July 2011 A community where learners excel!

Board of Education: Don Edwards-President; Jack Sines-Vice President; Spyros Dimatos; Melissa Stephens; Judy Warner. Superintendent of Schools-Robert Bundy; Associate Superintendent of Schools-Kathleen Dixon.

NewsletterNewsletterVol. XI, No. 11

Congratulations Class of 2011Congratulations Class of 2011ValedictorianKaitlin Hulbert

SalutatorianLauren Gridley

Lauren Gridley is a member of the

National Honor Society, drama club and student government. She was a member of the softball and tennis teams. She will receive the following awards and scholarships: SUNY Fredonia President’s Award for Excellence, Hatala Orthodontic’s Scholarship Award,

Kaitlin Hulbert is a member of the

National Honor Society and the Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation. She is manager of the cross country team, editor of “Th e Devil’s Advocate,” and yearbook treasurer. She spends time as a math, science and reading tutor and is a kindergarten religious

Art teacher wins national award

PBS and its member stations announced the winners of the PBS Teachers

Innovation Awards in recognition of the educators’ creative and inventive use of public media to engage students and improve learning.

Chenango Forks High School art teacher Keith Rosko was the national award recipient for art at the secondary level. Rosko’s computer art project combined traditional resources, school webpage, and PBS content, including American Experience War Letters, and various media from the PBS Teachers website.

“Mr. Rosko created a rich, cross-curricular learning experience and this approach proved very engaging for his students. We commend his eff orts and are impressed with his utilization of PBS resources,” said Jackie Stapleton, WSKG director of education.

Rosko has taught at Chenango Forks for 23 years as an art teacher. He said, “I am honored to be counted among these amazing educators, especially by an organization like PBS, and I am pleased to be able to represent Chenango Forks and have the opportunity to showcase some of the amazing things we do here across the curriculum. We have worked hard the last several years to transition from a media-based program to a 21st century literacy-based arts department, and this is a nice validation that we are making progress in the right direction.”

First place winners receive a unique week-long “Innovation Immersion Experience” at Th e Henry Ford in Dearborn,

See Rosko, page 16.

See Valedictorian, page 2. See Salutatorian, page 2.

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Sarah Krizan

Sarah Krizan is a member of the National Honor Society,

Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation, and vice president of the school newspaper, “The Devil’s Advocate.” She was captain of the cross-country team as well as an academic all-star, captain of the indoor track team, and is the school record holder for the 2,000 meter steeplechase in outdoor track. She

will receive the following awards and scholarships: University of Rhode Island Centennial Scholarship, Triple Cities Runners Club Scholarship, Chenango Fords Band Boosters Award, Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation, Teacher Association Scholarship, US Air Force Scholar Athlete Award, and AP Scholar Award. She will attend the University of Rhode Island and major in pharmacy.

Kristen Brooks

Kristen Brooks is a member of the National Honor Society,

Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation and the mock trial team. She was also a member of the cross-country and indoor and outdoor track teams. She will receive the following awards and scholarships: Presidential Scholarship from the University at Buffalo, National Merit Scholar Finalist, NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Chenango

Forks Scholarship Foundation, AP Scholar Award, and Marine Corps Athletic Award. She will attend the University at Buff alo with majors in biology, geology and political science.

Mary Kamp

Mary Kamp is a member of the National Honor Society,

the Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation and student council. She was captain of the varsity tennis team, and the varsity indoor and outdoor track teams. In 2010 she was a RYLA participant. She was the recipient of the Tennis and the Track & Field NYSSPHA Academic All-Star Athlete. She will receive the Joseph P. Mangan Post 1194

American Legion Citizenship Award and the Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation Award. In the fall, she will attend Washington & Lee University, majoring in mathematics and statistics with plans to become an actuary. She will be a member of the W & L track and field team as well.

Lyndsey Church

Lyndsey Church is a member of the National Honor Society,

serving as secretary since 2009. She was secretary of SADD from 2009-10 and vice president this year. She was secretary of the drama club and is a member of the Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation. She will receive the following awards and scholarships: LeMoyne Presidential Scholarship, Jim Roma CYO Scholarship, Broome-Tioga

Counselors Association Scholarship, Lourdes Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship, NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation, AP Scholar Award, Who’s Who Registry for Academic Excellence and CYO Celebration of Youth Award. She will attend LeMoyne College in the fall, majoring in English and dual childhood/special education, grades 1-6.

education teacher at St. Mary’s. She received the following awards and scholarships: Ithaca College Park and Presidential Scholarships; US Marines Scholastic Excellence Award, Chenango Forks Administration Award and AP Scholar Award. In the fall, she will attend Ithaca College, majoring in integrated marketing communications.

Dorothy Benjamin Pursuit of Education Scholarship, NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation and Administration Award Scholarships, Daughters of the American Revolution Silver American History Award and SUNY Fredonia Honors Award. She will attend SUNY Fredonia, majoring in childhood inclusive education.

Valedictorian, from page 1.

Salutatorian, from page 1.

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Jessica Collyer

Jessica Collyer is a member of the National Honor Society, serving

as president this year. She is also a member of the concert, marching and jazz bands as well as the BCMEA all-county band. She played JV volleyball and served on student council, the yearbook, as a science intern teaching fifth-grade astronomy and a peer tutor. She received the following scholarships and awards: Price

Chopper Golub Foundation Two-Year Scholarship, Frank G. Paul Award for Excellence in Math & Science, NYS Comptroller Award, John Phillip Sousa Band Award, Southern Tier Music Educators Association Summer Scholarship for Music Lessons, CF Scholarship Foundation, Chenango Forks After-Prom Party Scholarship, Progressive Dental Scholarship, Chenango Forks Band Boosters Award, Greater Binghamton Chapter of New York State Women Scholarship Award. She also earned the Young Womanhood Medallion from her church. Th is is a six-year goal-setting and standards/value award program. She will attend Broome Community College, majoring in engineering, and then transfer to Brigham Young University to major in mechanical engineering.

Kelsey Heller

Kelsey Heller is a member of the National Honor Society,

concert and marching bands, homecoming committee and the CF Scholarship Foundation. She served as president of SADD, senior class treasurer in student council and treasurer for band. She played varsity basketball and has danced for the past 14 years. She will receive the following awards and scholarships: Who’s Who Notation

for Academic Excellence, National Society of High School Scholar Inductee, CYO Outstanding Youth Award, Rotary Youth Leadership Award, Scholar Athlete, Misericordia University Presidential Scholarship and McAuley Leadership Award, Dr. Robert W. Smith Foundation Scholarship, Kelly’s Hope Memorial Scholarship, Chenango Forks After-Prom Party Scholarship, Chenango Fords Band Boosters Award, Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation and GHS Federal Credit Union Scholarship. She will attend Misericordia University, majoring in psychology and plans to complete her doctorate in physical therapy.

9Benjamin Daniels

Benjamin Daniels is a member of the National Honor Society,

math club and jazz band. He is a member of the NASA Lunar Research Team, which won last year’s National Lunar Research competition. He was a member of the cross-country, indoor track and outdoor track and field teams. He will receive the following scholarships and awards: National Merit Commended Scholar, AP

Scholar, Rensselaer Leadership Award, Math Student of the Year, Indoor Track Academic All-Star, 2011 and Cross-Country Academic All-Star, 2009, Scholarship for Academic Excellence, National David Frank Memorial Music Award, US Air Force Math and Science Award, Robert Cushing Memorial Award, Chenango Fords Band Boosters Award, Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation and Daughters of the American Revolution Silver American History Award. In the fall, he will attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, majoring in biochemistry/biophysics. He plans to become a research chemist.

Tyler Lawton

Tyler Lawton is a member of the National Honor Society,

Envirothon, jazz band, vocal ensemble and the Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation. He was captain of the varsity tennis team and a volunteer at Lourdes Hospital. He received the following scholarships and awards: Syracuse University Founders Scholarship, the Rensselaer Medal Award, Chenango

Forks Scholarship Foundation and the Chenango Forks PTA Scholarship. He will attend Syracuse University in the fall, majoring in biomedical engineering.

July 20114 Congratulations CF StudentsCongratulations CF Students2011 graduates

Adams, Joyce Andrus, Sarah Olivet Nazarene University Olivet Nazarene University Crawford Scholarship, Two Rivers Homemakers Club of Chenango Forks ScholarshipAswad, Kali Broome Community College Baker, Zachary Broome Community College Barnett, Travis US Marines Begeal, Richard Workforce US Marines Semper Fidellis Award for Music ExcellenceBelanger, Melissa Marymount Manhattan College Cady Family Music Scholarship, Chenango Forks Band Boosters Award, Chenango Forks Scholarship FoundationBirmingham, Tanya Broome Community College Blair, Jordan Broome Community College Boughner, Taylor Iona College Chenango Forks Community Association Scholarship, Iona Scholarship, Iona Athletic Scholarship, Chenango Forks Scholarship FoundationBowen, Jack Broome Community College Bowersox, Troy Houghton College Bowman, Amanda Broome Community College Boyd, Andrew Onondaga Community College Bradley, Jessica Broome Community College Brassard, Alexander Workforce Broderick, Ashley Broome Community College Dance Connection Award, Angie Traverse Memorial Scholarship, Portfolio Squad Award, Chenango Forks Scholarship FoundationBroderick, Rebecca Radford University Chenango Forks Scholarship FoundationBronson, Rusty Broome Community College Maine Kiwanis/Southern Tier Technology Education Scholarship AwardBrooks, Kristen University at Buffalo National Merit Scholarship Finalist, University at Buffalo Presidential Scholarship, US Marines Distinguished Athlete, NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Chenango Forks Scholarship FoundationBurke, Emily Broome Community College Chenango Forks Scholarship FoundationCamp, Maria Broome Community College Card, Jamie Broome Community College Carey, Luke SUNY Buffalo Jesse Baker ScholarshipCastaldo, Alexis College of Coastal Georgia Church, Lyndsey LeMoyne College Broome-Tioga Counselors Association Scholarship, Jim Roma CYO Scholarship, LeMoyne College Presidential Scholarship, Lourdes Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship, NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Chenango Forks Scholarship FoundationClark, Adam Broome Community CollegeCollyer, Jessica Broome Community College Frank G. Paul Award, Price Chopper Golub Foundation 2 year Scholarship, Thomas P. DiNapoli New York State Comptroller Achievement Award, Chenango Forks After Prom Party Scholarship, John Phillip Sousa National Band Award, Progressive Dental Scholarship, Chenango Forks Band Boosters Award, Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation, Greater Binghamton Chapter of New York State Women Scholarship AwardComfort, John The College of St. Rose Hearts and Hands ScholarshipCortright, Cameron Broome Community College Greater Binghamton Scholastic Challenge ScholarshipCummings, Jason Lincoln Technical School Broome-Tioga BOCES President’s Award for Outstanding Education Excellence, James & Thelma Barrett Memorial Scholarship, Matt Ellis Memorial ScholarshipCuryto, Amie SUNY Oneonta Two Rivers Homemakers Club of Chenango Forks ScholarshipDaniels, Benjamin Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rensselaer Leadership Award, Daughters of the American Revolution Silver American History Award, National Merit Scholarship Commended, David Frank Memorial Music Award, US Air Force Math and Science Award, Robert Cushing Memorial Award, Chenango Forks Band Boosters Award, NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Chenango Forks Scholarship FoundationDoyle, Leslee Broome Community College DuBois, Jacob St. John Fisher St. John Fisher Merit Scholarship, Kattelville Athletic Association, Ken Spenard Memorial Scholarship

Graduate Future plans Scholarships & awards

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Dybas, Thomas St. John Fisher St. John Fisher Trustee Scholarship, St. John Fisher Science Scholars Program Scholarship, US Marines Distinguished Athlete, Louis Armstrong Jazz Award, US Air Force Technology Award, Chenango Forks Band Boosters Award, Chenango Forks Scholarship FoundationEastman, Victoria Broome Community College Jesse Baker Scholarship, Matt Ellis Memorial ScholarshipEvanchof, Crystal Broome Community College Faughnan, Mackenzie University at Albany Kelly’s Hope Memorial Scholarship, Chenango Forks Good Sportsmanship Award, Binghamton Police Emerald Society Scholarship, Chenango Forks Scholarship FoundationFelter, Jack Broome Community College Greater Binghamton Scholastic Challenge ScholarshipFerranti, Dana Broome Community College Forsyth, Cassandra Broome Community College Broome-Tioga BOCES Community Service AwardFoster, Derek Broome Community College Kelly’s Hope Memorial ScholarshipFox, Jared Plumber’s Union Apprenticeship Franks, Kelsey Alfred University Fuller, Breonna Broome Community College Chenango Forks Band Boosters AwardFuller, Hunter Tompkins Cortland Comm. Coll. Kelly’s Hope Memorial ScholarshipGeorge, Amanda St. John Fisher Daughters of the American Revolution Tuscarora Scholarship, Hillcrest Rotary Scholarship, Port Crane Youth & Civic Association Scholarship, Dance Connection Award, Dr. Robert W. Smith Memorial Foundation Scholarship, Senator Thomas W. Libous Student Community Service Award, St. John Fisher Founders’ Scholarship, Chenango Forks Scholarship FoundationGiordani, Kelsey Broome Community College Chenango Forks Scholarship FoundationGitchell, Kate Broome Community College Port Crane Youth & Civic Association Scholarship, Patrick Blair Memorial Award, Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation, Hearts and Hands Scholarship, Chenango Forks Teacher Association ScholarshipGorenflo, Bradford Onondaga Community College Greater Binghamton Scholastic Challenge ScholarshipGreen, Dylan Workforce

Gridley, Lauren SUNY Fredonia Hatala Orthodontics PC Scholarship Award, Chenango Forks Salutatorian Medal, Daughters of the American Revolution Silver American History Award, SUNY Fredonia President’s Award of Excellence, Dorothy Benjamin Pursuit of Education Scholarship, Chenango Forks Administration Award Scholarship, NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Chenango Forks Scholarship FoundationGuernsey, Megan Broome Community College Portfolio Squad AwardHamilton, David Onondaga Community College Haskell, Jackson Broome Community College Frank G. Paul Scholarship, Frank G. Paul Award, US Air Force Math and Science AwardHaven, Shelby Pratt MWP Portfolio Squad AwardHawras, Alyssa Fashion Institute of Technology Heller, Kelsey Miseriocordia University Dr. Robert W. Smith Memorial Scholarship, GHS Federal Credit Union Scholarship, Hillcrest Rotary Scholarship, Kelly’s Hope Memorial Scholarship, Misericordia University Presidential Scholarship, Misericordia McAuley Leadership Award, Chenango Forks After-Prom Party Scholarship, Chenango Forks Band Boosters Award, Chenango Forks Scholarship FoundationHendrickson, David Broome Community College James & Thelma Barrett Memorial ScholarshipHertzog, Felicia D Canisius College Canisus Trustee’s Scholarship, Chenango Forks Scholarship FoundationHogan, Ryan Broome Community College Jesse Baker Memorial ScholarshipHole, Michelle SUNY Fredonia Dr. John R. Grasso, D.D.S Memorial Rank ScholarshipHoltzmaster, Carolyn Delaware Tech Community College India Pinney Memorial ScholarshipHosier, Andrew Broome Community College Hovancik, Kira Ithaca College American Association of University of Women, Ithaca Flora Brown Award, Ithaca College Leadership in Business Award, Dr. Robert W. Smith Memorial Scholarship, Nicholas and Mary Seketa Memorial Scholarship, Msgr. Stephen and Pani Mary Dutko Award for Higher Education, Dance Connection Award, Southern NY AAUW Scholarship, Chenango Forks Scholarship FoundationHulbert, Kaitlin Ithaca College Chenango Forks Administration Award Scholarship, Chenango Forks Valedictorian Medal, Ithaca College Park Scholarship, Ithaca College Presidential Scholarship, US Marines Scholastic Excellence Award

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Illsley, Mallory Canisius College Canisius Deans Academic Scholarship, Kattelville Athletic AssociationJacobson, Amber Broome Community College Kamp, Mary Washington and Lee University Joseph P. Mangan Post 1194 American Legion Citizenship Award, Chenango Forks Scholarship FoundationKimble, Jamie NYACK College Nyack Scholarship, Nyack academic achievement in excellence, EPAC Devin Spears Memorial, Cady Family Music Scholarship, Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation, Chenango Forks Teacher Association ScholarshipKoulikas, Alexandra Broome Community College Krizan, Sarah University of Rhode Island Triple Cities Runner Club Scholarship, US Air Force Scholar Athlete Award, University of Rhode Island Centennial Scholarship, Chenango Forks Band Boosters Award, Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation, Chenango Forks Teacher Association ScholarshipKrolczyk, Andrew SUNY Plattsburgh Hill-N-Dale Garden Club Scholarship, Ryan Carr Memorial Scholarship, Chenango Forks Good Sportsmanship Award, Christopher Reardon Memorial Scholarship, Chenango Forks Scholarship FoundationLally, Ryan Albany College of Pharmacy Dr. Robert W. Smith Memorial Scholarship, NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Chenango Forks Scholarship FoundationLamond, Ryan Broome Community College Joe Aston Scholarship, Kattelville Athletic AssociationLaNave, Casey Broome Community College Jesse Baker Scholarship, Greater Binghamton Scholastic Challenge ScholarshipLangevin, John Hobart College LaVergne, Brittany SUNY Delhi Lawton, Tyler Syracuse University Chenango Forks PTA Scholarship, Mary Cook Scholarship, Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation, Rensselaer Medal Award, Syracuse University Founders ScholarshipLoPiccolo, Nicholas Broome Community College Luce, Taylor The College of Cape Fear Chenango Forks Scholarship FoundationLusht, Ryan Broome Community College Lusht, Tyler Broome Community College Mahfuz, Mehtasim SUNY Stony brook Empire State Diversity Scholarship, Stony Brook University Honors College Scholarship, Stony Brooke University Presidential Scholarship, Future Leaders of America ScholarshipMaines, Shelby HighPoint University Malchak, Natasha Broome Community College Democratic Women of Broome County Scholarship, Joseph Mangan Post 1194 Humanitarian Award, Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation, Student Council Leadership ScholarshipMartinichio, Anthony Broome Community College Mikeska, Ashli SUNY Buffalo Charlotte Kenyon Memorial Award, Chenango Forks Teacher Association ScholarshipMikulski, Chelsea University of New Haven ACT Writing Award, Jesse Baker Scholarship, University of New Haven Freshman Presidential Scholarship, Dr. Robert W. Smith Memorial Scholarship, Chenango Forks PTA Scholarship, Chenango Forks Scholarship FoundationMiller, Jaclyn Piedmont Technical College Miller, James SUNY Brockport Chenango Forks Community Association Scholarship, Greater Binghamton Scholastic Challenge ScholarshipMiller, Sabrina Workforce Moffitt, Dallas Broome Community College Broome County College Presidential Honors ScholarshipMolter, Daniel LeMoyne College Greater Binghamton Scholastic Challenge Scholarship, LeMoyne Athletic Scholarship, LeMoyne Founders Award, US Air Force Scholar Athlete AwardNicholas, Michael Workforce Broome-Tioga BOCES Community Service AwardO’Brien, Christopher Pitt Community College, N.C O’Brien, Jason Alfred State College Greater Binghamton Scholastic Challenge ScholarshipO’Brien, Jordan Rochester Institute of Technology SAE Engineering ScholarshipO’Neill, Emma Broome Community College Dance Connection Award, Pasqualina C. & Anthony M. Nanni Memorial Scholarship AwardPattwell, John Alfred University Ed Warner Memorial Scholarship, Jack Pranitis Memorial Scholarship, Joseph P. Mangan Post 1194 Ladies Auxiliary Award, Joseph P. Mangan Post 1194 Personal Effort Award, Air Force Technology, Alfred University Jonathan Allen Award for Leadership, Joe Mars Scholarship, Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation

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Pecheny, Yelena Broome Community College Jack Sherman Toyota Scholarship, Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation Perry, David Workforce Pesko, James J US Navy Pesko, Lacey Eve Workforce Broome-Tioga BOCES Community Service Award Pettis, Stephanie BOCES Pietrosanti, James Broome Community College Price, Holly Broome Community College Daniela “Dani” Mariano Memorial Scholarship, Chenango Forks Scholarship FoundationPutman, Corinna Workforce Broome-Tioga BOCES Community Service AwardReardon, Patrick SUNY Oswego Greater Binghamton Scholastic Challenge ScholarshipReid, Devin Army Reigles, Victoria Broome Community College Reynolds, Rachel Broome Community College Stephen and Anna Popp Memorial Scholarship, Dr. John R. Grasso D.D.S. Memorial Scholarship, Chenango Forks Scholarship FoundationReynolds, Stacie Broome Community College Rhinehart, Erik Broome Community College Robertson, Brooke Savannah College of Art & Design Portfolio Squad AwardRussell, Tyler Broome Community College Greater Binghamton Scholastic Challenge ScholarshipRutkowski, Hilary Daemen College Daemen College Dean’s Scholarship, Dance Connection Award, Chenango Forks Scholarship FoundationSager, Shaun R US Navy Samson, David Broome Community College Seiber, Cody Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Shaylor, Ashley Broome Community College Singh, Eric Broome Community College Skinner, Katelyn Mansfield University Hillcrest Rotary ScholarshipSnyder, Catherine Broome Community College Staiger, Colin Stonybrook University Charlotte Kenyon Memorial Award, US Army Reserve National Scholar /AthleteStephens, Taylor Bellarmine University Army ROTC Nursing Scholarship, Broome-Tioga BOCES School to Careers Outstanding Student Award, Dance Connection Award, US Army Reserve National Scholar /Athlete, Charles Sabine Memorial Award, Chenango Forks Scholarship FoundationStinson, Dalton Broome Community College Patrick Blair Memorial AwardSullivan, Megan Broome Community College Chenango Forks Scholarship FoundationTerpak, Heather University at Albany Jesse Baker ScholarshipThomas, Danielle Workforce Tiesi, Peter Broome Community College Portfolio Squad AwardValdes, Mark Broome Community College VanDeusen-Ingraham, Aubrey Alfred University Alfred University Jonathan Allen Award for LeadershipVanKuren, Stephen Broome Community College Villecco, Joseph SUNY Oneonta SUCO Presidential ScholarshipWhite, Michael US Navy Whittaker, Emma Broome Community College Yonda, Carolyn SUNY Geneseo Kattelville Athletic Association, Charlotte Kenyon Memorial AwardZeigler, Bryan Broome Community College Zeigler, Seth Workforce Broome-Tioga BOCES President’s Award for Outstanding Educational Excellence, Broome-Tioga BOCES Outstanding Student Award, Broome-Tioga BOCES Community Service Award

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Students attend poetry recitation

Twenty-nine Chenango Forks students in grades 2-7 participated in the

34th Annual Poetry and the Children Day at Binghamton University on May 25, 2011.

This program is a memorial to Robert A. Pawlikowski, an accomplished poet and former BU creative writing instructor, who always encouraged aspiring young writers. Our students, along with more than three hundred others from thirteen area school districts, were treated to an assembly with congratulatory addresses from Don Nieman, dean of Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, and Christine Gelineau, a poet from the English, General Literature and Rhetoric Department. Our students were then given a chance

to recite their original poems to an audience. Each Chenango Forks student performed with eloquence and confi dence. -Karyn Church, MS reading teacher

Row 1: Valerie Healey, Jordan Jones, Bailey Secoolish, Jacob Smith, Raymond Austin, Jason Kenyon, Daniel Flynn. Row 2: Kaylee Maietta, Megan Doebler, Kayla Esworthy, Giovanna Leo. Row 3: Ethan Knox, Lauren Rooney, Maya Reynolds, Samantha Suer, Sean Wiser, Patrick Saroka. Row 4: Kenoa Tio, Jacob Kumpon, Nicholas Dimatos. Row 5: Alexandra-Jo Nelson, Becky Shoemaker, Ava Hudak, Elena Shelepak, Mackenzie Bronson. Row 6: Matthew McDonald, Brandon Hoover, Vladimir Lavrinovich.

Art students published

Once again Chenango Forks art students showed how talented they are. This year, six students have their artwork published

in “Celebrating Art,” a book created as part the contest CelebratingArt.com. The students are Stephanie Zdimal, Sarah Maximowicz, Brooke Robertson, Holly Price, Sarah Andrus and Morgan Lindow.

Categories are in grades K-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12 and includes any art that can have a still digital image. The contest was established to reward student artists and to showcase student art. It is designed to encourage students’ artistic talents, increase the learning experience, provide additional recognition for students, give artistic work a larger audience, preserves art in a professionally bound book, help promote school art programs and, create a permanent record of students’ achievements.

Front: Stephanie Zdimal, Sarah Maximowicz, Brooke Robertson, Holly Price. Back: Sarah Andrus, Morgan Lindow.

-Linda Myers, communications coordinator

9July 2011 Congratulations CF StudentsCongratulations CF StudentsAfter-prom party provides students a fun place to be

On Saturday, May 21, just after midnight, more than 280 Chenango Forks juniors, seniors and their guests, converged on the high school to enjoy After-Prom

Party 2011.

The “Beach Carnival” party was the culmination of months of planning and fundraising by the After-Prom Party Committee, comprised of parent volunteers of the junior and senior students.

The students were treated to delicious refreshments served in the cafeteria, which was decorated with colorful beach buckets, umbrellas, beach balls and photos of the students through the years. An airbrush tattoo artist, inflatable activity areas, cash box, photo area, a variety of games and an entertaining hypnotist show provided ample opportunity for student fun and participation.

During a Chinese Auction giveaway, over 100 prizes were distributed and after the hypnotist show, over $5,000 worth of large prizes in the form of cash and gifts were raffled.

Each year, the APP provides a safe and fun environment for the students to continue their prom experience. In addition,

the APP Committee will once again award two $250 scholarships to graduating seniors who best exhibited efforts to make healthy life choices based on their application submissions.

M a n y t h a n k s t o those who made this year’s party a great success: the tireless committee volunteers, the Chenango Forks administration, staff and teachers, the CF sophomore class, Deb Daniels’ foods classes and our very generous community.

We would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their generous donations: Advanced AutoArby’s Roast Beef RestaurantsAtwater Wireless, BAE SystemsBelden Hill Golf ClubBest Bagels, Best BuyBinghamton Chrysler-Jeep-DodgeBinghamton Tennis CenterBirnie Bus Service, B-MetsBrandywine BowlBrass Lantern TavernLarry BrooksBroome County Auto Dealers CouncilBroome County KYDS CoalitionBroome County Sheriffs Assoc.Broome County Stop DWIBuckingham ManufacturingCalifornia Sun-Daze Ltd.Casey’s RestaurantCF Community AssociationCF Football BoostersCF Yearbook

Chenango Bridge DentalChenango Bridge Fire CompanyChenango Bridge Physical TherapyChenango Commons Golf CourseCold Stone CreameryCracker Barrel Old Country StoreCVS, Deacon’s BenchDoug’s Fish Fry, Empire SoccerEquinox BroadcastingSheryl Evans/Heritage MakersFox 40 WICZ-TVFraternity Chinese RestaurantFriendly’s, Frito Lay, Grande’sHairtka, Hatala OrthodonticsHillside Garden CenterHinman, Howard & Kattell (HH&K) LLPHogan, Sarzynski, Lynch, Surowka & Dewind, LLP Attorneys @ LawHouse of Reardon’s

Hulbert Engineering & Land SurveyorsIBEW Local 325Java Joe’s, Jones’ HumdingerKampai Japanese SteakhouseKattelville Athletic AssociationL. Picciano and Son’s, Inc.Lasting Raize, Little VeniceMaine SourceMang Insurance AgencyMark Whitford DDSMcGirk’s Irish PubGeorge & Mary MercincavageMidway Lanes, Miller Auto TeamMs. Judy’s, NBT Bank, Nirchi’sOlum’s , Original Italian PizzaPasquale’s, PepsicoPhil’s Gift Shop, Pizza HutPress & Sun-BulletinRaymond CorporationRed & WhiteRob Rano Massage TherapyRubber Ducky Car Wash

Sam’s ClubScutt’s Driving AcademySecurity Mutual Life Insurance Co.Shafer’s Tour and Charter BusSmith-Ingalls-FrenchSouthern Tier Harley DavidsonStarbucks, Target, Taylor RentalThe Hockey ShopThe PharmacyTherapeutic PulseThe Rudy’s, The Silo RestaurantTioga State BankTokyo Sushi BuffetTom Ellis Refrigeration AC & HeatingTom Forbes PhotographyTommy’s HairstylistTom’s Coffee Cards & GiftsTom’s Texas HotsTown of Chenango, UHSUpfront Auto, VanCott JewelersWal-MartWarner’s Gas Services, Inc.Wegman’s, Weis, Wendy’s

Megan Sullivan and Donnie Fry (sitting) and Jess Furey and Adam Jeavons enjoy the After-Prom Party.

Jordyn Watrous 5th grade-581 points Jim Bender’s class

Kenyon readers are the tops

One way we promote reading at Kenyon is with the Accelerated Reader program. At right are the students who received the highest points in

their grades. This year Jordyn Watrous had the most over all points. Congratulations to all three students for setting a great example on the importance of reading.

-Linda Myers, communications coordinatorEthan Glenn 3rd grade-214.8 pointsHeather Hudak’s class

Julia Heaney4th grade-403.7 pointsJodi Will’s class

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July 201112 Congratulations CF AthletesCongratulations CF AthletesSpring sports end-of-seaon highlights

Front: A. Bronson, J. Miller, J. Blair, B. Gorenflo, R. Lamond, C. Luybli, J.C. Sweeney, C. DeOrdio. Back: Z. Jeske, J. Felter, E. Cook, L. Aston, J. O’Brien, R. Faith, R. Hogan, P. Hardy, J. Sweeney, A. Krolzcyk, J. Pattwell, Z. Ford. Not pictured: Chris O’ Brien.

All-Division 1st team: John Pattwell, Jack Felter, Ryan Lamond, Andy Krolczyk, Jim MillerAll-Division 2nd team: Ryan HoganAcademic All-Star: Ryan LamondSportsmanship Award: Jordan O’Brien

Boys Lacrosse - Section IV Class C ChampionsCoaches: Mark Freije & Dave Pavlick

Girls Lacrosse - Coach Jessica RussellAll-Division, 1st Team: Amber VilleccoAll-Division, 2nd Team: Courtney CasterlinSportsmanship Award: Sarah MaximowiczAcademic All-Star: Emily Feldpausch

Emily Feldpausch, Amber Villecco, Sarah Maximowicz, Courtney Casterlin.

Baseball - Coach Jim BenderAll-Conference: Tom DybasAll-Division: Dalton Stinson, Ryan LallyAcademic-All Star: Joe VilleccoSportsmanship Award: David Hendrickson

David Hendrickson, Ryan Lally, Dalton Stinson, Tom Dybas, Joe Villecco

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Boys Tennis - Coach Jarod McMullenAll-Division: Evan PiccianoAcademic All-Star: Tyler LawtonSportsmanship Award: John Comfort

John Comfort, Evan Picciano, Tyler Lawton.

Softball - Coach Kim RulloAll-Conference: Chelsea Henige, Michaela TransueAll-Division: Jenna FlanneryAcademic All-Star: Alyssa HawrasSportsmanship Award: Amanda Bowman

Chelsea Henige, Michaela Transue, Alyssa Hawras, Amanda Bowman

Jenna Flannery.

Track & Field - Coaches Jason Motell, Christina Germano, Andy Gronski, Nick GrooverAll-Division: 1600 Meter Run: Colin Staiger Steeplechase: Sarah Krizan Pole Vault: Ariel RoysAcademic All-Star: Ben Daniels, Sarah KrizanSportsmanship Award: Colin Staiger, Mary KampState Qualifiers, 800 Meter Relay Team: Eric Yonda, Dan White, James Allen, Colin Staiger, Troy Bowersox, Anthony Bowersox.

Front: Eric Yonda, Dan White. Back: James Allen, Colin Staiger, Troy Bowersox, Anthony Bowersox.

Ben Daniels, Ariel Roys, Mary Kamp, Colin Staiger

Sarah Krizan.

GolfSection IV Class B ChampionsCoach: Dan Nitto

Dan Gridley, Jordan O’Brien, Dan Molter, Dalton Stinson, Keenan Conrad

July 201114 Congratulations CF Athletes/StudentsCongratulations CF Athletes/StudentsTh e number is 6

Typically, school districts are happy with two or three Section IV titles in one school year. They would be

elated with four.

This year, Chenango Forks is beyond elated! That is because our district won a whopping SIX sectional titles. Congratulations to this year’s sectional championship teams; wrestling, golf, boys lacrosse, football, girls swimming

and girls soccer. The district is proud of your success!

-Dave Hogan, P.E./athletics director

How low can you go?

Laura French, fi fth-grader, won the annual Kenyon Limbo contest. Laura made it under the Liz Level, named after former Kenyon student Liz Williams, who, in 1999, was

the fi rst student to get the lowest measurement. Th is is Laura’s second year in row as Chenango Forks limbo champ, clearing “Liz Level” again at 9 ½” from the fl oor. Congratulations!

Kelly Hillis, KI P.E. teacher

15July 2011

“Caught with Character”It’s who you are. It’s what you do.

It’s the way you live your life. Character counts!

Congratulations CF StudentsCongratulations CF Students

Rachel Bender’s 3rd-grade class

Kristen Rowland’s 4th-grade class

Susan Erickson’s 5th-grade class

An eye for inventions

Kenyon students used their creative talents to design unique inventions as part of the annual Invention Convention. Th is year, fi ve students were named semi-

fi nalists for their inventions.

Jordan Jones, Corey Tye, Hailey Merrick, Ashley Lupka and Kiera Lake all received semi-fi nalist certifi cates and were invited to display their invention during the convention in May.

Th eir inventions ranged from a cell phone charger to an electric blanket for car windshields. Congratulations to these students.

-Linda Myers, communication coordinator

Students receive awards

During the year-end Kenyon Recognition Ceremony, three fifth-graders received special

awards for their accomplishments during the school year.

Katelyn Church received the Office of the State Comptroller Achievement Award. This award is given to a Kenyon student who shows academic excellence and the potential for leadership through involvement in activities that improve the school and/or community.

Patrick Saroka and Alexandra Dimatos both received the New York Attorney General “Triple C” Award. The award was established to honor young people who have distinguished themselves within their school and community. The award recognizes the “character, courage and commitment” of New York’s hard-working students.

-Linda Myers, communications coordinator

Front: Hailey Merrick, Kiera Lake. Back: Ashley Lupka, Jordan Jones and Corey Tye.

Katelyn Church.

Alexandra Dimatos.

Patrick Saroka.

July 201116 Congratulations CF StudentsCongratulations CF StudentsMiddle school intramurals

6th-grade intramural kickball champions

Team Heartbreakers broke the hearts of

the Dominators when they beat them in the championship game. Several great plays by both teams, but the Heartbreakers prevailed.

Front: Kyle Norton, Coulter Wiley, Tim McDonald, Bryant LaMere. Back: Kevin Solomon, Julia Rhodes, Lyndsey Stone, Tara Grospin.

6th-grade intramural speedball champions

Congratulations to Heartbreaker

II on their victory in speedball, a combination of soccer and basketball. Whether they were kicking it in or shooting the basket they made all the right moves.

7th- & 8th-grade intramural kickball champions

Congratulations to the Blaine

Russ’s on their victory. Th ey made a lot of great plays in the fi eld as well completing several double plays. Th ey cleaned up the fl oor with great eff ort.

Front: Alex Pinney, Coulter Wiley, Kyle Norton. Back: Alexa Yoest, Taylor Gibbore, Kevin Solomon.

Front: Hunter Luybli, Robert Story, James Pattwell. Back: Chelsea Henige, Brooke Crowningshield, Vanessa Mirch, Ryan Bronson.

-Paul Derr, MS P.E. teacher

It’s about being healthy

Two fourth-grade students

showed they know what it means to be healthy. Stephen Shepard and Olivia Bowman won the Physically Active Healthy Student Award, given by P.E. teacher Kelly Hillis. Th ey received the award because, during the school year, they both exemplifi ed and demonstrated an understanding of the New York State Learning Standards for Health and Physical Education. Th ese standards are as follows:Exhibiting a physically active lifestyle, both during and outside of school.Demonstrating responsible personal and social behavior, including good sportsmanship, character, civility and citizenship.Demonstrating leadership and providing a positive infl uence on their peers.Contributing to their total school program.Demonstrating and valuing a healthy lifestyle and lifelong learning.

In addition (if applicable):Exhibiting exceptional achievement in health and/or physical education classes.Achieving a high level of physical fi tness on an approved fi tness test.

Congratulations to these two students. -Kelly Hillis, KI P.E. teacher

Stephen Shepard and Olivia Bowman.

Mich., from July 31 to Aug. 5, 2011, a SMART Slate wireless slate, free enrollment in a PBS TeacherLine online professional development course, and a tote bag of PBS educational resources.

Sponsored by Th e Henry Ford and SMART Technologies, the second annual PBS Teachers Innovation Awards honors teachers who continuously strive to inspire young minds and cultivate the nation’s next generation of innovators and leaders. First place was awarded to the top 12 educators, one from each of twelve subject and grade-level groupings, and 28 educators were selected as second place winners.

-Linda Myers, communications coordinator

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17July 2011 Congratulations CF StudentsCongratulations CF StudentsMiddle School student of the month

Front: Seamus Houlihan (Regents Earth Science-L. Brooks & P.E.-P. Derr), Chad Raychel (Band 8-J. Dybas), Sara Clark (Spanish IB-J. Pepples), Natalie Valla (Home & Career Skills 8-L. Breck & Regents Earth Science-T. Giovenco), Danielle Darling (Spanish IB-J. Pepples). Back: Tyler Hurlburt (Academic Achievement 8-R. Fortier), Matt Swagler (Technology 8-L. Baxter), Jared Riegel (Social Studies 8-C. Spencer), Jonah Sterling (French I-N. Dimatos), Luke Tiberi (P.E.-P. Derr).

Jason Guth (Band 7-J. Dybas), Jacob Osterhout (P. E.-P. Derr), Jared Maslin (Math 7-D. Lynch), Dylan Studer (Science 7A-D. Rullo). Back: Kenoa Tio (Science 7-C. Church), Nicholas Ciza (Home & Career Skills 6-L. Breck), Jacob Kumpon (Social Studies 6-P. Kamp), Johnathan Sbarra (Reading-K. Church), Bradley Harper (Math 8-J. Stocum), Nick Markham (Art-J. Russell), Tom Hunt (P.E.-P. Derr).

Front: Lexi Moses (Technology 6-L. Baxter), Ty Ross (Written Expression-M. O’Hearn), Morgan Vavra (P.E. 6-P. Dykeman), Casilee Hardy (Health 6-K. Shapiro). Back: Alexa Juran (P.E. 7-P. Dykeman), Megan Maus (Social Studies 7-C. Spencer), Ryan Simmons (English 7-D. Honsinger), Jenna Croswell (Math 6-T. Urda), Mike Panko (P.E.-P. Derr & Band 6-J. Dybas), Bryan Heller (Art-J. Russell). Not available for photo: Nathan Lewis Sague (Science 6-T. Vermaat).

Dana Croswell (Home & Career Skills 7-L. Breck & Spanish 7-M. Gregrow & Social Studies 7-D. Honsinger), Kristina Collyer (English 7-N. Dimatos), Kyra Salinkas (Science 7A-D. Rullo), Megan Levasseur (Technology 7-L. Baxter & French 7-J. Myers). Back: James Pattwell (English 8-M. Zappia), Michael George (Science 8-D. Rullo), Nate DeOrdio (English 7-N. Dimatos), Zach Jeavons (French I-N. Dimatos).

Mia Hayes (P.E. 8-P. Dykeman), Vanessa Mirch (Spanish IB-J. Pepples), Chelsea Henige (Math 8-M. Tio), Katelyn Matson (Home & Career Skills 8-D. Daniels & Science 8-D.Rullo). Back: Melissa Boeker (Art-J. Russell), Katie Steele (Academic Achievement-J. Stark), Rachel Furch (Academic Achievement-P. Swartout). Not available for photo: Matt Stocks (Physical Education-P. Derr), Dillon Rohmann (Health 8-K. Shapiro).

July 201118 High SchoolHigh SchoolHigh School student of the month

James Allen and Kaitlin Hulbert were recognized at an awards ceremony held by the Binghamton section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) on May 11 for their outstanding

achievement in the local Chemistry Olympiad competition.

Not only were they and a guest treated to a fantastic dinner, but each received an award of high achievement in chemistry and a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card. We are very proud of our chemists and wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors.

-Alison Sheridan-Brennan, HS chemistry teacher

Jacob Stone (French II-J. Myers), Cody Fritz (Earth Science-T. Giovenco), Alicia Sullivan (Geometry-M. Fendick), Diana Bouton (Band-N Wildoner).Unavailable for photo: Christian Wilson (P.E.-S. Busch), Garrett Riegel (Woodworking-G. Reid).

Brooke Freije (Foods-D. Daniels), Lauren Daniels (Living Environment-M Phillips). Unavailable for photo: Courtney Cook (Spanish III-M. Black), Haley Sterling (French III-J. Myers).

FreshmenSophomores

Juniors SeniorsJoseph Fassett (Geometry/Trig-A. Biddle), Kelly Martin (Geometry/Trig-A. Biddle), Kelly Guth (Regents Chemistry-L. Tecza). Unavailable for photo: Andrew Collyer Spanish IV-M. Black), Ashley Ferris (Video Production-K.Rosko), Phil Hardy (P.E.-N. Fersch), Alan Ingraham (Environmental Science-M. Phillips), Kevin Lamparter (P.E.-V Kwartler), Amelia Smith (French IV-J. Myers), Jillian Truex (Human Development-D. Daniels).

Felicia Hertzog (French V-J. Myers), Ryan Lally (Advanced Placement Biology-T. Giovenco), Ashley Broderick (Health-N. Fersch).

James Allen, left, accepts his award from Chemical Society Chair Nikolay Dimitrov.

Students receive chemical society award

19July 2011 High SchoolHigh SchoolTh ree years of success; one more to go

Junior Stephanie Zdimal still has one more year of high school, but by looking at the number of awards she has accumulated in her three years here, one would think she has been in high school for much longer.

Th e list is long and impressive. Her most recent award is probably the most impressive to date. Stephanie was named the grand prize winner in the national Heinz Ketchup Creativity Poster Contest, winning $5,700, $1,000 worth of ketchup for the school and $1,000 for the school’s art department. Her design will be on over two million ketchup bottles and on nearly 20 million packets.

Other awards include:Earth Day T-Shirt Design Contest: won in 11th-grade and the t-shirt was displayed at 2011 “Earth Fest” at MacArthur School in Binghamton.NYS New York Recycles Poster Contest. 1st place in 10th-grade.New York State “Kids Safe Online” Poster Art Contest: 10th-grade, the school received a copy of her poster and it was sent to the national contest.National Chemistry Week Poster Contest sponsored by the local American Chemistry Society: 1st place in 10th-grade. Th e poster was sent to the national contest in Washington, D.C. She was a runner-up in 11th-grade.Chemists Celebrate Earth Day Illustrated Art Contest: 1st place and the design was sent to the national contest in Washington, D.C.“An Artistic Discovery” 2011 and 2010 High School Art Competition. Chenango Forks High School Hand Turkey Competition: won most graphic.Logo design for the CF PTA water bottle.Pine Tree Poetry and Art Collection publication in 10th- and 11th-grades. Celebrating Art collection in 11th-grade.New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: 1st place in 10th-grade. She was a runner-up in 11th-grade.

Stephanie has also designed t-shirts for numerous groups, including the 2009 and 2011 cheer teams; the 2010 cross country team; Forensics Workshop sponsored by BCC, National Chemistry society and Chenango Forks Science Department and the Chenango Forks Vocal Ensemble. She is the fi rst art student in Forks to take the Art Regents Exam (very few schools in the state even off er this) as a junior instead of a senior, getting an almost perfect score of 99.

-Linda Myers, communications coordinator

Students do some cleaning

On a Saturday in May, these students weren’t hanging out at home or at the mall, they were doing some cleaning. Th e Chenango Forks Chapter of the National Honor

Society did its fi rst-ever roadside cleanup in cooperation with the statewide Adopt-A-Highway program.

As you drive state Route 12 near the DOT garage, notice the blue signs that signify “our” section of highway. Twenty-fi ve students and advisors spent time picking up all sorts of interesting trash that had been deposited by unlawful litterers. Advisor Roy Dando said, “We suppose one man’s trash is another man’s…well, in this case, trash. Th ere were thousands upon thousands of cigarettes littering this two-tenths of a mile stretch.” Th e students and advisors were happy to help keep their part of the highway clean and look forward to maintaining that portion.

Th e chapter will be cleaning the roadside twice a year in the future. Many thanks go out to Tom Laskowski from the DOT for helping to organize the event.

Stephanie and her Heinz ketchup design along with internationally famous pop artist Burton Morris, who visited the school to present her with her awards.

-Roy Dando and Karon Bielenda, National Honor Society co-advisors

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