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Aaron Van De Bogart II Sportsman AwardThe Aaron Van De Bogart II, Sportsman Award to a graduating senior who is planning to pursuea career in Environmental Conservation, Forestry, and/or Fish and Game Conservation,sponsored by the Lake Hill Sportsman Club, Inc.$150 awarded to Olivia PaetowAlison Julia Gold Memorial AwardThe Alison Julia Gold Memorial Award to a senior who is pursuing a career in ballet, art, and/ortheater arts.$200 awarded to Alexa OakesAmerican Legion School Citizenship AwardOlive Memorial Post No. 1627, American Legion Award to the member of the senior class whohas shown outstanding school citizenship by his or her character development and leadership instudent affairs. There must be evidence that this student has exerted a good influence on thestudent body as a whole.$500 awarded to Ian JamesonAmerican Legion Veteran Appreciation AwardThe American Legion Auxiliary Unit 950 of Phoenicia Award to a graduating senior who hasexpressed an interest in Americanism, American History and learning about the great wars andwhat our veterans experienced.$200 awarded to Joshua SlaterAmos Fleisher ScholarshipThe Amos Fleisher Scholarship, sponsored by the Fleisher Foundation, organized by RebeccaFleisher, to a graduating senior who plans to attend a four-year college immediately followinghigh school. This senior is a leader amongst their peers, is innovative, athletic, strong in mathand business skills, and have CPR certification. This student sees life’s possibilities and not itslimitations. They show outstanding initiative towards personal success, growth and integrity.This is a student who loves family, friends, life and all its opportunities.$1500 awarded to Kelly AmbroschArthur R. Satz Memorial Education ScholarshipThe Arthur R. Satz Memorial Scholarship Fund of the Ulster County Community Foundation toa graduating senior who will attend a two-year or four-year college or university, majoring in thefield of education.$250 awarded to Ellen McCutcheonArthur R. Satz Memorial Environmental Studies ScholarshipThe Arthur R. Satz Memorial Scholarship Fund of the Ulster County Community Foundation toa graduating senior who will attend a two-year or four-year college or university, majoring in thefield of Landscape and Ornamental Horticulture or Forestry or Wildlife Management.$250 awarded to Olivia Paetow

Arthur R. Satz Memorial Psychology ScholarshipThe Arthur R. Satz Memorial Scholarship Fund of the Ulster County Community Foundation toa graduating senior who will attend a two-year or four-year college or university, majoring in thefield of psychology.$250 awarded to Jonah HeckelmanBarbara Sickler Memorial AwardAn award given in memory of Barbara Sickler by her friends and co-workers to two seniorbusiness majors, a young man and young woman, who have shown aptitude, achievement,interest and enthusiasm in business courses and computer technology.$100 awarded to Danielle Barringer$100 awarded to Nolan BastianelliBernard Lapo Memorial AwardThe Bernard Lapo Memorial Award to a member of the graduating class with the highest threeyearaverage in Social Studies 9, 10 and 11.$300 awarded to Alexa OakesBernard Stahl and Gregory Gregor AwardD.E.C.A Club, in honor of Bernard Stahl and Gregory Gregor, to the senior business major whointends to continue his/her education and has shown aptitude, achievement, interest, andenthusiasm in business courses.$50 awarded to Danielle BarringerBishop ScholarshipThe Donald F. and Edna G. Bishop Scholarship Foundation Award to graduating seniorsstudying in the fields of nursing, medical technology, physical therapy, pre-medicine (includingbiology, chemistry and physics), medicine, dentistry and other medically related fields which areacceptable in the sole judgment of the Selection Committee. Students are selected for his/hergeneral ability, including scholarship, character and extracurricular activities.Up to $17500 awarded to Adam Blaustein-RejtoUp to $17500 awarded to Avery LeightonUp to $17500 awarded to Emily WaligurskiUp to $17500 awarded to Gabrielle Rocha DeAssisUp to $17500 awarded to Jaymes FlournoyUp to $17500 awarded to Michael Seth OwitzBishop Scholarship Business AwardThe Donald F. and Edna G. Bishop Scholarship Award, given in memory of Freda John, forexcellence in Business.$500 awarded to Nolan BastianelliBishop Scholarship Social Studies AwardThe Donald F. and Edna G. Bishop Scholarship Award, given in memory of Freda John, forexcellence in Social Studies.$500 awarded to Adam Blaustein-Rejto

Bishop Scholarship Art AwardThe Donald F. and Edna G. Bishop Scholarship Award, given in honor of Claire and JosephFriedburg, for excellence in Art.$500 awarded to Stephanie WalkowiakBishop Scholarship English AwardThe Donald F. and Edna G. Bishop Scholarship Award, given in honor of Audrey and MurrayKwit, for excellence in English.$500 awarded to Audrey MalloyB'nai B'rith Brotherhood AwardThe B'nai B'rith Brotherhood Award presented to a senior who personifies brotherhood,understanding, and the true meaning of altruism.$150 awarded to Rio MoralesC.A.R.E. For O.C.S. Attendance, Scholarship, and CitizenshipAn award sponsored by C.A.R.E. for O.C.S., Inc. to a graduating senior who has demonstratedoutstanding attendance, scholarship and citizenship.$300 awarded to Bridget ChartrandC.A.R.E. For O.C.S. Honesty, Integrity, Service, and PatriotismAn award sponsored by C.A.R.E. for O.C.S., Inc. to two graduating seniors who have exhibitedthe qualities of honesty, integrity, community service and patriotism.$300 awarded to Corissa Hill$300 awarded to Ian JamesonCatherine Hunter AwardThe Catherine (Kitty) Hunter Award, given by Mr. & Mrs. Paul Wereszynski, to a graduatingsenior who has demonstrated a desire to work hard and has shown devotion to his/her family andcommunity.$50 awarded to Thiha SheinCatskill Center Scholarship AwardThe Catskill Center For Conservation and Development is delighted to bestow this year's CatskillCenter Scholarship Program awards to two senior students who exemplify stellar academicachievement along with environmental awareness--preparing them for future stewardship.$250 awarded to Emily Waligurski$250 awarded to Olivia PaetowCharles P. Benson Memorial AwardAn award in memory of Charles P. Benson, to a graduating senior who is pursuing furthereducation in the field of business, computers or automotive technology.$100 awarded to Nicholas Smith

Cheryl Vrendenburgh Memorial AwardsThe Cheryl Vrendenburgh Memorial Award to six seniors who have made outstandingcontributions to the band, chorus, or orchestra and are planning to further their education.Band $50 awarded to Kealey ViglielmoBand $50 awarded to Rachel BortinChorus $50 awarded to Kelsey Van EttenChorus $50 awarded to Olivia PaetowOrchestra $50 awarded to Corissa HillOrchestra $50 awarded to Olivia PaetowChester and Edith Lyon Memorial AwardsThe Chester A. Lyons, Jr. and Edith J. Lyons Memorial Scholarship to three graduating seniorswho are seriously committed to pursuing further education in a health-related field, technologyor teaching.$1000 awarded to Molly Hyde$1000 awarded to Myan McCann$1000 awarded to Sean KrumCindy Van Buren Memorial AwardIn loving memory of Cindy “Klip” VanBuren this award is given to two athletes who havedemonstrated fun, team spirit, dedication, and outstanding sportsmanship while maintaining agood work ethic. Award sponsored by John and Russ Klippel and their families.$100 awarded to Godfrey Lucas$100 awarded to Kelly AmbroschClifford Secor Memorial AwardClifford Secor Memorial Award to a senior who has maintained a commendable scholasticrecord, high degree of sportsmanship and has demonstrated good citizenship. Given by theD.E.C.A. Club.$100 awarded to Charles FinaComeback Kid AwardThe Comeback Kid Award is presented to a graduating senior who has bravely overcomeobstacles with a positive spirit.$50 awarded to Jarrett MayCommunity Bank N.A. Accounting AwardAn award sponsored by Community Bank N.A. to a graduating senior who has shown thegreatest improvement in Accounting.$50 awarded to Alexandra StraussCommunity Bank N.A. Business AwardAn award sponsored by Community Bank N.A. to a graduating senior who has shown thegreatest improvement in Business courses.$50 awarded to Nolan Bastianelli

Community Bank N.A. Greatest improvement AwardAn award sponsored by Community Bank N.A. to a female and male graduating senior who haveshown the greatest improvement while in high school.$50 awarded to Kansas Kleine$50 awarded to Nicholas BarthelD.E.C.A. Bookstore Management AwardsAwarded to the DECA students who have contributed to the management and operation of thebookstore.$150 awarded to Nicholas SmithD.E.H.I.C. AwardThe D.E.H.I.C. Award sponsored by Rose and Kiernan, Inc. is awarded to two graduatingseniors who will pursue a career in the field of healthcare, wellness, education or business.$500 awarded to Jordan Bock Cocose$500 awarded to Lucas PondDan Cease Memorial AwardAn award sponsored by the Cease Family and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wereszynski given in memoryof Dan Cease, former president of Onteora Booster Club, to an athlete who displays dedicationand sportsmanship.$150 awarded to Kelly AmbroschDeanne Fedorowics Memorial AwardAn award given by the D.E.C.A. Club, in memory of Deanne Fedorowics, to a senior who hasshown perseverance, a friendly attitude and who has achieved a commendable record at Onteora.$100 awarded to Tyler FischerDetermination and Humility AwardAn award given by the Hunter family in memory of Mr. Wellington “Duke” Hunter to thegraduating seniors who have manifested, to a high degree, the two characteristics that Mr. Hunteradmired greatly in others and possessed himself: “Determination and Humility.”$125 awarded to Christopher Frost$125 awarded to Nicholas GrantDirector's AwardThe Director’s Award for band sponsored by Olive Fire Department No. 1, Inc., to a senior bandmember possessing the qualities of leadership, cooperation and achievement.Plaque awarded to Joshua SlaterDonna Logsdon-Potts Memorial AwardThis award given by Sara Fisher, a graduate of Onteora High School, in honor of her motherDonna Logsdon-Potts to a graduate pursuing a career in journalism. Donna had a life-longpassion for writing and wrote for the Woodstock Times and the Daily Freeman.

$250 awarded to Audrey MalloyDr. George Sullivan Memorial AwardAn award in memory of Dr. George Sullivan, a former Superintendent at Onteora, given by Pauland Karen Wereszynski, to a student contemplating work in the field of education or publicservice who has demonstrated an ability to inspire others and who reaches out to “make thingsbetter” for those around them.$100 awarded to Ellen McCutcheonEd Oliva Memorial AwardThe Ed Oliva Award sponsored by the West Hurley Fire Department Rescue Squad, to agraduating senior entering the field of Emergency Medical Services or an allied health field.$200 awarded to Daniel SliwaElizabeth Spinelli Memorial AwardThe Elizabeth Spinelli Award, given by Paul and Karen Wereszynski,given to a senior boy/girlwho has excelled in the business field and/or has actively participated in the sport of golf. Theyhave also demonstrated an interest in the well-being of their school and community therebyechoing the caring nature of Liz Spinelli.$150 awarded to Paul ScherryEllen Sullivan Memorial AwardAn award in memory of Ellen Sullivan, given by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wereszynski, to a graduatingsenior who fulfilled Mrs. Sullivan’s belief that with the right motivation, discipline and hardwork, success can be achieved.$50 awarded to Danielle OsterdoudtEmerson Hospitality AwardEmerson Hospitality Award to a graduating senior who has shown outstanding achievement inthe business field.$250 awarded to Danielle BarringerEsther C. Wuenstel Memorial AwardThe Esther C. Wuenstel Memorial Award is presented to a senior who most exemplifies thecharacteristics of humility, responsibility, and dedication to family, school and community.$150 awarded to Jordan Bock CocoseFleischmanns-Pine Hill Rotary Club AwardThe Fleischmanns-Pine Hill Rotary Club Award to a student who has shown good citizenshipthrough his volunteerism in his/her community.$500 awarded to Tyler FischerFrancophile AwardAn award given to students who have demonstrated profound interest and enthusiasm towardsthe French language and culture throughout his/her secondary studies.$100 awarded to Adam Blaustein-Rejto

$100 awarded to Kealey Viglielmo$100 awarded to Leah OstranderFred G. Freitag Memorial AwardThe Fred G. Freitag Memorial Award to the graduating seniors who have attained the highestcumulative average in three or more years of mathematics and are pursuing higher education.$250 awarded to Alexa Oakes$250 awarded to Danielle BarringerGarry VanLeuvan Memorial AwardAn award given by D.E.C.A, in memory of Mr. Garry VanLeuvan, to a deserving senior wholives up to the high ethical standards and personal values that Garry displayed in his personal andprofessional life.$75 awarded to Jordan Bock CocoseGermanophile AwardAn award given to a senior who has made German a part of their lives by taking five years ofGerman courses and also participated in the GAPP program.$200 awarded to Michael Seth OwitzHarry Simon Memorial AwardThe Harry Simon Memorial Award presented by family, colleagues and friends in memory of thefounder of the Onteora Music Department, to a senior who has made outstanding contributions tothe music programs at Onteora High School.$500 awarded to Molly HydeHenry and Vivien Bernstein Memorial AwardThe Bernstein Family, in memory of Henry “Hank” and Vivien Bernstein, to a senior who hasshown sincere interest in continuing his/her education in the Field of Conservation LawEnforcement (Environmental Conservation Officer ).$400 awarded to Devin ReissHerman Hoffman Memorial AwardThe Herman Hoffman Memorial Award to a deserving young man or young woman who wishesto pursue a career in the field of carpentry or further education in a related mechanical school.$500 awarded to Jeremy KelderImagine Onteora Community Service Award - Class of 1960The Imagine Onteora award, sponsored by the Alumni Class of 1960, to a graduating male andfemale who best exemplify class spirit.$200 awarded to Angelica Nieves Kastel$200 awarded to Charles FinaImagine Onteora Community Service Award - Class of 1961The Imagine Onteora award, sponsored by the Alumni Class of 1961, to a graduating male andfemale who best exemplify dedication and commitment to improvement in academicperformance during high school career.

$150 awarded to Godfrey Lucas$150 awarded to Nina MerrittImagine Onteora Community Service Award - Class of 1962The Imagine Onteora award, sponsored by the Alumni Class of 1962, to a graduating male andfemale whose perseverance and dedication will enable them to be the first generation in theirfamily to attend a two or four year college.$500 awarded to Sondra Caraballo$500 awarded to Thiha SheinJan Evers Davies Memorial AwardAn award given in memory of Jan Evers Davies, beloved mother, opera singer and musictherapist, to a student who exhibits a love for life and a fearlessness in pursing their dreams.$100 awarded to David HansJason A. Jones Memorial AwardAn award given in memory of Jason A. Jones, a former Onteora athlete, and track coach to ayoung man and young woman who possess the same qualities that Jason did throughout his life:Empathy, Compassion, Determination, Perseverance and Awareness.$250 awarded to Kelsey Van Etten$250 awarded to Myan McCannJean Douglas Personification AwardThe Jean Douglas Personification Award, given by the Class of 2012, to a graduating senior whohas a good sense of humor, is respectful to his or her classmates and teachers and has shownacademic success throughout his or her high school years, just like our treasured retired Businessteacher Jean Douglas.$500 awarded to Godffrey LucasJewish Federation of Ulster County AwardThe Jewish Federation of Ulster County Award to a Jewish graduating high school seniors whoseacts or deeds have made significant contribution to our community$180 awarded to Leah Ostrander$180 awarded to Liza Tumen$180 awarded to Miriam Sequoia SellingerJohn Bologna Memorial AwardThe John Bologna Memorial Award to a member of the senior class who has shown academicgrowth, a desire to work hard and has shown devotion to his/her family and community.$100 awarded to Ethan CarrJohn Pike AwardThe John Pike Award is presented to the graduate showing the most creative and inventiveabilities in the visual arts with special emphasis being placed on work in the various media, onewho appreciates the beauty around us and understands that the joy of hard work, while being anecessary adjunct of talent, is in itself a high reward.

$250 awarded to Campbell FletcherJoseph Friedel Memorial AwardAn award given by the physical education staff K-12 in memory of Joseph Friedel to agraduating senior who best exemplifies Joe’s belief in hard work and dedication in physicaleducation, athletics, and serving his/her community.$100 awarded to Christian SmithJustine C. Winters Scholarship AwardThe Justine C. Winters Award to graduating seniors of good character, who have been friendlyand helpful throughout their years of school in a quiet, consistent manner.$1000 awarded to Asia Hunt$1000 awarded to Bridget ChartrandKevin J. O'Connor Memorial ScholarshipAn award given in memory of Kevin J. O’Connor, by the O’Connor Family, to a graduatingsenior who has demonstrated outstanding characteristics in community service, responsibility,honesty, loyalty, and concern for others. This student exemplifies many attributes inherent inKevin O’Connor, by demonstrating an appreciation for protecting our natural environment whileenjoying the outdoors for recreation and sports.$1000 awarded to Sean KrumKevin J. O'Connor Spirit ScholarshipThe Kevin J. O’Connor “Spirit Scholarship” – sponsored by C.A.R.E. for O.C.S., Inc., tograduating seniors who show compassion, friendship and loyalty to others; perseverance tohis/her academics; demonstrates a good work ethic; a love of outdoor sports such as fishing,hunting and camping, and who have a strong desire to preserve the beauty and integrity of ournatural environment.$300 awarded to Lorin Winne$300 awarded to Sean KrumKingston Elks AwardThe Kingston Elks Lodge #550 B.P.O.E award to a senior who has shown academic achievementthroughout their high school years.$250 awarded to Emily WaligurskiKingston Meannerchor and Damerchor, Inc. GermanScholarshipThe Kingston Maennerchor and Damenchor, Inc. German Scholarship awarded to a graduatingsenior for their outstanding achievements in German language study and for overall scholasticexcellence.$300 awarded to Michael Seth OwitzLindsay Hoyt Memorial Award

An award sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wereszynski in memory of Mr. Lindsay Hoyt, to amember of the senior class who has demonstrated the traits characterized by Mr. Hoyt,friendliness, concern for others, and service to the community.$50 awarded to Ryan PetersMarcia Ennist Cary Memorial AwardThe Marcia Ennist Cary Memorial Award to a student pursuing a higher education, who hasdemonstrated scholarship to the best of his/her ability and has maintained a good citizenshiprecord.$150 awarded to Alexa OakesMarion Umhey Memorial AwardThe Marion Umhey Award presented by Paul and Karen Wereszynski to a senior who has showna genuine interest in the field of journalism through his/her work on the school newspaper and/orhas actively participated in student government.$50 awarded to Kelsey Van EttenMary Catherine Shultis Memorial AwardAn award in honor of our beloved Mary Catherine Shultis who worked at Onteora High Schoolas a teaching assistant and was co-advisor of GLSEN to two students who have an excellentwork ethic, demonstrates compassion and have a great sense of humor.$50 awarded to Ian Jameson$50 awarded to Seamus RileyMary Grehl Memorial AwardAn award given by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wereszynski, in memory of Mary Grehl, to a graduatingsenior who has given tirelessly of his/her time and energy in the spirit of volunteerism.$50 awarded to Ryan PetersMary Staiger Memorial AwardAn award presented in memory of Mary Staiger to a graduating senior planning a career in thefood service or hospitality industries. Sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Wereszynski.$50 awarded to Cassandra LaneMary Vanacore Memorial AwardAn award in memory of Mary Vanacore, given by Paul and Karen Wereszynski, to a graduatingsenior who exemplifies Mary’s energetic, persevering and caring nature in her effort to improvethe school and community which were so special to her.$150 awarded to Darius Smith-BroadheadMatthew Kothe Memorial AwardA scholarship award given by the Kothe Family, in memory of Matthew John Kothe, to agraduating student who plans to attend a two or four-year college or university and embraces thesame attributes that characterized Matt; an affable, resourceful, intrepid and inquisitiveindividual who also displayed simple humility and discerning wisdom.$100 awarded to Kealey Viglielmo

Maverick Family Health Scholarship AwardThe Maverick Family Health Scholarship Award is given by Maverick Family Health and isgranted to two outstanding senior scholars with a career interest in the Medical Sciences.$250 awarded to James Flournoy$250 awarded to Michelle LandmanMJO Education Consultant Scholarship AwardThe MJO Education Consultant Scholarship Award, to a senior who has achieved an outstandingacademic four-year record in high school, successfully studied Advanced Placement UnitedStates History and Advanced Placement Government & Politics, participated in Model Congressfor two years, been inducted as a member of the National Honor Society, and intends to pursuefurther studies in either American or International Studies. Given by Mr. Matthew Ostoyich,former teacher of History and Social Studies.$250 awarded to Rio MoralesNathaniel Garrett AwardThe Nathaniel Garrett award to a senior who shows an appreciation for life, family andfriendship, an admirable work ethic and treats others with respect and kindness.$200 awarded to Raymond Alex KaiserNew York Blood Center Community Service AwardThe New York Blood Center award is given to a student who exemplify community service andvolunteerism in the organization of a high school blood drive.$250 awarded to Nicholas SmithNew York State Academic Excellence Scholarship AwardsThe 2013 Scholarship for Academic Excellence, presented by The New York State Departmentof Education Scholarships and Grants Administration, to the seniors who rank at the top of theirgraduating class.1 st Rank $1500 awarded to Danielle Barringer2 nd Rank $500 awarded to Alexa Oakes3 rd Rank $500 awarded to Anna Weissman4 th Rank $500 awarded to Liza Tumen5 th Rank $500 awarded to Michael Seth OwitzO.H.S. Athletic Department AwardsThe Athletic Department award to the male and female athletes who displayed good attitude,sportsmanship, athletic excellence, dedication, and the setting of a positive athletic example insports.Plaque awarded to Charles Fina

Plaque awarded to Emily WaligurskiO.H.S. National Honor Society AwardsThe Onteora Chapter National Honor Society Award to two graduating seniors who haveexhibited the qualities of scholarship, leadership, service and character.$100 awarded to Angelica Nieves Kastel$100 awarded to Emily WaligurskiO.N.T.E.A. Vocational AwardThe Onteora Non-Teaching Employees Association Awards, presented by O.N.T.E.A., to thesenior boy and senior girl who have maintained the highest averages in vocational education.$100 awarded to Brianna Keary$100 awarded to Ian JamesonO.T.A. Academic Excellence Awards (OHS student)Onteora Teachers’ Association Award to a senior who has exhibited academic excellencethroughout his or her high school career.$200 awarded to Danielle BarringerO.T.A. Academic Excellence Awards (OTA member's child)Onteora Teachers’ Association Award to a senior whose parent is an OTA member and who hasexhibited academic excellence throughout his or her high school career.$200 awarded to Danielle BarringerO.T.A. Education AwardOnteora Teachers’ Association Award to senior who has exhibited academic excellence and ischoosing a major in education.$200 awarded to Rachel BortinO.T.A. Perseverance and Improvement AwardOnteora Teachers’ Association Award to a senior who has exhibited perseverance andcontinuous academic improvement throughout his/her high school career.$200 awarded to Alyssa BarrieOlive Fire Department No.1, Inc Music AwardsThe Olive Fire Department No 1., Inc. presents desk trophies & pins to the senior students whohave shown the greatest amount of musicianship, scholarship and personal characteristics.John Phillip Sousa Award presented to Michael Seth OwitzNational Orchestra Award presented to Paul ScherryNational Chorus Award presented to Zoe Patschke

Louis Armstrong Jazz Award presented to Michael Seth OwitzNational Jazz Award presented to Olivia PaetowOlive Senior Citizen AwardAn award to a dedicated senior who has indicated an interest in the pursuit of research andmedical knowledge in geriatrics or related nursing care.$200 awarded to Connor HarkinOnteora Babe Ruth AwardThe Onteora Babe Ruth Award given to two deserving seniors who have been a positive rolemodel, has shown sportsmanship and generosity of time to the sport, have been a great mentor tothe younger players and have lead by example.$150 awarded to Adam ReynaudOnteora Citizenship AwardThe Onteora Citizenship Award to two graduating seniors who has demonstrated good characterand has persevered in spite of life's challenges.$1000 awarded to Hannah WagnerOnteora Community Service Club AwardOnteora Community Service Club Award, to two graduating seniors who have demonstratedscholarship, extended themselves in school/community service, maintained good fellowship,have committed to continuing their education and are deserving of financial assistance.$250 awarded to Danielle Barringer$150 awarded to Nicholas SmithOnteora Community Service Club AwardOnteora Community Service Club Award to two graduating seniors, upon the nomination of thefaculty advisor, in recognition of their participation in, and commitment to D.E.C.A.$125 awarded to Danielle Barringer$75 awarded to Nolan BastianelliOnteora Cross Country Track AwardsThe Onteora Cross Country/Track Award is presented to senior athletes who have made animpact through their participation in the cross-country and track programs at Onteora throughouttheir high school careers. Each athlete is honored as an individual who has made a differencethrough academic and athletic inspiration and has been a leader and role model on those teams.The award is given by Coach Burkhardt on behalf of those programs.$50 awarded to Emily Waligurski$50 awarded to Kelsey Van EttenOnteora French Club AwardsOnteora French Club Awards to five seniors who have excelled in French, were very active inFrench Club and who were instrumental in pioneering the French Club fledgling exchangeprogram in Carhaix, France.$350 awarded to Kealey Viglielmo

$200 awarded to Rio Morales$150 awarded to Leah Ostrander$100 awarded to Adam Blaustein-Rejto$50 awarded to Avery LeightonOnteora Junior Flag Football AwardThis award is sponsored by Onteora Junior Flag Football for two outstanding students who notonly participated as an athlete in the program, but also volunteered to referee and/or coach duringtheir high school years.$250 awarded to Austin Wiegel$250 awarded to Jason VanKleeckOnteora Music Teachers AwardAn award given by the Onteora Music Teachers to deserving graduating seniors who exhibitleadership, enthusiasm and positive participation, who are also pursuing a career in music.$100 awarded to Ellen McCutcheon$100 awarded to Miriam Sequoia SellingerOnteora Retired Educators AwardsSix scholarship awards, sponsored by the Onteora Retired Educators’ Organization, presented tomembers of the graduating class who will pursue a career in education.$250 awarded to Brianna Keary$250 awarded to Bridget Chartrand$250 awarded to Ellen McCutcheon$250 awarded to Joshua Slater$250 awarded to Molly Hyde$250 awarded to Rachel BortinPaul Wereszynski AwardAn award given by the D.E.C.A. Club, in honor of Mr. Paul Wereszynski, retired member of theOnteora faculty, to a senior who has demonstrated the characteristics of “Mr. W” himself, withdisplay of friendship, loyalty, sincerity and pleasant nature.$100 awarded to Danielle BarringerPete Giambrone Memorial AwardAn award presented in memory of Pete Giambrone, who gave endless hours of support to theOnteora Wrestling program, to a college enrolled senior wrestler who has selflessly andpositively impacted his team while maintaining a minimum GPA 85%$2500 awarded to Austin WiegelPeter Tosi Memorial Award

The Peter Tosi Memorial Award, given by family, to a graduating young woman and young man,from the Town of Olive, who are active in the sports program at Onteora, who have exhibitedkindness and concern for others and have contributed to the well-being of the school and/orcommunity.$150 awarded to Bridget Chartrand$150 awarded to Charles FinaPeter Tosi Memorial Babe Ruth League AwardThe Peter Tosi Memorial Award, sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wereszynski, to a student whowas a participant in the Babe Ruth League and who was also a member of a varsity team. Thisstudent has demonstrated the caring nature of Mr. Tosi.$50 awarded to Noah ChunPhylils Rosato Mathermatics AwardAn award given in honor of retiring math teacher Phyllis Rosato presented to two students whodemonstrated perseverance in their mathematical studies, and through that termination and desirefor excellence achieved their goals.$75 awarded to Adrianna Kight$75 awarded to Alyssa BarrieRegina Bather Memorial AwardThe Regina Bather Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior whose determination hasproduced high academic achievement, whose concern about the human condition has given ofhimself or herself to help others in a demonstrable way, whose independence of spirit has ledhim/her down unfamiliar and/or non-traditional pathways and who is furthering his/her educationin the area of health care or business.$100 awarded to Adam Blaustein-RejtoReginald R. Bennett Scholarship AwardsReginald R. Bennett Scholarship Award to the seniors who have maintained a superior scholasticrecord and who have indicated an interest in studying medicine, medical research or an alliedfield.$300 awarded to Adam Blaustein-Rejto$300 awarded to Emily Waligurski$300 awarded to Kealey ViglielmoRotary Club of Phoenicia Textbooks AwardRotary Club of Phoenicia Award to the student who, in the opinion of Phoenicia Rotary and thefaculty and administration, has by determination and self-application, maintained acommendable scholastic record and citizenship rating for four years of high school.$1000 awarded to Anna Weissman

Thomas Salvatore Alba ScholarshipAn award in memory of Thomas Salvatore Alba, to a graduating senior who fulfills Thomas’promise of continuing his/her education by studying diligently, achieving good grades, andsharing his goal of graduating from a SUNY Community College.$500 awarded to Kayla KennedyTischler Dental Health Services AwardThe Tischler Dental Award, to a graduating senior who has shown a sincere interest and hasshown academic achievement towards pursuing a career as a dentist or a medical related field.$500 awarded to Gabrielle Rocha DeAssisTongore Garden Club AwardThe Tongore Garden Club Award, presented to the graduating senior who has exerted a goodinfluence on the student body as a whole and has shown outstanding school citizenship byhis/her character development and leadership in student affairs.$100 awarded to Asia HuntTown of Olive Historical Society AwardAn award sponsored by the Historical Society of the Town of Olive to a graduating senior whoplans to continue his/her education in the field of history or a related field.$200 awarded to Violet LasdunTown of Woodstock Historical Society AwardThe Historical Society of Woodstock History Award given to a graduating senior from the townof Woodstock who has achieved academic excellence in the study of history.$100 awarded to Rio MoralesTravis Nissen Memorial Fund ScholarshipTravis A. Nissen was a 2002, Onteora graduate who had a passion for life and willingness togive back to his community. A scholarship, donated by The Travis A. Nissen Memorial Fund,will be awarded to a graduating senior who shares two of Travis' qualities: the studentparticipated in Varsity Athletics and has a love for the outdoors.$500 awarded to Thomas D StuartV.F.W. Service AwardShokan Post 9595, V.F.W Award to a senior boy and girl who pursues a career in the military orpublic service.$500 awarded to Bri Mackey$500 awarded to Zachary VagiasVictor Allen Golf AwardThe Victor Allen Award to two graduating senior members who have shown perseverance in thepursuit of excellence in high school.

$300 awarded to Joshua Slater$300 awarded to Matthew PreisendorferWellington Hunter Memorial AwardThe Wellington Hunter Memorial Award to a member of the graduating class with the secondhighest three-year average in Social Studies, 9, 10 and 11.$300 awarded to Liza TumenWendy Blackman Memorial AwardThe Wendy Blackman Memorial Award to a graduating senior who will pursue a career in thefield of human services.$500 awarded to Leah OstranderWojteck Grabowski Memorial AwardThe Wojtek Grabowski Memorial Award to a member of the senior class who is pursuing acareer in automotive repair.$500 awarded to Ian JamesonWoodstock Garden Club AwardThe Woodstock Garden Club award to a member of the senior class graduating with the intent topursue a career in horticulture or environmental science related fields.$100 awarded to Jack CuneoWoodstock School of Art Scholarship AwardThe Woodstock School of Art Scholarship to two graduating seniors who are outstanding artstudents.$140 awarded to Elena Chiarello$140 awarded to Hannah Wagner