Megan Appel, *ReAnn H. Appel , Thomas James Appel III, *Briar Justin Atwell, Brianna Marie Bakaitis, Cody James Baker, Tabitha Lynn Barber, *Taylor Steven Bellemare, Logan Ryan Bettis, *Amy Elizabeth Bird, ‡**Cheryl Diane Bisson, Danielle Marie Bohmer, *Elizabeth Boorse, *Alexander Ryan Bugbee, Heather Cacciola, *Nathaniel K. Cain, ‡**Hannah Danielle Caron, ‡**§◊Amanda Catherine Cavanaugh, Kady Elizabeth Cipperly, *Jacob Michael Colliano, *Samantha Ann Conn, *Raymond Joseph Crobok Jr., **Keith Joseph Davendonis, ‡**§◊Marissa Lee Davendonis, ‡**§◊Zachary Armstrong Delurey, *Brittany Marie Desrosiers, *Eric James Desrosiers, **Michelle Lee Deuel, ‡**Andrew Joseph DiDonato, ‡**§◊Maeghan Christine DiMaggio ‡**§◊Peter Hubert Donohue, **Meaghan McKenzie Douglass, *Taylor Ann Ely, Matthew Empie, *Adam Richard Ferrannini, *Matthew David Fogarty, *Sharri Lynn Forbes, ‡**§◊Seth Michael Foster, **§◊Douglas William Gardner, Joseph Gardner, **§◊Sarah Anne Gleason, Jerry Green Jr., Jennifer Grogan, *Katharine Arlene Grogan, *Alexander Kahree Hansen, Lorianne Harrington, Nicholas Allen Harrington, Patrick D. Harrison, *Connor Francis Hemeon, Jaimee Jenkins, **§◊Andrea Marie Kalenian, **Nicholas Kalinowski, *§Lacey Jane Ann LaCroix, Rebecca Whitney LaPorte, *Zachary Edward Lee, ‡**§◊Nathaniel Stuart Libby, **Laura Lynn Livingston, **Julia Anne Luciano, Alyssa Jane Luke, ‡**Shelby Lynn Marsh, *Deanna Blayne Martin, **§◊Megan Marie McEachron, **Kevin Daniel McMahon, *Melody Marie Mentiply, ‡**§◊Sarah Anne Middleton, ‡**◊Kelby Erin Moriarty, Justin Timothy Morin, *Stephen Kyle Mosley, **Patrick Joseph Mulvihill, **Diego Xavier Muñoz Ochoa, ‡Andrea Rose Niles, ‡**§◊Samantha Elise Niles, Joseph Earl Nusca, *Kyle Lee O’Brien, *Logan Kyle O’Brien, *Brittany Elizabeth O’Connell, ‡*Emily Anne O’Connell, **Dyllin Joseph O’Dell, *Peter J. O’Neil-Ferrannini, ‡Robert F. Jacob Pearson Jr., Morgan Pierce, ‡**Ashley Elizabeth Piritz, *Brittany Nicole Piritz, **Jenna Kathryn Priore, **Cindy Marie Randall, Joshua Daniel Randall, **Hutton Brooks Rasmus, Alecia J. Reveal, *Jordan Alan Robichaud, ‡**§◊Kelsey Elizabeth Rogers, Raymond Ryan, *Amanda Marie Sargood, **Alicia Ann Sawyer, ‡**§◊Erin Elizabeth Shea, *Stephanie Kashanna Sigot, **Angela Roberta Slaton, Micheal Smith, ‡**Kayla Marie Snyder, Erin Ashley Springer, **Marissa Jane Stearns, Timothy W. Stearns Jr., *Gregory James Stifter, Brett Stone, *Fallon Taylor Sullivan, *Shelby Elise Thompson, Kayla Beth Tifft, *Taylor Victor Walrath, *John Frank Washburn, *Holly Alexandra Weierbach, *Joan Elizabeth Wells, ‡**Emily Kaitlyn Wilwol, *Cassandra Elizabeth Wolf, Megan Yetto, Victoria Zinna
*Regents Diploma ** Advanced Regents ‡National Honor Society §Honors ◊Top Scholar
Hoosick Falls Awards and Scholarships
Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award – Presented by U.S. Army Staff
Sergeant David Franchitti and given to Seniors who have demonstrated excellence in both academics and athletics – Stephen Moseley and Jenna Priore
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2010 Mike And Lois Benoit Drama Award – – Somewhere deep within you is a song that plays softly – a song of life, and dreams, and wisdom – a call to an adventure that’s uniquely yours… Take time to listen to the song of your soul and see where it leads you – Awards presented to Hannah Caron, Meaghan DiMaggio, Peter Donohue, Sarah Gleason, Lacy LaCroix and Emily Wilwol
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United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Awards – Andrew DiDonato and Megan McEachron
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United States Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award – Sarah Middleton
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United States Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award – Kelsey Rogers
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Tony Altobell Memorial Scholarship – Presented by Kim Hayden and given to a student who exhibits the highest degree of academic achievement in both breadth and depth of scientific study and research.
Its recipient will reflect in his/her performance the most significant attainment of those knowledges and skills, which Mr. Altobell instilled in his students during his lengthy tenure at Hoosick Falls. This recipient must be one who intends to pursue at the college level a major in at least one of the sciences – Sarah Gleason
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Superintendent’s Award – Given to the male and female students with the highest score on the Earth Science Regents exam – Seth Foster, 98 and Andrea Kalenian, 97
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Character Counts Award – Presented by Mike Fritz and awarded to a Senior boy and Senior girl, who, in everyday interaction with our school and community, demonstrate the six pillars of character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Fairness and Citizenship – Sarah Gleason and Patrick Mulvihill
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Victoria M. Cicero Memorial Award – Presented by Isabel McGuire and given in memory of devoted mathematics teacher, Victoria M. Cicero, presented to a student who will pursue a career in teaching or another field of human services, or to a student who demonstrates a caring attitude toward other students and works hard in his/her math studies – Gregory Stifter
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Kiwanis Academic Excellence Award – Presented by Ruth Ormsbee to the
student that has shown excellence in academics through four years of high school – Seth Foster
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Kiwanis Good Citizen Award – Presented by Ruth Ormsbee to the student that has been a good citizen at school and in the community – Amanda Sargood
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H. Bradford Cole Music Prize – Presented by Robert Allen and – Given to the outstanding instrumental student – Nathaniel Libby – Given to the outstanding all-around musician – Meaghan DiMaggio
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Wayne Roberts Memorial Music Award – Presented by Robert Allen and given in memory of Wayne Roberts, Class of 1946, by his family to the outstanding graduating instrumental music student who has also demonstrated interest in and ability with the piano – Alexander Bugbee
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Elks Most Valuable Scholarship – Presented by Terri Burdick on behalf of the Hoosick and Bennington, VT combined Elks to Raymond Crobok, Jr., Sarah Middleton and Kelsey Rogers
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James Harrington Memorial Scholarship – Presented by Ben Bushey and given
in memory of James Harrington by friends, family, and the Dan Koziol and James Harrington Memorial Fund to the graduating senior who lives life to the fullest while improving the lives of those around them and/or enjoys outdoor sports and gaming. – Zachary Delurey
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Daniel T. Koziol Memorial Scholarship – Presented by Ben Bushey and given in memory of Dan Koziol by friends, family and the Dan Koziol and James Harrington Memorial Fund to the graduating senior who lives life to the fullest while improving the lives of those around them and/or enjoys outdoor sports and gaming – Rebecca LaPorte
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Hoosick Federal Credit Union Award – Presented by James Martinez to the individual who approaches her every endeavor with a positive energy and infectious enthusiasm that makes the HFCS community proud. This student’s willingness to help others brings honor to herself, her family and HFCS. This person exhibits a passion for hard work and a willingness to go above
and beyond to help improve herself and those around her – Melody Mentiply
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Howard H. Haynes Kiwanis Scholarship – Presented by Dale Lee Through the generosity of Howard and Mary Haynes a trust fund was established to create a scholarship to assist a graduating senior at HFCS with the expense of their secondary education. The recipient is chosen by academic achievement, extra curricular and/or community involvement and individual citizenship. – Kelby Moriarty
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Hoosick Falls Teachers’ Association Awards – Presented by Judy Woodard to two seniors who have demonstrated a positive work ethic and/or courage in overcoming various hardships – Tabitha
Barber and Nathaniel Libby
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Three awards given to seniors for their academic performance and/or artistic achievement – Alexander Bugbee, Zachary Delurey and Meghan McEachron
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Three awards given to seniors who demonstrate exemplary courtesy and respect to both their teachers and their fellow students – Amy Bird, Maeghan DiMaggio, and Erin Shea
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Two awards given to a senior boy and girl who have displayed meaningful scholarship and service to school and community – Matthew Fogarty and Kelsey Rogers
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JLS Foundation – Presented by John Liporace . The JLS Foundation,
which honors the memory of the late John Liporace, Sr., was created to empower high school students at HFCS to realize their fullest potential. Students were judged on a written essay, academic achievements, personal work history, community involvement and extra-curricular activities. The scholarship winner will receive a monetary gift and a matching donation will be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – Erin Shea
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Music Department Memorial Scholarship in Memory of Brian E. Nopper – Presented by Diane Nopper and given to a graduating senior pursuing music upon graduation. This student must have a deep love of music – Sarah Middleton
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Award In Memory Of James And Kathleen O’Neil – Presented by Peggy Hansen and given in memory of James and Kathleen O’Neil by their family to Seniors pursuing careers in the sciences – Adam Ferrannini and Peter O’Neil-Ferrannini
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Award In Memory Of Randy Roberson – Presented by Susan Bushway and presented in memory of Randy Roberson, a 1991 graduate of HFCS, to a senior pursuing an interest in artistic expression. It was established to recognize and encourage other young artists. Randy left behind many examples of his work from furniture to paintings and tattoos. He was a fine young man and was undoubtedly one of the best artists to come from Hoosick Falls. It is our hope that through this award Randy’s artistic legacy and memory will live on – Brittany Desrosiers
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Social Studies Key Award – Presented by Ellie Danforth and given by the Social Studies Department to the senior boy or girl who most clearly demonstrates integrity, good citizenship and intellectual curiosity – Shelby Marsh
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Hoosick Grange Prize – Presented by Michael McGraw to the outstanding student in business – Jenna Priore
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Hazel M. Hill Award – Presented by Michael McGraw for the Ondawa-Cambridge Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution in memory of Hazel M. Hill, lifelong resident of West Hoosick
active in finance and banking, to a deserving Senior pursuing an education in business – Fallon Sullivan
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Mason And Betty Harrison Business Award – Presented by Michael McGraw and given in memory of Mason and Betty Harrison to a business student who is endeavoring to pursue business as a career – Meaghan Douglass
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Hoosick Grange Prize – Presented by Susan Herrington to an outstanding student in home economics – Katie Grogan
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Town Of Hoosick Republican Committee Prize – Presented by Jeff Wysocki and given by the Town of Hoosick Republican Committee to a student residing in the town who has shown scholarship, interest in government and his community – Alex Bugbee
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Van Rensselaer Masonic Temple Award – Presented by Bruce Hansen and given to a Senior boy and Senior girl showing the greatest academic improvement over four years – ReAnn Appel and Patrick Harrison
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Air Force Award – Given to a senior for outstanding academic achievement – Sarah Gleason
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American Red Cross Award – Given to an active Student Council member who assists with the blood drive – Amanda Cavanaugh
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Auto Tech Award – Here at HFCS we have a group of students who we, as a faculty, rarely thank enough. They fix and change tires. They change oil and they troubleshoot a multitude of other auto related problems. This award is presented in appreciation for all of this hard work and dedication for a faculty member who would like to say “Thank You” for all your hard work – Stephen Mosley
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Jon Beck Memorial Award – Given in memory of Jon Beck, Class of 1974, to the Senior who has shown outstanding interest in the field of agriculture and who is pursuing a career in agriculture – Laura Livingston
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Joseph E. Buckley III Memorial Award – Given to a Senior who demonstrates
all around good citizenship in the performance of school related activities – Shelby Marsh
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Joseph E. Buckley III Scholarship Fund Award – Given to a deserving student as an aid in the pursuit of a chosen vocation or profession – Megan McEachron
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Cambridge Area Branch of the Woman’s National Farm & Garden Association – This award is given to a student that will be entering college and majoring in either horticulture, agriculture, marine biology or ecology – Sarah Gleason
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Chester James Carknard/ VFW Post 1938 Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship – Given to a Senior girl who has made an extraordinary contribution to her community and/or school – Erin Shea
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Clarkson University High School Leadership Award – Given in recognition of outstanding leadership qualities and academic promise – Zachary Delurey
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Clarkson University High School Achievement Award – Given in recognition of outstanding leadership qualities and academic promise – Seth Foster
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George “Gid” Cuddihy Memorial Bowling Award – Given in memory of George “Gid” Cuddihy, who was an avid bowler in Hoosick Falls for approximately “70” years, to a Senior member of the bowling team whose performance, spirit, leadership, integrity, and good sportsmanship contributed the most to the success of the team during the past season – Patrick Mulvihill
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Timothy Cuddihy Memorial Award – Given to a Senior boy and Senior girl in memory of Timothy Cuddihy, Class of 2002 – Diego Muñoz and Holly Weierbach
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Curtis Lumber Award – Given to an outstanding Senior pursuing a career in building construction or architectural technology with emphasis on project development or architectural design – Taylor Walrath
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DAR Good Citizen Award – Presented to a Senior who demonstrates all-around good citizenship in the performance of school-related activities – Megan McEachron
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Derby Club Community Prize – Awarded to the student who has
made a most significant contribution in school-student activities – Peter Donohue
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Douglas J. Eighmey Memorial Award – Given to the Senior male and female athlete selected by the coaching staff and principal based on the criteria of extent of participation in varsity competition and demonstration of the qualities of leadership and sportsmanship – Marissa Davendonis and Kevin McMahon
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Charles And Margaret Frazier Scholarship Award – Given in honor and memory of former Board member, Charles Frazier, to a deserving male and female who have exhibited a high degree of cooperation with faculty and administration – Megan McEachron and Jacob Pearson
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Margaret Frazier Scholar Athlete Award – Presented to the Senior boy and girl who represent high qualities of both scholarship and athletic ability – Andrew DiDonato and Erin Shea
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Michael Hackett & Robert Scanlon Scholarship Award – This award is given by the families and friends of Michael and Bob to two graduating Seniors who are very special people – Lacy LaCroix and Greg Stifter
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Award in Memory of James Harrington – Given to a Senior boy who shows a passion for the game of football – Kevin McMahon
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Jack Hayden Memorial Award – Presented to the Senior football player who, in the opinion of the Athletic Selection Committee, has demonstrated on and off the field those qualities of leadership, spirit, ability, and citizenship that Jack Hayden so aptly displayed while he represented Hoosick Falls – Jacob Colliano
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Senior Honor Prize William D. Thomas Memorial Prize – Highest four-year average – Valedictorian Erin Shea
Second highest four-year average – Salutatorian Megan McEachron
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Hoosick Grange Prize – Given to the outstanding student in auto mechanics
– Kyle O’Brien
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W.L. Hutt Memorial Prize – Highest Regents exam average – Zachary Delurey
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President John F. Kennedy Achievement Award – From the Joseph E. Buckley III Trust Fund presented to the member of the Senior Class who has demonstrated outstanding intellectual or physical courage – Joshua Randall
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Knights of Pythias Achievement Award – Given to a deserving Senior who has made the greatest progress in extra-curricular activities and/or community endeavors – Jacob Pearson
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Wayne Magisano Memorial Bowling Award – Given in memory of Wayne Magisano, who was a beloved coach and friend of the Bowling Team, to a Senior member who showed great
improvement in his game while a member of the team, a good work ethic, a great attitude, and a fine example of the bowling team – Jacob Colliano
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Jenkins PTA Award – Given by the PTA to assist an outstanding students in preparing for the teaching profession – Hannah Caron, Megan DiMaggio and Emily Wilwol
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Stanley Marcus Humanitarian PTA Award – Given to honor students that have displayed consistent leadership, volunteerism and character – Stephanie Sigot
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Joyce Peckham Memorial Award – Highest average in social studies and lives in the Town of Pittstown – Sarah Gleason
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The Pioneer Fish And Game Club – Presented to a Senior boy or girl that shows concern for the wise use of our natural resources and accepted to a two or four year environmental study
college – Jacob Pearson
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RPI Medal – Presented last year to the young man/woman in the Junior Class who has excelled in advanced math and science courses, and exhibits significant involvement in extracurricular activities – Seth Foster
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Edith Craig Reynolds Scholarships – Given in memory of Edith Craig Reynolds – Maeghan DiMaggio and Samantha Niles
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RIT Computing Medal – Presented to one male and one female member of last year’s Junior Class that ranked in the top 10%, are involved as leaders and demonstrate an interest and ability in computing and are pursuing a rigorous college preparatory curriculum – Seth Foster and Kelby Moriarty
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RIT Innovation and Creativity Award Program – Given in recognition of outstanding achievement in innovation and creativity – Zachary Delurey and Meaghan DiMaggio
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School Systems Federal Credit Union – Awarded to a Senior
that has shown involvement above and beyond his or her peers in their community. They have shown a willingness to help others, and show an effort to better improve his or her community – Megan McEachron
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The Society Of Mayflower Descendants In The State Of New York Educational Award – Presented to two Seniors with a proficiency in the study of the history of the United States and understanding of the Constitution – Peter Donohue and Connor Hemeon
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Jeffrey M. Stratton Memorial Scholarship – A scholarship in memory of Jeffrey M. Stratton awarded to a Senior boy or girl who has been accepted and will be attending a four-year college, who has demonstrated academic excellence by maintaining an honor roll average (grades 9 through 12), and participated in both varsity athletics and performing arts – Kelsey Rogers
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Given On Behalf Of Thorpe’s Pharmacy – To a student showing excellence in character and citizenship – Marissa Davendonis
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Town of Hoosick Democratic Committee Prize – Given by the Town of
Hoosick Democratic Committee to a student residing in the Town who has shown scholarship and interest in government – Lacy LaCroix
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Town Of Hoosick Lions Club Harold Shapiro Memorial Award – Given to the outstanding female athlete of the graduating class – Marissa Davendonis
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University of Northwestern Ohio Scholarship – Given to a student who will be pursuing a career in diesel technology – John Washburn
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University of Rochester Bausch & Lomb Science Award – Presented last year to a member of the Junior Class that had high achievement and rigor in science classes and a high PSAT Math and/or SAT Math scores – Erin Shea
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University of Rochester Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award – Presented last year to a member of the Junior Class that has demonstrated commitment to understanding and addressing social issues, leadership, and a dedication to community action. The student should also have strong grades and rigorous courses taken in the humanities and social sciences – Shelby Marsh
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University of Rochester George Eastman Young Leaders Award – Presented last year to a member of the Junior Class that has shown strong academic achievement, leadership skills, and shows dedication to varied activities – Megan McEachron
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University of Rochester Xerox Award – Presented last year to a member of the Junior Class who has demonstrated a strong interest in innovation and/or information technology and is proven to be a high achiever in this area – Joan Wells
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Volunteer Service Award – Presented to Seniors who have volunteered for any Rescue Squad or Fire Department – Cody Baker, Patrick Harrison, Stephen Mosley and Patrick Mulvihill
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Washington County Association of Snowmobile Clubs – Given to a senior that lives in Washington County that has demonstrated in a natural and unselfish way, caring for others, sharing of herself, dedication cause and conviction in one’s beliefs – Deanna Martin
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The Coach Ken Baker Memorial Scholarship Fund – Presented by Ann Baker for commitment to excellence and high personal standards – Kelsey Rogers
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Class of 2010 Most Improved Student Award – Tabitha Barber
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Student Council Award – Given to four Seniors for their hard work and
dedication – Amanda Cavanaugh, Meaghan DiMaggio, Samantha Niles and Emily Wilwol
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High School Perfect Attendance Award – Peter O’Neil-Ferrannini
Top Scholars
Given to the top 12 ranked students of the Class of 2010 – Amanda Cavanaugh, Zachary Delurey, Maeghan DiMaggio, Peter Donohue, Seth Foster, Sarah Gleason, Megan McEachron, Sarah Middleton, Kelby Moriarty, Samantha Niles, Kelsey Rogers and Erin Shea
Honors Awards
Given to students that have maintained a 90 or above average for the first three marking periods – Cheryl Bisson, Amanda Cavanaugh, Zachary Delurey, Andrew DiDonato, Maeghan DiMaggio, Peter Donohue, Meaghan Douglass, Sarah Gleason, Shelby Marsh, Megan McEachron, Sarah Middleton, Kelby Mariarty, Samantha Niles, Peter O’Neil-Ferrannini, Kelsey Rogers, Erin Shea and Emily Wilwol
Hoosick Falls Valedictory
by Erin Shea
Faculty, Staff, Family, Friends, and Fellow Graduates:
I only have a few minutes to recap all of our memories together so I’m going to get right to it. Do not think of this as a sad day where our high school years come to an end and we say goodbye. It is not an ending but rather a beginning, a start to a wonderful future. These are the times when opportunities begin to emerge; when we look back on all of our past memories, and look forward to the good times we have yet to experience.
In looking back at the past, I can’t help but think of all the time we have spent with each other. Most of us have been together for four years and even longer. We see each other every morning at 7:44 yawning and dragging our feet to first period… (That is those of us who have woken up in time for first period.) So I did a little calculating to see just how long we’ve actually spent with each other. We have been in high school for four years times 180 days per year times 8 periods per day times 45 minutes per period. So using a little mental math I attempted to calculate the total amount of time we have been together, and I failed miserably. Grabbing a calculator, I came to the conclusion that we have spent about 4,320 hours or 259,200 minutes or most impressively 15,552,000 seconds together in the past four years. If you really think about it, this is a massive amount of time… some of it spent listening to lectures or fumbling through lab experiments… but most of it spent having fun and making memories.
Some of the memories along the way included a new administration. So, thanks to Mr. Facin and Company (AKA the principals and Board), we were privileged to have a new senior area, and new smart boards in the classrooms. Also, a beautiful new lobby greeted us each morning, and oh yeah, a new morning that started 31 minutes earlier, cough, cough.
As a class we have had some pretty amazing moments such as homecoming week… powder-puff games… proms… senior ball… and battle of the belts… the winning streaks of the sports teams… and being entertained by Rumors and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. On our way to lunch, we would get excited about chicken patty and chicken and broccoli days. There were the unforgettable trips to the Coliseum in Italy with Mr. Hammond and clawing our way through the rain forest of Costa Rica with Mr. Meyer and Mrs. Mabey. And back in the classroom, we can’t forget Mr. Hammond’s “You know what they say in the old country” quotes or Mrs. Hoag’s “Miss a day miss a lot,” Miss McGuire’s “quadratic formula song” and Mr.. Fleming’s “take care brush your hair” saying.
Also amazing are our family, friends, teachers and the community. You guys are the best. You have been on the sidelines (rain or shine), in the gym and in the auditorium supporting our events. And, just when you think you couldn’t stand one more fundraiser, you always bought one more cheesecake or one more magazine subscription. The businesses endured our begging for sponsorship, or just one more item for the raffle basket. We really appreciated your support.
All of these memories bring us to this present day. Take a look around and notice all of the friends, family and teachers here encouraging us and wishing us the best of luck. They are the reason we are on this stage… the reason we will walk away with a diploma… and the reason we made it this far. So thank you for giving us a memorable past, an exciting present, and a bright future. We owe our accomplishments to all of you who in one way or another have influenced our lives and pushed us to do our very best.
Because of that overwhelming love and inspiration, we will go on to do great things and accomplish many of our goals. Although many of us will go our own ways, never forget where you came from because all the tools you have acquired in your past are the reasons you have a future. Never give up on your dreams and enjoy the excitement of the adventures ahead of you. Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” So to everyone here today, be on the lookout because the Class of 2010 has just begun. Thank you.
Hoosick Falls Salutatory
by Megan McEachron
First of all I would like to welcome everyone here tonight. For most of us, we began school thirteen years ago and didn’t comprehend the fact that we would eventually grow up, after all, how could we? The only things on our minds were what’s for lunch? And when is recess? At five years old those two things seemed like they took triumph over virtually everything else.
As we got a little older though, we began to realize that there was more to life than pizza and playtime, but still, that thing called high school seemed incredibly far away. We didn’t really know what high school was, all that we did know was, that we couldn’t wait to get there.
The years passed by slowly as we graduated from the little kid playground to the big one and from cubbies to actual lockers. But it still seemed like high school would never come.
Middle school brought the new experience of getting to switch classes for the first time and have the responsibility of having your own locker. We all managed to survive this phase although I do recall a couple of the boys getting busted for having a very large food stash in their locker in sixth grade. The end of sixth grade marked the end of the beloved field days and meant that we had to transition to the high school schedule and follow the bells. The first couple days were a little rough due to the very complicated room number system. We all got lost at some point or another… and still can’t figure out why room 215 is not on the same floor as 207 and 224.
Despite the confusion of middle school though, we FINALLY made it to high school, which naturally began the long wait until senior year. As freshmen we became the underdogs again, but managed to make it through our first homecoming and the senior class that threw snowballs at us in the hallways.
Sophomore year was uneventful. As juniors we held our own in powderpuff, had an amazing prom and didn’t let the SATs kill us.
And finally, senior year was upon us. The fact that the countdown of days until graduation on the Government and Economics board started the second week of school was only a small hint that we were anxious for this night that we thought would never come.
As the Class of 2010, we have been through a lot together. We’ve felt the excitement of winning, and the pain of losing a hard fought game. We had pep rally, and powderpuff… despite the pouring rain. Senior lounge opened earlier than any other classes. And we even managed to pull together senior skits in a matter of two weeks.
If we have all only learned one thing here at HFCS, it is that determination and hard work pays off, no matter what we are talking about. I’m sure that some of our teachers, even though they can’t wait to get rid of us, are questioning whether or not we are ready for the real world and everything that comes after this stage of our lives. We are capable of anything we put our minds to, just Don’t Stop Believin’.
Hoosick Falls Class of 2010 – Where Are They Going?
ReAnn Appel – Sage College of Albany
Thomas Appel – Undecided
Briar Atwell – Hudson Valley Community College
Brianna Bakaitis – Undecided
Cody Baker – Employment
Tabitha Barber – Bryant and Stratton
Taylor Bellemare – Iona
Logan Bettis – Undecided
Amy Bird – Hudson Valley Community College
Cheryl Bisson – West Texas A&M University
Danielle Bohmer – Hudson Valley Community College
Elizabeth Boorse – US Navy
Alexander Bugbee – Schenectady Community College
Nathaniel Cain – Hudson Valley Community College
Hannah Caron – SUNY Fredonia
Amanda Cavanaugh – Siena College
Kady Cipperly – Undecided
Jacob Colliano – Hudson Valley Community College
Samantha Conn – Hudson Valley Community College
Raymond Crobok, Jr. – Hudson Valley Community College
Keith Davendonis – US Navy
Marissa Davendonis – Utica College
Zachary Delurey – Rochester Institute of Technology
Brittany Desrosiers – Hudson Valley Community College
Michelle Deuel – Quinsigamond Community College
Andrew DiDonato – Syracuse University
Maeghan DiMaggio – Rider University
Peter Donohue – Ithaca College
Meaghan Douglass – Nichol’s College
Taylor Ely – Hudson Valley Community College
Adam Ferrannini – Hudson Valley Community College
Matthew Fogarty – Community College of Vermont
Sharri Forbes – Broome Community College
Seth Foster – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Douglas Gardner – Lasell College
Sarah Gleason – Syracuse University
Katharine Grogan – Schenectady Community College
Alexander Hansen – Hudson Valley Community College
Nicholas Harrington – Employment
Patrick Harrison – Universal Technical Institute
Conner Hemeon – Utica College
Jaimee Jenkins – Samaritan Nursing School
Andrea Kalenian – Undecided
Nicholas Kalinowski – Hudson Valley Community College
Lacey LaCroix – Stephen F. Austin State University
Rebecca LaPorte – SUNY Plattsburgh
Zachary Lee – Hudson Valley Community College
Nathaniel Libby – Schenectady Community College
Laura Livingston – SUNY Cobleskill
Julia Luciano – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Alyssa Luke – SUNY Canton
Shelby Marsh – Hudson Valley Community College
Deanna Martin – Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Megan McEachron – University of Rochester
Kevin McMahon – SUNY Courtland
Melody Mentiply – Utica College
Sarah Middleton – The College of Saint Rose
Kelby Moriarty – Rochester Institute of Technology
Stephen Mosley – Hudson Valley Community College
Patrick Mulvihill – Utica College
Diego Muñoz – Hudson Valley Community College
Andrea Niles – US Air Force
Samantha Niles – University of Vermont
Joseph Nusca – Hudson Valley Community College
Kyle O’Brien – Universal Technical Institute
Logan O’Brien – Mansfield University
Brittany O’Connell – SUNY Canton
Emily O’Connell – SUNY Plattsburgh
Dyllin O’Dell – Hudson Valley Community College
Peter O’Neil-Ferrannini – Alfred
Robert Pearson – Paul Smith College
Ashley Piritz – Hudson Valley Community College
Brittany Piritz – Hudson Valley Community College
Jenna Priore – Nichols College
Cindy Randall – University of Buffalo
Joshua Randall – Employment
Hutton Rasmus – Union College
Jordan Robichaud – Hudson Valley Community College
Kelsey Rogers – University of Connecticut
Amanda Sargood – Rochester Institute of Technology
Alicia Sawyer – Hudson Valley Community College
Erin Shea – University of Rochester
Stephanie Sigot – Mildred Elley
Angela Slaton – Employment
Kayla Snyder – Long Island University
Erin Springer – Austin Beauty School
Marissa Stearns – Undecided
Gregory Stifter – Mansfield University
Fallon Sullivan – St. Joseph’s College
Shelby Thompson – Undecided
Kayla Tifft – Undecided
Taylor Walrath – Hudson Valley Community College
John Washburn – University of Northwestern Ohio
Holly Weierbach – Johnson & Wales
Joan Wells – Paul Mitchell Beauty School
Emily Wilwol – Daemen College
Cassandra Wolf – Mohawk Valley Community College
All HFCS graduation photos by Bea Peterson.