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On May 20, the Board of Education honored several students and staff members with the President's Spotlight:
OCM BOCES Students
Six Baker High School students enrolled in career and technical programs at OCM BOCES competed in the SkillsUSA state competition, held at the New York State Fairgrounds on April 25, 2013.
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Daniel Belair, a student in the computer technology program, competed in the Internetworking Category.
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Emily Arthur, a student in the laboratory technician program, competed in the Job Skills Demo Category. In February, she received first place in this category at the regional competition held at SUNY Morrisville.
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Paige Bell, a student in the laboratory technician program, competed in the Occupational Health and Safety Category. At the regional competition in February, she received first place in this category.
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Sarah Brown, a student in the laboratory technician program, competed in the Related Technical Math Category. At the regional competition in February, she received third place in this category.
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Jenna Griffo, a student in the pastry arts program, competed in the Job Interview Category. In February, she received third place in this category at the regional competition.
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Tyler Myers, a student in the automotive collision technology program, received third place in the Collision Repair Technology category in the state competition.
District Staff
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Jessica Ancona - a fourth-grade teacher at McNamara Elementary School, has been selected to attend the 2013 Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, N.J. this summer. The academy is an all-expense paid training program for third- through fifth-grade teachers to provide them with opportunities to network with other educators, innovative ideas for teaching math and science, and tools to enhance curricula.
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Megan Osetek - a FACS teacher at Ray Middle School, has been named the recipient of the Central New York Association of Family and Consumer Science Educators Promising New Professional Award. The award recognizes and encourages teachers who are beginning their careers in FACS education.
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Christina Rode - a FACS teacher at Baker High School, has been named the recipient of the Central New York Association of Family and Consumer Science Educators FCCLA Advisor of the Year Award. This award recognizes a teacher’s contributions to his or her Family, Career and Community Leaders of America chapter through advisement, community projects, and student centered activities.
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Jessica Ancona with McNamara Elementary School Principal Jane Nadolski |
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Megan Osetek with Ray Middle School Assistant Principal Sharon Gridley-Pelkie |
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Christina Rode with Board President Burrill Wells and Baker High School Principal Joseph DeBarbieri |
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Ray Middle School's Bach, Beethoven and Beyond Orchestra, under the direction of music teacher, Jennifer Bearup, performed a short musical selection at the May 6 Board of Education meeting.
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On April 8, the Board of Education honored students artists and student athletes for their recent achievements.
23rd Annual Legislative Student Art Exhibit
Eight Baldwinsville students had their artwork on display in the 23rd Annual Legislative Student Art Exhibit, March 4-8 at the Legislative Office Building in Albany. The show celebrated the artistic accomplishments of students in grades K-12 from across the state.
Baldwinsville students selected for the exhibition were:
·Isabella Nalli and Sophia Randolph, McNamara Elementary School;
·Kaitlyn Neuman and Caitlyn Williams, Palmer Elementary School;
·Sydney Hall and Kaitlyn Hamilton, Reynolds Elementary School; and
·Katie DeFio and Nora Penhollow, Van Buren Elementary School.
WINTER ATHLETES
The following winter athletes represented the district in state competition:
Girls Bowling
Anne Peterson – competed as a member of the All-Section III girls bowling team in the NYS Girls Bowling Tournament held on March 3 in Mattydale. The Section III team finished in second place.
Wrestling
Kevin Paul and Brian Honsinger – competed in the New York State wrestling championships held in Albany on February 22 and 23.
Indoor Track
Alec Peinkofer – Placed 2nd in the 1000m at the New York State Championships held March 2 at Cornell University.
Josh Perez – Competed in the 1600m at the New York State Championships held on March 2 at Cornell University.
Boys 4x400m Relay Team: The team of Andrew Fleming, Jeff Mahar, Nate Wicks and Dan Walker, with Brian Mahar as an alternate, competed in the state championships at Cornell University on March 2. The team place 4th in the state and 5th in the Federation.
Girls 4x400m Relay Team:The team of Cierra Allen, Angelica Tomasello, Sarah Klaben and Mackenzie Ross, with alternates Marissa Lathrop and Elise Seifritz, competed in the state championships at Cornell University on March 2. The team placed 5th in the state and 6th in the Federation. They also competed in the New Balance Indoor Nationals in New York City on March 10, finishing in 27th place.
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Isabella Nalli with Board President Burrill Wells, McNamara art teacher Leslie Nicoletti, and Principal Jane Nadolski |
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Caitlyn Williams, left, and Kaitlyn Neuman with Board President Burrill Wells and Principal Steven Frey |
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Sydney Hall, left, and Kaitlyn Hamilton with Board President Burrill Wells and Reynolds art teacher Michael Conway |
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Nora Penhollow with Board President Burrill Wells |
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Varsity wrestlers Brian Honsinger, left, and Kevin Paul with Board President Burrill Wells. |
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Members of the boys indoor track team with Board President Burrill Wells |
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Members of the girls indoor track team with Board President Burrill Wells and Athletic Director Chris Campolieta |
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The Board of Education honored several students for their accomplishments at its March 4 regular meeting.
The Board recognized five students who were among 36 finalists in The Post-Standard/WCNY Spelling Bee. They competed in the oral round of the competition, which was broadcast live on WCNY on February 2.
From Durgee Jr. High School - Aaron Dubois, Nicholas Klipp, Lily Sochan-Rosen, and Madeline Saarie
From McNamara Elementary School - Bianca Gascon
The board also recognized Ryan Tighe, a member of the Baldwinsville Marching Band. He was selected to perform with the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band at halftime of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on January 5 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The All-American Marching Band only selects 125 students from thousands of applications each year.
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(L to R) Burrill Wells, board president, Nicholas Klipp, Madeline Saarie, Lily Sochan-Rosen, and Bonnie Van Benschoten, principal of Durgee Junior High School. Missing is Aaron DuBois |
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(L to R) Burrill Wells, board president, Bianca Gascon, and Jane Nadolski, principal of McNamara Elementary School |
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(L to R) Burrill Wells, board president, Ryan Tighe, and Casey Vanderstouw, band director |
The Ray Middle School Percussion Ensemble opened the February 11, 2013 Board of Education meeting with a great performance, under the direction of teacher Justin Ezzo.
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At the January 8, 2013 Board of Education Meeting, Aliza Cincotta directed Exit 11, the district's jazz strings group, grades 8-12. |
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At the December 17 Board of Education meeting, the board honored fall varsity athletes and teams that competed at the state level.
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Running back Tyler Rouse was honored for being named the 2012-2013 Gatorade New York Football Player of the Year. With him is Baker High School Principal Joseph DeBarbieri, left, and board member Jim Goulet. |
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Charis Parker was honored for finishing 16th in the 100-yard breaststroke in the state championships. From left is Principal Joseph Debarbieri, Coach Tom Ross, and board member Jim Goulet. |
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The board honored Kahlei Reisinger, Natalie Kot, and Amari Pollard for competing in the girls state tennis championships. With them are Principal Joseph DeBarbieri, Coach Paul Maestri, and board member Jim Goulet. |
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Anne Peterson was honored for competing in the girls state cross country championships. She is with Principal Joseph DeBarbieri, Coach Jason Glashauser, and board member Jim Goulet. Missing is Rachael Miller, who was also honored. |
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Members of the boys cross country team were honored for competing in the state championships. |
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The board honored the boys varsity volleyball team for competing in the state championships. |
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The board honored the girls varsity volleyball team for finishing in second place at the state championships. |
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December 3, 2012 Board of Education Meeting: Baker High School's Chamber Choir under the direction of Colin Keating |
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The Board of Education honored the Baldwinsville Marching Band with the President's Spotlight at its November 19 meeting. The band won first place in the Large School 2 Class at the 40th Annual New York State Field Band Championships held at the Carrier Dome on October 28, 2012. At the meeting the band performed its award winning show, "Godzilla Eats Las Vegas."
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On October 15, the Board of Education honored five students for their achievements. |
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National Merit semifinalists - David Hutter and Emily Ekross, seniors at Baker High School, were honored for having been named 2013 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists. They are two of 16,000 semifinalists nationwide who have the opportunity to continue in the competition for over 8,000 National Merit Scholarships. They are joined by Joseph DeBarbieri, left, Principal of Baker High School, and Burrill Wells, right, Board of Education President. |
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Commended students: David Magowan, Antonio Martinez, and Scott Wolff, seniors at Baker High School, were honored for having been named Commended Students in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program. These students have placed in the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who took the 2011 PSAT exam. Joining them are Joseph DeBarbieri, left, Principal of Baker High School, and Burrill Wells, right, Board of Education President.
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At the June 4 meeting, the Third grade students from Elden Elementary School performed a short musical selection under the direction of music teacher, Katrina Kahl. The Board of Education recognized the students for their musical talents and accomplishments.
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At its May 21 meeting, the district's Board of Education honored several individuals for their recent achievements.
Students selected to attend Boys State
Ten juniors from Baker High School have been invited to attend the prestigious American Legion Boys State leadership conference this summer at SUNY Morrisville.
The following students have been invited to represent Baldwinsville:
Andrew Biedermann
Matthew Colclough
Evan Lavelle
Matthew Lawrence
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Zach Meyers
Jacob Norton
Peter Snell
David Tack
James Wafful |
BOCES Students
Ryan McArdell - a senior at Baker High School, placed first in the automotive refinishing category at the New York State SkillsUSA competition held on April 26 at the New York State Fairgrounds. He is in the automotive collision technology program at OCM BOCES. By placing first, he has qualified to compete in the National SkillsUSA competition, to be held in Kansas City in June.
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Two Baker High School students who attend the automotive technology program at OCM BOCES were each awarded a Snap-on Ratcheting Screwdriver from BOCES to commemorate their exceptional accomplishments in their courses. Only a few students are selected each semester for this distinction. These students are:
(left) Jordan Jaeger, Automotive Technology
(right) Nicholas Nolan, Automotive Technology
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Tony Cardamone, Principal of Elden Elementary School, has been selected as the 2012 New York State Elementary School Principal of the Year by the School Administrators Association of New York State (SAANYS). The award is given annually to a SAANYS member who sets the pace, character, and quality of education for the children in the school, has made a commitment to parents and the community, and has shown evidence of outstanding contributions to the community and the educational process.
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District Business Teachers
Baker High School has received approval from the New York State Education Department to offer its Business Finance and Business Marketing strands as career and technical education (CTE) programs. The high school may add technical endorsements to the diplomas of its students completing these programs beginning with the graduating class of 2012. Through rigorous standards and requirements, CTE programs prepare students for careers and postsecondary education.
Baker High School’s successful completion of the process for CTE certification was due to the diligence, dedication, and collaboration of:
(left to right) Board President Burrill Wells, Damon Villnave, Jennifer Sawyer, Elaine Ryan, Joseph Bisignano, Gary Pluff, Assistant Principal Mary Reichert, Principal Joseph DeBarbieri |
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Members of Ray Middle School's chamber orchestra perform under the direction of Jennifer Bearup at the May 7, 2012 Board of Education meeting.
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The Board of Education honored the ice hockey team with the President's Spotlight at its April 16 meeting. The ice hockey team is the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, Inc.’s Winter 2011-2012 Scholar/Athlete Ice Hockey Team State Champion. The team was awarded this honor based on its composite grade point average of 95.68 percent, which is the highest of any high school ice hockey team in the state for the winter 2011-2012 athletic season. Mark Lloyd is head coach of the team and Mike Pope is the assistant coach. Members of the team are:
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Matthew Abbott
Brendan Albright
Thomas Ancillotti
Morgan Baumler
Ronald Bertrand
Brian Burlingame
Tyler Church
Matthew Colclough
Parker Ferrigan
Nicholas Harper
Matthew Herman
Christopher Johns
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David Mazurkiewicz
Luke McCaffrey
Michael McElwain
Justin Newman
Shane O’Brien
Joshua Pinard
Brendan Polsin
Michael Schneid
Steven Schneid
Daniel Strodel
Truman Strodel
James Wadsworth
Tyler Weber
Matthew Zandri |
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On March 19, the Board of Education honored the following winter athletes for their achievements:
Wrestling - Coach Tony Burkinshaw was named Section III Wrestling Coach of the Year.
The following athletes competed in the state tournament, held February 24 & 25 at Times Union Center:
Kevin Paul – competed at 106 pounds at states. He is the Section III Division 1 Champion at this weight.
Patrick Nasoni – competed at 195 pounds at states. He is the Section III Division 1 Champion at this weight.
Boys Swimming - Daniel Burke, the Section III Class A champion in the 200-yard individual medley and the 100-yard backstroke, competed in these two events at the state competition held March 2 & 3 at Erie Community College in Buffalo. In the 200-yard medley he finished 20th and in the 100-yard backstroke he finished in 10th place.
Indoor Track - The following athletes competed in the state Indoor Track and Field Championships held March 3 at Cornell University:
Gina Carnovale - 300-meter dash – finished in 16th place
Shay Sargeant - 55-meter dash – finished in 28th place
Andy Fleming, Matt Pond, Josh Perez, and Alec Peinkofer - Boys 4 x 800 meter relay – They finished in 6th place.
Girls Bowling - Anne Peterson competed in the NYS Girls Bowling Tournament, March 3 & 4, held in Waverly, NY. She finished in 22nd place.
Girls Gymnastics – Emma Manning was a member of the Section 3 gymnastics team that finished 2nd in the state meet. She was the Section 3 Sportsmanship Winner at the state meet. |
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Burrill Wells, President (left), and Bruce Quimby, Athletic Director, with wrestlers Kevin Paul, left and Patrick Nasoni. |
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Swimmer Daniel Burke with Burrill Wells, left, and Bruce Quimby, right |
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Members of the indoor track team with Burrill Wells, left, and Bruce Quimby, right |
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Bowler Anne Peterson with Burrill Wells, left and Bruce Quimby, right |
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Gymnast Emma Manning with Burrill Wells, left and Bruce Quimby, right |
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At the March 5th Board of Education Meeting, Orchestra members from Reynolds Elementary School play under the direction of teacher Aliza Cincotta. |
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The Board of Education honored several students with the President's Spotlight at it's February 27 meeting. Ryan Peters - a senior at Baker High School and the board’s ex-officio student member, was honored for receiving the Elks Community Service Award from Liverpool Elks Lodge 2348.
Twenty-seven students were honored for their achievements in the 2012 CNY Scholastic Art Awards competition, sponsored by M&T Bank. They are:
BAKER HIGH SCHOOL
Honorable Mention, Photography Portfolio: Andrew Abbott and Deanna Gerde. Andrew and Deanna also received Honorable Mentions for other artwork. Gold Key: Sara Morse, Photography. She also received an Honorable Mention. Charlie Wolff, Photography
Silver Key: Mikaela Braun, Photography Sierra Buck, Photography Jack Kenney, Sculpture Kassey Milana, Photography. She also received Honorable Mentions for three other pieces. Natalie Redmore, Photography Jennifer Sandore, Photography Haylie Sims, Photography (two pieces). She also received Honorble Mentions for two other pieces.
Honorable Mention: Maddy Coon, Emily Doback, Gretchen Grage, Kerry Jones, Andrew King, Brianne Landwersiek, Mackenzie Porch, Jessica Roberts (two pieces), Gabrielle Uhrig
DURGEE JUNIOR HIGH
Silver Key: Erin Nagle, Sculpture
Honorable Mention: Matthew Binns, Sara Harris, Maizy Ludden, Alyson Pfeiffer, Andrea Walker
RAY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Honorable Mention: Emma Monterville |
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Ryan Peters with BOE President Burrill Wells. |
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Students from Baker High School who received awards at the CNY Scholastic Art Competition. |
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Students from Durgee Junior High School who were winners in the CNY Scholastic Art Competition. |
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February 6, 2012 Board of Education meeting: |
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String students from Elden Elementary School and McNamara Elementary School perform at the February 6 Board of Education meeting under the direction of Dana Lambert.
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String students Zayria Gascon, front, Aidan Priest, back left, and Ava Shore, back right, perform at the February 6 Board of Education meeting.
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January 23, 2012 Board of Education meeting: Under the direction of Casey Vanderstouw, the Baldwinsville Marching Band, the 2012 Gator Bowl Sweepstakes Champions, performed at the meeting and was honored by the board for it's award-winning season. |
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January 9, 2012 Board of Education meeting: Plan Bee, the pep band, performed at the meeting.
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Connor Bogardus
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Garrett Darrah, Maria Teresa Bianchetti, Sarah Garrafo
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Sam A. Beef, Marc Walters, David Millen
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Andrew Nave, Aaron Callard, Ben Bardenett, Nicole Damon
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December 19, 2011 Board of Education meeting: |
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Alec Peinkofer, center, was honored by the Board of Education for placing 7th in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Boys’ Cross-Country Championships and placing 30th in the New York State Federations Boys’ Cross-Country Championships. With him is (l to r) Joseph DeBarbieri, Baker High School principal, his coach Jason Glashauser, and Board President Burrill Wells. |
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The Board of Education honored Rachael Miller, who placed 84th in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Girls’ Cross-Country Championships. With her is (l to r) Joseph DeBarbieri, Baker High School principal, her coach is Michael Scuderi, and Board President Burrill Wells.
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The board recognized the girls varsity volleyball team and Coach Mary Jo Cerqua for the team's accomplishments this fall. They are Section 3 Class AA Champions, Regional Champions and the team placed 2nd in the New York State Championships.
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At the December 5, 2011 Board of Education meeting, Elden Elementary School's fourth grade chorus, performed under the direction of Katrina Kahl. |
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November 21, 2011 |
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Zach Roseberry, center, a seventh-grader at Ray Middle School, was honored with the President's Spotlight at the November 21, 2011 Board of Education meeting. His poem, "Rainbows," has been published in the American Library of Poetry's book of student poetry, "Acclaim," which was recently released. With him is his principal, Geoffrey Morton, left, and Board President Burrill Wells. |
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Joanne Melton was honored at the November 21, 2011 Board of Education meeting for being awarded the Morton E. Spillenger Award by The Classical Association of the Empire State (CAES). She teaches Latin at Durgee Junior High School and Baker High School. The award is presented annually to a CAES member in recognition of outstanding contributions to the organization and to the teaching of Latin and Classical Studies. With her is Joseph Debarbieri, left, principal of Baker High School, and Board President Burrill Wells. |
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November 7, 2011 - The cast of Durgee Junior High School’s musical, “Once on This Island,” performed the musical’s opening number, “We Dance,” under the direction of music teacher Megan Brody, at the November 7 meeting. |
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October 17, 2011 - The district recognized several students and staff members with the President’s Spotlight at the Board’s October 17 meeting.
Nathan James and Jacob Minardi, seniors at Baker High School, were honored for being named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists. They are two of 16,000 semifinalists nationwide who have the opportunity to continue in the competition for over 8,000 National Merit Scholarships.
Five students were recognized for being named Commended Students in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program. These students have placed in the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who took the 2010 PSAT exam. They are:
• Nicole Felty
• Sean Honsinger
• Emily Payne
• Nathan Porceng
• Nicholas Welch
The Board honored Paul Mizer, a technology teacher at Baker High School, for being named the 2011-2012 Technology Teacher of the Year by The Central New York Technology & Engineering Educators’ Association.
He was recognized for his contributions to the infusion and implementation of the Project Lead the Way engineering program curriculum at Baker High School, as well as for his leadership within the local and state technology and engineering educators associations.
The Board also recognized the high school’s technology teachers. The Central New York Technology & Engineering Educators’ Association named the technology program at Baker High School the 2011-2012 Technology Program of the Year. The school’s technology department includes teachers Maria Coglitore, Jamie Cuyler, Jeffery Fortais, Matthew Hudson, and Paul Mizer. Baker’s program was recognized for its technology teachers’ innovation and leadership in their discipline.
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Left to right: Board President Burrill Wells, Nathan James, Jacob Minardi, and Principal Joseph DeBarbieri.
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Left to right - Board President Burrill Wells, Maria Coglitore, Jamie Cuyler, Jeffery Fortais, Paul Mizer, Matthew Hudson, and Principal Joseph DeBarbieri. |
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October 3, 2011 - Members of the Van Buren Elementary School chorus performed a song about diversity at the October 3 Board of Education meeting under the direction of teacher Cynthia Doback.
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(Left to right) Natalie Doback, Cathryn Stanton, Alex Kalinowski, Olivia Dashnau and Kessie Patnode
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(Left to right) Cameron Fletcher, Mandee Gaughan, and Emmett Bauer |
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September 19, 2011 - The Baldwinsville Central School District Board of Education recognized 40 students who received perfect scores on Regents exams last June. The following students were honored with the President’s Spotlight at the Board’s September 19 meeting: |
Baker High School
English
- Elizabeth Boyce
- Madison Capogreco
- Elizabeth Connors
- James Eustice
- Elizabeth Knight
- Jacob Minardi
- Angelina Roher
- Sharon Wolff
Physics
- Nathan Porceng
Global History & Geography
- McKenna Curtis
United States History & Government
- Nicole Felty
- Daniel Fiorini
- Elizabeth Hayes
Spanish
- Bridget Conway
- Emily Denniston
- David Hutter
- Mary Joncas
- Sarah Klaben
- Antonio Martinez
- Leona-Marie Sharpstene
French
- McKenna Curtis
- Garrett Darrah
- Michael Heins
- Haley Kinnetz
- Emily Kott
- Gregory Lefancheck
- David Magowan
- Morgan Noone
- Peter Snell
German
- Andrew Biederman
- Elena Margrey
- Mayleena Holm
- Scott Wolff
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Durgee Junior High School
Integrated Algebra
- Evan Murphy
Geometry
- Catherine Beamish
- Michael Borek
- Eric Johnson
- Brianne Landwersiek
- Ian Lang
- Dana Norton
- Claire Smith
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