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Suburban News & Hamlin-Clarkson Herald - June 24, 2012 Salute to the Graduates 2012 21
HOLLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
63RD ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT
GRADUATION AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS – CLASS OF 2012 HOLLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Holley’s Top 10 – Holley Central School District’s top 10 graduating seniors were recognized at the 26th Annual Orleans
County Academic Excellence Awards Dinner held in May at Hickory Ridge Country Club. Pictured are: ( l-r) Lindsay Smith,
Timothy Gallets, Taylor Zona, Alyssa Lasch, Samuel Mauro, Brianna Goodwin, Mikayla Dibelka, Andrew Heath, Patrick
Stetzel, and Brianna Blackburn.
AWARDS
From the Clarendon Fire Company, $200 to the female student
and $200 to the male student living in the town of Clarendon
who enter the field of: Fire Service, Emergency Medical Services,
Forestry, or any type of field serving the community.
APRIL RENEE IACHETTA
WILLIAM CHARLES GERGELY, JR.
$25 by Harlene Ruggles Slavny in loving memory of her
brother David Ruggles, Class of 1948, to the senior displaying
outstanding qualities of friendliness and compassion.
CABEL JAMES WITT
In memory of Ruth B. Ruggles and Richard C. Ruggles, $25
by Harlene Ruggles Slavny to the most outstanding public
speaking student.
BRADLY ROBERT CARROLL
$25 by Mrs. Harlene Ruggles Slavny in memory of her father,
Harland S. Ruggles, who served Holley as Chief of Police for 32
years, to the student pursuing a career in law enforcement.
VICENTE GUERRERO-VERHAGEN
$25 by Harlene Ruggles Slavny in memory of her “best friend,”
Edith Farino Stigliano, Class of 1955, to the student pursuing
a career in the medical field.
BRIANNA GOODWIN
In memory of Richard V. Martin and Maynard W. Martin, a
plaque given by the children of Richard V. Martin to the senior
who has made the greatest contribution to athletics during four
years at Holley Senior High School.
KACEE RAYMOND SAUER
One $500 award by the Holley Volunteer Fire Department to
the senior residing within the Holley Fire District providing the
greatest community service.
DANIELLE CHRISTINE RHODES
$50 each by the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Holley Fire Department,
in memory of Daniel Donovan, to the senior boy and to the
senior girl doing outstanding work at the WEMOCO Career
and Technical Education Center.
DELANEY LYNN WILLIAMS
KYLE EARL JENKS
$50 by the Quaranto Family Club to the senior showing the
most improvement in science during the past three years.
STEPHEN TYLER SCHUBMEHL
$75 awarded by the Senior High Student Council to the senior
boy and senior girl who are not members of Student Council,
but have provided the greatest service to the school.
TAYLOR MARIE ZONA
ANDREW WALLACE HEATH
$50 by Anita Piedimonte to the senior who has maintained
the highest average at WEMOCO Career and Technical
Education Center.
BRANDON JAMES GRZYWACZ
In memory of James Quaranto, a $50 cash award by the immediate
family members to the senior who has made the most
improvement in any sport.
CHEYENNE MARGERY HOVEY
A $500 award given by the Holley Central School PTSA to the
senior who demonstrates a dedication to volunteerism.
ANDREW WALLACE HEATH
A $500 award given by the Holley Central School PTSA to the
senior who demonstrates a dedication to the arts.
PATRICK JAMES STETZEL
$50 by the children of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clement Quarantello
to the senior who is not a class officer but has provided
exemplary service to the class.
MARY LOUISE ELLIOTT
Two $250 awards given to the senior boy and senior girl displaying
the characteristics of Americanism/Citizenship from the
Jewell Buckman American Legion Post 529 Charles H. Strong
Memorial Scholarship.
LINDSAY NICOLE SMITH
BRADLY ROBERT CARROLL
$50 in loving memory of David Jewell by Penny Cole and family
to the senior boy who has displayed leadership, dedication and
sportsmanship in basketball.
CAMRON MICHAEL QUARANTO
Virgil Bogue -- Catherine Flanagan Scholarship: These past
community leaders left estate funds for the education of Orleans
County Youth. The Child Welfare Association of Orleans
County distributes these funds and is proud to help further the
education of our youth. This award provides the student with
$200 per semester.
KELLY MARIE BATES
$50 to the most outstanding senior tennis player given by
the Class of 1963 Andrew Richard DeCarlo Memorial Fund;
Edward M. DeCarlo, Fund Administrator.
TIMOTHY MATHIAS GALLETS
To the senior boy or girl who majored in automotive technology
and will be pursuing a career or studies in the field of
auto technology, an award of $30 in loving memory of “Butch
Drennen” by his wife Betty Drennen, and his children, Tina
Yacono-Bullins and Andrew Yacono.
NICHOLAS LAWRENCE KIMMEL
$100 by Mr. Jeffrey R. Martin to the senior who graduates
number one in his/her own class.
ANDREW WALLACE HEATH
$100 to the senior who plans on a career in human services.
LINDSAY NICOLE SMITH
$500 by Tom and Lori Stockton, in memory of their son Curtis,
to the graduate who has demonstrated a high proficiency in the
area of computer science and who will be pursuing a career
closely related to this field.
DONALD BLACK ELK BRICE
$100 to the senior athlete who has consistently displayed
sportsmanship in his/her performance, proficiency in his/her
execution, and tolerance in his/her participation - in memory
of James A. Sunseri, Class of 1930.
NICHOLAS ANTHONY CUCCARO
The Good Neighbor award of $100 is to be given in memory of
Marguerite A. Sunseri, Class of 1928, to the senior who has
generously given of his or her time in supporting school and
community events, displayed unflagging courtesy, exhibited unequivocal
charity, and harbored no envy, but rather rejoiced in
the good fortune and happiness of his or her fellow students.
TIMOTHY MATHIAS GALLETS
A $250 award given by the Clarendon Lions Club, in memory
of their deceased members, to a student/or students, based on
grades, service to others, including community, church, school,
and/or Lions, and accepted into a college or trade school.
REBECCA MARIE GATES
TYLER JAMES DEYOUNG
Two $50 awards given by the Ladies’ Auxiliary V.F.W. Post 202
Holley to the senior boy and girl who best display the qualities
of good citizenship and patriotism.
MIKAYLA SHAFFER DEGUNG DEBELKA
TIMOTHY MATHIAS GALLETS
$500 given by Steven, Scott, Christopher, and Eric Smith, in
memory of their father, Donald L. Smith, who served with the
New York State Police for over 29 years, to the senior who
will continue his or her education towards a career in law
enforcement.
DAVID DANIEL MOORE
$50 by the National Honor Society to the senior who is not a
member of the society, but whose contributions to the areas of
character, service and leadership have been exemplary.
DOMINIC JAMES IACUZZA
$100 by the Holley Garden Club to the graduating senior who
maintained the highest average in science for four years.
TIMOTHY MATHIAS GALLETS
$50 by Mr. and Mrs. David Brooks to the senior boy who
participated in basketball or baseball, and exemplifies the
characteristics of their beloved nephew, David R. Jewell.
CAMRON MICHAEL QUARANTO
$500 from the children of Richard Martin, in his memory, to the
graduating senior who has displayed an exceptional work ethic
and endeavored to work to the best of his/her ability.
CAMRON MICHAEL QUARANTO
$500 awarded by Dr. Daniel Schiavone to the graduating senior
with the highest academic average who will be attending a
four-year college to pursue a degree in the dental/medical
profession.
ALYSSA MARIE LASCH
$500 from Fancher Growers Inc. to the senior student who
plans to attend college majoring in environmental science or
going into conservation studies.
KACEE RAYMOND SAUER
Curtis Stockton Memorial Award: $500 award to be shared by
the senior wrestlers who earned perfect wrestling attendance
for the season and maintained honor roll status.
TYLUR TYSHAWN HARPER
SAMUEL CLAYTON MAURO
$100 from the Holley Music Department to the senior who has
shown the most dedication to the music program.
BRIANNA CATHRINE BLACKBURN
Paul Engert wrestling “Biggest Heart” Award given to the senior
wrestler who demonstrated “Heart” and a “Never Quit” attitude
during the wrestling season.
SAMUEL CLAYTON MAURO
CABEL JAMES WITT
Karen Kane and Karen Cobb Wrestling Award, given to the
senior wrestler who demonstrated persistence and loyalty to
the wrestling program.
TIMOTHY RICHARD BUTLER
NICHOLAS ANTHONY CUCCARO
$100 gift in memory of Stephen “Tim” Persia, Class of 1965, to
a graduating senior girl or boy who has consistently displayed
the qualities of good sportsmanship, integrity, and overall
good character while participating in athletic events and in
the community.
ALYSSA MARIE LASCH
$50 in memory of Bill Mayer, member and former police chief,
to a student who is pursuing a degree in criminal justice, by
the Murray Holley Historical Society.
VICENTE ALVERTO GUERRERO-VERHAGEN
$50 each given by the Herring Family, in memory of Karen
Herring Kane, to the senior boy and senior girl who showed the
most improvement in soccer during their senior year.
TAYLOR MARIE ZONA
JUSTIN MAXWELL MULCAHY
In memory of Karen Herring Kane, $50 each given by the Herring
family to the senior boy and senior girl who best exemplify
someone who always puts others first, is compassionate,
caring, and giving.
NOHELY CASTILLO
NICHOLAS ANTHONY CUCCARO
The Heath family is giving $500 in memory of Robert E. Heath
to a student, who like “Bob, the attorney,” showed excellent
responsibility to their academic studies and enthusiastic leadership
roles in extra school events.
ANDREW WALLACE HEATH
$100 each by the Fancher-Hulberton-Murray Fire Company to
the senior boy and senior girl residing within their district that
has provided the greatest community service.
KELLY MARIE BATES
THOMAS RICHARD DONOVAN
One $50 award given by the McCall & Schwan family in
memory of Kathy McCall Schwan, Class of 1962 to the most
deserving art student in the senior class.
REBECCA MARIE GATES
One $100 award in honor of Jim Ferris to the top senior
demonstrating a commitment to running.
BRADLY ROBERT CARROLL
In memory of Hector Mendoza, the Holley Soccer Club awards
$50 to the senior boy and $50 to the senior girl soccer player
who exemplifies a dedication to the sport, a strong work ethic,
diversity, high character, and good sportsmanship on and off
the field.
TAYLOR MARIE ZONA
SAMUEL CLAYTON MAURO
$300 memorial scholarship from Holley V.F. W. Ladies’ Auxiliary
Post 202 to the senior who exemplifies someone who always
puts others first, is caring and compassionate to others, and
promotes patriotism. Recipient is chosen by the Holley V. F.
W. Ladies Auxiliary based on essays submitted by April 1 of
their senior year.
AMBER LAUREN KENYON
A $500 scholarship in memory of Michael Charles by HCS
Class of 1958 to the senior who is pursuing a career in
Performing Arts/Arts.
SIERRA ADELINA MENDES
A $500 award given in honor of Daniel R. Cole II, Class of
1971, by friends of the family to the senior boy or girl who
best exemplifies the qualities that Dan displayed throughout
his life: compassion for others, involvement in school, a love
of the arts, a keen sense of friendship, a willingness to help
others, and a strong sense of humor.
ANDREW WALLACE HEATH
$500 is awarded in loving memory of Austin Boyd, Class
of 2009, given by his family to a senior demonstrating the
character trait of unselfish cheerful service and devotion to
the welfare of others.
SAMUEL CLAYTON MAURO
In memory of soccer player and summer coach, Noel Lutes,
Class of 1988. The Lutes family wishes to award a senior
boy who played soccer with the most heart and love for the
game. This year’s award of $200 goes to the Lutes family’s
favorite player.
SAMUEL CLAYTON MAURO
$100 by the Heath family in memory of their grandfather,
Attorney Mark Heath and their father, Attorney Robert E.
Heath, to the graduate with the highest average for four years
of English.
TIMOTHY MATHIAS GALLETS
$250 St. Mary’s Senior Recognition Award is given to a student
who faithfully practices the Catholic faith through a life of prayer,
charity, and service.
JENNIFER LILLIAN SPYCHALSKI
$500 In memory of Jim Ferris, Class of 1959, to the athlete
that displayed the best sportsmanship, from his daughters, Dr.
Carson Ferris-Zeolla, Linda Ferris-Olsan, and Jane Ferris.
ALYSSA MARIE LASCH
In loving memory of Gary Zastrow, $100 award given to the
senior that most exemplifies the characteristics that Gary
showed; compassion, friendship, and caring.
DONALD BLACK ELK BRICE
Hawk Wrestling Award – $125 a year to the senior wrestlers
who were most valuable and who plan on competing at the
college level.
QUINTON MCKINLEY MURPHY
KACEE RAYMOND SAUER
SCHOLARSHIPS
HOLLEY TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS
BRIANNA CATHERINE BLACKBURN
TIMOTHY MATHIAS GALLETS
ANDREW WALLACE HEATH
TAYLOR MARIE ZONA
HARRY J. BOWER
BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
ZACHARY ALLEN DELUCA
HOLLEY ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
BRIANNA CATHERINE BLACKBURN
ALYSSA MARIE LASCH
SAMUEL CLAYTON MAURO
PATRICK JAMES STETZEL
HOLLEY SPORTS BOOSTER SCHOLARSHIP
ALYSSA MARIE LASCH
KACEE RAYMOND SAUER
CLARENDON LADIES’ AUXILIARY
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
PATRICK JAMES STETZEL
DAVID R. JEWELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
BASKETBALL – ZACHARY ALLEN DELUCA
BASEBALL – CAMRON MICHAEL QUARANTO
BEVERLY PATTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
KELLY MARIE BATES
Congratulations
Graduates!
Recipients of the Holley Teachers’ Association Scholarships are: (l-r) Andrew Heath, Timothy Gallets, and Brianna
Blackburn. Not shown, Taylor Zona.