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 MONE

Y!! The event was hosted by Principal Lazarus and Assistant Principals Piccu and Reyes. With individual seniors reaping in hundreds and in many cases thousands of dollars, it was clear to see last night that hard work really does pay off .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.

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 80^th percentile or above on standardized achievement tests or college admission examinations.

ELIJAH ABDUL-AZIM MARGARET KRAPISH

MOLLY BALOW GENESIS MARTINEZ

VANESSA CASTRO SHAINA NAVARRO

JENESIS GALLEGO CAITLIN ORHELEIN

JENNIFER GALLEGO KEVIN SLOCUM

STEPHANIE GIL NICOLAS SOTO

KAYLA KERSCHUS MICHELLE WOOD

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.

DANIEL ANZOLA ROBERT PAGAN

DALILA JOHNSON MARCIA PALTIN

CHELSEA NAURATAN NUTTHANYA SUKTAWEE

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

GENESIS MARTINEZ

ALEXA MCMULLEN

CAITLIN ORHELEIN

LYNETTE QUILES

CATHERINE SEMPLE

GOLD PINS 250 HRS

GENESIS DUQUE

REGINE FERGUSON

STEPHANIE GIL

KATHERINE MARMOL

KWASI YEBOAH

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 scholar athlete who has demonstrated a commitment and dedication to their education.

KEVIN SLOCUM

5 – THE PEEKSKILL ROTARY CLUB JOHN DEVINS AWARD AND BOB PEASE AWARD

These awards are given annually to the top female and male athletes of the senior class.

ASIA JACKSON & KYREE HULL

6 – THE NEW YORK STATE COMPTROLLER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (Presented by Ms. Yolanda Robinson)

CERTIFICATE

This award is given to a student who has demonstrated leadership potential and a commitment to public service.

MARTHA ANGUISACA

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.

CHRISTOPHER RONCA

8 – THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS DISTINGUISHED ATHLETE AWARD CERTIFICATE

This award is presented to student who displays courage, poise, self-confidence and leadership as a high school athlete.

MOLLY BALOW

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.

TYLER PIRONE

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.

MICHELLE WOOD

11 – THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN, WESTCHESTER, OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWAR

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 the solution of social and civic problems.

KAYLA KERSCHUS

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

VANESSA CASTRO

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.

MICHELLE WOOD

14 – THE SCOTT CAMERA AWARD $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE

This award is presented to the Peekskill High School senior with outstanding achievement in photography.

MARGARET KRAPISH

15 – THE LATINO CULTURE CLUB AWARD

(Presented by Ms. Myrna Santos

This award is given to seniors who have participated in the Latino Culture Club and contributed to furthering the development of the Hispanic culture.

DINARELYS ALVAREZ $50

JENNIFER GALLEGO $200

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.

BLANCA ZHININ

17- THE EUGENE CASERTA MEMORIAL AWARD $50

This award is given to a varsity athlete who has fostered spirit and pride in their school.

DARREL KIDD

18- DEPARMENT OF THE ARMY

Presented by Sergeant Clifford A. Hammond III

CERTIFICATE & MEDAL

These awards are presented to students who have demonstrated excellence in both Academics and Athletics.

KATHLEEN FREED ELIJAH ABDUL-AZIM KEVIN SLOCUM

19 – 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.

MICHAELA SPENCER

This award is given to a student who has shown patriotism for their country and also community service.

VANESSA CASTRO & ROBERT PAGAN

21– THE COLLEGE OF WESTCHESTER AWARD

CERTIFICATE

This award is presented to a student in the senior class who has shown excellence in Business Education and Computer Technology.

TYLER PIRONE

22– JEWISH VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS $100

This award is presented to a student who has demonstrated academic success.

DANIEL ANZOLA

23– SENIORS CLASS OF 2012 AWARDS

$125 each

For Outstanding support of the 2012 Prom

CATHERINE SEMPLE & REGINE FERGUSON

For Outstanding Spirit over 4 years

KAYLA KERSCHUS

For Outstanding leadership over multiple years

DARREL KIDD

24 — TECH STUDENT – STUDENT OF DISTINCTION

CERTIFICATE

This award is selected by the instructors at the Boces Tech Center. It is given to a student who has shown outstanding effort and achievement in one of the career academies. The winner of the culinary award is given to.

JONATHAN TRAVIS

25 — THE NEW YORK STATE SENATE YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD

CERTIFICATE

This award is given to students who excel academically and have exhibited leadership through extracurricular and volunteer activities.

STEPHANIE GIL & KWASI YEBOAH

26 — THE PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL’S AWARDS

PLAQUE

These Principal Awards recognize students who have made improvement academically over the past four years.

DOROTHY BRADSHAW & KERRY JONES

27 –THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE OF WESTCHESTER, BLACK SCHOLARS RECOGNITION AWARD.

Presented by Ms. Margie Daniels PLAQUE

This recognition is provided by the partnership of 28 leading African American organizations, who’s vision is simple. “We seek to develop an educational community in which hard work, success, and superior performance are universally recognized, respected, honored, and rewarded. African-American scholars who are achieving academically have a unique need for such support. The Community Partnership is committed to meeting this need.”

SAMANTHA JACKSON REGINE FERGUSON CATHERINE SEMPLE

28- THE AMERICAN LEGION ESSAY CONTEST

CERTIFICATE AND -$100

This award is given to a student in appreciation of and recognition for active participation in Westchester County American Legion Essay Contest.

MARTHA ANGUISACA

PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT

SCHOLARSHIP/AWARDS

JUNE 20, 2012

1- NYS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 2012 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

These scholarships are allocated by the State ofNew Yorkin 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 inNew YorkStateto receive the award.

MOLLY BALOW $500

JENESIS GALLEGO $500

STEPHAIE GIL $500

JENNIFER GALLEGO $1,500

2 – CAMP INC. ACHIEVERS’ SCHOLARSHIP

(Presented by Mrs. 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.

DOROTHY BRADSHAW TROI NOLAN

SHONAE DRAPER CAITLIN ORHELEIN

REGINE FERGUSON JASMINE PERRY

STEPHANIE GIL CHRISTOPHER RONCA

TITZIANA JAMES KEVIN SLOCUM

ANGELA JOHNSON DAMARIS TORRES

DALILA JOHNSON BLANCA ZHININ

JOHN MAXWELL

3 – THE LOUIS PANZANARO III SCHOLARSHIP FUND

(Presented by Mr. Louis Panzanaro)

These scholarships are awarded to senior basketball players who have demonstrated scholarship, leadership and a winning attitude against all odds.

THE LOUIS PANZANARO III ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS $500 each

ROBERT LYLES COURTNEY MAPP GYDAL SORRELL

THE RICK RAUH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $750

KYREE HULL

JEFF BURNS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $750

SALEEM SUTTON

THE LOUIS PANZANARO III MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $1,500

BAYRON CARTER

4 – THE CHARLES DECHRISTOPHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $750

This scholarship is sponsored by the Christopher family in memory of Charles DeChristopher a Peekskill high School graduate and avid fan and supporter of athletics his entire life.

CHANDLER PIERCE

This award is given in memory of Regina Panzanaro, a graduate and lifelong supporter of Peekskill High School. It is given to a student who worked to their potential in school.

KAYLA KERSHUS

6 – THE PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION

Presented by Ms Allison Risoli – Mr. Gordon Hubbard

These awards are granted by the advisors of the Student Council for students who have made a major contribution to student government and the Peekskill High School Community.

CATHERINE SEMPLE $300 KATHERINE MARMOL $1,500

GENESIS MARTINEZ $300 REGINE FERGUSON $1.500

KWASI YEBOAH $500 STEPHANIE GIL $2,000

GENESIS DUQUE $1,000

Presented by Ms Allison Risoli and Mr. George Goess– 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.

CAITLIN ORHELEIN $100 REGINE FERGUSON $300

KWASI YEBOAH $100 STEPHANIE GIL $300

CATHERINE MARMOL $300

GENESIS DUQUE $300

8- THE NORMAN A. KROPF MEMORIAL ART AWARD $200

This award is presented to an outstanding art student.

JENNIFER GALLEGO

9 – THE REVEREND DR. G. FRANKLIN WIGGINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $500 each

Presented by Mrs Ida Wiggins

These awards are granted to students who compete by application for this scholarship.

CATHERINE SEMPLE ROBERT LYLES

JASMINE PERRY TROI NOLAN

KWASI YEBOAH

10 – THE WOMEN’S CLUB OF PEEKSKILL/CORTLANDT SCHOLARSHIP $100

This award is given to a senior in the top 10 of the graduating class and who has been accepted at an accredited four year college or university.

JENESIS GALLEGO

11 – THE ALLISON L. RISOLI SCHOLARSHIP FOR SERVICE

Presented by Ms Allison 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.

STEPHANIE GIL

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.

MARCIA PALTIN

13- THE PEEKSKILL FACULTY ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP $650

This scholarship is awarded to a college bound senior in the top 20% 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.

CAMILA BARRIONUEVO

$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.

LYNNETTE QUILES

15 – THE PEEKSKILL TEACHER PARAPROFESSIONAL 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.

DOROTHY BRADSHAW

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 inNew York City’s garment district. This award is presented to a student who has excelled academically and has also been a role model to other students.

SHAINA NAVARRO

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.

STEPHANIE GIL & JENESIS GALLEGO

18 – THE PEEKSKILL ROTARY CLUB FELLOWSHIP AWARD $500

This award is granted to a well-rounded student with an excellent academic record and great potential.

MOLLY BALOW

19 – THE HONORABLE NORBERT EHRENFREUND HUMAN RELATIONS SCHOLARSHIP

$150

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 thePeekskillcommunity.

MARGARET KRAPISH

This award is presented to the students who have shown academic growth over 4 years at Peekskill HS.

DOROTHY BRADSHAW & DARWIN MOLINA

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.

BRETT TRAVIS

22 – THE HUDSON VALLEY BLOOD SERVICES AWARD $250

This award is presented to a student at our school who best demonstrates character, enthusiasm and effective leadership in organizing the student blood drive.

STEPHANIE GIL

23 – 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 throughout their high school career

KAYLA KERSCHUS

24 – FRANK R. MERRIWEATHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $250

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.

BAYRON CARTER

25 – 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

TYLER PIRONE

26- PETER KRISTOPH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $300

This scholarship is awarded to a student who has shown commitment to their education and respect for their classmates.

MICHELLE WOOD

27- THE PEEKSILL HIGH SCHOOL BLACK CULTURE CLUB AWARD $150

This awards is presented to a student who are is the Black Culture Club in honor of Carlos Ann Butler founder of the PHS BCC and in memory of Kevin Gerard Butler.

CHERAQUII HUGHLEY-WHEATON

28- THE SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT/ TEACHER ORGANIZATION SCHOLARSHIP $300 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.

DAHYANA CARABALLO & NIGEL TOMPKINS

29-THE CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS LADIES AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIP $125

This scholarship is provided by the Christopher Columbus Ladies Auxiliary to a student of Italian descent.

$100 each

The awards have been donated by Sheila Wagner, Peekskill High’s most accomplished woman’s basketball player to members of this year’s championship team.

DOROTHY BRADSHAW SAMANTHA JACKSON

SHONAE DRAPER TROI NOLAN

ASIA JACKSON

31 – THE ELLEN J. BENNETT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $100

This scholarship is in memory of Ellen J. Bennett, a life-long learner who valued family above all else. This scholarship is given to a top female student who is passionate about learning and helping others, has a strong connection to family and community and is pursuing a college degree in Education.

DINARELYS ALVAREZ

32 – THE PEEKSKILL ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP AWARD $500

This award is granted to the Valedictorian of the senior class.

JENNIFER GALLEGO

33 – THE PEEKSKILL LIONS CLUB $ 500

This award is granted to a college bound senior who competed by application to the Lions Club.

STEPHANIE GIL

DEBRA E. HOLCOMBE COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

(Presented by Ms. Soror Marlo Gantt) $800 each

These awards were named for Debra Holcomb, a Peekskill High School graduate and member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority who was a staunch advocate of community activities.

DALILA JOHNSON GENESIS MARTINEZ REGINA FERGUSON

35 – PEEKSKILL ROTARY DANIEL SADOFSKY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $250

The award is given in memory of Daniel Sadofsky, an area businessman and 30 years member of the Peekskill Rotary Club. The award is given to an Interact Club member who is a committed and active volunteer in the community.

GENESIS DUQUE & STEPHANIE GIL

36 – JENNA’S DREAM PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP $250 each

This award is presented to students who are continuing their education in the performing arts.

DARREL KIDD & STEVE SACASARI

37 – THE CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS SOCIETY OF PEEKSKILL $250

This award is presented to a student who has shown academic and personal achievements.

KEVIN SLOCUM

38- PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOL MERCURY SCHOLARSHIP $250

This award is given to a student in honor of service to the Mercury Newspaper.

DOROTHY BRADSHAW

39 – OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC BETA ALPHA ALPHA CHAPTER $250

Beta Alpha Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi is composed of college educated, professional men who are active in Westchester and Rockland Counties. The men of Beta Alpha Alpha are committed to raising the academic consciousness and achievement of minority youth in our communities.

DARREL KIDD

40- GRAND LODGE FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

$450

This award is given to a student who is hardworking and has academic potential for success in the future.

DIEGO APONTE

41- THE PHYLLIS JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR EDUCATION $500

This award is presented to a student who intends to major in Education.

CAMILA BARRIONUEVO

This award is presented to a student who has achieved academic excellence in science.

JENNIFER GALLEGO

43- THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NEGRO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP $500

This scholarship is awarded to a student works hard and who strives to represent themselves with integrity. The student must demonstrate pride towards their academics and must be continuing in post-secondary education.

KYREE HULL

44- LUCY EMANUEL/MARY MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIP $500

This scholarship is given to recognize a graduating senior for their outstanding community service.

DARREL KIDD

45 – ALPHA KAPPA SORORITY, INC XI CHI OMEGA BOOK AWARD $500

The oldest black sorority, was founded 104 years ago by nine African American college women with a mission of “Service to All Mankind” this award is for outstanding effort throughout high school.

DOROTHY BRADSHAW

46 – RYAN RISCO & CAITLIN CHIVONNE POLHILL AWARD

Presented by Lauren Brady & Caitlin Brady $500 each

This scholarship was created to recognize those who have overcome adversity or who have guided others in defeating their own challenges.

CAITLIN ORHELEIN & VALERIE KROPF

47 – THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE OF WESTCHESTER, BLACK SCHOLARS RECOGNITION AWARD.

Presented by Ms. Margie Daniels

This recognition is provided by the partnership of 28 leading African American organizations, who’s vision is simple “We seek to develop an educational community in which hard work, success, and superior performance are universally recognized, respected, honored, and rewarded. African-American scholars who are achieving academically have a unique need for such support. The Community Partnership is committed to meeting this need

TITZIANA JAMES $150 DALILA JOHNSON $500 SONYA KNOWLES $500

48 – THE HASSAN BOLTON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP $500

This scholarship is given to an exemplary youth graduating from Peekskill High School to help support their goal of graduating from college.

CATHERINE SEMPLE

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

v PEEKSKILL COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

AND THIS YEAR THE SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDEES ARE:

49 – THE PIETRO A. & 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 high level.

50 – THE KATHERINE WASSERSCHEID SCHOLARSHIP (PHSSFC)

These awards are 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.

DALILA JOHNSON $550 NICOLAS SOTO $600

51 – THE ROBERT D. FULLENWEIDER MEMORIAL AWARD (PHSSFC) $400

This scholarship is presented to a senior who has demonstrated academic excellence.

TROI NOLAN

52 – DELUCA AWARDS

These scholarships are presented to students who achieved at a high academic level.

KWASI YEBOAH $ 550 KEVIN SLOCUM $750

53 – SARAH T. BAKER AWARD (PHSSFC)

These awards are in memory of Miss Sarah T. Baker, former teacher and dean of girls at Peekskill High School.

ANGELA JOHNSON $400 ROBERT PAGAN $400 DARREL KIDD $550

54 – THE BILLY LOEWY MEMORIAL AWARD $550

This award is granted yearly to a student who has demonstrated the potential to successfully continue their education at a college or university.

MARTHA ANGUISACA

55 – RONALD PACCHIANA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $500

This award is granted yearly by the Peekskill High School Scholarship Committee to a deserving student.

GENESIS MARTINEZ

56– PEEKSKILL COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

These awards are granted yearly by the Peekskill High School Scholarship Committee to deserving students.

JULIO CRUZ $250

REGINE FERGUSON $250

STEPHANIE GIL $250

CATHERINE SEMPLE $250

DAMARIS TORRES $250

57- 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 Environmental Sciences.

CAITLIN ORHELEIN

58 – ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC. GAMMA XI ZETA SORORITY $1,000

This sorority was founded on the principles of: Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood and Finer womanhood and they provide scholarships to individuals who exemplify the same. This year Gamma Xi Zeta recognizes…..

STEPHANIE GIL

59 – THE NEW YORK STATE SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS $1,000

This award is granted to a graduating student who intends to pursue post-secondary education in the area of Accounting.

DALILA JOHNSON

60 – RETIRED EDUCATORS CHAPTER OF PEEKSKILL FACULTY ASSOCIATION $2,000

This award is presented to a student who intends to major in Education.

CAMILA BARRIONUEVO

61 – ALPHA KAPPA SORORITY, INC XI CHI OMEGA MERIT SCHOLARSHIP $1,000

The oldest black sorority, was founded 104 years ago by nine African American college women with a mission of “Service to All Mankind” this award is for outstanding effort throughout high school.

DALILA JOHNSON

62 – THE CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, INC $1,000

This award is given to an individual who has shown academic success and will be pursuing higher education.

BRETT TRAVIS

63– ERNESTINE GLENN SCHOLARSHIP $1,000

Ms Ernestine Glenn is awarding this scholarship to a young lady who impressed her with grace and ambition.

TITZIANA JAMES

64 – THE HUDSON VALLEY GATEWAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP $1,000

This scholarship is awarded to a senior who has excelled in academics, leadership and community service.

STEPHANIE GIL

65 – 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

ELIJAH ABDUL-AZIM

66 – NYS MATH HONOR SOCIETY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS Laptop computer

This scholarship is awarded to a student selected by the Math Honor Society.

JAMIL GUTIERREZ

67 – 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 thePeekskillschools. This award is given to outstanding senior athletes who are also successful in school.

JOSEPH HENRY $200 ELIJAH ABDUL-AZIM $500

DARREL KIDD $200 MOLLY BALOW $500

CHRISTOPHER RONCA $200 KEVIN SLOCUM $500

BRETT TRAVIS $200 NICOLAS SOTO $500

DAVID MENDELLO $400 CHELSEA NAURATAN $ 800

MARCIA PALTIN $400 KATHLEEN FREED $1,000

68 – THE PEEKSKILL ROTARY CLUB “RAYMOND LAPOLLA SCHOLARSHIP”

$4,000 over 4 years

This award in memory of the former Sport Editor of the Evening Star is given to a student who is an outstanding student who also has served their school and community in a positive way.

KEVIN SLOCUM

69 – THE NYBEST AGENCY $1,000

This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student who has been a positive influence on their school and community.

STEPHANIE GIL

70 – BASF THE CHEMICAL COMPANY $1,00

This scholarship is awarded to a senior who has excelled in the area of science and is attending college with a major in a science or science related field.

JENNIFER GALLEGO

71 – THE ZETA NU OMEGA CHAPTER OF ALPHA KAPPA SORORITY – ZNO COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND. $1,000 each

This award recognizes students who have demonstrated consistently strong motivation to achieve and serve their community.

CATHERINE SEMPLE REGINE FERGUSON JAMIL GUTIERREZ

This award is presented to a student who has shown academic and personal achievements.

CATHERINE SEMPLE

73 – JASON C. PAIGE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

(Presented by Mrs. Tuesday Paige McDonald

Jason C. Paige was Attendance Teacher at Peekskill High School and he had a profound effect on the students and the community. In an effort to continue his work of helping students overcome the odds, the Paige Family in collaboration with the Peekskill School District have created the Jason C. Paige Memorial Scholarship.

CATHERINE SEMPLE $250 DOROTHY BRADSHAW $500 KWASI YEBOAH $500

Presented by Mr. Steven Chizmadia $1,000

This award is sponsored by the Peekskill Education Fund and Mr. Steven Chizmadia. It is given to a student who plans to pursue a career in the arts and who has demonstrated community service.

STEVE SACASARI

75 – THE PEEKSKILL EDUCATION FUND JUDITH JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP

$1,000 each

These awards are sponsored by the Peekskill Education Fund in recognition of former Superintendent of School Judith Johnson. They are given to two students who have been both hardworking and have shown strong leadership skills.

This scholarship was endowed by John Nguyen, a PHS graduate, who came to theUnited Statesas a refugee fromVietnam. 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.

SHAINA NAVARRO

77- 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.

REGINE FERGUSON

78– 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.

DARWIN PANZA

79 – 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.

ELIJAH ABDUL-AZIM

80 – WESTCHESTER COUNTY YOUTH BOARD MILLY KIBRICK YOUTH SERVICE AWARD SCHOLARSHIP

$6,000

This award is presented to a student who demonstrated academic excellence, leadership and commitment to her community.

81 – THE WALTON FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP -WALMART $13,000

This scholarship is granted to a graduating senior who is the legal dependent of a full time worker of Wal-Mart store who has financial need and is pursuing higher education.

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.