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Summer 2017
Congratulations Mount Morris School Community!
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Mount Morris Central Class of 2017 Top Ten “Graduation is not the end, it’s the beginning.” Ranked third in this year’s graduating class is Grace Rowley, the daughter of Tad and Patricia Rowley.
Nelly Lin, the daughter of Li Feng Chen and Dian Zharo Lin, is the Valedictorian of the Class of 2017
Grace has been an active member of the MMCS student-body. She participated in Soccer, Track, Band, Chorus, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Drama Club, National Honor Society, Key Club, Honor Roll and Student Council. Grace is also a teacher at a local children’s church. Grace received the George Eastman Scholarship from the University of Rochester. She also received the Outstanding Teen Recognition Award for Livingston County. Grace plans to attend SUNY Geneseo as a Pre-Med/Biology major with a minor in either Spanish or Theatre.
Nelly plans to attend SUNY Geneseo in the fall to study Pre-Med and major in Biology. Nelly earned numerous awards while at MMCS, including several Honor Keys and a Scholarship from the University of Rochester and Clarkson University. Nelly has also resided on the High Honor Roll for her entire high school career. Nelly participated in National Honor Society and Key Club. She served as Secretary of her class. Nelly also participated in CloseUp, Drama Club, Prom Committee, and rang bells for the Salvation Army.
Ranked fourth in this year’s graduating class is Lucy Sweeney, the daughter Nicole and Brian Davis and Jeff Sweeney.
Ethan Carlock, the son of James and Ellen Carlock, is the Salutatorian of the Class of 2017.
Lucy has been involved in many school activities such as being a member of the National Honor Society, Key Club, and Close-Up. Lucy has played basketball and rang bells for the Salvation Army. Lucy is the recipient of the Honor Key in English, the Teen Recognition Award, and the Keuka College Scholarship. Lucy is also ranked on the High Honor Roll list. In the fall, Lucy will attend Keuka College and study Occupational Therapy.
Ethan will attend the University of Buffalo to study Mechanical Engineering. He has excelled both academically and athletically while attending MMCS. Ethan participated in Soccer, Golf, Drama Club, Chorus, and Band. Ethan is the President of the National Honor Society, and Vice President of the Senior Class. He also sang with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra throughout his high school career. Ethan has been the recipient of several honors such as the Bausch and Lomb Scholarship and the Clarkson Achievement Award. Ethan also received an Honor Key in trigonometry and honorable recognition at the RIT Math Contest.
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Ranked fifth in this year’s graduating class is Lillian Bacon, the daughter of Kelly and Joshua Bacon.
Ranked eighth in this year’s graduating class is Joey McCart, the son of Robert and Jen McCart.
This High Honor Roll student has participated in Soccer, Basketball, Varsity Track, Drama Club, National Honor Society, and the Student Council. Lillian has earned many awards including the Junior Cup, NYSPHSAA Individual Scholar Athlete Award, Outstanding Supporting Actress Award, the Teen Recognition Award, the Presidential Physical Fitness Award, the Tip of the Hat Award, the MIP Track Award, and the Best Sportsmanship Award. Lillian plans to attend King’s College in New York City, majoring in politics, economics, and philosophy while also minoring in International Relations. After she also plans to attend law school.
Joey plans to attend the University of Buffalo to study Mechanical Engineering. Joey is an active member of the MMCS student-body as he volunteered for many school events that needed chaperones for young kids. He also worked the concession stand at sporting events. Joey is a member of Stage Crew, and the Prom Committee and participated in Track, Soccer, and Baseball. Joey was the recipient of several Honor Keys. He received the Track Service Award, and resides on the High Honor Roll list. Joey also designed the t-shirt for the 2017 Coaches vs. Cancer Fundraiser.
Ranked ninth in this year’s graduating class is Emily Kenney, the daughter of Ed and Tracy Kenney.
Ranked sixth in this year’s graduating class is Ethan Ackerman, the son of Leeann and Sean Kaiser.
After graduation, Emily will be attending the College at Brockport to become a Spanish Teacher with a minor in Psychology. She plans to join the Boxing and Tae Kwon Do Clubs. Emily is ninth in her graduating class and has been on the Honor Roll throughout high school. Emily played Basketball and participated in Stage Crew and well as Prom Committee. Emily also volunteers at the MMCS library.
Ethan plans to attend the University of Buffalo in the fall to study Aerospace Engineering. This High Honor Roll student received an Honor Key in Chemistry, and is also the recipient of the Xerox UR Scholarship. Ethan is the Senior Class President. He also participated in Stage Crew and Chess Club. Outside of school Ethan enjoys rocket building, wood work, and babysitting his little sister.
Ranked seventh in this year’s graduating class is Jordan Lewis, the son of Christine and William Lewis.
Rounding out this year’s graduating class Top Ten is James Hotchkiss, the son of James Edward Hotchkiss.
Jordan played Soccer and Track throughout high school. Jordan resides on the High Honor Roll list and has been the recipient of the Daemen College President’s Scholarship worth $11,000 a year for five years. Jordan plans to attend Daemen College in the fall and earn his Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy.
James plans to attend Monroe Community College on a clinical track to become a Registered Nurse. This High Honor Roll student participated in Stage Crew. James was the recipient of the Honor Key in Art, is tenth in his class, and was the recipient of the National Physical Fitness Award. Outside of school James helps out a great deal with his family that consists of his father and two younger brothers.
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Ethan Ackerman
Lillian Bacon
Alexander Billyard
Kristian Cady
University of Buffalo Aerospace Engineering
King’s College Politics, Philosophy, and Economics
Receiving adult services
FLCC College Fine Arts
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Tesa Coleman
Devon Crawford
University of Buffalo Mechanical Engineering
MCC Nursing
Alfred State Culinary Arts
Rose D’Angelo
Anthony Delgado
Andrew Edlen
Lauren Ferraro
United States Navy
MCC Automotive Technology
SUNY Brockport Biology
MCC Early Childhood Education
Ethan Carlock
Timothy Fleming
United States Air Force
ure Plans MMCS of 2017
james hotchkiss
MCC Nursing
Tristen Gandy
Kevin Garcia
Molly Gardner
MCC Creative Writing
Employment
SUNY Fredonia Psychology
noah geraci
reed goho
Tatyana Gonzalez
Alfred State Accounting
Pace University English Literature
hannah james
emily kenney
selena labarbera
SUNY Brockport Childhood Education w/ Math Concentration
SUNY Brockport Adolescent Education w/ Spanish Concentration
Keuka College Psychology
MCC Liberal Arts
nelly lin
christian lopez
nathan may
Daemen College Physical Therapy
SUNY Geneseo Biology
Employment
Employment
Joseph McCart
naomi nuttall
hector pagan
dylan patrizi
University of Buffalo Mechanical Engineering
Employment
Employment
GCC Criminal Justice
shoniqua Patterson
Meleah Pescini
Grace Rowley
Tatyana sepulveda
Keuka College Adolescent Education w/ Math Concentration
SUNY Fredonia Adolescent Education w/ English Concentration
SUNY Geneseo Biology
Employment
Jordan Lewis
Eladio Soto
Alfred State Business Administration
kyle soto
lucy sweeney
isaac todd
Alfred State Social Work
Keuka College Occupational Therapy
United States Air Force
MMCS Students Earn Recognition
Jaylynn VANWUYKHUYSE
Culinary Institute of America Baking & Pastry Arts
James Waite
Employment
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Jason Yencer
FLCC Culinary Arts
May your graduation day mark the beginning of a future filled with success and happiness!
Several Mount Morris Central School students received Teen Recognition Awards this spring from the Youth Bureau/ Board of Livingston County. Students recognized were Melissa Cappadonia, Parker Estruch, Selena LaBarbera, Tristen Merrill, Gabrielle Rowley, Lucy Sweeney, Nick Torcello, and Devon Young. These eight students joined other local students at the awards ceremony in April. The purpose of the Teen Recognition Awards is to honor youth who have demonstrated community involvement, exceptional leadership, or have overcome significant challenges that have positively influenced others. Students can be nominated by community members, fellow youth, school staff, and others. Academics and athletic abilities are not considered during the selection process.
l o o h c S l a tr n e C is r r o M Mount
nt Morris, New York 14510
30 Bonadonna Avenue • Mou
Gregory Bump
Superintendent of Schools Phone (585) 658-2568 Fax (585) 658-4814 .org Email gbump@mtmorriscsd
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Scrapbooks
Our district has an archive of historical scrapbooks dating from 1955-1989. These scrap books contain a wide variety of published articles from engagement announcements to academic and athletic achievements.We are looking for volunteers to help organize and restore these wonderful memories so that they can be viewed by community members and alumni. If you are interested in volunteering to assist with the restoration of these historical documents, please contact Sarah Williams at 585-658-5036 or
[email protected].
Dare to Be Excellent! Greg Bump
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~ A Tradition of Success
Drama Club Lands in The Land of Oz The Mount Morris Drama Club followed the yellow brick road this spring with the musical The Wizard of Oz.
The story of Dorothy Gale, Toto, Scarecrow, Tinman and the Cowardly Lion was under the stage direction of Maddy Clinton and the musical direction of Stephanie Lasselle. Grace Rowley played Dorothy Gale, Gabriel Simons played Toto, Selena LaBarbera played the Cowardly Lion, Jesse Bacon played Tinman, and Ethan Carlock played Scarecrow. Carmen Cruz played Aunt Em, while Brandon Fleming played Uncle Henry. Holli Waldron played the Wicked Witch of the West as well as Almira Gulch. Andrew Edlen played Professor Marvel as well as the Wizard of Oz himself. The Mayor of Munchkinland was played by Brandon Fleming. Natalie Muscarella was the coroner. The Lullabye League was played by Alyssa Cornelius, Danielle Callaro, and Maia Forbes. The Lollipop Guild included Gideon Rowley, Alivia White, and Hope Rowley. Gideon Rowley also played the Winkie General. Lillian Bacon played the roles of Glinda and the lead Jitterbug. The Jitterbugs included Danielle Callaro, Andrew Edlen, Carmen Cruz, Gabbi Rowley, and Alyssa Cornelius. Gabbi Rowley also played the Emerald City Guard. Hunter Rowley served as Nikko. The three crows and the three trees were played by Evelyn Morf, Liz Young, and Isabelle Chesnes. Several of the above mentioned names also took on roles in the ensemble. Elementary School Munchkins included Benjamin Bacon, Matthew Bacon, Emelia Clester, Addison Coniglio, Maia Forbes, Leah Gehrig, Olivia Kaiser, Eliza Lonsberry, Jack Lonsberry, Michaela Malone, Chloe Mike, Emily Mike, Tatyana Rodriguez, Quinn Simons, Anna Waldron, and Greyson Whiteside.
The stage crew also worked very hard on the production of the Wizard of Oz. Maddy Clinton was the stage manager while Monique Nichols handled the sound, and Jordan Cady took care of the lighting. Other members of the stage crew included Ethan Ackerman, Devon Crawford, Nelly Lin, Linda Lin, Kristin Rawleigh, Mckenzie Ryan, and Leah Allwood. The production team included Cathie Barry (artistic director), Stephanie Lasselle (vocal director), Rick Barry (technical director), Laura Dolan (choreographer), Sara Goggins (stage crew supervisor), Allison Zawacki (set design), and Brittany Chapman (club advisor). The pit orchestra included Stephanie Lasselle (conductor), Jeffrey Thompson (violin), Enaw Elonge (viola), Shannon Drumma (synthesizer), Sean Trimby (bass), Jane Kerchoff (flute), Nicole Kalen (oboe), Joelle Provino (clarinet), Ryan Brewer (reeds), Jamie DeTar (trumpet 1), Dominique Martello (trumpet 2), Emma Brown – Shaklee (horn 1), Jonathan Lasselle (horn 2), Aaron Schwartz (trombone), Scott Marble (piano), and Brian Stout and Rick Constantino (percussion). Congratulations to the cast and crew for another successful production!
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l o o h c S l a tr n e C is r r o M Mount
nt Morris, New York 14510
30 Bonadonna Avenue • Mou
Rebekah Chenaille pal
Jr./Sr. High School Princi n2 Phone (585) 658-3331, Optio Fax (585) 658-4814 d.org Email bchenaille@mtmorriscs
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Mount Morris Central School Inducts Seven into the National Honor Society and Two in the National Technical Honor Society
(left to right) Back Row: Melissa Green, NHS Advisor, Emily Sutherland, Tristen Merrill, Carmen Cruz. Front Row: Cesar Coyote Medina, Gabrielle Rowley, Shantal Herrera Olivo, Joelle Provino.
Seven Mount Morris Central School students have been inducted into the Mount Morris National Honor Society. Students inducted into this year’s National Honor Society include: junior Cesar Coyote Medina, and sophomores Gabrielle Rowley, Joelle Provino, Emily Sutherland, Tristen Merrill, Carmen Cruz, and Shantal Herrera Olivo. Mount Morris National Honor Society Seniors also received their gold honor cords for graduation during the ceremony. Those seniors included: Ethan Carlock, Lillian Bacon, Selena LaBarbera, Grace Rowley, Lucy Sweeney, and Nelly Lin. At the present time, post-graduation plans for the Mount Morris Seniors are as follows: Ethan Carlock, Mount Morris’ 2017 Salutatorian, will be attending the University of Buffalo studying Mechanical Engineering. Lillian Bacon will be attending Kings College studying Politics, Philosophy, Economics and Pre-Law. Selena LaBarbera will be attending Keuka College studying General Psychology. Grace Rowley will be attending SUNY Geneseo studying Biology. Lucy Sweeney will be attending Keuka College studying Occupational Therapy. Nelly Lin, Mount Morris’ 2017 Valedictorian, will be attending SUNY Geneseo where she will be studying Biology/Pre-Med. Selection and continued membership in the National Honor Society are based on scholarship, service, leadership and character. Selection is an honor bestowed on the student. The Scholarship standard is based on a student’s cumulative grade point average (GPA) beginning in grade seven and continuing through the end of the first semester of their current grade. The service standard is, on average, thirty (30) hours of documented service each school year as a National Honor Society member. Hours per school year will fluctuate depending on the grade level of the inductee. A total of ninety (90) hours is required by March of the student’s senior year for the student to receive an NHS gold cord for graduation ceremonies. Classroom, school, and peer leadership are considered for the leadership qualification. Classroom leadership is defined as positively influencing others to do their best, taking challenging academic courses, and going beyond what is expected. School leadership is based on participation in extracurricular activities. Character is evaluated based on the following definition: The student of character demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and reliability. He/she shows courtesy and concern for others; upholds school regulations and observes instructions and rules both in and outside the classroom. Two Mount Morris students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) this spring. Those students were Christian Passamonte for Computer Information Systems, and Spencer DiSalvo for Conservation. NTHS Membership Standards: Students must attain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (unweighted). Students must be enrolled in a career/technical education program or major. Congratulations Mount Morris NHS/NTHS Blue Devils!
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Back: Katie Warren, Justin Martin, Emily Sutherland, Isaiah Kenney, Nogah Pescini, Kirsten Rivera Front: Lee Lonsberry, Joelle Provino, Carley Jo Jackson, Alexis Peck, Gabbi Rowley, Carmen Cruz, Sharon Brown, Rep. Rob Bishop Eleven sophomores, along with advisor Sharon Brown, traveled to Washington D.C. in early March to participate in the Close-Up program. The Close-Up Foundation is a civics education group that brings students from around the country to Washington D.C. for a weeklong intensive study of government, current issues and civic responsibility. While on program, students attended small workshops and seminars, visited museums and toured the monuments. Tours were set up to reinforce the topic of discussion for that day. When studying the presidency, they visited the presidential memorials. On foreign policy day, the students toured the war memorials. A highlight of the trip was Capitol Hill Day. Students were able to sit in on a Senate committee hearing about STEM grants for schools, which they found very interesting. They toured the Supreme Court and while in the Capitol they visited the Senate gallery. They were lucky to see all the Senators as they came in for a vote. The students received a tour of the Capitol Building, which was arranged by Congressman Collins office. The scheduled meeting with Rep. Collins unfortunately had to be cancelled since he was stranded in New York due to the snowstorm. The group met with former MMCS student, Lee Lonsberry, who is the Director of Communications for Rep. Rob Bishop of Utah. Lee talked with students about his job and encouraged students to dream big about their future. Congressman Bishop very kindly stopped in to speak to the MMCS students and answered their questions. When students were asked about the trip, they all agreed that they had fun, learned so much about government, and their own thoughts about these issues. The Close-Up trip is a tremendous enrichment opportunity for our students. Fall Sports Sign-Ups Have Begun
Athletic Reminders If you plan on participating in fall athletics you must complete your athletic triplicate forms and return them to Mr. Hamilton. Mount Morris Central School is offering a wide variety of sports this fall and would love to see our students participate!
Spring Scholar Athletes Ethan Ackerman Lillian Bacon Ethan Carlock Maddy Clinton Rose D’Angelo Spencer DiSalvo Jordan Lewis Cesar Coyote Medina Jose Coyote Medina Frank Mendez Calem Merrill
Ryan Morgan Monique Nichols Shoniqua Patterson Maddy Regal Grace Rowley Nicholas Torcello
Full Listing of MM Athletic Teams •Baseball (M, JV & V) •Volleyball (JV & V) •Softball (M, JV & V) •Football (M & V) •Golf (V) •Girls Soccer (M, JV & V) •Boys Track (V) •Boys Soccer (M, JV & V) •Girls Track (V) •Fall Cheer (V) •Winter Cheer (JV & V) •Boys Basketball (7th, 8th, JV & V) •Girls Basketball (7th, 8th, JV & V)
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Section V Sportsmanship Summit The Annual Section V Sportsmanship Summit took place on Wednesday, April 5th at SUNY Geneseo. Freshman athletes Taylor Steen, Jansel Martinez, Joey Pagano, Luis Saez, Ryan Morgan and Jose Coyote-Medina participated in this special event. During the Section V Sportsmanship Summit, studentathletes learn the importance of leadership, teamwork and decision making. Section V’s very own Mr. Scott Fitch and Mr. Anthony Jordan were the keynote speakers. Coach Fitch spoke about current social media issues through his Pause Before You Post presentation. Mr. Jordan was a standout football player at East High School and also played college football at Kansas State before playing three seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. “Mr. Jordan challenged all in attendance to evaluate their current practices and open their eyes to how they can reach the pinnacle or apex of their perspective career paths, first by creating well-organized goals and secondly by letting nothing stand in their way,” said Jesse Hamilton, MMCSD Athletic Director. Mr. Jordan also explained how to become an inspirational leader by taking what you have learned and applying it by giving back to your own families, schools and/or communities as he currently does.
Spring Athletics Summary Although the weather has not been cooperative, our spring athletic teams are off and running. Our participation numbers for baseball, golf, track and softball are the strongest they’ve been in years. It is great to see such a large turn-out of athletic participants. We encourage all interested students to participate in athletics.
Mount Morris Central School Spring Lock-In In March, the Mount Morris High School Student Council hosted the first annual Spring Lock-In. The Spring Lock-In was the idea of Student Council President Lillian Bacon and Vice President Nicholas Torcello. The concept was born earlier in the school year when plans began forming for the annual Winter White-Out. The Winter White-Out is considered one of the best days of the school year by the students, it is a mandatory day for students as it takes place during the regular school day. The concept was to create a completely voluntary event that takes place outside of the school day. Bacon and Torcello got right to work on the planning. Google Forms were sent out to each student in the high school asking if a Lock-In would be something that sparked their interest as well as what activities they were interested in. “We immediately got an overwhelming response,” said Torcello. “Everyone seemed very excited about the idea of a Lock-In.” The night began at 10:00 p.m. and lasted until 7:00 a.m. the next morning. Activities included mini golf, kick ball, water polo, ghosts in the graveyard, capture the flag, board games, and a dance party. Pizza, chips, and drinks were also served. “I thought that the lock-in went extremely well for its inaugural year,” said Bacon. “It was more fun because it gave the opportunity for the students and teachers to be in a completely stress free and fun environment.” Dr. Chenaille and the Student Council have spent a good deal of time trying to incorporate events that improve on school culture by bringing students and teachers together. According to Bacon, prior to the event students were expressing concern about falling asleep during the event as this was something they had never participated in; however, once the night started, students were so entertained by activities almost no one fell asleep. Looking forward to upcoming years, Bacon and Torcello agreed that the main change that Student Council should make to the Spring Lock-In is shortening the hours. According to Bacon and Torcello, about 90 students participated in the Spring Lock-In. “I would always like to see more people participate but I am very happy with the amount of people that came,” said Bacon. “I want to appeal to all of the students in some way. I want to talk to the kids that didn’t come, find out why, and do whatever I can to make them want to come next year.” In order to attend the Spring Lock-In, there was a $15 fee and a permission slip signed by a parent was required. All proceeds helped fund the 7-12 School Picnic at Letchworth State Park in May.
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State Leadership Seminar Two Mount Morris sophomores chosen to attend HOBY’s (Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership) State Leadership Seminar held at the University of Rochester in June. Each spring, 10,000 high school sophomores from across the Multiple districts send students to represent their districts every year country join one of HOBY’s 70 State Leadership Seminars. and Mount Morris CSD is proud to participate in this great tradition HOBY’s flagship program allows high school sophomores and is looking forward to doing so annually. to recognize their “I applied for the leadership talents and seminar because I apply them in becoming thought it would be a effective, ethical We are excited that Justin and Joelle have been fun experience and I leaders in their home, wanted to meet other accepted and we are proud that they will be school, workplace and people and build community. Students leadership skills,” said representing the Mount Morris Central School attend seminars and Justin Martin. Martin, participate in hands-on 15, plays on the varsity District,” said Superintendent Greg Bump. leadership activities, basketball team, and meet leaders in their “This program is distinguished and selective, and says that when you are state, and explore on a team, you have the their own personal these students deserve to be recognized for this role of a team member leadership skills while as well as the role of learning how to make accomplishment. I would also like to express my a leader. “I absolutely a positive impact in can’t wait to go. I look appreciation to Wayne Swede for his continued their community. The forward to learning how seminar curriculum to be a better leader with participation in this program. is based on the Social different people that I Change Model of may not be comfortable Leadership and develops with,” said Martin. leadership from three Martin feels that people listen and respond to him. He hopes perspectives: Personal Leadership, Group Leadership, and that his younger brothers will pick up on the example he has Leadership for Society. tried to set for them. Justin has plans for college where he looks There were about a half a dozen applicants. The interview to embark in some sort of leadership role. committee consisted of Wayne Swede (School Resource “I went on a previous leadership seminar in Ellenville, and I Teacher), Becky Chenaille (High School Principal), and Sarah loved it. I applied because I want to see how this seminar will Curran (Guidance Counselor). help me improve my leadership skills,” said Joelle Provino. The Mount Morris sophomores that have been chosen are Provino, 15, feels that she was selected to go to the seminar due Justin Martin and Joelle Provino. These students were interviewed to her participation in several school activities. Provino plays and selected as part of a competitive application process. Districts soccer, basketball, and softball. She is also in jazz band, helps from across the state participate in this program. with the musicals, and is the sophomore representative for the Student Council. “I feel that I am a role model for my younger “We are excited that Justin and Joelle have been accepted and brother Ethan,” said Provino. “I help him with his homework we are proud that they will be representing the Mount Morris and teach him life lessons.” Provino has already taken a look at Central School District,” said Superintendent Greg Bump. a few SUNY colleges with SUNY Albany and SUNY Geneseo “This program is distinguished and selective, and these students at the top of her list. Provino looks to become either a forensic deserve to be recognized for this accomplishment. I would scientist or an FBI agent. “I want to become a better person also like to express my appreciation to Wayne Swede for his and improve my leadership skills,” said Provino. “I can’t wait to continued participation in this program.” tell other students about this and tell them how cool it was and “We want to represent Mount Morris in a positive way and we felt that these two students would best accomplish that,” said watch them get excited.” Swede. “We want them to learn as much as they can and then come back and share that information with others.”
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Alumni Update Seniors With Parents Who Graduated from Mount Morris Central School Steven Ferraro, 1985, father of Lauren Ferraro
Lisa LoVerde, 1985, mother of Noah Geraci
Steven Soto 1984, father of Eladio Soto and Kyle Soto
John Charles Goho, 1991, father of Reed Goho
Nicole M. DiPasquale, 1991, mother of Lucy Sweeney
Sheila Ann Mayo, 1986, mother of Hannah James
Keith Waite, 1990, father of James Waite
Traci Lee Curry, 1981, mother of Emily Kenney
Amy Yencer, 1988, mother of Jason Yencer
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MMCSD Second Quarter Honor Roll 12TH GRADE
HIGH HONOR
Ethan Ackerman Lillian Bacon Ethan Carlock Tesa Coleman Andrew Edlen Selena LaBarbera Jordan Lewis Nelly Lin Shoniqua Patterson Grace Rowley Lucy Sweeney Jaylynn VanWuyckhuyse
HONOR ROLL Kristian Cady Rose D’Angelo Lauren Ferraro Timothy Fleming Tristen Gandy Molly Gardner Tatyana Gonzalez James Hotchkiss Hannah James Emily Kenney Joseph McCart
11TH GRADE
HIGH HONOR
Colin Brickwood Madeleine Clinton Cesar Coyote-Medina Spencer DiSalvo Linda Lin Francisco Mendez Lugo Monique Nichols Christian Passamonte Madelynn Regal Trinity Rodriguez Angel Santos Nicholas Torcello
HONOR ROLL
Janiel Colon Burgos Joshua Hart Vanessa Mancuso Kristin Rawleigh Tatiana Vazquez Devon Young
10TH GRADE
HIGH HONOR
Carmen Cruz Parker Estruch Danine Herrera Olivo Aleyshka Lopez-Crespo Justin Martin Tristen Merrill Nogah Pescini Joelle Provino Gabrielle Rowley Emily Sutherland
HONOR ROLL
Isaiah Kenney Nayellie Martinez Pena Alexis Peck Cameron Regal Alec Spicciati Brianna White
9TH GRADE
8TH GRADE
7TH GRADE
HIGH HONOR
HIGH HONOR
HIGH HONOR
Jesse Bacon Danielle Callaro Jose Coyote-Medina Conner Markel Peyton Martin Calem Merrill Kiona Morf Erica Morgan Ryan Morgan John Rathburn Yaigsa Sepulveda
HONOR ROLL Nathan Callaro Alyssa Cornelius Robert Hartigan Savannah Nunez Gideon Rowley Kolby Scott
MMCSD Third Quarter Honor Roll 12TH GRADE
HIGH HONOR Ethan Ackerman Lillian Bacon Ethan Carlock Rose D’Angelo Lauren Ferraro Molly Gardner James Hotchkiss Hannah James Emily Kenney Nelly Lin Shoniqua Patterson Grace Rowley Lucy Sweeney
HONOR ROLL Kristian Cady Tesa Coleman Devon Crawford Andrew Edlen Timothy Fleming Selena LaBarbera Jordan Lewis Joseph McCart Meleah Pescini Jason Yencer
11TH GRADE
HIGH HONOR
Colin Brickwood Madeleine Clinton Cesar Coyote-Medina Spencer DiSalvo Linda Lin Francisco Mendez Lugo Monique Nichols Christian Passamonte Madelynn Regal Trinity Rodriguez Angel Santos Nicholas Torcello
10TH GRADE
HIGH HONOR
Carmen Cruz Danine Herrera Olivo Isaiah Kenney Aleyshka LopezCrespo Tristen Merrill Nogah Pescini Joelle Provino Gabrielle Rowley Alec Spicciati Emily Sutherland
HONOR ROLL
Justin Martin HONOR ROLL Nayellie Martinez Pena Yaslaitza Anaya Martinez Holli Waldron Alex Crespo Lazu Brianna White Joshua Hart Vanessa Mancuso Kristin Rawleigh Lauren Simmons Devon Young
Isiah Frye Edmee Lopez Crespo Treyton Monteleone Evelyn Morf Kody Mosher Jillian Smith Jason Spears Elizabeth Young
HONOR ROLL
Isabelle Chesnes Junery Crespo Toledo Brandon Fleming Charles Martell-Dale Gabriel Simons Alivia White
8TH GRADE
HIGH HONOR
HIGH HONOR
HONOR ROLL Nathan Callaro Robert Hartigan Jansel Martinez Averie Matson Alexis Mock Savannah Nunez Gideon Rowley
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HONOR ROLL
Paige Conley Marshall Gaddy Isabella Martinez-Serrant Travis Moyer Triniti Muscarella Hope Rowley McKenzie Ryan Shaemus Simons Phaelen Waldron
9TH GRADE
Jesse Bacon Danielle Callaro Alyssa Cornelius Jose Coyote-Medina Julian Martin Peyton Martin Calem Merrill Kiona Morf Erica Morgan Ryan Morgan John Rathburn Yaigsa Sepulveda
Miguelangel Acevedo Jeylismar Betancourt Colon Dominic Coyote-Medina Jye Crocker Avery Gandy Abriel Gazzetta Ian Lin Alec Mann Nicole Martell-Dale Daniel McCart Courtney Merrill Sofia Quilo Illescas Brittany Rathburn Hunter Rowley Stephen Somers
Liz Junery Crespo Toledo Brandon Fleming Isiah Frye Justin Kemp Edmee Lopez Crespo Treyton Monteleone Evelyn Morf Kody Mosher Jillian Smith Alivia White
HONOR ROLL
Isabelle Chesnes Andrew Jackson Leandra Melendez Emmanuelli Gabriel Simons Jason Spears Joshua-David Stoddard Elizabeth Young
7TH GRADE HIGH HONOR Paige Conley Dominic CoyoteMedina Jye Crocker Ian Lin Isabella MartinezSerrant Daniel McCart Sofia Quilo Illescas Brittany Rathburn Hunter Rowley Daniel McCart
HONOR ROLL
Logan Brooks Avery Gandy Abriel Gazzetta Briana Lang Nicole Martell-Dale Courtney Merrill Triniti Muscarella Hope Rowley McKenzie Ryan Shaemus Simons Stephen Somers Phaelen Waldron
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Rachael Greene es Principal Elementary/Pupil Servic Phone (585) 658-3331 Fax (585) 658-4814 .org Email rgreene@mtmorriscsd
ol Community, o h c S is rr o M t n u o ry School and M r a De r at Mount Morris Elementa on the 2016-2017 school yea to think
yet and I am excited I take a moment to reflect t this has been our best year tha It is with great pleasure that tain cer am I ff. sta and our students the great accomplishments of e. com to g class and the promotion of about the school year mencement of the graduatin com the on us foc we as nal h their educational journey. inspiratio es as students progress throug on The end of a school year is so lest mi t can nifi sig are ese . It’s a time for pride and joy graders. Th ts, staff, and family members den our kindergarteners and sixth stu the of nt is just the ent tm mi com d work and s of students, commenceme up gro se the of h eac r Fo . The milestones signify the har headed ate this have been and where we are ldn’t be more proud to celebr cou I and ght bri ks loo ure as we think about where we e fut r in the book of their lives. Th beginning of the next chapte Oh, The Places You’ll Go!: great accomplishment. es from the Dr. Seuss book, com nt me nce me com on u’re on your quotes any direction you choose. Yo One of the most meaningful lf rse you er ste can u Yo es. d. You have feet in your sho ide where to go... “You have brains in your hea d YOU are the one who’ll dec An w. kno d will you you at wh w kno ’s A Great Balancing Act. An own. And you life t tha ber em rem d An t. p with care and great tac you’ll move mountains.” So be sure when you step, Ste ¾ percent guaranteed) Kid, and (98 ! eed are on our way on a ind l, wil u Yo ! succeed? Yes ud of. I am hopeful that we pro be to us of h eac for ch ool year, there is so mu As we look back on this sch . continued path to excellence
Sincerely, Rachael Greene, Principal
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Born to Run Mount Morris Elementary School participated in its second year of Girls on the Run! The Girls on the Run program includes a curriculum that teaches girls to be healthy, joyful, and confident. The program runs for 10 weeks, meeting twice a week and the culminating activity is a 5K run. “Girls also have a community impact project, which is a type of service project that they complete during the ten weeks,” said Cassie Montemarano, Coach for Girls Grades 3-5. Grades 3-5 had ten students participate this year including Shaniese and Shayla Brown, Kaylee Hadfield, Kayleah Rodriguez, Ashlyn Kingston, Abby Provo, Luci Guilano, Maya Kleisley, Hannah McKenzie, Elizabeth Moses. Heart & Sole is Girls on the Run’s new program for middle school girls! This year’s coaches, Melissa Green (Head Coach), and Liz Becker (Head Coach), offered the Heart and Sole program that includes girls grades 6-8. The students that participated this year include Jasmine Follett-Martes, Taylor Freeman, Leah Gehrig, Anastasia Megliore, Chloe Mike, Emily Mike, Nicaile Perez Silva, Portia Stoddard, Melania VanAernam, and Cierra White. “Heart & Sole creates a positive, structured space for middle school girls to learn about themselves, explore new ideas, cultivate empathy, strengthen connections and develop life skills that will help them as they move through adolescence and beyond,” said Green. The Heart & Sole curriculum is rich with themes girls can relate to, addressing the whole girl – body, brain, heart, spirit and social connection –and building important life skills such as team building, developing a support system, boundary setting, decision making, asking for and providing help and more. This 10-week program is accessible to all girls regardless of athletic ability or fitness level and considers the range of ages and varied experiences of middle schoolers. Physical activity includes strength and conditioning appropriate for this age group. “The season culminates with the Girls on the Run 5k, which is the celebratory event that underscores the confidence, competence, connection, character and caring they’ve been developing in the program and gives them a tangible sense of goal setting and achievement,” said Green.
Mock Trial 2017 We all know the story of Jack and Jill. Jack and Jill went up a hill to fetch a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown and Jill came tumbling after. But new details have emerged that make this story a little more complicated. Mr. Miller, local property and well owner, created an attractive nuisance when he continued to let kids come onto his property to take water from his well. After Jack and Jill’s accident, Mr. Miller claimed that he did not allow kids on his property and that ‘No Trespassing’ signs were posted. Eight Mount Morris fifth grade students intended to prove that Mr. Miller was responsible for the accident. In its inaugural year, Mount Morris CSD was the plaintiff competing against the defense, Alexander Central School. Letchworth Central School resided as the jury. The organizers of this event were Wayne Swede (Dean of Students), Liz Becker (6th Grade Teacher), and Dave Provo. “We have a bunch of very dedicated students,” said Swede. “This will help with confidence in each of the students, especially when it comes to public speaking.” “Among other things, this experience will help students appreciate the importance of people in a court room and it will also give them practice with communication and their critical thinking skills when presenting the case,” said Swede, also a Deputy for the Livingston County Sheriff Department. Students that participated in the mock trial included: Mia Valentin, Emma Brickwood, Jamie Hale, Quinn Simons, Emelia Clester, Tyler Gaddy, Owen Yencer, and Tyler Guzzardi. The trial took place at the Wyoming County Courthouse on Friday, May 19, 2017.
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Caleb Barber
When I grow up I want to be a police officer. Mercedez Colon
When I grow up I want to be a dentist.
Connor Baxter
Quinn Bartholomew
When I grow up I want to be a a professional swimmer.
When I grow up I want to be a bus driver.
Kaydem Contreras Rodriguez
Aubree Cox
When I grow up I want to be Batman.
When I grow up I want to be a nurse.
Braiden Coffey
When I grow up I want to be a firefighter.
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Joseph Crawford
When I grow up I want to fix cars.
Teaghan Gilg
When I grow up I want to be a vet.
Eli Davis
Eliel DeJesus
When I grow up I want to be a police officer.
When I grow up I want to be a doctor.
Aiden Elleman
When I grow up I want to be in the army.
Lucas Fraser
Paula Garcia Guadalupe
Tyler Gilbride
When I grow up I want to be in the army.
When I grow up I want to be a doctor.
When I grow up I want to be a teacher.
Riley Hare
Lucas Hyde
Jude Johnson
When I grow up I want to be a doctor.
When I grow up I want to be a Construction Worker.
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When I grow up I want to be a scientist.
Jah’Quere Joseph
When I grow up I want to be a firefighter.
David Kelley
Madison Lewis
When I grow up I want to be a scientist.
When I grow up I want to be a doctor.
Scott Lonsberry
Lillian Mallaber
Gavin Mancuso
Abigail Marino
When I grow up I want to be on the SWATT Team.
When I grow up I want to be a teacher.
When I grow up I want to be a cop.
When I grow up I want to be a doctor.
Peter Martin
Marnia Martinez Hernandez
Liam Moses
Sydney O’Grady
When I grow up I want to be a paleontologist.
When I grow up I want to be a doctor.
When I grow up I want to be a space man.
When I grow up I want to be a teacher.
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Shiv Patel
Avery Privitera
Cali Reifsteck
Noelis Rivera Torres
When I grow up I want to be a teacher.
When I grow up I want to be a veterinarian.
When I grow up I want to be a farmer.
When I grow up I want to be a teacher.
Franchellyz Rodriguez Perez
Neveenah Royse
Daryel Santaella
When I grow up I want to be a doctor.
When I grow up I want to be a cop.
When I grow up I want to be a superhero.
Damon Seiwell
Rudy Sparks
Evan Tellier
Peyton Tidd
When I grow up I want to be a teacher.
When I grow up I want to be a farmer.
When I grow up I want to work at the bowling alley.
When I grow up I want to be a ballerina.
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Trinity Tidd
Chloe White
Aleigha Williams
When I grow up I want to be an actress.
When I grow up I want to be a super hero.
When I grow up I want to be a pet saver/vet.
Cameron Zingaro
When I grow up I want to be a ninja.
Sixth grade marks the end of a chapter for Mount Morris Central School students. Each June, our 6th graders walk the stage as they celebrate with family and friends, and prepare for the next step in their educational journey. It’s a time of pride, joy, and anticipation. Each year the team of 6th grade teachers works hard to prepare a ceremony like no other. It’s a ceremony that is completely facilitated by the students. The students take the mic to lead the audience in the pledge, introduce performers, and invite the special adults to announce awards. The students are polished and take this job very seriously. The release of responsibility onto the students is very symbolic as the students transition to 7th grade. Unlike other elementary grades, the 6th grade team spends the year grooming the students for increased independence. Our elementary students turn into young adults, and the ceremony is a perfect reminder of this. Congratulations to the Class of 2023! Always remember to Dare to be Excellent!
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Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.
~ Henry David Thoreau
Mount Morris Central School District
Class of 2017 Front Row: Tatyana Gonzalez, Rose D’Angelo, Hannah James, Selena LaBarbera, Molly Gardner, Grace Rowley, Isaac Todd, Shoniqua Patterson, Lauren Ferraro, Meleah Pescini. Second Row: Naomi Nuttall, Jaylynn VanWuyckhuyse, Jason Yencer, Tatyana Sepulveda, Nelly Lin, Tesa Coleman, Lillian Bacon. Third Row: Lucy Sweeney, Emily Kenney, Ethan Carlock, Ethan Ackerman, Timothy Fleming, Noah Geraci, Devon Crawford, James Hotchkiss, Nathan May, Kyle Soto, Reed Goho. Back Row: Kristian Cady, Anthony Delgado Rivera, Hector Pagan Martinez, Dylan Patrizi, Kevin Garcia Berrios, Christian Lopez, Andrew Edlen, Jordan Lewis, Eladio Soto, Joseph McCart.
MOUNT MORRIS CENTRAL SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION 2016-2017
David DiPasquale, President • Ann Hunt, Vice-President • Erinn Brickwood • Stephanie Gehrig • Peter Privitera • Thomas Young
Administration Gregory Bump, Superintendent • Dr. Rebekah Chenaille, 7-12 Principal • Rachael Greene, Elementary Principal • Mike Cox, Business Administrator • Leah Shea, Newsletter Editor