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CORTLANDT-- The entire senior class of Hendrick Hudson High School was invited to their annual awards ceremony Monday June 20, to give out multiple scholarships and honor the accomplishments of its students. The first awards of the night were given to Jeff White, class valedictorian, and Tara Kutzbach, salutatorian, both of which brought their families to stand by their side.
Whats nice, said Food Service Director Clare Carey, is one more time for not just the kids, but also their parents, to get together. Carey gives out the Stephen Keenan Scholarship each year, in honor of her brother, both of whom were alumni. This years honoree, Joseph Capasso, got a standing ovation from the crowd when he was given the award. Carey selected him, she said, because he has handled his obstacles with such grace and humor.
Principal Jim Machan, Assistant Principal Dan Callahan and Assistant Principal Anecia Bell-Jefferson stood at the front of the crowd to hand out the many awards.
Here is a complete list of honorees from last nights dinner, provided by Hendrick Hudson High School:
PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION AWARD TO THE VALEDICTORIAN
Jeffrey P. White
PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION AWARD TO THE SALUTATORIAN
Tara Genevieve Kutzbach
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS SOCIETY LADIES AUXILIARY AWARD
To the 3rd ranking senior
Jonathan Cohen
WOMANS CLUB OF PEEKSKILL-CORTLANDT AWARD
To a senior in the top 10 of the senior class who exhibits academic achievement and is attending an accredited 4-year college or university
Joi Moore
RICHARD ALBERT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
To a senior who is planning to attend a 4 year college or university and who is ranked from 11th to 30th place academically
Nilsa Portillo
HENDRICK HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY AWARD
Awarded to a student who demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning, who works hard at academics, and who values education
Lauren Martin
BUCHANAN SENIOR CITIZENS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
To a senior who is a Buchanan resident, in the top quartile of the class, and demonstrated evidence of community service activity in or out of school and has been a Buchanan resident for a minimum of two years
Albert Small
VERPLANCK RESIDENTS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
To a resident of the Verplanck Fire District pursuing formal post high school education and who has shown a commitment to the community
Melissa Dieudonne
PRINCIPALS AWARD
Awarded to a girl and boy who best exemplifies leadership and character
Kaitlyn Ross
Casey Peterson
ROBERT J. HILL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Awarded to a college-bound senior with clear examples of volunteerism outside the requirements of a club or organization with a demonstration of empathy towards others
Casey Peterson
CHERYL R. LINDENBAUM MEMORIAL AWARD
Given to a graduating senior for distinguished service, above and beyond and has volunteered time to make the school a better place
Alana Harris
STEPHEN C. KEENAN MEMORIAL AWARD
Given to a college bound student who overcame obstacles to achieve success with a positive high school experience
Joseph Capasso
YARA LOUISE HESTON MEMORIAL SERVICE AWARD
Someone once said that the gifts we give ourselves stay with us and die with us; but, the gifts we give to others go out into the world and are immortal. Yara Louise Heston believed this and so, accordingly, lived her life. Yara spent four of the happiest years of her life at Hen Hud, graduating in 1988 at which time she received the Morton C. Lindsey Award. When she passed away in 2005, her family established this award as a tribute to her belief that others must come first in one's heart. Yara never sought personal glory but rather lived with great humility and compassion.
This award is given to the student who exhibits the characteristics of Yara Louise Heston, Class of 1988. The characteristics include devotion, loyalty, dependability, having a courteous demeanor, kindness to others and the ability to place the needs of others ahead of ones own self.
This award is therefore a "living" tribute to Yara, to Hen Hud, and to this year's recipient:
Christina DOnofrio
DIANE TANGEN SCHOLARSHIP AWARDAwarded to a high school senior who exemplifies strong character and has persevered through high school despite personal challenges
Ivanni Sacco
PATRIOTIC SERVICE COMMUNITY AWARD
Awarded to one male and one female graduating senior who have demonstrated patriotism and love of country by showing honor and respect for our veterans by their extensive volunteer record at the FDR Veterans Hospital.
Ashley Augustine
Jonathan Cohen
CLASS OF 1960 AWARD
To a senior male and female related to an alumni of Hendrick Hudson High School and who is planning to attend a 2 or 4-year college
Matthew Glashoff
Haley Levesque
ED CARTER MEMORIAL AWARD
Given to a student who has been affected by cancer. Even though this student is being confronted by challenging obstacles, he/she possesses extraordinary spirit and determination to overcome these obstacles. This student continues to work hard in school and gives back to the community.
Brian Kennedy
WEINKOOP FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Awarded to a student who experienced academic challenges and persevered and plans to continue his/her educational career.
Jose Bustamante
WISE SENIOR AWARDAwarded to the senior who has shown excellence in his/her WISE presentation, journals, research, and work ethic
Danielle Giuliano
Brian Juliano
SALLY SCHECTER DEBATE AND SPEECH AWARD
Awarded to a student who has a minimum 3 years Hen Hud Forensics Team membership;
regular, active participation at tournaments; and has demonstrated leadership on the team, both with the coaches and with other students. This student has maintained strong GPA.
Sophie Ruff
NEW YORK STATE COMPTROLLER ACHIEVEMENT AWARDGiven to a deserving young man or woman who has shown academic excellence and the potential for leadership, through involvement in activities that improve the community
Daniel Briggi
GEORGE W. KIEFER SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Awarded to a senior who exhibits a good work ethic, is hard working, has played in one or more sports in the Senior year, and seeks further education
Fernando Nazario
PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION GRADUATION AWARD
Awarded to students who put forth an outstanding effort within their capabilities and who have made great improvements
Michael Bertoline
Rebecca Ferrari
Lucas Maxwell
Rebecca Tobin
HHCEF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Brian Chavez
Joi Moore
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN OUTSTANDING STUDENT
AWARD
Given to the senior girl who has demonstrated service to her school, academic ability, and potential for future service to women in the solution of social and civic problems. This judgment is in harmony with AAUWs goals, which are to enable members to continue intellectual growth, discharge their responsibilities to society, and further the advancement of women.
Joi Moore
ART/MUSIC DEPARTMENT AWARDS
DOUGLAS MOWBRAY ART AWARD
For the student who made the most progress in art skills over 4 years
Elizabeth Connell
PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION ART ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD
Awarded to the student who has demonstrated academic excellence and an outstanding work ethic in the field of art
Kimberly Silver
PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION DEDICATION TO ART AWARD
Awarded to the student who displays a passion for, enthusiasm to, and commitment in the field of art
Haley Levesque
PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION BAND AWARD
Given to two senior students who have demonstrated a high degree of musicianship, service, and dedication to the Band program. The recipients of this award are students who have continually striven to improve not only their instrumental and musicianship skills, but their leadership skills as well. This award reflects a students demonstrated ability to do what is best for the Band program and is awarded to those who, in the process, have shown a great deal of compassion for others, reflecting a selfless attitude.
Danielle Hardman
Alexa ODell
PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION ORCHESTRA AWARD
Given to a senior student who has demonstrated a high degree of musicianship, service, and dedication to the Orchestra program. The recipient of this award is a student who has continually striven to improve not only his/her instrumental and musicianship skills, but leadership skills as well. This award reflects a students demonstrated ability to do what is best for the Orchestra program and is awarded to those who, in the process, have shown a great deal of compassion for others, reflecting a selfless attitude.
Zach Struver
PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION CHORAL AWARD
Given to two senior students who have demonstrated a high degree of musicianship, service, and dedication to the choral program. The recipients of this award are students who have continually striven to improve not only their vocal and musicianship skills, but their leadership skills as well. This award reflects a students ability to do what is best for the choral program and have shown a great deal of compassion for others, reflecting a selfless attitude.
Matthew Glashoff
Naimah Hakim
PERFORMING ARTS AWARD
This award is given to a male and female senior who have shown tremendous commitment, dedication and leadership to the Starboard Stars productions during their Hendrick Hudson High School years.
Zachary Raffio
Georgina Simon
EMA S. K. PRICE MUSIC AWARD
To the senior student planning a career in music. This award combines both musical and academic achievement. This award is given in the name of Mrs. Price, Hendrick Hudsons first music teacher. For many years she served as the schools only music teacher, directing the band, orchestra, and chorus. Mrs. Price retired in 1963 after teaching more than forty years.
Vivian Nicastro
JACK MCGUIRE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Shannon Kenny
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