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AWARDS NIGHT SCRIPT

National Anthem Welcome and remarks:

*ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE – 11TH GRADE (Top 10% of Class) Bill/Alice *Please hold your applause until all names have been mentioned Please Come to the Stage Mary Bibbey Connor Hanggi McKinley Shea Emma Boushie Sarah Hinman Luke Shea Ian Campbell Dean Jones Alexa Spain Megan Davenport Stephanie Marenghi Elizabeth Varnum Skylar Delp Erin Reilly Sarah Viele Emma Evans Pamela Schork Emma Yocis Sophia Fenn

*ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE – 10TH GRADE (Top 10% of Class) *Please hold your applause until all names have been mentioned

Please Come to the Stage Joseph Blackburn Jasmine Julian Lindsey Ross Maya Brazauskas Emily Kern Shannon Rupar Mikela Caruso Ahmee Konishi Sarah Sandor William Coleman Mary Lasley Jolie Scott Sydney Garceau Luke Lavan Mackenzie Valdiviezo Phoebe Hale Charles Lewis Simon Yocis Rebecca Hibbard Issabella Pape

DEPARTMENT AWARDS PRESENTER

STUDENT AWARD Ray

Joseph Miller Ms. Pierson

Gabriella Wolf Ms. Bertoglio

Phoebe Hale Mrs. Brown

Matt O’Hara Mrs. Cowles

Grace Fleishman Mr. Robillard

Isabelle Santamauro Mr. Malaspina

James Wolf Mrs. Pisano

Rebecca Miller Mrs. Bain

Christopher Ciarlo Ms. Flavin

Elizabeth Mieczkowski Overall Department Award


STUDENT AWARD Mike Malia Piscitelli Mr. Fontaine

Jillian Roden Mr. Parkhouse

Ben Pelletier Ms. Parlato

Maxwell Lovig Mr. Bunovsky (AP Psych)

Anna Graf Mr. Casagrande

Cassandra Barbino Ed Buck Book Award –9th Grade Achievement in World Civ.

Andrew King Paul Hadzima Book Award- 10th Grade American History

Pamela Schork Mark Linehan Book Award – 11th Grade AP U.S. History

STUDENT AWARD Devon

Monica Untiet Business Technology

Dean Jones Business

STUDENT AWARD Will

Sean Coyle Video Production

Luke Garceau Video Game Design

STUDENT AWARD Chris

Max Loving Physics – Mr. Terhaar

Bryce Bauer Biology – Mr. Sheikh

Taylor Pabst Anatomy – Mrs. Stone

Shannon Rupar Chemistry – Mrs. Yocis

Max Pape Chemistry – Mrs. Yard

Isabella Donatucci Integrated Science – Mr. York

Gabrielle Wolf Physics – Mr. Pease

Ben Pelletier Biology – Mrs. Pratt

Kate Rupar Senior Achievement Award - Department

STUDENT AWARD Dave

Tyler Wagner Physical Education

Fionn Blevio Physical Education

Abigail Sutton Health


STUDENT AWARD Bill D.

Carmen & Lupita Andrade Ag Production

Maya Samuelson Veterinary Science

Rachel Bernhardt Greenhouse Production

Colby Pomeroy Landscaping

Mackenzie Lautenschlager Natural Resources

Emma Newell Horse Management

Matthew O’Hara Sustainable Food Production

Samantha Sestilli Ag Engineering

Zachary Duda Agriscience Service Award

Emily Alegi Agriscience Service Award

Autumn Dempsey Agriscience Service Award

STUDENT AWARD Michele

Madeleine Woodward Freshman Art Award

Shannon Rupar Sophomore Art Award

Courtney Klimak Junior Art Award

Sarah Woodward Senior Art Award

Daniel Abely Senior Digital Design Award

Yearbook Award

STUDENT AWARD Jess

Isabelle Santamauro English 9

Cassandra Barbino English 9

Shannon Rupar English 10

Tamae Wilson English 10

Illiana Noll English 10

Erin Reilly English 11

Alyssa Palmer English 11

Kailey Conlon English 12

Gabriella Wolf English 12

Raphael Lassauze English Scholar Award

Garrett Lawlor Ron Yarusavage Scholar Athlete Book Award

(student athlete & excellent English student)

Michael Kastilahn Mary Ann Martins Book Award

STUDENT AWARD Amy

Matthew Ross Director’s Award for Band

Aubrey Crook Fred Waring Director’s Award for Chorus


STUDENT AWARD Taryn/Lynne/Maria

Elizabeth Varnum Ms. Caruso - Excellence in Spanish

Ember Wheeler Ms. Forte – Excellence in Italian

Rebecca Hibbard Ms. Sortito – Excellence in French

Scott Peters Ms. Nolte – Excellence in Spanish

Lindsey Ross Dr. Fernandez – Excellence in Spanish

Mikela Caruso Department Award

STUDENT AWARD John

Joshua Kimberly Excellence in Culinary

Taylor Pabst Excellence in Culinary

Sean Quinlan Excellence in Culinary

BOOK and MEDAL AWARDS PRESENTER

Society of Women Engineers Chris

The Society of Women Engineers certificate of merit is presented to one junior

girl and one junior boy who has completed at least three years of math and

science courses with distinction.

The recipients are McKinley Shea and Emma Yocis

John Meeker Book Award

The John Meeker Book Award is given to a senior student who is planning on a career

in criminal justice or law and has an outstanding academic record.

The recipient is Leland Malloy

The Rensselaer Medal

The Rensselaer Medal is given to a junior who is an outstanding student who excels in

advanced math and science courses. Should this student enroll at Rensselaer Polytechnic

Institute, they will receive a $25,000 per year merit scholarship which is guaranteed for

four years for a total of $100,000.

The recipient is Connor Hanggi


University of Rochester - Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award

Awarded to a junior student who excels in math and science. The winner is automatically

considered for the Bausch + Lomb Science Scholarship. Scholarship amounts range

from $10,000 to $20,000 per year for four years.

The recipient is Skylar Delp

DAR Good Citizens Award Mary Jane Winne

This award, sponsored by the Trumbull-Porter Chapter, Daughters of the American

Revolution, is given to a student who possesses and demonstrates the qualities of a

Good Citizen: Dependability, Service, Leadership and Patriotism. The recipient

receives a DAR Good Citizen pin, certificate, and wallet recognition.

The recipient is Zachary Duda

DAR Essay Contest

Each DAR Good Citizen selected by his/her high school was eligible to enter the DAR Good

Citizens Scholarship Essay Contest if he/she wished.

The recipient is Zachary Duda

DAR Outstanding Student in American History Award

The Daughters of the American Revolution presents the DAR Outstanding Student of

American History Award to a senior student who possesses and demonstrates an

outstanding effort and accomplishment in the field of American History. The receiver

of this award will be given an award certificate and a small monetary gift.

The recipient is Ryan Rescsanski

University of Rochester - Frederick Douglas and Susan B. Anthony Alice

Award in Humanities and Social Sciences

Awarded to a junior for outstanding achievement in the humanities and/or social sciences.

The student must demonstrate: 1) Commitment to understanding and addressing difficult

social issues, 2) Leadership and dedication to community action, and 3) Strong grades and

rigorous courses taken in the humanities and social sciences. The winner is automatically

considered for a scholarship. Scholarship amounts range from $10,000 to $20,000 per year

for four years.

The recipient is Sophia Fenn


University of Rochester – Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology

Awarded to a junior with strong interest in innovation and/or information technology. This

student must demonstrate: 1) An high level of achievement in this area, 2) Exposure to new

technologies outside of school, such as pursuing serious work opportunities in local laboratories

or industry, and 3) Leading other students to new approaches to old problems, e.g. business

plans for fundraising, innovative community service; after school activities; and best uses of

internal communications tools such as chat and blogs.

The recipient is Dean Jones

Harvard Book Award

Awarded to a member of the junior class who, in the judgment of the faculty, combines

excellence in academics with significant achievements in extra-curricular activities.

The recipient is Mary Bibbey

Smith Book Award

Awarded to a junior girl who exemplifies the academic achievement, leadership

qualities, and concern for others that characterize the thousands of women who have

graduated from Smith College.

The recipient is Elizabeth Varnum

St Michael’s Book Award for Scholarship and Service

This award is given to recognize outstanding juniors who demonstrate a commitment

to volunteerism and leadership in their community service endeavors. This award

represents just one way in which St Michael’s College fulfills its mission to better the

human condition by honoring those who demonstrate the true spirit of volunteerism.

In addition, these students must be inductees of the National Honor Society. The

recipients are eligible for a scholarship ranging from $5,000 to full tuition.

The recipients are Ian Campbell and Megan Davenport

Wells College 21st Century Leadership Award

This award is given to a junior girl who exemplifies a strong commitment to academics

and student leadership. Should this student enroll at Wells College, she will receive a

leadership scholarship worth a total of $40,000.

The recipient is Emma Evans


Cornell Book Award

Given to a member of the junior class who has an academic record indicating

potential for admittance to Cornell University and is a well-rounded person, with

community and/or extracurricular involvement.

The recipient is Matthew Pape

Rhode Island School of Design Book Award

RISD established its Annual Art Award in 1984. Each year a select number of

secondary schools with noteworthy programs in the visual arts are invited by the

Rhode Island School of Design president to nominate an accomplished artist from

the senior class to be recognized. The award is a book of special interest to aspiring

artists and designers. Several criteria in making this nomination were considered; the

student’s effort and achievement in the visual arts; the student’s overall academic

achievement; the student’s creativity and talent.

This year’s recipient is Molly Humphreys

Michael’s Jewelers Award

This award is given to a junior boy and a junior girl who combine academic excellence

with a commitment to the school and community.

The recipients are Michael Kastilahn and Leah McCluskey

John Philip Sousa Band Award Amy

This award recognizes superior musicianship, dependability, loyalty, and cooperation.

The recipient is Greer Hanley

National School Choral Award

This award is given in recognition of singular merit, ability, and achievement, of outstanding

contributions to the success of the school vocal program, and of an unusual degree of loyalty,

cooperation, and high qualities of conduct.

The recipient is Hannah MacLean

National School Orchestra Award

The recipient is Rebecca Hibbard


United States Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award Alice

This award is presented to a senior distinguished scholar who is an exemplary young

citizen and role model for other students. The student is being recognized for

academic achievement and leadership as a high school scholar.

The recipient is Maya Samuelson

United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award

This award is presented to a student who is an exemplary young citizen, a role model

for other students and best exhibits the personal traits of courage, poise, self-confidence

and leadership.

The recipient is Jacob Matta

CIAC Scholar Athlete Award

The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) Scholar-Athlete

Program annually recognizes two high school seniors - one boy and one girl - whose

academic and athletic careers have been exemplary, whose personal standards and

achievements are a model to others, and who possess high levels of integrity, self-

discipline and courage.

The recipients are Garrett Lawlor and Sarah Woodward

Governor’s Scholar Semi-Finalist

The Connecticut Association of Schools proudly presents this Governor’s Scholar Semi-Finalist

certificate in recognition of outstanding academic achievement. We congratulate you and have

confidence that your future will be equally successful.

The recipient is Dean Jones

National Association Secondary School Principal’s Leadership Award

This award recognizes a 12th grade student who has distinguished him or herself, not

only for good scholarship and involvement in school organizations, but also for their

excellent qualities in civic and community action. The recipient shows a positive

attitude towards classmates, school, and community and displays an understanding

and appreciation of civic responsibility.

The recipient is Alaina Marra


Connecticut Association of Schools Principal’s Leadership Award

This award is to recognize students, that in the estimation of the principal, exhibit

outstanding leadership qualities in a variety of ways.

The recipients are Kate Rupar and Jey Herman

Litchfield County Superintendent’s Award

This award is granted to students based on community service and service to others,

academic prowess and leadership service to the school community.

The recipients are Isabella Cenatiempo and Domenick Santopietro

Connecticut Association of Boards of Education Leadership Award

This award is to recognize two students, who show a willingness to take on challenges,

are capable of making difficult decisions, show concern for others, demonstrate an

ability to work with others, exhibit diplomacy, has an ability to understand issues

clearly, and are able to honor their commitments.

The recipients are Sarah Woodward and Eric Mockovak

(General Introduction of What These Following Awards Are)

CLUB and SERVICE AWARDS PRESENTER

Student

Team Beta Bill P. Chris Duda Hard Work & Dedication

Justin Varecka Hard Work & Dedication

Senior Class Council Kristen Danielle Meyers

Junior Class Council Laurenn

Elizabeth Varnum


Sophomore Class Council Jess & Todd G.

Joseph Miller

Freshman Class Council Taryn

Steven LeClerc Excellent Commitment to the Class of 2020

Math Club Ray

Emily Vail

Andy King

Literary Club Conor Elena Frey Poet Laureate

Unified Buddies Conor/John

Rebecca Hibbard

Grace Fleishman

Journalism Jess

Carli LoPresti

Kiley Bushka

FBLA Devon

Joseph Blackburn Excellence in FBLA –

Caroline Heavens Commitment & Participation

D.E.C.A. Devon Conor Coleman Excellence in DECA

Natalie DiMichele Excellence in DECA

Shaun McColgan Excellence in DECA

National Art Honor Society Michele Leah Hungerford Commitment & Dedication to the

Breanna Harding Arts within our Community

Emily Hanson


Tamae Wilson

Spirit Club Michele Dean Jones

Eric Mockovak

Elena Eschmann

Art Club Michele

Grace Lynch

FFA Service Award Tom Liz Mahon Service Award

Grace Fleishman Service Award

Nick Huzi Service Award

Emily Alegi Service Award

Weight Training & Conditioning Club Dave

Jordon Carney Outstanding Participation

Flori Cenkolli Outstanding Participation

Karisa Shukaitis Outstanding Participation

Guitar Club Dave

Abigail Sutton

National Honor Society Katie Y.

Anthony Eanniello President

Iris Stumpf Vice President

Lainey Marra Secretary

Ryan Rescsanski Treasurer

Science National Honor Society Katie

Mary Bibbey

Emma Boushie

Skylar Delp

Emma Yocis


Debate Club Mike S. Molly Humphreys Most Valuable

Sydney Garceau Most Improved

GSA Maura

Natalie Shreve

Aiden Usher

Leo Club Kristen

Steven LeClerc

Student Council Kristen

Isabella Cenatiempo Commitment and Dedication

Book Club Marla Martin/Suzanne

Anna Bunovsky Commitment and Dedication

Elena Fry Commitment and Dedication

Michaella Springmann Commitment and Dedication

Drama Club Todd/Amy

Eric Mockovak NHS Drama Award

Maya Samuelson NHS Drama Award

Allan Marin NHS Drama Award

Courtney Gibson NHS Drama Award

Lainey Marra NHS Drama Award

Tri-M Honor Society Amy

Hannah MacLean Outstanding Contributions to the Club

Video Club Will Emily Alegi Video Award

NEAT TV Will

Dean Jones

RECOGNITION OF TOP THREE SENIORS Alice

I now have the distinct privilege of publicly announcing the top three students of the

senior class - the valedictorian, salutatorian and essayist. These students have

demonstrated the highest levels of academic achievement over their four-year high

school career. They are model students and contribute to our school community in


many ways. They are responsible, civic-minded, and determined young adults. We are

certain that they will make the world a better place as they go on to the next chapter of

their lives. We wish them great success in the future. These students are on their way

to making the world a better place.

Essayist - Emily Blackburn

Salutatorian - Elizabeth Mieczkowski

Valedictorian – Molly Humphreys

Closing remarks:

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