Central, North and South graduations and awards Friday, June 22, 5:30 p.m.

      Officially the first class of the new millennium, the Class of 2001 will stride across the stage on Friday, June 22, at 5:30 p.m. in simultaneous outdoor graduation ceremonies at Central, North and South High Schools. In case of rain, graduation will take place on Saturday, June 23, same time, same place.
      Salutatorians Kevin Murphy of Central High School, Rica Mae Enriquez of North, and Matthew Nathanson of South High will give the salutatory or welcoming speech to assembled guests.
      Giving the traditional valedictory or farewell address at the three schools will be valedictorians Keryn O'Leary at Central, Lori Ellis at North, and Michael Apap from South.
      Also addressing their classmates at graduation ceremonies will be the seven members of Central High School's Senior Class Council: Phil Chan, Zoe Frangos, Patricia Holihan, John Leung, Keryn O'Leary, Mike Pellegrino, Nicole Ventimiglia-and Senior Class Presidents Cara Senicola of North High School and Mike Apap of South.
      The Class of 2001 numbers approximately 588 students. All are congratulated and wished a bright and happy future in the new century.

Valedictorians and Salutatorians
      Heading to six different universities in four states, with plans to enter six widely different career fields in the arts and sciences, are this year's multi-talented valedictorians and salutatorians.
      All six took a rigorous academic schedule of 7-11 college-level Advanced Placement courses in high school, were inducted into multiple honor societies, and played an active role in the extracurricular life of the school.

Central High School
      Attending Fordham University next fall with plans to major in communications is Central High School's valedictorian Keryn O'Leary, who hopes to enter the field of television production. She received an academic half-tuition Dean's Scholarship for all four years at Fordham. An AP Scholar with Honor, she plays alto saxophone in the jazz band, sings in the women's choir, was selected to the District Band and Chorus for grades 9-12, had singing roles in several Central and Memorial musicals, and was active in the junior auxiliary of the American Legion for over 10 years.
      Central High School salutatorian Kevin Murphy plans a musical theater major at James Madison University in Virginia, with hopes of eventually becoming an actor and music teacher. Talented in music, he was named to the All-State mixed chorus this fall, had received All-County honors in grades 9-12, and was selected to the District Music Festival chorus for grades 9-12, and band (trumpet), grades 10-12. In addition to playing leading roles in the Central musicals "Brigadoon," "South Pacific" and "42nd Street," he also gained valuable experience as student musical director of Memorial Junior High's productions of "West Side Story" and "The Wizard of Oz." Kevin additionally serves Central High School as president of the Student Council.

North High School
      Focused on becoming a doctor, possibly in the field of developmental pediatrics, North High School valedictorian Lori Ellis of Franklin Square was accepted to a full tuition, eight-year B.A./M.D. program at Brooklyn College that comes with a guaranteed spot at Downstate Medical School. An A.P. Scholar with Distinction, with strong interests in science and psychology, Lori took part in the district's three-year advanced science (Intel) research program. She's also president of North's Student Council, treasurer and an editor of the North Chariot yearbook, a cheerleader in grades 9-11, and involved in North community service projects such as "Kids on the Block," Student Peer Organization and walk-a-thons for charity.

      Accepted into Johns Hopkins' Whiting School of Engineering for a five-year B.S./M.S. degree is North High School salutatorian Rica Mae Enriquez, who plans to major in environmental engineering and eventually become a professor and researcher. She'll be working as a lab assistant at Johns Hopkins this summer, after her Intel science research project on bioremediation whetted her appetite for research. Rica is president of National Honor Society, vice president of the 12th Grade Class Council, and a member of North's NYS Scholar/Athlete volleyball team. She plays viola in the orchestra and select ensemble, was chosen for the District Music Festival orchestra in grades 9-12 and All-County orchestra for grades 10-12, and is also active in "Kids on the Block," Students and Teachers Opposing Prejudice, and Interact Club community service projects.

South High School
      Columbia University's School of Engineering is the destination of South High School valedictorian Michael Apap, who plans to combine his love of computers and business by majoring in engineering and management, with the eventual career goal of managing an engineering firm. Michael is Senior Class President at South. An AP Scholar with Honor, he has taken 11 AP courses. He's captain of South's NYS Scholar/Athlete cross country team and also captain of the boys varsity track team.
      A talented writer, South High School salutatorian Matthew Nathanson will attend Tufts University next year, where he plans to major in English or psychology, with the hope of becoming a novelist. Matthew has already won several writing awards, such as the Irish poetry contest last year and this year, the National Council of Teachers of English writing award, and the New York State English Council scholarship. He's an AP Scholar with Distinction, has had leading roles in South musicals and dramas, sings in the Long Island Connection select vocal ensemble, and was selected to the District Music Chorus, grades 10-12, and the All-County Chorus, grades 11-12.


High School Academic Awards

      The following awards and scholarships were presented to outstanding students at Valley Stream Central High School's Senior Awards Night on June 6 and at the Awards Assembly on June 7:

Central High School Academic Awards
I. SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
Alumni Ass'n Scholarships: Andrew Ng, Ellen Weiss, Zoe Frangos
Alumni Memorial Scholarship: Jeremy Orosz
Arthur/Lois Fare Memorial Music Award: Theresa Fiorito
B'nai B'rith David Hochberg Good Citizenship Award: Gary Dillon
B'nai B'rith John Smith Music Award: Sarah Son
Brian Chase Memorial Scholarship: Keryn O'Leary
Century 21 Fisher-Friendly Realty Award: Diana Chou
CHS Class of 1996 Service Award: Patricia Holihan
Clear Stream Ave. PTA Ian Lowenkron Scholarship: Michele Magnuson
Coach Dan & Marie Mantrone Memorial Award: Danielle MacKnight, Michael Pellegrino
Community Arts Council of South Shore, Henry/
Marion Schwartz Music Awards:
Jonathan Leung, Jennifer Alfaro
Congressman Raymond McGrath Scholarship:
Christopher Holder
Deborah Messi Memorial Scholarship:
Paul Matuszewsky
Di Re Formal Wear Scholarship: Jonathan Leung
Ebbe & Carl Pearson Music Award: Kevin Murphy
Elizabeth Leuder Memorial Art Scholarship:
Katrina Javal, Thanaporn Tienauchariya
Esther Eisenberg Memorial Scholarship:
Michael Pellegrino, Thomas Novello
Frank DeMita/Nassau Educators Credit Union
Scholarship: Philip Chan
George Monks Scholarship: Imtiaz Insanally
Harry Gross Memorial Scholarship: Keryn O'Leary
Howard West Scholarship: Kevin Murphy
Jean R. Tint Memorial Award: Ellen Weiss
Jerry Marcoux Scholarship Award: Loren Cappelson
Joan G. Moore Memorial Scholarship:
Michele Magnuson
John DiGiovanni Memorial Fund Award:
Patricia Holihan
      Kiwanis Club Scholarship: Patricia Holihan, Jonathan Leung
Knights of Pythias Award: Andrew Larsen
Lawrence F. Silver Scholarships: Lauren Aquino,
Lisa Merolla
Lions Club Scholarships: Patricia Holihan,
Thomas Novello
L.I. Society of Italian-Americans Award: Deana Bianchi
Luis Carro Memorial Scholarship Foundation Award: Denece Jhagroo
Award in Honor of Nancy Sherman, Diana Chou
Lynne C. Lappin Theatre Award: Kevin Murphy
Margaret Schlegal Dinzler Scholarship: Sarah Son
Marjie Kohansov Memorial Scholarship: Dorothy Hong
Nassau County Legislature Citizenship Award:
Ellen Weiss
Nassau County Executive Award: Justine Zweibel
Town of Hempstead Supervisor Award: Andy Ng
Navy Scholastic Leadership Award: Edgar Tabila
NYS Council of Music Education
Administrators Award:
Kevin Murphy
Personal Achievement Award: Thomas Kowalczyk, Andrea Bruni, Luis Mendez, Tamara Jaboin
PTSA Achievement Award:
Alexander Striga
PTSA Joan Geffner Holder Vocational Scholarship: Luis Mendez
PTSA Joan Geffner Holder Awards: Art, Luh-Ling Cheng; Business, Imtiaz Insanally; Home & Career, Laura Martingano; Technology, Frank Crowley
PTSA H. Bertram Keller Scholarship: Jason Marshall
PTSA Thomas Hackett
Education Award:
Philip Spotteck
PTSA Scholarships: Keryn O'Leary, Ellen Weiss, Raquel Quezada
Vallerettes/Streamers
Parent Club Awards:
Theresa Lombardo, Catherine Woehr
Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce Scholarship: Nicole Ventimiglia
Valley Stream Little League
Scholarship: Matthew Kehoe, Christopher Widmer, Anthony Giarro
Valley Stream Rotary Club Service Award: Gayatri Persaud
V.S. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1790 Scholarship: Nelson Fu

II. DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS
Art Dept Awards: Baron Santiago, Cristine Panzarino, Dennis Frankie, Dorothy Hong, Ed Malecki, Frank Crowley, Imtiaz Insanally, Justine Zwiebel, Katrina Javal, Kyle Kelty, Luh-ling Cheng, Michael Vicari, Michele Magnuson, Sarah Son, Thanaporn Tienauchariya; Ceramics, Yogesh Patel; Photography, Dorothy Hong
Excellence in English: Keryn O'Leary, Kevin Murphy
Excellence in Drama: Jeremy Orosz,
Justine Zwiebel
Excellence in Journalism: Sarah Son
V.S. Herald Creative Journalism Plaque: Loren Cappelson

Language Dept Awards: Excellence in A.P. French Language, Loren Cappelson; In Italian V, Andrea Tine, Deana Bianchi, Gabrielle Sorbara, Janine Gautiere, Jeannine Giberti, Lauren Sekosky; In Spanish IV, Bondy Hui; In Spanish V, Catherine Woehr, Ellen Weiss, Gina Antoniato, Joe Pontillo, Keith Gauger, Latoya Lee, Leigh-Ann Kentler, Matthew Kehoe, Michael Strunk, Nicole Ventimiglia, Rey Llenes; In Spanish AP Language, Cindy Torre, Danielle Calcanes, Gayatri Persaud, Heather O'Neill, Jason Marshall, Jessica Gonzalez, Jessica P. Gonzalez, Keryn O'Leary, Kevin Murphy, Laura Goldman, Mary Howe, Nelson Fu, Nicholas Hayden, Philip Chan, Philip Spotteck, Sarah Son; In Spanish AP Literature, Cindy Torre, Jessica Gonzalez, Keryn O'Leary, Kevin Murphy, Philip Spotteck, Sarah Son Mathematics Dep't Awards: George Lenchner Award: Andy Ng; Mu Alpha Theta Award 1st Place, Benjamin Susman; 2nd Place, Jeannine Giberti, Min Hwangbo, Philip Chan, Yi-Hsien Lin

      Music Dep't Awards: Band, Christine Barcellino, Craig Edelman, Louis Tedesco, Matthew O'Neill; Jazz Band, Derek Malana, Michael Donoghy; Orchestra Award, Andrew Yang, Peter Tai, Thomas Lampert; Nassau Music Educators Ass'n, Alicia Stirrat, Andrew Yang, Arie Choi, Billy Rivera, Christine Barcellino, Christopher Pascual, Craig Edelman, Derek Malana, Franklin Leung, Heather O'Neill, Joanna Lockspeiser, Kevin Murphy, Kristin Sarli, Kristin Supple, Laurie Sklar, Lois Son, Louis Tedesco, Matthew O'Neill, Meghan Skira, Michael Donaghy, Nathania Reid, Peter Tai, Rachel Zito, Susan Choi, Tayeb Mohamed, Thomas Lampert, Toni Rosenbaum, Yi-Hsien Lin; L.I String Festival,. Andrew Yang, Peter Tai, Susan Choi Occupational Education Dep't Awards: Automotive, John Lopez (South); Business, Michael Storchevoy; Commercial Foods, Luis Mendez, Paul Fucello (South); Cosmetology, Ann Marie Marchione; Family & Consumer Sciences, Karen Keshishian

      Science Dep't Awards: Authentic Science Research Plaque, Nazia Khan, Raquel Quezada; Bausch & Lomb Science Award: Benjamin Susman
      St. John's University Women in
Science Awards: Deborah Yang, Meghan Skira, Mehreen Hayat, Paula Leonti, Sandra Baldassare;
      Excellence in Science, Melissa Kipp; In Math, Melissa Kipp
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Math & Science Award: Benjamin Susman       George Washington Univ. Medal:
Benjamin Susman
      
Physical Education Dep't Award: Michele Magnuson, Andy Ng

Social Studies Dep't Award:
Excellence, Andy Ng
Student Council Award: Ellen Weiss
Excellence in Student Gov't: Ellen Weiss
Horatio Alger Awards: Junie Lafrance, Paul Devlin
Tech Crew Awards: Andy Ng, Edgar
Tabila, Ellen Weiss, Jason Marshall, Paul Matuszewski, Philip Chan

Blue & White Certificates: Danielle MacKnight, Diana Chou, Dorothy Hong, Gayatri Persaud, Gladymir Etienne, Imtiaz Insanally, James Shea, Jennifer Alfaro, Jeremy Orosz, Jonathan Leung, Justine Zwiebel, Keryn O'Leary, Kevin Murphy, Loren Cappelson, Michael Pellegrino, Michele Magnuson, Nicole Ventimiglia, Patricia Holihan, Paul Matuszewski, Philip Chan, Reuben Mindali, Sarah
Ragoobarsingh, Sarah Son, Thomas
Novello, Yogesh Patel
      Blue & White Plaques: Andy Ng, Ellen Weiss

President's Awards for Educational Excellence: Deana Bianchi, Kathryn
Sarola, Amy Newman, Andy Ng, Baron Gabriel Santiago, Catherine Woehr, Cynthia Serrano, Danielle Calcanes, Diana Chou, Dorothy Hong, Edgar Tabila, Ellen Weiss, Gladymir Etienne, Imtiaz Insanally, James Shea, Janine Gautiere, Jason Marshall, Jeannine Giberti, Jeremy Orosz, Jessica Gonzalez, Jessica Shaw, John G. Babatsikos, Jonathan Leung, Joseph Pilnacek, Katrina Javal, Keith Gauger, Keryn O'Leary, Kevin Murphy, Kyle Hanichka, Kyle Kelty, Loren Cappelson, Margaret Breuer, Matthew Bushman, Matthew Kehoe, Michael Strunk, Michele Magnuson, Nelson Fu, Nicole
Ventimiglia, Patricia Holihan, Paul Matuszewski, Paula Leonti, Philip Chan, Philip Spotteck, Raquel Quezada, Reuben Mindali, Rey Llenes, Sarah Ragoobarsingh, Sarah Son, Thanaporn Tienauchariya, Theresa Fiortino, Yi-Hsien Lin,
Zoe Frangos, Gabriele Sorbara.

North Academic Awards

      North High School held its Annual Recognition Night on May 31, coordinated by guidance counselors Jill Goldstein and Grace Miceli, and presented students with the first two categories of awards below. This year's Recognition Night featured an impressive PowerPoint presentation with visuals and photos for each award, created by guidance counselors Josh Brodsky and Jill Goldstein and students Paul Barone and Stephan Morris.
      Nassau County Legislator John Ciotti, himself a North graduate, presented special citations to principal Dr. Robert Alden and physical education department head/athletic director Herb May, who are both retiring.
      Departmental awards were presented at a school assembly on June 1.

I. COMMUNITY AWARDS/
SCHOLARSHIPS
B'nai Brith David Hochberg
Citizenship Award: Lori Ellis
B'nai Brith John M. Smith Music Award: Stephen Zoffranieri
Chuck Cali Memorial Scholarship:
Neil Testa
Central Nassau Civic Ass'n Sidney
Peltyn Memorial Award:
Stephen Zoffranieri
Century 21 Fisher-Friendly Realty Scholarship: Christopher Viggiano
Di Re Formal Wear Scholarship:
Stephan Morris
Franklin Square Chamber of
Commerce Scholarship:
Jessica Ghassemi
Jewish War Veterans Award:
Christian Gourdin
Knights of Pythias Award:
Kristen Moran
      Malverne Merchants & Professional Ass'n Scholarship: Christian Gourdin
      Congressman Raymond McGrath Scholarship: Lori Ellis
Morton Civic Ass'n Award: Cara Ann Senicola, Michael Sorvillo
Nassau County Legislature Award:
Jessica Brandt
Nassau County Executive Award:
Lori Ellis
Nassau Educators Federal Credit Union Francis DeMita Scholarship:
Cara Ann Senicola
Norwood Park Civic Ass'n Award: Amanda Azzaretto, Michael Guglielmo
Nassau County Comptroller's Achievement Award: Stephen Zoffranieri
Town of Hempstead Supervisor Award: Rica Mae Enriquez
Republican Club of North Valley Stream, John Miele Scholarship:
George Zervoudis
Triple C Award, NYS Attorney
General's Office: Juo Wei (Joseph) Chen, Dina Cali
Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce Scholarship: Jennifer Di Giovanna
Valley Stream Herald Excellence in Journalism Award: Stephen Zoffranieri
Valley Stream Rotary Club Scholarship: Jessica Brandt
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1790 Scholarship: George Zervoudis
II. SPECIAL AWARDS
Bausch and Lomb Award: Jennifer Tullo
Charles H. Wood Scholarship:
Kelly Crimmins, Alice Esposito
Community Against Destructive
Decisions Award: Christian Gourdin
Drama Troupe Award: Amanda Schulze
Franklin Square Little League
Scholarship: Daniel Parella, Neil Testa
Herff Jones Principal's Leadership Award: Cara Ann Senicola
Kodak Young Leaders Award:
Callie Viggiano
Paul Marino Memorial Scholarship: Andrew Cerra
William Meier Scholarship:
Robert Maidhof
Kenneth Miller Memorial Scholarship: Ernest Leung
Katherine Pistillo Memorial
Scholarship: Charles Saikum
President's Awards for Educational Excellence: Stephanie Antoine, Dina Cali, Andrew Cerra, Juo Wei (Joseph) Chen; Steven Conigliaro, Kelly Crimmins, Jennifer Di Giovanna, Lori Ellis, Rica Mae Enriquez, Alice Esposito, Leonard Gise, Monica Godinho, Ivana Gorgievska, Robert Maidhof, Cara Ann Senicola, Andrew Shieh, George Zervoudis, Xiao Su (Cathy) Zheng, Stephen Zoffranieri
Pupil Personnel Services Award:
Dina Cali
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Award: Jennifer Tullo
Roy Smalling Scholarship: Jaclyn Fromberg, John Lopez
SEPTA Personal Achievement Award: Andrew Cerra, Jaclyn Fromberg, Jessica Ghassemi, John Lopez
Jessica Troiano Memorial Scholarship: Monica Godinho
University of Rochester Humanities/Social Sciences Award: Marie McManus
Valley Stream Little League Award: Jamie Mastrangelo, Christopher Viggiano
Student Council Award: Lori Ellis
Green & White Commendations: Stephanie Antoine, Jennifer Di Giovanna, Lori Ellis, Rica Mae Enriquez, Jaclyn Fromberg, Jessica Ghassemi, Jamie
Mastrangelo, Daniel Parella, Cara Ann Senicola, Stephen Zoffranieri
Spartan Club Scholarships: Academic, Lori Ellis, Rica Mae Enriquez, Xiao Su (Cathy) Zheng; Athletic, Rosalie Barbera, Steven Conigliaro, Andrew Giarraffa; Cultural, Dina Cali, Stephanie Koutsoukos, Stephen Zoffranieri; Thomas Tsaveras Memorial, Andrew Cerra
      PTSA Scholarships: Stephanie Antoine, Juo Wei (Joseph) Chen, Deborah Gawronski, Jessica Ghassemi, Cara Ann Senicola

III. DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS
Art Dept: Outstanding Achievement, Paul Barone, Jennifer Mordini, Stephan Morris, Oran Taub

Career & Technical Education Dept: Outstanding Achievement in Accounting, Jason Lam; In Business Education, Xiao Su (Cathy) Zheng; In Family & Consumer
Sciences, Jessica Ghassemi; In Education, Kristen Moran; Kids on the Block
Scholarship, Jessica Ghassemi; Kids on the Block Community Service Awards, Stephanie Antoine, Kelly Crimmins, Jennifer Di Giovanna, Lori Ellis, Rica Mae Enriquez, Jessica Ghassemi, Monica Godinho, Christian Gourdin, Stacie Rosenberg, Charles Saikum, Cara Ann Senicola, George Zervoudis

English Dept: Scholarship, Deborah Gawronski; Achievement, Eileen Assante, Andrew Cerra, Rica Mae Enriquez,
Stacie Rosenberg

English as a Second Language Dep't: Tesol Award, Fiorella A. Durand;
Achievement, Min Soo Kim, Ci Ping Li, Ralph Rhau, Gloria V. Rivas; Excellence, Sabina Casimir, Kathy Chouloute, Ivana Gorgievska, Ka Ming (Vicky) Hung,
Manjeet Kaur, Vandana Thomas, Kai Wu, Chenjie Yang

Mathemathics Dept: Outstanding in Math Course I, Kimberly Bencivenga, Jamie Lou Mallonga; Math Course II, Jasmine Badamo, Jacquelyn Cafasso; Math Course III, John Hu, Min Soo Kim; Math Course IV, Jennifer Tullo, William Vuong; George Lenchner Award, Robert Maidhof;
American High School Mathematics Exam, Joseph Hirsch

St. John's University Women in Math & Science Society Awards: Math Course I, Jaime Lou Mallonga; Math Course II,
Jasmine Badamo; Math Course III, Nancy Vuong; Math Course IV, Jennifer Tullo; Biology, Dorothy Bonura; Chemistry,
Alison Carter; Physics, Hilary Feldman

Music Dept: Band, Rosalie Barbera, Dina Cali, Alice Esposito, Robert Maidhof, Michael Sorvillo, Christopher Viggiano, Stephan Zoffranieri; Chorus, Rosalie
Barbera, Dina Cali, Jennifer Di Giovanna, Elena Emmolo, Andrew Giarraffa,
Christian Gourdin, Stephanie Koutsoukos, Joni Lunan, Cara Ann Senicola, Thomas Turrisi; Orchestra, Jessica Brandt, Rica Mae Enriquez, Kristen Moran; Hollister Award, Alice Esposito; District Music
Festival Award, Alice Esposito; NYS
Council of Administrators of Music
Education Award, Dina Cali

Physical Education Dept: Outstanding Students, Monica Godinho, Neil Testa

Science Dept: Highest Achievement in Biology, Rica Mae Enriquez; Chemistry, Nancy Vuong; Physics, Robert Maidhof; Earth Science, Edith Jurado Second
Language Dep't: Excellence in Italian, Stephen Zoffranieri; Spanish, Fatima Rivera; 2001 Outstanding Polyglot Award, Marie McManus

Social Studies Dep't: Excellence in Global History & Geography I, Dorothy Bonura, Jan Michael Anastacio; Global History IA, Jasmine Badamo, Nicole Portugeys; Global History II, Valerie Ferrara, John Hu; AP European History, Allison Carter; U.S.
History & Gov't, Veronica Ferrario, Joseph Conte; AP American History, Marie McManus, Jennifer Tullo; Outstanding Senior Award in Social Studies
Achievement & Commitment, Jessica Ghassemi, Kelly Crimmins, Lori Ellis.

South Academic Awards
      Awards were presented to the following students on June 7 at South High School's Awards Ceremony, coordinated by Regina Cappiello. The evening included musical interludes performed by the Long Island Connection vocal ensemble and a reception afterwards in South Hall.

David Henner Memorial Scholarship: Jordan Leitner
Gerald L. Meyer Memorial
Scholarships: Visual Arts, Marlon Gillett; Computer Graphics, Abigail O'Brien
Robert Rachoi Memorial Scholarship: Lovelyn Aguila
Richard Cintron Memorial Scholarship: Charles Muratore
Peter Leonard Roller Memorial
Scholarships: Excellence in Music, Christopher Ignaciuk; Excellence in
Science, Kevin Oh
Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce Scholarship: Samantha Capone
Valley Stream Rotary Club Scholarship: Joseph Olson
      Valley Stream Kiwanis Club
Scholarship: Lisa Yeh, Jeffrey Eisenberg
      Nassau Educators Federal Credit Union, Frank DeMita Scholarship: Kristin Dortz
      Council of Administrators &
Supervisors Scholarship:
Matthew Nathanson
Century 21 Fisher/Friendly Realty Scholarship: Ivy Reckson
Caryn Luadtke Memorial Writers Award: Sarah Newman
Veterans of Foreign Wars, V.S. Post 1790 Scholarship: Matthew Nathanson
B'nai B'rith: David Hochberg Citizenship Award, Joseph Olson;
      John M. Smith Music Award,
Matthew Nathanson
American Legion Andrew Fatcher
Citizenship Award: Richard Ramirez
Getnick Achievement Award:
Richard Ramirez
Lee Family Community Service Award: Matthew Lowery
Valley Stream Elks Club Award: Lisa Yeh
Jewish War Veterans Jean Tint
Memorial Brotherhood Program Award: Christopher Mammone
U.S. Army Reserve Nat'l Scholar/
Athlete Awards: Michael Apap, Patricia Izquierdo
Nassau County Executive Certificate of Achievement: Michael Apap
Town of Hempstead Supervisor's Award: Matthew Nathanson
Nassau County Legislative Student
Citizenship Award: Joseph Olson
Robert Carbonaro Student Council Scholarship: Abigail O'Brien
South High School Alumni Scholarship: Lauren Hertling
Forest Road PTA Anderson Yeh
Memorial Scholarship: Jeffrey Eisenberg, Greg Silverman, Lisa Yeh
SEPTA Personal Achievement Awards: Amanda Drummond, Patrick Lago,
Kevin Metzger, Richard Ramirez
Ralph Janssen Award:
Christopher Mammone
South Parents Club Scholarships: Christopher Mammone, Patricia Izquierdo, Tanya Pannell
South PTSA Scholarships:
Christopher Ignaciuk, Alexandra Keogh, Matthew Nathanson, Richard Ramirez

Mathematics Dept Awards:
Vincent Benevento Memorial, Richard Ramirez, Connie Scarantino;
George Lenchner Excellence in
Mathematics, Michael Apap

Languages Other Than English Dept Awards: Excellence in Foreign Language, Richard Zawislak; AATSP Scholarship, Richard Zawislak; LILT Scholarship, Richard Zawislak; FLACS Scholarship: Richard Zawislak; NYSAFLT Scholarship, Richard Zawislak

Science Dep't Awards: Bausch & Lomb Medal, Whitney Barnett-Rhodes; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute/George Washington University Medal, Whitney Barnett-Rhodes; Excellence in Chemistry, Lisa Velte; Physics, Whitney Barnett-Rhodes; Earth Science, Danya Spritzer; All-Science, Kevin Oh; Intel Awards, Michael Charles, Shanikki Ferguson, Jeanette Azzaretto Occupational Education Dep't Awards: Business Education, Samantha Capone; Family & Consumer Sciences, Amanda Drummond, Allenda Jacques

Music & Fine Arts Dep't Awards: Art, Patrick Lago; Janice Dickler Memorial, Greg Silverman; District Music Festival Scholarship, Joseph Olson; Nassau Music Educators, Jessica Tangney; Louis Armstrong Jazz Award, Lynn Counio; Nat'l School Choral Award, Matthew Lowery; Nat'l School Orchestra Award, Matthew Lowery; Music Dep't Service Award, Juliette Kim, Mark Insolera; John Philip Sousa Band Award, Michael Charles; U.S. Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award, Kevin Oh; Theatrical Troupe Award, Matthew Nathanson, Sarah Newman, Joseph Olson, Mohammed Shafeek, Jessica Tangney

Social Studies Dep't Awards:
Social Science Award, Thomas Mercurio; Social Studies Achievement Award, Richard Ramirez; Historian Award, Matthew Nathanson; XEROX Award,
Aurora Kiviat; Law Club Awards, Lovelyn Aguila, Shanikki Ferguson, Michael Fox, Karen Herter, Alexander Ignacio,
Christopher Ignaciuk

English Dep't Awards: Excellence in
Literature, Shanikki Ferguson; Excellence in Research, Karen Herter; NCTE Writing Award, Matthew Nathanson; Fairfield Book Award, Nicholas Kroll; Irish Cultural Society Awards, Albert Gonzalez, Andrea Gray, Brea Inkles, Matthew Nathanson; Southern Bell Newspaper Award, Elizabeth Weinbloom; Legend Yearbook Awards, Christopher Ferrante, Jessica Meltzer, Nicole Paternostro, Kristen Schwasnick

Special Education Dep't Service Awards: Lisa Nolan, Richard Zawislak
      Key Club Award: Lisa Yeh
      Class of 2001 Service Award: Richad Zawislak; Leadership Awards, Michael Apap, Christopher Mammone, Lauren Hertling, Tanya Pannell Student Council Awards: Leadership, Joseph Olson, Lisa Yeh; Service, Whitney Barnett-Rhodes, Kristin O'Leary
Athletic Honor Society Award:
Laurie Taunton
Art Honor Society Awards:
Lovelyn Aguila, Lynn Counio,
Jacqueline Ram
Occupational Education Honor Society Award: Lauren Hertling
Nat'l Second Language Honor Society Awards: Kristin Dortz, Gabrielle Stoller, Richard Zawislak
Nat'l Honor Society Awards:
Sarah Newman, Ivy Reckson
Principal's Award for Excellence: Grade 9, Danya Spritzer; Grade 10, Jenny Gunderman; Grade 11, Joshua Vogel; Grade 12, Richard Ramirez
NASSP Principal's Leadership Award Nominees: Abigail O'Brien, Matthew Nathanson
South High Faculty Scholarship:
Christopher Mammone
Congressman Raymond McGrath
Scholarship: Kevin Leach
J. James Bergen Memorial Scholarship: Michael Apap


Athletic Awards

      Valley Stream North, South and Central High Schools held their Varsity Sports Awards Night dinners on May 22, May 29, and June 4, respectively, emceed by veteran retiring Athletic Director Herb May at North, and new Athletic Directors Ken Ward at South and Dan Tronolone at Central.

North High School
      Coaches' Awards for Most Valuable Player were presented to the following students: badminton, Nancy Vuong; baseball, Christopher Schacca; basketball, Christopher Platia, Kathleen Donnelly; bowling, Vito Genova, Jamie Mallonga; cheerleading, Cara Senicola; cross country, George Zervoudis; football, Joseph Sampson; kickline, Kristin Maidhof; soccer, Robert Ingenito, Monica Godinho; softball, Jamie Mastrangelo; track, Daniel Simidian, Dina Cali; volleyball, Christopher Viggiano, Erica Conrad; wrestling, Joseph Sampson; lacrosse, Martin Loucas.
      The U.S. Army Scholar/Athlete Awards were presented to Steven Conigliaro and Rosalie Barbera; U.S. Marines Distinguished Athlete Awards, Neil Testa, Monica Godinho; U.S. Navy Distinguished Athlete Awards, Andrew Cerra, Dina Cali.
      The Michael Witteck Award for competitiveness was won by Monica Godinho and Mohamed Telab; the Thomas Scibelli Award for football achievement, by Charles Saikum; the John Miele Scholarship Award, by George Zervoudis.
      The Mayor's Trophy, given for high athletic achievement in two or more sports as well as academics, character, leadership and civic service, was presented to Christopher Viggiano and Monica Godinho.
      The Waldinger Awards, to outstanding scholar/athletes in two or more sports, were presented to George Zervoudis and Dina Cali.
      The Spartan Club Scholarships for achievement went to Rosalie Barbera, Steven Conigliaro and Andrea Giarraffa. The Spartan President's Award winners, to the athletes who lettered in the most sports, were Monica Godinho and George Zervoudis.
      Spartan Athlete of the Year Awards for excellence in two or more sports were won by Neil Testa and Monica Godinho.
      In Team Honors: North High School recognized the boys bowling team coached by Victor Fischer, and the boys softball team coached by Mike Boccuzza, which won their conference championships. Earning NYS Scholar Athlete honors were the girls soccer team and the girls volleyball team.

South High School
      The Varsity Coaches' Awards at South High School were presented to: football, Kevin Tolan; soccer, Tony Barbieri, and the entire girls varsity soccer