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West Islip’s Class of 2009 Graduation

Unforgettable Speeches by Unforgettable People

On June 27, 2009, four hundred and fi fty-six members of the West Islip Class of 2009 received their diplomas under an amazingly blue sky. The graduating seniors had much to celebrate. This year’s graduating class has logged in over 30,000 hours of community service and has been awarded $4.5 million in scholarships. Graduation began with a musical performance by the Graduation Ensemble of “Pomp and Cir-cumstance,” led by James Krais. The West Islip American Legion Post No. 1738 presented the fl ags as Student Senate President, Nicole Muller led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance. The National Anthem was sung by National School Choral Award winner Amanda Corey. The ceremony continued with speeches given by this year’s Valedictorian Sherilyn Hellberg, and Co-Salutatorians James Criscuolo and Mary Priolo. Vocal Motion sang “This Day” under the direction of Dr. Salvatore Fiore, and Paige Engledrum gave a special tribute to retiring principal Mr. Ken Hartill, who has been with the school district for 17 years. West Islip’s Class Valedictorian Sherilyn Hellberg gave an unforgettable speech. This amazing young woman has forged and triumphed battles of her own. At the age of ten years old, she was diagnosed with alopecia areata, an aggressive autoimmune disease in which the body attacks its own hair follicles, suppressing hair growth. “I can barely remember those fi rst years. I do remem-ber a few things, however, unnaturally vividly: the fl urry of visits to the doctors and the helpless confusion. But more vividly than anything, I remember the refl ection I saw in the bathroom mirror one day, halfway through seventh grade, completely bare of eyebrows, of eyelashes, of any hair at all,” states Sherilyn. “Everyone has something that he or she will have to overcome. And despite it all, I’m still me.” Sherilyn added, “Be free to do what you know is right; be free to pursue what you love; and most importantly, be

free to be who you truly are. Embrace every part of who you are and know that the things which you cannot control in your life DO NOT matter. Know that it is that knowledge and inner strength in every one of us that DOES matter. Never let some obstacle, be it physical, fi nancial, or emo-tional hold you back. Each and every one of you, somewhere inside you, has the power, the intelligence and the character to do and to be whatever and whomever you wish.”

Congratulations to West Islip’s Class of 2009

Pictured above (top), West Islip Class of 2009 graduation procession-al. Pictured above (bottom) Valedictorian Sherilyn Hellberg (center) celebrates graduation day with friends (l-r) Kelsey Paulsen, Emily Gleason, and Allison Graber.

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Superintendent Dr. Beth Virginia Blau’s Commencement Address Excerpts

“As a child growing up, my favorite movies were the black and white science fi ction fi lms. One such fi lm, The Day the Earth Stood Still, painted an intriguing alternative reality---a world where time could literally be stopped! What if, I had the power just once, to stop time on the date of my choice, would I do it? If I could give that power to you, would you accept it? Perhaps at fi rst, it would seem inviting. For example, the Lacrosse team might stop time on the date of its recent State championship, reliving its glory over and over again. Oth-ers might opt to have their fi rst kiss, their fi rst date, the day they received their fi rst college acceptances or fi rst driver’s license, or their senior prom night permanently etched in stone. But such a gift would come at a tremendous cost; for if time could be stopped, even on a date of our own choosing, never again would there be new human beings, new ideas, or new accomplishments. Perhaps the more desirable and attainable skill would be

the ability to use hind-sight to accurately predict upcoming events. As Confucius once wrote ‘Study the past if you would divine the future’ and the history of this class speaks volumes about their achievements to come. Others have already praised their 30,000 hours of community service, their $4.5 million in scholarships, their recognitions from NYSSMA for musical excellence, and their accolades for athletic prowess coupled with sportsmanship and academics. But of equal or greater importance is their empathy, their determination, their ethics, and their passion for the environment. Think of tomorrow as a blank page, just waiting to be fi lled with your dreams. All you have to do is be yourselves and live the stories that are unique to you. Be proud. Be con-fi dent. And most of all be happy!”

Graduation Highlights

After seventeen years of service to our district, Mr. Ken Hartill has retired as High School Principal.

Formerly a Social Studies teacher and Assistant Principal for the Se-wanhaka Central High School District, he has been an educator for over forty years, devoted to the students, he aff ectionately calls “his kids.”

He has been involved in many charitable causes includ-ing: hosting Suff olk County Special Olympics, co-chair-ing the Lionheart Fund, instituting a diploma/community service endorsement program, contributing to the Health and Wellness 5K Fun-Run, co-founding the West Islip Alumni Association and co-chairing the Hall of Fame Committee. He introduced the International Baccalaureate Program to West Islip, as well as having served on a number of committees including site-based team, PTSA, and Past President of the West Islip Association of Supervisors and Administrators. Mr. Hartill is the recipient of the Jenkins Memorial Award and SAANYS award for Best Community Service Program. He has received the honor of being the Academic

Teacher of the Year, Carey High School PTSA Yearbook Dedication recipient and PAWS Annual Honoree. He has received numerous awards including the New York State Distinguished Service Award, Phoebe Apperson Hearts Out-standing Educator Award and the March of Dimes Golden Apple Award for Educational Leadership and Community Service. Additionally, he has published many articles includ-ing “Service with a Smile, Leadership for Student Activities.” High school senior Paige Engeldrum commented about Mr. Hartill in a graduation tribute speech. “Mr. Hartill has not only been a great leader, but has continuously strived to bring the best to West Islip. He has been an avid supporter of our musical programs, school plays and sporting events, to name a few. Mr. Hartill’s endless dedication, support and commitment have made our experience at West Islip High School one that will never be forgotten.” During the graduation ceremony, Mr. Hartill spoke about the honor and privilege it has been as West Islip’s high school principal. “Education is a sacred process. Every generation must take its children to the summit of its knowl-edge and state, ‘This is what we know. This is what we believe to be important. Now, take it and add to it.’ This is what we have been doing with your children for the last 13 years. Sooner than you realize, you will be transferring your knowledge and values to your children and you will demand that they add to it.”

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Sherilyn Hellberg - ValedictorianMary Priolo - Salutatorian

James Criscuolo - SalutatorianChristopher Murray

Mariko LytellJacqueline Morley

Christina CuzzoAmanda Porter

Kaitlyn ReillyDaniela Cassataro

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Top 10 Students

Dana AndrewsSamantha BonibergerChristopher CamesasDaniela CassataroGiancarlo CoiroJames CriscuoloChristina CuzzoJoseph FerroneKerri FlahertyDaniel FrodellAllison GiambroneRebecca GreeneJeff rey GregoryJames W. Guerra

Sherilyn HellbergChristine IbrahimSean KellerKelsey KjeldsenSusan LoebBryanne LotterMariko LytellCorey MichaelisPhilip MontgomeryJacqueline MorleyChristopher MurrayEmily NolanDominic PassarelliKelly Pfi ngst

Lisa PilchmanChristopher PorcelliAmanda PorterMary PrioloKaitlyn ReillyWilliam RemmersMichelle RooneyKayla RosenbergKamil SiniakowiczKerianne SquitireTracy Tanoff Kurtis TraylorWade TurriDavid Wisniewski

1300+ SAT Club

Pictured above (l-r), Co-Salutatorian Mary Priolo, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Beth Virginia Blau, Co-Salutatorian James Criscuolo, Valedictorian Sherilyn Hellberg, Board of Education President George Smith and High School Principal Ken Hartill.

The West Islip Board of Education honored the Class of 2009’s Valedictorian Sherilyn Hellberg and Co-Salutatorians James Criscuolo and Mary Priolo during the June 11th Board of Education meeting.

Pictured above (l-r) Co-Salutatorian Mary Priolo Superintendent of Schools Dr Beth

Board of Education Honors Valedictorian and Salutatorians

Pictured above (l-r) Superintendent of Schools Dr. Beth Virginia Blau congratulates Merit Scholar recipi-ents Christopher Murray and Amanda Porter.

West Islip High School seniors Christopher Murray and Amanda Porter were awarded Na-tional Merit Scholarships. Christopher received $2,500 to the college of his choice and Amanda has accepted a full scholarship to State Univer-sity at Stony Brook. The National Merit Scholarship Program is a United States academic scholarship competi-tion for academic recognition. College scholar-ships administered by National Merit Scholar-ship Corporation (NMSC), a privately funded, not-for-profi t organization, are awarded to the top fi nalists. The program uses the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test as the initial screen of over 1.5 million program entrants.

National Merit Winners

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Graduates’ PlansAff atigato Jr., James College of St. RoseAlbanese, Samantha Suff olk County CCAli, Aaqil SUNY @ Stony BrookAlvarez, Corey Suff olk County CCAmato, Marissa Suff olk County CCAndrews, Dana Quinnipiac UniversityAnkudavich, Aaron SUNY @ Stony BrookArcher, Dillon SUNY @ OswegoAstuto, Victoria SUNY @ PotsdamAustin, Nicole Suff olk County CCAviles, Anthony Suff olk County CCAzzato, Samantha Suff olk County CCBadolato, Bryan Sacred Heart UniversityBaierlein, Alexandra SUNY @ OswegoBarker, Roseanna American Musical & Dramatic AcademyBarrett, Melissa Boston UniversityBarth, Leslie New York College of Health Prof.Bartley, Julie Suff olk County CCBassler, Heather Dowling CollegeBeck, Richard CUNY - Brooklyn CollegeBenedetti, Gina CUNY - Hunter College Benedetto, Jennifer Suff olk County CCBilella, Christianna Suff olk County CCBilello, Danielle Suff olk County CCBirnbaum, David CUNY - John JayBoland, Michael Suff olk County CCBollbach, Emily Suff olk County CCBoniberger, Samantha Hofstra UniversityBos, Ryan SUNY @ FarmingdaleBraddish, Ian University of NC-Chapel HillBrady, Brian Nassau County CCBrady, Lauren Iona CollegeBresko, Emily University of Colorado @ BoulderBrocking, Matthew Suff olk County CCBrohan, Kasey SUNY @ New PaltzBruckner, Gary University of Central FloridaBruno, John CUNY - John JayBuonadonna, Anthony Suff olk County CCBurch, Tyron UndecidedBurke, Colleen Sacred Heart UniversityBurke, Patrick Kean UniversityBuscemi, Stephanie Pace UniversityButler, Jake EmploymentBystry, Rafal CUNY - Queens CollegeCabibi, Deanna Suff olk County CCCalamari, Karissa SUNY @ CortlandCalero II, Gabriel Suff olk County CCCamesas, Christopher Bucknell UniversityCampasano, Cassie Jacksonville UniversityCampbell, Lauren Laboratory Institute of MerchandisingCantante, Stephanie Adelphi UniversityCantore, Michael Dowling CollegeCapon, Anthony Springfi eld CollegeCarey, Melissa Suff olk County CCCarrigan, Talia Suff olk County CCCassagnau, Jacqueline BOCES - Adult EducationCassataro, Daniela New York UniversityCastro, Mary Adelphi UniversityCestaro, Lauren St. Joseph’s CollegeCestaro, Nicholas Kean University

Chetta, Anthony Suff olk County CCChinkel, Caroline Roger Williams UniversityChiofalo, Jr., Anthony Suff olk County CCClark, Richard Suff olk County CCCliff ord, Thomas Kean UniversityCochrane, Nicole SUNY @ OswegoCoiro, Giancarlo SUNY @ AlbanyColeman, Christopher Suff olk County CCConley, Dillon Suff olk County CCConner, Peter United States Marine CorpsConrad, Darren Job CorpsConstantine, Nicole Suff olk County CCConste, Donald United States Merchant MarinesCook, Courtney UndecidedCoppola, Natalia SUNY @ AlbanyCorey, Amanda University of MiamiCorso, Christopher Briarcliff e CollegeCosgrove, Claire University of DelawareCostantino, Joseph Sacred Heart UniversityCostanza, Joseph SUNY @ Stony BrookCostea, Christopher SUNY @ AlbanyCraig, Shane SUNY @ CortlandCriscuolo, James Carnegie Mellon UniversityCucceraldo, Gina SUNY FITCuzzo, Christina University of PennsylvaniaCzurda, Megan University of DelawareD’Alessio, Vincent Western ConnecticutD’Antoni, Vincent Nassau County CCDamiani, Steven Daytona Community CollegeDannenfelser, Michael EmploymentDanziger, Catherine Suff olk County CCDaSilva, Anthony Suff olk County CCDay, Stephanie Marywood UniversityDean, Samantha Loyola CollegeDegasero, Theresa Johnson & Wales UniversityDeister, William SUNY @ PotsdamDel Giudice, Anthony Suff olk County CCDelillo III, Anthony CUNY - BaruchDellilo, Daryn SUNY @ FarmingdaleDelyra, Richard Suff olk County CCDemaria, Jessica Suff olk County CCDenninger, Ryan SUNY @ CortlandDes Gaines, Andrew Suff olk County CCDesena, Michaelene Pace UniversityDiaz, Cesar Suff olk County CCDe Sivo, Nicholas St. John’s UniversityDiLeo, Kristen Quinnipiac UniversityDi Iorio, Joseph UndecidedDiLevo, Danielle SUNY @ AlbanyDimola, Tina Dowling CollegeDistefano, Nicholas Suff olk County CCDolan, Kevin United States Air Force AcademyDolce Gagliardo, Krista Suff olk County CCDorfmeister, Stephanie Suff olk County CCDoyle, Ashleigh Dowling CollegeEng, Melissa St. John’s UniversityEngebrethson, Steven EmploymentEngeldrum, Paige Hamilton CollegeErgezer, Bilge Suff olk County CCEsposito, Joseph Suff olk County CC

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Graduates’ Plans

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Estelle, Kasey SUNY @ FarmingdaleFannon, Heather Dowling CollegeFannon, Patrick SUNY @ CortlandFannon, Rory Suff olk County CCFargnoli, Katie SUNY @ AlbanyFay, Angela SUNY @ Stony BrookFee, Meaghan University of ArizonaFeingold, Kelly SUNY @ MorrisvilleFeminella, Mary Suff olk County CCFernandez, Christopher Suff olk County CCFerraro, Alyssa Hofstra UniversityFerrone, Joseph Fordham UniversityFinnegan, Salliebeth University of OregonFiordiliso, Vincent Suff olk County CCFiore, Danielle Suff olk County CCFisco, Jonathan SUNY @ OswegoFlaherty, Kerri American UniversityFlanagan, Caitlin Queens University - CharlotteFrame, Jesse Suff olk County CCFranckowski, Rebecca SUNY @ Stony BrookFrankevicz, Brian EmploymentFrodell, Daniel Worcester Polytechnic InstituteFroelich, Jake SUNY @ AlbanyGafa Jr., Charles SUNY @ Buff alo CollegeGalgano, Laurie Monmouth UniversityGallagher, Cory SUNY - MaritimeGalloway, Ryan SUNY @ PurchaseGallucci, Joseph Molloy CollegeGancio, Steven University of ConnecticutGelling, Kyle George Washington UniversityGemellaro, Joseph Suff olk County CCGenovese, Beth St. Joseph’s CollegeGiambrone, Allison University of ConnecticutGiever, Heather Towson UniversityGiever, Laura Towson UniversityGlass, Catherine Sacred Heart UniversityGleason, Emily College of CharlestonGoetz, Christine Suff olk County CCGoetz, Jonathan CUNY - Hunter CollegeGonzalez, Peter SUNY @ CobleskillGoodwin, Lauren Adelphi UniversityGraber, Allison George Washington UniversityGraff eo, John Suff olk County CCGraham, Connor Suff olk County CCGrawunder, Jacqueline SUNY @ DelhiGreco, Anne SUNY @ OswegoGreco, Rachel Fairfi eld UniversityGreene, Rebecca Fordham UniversityGregory, Jeff rey SUNY @ BinghamtonGuadarrama, Manuel Suff olk County CCGude, Chelsea UndecidedGuerra, James P. Suff olk County CCGuerra, James W. Cornell UniversityGuido, Christopher Briarcliff e CollegeHaas, Shannon Suff olk County CCHanrahan, Kyle SUNY @ AlbanyHantzschel, Shaun Suff olk County CC - Honors ProgramHarrison, Steven Suff olk County CCHarrison, Thomas UndecidedHarsch, Erick Dowling College

Harty, Thomas SUNY @ FarmingdaleHassler, Amanda Towson UniversityHatzel, George Niagara Community CollegeHecht, Kaila SUNY @ OswegoHeilpern, John University of MiamiHellberg, Sherilyn Columbia UniversityHennessy, Paul Suff olk County CCHenry, Lauren SUNY @ Albany Herman, Amanda College of St. RoseHerron, Kelsey Adelphi UniversityHirt, Kaitlyn Suff olk County CCHock, Brandon CUNY - LehmanHoff man, Chelsea SUNY @ FarmingdaleHolobinka, Nicole Dowling CollegeHopkins, Jillian University of MiamiHopkins, Veronica Suff olk County CCHubert, Vivien Adelphi UniversityHuntington, Daniel U. of Massachusetts AmherstHussain, Alessandra Manhattan CCIbrahim, Christine Mass. College of PharmacyIngoglia, Anthony Suff olk County CCInterlicchio, Stephanie SUNY @ OswegoJelardi, Deanna SUNY @ FredoniaJenny, Alyssa Suff olk County CCJohnson, James Suff olk County CCJones, Jaime SUNY @ AlbanyJoyce, Tara Suff olk County CCKanakis, Antonios Suff olk County CCKane, Danielle Utica CollegeKaplan, Matthew SUNY @ AlbanyKastanek, Virginia SUNY @ DelhiKastner, David Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteKatt III, Arthur Suff olk County CCKeegan, Thomas Nassau County CCKeller, Sean Lehigh UniversityKeller, Taylor Suff olk County CCKelly, John Suff olk County CCKelly, Kaitlin Hartwick CollegeKelly, Stacy Utica CollegeKilfoyle, Michael Suff olk County CCKjeldsen, Kelsey Pennsylvania State UniversityKlein, Kevin SUNY @ FredoniaKnuth, Donald Suff olk County CCKordich, Vanessa NY Institute of TechnologyKrais, Matthew SUNY @ FredoniaKuhlwilm, William St. Joseph’s College

Harty Thomas SUNY @ Farmingdale

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Graduates’ Plans

Kulmatycski, Kyle Suff olk County CCKyc, Alexander Suff olk County CCLa Pierre, Corey Suff olk County CCLa Rocco, Matthew New York Institute of TechnologyLacey, Richard Suff olk County CCLafond, Taryn SUNY @ OneontaLaMarca, Julia Pratt InstituteLane, Chelsea Towson UniversityLashinsky, Diana SUNY @ OswegoLee, Jenna Kingsborough Community CollegeLehnert, Nicholas Suff olk County CCLemaitre, Theresa SUNY @ BinghamtonLeonard, Patrick York College of PennsylvaniaLima, Christopher Suff olk County CCLimitone, Jack Suff olk County CCLoeb, Susan Tulane UniversityLohan, Korrie Suff olk County CCLorentzen, Dana Suff olk County CCLospinuso, Michael Western New EnglandLotter, Bryanne Franklin and Marshall CollegeLuttenberger, Brian SUNY @ Stony BrookLuttenberger, Eric SUNY @ FarmingdaleLynaugh, Peter Suff olk County CCLyons, Lindsay Quinnipiac UniversityLytell, Mariko University of VirginiaMaglione, Corine St. Joseph’s CollegeMall, Maxine SUNY@AlbanyMalone, Daniel Wagner CollegeMann, Sabrina Nassau County CCMarino, Valerie SUNY @ Stony BrookMarletta, Anthony Indiana University - BloomingtonMarotta, Allison Suff olk County CCMarter, Nicholas St. Joseph’s CollegeMattera, Scott SUNY @ CortlandMcCaff ery, Sean Marist CollegeMcCarthy, Robert Suff olk County CCMcCarthy, Valerie SUNY @ MorrisvilleMcCormack, Michael Yale UniversityMcGrath, Steven Suff olk County CCMedina, Brandon BOCES Adult EducationMellone, Michael SUNY MaritimeMerrill, Dylan Suff olk County CCMichaelis, Corey SUNY @ BinghamtonMiller, Alexandra Marymount Manhattan College

Mineo, Edward Suff olk County CCMinieri, Matthew Brookdale Community CollegeMirro, Joseph SUNY @ AlbanyMistretta, Robert Suff olk County CCMontgomery, Philip Georgia Institute of TechnologyMorales, Jonathan Suff olk County CCMorgan, Christian Barry UniversityMorgan, Lindsay SUNY @ OneontaMorgano, Eric SUNY @ CantonMorley, Jacqueline Princeton UniversityMoruzzi, Ashley SUNY @ AlbanyMuller, Nicole New School U-Parsons/ Eugene LangMulter, Matthew SUNY @ AlbanyMurphy, Sean SUNY MaritimeMurray, Candice Suff olk County CCMurray, Christopher Harvard UniversityNapolitano, Richard EmploymentNappo, Arthur Dowling CollegeNeidig, Katherine Suff olk County CCNenadich, Joseph EmploymentNewberg, Andrew SUNY @ Buff alo UniversityNilsen, Alexander Dowling CollegeNobile, Gerald Hofstra UniversityNoble, Heather Suff olk County CCNohilly, Meagan Suff olk County CCNolan, Emily SUNY @ Buff alo UniversityNovello, Nicole Nassau County CCO’Brien, Kevin Adelphi UniversityO’Brien, Melissa Suff olk County CCO’Connor, Caitlin SUNY @ AlbanyO’Gara, Aran SUNY @ AlbanyO’Gara, Richard Siena CollegeO’Grady, Annmarie Suff olk County CCOgnibene, Garrett Suff olk County CCOrmsby, Kyle Suff olk County CCPace, IV, Frank EmploymentPalminteri, Mitchell Suff olk County CCPapa, John Suff olk County CCParro, Kaitlin Suff olk County CCPassarelli, Dominic SUNY @ Binghamton Paterno, Michael St. John’s University Paul, Kori Barry UniversityPaulsen, Kelsey Bloomsburg UniversityPellegrino, Jennifer Suff olk County CCPenna, Christina Suff olk County CCPepe, Philip Suff olk County CCPfi ngst, Kelly SUNY @ BinghamtonPhilips, Ashley Suff olk County CCPiening, Kevin SUNY @ AlbanyPilchman, Lisa University of DelawarePinna, Jessica Nassau County CCPirkl, Gabrielle SUNY @ BrockportPlate, Jessica SUNY @ OneontaPoomchonghko, Nopawan University of MiamiPorcelli, Christopher St. John’s UniversityPorter, Amanda SUNY @ Stony BrookPower, Sheilah University of DelawarePriolo, Mary CUNY - BaruchPrior, Amanda Suff olk County CCRagusa, Daniel CUNY - BaruchRaimondi, Marissa Dowling College Ramsbotham, Patrick SUNY - Maritime

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Graduates’ PlansRaschke, Derek Suff olk County CC Reilly, Kaitlyn Providence College Reilly, Kelly Suff olk County CC Remmers, William School of Visual Arts & Des. Riccardella, Danielle SUNY @ Buff alo State Richards, Kristin St. Joseph’s College Ricigliano, Gregory St. John’s UniversityRiegel, Laura SUNY @ Stony Brook Rivera, David Suff olk County CC Rivera, Emmanuel Suff olk County CC Rivera, Nathalia Suff olk County CC Rizzo, Amanda-Jo Nassau County CC Rode, Charles SUNY @ Buff alo Rodriguez, Jonathon Briarcliff e College Rodriguez, Monique BOCES Adult Education Rolston, Christine St. John’s University Romaka, Jacklyn UndecidedRooney, Michelle Utica College Rosenberg, Kayla University of Delaware Rosenfi eld, Lee Suff olk County CC Roy, Kelly Manatee County CC Rubino, Michael SUNY @ Buff alo Russo, Matthew Pepperdine University Ryan, Courtney St. Joseph’s College Ryan, Kevin Hofstra University Saake, Chelsea Suff olk County CC Sadkowski, Susan Syracuse University Sagl, James Goucher College Salamone, Michael Suff olk County CC Salanitri, Joseph SUNY @ Albany Salatto, Matthew Colorado Mountain College Sandalena, Anthony Suff olk County CC Sangiorgio, Sara Adelphi University Sannito, Megan Suff olk County CC Santopetro, Joseph Suff olk County CC Santoro, Paul Pennsylvania State University Santospirito, Laura SUNY @ Stony Brook Sauerland, Alicia York College of Pennsylvania Savona, Joseph Suff olk County CC Scarpitta, Peter Employment Scarr, Julie SUNY @ Cortland Schatzger, Kimberly Dowling College Schmidt, Kiersten Suff olk County CC Schmitt, Derek Suff olk County CC Schou, Joseph Pennsylvania State University Schultz, Brian Iona College Scuderi, Alexandria SUNY @ Farmingdale Segreto, Melanie Siena College Sesto, Paul Bucknell University Sgueglia, Joseph Suff olk County CC Shaw, Victoria St. Joseph’s College Shay, Brian SUNY @ Farmingdale Shelorke, Michelle Hofstra University Shepard, Crystal U.S. Army Sierra, Daniel Suff olk County CC Simpson, James Suff olk County CC Siniakowicz, Kamil Pennsylvania State University Sixsmith, Shannon Suff olk County CC Skaliotis, Demetrios Suff olk County CC Smith, Ian SUNY @ Buff alo State Smith, Jeff rey SUNY @ Albany Smith, Thomas Thomas Edison State College

Soltan, Jessica Suff olk County CC Specht, Travis Colorado Mountain College Speziale, Chiara American UniversitySquitire, Kerianne SUNY @ Stony BrookStephenson, Robert Stevens Institute of TechnologyStewart, Matthew SUNY @ Buff aloSuarez, Thomas SUNY @ Stony BrookSullivan, Catherine Suff olk County CCSullivan, Kaitlyn SUNY @ OswegoSurace, Jaime Assumption CollegeSurace, James Suff olk County CCTaft, Malori Adelphi UniversityTait, Alexander Suff olk County CCTait III, Thomas New York UniversityTanoff , Tracy SUNY @ New PaltzTarantino, Matthew Hofstra UniversityTavella, Lisa Marie University of Rhode IslandTeufel, Kelly SUNY @ Buff aloTeymour, Shereen Boston UniversityThomas, Michael EmploymentTimmons, Christopher SUNY @ OswegoTinnirello, Alexis SUNY @ MorrisvilleToohey, Eric SUNY @ Buff aloTraylor, Kurtis Suff olk County CCTrovato, Peter UndecidedTroyano, Taylor SUNY @ OneontaTurri, Wade Loyola College (MD)Valenti, Stephen Suff olk County CCValenti, Thomas Adelphi UniversityValentine, Paul SUNY @ AlbanyValentino, Anthony SUNY @ CortlandVandette, Shannon Iona CollegeVaneron, Kristenlyn UndecidedVansprundel, Kimberly Nassau County CCVazquez, Eric Suff olk County CCVerdone, Maria EmploymentVillone, Giorgio Pennsylvania State - HazeltonVollmer, Kelly Siena CollegeVon Toussaint, Robert Suff olk County CCWagner, Courtney Suff olk County CCWaibel, Steven Colorado Mountain CollegeWalsh, John Sacred HeartWalsh, Ryan Suff olk County CCWaly, Omar UndecidedWandzilak, Julie Sacred Heart UniversityWanner, Brittany Bucknell UniversityWeatherly, Christopher College of Saint RoseWeiner, Julie Mount Saint Mary’s CollegeWeisberg, Justin EmploymentWeitzman, Brianna Pace UniversityWest, Jillian Suff olk County CCWilliams, Kenneth Suff olk County CCWilliamson, Derek SUNY @ Buff alo State CollegeWinter, Kyle SUNY @ OneontaWisniewski, David Gettysburg CollegeWolf, Raymond SUNY @ AlbanyWood, Joseph Quinnipiac UniversityWorley, Joseph Suff olk County CCWormuth, Katie Suff olk County CCYunas, Natasha Hofstra UniversityZaremba, Ryan West Point Prep (USMAPS)Ziegler, Olivia Fairfi eld University

If there is a change in college designation, please notify the Counseling Offi ce at 504-5833 to request a fi nal transcript.

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Senior AwardsART Excellence – Daniela Cassataro and Julia LaMarca Achievement – Nicole Muller and Malori Taft Excellence in Graphics – Anne Greco and Arthur Nappo

BUSINESS Excellence – Kelsey Kjeldsen Academic Achievement – Melissa Barrett and Kasey Brohan Achievement – Kyle Gelling

DANCE Excellence in Dance – Catherine Glass Excellence in Choreography – Chelsea Lane and Susan Loeb

ENGLISH 12 – Achievement – Tina Dimola R – Academic Achievement – Jessica Pinna H – Achievement – Laura Santospirito H – Excellence – Kyle Gelling AP – Excellence – Jacqueline Morley AP – Excellence in Writing – Christina Cuzzo SUPA Excellence – Bryanne Lotter SUPA Excellence in Writing – Tracy Tanoff

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE Excellence – Valerie Marino Academic Achievement – Julie Weiner Achievement – Marissa Raimondi HEALTH Honors – Catherine Danziger Excellence – David Birnbaum Achievement – Giancarlo Coiro

MATHEMATICS Excellence – AP Calculus – Christopher Murray Academic Achievement – Pre Calculus A – James Sagl Achievement – Pre Calculus B – Samantha Boniberger Excellence – AP Statistics – Claire Cosgrove Academic Achievement Statistics: Danielle Fiore National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Excellence in Math – Amanda Porter Suff olk County Math Contest – High Score Level C – Christopher Murray Suff olk County Math Contest – High Score Level C+ - Amanda Porter

MUSIC National School Choral Award – Amanda Corey National School Orchestra Award – Kerri Flaherty John Philip Sousa Awards – Dana Andrews, Victoria Astuto and Donald Conste Louis Armstrong Jazz Award – Thomas Tait III

Distinguished Performance for Vocal Motion – Amanda Corey, Deanna Jelardi and Maxine Mall Distinguished Performance in Orchestra – Jennifer Pellegrino, Laura Riegel and Victoria Shaw New York State Council of Administrators of Music Education (NYSCAME) Scholarship – Amanda Corey Suff olk Co. Music Educators’ Award – Victoria Astuto

PHYSICAL EDUCATION Excellence – Lindsay Lyons and Ryan Zaremba

SCIENCE Excellence in Biology – Daniela Cassataro Excellence in Environmental Science – Mary Priolo Academic Achievement in Physics – Kasey Brohan and Lindsay Morgan Excellence in Physics (APB) – Amanda Porter Excellence in Physics (APC) – Christopher Murray Excellence in Research – Samantha Boniberger Suff olk County Science Teachers’ Association Award – Daniela Cassataro

SOCIAL STUDIES AP - Outstanding Student in Government – Sherilyn Hellberg and Mariko Lytell H - High Honors in Government – Shereen Teymour R - Excellence in Government – Brian Luttenberger L - Achievement in Government – Jessica Soltan AP - Outstanding Student in Economics – James Criscuolo H - High Honors in Economics – Joseph Schou R - Excellence in Economics – Thomas Valenti L - Achievement in Economics – Taylor Keller Excellence in Philosophy – Christopher Murray TECHNOLOGY Excellence – Michael Rubino and Donald Conste Achievement – Jake Froelich and Kyle Kulmatycski Academic Achievement – Michael Lospinuso Excellence in Cisco Networking Academy – Ryan Bos and Robert Stephenson W.I. Robotics Booster Club, Inc. Scholarship Award – James W. Guerra and Robert Stephenson

Di ti i h d P f f V l M ti A d

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Senior AwardsWORLD LANGUAGES Excellence in Italian AP – Daniela Cassataro Excellence in Spanish AP – Christina Cuzzo Academic Achievement in Spanish 5 – Deanna Jelardi Syracuse University Project Advance in Spanish – Sean McCaff ery Multi-lingual Award (French and Spanish) – Rebecca Franckowski Excellence in French AP – Rebecca Franckowki

New York State Scholarships for

Academic Excellence

Samantha Boniberger

James Criscuolo

Christina Cuzzo

Rebecca Greene

Sherilyn Hellberg

Mariko Lytell

Jacqueline Morley

Christopher Murray

Dominic Passarelli

Christopher Porcelli

Amanda Porter

Mary Priolo

Kaitlyn Reilly

Brittany Wanner

Class of 2009 RecognitionCLASS OF 2009 Recognition of Class Offi cers

President – Nicole Muller, Vice President – Paige Engeldrum Treasurer – Lisa Tavella and Secretary – Rachel Greco

Recognition of Student Senate SeniorsDillon Archer, Shane Craig, Paige Engeldrum - President, Rebecca Greene, Ashley

Moruzzi, Nicole Muller - President, Kaitlyn Reilly, Michael Salamone, Alexandria Scuderi, Taylor Troyano, Wade Turri – President and Kelly Vollmer

SPECIAL AWARDS

National Merit Scholarships Christopher Murray and Amanda Porter

The County Executive Public Service Award Sherilyn Hellberg

State of N.Y. Offi ce of the Attorney General Triple “C” Awards Shaun Hantzchel and Jessica Plate

State of New York Offi ce of the State Comptroller Daniela Cassataro

Recognition of Executive Board of the National Honor SocietyPresident – Gary Bruckner, Vice President – Emily Nolan

Vice President for Tutoring – Kaitlyn Reilly, Vice President for Community Service – Jaime Surace, Treasurer – Sean Keller, Secretary – Daniela Cassataro

and Historian – Kelsey Kjeldsen

United States Military

Appointments

Recognition of Appointment to US Air Force Academy: Kevin Dolan

Recognition of Appointment to Merchant Marine Academy: Donald Conste

Recognition of Appointment to US Military Academy Preparatory School: Ryan Zaremba

Army Reserve National Scholar Athletic Award: Sherilyn Hellberg and Christopher Porcelli

Marine Corps. Distinguished Athlete Award: Scott Mattera and Olivia Ziegler

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Scholarships & AwardsAndrea’s Haunted House Scholarships – Jillian Hop-kins, Donald Knuth, Kaitlyn Reilly, Kelly Reilly, Kiersten Schmidt and Brianna Weitzman

Ann Amoia Scholarships – Twirling and Dance Assoc. – Christianna Bilella, Karissa Calamari, Stephanie Cantante, Talia Carrigan, Ashleigh Doyle, Mary Feminella, Veronica Hopkins, Vivien Hubert, Virginia Kastanek, Korrie Lohan, Maxine Mall, Katherine Neidig, Gabrielle Pirkl, Shannon Sixsmith, Kaitlyn Sullivan and Katie Wormuth

Marilyn Andia Memorial Scholarship – Kelly Pfi ngst

ASK US Scholarships – Theresa Degasero and Alexis Tinnirello

Babylon Chorale, Inc. Vocal Music Award – Amanda Corey

Babylon Lion’s Club – William L. Cassidy Scholarships – Shaun Hantzschel, Shannon Vandette

Babylon Rotary Scholarships – Jacqueline Morley and Kaitlyn Reilly

Connie Baird Islip Breast Cancer Memorial Scholarship – Jacqueline Morley and Kaitlyn Reilly

Frank Barba, Jr. Memorial Music Scholarship – Victoria Astuto

Beach Street Middle School PTA Scholarships – James W. Guerra and Mary Priolo

Kristian C. Becker Memorial Scholarship – Peter Gonzalez

Paul J. Bellew PTA Scholarships – Mariko Lytell and Gabrielle Pirkl

The Jeremy Richard Best Class of 2009 Memorial Scholarships – Stephanie Day, Allison Graber and Nicole Muller

Susan B. Bradley Memorial Scholarship – Gabrielle Pirkl

Harvey B. Brownstein and Frederick J. Nicaise Business Memorial Scholarship – Gary Bruckner

Randolph A. Buckley Memorial Scholarship – Valerie McCarthy

Captree PTA Scholarships – Mary Priolo and Michael Rubino

Frederick J. Chapey Memorial Scholarship – Veronica Hopkins

Class of 1969 Memorial Award – Daniela Cassataro and Shaun Hantzschel

Joseph Columbo Memorial Scholarship – Dana Andrews

Friends of William Cutillo Memorial Scholarship – Ryan Bos

Dante Foundation of Nassau County, Inc. Scholarship – Daniela Cassataro

DECA Scholarship “Outstanding Member of the Year” – Aaqil Ali

Paul Fauci Memorial Scholarship – Corey La Pierre

FBLA Outstanding Member of the Year Scholarship – Gary Bruckner

Christine & Michael Freyer Memorial Scholarship – James Criscuolo

Jesse Greenwald Science Scholarship – Sherilyn Hellberg

The Heilpern Family Scholarship – Katie Wormuth

E. W. Howell Co. Inc. Scholarship in Memory of Jeremy Best – Michael Rubino

Jostens Recognition Award – Brittany Wanner

Nick LaGiglia Memorial Scholarship – Andrew Newberg

Joseph Lite & Robert Annino Memorial Scholarship – W. I. Lions Club – Wade Turri

Long Island Blood Services Scholarship – David Rivera

Long Island Master Gardeners Scholarship – Thomas Harty

Manetuck Elementary Alumni PTA Scholarships – Dana Andrews and Lauren Brady

Elizabeth T. McNamee Memorial Scholarships – Leslie Barth, Theresa-Ann Degasero, Kerri Flaherty, Nicole Muller, Kaitlyn Reilly and Alexis Tinnirello

Class of 1969 Memorial Award Daniela Cassataro and

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Scholarships & AwardsTerence A. McShane Memorial Scholarship – Shannon Vandette

Billy Morris Memorial Soccer Scholarship – Paul Valentine

National Honor Society Distinguished Service Award – Wade Turri

N.Y. Lottery Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship – Nicole Muller

Oquenock PTA Scholarships – Kasey Brohan and Deanna Jelardi

Dr. Andrew Pecoraro Scholarship – Michael Rubino

The Mark Rosen Memorial SEPTA Scholarship – Anthony Capon

Sagtikos Historical Society Award – Sherilyn Hellberg

Lindsey Sangiorgio Memorial Scholarship – Lauren Cestaro

Darlene Schultheis Memorial Scholarships – Nicholas Cestaro and Caitlin O’Connor

Student Senate Ryan Hartley Memorial Scholarships – Paige Engeldrum, Nicole Muller and Wade Turri

Suff olk Transportation Scholarship – Gerald Nobile

Debbie Tibaldi Memorial Scholarship – Paige Engeldrum

Udall Road Middle School P.T.A. Scholarship – Deanna Jelardi

Wayne R. VanAcker Memorial Art Scholarship – Nicole Muller

Westbrook PTA Scholarship – Kiersten Schmidt

Westbrook PTA Scholarship in Memory of Paula Dewhurst – Shaun Hantzschel

Western Suff olk Counselors Association Scholarship – Nicole Muller

W. I. Alumni Association Scholarships – Daniela Cassataro, Stephanie Day, Nicole Muller, Gabrielle Pirkl, Kaitlyn Reilly and Paul Sesto

W. I. American Legion Post #1738 Scholarship – Kaitlyn Reilly

West Islip Administrators and Supervisors Association Scholarships – George Hatzel and Kiersten Schmidt

W.I. Beautifi cation Society – Dorothe Karwoski Memorial Scholarship – Cassie Campasano

W. I. Bicentennial Committee Scholarships – Christina Cuzzo, Christine Ibrahim, and Emily Nolan

W. I. Breast Cancer Coalition for Long Island, Inc. Sci-ence Scholarship – Daniela Cassataro

West Islip Chamber of Commerce Scholarships – Gary Bruckner and Ashley Moruzzi

WICCA-West Islip Community Cultural Arts Scholar-ships – Stephanie Day and Laurie Galgano

W. I. Council of PTA Scholarships – Leslie Barth, Gary Bruckner, Daniela Cassataro, Stephanie Day, Sherilyn Hellberg, Jillian Hopkins, Christine Ibrahim, Chelsea Lane, Mariko Lytell, Allison Marotta, Nicole Muller, Emily Nolan, Gabrielle Pirkl, Kaitlyn Reilly, Kiersten Schmidt, Paul Sesto and Shereen Teymour

W. I. High School Dollars for Scholars Scholarships – Veronica Hopkins, Daniel Malone, Nicole Muller and Chris-tine Rolston

W. I. High School PTSA Scholarships – Daniel Frodell and Christine Ibrahim

W. I. Little League – Mike Lorentzen Memorial Scholar-ships – Dillon Archer, Kyle Gelling, Corine Maglione and Jaime Surace

West Islip Secretarial Unit Scholarship – William Kuhlwilm

W. I. SEPTA Scholarships – James W. Guerra, Amanda Prior and Jeff rey Smith

W.I. Soccer Club Community Service Scholarships – Giancarlo Coiro, Diana Lashinsky, Jacqueline Morley, Laura Riegel, Melanie Segreto and Kelly Vollmer

W. I. Symphony Orchestra Award – Laura Riegel

West Islip Teachers’ Association Scholarships – Lauren Cestaro and Gabrielle Pirkl

You Color Our World Scholarship from the Heilpern Family – Nicole Muller

Richard Zocchia Memorial Scholarship – Paul Valentine

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Four Year HonorsAaqil AliDana Andrews Aaron AnkudavichVictoria AstutoMelissa BarrettRichard BeckSamantha BonibergerLauren Brady Emily Bresko Kasey Brohan Gary Bruckner Coleen Burke Stephanie Buscemi Christopher CamesasDaniela Cassataro Mary A. Castro Lauren Cestaro Giancarlo Coiro Amanda Corey James CrisculoChristina Cuzzo Megan Czurda Stephanie Day Samantha Dean

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Amanda HermanKelsey HerronJillian HopkinsChristine IbrahimDeanna JelardiJaime JonesSean KellerKelsey KjeldsenJulia LaMarca Diana LashinskyTheresa LeMaitreSusan LoebBryanne Lotter Brian LuttenbergerMariko LytellCorine MaglioneMaxine MallValerie MarinoAnthony MarlettaSean McCaff rey Michael McCormackAlexandra Miller Joseph Mirro Lindsay Morgan

Jacqueline MorleyNicole MullerMatthew MulterChristopher MurrayAndrew NewbergEmily NolanDominic PassarelliKelly Pfi ngstLisa Pilchman Jessicca PinnaGabrielle Pirkl Nopawan PoomchonghkoChristopher PorcelliAmanda PorterMary PrioloKaitlyn ReillyKristin RichardsLaura RiegelMichelle RooneyKayla RosenbergMichael Rubino Matthew RussoJames SaglJoseph Salanatri

Paul SantoroLaura SantospiritoJoseph SchouMelanie Segreto Paul SestoVictoria Shaw Michelle ShelorkeKamil Siniakowicz Chiara Speziale Robert StephensonMatthew Stewart Jaime SuraceMalori Taft Thomas Tait III Tracy Tanoff Lisa Marie Tavella Kelly TeufelShereen TeymourWade TurriPaul ValentineShannon VandetteBrittany WannerNatasha Yunas Olivia Ziegler

Please be aware that West Islip High School’s Lions Path will be closed during the month of August, due to Athletic Field construction.

Primary access to the high school will be through Barberry Road.

Gina BenedettiDavid BirnbaumJohn BrunoCaroline ChinkelClaire CosgroveJoseph CostantinoMichaelene DeSenaDanielle DilevoJonathan FiscoJake FroelichNicole HolobinkaStephanie Interlicchio

Taryn LafondChelsea LaneCorrie LohanSean MurphyAlexander NilsenKelsey PaulsenKevin PieningJessica PlateSheilah PowerAmanda PriorPatrick RamsbothamKelly Reilly

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