Last night the annual Senior Awards Ceremony was held at The Paramount Theater. What a night it was! In front of an audience filled with parents, staff, friends, and family, dozens of seniors received awards, certificates, medals, and MONEY!! The event was hosted by Principal Burruano and Assistant Principals Hersh and Reyes. Altogether 27 awards and 71 scholarships were given out. The excitement really started when Ms. Daisy Brand distributed 15 Camp Inc. Achievers Scholarships worth $1,ooo each . By the time Mr, Burruano announced that the Gates Millennium Scholarship that Joe Vele won was in the hunreds of thousands of dollars range, the mood had become electric. In between, individual seniors reaped in hundreds and in many cases thousands of dollars. Hard work certainly did pay off last night. In addition to the students work, much of the credit for the night goes to Mrs. Gordineer, whose work in the guidance department assisted the students in securing the scholarships. The night ended with Superintendent Johnson acknowledging the retirement of Principal Burruano and the crowd rising to give him a standing ovation.
SENIOR AWARDS
1 – THE PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
CERTIFICATE
This award is to recognize and honor those students who have achieved high academic goals by their hard work and dedication to learning. Qualifications include a 90 average in academic subjects, personal qualities such as high motivation, integrity and initiative and a placement at the 80th percentile or above on standardized achievement tests or college admission examinations.
ALEX VELEZ-GREEN DESTINY DEMELO
JESSICA CURTIN JULIANA TERJESEN
JASON DICK DANNY BUSH
JOSEPH VELE DANIEL LUNA
EMELYN MENDEZ CHRISTIAN GARRIDO
2 – THE PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT
CERTIFICATE
This award is given to students in recognition of their commitment to learning and intellectual development in their academic subjects and for their school achievement.
THERESA D’ANGELO TOSHIO WARREN
KAREN LAZARO CYNTHIA RIVADENEIRA
EVELYN ROMERO BRIANNE KANE
3 – THE PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD
This award is given to students who have performed 150 to 250 hours of community service within a 12- month period.
BRONZE PINS 150 HRS SILVER PINS 175HRS
SEAN SMYTHE JESSICA CURTIN
FRANCIS ZALEWSKI JAMIE SANCHEZ
CASSANDRA MCCALMAN SAMANTHA TORRES
JULIA VELESACA
GOLD PINS 250 HRS
DANNY BUSH STACY RIBEIRO
JASON DICK EVELYN ROMERO
CHRISTIAN GARRIDO JOSEPH VELE
JOHN CARLO GARRIDO
4 – JOE BELLE MEMORIAL AWARD $50
This award is given in memory of Joe Belle, who worked for the University of Dayton for over thirty years. It is given to a varsity athlete who has demonstrated a commitment and dedication to their sport.
JAMIE SANCHEZ
5 – THE PEEKSKILL ROTARY CLUB AND JOHN DEVINS AWARD
This award is given annually to one of the top male athletes of the senior class.
DAQUAN BRICKHOUSE
6 – THE NEW YORK STATE COMPTROLLER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD CERTIFICATE
This award is given to a student who has demonstrated leadership potential and a commitment to public service.
TOSHIO WARREN
7 – THE FERGUSON PRIZE $25
This award is presented to a student in the senior class who has consistently demonstrated superiority in service, leadership and patriotism.
DANNY BUSH
8 – THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS DISTINGUISHED ATHLETE AWARD CERTIFICATE
This certificate is awarded to a student who displays courage, poise, self-confidence and leadership as a high school athlete.
KELLY MENDELLO & SEAN SMYTHE
9 – THE UNITED STATES MARINE “SEMPER FIDELIS” AWARD FOR MUSICAL EXCELLENCE CERTIFICATE
The “SEMPER FIDELIS” award for musical excellence is presented by the United States Marines Youth Foundation, Incorporated and the Marine Corps League in recognition of diligence, dedication and musical excellence.
VERTIS MCMILLAN
10- THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCE AWARD CERTIFICATE
This award is presented to a senior recognized for academic excellence and who is an outstanding young citizen
CYNTHIA RIVADENEIRA
11 – THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN, WESTCHESTER OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD
CERTIFICATE & GIFT
This award is given to a student who demonstrates service to her school, academic ability, and potential for future service to women in solution of social and civic problems.
ALANNA LYLES
12- THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN, WESTCHESTER EXCELLENCE IN WRITING AWARD
CERTIFICATE & GIFT
This award is given to a student who demonstrates excellence in creative as well as formal writing
BRIANNE KANE
13 – THE LAURA CROFT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $50
This award is presented annually to a senior who has demonstrated a high degree of proficiency in the area of mathematics and who intends to pursue a career in mathematics.
DESTINY DEMELO
14 – THE SCOTT CAMERA AWARD $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE
This award is presented to the Peekskill High School senior with outstanding achievement in photography.
THERESA D’ANGELO
15 – THE MANHATTAN COLLEGE MEDAL IN HONOR OF PETER L. WATERS MEDAL
This award is donated by the Manhattan College Alumni Society in memory of their great track coach Peter L. Waters. This award is given to a senior in recognition for student leaderships; athletic as well as academic success.
NICOLE CUMMINGS
16 – THE LATINO CULTURE CLUB AWARD GIFT
This award is given to seniors who have participated in the Latino Culture Club and contributed to furthering the development of the Hispanic culture.
JOHANNA HIDALGO $30 DENISSE UZHCA $50
NANCY VILLA $30
CYNTHIA RIVADENEIRA $100 EMELYN MENDEZ $400
KATHERINE JIMENEZ $100 KAREN LAZARO $400 JAMIE SANCHEZ $400
17- THE MANFRED LOWEN MEMORIAL AWARD $50
This award is given annually to a student in the current graduating class of Peekskill High School, who in the opinion of the faculty and the principal manifests an appreciation of the rights of others in a democratic society and an appreciation of education.
EDGAR ARPI
18- THE EUGENE CASERTA MEMORIAL AWARD $ 50
This award is given to an individual who has fostered school spirit and pride in their school.
TAI’ANA SEARIGHT
19- DEPARMENT OF THE ARMY
CERTIFICATE & MEDAL
This award is presented to the students who have demonstrated excellence in both Academics and Athletics.
JESSICA CURTIN & TOSHIO WARREN
20 – THE WILLIAM STERN POST NO. 70 PEEKSKILL JEWISH WAR VETERANS
$ 25
This award is presented to the student, who in the opinion of the faculty and the principal has shown outstanding interest and respect for our American heritage.
DANIEL LUNA
21– THE VFW POST 746 PEEKSKILL SCHOLARSHIP
$100
This award is given to a student who shown patriotism for their country and community service.
LAUREN PRAIRRIE
22– THE COLLEGE OF WESTCHESTER AWARD
CERTIFICATE
This award is presented to students in the senior class who have shown excellence in Business Education and Computer Technology.
TIRA SKAGGS EMELYN MENDEZ UMER SARWAR
23– BERKELEY COLLEGE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
CERTIFICATE
This award is presented to a student in recognition of outstanding achievement in high school business education
EMELYN MENDEZ
24– BERKELEY COLLEGE PERSEVERANCE AWARD
CERTIFICATE
This award is presented to a student in recognition of outstanding perseverance in high school business education
SHAVAR GREENE
25 – WENDY’S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN
CERTIFICATE
This award is given to an athlete who also excelled in the classroom and community service.
ALANNA LYLES
26– JEWISH VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
These awards are presented to students who have demonstrated academic success.
VALERIE WATERMAN $25 MARCO ANDRADE $100
27– THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN, INC
These awards are presented to students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in academic, performing arts, church service, athletics and community service.
ALANNA LYLES JACQUELINE PETERS
CASSANDRA MCCALMAN KEENAN KING
DAQUAN BRICKHOUSE SEAN SMYTHE
DANNY BUSH TRAVIS SHILLINGFORD
EMELYN MENDEZ TOSHIO WARREN
EVELYN ROMERO
PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT
SCHOLARSHIP/AWARDS
JUNE 22, 2010
1- NYS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 2010 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
These scholarships are allocated by the State of New York in proportion to the school’s population and selected by a formula. Students must be citizens or hold permanent residence status and must attend a college in New York State to receive the award.
ALEXANDER VELEZ -GREEN $1,500
JESSICA CURTIN $ 500
JASON DICK $ 500
CHRISTIAN JOHN GARRIDO $ 500
JOSEPH VELE $ 500
EMELYN MENDEZ $ 500
2 – CAMP INC. ACHIEVERS’ SCHOLARSHIP
(Presented by Daisy Brand) $1,000 each
This award is sponsored by the Elton Brand Family Foundation: It is presented to seniors who have demonstrated the discipline and fortitude to overcome extreme circumstances and a difficult environment, to stay the course and achieve academic success in the form of a high school diploma.
DAQUAN BRICKHOUSE SEAN SMYTHE
ARYAN CABELL CLAUDIA TEJADA
ZOILA CHILLOGALLO ALEXANDER VELEZ- GREEN
CHRISTOPHER MORGAN ANGIE VIEIRA
LUISA PALTIN SHANISHA SESSION
KENNETH PHILLIPS LAQUANDA JOHNSON
JAMIE SANCHEZ
TAI’ANA SEARIGHT
3 – THE LOUIS PANZANARO III SCHOLARSHIP FUND
These scholarships are awarded to senior basketball players who have demonstrated scholarship, leadership and a winning attitude against all odds.
THE LOUIS PANZANARO III MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
DAQUAN BRICKHOUSE $1,000
SEAN SMYTHE $1,000
4 – THE PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL AWARD
FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
Presented by Ms Alison Risoli – Mr. Paul Coster
These awards are granted by the advisor of the Student Council for students who have made a major contribution to student government and the Peekskill High School Community.
JASON DICK $ 500 JOSEPH VELE $500
CHRISTIAN GARRIDO $ 500 DANNY BUSH $500
JOHN CARLO GARRIDO $ 500
EVELYN ROMERO $1,000
STACY RIBEIRO $1,000
5 – THE INTERACT CLUB ALTON CLEMENTE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Presented by Ms Alison Risoli – Interact Advisor
These scholarships are awarded to major contributing members of the Interact Club in memory of a former Peekskill High School Student and Interact member.
SAMANTHA TORRES $100 SEAN SMYTHE $100
JULIA VELESACA $100 JESSICA CURTIN $100
EVELYN ROMERO $300 STACY RIBEIRO $300
JOHN CARLO GARRIDO $300 CHRISTIAN GARRIDO $300
JOSEPH VELE $300 DANNY BUSH $300
JASON DICK $300
6 – THE ALLISON L. RISOLI SCHOLARSHIP FOR SERVICE
Presented by Ms Alison Risoli $500
This award is being given to a student who has dedicated themselves to service and sees service as an important part of their life. The recipient is a selfless person who sees giving as a way to contribute to the beauty of our world.
STACY RIBEIRO
7 – THE REVEREND DR. G. FRANKLIN WIGGINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $500 each
These awards are granted to students who compete by application for this scholarship from their church.
DAQUAN BRICKHOUSE TAI’ANA SEARIGHT
LAURA EGAN KENNETH PHILLIPS
WILMER ARPI
8- THE NORMAN A. KROPF MEMORIAL ART AWARD $200
This award is presented to an outstanding art student.
JAMIE SANCHEZ
9 – THE WOMEN’S CLUB OF PEEKSKILL/CORTLANDT SCHOLARSHIP $250
This award is given to a senior who ranks third in the graduating class and who has been accepted at an accredited four years college or university.
CHRISTIAN GARRIDO
10- THE PEEKSKILL FACULTY ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP $650
This scholarship is awarded to a college bound senior in the top 10% of the class with a combined score of 1,000 or above on SAT exam and who has demonstrated community and school involvement. Student selection is based upon acceptance to a four year college and submission of an essay indicating plans for the future.
DESTINY DE MELO
11 – THE PEEKSKILL ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL SECRETARIES’ SCHOLARSHIP IN MEMORY OF RUTH E. POWELL $250
This award is granted to a graduating student who intends to pursue post-secondary education in the area of business.
SHAVAR GREENE
12 – THE PEEKSKILL ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL SECRETARIES’ SCHOLARSHIP
$100
This award is granted to a graduating student who intends to pursue post-secondary education in the field of business.
JESSYCA SMYTHE
13 – THE VINCENT BURRUANO SR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $150
This award is given in memory of Vincent Burruano Sr. who was an individual who had a great love and appreciation for learning throughout his long and productive life.
SAMANTHA TORRES
14 – THE REGINA PANZANARO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $300
This award is given in memory of Regina Panzanaro, a graduate and life long supporter of Peekskill High School. It is given to a student who worked to their potential in school and participated in activities.
TAI’ANA SEARIGHT
15 – THE PEEKSKILL ROTARY CLUB HISPANIC/LATINO SCHOLARSHIP $ 500 each
This award is granted to a local high school student who exemplifies in their deeds and words, a contribution towards multicultural awareness and unity building.
KAREN LAZARO & JAMIE SANCHEZ
16 – THE FRANK COLOMBINI SR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $ 100
This scholarship is given in memory of Frank Colombini Sr., a devoted family man and a highly decorated veteran of World War II who spent his career working in New York City’s garment district. This award is presented to a student who has excelled academically and will be pursuing further studies in Education.
LAURA EGAN
17 – THE PEEKSKILL ROTARY CLUB FELLOWSHIP AWARD $ 500
This award is granted to a well-rounded student with an excellent academic record and great potential.
JOHN CARLO GARRIDO
18 – THE HONORABLE NORBERT EHRENFREUND HUMAN RELATIONS SCHOLARSHIP
$ 150 Name added to Plaque
This scholarship is awarded every year to a senior who has demonstrated an interest in and worked towards improving human relations within the school and the Peekskill community.
DESTINY DE MELO
19 – THE PEEKSKILL ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP AWARD $500
This award is granted to the Valedictorian of the senior class.
ALEXANDER VELEZ- GREEN
20 – THE JOHN NGUYEN SCHOLARSHIP $500 each
This scholarship was endowed by John Nguyen, a PHS graduate, who came to the United States as a refugee from Vietnam. Speaking not a word of English, John achieved the “American Dream.” It is awarded to a student who best exemplifies the character of John Nguyen and who will be attending college.
CYNTHIA RIVADENEIRA & MARCO ANDRADE
21- THE PEEKSKILL LIONS CLUB $ 500
This award is granted to a college bound senior who competed by application to the Lions Club.
SEAN SMYTHE
22 – PEEKSKILL ROTARY CLUB “GEORGE SAMPSON SCHOLARSHIP “ $1,000
This scholarship award is presented to a student to purchase the required and or necessary tools for the vocation of their choice.
LUIS CHIMBO
23 – ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC. NU PSI ZETA CHAPTER ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE &
DEBRA E. HOLCOMBE COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
(Presented by Lesi Suarez)
This award was named for Debra Holcomb, a Peekskill High School graduate and member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority who was a staunch advocate of community activities.
EMELYN MENDEZ $300 KAREN LAZARO $700 ALANNA LYLES $1,000
24 – INDIVIDUAL ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP $125 each
This award is presented to the students who have shown academic growth over 4 years at Peekskill HS.
KENNETH PHILLIPS & CHERELLE BROWN
25 – KONNERTH MUSIC AWARD $200
This award is presented annually to a graduating senior who shows promise in the field of music. The recipient must have participated in the high school band and/ or chorus for at least two years.
CASSANDRA MCCALMAN
26 – THE HUDSON VALLEY BLOOD SERVICES AWARD $ 125 each
This award is presented to a student at our school who best demonstrates character, enthusiasm and effective leadership in organizing the student blood drive.
EVELYN ROMERO & STACY RIBEIRO
27 – THE PEEKSKILL TEACHER AIDE AWARD IN MEMORY OF ALL DECEASED AIDES
$100
This award is presented to a member of the senior class who has been a model citizen in high school and who intends to pursue post-secondary education.
LAURA EGAN
28 – THE PEEKSKILL TEACHER AIDE AWARD IN MEMORY OF JOSEPHINE CIARDULLO
$100
This award is presented to a member of the senior class who has been a model citizen in high school and who intends to pursue post-secondary education.
ANGIE VIEIRA
29 – VICTOR L. RIDDER SCHOLARSHIP $500
This award is granted to a graduating senior whose leadership and service have benefited their school or their community. It is sponsored by the Westchester Putnam Guidance Counselor Association.
ALEXANDER VELEZ -GREEN
30 – PHYLLIS MICKISH BIOLOGY AWARD $100
This award is presented to the student who has excelled in Biology throughout their high school career and maintained exemplary behavior and attendance.
DESTINY DE MELO
31 – THE EDWARD SHULMAN AWARD $200
This award is given in memory of Edward Shulman, a Teacher of music in the Peekskill School system for many years. It is presented to a student in the graduating class who has demonstrated excellence in the field of music
JULIANA TERJESEN
32 – KEVIN J. BUTLER MEMORIAL AWARD $100
This scholarship is granted to a senior BCC member in memory of Kevin Gerald Butler, son of Carlos Ann Butler founder of the PHS BCC.
ALANNA LYLES
33- PETER KRISTOPH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $300
This scholarship is awarded to a student who has shown commitment to their education and respect for their classmates.
DANIEL LUNA
34 – PEEKSKILL ROTARY DANIEL SADOFSKY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$500 each
The award is given to an involved member of the Interact Club who has committed time and effort to serve.
EVELYN ROMERO & STACY RIBEIRO
35– VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA $600
This award is presented to a high school senior who as the child or grandchild of a Veteran, has demonstrated academic achievement, participation in extracurricular activities and an understanding of service to our country.
JESSICA CURTIN
36– XI CHI OMEGA ALPHA KAPPA SORORITY, INC MATH/SCIENCE $1,000
This award recognizes an African American woman who has demonstrated consistently strong motivation to achieve and community activities.
ALANNA LYLES
37– COURTLANDT LODGE No. 34 FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS $500
This award is presented to a student who has achieved academic excellence in his or her science studies.
ALEXANDER VELEZ- GREEN
38– JENNA’S DREAM PERFORMING ART SCHOLARSHIP $750
This award is presented to a student who is majoring /minoring in the performing arts.
JASON DICK
39– THE CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS SOCIETY OF PEEKSKILL $500
This award is presented to a student who has shown academic and personal achievements.
THERESA D’ANGELO
40– WESTCHESTER & PUTNAM COUNTIES ASSOCIATION OF TOWN SUPERINTENDENTS OF HIGHWAYS, INC $1,000
This award is granted to a graduating student who intends to major in the field of Public Works, Operations and/or Management, Engineering or environmental studies.
SEAN SMYTHE
41– THE WORKING CHURCHES OF WESTCHESTER COUNTY AND VICINITY $500
This award is presented to a student who has been involved in community service.
ALANNA LYLES
42- THE PEEKSILL HIGH SCHOOL BLACK CULTURE CLUB AWARD
These awards are presented to students who are in the Black Culture Club in honor of Carlos Ann Butler, founder of the PHS BCC.
TAI’ANA SEARIGHT $250 ALANNA LYLES $250
The Black Culture Club would also like to present awards to the following students for their efforts and participation in the Cablevision “Power to Learn” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. documentary presentation.
JASON DICK $100 ALEXANDER VELEZ -GREEN $100
LAURA EGAN $100 JESSICA CURTIN $100
43- MASONIC CORINTHIAN LODGE #44 $ 500
This award is granted to African-American males who competed by application and are selected by the Lodge.
SEAN SMYTHE
44- NORMAN BERRY MEMORIAL AWARD $ 150
This award is given in memory of Norman Berry, the father of former teacher and Coach Ray Berry. It is given to a student who has demonstrated strong work habits and a desire to succeed in the future.
MARIBEL VERAS
45- THE SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT/ TEACHER ORGANIZATION SCHOLARSHIP $ 250 each
This award is sponsored by SEPTO and goes to two graduating seniors who have benefited from Special Education Services and who plan on furthering their education in college.
TAI’ANA SEARIGHT & CHRISTOPHER OLSEN
46-THE CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS LADIES SCHOLARSHIP $125
This scholarship is provided by the Christopher Columbus Ladies Auxiliary to a student of Italian descent.
DESTINY DE MELO
47- AMERICAN LEGION MUSIC AWARD $ 100 each
This award is given to a students in the graduating class who have demonstrated excellence in the field of music
BRIANNE KANE & VERTIS MCMILLAN
48- FRANK R. MERRIWEATHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $ 250 each
Frank R. Merriweather was a dedicated husband of 48 years, a devoted father of four, and a loving grandfather of nine and a wonderful great grandfather to one. He always stressed the importance of a good education. Accept this scholarship in the spirit in which our dad lived his life with humility, honor, respect and concern for others. This award is made possible by contributions from the modified football team and the Merriweather family.
TAI’ANA SEARIGHT & TOSHIO WARREN
49- THE GARDEN CLUB OF PEEKSKILL SCHOLARSHIP $1,000
This award is granted to a graduating student who intends to pursue post-secondary education in the area of horticulture.
STEVEN HOUSER
EVERY YEAR A GROUP OF SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ADMINISTERED BY THE PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND COMMITTEE. (PHSSFC) THE COMMITTEE WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1929 TO SUPPORT ACADEMICALLY QUALIFIED SENIORS WHO INTEND TO PURSUE FURTHER EDUCATION AND WHO ARE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE:
v THE SARAH T. BAKER AWARD
v THE PIETRO A. & LEILA MEAD DELUCA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
v THE ROBERT D. FULLENWEIDER MEMORIAL AWARD
v THE BILLY LOEWY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
v RONALD PACCHIANA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
v THE KATHERINE WASSERSCHEID SCHOLARSHIP
AND THIS YEAR THE SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDEES ARE:
50 – THE PIETRO A. AND LEILA MEAD DELUCA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$4,000 over 4 years
This scholarship is awarded to a student who has proven academic potential and who has achieved at a very level.
JASON DICK
51 – THE KATHERINE WASSERSCHEID SCHOLARSHIP (PHSSFC)
This award is in memory of Katherine Wasserscheid who was a former teacher in the Peekskill School district. It is granted by the Peekskill High School Scholarship Fund Committee.
LUISA PALTIN $300 MARCO ANDRADE $300
TRAVIS SHILLINGFORD $300 JAMIE SANCHEZ $300
KAREN LAZARO $400
52 – THE ROBERT D. FULLENWEIDER MEMORIAL AWARD (PHSSFC) $300
This scholarship is presented to a senior who has demonstrated academic excellence.
SEAN SMYTHE
53 – RONALD PACCHIANA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $500
This award is granted yearly by the Peekskill High School Scholarship Committee to a deserving student.
TOSHIO WARREN
54 – SARAH T. BAKER AWARD (PHSSFC) $600
This award is in memory of Miss Sarah T. Baker, former teacher and dean of girls at Peekskill High School.
LAURA EGAN
55 – THE BILLY LOWEY MEMORIAL AWARD
This award is granted yearly to a student who has demonstrated the potential to successfully continue their education at a college or university.
EDGAR ARPI $300 KATHERINE JIMENEZ $300
SAMANTA VALLADARES $400
CASSANDRA MCCALMAN $500
56 – DELUCA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
These awards are granted yearly by the Peekskill High School Scholarship Committee to deserving students.
JULIA VELESACA $300 KEENAN KING $300
EMELYN MENDEZ $400
57- SEAN MCGUINESS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $500
The McGuiness family has donated this award in memory of Sean McGuiness who passed away this year. Sean had for many years served the Peekskill Schools by being on both the Peekskill school board and also the school board at BOCES. This award is given to a student who attended the tech center at BOCES and who plans to continue their training at a post-secondary institution next year.
NATHANIEL MARRERO
58 – RETIRED EDUCATORS CHAPTER OF PEEKSKILL FACULTY ASSOCIATION $1,500 each
This award is presented to a student who intends to major in Education.
THERESA D’ANGELO & LAURA EGAN
59 – THE HUDSON VALLEY GATEWAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP $1,000
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who has excelled in academic leadership and community service.
JULIANA TERJESEN
60- AMERICAN RED CROSS JEROME & LAURA HOLLAND SCHOLARSHIP $1,000
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who has exemplary efforts in community service and academics.
EVELYN ROMERO
61 – THE MARY L. COOKE SCHOLARSHIP $800 each
This scholarship is provided by the Bank of New York from the will of Mary L. Cooke to outstanding deserving students in the graduating class.
CHRISTIAN GARRIDO & JULIANA TERJESEN
62– THE AUXILIARY OF HUDSON VALLEY HOSPITAL CENTER $1,000
This award is granted to a graduating student who intends to pursue a career in healthcare.
JESSICA CURTIN
63 – THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY AWARD: PEEKSKILL CHAPTER Laptop Computer
This award is granted to a senior member of the National Honor Society who exhibits the society’s Principles of Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Character.
THERESA D’ANGELO
64 – NYS MATH HONOR SOCIETY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS Laptop computer
These scholarships are awarded to students selected by the Math Honor Society.
JASON DICK
65 – THE JOHN DEVINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
These awards have been donated by MaryLou Devins Staropoli in memory of her father. John Devins was a former coach, Athletic Director and Principal in the Peekskill schools. This award is given to outstanding senior athletes who are also successful in school.
CYNTHIA RIVADENEIRA $300 KEENAN KING $300
NICOLE CUMMINGS $300 MARCO ANDRADE $300
EMILY JONES $300 KELLY MENDELLO $300
ANTHONY RONCA $300
JAMIE SANCHEZ $500 JOHN CARLO GARRIDO $500
JASON DICK $500 VERTIS MCMILLAN $500
DANIEL LUNA $500
THERESA D’ANGELO $1,000 TOSHIO WARREN $1,000
BRIANNE KANE $1,000
JESSICA CURTIN $2,500
66– CITRIN COOPERMAN & COMPANY, LLP $4,000 over 4 years
This award is granted to a graduating student who intends to pursue post-secondary education in the area of Business or Accounting.
KAREN LAZARO
67– JANDON SCHOLARS $10,000 over 4 years
This scholarship is sponsored by the Jandon Foundation and is awarded to a student with a strong academic record who also has significant financial need for college.
EMELYN MENDEZ & JOSEPH VELE
68– THE GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP
This grant is given to a student who has significant financial need to promote academic excellence and the opportunity to each his/her potential. This scholarship will cover the full cost of tuition at the school the student will attend renewable each year.
JOSEPH VELE
69 – HOPE FOR YOUTH FOUNDATION JOAN GOLDSTEIN SCHOLARSHIP
$2,000 over 2 years
This scholarship is awarded to a person who has been a successful student and who has performed significant community service.
EVELYN ROMERO
70 – THE HARRY MATTIN SCHOLARSHIP $4,000 over 4 years
This award is presented to a senior who is an outstanding student in science and who has an intention to pursue a career in science or a related field.
ALEXANDER VELEZ- GREEN
71 – WESTCHESTER COUNTY BOARD MILLY KIBRICK YOUTH SERVICE AWARD
$5,000
This award is granted by Westchester County for outstanding community service.
EVELYN ROMERO
There are many students who have been awarded full and/or partial scholarships by the Colleges and Universities they expect to attend. We would like to honor and congratulate each and every one of our students.
