July 2010 A community where learners excel!

Board of Education: Don Edwards-President; Jack Sines-Vice President; Melissa Stephens; Donald Vredenburgh; Judy Warner. Superintendent of Schools-Robert Bundy; Assistant Superintendent of Schools-Kathleen Keir.

NewsletterNewsletterVol. X, No. 11

Congratulations Class of 2010Congratulations Class of 2010Valedictorian Salutatorian

James Francis Haley IIISharon Hartzell

Sharon Hartzell is a member of

the National Honor Society, the NASA Lunar Research Team, Science Olympiad, the Envirothon 2010 fi rst place regional team, Weather Watch, Mock Trial, Academic Challenge Team and varsity tennis. She is president of Student Council, treasurer of Upstagers Th eater Club and editor of “Th e Devil’s Advocate” student newspaper.

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James Francis Haley III, is a member of the

National Honor Society, the Trivia Team, Science Olympiad, Weather Watch, the Scholarship Foundation and “The Devil’s Advocate” student newspaper. He is also an iMentor. He received the Meliora Alumni Scholarship, the 7th Generation Scholarship, the Ken Broman Memorial Scholarship, the NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence and a Chenango

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Lunar Research team wins

They reached for the stars and they made it! The Lunar Research team was informed that they are the national winners of NASA’s Lunar Science Institute, Student

Lunar research competition. The team of Sharon Hartzell, Jackson Haskell, Ben Daniels, Sarah Maximowicz and Sarah Andrus, along with science teachers/advisors Tim Conner and Sabrina Laine will be NASA’s guests this summer at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California, July 19-22. The team will present their research to NASA scientists at the NASA Lunar Science Institute Science Forum.

The team worked to determine relative and absolute dates of lunar maria (the dark, smooth lava deposits that speckle the surface of the moon.) The students also worked with Dr. Justin Filiberto,

Ben Daniels, Jackson Haskell, Sarah Andrus, Sarah Maximowicz and Sharon Hartzell.

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Congratulations CF StudentsCongratulations CF StudentsCollin Nowalk

Casey Redfern is a member of the National Honor

Society and its tutoring program, as well as SADD. He volunteers at Binghamton General Hospital and with Project Concern. He was captain of the varsity soccer and basketball teams as well as a STAC All-Star for both sports. He is an AP Scholar and received an Albany College of

Pharmacy Presidential Scholarship and a Cornell Children’s Tuition Scholarship. He will attend the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Science Doctor of Pharmacy program.

Top ten studentsCasey Redfern

Matthew LeVasseur is a member of the National

Honor Society, the Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation and Weather Watch. He played j.v. and varsity baseball, golf and basketball. He received the University of Rochester Academic and New York State Regents scholarships. He will attend the University of Rochester and major in biomedical engineering. 8Martin Beach

Marty Beach is a member of the National Honor

Society, Student Council, the Mock Trial Team, Science Olympiad, “The Devil’s Advocate” student newspaper, and the varsity tennis team. He received honorable mention in the American Foreign Service Association’s National High School Essay Contest, the Senator Libous

Student Community Service Award (see page 3 of this newsletter) and the Dr. Robert Smith Memorial Scholarship, Lourdes Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship, and a Foundation Scholarship. He will attend SUNY Geneseo and major in international relations/political science.

Alexander YevtukhAlexander Yevtukh is a

member of the National Honor Society, Weather Watch, and Student Council, serving as vice president in grades 9, 10 and 12. He was a member of j.v. and varsity soccer, and varsity swimming and tennis. He received a CF Foundation scholarship. He will attend Binghamton University and major in biology/pre-med.

Collin Nowalk is a member of the National Honor

Society and its tutoring program, yearbook and the Mock Trial Team. He received a SUNY Cortland Merit Scholarship and a SUNY Cortland Bed Waiver Scholarship. He will attend SUNY Cortland and major in earth science adolescent education.

5Courtney Robinson

Courtney Robinson is a member of the National

Honor Society, Student Council, and the Envirothon 2010 first place regional team. She was the yearbook and band treasurer. She was on the varsity swim team and was a helper in the Summer Enrichment Program for six years. She received the St. Bonaventure Presidential

and the Lourdes Auxilary scholarships. She will attend St. Bonaventure and major in elementary/special education.

Matthew LeVasseur

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She is a PSAT commended student, an AP Scholar with Honors, and received awards in many science essay contests. She volunteers at Binghamton General Hospital and at the local professional tennis tournament. She received the following scholarships: Th omas J. Watson Memorial, National Honor Society, Byrd, Visions Federal Credit Union, and William and Mary James Monroe. She will attend the College of William and Mary and major in chemistry.

Valedictorian, from page 1.

Forks Foundation Scholarship. He will attend the University of Rochester and major in mathematics.

Salutatorian, from page 1.

10Kelley White

Kelley White is a member of the

National Honor Society and the Grammar Club. She has served as a Spanish and English tutor and volunteers with her church youth group. She received the SUCO Presidential Scholarship. In the fall, she will attend SUNY Oneonta and

major in secondary education-English.

Raychel Shannon 9Raychel Shannon

is a member of the National Honor Society and the girls varsity basketball team, in which she was named All-Conference and an Academic All-Star. She holds the school record for high scoring in a single season. She

received the Presidential Scholarship from LeMoyne College. She will attend LeMoyne and major in biology.

Student receives service award

Senior Marty Beach spent an evening in

May at a reception with a state senator. That’s because he is the recipient of the Senator Tom Libous Student Community Service Award. The $1,000 award is given to one senior from each high school in the Senator’s 52nd Di s t r i c t and i s co-sponsored by Broome-Tioga BOCES and WBNG-TV.

Marty volunteers at Lourdes Hospital where he has given more than 400 hours of service. He has also volunteered for CHOW. He is vice-president of Executive Student Council and has served as student chairperson of the CF Scholarship Foundation for two years. Marty is a member of the Mock Trial team, the Science Olympiad team, writes for the “Devil’s Advocate” student newspaper, tutors middle school students as a member of the National Honor Society, and plays varsity tennis. He will be attending SUNY Geneseo in the fall, majoring in international relations.

Marty said that volunteering has had a great impact on his life and he truly enjoys everything he participates in, adding, “I feel fortunate that my community has given me so many great opportunities. By volunteering I’m trying to give back just a little bit in return.”

-Linda Myers, communications coordinator

Marty Beach, center, with BOCES Superintendent Allen Buyck, Senator Thomas Libous and WBNG news anchor James Gaddis.

Melody Wildoner, senior, auditioned and was accepted for “American

Music Abroad Honor Bands and Choirs” and will be performing with the band in Europe this summer.

The band, comprised of high school students from New York and New Jersey, will tour Germany and Austria in July, performing in several locations. Melody placed first chair first clarinet and will attend several rehearsals with the group prior to the tour. Congratulations Melody!

-Linda Myers, communications coordinator

Senior to perform in Europe

July 20104 Congratulations CF StudentsCongratulations CF StudentsClass of 2010 - Future plansMelanie Abbe ........................................................... Ithaca CollegeRory Adams ...............................................................US Air ForceBrianna Barnett .................................Broome Community CollegeJesse Barnett ...............................................................SUNY DelhiJordan Barnett ...................................Broome Community CollegePaul Bartlett ............................................................ Keuka CollegeMartin Beach .........................................................SUNY GeneseoKevin Bennett ...................................Broome Community CollegeAlieshia Bowman ...........................................................Work forceAlannah Brassard ...............................Broome Community CollegeKellsea Bronson .................................Broome Community CollegeRickey Bronson ..............................................University at BuffaloCorey Bruet .......................................Broome Community CollegeJoseph Burdick ................................... Northwest Lineman CollegeBrittany Byrd .........................................Art Institute of PittsburghCrystal Canniff ..................................Broome Community CollegeClare Carney .........................................................SUNY OneontaCorey Carter .................................................................Work forceCarly Chier .......................................Broome Community CollegeDerek Church ...................................Broome Community CollegeKatelyn Coleman ..............................Broome Community CollegeKevin Coughlin .........................................Murray State UniversityNicholas Coy ...............................................Broome-Tioga BOCESPatrick Creagh ........................................................ SUNY PotsdamJarett Croffutt ................................................................Work forceJoseph Crosier ...................................Broome Community CollegeStevie Davall .......................................................... SUNY PotsdamSean Davis .................................................Penn State-Wilkes-BarreJennifer Dayton ...................................................SUNY BrockportNicolette DiLuzio ..............................Broome Community CollegeAmanda Dimmick .............................Broome Community CollegeMandi Dordell ..................................Broome Community CollegeAlexandria Driscoll .................................................. Mercy CollegeMary Katherine Dugue .........................................SUNY CortlandTrisha Dupnock .............................................. Clarkson UniversityJordan Dyer .................... Tompkins Cortland Community CollegeStephen Edwards ...............................Broome Community CollegeBrandon Ellis .....................................Broome Community CollegeMacy Fairbairn ..................................Broome Community CollegeChristopher Fanara ...........................................Paul Smith’s CollegeVincenza Fanara ......................................................Flagler CollegeEdward Fisher ...................................Broome Community CollegeJustin Flannery ..................................Broome Community CollegeVictoria Franklin ...............................Broome Community CollegeRikki Fuller ...................................................................Work forceJoseph Furey ................... Tompkins Cortland Community CollegeBrenden Garcia ...................................................SUNY New PaltzCorey Gildea ......................................Albany College of PharmacyDaniel Grady ..............................................University of RochesterAndrew Green ...............................................................Work forceDalton Greene ...............................................................Work forceJena Grems ....................................................................Work force

Lauren Guth .....................................Broome Community CollegeChristy Guzenski ........................................................ York CollegeJames Haley III ..........................................University of RochesterChelsey Hall ......................................Broome Community CollegeCameron Hallett ...............................Broome Community CollegeSara Hanes ....................................................................Work forceSharon Hartzell ............................The College of William & MaryJesse Holland .................................................................Work forceTaylor Hurt .......................................Broome Community CollegeAdam Jeavons ....................................Broome Community CollegeMorgan Johnson ................................Broome Community CollegeAshley Kenyon ......................................................SUNY OneontaTyler Kutz .........................................Broome Community CollegeMatthew LeVasseur ....................................University of RochesterAndrew Lewis ....................................Broome Community CollegeJordan Luybli ........................................................ SUNY PotsdamAllison Maceda ..................................Broome Community CollegeAdrianna Maslin ........................................... Marywood UniversityTaylor Mazursky .....................................University of ConnecticutElizabeth McGowan ............................................ Nazareth CollegeMatthew McLaughlin ........................Broome Community CollegeDevon Mills ......................................Broome Community CollegeAlexis Morgan ...................................Broome Community CollegeAlyssa Niman ...........................................................SUNY AlbanyAdnan Mujcic ....................................Broome Community CollegeCollin Nowalk .......................................................SUNY CortlandJohn O’Neill ....................................................... The Ailey SchoolKatrina Paine .....................................Broome Community CollegeChristopher Parsons ..........................Broome Community CollegeDestinee Parvin .................................Broome Community CollegeTravis Pasternak .................................Broome Community CollegeKurtis Payne ......................................Broome Community CollegeYuliya Pecheny .........................................................SUNY AlbanyElizabeth Perry ..............................................................Work forceSandra Perry ......................................Broome Community CollegeEmily Petko .......................................Broome Community CollegeChad Pond ........................................Broome Community CollegeAbby Ponterio ................................................Kutztown UniversityThomas Raminger .............................Broome Community CollegeCasey Redfern ....................................Albany College of PharmacyAlicia Reppard ...................................Broome Community CollegeSamantha Ridgeway ..........................Broome Community CollegeCourtney Robinson ............................................... St. BonaventureMalinda Robinson ...............................................Drexel UniversityJohn Rupert ......................................Broome Community CollegeSophia Russ ..............................................................SUNY AlbanyIan Rutkowski ...................................Broome Community CollegeMatthew Sebeck ................................Broome Community CollegeTyler Serva ........................................Broome Community CollegeRaychel Shannon .................................................LeMoyne CollegeKamara Shiffner-Korcykoski ..............Broome Community CollegeDaniel Smith ............................................................ Ithaca CollegeHanna Snow ........Broome Community College/SUNY Geneseo

5July 2010 Congratulations CF StudentsCongratulations CF StudentsPoetry recitation

Poetry is a powerful part of the second-grade curriculum at Harshaw. In the spring, students spent a lot of their classroom time reading, writing and reciting poetry.

Th e students recited a chosen poem from their favorite author in front of judges Kathleen Keir, Chris Gill and Nicole Knapp. Of the 114 students, two winners were chosen from each classroom.

Of those classroom winners, two students with the highest scores were chosen to recite their poems at the 20th Annual Eleanor Henricks Children’s Poetry Recitation at Binghamton High School. Special congratulations go to Matthew Kubisa in Jessica Olsen’s classroom for his recitation of “Noisy, Noisy” by Jack Prelutsky, and Morgan Ferguson in Christina Germano’s classroom for her recitation of “Sometimes I Wonder” by Laura Numeroff .

Students also created original pieces. Special congratulations to Sydney Fendick for her poem “Teeth,” Corey Tye’s “Cry, Cry, Cry,” “Froggies” by Austin Woodruff , and “War” by Gavin Secoolish. Th ese students recited their original pieces on May 19 at the 33rd Annual Binghamton University’s Poetry and Children’s Day with students from other districts.

We want to acknowledge all the hard work of the students, parents and teachers. As Walt Whitman stated, “To have great poets, there must be great audiences, too.”

-Nicole Knapp, HP literacy coordinator & Jessica Olsen, second-grade teacher

Morgan Ferguson and Matthew Kubisa.

Front: Gavin Secoolish and Sydney Fendick. Back: Austin Woodruff and Corey Tye.

Jenna Snow ............. Broome Community College/SUNY Geneseo Abbie Stafford ...................................Broome Community College Robert Suer .......................................Broome Community CollegeBridget Sweeney ................................Broome Community CollegeMichael Szymkowicz ............................................. SUNY PotsdamAlexis Taylor ......................................Broome Community CollegeBrittany Terpak .................................Broome Community CollegeTyler Thatcher ........................................................ SUNY OswegoAlyssa Tye .........................................................DeSalles UniversityChristopher Unger ............................Broome Community CollegeZachary VanKuren ................................................SUNY OneontaAubrey Vroman .................................Broome Community CollegeMegan Walsh .................. Tompkins Cortland Community CollegeChristopher Weeks ............................Broome Community CollegeNicole Weintraub ..............................................Niagara UniversityStevie West ........................................Broome Community CollegeChelsea White ...................................Broome Community CollegeKelley White .........................................................SUNY OneontaMelody Wildoner ........... Tompkins Cortland Community CollegeCaitlin Williams ................................Broome Community CollegeAlexander Yevtukh ...................................Binghamton University

Middle School poetry

In May, Binghamton University hosted the 33rd Annual Poetry and the Children’s Day where hundreds of student poets from area schools participated.

Chenango Forks Middle School sent 12 students who enjoyed listening to a published poet, reciting their own poem to an audience and then eating a picnic lunch while on the campus. We are proud of our eloquent writers.

-Karyn Church, sixth-grade reading teacher

Front: Brooke Crowningshield, Hannah Conrad, McKenna Gill, Sara Clark, Ruth Banks, Shianne Engel. Back: Christopher Roberts, Devin Hopkins, Olivia Haskell, Estavia Cron, Hunter Kermidas, Nate DeOrdio.

Future plans, from previous page.

July 20106 Congratulations CF StudentsCongratulations CF StudentsAwards and AchievementsAlbany College of Pharmacy Presidential Scholarship .................................................................................................Casey RedfernAlbany College of Pharmacy Scholarship .................................................................................................................... Corey GildeaAlbany College of Pharmacy Trustee Pharmacy Scholarship ......................................................................................... Corey Gildea Alliance with the Broome County Medical Society Award ............................................................................................Hanna SnowAmerican Red Cross Challenge Scholarship ................................................................................................................ Melanie AbbeAnthony R. Rohman Memorial Lacrosse Sportsmanship Scholarship ............................................................................... Tyler Serva Anthony R. Rohman Memorial Wrestling Sportsmanship Scholarship .............................................................................Jordan DyerBinghamton Police Emerald Society Scholarship ................................................................................................... Travis PasternakBroome Community College Alumni Association Incoming Freshman Scholarship ........................................................Hanna SnowBroome Community College Presidential Honors Scholarship....................................................................................... Lauren GuthBroome Community College Tech Prep/Career Pathways Early Childhood Education Scholarship ..................................Hanna SnowBroome-Tioga BOCES National Technical Honor Society Nominee ........................................................................... Ian Rutkowski Broome-Tioga BOCES Community Service Award ...................................... Carly Chier, Devon Mills, Alexis Morgan, Megan WalshBroome-Tioga BOCES President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence .............Corey Carter, Cameron Hallett, Devon Mills, ................................................................................................................................ Alexis Morgan, Elizabeth Perry, Megan Walsh Broome-Tioga BOCES School to Careers Outstanding Student Award .........................................................................Megan WalshCady Family Music Scholarship ..........................................................................................Courtney Robinson & Nicole WeintraubCharles Sabine Memorial Award ..................................................................................................................................Dan GradyCharlotte Kenyon Memorial Award ..............................................................................James Haley III, Jenna Snow, Chelsea WhiteChenango Forks Administration Award Scholarship ...............................................................James Haley III & Matthew LeVasseurChenango Forks After-Prom Party Scholarship ....................................................Sean Davis, Mary Katherine Dugue, Casey RedfernChenango Forks Central Schools Valedictorian Medal .............................................................................................Sharon Hartzell Chenango Forks Central Schools Salutatorian Medal ...............................................................................................James Haley IIIChenango Forks Band Booster Award ............................... Melanie Abbe, Crystal Canniff , Mary Katherine Dugue, Trisha Dupnock, ...........................................................................................Stephen Edwards, Alyssa Niman, Courtney Robinson, Melody WildonerChenango Forks Community Association Scholarship ...............................................................Yuliya Pecheny & Zachary VanKurenChenango Forks Good Sportsmanship Award .................................................................................Crystal Canniff & Casey Redfern Chenango Forks PTA Scholarship ..........................................................................................................................Sharon HartzellChenango Forks Scholarship Foundation ................................................Melanie Abbe, Jordan Barnett, Martin Beach, Corey Bruet, ..................................... Crystal Canniff, Kevin Coughlin, Patrick Creagh, Sean Davis, Amanda Dimmick, Mary Katherine Dugue, .......................... Trisha Dupnock, Corey Gildea, Daniel Grady, Christy Guzenski, James Haley III, Sharon Hartzell, Ashley Kenyon, .................................................Matthew LeVasseur, Alyssa Niman, Collin Nowalk, Travis Pasternak, Abby Ponterio, Casey Redfern, ................................................. Alicia Reppard, Courtney Robinson, Malinda Robinson, Ian Rutkowski, Hanna Snow, Jenna Snow, ............................................................................ Alyssa Tye, Zachary VanKuren, Nicole Weintraub, Stevie West, Alexander YevtukhChenango Forks Teachers Association Scholarship ................................... Martin Beach, Clare Carney, James Haley III, Hanna SnowChristopher Reardon Memorial Scholarship .................................................................................................................Paul Bartlett Clarkson Alumni Family Scholarship .....................................................................................................................Trisha DupnockClarkson Bechtel Diversity Sponsored Scholarship ...................................................................................................Trisha DupnockClarkson Holcroft Alumni Recognition Scholarship .................................................................................................Trisha DupnockDance Connection Award ............................................................Brianna Barnett, Jennifer Dayton, Morgan Johnson, John O’Neill Daniela “Dani” Mariano Memorial Scholarship ................................................................................................ Alannah Brassard Daughters of the American Revolution Bronze American History Award .................. Yuliya Pecheny, Courtney Robinson, Sophia RussDaughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award .............................................................................. Alyssa Niman

7July 2010 Congratulations CF StudentsCongratulations CF StudentsDaughters of the American Revolution Silver American History Award ...... Jordan Dyer, Patrick Creagh, Jenna Snow David E. Frank Memorial Music Award ...................................................................................................................................... Melody Wildoner Dr. John R. Grasso, D.D.S. Memorial Scholarship ..............................................................................................Zachary VanKurenDr. John R. Grasso, D.D.S. Memorial Rank Scholarship ................................................................................................Chad Pond Dr. Robert Smith Memorial Foundation Scholarship .........................................Martin Beach, Joseph Burdick, Elizabeth McGowan DeSales University Merit Scholarship .............................................................................................................................. Alyssa TyeDeSales University Nursing Scholarship .......................................................................................................................... Alyssa TyeDrexel DO Endowed Grant ...............................................................................................................................Malinda RobinsonDorothy Benjamin In Pursuit Of Education Scholarship .............................................................................................. Kelley WhiteEPAC Devin Spears Memorial Scholarship ...........................................................................................................Nicole WeintraubEd Warner Memorial Scholarship .........................................................................................Adam Jeavons & Michael SzymkowiczFlorence B. Heath Award ......................................................................................................................................Sharon HartzellFrank G. Paul Award ..................................................................................................................Cyrstal Canniff & Derek Church Hatala Orthodontics Pc Scholarship Award ..............................................................................................................Collin NowalkHearts and Hands Scholarship……………………. ...........................................................Courtney Robinson & Nicole Weintraub Hill-N-Dale Garden Club Award ..........................................................................................................................Trisha DupnockImagine America Scholarship .................................................................................................................................... Brittany Byrd India Pinney Memorial Scholarship ..................................................................................Courtney Robinson & Malinda Robinson Ithaca College Grant John B. Harcourt Scholarship .................................................................................................... Melanie AbbeJack Pranitis Memorial Scholarship ...........................................................................................................................Adam Jeavons Jack Sherman Toyota Scholarship ................................................................................................................................Alex YevtukhJames & Thelma Barrett Memorial Scholarship ........................................................................... Chris Parsons & Stephen Edwards Jesse Baker Scholarship ................................................. Jesse Barnett, Jordan Barnett, Brenden Garcia, Taylor Hurt, Brittany TerpakJoe Aston Memorial Scholarship ................................................................................................................................Adam Jeavons John Phillip Sousa National Band Award .................................................................................................................Derek ChurchJoseph P. Mangan Post 1194 American Legion Citizenship Award ..............................................................................Casey Redfern Joseph P. Mangan Post 1194 American Legion Humanitarian Award .........................................................................Hanna Snow Joseph P. Mangan Post 1194 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Award ...................................................................... Alyssa Niman Joseph P. Mangan Post 1194 American Legion Personal Effort Award .........................................................................Martin BeachKattelville Athletic Association .................................................. Corey Bruet, Matthew LeVasseur, Taylor Mazursky, Rachel ShannonKelly’s Hope Memorial Scholarship ................................... Corey Bruet, Stevie Davall, Corey Gildea, Lauren Guth, Raychel ShannonKen Spenard Memorial Scholarship ........................................................................................................................ Rickey BronsonKeuka College George H. Ball Memorial Scholarship ...................................................................................................Paul Bartlett LeMoyne College Presidential Scholarship ............................................................................................................. Raychel Shannon Louis Armstrong Jazz Award ............................................................................................................................... Stephen EdwardsLourdes Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship ....................................................................................Martin Beach & Courtney Robinson Maine Kiwanis/Southern Tier Technology Education Scholarship Award .....................................................................Derek ChurchMary R. Cook Scholarship .............................................................................................................................................. Alyssa Tye Matthew Ellis Scholarship ..................................................................................................................Jesse Barnett & Megan WalshNational Honor Society Scholarship .......................................................................................................................Sharon Hartzell National Merit Scholarship Commended................................................................................................................Sharon Hartzell New York State Association of Transportation Engineers Scholarship ........................................................................... Corey Bruet

July 20108 Congratulations CF StudentsCongratulations CF StudentsNew York State Attorney General Triple “C’ Award ...........................................................................Daniel Grady & Alyssa NimanNew York State Scholarship for Academic Excellence ................................................................ James Haley III, Matthew LeVasseur, ............................................................................................................................ John O’Neill, Casey Redfern, Courtney RobinsonNiagara University Economic Grant ....................................................................................................................Nicole WeintraubNiagara University Presidential Merit Scholarship ................................................................................................Nicole WeintraubPasqualina C. & Anthony M. Nanni Memorial Scholarship Award .............................................................................. John O’NeillPatrick Blair Memorial Award ................................................................................................................................Adam Jeavons Port Crane Civic Association Scholars HIP ....................................................................Mary Katherine Dugue & Melody WildonerPortfolio Squad Art Scholarship ..................................................... Amanda Dimmick, Rikki Fuller,Victoria Franklin, Joseph Furey, .........................................................................................................................Allison Maceda, Abby Ponterio, Malinda RobinsonPortfolio Squad Art Scholarship “Patrick Blair Emerging Artist Award” .................................................................Nicole WeintraubRobert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship ........................................................................................................................Sharon HartzellRobert Cushing Memorial Award ..........................................................................................................................Sharon HartzellRyan A. Carr Memorial Scholarship ......................................................................................................................... Daniel Smith Senator Thomas W. Libous Student Community Service Award ..................................................................................Martin BeachSouthern Tier USBC Youth Scholarship Award........................................................................................................Crystal Canniff St. Bonaventure University Endowed Scholarship ............................................................................................... Courtney RobinsonSt. Bonaventure University Presidential Scholarship ........................................................................................... Courtney Robinson State University of New York @ Oneonta Academic Competitiveness Grant ..........................................................Zachary VanKuren State University of New York @ Oneonta Presidential Scholarship ................................................................................ Kelley WhiteStudent Council Leadership Scholarship ....................................................................................................................Martin BeachSUNY Cortland Merit Scholarship ..........................................................................................................................Collin NowalkThomas J. Watson Memorial Scholarship ................................................................................................................Sharon Hartzell Thomas P. DiNapoli New York State Comptroller Achievement Award .......................................................................Derek Church Two Rivers Homemakers’ Club of Chenango Forks Scholarship .................................................................................Kellsea BronsonUniversity at Albany Presidential Scholarship ............................................................................................................ Alyssa Niman University of Rochester 7th Generation Scholarship ..................................................................................................James Haley IIIUniversity of Rochester Academic Scholarship ....................................................................................................Matthew LeVasseurUniversity of Rochester Dean’s Scholarship ................................................................................................................. Daniel Grady University of Rochester Grant ...........................................................................................................................Matthew LeVasseurUniversity of Rochester Meliora Alumni Scholarship .................................................................................................James Haley IIIUS Air Force Math & Science Award.........................................................................................James Haley III & Sharon Hartzell US Air Force Scholar Athlete .............................................................................................Daniel Grady & Mary Katherine DugueUS Air Force Technology Award ............................................................................................. Amanda Dimmick & Ian Rutkowski US Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award ...........................................................................Rickey Bronson & Lauren GuthUS Marines Distinguished Athlete Award ......................................................................................... Jordan Barnett & Taylor HurtUS Marines Scholastic Excellence Award ...................................................................................................................Casey RedfernUS Marines Semper Fidelis Award for Music Excellence .......................................................................................... Brenden GarciaVisions Credit Union Scholarship...........................................................................................................................Sharon Hartzell Wegmans Scholarship ...................................................................................................................................................Sean DavisWilliam and Mary Financial Aid Grant ................................................................................................................Sharon HartzellWilliam and Mary James Monroe Scholarship ........................................................................................................Sharon HartzellYork College of Pennsylvania Heritage Award .................................................................................................. Christy Guzenski

9July 2010 High SchoolHigh SchoolIt was a fun time at the After-Prom Party

On Saturday, May 15, just after midnight, 282 Chenango Forks juniors, seniors and their guests, converged on the high school to enjoy After-Prom Party 2010.

The “Shanghai Nights”party was the culmination of months of planning and fundraising by the APP committee comprised of parent volunteers of junior and senior students.

The students were treated to delicious refreshments served in the cafeteria, which was adorned with colorful Chinese dragons, fans, lanterns, betta fish bowls and twinkling lights. A caricaturist, inflatable activity areas, cash box, photo booth, henna tattoos, 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 following

the hypnotist s h o w, o v e r $9,000 worth of large prizes in the form of cash and gifts were raffled off.

E a c h y e a r , APP provides a safe and fun environment for the students to continue their prom experience. This year, the APP committee extended its student outreach and will award several $250 scholarships to graduating seniors who attended the entire party and best exhibited their efforts to make healthy life choices through an application process.

Many thanks to 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, Trooper Cody and our very generous community.

-Sheila Sullivan, APP committee

Applebee’sArby’s Roast Beef RestaurantsAtwater Wireless, BAE Systems Barbells of Binghamton, Behlog’sBelden Hill Golf ClubBest Bagels, Best BuyBinghamton Tennis CenterBirnie Bus Service, B-MetsBrass Lantern Tavern Broome County Auto Dealers Council Broome County KYDS CoalitionBroome County Sheriffs Assoc.Buckingham Manufacturing Burger KingCalifornia Sun-Daze Ltd.Casey’s RestaurantCF Boys Lax BoostersCF Civic AssociationCF Football BoostersCF Girls Basketball BoostersCF SADD, CF Swim BoostersCF Wrestling BoostersChenango Bridge Dental Chenango Bridge Physical TherapyChenango Commons Golf CourseChenango Fire Station

Chenango FitnessCold Stone Creamery, Cool 100Country AdditionsCracker Barrel Old Country StoreCrescent CleanersCrowley Foods, LLC CVS, Dick’s Sporting GoodsDoug’s Fish FryEmpire SoccerEnglish Financial Services Florida Natural Fox 40 WICZ-TV, Frito LayGenegantslet Golf CourseGrande’s Harold & Donna SnopekHatala OrthodonticsHillside Garden CenterHinman, Howard & KattellHogan, Sarzynski, Lynch, Surowka & Dewind, LLP Attorneys @ LawHot Cuts, House of Reardon’sIBEW Local 325 IBI - NY, Inc. GroupJames and Chris FelterJe T’aime, Jones HumdingerKampai SteakhouseKathy’s Hallmark

Kattelville Athletic AssociationKost Tire & Auto CenterL. Picciano and Sons, Inc.Little VeniceMaine’s Paper & Food ServiceMark Whitford DDSMcGirk’s Irish PubMidway LanesMirabito Energy ProductsMonroe Muffler-BrakeMoxie’s Wood Fire GrillMr. Rooter Plumbing Ms. Judy’s, NBT Bank Nirchi’s, Olum’sParkway Dental Practice, P.C.Pasquale’s, Paul’s Dry CleanersPepsi Bottling Group Phil’s Gift Shop Raymond CorporationRegal CinemasResciniti Dry CleanersRite AidRittenburg ConstructionRobert and Nannette ServaRocky Road CaféRuby & Sons JewelersSam’s ClubSchwan’s Home Service

Scutt’s Driving AcademySecurity Mutual Life Insurance Co.Shafer’s Tour and Charter BusSmith-Ingalls-FrenchSouthern Tier Harley DavidsonSpiedie & Rib PitSt. Francis of Assissi ChurchStaples, StarbucksState Farm Insurance-John BarbieriStudio So-Ho, SubwaySuzy Q’s Ice Cream, TargetTaylor Rental, The Hockey ShopThe Pickle BarrelThe Silo RestaurantTheodore Pastalan, PTTheresa Krause/Pampered ChefTioga State BankTokyo Sushi BuffetTom & Jerry’s Sports TripsTom Ellis Refrigeration & HeatingTommy’s HairstylistTom’s Coffee Cards & GiftsTom’s Texas Hots, UHSUpfront Auto, VanCott JewelersVerizon, Village ValetWAAL, Wal-MartWarner’s Gas Services, Inc.Wegman’s, Weis, Wendy’sWHWK-FM 98.1, Willow Run

Kelsey Giordani arrives at the prom on the party bus.

Shelby Maines enjoys some snacks with her date, Brad Hurlburt.

We would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their generous donations:

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July 201012 Congratulations CF AthletesCongratulations CF AthletesSpring sports end-of-season highlights

Girls Lacrosse - Coach Jessica RussellClass C, 1st Team All-Star: Amber VilleccoClass C, 2nd Team All-Star: Courtney Casterlin Academic All-Star: Mary Katherine DugueSportsmanship Award: Ashley Kenyon

Amber Villecco, Mary Katherine Dugue, Ashley Kenyon, Courtney Casterlin.

Softball - Coach Kim RulloAll-Conference: Michaela TransueAll-Division: Jenna Flannery, Chelsea HenigeAcademic All-Star: Lauren Guth Sportsmanship Award: Crystal Canniff

Crystal Canniff, Michaela Transue, Jenna Flannery Lauren Guth, Chelsea Henige.

Boys Tennis - Coach Jarod McMullenAll-Division: Matt McLaughlin, John Comfort Academic All-Star: Collin NowalkSportsmanship Award: Marty Beach

Collin Nowalk and Matt McLaughlin.

John Comfort and Marty Beach.

Golf - Coach Dan NittoDan Molter: won medalist honors for having the low score in the team Class B Sectionals, held at Enjoie Golf Course.

Dan Molter.

13July 2010 Congratulations CF AthletesCongratulations CF Athletes

Baseball - Coach Jim BenderAll-Conference: Tom Dybas All-Conference: Justin Flannery, DJ SmithAll-Division: Ed Fisher, Zach VanKuren, Matt LeVasseurSportsmanship Award: Tom Knapp

Tom Knapp, Tom Dybas, Ed Fisher, Zach VanKuren, Justin Flannery.DJ Smith and Matt LeVasseur.

Track & Field - Coaches Jason Motell, Tina Germano, Mike LoPiccolo, Nick Groover

Front: Sarah Krizan, Kristen Brooks, Laura Haley, Marissa Walsh, Mackenzie Faughnan Back: Travis Pasternak, Raychel Shannon, Christy Guzenski, Felicia Hertzog, Colin Staiger.

All-Division: High Jump: Christy Guzenski Steeplechase: Sarah Krizan Long jump: Felicia Hertzog 3200 Meter Relay: Mackenzie Faughnan, Kristen Brooks, Raychel Shannon, Laura Haley, Marissa Walsh, Sarah Krizan Academic All-Star: Travis Pasternak, Raychel ShannonSportsmanship Award: Colin Staiger, Christy Guzenski

Boys Lacrosse - Coaches Mark Freije, Dave PavlickAll-Division, 1st-team defense: Andy KrolczykAll-Division, 2nd-team defense: Paul Bartlett, Dan GradyAcademic All-Star: Corey GildeaSportsmanship Award: Tyler Serva

Tyler Serva, Paul Bartlett, Corey Gildea, Andy Krolczyk. Dan Grady.

July 201014 District/HarshawDistrict/Harshaw

For many years the district has been fortunate to have a school resource officer present in our schools as part of the New York State Police School Resource Officer

Program. New York State Police Field Commander Colonel John P. Melville said, “The mission priorities of the New York State Police are to prevent crime and enforce the law, ensure highway safety, to render general assistance and to promote peace and order within our communities. Over the years, the Division of State Police has been able to expand its mission, beyond our traditional role. These additional

programs include the School Resource Officer Program and are often staffed with grant-funded positions or due to an increase of authorized state police strength by the Legislature.”

As the fiscal climate in New York has deteriorated, staffing many

of these additional programs, however critical, has become nearly impossible. In light of decreased funding, the hiring of new recruit troopers will not be possible in the foreseeable future.

Because of declines in funding and resources, upon conclusion of the 2009-2010 school year, the Division of State Police will no longer be able to dedicate a trooper to serve as a school resource officer in our district. This is not a decision taken lightly by the state police, but it is one which will allow for the redeployment of troopers statewide in order to continue to perform their core missions.

Trooper Christopher Cody has been a fixture in the Chenango Forks School District for the past five years. His presence has made the campus safer. He was approachable and formed numerous friendships with students and staff. He served as a resource for many of our classrooms, conducted the DARE program and helped solve crimes in school and in the community. Most importantly, he served as a role model and demonstrated that he, along with all members of the law enforcement community, are on our side.

We all wish Trooper Cody the very best in his new assignment and hope that he will visit often.

Heartfelt thanks for a job well done

-Bob Bundy, superintendent

Trooper Cody with Superintendent Bob Bundy.

Growing fl owers and students

This spring, Theresa Collier’s kindergartners took some time out of their day to plant flowers in the “Peace Garden” between the Kenyon and Harshaw buildings.

Kay Corcoran, a retired Chenango Forks teacher, devotes many hours tending the gardens around the school. In addition, she is an active volunteer in our kindergarten. A big thank you goes out to her for helping keep both our flowers and children growing beautiful and strong.

-Theresa Collier, HP kindergarten teacherFront: Tarik Cheeseman, Nicholas Kaminsky, Eve Ginty, & Jordan LaVergne. Back: Theresa Collier & Kay Corcoran.

Denz receives award

At the June 10 Board of Education (BOE) meeting, the BOE recognized Carol Denz, retiring assistant superintendent, for her dedicated years of service to Odyssey of the Mind.

She was instrumental in creating an Odyssey of the Mind coaching position in each of the district’s four buildings and also served as a coach.

The BOE invited Denz to serve as “advisor emeritus for the Chenango Forks Central Schools Odyssey of the Mind program in perpetuity.” We look forward to seeing her as part of the Odyssey of the Mind program in our district.

-Bob Bundy, superintendentCarol Denz, back row, center, with members of the High School Odyssey team.

15July 2010 HarshawHarshawKindergartners get in the pool

Each year, kindergartners in Chenango Forks get to go swimming. As part of the

physical education curriculum, kindergartners travel to the High School pool and swim with High School students. The program began

in the early 70’s after the pool was built as a way to expose young students to large pools, water and how to swim. The concept was developed by former superintendent Norman Sweeney.

New to this year’s program was the addition of a booklet entitled “My Swim Booklet.” This booklet ties swimming to literacy and was made as

a way to increase the young students’ comfort level as they prepare to get in the pool. Art teacher Keith Rosko and his students created the book, which includes drawings and text related to getting into a pool and learning to swim.

-Nicole Knapp, HP literacy coordinator & Linda Myers, communications coordinator

On May 28, Deputy Michael Kelly, Broome County Sheriff ’s Department, visited our morning and afternoon Pre-K classes with his German Shepherd,

Barron.

Our Pre-K classes were studying a unit on community helpers and the tools they use to work in our community. Deputy Kelly demonstrated how Barron helps him do his job. Barron performed many obedience tasks and Deputy Kelly showed the students the tools he uses to perform his job.

The students were able to pet Barron and then received a trading card with Barron’s picture. Thank you Deputy Kelly and Barron for coming to our school.

K-9 offi cer visits class

Barron enjoys some pats from students. Student Cole Kelly with his dad,

Deputy Kelly and Barron.-Michele Ashman, HP pre-k teacher

Victoria Franklin, Joe Furey and Abby Ponterio are three High School students who designed “My Swim Book.”

Olivia Jacobus gets help from Courtney Hadden.

Freshman George Fuller pushes Faith Brown and Benjamin Barry.

Kasia Parliman brings Brian Stetler in the pool.

Ethan Riche’ swims with Daniel Leighton.

Courtney Haven swims with Allyson Vail.

July 201016 Harshaw/KenyonHarshaw/KenyonGolden Ticket Gang

Bottom row: Alexis Miller, Sophie Rusnak, Brynn Hempstead, Zoe Nestoryak, Kelsey Burden, Elizabeth Dejong, Dante Hovancik. Middle row: Abigail Pixley, Alexis Kunkel, Cheyene Kingsley, Arianna Marquez, Viktoria Lavrinovich, Lindsey Szalach, Isabella Rullo, Hunter Micha, Kevin Matson. Back row: Aiden Ackerson, Hunter Gibbore, Mackenzie Topa, Jadynn O’Hern, Lauren Ashman, Justin Everett, Lyrek Lake, Mark Grannis, Corey Tye, Michael Petrik, Matthew Kubisa.

First grade

Kindergarten

Second grade

Left row: Vincent Vavra, Paul Talbot, Olivia Barrett, Dominic Puglisi, Brittany Bryce, Colby Fendick, Zachary Young, Maxwell Lawrence, Evan Jacobs, Isabella Lake, Jaziah Stroud. Middle row: Lucas Will, Cole Follett, Brenden Samsel, Benjamin Clarner, Brian Stettler, Daniel Leighton, Haylee Riegel, Andrew Komaromi, Sadie Zemanick, Georgia Novitsky, Mandy Fetterman. Right row: Benjamin Barry, Gianna Rullo, Quinn Tasber, Tierney Daniels, Madison Ashman, Tierra Reh, Rachel Williams, Brendan Heaney, Kaden Miller.

Bottom row: Elizabeth Molstead, Avery Stark, Bella Hovancik, Olivia Barry, Anthony Schultz, Connor Bryant, Alexander Kalivoda, Devon Burkhardt. Middle row: Emily Totten, Grace Bianco, Sarah Ciza, McKenna Stout, Cassidy Near, Emily Gresham, Mia Urso, Aspen Allen, Julia Kurchin, Alexandria Zemanick, Brionna DeVaul, Natalie Serkiz, Lauren White, Adriana Mastronardi. Back row: Ethan Howell, Jessica Pietrosanti, Skylar Flanagan, Gabriella Markham, Bethany Behlen, Lauren Simmons, Grace Cadden, Kaylee Maietta, Raymond Austin, Amanda Weitzenhofer, Morgan Panella, Taylor Franta.

Inventing inventions

With an eye for creativity and a mind for inventing, Kenyon students combined the two in this year’s annual Invention Convention. Th ree students

were state fi nalists and two students received special recognition for their inventions.

Aidan Houlihan, Catie Lally and James Wachter were state fi nalists. Declan Houlihan won the Vestal Dental Award and Samuel Forker won the Best Prototype Award. Congratulations!

-Linda Myers, communications coordinator

Students receive awards

During the year-end Kenyon Recognition Ceremony, three fifth-graders received special awards for their accomplishments during the school year.

Nicholas Walling 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.

Aaron Pixley and Ryan Ehrets both received the New York Attorney General “Triple C” Award. The Triple C Awards program 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: Samuel Forker, Aidan Houlihan, Declan Houlihan. Back: Catie Lally and James Wachter.

Nicholas Walling. Aaron Pixley. Ryan Ehrets.

17July 2010

“Caught with Character”It’s who you are. It’s what you do. It’s the way you live your life. Character counts!

KenyonKenyon

Front: Cassie Figuerado (M. LoPiccolo), Casilee Hardy (V. Allio), Elizabeth Rosko (C. Stankevich), Elizabeth Jacobs (C. Stankevich), Cassidy Walsh (L. DeAngelo), Dakota Figuerado (V. Winters). Back: William Maines (K. Rowlands), Gage Hubbard (V. Winters), Niklas Boeker (L. Moody), Matthew McDonald (R. Bender), Christopher Brewster (R. Bender), Kiera Lake (L. Moody).

Front: Reece Wiley (K. Hillis), Taylor Gibbore (J. Bender), Miranda Weeks (K. Rowlands), HayLee Stroud (J. Will), Mackenzie Williams (R. Bender), Annamarie Goosley (B. Beach). Back: Mathew Tanzini (K. Rowlands), Patrick Saroka (H. Vasina), Alexander McRoberts (J. Will), Coulter Wiley (K. Hillis), Brad Wiley (K. Hillis).

Front: Kevin Vogel (J. Bender), Bryan Heller (J. Bender), Connor Borchardt (4th-grade cafeteria), Graydon Vick (4th-grade cafeteria), Jett Walker (B. Beach), Victoria Garcia (C. Ferranti). Back: Brennan Goetz (D. Abbey), Adam Gregg (K. Errante), Nick Boyle (M. Baron), Emily Robinson (A. Miller), Dean Snyder (R. Lapham), Brooke Maietta (C. Ferranti).

Front: Salvatore Frontera (J. McMullen), Zane Burns (3rd-grade cafeteria), Rayne Braman (C. Ferranti), Chaise Latsha (3rd-grade cafeteria), Shelby Rose (J. Green). Back: Timothy McDonald (S. Erickson), Macey Spry (S. Erickson), Alexandria Menard (H. Hudak).

How low can you go?

Laura French, fourth-grader, won this year’s 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. Laura got 9.5” and is the fi rst student in the past fi ve years to reach the Liz Level. Congratulations!

-Kelly Hillis, KI P.E. teacherLaura French and her winning limbo.

July 201018

Exploring careers

In May, five Chenango Forks Middle School students participated in a career exploratory program at Cornell Cooperative Extension. The students learned what type of education they needed to become veterinarians and what career

options there are for people who are interested in working with animals.

The students watched a dissection of a cow’s heart and uterus. They learned how to do CPR on dogs and how to take their pulse. They also learned how to restrain a reptile and how to muzzle a canine. They did skull comparisons of a horse, cat, goat, sheep and calf. Everyone had a lot of fun and they said the career exploration experience was very worthwhile.

Kenyon/Middle SchoolKenyon/Middle School

Front: Melissa Sweet and Victoria Markham.Back: Matt Conti, Sierra Torillo, Danielle Darling.

Students help recycle

The middle school special’s team has a yearly tradition of rewarding its “Students of the Month” with an ice cream sundae party. This year the event went green as

they used compostable materials.

The bowls they used were made from sugar cane material, the spoons were made from potatoes and vegetable oil, and the drinking cups were made from corn. All these products are compostable within 180 days. The spoons are reusable when washed and dried completely and then stored in a dry place.

This earth-friendly event was rewarding and delicious. -Lynette Breck, MS specials team

Going green

It’s another summer of green as Nick Hurd, Carley Church and Sydney Slottje participate in the 3rd Annual Go Green Institute at Binghamton University this month. The

program brings together approximately 50 of the Southern Tier’s brightest and most interested seventh-graders in an intensive ten-day, hands-on learning experience centered on the theme of a green living environment. The students will spend a small amount of time in the classroom, but most of their time will be spent experimenting in the lab or on field trips. Look for another article and more photos in the September 2010 edition.

-Jane Warren, MS counselor

-Jane Warren, MS counselor

Nick Hurd, Carley Church and Sydney Slottje.Brianna Jeavons and Brandy Engel enjoy their sundaes.

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. Congratulations!

Readers at Kenyon Our top readers are

Anna Kalivoda3rd grade-145 points

Alexandra Dimatos 4th grade-551 points

Kevin Vogel 5th grade-523 points

-Linda Myers, communications coordinator

19July 2010

Student of the monthMiddle SchoolMiddle School

Front: Rachel Ingraham (Health 6-S. Deuel), Rachel Furch (Home & Career Skills 6-L. Breck), Jordan O’Hern (P.E. 6-P. Dykeman), Olivia Haskell (Reading 6-K. Church), Kelly Saroka (Art 6-J. Russell). Back: Zach Ostrander (Academic Achievement 6-J. Stark), Zach McFadden (P.E. 6-P. Derr), Jason Guth (Social Studies 6-P. Kamp), Jack Abbey (Math 6-T. Urda), Caleb Link (Written Expression 6-M. O’Hearn), Makenzie O’Brien (Band 6-J. Dybas), Megan LeVasseur (Technology 6-L. Baxter).

Front: Bobby Clapper (Social Studies 8-D. Honsinger), Matt Jones (English 8-M. Zappia), Harley Mead (Social Studies 7-D. Honsinger), Alex Niman (Spanish IB-J. Pepples). Back: Kellsey Wiser (Home & Career Skills 8-L. Breck), Alicia Sullivan (French-N. Dimatos), Carlene Solomon (Health 8-S. Deuel), Sara Comfort (P.E. 8-P. Dykeman), Diana Bouton (Technology 8-L. Baxter), Alexandria Krise (Science 8-A. Rullo), Bryan Browne (Band 8-J. Dybas), Brittany Grier (Academic Achievement 7-P. Swartout).

Front: Lu’Shanna McCray (Computers 7-S. Deuel), Alexis Gates (Academic Achievement 8-R. Fortier), Emily DeYoung (Art 8-J. Russell), Erin Sweeney (Spanish IB-J. Pepples). Back: Taylor Thomas (Spanish 7-M. Gregrow), Dayzsha Jachmiowicz (English 7-D. Honsinger), Mia Hayes (Math 7-D. Lynch & Technology 7-L. Baxter), Natalie O’Brien (French-J. Myers), Vanessa Mirch (Art 7-J. Russell), Victoria Transue (P.E. 7-P. Dykeman).

Front: Hunter Luybli (Spanish 7-M. Gregrow), Jack Sherwood (Home & Career Skills 7-L. Breck), Ryan Bronson (Spanish IA-J. Pepples), Sarah Maceda (Home & Career Skills 8-D. Daniels), Seamus Houlihan (Math 7A-D. Lynch). Back: Kayla Williams (Computers 7-K. Shapiro), Dan Ames (Band 7-J. Dybas), German Lavrinovich (English 7-N. Dimatos), Alex Freije (P.E. 7-P. Derr).

Front: Chris Lowe (Integrated Algebra-M. Tio), John Roys (Regents Earth Science-L. Brooks), Dan Gridley(P.E. 8-P. Derr). Back: Jacob Hunink (Science 7A-A. Rullo & Social Studies 7-P. Griffiths), Michael Bubniak (Science 7-C. Church), Paul Groover (Academic Achievement 8-J. Young & Science 8-A. Rullo), Daniel Mardirosian (Science 6-T. Vermaat).

July 201020

Creating silhouettes

Several HS art students

had the opportunity to use their artistic knowledge to assist kindergartners in Jennifer Phillips’ class and relive some old memories at the same time. Students from the Contemporary Crafts class headed to Harshaw over the course of four days to help Phillips work on the kindergarten silhouette project.

Each year that we off er the Contemporary Crafts class, one of our more popular projects is to create a silhouette as part of the papers unit. HS students fondly remember being in kindergarten and having Phillips trace and cut their silhouette.

As upperclassmen, students are introduced to the idea of the silhouette and its traditional origins through its current popularity in advertising, spurred on by such people as Saul Bass and today’s iPod commercials. Students then create an updated silhouette; something more contemporary (a silhouette for the 21st century). You can view the silhouettes presentation on the CF website on the Art Department pages, “crafts class” link.

Creating silhouettes at CF has been a wonderful tradition for as long as I have been here. It is one of the many things we do that parents seem to be particularly fond of. I have been told about one house where the parents own kindergarten silhouettes hang side by side with their children’s silhouettes.

High SchoolHigh School

Crystal Evanchoff helps teacher aide Elaine Phillips trace a student for the silhouette.

A trip to Latin America

Students from Mandy Black’s Spanish V classes recently took the entire fifth grade on a tour of Latin America. Fifth-grade students travelled between classrooms to attend presentations about Spain, Mexico, Ecuador, Chile, Costa Rica and Panama. The High school students

shared Power Point presentations, artifacts from their travels, beverages, traditional games and even dance steps from the countries they presented. Students learned some Spanish along the way and were encouraged to study a foreign language when they get to middle and high school.

The fifth-grade students participated enthusiastically in the activities and the High School students (several of whom plan to become teachers in the future) enjoyed the chance to plan a lesson and present to the younger students.

-Mandy Black, HS Spanish teacher

Envirothon teams win again

They are winners again! As in previous years, Envirothon teams from Forks continue to find success. At this year’s Regional Envirothon competition in April, Forks swept

the 15 teams from Broome County, taking both first and second.

“The Nefarious Nematodes” team of Abby Ponterio, Alex Driscoll, Sharon Hartzell, Courtney Robinson and Joe Crosier placed first in the county. This is Forks’ 14th Broome County title and the tenth in a row. The Nematodes also placed second in the five-county region of 39 teams.

“The Tenacious Trilobites” team of Rebecca Ollerenshaw, Amber Bates, John Condon, Allie Maceda and Tom Raminger placed second in the county and tied for eighth in the five-county region of 39 teams. Congratulations to both teams on another successful competition!

-Tim Conner, HS science teacher

First place team of Abby Ponterio, Alex Driscoll, Sharon Hartzell, Courtney Robinson and Joe Crosier.

Second place team of Rebecca Ollerenshaw, Amber Bates, John Condon, Allie Maceda and Tom Raminger. -Keith Rosko, HS art teacher

21July 2010

Student of the monthHigh SchoolHigh School

Front: Marissa Gorenflo (P.E.-V. Kwartler), Ashley Williams (Spanish II-S. Byrnes), Rachael Burns (English-B. Wilson), Megan Phlanaski (English-K. Taylor), Cody DeOrdio(Studio Art 2D-D. Sheehan). Back: Haley Sterling (Studio Art 2D-D. Sheehan), Rachel Burdick (Studio Art 2D-D. Sheehan), Kim Rice (Earth Science-L. Brooks), Alexandra Kelly (Spanish II-S. Byrnes), Courtney Cook (Global History-R. Condon), Kevin Spencer (P.E.-K. Shapiro).

Freshmen

Front: Emily Feldpausch (Studio Art 2D-D. Sheehan), Alexis Kellicutt (Algebra 2/Trig-A. Biddle & Painting-D. Sheehan), Krista Rozelle (French III-J. Myers), Shelby Lawton (Integrated Algebra-M. Tio), Gabriella Martinichio (Foundations of Geometry-M. Fendick. Back: Zach Kolb Geometry-T. Sanford), Mark Slocum (AP World History-R. Condon), George Getson (French II-J. Myers & Global-C. Spencer), Chris Rudy (Health-K. Shapiro).

Sophomores

Front: DJ Smith (Environmental Science-M. Phillips), Nicolette DiLuzio (Toxicology-L. Tecza), Stevie West (Painting-D. Sheehan), Melanie Abbe (Jewelry-D. Sheehan), Alexandria Driscoll (Cartooning-K. Rosko).Back: James Haley, III (Spanish V Honors-M. Black), Chad Pond (Video Production-D. Sheehan), Kurtis Payne (Gothic Literature-K. Taylor), Melody Wildoner (Foods II-D. Daniels), Derek Church (Band-N. Wildoner), Raychel Shannon (Regents Physics-S. Laine).

Seniors

Juniors

Front: Jack Felter (P.E.-V. Kwartler), Joe Vilecco (English-B. Wilson), Andrew Krolczyk (Foundations of Algebra/Trig-A. Biddle), Tom Dybas (AP Physics-S. Laine). Back: Shelby Maines (Portfolio Review-D. Sheehan), Carolyn Yonda (Portfolio Review-D. Sheehan), Kaitlin Hulbert (Spanish-S. Byrnes), Felicia Hertzog (French IV-J. Myers), Christopher O’Brien (Regents Chemistry-L. Tecza), Paige Orcutt (P.E.-K Shapiro).

Student places in olympiad

Trisha Dupnock was recognized at an awards ceremony held by the Binghamton section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) in May, for her placement in the local Chemistry Olympiad competition.

Not only was she and a guest treated to a fantastic dinner, but Trisha also received an award of high achievement in chemistry and a 2010 edition of the Merck Index Reference book. We are very proud of our chemist and wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors. Trisha, center, with Diana Simpson and Nick

Dimitrov, chairs of the Binghamton American Chemical Society.

-Alison Sheridan-Brennan, HS chemistry teacher

July 201022

Plants go in swamp

The work at Casey Swamp continued as High School and elementary students added the

plants they started growing in pots last fall.

In May, High School students prepared areas for planting, including starting work on a walkway. Th e funds for this part of the project were received through a grant that Forks won from Rockwell Collins. Students also removed any invasive

species, built trails and interpretive areas, and did general clean-up work.

After the prep work was completed, members of the National Aquarium in Baltimore arrived to help supervise students as they moved the plants they started last fall down to the swamp for planting. Th e High School Envirothon Team, BCC Environmental Science students, and students in other classes, including elementary students, helped with the replanting.

Over the past several years, students have been working on the Casey Swamp wetland restoration project spearheaded by the National Aquarium in Baltimore to help restore wetland plant diversity in the Susquehanna River Basin. Th e project includes building a wetland nursery, planting new plants and grasses in the wetland area, completing a walkway, and general maintenance of the area. Th e project is sponsored by the National Aquarium, the Upper Susquehanna Coalition and the Triad Foundation.

High SchoolHigh School

-Tim Conner, HS science teacher

It was with regret that the Chenango Forks Board of Education (BOE) accepted the resignation of Michael Flynn, High School principal, at the June 10 meeting. The

BOE appointed John Hillis as the new High School principal at the June meeting. Hillis has begun the search for an assistant principal and will hopefully be providing a recommendation in the near future.

With great sadness and after many discussions with Mike, I have come to understand and respect his decision, realizing that it is what’s best for him and his family.

John Hillis began his career at CF in 1995 as a social studies teacher in the High School teaching AP European history, ninth- and tenth-grade global history and geography, participation in government, psychology and international terrorism.

In 2007-08, he participated in an administrative internship under the direction of Kathleen Keir and myself. During his internship, Hillis continued to be an active leader on the HS Site Council, which focused on improving student achievement and diminishing the dropout rate. Through his leadership with the Site Council, the concept of a freshman/sophomore

academy was developed and implemented.

In July 2009, Hillis was appointed HS assistant principal and distinguished himself through his work with the staff and students in the implementation of the academy. As assistant principal, he demonstrated his ability to work with students to improve their academic performance, provide guidance in their daily lives, resolve conflicts, and be a sympathetic and supportive ear. As principal, he plans to continue his work with staff and students to ensure all students walk across the graduation stage.

-Bob Bundy, superintendent

Mike Flynn and John Hillis.

Principal changes at HS

Seniors Trisha Dupnock and Morgan Johnson help first-grader Amber Desjarlais put a plant in the swamp.

Baltimore Aquarium staff members talked with Theresa Collier and her students about the plants that go in the swamp.

Senior Tom Raminger adds plants to the swamp.

23July 2010

Losing a family pet is never easy and when

Kaylee Krager’s family dog died, she used art to express her emotions.

She designed a tribute to her dog with calligraphy in Diane Sheehan’s Studio Art 2D class. Kaylee made her emotional send-off as a timeless gift to her mom for mother’s day. Well done, Kaylee!

Creativity captures emotionArt in the HS

High SchoolHigh School

Stephanie’s art themes of recycling seem to be reminiscent of her winning ways as she notches another state title in

the New York Recycles Poster Contest in the 10-12 grade category. Her entry was selected from over 840 entries.

By winning first place, she, along with 11 other New York state winners, will have the honor of their artwork appearing in a calendar to be distributed throughout the state. Our school will also receive a recycled content tote bag filled with educational materials and videos.

In November, Stephanie will participate in a recognition luncheon in Cooperstown during the New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling annual conference.

In another contest, Stephanie was runner-up in the Earth Fest T-shirt Design Contest. This year’s theme, “Healthy Planet, Healthy People,” was part of the entry rules. Stephanie’s ability to draw and illustrate captured the attention of judges and viewers alike. Her design was on display at “Earth Day” festivities in April, which were held at MacArthur School in Binghamton.

Congratulations to Stephanie who holds a new school record of most wins for art contests.

East seeks a win in the West

Congratulations to junior Nick LoPiccolo, whose

video came in second place at the University of Southern Utah’s film festival. His winning video, “A Day in the Car with John LoPiccolo” was entered in the Thunderbird Film Festival under the Dramatic/Narrative category. Southern Utah University is located in Cedar City, Utah. Keep filming Nick!

Lunar, from page 1.

-Art articles submitted by Diane Sheehan, HS art teacher

post-doctoral research associate at Rice University’s Department of Earth Science, Dr. Stephanie Shipp from the Lunar Planetary Research Institute, and Andrew Shaner from the NASA Lunar Science Institute, to gather and date images of the moon’s surface. The students competed against high schools in Waco and San Antonio, Texas, and Springfield, Mo. Their research was judged by a panel of lunar scientists and was showcased at the NASA

Lunar Science Institute Conference at the NASA Ames Research Center. In addition to gaining genuine research experience, the student scientists helped lunar researchers to better understand the moon and prepare for future explorations. Congratulations team!

-Tim Conner, HS science teacher & Sharon Hartzell, senior/Lunar Team member

Stephanie Zdimal continues winning

July 201024 Home of the Blue DevilsHome of the Blue Devils1 Gordon DriveBinghamton, NY 13901

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Kenyon Country FairIt was moved indoors, but that didn’t

stop all the fun from happening at the Annual Kenyon Country Fair.

Part of the fair promoted summer reading as students had an opportunity to participate in a book swap. Students

walked away with a free book to read as they traded books with one another at Patti Sweeney’s Book Swapping Booth.

A huge thank you to Andrea Knox, who worked so hard to get countless donations, the Chenango Forks PTA, and Jen Green and B.J. Studer, who took on the leadership role while I was on maternity leave. Also, a huge thank

you to all of the parents and staff who worked at a booth and volunteered their time. I really appreciate your fl exibility, as the weather was not necessarily in our favor this year. Th e Country Fair was another success thanks to all of you! -Chelsea Stankevich, KI Country Fair

chair