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EAGLE EXPRESS

VOLUME 18, No. 4 JUNE 2014

Lake Shore Central School District Newsletter

Lake Shore Central

School District

959 Beach Road,

Angola NY 14006

OUR

MISSION:

The Lake Shore

Central School

District in

partnership with our

students, families and

school community will

cultivate engaging,

diverse, and

challenging

educational

opportunities and

learning environments

to promote life-long

learning and

achievement in

preparation for high

school graduation,

college and

careers.

Top Ten Graduates Announced

Valedictorian

Zachary Koenig

Salutatorian

Melisa Xiao

T he Lake Shore Central

School District Class of

2014 graduated on Saturday, June

28. Members of the Class have

and earned distinction for their

academic strength, athletic

achievement, artistic ability,

musicality, character, service and

fields of study.

The students with the Top Ten

Academic Honors are featured in

this issue.

Zachary Koenig has been named

the valedictorian of the Class of

2014. He is the son of Kurt and

Lori Koenig.

After graduation Zachary plans to

pursue a PhD in virology and

plans to work for the Center for

Disease Control. He will begin his

undergraduate studies this fall at

SUNY Geneseo where he will

study biology.

Throughout his high school

career, Zachary was active in

tennis, cross country, plays, musi-

cals, Model United Nations,

Orchestra and Jazz Bands. His

activities outside of school in-

clude dance, piano and violin les-

sons.

When asked about his motivation

to do well, Zachary responded, “I want to do well so

that I have opportunities to earn a higher education

degree and help the world.”

Zachary’s most important lesson from Lake Shore

High School, “Don’t procrastinate. You can relax and

have fun but remember to do your obligations too.”

Melisa Xiao is the salutatorian of the Class of 2014.

She is the daughter of Mr. Kent Xious and Mrs. Eva

Wong.

After graduation, Melissa will be enrolled in the

University of Buffalo. Melissa enjoys working with

the scenery crew and helping her grandmother.

Melissa’s most important lesson from her time at

Lake Shore is “manage your time well and don’t

hesitate to ask for help.”

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Ranked Third

Matthew Vona Ranked Fourth

Makayla Acara

Ranked Fifth

Miriam Ridge Ranked Sixth

Rachel Youngers

Top Ten Graduates Announced

Matthew Vona

Matthew is the son of Judy and Dan Vona. After graduation,

Matthew plans to study actuarial science at Robert Morris

University.

While at Lake Shore, Matthew played varsity golf, basketball

and baseball, serving as captain for his teams and as president of

the Senior Class. He also played in sectionals for golf twice and

ECIC’s five times.

Matthew is a youth leader at Most Precious Blood Youth Group.

His most important lesson he has learned in high school is,

“work hard and try your best.”

Makayla Arcara

Makayla is the daughter of Macie Case-Graves and Shawn

Arcara. She plans to attend the University of California-Berkley

and major in biology and join the Air Force Reserves while

attending college.

“My friends and family support of my high goals constantly

pushes me to drive forward and achieve as much as I can in all

that I do,” Makayla said.

She has been active in the HOOP (volunteer club), Outdoor

Adventure Club, Goin’ Bald for Bucks, Future Business Leaders

of America, Band, Orchestra, GSA, Varsity Tennis, Indoor

Track and Field and Outdoor Track and Field. She has been

inducted into the Lambda Sigma Honor Society, National Honor

Society and Tri-Music Honor Society.

Makayla was named 2013 Outdoor Track MVP and captain, was

nominated twice for All Western NY Scholar Athlete and 2014

Outdoor Track Captain. She is a Band Section Leader and has

received the Sydney Forbes Award. She is a Scholar Athlete and

Honor Roll student.

Outside of school, Makayla has run in several 5K races and is a

volunteer at Roswell Park, Cradle Beach Camp and Claddagh

Commission. She has also shadowed Roswell Park’s Chief of

Surgery.

“My experiences at Lake Shore have taught me nothing is

impossible and even my highest goals and dreams can be

achieved if I work hard enough,” Makayla said.

Miriam Ridge

Miriam is the daughter of the Rev. Stephen Ridge. This fall she

will be enrolled in the Case Western Reserve University for po-

litical science and international studies.

Miriam has been active in theater, Model United Nations,

Masterminds, Literary Club, Band, Jazz Band and Cross Coun-

try. She is a member of Honor Society and Lambda

Sigma. Outside of school Miriam enjoys reading.

Rachel Youngers

Rachel Youngers is the daughter of Jackie Schrader.

Rachel plans to become a police officer. She plans to attend

SUNY Canton for Criminal Investigation.

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Ranked Seventh

Dalton Harenza

Ranked Eighth

Alina Clough

Ranked Ninth

Michael Hontz Ranked Tenth

James Barry

Rachel was on the Cross Country Team her entire high school

career and was captain her senior year. She also was a member of

Outdoor Track for three years and the Model United Nations

Team. Rachel was also enrolled in the Academy of Business and

Finance.

She completed a summer internship last year at the Evans Police

Department and is a member of National Honor Society and

Lambda Sigma. Outside of school, Rachel is a member of the

Evans Police Citizens Academy and enjoys self-defense classes

and running.

Dalton Harenza

Dalton is the son of Diana and Ken Harenza. After graduation

Dalton plans to study computer science at the University of

Buffalo.

During high school Dalton was active in Masterminds, Drama

Club, National Honor Society and Lambda Sigma. He credits his

friends and family for inspiring him to do well. He is employed at

Pasquale’s.

Dalton said his most important lesson from Lake Shore was,

“Manage your time well so you’re not stressed when everything is

due.”

Alina Clough

Alina is the daughter of Lynette Kuzenko and Kevin Clough. She

will attend Westminster College for pre-law and international

studies this fall.

Throughout high school, Alina played Varsity Tennis, served as

editor of the yearbook, vice president of the Literary Club and

was a member of band, orchestra and chorus. She is a member of

National Honor Society and has received a NYS Youth Leader-

ship Award.

Outside of school she is a lifeguard and plays Orchard Park Rug-

by.

Michael Hontz

Michael is the son of Jennifer and Michael Hontz Sr. He will

attend SUNY Fredonia to pursue a job in law enforcement.

As a member of the Lake Shore Wrestling Team his efforts

contributed to back-to-back Division Titles. As a member of the

Lake Shore Baseball Team his efforts contributed to a Division

Title.

Outside of school, Michael enjoys community service.

James Barry

James is the son of Tammy and James Barry.

James will attend St. Bonaventure this fall and is a graduate of the

Academy of Business and Finance.

During his high school career, James played golf and baseball. He

is also a member of the National Honor Society.

Outside of school, James attends church and likes to hunt and

fish.

Congratulations to the Class of 2014

O ne of my favorite roles as Superintendent happens every June as

our graduates are announced and our students cross the stage to

receive their diplomas. I look forward to shaking their hands and

congratulating each student on their achievements.

The members of the Lake Shore Central School District Class of 2014

is a phenomenal group of young people with great promise,

phenomenal ability and incredible potential. I am so proud of this

group of students and their achievements both in and out of school.

These young adults have worked hard to reach their goals and are well

prepared for their futures. I am impressed by their determination,

strength and conviction. The success of our graduates is a reflection of

efforts of the entire school community. Students and their families are

partners in our educational system that is supported by New York State

and local taxpayers.

Our community’s investment in the Lake Shore Class of 2014 is

evident in so many ways. One of the most tangible is through the

designation of more than $35,000 in local scholarships and grants that

were awarded to the Lake Shore Class of 2014.

A potential of approximately 1.9 million dollars in grants and

scholarships have been offered to the Class of 2014, with several

students receiving full scholarships to institutions of higher learning.

Eleven members of the Class of 2014 have enlisted for military service:

five will join the Marines and will two students each have committed to

the Army, Navy and Air Force.

Seventy-five graduates plan to attend a four-year college, 55 students

plan to attend a two-year college and twelve members of the plan to

attend college out of state. College majors include in part, Biology,

Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Architecture, Veterinary

Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Education, Psychology, Animation,

Law, International Sales, Nursing, Business, Journalism, Interior De-

sign, Anthropology, Theater, Political Science, Linguistics, Actuary

Science, Mathematics and Criminal Justice/b Investigation.

Graduation is an illustration of our mission: The Lake Shore Central

School District in partnership with our students, families and school

community will cultivate engaging, diverse, and challenging education-

al opportunities and learning environments to promote life-long learn-

ing and achievement in preparation for high school graduation, college

and careers.

As the 2013-14 school year comes to a close several of our employees

have notified the District of their intent to retire. At this time we are

aware of the retirements of Susan Ciminelli (16 years of service),

Christine Dobrzanski (18 years of service), Aline Nachtigall (28 years

of service) and Jean Stang-Terrano (33 years of service). These four

individuals have a combined 95 years of service to the District and

their work and efforts for the District are greatly appreciated. I would

like to offer a sincere thank you to each of these individuals and wish

them a wonderful retirement.

As we head toward summer, we are looking toward the upcoming

school year. Summer curriculum work and professional development

has been planned to continue to prepare our instructional leaders and

teachers for the coming school year. We will continue to implement the

Common Core Learning Standards across our curriculum as part of the

Regents Reform Agenda designed to prepare our students for college

and career pathways.

The District will once again be hosting summer school programming at

our Middle School. Staff and administrative assignments have been

made and parents and students will receive information in the coming

week. The program starts July 7.

Over the past several years, the Lake Shore Central School District has

secured grant funding to support education innovation and energy con-

servation and efficiency. The savings from these programs have assist-

ed us in supporting our educational initiatives and reducing costs. We

believe that collaboration with other school districts and partners will

continue to assist our District in moving forward.

Our students and employees have worked incredibly hard this year and

we are grateful for these efforts. I hope summer is a restful and relaxing

time for you and your family.

James Przepasniak,

Superintendent of Schools

A Message from the Superintendent

T he Career and Technical Education Conservation Class from E2CCB’s

LoGuidice Educational Center recently worked with the Lake Shore Build-

ing and Grounds team to clear a wooded area behind the baseball field. The

team removed dead trees, stumps and logs.


L S Bus Drivers recognized for 544 years of safe driving

D uring New York State

Transportation Appreciation

Week, Lake Shore Transportation

Supervisor Perry Oddi presented Safe

Driver Awards to District Bus Drivers.

The combined years of safe driving

totaled 544 years!

Congratulations and thanks to all of

our drivers and transportation person-

nel for their efforts and awards! The

drivers and their years of safe driving

are listed below.

Charlotte Acksel 15

Patricia Austin 12

Linda Bantle 14

Leigha Barrett 4

Holly Bateman 12

Donald Battaglia 6

Theresa Bergum 13

Deborah Birkmeier 7

Arthur Buczkowski 1

Christopher Chaplin 11

Doreen Cheney 17

Christine Collura 24

Victoria Decarlo 17

Heidi Dizer 5

Dawnmarie Doetterl 11

Anthony Emhof 39

Bridget Fijas 23

Celia Fox 3

Wendy Gartley 21

Ed Gerecke 7

Janet Gramza 23

Amy Guest 6

Carol Hughes 17

Leslie Iler 14

Richard Mayer 2

Alissa Montroy 13

Marjorie Page 27

Joseph Paternostro 8

Alfred Pearson 9

Miranda Rausch 1

Jennifer Renaldo 10

Jonnyann Roach 14

Beverly Rosario 14

Alan Skeldon 1

Donna Spratz 14

Michael Stevenson 5

Linda Stiles 14

Martin Szalkowski 17

Mary Walker 8

Christine Willard 13

Maryann Zimmerman 26

Gail Zimmermann 25

Thank

you for

544

years of

safe

driving!

The 2014-15 Budget

To three year terms on the Board of Education

Dyan Scritchfield

Carla Thompson (incumbent)

Two members of the Board of Education will end

their service to the District on June 30, 2014.

The District would like to thank: Carmen Garozzo

(9 years of service and Student Representative

Luke Catalano (2013-14 school year).

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L ake Shore Central School District is one of 121 school

districts and Board of Cooperative Educational Services in the

state to receive the “2014 School Safety Excellence Award” from

the Utica National Insurance Group.

This honor, presented annually, recognizes school districts’ safety

efforts as they work to help keep students, staff and visitors safe.

Lake Shore received its award at Utica National’s 34th annual school

safety seminar in Olean.

Utica National officials presented the award at its 34rd annual

school safety seminar, one of seven held in New York State. Utica

insures more than 300 school districts in upstate New York for

property and liability insurance and is one of the leading companies

in the field.

Lake Shore received a certificate from the insurance company to

commemorate the district’s safety efforts and a $500 award for use

in furthering their safety efforts.

“Safety and health concerns are a priority in our school districts.

Whether we are parents seeing our child off on the school bus,

teachers charged with the responsibility of educating, or staff who

maintain the facility, there is a common thread of attention to safety

issues,” Regional Manager - Risk Management Department, Mark

Aquino said.

“It is with great pleasure that we recognize those schools that not

only take safety to heart, but go above and beyond to

provide a safe, healthy, and focused culture for learning.”

Utica National’s School Safety Excellence Award Program helps

participating schools enhance overall safety through measurable

assessment. The program evaluates schools with their own transpor-

tation on 19 categories, schools with contract transportation on 18

categories and BOCES on 14 categories, from bullying prevention

program to playground safety, with specific, quantifiable data-

gathering surveys.

“This recognition belongs to all of our employees who work hard

every day to ensure the safety and security of our buildings, espe-

cially our District Safety Committee. This award will be invested in

District safety initiatives to continue our efforts in providing safe

and secure educational environments,” Superintendent of Schools

James Przepasniak said.

Safety efforts earn Lake Shore Safety Excellence Award

C hristine Burdick has been

hired as the W.T. Hoag

Building/Program Administrator.

Serving in this capacity,

Ms. Burdick will also be assisting

with grants, professional devel-

opment, district-wide evalua-

tions, local assessment coordina-

tion and community education

coordination.

Ms. Burdick has building

and district level administrative

experience and depth of

knowledge in Danielson Rubric,

Annual Professional Performance

Review, Common Core Learning

Standards and grants

management.

Ms. Burdick has served

as director of Special Education

and Curriculum in the Sherman

Central School District for the

past five years. Her duties

included serving as the chairper-

son for the Special Education,

Preschool Education and 504

Committees, facilitating the

Response to Intervention,

Academic Intervention Services,

Child Study Programs, serving as

Chief Information Officer,

assessment administration, BEDS

coordinator and professional de-

velopment.

Prior to her appointment

in Sherman, Ms. Burdick worked

at Erie 2 BOCES for eight years

serving as the supervisor of in-

structional programs for three

years and a staff development

specialist for five years.

“Ms. Burdick is a great

addition to our administrative

team at Lake Shore. She has ex-

tensive experience and leadership

skills that support our District

initiatives and goals. We are

looking forward to her joining

our team,” Superintendent James

Przepasniak said.

In appreciation...

Christine Burdick appointed as Hoag Administrator

Christine Burdick The Lake Shore Central School

District Board of Education would like

to thank all District Employees for their

work and dedication in advancing the

District forward

during the 2013-14 school year.

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Congratulations!

Academy of Business & Finance holds Graduation

O n Wednesday, May 14, Lake Shore

celebrated the third annual Academy

of Business & Finance Graduation. A

beautiful sunset served as the backdrop at

the Jim Kelly House on the grounds of the

Cradle Beach Camp on Old Lake Shore

Road for the ceremony.

Family members, business part-

ners, internship providers, teachers and

administrators joined in the celebration.

The students completed the rigorous 3-

year program based on the National Acad-

emy Foundation’s curriculum, which inte-

grates career-themed subject matter with

project-based learning. The students

created professional portfolios and com-

pleted 130 hours of a paid professional in-

ternship. While focused on financial litera-

cy, the students also gained valuable expe-

rience in the public forum through speak-

ing engagements and presentations

throughout their program. The students

received their Certificates of Financial

Studies from The National Academy

Foundation.

The Academy of Business and Fi-

nance within the Lake Shore Senior High

Business Department is a small learning

community of students, staff, administra-

tors, community members and business

leaders, designed to help promote financial

literacy and connect our students with the

world of financial services. The curricu-

lum covers banking and credit, financial

planning, accounting and delves into areas

such as securities, economics, public

speaking and insurance.

The keynote speaker for the even-

ing was Lake Shore Alumnus, Jennifer

Farrell of Farrell & Farrell. Jennifer has

been an advisory board member for the last

several years participating in various

events including portfolio interviews, net-

working activities and fundraising. She is

also a current school board member. Her

message to the students was enlightening;

encouraging students to get involved in

their community and their future.

Academy Board, Vice Chairperson, Karen

Catalano of Queen City Professionals pre-

sented Rachel Youngers with the Academy

Academic Excellence Award and Jessica

Gelster with the Most Improved Academy

Student scholarship. Kim Heimburg,

Branch Manager of Evans Bank awarded

Megan Scritchfield and Stefanie Matthews

the Evans Bank Scholarships for their

commitment to community service. The

Louis Campagna Memorial Scholarship,

sponsored by the Campagna family, went

to Stefanie Matthews for her strong work

ethic and dedication to family, the same

traits that characterized Mr. Campagna.

Juliana Norton received the Farrell & Far-

rell Scholarship from Farrell & Farrell Law

Firm, Travis Wright received the Lion’s

Club Scholarship and Joyce Ellis presented

Juliana Norton with the Lake Shore Feder-

al Credit Union Scholarship.

Fred Press of the National Academy Foun-

dation and Mary Hosler also addressed the

students and parents reflecting upon the

commitment and support of everyone in-

volved in the students’ educational pro-

cess. Representatives from Evans Bank,

Cradle Beach, Claddagh Commission,

Queen City Professionals, Connors Hot

Dog Stand, Farrell & Farrell, Bryant &

Stratton College, AXA Advisors,

Pasquales, St. Columbans, Buffalo Botani-

cal Gardens, Lake Shore Federal Credit

Union, and Chiampou Travis Besaw &

Kershner LLP also joined in congratulating

the Academy class on their achievements.

This year’s academy class was awarded

over $17,000 in scholarship money, quite

an impressive achievement!

Congratulations!

Front row, from left:Bianca Bonnett, Felicia Jimerson, Juliana Norton, Danielle Jones, Carissa

McMillan, Megan Scritchfield, second row: David Buckley, Thomas McTernan, Ashley

Zielinski, Rachel Youngers, rack wow: Joshua Alberts, Stefanie Matthews, James Barry, Jes-

sica Gelster, Travis Wright, Renee Richardson, Zachary Zafuto

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Congratulations!

Emily George and Maxwell Matthews

from Lake Shore High School were honored as

Business Education Employability Portfolio

(BEEP) Scholarship recipients at the Niagara

Frontier Industry Education Council/Buffalo

Alliance for Education (NFIEC/BAE)

Scholarship Breakfast on June 4 at Michael’s

Banquet Facility.

Students from high schools throughout

Western New York compete for over $5000 of

awards by completing an extensive portfolio and

rigorous interview process with area industry

professionals. The mission of NFIEC/BAE is to

bridge industry and education in an effort to

grow a vibrant workforce in Western New York.

Students receive

BEEP scholarships

Maxwell Matthews and Emily George

The following awards were presented

during the Lake Shore Central School

District Class of 2014 Commence-

ment Ceremony on June 28, 2014.

Angola and Lake Shore Central

Alumni Association Award

The Angola and Lake Shore Alumni

Association Award is given in the

memory of Mrs. Florence Henry

Irish. The scholarship is awarded an-

nually to the graduating senior having

the highest grade point average dur-

ing his/her senior year.

Rachel Youngers & Dalton Harenza

William T. Hoag Alumni

Scholarship

Presented by the Lake Shore Central

School Alumni Association to the

graduating senior who has scored the

highest grade on either the Regents

examination in Chemisty or the Re-

gents Examination in Physics.

Zachary Koenig

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

The Alumni Association Awards are

given to one male student and one

female student. The award recipients

must have worked in high school,

achieved a good academic average,

shown leadership potential and have

been cooperative and involved in

school activities.

Juliana Norton & Zachary Koenig

RUTH LEHNING

HUMANITARIAN AWARD

Recipient must be involved in both

school and community activities and

have demonstrated good moral char-

acter.

Alina Clough and Michael Murphy

ALUMNI VOCATIONAL

AWARDS

The Alumni Association sponsors

two awards, one presented to a male

student and one to a female student.

The recipients of the Alumni Voca-

tional Awards are chosen for their

leadership potential, initiative shown

while studying in the vocational area

of their choice, the merit of their fu-

ture goals, and their involvement in

school and community activities.

Heather Helminiak &

Brandon Quiter

Outstanding Effort &

Initiative Award

Recipient must have displayed good

initiative and put forth-continual ef-

fort.

Salihah Sikes

Mr. Salerno wins NYSCATE Grant

T he Board of Directors of the New

York State Association for Com-

puters and Technologies in Education

(NYSCATE) has notified Jeffrey Saler-

no that he has won a $2000 NYSCATE

grant for physics video

analysis for the 2014-2015 School Year.

Mr. Salerno’s grant application

was among 40 other applications this

year. He will be honored at a private

reception and awards program during

the annual NYSCATE conference in

Rochester, NY November 23-25, 2014.

All grant winners are also asked

to consider presenting their project at a

NYSCATE Conference

Scholarships Awarded at Graduation

More awards and scholarships

on pages that follow.


Congratulations

Senior Award Night Honors Announced T he annual Lake Shore Central

Senior High School Awards Night

was recently held. The award and

recipients are listed below.

HITS Scholarship: Juliana Norton

George J. Pierce Memorial:

Juliana Norton

Steffi Crosser Scholarship:

Angelica Bentley

Steffi Crosser Scholarship:

Mitchell Gates

Steffi Crosser Award:

Aiden Mikolajczak

Art Reimer Memorial Scholarship:

TJ Hornberger

Jack R. Geidel Memorial Scholarship:

Makayla Arcara

Frederick Garassi III Memorial

Scholarships:

Patrolman: Rachel Youngers

Compassionate Mentor: Juliana Norton

Seneca Nation of Indians Senior Incentive Award:

Taylor Seneca, Courtney Tallchief Army Scholar Athlete Award:

Megan Scritchfield,

Bryce Parker-Norton

Brett Farrell Memorial Scholarship:

Celina DeAngelis

Joseph Rutkowski Memorial

Scholarship: Zachary Koenig

Joseph A. Drago Memorial:

Matthew Vona

Stephen Kin, Jr. Memorial

Scholarship: Danielle Masse

Lake Shore Association of Christian

Churches Scholarship: Travis Wright

James J. Sellers Scholarship:

Felicia Jimerson, David Buckley

Michael J. Kolasinski (MJK)

Academic Scholarship: Luke Catalano

Jason Hontz Memorial Scholarship: Makayla Arcara

Krombein Memorial Scholarship:

Danielle Jones

Olivia Coia Memorial Scholarship:

Salihah Sikes

2014 Community All-Star Award: Megan Scritchfield

Brian Galfo Memorial Scholarship Me-

gan Scritchfield, Matthew Vona

U.F.C.W. Local One Education

Department & Tops Market

Scholarship: Jarrett Yeates

Renaissance Award: Miriam Ridge, Ra-

chel Youngers

Perfect Attendance Award:

Aidan Mikolajczak

Larry Barreca Memorial Scholarship: James Barry

Frank Wiatrowski Memorial

Scholarship: Makayla Arcara

Angola Volunteer Fire Department

Fellowship Service Award: Kaylee Fickel, Jessica Gelster,

Megan Scritchfield

Fred C. Nagel Family Scholarship: Jessica Zamrock

Highland Hose Auxiliary: Zachary Koenig

Highland Hose Memorial:

Makayla Arcara

Highland Hose Terry DeGroat: Salihah Sikes

North Evans Volunteer Fire Co. Schol-

arship: Jessica Gelster

Norman Backus Memorial:

Luke Catalano

Thomas Hock, Kenneth King,

Richard Pates, Dennis Small, Dean Todoroff Memorial :

Celina DeAngelis

Outstanding Athlete Scholarship:

Alie Jimerson, TJ Hornberger

Scholar Athlete Scholarship: Makayla Arcara, Matthew Vona

Air Force/Scholar Athlete Award:

Rachel Youngers, Travis Wright

NYS Correctional Officers & Police

Benevolent Assoc.: Wade Bergum

Richard Lisi Memorial Scholarship: Rachel Youngers

Gail Lisi Memorial Scholarship:

Alphonso Butlak IV

Norma Kinney V.F.W. #5798

Auxiliary Memorial Scholarship: Celina DeAngelis

Veterans of Foreign Wars Scholarships: Megan Scritchfield,

Samuel Cyphert Academic Excellence Award:

Makayla Arcara, Dalton Harenza,

Zachary Koenig, Miriam Ridge,

Matthew Vona, Melisa Xiao,

Rachel Youngers

Terry Addison Scholarship:

Rachel Youngers

Gordon E. Garland Memorial:

Stefanie Matthews

Marjorie Moran Scholarship:

Celina DeAngelis, Taylor DiBerardino Angola Shop and Save Scholarship:

Megan Haskins

Joseph LoGalbo Memorial Sarah Steinbrenner

Southern Erie County Counselors

Association: Melenie Murray,

Jessica Zamrock

American Legion Iroquois Post 1587: Taylor Seneca, Jovanni Klimowicz

Lake Shore Art Teachers Scholarship: Alphonso Butlak IV

Evans Art Guild Award: Leea Glashauser

Art Award: Taylor DiBerardino

Outstanding Dramatist:

Sarah Steinbrenner

Outstanding Achievement in English

Language Arts: Miriam Ridge

Level 5 Language Awards: French: Courtney Kashino

German: Alina Clough

Spanish: Florentina Berns

Marine Scholastic Excellence Award:

Zachary Koenig

More on next page


Congratulations!

Continued from previous page Marine Distinguished Athlete Award:

Madison McDonagh, Wade Bergum

“Semper Fi” Marine Band Award: Lauren McMurray, Luke Catalano

National School Orchestra Award:

Zachary Koenig

National School Choral Award:

Dominique Schmitz, Zachary Zafuto

Lion’s Club Arion Award:

Steven Durusky

Louis Armstrong Jazz Award:

Michael Murphy

John Phillip Sousa Awards:

Makayla Arcara, Christopher Frankino

Thomas P. and Eleanor L. Chiavetta

Memorial Scholarship: Brianne Ingrao,

Zachary Zafuto

Lena Chiappone Memorial

Scholarship: Zachary Davis

Senior High Music Department

Achievement Award: Mitchell Heppel

Band Booster Scholarship:

Michael Murphy

Band Booster “Unsung Hero” Award:

Carley Heimburg, Luke Catalano

Promise in Science and Technology:

Amanda Coia

High Average in AP Biology:

Makayla Arcara

High Average in AP Chemistry:

Melisa Xiao

High Average in Regents Physics:

James Barry

Science Scholarship: Zachary Davis

Coach Maue Memorial Scholarship: Josh Alberts

Highest Average in AP Calculus: Matthew Vona

Air Force Math & Science Award:

Senior Award Night Honors Announced

M atthew Vona is this year’s

recipient of the Scholar Athlete

Award. Matt has participated in Golf,

Basketball and Baseball during his high

school career.

His passion and dedication to

Lake Shore Athletics is second to none.

He has participated on the varsity golf

team since 7th grade and was team cap-

tain his sophomore, junior and senior

year. He was selected to the All-WNY

Scholar Athlete team for his work in the

classroom and on the field of play dur-

ing all three seasons. In addition, he is

the all-time golf leading medalist with 3

ECIC appearances and 2 Sectional qual-

ifications. He was team MVP his sopho-

more, junior and senior seasons. Matt

was the second leading hitter on the

baseball team this year and last year set

the record for outfield assists in a sea-

son. Matt played three sports his entire

high school career, a feat that is rarely

accomplished.

He completed all of these

achievements while carrying a 97.921

GPA and is ranked 3rd in his senior

class.

The senior girl who exemplifies the

Scholar Athlete Award is ranked 4th in

our senior class.

Makayla Arcara is a very strong

athlete who understands what hard work

on and off the playing surface consists

of. She has participated in Cross Coun-

try and Track for Lake Shore. During

that time she was selected to the first

team All-WNY scholar athlete, and

Captain of the Indoor and Outdoor track

teams. Makayla was the top point placer

for track team in pole vaulting, long

jump and triple jump. She is a great

competitor who thrives on hard work

and leading by example. Her tireless

commitment to academics and athletics

proves that both can be accomplished at

a high level.

Makayla accomplished all of this

while she carried an outstanding 97.173

GPA.

Lake Shore Scholar Athlete Awards presented

Makayla Arcara and Matthew Vona are

congratulated by Athletic Director Daryl

Besant.


Congratulations! L S

A lie Jimerson is this year’s recipient

of the Lake Shore Outstanding

Athlete Award.

She has participated in two sports

during her high school career. She was a

significant contributor to both our basket-

ball and lacrosse programs. She was a

three year varsity athlete for basketball,

true leader and captain her senior year.

Her quickness and tenacity defensively,

was impressive. To say her lacrosse ca-

reer was outstanding is putting it mildly.

She amassed over 200 goals in her career.

She was named All-WNY as a junior and

senior and key contributor to our Section

6 Championship Girls Lacrosse team in

her freshman and senior seasons. She was

Channel 7 Super 7 Athlete of the week,

team captain her junior and senior year.

Alie was named All American in

junior and senior year, and team point

leader for the last three seasons. She was

the recipient of the prestigious Tewaar-

aton Award which recognizes outstanding

high school Native American student ath-

letes based on the merits of academic

achievement, athletic performance and

ambition. She loves competition and has

always been very humble when it comes

to her many accomplishments. She is a

role model for all student athletes both in

the classroom, in the community and on

our athletic fields. She will attend the

University of Albany in the fall.

T his year’s recipient for the boys is a

once in a generation athlete. TJ

Hornberger participated in Cross Coun-

try, Indoor and Outdoor track all four sea-

sons of his high school career. TJ’s ac-

complishments are extremely lengthy in

all three sports. In Cross Country he is a

4-year Varsity runner and 2-year captain .

He holds 7 course records locally

(Evangola State Park-twice, East Aurora,

Alden-twice, Fireman's Park in West

Seneca, Sunshine Park in West Seneca,

Elma Meadows Section 6 course record,

Long Point State Park). He also holds

records for the Derby Fair 5K, the Eden

5K while tying the record at the Trooper

Brinkerhoff 5K. TJ has record times at

courses for the McQuaid Invitational in

Rochester, Manhattan Invitational in the

Bronx, Bowdoin Park in Poughkeepsie,

and the Queensbury Invitational in the

Adirondacks. He qualified for State

Championships in 3 sports for all 4 years.

TJ is a Super 7 athlete of the week, unde-

feated in dual meet competition, Section

6 Class B Champion 4-years in a row

(which is a record), WNY Runner of the

Year as a junior and senior. He was

named to the 1st Team All-NY as a junior

and senior, qualifier for the Nike National

Championships 2-years in a row which

takes place in Oregon. TJ is a Class B

Championship Runner-up as a junior and

Class B State Champion as a senior. In

track he is a three time Section 6

Champion, four time ECIC Champion.

MVP of the varsity track team sopho-

more, junior and senior year, MVP of the

ECIC Invitational senior year, MVP of

the Clarence Invitational junior year,

MVP of the Kenmore Invitational sopho-

more year, and MVP of the Hilton Invite

senior year. TJ holds the individual

school record in the 1600 meter, 3200

meter, 800 meter runs. He holds the relay

record in the 4x400, sprint medley, and

distance medley, Section 6 record in the 2

mile with a time of 9:03.3 and the Section

6 record in the mile with a 4:12.77 (a 28

year old record). This list may grow with

his appearance at the NYS Track Cham-

pionships held on June 6th and 7th. He

will be attending Syracuse University

next fall and participating in their Cross

Country/Track program.

C ommunity first responders,

students and members of the school

community collaborated to bring an im-

portant message to High School students on

May 22.

A mock DWI demonstration started

with a gathering in the auditorium to

provide students with a message about how

one decision can impact the lives of many.

Special thanks to Rosanne Schaller,

Julie Hoerner, Daryl Besant, Matt Fisher,

Luke Catalano, SRO Doug Tubinis, Bonnie

Anticola and all of the school community

members who volunteered their time and

efforts to show students the power of their

decisions.

A special thank you is extended to all of the

first responders and community members involved

in this event.

Mock DWI brings powerful message

Lake Shore Outstanding Athletes of the Year Announced

Alie Jimerson, Mr. Besant and TJ Hornberger


THE EAGLE

EXPRESS is a publication of the

Lake Shore

Central School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Jennifer Michalec

President

Carla Thompson

Vice President

William Connors, Jr.

Jennifer Farrell

Carmen Garozzo

Cynthia Latimore

Richard A. Vogan

Student Representative:

Luke Catalano

James Przepasniak

Superintendent

Kristine DeMartino

District Clerk

DISTRICT OFFICE

959 Beach Road, Angola NY

14006

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