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VOL. 19 NO. 4 SUMMER 2010

SOMERVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICTReview2010 GRADUATES PREPARE TO EMBARK ON NEWBEGINNINGS

Somerville High School, for the secondconsecutive year, was named one of theTop 1500 schools in the nation by

Newsweek.

HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD RECIPIENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

SOMERVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT REVIEW SUMMER 2010 2SOMERVILLE WELCOMESINTERIM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

r. Thomas F. Butler joined the Somerville Public School district as interim superinten-dent of schools on July 1, 2010. Dr. Butler

replaces retired superintendent of schools, Dr. CarolynF. Leary, while the Board continues its search for a per-manent replacement for the position.An experienced and respected administrator with a

Doctorate in Educational Administration andSupervision from Rutgers University, Dr. Butler has overthirty-three years of central office experience. For thelast sixteen years he has served as interim superinten-dent for a variety of K-12, 9-12, and K-8 school districtsthroughout northern and central New Jersey. This is hissixth visit to Somerset County having previously occu-pied the role inBranchburg,Bridgewater-Raritan Regional,Montgomery,Somerset HillsRegional, andWatchung HillsRegional. While in

Somerville, Dr.Butler will con-tinue to expandand enhance thedistrict’s recordof achievement.His role is tocontinue imple-mention of theBoard of Education’sapproved budgetaryand educational plan. He will assist the school district incontinuing its mission to nurture intellectual growrthand civic responsibility. Dr. Butler and his wife Donna have lived in

Martinsville for the past thirty-six years. They are bothlife members of the Martinsville Rescue Squad after retir-ing two years ago after thirty years of service to theircommunity. They have a married son and two grandchil-dren living in Carrabassett Valley, Maine, and a marrieddaughter and two grandchildren living in King ofPrussia, Pennsylvania.�

Dr. Thomas F. Butler

RETIRED SUPERINTENDENT OFSCHOOLS HONORED

ayor Gallagher spoke eloquently at theJune 22, 2010 meeting of the

Somerville Board of Education in apprecia-tion of the accomplishments and dedication of retiredsuperintendent of schools, Dr. Carolyn F. Leary.Reading from the Borough of Somerville proclamation

that was presented to Dr. Leary, Mayor Gallagher said,“Dr. Leary has been the superintendent of schools forthe Somerville Borough since 1991 and has dedicatedher career to improving the Somerville school districtand the quality of life for all in our borough. Dr. Learyset high standards of quality for herself, the district facul-ty and staff, the students, the facilities, and the programsand instruction.”Mayor Gallagher cited numerous awards garnered by

the districtunder Dr.Leary’s leader-ship, includinghigh schoolrecognition byNewsweekMagazine as oneof the top 1500Public HighSchools in thenation, earningSomervilleMiddle School a2009 NationalTitle IDistinguishedSchool Awardfor exceptional

student perform-ance, and attaining

numerous student, faculty, and Board achievementawards.Speaking on behalf of the Board of

Education, Peter Lawton, BoardPresident, praised Dr. Leary for her leadership during the past nineteenyears and thanked her for her dedication to the Somervilleschool community.Dr. Carolyn F. Leary leaves a legacy

of accomplishments and the district wishes herevery success in her future endeavors.�

Dr. Carolyn F. Leary

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SOMERVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT REVIEW SUMMER 2010 3SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 2010SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD RECIPIENTS

Andrew Spencer Colditz Memorial Music Award. . . . Reckenbeil, EmilyAshley Farms President’s Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Narine, DillonAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aaronson, EthanAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adkins, JustinAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arias, JosephAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Avallone, MarielleAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Billington, MorganAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Blair, MicahAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bonaduce, SamanthaAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brenn, KaitlinAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cherian, JoshAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Crespo, SamanthaAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dallessio, ShelbyAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darabant, ElizabethAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Demmer, ScottAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DePirri, DanielleAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Emmons, ElizabethAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Factor, HannaAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Helwig, RebekahAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hulbert, MichaelAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ilogu, ObiajuluAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kavanagh, RebeccaAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kirchner, Kelsey

Athletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Koddenberg, BridgetAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lazauskas, JenniferAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lewis, NicoleAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Litchkowski, JamesAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loughlin, McKenzieAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Massa, JosephAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Massari, StephanieAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mineo, JosephAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Murphy, AlysonAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nobbs, GregoryAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nolan, AlexandraAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Powser, JoanneAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Principato, ChristopherAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reckenbeil, EmilyAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reina, NicoleAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rosinski, RoxanneAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rowlett, MollyAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rubin, DanielAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sacchi, KimberlyAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanchez, TylerAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steward, BrandonAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sullivan, MelissaAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sumpter, Sahara

Athletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thompson, KorriAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thornburg, Kiley AnnAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vargas, DallisAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vera, DavidAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wernerspach, KimberlyAthletic Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yu, StephanieB. Hoagland Class of 1955 Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Powser, JoanneBernard R. Johnson Vocal Music Scholarship. . . . . . . Bellucci, KatharineBernie Bray Memorial Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bellucci, KatharineBranchburg Basketball Association Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . Demmer, ScottBranchburg Basketball Association Award. . . . . . . . . . . . Sumpter, SaharaBranchburg Federation of Teachers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lazauskas, JenniferBranchburg Fraternal Order of Police #14 Award. . . . Bullock, StephanieBranchburg News Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alessio, MineoBranchburg PTO Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kuszelewicz, JessicaBranchburg PTO Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Healey, TroyBranchburg Rotary Club Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Strege, JeremyBranchburg Rotary Club Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mineo, AlessioBranchburg Rotary Club Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DePirri, DanielleBranchburg Travel Soccer Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sullivan, MelissaBranchburg Travel Soccer Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nobbs, GregoryBranchburg Woman’s Club Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shah, ShivBranchburg Woman’s Club Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . Ridarick, KristenChristine Pigott Memorial Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orlando, AshleyChristopher Coffin Memorial Award in History. . . . . Griffith, William IVClaude Shappelle Memorial Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lewis, NicoleDon Elliott Music Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rubin, TylerEdith Stern Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jaramillo, PabloEdward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brenn, KaitlinEdward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar. . . . . . . . . . . . .Coffin, HannahEdward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar. . . . . . . . . . . . Coffin, MadelynEdward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar. . . . . . . . Koddenberg, BridgetEdward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Koemm, KyleEdward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar. . . . . . . . .Kuszelewicz, JessicaEdward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar. . . . . . . . . . . . .Lester, KathrynEdward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lester, RyanEdward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar. . . . . . . . . . . . . Maharjan, AnilEdward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar. . . . . . . . . . . . Martinez, LauraEdward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar. . . . . . . . . . . . . Mineo, AlessioEdward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar. . . . . . . . . . . . .Pesta, NicholasEdward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rubin, TylerEdward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar. . . . . . . . . . . . Sumpter, SaharaEthicon Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Khawar, JibranEthicon Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orlowski, LaurenGerry Ryan Education Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Griffith, William IVGirls Pioneer Basketball Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sumpter, SaharaGloria Davidson Memorial Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Petties, MizjayiahGymnastics Award in Memory of

Jean Boice (Class of 1942). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Powser, Joanne

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Indarjit & Savitri Nijhawan Memorial Scholarship. . . . . . . Massa, JosephIndarjit & Savitri Nijhawan Memorial Scholarship. . . . . . . Brenn, KaitylnJim (Matty) Matthews Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tischler, NanciJim (Matty) Matthews Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cherian, JoshJohn C. and Mary S. Enk Memorial Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Garcia, MateoJohn Phillip Sousa Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rubin, TylerJules Balogh Memorial Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marlin, ErikKatie Gayeski Memorial Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Crespo, SamanthaKiyo Clarke Memorial Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Billington, MorganL.J. Hancock Memorial Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Comanda, MaldenLarry Mayeski Memorial Biology Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coffin, MadelynLeo Gorny Memorial Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Madden, DouglasLouis Armstrong Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Calabrese, DanielLt. John W. Leary and Lt. David Fontana NYFD Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Garcia, Mateo

Lt. John W. Leary and Lt. David Fontana NYFD Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Verona, Veronica

M & E Engineers Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ridarick, KristenMark R. Painter Memorial Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vera, DavidMatty Wyatt Memorial Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kieffer, MeganMcMurtry Family Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Emmons, ElizabethMichael A. Scrocca Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dunne, ConnorMichael R. Osinski Memorial Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Koemm, KyleMichael Scrocca ”Carpe Diem” Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . .Dunne, ConnorMichael Scrocca Memorial Baseball Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roche, MarcMichael Scrocca Memorial Baseball Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . Coy, TimothyNancy Susan Kaplan Memorial Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . .Brown, KaitlynNational Choral Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Comanda, MaldenNational Choral Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mineo, AlessioNational Merit Commended Scholar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cherian, JoshNational Merit Commended Scholar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hawkinson, ColeNational Merit Commended Scholar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lester, KathrynNational Merit Commended Scholar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mineo, AlessioNational Merit Commended Scholar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pesta, NicholasNational Merit Commended Scholar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Strege, JeremyNew Jersey Blood Services Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bouziotis, StevenNew Jersey Blood Services Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Frank, EmilyNew Jersey Blood Services Award. . . . . . . . . . . Hollingsworth, MatthewNew Jersey Blood Services Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Morelli, JessicaNew Jersey Blood Services Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Panday, Anisha

NJSIAA SCHOLAR/ATHLETE AWARD. . . . . . . . . . . . . Steward, BrandonOld Whitehouse General FrelinghuysenColonel Lowrey Chapter of DAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . Griffith, William IV

Pink Socks Foundation Scholarship Award. . . . . . . . . . . McNaught, ErinPioneer Basketball Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steward, BrandonPioneer Basketball Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Demmer, ScottRichard Kowalchik Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lester, RyanSamuel Yohn Memorial Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thornburg, Kiley AnnSanofi-Aventis Senior Chemistry Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Koemm, KyleSkyland Conference Scholar Athlete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Blair, MicahSkyland Conference Scholar Athlete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coffin, MadelynSocial Studies Department Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Martinez, LauraSomerset County Scholar Athlete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coffin, HannahSomerset County Scholar Athlete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Demmer, ScottSomerville - Bridgewater Rotary Club Scholarship. . . . . . . Garcia, MateoSomerville Aerie #2137 Fraternal Order of Eagles. . . . . . .Cifuentes, YuriSomerville Boys Lacrosse Booster Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dunne, ConnorSomerville Boys Lacrosse Booster Club. . . . . . . . . . . . .Hawkinson, ColeSomerville Civic League Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dallessio, ShelbySomerville Civic League Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bogado, MonicaSomerville Civic League Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Narine, DillonSomerville Education Association Award. . . . . . . . .Bonaduce, SamanthaSomerville Education Association Award. . . . . . . . . . . . .Sullivan, MelissaSomerville Education Association Award. . . . . . . . . . . .Helwig, Rebekah

Somerville Education Association Award. . . . . . . .Thornburg, Kiley AnnSomerville Elks Lodge #1068. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martinez, LauraSomerville Girls Lacrosse Team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lester, KathrynSomerville Girls Lacrosse Team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reckenbeil, EmilySomerville High Athletic Hall of Fame Scholarship. . . . . Sumpter, SaharaSomerville High Athletic Hall of Fame Scholarship. . . . Sacchi, KimberlySomerville High Athletic Hall of Fame Scholarship. . . . . . . . Blair, MicahSomerville High Athletic Hall of Fame Scholarship. . . . . . . . .Vera, DavidSomerville High School Alumni Class of 72 Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alessio, Mineo

Somerville High School Alumni Class of 72 Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kuszelewicz, Jessica

Somerville High School Alumni Class of 72 Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glassman, Ria

Somerville High School Alumni Class of 72 Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pesta, Nicholas

Somerville High School Alumni Class of 72 Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Parker, Emily

Somerville High School Alumni Class of 72 Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Herzog, Mariel

Somerville High School Alumni Class of 72 Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tischler, Nanci

Somerville High School Boys Soccer Booster Club Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adkins, Justi

Somerville High School Boys Soccer Booster Club Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mineo, Joseph

Somerville High School Boys Soccer Booster Club Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nobbs, Gregory

Somerville High School Choral Music Booster Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Verona, Veronica

Somerville High School Choral Music Booster Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Petties, Mizjayiah

Somerville High School Color Guard Booster Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coco, Rachel

Somerville High School Color Guard Booster Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Schlom, Catherine

Somerville High School French Club Award. . . . . . . . . . .Lester, KathrynSomerville High School French Language Award. . . . . . . .Mineo, AlessioSomerville High School French Language Award. . . . . . . Weinman, ErinSomerville High School Girls Soccer Booster Club Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sullivan, Melissa

Somerville High School Instrumental Music Booster Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kristjansen, Rene

Somerville High School Instrumental Music Booster Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orlando, Ashley

Somerville High School Media Center Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Russomano, Alexandra

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Somerville High School Most Improved Choral Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Davidson-Piedra, Amanda

Somerville High School Most Improved Instrumental Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Schlom, Catherine

Somerville High School Music Council Awards of Distinction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coffin, Hannah

Somerville High School Music Council Awards of Distinction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coffin, Madelyn

Somerville High School Music Council Awards of Distinction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emmons, Elizabeth

Somerville High School Music Council Awards of Distinction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Healey, Troy

Somerville High School Music Council Awards of Distinction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .McNaught, Erin

Somerville High School Music Council Awards of Distinction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parisi, Lisa

Somerville High School Music Council Awards of Distinction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Raziano, Valerie

Somerville High School Music Council Awards of Distinction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Schmitt, Kelli

Somerville High School Music Council Awards of Distinction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .McDaniels, Susanne

Somerville High School Music Council Awards of Distinction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warn, Nicole

Somerville High School PTO Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coffin, HannahSomerville High School PTO Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coffin, MadelynSomerville High School PTO Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coy, TimothySomerville High School PTO Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Davis, ChristopherSomerville High School PTO Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dunne, ConnorSomerville High School PTO Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dzwonczyk, DavidSomerville High School PTO Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ferrara, MichaelSomerville High School PTO Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emmons, ElizabethSomerville High School PTO Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Litchkowski, JamesSomerville High School PTO Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Massa, JosephSomerville High School PTO Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nobbs, GregorySomerville High School PTO Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rowlett, MollySomerville High School PTO Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanchez, TylerSomerville High School PTO Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . Waterfield, MadisonSomerville High School Softball Booster Club Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bonaduce, Samantha

Somerville High School Spanish Club Award. . . . . . . . . .Verona, VeronicaSomerville High School Student Council Award. . . . . . .Avallone, MarielleSomerville High School Student Council Award. . . . . . . . McNaught, ErinSomerville High School Student Council Award. . . . . Waterfield, MadisonSomerville High School Thespian Troupe #659. . . . . . . . . . Garcia, MateoSomerville High School Thespian Troupe #659. . . . . . . . . .Mineo, AlessioSomerville High School Thespian Troupe #659. . . . . . . . .Raziano, Valerie

Somerville High School Yearbook Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brown, KaitlynSomerville High School Yearbook Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coco, RachelSomerville High School Yearbook Award. . . . . . . . . . McDaniels. SusanneSomerville High School Yearbook Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Schmitt, KelliSomerville High School Yearbook Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warn, NicoleSomerville High School Yearbook Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Strand, StaceySomerville High School Yearbook Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lewis, NicoleSomerville High School Yearbook Award. . . . . . . . . . . .Reckenbeil, EmilySomerville History Club Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crowe, JenniferSomerville Kiwanis Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Russomano, AlexandraSomerville Metro Lions Club Scholarship Award. . . . . . . . . Garcia, MateoSomerville PBA Local #147 Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hinson, ThomasSomerville Principals and Supervisors Association Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coffin, Hannah

Somerville Principals and Supervisors Association Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coffin, Madelyn

Stewart H. Schenck, Jr. Art Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Powser, JoanneStewart H. Schenck, Jr. Art Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Smith, QuiandraSusanna DeLaurentis Memorial Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . .Kirchner, KelseySwim Team Booster Andrew Colditz Memorial Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orlando, Ashley

Swim Team Booster Andrew Colditz Memorial Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lewis, Nicole

Swim Team Booster Andrew Colditz Memorial Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Koemm, Kyle

The Alison M. Rodecker Memorial Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . .Kurinzi, LaylaThe Dessert Plate Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bryden, KellyThe Jessica Melore Student Achievement Award. . . . . . . Ridarick, KristenThe Joanne Vargas Commemorative Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . Vera, DavidThe Meghan Rose Bradley Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kirchner, KelseyThe Meghan Rose Bradley Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sacchi, KimberlyThe Meghan Rose Bradley Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . .Koddenberg, BridgetThe National Girls and Women in Sports Day Award. . . . Sumpter, SaharaThe Thomas and Gary Wilson Memorial Award. . . . . . . . . Kieffer, MeganThe Valkyrie Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crowe, JenniferThe Valkyrie Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Diamond, RyanThe Wilma B. Matysek - Branchburg Education Foundation Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lewis, Nicole

Theodore & Revell V. Wright Memorial Trust Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Blair, Micah

Visual Art Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Powser, JoanneVisual Art Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Smith, QuiandraWegmans Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bolomey, GregoryWilliam F. Lawrence Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maharjan, AnilWilliam F. Lawrence Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mineo, AlessioWilliam McPherson Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diamond, Ryan

SOMERVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT REVIEW SUMMER 2010 62008-09, 2009-10 SCHOOL YEAR HONOR AWARDSThe following studentswere on the High HonorRoll/Honor Roll for atleast three of the fourmarking periods in2008-09.

SENIORSFOURTH YEARBufe, LisaCallander, LindseyDakwahene, AbenaNevar, LauraPascual, SarahPontier, Luke

Reddy, KedayReynera, EleniSnyder, MatthewWinstead, RobertTHIRD YEARDeVoe, NicoleFraser, DanielleMaher, ScottPatel, RushitaPhibbs, StephanieRussell, JenniferVargas, MariaVellucci, MichaelSECOND YEAREstevez, Christopher

Garfi, SalvatoreGoodman, CorinneHutzel, AlexandraRea, BrittanyRichard, SamanthaFIRST YEARButrico, AngelaFarj, GabrielFrank, JenniferJUNIORSTHIRD YEARBillington, MorganBrenn, KaitlinCherian, JoshDunne, Connor

Lewis, NicolePierce, RebeccaRizza, GinaShahrabi, SaraSumpter, SaharaVargas, JadeSECOND YEAROrlando, AshleyFIRST YEARComanda, MaldenDarabant, ElizabethHealey, TroyJones, AmandaMcDaniels, SusanneParisi, Lisa

Shah, ShivSOPHOMORESSECOND YEARBetz, SaraBockus, KelseyCianfaro, NicholasGorchkov, AlexandarKane, BenjaminKaplan, JaredKeely, LeighStrand, LaurenTimko, JasonWang, JaniceWeighart, DavidFIRST YEAR

Darling, WilliamKaplan, LenaRodriguez, AndreaSierchio, DerekFRESHMENFIRST YEARBurgos, EdwardBuurstra, CarissaChuisano, MeganDe Pace, ElizabethDi Iorio, NicholasGallagher, BrianHermoza, KimberlyIiogu, MunachsioJavier, Valerie

Johnson, LydiaKeck, ChristopherMagliulo, JennaMarton, GavinMehnert, KristenMobo, DanielModitz, RachelMorelli, GiannaOrlowski, ZacharyPaun, AnthonyRemoli, KarleeSanchez, BrianaStramaglia, PaulThoden, KaylaWynn, Olivia

The following studentshave been on the HighHonor/Honor Roll for the first three markingperiods of this schoolyear, and are eligible for the FIRST YEARHONOR AWARD.

SENIORSCasucci, AleksandrCrespo, SamanthaDavis-Kleppinger, PaigeDavis-Kleppinger, TaiFrank, EmilyGlassman, RiaHollingsworth, MatthewJordan, MeredithKristjansen, ReneOsorio, SthefanyTaylor, ChristineTom-Wolverton, Leigh

JUNIORSBeaver, Christopers

Breznak, RikkiColonel, DanielFurnari, MarissaLamberti, AshleyLiobis, ChristopherMarchiafava, JosephMcDonough, TaraNolan, MontanaTzatzeva, Lubomira

SOPHOMORESBassano, VeronicaBrito, MichelleChickene, AlexaGodoy, LizHess, GillianLackey, AndreLerch, SarahMoore, MeganPetrone, BriannaSaraka, Jenna

FRESHMENAbes, ArianaAitken, Sara

Anthony, JuliaAuffenorde, SarahBacon, EllenBarbara, EmilyBarberi, CarolineBartow, EmilyBateman, KateBehr, DanielBielat, GregoryBlyth, StephenBogan, BreannaBowlby, ElizabethBreidenbruch, KirstenBrenn, DrewCarman, DevinCassidy, Tara RoseCavagnaro, AmyCheng, RayCiecwisz, RyanCimino, CaitlinCohen, HillaryConforti, DeannaContino, ChristopherCumello, MarisaDaly, Kimberly

Daruwala, MorganDavino, MichaeldeBlasi, KatieDelPizzo, NicoletteDemos, NicoleDempsey, KellideVoe, ElizabethDiolazo, DenyceDonovan, MeganDrill, DanielEspinosa, SebastianEspinoza, AnnaEvens, ZacharyFela, JosephFinlan, MichaelGallagher, Anne MarieGilligan, PamelaGilligan, SallyGoetjen, TimothyGold, RebeccaGrabiec, JustineGrade, CampbellGrohn, LisaGuinter, WilliamHaas, Dylan

Hand, SarahHannon, KaitlinHelm, MatthewHolley, EmilyHuff, KellieHui, CalvinHurley, ErinHurley, VirginiaIammatteo, DanielIslam-Hashmi, AlinaJain, ShobhitJavier, SarahJudd, CheyanneKane, MeredithKaplan, ChelseaKerr, JacobKnowles, AlexisKostin, JoannaLaut, GabrielleLewis, CourtneyLi, EricLinnell, StephenLoughlin, KatyManz, GregoryMarino, Kaitlin

Markewicz, MatthewMaroney, RichardMcAdam, CaseyMcCarthy, BrianMcCarthy, RyanMcCormick, RyanMcGrail, MorganMcHenry, RobertMcNally, ChristinaMcTernan, ChristopherMorris, MichaelMurphy, JosephMuzzio, KathrynMyrick-Lawson, KalaNevar, ThomasNevolo, KelseyNguyen, ClaireO'Donnell, ShaunParker, BenjaminPastore, KyannaPochon, TarynRajendra, JessicaRaposo, MatthewRexines, DeanRichards, Jessica

Rizza, ReneeRoche, AdamSantos, NicoleSchmitt, KimberlyScott, JesseniaShen, SamanthaSmith, DanaSorge, AlexandraSoskey, DanielSwet, MichaelThostesen, EricaTrautman, JulietteVelasco, LouisVentanilla, PatrickVillegas-Bustillos, JonathanWaterfield, MichaelWeighart, MichelleWeiner, JacobWiggins, KietraWillenbrock, AnnaWirth, MadelineZuloeta, Jason

The following studentshave been on the HighHonor/Honor Roll for the first three markingperiods of this schoolyear, and are eligible for the SECOND YEARHONOR AWARD.

SENIORSBlair, MicahDzwonczyk, DavidHealey, TroyOberthaler, Sara

JUNIORSBrink, AllysonCassidy, ShannonCruz, DylanDarling, WilliamFitzpatrick, KellyGarfi, StevenKestenbaum, JordanMohammed, KristalOrellana, DaysiSmith, David

SOPHOMORESAdelman, Rachel

Agarwal, NikhilAitken, CiaraAltavilla, StephenAmbrus, RyanBetz, JohnBishop, BrianneBonatesta, RobinBruskin, MatthewBryden, KaitlinBurgos, EdwardCollins, ShannonConforti, KevinCoulson, AdamCoy, Jeremy

Czarnecki, ChristinaDaley, TabithaDe Pace, ElizabethDeng, DanielDi lorio, NicholasDluhy, KevinDzwonczyk, ChristinaEchevarria, AlexaEckardt, BrendanFiedler, KimberlyFigueroa, GregoryFrank, ElizabethGarrett, AmandaGrunwald, Connor

Honasoge, HarshaHowe, ShaunHsiao, MarieJohnson, ChelseaJones, RachelKavanaugh, KeithKeck, ChristopherKlewsaat, CorinneKober, CaitlinKolodney, CarolynLacosta, ErinLieb, BrittanyMagliulo, JennaMarton, Gavin

McHenry, AmandaModitz, RachelMonaco, AnthonyMorelli, GiannaNolte, AbigailO'Hare, E. BrendanPaun, AnthonyPizzelanti, AnthonyQuinn, PatrickRehe, LindseyRehe, TaylorRose, AustinSanchez, BrianaSarles, Laura

Scofield, DanielSikka, NehaStramaglia, PaulStrege, JessicaSullivan, KristinSzot, JustinToh, BrianTroisi, JohnTungol, LouiseWillensky, MichaelWinters, AnneYang, Karen

The following studentshave been on the HighHonor/Honor Roll for the first three markingperiods of this schoolyear, and are eligible for the THIRD YEARHONOR AWARD.

JUNIORSAlano, Ella ChabeliAlvarez, CarlosAppezzato, Alexis

Bacchus, AarifahBarberio, AntonioBasile, NicoleBastani, SoheylBehette, LaurenBetz, SaraBockus, KelseyCallander, LaureneCianfaro, NicholasCiecwisz, AlyssaCiemniecki, JohnDallessio, NicoletteDay, Kyle

Decker, ZacharyDelaney, ColleenDouglas, RachelDouma, RyanFranchuk, AlexanderGallo, ChristopherGecik, MeganGorchkov, AlexandarGornick, SeanGrady, JamesGrohn,EricHart, ShannonHockenbury, Jaclyn

Holderbaum, AlexIbe, CrystalJohnson, KyleKapica, SarahKaplan, JaredKarg, DillonKelton, ConorKhawar, MyraLabuda, JasmineLaut, AlexanderLockwood, LindsayLong, AlexandraMazurkiewicz, Thomas

McCabe, KerryMercado, MarkMorris, AdamMottes, ChristopherOsman, AhmedParadkar, AnikaPascual, Leila MayPchola, AndrewPetrone, AlexanderPosbergh, ChristianRaposo, GillianRestan, JulieRohmann, Alyssa

Romanyshyn, KatherineRooss, EmmaRossomando, MeganRowlett, AlexRusso, MicheleSanchez, CodySchuler, MichelleShankar, ShilpaSiegrist, ClaireSnyder, JordanSprague, DanielStrack, KellyStrand, Lauren

Szabo, TrevorTimko, JasonTobia, JayTorng, ThomasTriozzi, VincentValencia, AnielleViscelli, ChristinaWabuda, ChristopherWelichko, VictoriaWoodbury, Nolan

The following studentshave been on the HighHonor/Honor Roll for thefirst three marking peri-ods of this school year,and are eligible for the following awards.

SENIORSTHIRD YEAR

Khawar, JibranKuszelewicz, JessicaMcCarthy, EmilyRidarick, KristenRowlett, MollyTischler, NanciVerona, VeronicaViola, StephanieWaterfield, MadisonWeiner, Aaron

SENIORS FOURTH YEARAuffenorde, DanielBellucci, KatharineBillington, MorganBishop, RandallBrenn, KaitlinBullock, StephanieCarvajal, KellyCash, Kaitlyn

Cherian, JoshCoffin, HannahCoffin, MadelynCurtis, MarisaDemmer, ScottDePirri, DanielleDiamond, RyanEmmons, ElizabethGarcia, MateoHawkinson, Cole

Kavanagh, RebeccaKoddenberg, BridgetLazauskas, JenniferLester, KathrynLester, RyanLewis, NicoleMaharjan, AnilMartinez, LauraMineo, AlessioMineo, Joseph

Parker, EmilyPesta, NicholasPierce, RebeccaPowser, JoanneRaziano, ValerieRosinski, RoxanneRubin, TylerRussomano, AlexandraSanchez, TylerSchlom, Catherine

Shahrabi, SaraStrand, StaceyStrege, JeremySumpter, SaharaWeinman, Erin

SOMERVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT REVIEW SUMMER 2010 7ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTSFALL TEAMCHAMPIONSHIPS ANDACCOMPLISHMENTS Girls Tennis — Raritan Division Co-Champions

Gymnastics team earns a top 10 ranking state- wide

FALL INDIVIDUALAWARDSBoys SoccerAll Skyland Conference(Raritan Division)

1st Team — Justin Adkins, Joe Mineo, German Arita, Carlos Alvarez

All Somerset County 1st Team — Joe Mineo

Girls SoccerAll Skyland Conference (Raritan Division)

1st Team — Cara Poole, Danielle Deserio, Megan Rossomando

Field HockeyAll Skyland Conference (Raritan Division)

1st Team — Madelyn Coffin, Dana Fortune, Kelsey Kirchner, Gillian Raposo, Korri Thompson

FootballAll Skyland Conference (Valley Division)

1st Team — Johnny Betz, Nick Ulassin, Tim Laub, Derek Sierchio, David Vera, Marc Roche, Tyler Sanchez

All Somerset County 1st Team — Nick Ulassin, David Vera

Nike Super 100 Nick Ulassin

GymnasticsAll Skyland Conference (Raritan Division)

1st Team — Abby Nolte

Girl’s TennisAll Skyland Conference (Raritan Division)

1st Team — Kaitlin Brenn, Laurene Callander

Girl’s Cross CountryAll Skyland Conference (Raritan Division)

1st Team — Kiley Thornburg

WINTER TEAMCHAMPIONSHIPS ANDACCOMPLISHMENTS Girls Basketball —State Finalist Boys Basketball —Raritan Division Champions

Wrestling — Micah Blair joins the 100 win club with the wrestling team

Kathryn Congilio sets school record in swim-ming

WINTER INDIVIDUALAWARDS SWIMMING All Skyland Conference (Raritan Division)

1st Team — Kathryn Coniglio, Kyanna Pastore, Joanna Kostin, Becki Lane, Stephanie Massari

Boys BasketballAll Skyland Conference (Raritan Division)

1st Team — Brandon Steward, Lamar Bingham

Girls BasketballAll Skyland Conference (Raritan Division)

1st Team — Sahara Sumpter

WrestlingAll Skyland Conference (Raritan Division)

1st Team — Micah Blair, Nick Wahba, Frank Lazauskas, Paul Kirchner, Quazeer Featherson, Dan Naples

Somerset County Tournament Champion — Paul Kirchner, Micah Blair

District Champions Paul Kirchner, Micah Blair, Nick Wahba

Region Champions Micah Blair

State Place Winners Micah Blair — 4th

Girls FencingAll Skyland Conference (Raritan Division) Roxanne Rosinski

Boys FencingAll Skyland Conference (Raritan Division) Christian Posbergh

SPRING TEAMCHAMPIONSHIPS ANDACCOMPLISHMENTS McKenzie Loughlinjoins the 100 goal club with the Girls’ Lacrosse team

Boys Tennis Team wins the Skyland Conference Raritan division title

Alexis Appezzato breaks the school record in the javelin and places 3rd in the meet of champions

SPRINGINDIVIDUAL AWARDS BASEBALL All Skyland Conference(Raritan Division)

1st Team — Chris Keisel, Tim Coy, Joe Marchifava, Tom Mazurkiewicz

Girls LacrosseAll Skyland Conference (Raritan Division)

1st Team — Amanda Harney, McKenzie Loughlin, Caroline Stires

Girls TrackAll Skyland Conference (Delaware West Division)

1st Team — Alexis Appezzato, Abby Nolte, Dallis Vargas

Boys Track All Skyland Conference (Delaware WestDivision)

1st Team — Brandon Steward, Brandon Mehnert, Eric Grohn, Connor Grunwald

SoftballAll Skyland Conference (Raritan Division)

1st Team — StephanieViola, Korri Thompson, Samantha Bonaduce, Melissa Sullivan

Boys Tennis All Skyland Conference (Raritan Division)

1st Team — Harsha Honasoge, Adam Morris, Austin Rose

SOMERVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT REVIEW SUMMER 2010 8MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARDS — GRADE 8

A $50 savings bond offered by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products, Inc. to the boy and girl ingrade eight who have demonstrated outstanding work in the Gateway to Technology Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . Ian Gallagher; Jessica Neumaier

A $50 savings bond offered by Johnson & JohnsonManagement Information Center to the girl andboy in eighth grade who have shown the great-est keenness, most worthwhile interest, and who has the highest average in AmericanHistory. . . . . .Ian Gallagher; Emily Tomasko

A $50 savings bond offered by Ethicon, Inc. to two eighth grade students meeting these standards in instrumental music: a) musical ability, b) dependability above and beyondrequirements, c) responsibility, d) loyalty, e) leadership and f) a demonstration of a real desire for improvement musically. . Ian Gallagher; Karen Ruano

A $50 savings bond offered by Ethicon, Inc. to the eighth grade student demonstrating superior ability in French and to the eighth grade student demonstrating superior abilty in Spanish. . . . . . . . . . .Rodine Borja; Serene Farj

A $50 savings bond offered by Ortho-McNeilPharmaceutical and Ethicon, Inc. to two girls and to two boys in grade eight who have excelled in mathematics during the year . . . . .Dominic Bierwisch; Serene Farj;

Ian Gallagher; Precious Makiling

A $50 savings bond offered by Ortho Biotech to the girl and to the boy in grade eight who have shown the greatest improvement in reading during the year. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justin Bigelow; Kaitlyn Nuñez

A $50 savings bond offered by the R.W. JohnsonPharmaceutical Research Center to the girl and to the boy in grade eight who have excelled in the study of sci-ence during the year. . . . . . . . . . .Dominic Bierwisch;

Precious Makiling

A $50 savings bond offered by Ortho Diagnostic Systems, Inc. and Ethicon, Inc. A $50 savings bond offered by Ortho-McNeilPharmaceutical and Ethicon, Inc. to two girls and to two boys in grade eight who have excelled in the study of English during the year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dominic Bierwisch; Serene Farj;

Ian Gallagher; Precious Makiling

The presentation of dictionaries by the Somerville Civic League to the girl and boy in grade eight who have worked diligently toward improvement in academic per-formance. . . . . . Jacqueline San Jose; Timothy Sheats

A $50 savings bond offered by R.W. Johnson Pharmaceutical Research Center to the student who has exhibited signif-icant academic improvement during the three years here at Somerville Middle School. . . . . . . . Michael LaCosta

A $50 savings bond offered by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products to the eighth grade girl and boy who have demonstrated leadership qualities, scholarship, good sportsmanship, physical education skills and high scores on the Physical Fitness Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dominic Bierwisch; Serene Farj

A $50 savings bond offered by Ethicon, Inc. to the girl and boy who have demonstrated consistent self-discipline and effort towards academic achievement in reading over a three-year period . . . . . . . . .Matthew Axmann;

Nadia Saez

A $50 savings bond offered by Ethicon, Inc. to two eighth grade students who have demonstrated consistent coop-eration, courtesy, commitment and pride towards aca-demic achievement over a three-year period. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . Ian Gallagher; Precious Makiling

A $50 savings bond offered by Ethicon, Inc. to the two eighth grade students who have exemplified outstanding effort in their classes throughout the year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serafina Genise; Stacy Henry

A Barnes & Noble gift card and book presented by the friends of Somerville Public Library to the eighth grade student who has exemplified the love of books and the value of the library in the furtherance of his education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alexandra Cardona

A $50 savings bond in memory of Mr. S. Thomas Oakley offered by the Drama Club/Theater Arts to the two eighth grade students who exhibited outstanding achievement in the field of drama. . . . . Ian Gallagher;

Serafina Genise

A $50 savings bond, donated in memory of Victoria C. Garcia, to the eighth grade boy or girl who has demon-strated a superior understanding of the concepts of fine arts and is considering this area as a possible future voca-tion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alexandra Cardona

A $100 savings bond, donated in memory of Michael G. Ryan, to the eighth grade boy and girl who exhibit the qualities of good character and who are living their lives in the mold of an educator and person like Michael G.Ryan. . . . . . . . . . . . .Stacy Henry; Michael LaCosta

SOMERVILLE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION AWARDS

Lucy Stump Award. . . . . . . . . . . .Karen RuanoChristopher Wildgen Courage Award. . . . Gillian GaussAlfred Spilatro Award. . . . . . . . Precious Makiling Stewart Thomas Oakley Award. . . . . . Ian Gallagher

PRESIDENTIAL EDUCATIONAL AWARDS

The President’s Award for Educational Excellence recog-nizes academic success in the classroom. Students receiv-ing this award have earned an “A” average. School personnel may also consider as part of the criteria activi-ties in which a student demonstrates high motivation, initiative, integrity, intellectual depth, leadership quali-ties and exceptional judgment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Matthew Axmann; Alexandra Baez; DominicBierwisch; Connor Blakeley; Rodine Borja; YerlinBrenes; Joshua Breznak; Nicholas Brown; HernanBurgos; Lucas Chin; Sharon Chryssopoulos; Hannah Dela Cruz; Connor DePace; Serene Farj; Ian Gallagher; Adriana Galyon; Gillian Gauss; Serafina Genise; Melissa Giraldo; Stacy Henry; Benjamin Hess; Anna Marie Kristjansen; Michael LaCosta; Precious Makiling; Juliana Martinez; Shantai Means; Jessica Neumaier; Alex Noriega; Kaitlyn Nuñez; Selena Reyes; Mauricio Rodriguez; Karen Ruano; Nadia Saez; Jacqueline San Jose; Josephine Tan; Emily Tomasko; Nicole Tomasso;

Elis Laurence Tuñgol

The President’s Award for Education Achievement recog-izes students that show outstanding educational growth,mprovement,commitment and intellectual development in their academic subjects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . Christine Arbustini; Alexandra Cardona;

Michael Castaneda; Peter Mohammed

BAND BOOSTERS AWARD

The Bob Peake Memorial Award (a $200 savings bond) to two Middle School Band students who display an excep-tional positive, encouraging and helpful attitude toward all the ensembles and all facets of the band program. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ian Gallagher; Karen Ruano

CITIZENSHIP AND LEADERSHIP AWARDS

A $50 savings bond offered by Ethicon, Inc. to the student who has shown improvement in the area of citizenship during the three years as a student in the Somerville Middle School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serafina Genise

A $50 savings bond offered by the Somerville Parent-Teachers Organization to the eighth grade students who have shown dedication and responsibility in all areas of middle school life. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rodine Borja; Connor DePace; Shantai Means; Alex Noriega; Selena Reyes; Mauricio Rodriguez; Karen Ruano;

Emily Tomasko

A $50 savings bond in memory of Gonzalo Dussan presented by Somerville Baseball, Inc. to an eighth grade stu-dent who embodies the qualities for which Gonzalo is remembered. This includes helpfulness to others, friendliness, kindness and caring, active in sports, com-passionate towards others, school pride, cheerfulness, always smiling, respectful, a sense of humor, fun-loving, hardworking and dependable, neat, determined and stu-dious. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Timothy Sheats

A $100 savings bond sponsored by Somerville Parks and Recreation in the name of S. Thomas Oakley to the eighth grade student who has excelled in volunteering to help others. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dominic Bierwisch

A $100 savings bond in the name of William McIver to the girl and boy who have been outstanding in the choral program. . . . . . . . . .Benjamin Hess; Emily Tomasko

A $50 savings bond presented by a Friend of Elondah Kaliah Stewart to the eighth grade student who exem-plifies positive school spirit, perseverance, and a com-mendable work ethic, including completing homework on a consistent basis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shantai Means

A $100 savings bond offered by the Somerville Middle School Student Council to the eighth grade students who have exhibited significant leadership in the school com-munity. . . . . . . Dominic Bierwisch; Serene Farj;

Karen Ruano; Emily Tomasko

A $50 savings bond to two eighth grade students who have shown the greatest potential in the area of art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rodine Borja; Janet Dalmasi

Somerville Middle School Student Council recognition to eighth grade students who served during the current school year (2009-2010) in the capacity of Executive Board or Homeroom Representative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rodine Borja; Serene Farj; Justin Bigelow;

Juliana Martinez; Zaria Cyriaque; Selena Reyes

Somerville Middle School Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society recognizes its members in the eighth grade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dominic Bierwisch; SereneFarj; Ian Gallagher; Precious Makiling; Karen Denise Ruano; Emily Tomasko; Elis Laurence

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A $30 gift card presented by the Somerville Middle School Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society to their president for leadership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Serene Farj

A $50 gift card to Barnes & Noble offered by the Somerville Middle School Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society to an eighth grader who has exhibited outstanding qualities of character, leadership, service, and citizenship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serafina Genise

High Honor Roll

Somerville Middle School recognizes the following eighth grade students who achieved the High Honor Roll dur-ing the 2009-2010 academic year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dominic Bierwisch 1, 2, 3; Rodine Borja 2, 3; Hernan Burgos 1; Serene Farj 1, 2, 3; Ian Gallagher 1, 2, 3; Gillian Gauss 1, 3; Serafina Genise 3;Benjamin Hess 1, 2, 3; Michael LaCosta 1; Precious Makiling 1, 2, 3; Alex Noriega 2; Selena Reyes 2; Karen Ruano 1, 2, 3; Emily Tomasko 1, 2, 3; Nicole Tomasso 1, 2; Elis Laurence Tuñgol 1, 2, 3

(Numbers indicate marking period(s) student earned High Honor.)

STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Somerville Middle School recognizes the following eighth grade students who achieved “Student of the Month” during the 2009-2010 academic year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chuck Abella; Dominic Bierwisch; Rodine Borja; Connor DePace; Serene Farj; Ian Gallagher; Alex Noriega; Serafina Genise; Stacy Henry; Juliana Martinez; Jessica Neumaier; Selena Reyes; Karen Ruano; Timothy Sheats; Elis Laurence

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A $50 savings bond offered by the Somerville Police Benevolence Association to the girls and boys who have demonstrated continuous excellent character over a three-year period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Justin Bigelow;Serafina Genise; Stacy Henry; Shantai Means;

Jessica Neumaier; Maria Rojas

A $50 savings bond offered by the Somerville Police Benevolence Association to the girls and boys who have conducted themselves as positive peer role models, exemplifying respect, dignity, scholarship, good citizenship and service. . . . . . . . .Rodine Borja; Serene Farj;

Ian Gallagher; Adriana Galyon; Alex Noriega; Karen Ruano

A $100 savings bond offered to the students who embraceliteracy and demonstrate a passion for reading and writing. . . . . . . . . . . Trevor Achey; Connor Blakeley

A $100 savings bond offered to the students who utilizetheir research skills to expand their knowledge base and fuel their curiosity for learning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dominic Bierwisch; Alexandra Cardona;

Alex Noriega

The Somerville Education Foundation Middle School Award of a $50 savings bond given to the eighth grade stu-dents who exemplify academic excellence, personal growth, and good character. . . . . Dominic Bierwisch;

Precious Makiling

Somerville Middle School gratefully acknowledgesthe donors who contributed to the Grade 8Awards Celebration. Special recognition is givento Ethicon, Inc. (a Johnson & Johnson Company)for their generous funding.

SOMERVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT REVIEW SUMMER 2010 9FESTIVITIES MARK DEDICATION OF GUS VANDERBEEK ATHLETICCOMPLEX AT SHS

On June 13, 2010, TEAM GREEN, a fund raising collaboration, hosted a community dedica-tion ceremony at Brooks Field to recognize and honor the generosity of donors who made thedream of state-of-the-art athletic turf fields at SHS a reality. Special honorees were JeffVanderbeek and the Vanderbeek family, whose donation was memorialized by the SomervilleBoard of Education’s resolution to officially name the SHS fields the Gus Vanderbeek AthleticComplex. Pictured are the Wall of Fame and Walk of Champions that was unveiled at the ded-ication ceremony to acknowledge donations from the community.�

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Mrs. Francesca Bardes, a reading specialist at VanDerveer Elementary School, has been teaching for fiveyears in the Somerville Public School district.

Mrs. Bardes isa committedand knowledge-able readingspecialist whostrives each dayto meet thediverse learningneeds of thestudents withwhom she

works. Mrs. Bardes’ firm understanding of the teaching ofreading promotes the attainment of literacy skills. In addi-

tion to her work with students, Mrs. Bardes is a valuedexpert within the educational community. She serves onseveral committees within the school and district andsupports initiatives that create a community of readersand writers. Mrs. Bardes is a respected and highly regard-ed member of Van Derveer Elementary School.Mrs. Bardes states, “Teachers share their love of learn-

ing with their students, who then carry that sense ofwonder with them in everything they do. The true natureof our profession is to nurture students to believe inthemselves. I am honored to be one among many dedicat-ed teachers who share our talents with the children thatparents and guardians entrust us with each day. As JohnDewey once stated, ‘A teacher is a guide and director;he/she steers the boat, but the energy that propels it mustcome from those who are learning.’”�

SOMERVILLE HONORS TEACHERS OF THE YEAR

Mrs. Francesca Bardes

Mrs. Jennifer DePace, a sixth grade social studiesteacher at Somerville Middle School, has been teachingfor three years in the SomervillePublic School district.Mrs. DePace is a highly valued

member of the Somerville MiddleSchool community. She is an innova-tive teacher whose creativity, profes-sionalism, and dedication are valuedby students, colleagues, administra-tors, and parents alike. Mrs. DePace’slessons tap into each child’s learningstyle as she encourages students toembrace history, utilize technology, andexpand knowledge of the world aroundthem. Her compassion is evident in the manner in whichshe encourages every student to achieve and to f lourishacademically, socially, and emotionally. Mrs. DePace pro-

vides a classroom that is nurturing, supportive, and child-centered. The students in her charge develop the confi-

dence to set goals and succeed. Mrs.DePace takes an active role as a con-tributing member of her sixth gradeteaching team. Mrs. DePace collaborateswith colleagues and community mem-bers in the planning of the annual sixthgrade multicultural day program.

Mrs. DePace states, “I believe inthe ability of every student to learn, tocontribute positively, and to succeed aca-demically. When given the tools andencouragement to succeed, students

reach their potential and exceed expectations. Iam very proud of the middle school students and it is apleasure to watch them develop into productive citizensof our community.”�

Mrs. Jennifer DePace

Ms. Bernice Husk, a French teacher at Somerville HighSchool, has been teaching for nineteen years in theSomerville Public School district.Ms. Husk is an outstanding teacher. She is a motivated,

energetic, and dedicated educator who endeavors toensure that each student has the opportunity to reach hisor her maximum potential. As a teacher of French,Madame Husk teaches the language and culture and usesher musical talent to enrich her lessons. On occasion,Madame Husk is seen playing her guitar while her stu-dents are engaged in song. In addition to her Frenchclasses, Ms. Husk also teaches an Introduction toEducation course. The teaching accolade awarded to Ms.Husk is well deserved as she encourages students to pre-pare to enter the world’s noblest profession: teaching.Ms. Husk states, “Teaching is a wonderful profession.

The opportunity to guide and instruct young people istruly rewarding. That I am able to share my love ofFrench with mystudents makesthis positioneven more grati-fying. I feel veryfortunate notonly to teach,but also to teachin Somerville.The students areenthusiastic andmy colleagues are dedi-cated to providing the best possible education for thosewho are enrolled in our classes.”�

Ms. Bernice Husk

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“IMPOSSIBLE BLOSSOMS” EXHIBITED AT SHSomerville High School art students created an “Impossible Blossoms” winter exhibit in the school’s outdoor courtyard, which

was inspired by the artistic style of contempo-rary artist, Sandy Skoglund. Art andPhotography Club members, along with SHS artstudents, designed tissue paper f lowers underthe direction of staff members, Lynn Bielicky,Lisa Conklin, and Susan Shelton.The project was completed in two phases.

During February, Photography Club members,

in support of the school’s character educationprogram, delivered colorful tissue paper bou-quets to neighbors. What a surprising spring-like experience on a cold winter’s day!In March, students transformed the high

school’s exterior courtyard space into a tempo-rary sea of spring blooms created by installinghundreds of handmade tissue paper f lowers.The temporary exhibit was a visual masterpieceenjoyed by the entire Somerville High Schoolcommunity.�

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Somerville High School art students with “Impossible Blossoms”.

As the adults of the community were castingtheir budget votes, Van Derveer students castballots of their own to choose a special school-wide activity. During the school budget vote inApril, the teachers at Van Derveer ElementarySchool captured the “teachable moment” toeducate students about our voting system.Lessons focused on civic responsibilities, thevoting process, and the importance of exercis-

ing the right to vote. The voting result was a school picnic. On

May 28, 2010, the school community took tothe Van Derveer fields to celebrate MemorialDay. Students sported sunglasses and towels asthey enjoyed a picnic lunch and fun-filled dayin the sun. The voting experience and sense ofschool community illustrated democracy inaction.�

DEMOCRACY IN ACTION AT VDV

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SMS PROUDLY SHOWCASES STUDENTS’ ARTISTIC TALENTS

his spring, Somerville Middle School students once again showcased their artistic

and creative talents at county and state eventsand gatherings. In May,the Select Chorus andJazz Band were featuredat the Somerset CountyTeen Arts Festival,where Somerville stu-dents’ works of artwere displayed in theexhibit gallery.Students’ writing sam-ples were included inthe anthology distrib-uted to participants.Workshops and semi-nars provided studentswith hands-on opportu-nities to gain personalinsight into expanding their talents in the fine arts,performing arts, and creative writing.SMS Jazz and Symphonic Bands won their respec-

tive categories at the annual Music in the Parks BandCompetition that took place in June, marking seven-teen consecutive years of outstanding achievement.

Congratulations toAngelique Sandi forbeing named top soloistin a competition among1,000 performers.At its annual Effective

Practices Conferenceheld on June 11, 2010,the New JerseyDepartment ofEducation showcasedthe SMS Jazz Band. Theband performed formore than 400 guests atthe event’s luncheonand was recognizedwith a standing ovation.

Congratulations to our students for developing theirtalents and expanding their creativity through hardwork, commitment, and dedication.�

SMS Jazz Band performs for 400 guests at annualEffective Practices Conference.

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VDV GIRLS ON THE RUN RUTGERS RECOGNIZESSHS FRENCH TEACHERCongratulations to Victoria Kessler, Somerville High

School Teacher of French, on her recent completion ofa two year course of study that resulted in her attain-ment of Master Teacher of Holocaust Education status.Ms. Kessler was selected as one of twenty teachersfrom the state of NewJersey to participate in theintensive training presentedby the Master TeacherInstitute in HolocaustEducation of RutgersUniversity. Highlights of thetraining included work-shops presented by expertsin the field of Holocaust andgenocide studies from col-leges and universitiesthroughout the nation, aswell as a trip to theMuseum of Jewish Heritage. Ms. Kessler presented herfinal project titled “Human Conscience” at the culmi-nating event held on May 12, 2010 at RutgersUniversity and plans to use what she has learned aspart of her Holocaust and genocide units in Frenchclasses during the upcoming school year.�

On June 7, 2010, the weather was cool andsunny for the thirty female students who ran the 5Kdistance to the finish line at Colonial Park inFranklin. Sponsored by New Balance™, the race cul-minated a 10-week character-building program atVan Derveer Elementary School. Staff members,Jennifer Osborn and Danielle Schweers, coachedstudents as they trained for the race while provid-ing life lessons focusing on nutrition, communica-tion, and healthy lifestyles. Parents, friends, andteachers celebrated the girls’ accomplishments at ahealthy eating party on June 15, 2010.�

Victoria Kessler

*Branchburg Board of Education Representative

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Van Derveer Elementary School.................................................218-4105Grades K–5 — Susan Haynes, Principal

Somerville Middle School................................................................218-4107Grades 6–8 — Georgette Boulegeris, Principal

Somerville High School ....................................................................218-4108Grades 9–12 — Timothy O'Halloran, Principal

Dr. Thomas F. Butler, Interim Superintendent of Schools...............218-4101

Mr. Peter Lawton, President

Mr. Al Kerestes, Vice President

Mr. James Adamec

Mr. Kenneth Cornell

Mrs. Michelle Edgar

Mr. Dennis Garot

Mrs. Janet Lawton

Ms. Linda Olson

Mrs. Dorice Weeks

*Mrs. Melissa Looby

2010-2011 Board Of Education Members

SReaching for Excellence

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District Policies Available On Website

Parents/guardians can nowaccess selected district

policies on the district website at

www.somervillenjk12.org.

Amendments to the district’spolicies are subject to

periodic changes required bythe State of New Jersey and will be posted on the

district’s website.

Pictured above from L-R are Aditya Raj, parent volunteer, Mrs. Pitucco, Selena Chong, Mrs. Andreotta, and Ciara McGill, dancing theTarantella, a popular folk dance of Italy.

CULTURES AND TRADITIONS CELEBRATED AT THE PRESCHOOL

From Thailand to Holland, India to Peru, preschool students enjoyed learning about newplaces and cultures during the month of April.Thanks to parent volunteers who shared theircultures, preschool students were able to learnabout the geography, climate, history, and peo-ple of the nationalities represented by their

classmates.Students sang to themusic of other lands, danced thetraditional dances, feasted on the cuisine of over a dozen different nations, and read aboutcultures and traditions of people around theworld.�

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