CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2014

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Graduation 2014

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Tyler Allen

Zachary Kyle Allen

Kyle Andrews

Maggie Balles-Clark **ф

Paul Barber *+ ¤ μ

Jennifer L. Barker

Zachary David Bello

Haley M. Besaw #^

Dylan Michael Borza ф

Kimberly Marie Bourlier

Mason Bowering *ф

Anthony Brienza *ф μ

Jack David Brown

Sara Cathryn Burdick

Tylor Burdick

Ralph Joseph Casillo Jr.

Christina Lynn Checchi

Kyle Chrisman

Kaitlyn Marie Clapp **ф

Allison Clark

Jacob Clark

Jasmine Marie Clark

Jessica Clothier

Ryan Coe

Codie Corso * ¤ μ

Christian Nicholas Cronk

Joleen J. Cross

Sebastian Czyz

Ciara L. Daly

Samuel A. Dinoff

Brandon Doody ^

Dylan C. Doupe **ф

Michaelia Nikkol Draper

Austin Dristle

Sage Dygert ф

Joshua Alan Ernestine #^

Gabrielle Lynn Esposito

Members of the John C. Birdlebough Class of 2014Ian Russell Evans ** ¤ μ

Harley David Everson

Trever Ferens ^

Tony J. Finch II *#ф

Brandon Freund

Jenna Lee Freytag ф

Kara Dawn Friot ф

Austin Furco

Gianna Garofalo *ф

Marissa Gersbacher ф

Michael Wilson Girard ф

Thomas Goettel

Bailey Goldthwait *+ф

April Lynn Gorthey

Jillian Gouchie *ф

Courtney Elizabeth Guzelak ф

Tomica-Lynn Handville

Tyler Hanna

Alyssa R. Harley ф

Richard Eugene Harper III #^

Ryan A. Herbs * ¤ μ

Robert William Herzog

Eric Hillpot ** ¤ μ

Kimberly Jean Holbrook *ф

Rachel Samantha Hollister

Kelsey Quinn Hubbard

Corey Ingersoll

Jocelyn M. Iskander

Garrett Kellogg ^

Jacob Kingsbury

Jonathan M. Lacey

Mark D. Lauricella #

Michael Alan Leach * ¤

Benjamin LeFurver ф

Jasmin Leitner

Meghan Lentz ** ¤ μ

Jessica D. Lord **ф

Darrick Lovelace

Megan M. Lovell

Skyler Mace

Nichole Marie Marr *ф

Marisa Cheyenne Martin *ф

Courtney McIntyre

Jesse W. Merritt #^

Nicole Marie Merritt

Michael Mironti ф

Ashton Morrison

John Morrison III ^

Alyssa Rae Mulderig

Meganne M. Murphy *ф

Kayla Nash

Jason Nipper ^

William Ostrander III

Andrew C. Padula *ф

Amanda S. Palocy

Sonja Lynn Parker *ф

Morgan E. Pickreign

Ryan Pinzer

Bryce Plante * ¤ μ

Derick Powell

Jessica Pruner **ф

Mariah Pyrtle

Kennedi Ann Rabideau *ф

Amanda Jo Ramsey

Paige C. Recore **ф

Courtney A. Redhead

Robert Reynolds

Joseph Rinaldi

Amber M. Rizzo ф

Nicole Rogers

Tyler Sahm *ф

Brian Sawyer

Stephanie Seever **ф μ

Nicholas Shafer

William Lane Sheirer

Luke Siver

Samantha M. Smith **ф

Gabrielle Stacy

Brian Stafford

Emily Margaret Steere

Kaitlyn E. Stenoski *ф

Billy James Stone

Dylan Raymond Switzer ** ¤ μ

Emilio Joseph Tassone

Nickolas Tassone

Daniel Christopher Taylor **#ф

Destiny Teel *

Ryan Patrick Thorn

Marissa Tierney

Deanna Mary VanBarriger

Haylie Virginia *ф

Kaela N. Walts

Courtney Elizabeth Warner

Trevor Wells **ф μ

Stephanie West

Alexandra Wilson ф

Brandon Wood

Rodney Worden

Zachary Young

* Honor Cord Student (85 GPA or above)

** Honor Cord Student & National Honor Society Member

# National Technical Honor Society Member

+ National Music Honor Society Member (Tri-M)

ф Advanced Regents

¤ Advanced Regents with Honors

^ Career & Technical Education Program Endorsement

μ Mastery of Science and/or Math Designation

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2014 Awards, Scholarships and Senior Keys

Maggie Balles-Clark

Senior Key - Drama; Dollars for Scholars Scholarship - In Memory of Aura Cole; St.Lawrence University Book Award Scholarship;Phoenix Chorus Boosters Music/Theatre Spirit& Citizenship Scholarship Award; PhoenixAlumni Band Scholarship; American RedCross Scholarship; Fred & Carolyn CaltabianoScholarship; Phoenix Band/ColorguardWinterguard Scholarship

Paul Barber

Senior Key - Mathematics; Regents Scholarship for Academic Excellence; University of Rochester Frederick Douglas &Susan B. Anthony Scholarship; Phoenix AlumniBand Scholarship; Mark Storrings ServiceScholarship Band/CG Award

Haley M. BesawCole Dolbear Memorial Scholarship; Dr. Burton Ramer Scholarship Award

Dylan M. Borza Paul Smith College Faculty Scholarship

Kimberly Bourlier Clyde S. Wratten Memorial Award

Mason Bowering American Legion Post 418 Scholarship

Anthony Brienza Webster Engineering Scholarship

Sara C. BurdickPhoenix Chorus Boosters Excellence in Music/Theatre Scholarship Award

Kaitlyn M. ClappBarney Sockman VFW Scholarship; SUNY Oswego Dean’s Merit Scholarship

Codie CorsoDollars for Scholars Scholarship; Larkin Memorial Scholarship; Brian Dick MemorialScholarship; LeMoyne College Heights Award

Brandon Doody Phoenix Fire Dept. & Auxiliary Scholarship

Dylan C. Doupe

Senior Key - School Spirit; Dollars forScholars Scholarship; James F. McLaughlinNext Generation Scholarship; The MedicinePlace Health Science Scholarship; “Doc” Jones Athletic Scholarship; Ron Woodruff Outstanding Senior Athlete Award

Austin Dristle Senior Key - Boys’ Physical Education

Joshua A. Ernestine Spike Nolan Scholarship

Gabrielle L. Esposito Senior Key - Business

Ian R. Evans

Senior Key - Valedictorian; Senior Key -Chorus; Lifetouch Valedictorian Award;Regents Scholarship for Academic Excellence;Dollars for Scholars Scholarship; Dollars for Scholars Scholarship - In Memory of Dominick V. Mammolito; Phoenix ChorusBoosters Excellence in Music/TheatreScholarship Award; Phoenix Alumni Band Scholarship; Clarkson University Leadership Award Scholarship; RIT Computing Medal &Scholarship Award; Everett Regal Memorial Scholarship; Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power PlantAchievement Award; Michelle Huntley-Rudy Band/CG Scholarship Award

Harley D. Everson Clyde S. Wratten Memorial Award

Kara D. Friot

Charles “Laurence” Farnham Memorial Scholarship; Mason Lodge/Eastern StarScholarship; Oswego Co. Counselors Association Scholarship

Gianna Garofalo Senior Key - School Spirit

Michael GirardSenior Key - Band; Michelle Paczos Memorial Scholarship

Bailey Goldthwait

Senior Key - Spanish; Phoenix Alumni BandScholarship; Dollars for Scholars Scholarship - In Memory of James E. Remington; Dale Osborn Music Scholarship; Michael Hyla MemorialScholarship; Phoenix Chorus/Drama BoostersExcellence Behind the Scenes ScholarshipAward

April L. Gorthey Senior Key - Life Skills

Jillian GouchieFulton Savings Bank Scholarship - SUNY Oswego

Alyssa R. HarleySenior Key - Accounting; United Food & Commercial Workers/Tops Markets

Ryan A. Herbs

Senior Key - Science; Senior Key - Music;Regents Scholarship for Academic Excellence;Univ. of Rochester Bausch & Lomb ScholarshipAward

Eric Hillpot

Senior Key - Perfect Attendance; Senior Key -French; Fred & Carolyn Caltabiano Scholarship;Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Award; Don &Marcia DenBleyker Sports Scholarship Award; Wells 21st Century Leadership ScholarshipAward

Kimberly J. Holbrook

Danny “Puffy” Sponable Memorial Scholarship;Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Award; A. LeeMemorial Hospital Scholarship; Doug & Judy Graham Sports Scholarship Award

Rachel S. HollisterEdge FCU Scholarship; Knights of ColumbusScholarship

Jonathan M. Lacey Senior Key - Perfect Attendance

Michael A. LeachUniv. of Rochester Xerox Innovation &Information Technology Scholarship Award

Benjamin LeFurver Senor Key - Industrial Arts/Technology

Meghan Lentz

Senior Key - Salutatorian; Senior Key - Art;Fulton Savings Bank Salutatorian Award;Regents Scholarship for Academic Excellence;Betty Lonis Memorial Scholarship; Dollarsfor Scholars Scholarship Award; Section IIIScholar Athlete Award; Syracuse University Founders Scholarship; Univ. of RochesterGeorge Eastman Young Leaders Scholarship Award

Jessica D. LordDollars for Scholars Scholarship Award;Richard H. Jarvis Scholarship Award; RussellSage College Scholarship Award

Nichole M. MarrFulton Savings Bank Scholarship - Cayuga CC;Cayuga CC Presidential Scholarship

Marisa C. Martin Visual Arts Scholarship

Michael Mironti Ridge Barden Memorial Scholarship

Meganne M. Murphy

Senior Key - Student Council; Phoenix Alumni Band Scholarship; Phoenix Band/CG Smokey Kizer Scholarship Award; Caughdenoy Volunteer Fire Dept. Scholarship Award; Danny “Puffy” Sponable Memorial Scholarship;Raymond J. Olds Scholarship

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Andrew C. Padula

Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Award;Ralph Henderson & Patricia Brown MemorialScholarship; Wegman’s Scholarship; RussellSage College Scholarship Award

Bryce Plante

Regents Scholarship for Academic Excellence;Elmira College Key Award Scholarship; AnnaRenfrew Service Award Scholarship; Section IIIScholar Athlete Award

Jessica Pruner

Senior Key - Yearbook; Phoenix Alumni BandScholarship; Phoenix Band/ColorguardBoosters Scholarship; United Food &Commercial Workers/TOPS Markets

Paige C. Recore

Senior Key - Girls’ Physical Education; Delta Kappa Gamma; Dollars for ScholarsScholarship - In Memory of Dominick V.Mammolito; Oswego County Board of RealtorsScholarship; “Doc” Jones Athletic Scholarship;Daemen College Dean’s Scholarship

Amber M. Rizzo Phoenix Class of 1963 Scholarship

Stephanie Seever Nazareth College Presidential Scholarship

Nicholas ShaferNYS Field Band Conference ScholarshipAward; Phoenix Community Band ScholarshipAward

Luke Siver Distinguished Eagle Scout Award (BSA)

Samantha SmithSenior Key - English; Elmira College Key Award Scholarship; LeMoyne College Presidential Scholarship

Gabrielle StacySenior Key - Social Studies; Senior Key -Photography

Brian Stafford Distinguished Eagle Scout Award (BSA)

Dylan R. Switzer

Senior Key - Citizenship; Vincent D. Castiglione Memorial Scholarship; Phoenix Alumni Band Scholarship; Clarkson University AchievementAward Scholarship; American Legion Post418 Scholarship; Betty Lonis MemorialScholarship; Dollars for Scholars ScholarshipAward; Phoenix Band/Colorguard BoostersScholarship; Doug & Judy Graham SportsScholarship Award; Gladys Morley Scholarship Award; Distinguished Eagle Scout Award (BSA)

Emilio J. TassonePete Zollo “Mr. Baseball” Award; Phoenix LittleLeague Scholarship

Daniel C. Taylor

Senior Key - Health; Everet Regal MemorialScholarship; Dollars for Scholars Scholarship- In Memory of James E. Remington; JackWhorrall Memorial Technology Scholarship

Destiny TeelEJD/PTO Scholarship; Word of LIfe Scholarship;Oral Roberts Whole-Person Scholarship

Ryan P. Thorn Charles Moyer Scholarship Award

Haylie VirginiaRon Woodruff Outstanding Senior AthleteAward

Trevor WellsBarney Sockman VFW Scholarship; RensselaerScholarship Award

Alexandra WilsonDon & Marcia DenBleyker Sports ScholarshipAward

2014 Awards (cont’d)Left: Paige Recore and Dylan Doupe were the recipients of the “Doc” Jones Athletic Scholarship Award. The pair are pictured with “Doc” Jones, a long-time Phoenix Athletic Director.

Senior Athletic Awards

Right: The Ronald P. Woodruff Outstanding Senior Athlete Award was presented to Haylie Virginia and Dylan Douple. Pictured with the honorees is retired Phoenix CSD Athletic Director Ronald P. Woodruff.

Above: Kim Holbrook, left, and Dylan Switzer were awarded the Phoenix Firebird Sports Boosters Judi and Doug Graham Scholarship Award at the annual athletic recognition banquet. Pictured with the honorees is Judi and Doug Graham.

Above: Alexandra Wilson and Eric Hillpot were honored at the Athletic Recognition Banquet for their scholastic achievement and community service with the Don and Marcia DenBleyker Scholarship Award. The pair are pictured with Marcia and Don DenBleyker.

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2013-14 RetireesMarilyn Buschle, Kindergarten Teacher

Deborrah Clark, Teaching Assistant

Denneice Fanning, Special Education Teacher

Marilyn Fisher, Teaching Assistant

Bette Helwig, Library Media Specialist

Patricia Hulett, Teaching Assistant

Susan Longo, Social Studies Teacher

Alan Manzer, Bus Driver

Patricia Mauser, Teaching Assistant

Roy McDonald, Bus Driver

Jeff Mintonye, O & M

Susan Murphy, Art Teacher

Pamela Panebianco, Social Studies Teacher

Carol Paul, Clerical

Janet Rosenberg, Instructional Specialist

Glenda Stanbridge, Teaching Assistant

Valorie Story, Elementary School Teacher

Donald Streib, Science Teacher

Dianne Welsch, Middle School Teacher

Darlene Yerdon, Transportation Dept.Congratulations and thank you retirees for your years of service and dedication to the students

of the Phoenix Central School District.

Celebrating Strawberries and Seniors at Henley Park

EJD 8th Grade Awards Celebration An awards celebration on the fi nal day of the 2013-14 school year honored

eighth grade students at Emerson J. Dillon Middle School for variousachievements and academic accomplishments.

Teaching staff recognized students for enthusiasm, effort and excellence inthe following subject areas: math, science, English language arts, social studies,art, technology, family and consumer science, foreign language, and band.

Principal Sue Anderson was given the distinct honor of presenting two awardson behalf of President Barack Obama and the prestigious EJD Outstanding Academic Achievement Award. This award recognizes students who earnedGold Star Honor Roll distinctions, a grade point average of 90 or higher with no incompletes or failing grades, for all four years at EJD. 2014 honorees include:Dixon Ameele, Jordan Cole, Hannah Grabowski, Morgan Gravlin, Natalie Hart,Alexandra Hoag, Megan Maestri, Emily McDonald, Catherine Musumeci, AlexisSmith, Brianna Squier, Haley Stellingwerf, Alisa Trudell, Kaitlin White, andJulianne Yates.

The fi nal set of awards during the ceremony recognized the following studentsfor four years of perfect attendance: Joseph Lacey, Alexis Smith, Trevor Worden,and Paul Zogg. Each of the four honorees received a Phoenix Class of 2018t-shirt and a Nice ‘n Easy gift card.

Top: An Outstanding Academic Achievement Award was presented to fi fteen eighth grade students in recognition of earning Gold Star Honor Roll status during all four years at the school. Pictured are fi ve of the honorees, left to right: Catherine Musumeci, Alisa Trudell, Haley Stellingwerf, Emily McDonald, and Hannah Grabowski.

Right: The Century Club, in cooperation with the Phoenix Public Library, presented Alyssa Goudy with the Emma Pendergast Reading Award. Pictured with Goudy is Century Club members Barbara Henderson, left, and Mazzie McMillen.

Michael A. Maroun Elementary School Students Hannah Riley and Hannah McArthur play carnival games at the St. Stephen’s Church at the annual Strawberry Festival. The Phoenix community celebrated the sweet, red fruit, and the John C. Bridlebough Class of 2014 graduates with a fi rework display at Henley Park on graduation weekend.

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Students Step Back in Time During Canal Days

A 28-year tradition continued along the Oswego River this schoolyear as fourth-graders participated in Canal Days.

The annual event brought students, school offi cials, politicians and local dignitaries together for a step back in time. All seven fourth-grade classes at Michael A. Maroun Elementary School werepropelled back into the 1800s and early 1900s to experience lifeduring that era in local history.

“This goes along well with what the students are learning inclass,” said event organizer Glenda Stanbridge. “There is always agreat turnout and a lot of parents who came to Canal Days whenthey were in school are coming back with their own kids today.”

Hundreds of students and chaperones walked along Canal Park, where they were greeted by local historians who offered lessons oneverything from making candles to cleaning horseshoes. Studentsexplored hand stitching, early 1900s games, antique fi re equipment, and, of course, the canal system.

Autumn Kelly, a fourth-grader at MAM, explores the tug Syracuse during Canal Days in Phoenix.

Fourth Graders Say Goodbye to MAMStudents in fourth grade at Michael A. Maroun Elementary

attended a special send off on June 25. The “seniors of the school”were recognized for being outstanding leaders, and were treated toa pizza party and live DJ.

Edge Federal Credit Union awarded Brooklyn Spring with a $100 scholarship to use towards her future college education. She will receive the same amount after completing eighth grade at EmersonJ. Dillon, and again at her graduation from the Phoenix Central School District.

The Phoenix Teachers Union also presented Spring with amatching $100 scholarship.

Scholarship winner Brooklyn Spring stands with Student Branch Manager of Edge Federal Credit Union Cory Sherwood and Phoenix Teachers Union President Terry Iorio.

EJD Jazz Musicians Cap Off School Year with Concert

wrapped up with the Emerson J. Dillon Middle School JazzEnsemble’s fi nale concert.

Under the direction of Jim DeMauro, student musicians performed“Side Slippin,’” “Pepperoni Blues,” “I Beeped When I Should Have Bopped,” “Grabbin’ Some Air,” and “Don’t Miss the Bus.”The songs featured several soloperformances on the saxophone,trombone and the trumpet.

“This is like learning another language and they’re doing afantastic job,” DeMauro told theaudience. “Keep music in yourhearts and do great things.”

EJD Middle School student Dixon Ameele plays a solo on the saxophone during the school’s year-end jazz concert. Ameele earned recognized by Music Teacher Jim DeMauro at the school’s year end awards celebration for his excellence in music and was presented with a commemorative Jazz Award.

Two Phoenix Teachers Receive Golden Apple Award from Senator Ritchie

New York State Senator Patty Ritchie recently presented sixty-fi ve teachers from across Oswego, Jefferson and St. Lawrence Countieswith a Golden Apple Award for Teaching Excellence.

Among those recognized were Lisa Balles from Michael A. MarounElementary School and Lisa Spereno from John C. BirdleboughHigh School. The honorees were nominated by colleagues, formerstudents, current students, friends and family members.

The award was created by Senator Ritchie to recognize educatorsfor going above andbeyond to inspirethose they educate.Along with therecognition, eachrecipient was awarded$500 in specialfunding to be used formaking improvementsin their classrooms.

Lisa Balles,Pre-K Teacher

Lisa Spereno,English Teacher

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EJD National Junior Honor Society Welcomes New Members

2014 Emerson J. Dillon National Junior Honor Society inductees.

Twenty-two students from Emerson J.Dillon Middle School fi nished the schoolyear earning distinguished honors fromthe school’s chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS).

NJHS is an elite distinction whichrecognizes students for excellence inacademics as well as demonstrating outstanding service, leadership, citizenship and character. Referred to asthe fi ve pillars, candidates who embody the fi ve symbolizing characteristics are role models students at EJD andoutstanding community citizens.

Meeting the merits for NJHS andhonored during a ceremony that was hosted by EJD Principal Sue Anderson,Vice Principal Barbara Kowalski, NJHS Advisers Jennifer Mainville and HelenAbbott and current NJHS Offi cersCatherine Musumeci, Zoe Heckert,Morgan Gravlin, and Corinne Januszkawere students: Gabriella Allen, Kearra Backus, Marcus Berube, ErikaBrown, Gianna DeRoberts, Hannah Gilbert, Kimber Hendrix, MeganHess, Emilie Hilliard, Wendy Li, Ashley Margrey, Breanna Mitchell,

Olivia Ripley, Kristine Rowe, Lauren Schmidt, Mariah Sheirer, Crystal Stobart, Olivia Thrall, Alisa Trudell, Joshua VanGorder, GarrettWatkins, and Edward Zeller.

Members of the EJD Chapter of the NJHS coordinate severalcommunity service initiatives each year including letters to the troops, letters to benefi t Macy’s Make a Wish campaign, a fooddrive to benefi t the local food pantry, a book drive for elementary students at Michael A. Maroun Elementary School and a trick-or-treating fundraiser to benefi t Unicef.

Summer Lunch Program at MAM Elementary

A child’s need for good nutrition does not end on the last day of the school year. Through the Phoenix Central School District’s Summer Lunch Program children and adults in the community can enjoy a well-balanced daily lunch special during the summer months.

WHERE?The Summer Lunch Program is hosted at Michael A. MarounElementary School in the Intermediate Cafeteria. Please enterthrough the student pick-up door.

WHO?All are invited! The program is free for all children (up to andincluding those 18 years of age), no income requirements orrestrictions apply. Adults can also take advantage of this nutrition program too. The cost for an adult lunch is $3.75 (includes tax).No application is required.

WHEN? Monday, July 7 - Friday, August 1 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Want more info? Visit: www.phoenixcsd.org/Food-Service

JCB Juniors Earn AccoladesJuniors at John C. Birdlebough High School earned scholarships recognizing them for their leadership, innovation, community involvement, problem-solving abilities and academic achievement. In front, from left, are Taylor Chesboro - St. Lawrence University Book Award, Emma Brunell - Wells College 21st Century Leadership Award, Emilie Schneider - University of Rochester Frederick Douglas and Susan B. Anthony Award, Finella Campanino - RIT Computing Medal and Scholarship Award, Olivia Uttamsingh - University of Rochester Bausch and Lomb Award, Ashley Centner - University of Rochester Xerox Innovation and Information Technology Award, Hannah Lees - Elmira College Key Award, Delaine May and Abigail Ewald - Student Sage Award. In back, from left, are Jacqueline Greer - LeMoyne College Heights Award, Andrew Smith - Clarkson University Achievement Award, Shaun Turner - University of Rochester George Eastman Young Leaders Award and Scholarship, Wyatt Parker - Rensselaer Medal Award, Benjamin Bulgrien - Clarkson University Leadership Award and Justin Ross - RIT Computing Medal and Scholarship Award.

Mission Statement:The Phoenix Central School District is committed to a challenging educational program that promotes academic and personal growth for all students. Each student will become a confi dent, productive, responsible individual with a strong academic foundation, and the ability to make positive ethical choices. Our goal is to cultivate a sense of pride, character, and accountability in our students and community. The Board of Education, staff, parents, students, and community share responsibility for this mission.

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Valedictorian Ian EvansEarning an overall grade point

average of 101.58, Ian Evans is theJCB Class of 2014 valedictorian.

Evans is a member of NationalHonor Society, inducted into the elite academic society during his sophomore year. He is a member of the varsity golf and track teams andhas been involved in the school’smarching band, winter drum line,drama club and also ski club.

Refl ecting back on his tenure at JCB, Evans said his favorite classeswere trigonometry and calculuswith Ms. Cheryl Fassett and AP (advanced placement) physics with Mr. Richard Heffernan. “We builtspeakers out of garbage cans,” Evans said about one of the many AP physics projects that inspired him to pursue a career in the fi eld of engineering.

Coupled with the classes at JCB, Evans contributes much of hisacademic success to his parents, saying, “They always supported meand encouraged me to get involved and do well.”

Evans will be pursuing a post-secondary degree in Physics at SUNY Oswego in the fall.

Top 10 of the John C. Birdlebough Class of 2014

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Salutatorian Meghan LentzFinishing her four years at JCB

with an overall grade point averageof 100.82, Meghan Lentz is the JCBClass of 2014 salutatorian.

Lentz is also a member of National Honor Society, earning the elitedistinction as a sophomore.

While at JCB, Lentz was a member of the cross country, volleyball, indoortrack and track teams. She was alsoinvolved in the Leadership OswegoCounty Youth program, a training program for high school aged youth.

When asked about her academic success, Lentz credits her family,

especially her older brother. “My brother was my motivation. Hefi nished third in his graduating class and couldn’t let him beat me,”she said.

She also credits cross country coach Mr. Andy Lewis for some of her success. “He always shared inspirational messages with the teamand they ended up being more about life than sports,” she said.

Lentz will be pursuing a post-secondary degree at SyracuseUniversity in the fall. She will enter with an undeclared major, but hasan interest in pursuing a science degree.

Ryan Herbs Dylan Switzer Codie Corso Trevor Wells Bryce Plante Eric Hillpot Paul Barber