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Congratulations to the Berlin Central School Class of 2009

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Berlin Scholarships & Awards (all BCS Graduation photos by David Flint)

High School Principal Dennis Healy presented the W.J. Cowee Award to Kelsey Demick, Kayla Hawk, Deanna Nash and Drew Webster

Fire Chief William Osterhout and Department Vice President Joseph Sweener presented the Berlin Fire Department Frank Jones Memorial Scholarship to Marcia Vincent

Jenny E. Adrion, Benedict Amendolara, Alyssa Marie Angus, Robert Paul Blessin III, Amanda Brock, Demi Skylyr Brown, †*Ency R. Burhans, Kolin E. Buzerak, Kamantha M. Chandler, †*Brent M. Demick, Andrew James Denue, Jr., Lindsey DePaolis, Brad Michael Deyo, Kyle Dunlop, †Andrew L. Eckhardt, Mary Lucia Farano, Zebulun Ferguson, Max Fischer, IV, Karley French, Ridge French, Samantha Leigh Gale, †*Casey Gilbert, Phillip John Gilbert, Thomas Greiner, †*Gabriel Bede Grieco, †* Patrick William Harrington, Nicholas C. Hillis, †*Danielle L. Hoffman, †*Erin A. Hogan, Douglas Stephen Homiak II, Kayla Ann Lingener, †*Angela Domenica Longhi, †*Kelsey Alfred Longhi, Nicholas G. Maxon, *Sara Lynn McCauley, Valerie Milanese, †*Frederick Charles Morine III, †*Matthew James Morse, †*Amanda Lyn Oligny, Phoebe Lynn Paine, †*Abbey Renee Peterson, Stephanie Ann Phillips, †*Nathan Pomakoy, Angelica E. Reed, Eric James Remington, †*Mikhaile M. Richards, †* Paige L. B. Riddering, †*Ashley Christine Rokjer, Sherry Lynn Saunders, Nicole E. Sciacco, William A. Scully, †*Hunter Ashton Share, Ann Slyer, †*Michael Julius Stankus, Jacob J. Staples, Shadow Marie Star, †*Matthew H. Tanner, *Rebecca E. Taylor, †*Catherine Thomas, †* Marcia Marie MacDonnell Vincent, †Elissa B. Viner, †* Alicia Mae Walker, †*Katlyn Marie Willis, †*Rebecca Erin Winn, †*Christopher David Zema, †*John Henry Zwack † National Honor Society Member * Honor Student
Jenny E. Adrion, Benedict Amendolara, Alyssa Marie Angus, Robert Paul Blessin III, Amanda Brock, Demi Skylyr Brown, †*Ency R. Burhans, Kolin E. Buzerak, Kamantha M. Chandler, †*Brent M. Demick, Andrew James Denue, Jr., Lindsey DePaolis, Brad Michael Deyo, Kyle Dunlop, †Andrew L. Eckhardt, Mary Lucia Farano, Zebulun Ferguson, Max Fischer, IV, Karley French, Ridge French, Samantha Leigh Gale, †*Casey Gilbert, Phillip John Gilbert, Thomas Greiner, †*Gabriel Bede Grieco, †* Patrick William Harrington, Nicholas C. Hillis, †*Danielle L. Hoffman, †*Erin A. Hogan, Douglas Stephen Homiak II, Kayla Ann Lingener, †*Angela Domenica Longhi, †*Kelsey Alfred Longhi, Nicholas G. Maxon, *Sara Lynn McCauley, Valerie Milanese, †*Frederick Charles Morine III, †*Matthew James Morse, †*Amanda Lyn Oligny, Phoebe Lynn Paine, †*Abbey Renee Peterson, Stephanie Ann Phillips, †*Nathan Pomakoy, Angelica E. Reed, Eric James Remington, †*Mikhaile M. Richards, †* Paige L. B. Riddering, †*Ashley Christine Rokjer, Sherry Lynn Saunders, Nicole E. Sciacco, William A. Scully, †*Hunter Ashton Share, Ann Slyer, †*Michael Julius Stankus, Jacob J. Staples, Shadow Marie Star, †*Matthew H. Tanner, *Rebecca E. Taylor, †*Catherine Thomas, †* Marcia Marie MacDonnell Vincent, †Elissa B. Viner, †* Alicia Mae Walker, †*Katlyn Marie Willis, †*Rebecca Erin Winn, †*Christopher David Zema, †*John Henry Zwack † National Honor Society Member * Honor Student

Captain Tammy Osterhout presented the Berlin Rescue Squad Wilma Anderson Memorial Scholarship to Marcia Vincent

Alicia Beisler presented the Berlin Jr./Sr. High School Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Awards to Brad Deyo and Danielle Hoffman and the AXA Award to Amanda Oligny

The Stephentown Memorial Library Scholarship was awarded to Danielle Hoffman

The New York State Education Department Scholarships for Academic Excellence are awarded to graduating Seniors attending a New York State college. The 2009 recipients are Patrick Harrington, Paige Riddering and Casey Gilbert

The Edith Grace Craig Reynolds Scholarship is awarded to a Berlin High School graduate who is pursuing higher education, has performed well academically, has a strong work ethic and is involved in community service. The 2009 recipient is Ency Burhans

The Norma Lewis Memorial Scholarship is awarded to Berlin High School graduates who have enrolled in an accredited college program. The 2009 recipients are Marcia Vincent and Sara McCauley

The Ruth B. Canfield Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a member of the graduating class who has achieved the highest grade point average and who is continuing his/her education. The 2009 recipient is Patrick Harrington

The Taylor Trust Fund Scholarship is awarded to a Berlin High School graduate entering a

Hunter Share received the Taylor Trust Fund Scholarship. He will be attending SUNY Purchase.
Hunter Share received the Taylor Trust Fund Scholarship. He will be attending SUNY Purchase.

university within the State of New York. The 2009 recipient is Hunter Share

The Kjelsen (Kelson) Trust Fund Scholarship is awarded to a Berlin High School graduate entering a university within the State of New York. The 2009 recipient is Patrick Harrington

The Lester T. Russell Scholarship is awarded to a graduating Senior living in the Berlin Central School District and enrolled in a two or four year accredited college in the field of engineering and/or business. The 2009 recipient is Ency Burhans

The William J. Kinn Scholarship is awarded to the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the graduating class. The 2009 recipients are Patrick Harrington and Ency Burhans

The Berlin Central School Staff/Student Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a Berlin High School graduate who has worked to the best of his/her ability and does not necessarily rank at the top of the graduating class; to a graduate who desires to further his/her education either academically or technically; and to a graduate who has been courteous and considerate of others. The 2009 recipient is Ashley Rokjer

Rebecca Winn received the Frances Palmer Memorial Scholarship. She will be attending HVCC.
Rebecca Winn received the Frances Palmer Memorial Scholarship. She will be attending HVCC.

The Barbara Horton Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a current graduate of Berlin High School pursuing a career in the education field. The 2009 recipient is Rebecca Winn

The Fred & Pat Organ Memorial Scholarship is awarded to an exceptional Berlin High School senior enrolled in post high school education. The senior who receives this award exemplifies the interests and values of Fred & Pat Organ as evidenced by concern for others and contribution to the school community. The 2009 recipient is Matthew Morse

The John Laws Memorial Scholarship commemorates one of Berlin Central School District’s outstanding faculty members. It is given to a student who is planning a career in teaching or human service. The 2009 recipients are Phoebe Paine and Danielle Hoffman

The Dorothy Illick Gutermuth Memorial

Phoebe Paine received the John Laws Memorial Scholarship. She will be attending SUNY Cobleskill in the fall.
Phoebe Paine received the John Laws Memorial Scholarship. She will be attending SUNY Cobleskill in the fall.

Scholarship is awarded to a senior continuing his/her education and who demonstrates a strong work ethic. The 2009 recipient is Paige Riddering

The Frances Palmer Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a Berlin High School graduate enrolled in a two or four year accredited college entering the education field, especially teaching. The 2009 recipient is Rebecca Winn

The Taconic Valley Garden Club Scholarship is awarded to a graduate enrolled in a two or four year college with a major in Earth Science, Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation or Environmental Science, Farming or Biology. The 2009 recipient is Christopher Zema

The Stephentown Elementary PTO Citizenship Award is presented to a Senior who attended Stephentown Elementary School for at least two years and demonstrated through community service an overall caring for the community at large. The 2009 recipient is Paige Riddering
The Berlin Jr/Sr High School PTO Award is presented to a graduate who has attended Berlin Jr/Sr High School for two years and participated in the Music Program; done community service work within the school; or has been involved in the interscholastic sports program. The 2009 recipients are Ency Burhans, Michael Stankus and Christopher Zema
The Grafton Men’s Club awards a monetary gift to a graduating Senior from Grafton continuing on to college or military service. The 2009 recipient is Angelica Reed

The Albany and Troy Lions Club Award is presented to a graduating Senior who best demonstrates the tenets of good citizenship. The 2009 recipient is Ashley Rokjer

The HVCC Athens Generating Scholarship Award was presented to Gabriel Grieco

The United States Army Reserve National Scholar Athlete Award was presented to Patrick Harrington and Alicia Mae Walker

The United States Army Reserve Baseball Athlete Award was presented to Frederick Charles Morine III
The United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award was presented to Ency Burhans and Eric Remington
The U.S. Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Music Award was presented to Rebecca Taylor
The U.S. Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award was presented to Patrick Harrington
The American Red Cross High School Challenge Scholarship was awarded to Alicia Mae Walker

The John Phillip Sousa Award was presented to Ency Burhans

The American Legion Voice of Democracy Award was presented to Danielle Hoffman

Class President - and intrepid Eastwick Press reporter - Erin Hogan steps forth to receive her diploma from School Board President Frank Zwack. She made a short speech near the end of the ceremony.
Class President - and intrepid Eastwick Press reporter - Erin Hogan steps forth to receive her diploma from School Board President Frank Zwack. She made a short speech near the end of the ceremony.

The DAR Good Citizen Scholarship was presented to Erin Hogan
The New York Lottery Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) Scholarship is awarded to a Berlin High School senior who demonstrates leadership skills, experience in extracurricular/community activities and plans to attend a NYS college or university. The 2009 recipient is Mikhaile Richards

The Business & Marketing Educators’ Assoc. of the Capital District Outstanding Business Student Award was presented to Rebecca Winn

The College of St. Rose Founders Scholarship was presented to Amanda Oligny

The Perfect Attendance Award was presented to Karley French (K-12), Brent Demick and Marcia Vincent

The Rensselaer Retired Teachers Association Scholarship was presented to Danielle Hoffman

We did it! (l-r) Phil Gilbert, Nick Maxon, Kelsey Longhi and Pat Harrington.
We did it! (l-r) Phil Gilbert, Nick Maxon, Kelsey Longhi and Pat Harrington.

The Paul Smith’s College Faculty Scholarship was presented to Ashley Rokjer

The FCCLA Johnson & Wales Culinary Institute Baking & Pastry Scholarship was presented to Ashley Rokjer

The Johnson & Wales Presidential Scholarship was presented to Mary Farano

The New York State Comptroller Achievement Award was presented to Amanda Oligny

The Questar III Automotive Services Craftsmanship Award was presented to Samantha Gale
Department
Key Awards
Presented for Academic Excellence and/or Outstanding Performance in a subject area:
Art Department Keys to Paige Riddering and Sara McCauley
Business/Computer Department Keys to Stephanie Phillips and Rebecca Winn
English Department Keys to Sherry Saunders, Brent Demick and Danielle Hoffman
Family & Consumer Science Department Key to Ashley Rokjer
Math Department Key to Patrick Harrington
Science Department Key to Patrick Harrington
Music Department Keys to Karley French and Brad Deyo
Physical Education Department Keys to Karley French and Phillip Gilbert
Social Studies Department Keys to Alicia Mae Walker and Christopher Zema
Technology Department Key to Max Fischer IV
FCCLA Department Key to Ency Burhans

“I present to you the Class of 2009” - Parents burst into applause as the graduating class at Berlin Central High School toss their mortar boards into the air at the graduation ceremony in the high school auditorium last Friday.
“I present to you the Class of 2009” - Parents burst into applause as the graduating class at Berlin Central High School toss their mortar boards into the air at the graduation ceremony in the high school auditorium last Friday.

Berlin Class of 2009 Where Are They Going?

Jenny Adrion – SUNY Cobleskill
Benedict Amendolara – Hudson Valley Community College
Alyssa Angus – Hudson Valley Community College

Mary Farano, Catherine Thomas and Amanda Brock ham it up at the BCS graduation while taking their own picture.
Mary Farano, Catherine Thomas and Amanda Brock ham it up at the BCS graduation while taking their own picture.

Robert Blessin – U.S. Marine Corps
Amanda Brock – Hudson Valley Community College
Demi Brown – Hudson Valley Community College
Ency Burhans – SUNY Binghamton
Kolin Buzerak – Hudson Valley Community College
Kamantha Chandler – Hudson Valley Community College
Kasey Day – Hudson Valley Community College
Brent Demick – SUNY Institute of Technology
Andrew Denue – Hudson Valley Community College
Lindsey DePaolis – Centenary College
Brad Deyo – Hudson Valley Community College
Kyle Dunlop – Hudson Valley Community College
Andrew Eckhardt – WyoTech
Mary Farano – Johnson & Wales
Zebulun Ferguson – Hudson Valley Community College
Max Fischer – U.S. Navy
Karley French – Hudson Valley Community College
Ridge French – Hudson Valley Community College
Samantha Gale – Complete Questar III program
Casey Gilbert – SUNY Binghamton
Philip Gilbert – Employment
Thomas Greiner – U.S. Marine Corps
Gabriel Grieco – Hudson Valley Community College
Patrick Harrington – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Nicholas Hillis – Hudson Valley Community College
Danielle Hoffman – Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Erin Hogan – Hudson Valley Community College
Douglas Homiak – Hudson Valley Community College
Kayla Lingener – Hudson Valley Community College
Angela Longhi – Hudson Valley Community College
Kelsey Longhi – SUNY Maritime
Nicholas Maxon – Hudson Valley Community College
Sara McCauley – Rochester Institute of Technology
Valerie Milanese – Hudson Valley Community College
Frederick Morine – SUNY Institute of Technology
Matthew Morse – Hudson Valley Community College
Amanda Oligny – College of St. Rose
Phoebe Paine – SUNY Cobleskill
Abbey Peterson – Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Stephanie Phillips – Hudson Valley Community College
Nathan Pomakoy – Johnson & Wales
Angelica Reed – SUNY Maritime
Eric Remington – U.S. Army
Mikhaile Richards – Hudson Valley Community College
Paige Riddering – SUNY Purchase
Ashley Rokjer – Paul Smith’s College
Sherry Saunders – Hudson Valley Community College
Nicole Sciacco – Hudson Valley Community College
William Scully – U.S. Air Force
Hunter Share – SUNY Purchase
Ann Slyer – Hudson Valley Community College
Michael Stankus – Salve Regina
Jacob Staples – U.S. Marine Corps
Shadow Star – Employment
Matthew Tanner – Hudson Valley Community College
Rebecca Taylor – Hudson Valley Community College
Catherine Thomas – Hudson Valley Community College
Marcia Vincent – Russell Sage
Elissa Viner – American International College
Alicia Walker – Hudson Valley Community College
Katlyn Willis – Hudson Valley Community College
Rebecca Winn – Hudson Valley Community College
Christopher Zema – SUNY New Paltz
John Zwack – Norwich University

The Senior Choral Ensemble sings an Audrey Snyder arrangement of “Ordinary Miracle.”
The Senior Choral Ensemble sings an Audrey Snyder arrangement of “Ordinary Miracle.”
Amanda Brock takes time to help a future graduate with a balloon.
Amanda Brock takes time to help a future graduate with a balloon.The joy of Graduation! Brad Deyo hugs a classmate. John Zwack grins in the background.Dianne Mosher shares a joyful moment at the BCS graduation with former students Gabriel Grieco, Ben Amendolara and Samantha Gale.
Taking a bow before getting the diploma.
Taking a bow before getting the diploma.