Louis M. Klein Middle School Awards
Class of 2012
American Citizenship Award
This award is sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals and recognizes students that participate in school and/or community
service; show a positive attitude towards classmates, school and community; display an understanding and appreciation of civic responsibility; possess
strength of character and the courage to do what is right; and promote citizenship with school or community through other activities
Elyssa Alfieri, Rebecca Bell, Gabriela Casella, Christina DeCarlo, Julia DiLorenzo, Catherine DiRe, Rebecca Gerson, Taylor
Graustein, Emily Gunther, Erica Hassett, James Hulbert, Rinka Inkyo, Jordan Jaffe, Risa Komatsu, Angelo Lovallo, Deanna
Macchia, Cassidy Marriott, Matthew Mendelsohn, Monica Menniti, Amanda Moreau, Scott Moretzky, Sarah Navarra, Dylan
Olivia, Tania Pereira, Anthony Saccomanno, Kosuke Sakamoto, Lindsay Schechter, Valerie Serna, Constantinos Staten, Katherine
Steins, Amanda Tamucci
Susan Appelbaum Math Award
The Susan Appelbaum Award is presented annually to two eighth graders who have achieved success in math because of continuous hard work,
dedication, and a demonstrated appreciation for education.
Antonio Correia and Madeline Specht
John J. Culhane Award
The John J. Culhane Award us named for the first principal of Louis M. Klein Middle School. These awards are given to an eighth grade girl and boy
who are in good academic standing, have been involved in school activities, and have been active in community service. The awards are
sponsored by the Student Council.
Andrew Abbattista and Beatriz Almeida
Donald L. Hilton Memorial Award
The Donald L. Hilton Award is given in memory of Donald L. Hilton, longtime physical education teacher and coach at Louis M. Klein Middle School and the
Harrison Central School District. The award recognizes excellence in athletics, sportsmanship, and overall school citizenship
John Witte and Sydney Woolf
Louis and Miriam Klein Service Award
This award is presented to an LMK student who has demonstrated excellent leadership qualities and who has made a significant contribution to
the school.
Dillon Bogart
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
This award is sponsored by Congresswoman Nita Lowey. It recognizes one student who has demonstrated outstanding and invaluable service to
the community.
Emma Smolev
Active Learner Award
The Active Learner Award is sponsored by the Harrison Administrators’ Association. The award recognizes students who have been active learners
throughout their years at LMK. They have made contributions to their school and community and have been role models for their peers.
Gia Mancini, Philip Milana, Sarah Ryan, and Jeffrey Solomon
American Association of University Women
With the hope of encouraging female students in their study of mathematics and science, the American Association of University Women honors
three female students who excel in mathematics and science in the eighth grade. The recipients of this award are the students who earned the
highest combined cumulative average in both mathematics and science.
Allison Karantzis, Risa Komatsu, Mihoko Sakanaka
Perfect Attendance Award
This award is given to the students who have achieved perfect attendance for two or three years while at Louis M. Klein Middle School.
Zachary Carvajal, Demetria McMullen Amanda Moreau and Mizuka Mori
The Triple “C” Award
This award is sponsored by the New York State Attorney General. It recognizes students for their “Character, Courage and Commitment.”
Joana Ayala and Ayeena Simoy
The New York State Comptroller Achievement Award
This award is sponsored by the New York State Comptroller, Thomas P. DiNapoli and recognizes students who have shown academic excellence
and the potential for leadership through involvement in activities that improve the community and who have devoted a significant amount of time
to helping their school and/or community.
Dillon Bogart
President’s Award for Educational Excellence
This award is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, in partnership with the National Association of Elementary and Secondary School
Prinicipals. It is presented to students who receive a 90% average or above for each quarter at Louis M. Klein Middle School through quarter two
in Grade 8 and achieve a Level 4 on the SED testing.
Brooke Canno, Andrew Carton, Alexander Corda, Catherine DiRe, Gina DiRusso, Allison Karantzis, Risa Komatsu, Nicolas Kumar,
Deanna Macchia, Elizabeth Marino, Lauren Mehlman, Isabella Prado, Sarah Ryan, Mihoko Sakanaka, Constantinos Staten, John
Witte, Sydney Woolf and Ayaka Yorihiro