senior issue 2010
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This special edition of The Chief celebrates the graduation of the Class of 2010 with reflections on local and international news, and features a directory of graduates and their colleges.TRANSCRIPT
Kristin Altadonna: Mr.McCaw Samantha Andino: Friends Andrea Ar-nold: My Friends Justin Artus: The Breakfast Club, The Dream Team, and The “in-school friends” Victoria Atchi-son: Mr.Schmitt’s humor and his sixth period AP Literature Class, and the G.O. meetings with Miss Bonavoglia Saman-tha Atchison: Stimulating conversations in English class about literature with Mr.Schmitt and his comments on our essays Casey Bartels: Friends Anthony Becker: My friends, Signora DeRienzo, Ms.Hawkins, and Mr.Schmitt Jeremy Bein: All the lovely people who made each day fabulous Bridget Biagini: Coach K, Cart Lady cookies, and friends Katelynn Boland: Being a high school student Krista Bonagura: Mr. Mass-apequa, Coach K, homecoming, pep rally’s, and the lady at the front desk who manages to hold hundreds of kids from entering the school after lunch Briana Bowman: Coach K, Mr. Mass-apequa, and square dancing Erin Boyle: All the options the school offers, as well as the characters amongst the student body Matt Bracco: Seeing my teachers and friends every day Jillian Brackman: The teachers and the people I have met in younger grades Amanda Brala: Get-ting to see my friends and teachers in class Jenna Briedis: My friends, my awesome teachers and the music depart-ment James Brodowski: My friends Jessica Brown: Spending fourth period with all my friends in one car Katie Bryson: Some of the teachers and the cart lady cookies Matt Buchheit: My friends and the teachers I have become close with Kelly E. Burke: All my friends and the track team Kelly M Burke: People’s reactions when they first learn that there is a rifle range in the basement of the school Maria Cafiero: Dennis Gross Victoria Cammisa: Friends and teachers Mike Cambell: Seeing my friends that are going away next year Kristin Cardino: My friends and teachers Amanda Carlson: I’ll miss seeing my friends everyday Brianna Carnevale: All the friends I made over the years, and all the fun we had Mike Cascino: Seeing all the people I nor-mally don’t get to see all the time An-thony Cassero: K.A. Triple M and K-Bell Michelle Celi: Mr. Howard Marisa Cignarella: Eating Cart Lady cookies with my friends and my classes Mary Collins: Seeing my friends everyday and having cool teachers Chris Collins: Applied Physics Matías Constenla: Reading the announcements, partying in the broadcasting room, and people getting my name wrong Brett Conti: Mr. Delman T.J. Corona: Dodging traffic during lunch, starting waves at Disney, and Stemple Cristina Cortes: Carolling with the treble singers John Costello: The atmosphere, all my teachers, my classmates, and the open campus Con-nor Cumisky: I will miss my teachers, friends, and the important life lessons Caitlyn Cummings: Seeing my friends and teachers everyday Stephen Curry: I’ll miss the teachers and the great ex-
Kerri Friel: Mock Trial and Dr. H Kenny Fundus: My past teachers such as Ms. Fagen, Mr. Merges, and Mrs. Flood Michael Fursa: Seeing all my favorite people in one place Joseph Gamborde: Being able to see my friends Samantha Gann: All the great friends I have made over the years Gayle Ge-schwind: Dr. H’s AP Chem 08’-09’ Brian Giurlando: Having no responsi-bilities Kellie Gong: The great places to eat around the school Monica Grau: My whopping two friends Nicholas Gra-ziano: Crazy science labs, Anime club, EGC and cheap food Dennis Gross: Maria Cafiero Austin Haungs: Ms. Zim-
mer and Ms. Conle Tatum Heath: The X-C and Track girls Melissa Heneveld: Mr. Massapequa Marco Hernandez: Friends Kristen Howard: The Best Guidance Counselor: Mr. Fernandez Samantha Irwin: The campus and four years of the same routine Felcia Itri: My friends Jason Kammerer: The great teachers, and all the events such as Mr. Massapequa, the Shindig in the Barn, the Musicals, and Dodge for Darfur Nicole Kertzak: Seeing my friends in all my classes and in the halls Connor Kerwin: Friends Connor Kriegel: The people Anthony Kritis: School spirit, great teachers, football games, and friends Erin Lallier: I’m going to miss seeing all of my friends and I will miss the amazing teachers here Megan Lan-dy: Mr. Merges Lauren LaRosa: Gym Caroline Lawless: Coach K and the football games Jeffery Layton: Seeing my friends everyday Carolyn Leonardo: The teachers, the atmosphere and being with my friends Victoria LeViness: The very likable teachers that I’ve encoun-tered for the past three years, especially Mrs. Hawkins Alexandra Liese: The teachers Jessica Linn: I’ll miss my friends and teachers Valerie Lipari: Jes-sica Opatich Mike Lucrezia: Ms. Garry Kyle Mahoney: Bursting into song in the Broadcasting studio Andrew Maloney: Ding repairs in Jones’ class Janine Mariani: Mr. Delman Alfred Marino: Cart lady cookies Michael Marotto: The great teachers I learned from and all the friendships I made Christina McCor-mack: Miss Canle’s gym class Mike McGann: Everything I can get away with Angela McGinley: Most of my teachers and seeing my friends con-stantly Kelly McKenna: Bistro Lunch (Buffalo Chiken Pizza) and being able to see all my friends that I normally see in the hallway Fiona Meehan: Seeing my friends everyday Briana Mehm: I’ll miss my friends and the memories Kim-berly Meyer: Mr. Massapequa Beth Minowitz: I will miss the sense of secu-rity Chelsea Moccio: Square Dancing Sean Moran: Being around all my friends Kimberly Mudid: Seeing my friends everyday Thomas Murray: See-ing everyone Katie Newman: Playing on the volleyball team and making good friends Maura Nicholes: Walking into English with Kevy boy everyday and seeing Mr. Kuitward Jessica Opatich: Valerie Lipari Gamriella Papale: I’ll miss all my foreign language teachers. They are the ones who inspired and encouraged me to go further in my for-eign language studies Leah Pertot: My friends, Mandarin class, and my great teachers Jenny Perucca: Senora Carrino Samantha Pollicino: Seeing Delman in random spots around MHS Jacqueline Poppo: Teachers, cart lady, and friends Bryan Pusateri: I will miss the people most of all, I like seeing people I know throughout my school and town Brian Riley: Playing football and lacrosse Yilvins Rivera: Just the teachers Caitlin Roach: Signora DeRienzo Timmy Root:
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JUNE, 2010Vol. LVIII - ISSUE 5
THE SENIOR ISSUE THE YEAR IN REVIEW PAGE 2
FUNNY STORIES AT MHS PAGE 8SENIOR DIRECTORY PAGE 3-7
WHAT WE WILL MISS
ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL
periences with them and the other people in MHS Talia Damico: Some teachers and seeing my friends everyday Alex Damiris: Eleventh grade English with Mr. Merges Stephen DeDonato: AP English was the greatest time of my life Gina Degasperi: The MHS stage
and spending time with all of my “fam-ily” backstage, sidestage and onstage Jenna Derasmo: Meeting up with friends at their lockers and going off campus to lunch Nicole DiBlasio: The square dances Andrew DiNonno: Swim-ming team and Symphony Orchestra Michel Dioguardi: The wonderful teachers and friends that are with me every day Connor Dowd: The cart lady Kerri Dutton: My friends, the spirit weeks, and track Brittany Ekert: I will miss being the co-editor-in-chief of the yearbook, my teachers and my friends Kaitlin Ekert: Seeing my high school friends and the MHS faculty Skye
Enochs: All my friends, teachers and just being in high school Michel Es-posito: I’ll miss bonding with Kyle Mahoney in the studio Devon Esposito: Being with my friends everyday, cart lady cookies, and chorus Teddy Fatscher: My girlfriend Charlie Ferriola: Friends
A Message to the Class of 2010 Over the years, it has become a tradition for the senior staff of The
Chief to include a “farewell” letter along with the Senior Issue. Seemingly, it has also become a tradition to procrastinate this letter until the last minute. Now, while we could claim that this was because we were busy soaking up every last MHS memory we could in order to enjoy it all before it’s gone…we actually were just suffering from senioritis (not unlike the rest of you!)
But in our defense, writing a farewell letter to the Class of 2010 still seems so weird and foreign. We’re seniors, yeah, and we’re happy to finally graduate…but is it really already time to say goodbye to the place we’ve become so familiar with?
While some of you may have been anticipating this moment since you first stepped into MHS, and others seem to be finding themselves more on the brink of tears with each coming day, the facts remain still—high school is over, we will never be able to return to it, and the time has gone by very fast. And for those of us who are continuing on to college...now, we’re about to start all over again—on to meeting new people, taking new classes, seeing a new environment—having a “new” everything. “The real world” is on its way, and it doesn’t really care whether we’re ready or not. It’s time for a new part of our lives now, and while that’s exciting, I’m sure everyone can agree that it’s also a little scary.
But thirty years from now, what will stand out about the years we spent here? Whether you’d like to admit it or not, MHS has taught us all many things, not just academically. Our time here has taught us many life les-sons, too. Lessons like how it’s physically impossible for people to walk up or down the stairs while holding a significant other’s hand…and if not physically impossible, you certainly can’t do it without everyone in the general vicinity getting thoroughly irritated. Other lessons like how it’s probably not the best idea to stand anywhere near a puddle in the road, (the corner crosswalk from Southgate, anyone?) because you will get soaked, and it will be unpleasant. Or how we now know exactly how many times someone’s “tag” (get it?) can be graffitied throughout various parts of a single high school.
Jokes aside, we’ll remember these things. The little things, like how comforting the cart lady’s slightly undercooked cookies could be on a stressful afternoon, or how the mornings always felt a little weird if Mr. Piotrowski forgot to tell us to be productive via the homeroom announcements. We’ll remember how a simple “hello” could always turn into some important wis-dom and a valuable life lesson (we love you, Coach K.)
At the end of the day, MHS is a large reason of why we are who we’ve become. Each and every person has something that they’ve taken or learned from their high school experience…and that’s what makes it really special.
With that, fellow MHS graduates, we leave you one important word of advice: Do what you love, and forget the rest. Your happiness is the only thing that’s really important.
Have a “productive” rest of your life, Massapequa.
Goodbye for now, The Senior Staff of The Chief
THE CHIEF 2THE SENIOR ISSUE 2010
THE YEAR IN REVIEW2009-2010
Entertainment / Music:R.I.P Michael Jackson, Farrah Faucett, J.D. Salinger, Brittany Murphy, Gary Coleman, and the others we all knew and lovedKanye doesn’t actually let Swift “Finish” at allJim and Pam get married, finally (High five, Office fans)Avatar becomes the highest grossing movie of all time!Formspring drama all day, every dayJustin Beiber... he’s how old exactly?Ellen DeGeneres becomes the new American Idol judgeGlee takes over the world! (Or at least 65% of MHS)That orange rubber band kind of looks like the shape of a penguin... Oh wait. (Silly Bandz run rampant)
World / National News:Christmas day underwear bomber (literally)Earthquake in Haiti affects an estimated three million peopleHealthcare, Healthcare, and more HealthcareEyjafjallajokull, a volcano in Iceland erupts and disrupts air travel across western and northern EuropeTerrorist plot on NYC Subway systems interceptedOil spill in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of LouisianaTimes Square bomb scare
School News:Where oh where has the Cart Lady gone?Second period announcements like never beforeAnother snow day...really?Drug dealing neighbors (local doctor arrested in drug scandal)Drug dogs infiltrate the schoolThe Treepocalypse occurs (March 13 and 14, Mother Nature musters up the worst windstorm on Long Island since 1992)Buchheit and Kabelka take the Mr. Massapequa crownsThe King and I takes over MHS, “etcetera, etcetera, etcetera...”Dr. Grossane moves to Central Administration--MHS’s loss!
Shows We’re Watchin’:True BloodGleeJersey Shore24’s last season... maybe Jack Bauer will finally sleepAmerican Idol: Season 9Lost... it ends but we’re still confused
Movies We’re Lovin’:The Hurt LockerWhere the Wild Things AreTwilight: New MoonThe Blind SidePrincess and the FrogAvatarAlice in Wonderland
Sports:Yankees win World SeriesTiger Woods falls from graceAlabama beats Texas in BCS championship game“Who Dat” nation wins Super BowlWinter Olympics, but no snowRoethlisberger scandalCinderella, Butler, makes it to finals of NCAA tournament
WHAT WE’LL MISS MOST(continued)
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From the G.O. Student Government
Congratulations to the Class of 2010
The Ice Hockey Team Zach Rose: Kear-ney and Fifield Joshua Rosen: I’ll miss the opportunity to see my friends along with the memories I made Kevin Rosen-hagen: Some of my teachers and seeing my friends everyday Christopher Rossi: I’ll miss some of the teachers I had, they really changed the way I looked at school Nina Sabatini: Going to Costa Rica with Kabelka Lenny Sadowsky: The anti-drug assemblies Danielle Santaniello: Friends, teachers, cart lady cookies, and the Wash-ington trip Jocelyn Sausner: Seeing my friends everyday Tom Savidge: “Who’s woods these are I think I know…” Kim-berly Scarola: Seeing all my friends every day Carol Scheuerer: The friendly hello’s in the hallway, and the German class that has been together since the seventh grade Carly Semple: Friends, certain teachers and Mr. Piotrowski Kristen Silk: My friends who go to school with me Brian Smith: I will miss my teachers, friends, and the great atmosphere Whitney Smith: The craziness of the Art Department Ca-ity Smollin: Favorite teachers and friends I call my family Amanda Staats: A capella Choir and chamber singers Sarah Striffolino: My guidance counselors Ms. Moran and Ms. Neary Krista Stromsted: Friends and seeing them everyday Jenna Suris: Seeing all my friends everyday Justin Svegliato: Coach Ryan and the track team Vera Belle Tanner: Cart lady
cookies, seeing friends in the hallways, being a part of activities, baking for the trackies, and Coach K! Also the late nights because of homework (just kid-ding) Samantha Taussig: My great friends, Mrs. Greene, Mrs. Dempsey, Disney 2010, my husbands - Lenny and T.J., and the MHS treble singers Ashley Tortorella: I will miss seeing my friends everyday in class and the hallways Travis Turner: I will miss my friends Robert Urrutia: Being around people I’m close with Richard Vallario: The other students Amanda Viggiani: Friends that are going away to school James Vigilante: Mr. Schmitt Guy Viner: Trips to Perk with Melanie Satta, Taylor Brennan and Caitlin Roach, and my life coach Ms. Moran James Walsh: Seeing my friends everyday Alyssa Wapnick: Art class with my favorite teacher, Mrs. Schneider Taylor Wolf-son: The never-ending clutter from people sharing my locker. Danielle Zappa: I’m going to miss our shows, the English Department, Pio, Mrs. Lo-pez and Ms. “Moran-field”, the best guidance counselor ever! Jessica Zaret: I will miss seeing my friends everyday that I have grown up with Leanne Zinn: Mr. Dowd’s face as he turned red screaming at me to shut my locker ev-ery morning Kyle Zuena: How much you can get away with
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THE SENIOR ISSUE 2010 THE CHIEF 3
The F U T U R ESENIOR DIRECTORY
Julie Abbruzzese Nassau Community College
Communications
Danielle Aguis St.Joseph’s College
Childhood/Special Education
Kristin Altadonna Longwood University
Social Work
Chelsea Amato SUNY Old Westbury Special Education
Samantha Andino Nassau Community College
Nursing
Jessica Apicella Eastman School of Music
Oboe Performance
Andrea Arnold University of Delaware
Undecided
Justin Artus Adelphi University
Accounting
Victoria Atchison St. Joseph’s University
English / Biology Double Major
Samantha Atchison Saint Joseph’s University
Pre-Med
Casey Bartels Elmira College
Nursing
Anthony Becker Fordham University
Italian and International Study
Jerilyn Beilman Fashion Institute of TechnologyVisual Presentation and Design
Jeremy Bein SUNY New Paltz
History in Secondary Education
Jesse Belmont Nassau Community College
Undecided
Bridget Biagini Nassau Community College
Undecided
Lauren Birney Fairfield University
Undecided
Lauren Bischoff C.W. Post University
Clinical Laboratory Science
Steven Bogue Marist College
Accounting
Katelynn Boland Columbia University
Enviormental Science or An-thropology
Krista Bonagura Sacred Heart University
Nursing
Lindsey Bond C.W. Post University
Art History
Joseph Boneri Nassau Community College
Undecided
Chelsea Bonetti Misericordia University
Physical Therapy
Amanda Bordino Iona College
Math Education
Briana Bowman SUNY Purchase
Psychology
Erin Boyle Savannah College of Art and
DesignAnimation
Matt Bracco Adelphi University
Business and Finance
Jillian Brackman Nassau Community College
Teaching
Amanda Brala Nassau Community College
Pastry Cooking
Melissa Brenkert University of Pittsburg
Psychology
Jeff Brennan SUNY Plattsburgh Computer Science
Jenna Briedis New York UniversityEnglish Education
James Brodowski SUNY Albany
Political Science
Jessica Brown St.Joseph’s
Elementary Education
Matt Brucato Nassau Community College
Liberal Arts
Katie Bryson Adelphi University
Undecided
Matt Buchheit Undecided
Architecture
Alex Burke SUNY Oneonta
Undecided
Andrew Burke Hunter College
Undecided
Kelly E. Burke SUNY Brockport
Enviormental Science
Kelly M. Burke University of Delaware
Music, Math
Brittnay Caiafa C.W. Post University
Communications
Brittany CalcagnoYork College of Pennsylvania
Elementary Education
Rob Cali SUNY Cortland
Education
Victoria Cammisa Nassau Community College
Broadcasting/ Film Production
Mike Campbell SUNY Farmingdale
Criminal Justice
Suzanne Candela The College of St. Rose
Undecided
John Cangelosi SUNY Cortland
Post-Secondary Education
Alexandra Caporale Florida Gulf Coast University
Undecided
Kristin Cardino Molloy College
English Education
Amanda Carlson Monmouth University
Education
Brianna Carnevale SUNY Oswego
Spanish Education
Mike Cascino James Madison University Business Administration
Jennifer Cascio Nassau Community College
Undecided
Anthony Cassero Temple University
Journalism
Michelle Celi Nassau Community College
ASL
Dominick Cervo Manhattan College
Civil Engineering
Nick Cianciaruso Marist College
Finance
Marisa Cignarella SUNY Stony Brook English Education
Alison Clemente Alfred University
Fine Arts
Mary Collins Nassau Community College
Speech
Chris Collins SUNY Oneonta
Undecided
Liana Comito Marist College
Undecided
Matías Constenla Nassau Community College
Liberal Arts
Brett Conti Skateboarder
Mike Conway John Jay
Criminal Justice
Ashley Cooke St. Joseph’s College
Elementary and Special Ed.
T.J. Corona San Diego State University
Political Science
Cristina Cortes Westminster College of the Arts
Music Education
John Costello Nassau Community College
Criminal Justice
Connor Cumisky C.W. Post University
Undecided
Caitlyn Cummings St.John’s University
Pharmacy
Stephen Curry Nassau Community College
Associates Degree for Transfer
Talia Damico Nassau Community College
Undecided
Alex Damiris University of Tampa
Communications
David Dash SUNY Cobleskill Animal Science
Rachel Decostanzo University of HartfordElementary Education
Gina DeGasperis Towson University
Music Education
Angela Delauro Adelphi University
Biology
Vincent DelGiudice SUNY New Paltz
Undecided
Alissa DeMaio Pace University
Undecided
Jenna Derasmo SUNY Oswego
Childhood Education
Kyle Desmond SUNY Stony Brook
Mechanical Engineering
Kyle DevineSUNY Buffalo
Aerospace Engineering
Deanna DeVivo University of New Haven
Music Industry
Will Diaz Nassau Community College
Undecided
Nicole DiBlasio Molloy College
Math Secondary Education
Meredith DicSUNY Oneonta Math Education
Andrew DiNonno SUNY Potsdam
Music Education
Michael Dioguardi Molloy College
Foreign Language Education
Roseann Doherty York College of Pennsylvania
Elementary Education
Conor Dowd Mount Saint Mary College
Undecided
Kerri Dutton SUNY Albany Mathematics
Brittany EkertCatholic University of America
Nursing
Kaitlin Ekert Catholic University of America
Nursing
Amanda ElhilowCollege of Charleston
Undecided
Skye Enochs Merideth Manor
Horse Science and Manage-ment
Tim ErkensU.S. Army
Michael Esposito Buffalo State
Television and Film Acts
Devon Esposito Loyola University Maryland
Psychology
Michael Farley Nassau Community College
Liberal Arts
Teddy Fatscher University of the Arts
Dance
Charlie Ferriola University of Delaware
Business
Kristin Festa Nassau Community College
Fashion buying/merchandising
THE CHIEF 4THE SENIOR ISSUE 2010 SENIOR DIRECTORY
Fiona Fisher SUNY Stony Brook
Undecided
Olivia Flood George Mason University
Political Science
Jen Folchetti SUNY Oneonta Math Education
Kate Frandy University of Delaware
Communications
Kyle Freeman Misericordia University
Physical Therapy
Kerri Friel SUNY Geneseo
Biology/ Pre-Med
Kenny Fundus Adelphi University
Criminal Justice
Michael Fursa Fordham University
Undecided
Bryan Gager Hofstra University
Pre-Med
Joseph Gambordella Nassau Community College
Liberal Arts
Samantha Gann Tufts University
Mathematics
Brittany Geruasi Nassau Community College
Criminal Justice
Gayle Geschwind Dartmouth College
Biology
Jessica Gillam Mass. College of Pharmacy
Doctorate of Pharmacy
Christine Ginley SUNY New Paltz
Secondary Education - Biology
Brian Giurlando University of Maryland
Marketing
Lauren Godas Siena College
Education
Kellie Gong St. John’s University
Legal Studies
Monica Grau Fashion Institute of Technology
Fashion Design
Nicholas Graziano Hofstra University
Secondary Education - Physics
Alex Greco Syracuse University
Math
Dennis Gross SUNY Farmingdale
AP Computer Science
Victoria Harrison University of Bridgeport
Undecided
Nicole Hassell The College of Saint Rose
Art Education
Austin Haungs Coastal Carolina University
Marine Science
Tatum Heath University of Scranton
Nursing
Doug Heigl SUNY Binghamton
Engineering
Melissa Heneveld SUNY Geneseo
Biology
Marco Hernandez Nassau Community College
Undecided
Alexander Hoffman Nassau Community College
Liberal Arts
Alexander Hoffman U.S. Naval Academy
Kristen Howard SUNY-ESF
Renewable Energies Research
Brandon Hutchinson SUNY Albany
Computer Science
Samantha Iazzetta Dickinson College
Biology
Samantha Irwin Coastal Carolina University
Accounting, C-P. A
Felicia Itri Art Institute of Philadelphia Media Arts and Animation
Joseph Jacaruso John Jay
Forensic Science
Taylor Johnson Nassau Community College
Liberal Arts; Photography
Jason Kammerer Syracuse University
Music Education
Matt Kaplan Nassau Community College
Undecided
Lauren Kappleman UMASS Amherst
Marketing
Kaitlin Kennedy University of Maryland
Nursing
Nicole Kertyzak University of Delaware
Elementary School Education
Connor Kerwin East Carolina University
Hospitality Management
Marianne Kramer University of Vermont
Molecular Genetics
Connor Kriegel Nassau Community College
Radiology
Anthony Kritis Florida State University
Business
Amanda Kugler Buffalo State College
Communications
Nicole LaGrega SUNY Albany
Undecided
Katie Lake Saint Joseph’s University
Undecided
Erin Lallier Rochester Institute of TechEnglish to ASL Interpreting
Megan Landy Wagner College
Political Science and History
Lauren LaRosa LIM College
Fashion Merchandising
Caroline Lawless Molloy College
Social Work
Jeffrey LaytonFlorida Gulf Coast University
Business
Carolyn Leonardo Undecided
Art
Stephanie Levine Lynn University
Psychology
Victoria LeViness Adelphi University
Undecided
Anthony Levy Penn State University
Business
Alexandra Liese Ithaca College
Undecided
Joe LimerickScranton University
Undecided
Daniel Limone SUNY Binghamton
Business
Jessica Linn Hofstra University
Foreign Language Education
Valerie Lipari James Madison University
Biology
Jessica Lucero Adelphi University
Nursing
Mike Lucrezia Delhi University
Enviormental Issues
Kelsey Ludwig University of the Arts
Dance
Kyle MahoneyHogwarts
Defense Against the Dark Arts
Andrew Maloney Marist College
Undecided
Nicholas Mannino Nassau Community College
Liberal Arts
THE SENIOR ISSUE 2010 THE CHIEF 5SENIOR DIRECTORY
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Jess Marcantonio Nassau Community College
Liberal Arts
Janine Mariani SUNY Stony Brook
Linguistics
Alfred Marino C.W. Post University
Music Education
Casey Marks St. John’s University Speech Pathology
Michael Marotto C.W. Post University
Business
Samantha Masone SUNY Binghamton University
Mathematics
Kelly McCarren Penn State University Chemical Engineering
Christina McCormack SUNY Oswego
ESL
Mike McGann Nassau Community College
Undecided
Angela McGinley Nassau Community College
Criminal Justice
Kelly McKenna Delaware University
Pre-Law
Kelsey McLaughlin Fordham University
Secondary Education
Ryan McLoughlin Skidmore College
Biology
Fiona Meehan St. Joseph’s College
Psychology
Briana Mehm Nassau Community College
Undecided
Kimberly Meyer Marist College
Math Education
Jennifer Michel Felician College
Nursing
Beth Minowitz Rochester Institute of Tech
Sign Language Interpretation
John Misciagno SUNY Potsdam
Music Education and Music Composition
Chelsea Moccio SUNY Stony Brook
Marine Biology
Sean Moran Nassau Community College
Liberal Arts
Tommy Moran Marist College
Undecided
Chris Morga University of Scranton
Chemistry
Michael Morgan New York University
Political Science; Studio Art
James Morris University of South Carolina
Undecided
Kimberly Mudid Univ. Massachussetts Amherst
Undecided
Amanda Murphy SUNY Oneonta
Biology
Thomas Murray Nassau Community College
Liberal Arts
Danielle Musca Nassau Community College
Liberal Arts
Kerri Nagorski SUNY Binghamton
Math
Katie Newman University of Scranton
Exercise Science
Maura Nicholes SUNY Cortland
Speech Pathology
Brendan O’Halleran C.W. Post University
Undecided
Jessica Opatich University of Rochester
Undecided
Angelique Palermo Queens College
Undecided
Gabriella Papale Dowling College
Foreign Language
Kyle Paradiso The Citadel
Business Management
Matt Parahus Lebanon Valley College
Actuarial Science
Leah Pertot Ringling College Art and Design
Illustration
Jenny Perucca Misericordia University
Speech Pathology
Andrew Policastro New York UniversityMusic Performance
Samantha Pollicino Fashion Institute of Design
and Merchandising Visual Communications
Jacqueline Poppo St. Joseph’s College
Spanish
Johnny Portner Temple University Civil Engineering
Andrew Prafder Cornell University
Industrial and Labor Relations
Bryan Pusateri SUNY Farmingdale
Liberal Arts
Stephanie Quinn Adelphi University
Biology
Connor Quinn U.S. Coast Guard
Rebecca Raimondi Briarcliffe College
Paralegal
Branden Renda Hofstra University
Business
Brian Riley Nassau Community College
Criminal Justice
Chelsea Rios The College of New Jersey
Biomedical Physics
Yilvins Rivera Nassau Community College
Computer Science
Caitlin Roach SUNY New Paltz
Childhood Education
Timmy Root University of Buffalo
Undecided
Zach Rose Hofstra University
Psychology
Joshua Rosen University of Delaware
Animal Science
Kevin Rosenhagen Nassau Community College
Music Education
Christopher Rossi United States Marine Corps
Nina Sabatini The College of New Jersey
Nursing
Lenny Sadowsky Five Towns College
Music
Alyssa Sagona SUNY Purchase
Undecided
Melanie Saitta Ithaca College
Communications
Robert Salerno University of Albany
Biochemistry, Dentistry
Kristen Santangelo Bryant University
Marketing
Danielle Santaniello Nassau Community College
Liberal Arts
Jocelyn Sausner Tulane University
Pre-Med
Tom Savidge Iona College
Political Science
Kimberly Scarola Nassau Community College
American Sign Language
THE CHIEF 6THE SENIOR ISSUE 2010
Massapequa Federation of TeachersA Union of Teachers and Secretaries
Local 1442
To Our Graduating Seniors…
Be sure you are right and then stand. at first you will Be denounced, then you
will Be deified. at first you will Be rejected, then you will
Be accepted. first men will swear at you, then if you
wear well, they will swear By you. first the sneer and then the cheer.
first the lash, then the laurel. first the curse, then the caress.
first the trial, then the triumph. first the cross, then the crown.
for every scar upon thy Brow thou shalt have a star in thy diadem.
stand somewhere and let humanity know where you stand.
stand for something and let humanity know what you stand for.
Be sure you are right and then stand.…gordon
Congratulations!
THE SENIOR ISSUE 2010 THE CHIEF 7SENIOR DIRECTORYCarol Scheuerer SUNY Oneonta
Secondary Education
Alison Schmadtke Undecided
Fine Arts
Carly Semple Nassau Community College
Medical Technology
Ryan Shanley SUNY Cortland
Undecided
Daniel Sheehan SUNY FarmingdaleCommunications
Kristen Silk SUNY Cortland
Physical Education
Brian Smith SUNY New Paltz
Secondary Education - Math
Erin Smith Adelphi University Speech Pathology
Whitney Smith Ohio University
Magazine Journalism
Caity Smollin Quinnipiac University
Communications
Amanda Staats Mount Saint Mary College
Biology; Pre-Veterinary Studies
Steven StashinUniversity of Delaware
Business
Sarah Striffolino SUNY Plattsburgh
Education
Krista StromstedtNassau Community College
Liberal Arts
Jenna Suris SUNY Farmingdale
Liberal Arts, Sciences
Justin Svegliato Marist College
Computer Science
Marianela Taglialavore Adelphi University
Accounting
Vera Belle Tanner CUNY Queens
French
Samantha Taussig SUNY Potsdam
Crane School of MusicMusic Education
Jacqueline Tierney Lenoir-Rhyne University
Athletic Training
Ashley Tortorella Nassau Community College Special Education / Nursing
Kristen Tringali Hofstra University
Undecided
Travis Turner Mitchell College
Environmental Science
Melissa Uretsky University of Deleware
Undecided
Robert Urrutia Nassau Community College
Undecided
Richard Vallario University of Albany
Business Administration
Mike Vati Nassau Community College
Liberal Arts
John Verderber Adelphi University
Music
Amanda Viggiani Nassau Community College
Undecided
James Vigilante Colgate University
English
Guy Viner University of Pennsylvania
Finance
Daniel Viner University of Miami
Bio-Mechanical Engineering
Kayla Walsh York College of Pennsylvania
Spanish Education
James Walsh Nassau Community College
Criminal Justice
Alyssa Wapnick University of Findlay
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Margaret Ward American University International Studies
Taylor Wolfson University of Southern Cali.
History
Danielle Zappa Juniata College
Stage Management
Jessica Zaret SUNY Albany
Undecided
Melanie Zdrojeski Plymouth State University
English
Leanne Zinn SUNY Farmingdale
Undecided
Kyle Zuena Nassau Community College
Art
That was fast. I feel compelled to say it feels like just last month that last year’s senior editors and I were working on, or rather, slaving over our senior issue in good ol’ room 131. But that’s enough of my stroll down memory lane. After re-reading past editors’ college advice pieces in preparation for writing this, I noticed their
BY MARISSA CETINEDITOR-IN-CHIEF 2008-2009
Is it my turn already?A word of advice from a Chief alumna
advice was missing something. Yes, the “do’s and don’ts” of freshman year are incredibly helpful—join clubs, learn how to do laundry, study what you love. Yet what I learned
about myself this past year cannot be attained by auditioning for the symphony orchestra, distinguishing between the “perm press” and “bright colors” settings on the washing machine, or registering for LIT 270, Transformations of Shakespeare. Instead, the most valuable part of my freshman experience involves less of college, and more of me. On freshman move-in day at American University, August 15, 2009, I was a self-conscious and nervous girl, in disbelief that it was time to set up my cramped dorm room, a scene depicted in film and television countless times. Despite being overwhelmed, I remained unafraid and open to the new adventures of my first year of college. Soon enough the insecurities melted away and college was no longer intimidating. By May 5, 2010 I sadly packed up room 610 of Leonard Hall and came home to Massapequa a confident young woman. Cheesy? Yes. True? Definitely. And with that self-aware self-analysis comes the Marissa Cetin Three Thoughts for Your Freshman Year Mindset: Be open.—Not having an open mind is the worst thing you
can do. Even if you’re scared out of your mind, do not shut-out what’s around you. By closing yourself off from the new happenings, you miss out on connections, growth, and most importantly, fun. Some of my best nights spurred from surprise and spontaneity. Seize opportunities whenever possible, and do not regret it. Chances are you will regret skipping out, rather than going for it. Be friendly.—It’s going to be awkward, but how could it not be? You likely don’t know anyone, so say “Hi” to everyone you meet. Remember, everyone is in the same position as you so there’s no need to feel intimidated. You never know if that guy you met at some party will be in your Comparative Politics class next semester. I met my best friend at school by bonding over our shared fondness for a particular
brand of lemonade at a Welcome Week party. It’s a fresh start to meet people, so take advantage and build as many bridges as possible. By not introducing yourself to someone, you could be missing out on your future best friend. Explore.—I am so lucky to have Washington, D.C. as my playground during the school year. I marched in the marriage equality rally, snuck in on a rehearsal of Hamlet at the Folger’s Shakespeare Library, and attended the Earth Day Network’s Climate Rally on the National Mall
where I heard speakers like Rev. Jesse Jackson and James Cameron and saw performances by Sting, John Legend, The Roots and Passion Pit. Even if you’re not going to a city, wander about the local town, and you could always day-trip to a nearby city. There’s no reason why you should feel bored when there are possibilities abound. And so ends my last piece for the Chief. I hope my advice was helpful; I may not be an expert, but I did have an amazing freshman year which should put some merit behind my words. If you did not find a single shred of my advice useful, I will give you a practical tip: Get a hanging shoe-rack. Guess what, it can hold way more than shoes. Storage is key in tight dorm rooms, especially if you are assigned to a forced-triple like I was. Good luck MHS Class of 2010 and future class of 2014, enjoy every minute of it.
“The most valuable part of my freshman experience involves less of the college, and more of me.”
“Get a hanging shoe-rack. Guess what, it can hold way more than shoes.”
The ChiefSenior Editorial Staff Photo provided by Marissa Cetin
ANTHONY CASSEROEditor-in-Chief
SARA PICKLESEditor-in-Chief
THE CHIEF 8THE SENIOR ISSUE 2010
Remember the time when I...
“During a rehearsal for the Sound of Music, I was supposed to hit the note E on the chimes at the start of the show. The lights went out in the auditorium before I found the right note, so I shouted out “I can’t find the E!” Everyone started hysterically laughing and although I delayed the rehearsal a little, I think Mrs. Greene and Mrs. Dempsey appreciated the laughs to de-stress.”
“I walked into the girls bathroom in 10th grade by accident…thankfully, no one saw.”
“In my second week of 10th grade, I was late to a JV soccer practice at Burns. It was already 3:15 and I didn’t have time to go change in the locker room, so I hopped behind a bush next to the high school on my way out to change there instead. I wasn’t paying attention and as I’m changing into my shorts Mr. Howard opens a window right next to me and says ‘Hey buddy, just keep your boxers on, alright?’”
“The time I got in a leotard and danced to Single Ladies.”
“Every time the ground is slightly wet and girls wear flip flops. It is guaranteed that at least twenty people slip and fall that day…usually more than once by me.”
“In Mrs. McAleer’s class, there was a giant ‘MHS Waterbug’ a.k.a., a cockaroach! As the class was doing quiet work, I jumped up and screamed bloody murder when I saw it. My teacher ran away from the corner it was in, and the whole class sat with their feet off the floor for the period…I hate bugs!”
“The time Mrs. Coyle jokingly referred to me as a ‘fail’.”
“Getting hit in the back of the head with a water balloon in the front lobby sophomore year, and hoping it was only water!”
“The time I slid down the hallway in slippers on pajama day and fell
right behind someone. Also, falling up the stairs (we’ve all done it, somehow.)
“On a tenth grade biology trip, I was canoeing and a swan assaulted my canoe and flipped it over in the process.”
“I ripped my jeans trying to hop the fence so that I wouldn’t be late to Mrs. DeFranco’s class.”
“On Halloween, I thought it would be funny to dress as ‘Scuba-Steve’ at school, so I wore a wetsuit, flippers and a snorkel. The wetsuit was a thick one, designed for surfing in the winter. It was a cold day, so I figured I’d be fine, but I didn’t think that the school would have the heat on. With no clothes to change into, I spent the rest of the day sweating. I guess they call it a wetsuit for a reason.”
“In tenth grade, I was late to class. My teacher asked me why, and I told him ‘because I got a love note.’ I had to show him the love note to not get a detention.”