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The Sixtieth Commencement
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Class of 2020
MAHWAH TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Mahwah Township Public Schools Board of Education
Kim Barron, President
Richard A. DeSilva, Jr., 1st Vice President Leslie Konikow, 2nd Vice President
Brett Coplin, Trustee John Dinice, Trustee
Michael Galow, Trustee Benjamin Kezmarsky, Trustee
Prema Moorthy, Ph.D., Trustee Lynda Zaccone, Trustee
District Administration
C. Lauren Schoen, Ed.D. .............................................................................................. Superintendent of Schools Dennis M. Fare ................................................................................................................... Assistant Superintendent Kyle Bleeker ............................................................................................................................ Business Administrator Michael DeTuro, Ed.D. ........................................................................... Director of Curriculum and Instruction Lisa E. Rizzo .................................................................................................................... Director of Special Services Carlos O. Rosa ...................................................................................................................... Director of Technology Joan Schettino ................................................................................................................. Director of Transportation Gregory Romero, Jr. .......................................................................................... Supervisor, Building and Grounds
Mahwah High School Administration John P. Pascale ......... ......................................................................................................................................... Principal Linda A. Bohny ........ ....................................................................................................................... Assistant Principal Dominick J. Gliatta ................................................................................................................... Director of Guidance Roger L. Pelletier ..............................................................................................................................Athletic Director Robert H. Mac Farran ........................................................................................................... School Security Officer Joseph J. Cozine ............................................................................................. Supervisor, Special Education (6-12) Ruth Davis ........................................................................................... Supervisor, Technology Integration (K-12) Dennis Jarvis ..................... Supervisor, Science (6-12), Integrated Design & Engineering Technology (9-12) Miriam Lezanski ............................................................................ Supervisor, Visual and Performing Arts (9-12) Miriam Lezanski ........................................................................Supervisor, World Languages (6-12), ESL (K-12) Maureen P. Lynch .................................................................................. Supervisor, English Language Arts (6-12) Roger L. Pelletier ................................. Supervisor, Physical Education, Health, and Driver Education (9-12) Danielle Poleway .................................................................................................. Supervisor, Mathematics (6-12) Nikki Van Ess ....................................................... Supervisor, Social Studies (6-12), Business Education (9-12) Connect With Us @MahwahHS
Mission Statement
ahwah, derived from the Lenni Lenape mawewi, is a place where people and paths meet. Ramapo Ridge Middle School and Mahwah High School are the “meeting place” where various neighborhoods converge as one community. We will ensure that rigorous and relevant curricula
will pave the way for challenging and diverse opportunities for all students. Small learning communities will be the vehicle through which we pursue our mission by focusing on strong relationships, learning preferences, performance levels, and interests. Students, staff, parents, and community members will remain dedicated to supporting one another in achieving these essential goals.
Belief Statements
We believe that:
• Effective learning is relevant and rigorous.
• Ongoing and meaningful professional growth is critical to success.
• Professional learning communities create the optimal conditions for learning.
• Everyone deserves to be valued and successful.
• Communities model the behaviors that they value.
• There must be opportunity to question ideas and beliefs.
• People who engage in activities aligned with their needs and interests will reach their highest potential.
• Physical, intellectual, and creative activities are essential for personal growth.
• Cultural and individual diversity enriches learning.
• Accountability and responsibility apply to all.
Mahwah Township Public Schools extends its gratitude to the Community of Ramapo College of New Jersey for their hospitality.
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Senior Class Officers
Michael Hurtado ................................................................ President
Tyler Ziman ............................................................... Vice President
Ethan Bompane ............................................................... Secretary
Thomas Suman ................................................................ Treasurer
Allison Contreras ............................................................... Historian
Class Advisors
Heather Tirino ................................................................. Freshman
Alexandra Graff .............................................................. Sophomore
Roseanne Discepolo............................................................... Junior
Mary Beth Rosen, Michele DeRosa, W. Randall Fuchs ....................... Senior
The Class of 2020 would like to thank our class advisors who have devoted time and talent through the years, to make our high school experience memorable.
Class of 2020 Commencement Program
PROCESSIONAL ......................................................................... Symphonic Band “Pomp and Circumstance" by Edward Elgar NATIONAL ANTHEM: "The Star Spangled Banner” ............................ by Francis Scott Key
Diana Cabrera, Lydia Charyn, Natalia Fay, Sophia Garvin, Julianna Gillen, Olivia Leto, Aaron Lockwood, Dante Mejia, Ayden Mossmann, Matthew Slockbower, Rebekah Soliman
WELCOME ........................................................................... Michael J. Hurtado President, Class of 2020
SENIOR CLASS SPEAKER ............................................................. Hayden R. D’Elena Class of 2020 FACULTY ADDRESS .................................................................... Ryan Humphreys
Teacher of Social Studies AWARDS .................................................................................. John P. Pascale Principal BEST WISHES ................................................. John Dinice and Benjamin Kezmarsky Trustees, Board of Education C. Lauren Schoen, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools
PRESENTATION OF GRADUATES ....................................................... John P. Pascale Principal C. Lauren Schoen, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools
CONFERRING OF DIPLOMAS ................................................................. Kim Barron President, Board of Education John P. Pascale Principal PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE .................................................................. John P. Pascale Principal RECESSIONAL .......................................................................... Symphonic Band “Flight of the Thunderbird” by Richard L. Saucedo
MAHWAH HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFF
Administration John P. Pascale, Principal BS, Seton Hall University MA, Saint Peter’s College Linda A. Bohny, Assistant Principal BA, Upsala College MA, Montclair State University MA, Fairleigh Dickinson University Dominick Gliatta, Director of Guidance BS, West Virginia University MA (2), New Jersey City University Roger L., Pelletier, Athletic Director, Supervisor, Physical Education (9-12) BS, University of Rhode Island MS, California University of Pennsylvania Joseph J. Cozine, Supervisor, Special Education (6-12) BA, Rutgers, the State University of NJ M.Ed., Rutgers, the State University of NJ Ruth Davis, Supervisor, Technology Integration (K-12) BS, William Paterson University MA, Centenary University Dennis Jarvis, Supervisor, Science (6-12), Practical Arts (9-12) BS, Cook College Campus of Rutgers, the State University MS, Walden University Miriam Lezanski, Supervisor, ESL (K-12), Visual and Performing Arts (9-12), and World Languages (6-12) BA, Montclair State University MA, Fairleigh Dickinson University Maureen P. Lynch, Supervisor, English Language Arts (6-12) BA, University of Delaware MA, Montclair State University Danielle Poleway, Supervisor, Mathematics (6-12) BA, Villanova University MS, Long Island University Nikki Van Ess, Supervisor, Social Studies (6-12), and Business Education (9-12) BA, University of Delaware MA, Teachers College, Columbia University Administrative Assistants Pamela Gervasi Eileen Greer Catherine Kitz Monica Lederer Nancy Mariani Carrie Robinson Denise Wright
Business Education Eileen Fay BS, Bryant University Carolyn Ferguson BS, Montclair State University Erica Monteleone BA, Rowan University Justin Saputski BS, Slippery Rock University MS, Robert Morris University Heather Tirino BS, Ramapo College of New Jersey MBA, Ramapo College of New Jersey MA, University of Delaware Child Study Team Laura Beattie BA, Fairfield University MA, Montclair State University Rebekah Cusick BA, William Paterson University MSW, Fordham University Graduate School of Social Services John Macri, Ph.D. BA, Manhattan College MA, with Distinction, Hofstra University Ph.D., Hofstra University Custodial Staff Ted Lusby, Department Supervisor Oswaldo Bolano Bob Darby Hipolito Martinez Pedro Martinez Salvador Rodriguez Yohani Rodriguez Sara Santa Cruz English Language Arts Melissa Amato BA, William Paterson University M.Ed., New Jersey City University Elissa Cording BA, Montclair State University MA, Montclair State University Allison Coyle BA, Marist College MA, Rutgers, the State University of NJ James Dalessio BA, William Paterson University MA, St. Peter’s College
MAHWAH HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFF
English Language Arts (cont.) Michele DeRosa BA, University of Maryland MA, Fairleigh Dickinson University David Jankowski BA, Fordham University MA, Montclair State University Kasey Kelly BA, West Chester University Elizabeth Lefford BA, James Madison University MAT, James Madison University Samantha Lontine BA, William Paterson University MA, Montclair State University Jason Nahum BA, Emerson College MA, Montclair State University Stephanie Pilipshen BA, The College of New Jersey MA, The College of New Jersey Jean Sagredo BA, University of Massachusetts MTA, Rutgers University Mason Gross School of Arts Guidance Megan Beatty, Guidance Counselor BS, Marist College MA, Montclair State University Dianna Farquharson, Guidance Counselor BA, University of Alabama BS, University of Alabama M.Ed., Long Island University Rayhan Jalil, Guidance Counselor BA, Montclair State University MA, Montclair State University Stacy Mandel, Guidance Counselor BS, SUNY Albany M.Ed., Long Island University Federico Lucas, ESS BA, Monmouth University MA, William Paterson University Ani Mooney, ESS BA, Caldwell College MSW, Fordham University Joan Stewart, SAC BA, St. Olaf College MA, Montclair State University
Integrated Design and Engineering Technology Daniel Catizone BA, Edinboro University Andrew Coe BS, The College of New Jersey Mathematics Whitney Cohn BS, SUNY Binghamton M.Ed., Long Island University Roseanne Discepolo BS, Ramapo College of New Jersey Michael Doris BA, The College of New Jersey M.Ed., The College of New Jersey Bethany Giuliani BA, Rutgers, the State University of NJ M.Ed., Rutgers, the State University of NJ Sarah Guzinski BA, The College of New Jersey Walker Larson BS, Ramapo College of New Jersey MA, Stevenson University Kimberly Loesche BS, Ramapo College of New Jersey MSET, Ramapo College of New Jersey Jacqueline McNamara BS, Seton Hall University MA, Seton Hall University Joseph Montana BS, William Paterson University Paulina Naslonski BS, Seton Hall University MA, Seton Hall University Tracey Portelli BA, Rutgers, the State University of NJ MA, Montclair State University Bradford Segall BS, Fairfield University Dorothy Zimmermann BS, Loyola University Maryland MS, Montclair State University Media Center/Library Christine Hartigan Miller BA, The College of New Jersey MLIS, Rutgers, the State University of NJ M.Ed., Walden University
MAHWAH HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFF
Paraprofessionals Rudolph Basso Lisa LaMontagne David Bernhart George Palm Maria Bogaenko Jeanne Paolillo Efstathia Chimarios Jacqueline Pepe Cheryl Dallara Lorraine Pierro Josedph Goldstein Mary Ryffel Jacqueline Hll Fabiola Santos Carol Hobbins Rebecca Scalia Tatjana Klanke Laurie Vogt Smith Kumilli Jeanine Whitmore Performing Arts Jeffrey Bittner BM, William Paterson University MM, Ithaca College Wendy Campbell BS, Mesiah College MS, Central Connecticut State University Robert Leet BA, Montclair State University Lynn Morneweck-Fuld BA, Oberlin College MAT, Rutgers, the State University of NJ Physical Education Gregory Carr BS, Montclair State University Christopher Diaz BS, Kean University Alexandra Graff BA, Montclair State University MA, Montclair State University Gina Migliore BS, Montclair State University M.Ed., Gratz College Richard Raiani BS, University of Scranton MS, Seton Hall University Jeffrey Remo BA, William Paterson University MA, New Jersey State University Caitlin Yeck BA, Gettysburg College MA, Montclair State University Pomptonian Food Service Jack Petrunyak, Director Holly Krizek Marie Miele Lisa Nagle
Pomptonian Food Service (cont.) Mariana Piscopo Lisa Smolensky Lucy Sroga Ane Strazicic School Nurse Mary Beth Kakolewski, RN CSN BA, Caldwell University School Security P.O. Michael Jack, Mahwah Police Department
School Resource Officer Robert MacFarran School Security Officer Science Erica Bakelmun BS, Stevens Institute of Technology M.Che.E., Carnegie Mellon University Ahlam Basha BS, Ramapo College of New Jersey Gwen Calvez BS, Lycee Jolio Currie MS, Ecole Superieur d’optique and Saint Peter’s University Karen Cuttita-Morgan BS, King’s College MS, Long Island University Mary Devine BS, University of Scranton MS, University of Scranton Christin Freet BS, University of Scranton MA, Ball State University Courtney Kaiser BS, Rutgers, the State University of NJ Christopher Konel BS, The College of New Jersey MA, The College of New Jersey Christopher Lynch BS, Rutgers, the State University of NJ Joo Meang BA, Hunter College, CUNY MS, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY Catherine Schwartz BSA, Carnegie Mellon University Debra Sweet BS, William Paterson University
MAHWAH HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFF
Social Studies Christopher Buser BA, Ramapo College of New Jersey Samantha Fogarty BA, University of Connecticut MA, Montclair State University Randall Fuchs BA, Rutgers, the State University of NJ BA, William Paterson University MS, Rutgers, the State University of NJ Madison Hagar BA, Rutgers, the State University of NJ M.Ed., Rutgers Graduate School of Education Ryan Humphreys BA, Lycoming College Laura Kandoth BA, James Madison University M.A.T, Montclair State University Keith Normoyle BA, The College of New Jersey M.Ed., New Jersey City University Mary Beth Rosen BA, William Paterson University MA, William Paterson University Benjamin Wagman BA, Montclair State University Special Education Stephanie Cintron BS, Montclair State University MA, Montclair State University Julia Conde BA, William Paterson University Andrea Connors BS, Vanderbilt University M.Ed., Vanderbilt University M.Ed., Montclair State University Shawn Daly BA, Kean University M.Ed., Kean University Carole Farrell BA, William Paterson University MA, William Paterson University Ye Ji Elise Ferrabolli BA, Montclair State University MAT, Montclair State University Jhon Henao-Gomez BA, Rutgers, the State University of NJ Henry Kuipers BA, Ramapo College of New Jersey MA, William Paterson University
Special Education (cont.) Jennifer Mazzola BA, Ramapo College of New Jersey MA. William Paterson University Yovana Mena BS, St. Thomas Aquinas College Meaghan Monahan BA, Mount St. Mary College M.Ed., New Jersey City University Estania Noel BS, University of Maryland Eastern Shore M.Ed., William Paterson University Robert Pasek BA, Southern Connecticut State University Lauren Rosen BS, SUNY M.Ed., Lehman College Alison Thornhill BA, SUNY – Oneonta MA, University of Charleston David Torosian BA, Kean University Michael Zandonella BA, William Paterson University Visual Arts Joseph Charles BA, Iona College MAE, Seton Hall University Alysia Geller
BA, Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Alyssa Herrera BA, The College of New Jersey Andrew Needham BS, Skidmore College MA, Kean University Taryn Pizza BS, SUNY – New Paltz MFA, Massachusetts College of Art and Design Lauren Rotondella BA, Montclair State University
World Languages Christian Acosta BA, Rutgers, the State University of NJ MA, Montclair State University Fang Bian BS, Heibei University of Economics and Business MA, Chinese Academy of Science MS, Beijing Normal University
MAHWAH HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFF
World Languages (cont.) Gabriel Castro BA, Kean University Lauren Crenca BA, Muhlenberg College Valerie Fraenkel BA, Rutgers, the State University of NJ MA, Rutgers, the State University of NJ Tara Graham BA, Montclair State University Veronica King (LTS) BA, University of North Texas Jhony Kuwent BA, Rider University MA, Montclair State University Eimy Londono BA, Saint Peter’s College Alyssa Thievon BA, Rutgers, the State University of NJ M.Ed., Rutgers, the State University of NJ
MAHWAH HIGH SCHOOL - CLASS OF 2020
KEY: * First Decile NΨ National Honor Society CΨ Chinese National Honor Society
FΨ French National Honor Society MΨ Mathematics National Honor Society ۩ Science National Honor Society SΨ Spanish National Honor Society
William Robert Abbott
William Charles Ackerson
Marc Anthony Agustin
Zoe Ryan Alber * MΨ NΨ ۩
Laura Elizabeth Allen
Ashley Michelle Almeida
Enver Sie-Hung Aman * MΨ NΨ ۩
Lyeba Heather Amir
Nikolas Josef Andrejcsak
Jack Louis Anicito
Andrew Avendano
Hayden Aversa
Mia Isabella Avino
Gabriel Aydin
Matthew Ryan Baer
Rachel Jessica Balji * FΨ NΨ ۩
Angelo Basciano
Jelani Dia Bascom
Ciara Jane Beattie
Ethan Francis Bompane * FΨ MΨ NΨ ۩
Broderick Winter Boucher NΨ
Ian Albert Brochhausen
Abigail Katherine Brooks
Joshua Louis Brown
Logan Scott Buchalter * MΨ NΨ ۩ SΨ
Catherine Grace Burns
Diana Lee Cabrera
Ryan Carlos Cabrera
Paul McKaig Campbell Jr.
Jennifer Cao ۩ SΨ
Ryan William Carey
Mackenzie Ann Cariddi
Thomas John Carosi
Brynn Mary Carriero
Olivia Lynn Carriero SΨ
Chloe Michele Carter
Thomas Stratton Castrillon
Alexis Morgan Castro
Nicholas Edward Catrini
Kirsten Elizabeth Cavanagh
Sahaj Chandra
Holly Anne Chappell
Lydia Salem Charyn
Shiv Jasubhai Chaudhary
Jason Chaudhry
Sung Bin Cho CΨ NΨ
Caleb Haesung Choo
Abigail Elaine Cohen
MAHWAH HIGH SCHOOL - CLASS OF 2020
KEY: * First Decile NΨ National Honor Society CΨ Chinese National Honor Society
FΨ French National Honor Society MΨ Mathematics National Honor Society ۩ Science National Honor Society SΨ Spanish National Honor Society
Allison Eileen Contreras-Ortiz
Juliet Clement Corless * MΨ NΨ ۩ SΨ
Alexander Javier Cuevas
Joseph Steve Curcio
Patrick James D’Andrea
Hayden Reid D’Elena CΨ NΨ
Kevin Michael D’Ercole
Alexander James DeJesus
Jessica Rae Demsky
Grace Patricia DePasquale
Avin Pankaj Desai
Ayushi Pankaj Desai
Jordan Alexa Devine
Nicole Michele DiMartino NΨ
Ryan John Dinice
John Charles Doyle
Derek Joseph Ernst
Natalia Clarisse Fay * NΨ SΨ
Thomas Robert Ferman
Austin James Ferraioli
Conor Dalton Finneran
Amanda Jean Ford
Courtney Elizabeth Ford NΨ SΨ
Ryan Lee Ford
Charlotte May Fruscione * NΨ SΨ
Neel Bimal Ganatra
Sophia Claire Garvin
Briana Nicole Gill
Julianna Kate Gillen
Alexander George Gomez
Kayla Lisseth Gonzalez
Vanessa Johanna Graniero NΨ
Liam John Granquist
Harjeevin Singh Grewal
Alex Kyle Gutierrez
Daniel Issac Hajal
Zachary Ryan Haskoor
Ramone Norris Hennie
Isabella Angelique Herrera
Peter John Herron
Kayla Michelle Himpele
Chris Michael Horsa
Michael Jacob Hurtado
Nina Grace Huss
Carissa Nicole Iannucci
Nicholas Joseph Inzinna-Enriquez
Natacha Jean-Paul
Alex Corey Kaplan NΨ SΨ
MAHWAH HIGH SCHOOL - CLASS OF 2020
KEY: * First Decile NΨ National Honor Society CΨ Chinese National Honor Society
FΨ French National Honor Society MΨ Mathematics National Honor Society ۩ Science National Honor Society SΨ Spanish National Honor Society
Kogul Kathirgamathas
Thomas Patrick Kayal NΨ
Aidan Patrick Kelly
Jacob Anthony Kezmarsky
Hansel Kim
Justin Michael Kim CΨ
Jonathan Edward Koa * MΨ NΨ ۩ SΨ
Eleni Konstantellis CΨ NΨ
Joshua Hunter Kornfeld-Loewy
Joshua Edward Kothapalli
Joseph Thomas Kozdra
Grace Caroline Kronewitter
Chloe Ann Kunzelman
Garret Walker Kurtz * MΨ SΨ
Brendan William Larkin NΨ
Matthew David Larstanna
Lourens Martin Latona
Skye Makayla LaTorre
Tracy Marie Lavorini
Thomas Anthony Lebiak
Daniel Ha-Neul Lee * NΨ SΨ
Timothy Jongbum Lee NΨ
Michael Jayson Leone
Olivia Dreis Leto * NΨ ۩ SΨ
Aaron Emanuel Lockwood
Samuel Jedidiah Lockwood
Ayden Jaeger Mabie
Amyill Shuanyi Macon
Taylor Grace Magi
Jamie Elisabeth Maneri
Kelly Catherine Maneri
Bianca Lynn Marino NΨ
Hannah Grace Marino
Isabella Rose Marino
Sofia Aileen Mastrangelo * NΨ SΨ
Benjamin Thomas Mc Anany
Kevin Daniel McClanahan
Erin Leigh McDonald
Payton Elizabeth McGuire MΨ NΨ SΨ
Hannah Maisie McNamara
Ryan Joseph McQuarry
Elayna Doris Aguila Mehnert
Dante Gabriel Mejia
Brianna Victoria Mendez
Keira Kathleen Milne
James Michael Molina
Ayden Patrick Mossmann
Jordan Olivia Mucci
MAHWAH HIGH SCHOOL - CLASS OF 2020
KEY: * First Decile NΨ National Honor Society CΨ Chinese National Honor Society
FΨ French National Honor Society MΨ Mathematics National Honor Society ۩ Science National Honor Society SΨ Spanish National Honor Society
Skylar Eve Murphy * NΨ ۩
Michael Max Muzafarov
Aminata Guet Ndong
Mary Elizabeth Nelson
Logan Alexander O’Neill
Kiely Margarita Paris-Rodriguez
Jacqueline Rose Paruszek NΨ
Nicole Louise Patire
Alexander Pecak
Emily Fortune Perrine
Brenna Louise Peterson
Remi Angelo Petrillo
John Raymond Picciano NΨ
Mark Robert Pierro
Michael Patrick Porucznik
Sydney Grace Powers * NΨ SΨ
Kylie Madeline Pucci NΨ SΨ
Kevin Thomas Pushie
Nicholas Michael Quitoni
Carmen Jakellin Ramirez-Barrales
Jack Reise Ramundo
David John Riabov
Robert William Richter
Camdyn Paige Roark NΨ
Joseph James Rodante
Elizabeth Rosario
Jenna Lily Rosenblatt
Tyler Todd Rumsey
Paul Mena B Samaan
Michael Myles Sanchez
Amanda Brooke Sands
Kristiana Savastano
Michael Stefan Schnoll
Erick Barron Seibel
Jacob Holden Seidner
Sydney Elizabeth Shields
Lili Ann Shmaruk
Antonio David Simone
Francesca Marie Sinisi NΨ
Paul Joseph Siracusa
Mark Edward Sitar NΨ
Matthew Owen Skrod * FΨ MΨ NΨ
Jack Fitzgerald Slaughter CΨ NΨ
Matthew Alexander Slockbower
Lara Ann Sluszniak SΨ
Jazmine Smith
Jonathan Andrew Smolensky
Katherine Veronica Sodano
MAHWAH HIGH SCHOOL - CLASS OF 2020
KEY: * First Decile NΨ National Honor Society CΨ Chinese National Honor Society
FΨ French National Honor Society MΨ Mathematics National Honor Society ۩ Science National Honor Society SΨ Spanish National Honor Society
Joseph Adel Soliman
Rebekah Adel Soliman * NΨ SΨ
Sarah Adel Soliman * MΨ NΨ ۩ SΨ
Evdokia Spanou
Ryan James Spector * FΨ NΨ
Darlene Elena Esmeralda Spina-VanAntwerp
Gabriele Charles Spinella NΨ
Gavin Michael Sprofera
Nina Ann St Martin * FΨ NΨ ۩
Jordan Michael Stauff
Marissa Nicole Stepp
Thomas Christopher Suman * CΨ MΨ NΨ ۩
Mohamed Tabet
Kenzo Jason Takahashi
Jordan Kylie Taylor
Kyle Henry Teel
Curtis William Tiger-McClatchie
Rita Joyce Tolen
Hannah Jami Tomaskovic MΨ NΨ SΨ
Scott Joseph Tremblay * MΨ SΨ
Elizabeth Urbaniak
Nikolas Angelo Uva
Daniel Todd Van Duren
Emily Eileen Vassallo * SΨ
Jahnel Amber Villalba
Ertug Vurgun
Alexandria Caitlin Wall NΨ
Isabella Anastasia Watrall
Sean Nicholas Weber
Hannah Anne Weiss NΨ
Matthew Michelangelo Wilson
Aidan Gabriel Woelfel
Justin Michael Wong CΨ MΨ NΨ
Eugene Woo
Austin Wu CΨ
Devin Michael Yang
Yoon Ji Yang
William Michael Youhas Jr.
Lisbeth Jocelyn Yupa-Ponce
Ashley Marie Zaita
Sophia Marie Zaita NΨ
Emily Anna Zakrzewski * MΨ NΨ SΨ
Steven James Zembriski
Tyler Harold Ziman NΨ
The Thunderbird Scholarship Fund
The Thunderbird Scholarship Fund annually awards scholarships to graduating Mahwah High School applicants. These awards are privately funded by gifts and contributions, independent of the Mahwah Board of Education. Any Mahwah High School senior who is pursuing a full program in an accredited institution above the secondary level, (and is not accepting a scholarship or grant package exceeding two-thirds of the student’s annual tuition), shall be eligible for scholarship awards. The Mahwah High School Thunderbird Sports Booster Club will be awarding fifteen scholarships for the Class of 2020. Applicants must have participated in Mahwah High School’s athletic program during their senior year and must also fulfill the above requirements.
Senior Award and Scholarship Recipients Students listed in the Senior Award and Scholarship Recipient section of the program received a senior award on June 9, 2020 at our Senior Awards and Scholarship Ceremony and/or have provided written documentation, as requested, to our Guidance Department verifying merit-based scholarship offers.
SENIOR AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
CLASS OF 2020
William Charles Ackerson Ramapo College
Seal of Biliteracy
Zoe Ryan Alber University of Connecticut
President’s Education Award
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall
Scholar Athlete – Grade 12
Seal of Biliteracy
Laura Elizabeth Allen Ramapo College
Editor's Award for Distinguished Service to the Yearbook
Seal of Biliteracy
Enver Sie-Hung Aman Rutgers University – New Brunswick
Thunderbird Scholarship
Academic Decathlon - Bronze Medal in Economics (Regional)
Academic Decathlon - Bronze Medal in Music (Regional)
Academic Decathlon - Bronze Medal in Science (Regional)
Academic Decathlon - Gold Medal in Math (Regional)
Academic Decathlon - Gold Medal in Math (State)
Academic Decathlon - Highest Scoring Scholastic on Team
(Regional)
Academic Decathlon - Highest Scoring Scholastic on Team (State)
Bergen County Math League - 1st Place in County
College Board Highest SAT Math - Score 800
Data Structures
Multivariable Calculus
NJ Math League - 1st Place Mahwah High School
NJ State Science League Award for Outstanding Achievement in Physics C
President's Education Award
SAT Subject Test Perfect Score in Math Level II
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Winter 2019-20
Andrew Avendano United States Armed Forces - Army
Military Service Award - Army
Mia Isabella Avino Montclair State University
Digital Film Production
Practical Psychology
Principal's Award
Rachel Jessica Balji
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Presidential Fitness Award
Ciara Jane Beattie University of Delaware
Mahwah Music Boosters Scholarship, $500
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20
Seal of Biliteracy
Ethan Francis Bompane Cornell University
Greater Ramsey UNICO Scholarship, $500
Mahwah Fire Dept. Co. #2 Scholarship in memory of
Lieutenant Patrick L. Roe $500
Mahwah Music Boosters Scholarship, $500
Thunderbird Scholarship
College Board Highest Combined SAT - Score 1580
College Board Highest SAT EBRW - Score 790
Competed in 4 Years of FIRST Robotics
National Merit Commended Student
President's Education Award
SAT Subject Test Perfect Score in Math Level II
Seal of Biliteracy
Principal's Award
SENIOR AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
CLASS OF 2020
Broderick Winter Boucher Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
President's Education Award
Abigail Katherine Brooks University of Maine
Craig Suhadolc Memorial Scholarship
AP 2D Art & Design
Creative Writing
Joshua Louis Brown Ohio University
Mahwah High School Home & School Assoc.
Scholarship, $1,000
Principal's Award
Logan Scott Buchalter Northeastern University
Thunderbird Scholarship
Thunderbird Scholarship Fund
Academic Writing
AP Chemistry
AP Physics
College Board Highest ACT English - Score 36
Competed in all TEAMS events (Tests of Engineering Aptitude,
Mathematics, and Science) held during HS tenure
National Merit Commended Student
NJ State Science League Award for Outstanding Achievement in
Chemistry II
President's Education Award
Principal's Award
Seal of Biliteracy
U.S. Marine Corps. Scholastic Excellence Award
Catherine Grace Burns The College of New Jersey
Mahwah Elks – The Paul Shorey Scholarship, $1,000
Mahwah High School Home & School Assoc. Scholarship, $1,000
Ryan Carlos Cabrera Case Western Reserve University
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20
Jennifer Cao University of Pittsburgh
Academic Decathlon - Bronze Medal in Essay (Regional)
Academic Decathlon - Gold Medal in Music (Regional)
Academic Decathlon - Honorable Mention in Math (Regional)
Academic Decathlon - Silver Medal in Speech (Regional)
Orchestra Musicianship Award
President's Education Award
Seal of Biliteracy
Thomas John Carosi Liberty University
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Winter 2019-20
Brynn Mary Carriero St. Joseph’s University
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20
Seal of Biliteracy
Olivia Lynn Carriero University of Delaware
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20
Seal of Biliteracy
Chloe Michele Carter Ramapo College
Joanne Fox Memorial Scholarship for Theater, $1,000
Sahaj Chandra Rutgers University -New Brunswick
President's Education Award
Seal of Biliteracy
SENIOR AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
CLASS OF 2020
Holly Anne Chappell James Madison University
Bergen County Women’s Coaches Assoc Multi Sport Award
Thunderbird Scholarship Fund: George Washington School HSO
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Fall 2019-20
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Winter 2019-20
Seal of Biliteracy
Lydia Salem Charyn Muhlenberg University
Bergen County Chorus
Seal of Biliteracy
Thespian Award
Vocal Musicianship Award
Jason Chaudhry Rutgers University-New Brunswick
President's Education Award Caleb Haesung Choo Ithaca College
Bergen County Men’s Coaches Assoc Multi Sport Award
Seal of Biliteracy
Abigail Elaine Cohen University of New Haven
Thunderbird Scholarship Fund: Lenape Meadows School HSO
Seal of Biliteracy
Allison Eileen Contreras-Ortiz Ramapo College
Principal's Award
Seal of Biliteracy
Juliet Clement Corless Princeton University
Mahwah Music Boosters Scholarship, $500
Thunderbird Scholarship
Thunderbird Scholarship Fund
College Board Highest Combined SAT - Score 1580
Juliet Clement Corless (cont’d) College Board Highest SAT Math - Score 800 Competed in 4 Years of FIRST Robotics Mock Trial: Outstanding Attorney
National Merit Commended Student
Outstanding Band Musician
President's Education Award
SAT Subject Test Perfect Score in Math Level II
Seal of Biliteracy
Society of Women Engineers - Senior
Hayden Reid D'Elena Pennsylvania State University
Student Government School Spirit Scholarship, $250
Thunderbird Scholarship
AP Government and Politics
Audio-Visual Technician
Principal's Award
Jessica Rae Demsky Indiana University-Bloomington
Seal of Biliteracy
Grace Patricia DePasquale Seton Hall University
Mahwah Music Boosters Scholarship, $500
Thunderbird Scholarship Fund: Mollica Scholarship
Avin Pankaj Desai Seton Hall University
Seal of Biliteracy
Jordan Alexa Devine James Madison University
Ramsey Knights of Columbus Scholarship, $450
SENIOR AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
CLASS OF 2020
Nicole Michele DiMartino Babson College
French Level 5
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20
Seal of Biliteracy
Derek Joseph Ernst Loyola University Maryland
Mahwah High School Sports Booster Scholarship
Thunderbird Scholarship Fund: George Washington School HSO
Excellence in Craftsmanship
Natalia Clarisse Fay Vassar College
Academic Decathlon - Gold Medal in Essay (Regional)
Academic Decathlon - Highest Scoring Honors on Team (Regional)
Academic Decathlon - Highest Scoring Honors on Team (State)
Academic Decathlon - Team MVP (Regional)
Academic Decathlon - Team MVP (State)
Eileen Blauvelt Award
National Merit Commended Student
President's Education Award
Seal of Biliteracy
Thomas Robert Ferman Montclair State University
Mahwah Scholarship and Assistance Organization II, $1,000
Principal's Award
Austin James Ferraioli University of Pittsburgh
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Winter 2019-20
Seal of Biliteracy
Conor Dalton Finneran University of Washington, Seattle
College Board Highest ACT Science - Score 36
President's Education Award
Amanda Jean Ford American University
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20
Courtney Elizabeth Ford University of Richmond
Mahwah High School Sports Booster Scholarship
Thunderbird Scholarship
Academic Decathlon - Bronze Medal in Art (Regional)
Academic Decathlon - Bronze Medal in Science (Regional)
Academic Decathlon - Gold Medal in Economics (Regional)
Academic Decathlon - Silver Medal in Language/Literature
(Regional)
Academic Decathlon - Silver Medal in Music (Regional)
Academic Decathlon - Silver Medal in Social Science (Regional)
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Fall 2019-20
Principal's Award
Seal of Biliteracy
Ryan Lee Ford Dickinson College
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Fall 2019-20
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Winter 2019-20
Principal's Award
Seal of Biliteracy
Charlotte May Fruscione Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Fall 2019-20
President's Education Award
Principal's Award
Neel Bimal Ganatra Seton Hall University
Seal of Biliteracy
SENIOR AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
CLASS OF 2020
Sophia Claire Garvin The University of Scranton
Kinchley’s Involved in Sports & Scholastics Scholarship, $500
Mahwah Music Boosters Scholarship, $500
Bergen County Chorus
NJ All State Mixed Chorus
North Jersey Region 1 Chorus
Triple Crown Award Julianna Kate Gillen The College of New Jersey
Jacqueline Sancetta Newhouse Memorial Scholarship
Mahwah High School Home & School Assoc. Scholarship, $1,000
Stage Crew Award
Alexander George Gomez Seton Hall University Competed in 4 Years of FIRST Robotics Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20
Seal of Biliteracy
Kayla Lisseth Gonzalez Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Seal of Biliteracy
Vanessa Johanna Graniero Muhlenberg College
JoAnne Fox Drama Club
Principal's Award
Seal of Biliteracy
Daniel Issac Hajal Ramapo College
Seal of Biliteracy
Peter John Herron University of New Haven
Greater Bergen Association of Realtors Scholarship, $500
Chris Michael Horsa University of Florida
Competed in all TEAMS events (Tests of Engineering Aptitude,
Mathematics, and Science) held during HS tenure
President's Education Award
Michael Jacob Hurtado Stevens Institute of Technology
Seal of Biliteracy
Carissa Nicole Iannucci James Madison University
Mahwah High School Sports Booster Scholarship
Thunderbird Scholarship Fund: Ramapo Ridge School HSO
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20
Seal of Biliteracy
Alex Corey Kaplan Dickinson College
John F. Carty Memorial Scholarship, $4,000
Thunderbird Scholarship Fund: Betsy Ross School HSO
Presidential Fitness Award
Seal of Biliteracy
Kogul Kathirgamathas Rutgers University-New Brunswick
AP European History
Thomas Patrick Kayal Quinnipiac University
DZ Foundation Scholarship, $1,000
Principal's Award
Seal of Biliteracy
Jacob Anthony Kezmarsky Gettysburg College
John F. Carty Memorial Scholarship, $4,000
Frank Chamberlin Scholarship, $2,000
Mahwah High School Sports Booster Scholarship
SENIOR AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
CLASS OF 2020
Hansel Kim Stevens Institute of Technology
National Merit Commended Student
Seal of Biliteracy
Justin Michael Kim Wentworth Institute of Technology
Chinese 4
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Fall 2019-20
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Winter 2019-20
SAT Subject Test Perfect Score in Math Level II
Jonathan Edward Koa Pennsylvania State University
John F. Carty Memorial Scholarship, $4,000
Mahwah High School Sports Booster Scholarship
Mahwah High School Home & School Association Scholarship, $1,000
Mahwah Scholarship and Assistance Organization, $4,000
Marcus Kayal Memorial Scholarship, $1,000
National Merit Scholarship Corporation, $2,500
Nicholas Lauerwald Memorial Scholarship, $2,000
Thunderbird Scholarship
Thunderbird Scholarship Fund
Valley Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship, $500
AP Biology
AP Calculus BC
AP Psychology
College Board Highest ACT English - Score 36
College Board Highest ACT Math - Score 36
College Board Highest ACT Reading - Score 36
College Board Highest Composite ACT - Score 36
National Merit Commended Student
NJ State Science League Award for Outstanding Achievement in
Biology II
Physical Education - Grade 12
Presidential Fitness Award
President's Education Award
Principal's Award
SAT Subject Test Perfect Score in Math Level II
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20
Jonathan Edward Koa (cont’d) Seal of Biliteracy
Eleni Konstantellis Fordham University
Frederick & Margaret Wehran Memorial Scholarship
Mahwah High School Sports Booster Scholarship
Student Government School Spirit Scholarship, $250
Thunderbird Scholarship Fund: Mickey Corcoran Scholarship
Principal's Award
Joshua Edward Kothapalli New Jersey Institute of Technology
Competed in 4 years of FIRST Robotics
Chloe Ann Kunzelman Temple University
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Winter 2019-20
Garret Walker Kurtz The University of Scranton
Mahwah High School Sports Booster Scholarship
President's Education Award
Seal of Biliteracy
Brendan William Larkin University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Don & Meg Minassian Ice Hockey Scholarship, $500
Thunderbird Scholarship Fund: Ramapo Ridge School HSO
President's Education Award
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Winter 2019-20
Matthew David Larstanna Sacred Heart University
Seal of Biliteracy
Thomas Anthony Lebiak Ramapo College
Excellence in Craftsmanship
SENIOR AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
CLASS OF 2020
Daniel Ha-Neul Lee Northeastern University
College Board Highest SAT Math - Score 800
National Merit Northeastern University Scholarship
President's Education Award
SAT Subject Test Perfect Score in Math Level II
Seal of Biliteracy Timothy Jongbum Lee Georgia Institute of Technology
Thunderbird Scholarship Fund: Elizabeth Ortiz Pride & Spirit
John Philip Sousa Award
Seal of Biliteracy
Olivia Dreis Leto Northeastern University
Bergen County Chorus
Excellence in Acting
NJ All State Mixed Chorus
North Jersey Region 1 Chorus
President's Education Award
U.S. Marine Corps. Semper Fidelis Award for Music Excellence
Seal of Biliteracy
Aaron Emanuel Lockwood Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Mahwah Music Boosters Scholarship, $500
Thunderbird Scholarship Fund: Michelle Szwed Scholarship
Bergen County Chorus
Computer Modeling
NJ All State Mixed Chorus
North Jersey Region 1 Chorus
Vocal Music Award
Ayden Jaeger Mabie Stockton University
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20
Kelly Catherine Maneri The College of New Jersey
Seal of Biliteracy
Bianca Lynn Marino University of Vermont
President's Education Award
Isabella Rose Marino Rollins College
Seal of Biliteracy
Sofia Aileen Mastrangelo Fairleigh Dickinson University
AP Calculus AB
College Board Highest ACT Reading - Score 36
President's Education Award
Payton Elizabeth McGuire University of Colorado, Boulder
Mahwah High School Sports Booster Scholarship
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Winter 2019-20
Seal of Biliteracy
Hannah Maisie McNamara Susquehanna University
Bergen County Women’s Coaches Assoc Scholarship, $300
Mahwah PBA #143 Memorial Scholarship, $500 Dante Gabriel Mejia Bethany College
Bergen County Chorus
NJ All State Mixed Chorus
North Jersey Region 1 Chorus
SENIOR AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
CLASS OF 2020
Brianna Victoria Mendez Pennsylvania State University
Mahwah Fire Dept. Co. #2 Scholarship in memory of Lieutenant
Patrick L. Roe $500
Mahwah PBA #143 Memorial Scholarship, $500
Ayden Patrick Mossmann Ramapo College
Mahwah Music Boosters Scholarship, $500
Bergen County Chorus
NJ All State Mixed Chorus
North Jersey Region 1 Chorus
Presidential Fitness Award Principal’s Award
Seal of Biliteracy
Spanish Level 5
Student Growth
Skyler Eve Murphy Lehigh University
President's Education Award
Seal of Biliteracy
Michael Max Muzafarov Rutgers University-New Brunswick
National Merit Commended Student
President's Education Award
Seal of Biliteracy
Mary Elizabeth Nelson Ramapo College
Lightbridge Foundation Scholarship, $500
Outstanding Structured Learning Experience - Grade 12
Principal's Award
Logan Alexander O'Neill Fordham University
Principal's Award
Seal of Biliteracy
Kiely Margarita Paris-Rodriguez Ramapo College
Seal of Biliteracy
Jacqueline Rose Paruszek Sacred Heart University
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20
Alexander Pecak Ramapo College
Seal of Biliteracy
Emily Fortune Perrine The College of New Jersey
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20
Seal of Biliteracy
Brenna Louise Peterson University of New Hampshire
Howard S. Avery Memorial Scholarship
Mahwah High School Sports Booster Scholarship
AP 3D Art & Design
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Fall 2019-20
Remi Angelo Petrillo Ramapo College
Outstanding Business Student
Seal of Biliteracy
John Raymond Picciano Liberty University
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Winter 2019-20
Mark Robert Pierro The College of New Jersey
Mahwah PBA #143 Memorial Scholarship, $500
Saddle River Lions Club Charities Scholarship, $500
SENIOR AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
CLASS OF 2020
Michael Patrick Porucznik Rutgers University-New Brunswick
President's Education Award
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20
Sydney Grace Powers University of South Carolina
Future Business Leader
Presidential Fitness Award
President's Education Award
Principal's Award
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Winter 2019-20
Seal of Biliteracy
Kylie Madeline Pucci Merrimack College
John F. Carty Memorial Scholarship, $4,000
Marcus Kayal Memorial Scholarship, $1,000
Presidential Fitness Award
Principal's Award
Seal of Biliteracy
U.S. Marine Corps. Distinguished Athlete Award
Kevin Thomas Pushie Virginia Tech
Mahwah High School Sports Booster Scholarship
Nicholas Michael Quitoni New Jersey Institute of Technology
Competed in 4 Years of FIRST Robotics
Camdyn Paige Roark College of William and Mary
John F. Carty Memorial Scholarship, $4,000
Mahwah High School Sports Booster Scholarship
Saddle River Lions Club Charities Scholarship, $500
President's Education Award
Seal of Biliteracy
Michael Stefan Schnoll Indiana University
Mahwah PBA #143 Memorial Scholarship, $500
Sydney Elizabeth Shields The University of Tampa
John Royle Bergen Highlands Rotary Scholarship, $2,500
Principal's Award
Francesca Marie Sinisi Fairfield University
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Fall 2019-20
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Winter 2019-20
Seal of Biliteracy
Paul Joseph Siracusa Quinnipiac University
DZ Foundation Scholarship, $1,000
Kinchley’s Involved in Sports & Scholastics Scholarship, $500
Mark Edward Sitar Wake Forest University
Mahwah Music Boosters Scholarship, $500
Thunderbird Scholarship Fund: Joyce Kilmer School HSO
College Board Highest ACT Science - Score 36
Principal's Award
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Winter 2019-20
Seal of Biliteracy
Matthew Owen Skrod Dartmouth College
Michael Sargenti Memorial Scholarship, $2,500
Thunderbird Scholarship Fund
English Language Arts Department Award: Grade 12
National Merit Commended Student
President's Education Award
SAT Subject Test Perfect Score in Math Level II
Seal of Biliteracy
SENIOR AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
CLASS OF 2020
Jack Fitzgerald Slaughter The Ohio State University
Mahwah High School Sports Booster Scholarship
President's Education Award
Principal's Award
Matthew Alexander Slockbower DigiPen Institute of Technology
Bergen County Band
Bergen County Chorus
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award
North Jersey Region 1 Wind Ensemble
Joseph Adel Soliman Louisiana State University
Academic Decathlon - Highest Scoring Varsity on Team
(Regional)
Rebekah Adel Soliman Northwestern University
Thunderbird Scholarship Fund: Joyce Kilmer School HSO
Bergen County Chorus
College Board Highest SAT Math - Score 800
NJ All State Mixed Chorus
North Jersey Region 1 Chorus
President's Education Award
Seal of Biliteracy
Sarah Adel Soliman Northeastern University
AP Spanish
President's Education Award
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Winter 2019-20
Seal of Biliteracy
Evdokia Spanou William Paterson University
Mark Cacciatore Memorial Scholarship, $1,000
Ryan James Spector Northeastern University
Journalism
Outstanding Contribution by a Senior to Calliope
Outstanding Contribution by a Senior to the Tom-Tom
President's Education Award
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Winter 2019-20
Seal of Biliteracy
Nina Ann St Martin Northeastern University
Mahwah High School Sports Booster Scholarship
Thunderbird Scholarship Fund: Betsy Ross School HSO
AP French
President's Education Award
Principal's Award
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20
Seal of Biliteracy
Jordan Michael Stauff Ramapo College
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Winter 2019-20
Marissa Nicole Stepp James Madison University
Mahwah PBA #143 Memorial Scholarship, $500
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Fall 2019-20
Thomas Christopher Suman Cornell University
College Board Highest ACT Science - Score 36
College Board Highest SAT Math - Score 800
National Merit Finalist
President's Education Award
SAT Subject Test Perfect Score in Chemistry Level II
SENIOR AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
CLASS OF 2020
Kyle Henry Teel University of Virginia
John F. Carty Memorial Scholarship, $4,000
Principal's Award
U.S. Marine Corps. Distinguished Athlete Award
Hannah Jami Tomaskovic University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Principal's Award
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Winter 2019-20
Scott Joseph Tremblay Duke University
Bergen County Coaches Assoc. – Lou Lanzalotto Scholarship,
$250
John F. Carty Memorial Scholarship, $4,000
Mahwah High School Sports Booster Scholarship
Thunderbird Scholarship Fund
Thunderbird Scholarship Fund: Maxwell Riggsbee
College [NM1] Board Highest SAT Math - Score 800
National Merit Commended Student
President's Education Award
Principal's Award
SAT Subject Test Perfect Score in Math Level II
Scholar-Athlete - Grade 12
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Winter 2019-20 Seal of Biliteracy
Daniel Todd Van Duren Liberty University
Bergen County Men’s Coaches Multi Sport Award
Seal of Biliteracy
Emily Eileen Vassallo Ramapo College
College Board Highest ACT English - Score 36
English Language Arts Achievement Award
Emily Eileen Vassallo (cont’d)
President's Education Award
Principal's Award
Seal of Biliteracy
Senior Science
Jahnel Amber Villalba The University of Tampa
John F. Carty Memorial Scholarship, $4,000
John Royle Bergen Highlands Rotary Scholarship, $2,500
Mahwah High School Sports Booster Scholarship
Thunderbird Scholarship
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Fall 2019-20
Seal of Biliteracy
Alexandria Caitlin Wall Purdue University
AP Economics
Principal's Award
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20
Seal of Biliteracy
Sean Nicholas Weber Binghamton University
Excellence in Craftsmanship
Principal's Award
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Fall 2019-20
Hannah Anne Weiss University of Pittsburgh
Editor's Award for Distinguished Service to Calliope
Physical Education - Grade 12
Seal of Biliteracy
Aidan Gabriel Woelfel The College of New Jersey
John Royle Bergen Highlands Rotary Scholarship, $2,500
Thunderbird Scholarship Fund: Lenape Meadows School HSO
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Fall 2019-20
SENIOR AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
CLASS OF 2020
Justin Michael Wong Wake Forest University
Mahwah Music Boosters Scholarship, $500
Thunderbird Scholarship: John F. Carty Memorial Scholarship
Outstanding Orchestra Musician
Presidential Fitness Award
President's Education Award
Devin Michael Yang Fordham University
President's Education Award
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20
Seal of Biliteracy
Lisbeth Jocelyn Yupa-Ponce Bergen Community College
Bergen County Directors of Guidance Scholarship, $250
Seal of Biliteracy
Ashley Marie Zaita The University of Scranton
Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20
Emily Anna Zakrzewski Northeastern University
Mahwah Music Boosters Scholarship, $500
President’s Education Award
Tyler Harold Ziman University of Connecticut
Thunderbird Scholarship
Seal of Biliteracy
The Project Graduation Committee would like to thank the volunteers and parents who have contributed toward making our traditional graduation celebration memorable for the Class of 2020.
We would also like to express our gratitude to our sponsors who have given so generously.
PROJECT GRADUATION 2020
Congratulations MHS Class of 2020
MAHWAH HIGH SCHOOL
THANK YOU
Alpha GraphicsG. Teel Sports, Inc.Inserra Supermarkets/ShopriteMahwah High School HSARamapo Ridge Middle School HSORamsey Subaru
Elite
Flavor and Fragrance Specialties, Inc.Liberty Hyundai, LLCMahwah Municipal AllianceMahwah PBA Local 143Millennium International TextileThe Kaplan Family
Platinum
SilverAnthony’s Coal Fired PizzaChili’sChipotleEspositosFardale DeliFlor Bella DesignsFuersenger Electric, Inc.George Washington School HSOInfinite Motion Performing Arts AcademyJoyce Kilmer School HSONovinosPanera BreadPediatriCare Associates, LLC
Brookside Racquetball and Swim ClubLincoln Technical InstituteMahwah Bar and GrillMahwah Schools Foundation
Gold
Mahwah High School Alma Mater
The Thunderbird of Mahwah Forever more will fly,
To guide us through the future Toward goals we set on high.
Though paths we choose may part us,
Our beacon will be there, To give us inspiration
And a bond we all share.
Our hearts will long remember The friendships we have made;
The victories and honors, The hard-fought games we’ve played.
In endless search for knowledge
Our bound’ry is the sky. Soar on in flight
Eternal spirit of MAHWAH HIGH.
Words and Music by Christianne Beresford Gerken
Class of 1964