Dolgeville Central School’s Class of 2009 received their diplomas during commencement ceremonies held June 27 at the Sam Camardello Auditorium at James A. Green High School.
The commencement awards and honors presented to the members of the Class of 2009 were as follows:
To the senior with the highest average in at least four years of science, in memory of Harold C. Luther, donor the family of Assemblyman Harold C. Luther, $100: Ann Locke.
The Dan and Catherine Green Memorial Award to the graduating senior girl and boy who exemplify civic responsibility and cultural consciousness by completing the GECE program, and who intend to attend college majoring in a GECE related field of study, donor the estate of Alice Y. Green, $425 each: Alissa Kent and Alexander Marshall.
To the senior who received the highest mark on a Comprehensive English Regents examination, donors Mr. and Mrs. Fred Doerrer, $25: Ann Locke.
To two seniors for “A Citizen of Tomorrow,” donor the Veterans of Foreign Wars, first prize, $30: Erwin Carrington Jr.; second prize, $20: Shawn Bilger Jr.
World War II Memorial Scholarship, donor the Classes of 1944, 1945, 1946 and 1947, $50: Clay Burdick.
The Herman J. Schumacher Award to an outstanding athlete, in memory of Harold Schumacher (Pitcher, New York Giants 1931-46) and his brother and nephew, casualties of World Wars I and II, donors William Schumacher and Mary Schumacher Jablonski, $75: Andrew Johnston.
To the athlete who has worked the hardest and most seriously toward athletic achievement, in memory of T/Sgt. Rocco J. Pagliaro, donors Paul Edick, John Edick and Annette Edick Darling, trophy and $100: Clay Ardoin.
To seniors of volunteer firefighters’ families who have shown the greatest amount of scholastic improvement and contributed to both school and community activities during their high school years, in memory of all deceased, active and inactive exempt firefighters of twenty-five years or more, donor the Dolgeville Volunteer Fire Department, $25: Amanda Saracino.
To the outstanding lineman of the football team of 2008, in memory of Arnold Paatz, donor the Arnold Paatz Memorial Fund, $50: Douglas Gray.
To the senior who has shown outstanding performance in art, in memory of Miss Louise L. Green, donor the Catherine L. Green Memorial Fund, $35: Janine Johnson.
To the senior who has shown most consideration for his fellow man, in memory of Stephen Polivka, donor the Salisbury Ridgerunners Snowmobile Club, $150: Shawn Bilger Jr.
To the senior who has proven to be an outstanding citizen of the school and community, in memory of deceased charter members of the Penquin and Salisbury Ridgerunners Snowmobile Clubs, donor the Salisbury Ridgerunners Snowmobile Club, $150: Paul Barnes III.
American Legion School Awards, donor Herman Schumacher Post No. 921, certificate and $50 each: Jared Pollard and Alissa Kent.
James A. Green Student Council Scholarship, $500: Tia Mosher.
James A. Green Student Council Scholarship Alternate: Elizabeth Amthor.
To the boy athlete who has shown outstanding effort, donor the Dolgeville Sports Booster Club, $25 and name on plaque: Clay Ardoin.
To the girl athlete who has shown outstanding effort, donor the Dolgeville Sports Booster Club, $25 and name on plaque: Chelsie Petras.
To the senior with the highest score on the Mathematics B (formerly Mathematics Course III) Regents, in memory of Mabel and Herman Ortlieb, donor the family of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ortlieb, $25: Ann Locke.
Fred C. Snyder Award: Jared Pollard and Alexander Marshall.
The Dolgeville Teachers’ Association Award, $500 each: Clay Ardoin and Erin Patrick.
The Charles James Chapter of the National Honor Society Awards in honor of scholarship, donor the National Honor Society, first honor, $50 savings bond: Ann Locke; second honor, $50 savings bond: Alexander Marshall; third honor, $50 savings bond: Austin Litwhiler; fourth honor, $50 savings bond: Elizabeth Amthor; fifth honor, $50 savings bond: Clay Ardoin; sixth honor, $50 savings bond, Erin Patrick; seventh honor, $50 savings bond: Arthur Mayhew III; eighth honor, $50 savings bond: Alissa Kent; ninth honor, $50 savings bond: Jared Pollard; and tenth honor, $50 savings bond: Tia Mosher.
To the senior girls who have earned the Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting, donor Dolgeville Girl Scouts Unit 61, $50 each: Paula Longway, Deanna Drumm and Colleen Darby.
Brian J. Pfannebecker Music Scholarship, donor the Brian J. Pfannebecker Trust Account, $300: Cassandra Broadbent.
To a career technology senior who has exhibited positive characteristic in terms of attendance, work attitude and grades in his or her career technology education program, donors Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Brockett, $100: Kyle LaGrange.
To a career technology senior who has exhibited positive characteristics in terms of attendance, work attitude and grades in his or her career technology education program, donor Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Brockett, $100: Alyssa DiCamillo.
To the senior career technology student who has worked exceptionally hard to fulfill his or her educational experience in memory of Richard C. Ortlieb, donor Gertrude Ortlieb, $50: Matthew Gay.
To the senior with the highest combined score on the Chemistry and Physics Regents examinations, anonymous donors, $50: Austin Litwhiler.
To the senior who has exhibited the most effort and outstanding attitude in achieving, understanding and completing a mathematics sequence, in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Dayton James, donors Mark and David James and Melinda James McMann, $200: Elizabeth Amthor.
To a senior art student having sincere appreciation in pure artistic endeavors, in memory of Merton and Dorothy Comstock, donors Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fogarty, Tracy and Carine, $100: Alissa Kent.
To a deserving Dolgeville Central School student who has completed his or her high school education in spite of personal or family hardship, donor the Dolgeville Fire Department Auxiliary, $50: Noralina Fleury.
To the senior who has demonstrated the most effort in overcoming obstacles to achievement, the “Spirit Award,” donor M&T Bank, $200: Ethan Comstock.
To the senior with the highest four year cumulative high school average who is going to pursue a career in the computer sciences, donor Jane H. Malin, $100: Alexander Marshall.
To the rural graduating senior who attended BOCES and has attained the highest average in his or her senior year, Salisbury Center Grange No. 624, $50: Justin Gilbert.
To the senior who received the highest mark in an American History Regents examination, in memory of George M. and Grace I. Lyon, donors Noreen Crane and Nadine Spencer, $25 each (five-way tie): Megan Foster, Andrew Licari, Austin Litwhiler, Ann Locke and Alexander Marshall.
To a senior entering a health related career, The L. Mildred Thresher Award, donor Mrs. Richard Thresher, $100: Allison Boyer.
To a senior entering an engineering or science related career, in memory of Richard G. Thresher, donor Mrs. Richard Thresher, $400: Alexander Marshall.
To the senior boy with the best cumulative average in four years of physical education, donor the William A. Seeley Memorial Fund, $10: Alexander Marshall.
In memory of Sam P. Camardello, this prize is given to an honorable and respected senior musician who has portrayed ambition and drive in his or her high school career, donor the Sam P. Camardello Memorial Fund, $500: Erin Patrick.
To a senior intending to enter the teaching profession, in memory of our deceased members, donor the Dolgeville Central School Retired Teachers’ Association, $100: Deanna Drumm.
Dolgeville Rotary Club Educational Awards, an award to the graduating seniors who best exemplify the Rotary motto “Service Above Self,” donor the Dolgeville Rotary Club, $500 each: Elizabeth Amthor, Alissa Kent and Clay Ardoin.
To the most improved senior lineman of the 2008 football team, in memory of Jon F. Dunderdale, donor Jon F. Dunderdale Memorial Trust Fund, $200: Jared Pollard.
To the senior who has demonstrated competence and ability in drama and has participated in at least one school sponsored musical or dramatic production, in memory of Antonette and Joseph Costanza, donors the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Costanza, $50: Logan Woods.
To the salutatorian of the Class of 2009, donor the William and Beryl Welch Scholarship Award, $50: Alexander Marshall.
To a graduating senior musician who will be continuing his or her education, donor the Herkimer County Music Educators’ Association, $50: Jenna Braunlich.
To the graduating seniors, who are active members, or the child of an active member of the Salisbury Volunteer Fire Department and are pursuing further education or will enter the workforce, in memory of Dorothea Ives, donor the Salisbury Ladies’ Auxiliary, $25: Arthur Mayhew III.
To the senior who has shown outstanding integrity and plans to pursue a career in government, in memory of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Green, donor the Catherine L. Green Memorial Fund, $35: Erin Patrick.
To the senior boy and girl showing the qualities of community awareness and civic concern, in memory of Catherine Green and Dan and Alice Green, donors “The Robinson Girls,” $100 each: Erwin Carrington, Jr. and Erin Patrick.
In memory of John J. Hupchick, this prize is given to the senior who has done the most toward developing his or her artistic skill to the fullest potential, donors classmates of 1977, friends and relatives through the established Hupchick Fund, $300: Daniel Comstock.
The Florence and Charles Hewitt Music Award, donors Judith A. Niles and Virginia H. Lash, $50: Arthur Mayhew III.
Michael Cool Friendship Award to a senior exhibiting a high set of values and integrity in their character and with overall physical achievement, intellectual pursuit and social respect, donors the family and friends of Michael Cool, $125: Kyle LaGrange.
To the graduating senior who showed the most progress in his or her vocational welding program, in memory of Patrick Swank, donors the brothers and sisters of Patrick Swank, $25: Brett Sherwood.
For all around student excellence, donor the Laura F. Helterline Award, $25: Clay Ardoin.
The Emory and Marian Tooly Memorial Scholarship (father of the “Alfie”), this scholarship is given to a senior who is in the upper third of the class scholastically, and will be attending an accredited two or four year institution and plans to enter the field of education, donor the family and friends of Emory L. Tooly, $200: Elizabeth Amthor.
To the senior art student who has developed a personal vision in his or her art work, in memory of Gregory A. Foster Jr., donor Judy Foster Yatarola, $25: Ethan Comstock.
To the senior football player who performed effectively under pressure, in memory of Gregory A. Foster Jr., donor Judy Foster Yatarola, $25: Andrew Johnston.
To the senior who is pursuing a degree in speech pathology, education or any health related field, will be attending a two year or four year accredited program and has demonstrated good citizenship throughout high school, in memory of Jennifer I. Souder, donors Judy Davis-Ruffing and the Souder family: $150 Elizabeth Amthor.
To the graduating senior art student who has shown the most technical improvement in his or her work, in memory of Gregory A. Foster Jr., donor the Dolgeville Central School Art Club, $50: Amanda Saracino.
“Team First” Award to the senior football player who puts the success of the team above all else, donor the Dolgeville Football Club, $50: Doulgas Gray.
To a graduating senior basketball cheerleader who has demonstrated leadership, sportsmanship, enthusiasm and volunteerism, in memory of Terry Mattison’s generous and unselfish dedication to the students of Dolgeville Central School, donor the Terry Mattison Memorial Fund, $25 each (tie): Megan Foster and Casey Carpenter.
To a graduating senior color guard member who has demonstrated a positive attitude, dedication and leadership, in memory of Terry Mattison and his dedication to the Dolgeville Central School Marching Band, donor the Terry Mattison Memorial Fund, $50: Ann Locke.
To each senior who has earned the Eagle Scout Award, scouting’s highest rank. This achievement is based on reverence to God, duty to family, community and country, knowledge and skills of nature, loyalty, discipline, teamwork, honor, character and leadership, in memory of Lawrence Sugar, donor Dolgeville Boy Scout Troop No. 18, $150 each: Jared Pollard and Logan Woods.
To the senior whose academic achievement has improved the most during their high school years, donor the Pinecrest Bible Training Center, $500: Rita Ortiz.
To the graduating senior boy and girl who have demonstrated outstanding aptitude in mathematics and who will attend college in a math, or math related field of study, donor the Eugene and Maybelle Jacchia Scholarship Fund: $750 each: Alexander Marshall and Kirsten Loucks.
To the senior boy and girl who contributed greatly to the Dolgeville soccer program, anonymous donor, $25 each: Christopher Green and Erin Patrick.
The Joyce E. Smith Memorial Award to the Girl Scout or Boy Scout of the graduating class who has exhibited outstanding citizenship in our community by combining the principles of their scout training with their everyday life, in memory of Joyce E. Smith, donor the family of Joyce E. Smith, $100 and name on plaque: Paula Longway.
Dolgeville Rod and Gun Club Conservation Award to a graduating senior who has demonstrated a love and appreciation for the outdoors and who is interested in properly managing and conserving our natural resources, donor the Dolgeville Rod and Gun Club, $300: Paul Barnes III.
The E. Raymond Connolly Award to two seniors who, throughout their years at Dolgeville, exhibited good citizenship and participated fully in academics and extracurricular activities, donor the E. Raymond Connolly Family, $25 each: Clay Ardoin and Erin Patrick.
To seniors in memory of deceased members of Auskerada-Maquaes-Rock City Chapter No. 204 of the Order of the Eastern Star, donor Auskerada-Maquaes-Rock City Chapter No. 204 of the Order of the Eastern Star, $100 each: Hannah Bourque, Brittany Rice and Chelsie Petras.
To a graduating senior residing within the former Stratford Central School District who will attend college leading to an associate’s or bachelor’s degree and who exhibits a combination of scholastic achievement, character, extracurricular participation and/or financial need, in memory of Charles W. Davis and Janet B. Davis, graduates of Stratford Central School, and in loving memory and recognition of Mrs. Doris Barclay of Salisbury Center, a long-time supporter of the Stratford Central School, who passed on during the 2003-04 school year, donor the Charles W. Davis Foundation, $500: Elizabeth Amthor.
To the graduating senior demonstrating excellence in the social sciences and pursuing a career in government and/or politics, donor the Herkimer County Conference of Mayors, $50: Logan Woods.
The Judith E. Jacoby Memorial Nursing Award to a graduating senior accepted in a program leading to the LPN, RN, Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant license, donors Richard A. Jacoby and the family and friends of Judy Jacoby, $250: Allison Boyer.
The Reardon Family History Award to the graduating senior who has achieved the highest combined final average in Global Studies and American History, and who will be attending college, in memory of John D. Reardon, donor the family of John D. Reardon, $500: Ann Locke.
Little Falls Elks Citizenship Award, donor Little Falls Elks Lodge No. 42, $100: Erin Patrick.
The Elks Club Award to a graduating senior contributing in effort and deed to community advancement, donor Little Falls Elks Lodge No. 42, $100: Alissa Kent.
To the graduating seniors who were past Head Start students and who will be continuing their education, donors the 2008-09 Head Start parents, $100 each: Ethan Comstock, Paula Longway, Colleen Darby and Darrin Looman.
To a graduating senior who has been an active member of the Student, Teacher, Parent Association and has willingly given of their time and service for the betterment of our school and community, donor the Student, Teacher, Parent Association, $100: Lance Stoehrer.
To a graduating senior who has been an active member of the Student, Teacher, Parent Association and has willingly given of their time and service for the betterment of our school and community, donor the Student, Teacher, Parent Association, $50: Christopher Green.
To a senior who has completed a sequence in business and plans to further their education, donor Sharon James-Bilger, $50: Cassandra Scharpou.
To the graduating senior girl softball player with the highest Living Environment (formerly Biology) Regents score, in memory of Jonathan A. Vedder, donor the F.M. Kirby Foundation, $750: Alyssa DiCamillo.
To the graduating senior boy baseball player with the highest Living Environment (formerly Biology) Regents score, in memory of Jonathan A. Vedder, donor the F.M. Kirby Foundation, $750: Kyle Ortlieb-Lyon.
To a graduating senior entering a four year college program and who best exemplifies S.U.C.C.E.S.S. (See your goal, Understand the obstacles, Clear your mind of doubt, Create a positive mental picture, Embrace the challenge, Stay on track, Show the world you can do it), in memory of James V. Cooney, donor the James V. Cooney Memorial Fund, $300 and name on plaque: Clay Ardoin.
To the graduating senior who has shown a genuine interest in history and an appreciation of our local area and the great outdoors, in memory of Douglas R. Harper, donor Penelope H. Harper, $100: Brittany Rice.
To the graduating senior who will be entering either a two year or four year business accounting program, in memory of Carol A. Schmidt, donor the Carol A. Schmidt Memorial Fund, $100: Andrew Myers.
The Ruth and Russell Helterline Memorial Award to the graduating senior who exhibits a commitment to the greater community, beyond their own personal gain, donors daughters, Jane H. Malin and Linda M. Helterline, $100: Erin Patrick.
To the senior boy or girl who has demonstrated a strong determination to complete his or her high school education, despite any obstacles (educational or personal), in memory of Thomas and Rose Parese, donor the Thomas and Rose Parese Memorial Fund, $100: Michael Skinner.
To the graduating senior who is pursuing a career in the field of music, in memory of Charlotte G. Thompson, donors her loving children, grandchildren and friends through the established Charlotte G. Thompson Memorial Fund, $100: Jenna Braunlich.
The Joseph Martuscello Memorial Award to the graduating male or female senior who, as witnessed by his or her teachers, has developed a passion for a musical instrument of choice, achieving an uncommon level of expertise in it during the past school year, donor the Martuscello family: $100: Jenna Braunlich.
The Edwin “Moe” Mosher Award to the graduating senior who plans to choose the trades to further their career and during high school demonstrated leadership qualities and practiced good citizenship, in memory of Edwin K. Mosher, donor the family of Edwin K. Mosher, $100: Clay Burdick.
The Allen L. Spencer Memorial Award to the graduating senior boy or girl who has demonstrated a love and appreciation for music, in memory of Allen L. Spencer, donors wife, Nadine L. Spencer, and daughters, Alléna Rozman and Sandra Sierra, and their families, $50: Jenna Braunlich.
The John Joseph Ashe (Class of 1990) Memorial Award, this award is given in memory of John Joseph Ashe who loved nature and adventure in the outdoors. John was a good student and had great interest in children. During his time at Dolgeville Central School, John made many friends and was well liked by everyone, donors parents, Lois and Harry Carter, brother, Scott Ashe, sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Ethan Beyer, and nephews, Jacob and Daniel Beyer, $50: Alissa Kent.
Dolgeville Central School Alumni Awards to two graduating seniors who plan to further their education by entering either a two year of four year school and who have applied themselves to their academics, donor DCS alumni, $500 each: Elizabeth Amthor and Ann Locke.
The Van and Jan Billings Scholarship for Higher Education to a graduating senior planning to attend a four year college who has demonstrated financial need, donor Van and Jan Billings, $1,000: Jared Pollard.
The Joshua Rockwell Memorial Award, this award is given in memory of Josh Rockwell to those seniors who have overcome many obstacles, yet persevered to complete their graduation requirements, donors Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Barnes and family, $100 each: Ethan Comstock, Kevin Abare, Loretta Coons, Michael Kent and Michael Skinner.
The Adrianna Varvaro Memorial Scholarship to a graduating senior who best reflects the caring spirit of Adrianna Varvaro and the joy of making people happy, donor the Adrianna Varvaro Scholarship Fund, $500: Erin Patrick.
Northside Collision Award (BOCES Career Technology Award): Clay Burdick.
Jay’s Power Place Award (BOCES Career Technology Award): Alyssa DiCamillo.
Hudson Valley 2+2 Scholarship Award (BOCES Career Technology Award): Alyssa DiCamillo.
Brown and Randall Award (BOCES Career Technology Award): Anthony Dykeman.
Patrick Swank Award (BOCES Career Technology Award): Matthew Gay.
AARP Scholarship Award (BOCES Career Technology Award): Chante Willis.
President’s Award for Educational Achievement (BOCES Career Technology Award): Chante Willis.
Ladies Auxiliary of the East Herkimer Fire Department Scholarship, $750: Brittany Rice.
Award for Excellence in Business 2009, in recognition for outstanding qualities for succeeding in business, donor Utica School of Commerce, $5,000 and plaque: Tawny Boyer.
New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association Award, $500 and certificate: Deanna Drumm.
Achievement Award, New York State Office of the State Comptroller, in recognition of hard work, dedication, success, academic excellence and civic commitment, certificate: Ann Locke.
Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship, $5,000 and name on plaque: Jared Pollard.
New York State Merit Scholarship, $1,500 a year for four years: Ann Locke.
New York State Merit Scholarship, $500 a year for four years: Austin Litwhiler.
New York State Merit Scholarship, $500 a year for four years: Andrew Licari.
President’s Education Awards (Outstanding Academic Excellence), certificate and pin: Elizabeth Amthor, Clay Ardoin, Noralina Fleury, Alissa Kent, Austin Litwhiler, Ann Locke, Alexander Marshall, Arthur Mayhew III, Tia Mosher, Erin Patrick, Chelsie Petras, Jared Pollard, John Carpenter, Daniel Comstock, Rita Ortiz and Joshua Palmeter.
“Alfie.” The Alfie is a bronze bust of Alfred Dolge. The Alfie is awarded as a symbol of high scholastic achievement and in recognition of interest in and contributions to education by Alfred Dolge to all students receiving an Advanced Regents Diploma with Honor: Ann Locke, Alexander Marshall and Austin Litwhiler.
To a middle school student who has shown exceptional attitude, effort and achievement in middle school math, in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Dayton James, donor Mark and David James and Melinda James McMann, $50: Shu Xian Dong.
In memory of John J. Hupchick, this prize is given to a student in seventh grade who has done the most toward developing his or her artistic skill to the fullest potential, donor classmates of 1977, friends and relatives through the established John J. Hupchick Fund, $20: Joshua Bailey.
In memory of John J. Hupchick, this prize is given to a student in eighth grade who has done the most toward developing his or her artistic skill to the fullest potential, donor classmates of 1977, friends and relatives through the established John J. Hupchick Fund, $20: Marisa Chavez.