Class of 2010 Commencement - Hilton Central School District
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July <strong>2010</strong><br />
THE HILTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT<br />
<strong>Class</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>2010</strong> <strong>Commencement</strong><br />
“Gasp! We're seniors!”<br />
Spirits were high and the sunny weather cooperated for the 373<br />
members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Class</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>2010</strong> who participated in the 111th <strong>Hilton</strong><br />
High <strong>School</strong> <strong>Commencement</strong>, Saturday, June 26, in the newly-renovated<br />
Eastman Theater. Several speakers and music provided by the<br />
<strong>Hilton</strong> HS Chorale and Brass Ensemble were on the program.<br />
“Memories are irreplaceable”<br />
<strong>Class</strong> President Sabrina Kristobak exhorted classmates to “Always<br />
remember the people who shaped our lives.” Quoting Katie Shirley,<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the Fairport cheerleaders who lost her life in 2007 in a tragic<br />
car crash, “It's through our lives and struggles we learn who we are.<br />
Memories are irreplaceable. . . . Always remember the people who<br />
shaped our lives.”<br />
“Spend your life discovering what you're meant to be”<br />
<strong>Class</strong> Valedictorian Gabrielle Price spoke to graduates <strong>of</strong> the<br />
importance <strong>of</strong> “Paying attention to what puts you in the zone. Will<br />
you spend your life discovering what you're meant to be . . . bringing<br />
your gifts to the table? What is significant is the character you create<br />
for yourself – how do you handle changes, set-backs and comebacks?<br />
The truth is, sometimes you will fall short. There is no effort without<br />
shortcoming. If you fail, fail daring greatly.”<br />
“The journey can take many different forms”<br />
Salutatorian Stephanie Summa remarked on the class as a whole,<br />
“We did not take things for granted as we struggled through the death<br />
<strong>of</strong> a classmate,” referring to the sudden death <strong>of</strong> Christopher Cervini<br />
this year.<br />
“Life is amazing”<br />
<strong>Hilton</strong> High <strong>School</strong> Social Studies Teacher Matt D'Augustine gave<br />
the commencement address telling graduates, “You never really know<br />
what life has in store for you. Even things that are distracting can make<br />
all the difference. Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look<br />
around, you could miss it.”<br />
“It's courage that counts”<br />
Principal Brian Bartalo spoke to graduates <strong>of</strong> the inspiration <strong>of</strong><br />
teachers. “Exceed expectations and not just accept the norm,” he said.<br />
“It's courage that counts. Have passion, have desire, have courage.”<br />
Let me help you Heather Lowry helps Alana Slocum get ready for <strong>Commencement</strong> Ceremonies<br />
June 26. Heather and Alana both plan to attend Monroe Community College.<br />
Gabrielle Price, Valedictorian,<br />
will attend Calvin College to<br />
study excercise science.<br />
Stephanie Summa, Salutatorian,<br />
will attend RIT to become<br />
a physician's assistant.<br />
Sabrina Kristobak, <strong>Class</strong> President,<br />
will attend Penn State<br />
University to study engineering.
<strong>Hilton</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong><br />
Superintendent Dimbleby . . .<br />
Maximizing the Potential <strong>of</strong> the Individual Learner<br />
Dear <strong>Hilton</strong> <strong>District</strong> Resident,<br />
The months <strong>of</strong> May and June are busy time periods<br />
both in the school district and for our students<br />
and their families. With the onset <strong>of</strong> spring<br />
then summer, there is work to be done both<br />
inside and outside <strong>of</strong> our schools. We presented<br />
a school budget to the community for your approval<br />
in May. At the same time, we prepared for<br />
the end <strong>of</strong> school by administering summative<br />
examinations, commencement for our graduates<br />
and recognized student achievement and scholarship<br />
as well as engaged in other traditional school<br />
closing activities. This issue <strong>of</strong> the Insight highlights<br />
the results <strong>of</strong> many <strong>of</strong> these events.<br />
I would like to take this opportunity to thank<br />
you for voting on the school budget in May and<br />
for supporting your schools by approving the<br />
budget. It was a challenging budget in difficult<br />
economic times.<br />
We will continue to work diligently to build<br />
upon the high level <strong>of</strong> success this district has<br />
achieved in a fiscally efficient manner by maintaining<br />
high standards at a cost among the lowest in<br />
the county.<br />
Your continued support<br />
<strong>of</strong> the children<br />
in our community<br />
contributes to the<br />
overall success we<br />
have achieved as a<br />
district. Our graduates<br />
continue to meet and<br />
exceed state standards<br />
at an unparalleled rate<br />
as previous and recent<br />
data attests. We are<br />
proud <strong>of</strong> the fact<br />
<strong>Hilton</strong> High <strong>School</strong><br />
has been again named Superintendent<br />
to Newsweek’s list <strong>of</strong> David Dimbleby<br />
top high schools in the<br />
nation and that Merton Williams is one <strong>of</strong> only 16<br />
middle schools in New York State to be named to<br />
the prestigious national <strong>School</strong>s to Watch list this<br />
spring.<br />
Just as important, we continue to raise caring,<br />
respectful young adults and citizens who bring<br />
pride to the local and larger community as<br />
reflected in the level <strong>of</strong> achievements our<br />
students attained in music, art, athletics and<br />
academics this past year.<br />
As a learning community, there continues<br />
to be work to be done at our schools in<br />
order to maximize the potential <strong>of</strong> each<br />
learner. We have created a tradition <strong>of</strong> high<br />
expectations and excellence. At the same<br />
time we must continue to find ways to challenge<br />
ourselves to improve in order to prepare<br />
our students for the societal demands<br />
each will face in the future.<br />
I am confident that with your support our<br />
children will continue to thrive and contribute<br />
positively to the vibrant school and local community<br />
here in the <strong>Hilton</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> and<br />
beyond.<br />
Wishing you all the best this summer,<br />
Dave Dimbleby<br />
Superintendent <strong>of</strong> <strong>School</strong>s<br />
Proud <strong>of</strong> you . . . . .<br />
Above: Lydia Frechette who will attend<br />
Onondaga Community College and mom<br />
Michelle Ames.<br />
2<br />
At left: Sam Wolcott receiving a hug.<br />
Above: Danielle Villa who<br />
will attend MCC and mom<br />
Sharon Anderson.<br />
Above: Mason Ames who will<br />
attend UB receiving a little<br />
help.
July <strong>2010</strong><br />
Goodbye to retirees bittersweet as we remember their<br />
contributions and wish them the best<br />
Steve Lemon, Director <strong>of</strong><br />
Security retires this year<br />
Congratulations and best wishes to this year’s faculty and staff<br />
retirees who were honored at ceremonies held at <strong>Hilton</strong> High <strong>School</strong><br />
June 24: Nancy Armocida, Director <strong>of</strong> Food Service [1998-<strong>2010</strong>];<br />
Deborah Benson, Bus Driver [1987-<strong>2010</strong>]; Linda Bohrer, English<br />
Teacher HS [1994-<strong>2010</strong>]; Eileen Cowey, <strong>School</strong> Social Worker HS<br />
[1993-<strong>2010</strong>]; Nancy Ellwanger,<br />
Bus Driver [2000-<strong>2010</strong>]; Laraine<br />
Frolich, Speech Therapist VE<br />
[1989-<strong>2010</strong>]; Susan Genthner, Art<br />
Teacher Quest [1983-<strong>2010</strong>]; Janis<br />
Hyland, Language Arts Teacher<br />
NW [1987-<strong>2010</strong>]; Donna Ianello,<br />
Language Arts Quest [2001-<strong>2010</strong>];<br />
Sandra Johnson, Accounts Payable<br />
Specialist [1980-<strong>2010</strong>]; Nancy Johnstone,<br />
Elementary Teacher Quest<br />
[1998-<strong>2010</strong>]; Cheryl Lee, Elementary<br />
Teacher [1990-<strong>2010</strong>]; Isabella<br />
Lemon, Special Education Teacher<br />
HS [1987-<strong>2010</strong>]; Steve Lemon, Director <strong>of</strong> Security [1980-<strong>2010</strong>; Mary<br />
Phillips, Elementary Teacher VE [1977-<strong>2010</strong>]; and Nicholas Williams,<br />
Music Teacher HS [1977-<strong>2010</strong>].<br />
Farewell and thank you to all our retirees including <strong>Hilton</strong> High <strong>School</strong> vocal<br />
music teacher Nicholas Williams.<br />
IB Diploma candidates<br />
<strong>Hilton</strong> High <strong>School</strong>, is authorized to grant International<br />
Baccalaurate diplomas. Congratulations<br />
to this year’s candidates who have completed the<br />
curriculum, but will receive final results in July.<br />
“There were 137 students this year at the High<br />
<strong>School</strong> challenging 247 IB exams,” IB Coordinator<br />
Tim Ackroyd said.<br />
Their college plans are: Kara Aguglia – St. John<br />
Fisher College /Psychology; Matt Cole – Purdue<br />
University/Biochemistry; Kyle Coleman – Syracuse<br />
University/Business; Josh DeClerck – Albany<br />
University/Law; Maggie Dickerson – University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Buffalo/Architecture; Elif Evyapan – St. John<br />
Fisher /Math and Physics; Noemie Long – Stony<br />
Brook University/Biology; Christie Spencer – St.<br />
Lawrence University/Neuroscience; Taylor Torre<br />
– Loyola Marymount University/Political Science;<br />
Natalie Wall – St. Lawrence University/Biology.<br />
For further information, call 585-392-1000 ext.<br />
2367 or www.hilton.k12.ny.us/high-school.htm<br />
<strong>Hilton</strong> HS on Newsweek List <strong>of</strong> Top <strong>School</strong>s<br />
For the sixth year in a row, <strong>Hilton</strong> High <strong>School</strong><br />
has been recognized by Newsweek magazine in its<br />
annual “America’s Top High <strong>School</strong>s” issue announced<br />
High <strong>School</strong> Principal Brian Bartalo. The<br />
list ranks the top 1,200 U.S. high schools, which<br />
represents less than 6% <strong>of</strong> all high schools in the<br />
country. Each year, Newsweek magazine picks the<br />
best high schools in the country based on how<br />
hard school staffs work to challenge students with<br />
advanced-placement college-level courses and<br />
tests. Just over 1,600 schools—only 6 percent <strong>of</strong><br />
all the public schools in the U.S.—made the list.<br />
In <strong>2010</strong> <strong>Hilton</strong> High <strong>School</strong> ranked 1,208; in<br />
2009 <strong>Hilton</strong> High <strong>School</strong> ranked 1,030; in 2008<br />
HHS ranked 933, the first time that <strong>Hilton</strong> High<br />
<strong>School</strong> broke top 1,000 [previous years’ scores<br />
include 1,188, 1,074, and 1,036].<br />
“We’re very proud at <strong>Hilton</strong> High <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> this<br />
annual recognition from Newsweek,” said Principal<br />
Bartalo. “We have hard working students and staff<br />
to thank for being on this list. We will continue to<br />
strive to have more students in the future challenge<br />
themselves with rigorous courses at our<br />
school to better prepare for their post-secondary<br />
pursuits.” The Newsweek rankings are based on<br />
a formula that divides the number <strong>of</strong> AP, IB and<br />
Cambridge exams given at each school by that<br />
school’s number <strong>of</strong> graduating seniors.<br />
Top 20 Scholars in <strong>Class</strong><br />
Special recognition for this year's "Top 20<br />
Scholars who are:” Tatiana Baglioni, Morgan Bauer,<br />
Margaret Bisig, Matthew Endres, Elip Evyapan, Tyler<br />
Halstead, Jessica Hogestyn, Alana Ingham, Emily<br />
Jones, Mary Juergens, Sabrina Kristobak, Christina<br />
Lodato, Joshua Mensing, Madeline Pierce, Gabrielle<br />
Price, Nathaniel Schreiber, Christine Spencer,<br />
Stephanie Summa, Samantha Testa and Taylor Torre.<br />
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<strong>Hilton</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong><br />
<strong>Class</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>2010</strong> <strong>Hilton</strong> High <strong>School</strong> graduates recognized<br />
Scholarship, Honors and Awards<br />
Smiles From left are Carneisha Henry who will attend RWC and<br />
Natasha Gooding who will attend RIT.<br />
Michael Adams - Aggie Seneway Scholarship; George<br />
Collamer Sportsmanship Award; <strong>Hilton</strong> Rotary Hal<br />
Belinger Award<br />
Mason Ames - Performing Arts Award<br />
Eleanor Arrington - Greece Community Scholarship;<br />
<strong>Hilton</strong> Education Foundation Scholarship; <strong>Hilton</strong><br />
Salvation Army Scholarship; Lakeside Memorial Hospital<br />
Scholarship; Laura Downs Scholarship<br />
Tatiana Baglioni - Clark University Ellen C. Semple<br />
Scholarship; Jonas Clark Scholarship<br />
Michael Barbone - Alfred University Dean’s Scholarship<br />
Morgan Bauer - Nazareth College Presidential Scholarship;<br />
HCSTA Scholarship; Ruth Roy VEPTO Scholarship<br />
Laura Berardicurti - Counseling Office Recognition<br />
Award/Davison Foundation<br />
Sarah Bolton - John Carroll University Academic<br />
Scholarship<br />
Alicia Bonanza - Counseling Office Recognition<br />
Awar/Davison Foundation<br />
Cameron Borchers - Deb Sheridan Memorial Scholarship<br />
Dominic Camillaci - BOCES “Make All The Difference”<br />
Scholarship; Emma Osborne Memorial Scholarship;<br />
<strong>Hilton</strong> Rotary-Hal Belinger Award<br />
Kayla Cash - <strong>Hilton</strong> Model UN<br />
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Nicholas Castronovo - Paychex Scholarship;<br />
Robby Coppaway Scholarship<br />
Matthew Cole - Purdue University Freshman<br />
Biochemistry Scholarship<br />
Kyle Coleman - Syracuse Univ. Chancellors<br />
Scholarship<br />
Justin Colline - St. Anselm College Rev. Stephen<br />
Parent, O.S.B. Scholarship<br />
Kelly Comden - SUNY Brockport Edward<br />
J. Kumar Scholarship; BOCES “Make All The<br />
Difference” Scholarship; <strong>Hilton</strong> Lioness Betty<br />
Watters Memorial Scholarship; Sons <strong>of</strong> the<br />
American Revolution “Good Citizenship<br />
Award;” Walker Exempts Alan Haight Memorial<br />
Allison Cutrona - RIT Merit Scholarship &<br />
Presidential Scholar<br />
Alanna Dalba - Wegmans Scholarship<br />
Joshua DeClerck - Counseling Office Recognition<br />
Award/Davison Foundation; <strong>Hilton</strong><br />
Education Foundation Scholarship<br />
Nathan DiMartino - University <strong>of</strong> New<br />
England Academic Scholarship; <strong>Hilton</strong> Sports<br />
Boosters Scholarship<br />
Kara Engle - <strong>Hilton</strong> Bus Driver’s Association<br />
- Connie Bradt Memorial Scholarship<br />
Hali Forshee - Unity Health <strong>2010</strong> Nursing Scholarship<br />
Andrew Fowler - SUNY Brockport Merit Scholarship;<br />
Principal’s Leadership Award' Gary Schwonke<br />
Award; Senior Spectator Scholarship; Westside News<br />
Award<br />
Tyler Frankenberger - WeMoCo – National Technical<br />
Honor Society<br />
Jason Frisbee - Counseling Office Recognition<br />
Award/Davison Foundation<br />
Danielle Giangrasso - Marie Dollard McGrath Education<br />
Scholarship<br />
Charles Hasenauer - University <strong>of</strong> Buffalo Provost<br />
Scholarship; Counseling Office Recognition Award/Davison<br />
Foundation<br />
Rebecca Hebert - SUNY Fredonia TEACH Grant<br />
program; Lad Cadet Basketball Scholarship; Outstanding<br />
Senior Female Athlete<br />
Danielle Heed - Librette Book Award<br />
Carneisha Henry - USMC Scholar Athlete Award;<br />
Roberts Wesleyan College Athletic Scholarship<br />
Allison Herbert - SUNY Brockport Dean’s Scholar<br />
In-Residence Award; Monroe County Executive Community<br />
Award<br />
Dylan Hickey - <strong>Hilton</strong> Sports Boosters Scholarship<br />
Jessica Hogestyn - Greece Federal Credit Union Assoc.<br />
Scholarship<br />
Daniel Hurlimann - Outstanding Senior Male Athlete<br />
Christopher Iafrati - University <strong>of</strong> Buffalo Academic<br />
Scholarship; Brian Schramm Memorial Award; <strong>Hilton</strong><br />
Sports Boosters Scholarship; USMC Scholar Athlete Award<br />
Renea’ Jett - HFD Bernard Whelehan Memorial<br />
Emily Jones - Worcester Polytechnic Institute University<br />
Award ; WPI Global Scholars Program; Dr. James<br />
D. Nundy<br />
Scholarship;<br />
<strong>Hilton</strong> Parma<br />
Chamber <strong>of</strong><br />
Commerce;<br />
<strong>Hilton</strong> Sports<br />
Boosters<br />
Scholarship;<br />
Wendy’s High<br />
<strong>School</strong> Heisman<br />
Nominee<br />
Mary Juergens<br />
- Univ.<br />
<strong>of</strong> Rochester<br />
George Eastman<br />
Young<br />
Leaders<br />
Award; NYS<br />
Comptroller<br />
Achievement<br />
Award; <strong>Hilton</strong><br />
Coaches’<br />
Award<br />
Lisa Koroniwsky<br />
- <strong>Hilton</strong> Salvation<br />
Army<br />
Scholarship<br />
Sabrina<br />
Friends From left are Caitlin Rutherford, Kristi<br />
Kate Parker and Kate Moss.<br />
Kristobak<br />
- George<br />
Collamer<br />
Sportsmanship<br />
Award; U <strong>of</strong> R Dexter Perkins Prize in History<br />
Mary Lou Trimmer Cheerleading Award; Monroe<br />
County Council <strong>of</strong> Superintendents “Outstanding<br />
Senior Award”<br />
Christina Leblanc - Counseling Office Recognition<br />
Award/Davison Foundation<br />
Jacob Lissow - HFD Bernard Whelehan Memorial<br />
The <strong>Commencement</strong> Ceremony will b
July <strong>2010</strong><br />
Academic Achievements<br />
<strong>Hilton</strong> HS is<br />
accredited by<br />
International<br />
Baccalaureate<br />
Rebecca List - <strong>Hilton</strong> Parma Soccer Club Scholarship<br />
Moira Madden - Performing Arts Award<br />
Quinn Maier - <strong>Hilton</strong> Bus Driver’s Association Connie<br />
Bradt Memorial Scholarship; Walker Fire Department<br />
Scholarship<br />
Chelsea Marron - Student Council Award; Deina<br />
Miller Cheerleading Award<br />
Maxwell McCune - SUNY Oswego Merit Scholarship<br />
Patrick Meagher - <strong>Hilton</strong> Coaches’ Award; Performing<br />
Arts Award<br />
Joshua Mensing - University <strong>of</strong> Buffalo Provost Scholarship;<br />
USMC Semper Fidelis Bandsmen Award<br />
Colby Morabito - No. Greece Firefighters Public<br />
Safety Academic<br />
Merit Scholarship<br />
Kathryn Moss<br />
- Lady Cadet<br />
Girl’s Basketball<br />
Scholarship<br />
Courtny<br />
Mount - Counseling<br />
Office<br />
Recognition<br />
Award/Davison<br />
Foundation<br />
Alyssa Nesbitt<br />
- Lady Cadet<br />
Girl’s Basketball<br />
Scholarship<br />
Chelsea Oliphant<br />
- St. John<br />
Fisher College<br />
Presidential &<br />
Honors Scholarship;<br />
Local 13/<br />
MCA Industry<br />
Advancement<br />
Scholarship<br />
Owen Pacelli<br />
- Morton Salt<br />
Benevolence Fund<br />
Scholarship<br />
e Yager, Alana Slocum, Heather Lowry,<br />
Julie Palmer<br />
- SUNY Brockport<br />
Dean’s<br />
Extraordinary<br />
Academic Scholarship<br />
Sara Palmer - <strong>Hilton</strong> Bus Driver’s Association Connie<br />
Bradt Memorial Scholarship; Leah Chapter Order <strong>of</strong><br />
the Eastern Star<br />
Rory Patrie - SUNY Brockport Dean’s Scholar In-<br />
Residence Award<br />
e aired on T-W CH 12 July 29 at 7 pm<br />
The Insight regrets any inadvertent omissions;<br />
for further information, HS Counseling may be<br />
reached at 585-392-1000 ext. 2058.<br />
Graduating Seniors From left are Matt Roides who will attend SUNY Brockport and<br />
Joe Brown who will attend the University <strong>of</strong> Buffalo.<br />
Madeline Pierce - <strong>Hilton</strong> Salvation Army Scholarship<br />
Vladimir Poplavskiy - Counseling Office Recognition<br />
Award/Davison Foundation<br />
Gabrielle Price - Calvin<br />
College Heart & Mind<br />
Scholarship; Rochester<br />
Chapter Alumni Assoc.<br />
Scholarship; Ann Jennejahn<br />
Girls Sports Award;<br />
Robert & Vesta Dowd<br />
Memorial Science Award;<br />
USMC Scholastic Excellence<br />
Award<br />
Shannon Pronti - We-<br />
MoCo National Technical<br />
Honor Society; Wegmans<br />
Scholarship<br />
Jennifer Reeves - Counseling<br />
Office Recognition<br />
Award/Davison Foundation<br />
Courtney Richardson<br />
- Marie Dollard McGrath<br />
Education Scholarship<br />
Jordan Ritchie - Nazareth College Dean’s Scholarship;<br />
Dr. Mark W. Welch Scholarship; Wegmans Scholarship<br />
Michael Rockafellow - Discus All-Around HS Student<br />
Scholarship<br />
<strong>Hilton</strong> Bus Driver’s Association Connie Bradt Memorial<br />
Scholarship' <strong>Hilton</strong> Parma Soccer Club Scholarship<br />
Ashley Rode - NISCA Academic All American Award;<br />
<strong>Hilton</strong> Sports Boosters Scholarship<br />
Caitlin Rutherford - Monroe County Executive<br />
Community Award<br />
Alexander Ruta - <strong>Hilton</strong> Raiders Scholarship<br />
Gina Sacino - SUNY Fredonia George Booth Visual<br />
Arts Scholarship<br />
Timothy Sarma - US Army ROTC Scholarship; RIT<br />
ROTC Scholarship<br />
Korey Sawdey - University <strong>of</strong> New England Academic<br />
Scholarship<br />
Nathaniel Schreiber - Keuka College Scholarship;<br />
Douglas J. May Memorial Scholarship; <strong>Hilton</strong> Sports<br />
Boosters Scholarship<br />
Rachel Sealy - NYS Attorney General Triple “C” Award<br />
Tori Singsavatdy - Student Council Award<br />
Duell Smith - Outstanding Senior Male Athlete<br />
Christine Spencer - St. Lawrence University Momentum<br />
Scholarship & IB Scholarship; DAR Good<br />
Citizen Award; Dr. Eric A. Cederstrom Academic Award;<br />
Greece Youth Board-Marilyn Streicher Award; Rochester<br />
Chapter Credit Union Assoc. Scholarship; <strong>2010</strong><br />
Young Women <strong>of</strong> Distinction Award<br />
Patrick Spring - NYS Society <strong>of</strong> Mayflower Descendants<br />
Award; Wendy’s High <strong>School</strong> Heisman Nominee<br />
Stephanie Summa - RIT Merit & Presidential Scholarship;<br />
American Legion Citizenship Scholarship; Counseling<br />
Office Recognition Award/Davison Foundation;<br />
Dr. Eric A. Cederstrom Academic Award; Dr. James D.<br />
Nundy Scholarship; HFD Ladies Auxiliary-Carol Tobey<br />
Memorial; NYS Attorney General Triple “C” Award<br />
Samantha Testa - USMC Semper Fidelis Bandsmen<br />
Award<br />
Taylor Torre - Alicia A. Fink Award; NYS Society <strong>of</strong><br />
Mayflower Descendants Award<br />
DawnMarie Wahl - Canisius College Scholarship<br />
Natalie Wall - <strong>Hilton</strong> Parma Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce<br />
Ashley Whitney - HCSTA Scholarship<br />
Aimee Wilson - Daemen College President’s Scholarship<br />
Jareth Wischmeyer - St. John Fisher College Presidential<br />
& Honors Scholarship; Greece Rotary Scholarship;<br />
PAETEC Scholarship; Unity Health Scholarship<br />
Leanne Worboys - <strong>Hilton</strong> Bus Driver’s Association<br />
Connie Bradt Memorial Scholarship<br />
Matthew Wroblewski - David Johns Boys Sports<br />
Award<br />
Andrew Zielinski - CSEA Local 828 George M.<br />
Growney Scholarship; <strong>Hilton</strong> Bus Driver’s Association<br />
Connie Bradt Memorial Scholarship<br />
Alayna Zimbrich HHS Most Improved Student<br />
Award<br />
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<strong>Hilton</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong><br />
<strong>2010</strong>-11 Budget<br />
approved by voters<br />
<strong>Hilton</strong> CSD residents voted May 18, <strong>2010</strong> on<br />
the proposed <strong>2010</strong>-11 budget and a bus purchase<br />
proposition. The budget passed by a vote <strong>of</strong><br />
1,322-842. The bus proposition passed by a vote <strong>of</strong><br />
1,188-934. In an uncontested race, three Board <strong>of</strong><br />
Education incumbents were returned to the Board:<br />
Michelle Frechette Ames for a third term with<br />
1,548 votes; Steve Beauvais for a fourth term with<br />
1,514 votes; and Barbara Cutrona for a fourth term<br />
with 1,484 votes.<br />
Faced with a possible $3.2 million cut in state aid<br />
as proposed by the Governor’s budget, the <strong>Hilton</strong><br />
<strong>Central</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Education adopted a budget that<br />
was virtually frozen at the current year level at<br />
their April 13, <strong>2010</strong> meeting.<br />
Following a six-month budget development<br />
process involving more than 100 staff, parents and<br />
community members, the $68,631,794 proposal is<br />
0.17% over the current year’s budget, a $115,000<br />
increase. In an effort to absorb the potential state<br />
aid loss, the proposal includes staff reductions; concessions<br />
from the administrators and the administrative<br />
bargaining unit; and a $1.9 million transfer<br />
from fund balance and reserves.<br />
Restored to the budget from an earlier proposal<br />
was the Crimson Cadet Marching Band with<br />
participation critera. Further details about the<br />
<strong>2010</strong>-11 Budget, projected tax rates and other<br />
details are online at www.hilton.k12.ny.us/budgetpr<strong>of</strong>ile.htm<br />
The Board <strong>of</strong> Education approves the tax rates<br />
in August and result will be posted on the <strong>District</strong><br />
website: www.hilton.k12.ny.us<br />
Parents and interested community members are<br />
encouraged to get involved in the budget development<br />
process. Thirteen Budget Committees will<br />
begin meeting in the fall.<br />
Budget committees employ close scrutiny <strong>of</strong><br />
each school and department budget items yielding<br />
important information about containing costs and<br />
effectively providing education to <strong>Hilton</strong> students.<br />
If you are interested in serving on a budget committee,<br />
please call the Business Office at 585-392-<br />
1000 ext. 7033.<br />
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Plan your vacation, doctor visits<br />
using the <strong>District</strong> Calendar<br />
www.hilton.k12.ny.us/<br />
calendar.htm<br />
Field Days were held in June at <strong>Hilton</strong> schools including these students at the Village Elementary. Playgrounds<br />
for young children are located at all elementary schools: Quest, Northwood and Village.<br />
H-P Summer Youth Programs: 585-392-9030<br />
Driver Education to begin<br />
in the Fall through<br />
Community Education<br />
The Fall <strong>2010</strong> Driver Education program is<br />
scheduled for Sept. 27 through Nov. 29. The program<br />
meets Mondays and Wednesdays in Rm. 2100,<br />
<strong>Hilton</strong> High <strong>School</strong>, 400 East Ave., <strong>Hilton</strong>. Instruction/Theory<br />
is 4 pm-5:30 pm and vehicle drives are<br />
at 2:30 pm-4 pm and 5:30 pm-7 pm.<br />
Registration begins in August. Information will<br />
be posted online in mid-August at:<br />
www.hilton.k12.ny.us/driver-education.htm<br />
Successful completion <strong>of</strong> the course will qualify<br />
the student for DMV Certificate <strong>of</strong> Completion<br />
[MV-285], including insurance reduction certificate.<br />
Driver Education requires each student to attend<br />
the lecture classes and in-vehicle driving labs<br />
[drives]. Vehicle drives meet in parking lot - rear <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Hilton</strong> High <strong>School</strong>.<br />
Community Education Registrar is located at<br />
<strong>District</strong> Offices, 225 West Ave., <strong>Hilton</strong> and may be<br />
reached at 585-392-1000 ext. 7045.<br />
SAT Prep classes<br />
Instructors and curriculum provided by The<br />
Princeton Review will be holding a SAT Prep class at<br />
<strong>Hilton</strong> High <strong>School</strong> for high school seniors preparing<br />
for the SAT.<br />
The course runs from Sept. 11-Oct. 5, <strong>2010</strong><br />
[Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays] consisting <strong>of</strong> 18<br />
hours <strong>of</strong> total classroom preparation in addition<br />
to four full-length practice SAT exams. Students<br />
will have access to an online student center where<br />
they can utilize extra drills and homework lessons.<br />
The cost is $460. Instructors are The Princeton-Review-trained.<br />
Register through <strong>Hilton</strong> CSD Community<br />
Education at www.hilton.k12.ny.us/community-education<br />
or call 585-392-1000 ext. 7044.<br />
<strong>Class</strong>es are held at <strong>Hilton</strong> High <strong>School</strong>, Rm.<br />
3504, 400 East Ave., <strong>Hilton</strong>.<br />
Additional information:<br />
www.theprincetonreview.com<br />
K-12 Summer Reading<br />
online at<br />
www.hilton.k12.ny.us
July <strong>2010</strong><br />
In the Forefront <strong>of</strong> Learning<br />
Academic Awards to Outstanding Juniors <strong>Hilton</strong> High<br />
<strong>School</strong> juniors received these academic honors at BRAVO<br />
Night: Alexandra Bennett - RIT Innovation and Technology<br />
Award; Diana Chiley - Wellesley College Book Award;<br />
Zachery Eustance - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal<br />
and the University <strong>of</strong> Rochester Xerox Award for Innovation<br />
and Technology; Joshua Hagen - Clarkson University<br />
Achievement Award; Laura Hess - Russell Sage College<br />
Student Award; Jonathan Jackson - Dartmouth College<br />
Book Award; Lauren Heppner - Wells College Leadership<br />
Award; Emily Palmeri - Clarkson University Leadership<br />
Award; Valeriya Poplavskiy - Sage College <strong>of</strong> Albany Sage<br />
Arts Award; Krystalyn Sadwick - University <strong>of</strong> Rochester<br />
Humanities and Social Sciences Award; Juliana Shaw - RIT<br />
Computing Medal; Patrick Vaughan - RIT Innovation and<br />
Technology Award; James Wagner - RIT Computing Medal;<br />
Tyler Werner - University <strong>of</strong> Rochester Bausch & Lomb<br />
Science Award; Molly Westbrook - University <strong>of</strong> Rochester<br />
Young Leaders Award.<br />
Hiltorial <strong>2010</strong> Christina Wyant, Editor-in-Chief; yearbook<br />
dedicated to HHS Social Studies teacher Chuck Partridge.<br />
<strong>Hilton</strong> WE-MO-CO Career and Technical Education<br />
Graduates Congratulations to: Mikayla Bennett, Cameron<br />
Borchers, John Brickler, Melissa Cacia, Chelse Coleman,<br />
Michael Cringoli, Jared Cutter, Nicholas Dalton,<br />
Brandon Dantini, Todd Doing, Yulianna Dutchak, Mark<br />
Ellis, Tyler Frankenberger, Joseph Giunta, Mark Herman,<br />
Matthew Lazeski, Thomas Legler, Nikole Maenza,<br />
Jessica Nice, Connor Parsons, Kiera Paul, Zachary<br />
Podgers, Michelle Polatas, Shannon Pronti, Spencer<br />
Reid, Dylan Rice, Dakota Rivera, Ashley Rizzo, Lydia<br />
Rotella, Josh Russo, Marchella Scorsone, Ryan Sengillo,<br />
Jessica Sheffield, Yuliya Sidorchuk, Joseph Sutera, Katie<br />
Thorne, Christopher Weining and Jessica Yost.<br />
National Technical Honor Society Inducted into the<br />
NTHS: Sara Caricati, Kate Finewood, Kristy Gustke and<br />
Shannon Pronti.<br />
HHS Literary Magazine Awards “The Silver Nickel”<br />
Award winners: poetry: Tatiana Baglioni, Krystalyn<br />
Sadwick, Kelly Vasquez; prose: Gina Sacino, Christina<br />
Grieco, Sam Farina; cover Art: Sam Distefano; student<br />
editors: Gina Sacino, Caitlin McCullough, Sam Farina,<br />
Michelle Sacino, Amanda Zimmerman.<br />
HHS Driver Education Award Molly Bliss has been<br />
recognized as an “Outstanding Driver Education Student” this<br />
year by AAA <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> and Western NY for her driving skills<br />
and habits.<br />
Making a Difference Many thanks to: 57 HCSD Chase<br />
Challenge Runners; "Team Heise" in the MS Walk for Jill<br />
Heise ’89; and HHS teacher Brian McDowell running in the<br />
Lake Place Ironman for ALS.<br />
Alumni in the News Correction Melissa Buss '03 received<br />
a DPT [Doctorate <strong>of</strong> Physical Therapy] from the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Pittsburgh <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Health and Rehabilitation this spring. She<br />
is beginning a residency in women's health Resident for the<br />
Centers for Rehabiltation Services in Pittsburgh.<br />
<strong>Hilton</strong>’s Jazz<br />
Ensemble played<br />
on the Gibbs Street<br />
Stage at the Xerox<br />
Rochester International<br />
Jazz Festival<br />
June 11 to enthusiastic<br />
applause. The<br />
ensemble is directed<br />
by <strong>Hilton</strong> High<br />
<strong>School</strong> Instrumental<br />
Music Teacher<br />
Jared Streiff.<br />
<strong>Hilton</strong> named one <strong>of</strong> “Best Communities for Music Education”<br />
Young Woman <strong>of</strong> Distinction to Christine Spencer<br />
Christine Spencer<br />
<strong>Hilton</strong> High <strong>School</strong> graduating senior Christine Spencer<br />
has been recognized<br />
as one <strong>of</strong> four area seniors<br />
as a "Young Woman<br />
<strong>of</strong> Distinction” by the<br />
Women’s Council <strong>of</strong><br />
the Rochester Business<br />
Alliance.<br />
Christine will attend<br />
St. Lawrence University<br />
on several scholarships<br />
including the Momentum<br />
Scholarship and<br />
IB Scholarship where<br />
she expectes to study<br />
neuroscience with a minor in math/statistics. She is an<br />
International Baccalaureate Diploma candidate and in the<br />
'Top 20 Scholars.’<br />
“I always wanted to work in hospital research and new<br />
treatment,” Christine said. “My strongest subjects are<br />
The <strong>Hilton</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> has been again<br />
named one <strong>of</strong> the nation’s “Best Communities for Music<br />
Education” by NAMM Foundation. The California-based<br />
NAMM Foundation announced May 5, <strong>2010</strong> the results<br />
<strong>of</strong> its 11th annual “Best Communities for Music Education”<br />
survey which acknowledges schools and districts<br />
across the U.S. for their commitment to and support <strong>of</strong><br />
music education in schools.<br />
For the second time and two years, <strong>Hilton</strong> has received<br />
the recognition said <strong>Hilton</strong> CSD Music K-12 Program<br />
Coordinator Nancy Russo. Only 174 school<br />
communities in the nation were recognized in <strong>2010</strong><br />
and <strong>Hilton</strong> CSD is one <strong>of</strong> five districts in Monroe<br />
County.<br />
The districts were selected on the basis <strong>of</strong> a survey<br />
which measured curricular and programmatic<br />
criteria as well as public support <strong>of</strong> music programs<br />
which was administered by the Institute for Educational<br />
Research and Public Service, an affiliate <strong>of</strong> the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Kansas.<br />
math and science.”<br />
Modeled after the Athena Award, the recognition<br />
honors the next generation <strong>of</strong> women leaders.<br />
The Young Women <strong>of</strong> Distinction Award recognized<br />
four high school seniors who demonstrate excellence<br />
in academics, community service and leadership.<br />
Recipients received a cash scholarship and a<br />
paid internship with a local company. All nominees<br />
are eligible to apply for paid internships at a local<br />
company.<br />
According to the Women’s Council, “As women<br />
have worked to become an integral part <strong>of</strong> the business<br />
and political community in the United States,<br />
it has been very important to recognize and inspire<br />
young women. As Women’s Council extends its<br />
reach to these young women through ongoing mentor<br />
relationships, the Council encourages them to<br />
return to our community after college and make a<br />
difference in the business sector.”<br />
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<strong>Hilton</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> July <strong>2010</strong><br />
Posted . . .<br />
<strong>District</strong> Calendar <strong>2010</strong>-11 mailed to families<br />
<strong>of</strong> current students only<br />
The <strong>District</strong> Calendar will be mailed one-to-a-family<br />
in the <strong>Hilton</strong> CSD in mid-August. To download a<br />
calendar: www.hilton.k12.ny.us/calendar.htm<br />
<strong>Hilton</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong><br />
225 West Avenue<br />
<strong>Hilton</strong>, New York 14468<br />
585-392-1000<br />
www.hilton.k12.ny.us<br />
NONPROFIT ORG.<br />
U.S. POSTAGE<br />
PAID<br />
<strong>Hilton</strong>, NY 14468<br />
Permit No. 21<br />
<strong>Hilton</strong> Community Ed Fall '10<br />
The <strong>Hilton</strong> CSD Community Education Catalogue<br />
<strong>of</strong> Courses will be mailed to all district residents in<br />
August. Fall Driver Education registration information<br />
will be posted online in mid-August at the<br />
<strong>District</strong> website: www.hilton.k12.ny.us/communityeducation.htm<br />
<strong>Hilton</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> Resident<br />
Sports Physicals/Recertification begins<br />
Aug. 16<br />
Information about required interscholastic participant<br />
High <strong>School</strong> and Middle <strong>School</strong> summer<br />
sports physicals [re-certification] is posted online at<br />
the <strong>District</strong> website: www.hilton.k12.ny.us/sports.<br />
htm For information, call 392-1000 ext. 2135/2136.<br />
<strong>School</strong> Physicals: Pre-K, Gr. K, 2, 4, 7 & 10;<br />
and New/Transfer student registration<br />
Visit the <strong>Hilton</strong> <strong>District</strong> website for a Health Appraisal<br />
form as well as new/transfer student registration:<br />
www.hilton.k12. ny.us<br />
The <strong>Hilton</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong><br />
225 West Ave., <strong>Hilton</strong>, NY 14468<br />
585-392-1000<br />
<strong>Hilton</strong> Insight Vol. 45 No. 5 July <strong>2010</strong><br />
<strong>2010</strong>-11 Board <strong>of</strong> Education<br />
Daniel Wellington<br />
Aggie Seneway<br />
Michelle Ames<br />
Steve Beauvais<br />
Barbara Cutrona<br />
Tim Gagnon<br />
Robert Prorok<br />
<strong>District</strong> Clerk Pat Unterborn<br />
<strong>Hilton</strong> <strong>School</strong> Board Members are elected to three-year<br />
terms and serve without pay. Online Board meeting<br />
agendas and minutes: www.hilton.k12.ny.us/<br />
The <strong>Hilton</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> does not unlawfully discriminate<br />
on the basis <strong>of</strong> sex, sexual orientation, marital status,<br />
age, race, color, religion, political affiliation or national<br />
origin.<br />
Superintendent <strong>of</strong> <strong>School</strong>s David Dimbleby<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Communications Barbara A. Carder<br />
“A Fantastic Night to Remember!” The <strong>Hilton</strong> High <strong>School</strong> Senior Ball was held June 5 at<br />
the RIT Inn and Conference Center with the theme “Masquerade Mystique.” Decor was in<br />
purple, green and gold according to senior class advisors Kelly Inzinga and Kerry Fein.<br />
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