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Students honored at academic achievement dinner
By RICHARD
A. ROSS
ELDRED, NY — The room was filled with talent and promise as
students making up the top four percent of each of the county’s school districts
attended the eighteenth annual academic achievement dinner sponsored by Sullivan
County school districts. Superintendents, board presidents, principals and
each school’s academic elite joined Dr. Martin Handler and Sullivan
County Manager Dan Briggs for the June 2 celebration.
Following welcoming remarks by Handler, highlighted by his
reading of the poem “Desiderata,” Briggs addressed the students, commending
them on their achievements and success. Success will be key, he quipped in
“paying my generation’s social security.”
On a more serious note, Briggs noted that students will be
asked to confront the complex world of increased technology where the line
may blur between the advances in science and issues of morality.
“How can we safeguard our personal freedoms in an era where
E-ZPass and credit cards make your whereabouts and purchases readily known?”
he asked.
A graduate of Monticello, Briggs had some good advice.
“Pay attention to manners. Please and thank you make doors
swing open. And don’t forget about honesty. Take responsibility for your
mistakes. Remember, more people want to see you do well than want to see
you fail. Finally, keep your sense of humor.”
Each student then received a copy of the poem “Desiderata”
and a thesaurus, compliments of The Times Herald Record.
After being announced by their superintendent, the students
briefly stated where they will attend college and what they will study.
Academic achievement honorees
Eldred: Nikki Thiele: undecided, P.J. Meyer: Binghamton University
(computer science), Donna Sardone: University of New Hampshire.
Fallsburg: Brendon Pantel: Cornell (business), Julianne Porter: SUNY
New Paltz (biology), Sarah Moore: SUNY New Paltz, (biology).
Liberty: Corianna Sichel: undecided, Megan Baxter: Roger Williams
University, Melissa Abrams: Misericordia (occupational therapy).
Livingston Manor: Brandy Lee Maggio: Indiana University of
PA, Robert Cook College, Maureen Casey: Ithaca College (exploratory program),
Tammy Greynolds: Northeastern University (liberal arts).
Monticello: Jaewon Song: Boston College, Carolyn Price: Oneonta,
Chris Benjamin: Binghamton University (biology), Jenna Diaco: Syracuse University
(computer science), Adam Herzog: Boston University (business management),
Timothy Billias: Ithaca College (business administration), Candace Rivela:
SUNY New Paltz (special education), Casey Berson: Cornell (biological and
environmental engineering), Lauren Brinkerhoff: Cornell (biology).
Roscoe: Cheyenne Smith: Long Island University, Diana Failla:
SUNY Canton (criminal investigation).
Sullivan West at Delaware Valley: Kayla Peters: Binghamton
University, Joanna DiCostanzo: Cornell University (pre-med).
Sullivan West at Jeffersonville: Jennifer Peters: St. John’s
University, Sarah Nebzydoski: University of Scranton (biology), Joshua Meddaugh:
Elmira (secondary education).
Sullivan West at Narrowsburg: Heather Nober: Susquehanna University
(education), Joseph Hawker: George Washington University (international affairs).
Tri-Valley: Colleen Carey: Cornell University (engineering),
Lisa Altbach: R.I.T. (undeclared), Abigail Casey: Wesleyan (special
education).
School of hard rock
NARROWSBURG, NY — Traditionally, Sullivan West at Narrowsburg
P.T.S.O. celebrates staff appreciation week with a jazzy theme, and this
year’s “Rock and Roll with our Staff” was no exception.
The week consisted of cookie day, raffle day, baked goods
day, Italian luncheon day, and of course rock and roll day. Dancin’ Dan and
his dynamic jams rocked and rolled at the school assembly where staff and
students dressed up like their favorite rock stars or groups.
The Beatles made an appearance along with Pink and Bruce Springstein.
Mrs. Krauss’ first grade took first place in the dance contest followed by
the seventh grade in second place, and in third place was Mrs. Meunier’s
kindergarten class.
The P.T.S.O. appreciates all of the hard work and dedication
the staff at Narrowsburg continues to show the students each and every day.
With their enthusiasm and zest for teaching, they make the school an enjoyable
place to learn and grow.
School to work at ECS
ELDRED, NY — On Thursday, May 15, Eldred Central School hosted
over fifty artists, professionals, college representatives, area agencies
and services to display their talents and explain their occupations to students
in grades 7 through 12.
This was Eldred’s fourth consecutive year for a career day
aimed at acquainting students with local residents who know about local career
opportunities. Over five hundred people participated in the daylong event.
Damascus students medal
at Marywood math contest
MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY—On Wednesday, May 21, four Damascus School
students participated in the Fourteenth Annual Northeastern Pennsylvania
Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NPCTM) Math Contest at Marywood University.
Over 300 students from northeast Pennsylvania both competed against each
other and worked together on challenging problems.
Sixth grader Eric Diehl placed first with his fifth and sixth
grade team while seventh grader Justin Enlin placed third with his seventh
and eighth grade team. Eighth grader Steven Ace and fifth grader Ruby Brinkerhoff
were strong contributors to their teams. Damascus was well represented by
these exceptional math students.
Eldred PTSO holds annual barbecue
ELDRED, NY—The Eldred PTSO chose the few sunny days in May
for its annual barbecue on May 30. The outdoor lunch of hamburgers, hot dogs
and drinks was held for the benefit of the students and staff. Chef Ivan
Katz worked the grill and the reviews were great. Eldred is fortunate to
have Katz as its new superintendent in the fall (and he can cook too!). Current
superintendent Candace Mazur is retiring at the end of the month.
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