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CCHS Chronicles
Vol. 3, No. 2
May/June
2018
QUICK QUIZ – JUST FOR FUN (answers on p. 13)
1. Who crowned Mary this year? (p. 1)
2. Complete: “I walked into the faculty lounge and saw ___
taped to the wall.” (p. 4)
3. “Cherish your ___.” (p. 4)
4. “Care about your___.” (p. 4)
5. Name 5 states where our seniors will be attending college.
6. Where is the 2018 CCHS Valedictorian going to college?
(p. 3)
7. Who is the 2018 CCHS Salutatorian? (p. 5)
8. The Four Pillars of the NHS are Scholarship, Leadership,
Character, and S_____. (p. 4)
9. Who are the female and male Crusaders of the year? (p. 5)
10. What CCHS group represented the Capital Region in
Washington D.C.? (p. 5)
MAY CROWNING
On May 10, the Senior Crusaders lined up for a very special
morning. In honor of Our Mother Mary, the students processed
out to the front lawn, and each placed a flower in front of the
radiant statue of the Blessed Mother.
Many seniors participated in the prayer service, with beautiful
readings and music. Senior Class President, Kay Valley
placed a floral crown upon the statue of Mary located on the
school’s front lawn.
At the conclusion of the prayer service, the seniors and their
families gathered in the library for a breakfast to honor the
Class of 2018. The top twelve students were officially
announced, presented with certificates, and posed for the
official “Top Twelve” photo.
WHERE OUR SENIORS ARE GOING by Kay Valley and Shriya Matta
On Saturday afternoon, June 9, our Seniors, their families and
friends gathered at the HVCC Athletic complex for the 2018
commencement. “Retired” Bishop Howard Hubbard was the
special speaker stirring memories of graduations past.
Valedictorian Kay Valley and Salutatorian Maggie Helenek
added their own well-earned insights to the day. As always, the
ceremony was beautiful and impressive in its tradition and
simplicity.
As our seniors end their high school careers, it's only right that
we take a glimpse forward. A few of our graduates will be
going far: to Florida, Virginia, Ohio, Massachusetts, Rhode
Island. Most will be staying close to home. Many are
contemplating careers in the medical field, business, and
engineering. Few are considering the traditional liberal arts.
All the choices seem to be well-thought-out and heartfelt, even
aspirational. There is a notable strain of service to others.
As their elders know, life will intervene, perspectives will
evolve, and goals will change. Catholic High and they
themselves, have done what can be done to equip the graduates
for whatever challenges they will encounter. Though the class
of 2018 is varied in their destinations, they all share the same
roots. Catholic Central has provided them with the essentials
they need to thrive in any and all learning atmospheres. We
wish them Godspeed. May they continue to learn, grow, and
impact their world. Here are their plans as told to the
Chronicles staff.
From the Editor:
This is the last issue of 2017-18. We hope you enjoyed reading about your accomplishments this year. We hope you will do
amazing things this summer and will join us in September perhaps as a reporter or editor. Special thanks to Mrs. McCormack
who helps us publish every issue. Congratulations and good luck to our Seniors. Follow your dreams, do good things, and
keep in touch. Kay
WHAT’S INSIDE
News Page
May Crowning
Where Our Seniors Are Going 1
Class of 2018 Senior Reflections 3
National Honor Society Induction 4
2018 Annual Awards Assembly 5
Middle School Awards Assembly 5
Worldquest 2018 5
News Shorts 6 Sports Page
Indoor Track 7
Outdoor Track 8
Lacrosse 8
Baseball 9
Softball 9
Awards Appendix
Annual High School Awards 9
Middle School Awards 13
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Samantha Allen will be attending the College of St. Rose in
Albany and playing D2 softball for the Golden Knights. She
plans on studying Marketing and Forensic Psychology.
Isabelle Anania plans to study at the Aesthetic Science
Institute in Latham, N.Y.
Donata Angrisano, ranked academically number 11 in the
class of 2018, will be attending RPI and studying Biomedical
Engineering. She chose RPI because of its excellent academic
reputation.
Angela Blaisdell will study Biomedical Engineering at
Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, Massachusetts.
because she is good in science and math and likes to help
people.
Alexa Bombard will attend Hartwick College in Oneonta and is
undecided as to a major.
Haily Broberg will study Biology at Lemoyne College in
Syracuse with the intention of studying further to become a
Physician’s Assistant. She liked the atmosphere at the
Catholic college.
Maura Callahan will study Political Science at Siena College.
She would like to attend Albany Law School and become a
defense attorney.
Cameron Canfield will travel to the University of
Northwestern Ohio to study High Performance Motor Sports.
He would like to work with and build formula 1 racing cars.
Isabella Casale will attend Marist College in Poughkeepsie.
She is undecided as to a major but would like to become an
attorney.
Deanna Cassella will study Business at HVCC with a view to
going into fashion merchandising.
Angelica Cassidy will attend Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry.
Nolan Cleary will study Communications at HVCC. He would
like to go into politics or the theatre.
Luke Clement, ranked academically number 3 in the class
ofv2018, will attend SUNY Albany to study Business
Administration and play D1 football for the Great Danes.
Matthew Corrodore will study Accounting at Siena and would
like to be a police officer.
Jacob Cross will attend HVCC to study Finance.
Kyra-Ann Devoe will study Biological Sciences at HVCC. She
would like to become a veterinarian.
Victoria DiBiase will attend HVCC and is undecided as to a
major.
Lauren Drzewiecki will attend HVCC.
Isabella Fanning will study Childhood Special Education at
Marist College in Poughkeepsie.
Joseph Farley will attend HVCC and take courses leading to a
career in Human Services.
Emma Field, ranked academically number 7 in the class of
2018, will travel to Florida Southern College. She was
attracted by the sun and the school’s good nursing program.
Hanna Field, ranked academically number 5 in the class of
2018, will play D1 Lacrosse for the Bulldogs of Brandt
University in Smithfield, Rhode Island. She will study
Business.
Jane Field will pursue a degree in Physical Therapy at
Hartwick College in Oneonta.
Joseph Foster will study Engineering at HVCC. He likes -
science and Mathematics and will join the ROTC with the goal
of receiving a commission in the U.S. Army.
John Fratianni will study Construction at HVCC and take
EMT classes to become a firefighter.
Madison Fredtte will study Exercise Science at HVCC.
Jacob Freehart will attend HVCC and study Engineering
Science with the idea of becoming a petroleum engineer.
Emily Frodyma will play D3 Soccer at SUNY Plattsburgh and
study Accounting.
John Furlong is interested in working in the field of speech
pathology, possibly as a speech therapist. He will attend
HVCC.
Olivia Garrison will study Criminal Justice at HVCC.
Noah Garvey will follow a course of study at HVCC to
become a teacher’s assistant.
Jacob Gerwin wants to work with computers and is undecided
as to a course of study.
Joseph Grignon was contacted by the soccer coach at St.
Joseph’s College about playing soccer. Joe is undecided about
playing soccer but was attracted to St. Joe’s because of their
small class size. He intends to major in Biology with a minor
in Business Administration.
Brianna Harper will attend Providence College and study
Chemistry. She would like to become a pediatrician.
Maggie Helen. Salutatorian of the class of 2018, believes that
studying at HVCC will help her decide her future course of
study.
Michael Hoyt, ranked academically number 10 in the class of
2018, will study Athletic Training at Springfield College in
Massachusetts.
Miquel Joseph will study Nursing at Sage College of Albany.
She likes to work with children.
Abigail Kacensky, ranked academically number 8 in the class
of 2018, will attend SUNY Binghamton and major in Biology.
She will follow a pre-med course of study and hopes to help
people in need.
Elmer “Bob” Keach will attend Temple University and major
in either Business or Science. His dad has a graduate degree
from Temple and Bob wanted a larger school. He also liked
the campus.
Erin Kelly also wanted a larger school and will attend SUNY
Albany. She is undecided as to major but is leaning toward
Accounting.
Paul Laviano will study Criminology at HVCC.
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Catherine Lee will attend SUNY Cobleskill and study Animal
Science. She aspires to a career in Veterinary Medicine.
JohnPaul Louhglin will continue running track at Grove City
College in Ohio, studying toward a degree in Entrepreneurship
with a minor in Psychology
John Patrick Lynch will study Business at LeMoyne College in
Syracuse.
Trevor Maloney will attend Unity College in Unity, Maine and
study Wildlife Conservation.
Shriya Matta will study Bio-chemistry at Siena College and
afterwards plans to attend medical school.
Matthew McLoughlin attended a pre-college program at Marist
College and liked it. Most likely, he will major in Computer
Science.
John Murphy will attend SUNY Plattsburgh and study
Accounting, following in his mother’s footsteps.
Johanna Noakes will pursue a Bachelor of Science in Law and
Society at Sage College. The major involves students in the
interdisciplinary study of law, criminal justice, and
psychology, with a focus on understanding the relationship
between law and human behavior and the role of law in
society.
Andrew O’Donnell will attend Syracuse University and study
Business. He is interested in how the Stock Market works.
Alexandra Ortiz-Richards will attend Manhattan College and
study Business and Marketing.
Nicholas Pacini, ranked academically number 4 in the class of
2018, visited Villanova and liked it so much he will study
Computer Science there.
Zachary Patricelli will study fine arts at HVCC. He would like
to open his own business and use his skills as an artist. He has
already sold some of his drawings of race cars.
Olivia Petit will major in Business at Siena. She wanted to stay
close to home.
Ruth Piperata will study Animal Science at SUNY Cobleskill
to prepare for a career in Veterinary Medicine.
Jenna Piscitella will attend the College of St. Rose and study
Early Childhood Education.
Alexander Pryor will attend Siena College and study Business.
Curtis Richards will attend HVCC. He is undecided as to a
major but has always liked History.
Megan Rumenapp will play D2 Volleyball for the Warriors at
Merrimack College in Andover Massachusetts. She will major
in Business.
Megan Schubmeh, ranked academically number 9 in the class
of 2018, will study Biochemistry at Siena College and pursue a
PhD in Pharmacology.
Zachary Seaman will study Business with a concentration in
Management at Western New England University in
Springfield, Massachusetts.
Lea Sopok wants to serve others and will study Criminal
Justice or Marketing at Siena College.
Lesha Tenney will major in Health Sciences at Sacred Heart
University in Hartford, Connecticut and minor in Psychology
preparing to enroll in a Physician Assistant program.
Thomas Thayer will play DII football with the Golden Bears at
Western New England University and study Business.
Sophia Theokisto will attend Nova South Eastern in Fort
Lauderdale, Florida, and major in Marine Biology in
preparation to studying Veterinary Medicine.
Dylan Thomas will study Marketing at HVCC.
Leah TumSuden will attend Northeastern University College of
Engineering in Boston. She is undecided as to the exact kind of
engineering she will pursue but was attracted to the school’s
co-op program with paid internships and good placement
record.
Kay Valley, Valedictorian of the class of 2018, will attend the
University of Virginia and study Economics and Spanish.
Melina Vasi, ranked academically number 12 in the class of
2018, will study Finance at Siena College and plans to operate
her family’s business.
Andrew Vogt will study Journalism and Broadcast Media at the
College of St. Rose.
Sarah Wells will attend HVCC and is undecided as to her
major.
Tyler West will attend HVCC and is undecided as to major.
Ashley Wilson will study Massage Therapy at Mildred Ely
after first studying cosmetology at the Aesthetic Science
Institute in Latham.
Thomas Zakrezewski will pursue a Doctor of Physical Therapy
degree by attending SUNY Oneonta for three years and then
completing the program with the last 3 years at Russell Sage
College.
THE CLASS OF 2018’S SENIOR MOMENTS AND
REFLECTIONS
The members of the class of 2018 sat down and reminisced
about their most memorable moments while at Catholic High
and then offered some advice to the underclassmen who
follow. The video can be found at
https://twitter.com/cchs_troy?lang=en .
Fondest Memories
“Winning the Dodge-ball Tournament back-to back and being
Homecoming King”
“When Jack sat down on a chair, and it broke.!”
“I had a really good time with the Lumberjack Club. I think it
really helped out the school.”
“…all the times I climbed out the window of Mrs. Koster’s
room.”
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“When I walked into the faculty lounge and saw Coach Barry
taped to the wall.”
“Playing at the Carrier Dome for the state championship.”
“Singing and dancing and getting candy in Mrs. Kania’s
class.”
“Sitting down TWICE in chairs, having them break, and
landing on the floor and making friends.”
“This year’s Senior prank.”
“Definitely hanging out with my friends and sharing good
times.”
“When I kicked the ball from half court in gym and it made the
fire alarm go off.”
“Winning Soccer Sectionals freshman year. It was probably
the best team I was ever on. I’ll never forget it.”
“Last year’s gym class with Coach Barry. It was probably the
best gym class ever.”
“When I came here last year and got to be part of the girls’
basketball team. Even though I didn’t get to play, that’s where
I made all my closest friends that I have now. It was
awesome.”
“Mock trial with Mrs. and Mr. Rizzo.”
“Being part of the sports program for the last three years.
“being Soccer Sectional champs freshman year and playing in
Lacrosse Sectionals last year. I made a lot of memories.”
Advice to Underclassmen
“Cherish your friendships.”
“Definitely get involved in activities and sports.”
“Don’t rush through high school because senior year comes
really quick and you will regret wishing it was over.”
“Care about your grades because colleges do actually care
about your freshman grades.”
“Everything counts.”
“Embrace everything that is happening around you. Take time
out to enjoy the process.”
“If you play sports, don’t take any game for granted because
you’ll look back upon it and you’ll regret not trying your
hardest. Also, go to every sporting event you can.”
“Get on Mr. Trapasso’s good side early.”
“Start the college search as soon as you can. It’s good to visit
campuses.”
“Make friends. Be social.”
“Don’t try to fit in with a clique or group. Just stick with the
friends you have because throughout your years of high
school, they will be there for you. Don’t change for anyone. Be
true to yourself.”
“Don’t worry about what people think of you or what they say
about you because, in the long run, it doesn’t matter.”
“Care about your grades because colleges do actually care
about your freshman grades.”
“Play football. If you play football, you always have a band of
brothers on your side no matter what. You learn to play
through everything.”
“Join as many clubs as possible and be friendly with people
you wouldn’t ordinarily be friends with.”
“Do everything you can, but don’t overextend yourself, and be
friends with everybody.”
“Be whoever you want to be, a pirate, a superhero…”
“Always be positive and never be negative to teachers because,
in the end, teachers actually do help you.”
“Express yourself.”
“Try out for sports, even if you haven’t played it before,
because you will always make new friends.”
“It is worth it! I would do every second of it again.”
Sincerely,
The Class of 2018
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION
Induction of new National Honor Society members into
the CCHS chapter of the NHS took place on the evening
of May 30, 2018 in the school library. Inductees must
have successfully completed at least one year of high
school and demonstrated the highest standards of
Leadership, Service, Scholarship, and Character The
welcome and prayer was delivered by Dean of Students
Mr. Michael Dempsey. NHS moderator Ms. Mikela
Vertorano, assisted by upperclass NHS members Kara
Eckhardt, Zephaniah, Cooper, Jared Jiminez, and Lesha
Tenney led the Candle Lighting ceremony which
included the recitation of the NHS pledge by the
inductees.
This year’s inductees are: Victoria Baranek, Paul Barber,
Paul Barnas, Colby Beach, Gilber Brefo, McCayla
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Burns, Patrick Clinton, Gregory Daniels, Kassidi Dennis,
Kolby Doemel, Anna Donovan, Gabrielle Dowdell, Paul
Dowdell, Emily Drake, Amber Fisher, Jacob Foster,
Lauren Francesconi, Sarah Insull, Sebastian Kania,
Lucas Kania, Sophia McDonald, Michael Paglia,
MacKenzie Roarke, Hannah Rule, and Julia Tenney.
2018 ANNUAL AWARDS ASSEMBLY
The 2018 CCHS Honors Assembly was held on May 30th in
the Msgr. Burns Gymnasium. With Dr. Bott presiding, the
Senior class processed in dressed in their finest “civilian”
dress, Mr. Carvalho provided the invocation.? The Senior
class, led by Music Director Troy Fischette, sang the National
Anthem. Sister Monica Murphy, Director of Guidance, then
introduced the Top Twelve of the Class of 2018: Valedictorian
Kay Valley, Salutatorian Maggie Helenek, Luke Clement,
Nichlas Pacini, Hannah Field, Leah TumSuden, Emma Field,
Abby Kacensky, Megan Schubmehl, Michael Hoyt, Donata
Angrisano, and Melina Vasil.
Then came several types of awards: Department Academic
Awards for the year were presented first. Some special
recognition awards were presented to members of the
Masterminds, Academic WorldQuest, Yearbook Committee,
Social Media Club, Mock Trial, Red Cross Blood Drive,
CCHS Chronicles and Music Ministry teams. Next, this year’s
Special Academic Awards were presented to Juniors.
A memorable intermission between awards occurred when a
video of Seniors reminiscing about their high school years was
presented.
Certificates for all students who served as class officers,
representatives, and members of the Student Government
Executive Council were awarded. (A complete list of ALL
AWARDS can be found at the end of this issue.)
Next, newly elected members of the National Honor Society
were presented to the school. Business teacher Mr. George
Hanna introduced IRS representatives from the VITA program
who presented certificates to the student participants who had
become certified tax preparers.
The awards ended with special athletic Awards presented by
Ms. Bailey capped off by the presentation of the male and
female Crusader of the Year Awards to Emma Field and John
Patrick Lynch. The Senior Class processed out leaving the
remaining 3 classes for the traditional “moving up” ceremony.
(Turn to page 7 for the complete list of awards.)
MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS ASSEMBLY AND
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
INDUCTION
On the morning of May 30, 2018, the middle school conducted
its honors assembly combined with CCHS National Junior
Honor Society induction. Dr. Bott welcomed the assembled
students, faculty and guests gathered in the school library and
Patrick Casale led the opening prayer. Assistant Principal
Michael Dempsey then announced general academic awards
assisted by Mrs. Pawlik, school chaplain, and Ms. Bigness who
then made some special awards. Led by NJHS members
Matthew Barber,
Veronica Stack,
Sarah Bartels, and
Delaney Pratt,
Mrs. Pawlik then
inducted the
following
students into the
NJHS: Carol
Casale, Patrick
Casale, Harrison Chapin, Nicole David, Allison Field, Conor
Gemmill, Brenna Graber, Lyla Hasan, Jack Jimenez, Gabriel
Lammon, Isadora Lee, Amberly Len, Gabrielle Neisen,
Gabriele Parisnella, Emily Paglia, John Purificato, Nicholas
Riley, Angelina Saouma, Sarah Valenti, Sophia Vasil, Emma
and Emma Wilk.
Carol Casale and Connor
Danz received the
Citizenship Award, given in
honor of our beloved, late
Social Studies teacher
Richard M. Gilooly, Jr.
These students not only
excel academically, but
bring joy and laughter to the
school community as a
whole.
The ceremony ended
with the singing of the
Alma Mater and light
refreshments provided
by Mrs. Prusinski.
Congratulations to our
Middle School students
and our newest CCHS
NJHS members. Well
done!
See the complete list of
awards at the end of this
issue.
STUDENTS COMPETE IN NATION’S CAPITAL:
WORLDQUEST 2018
In only their second year, the CCHS Worldquest team won the
right to represent the Capital District in the annual Worldquest
competition held in Washington D.C. The World Affairs
Council of America sponsors the competition to encourage
youth to study issues in world affairs. The local competition in
which the CCHS team advanced was funded by the
International Center of the Capital Region which also paid for
the team’s air fare and accommodations to the national
gathering.
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The contestants, Paul Barnas, Lucas Kania, Sebastian Kania,
and Michael Paglia and their moderator, Dean of Academics,
Andrew Krakat, set out on Thursday April 25, determined to
make the most of their time in our nation’s capital. Their first
stop was a tour of the Capitol building with a member of
Congressman Paul Tonko’s staff. Next, they walked the
National Mall from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial,
following the Tidal Basin path and visiting the Martin Luther
King, Franklin Roosevelt, and Jefferson Memorials. On Friday
afternoon, the group attended a program and reception
sponsored by the U.S. Institute of Peace. There they met
students from the other teams, USIP staff, and some
ambassadors.
The team was thus prepped for the competition on Saturday
afternoon. The competition was held at the National Press
Club. While they did not bring home any medals, Mr. Krakat
says that the young CCHS team did well against teams from 44
schools from various states.
The Academic World
Quest competition is a
global issue and foreign
policy competition. In the
months leading up to the
competition, students
spend time learning about
global issues and foreign
policy, and on the day of
the competition, the
students compete as
teams of 4 against teams
of 4 from other area
schools in a competition
that assesses their
knowledge of
contemporary global
issues and foreign policy.
The students’ last tourist stop was the Holocaust Museum
which they found to be an “informative and moving
experience.” Sunday morning at mass the group met a woman
who had worked for 28 years and served 3 presidents. All in
all, it was a worthwhile experience, well worth the effort.
Below, in their vernacular, are the students’ reactions to the
experience:
Lucas: “It was a great experience and I’m glad I got to
experience it with my awesome friends and teacher. We got to
stay in a great hotel, we got to see people our age from all over
the country, the questions were difficult but it was very fun as
well,… we went to hot n juicy crawfish and it was so
awesome, I’ve never been to a restaurant like it and the food
was so good, …we saw the Lincoln memorial, walked through
the national mall, had a tour of the capitol, went to the
holocaust museum.”
Michael: “I loved the experience… We constantly rode the
Metro and by the end of the trip, we were able to read the map
easily. We got to go to our nation’s best monuments and meet
other tourists from all over the country. On our way to the
Worldquest exposition at the USIP, we had the chance to talk
to other students and coaches from places like South Carolina
and Minnesota.”
Paul: “Practically no other vacation or excursion I have been
on so far can compare with how amazing this trip was. To
spend a weekend with some of my closest friends and favorite
teacher, while meeting new friends from all around the United
States… I’ll never forget taking the long way to our
destination in order to enjoy the beautiful city of Washington,
D.C., sharing meaningful experiences with other teams at the
United States Institute of Peace, and actually participating in
the heated, yet exhilarating competition at the National Press
Club.”
Sebastian: “This was probably the most memorable and fun
trip I’ve ever gone on in my life, including all my vacations in
Europe. By far the best part was getting to enjoy our nation’s
capital with some of the best friends I could ask for and Mr
Krakat, …The parts I enjoyed were getting to go around from
place to place on the DC metro (which is superb by the way),
my first time eating at a Chick Fil-A, … and the long study
sessions at night that ran really close to midnight! I hope that
our team can take our experience at nationals this year, rework
our formula, strategy, and approach to the competition, and
come back better next year to be even more of a threat at
nationals!”
NEWS SHORTS
Semi-Formal. Catholic Central’s annual semi-formal dance
took place on Saturday, March 10. The night was one to
remember! The DJ played great music and had no problem
bringing everyone together to dance and have a fun time.
There was good food as well, including pizza, chicken fingers,
and chips among many other tasty snacks. There were students
from graded 9 through 12. The night was a very enjoyable time
for everyone who attended. (by Madisyn Pausley)
CCHS Campus Ministry Honored. On behalf of CCHS’s
Campus Ministry, Dr. Bott, Mrs. Pawlik, and Mr. Carvalho
attended Fordham
University’s Center for
Catholic School
Leadership and Faith-
Based Education’s
annual dinner in May to
accept the Catholic
School Executive
Leadership Award for
2018. Catholic Central
was one of nine Catholic
schools in New York
State acknowledged at
the dinner.
IRS VITA Program. CCHS Business students once again
provided free tax preparation under the direction of the IRS
VITA (Volunteer Income tTx Assistance program) program.
The following students learned how to prepare tax returns,
were CERTIFIED by the local IRS, and performed service to
the community. Supervised by first-year teacher, Mr. George
Hannah, the following students performed many hours of
service: Paul Barber, Emily Carlow, Deanna Cassella, Jacob
Cross, Spencer Daley, Greg Daniels, Kyra-Ann DeVoe,
Victoria DiBiase, Paul Dowdell, Shakriah Hanif, Paul Laviano,
John Paul Loughlin, John Murphy, Olivia Petit, Ruth Piperata,
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Alex Pryor, Mikayla Ryan, Zackary Seaman, Rob Smith,
Jacqueline Spath, and Melina Vasil. Paul Dowdell received
special Advanced Certification to perform more complicated
returns.
Italy Trip. This year, a group of CCHS juniors and seniors
travelled to
Italy during
Easter break.
The trip
included
major cities
and pasta-
making.
Looks like
the students
and faculty
chaperones
thoroughly
enjoyed
themselves
Gurley 500. On May 17, the Class of 2018 brought back the
Gurley 500. As they raced down the hill on a side variety of
vehicles, many homemade. Today, students and teachers from
CCHS
participated
in the
American
Heart
Association
5K Race &
Walk in
honor of
Mr. Rich
Gilooly.
Three
members of Team Gilooly placed in 2nd (Jacob Foster), 3rd
(Mr. Dempsey) and 4th position (Ian Spoor) in the 5K!
Afterwards, the Class of 2018 joined Alumni from classes of
the 1960’s to the class of 2017 for breakfast.
Random Acts of Kindness Day. Our bullying prevention
scholarship currently
benefits a student at
CCHS who transferred
from another school due
to bullying but couldn't
afford to. So, we the
social media club help
raise money for this
student’s tuition to ensure
that they can remain in a
bully free, safe place.
Godspell. On the
evening of May 11,
students and faculty
gathered in the CCHS
library for an evening of
improvisation in words
and music structured
around Drama Club
members renditions of numbers from Godspell.
Masterminds. The CCHS Masterminds team underwent a
rebuilding year in 2017-18. A full team really needs a
minimum of 8 members, but scholar competitors Luke Geddes,
Ian Spoor, Lucas Kania, Sebastian Kania, and Justin Valenti
worked hard, were competitive, enjoyed and profited from the
experience. Notable was the performance of Sebastian Kania
who scored the 3rd greatest number of points in the division.
The team and Moderator Ms. Bigness invite any student who
likes to learn and challenge themselves to join them next year.
Heart Association.
On June 3rd students
& teachers from
CCHS participated in
the American Heart
Association 5K Race
& Walk in honor of
Mr. Rich Gilooly.
Three members of
Team Gilooly placed
in 2nd (Jacob Foster),
3rd (Mr. Dempsey)
and 4th position (Ian Spoor) in the 5K!
SPORTS PAGES
INDOOR TRACK by Ian Spoor
(Editor’s Note. The dust had not quite settled on the indoor
track season when the last issue of the Chronicles was
published. Here are the results.)
The CCHS Indoor Track and Field Team of 2017-2018 had a
very successful season in many respects. Members of this
largest team in the school regularly practiced every school day.
Wind, rain, or snow, these Crusaders could be seen running,
hurdling, jumping, and throwing, even if it meant practicing
inside due to cold temperatures. The team competed in several
league meets, as well as two invitationals, including the
Marine Corps Holiday Classic at the Armory in NYC, and
concluded the season with the Colonial Council and Sectional
championship meets.
Head coach (as well as CCHS math teacher and Dean of
Student Life), Michael Dempsey, was assisted by assistant
coaches Andres Jimenez, or “Coach J”, who focused on
improving the athletes’ upper body and core strength, Cathie
Becker, who helped the jumpers, and CCHS alumni Nehill
Danbury, who coached throwing events (Neil still holds the
school record in the Shot Put from 2009!), and Christine
Theophyl, who worked with the sprinters. The team captains
were seniors Joseph Farley, Joseph Grignon, Ruth Piperata,
Catherine Lee, and John Paul “Buzz” Loughlin.
Crusaders who won events in league meets during the season
include: Sarah Mattfeld (1000m, 1500m, & High Jump),
Claudia Fountain (50m Hurdles), Spencer Daley (1600m &
3200m), Ian Spoor (1000m), John Paul Loughlin (Triple
Jump), as well as the relay team of Jacob Foster, Jared
Jimenez, Ian Spoor, and Spencer Daley (4x800m). Sarah
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Mattfeld took first place in the High Jump at the TCITL
Freshman Championships, as well as at the Colonial Council
Championships. Other first place finishers in that meet include
John Paul Loughlin in the Triple Jump, and Claudia Fountain
in the 55m Hurdles. Claudia Fountain ended the season strong
by winning the 55m Hurdles at the Section 2 Division III
Championships and competing in that event at the State
Qualifier meet, both for the second year in a row.
New School records set and re-set repeatedly throughout the
season. On the girls’ side, Claudia Fountain broke her own
record in the 55m Hurdles from 2017, with a new time of 9.28.
The team of Lauren Costello, Claudia Fountain, Maya Ellis,
and Sarah Mattfeld smashed a record set back in 2010, in the
1600m Sprint Medley Relay, with a time of 4:51.45. School
records were also set in several events for the first time. The
new record in the 200m Hurdles is 31.98, set by Claudia
Fountain. The 200m dash now has a time of 34.07, set by
Amber Carey, and the 800m dash record is 2:48.09, set by
Sarah Mattfeld. More action is to be seen from the boys,
starting with Buzz Loughlin, who broke his own school record
from 2017 in the Triple Jump. He repeatedly improved that
record throughout the season, finally setting the current best
mark of 37 feet and 3 inches. He also tied the record in the
45m dash (twice!), matching the time of 6.0, and set a new
time in the 55m dash of 7.30. Two relay records were broken,
first by the team of Jared Jimenez, Ian Spoor, Jake Foster, and
Paul Barber, with a time of 4:01.54 in the 4x400m relay,
beating the old best from 2011. The team of Jake Foster, Jared
Jimenez, Ian Spoor, and Spencer Daley broke another record
from 2011 in the 4x800m relay, setting a new time of 9:17.67.
A school record was set in the 200m dash, with a time of 27.36
from Joey Grignon. The 400m dash record is now 1:10.21, set
by Joe Farley.
Congratulations to all Crusaders who won races, broke school
records, or set new personal bests! After losing several of
CCHS’ best athletes from last year, the team stayed strong as
new and returning runners worked hard to fill their shoes. We
hope to continue to improve in the outdoor track and field
season and see even more success next year!
OUTDOOR TRACK by Ian Spoor
The Outdoor Track and Field 2018 season built upon the
Indoor season as new and returning athletes competed in dual
meets, invitationals, and championship meets. Head coach
Michael Dempsey led the team to success in individual races,
relays, and field events.
To begin the outdoor season, the track team went to a number
of invitational meets, with notable successes:
- 3rd Place in Boys 4x800m Relay (Jake Freehart, Jake Foster,
Ian Spoor, Spencer Daley) at the Watervliet Cannoneer
Invitational in April;
- 3rd Place in Boys Distance Medley Relay (Ian Spoor, Nick
Farley, Jake Foster, Spencer Daley) at the Cohoes Relays in
May;
- 3rd Place in Girls 4x400m Relay (Melody Ascioti, Hannah
Rule, Sarah Insull, Sarah Mattfeld) at the Fonda Frosh-Soph
Meet also in May;
- Sarah Mattfeld, 3rd Place in Girls Long Jump; and
- Spencer Daley, 2nd Place in Boys 1600m Run and 1st Place
in Boys 3200m Run, all at the Fonda meet.
At the Colonial Council Championships in May, Crusaders
scored as follow:
- 6th Place in Girls 4x400m Relay (Lauren Costello, Melody
Ascioti, Mikayla Ryan, Kay Valley);
- Sarah Mattfeld, 1st Place in Girls Pentathlon;
- 2nd Place in Boys 4x800m Relay (Jake Foster, Spencer
Daley, Ian Spoor, Jake Freehart);
- Greg Daniels, 6th Place in Boys Triple Jump.
At the Section 2 Group 3 Championships the results included:
- -Maya Ellis, 6th Place in Girls 100m Dash;
- -Zoë Evans, 6th Place in Girls Discus Throw;
- -Sarah Mattfeld, 1st Place in Girls Pentathlon;
- -Jake Freehart, 6th Place in Boys 800m Run;
- -Spencer Daley, 4th Place in Boys 3200m Run;
- -2nd Place in Boys 4x800m Relay (Jake Foster, Spencer
Daley, Ian Spoor, Jake Freehart).
As a direct result of those Sectional results, the following
Crusaders qualified for and competed in the Section 2 State
Qualifier Meet:
- Sarah Mattfeld in the Pentathlon, which is made up of five
events: High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Put, 100m Hurdles,
and 800m Run and
- The Boys 4x800m Relay team of Jake Foster, Spencer
Daley, Ian Spoor, and Jake Freehart.
Congratulation to all members of the track team for the success
they achieved all year long through hard work and enthusiasm.
LACROSSE
Ever since 2016, when, at the end of their first varsity season,
the team played in the sectional finals. CCHS Lacrosse has set
the bar high. So, it was a bittersweet ending to the careers of
four of its inaugural players when the Crusaders lost to
Hoosick Falls in the semi-finals this Spring.
This year’s Seniors leave a legacy of hard-won excellence.
The team’s season finished with a record of 11-4, second in the
Colonial Council. The seniors include: Hannah Field, Emma
Field, Bella Fanning, and Emma Frodyma. Hannah was the
team's top scorer. Hannah, Emma and junior Claudia Fountain
were all named Colonial Council First Team All Stars this
year.
Coach Maureen Lammon spoke glowingly of the achievements
and character of her players: “They are honestly such a great
group of girls who bring so much spirit and energy to the
lacrosse field…. I genuinely enjoyed coaching the team. They
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made me laugh every day. I have watched so many of them,
especially Hannah (Field), pick up a lacrosse stick for the first
time and then develop into these elite players. That’s an honor.
Ultimately, I am certainly proud of their lacrosse skills, but
more importantly, I am proud of the well-rounded young ladies
who represent Catholic Central in the best ways I can think of!
… I can’t really take credit for that part, it’s their parents,
families and teachers who deserve that credit! We had a great
season being ranked second in our council. We look forward
to next year when we will have 12 seniors!”
The team roster also included: Juniors Lia Casale, Anna
Clement, Madison Clermont, Lauren Foster, Claudia Fountain,
Karissa Koberger, Alyssa Roberts, Adrianna Scaringe, Lili
Vanvorst, Emma Voska, and Emma Voska; and Sophomores
Julia Kolby Doemel, Lauren Francesconi, Sophia McDonald,
and Julia Tenney.
BASEBALL by Tom Thayer
The Catholic Central High School Baseball team took the field
this year under the leadership of third-year manager Righard
Hughto and Assistant coaches Richard Hughto Sr., Mark Cury
(CCHS ’16), Nick Gratianni (CCHS ’12) and Jimmy Harrigan.
The Crusaders were led on the diamond by their four Senior
Captains: John Fratianni, Joey Grignon, JP Lynch, and Tommy
Thayer. Other members of the team were: Juniors Joe Clinton,
Paul Dowdell, Mike Hawron, and Noah Miller; Sophomores
Paul Barber, Danny Bullock, and Patrick Clinton; Freshmen
Luke Burns; and 8th Grader Matt Barber.
SOFTBALL
The Varsity Softball Team, Coached by John
Squadrito consisted of Seniors Sammi Allen, Angie
Blaisdell, Jane Field, Abby Kacensky, Erin Kelley,
Catherine Lee, and Alex Ortiz-Richards; Juniors
Melanie Len and Keeghan Nadeau; Sophomores
MaCayla Burns and Grace Cummings; and
Freshmen Abby Cowlson, Casey Dwyer, and Ashlee
McCabe.
Annual High School Awards
Academic Awards
English Department
English 9 – Regents Academic Achievement Dahlia Riley
English 9 – Regents Outstanding Effort Olivia Vessella
English 9 – Honors Academic Achievement Lila Boukarim
English 10 - Regents Academic Achievement Sophia McDonald
English 10 - Regents Outstanding Effort McCayla Burns
English 10 - Honors Academic Achievement Paul Barber
English 11 - Regents Academic Achievement Anna Clement
English 11 - Regents Outstanding Effort Liam McDonald
English 11 – Honors Academic Achievement Lauren Costello
English 12 - Regents Academic Achievement Melina Vasil
English 12 – Regents Outstanding Effort Nolan Cleary
English 12 - Honors Academic Achievement Nicholas Pacini
English 12 – AP Academic Achievement Kay Valley
Fine Arts Department
Advanced Art Academic Achievement Johanna NOAKES
Studio in Art Academic Achievement Lila Boukarim
Ceramics Academic Achievement Zoe Evans
Ceramics Outstanding Effort Jacob Foster
Painting & Drawing Academic Achievement Emma Kolb
Painting & Drawing Outstanding Effort Gabrielle Dowdell
Ceramics Academic Achievement Emma Simoneaux
Ceramics Outstanding Effort Jack Cummings
Computer Graphics Academic Achievement Aiden Clough
Computer Graphics Outstanding Effort Emily Carlow
High School Band Academic Achievement Lucas Kania,
Alexandra Ortiz-
Richards
High School Band Outstanding Effort Emerick Taber
Erin Kelly
Language Department
Spanish 2 Academic Achievement Gianni Rizzuto,
Jacqueline
Harrington
Spanish 2 Outstanding Effort Morgan Bick
Raegan McGowan
Spanish III – Regents Academic Achievement Emily Drake
Spanish III – Regents Outstanding Effort Sophia McDonald
Spanish III – Honors Academic Achievement Paul Barber
Spanish III – Honors Outstanding Effort Michael Paglia,
Ambeer Fisher,
Gilbert Brefo
Intermediate Spanish 4
– UHS
Academic Achievement Lauren Costello
Intermediate Spanish 4
– UHS
Outstanding Effort Maya Ellis,
Liam McDonald
Intermediate Spanish 5
– UHS
Academic Achievement Jack Furlong
Intermediate Spanish 5
– UHS
Outstanding Effort Thomas Thayer
AP Spanish Language
and Culture
Academic Achievement Kay Valley
AP Spanish Language
and Culture
Outstanding Effort Nicholas Pacini
Math Department
Algebra B Academic Achievement John Goering
Algebra B Outstanding Effort Emma Kolb
Algebra A Academic Achievement Liana Gallo
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Algebra A Outstanding Effort Justin Vaqlenti
Algebra 1CC-R Academic Achievement Lauren LaForest
Algebra 1CC-R-H Academic Achievement Raegan McGowan
Geometry – Common
Core
Academic Achievement Morgan Bick,
Victoria Baranek
Geometry CC Outstanding Effort Ellicia Swedish,
Lila Boukarim
Geometry-Honors Academic Achievement Isadora Lee
Algebra 2 Common
Core - Regents
Academic Achievement Aaliyah Juste,
Bailey Engel
Algebra 2 Common
Core - Regents
Outstanding Effort Zephaniah Cooper,
Jacob Cross
Algebra 2 Common
Core - Honors
Academic Achievement Sophia McDonald,
Emily Drake
Algebra 2 - Local Academic Achievement John Fratianni
Algebra 2 - Local Outstanding Effort AndrewMoore
Pre-Calculus Academic Achievement Abigail Kacensky
Math 12 Academic Achievement Gabrielle Dowdell
Calculus Academic Achievement Luke Clement
Physical Education
Physical Ed. Grade 9 Outstanding Effort Cmeron Gemmill
Physical Ed. Grade 9 Outstanding Effort Aidan Brown
Physical Ed. Grade 9 Outstanding Effort Connor Benoit
Physical Ed. Grade 9 Outstanding Effort Isiah Guinn
Physical Ed. Grade 9 Outstanding Effort Regan McGowan
Physical Ed. Grade 9 Outstanding Effort Luke Burns
Physical Ed. Grade 9 Outstanding Effort Jacob Zakrzewski
Physical Ed. Grade 9 Outstanding Effort Madelon Swinton
Physical Ed. Grade 9 Outstanding Effort Sarah VanDenburgh
Physical Ed. Grade 10 Outstanding Effort Sophia McDonald
Physical Ed. Grade 10 Outstanding Effort Jack Siple
Physical Ed. Grade 10 Outstanding Effort James Turner
Physical Ed. Grade 10 Outstanding Effort Osjahnaya Maxfield
Physical Ed. Grade 11 Outstanding Effort Zephaniah Cooper
Physical Ed. Grade 11 Outstanding Effort Jared Jiminez
Physical Ed. Grade 11 Outstanding Effort Claudia Fountain
Physical Ed. Grade 11 Outstanding Effort Emma Voska
Physical Ed. Grade 11 Outstanding Effort Jacob Foster
Physical Ed. Grade 11 Outstanding Effort Adrianna Scaringe
Physical Ed. Grade 11 Outstanding Effort Gregory Daniels
Physical Ed. Grade 11 Outstanding Effort Keeghan Nadeau
Physical Ed. Grade 11 Outstanding Effort Michael Howron
Physical Ed. Grade 11 Outstanding Effort Kara Eckhardt
Physical Ed. Grade 11 Outstanding Effort Liam McDonald
Physical Ed. Grade 12 Outstanding Effort Jack Furlong
Physical Ed. Grade 12 Outstanding Effort Luke Clement
Physical Ed. Grade 12 Outstanding Effort Emily Frodyma
Physical Ed. Grade 12 Outstanding Effort Brianna Harper
Physical Ed. Grade 12 Outstanding Effort Thomas Thayer
Physical Ed. Grade 12 Outstanding Effort Maggie Helenek
Physical Ed. Grade 12 Outstanding Effort Samantha Allen
Physical Ed. Grade 12 Outstanding Effort Bella Fanning
Physical Ed. Grade 12 Outstanding Effort Alex Pryor
Physical Ed. Grade 12 Outstanding Effort John Fratianni
Science Department
Living Environment
Regents
Academic Achievement Regan McGowan
Living Environment–
Regents
Outstanding Effort Madison Chirpka
Living Environment–
Honors
Academic Achievement Gabrielle Neisen
Living Environment–
Honors
Outstanding Effort Isadora Lee
Earth Science - Regents Academic Achievement Lucas Kania
Madelon Swinton
Earth Science - Regents Outstanding Effort Gilbert Brefo
Riley Peck
Earth Science - Honors Academic Achievement Sarah VanDenburgh
Earth Science - Honors Outstanding Effort Hannah Rule
Anna Donovan
Health
Academic Achievement
Emily Drake
Paul Barnas
Abigail Kacensky
Kolby Doemel
Patrick Clinton
Health
Outstanding Effort
Sophia McDonald
Amber Fisher
Sebastian Kania
Chemistry – Regents Academic Achievement McCayla Burns
Chemistry – Regents Outstanding Effort Zephaniah Cooper
Chemistry Lab Outstanding Effort Lili Van Vorst
Chemistry – Honors Academic Achievement Kara Eckhardt
Chemistry – Honors Outstanding Effort Samantha McNab
Chemistry – AP Academic Achievement Ian Spoor
Chemistry – AP Outstanding Effort Gregory Daniels
Rachel Backstrom
Physics – Regents Outstanding Effort Maya Ellis
Biology – AP Academic Achievement Lauren Costello
Biology-AP Outstanding Effort Angela Morabito
Anatomy
Anatomy
Academic Achievemen
Outstanding Effortt
Lauren Foster
Lauren Foster
Social Studies Department
World History 9 Academic Achievement Lili Boukarim
World History 9 Outstanding Effort Madison Chirpka
AP World History 9 Academic Achievement Riley Peck
AP World History 9 Outstanding Effort Sarah Mattfeld
AP World History Academic Achievement Amber Fisher
Michael Paglia
AP World History Outstanding Effort Paul Barnas
AP Global History 10 Academic Achievement Kolby Doemel
Global History 10 Academic Achievement Anna Donovan
Emily Drake
Julia Tenney
US History & Govt Academic Achievement Anna Clement
US History & Govt Outstanding Effort Ian Spoor
AP US History&Govt Academic Achievement Lauren Costello
Kara Eckhardt
Political Science Academic Achievement Maggie Helenek
Kay Valley
Political Science Outstanding Effort John Furlong
Intro to Psychology Academic Achievement Mura Callahan
Intro to Psychology Outstanding Effort Zephania Cooper
Economics – Honors Academic Achievement Maggie Helenek
Nicholas Pacini
Economics - Honors Outstanding Effort Michael Hoyt
Economics Academic Achievement Melina Vasil
Economics Outstanding Effort Lea Sopok
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Government
Academic Achievement
Maura Callahan
Hannah Field
Lesha Tenney
Government Outstanding Effort Jenna Piscitella
AP European History) Academic Achievement Emma Field
AP European History Outstanding Effort Donata Agrisano
Criminology Academic Achievement Johanna Noakes
Luke Geddies
Sociology Academic Achievement Anna Clement
Sociology Academic Achievement Joseph Clinton
Theology Department
Theology 9 Academic Achievement Madison Chirpka
Theology 9 Outstanding Effort Lila Boukarim
Theology 9 Academic Achievement Riley Peck
Theology 9 Outstanding Effort Natalia Karame
Madelon Swinton
Theology 9 Academic Achievement Sarah Mattfeld
Theology 9 Outstanding Effort Ellicia Swedish
Theology 9 Academic Achievement Raegan McGowan
Theology 9 Outstanding Effort Hailey Gurbey
Theology 10 Academic Achievement Amber Fisher
Theology 10 Outstanding Effort Gilbert Brefo
Theology 11 Outstanding Effort Keegan Nadeau
Lauren Costello
Theology 11 Academic Achievement Anna Clement
Kara Eckhardt
Theology 12 Academic Achievement Melina Vasil
Hannah Field
Theology 12 Outstanding Effort \Lesha Tenney
Megan Schubmehl
Technology Department
Computer Literacy Academic Achievement Sophia McDonald
Abigail Kacensky
Computer Literacy
Outstanding Effort
Amber Fisher
Noah Miller
Special Service/Extracurricular Awards
Freshman Class Officers: Cameron Gemmill and Natalia
Karame
Sophomore Class Officers: Sophia McDonald and Julia
Tenney
Junior Class Officers: Adrianna Scaringe and Zoe Evans
Senior Class Officers: Kay Valley and JP Loughlin
Student Government Executive Council: Thomas Thayer,
Michael Hoyt, Tess Gauthier, Riqiya Harris, and Caleigh Dean
Honor Society Excellence Awards: Donata Angrisano and
Jack Furlong
Masterminds: Ian Spoor for his performance and excellent
leadership.
Academic World Quest: For their commitment and excellent
performance during this event: Paul Barnas, Colby Beach,
Spencer Daley, Amber Fish, Zoe Henzel, Lucas Kania,
Sebastian Kania, and Michael Paglia.
Yearbook Committee: For their commitment and Michael
Hoyt for outstanding effort and commitment as a member of
the committee.
Social Media Board Members: Lili VanVorse, Jared
Jimenez, Amber Fisher, Liam McDonald, Keeghan Nadeau,
Paul Barber, Kassidi Dennis, Michael Paglia, Emma Kolb,
Riqiyq Harris, Anna Clement, Donata Angrisano, and Luke
Geddies
Rensselaer County Mock Trial Competition 2nd Place:
Johanna Noakes, Nora Conlen, luke Geddies, Samantha Lee,
Shriya Matta, Madisyn Pausley, Angela White, and Abigail
Kacensky.
Red Cross Blood Drive’s Outstanding Volunteer: Johanna
Noakes. Johanna was key to the success of both the Fall and
Spring blood drives. She organized the volunteers and
solicited donors. Her hard work truly made a difference in
people’s lives.
CCHS Chronicles (the school newspaper): Editor in Chief:
Kay Valley, and the reporters: Greg Daniels, Jacob Freehart,
Michael Hoyt, Ian Spoor, Shriya Matta, Madisyn Pausley,
Thomas Thayer, and Leah TumSuden,
Music Ministry: Melody Ascioti and Hailey Gurbey for their
exceptional participation in the CCHS Music Ministry.
Special Academic Awards
Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award: This award is
given to the outstanding science student in the Class of 2019.
As a recipient of this award, the student will be eligible for the
special Bausch & Lomb scholarship program at the University
of Rochester. This year’s award is presented to Peter Manley.
The Rensselaer Medal: For more than 70 years, Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute has awarded the Rensselaer Medal to
promising secondary school students who have distinguished
themselves in mathematics and science. This year’s medal is
presented to Ian Spoor
University of Rochester Frederick Douglas & Susan B.
Anthony Humanities and Social Services Award: This
award is given to a junior who has demonstrated scholarship in
the humanities or social sciences, leadership in the school and
service to the community. This year’s award is presented to
Luke Geddies.
The Clarkson University High School Leadership Award is
given to a junior who demonstrates strong leadership qualities,
positively impacts on his/her high school and local community
and has a proven academic record. This year’s award is
presented to Jared Jiminez.
The Clarkson University High School Achievement Award
is given to a junior who has had a positive impact on their high
school and local community. The student chosen should have
leadership qualities and an academic record which places them
at the top 10% of their class. This year’s award is presented to
Angela Morabito.
The Daughters of the American Revolution Award is given
by the Van Rensselaer Chapter for excellence in Social
Studies. This award is presented to Anna Clement.
The NYS Attorney General 2016 Triple “C” Award. This
award honors a student’s courage, character and commitment
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to improving society. This award is presented to Liam
McDonald.
The RIT Computing Medal and Scholarship Program is
presented to one male and one female student who are
pursuing a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum and are
involved as leaders in their school and community. This year’s
award is presented to Paul Dowdell and Maya Ellis.
The RIT Creativity Medal and Scholarship Program -
Innovation & Creativity Award winners are selected by
participating high schools based on outstanding academic
achievement. This year’s award is presented to Zephaniah
Cooper and Rose Murphy.
The St. Michael’s College Book Award for Scholarship/
Service. This award is given to one male and one female
student in the junior class. These students must be taking a
strong academic program and must demonstrate a sincere
commitment to community service activities through their high
school or local community. Students should serve as leaders in
these community service activities. This year’s award is
presented to Joseph Clinton and Riqiya Harris.
The Student Sage Recognition Award: This award is given
to a student in their junior year who exemplifies academic
excellence, student leadership and community involvement.
The recipient should embody the Russell Sage motto of “To
be, to know, to do” through her achievements and
involvements. This year’s award is presented to Zoe Evans
and Noah Miller.
The Elizabeth Talbot Community Service Award is given
to a student who has shown a commitment to voluntarism and
demonstrated outstanding service to the local community. This
Award is presented to Lauren Costello.
The Le Moyne College Heights Award is presented to a
student who is reaching for the “heights” in the classroom and
in service to their school and community. This award is
presented to Kara Eckhardt.
The University of Rochester Eastman Young Leaders
Award is given by the University of Rochester to Juniors who
display strong leadership skills, are receiving excellent grades
in a challenging curriculum and participate in extensive extra-
curricular activities. This award is presented to Gregory
Daniels.
Class of 2019: The XEROX AWARD for Innovation and
Information Technology is given by the University of
Rochester to a junior who demonstrates a strong interest in
innovations and/or information technology and has proven to
be a high achiever. This award is presented to Melanie Len.
The Paul Baker Scholarship is awarded to a student in the
Junior Class. This scholarship was established by his
classmates in memory of Paul who was the Valedictorian of
his class and he was killed in Viet Nam War. This award is to
keep his memory alive and well. This award is presented to
Rob Smith.
The Elmira College Key Award is given to a student in their
junior year who is in the top 10% of their class and has
demonstrated outstanding school and community leadership.
The prestigious Elmira College Key Award carries a
scholarship value of $80,000 ($20,000 per year) for those Key
winners who choose to enroll at Elmira College. This award is
presented to Adrianna Scaringe.
Wells College 21st Leadership Award is awarded to a
student for their leadership, ability, community involvement
and academic excellence. This award is presented to: Bailey
Engel and Danielle Turner.
The New York State Capital District Section of the Society
of Women Engineers 2018 Certificate of Merit is presented to
Maya Ellis.
University at Albany Multicultural High School Achievers
Award is presented to the following juniors: Zephaniah
Cooper, Maya Ellis, Jared Jiminez, Rose Murphy, and
Amaya Reid.
Athletic Awards
The William Carley Scholar-Athlete Award goes to a senior
boy who has participated in at least two varsity sports and has
attained the highest academic average. This year’s recipient is
Luke Clement.
The Edward “Mugger” McGrath Scholar-Athlete Award is
awarded to a senior girl who has participated in at least two
varsity sports and has attained the highest academic average.
This year’s recipient is Kay Valley.
The Steve Scarchilli Football Award is given to a senior boy
who had demonstrated dedication, effort, and enthusiasm on
the football field. It is in memory of a former coach whose
hallmark was excellence in the sport of football. This year’s
recipient is ThomasThayer.
The Crusader of the Year Award is the most prestigious of
all the athletic awards and one of the most admired athletic
awards on the high school level. It is given by the athletic
department to a senior who had lettered in two sports and has
been outstanding in athletic ability. The criteria describing the
award say: “He/she should be a good student, display
leadership qualities and exemplify the Christian spirit of
Catholic Central High School.” This year’s recipients are:
Hannah Field who has lettered in soccer, basketball and
lacrosse and John Patrick Lynch who has lettered in
basketball and baseball.
Announcement of Class Officers
Class Officers for 2018-2019
Class of 2019:
President, Jake Foster; Vice President, Maya Ellis
Class of 2020:
President, Sophia McDonald; Vice President, Hannah
Rule
Class of 2021:
President, Emerick Taber; Vice President, Cameron
Gemmill
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Middle School Awards and
National Honor Society Induction
Academic Awards
Theology Department
Theology 7 Achievement Emily Paglia
Sophia Vasil
Nicloe David
Theology 7 Effort Desiree Bailey
Alex Lin
Theology 8 Achievement Grace Cross
Isadora Lee
Delaney Pratt
Theology 8 Effort Lyla Hasan
Maggie Daniels
Carol Casale
English Department
English 7 Achievement Emily Paglia
Nicole David
English 7 Effort Sarah Valenti
Chloe Yang
English 8 Achievement Emma Wilk
Sara Bartels
English 8 Effort Lyla Hasan
Gabrielle Pasinella
Math Department
Math 7 Achievement Chloe Yang
Math 7 Effort Chloe Constantine
Math 7/8 Achievement Jack Jiminez
Math 7/8 Effort Sophia Vasil
Math 8 Achievement Allison Field
Science Department
Science 7 Achievement Allison Field
Science 7 Effort Nicole David
Science 7/8 Achievement Veronica Stack
Science 7/8 Effort Maggie Daniels
Science 8 Achievement Carol Casale
Lyla Hasan
Science 8 Effort Gabriele Pasinella
Health 7 Achievement Emily Paglia
Allison Field
Health 7 Effort Sophia Vasil
Sarah Valenti
Marilyn Sullivan
Living Environment Achievement Gabrielle Neisen
Living Environment Effort Isadora Lee
Social Studies Department
Social Studies 7 Achievement Emily Paglia
Sophia Vasil
Social Studies 7 Effort John Purificato
Marissa Elliott
Social Studies 8 Achievement Amberly Len
Emma Wilk
Social Studies 8 Effort Matthew Barber
Joseph Barcher
Language Department
Spanish 7 Achievement Sophia Vasil
Emily Paglia
Spanish 7 Effort Alex Lin
Nicole David
Spanish 8 Achievement Delaney Pratt
Amberly Len
Grace Cross
Spanish 8 Effort Isadora Lee
Spanish 1 Achievement Patrick Schroeder
Patrick Casale
Spanish 1 Effort Jorge Estevez
Gabriele Pasinella
Art and Music
Art 7 Achievement
Effort
Emily Paglia
Sophia Vasil
Savannah Kelson
Samantha Brady
Art 8 Achievement Gabrielle Neisen
Isadora Lee
Music 7 Academic Molly Mooney
Music 7 Effort Savanah Kelson
Music 8 Academic Grace Cross
Music 8 Effort Natalia Zehner
Middle School Band Academic Chloe Yang
Middle School Band Effort John Purificato
Physical Education
Physical Ed 7 Effort Nicole David
Allison Field
Conor Gemmill
Nicholas Riley
Nicholas Schrom
Petr Yanni
Aidan Cavosie
Alex Lin
Jose Candelario
Physical Ed 8 Effort Joseph Barcher
Carol Casale
Harrison Chapman
Emma Wilk
Matthew Barber
Patrick Casale
Gabe Lammon
Adam Moll
Maggie Daniels
Amberly Len
Delaney Pratt
Angelina Saouma
Hope Wilk
Brenna Graber
Isadora Lee
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Answers: 1. Senior class president. 2. Coach Barry. 3. Friends 4.
Grades. 5 Connecticut, Florida, Maine, Massachusetts, Ohio. 6. U.
Virginia 7. Maggie Helenek. 8. Service. 9. Hannah Field, JP
Lynch. 10. WorldQuest Team.
CCHS Chronicles, Vol. 3, No. 2, May/June 2018
Editor-in-Chief: Kay Valley; Reporters: Jacob Freehart, Shriya
Matta: Madisyn Pausley, Megan Schubmehl, Ian Spoor, Tom
Thayer and Leah TumSuden. Moderator: Mrs. Gallati.
