Class of 2010 Commencement - Hilton Central School District

July 2010
THE HILTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Class of 2010 Commencement
“Gasp! We're seniors!”
Spirits were high and the sunny weather cooperated for the 373
members of the Class of 2010 who participated in the 111th Hilton
High School Commencement, Saturday, June 26, in the newly-renovated
Eastman Theater. Several speakers and music provided by the
Hilton HS Chorale and Brass Ensemble were on the program.
“Memories are irreplaceable”
Class President Sabrina Kristobak exhorted classmates to “Always
remember the people who shaped our lives.” Quoting Katie Shirley,
one of the Fairport cheerleaders who lost her life in 2007 in a tragic
car crash, “It's through our lives and struggles we learn who we are.
Memories are irreplaceable. . . . Always remember the people who
shaped our lives.”
“Spend your life discovering what you're meant to be”
Class Valedictorian Gabrielle Price spoke to graduates of the
importance of “Paying attention to what puts you in the zone. Will
you spend your life discovering what you're meant to be . . . bringing
your gifts to the table? What is significant is the character you create
for yourself – how do you handle changes, set-backs and comebacks?
The truth is, sometimes you will fall short. There is no effort without
shortcoming. If you fail, fail daring greatly.”
“The journey can take many different forms”
Salutatorian Stephanie Summa remarked on the class as a whole,
“We did not take things for granted as we struggled through the death
of a classmate,” referring to the sudden death of Christopher Cervini
this year.
“Life is amazing”
Hilton High School Social Studies Teacher Matt D'Augustine gave
the commencement address telling graduates, “You never really know
what life has in store for you. Even things that are distracting can make
all the difference. Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look
around, you could miss it.”
“It's courage that counts”
Principal Brian Bartalo spoke to graduates of the inspiration of
teachers. “Exceed expectations and not just accept the norm,” he said.
“It's courage that counts. Have passion, have desire, have courage.”
Let me help you Heather Lowry helps Alana Slocum get ready for Commencement Ceremonies
June 26. Heather and Alana both plan to attend Monroe Community College.
Gabrielle Price, Valedictorian,
will attend Calvin College to
study excercise science.
Stephanie Summa, Salutatorian,
will attend RIT to become
a physician's assistant.
Sabrina Kristobak, Class President,
will attend Penn State
University to study engineering.

Hilton Central School District
Superintendent Dimbleby . . .
Maximizing the Potential of the Individual Learner
Dear Hilton District Resident,
The months of May and June are busy time periods
both in the school district and for our students
and their families. With the onset of spring
then summer, there is work to be done both
inside and outside of our schools. We presented
a school budget to the community for your approval
in May. At the same time, we prepared for
the end of school by administering summative
examinations, commencement for our graduates
and recognized student achievement and scholarship
as well as engaged in other traditional school
closing activities. This issue of the Insight highlights
the results of many of these events.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank
you for voting on the school budget in May and
for supporting your schools by approving the
budget. It was a challenging budget in difficult
economic times.
We will continue to work diligently to build
upon the high level of success this district has
achieved in a fiscally efficient manner by maintaining
high standards at a cost among the lowest in
the county.
Your continued support
of the children
in our community
contributes to the
overall success we
have achieved as a
district. Our graduates
continue to meet and
exceed state standards
at an unparalleled rate
as previous and recent
data attests. We are
proud of the fact
Hilton High School
has been again named Superintendent
to Newsweek’s list of David Dimbleby
top high schools in the
nation and that Merton Williams is one of only 16
middle schools in New York State to be named to
the prestigious national Schools to Watch list this
spring.
Just as important, we continue to raise caring,
respectful young adults and citizens who bring
pride to the local and larger community as
reflected in the level of achievements our
students attained in music, art, athletics and
academics this past year.
As a learning community, there continues
to be work to be done at our schools in
order to maximize the potential of each
learner. We have created a tradition of high
expectations and excellence. At the same
time we must continue to find ways to challenge
ourselves to improve in order to prepare
our students for the societal demands
each will face in the future.
I am confident that with your support our
children will continue to thrive and contribute
positively to the vibrant school and local community
here in the Hilton Central School District and
beyond.
Wishing you all the best this summer,
Dave Dimbleby
Superintendent of Schools
Proud of you . . . . .
Above: Lydia Frechette who will attend
Onondaga Community College and mom
Michelle Ames.
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At left: Sam Wolcott receiving a hug.
Above: Danielle Villa who
will attend MCC and mom
Sharon Anderson.
Above: Mason Ames who will
attend UB receiving a little
help.

July 2010
Goodbye to retirees bittersweet as we remember their
contributions and wish them the best
Steve Lemon, Director of
Security retires this year
Congratulations and best wishes to this year’s faculty and staff
retirees who were honored at ceremonies held at Hilton High School
June 24: Nancy Armocida, Director of Food Service [1998-2010];
Deborah Benson, Bus Driver [1987-2010]; Linda Bohrer, English
Teacher HS [1994-2010]; Eileen Cowey, School Social Worker HS
[1993-2010]; Nancy Ellwanger,
Bus Driver [2000-2010]; Laraine
Frolich, Speech Therapist VE
[1989-2010]; Susan Genthner, Art
Teacher Quest [1983-2010]; Janis
Hyland, Language Arts Teacher
NW [1987-2010]; Donna Ianello,
Language Arts Quest [2001-2010];
Sandra Johnson, Accounts Payable
Specialist [1980-2010]; Nancy Johnstone,
Elementary Teacher Quest
[1998-2010]; Cheryl Lee, Elementary
Teacher [1990-2010]; Isabella
Lemon, Special Education Teacher
HS [1987-2010]; Steve Lemon, Director of Security [1980-2010; Mary
Phillips, Elementary Teacher VE [1977-2010]; and Nicholas Williams,
Music Teacher HS [1977-2010].
Farewell and thank you to all our retirees including Hilton High School vocal
music teacher Nicholas Williams.
IB Diploma candidates
Hilton High School, is authorized to grant International
Baccalaurate diplomas. Congratulations
to this year’s candidates who have completed the
curriculum, but will receive final results in July.
“There were 137 students this year at the High
School challenging 247 IB exams,” IB Coordinator
Tim Ackroyd said.
Their college plans are: Kara Aguglia – St. John
Fisher College /Psychology; Matt Cole – Purdue
University/Biochemistry; Kyle Coleman – Syracuse
University/Business; Josh DeClerck – Albany
University/Law; Maggie Dickerson – University
of Buffalo/Architecture; Elif Evyapan – St. John
Fisher /Math and Physics; Noemie Long – Stony
Brook University/Biology; Christie Spencer – St.
Lawrence University/Neuroscience; Taylor Torre
– Loyola Marymount University/Political Science;
Natalie Wall – St. Lawrence University/Biology.
For further information, call 585-392-1000 ext.
2367 or www.hilton.k12.ny.us/high-school.htm
Hilton HS on Newsweek List of Top Schools
For the sixth year in a row, Hilton High School
has been recognized by Newsweek magazine in its
annual “America’s Top High Schools” issue announced
High School Principal Brian Bartalo. The
list ranks the top 1,200 U.S. high schools, which
represents less than 6% of all high schools in the
country. Each year, Newsweek magazine picks the
best high schools in the country based on how
hard school staffs work to challenge students with
advanced-placement college-level courses and
tests. Just over 1,600 schools—only 6 percent of
all the public schools in the U.S.—made the list.
In 2010 Hilton High School ranked 1,208; in
2009 Hilton High School ranked 1,030; in 2008
HHS ranked 933, the first time that Hilton High
School broke top 1,000 [previous years’ scores
include 1,188, 1,074, and 1,036].
“We’re very proud at Hilton High School of this
annual recognition from Newsweek,” said Principal
Bartalo. “We have hard working students and staff
to thank for being on this list. We will continue to
strive to have more students in the future challenge
themselves with rigorous courses at our
school to better prepare for their post-secondary
pursuits.” The Newsweek rankings are based on
a formula that divides the number of AP, IB and
Cambridge exams given at each school by that
school’s number of graduating seniors.
Top 20 Scholars in Class
Special recognition for this year's "Top 20
Scholars who are:” Tatiana Baglioni, Morgan Bauer,
Margaret Bisig, Matthew Endres, Elip Evyapan, Tyler
Halstead, Jessica Hogestyn, Alana Ingham, Emily
Jones, Mary Juergens, Sabrina Kristobak, Christina
Lodato, Joshua Mensing, Madeline Pierce, Gabrielle
Price, Nathaniel Schreiber, Christine Spencer,
Stephanie Summa, Samantha Testa and Taylor Torre.
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Hilton Central School District
Class of 2010 Hilton High School graduates recognized
Scholarship, Honors and Awards
Smiles From left are Carneisha Henry who will attend RWC and
Natasha Gooding who will attend RIT.
Michael Adams - Aggie Seneway Scholarship; George
Collamer Sportsmanship Award; Hilton Rotary Hal
Belinger Award
Mason Ames - Performing Arts Award
Eleanor Arrington - Greece Community Scholarship;
Hilton Education Foundation Scholarship; Hilton
Salvation Army Scholarship; Lakeside Memorial Hospital
Scholarship; Laura Downs Scholarship
Tatiana Baglioni - Clark University Ellen C. Semple
Scholarship; Jonas Clark Scholarship
Michael Barbone - Alfred University Dean’s Scholarship
Morgan Bauer - Nazareth College Presidential Scholarship;
HCSTA Scholarship; Ruth Roy VEPTO Scholarship
Laura Berardicurti - Counseling Office Recognition
Award/Davison Foundation
Sarah Bolton - John Carroll University Academic
Scholarship
Alicia Bonanza - Counseling Office Recognition
Awar/Davison Foundation
Cameron Borchers - Deb Sheridan Memorial Scholarship
Dominic Camillaci - BOCES “Make All The Difference”
Scholarship; Emma Osborne Memorial Scholarship;
Hilton Rotary-Hal Belinger Award
Kayla Cash - Hilton Model UN
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Nicholas Castronovo - Paychex Scholarship;
Robby Coppaway Scholarship
Matthew Cole - Purdue University Freshman
Biochemistry Scholarship
Kyle Coleman - Syracuse Univ. Chancellors
Scholarship
Justin Colline - St. Anselm College Rev. Stephen
Parent, O.S.B. Scholarship
Kelly Comden - SUNY Brockport Edward
J. Kumar Scholarship; BOCES “Make All The
Difference” Scholarship; Hilton Lioness Betty
Watters Memorial Scholarship; Sons of the
American Revolution “Good Citizenship
Award;” Walker Exempts Alan Haight Memorial
Allison Cutrona - RIT Merit Scholarship &
Presidential Scholar
Alanna Dalba - Wegmans Scholarship
Joshua DeClerck - Counseling Office Recognition
Award/Davison Foundation; Hilton
Education Foundation Scholarship
Nathan DiMartino - University of New
England Academic Scholarship; Hilton Sports
Boosters Scholarship
Kara Engle - Hilton Bus Driver’s Association
- Connie Bradt Memorial Scholarship
Hali Forshee - Unity Health 2010 Nursing Scholarship
Andrew Fowler - SUNY Brockport Merit Scholarship;
Principal’s Leadership Award' Gary Schwonke
Award; Senior Spectator Scholarship; Westside News
Award
Tyler Frankenberger - WeMoCo – National Technical
Honor Society
Jason Frisbee - Counseling Office Recognition
Award/Davison Foundation
Danielle Giangrasso - Marie Dollard McGrath Education
Scholarship
Charles Hasenauer - University of Buffalo Provost
Scholarship; Counseling Office Recognition Award/Davison
Foundation
Rebecca Hebert - SUNY Fredonia TEACH Grant
program; Lad Cadet Basketball Scholarship; Outstanding
Senior Female Athlete
Danielle Heed - Librette Book Award
Carneisha Henry - USMC Scholar Athlete Award;
Roberts Wesleyan College Athletic Scholarship
Allison Herbert - SUNY Brockport Dean’s Scholar
In-Residence Award; Monroe County Executive Community
Award
Dylan Hickey - Hilton Sports Boosters Scholarship
Jessica Hogestyn - Greece Federal Credit Union Assoc.
Scholarship
Daniel Hurlimann - Outstanding Senior Male Athlete
Christopher Iafrati - University of Buffalo Academic
Scholarship; Brian Schramm Memorial Award; Hilton
Sports Boosters Scholarship; USMC Scholar Athlete Award
Renea’ Jett - HFD Bernard Whelehan Memorial
Emily Jones - Worcester Polytechnic Institute University
Award ; WPI Global Scholars Program; Dr. James
D. Nundy
Scholarship;
Hilton Parma
Chamber of
Commerce;
Hilton Sports
Boosters
Scholarship;
Wendy’s High
School Heisman
Nominee
Mary Juergens
- Univ.
of Rochester
George Eastman
Young
Leaders
Award; NYS
Comptroller
Achievement
Award; Hilton
Coaches’
Award
Lisa Koroniwsky
- Hilton Salvation
Army
Scholarship
Sabrina
Friends From left are Caitlin Rutherford, Kristi
Kate Parker and Kate Moss.
Kristobak
- George
Collamer
Sportsmanship
Award; U of R Dexter Perkins Prize in History
Mary Lou Trimmer Cheerleading Award; Monroe
County Council of Superintendents “Outstanding
Senior Award”
Christina Leblanc - Counseling Office Recognition
Award/Davison Foundation
Jacob Lissow - HFD Bernard Whelehan Memorial
The Commencement Ceremony will b

July 2010
Academic Achievements
Hilton HS is
accredited by
International
Baccalaureate
Rebecca List - Hilton Parma Soccer Club Scholarship
Moira Madden - Performing Arts Award
Quinn Maier - Hilton Bus Driver’s Association Connie
Bradt Memorial Scholarship; Walker Fire Department
Scholarship
Chelsea Marron - Student Council Award; Deina
Miller Cheerleading Award
Maxwell McCune - SUNY Oswego Merit Scholarship
Patrick Meagher - Hilton Coaches’ Award; Performing
Arts Award
Joshua Mensing - University of Buffalo Provost Scholarship;
USMC Semper Fidelis Bandsmen Award
Colby Morabito - No. Greece Firefighters Public
Safety Academic
Merit Scholarship
Kathryn Moss
- Lady Cadet
Girl’s Basketball
Scholarship
Courtny
Mount - Counseling
Office
Recognition
Award/Davison
Foundation
Alyssa Nesbitt
- Lady Cadet
Girl’s Basketball
Scholarship
Chelsea Oliphant
- St. John
Fisher College
Presidential &
Honors Scholarship;
Local 13/
MCA Industry
Advancement
Scholarship
Owen Pacelli
- Morton Salt
Benevolence Fund
Scholarship
e Yager, Alana Slocum, Heather Lowry,
Julie Palmer
- SUNY Brockport
Dean’s
Extraordinary
Academic Scholarship
Sara Palmer - Hilton Bus Driver’s Association Connie
Bradt Memorial Scholarship; Leah Chapter Order of
the Eastern Star
Rory Patrie - SUNY Brockport Dean’s Scholar In-
Residence Award
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The Insight regrets any inadvertent omissions;
for further information, HS Counseling may be
reached at 585-392-1000 ext. 2058.
Graduating Seniors From left are Matt Roides who will attend SUNY Brockport and
Joe Brown who will attend the University of Buffalo.
Madeline Pierce - Hilton Salvation Army Scholarship
Vladimir Poplavskiy - Counseling Office Recognition
Award/Davison Foundation
Gabrielle Price - Calvin
College Heart & Mind
Scholarship; Rochester
Chapter Alumni Assoc.
Scholarship; Ann Jennejahn
Girls Sports Award;
Robert & Vesta Dowd
Memorial Science Award;
USMC Scholastic Excellence
Award
Shannon Pronti - We-
MoCo National Technical
Honor Society; Wegmans
Scholarship
Jennifer Reeves - Counseling
Office Recognition
Award/Davison Foundation
Courtney Richardson
- Marie Dollard McGrath
Education Scholarship
Jordan Ritchie - Nazareth College Dean’s Scholarship;
Dr. Mark W. Welch Scholarship; Wegmans Scholarship
Michael Rockafellow - Discus All-Around HS Student
Scholarship
Hilton Bus Driver’s Association Connie Bradt Memorial
Scholarship' Hilton Parma Soccer Club Scholarship
Ashley Rode - NISCA Academic All American Award;
Hilton Sports Boosters Scholarship
Caitlin Rutherford - Monroe County Executive
Community Award
Alexander Ruta - Hilton Raiders Scholarship
Gina Sacino - SUNY Fredonia George Booth Visual
Arts Scholarship
Timothy Sarma - US Army ROTC Scholarship; RIT
ROTC Scholarship
Korey Sawdey - University of New England Academic
Scholarship
Nathaniel Schreiber - Keuka College Scholarship;
Douglas J. May Memorial Scholarship; Hilton Sports
Boosters Scholarship
Rachel Sealy - NYS Attorney General Triple “C” Award
Tori Singsavatdy - Student Council Award
Duell Smith - Outstanding Senior Male Athlete
Christine Spencer - St. Lawrence University Momentum
Scholarship & IB Scholarship; DAR Good
Citizen Award; Dr. Eric A. Cederstrom Academic Award;
Greece Youth Board-Marilyn Streicher Award; Rochester
Chapter Credit Union Assoc. Scholarship; 2010
Young Women of Distinction Award
Patrick Spring - NYS Society of Mayflower Descendants
Award; Wendy’s High School Heisman Nominee
Stephanie Summa - RIT Merit & Presidential Scholarship;
American Legion Citizenship Scholarship; Counseling
Office Recognition Award/Davison Foundation;
Dr. Eric A. Cederstrom Academic Award; Dr. James D.
Nundy Scholarship; HFD Ladies Auxiliary-Carol Tobey
Memorial; NYS Attorney General Triple “C” Award
Samantha Testa - USMC Semper Fidelis Bandsmen
Award
Taylor Torre - Alicia A. Fink Award; NYS Society of
Mayflower Descendants Award
DawnMarie Wahl - Canisius College Scholarship
Natalie Wall - Hilton Parma Chamber of Commerce
Ashley Whitney - HCSTA Scholarship
Aimee Wilson - Daemen College President’s Scholarship
Jareth Wischmeyer - St. John Fisher College Presidential
& Honors Scholarship; Greece Rotary Scholarship;
PAETEC Scholarship; Unity Health Scholarship
Leanne Worboys - Hilton Bus Driver’s Association
Connie Bradt Memorial Scholarship
Matthew Wroblewski - David Johns Boys Sports
Award
Andrew Zielinski - CSEA Local 828 George M.
Growney Scholarship; Hilton Bus Driver’s Association
Connie Bradt Memorial Scholarship
Alayna Zimbrich HHS Most Improved Student
Award
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Hilton Central School District
2010-11 Budget
approved by voters
Hilton CSD residents voted May 18, 2010 on
the proposed 2010-11 budget and a bus purchase
proposition. The budget passed by a vote of
1,322-842. The bus proposition passed by a vote of
1,188-934. In an uncontested race, three Board of
Education incumbents were returned to the Board:
Michelle Frechette Ames for a third term with
1,548 votes; Steve Beauvais for a fourth term with
1,514 votes; and Barbara Cutrona for a fourth term
with 1,484 votes.
Faced with a possible $3.2 million cut in state aid
as proposed by the Governor’s budget, the Hilton
Central Board of Education adopted a budget that
was virtually frozen at the current year level at
their April 13, 2010 meeting.
Following a six-month budget development
process involving more than 100 staff, parents and
community members, the $68,631,794 proposal is
0.17% over the current year’s budget, a $115,000
increase. In an effort to absorb the potential state
aid loss, the proposal includes staff reductions; concessions
from the administrators and the administrative
bargaining unit; and a $1.9 million transfer
from fund balance and reserves.
Restored to the budget from an earlier proposal
was the Crimson Cadet Marching Band with
participation critera. Further details about the
2010-11 Budget, projected tax rates and other
details are online at www.hilton.k12.ny.us/budgetprofile.htm
The Board of Education approves the tax rates
in August and result will be posted on the District
website: www.hilton.k12.ny.us
Parents and interested community members are
encouraged to get involved in the budget development
process. Thirteen Budget Committees will
begin meeting in the fall.
Budget committees employ close scrutiny of
each school and department budget items yielding
important information about containing costs and
effectively providing education to Hilton students.
If you are interested in serving on a budget committee,
please call the Business Office at 585-392-
1000 ext. 7033.
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Plan your vacation, doctor visits
using the District Calendar
www.hilton.k12.ny.us/
calendar.htm
Field Days were held in June at Hilton schools including these students at the Village Elementary. Playgrounds
for young children are located at all elementary schools: Quest, Northwood and Village.
H-P Summer Youth Programs: 585-392-9030
Driver Education to begin
in the Fall through
Community Education
The Fall 2010 Driver Education program is
scheduled for Sept. 27 through Nov. 29. The program
meets Mondays and Wednesdays in Rm. 2100,
Hilton High School, 400 East Ave., Hilton. Instruction/Theory
is 4 pm-5:30 pm and vehicle drives are
at 2:30 pm-4 pm and 5:30 pm-7 pm.
Registration begins in August. Information will
be posted online in mid-August at:
www.hilton.k12.ny.us/driver-education.htm
Successful completion of the course will qualify
the student for DMV Certificate of Completion
[MV-285], including insurance reduction certificate.
Driver Education requires each student to attend
the lecture classes and in-vehicle driving labs
[drives]. Vehicle drives meet in parking lot - rear of
Hilton High School.
Community Education Registrar is located at
District Offices, 225 West Ave., Hilton and may be
reached at 585-392-1000 ext. 7045.
SAT Prep classes
Instructors and curriculum provided by The
Princeton Review will be holding a SAT Prep class at
Hilton High School for high school seniors preparing
for the SAT.
The course runs from Sept. 11-Oct. 5, 2010
[Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays] consisting of 18
hours of total classroom preparation in addition
to four full-length practice SAT exams. Students
will have access to an online student center where
they can utilize extra drills and homework lessons.
The cost is $460. Instructors are The Princeton-Review-trained.
Register through Hilton CSD Community
Education at www.hilton.k12.ny.us/community-education
or call 585-392-1000 ext. 7044.
Classes are held at Hilton High School, Rm.
3504, 400 East Ave., Hilton.
Additional information:
www.theprincetonreview.com
K-12 Summer Reading
online at
www.hilton.k12.ny.us

July 2010
In the Forefront of Learning
Academic Awards to Outstanding Juniors Hilton High
School juniors received these academic honors at BRAVO
Night: Alexandra Bennett - RIT Innovation and Technology
Award; Diana Chiley - Wellesley College Book Award;
Zachery Eustance - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal
and the University of Rochester Xerox Award for Innovation
and Technology; Joshua Hagen - Clarkson University
Achievement Award; Laura Hess - Russell Sage College
Student Award; Jonathan Jackson - Dartmouth College
Book Award; Lauren Heppner - Wells College Leadership
Award; Emily Palmeri - Clarkson University Leadership
Award; Valeriya Poplavskiy - Sage College of Albany Sage
Arts Award; Krystalyn Sadwick - University of Rochester
Humanities and Social Sciences Award; Juliana Shaw - RIT
Computing Medal; Patrick Vaughan - RIT Innovation and
Technology Award; James Wagner - RIT Computing Medal;
Tyler Werner - University of Rochester Bausch & Lomb
Science Award; Molly Westbrook - University of Rochester
Young Leaders Award.
Hiltorial 2010 Christina Wyant, Editor-in-Chief; yearbook
dedicated to HHS Social Studies teacher Chuck Partridge.
Hilton WE-MO-CO Career and Technical Education
Graduates Congratulations to: Mikayla Bennett, Cameron
Borchers, John Brickler, Melissa Cacia, Chelse Coleman,
Michael Cringoli, Jared Cutter, Nicholas Dalton,
Brandon Dantini, Todd Doing, Yulianna Dutchak, Mark
Ellis, Tyler Frankenberger, Joseph Giunta, Mark Herman,
Matthew Lazeski, Thomas Legler, Nikole Maenza,
Jessica Nice, Connor Parsons, Kiera Paul, Zachary
Podgers, Michelle Polatas, Shannon Pronti, Spencer
Reid, Dylan Rice, Dakota Rivera, Ashley Rizzo, Lydia
Rotella, Josh Russo, Marchella Scorsone, Ryan Sengillo,
Jessica Sheffield, Yuliya Sidorchuk, Joseph Sutera, Katie
Thorne, Christopher Weining and Jessica Yost.
National Technical Honor Society Inducted into the
NTHS: Sara Caricati, Kate Finewood, Kristy Gustke and
Shannon Pronti.
HHS Literary Magazine Awards “The Silver Nickel”
Award winners: poetry: Tatiana Baglioni, Krystalyn
Sadwick, Kelly Vasquez; prose: Gina Sacino, Christina
Grieco, Sam Farina; cover Art: Sam Distefano; student
editors: Gina Sacino, Caitlin McCullough, Sam Farina,
Michelle Sacino, Amanda Zimmerman.
HHS Driver Education Award Molly Bliss has been
recognized as an “Outstanding Driver Education Student” this
year by AAA of Central and Western NY for her driving skills
and habits.
Making a Difference Many thanks to: 57 HCSD Chase
Challenge Runners; "Team Heise" in the MS Walk for Jill
Heise ’89; and HHS teacher Brian McDowell running in the
Lake Place Ironman for ALS.
Alumni in the News Correction Melissa Buss '03 received
a DPT [Doctorate of Physical Therapy] from the University of
Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation this spring. She
is beginning a residency in women's health Resident for the
Centers for Rehabiltation Services in Pittsburgh.
Hilton’s Jazz
Ensemble played
on the Gibbs Street
Stage at the Xerox
Rochester International
Jazz Festival
June 11 to enthusiastic
applause. The
ensemble is directed
by Hilton High
School Instrumental
Music Teacher
Jared Streiff.
Hilton named one of “Best Communities for Music Education”
Young Woman of Distinction to Christine Spencer
Christine Spencer
Hilton High School graduating senior Christine Spencer
has been recognized
as one of four area seniors
as a "Young Woman
of Distinction” by the
Women’s Council of
the Rochester Business
Alliance.
Christine will attend
St. Lawrence University
on several scholarships
including the Momentum
Scholarship and
IB Scholarship where
she expectes to study
neuroscience with a minor in math/statistics. She is an
International Baccalaureate Diploma candidate and in the
'Top 20 Scholars.’
“I always wanted to work in hospital research and new
treatment,” Christine said. “My strongest subjects are
The Hilton Central School District has been again
named one of the nation’s “Best Communities for Music
Education” by NAMM Foundation. The California-based
NAMM Foundation announced May 5, 2010 the results
of its 11th annual “Best Communities for Music Education”
survey which acknowledges schools and districts
across the U.S. for their commitment to and support of
music education in schools.
For the second time and two years, Hilton has received
the recognition said Hilton CSD Music K-12 Program
Coordinator Nancy Russo. Only 174 school
communities in the nation were recognized in 2010
and Hilton CSD is one of five districts in Monroe
County.
The districts were selected on the basis of a survey
which measured curricular and programmatic
criteria as well as public support of music programs
which was administered by the Institute for Educational
Research and Public Service, an affiliate of the
University of Kansas.
math and science.”
Modeled after the Athena Award, the recognition
honors the next generation of women leaders.
The Young Women of Distinction Award recognized
four high school seniors who demonstrate excellence
in academics, community service and leadership.
Recipients received a cash scholarship and a
paid internship with a local company. All nominees
are eligible to apply for paid internships at a local
company.
According to the Women’s Council, “As women
have worked to become an integral part of the business
and political community in the United States,
it has been very important to recognize and inspire
young women. As Women’s Council extends its
reach to these young women through ongoing mentor
relationships, the Council encourages them to
return to our community after college and make a
difference in the business sector.”
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Hilton Central School District July 2010
Posted . . .
District Calendar 2010-11 mailed to families
of current students only
The District Calendar will be mailed one-to-a-family
in the Hilton CSD in mid-August. To download a
calendar: www.hilton.k12.ny.us/calendar.htm
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Hilton Community Ed Fall '10
The Hilton CSD Community Education Catalogue
of Courses will be mailed to all district residents in
August. Fall Driver Education registration information
will be posted online in mid-August at the
District website: www.hilton.k12.ny.us/communityeducation.htm
Hilton School District Resident
Sports Physicals/Recertification begins
Aug. 16
Information about required interscholastic participant
High School and Middle School summer
sports physicals [re-certification] is posted online at
the District website: www.hilton.k12.ny.us/sports.
htm For information, call 392-1000 ext. 2135/2136.
School Physicals: Pre-K, Gr. K, 2, 4, 7 & 10;
and New/Transfer student registration
Visit the Hilton District website for a Health Appraisal
form as well as new/transfer student registration:
www.hilton.k12. ny.us
The Hilton Central School District
225 West Ave., Hilton, NY 14468
585-392-1000
Hilton Insight Vol. 45 No. 5 July 2010
2010-11 Board of Education
Daniel Wellington
Aggie Seneway
Michelle Ames
Steve Beauvais
Barbara Cutrona
Tim Gagnon
Robert Prorok
District Clerk Pat Unterborn
Hilton School Board Members are elected to three-year
terms and serve without pay. Online Board meeting
agendas and minutes: www.hilton.k12.ny.us/
The Hilton School District does not unlawfully discriminate
on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, marital status,
age, race, color, religion, political affiliation or national
origin.
Superintendent of Schools David Dimbleby
Director of Communications Barbara A. Carder
“A Fantastic Night to Remember!” The Hilton High School Senior Ball was held June 5 at
the RIT Inn and Conference Center with the theme “Masquerade Mystique.” Decor was in
purple, green and gold according to senior class advisors Kelly Inzinga and Kerry Fein.
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