisters, Allison and Tina, attend Sullivan West at Narrowsburg. Sister Tracy graduated last spring. (Click for larger image)

NARROWSBURG — On Tuesday evening, June 5, students, teachers and parents at Sullivan West at Narrowsburg (SW/NS) gathered to recognize those students who “consistently achieved more than they had to achieve,” as expressed by class president Erin Richardson. The night had special meaning, as it was the last time such an event would be hosted in that location. Next year, Narrowsburg high school students will attend Sullivan West at Jeffersonville.

Erin Bunch, David Curreri, Joseph Hawker, Kimberly Jay, April Keesler, Henry McGrath and Heather Nober were inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS). In a solemn and well-conducted ceremony, other NHS members lit candles for each of the following NHS qualities: service, scholarship, character and leadership.

Students receiving leadership recognition were: Heather Lander (eighth grade), John Gorzynski (ninth grade), Joseph Hawker and Heather Nober (10th grade), Evan Kraack (11th grade) and Henry McGrath and Bruce Nober (12 th grade).

Beth Taylor received recognition as the most improved ninth grader.

Students receiving the highest average for the year were: Ian McPhail (seventh grade), Heather Lander (eighth grade), Cassie Valentin (ninth grade), Heather Nober (10th grade) and Matt Peloquin (11th grade). Henry McGrath was awarded “Boy of the Year,” while Erin Richardson was awarded “Girl of the Year” and the “Statesman Award.”

A number of service awards were given to students who were dedicated and helpful in areas such as the art room, homeroom, the gym and the library.

Guidance counselor David Nonnemacher announced that the following students have been elected by their respective classes to serve on the SW/JY student council, ensuring Narrowsburg representation: Heather Lander (next year’s ninth grade), John Gorzynski (10th grade), Heather Nober (11th grade) and Brian Popolillo (12th grade).

In remarks made earlier, Nonnemacher told students they were “doing a wonderful job [at SW/NS] and would do a wonderful job in the larger school.” He charged students to “carry the pride of the blue-and-gold, the pride of Narrowsburg with you.