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PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOL TWO THOUSAND SEVENTEEN COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2017 AT 2:00 P.M. PARAMOUNT HUDSON VALLEY 1008 BROWN STREET PEEKSKILL, NEW YORK BUILDING BRIDGES OF EXCELLENCE FOR EVERY STUDENT, EVERY DAY

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Page 1: COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY - peekskillcsd.orgR Luis Martinez R John McCrae ... R Alexandra Semple Alana Serrano Devon Sherman ... The Peekskill Rotary Club

PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOL

TWO THOUSAND SEVENTEEN

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2017

AT 2:00 P.M.

PARAMOUNT HUDSON VALLEY 1008 BROWN STREET

PEEKSKILL, NEW YORK

BUILDING BRIDGES OF EXCELLENCE FOR EVERY STUDENT, EVERY DAY

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PRESIDENT Lisa Aspinall-Kellawon

VICE PRESIDENT Richard Sullivan

TRUSTEES Douglas Glickert

Maria Pereira Michael Simpkins

Colin Smith Jillian Villon

ADMINISTRATORS

INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Dr. Lorenzo Licopoli

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR BUSINESS Robin Zimmerman

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION GRADES 6-12 Daniel Callahan

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION GRADES K-5 Mary Foster

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AND GRANTS Dr. Joseph Mosey

PRINCIPAL OF PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOL Rodney Arthur

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS OF PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOL Dr. Margie Daniels

Kent Picou Naima Smith Moore

PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOL

PEEKSKILL BOARD OF EDUCATION

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PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS OF 2017 COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM

Processional ............................................................................................... “Pomp and Circumstance”

Mistress of Ceremony ............................................................................................ Arianna B. Hurtado Class of 2017

Pledge of Allegiance ........................................................................................ Kathryn M. Czerwinski

The National Anthem ............................................................................... The Peekskill City Singers F. Scott Key

Musical Selection “America the Beautiful” ........................................ The Peekskill City Singers

Welcome Address & Introduction .....................................................Rodney Arthur, Principal, PHS

Greetings .................................................................................................................... Mr. Frank Catalina Mayor of Peekskill

Ms. Lisa Aspinall-Kellawon President, Board of Education

Salutatorian .................................................................................................................... Nia R.Robinson Class of 2017

Valedictorian ................................................................................................................ Brittney T. Pauta Class of 2017

Musical Selection ............................................................................................. “Mary, Did You Know” (M. Lowry, G. Greene) (arr. The Pentatonix) “Blackbird” (P. McCartney) (arr. Paris Rutherford) Student Council President ....................................................................………….Ryanne P. Taylor

Guest Speaker ............................................................................................................. Mr. Russell Payne

Superintendent of Schools Congratulatory Remarks and Presentation of the Graduating Class to the Board of Education .......... Dr. Lorenzo Licopoli

Interim Superintendent of Schools Anari Ray, Erika Mendez

Declaration of Class ................................................................................. Ms. Lisa Aspinall-Kellawon President of the Board of Education

Presentation of Class Gift & Key ........................................................……… Arianna B. Hurtado

Awarding of Diplomas Dr. Lorenzo Licopoli & Mr. Rodney Arthur

Presentation of the Class of 2017 to the Superintendent of Schools Mr. Rodney Arthur, Principal

Declaration of the Class of 2017 to the Board of Education

Dr. Lorenzo Licopoli, Interim Superintendent of Schools

Alma Mater (Hail to our Colors)………………………………….Graduates, Guests, Concert Band

Recessional ............................................................................................................................ Class of 2017

**NOTE: Guests are to remain at their seats during the recessional.

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PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS OF 2017 * Leandra Alicea Carlos Andrade R Oswald Annang R Jada Anthony R Sugery Arita Amaya R Kerin Arita Amaya * Toshonia Bailey Jones R Elexsis Baisley R Shadeja Barker Nicholas Barnes R Kian Bell R Jerry Best R Prince Boateng R Essence Boyd-Roberts * Leyona Brito R Brianna Brown Terrance Brown Cortez Burris R Vincent Camacho R Luis Carrasquillo RH Anthony Castro R Mercy Chacha Gallego **RH Karlos Chamba R Brandon Charles-Leston R Fausto Chillogalli Matailo R Edwin Chuquimarca Deleg R Vina Coachman Christopher Conklin-Mann R Julio Cruz R Edith Cruz R Brianna Curry R Emily Czerwinski Joseph Dabbs,Jr. RH Sheldon Davis R Shenece Davis * Crishan De León Cardona R Luis De Paz R Jamila Desir R Joseph D'Souza R Sergio Duarte R Nicholas Dunwoody R Julio Erraez Arias Orlando Estrada R Erika Farez R Randy Farez R Christopher Fauntleroy-Calderon RH Elizabeth Fernandez Fermin R Jessica Fields Briana Flores R Glenny Flores Flores R Yaro Gaddy-Waller R Marcus Gaines,Jr. R Carlos Galindo R Ty-resse Gibbs Ally Gibbs

Marlon Gomez

RH Daniel Gonzalez

R Jessy Gonzalez Cordova

R Symone Graham

R Georgina Gray

R Dayanna Guapisaca Nasqui

R Elvis Guerrero

R Sandy Guevara

R Matthew Guzman Jimenez

R Tania Guzman Marin

Keri Harriott

R Dominique Haviland

R Jake Hayward

R Aldaine Heaven,Jr.

*R Christopher Hernandez

R Brian Hernandez

R José Hernandez

R Matthew Hernandez

Phillip Hester,II

R Nyrie Holliman

R Arianna Hurtado

RH Jordan Illescas Pintado

R Paulina Inga-Crespo

Kiwaun Irizarry

R Ivan Iza

R Autumn Jacobs

R Mariah James

R Victor James

Sade Jefferson Hanson

R Carlos Jeton Lazo

Cheyeanne Johnson

Ta'Tyana Johnson

R Jayson Joseph

R Nestor Lassic Jr.

R Henser Lázaro Nova

**RHH Birch Lazo-Murphy

R Brian Lehning

RH Sara Lido

Jenny Lojano Chasi

Angelica Lugo

R David Macas Ordonez

R Jonathan Maldonado

R Prince Marsh

*R Luis Martinez

R John McCrae

Jaznia McCrae

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PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS OF 2017

R Regents Diploma RH Regents Diploma with Ad. Desig. RHH Regents Diploma with Ad. Desig. Honors ** Math and Science Mastery * January Graduate

R Olivia McIntosh

R Jenae McLean

R Naieka McTurner

RH Erika Mendez

R Alyssa Mendola

R Iman Mickens

R Serena Miller

R Karla Mogrovejo Quezada

R Cristian Molina Clavijo

R Jennifer Monge

R Carly Moran

R Briana Moran

Carlos Nazario

R Rahemah Nuri

Mario Otero Garcia

R Jahzmine Parker

R An-Nisaa Patterson

Ricky Patterson

**RHH Brittney Pauta

R Jamilette Perez Bermeo

R Jasmine Petrocine

**RHH Jose Pimentel Pacheco

R Madeline Quezada

Milton Quezada

R Luis Quezada

R Bryan Quezada Vasquez

R Jeremy Quinche

R Diandra Quinn-Stanger

Joseph Rampersant

R Anari Ray

Juan Reyes

R Elise Ricciardi

RH Wendy Rivadeneira Orellana

Aaliyah Rivera

Brenda Rivera

R Samantha Robinson

**RHH Nia Robinson

R Rhondre Robinson

Nikia Robinson Smith

R Monica Roca Delgado

R Deanna Rodricks

R Merlyn Rodriguez Corcino

RH Kevin Rodriguez Serrano

Steven Rosa

Steven Ruedas

Andy Saiteros Pauta

**RHH Wendy Salazar Lemus

R Edwin Sapatanga Macao

R Maria Saquipay Peralta

R Keyshon Sarvis

RH Josh Von G-clef Satur

R Donasha Scott

Shadayia Scott

R Alexandra Semple

Alana Serrano

Devon Sherman

R Kayla Slaughter

R Jalynn Smith

Samantha Smythe

Marquize Smythe

RH Elisia Solis

R Sade St John Culberson

*R Ginett Suarez

Donald Taylor

RH Ryanne Taylor

Andrew Terrell

R Kaitlyn Thornton

* Mehki Todd

R Brandon Torres

R Jaylen Travis

R Nassaa Turnbow

RH Samantha Veras

* Cindy Villatoro Alfaro

Shonica Wagner

Tiriq Wagner

R Sarah Walker

R Luke Warmbrand

R Malachi Williams

R Savion Williams

Kayla Wilson

R Dainia Wilson

R Aliyah Young

Tamia Young

R Nicole Zayas

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PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS OF 2017 SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

The following members of the Class of 2017 have received scholarships/awards either because of participation in competitive examinations or on the basis of their achievement while in high school. These students are given a special commendation for this added evidence of their competence.

The President’s Award For Educational Excellence .............................. Sheldon Davis, Jose Pimentel, Jamila Desir, Bryan Quezada, Elizabeth Fernandez Fermin, Wendy Rivadeneira, Birch Lazo-Murphy, Nia Robinson, Naieka Mcturner, Wendy Salazar, Briana Moran, Josh Von G-Clef Satur, Brittney Pauta

The President’s Award For Educational Achievement ........................ Essence Boyd-Roberts, Prince Marsh, Karlos Chamba, Erika Mendez, Brianna Curry, Cristian Molina Clavijo, Emily Czerwinski, Rahemah Nuri, Glenny Flores, Samantha Robinson, Marlon Gomez, Monica Roca Delgado, Jessy Gonzalez Cordova, Deanna Rodricks, Tania Guzman, Kevin Rodriguez, Arianna Hurtado, Maria Saquipay, Paulina Inga Crespo, Elisia Solis, Mariah James, Samantha Veras

The President’s Volunteer Service Award .................................................. Vina Coachman, Nia Robinson, Erika Men-dez, Deanna Rodricks, Cristian Molina, Kevin Rodriguez, Brittney Pauta, Wendy Salazar, Bryan Quezada, Keyshon Sarvis, Marlon Gomez, Josh Von G-Clef Satur, Arianna Hurtado

The Peekskill Rotary Club

John Devins Award and Bob Pease Award ...................................... Essence Boyd-Roberts, Oswald Annang

The American Association of University Women, Westchester,

Outstanding Student Award ................................................................... ................................................... Nia Robinson The American Association of University Women, Westchester

Excellence in Writing Award .................................................................. ....................................... Elizabeth Fernandez Department of The Army ........................................................................................................ Glenny Flores, Sheldon Davis

The United States Marine Corps

Distinguished Athlete Award ............................................................................................ Briana Moran, Prince Marsh

The United States Marine

“Semper Fidelis” Award For Musical Excellence ............................................................................. Georgina Gray

The United States Marine Corp

Scholastic Excellence Award .................................................................................................................. Anthony Castro

The Prudential Sprit of Community Awards ..................................... Arianna Hurtado, Paulina Inga, Marlon Gomez

Nita M. Lowey Congress of The United State Award .................................................................................. Paulina Inga

New York State Office of The Attorney General Award............................ Essence Boyd-Roberts, Arianna Hurtado

The OC21 Award for Excellence in Online Learning .............................................................................. Tania Guzman

The Laura Croft Memorial Scholarship ........................................................................................................ Tania Guzman

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The Mercy College Science and Technology Entry Program (S.T.E.P.) ........ Alexandra Semple, Shenece Davis

The Peekskill High School Principal’s Award ..................................................... Naieka Mcturner, Merlyn Rodriguez

The Leroy Hart Scholarship ............................................................................................. Joseph D’Souza, Brianna Brown

The William Stern Post No. 70 Peekskill Jewish War Veterans ............................................................ Andrew Terrell

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 746 Peekskill Scholarship .............................................................Cristian Molina

The Ferguson Prize ................................................................................................................................... Samantha Robinson

The Latino Culture Club Award ........................................................................ Erika Mendez, Cristian Molina, Kevin Rodriguez, Wendy Salazar, Edith Cruz, Jeremy Quinche, Karlos Chamba, Brenda Rivera, Sergio Duarte, Wendy Rivadeneira, Elizabeth Fernandez, Brittney Pauta, Elisia Solis, Bryan Quezada

The Summit Academy Award 2017 ......................................................................................... Kayla Wilson, Cortez Burris

The Women’s Club of Peekskill/Cortlandt Scholarship ................................................................. Wendy Rivadeneira

The Louis W. Panzanaro Memorial Scholarship Fund ............................................ Nyrie Holliman, Savion Williams

The Rick Rauh Memorial Scholarship ................................................ Essence Boyd-Roberts, Rhondre Robinson

The Porky Male Memorial Scholarship ................................................................................................... Prince Marsh

Jeff Burns Award ........................................................................................................................................... Sheldon Davis

Louis W. Panzanaro Sr. Memorial Scholarship ................................................................................. Ricky Patterson

The Charles Dechristipher Memorial Scholarship .................................................................................. Oswald Annang

The Regina Panzanaro Memorial Scholarship ........................................................................................... Shenece Davis

“This Is Me Scholarship Inspired by Ryan Risco & Caitlin Chivonne Polhill” Arianna Hurtado, Erika Mendez

The Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce Scholarship ....................................................... Nia Robinson

The Matthew L.D. Rickett Memorial Scholarship .......................................................................................Jose Pimentel

The Peekskill High School Student Council Award for Excellence in Education Briana Moran, Essence Boyd-

Roberts, Anari Ray, Ryanne Taylor

The New York Blood Center Award...................................................................................................... Vina M. Coachman

The David Jewett Memorial Scholarship ............................................................................................. Birch Lazo-Murphy

The Norman A. Kropf Memorial Art Award ................................................................................................. Glenny Flores

The Reverend Dr. G. Franklin Wiggins Memorial ScholarshipBrianna Brown, Iman Mickens, Brandon Charles,

Brandon Torres, Prince Marsh

Judith A. Seacord Foundation ............................................................................................................ Maria Saquipay Peralta

The Little Kings & Queens ScholarshipMariah James, Nyrie Holliman, Ryanne Taylor, Iman Mickens, Anari Ray

The Civil Service Technical Guild Scholarship .......................................................................................... Marlon Gomez

The Interact Club Alton Clemente Memorial Scholarship .. Marlon Gomez, Deanna Rodricks, Josh Von G-Clef

Satur

The Peekskill Faculty Association Scholarship .................................................................................... Merlyn Rodriguez

The Peekskill Association of Educational Secretaries’ Scholarship ........................................................ Jessica Fields

Ruth Chapter No.8 Prince Hall Order Eastern Star Scholarship ............... Essence Boyd-Roberts, Dainia Wilson,

Jamila Desir, Naieka McTurner, Nia Robinson, Autumn Jacobs

The Peekskill Lions Club Alex “Bud” Risoli Scholarship ............................................... Prince Marsh, Jose Pimentel

The Peekskill Teacher Aids Award In Memory of Josephine Ciardullo ................................................................................................................... Sara Lido

In Memory of Deceased Members of The Peekskill Teacher Aides ...................................... Merlyn Rodriguez

The Merritt P. Brown Scholarship ........................................................................................................................... Sara Lido

The Peekskill Rotary Club Hispanic/Latino Scholarship ................................................................... Arianna Hurtado

The Peekskill Rotary Club Valedictorian Scholarship ............................................................................... Brittney Pauta

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The Carol A. Mitchel Brown Scholarship.................................................................................................... Autumn Jacobs

Memorial Day Scholarship ........................................................................................................................... Arianna Hurtado

Delta Theta Sorority, Inc. Westchester Alumnae Chapter Scholarship ..................................................................... Nia Robinson

The Honorable Norbert Ehrenfreund Human Relations Scholarship ................................................................... Karlos Chamba

Individual Academic Achievement Scholarship........................................................................................ Ally Gibbs, Marlon Gomez

Konnerth Music Award .......................................................................................................................................................... Jahzmine Parker

The Edward Shulman Award ........................................................................................................................... Georgina Gray

The Christopher Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship ....................................................................... Jose Pimentel

The Victor L. Ridder Scholarship .............................................................................................................. Emily Czerwinski

The Drama Club Award ................................................................................................................................ Emily Czerwinski

The Drama Club Certificate of Appreciation ...... Emily Czerwinski, Daniel Gonzalez, Arriana Hurtado, Birch

Lazo-Murphy, Sara Lido, Jose Pimentel

The Carlos Ann & Kevin Gerald Butler Memorial Scholarship................................ Jamila Desir, Naieka McTurner

Senior Class of 2017 Awards

Class of 2017 Award for Leadership and Service .......................................................... Briana Moran, Jalynn Smith

Exceptional Support of The Class of 2017Essence Boyd-Roberts, Cortez Burris, Aldaine Heaven, Savion Wil-liams

The Roberts Ascheim, Md. Memorial Scholarship ..................................................... Rahemah Nuri, Jessy Gonzalez

The Winifred Pettit Hart Memorial Scholarship .............................................................................. Matthew Hernandez

The Christopher Columbus Society of Peekskill ......................................................... Sarah Lido, Birch Lazo-Murphy

The John Devins Memorial Scholarships .................................................................................................... Nyrie Holliman

Phyllis Mickish Biology Award .......................................................................................................... Monica Roca Delgado

The Board of Education Scholarship ............................................................................................................. Sheldon Davis

The Jimmy Mack Scholarship Foundation ....................................................................... Elexsis Baisley, Glenny Flores

Peekskill Police & Fire Department 5k Scholarship

The Kevin J. Bristol Scholarship .......................................................... Essence Boyd-Roberts, Brittney Pauta

The Charlie Wassil Scholarship .............................................................................. Erika Mendez, Edith Cruz

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc Gamma Xi Zeta Chapter Westchester County .... Brandon Charles, Olivia Mcintosh,

Mariah James

Thomas J. Garland Scholarship Fund. Of The First Baptist Church ................................................... Iman Mickens

The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club . Elizabeth Fernandez, Autumn

Jacobs

The Nybest Agency Scholarship .................................................................................................................Brandon Charles

NYS Department of Education 2017 Scholarship

for Academic Excellence ............................................................. Nia Robinson, Jose Pimentel, Birch Lazo Murphy,

Elizabeth Fernandez, Brittney Pauta

Every year a group of Scholarships are administered by The Peekskill High School Scholarship Fund Committee (PHSSFC). The committee was established in 1929 to support academically qualified seniors who intend to pursue further education and who are in need of financial assistance. The Scholarships Are:

The Sarah T. Baker Award The Pietro A. & Leila Mead Deluca Memorial Scholarship The Robert D. Fullenweider Memorial Scholarship The Billy Lowey Memorial Scholarship The Ronald Pacchiana Memorial Scholarship The Katherine Wasserscheid Scholarship The Deluca Scholarship

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And this year, the Scholarships Awardees are:

The Pietro A. & Leila Mead Deluca Memorial Scholarship .................................................................... Brittney Pauta

The Katherine Wasserscheid Scholarship (PHSSFC) ...................................................Nia Robinson, Bryan Quezada

The Robert D. Fullenweider Memorial Scholarship (PHSSFC) ...................................................... Naieka McTurner

Sarah T. Baker Scholarship (PHSSFC) ............................................................... Emily Czerwinski, Wendy Rivadeneira

The Billy Lowey Memorial Scholarship (PHSSFC) ............................................................................. Deanna Rodricks

Ronald Pacchiana Memorial Scholarship (PHSSFC) .......................................................................... Deanna Rodricks

The Alexander “Bud” Risoli Memorial Scholarship (PHSSFC) .............................................................. Oswal Perez

Deluca Scholarship (PHSSFC) .................... Brandon Charles, Kevin Rodriguez, Samantha Veras, Anthony Castro,

Autumn Jacobs, Birch Lazo-Murphy, Erika Mendez

BASF The Chemical Company ............................................................................................. Jose Pimentel, Wendy Salazar

Valerie Machado Memorial Scholarship ................................................ Jessica Fields, Prince Marsh, Aldaine Heaven,

Jalynn Smith, Erika Mendez

The White Plains Linen College Scholarship Program 2016 .................................. Tania Guzman, Kevin Rodriguez

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Nu Psi Zeta Chapter Academic Excellence & Debra E. Holcombe Community Service Award .. Arianna Hurtado, Jamila Desir, Autumn Ja-

cobs, Naieka Mcturner, Brittney Pauta, Nia Robinson

The Mary L. Cooke Scholarship ............................................................ Anthony Castro, Jamila Desir, Karlos Chamba,

Bryan Quezada, Paulina Inga, Maria Saquipay,

Karla Mogrovejo, Wendy Salazar, Cristian Molina,

Jamilette Perez, Monica Roca, Samantha Robinson

Peekskill Rotary Club “George Sampson Scholarship” .............................................................................................................. Carlos Calindo

Peekskill Rotary Club “Carmella & Nicholas Bertoline Business” ..................................................................................... Samantha Veras

The Peekskill Education Fund Judith Johnson Scholarship ..................................................................... Jose Pimentel

Community Center of Northern Westchester ................................................................................................ Jose Pimentel

Westchester Alphas Educational Foundation, Inc. ..................................................................................... Jose Pimentel

Westchester Medical Center Scholarship .................................................................. Birch Lazo-Murphy, Jose Pimentel

The Zeta Nu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Sorority Zno Community Service Fund ................................................................................. Arianna Hurtado, Jamila Desir,

Autumn Jacobs, Naieka McTurner,

Brittney Pauta, Nia Robinson

The Jack Burns Memorial Scholarship ...................................................................................................... Kevin Rodriguez

The John Nguyen Scholarship ............................................................................................................... Wendy Rivadeneira

Empire Funeral Directors Association Scholarship Fund, Inc. ............. Elizabeth Fernandez, Birch Lazo-Murphy

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Scholarship ............................................................................................. Nia Robinson

The Alba Cariello Scholarship ...................................................................................................................... Arianna Hurtado

Hope For Youth Foundation Joan Goldstein Scholarship .................................................................. Arianna Hurtado

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Retired Educators Chapter of Peekskill Faculty Association .......................................................................... Sara Lido

The Gunterberg Charitable Foundation/Culliton Family ...... Brianna Curry, Mariah James, Elizabeth Fernandez,

Erika Mendez, Glenny Flores, Kayla Slaughter

The Tzu Chi Foundation Scholarship ..........Tania Guzman, Brittney Pauta, Cristian Molina, Elizabeth Fernandez

The NewYork Presbyterian/Hudson Valley Hospital .............................................................................. Brittney Pauta

Courtlandt Lodge No. 34 Free & Accepted Masons Scholarship .......................................................... Brittney Pauta

The Harry Martin Scholarship .......................................................................................................................... Brittney Pauta

The Lower Hudson Council of School Superintendents 2017 Scholarship ......................................... Brittney Pauta

The Peekskill Rotary Club “Raymond Lapolla Scholarship”.. ................................................................ Brittney Pauta

Daisy Brand Memorial Scholarship .................................................................................................................. Prince Marsh

The Garden Club of Peekskill, Inc. Scholarship ....................................................................................Kelovey Debraux

The Milton Carpenter Foundation Scholarship ...............................................................Edith Cruz, Kelovey Debraux

The VPA Construction Company Scholarship ......................................................................................... Anthony Castro

There are many students who have been awarded full and/or partial scholarships by the Colleges and Universities they expect to attend.

We would like to Honor and Congratulate each and every one of our students.

Maria E. Gordineer – Award & Scholarship Coordinator

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PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2017

American International College

Borough of Manhattan Community College of the CUNY

Boston University

Brooklyn College of the CUNY

Chowan University

City College of New York CUNY

Clarkson University

College of Mount Saint Vincent

CUNY New York City College of Technology

Dean College

Dominican College

Dutchess Community College

Emmanuel College

Fashion Institute of Technology

Georgia Institute of Technology

Hartwick College

Hofstra University

Hudson Valley Community College

Hunter College of the CUNY

Iona College

John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the CUNY

Johnson & Wales University (Providence)

Keiser University - *Flagship Campus, FL

Kingsborough Community College of the CUNY

Lehman College of the CUNY

LIM College (Laboratory Institute of Merchandising)

Long Island University, Brooklyn

Manhattan College

Manhattanville College

Marist College

Marymount Manhattan College

MCPHS - Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

Medgar Evers College of the CUNY

Mercy College

Molloy College

Monroe College

Monroe Community College

Montclair State University

Mount Ida College

New England College

New York Institute of Technology

New York University

Old Dominion University

Orange County Community College

Pace University

Pennsylvania State University

Purchase College State University of New York

Queens College of the CUNY

Quinnipiac University

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rider University

Rochester Institute of Technology

Russell Sage College

Sage College of Albany

Savannah College of Art and Design

Shaw University

Siena College

Silliman University

Southern Vermont College

St. John's University - Queens Campus

St. Thomas Aquinas College

State University of New York at Albany

State University of New York at New Paltz

Stony Brook University

SUNY Buffalo State College

SUNY College at Cobleskill

SUNY College at Cortland

SUNY College at Oneonta

SUNY College of Technology at Canton

SUNY Delhi

SUNY Fredonia

SUNY Morrisville State College

SUNY Oswego

Syracuse University

The College of Saint Rose

The College of Westchester

The Culinary Institute of America- NY (Main Campus)

Universal Technical Institute

University at Buffalo The State University of New York

University of Bridgeport

University of Hartford

University of Maryland, College Park

University of Massachusetts, Boston

University of New Haven

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

University of Vermont

Utica College

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

Virginia Wesleyan College

Westchester Community College

Western Connecticut State University

York College of the CUNY

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PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOL MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

National Honor Society President Nia Robinson Vice President Josh Satur Secretary Naieka McTurner Treasurer Jose Pimentel

Members

Mu Alpha Theta

President Birch Lazo-Murphy Vice President Brittney Pauta Secretary Jose Pimentel Treasurer Kevin Rodriguez

Members

Karlos Chamba

Erika Mendez

Wendy Rivadeneira

Nia Robinson

Wendy Salazar

Essence Boyd-Roberts

Brianna Curry

Sheldon Davis

Jamila Desir

Elizabeth Fernandez-Fermin

Arianna Hurtado

Paulina Inga

Mariah James

Erika Mendez

Birch Lazo-Murphy

Prince Marsh

Christian Molina

Briana Moran

Brittney Pauta

Jose Pimentel

Bryan Quezada

Wendy Rivadeneira

Samantha Robinson

Deanna Rodricks

Kevin Rodriguez

Wendy Salazar

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PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOL MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

New York State Mathematics Honor Society

President Jose Pimentel Vice President Karlos Chamba Secretary Brittney Pauta Treasurer Nia Robinson

Karlos Chamba

Jamila Desir

Birch Lazo-Murphy

Prince Marsh

Erika Mendez

Briana Moran

Brittney Pauta

Jose Pimentel

Bryan Quezada

Wendy Rivadeneira

Nia Robinson

Monica Roca-Delgado

Wendy Salazar

Josh Satur

Dainia Wilson

Anthony Castro

Sheldon Davis

Elizabeth Fernandez Fermin

Mariah James

Birch Lazo-Murphy

Erika Mendez

Wendy Rivadeneira

Kevin Rodriguez

Wendy Salazar

Graduating Seniors Science National Honor Society

Members

Members

President Brittney Pauta Vice President Jaesie Zhanay Secretary Valentina Loaiza Treasurer Jodi Glickert

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PHS ALMA MATER

HAIL TO OUR COLORS

HAIL TO OUR COLORS NE’ER SHALL THEY FADE,

WHILE ‘NEATH OUR BANNER HEROES ARE MADE

ALWAYS WE’LL LOVE HER EVER WE’LL BE TRUE

TO PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOL AND THE CRIMSON BLUE