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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
We thank all contributors for their generous donations to
our Senior Awards Program. It is only through the interest,
involvement, and support of each organization that we are
able to recognize our deserving seniors.
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Musical Prelude:
Rahway High School Orchestra
Stephan Labelle, Director
Presentation of Colors:
Rahway High School MCJROTC
Pledge of Allegiance:
Dr. Cary Fields
Star Spangled Banner:
Rahway High School Choir,
Robert Van Wyk, Director
Opening Remarks:
Dr. Cary Fields
Awards Distribution Part I: Rahway Administrative Staff and Dignitaries
Intermezzo Performance:
“Roots before Branches” – Rahway High School
Select Choir, Mr. Robert Van Wyk, Director
Awards Distribution Part II: Rahway Administrative Staff and Dignitaries
Closing Remarks:
Dr. John T. Farinella
Light refreshments and snacks to be served in the Auditorium lobby as soon
as the ceremony concludes.
Special “Thanks” to the RHS French Club and MCJROTC students for all
your help on this special night.
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PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
ADRIAN B. YURNET MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000.00
AWARDED TO A GRADUATING RAHWAY HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR WHO PLANS TO ATTEND COLLEGE
AND HAS A SPECIAL INTEREST IN ENGLISH.
RoseMarie Blake
Presented by:
Ms. Caitlin Orsini
Ms. Jacqueline Rivera
ARTISTIC MERIT AWARD
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WITH THE HIGHEST AVERAGE IN ART.
Tristan Johnson
Presented by:
Ms. Katherine Turon
CREATIVE ACHIEVEMENT IN ART
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WHO HAS A UNIQUE APPROACH TO DESIGN PROBLEMS, THEREBY
SHOWING HIS/HER CREATIVITY.
Joseph Antenucci
Presented by:
Ms. Katherine Turon
MOST ARTISTICALLY IMPROVED
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WHO HAS SHOWN IMPROVEMENT OVER THE TIME SPENT IN ART CLASS,
AND WHO HAS A UNIQUE APPROACH TO DESIGN PROBLEMS, THEREBY SHOWING HIS/HER
CREATIVITY.
Brianna Nelson
Presented by:
Ms. Katherine Turon
HIGHEST AVERAGE IN ROBOTICS
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WITH THE HIGHEST AVERAGE IN ROBOTICS.
Joseph Antenucci
Presented by:
Mr. Gregory Wesolowich
HIGHEST AVERAGE IN COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WITH THE HIGHEST AVERAGE IN COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN.
Jonathan Palomino
Presented by:
Mr. Gregory Wesolowich
RAHWAY ROBOTRIBE AWARD
AWARDED TO A STUDENT WHO HAS SHOWN GREAT SPIRIT, LEADERSHIP, AND COMMITMENT TO
THE RHS ROBOTICS TEAM.
Kenneth Gill
Presented by:
Mr. Gregory Wesolowich
OUTSTANDING OVERALL ACHIEVEMENT IN BROADCASTING I
AWARDED TO A SENIOR IN THE BROADCASTING I CLASS.
Aidah Muhammad and Indy Florencio
Presented by:
Ms. Lauren Palermo
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OUTSTANDING OVERALL ACHIEVEMENT IN BROADCASTING II
AWARDED TO A SENIOR IN THE BROADCASTING II CLASS.
Diany Caba, Kenneth Gill, Dion Grier, Shannon Loffa, Tyler West, and Jissel
Zacatula
Presented by:
Ms. Lauren Palermo
OUTSTANDING OVERALL ACHIEVEMENT IN BROADCASTING III
AWARDED TO A SENIOR IN THE BROADCASTING III CLASS.
Aliyah Shell, Chassidy Medina and Rachael O’Reilly
Presented by:
Ms. Lauren Palermo
OUTSTANDING OVERALL ACHIEVEMENT IN BROADCASTING IV
AWARDED TO A SENIOR IN THE BROADCASTING IV CLASS.
Brandon Marrero and Bianca Dominguez
Presented by:
Ms. Lauren Palermo
JOHN “BUTCH” KOWAL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
$500.00
AWARDED TO A SENIOR ATHLETE WHO PLANS TO FURTHER HIS/HER EDUCATION BY ATTENDING
A FOUR-YEAR SCHOOL.
Majid Abdur Rahman, Deshawne Bunion, Alexandra Concepcion, Thomas
DiGregorio, Bianca Dominguez, Cole Eastman, Rachael O'Reilly, Alana
Peterson, Brian Quinn, Aliyah Shell, Darius Singletary, Sean Twerdak,
Jeremy Wilson and David Winters
Presented by:
Mr. Kenneth Farrell
THE CHARLES BERNOSKIE SCHOLARSHIP
$4,000.00
AWARDED TO A GRADUATING SENIOR WHO IS A RAHWAY RESIDENT AND WHO PLANS TO
ATTEND A FOUR- YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY. THIS AWARD IS SPREAD-OUT OVER FOUR YEARS.
Aliyah Shell and Jeremy Wilson
Presented by:
Mr. Kenneth Farrell
RAHWAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “STUDENT OF THE YEAR”
AWARDED TO THE GRADUATING SENIOR WHO HAS SHOWN DEDICATION, COMMITMENT AND
PERSERVANCE, IN THE CLASSROOM AND IN EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.
Juan Huertas
Presented by:
Mr. Andy Baron, Rahway Chamber of Commerce President
Ms. Lucy Biller, TD Bank, Rahway Branch Manager
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DR. KAREN KRAMER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$750.00
AWARDED TO A GRADUATING SENIOR WHO HAS OVERCOME ADVERSITY IN HIS/HER YOUNG LIFE.
Lonnisha McCaa
Presented by:
Mr. Elliott Kramer
SONIA & AARON LEVINSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$500.00
AWARDED TO A STUDENT WHO PLANS TO FURTHER HIS/HER EDUCATION BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL.
Rianna Morales
Presented by:
Mr. Larry Abramowitz
THE BUCHANAN SCHOLARSHIP
$500.00
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WHO PLANS TO FURTHER HIS/HER EDUCATION BY GOING TO A TWOYEAR COLLEGE OR A VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL.
Cailey Buckley
Presented by:
Mr. Larry Abramowitz
EDWARD M. COOK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000.00
AWARDED TO A RAHWAY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING SENIOR WHO HAS BEEN ACCEPTED TO A
FOUR/FIVE-YEAR ENGINEERING PROGRAM AT ANY UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE IN THE UNITED STATES.
Juan Huertas
Presented by:
Ms. Pamela Cook
THE YERGALONIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$500.00
AWARDED TO A STUDENT WHO HAS AN OVERALL GPA OF “B” OR HIGHER AND HAS
PARTICIPATED IN ATHLETICS OR FINE OR PERFORMING ARTS.
Jissel Zacatula and Juan Huertas
Presented by:
Mr. Edward L. Yergalonis
JAMES L. HUNT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$500.00
AWARDED TO A GRADUATING SENIOR WHO HAS AN OVERALL GPA OF “B” OR HIGHER WHO HAS
BEEN ACCEPTED TO COLLEGE OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL.
Johnnette Pyrol
Presented by:
Mr. Keith Hunt
EXCELLENCE IN CREATIVE WRITING
AWARDED TO A STUDENT WHO HAS SHOWN BOTH OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AND
CREATIVITY IN CREATIVE WRITING.
Cole Eastman and Shaniya Hunt
Presented by:
Ms. Kimberly Kiefer
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OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN JOURNALISM
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WHO HAS EXCEPTIONAL WRITING SKILLS AND WHO HAS MADE AN
EXEMPLARY COMMITMENT TO RHO ETA SIGMA.
Kelvin Caraballo and Alisha Cooper
Presented by:
Mr. David Brighouse
HIGHEST AVERAGE IN SOCIAL STUDIES
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WITH THE HIGHEST AVERAGE IN SOCIAL STUDIES.
Aliyah Shell and Shayla Timmons
Presented by:
Mr. David Brighouse
HIGHEST AVERAGE IN ENGLISH
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WITH THE HIGHEST AVERAGE IN ENGLISH.
Rachael O’Reilly and Brianna Porr
Presented by:
Ms. Chey Rivera
TOMORROW’S TEACHERS AWARD
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WITH THE HIGHEST TWO-YEAR AVERAGE IN TOMORROW’S TEACHERS I &
II AND IS PLANNING A CAREER IN EDUCATION.
Jennifer Solano
Presented by:
Ms. Chey Rivera
TOMORROW’S TEACHERS PARTICIPANTS
AWARDED TO STUDENTS WHO COMPLETED THE COURSE WORK IN THE AREAS OF TOMORROW’S
TEACHERS I & II AND WHO ARE PLANNING CAREERS IN EDUCATION.
Alejandro Casco, Tiffany Rivera and Jennifer Solano
Presented by:
Ms. Chey Rivera
YEARBOOK AWARD
AWARDED TO A SENIOR FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND COMMITMENT TO THE RAHWAY HIGH
SCHOOL ALLEGAROOTER.
Shannon Loffa, Jazlyn Pagan and Christopher Weakland
Presented by:
Ms. Chey Rivera
THE CLASS OF 1954 ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP
$500.00
AWARDED TO A GRADUATING SENIOR WHO PLANS ON ATTENDING A COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY,
TRADE OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL.
Presented by:
Alexis Martin
Ms. Chey Rivera
TEAM 96 SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000.00
THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS GIVEN BY THE MOHAMMED WILKINSON FOUNDATION TO SCHOLAR
ATHLETES IN UNION COUNTY.
Rachael O’Reilly and Tiffany Rivera
Presented by:
Mr.Mohammed Wilkinson
HIGHEST AVERAGE IN ACCOUNTING I
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WITH THE HIGHEST AVERAGE IN ACCOUNTING I.
Nathanael Luna
Presented by:
Ms. Maria Dagiantis
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HIGHEST AVERAGE IN ACCOUNTING II
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WITH THE HIGHEST AVERAGE IN ACCOUNTING II.
Savannah Cook
Presented by:
Ms. Maria Dagiantis
HIGHEST AVERAGE IN INFORMATION PROCESSING
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WHO HAS DEMONSTRATED HIGH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH
MAINTAINING THE HIGHEST AVERAGE IN THE BUSINESS EDUCATION PROGRAM.
Kathy Alberto
Presented by:
Ms. Maria Dagiantis
HIGHEST AVERAGE IN INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WHO HAS DEMONSTRATED HIGH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH
MAINTAINING THE HIGHEST AVERAGE AND TO A SENIOR WHO IS A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTOR TO
THE BUSINESS EDUCATION PROGRAM.
Phillip Schroeder and Courtney Vicisko
Presented by:
Ms. Maria Dagiantis
HIGHEST AVERAGE IN MARKETING EDUCATION II/CO-OP
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WITH THE HIGHEST AVERAGE IN MARKETING EDUCATION II/CO-OP.
Tamiah Chester
Presented by:
Ms. Maria Dagiantis
HIGHEST AVERAGE IN FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WITH THE HIGHEST AVERAGE IN FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE.
Samantha Reyes
Presented by:
Dr. Cary Fields
HIGHEST AVERAGE IN BOYS’ HEALTH
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WITH THE HIGHEST AVERAGE IN BOYS’ HEALTH.
Mechi Brown
Presented by:
Mrs. Maria Hennessy
HIGHEST AVERAGE IN BOYS’ PHYSICAL EDUCATION
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WITH THE HIGHEST AVERAGE IN BOYS’ PHYSICAL EDUCATION.
Jeremy Wilson
Presented by:
Mrs. Maria Hennessy
HIGHEST AVERAGE IN GIRLS’ HEALTH
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WITH THE HIGHEST AVERAGE IN GIRLS’ HEALTH.
Emelynda Melendez
Presented by:
Mrs. Maria Hennessy
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HIGHEST AVERAGE IN GIRLS’ PHYSICAL EDUCATION
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WITH THE HIGHEST AVERAGE IN GIRLS’ PHYSICAL EDUCATION.
Alexandra Concepcion
Presented by:
Mrs. Maria Hennessy
OUTSTANDING LANGUAGE ACHIEVEMENT-ESL
AWARDED TO A SENIOR IN THE ESL PROGRAM WHO HAS SHOWN GROWTH AND
DETERMINATION TO EXCEL IN LEARNING A NEW LANGUAGE AND CULTURE.
Nehemie Fils-Aime
Presented by:
Ms. Diane Lagattuta
PEDRO J. RODRIGUEZ HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
$2,500.00
AWARDED TO A STUDENT CONCERNED WITH THE TEACHING OF ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE AND
BILINGUAL EDUCATION.
Mendgy Moise
Presented by:
Ms. Diane Lagattuta
HIGHEST AVERAGE IN FRENCH
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WITH THE HIGHEST AVERAGE IN FRENCH.
Dorien Green, Samantha Reyes and Courtney Vicisko
Presented by:
Mr. Robert Kinch
HIGHEST AVERAGE IN ITALIAN
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WITH THE HIGHEST AVERAGE IN ITALIAN.
Tristan Johnson
Presented by:
Ms. Susana Monteiro
HIGHEST AVERAGE IN SPANISH
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WITH THE HIGHEST AVERAGE IN SPANISH.
Jeremie Tirado
Presented by:
Ms. Susana Monteiro
HIGHEST AVERAGE IN MATHEMATICS
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WITH THE HIGHEST AVERAGE IN MATHEMATICS.
Courtney Vicisko
Presented by:
Dr. Kevin Robinson
HIGHEST AVERAGE IN SCIENCE
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WITH THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF SCIENCE COURSES TAKEN AND WHO
POSSESSES THE HIGHEST G.P.A. IN SAID COURSES.
Courtney Vicisko
Presented by:
Dr. Kevin Robinson
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S.T.E.M AWARD
AWARDED TO STUDENTS WHO COMPLETED THE COURSE WORK IN THE AREAS OF SCIENCE
TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING AND MATH.
Rosemary Anibogwu, Joseph Antenucci, Peber De Jesus, Saahir Fazaluddin,
Quaadir Hickson,Tristan Johnson, Donavon Logie, Nathanael Luna, Andre
Marques, Denilson Martinez, Chyna McCall, Yvonne Nortey, Angel Pastor
Gallegos, Aliyah Shell, Sarah Smythe, Shayla Timmons, Courtney Vicisko,
Tari’ Wilson and David Winters
Presented by:
Dr. Kevin Robinson
THE BAYWAY COMPLEX COMMUNITY ADVISORY PANEL SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000.00
AWARDED TO A STUDENT SHOWING INTEREST IN INDUSTRY, PROCESS TECHNOLOGY OR ENGINEERING.
Juan Huertas
Presented by:
Dr. Kevin Robinson
INTERMEZZO PERFORMANCE
“Roots before Branches” – Rahway High School Select Choir, Mr. Robert
VanWyk Director
BAND DIRECTOR'S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE, LEADERSHIP AND DEDICATION
AWARDED TO A GRADUATING SENIOR WHO HAS DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP, SERVICE AND
DEDICATION TO THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM.
Brianna Porr
Presented by:
Mr. Miguel Bolivar
Ms. Meagan Spatz
JOHN PHILIP SOUSA OUTSTANDING MUSICIAN AWARD
AWARDED TO THE MOST OUTSTANDING SENIOR INSTRUMENTALIST (AWARDED NATIONWIDE).
Jazmine Andes
Presented by:
Mr. Miguel Bolivar
Ms. Meagan Spatz
LOUIS ARMSTRONG AWARD
AWARDED TO THE MOST OUTSTANDING JAZZ INSTRUMENTALIST AS A SENIOR (AWARDED
NATIONWIDE).
Phillip Schroeder
Presented by:
Mr. Miguel Bolivar
Ms. Meagan Spatz
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WOODY HERMAN JAZZ AWARD
AWARDED TO THE MOST OUTSTANDING JAZZ INSTRUMENTALIST AS A SENIOR.
Chrizhawn Brown
Presented by:
Mr. Miguel Bolivar
Ms. Meagan Spatz
EXCELLENCE IN GOSPEL CHOIR
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WHO DEVOTES AN EXTENSIVE AMOUNT OF TIME TO GOSPEL CHOIR AND
WHO HAS SHOWN OUTSTANDING SINGING ABILITY.
Rianna Morales
Presented by:
Ms. Michelle Price
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN DANCE EDUCATION
AWARDED TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN DANCE CLASS AND WHO HAVE BEEN
MEMBERS OF THE DANCE ENSEMBLE FOR FOUR YEARS.
Allyson Ansley and Antoine Neal
Presented By:
Mrs. Alison Dooley
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN MUSICAL THEATRE
AWARDED TO THE SENIOR WHO HAS PARTICIPATED IN FOUR YEARS OF HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE
PRODUCTIONS.
Mariah Grajales and Dion Grier
Presented by:
Mrs. Alison Dooley
CONSERVATORY OF THE FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS
AWARDED TO STUDENTS WHO COMPLETED THE COURSE WORK IN THE AREA OF FINE AND
PERFORMING ARTS.
Jazmine Andes, Allyson Ansley, Isiah Bridgeforth, Chrizhawn Brown,
Mechi Brown, Hendrix Dyke, Saahir Fazaluddin, Kenneth Gill, Mariah
Grajales, Dion Grier, Heidi Guillaume, Emelynda Melendez, Natalia
Moreira, Richard Mortigo, Karissa Nabbie, Jazlyn Pagan, Tiffany Ponce,
Brianna Porr, Ruth Salazar, Phillip Schroeder, Sarah Smythe and KateCamilla Torres
Presented by:
Mrs. Alison Dooley
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN THE PERFORMANCE OF A PLAY
AWARDED TO THE SENIOR WHO HAS SHOWN OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN HIS/HER THEATER
PERFORMANCES.
Mechi Brown
Presented by:
Mrs. Jensyn Modero
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OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN CHORUS/MADRIGALS
AWARDED TO THE SENIOR WHO HAS SHOWN OUTSTANDING DEDICATION IN CHORUS/
MADRIGALS.
Alexis Martin and Ruth Salazar
Presented by:
Mr. Robert Van Wyk
ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE, LEADERSHIP &
DEDICATION AWARD
AWARDED TO A GRADUATING SENIOR WHO HAS DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP, SERVICE, AND
DEDICATION TO THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM.
Kenneth Gill
Presented by:
Mr. Stephan Labelle
THE RONALD P. DOLCE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP $500.00
AWARDED TO A GRADUATING SENIOR WHOSE POST HIGH SCHOOL STUDIES WILL PREPARE
HIM/HER FOR A CAREER IN MUSIC, DANCE, VISUAL ARTS, FAMILY/CONSUMER SCIENCE OR
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY.
Karissa Nabbie
Presented by:
Mrs. Lynn Dolce
Ms. Tessa Dolce
PRESENTATION OF THE SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS
Jazmine Andes, President
Diany Caba, Vice President
Indy Florencio and Brianna Porr, Secretary
Johanne Frejuste, Treasurer
Presented by:
Ms. Patricia Volino-Reinoso
KEY CLUB AWARD
KEY CLUB IS AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT LED ORGANIZATION WHICH PROVIDES ITS MEMBERS
WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO PROVIDE SERVICE, BUILD CHARACTER, AND DEVELOP LEADERSHIP.
Bianca Dominguez, President
Shannon Loffa, Vice-President
Rachael O'Reilly, Secretary
Madison Hennessey-Sullivan, Treasurer
Presented by:
Ms. Patricia Volino-Reinoso
KIWANIS SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000.00
AWARDED TO A STUDENT WHO DEMONSTRATES AN INTEREST IN PURSUING A CAREER IN
EDUCATION.
Sarah Smythe and Jennifer Solano
Presented by:
Ms. Patricia Volino-Reinoso
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THE CITY OF RAHWAY LOUIS BAY 2ND FUTURE MUNICIPAL SCHOLARSHIP
RECOGNIZES A SENIOR WHO IS COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY SERVICE.
Rachael O’Reilly
Presented by:
Ms. Patricia Volino-Reinoso
THE CITY OF RAHWAY LOUIS BAY 2ND FUTURE MUNICIPAL LEADER
RECOGNIZES A SENIOR WHO IS COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY SERVICE.
Bianca Dominguez
Presented by:
Ms. Patricia Volino-Reinoso
THE PAULA MAY SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000.00
IN MEMORY OF 1988 RAHWAY HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNA, PAULA MAY, THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS
AWARDED TO A SENIOR SHOWING A STRONG INTEREST IN THE STUDY OF LAW.
Alexis Martin
Presented by:
Ms. Patricia Volino-Reinoso
THE DAN MILLERICK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
AWARDED TO A GRADUATING SENIOR.
Darius Singletary
$500.00
Presented by:
Ms. Patricia Volino-Reinoso
RAHWAY F.M.B.A. SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000.00
AWARDED TO A RAHWAY STUDENT WITH A GPA OF AT LEAST A 2.5 WHO PLANS TO FURTHER
HIS/HER EDUCATION BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL.
Darius Singetary
Presented by:
Mr. William Jacobs
FRANKLIN SCHOOL P.T.A. AWARD
$500.00
AWARDED TO A STUDENT WHO COMPLETED HIS/HER ELEMENTARY EDUCATION AT FRANKLIN
SCHOOL, WHO IS IN GOOD STANDING AND ELIGIBLE FOR GRADUATION, AND WHO IS WELLROUNDED AND INVOLVED IN SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.
Christopher Weakland
Presented by:
Mrs. Melissa Mendez
ROOSEVELT SCHOOL P.T.A. AWARD
$500.00
AWARDED TO A STUDENT WHO COMPLETED HIS/HER ELEMENTARY EDUCATION AT ROOSEVELT
SCHOOL, WHO IS A STUDENT IN GOOD STANDING AND ELIGIBLE FOR GRADUATION, AND WHO IS
WELL- ROUNDED AND INVOLVED IN SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.
Rosemary Anibogwu
Presented by:
Mr. Sam Weakland
RAHWAY HIGH SCHOOL P.T.O. SCHOLARSHIP
$200.00
AWARDED TO A STUDENT PLANNING TO ATTEND A TWO- OR FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE.
Madison Sullivan-Hennessey
Presented by:
Mr. Sam Weakland
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THE ACE SCHOLARSHIP
$100.00
AWARDED TO A STUDENT WHO HAS OVERCOME OBSTACLES AND EMBRACED THE MISSION OF
THE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL BY DRAMATICALLY IMPROVING HIS/HER GPA, SECURING LONG TERM
EMPLOYMENT, BEING INVOLVED IN EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, AND BEING ACCEPTED INTO
A COLLEGE OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL.
Keyana Smith
Presented by:
Mrs. JoAnn Mannix
THE CESAR A. REYES, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$500.00
AWARDED TO A FIRST OR SECOND GENERATION GRADUATE OF HISPANIC DESCENT WHO WILL BE
ATTENDING A FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY.
Juan Huertas
Presented by:
Ms. Alma Reyes
THE COURTNEY W. CLARKE SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000.00
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WHO HAS A QUALIFYING GPA AND IS AN ACTIVE COMMUNITY MEMBER.
Karissa Nabbie
Presented by:
Mrs. Michelle Clarke Blackwell
Mrs. Nellie Clarke
THOMAS O’REILLY JR. RED AND BLACK SCHOLARSHIP
$500.00
THE SCHOLARSHIP IS GIVEN TO TWO STUDENTS WHO EXEMPLIFY SCHOOL SPIRIT AND WHO ARE
ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THE SCHOOL.
SCHOLARSHIP, Christopher Weakland
RECOGNITION AWARD, Rachel O’Reilly
Presented by:
The O’Reilly Family
THE ALLIANCE OF PRIVATE SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL OF NORTH JERSEY
SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000.00
AWARDED TO A SENIOR FOR HIS/HER INVOLVEMENT IN THE SPECIAL EDUCATION COMMUNITY.
Lonnisha McCaa
Presented by:
Mr. Sean Murphy
USMC SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCE AWARD
AWARDED TO A SENIOR FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP THROUGHOUT THE
SCHOOL YEAR.
Daija Burnes
Presented by:
Sgt. Jordan Mirra,
United States Marine Corps Recruiter
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USMC DISTINGUISHED ATHLETE AWARD
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WHO HAS DISPLAYED COURAGE, POISE AND SELF-CONFIDENCE IN
SCHOOL-SPONSORED SPORTS EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR.
Deshawne Bunion, Aliyah Shell, Darius Singletary, Ashley Spinks
Presented by:
Sgt. Jordan Mirra,
United States Marine Corps Recruiter
USMC MUSICAL EXCELLENCE AWARD
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WHO HAS DEMONSTRATED EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP AND TECHNICAL
SKILLS WHILE PARTICIPATING IN SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAMS.
Juan Huertas
Presented by:
Sgt. Jordan Mirra,
United States Marine Corps Recruiter
USMC PATRIOT AWARD
FOR SELF-SACRIFICE, HONOR, COURAGE AND COMMITMENT FOR TAKING THE OATH TO PROTECT
AND DEFEND OUR COUNTRY AS A UNITED STATES MARINE.
JaTyre Epps
Presented by:
Sgt. Jordan Mirra,
United States Marine Corps Recruiter
STUDENT ASSISTANCE AWARD
AWARDED TO A STUDENT WHO HAS SHOWN BY HIS/HER WORDS AND ACTIONS THAT HE/SHE
DISPLAYS THE QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL
Darius Singletary
Presented by:
Mr. William Picone
THE LEROY GREENSPAN PAY IT FORWARD SCHOLARSHIP
$500.00
LEROY GREENSPAN WAS A SUCCESSFUL LOCAL BUSINESSMAN WHO QUIETLY HELPED OTHERS
AND NEVER SOUGHT PUBLIC RECOGNITION FOR HIS GENEROSITY OR EFFORTS. THIS
SCHOLARSHIP GOES TO THE SENIOR WHO IS ATTENDING COLLEGE NEXT YEAR AND HAS
DEMONSTRATED A DESIRE TO HELP OTHERS.
Danielle Kleinatland
Presented by:
Ms. Cindy Goldman
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2015 AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP AWARD
AWARDED TO ANY STUDENT IN ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE OR HIGH SCHOOL WHO HAS SHOWN BY
HIS/HER WORDS AND ACTIONS THAT HE/SHE DISPLAYS THE QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF
A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL.
Jazmine Andes, Amanda Briceno, Wynterr Brown, Daija Burnes, Maria
Castillo, Carlos Concepcion, Peber DeJesus, Bianca Dominguez, Sebastien
Dosmas, Alexis Ellis-Ortiz, Alfredo Escobar, Lexi Fiel, Shaniya Hunt, Devin
Jefferson, Danielle Kleinatland, Shannon Loffa, Malik Mancias, Andre
Marques, Lonnisha McCaa, Steven Mejia Rodriguez, Mendgy Moise, Aidah
Muhammad, Brandon Munoz, Marcus Myers, Liliana Ortiz-Tapia, Brian
Quinn, Phillip Schroeder, Jennifer Solano and Nadir Williams-McLaurin
Presented by:
Dr. Cary Fields
2015 PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT
AWARDED TO SENIORS WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED TREMENDOUS EDUCATIONAL GROWTH
AND WHO HAVE SHOWN UNUSUAL COMMITMENT TO LEARNING, OFTEN IN THE FACE OF
SPECIAL OBSTACLES TO THEIR LEARNING.
Nathalie Bernier, Mechi Brown, Wynterr Brown, Daija Burnes, Elijah
Burns, Santasia Cadet, Maria Castillo, Peber De Jesus, Thomas DiGregorio,
Bianca Dominguez, Cole Eastman, Dorien Green, Nathalia Jimenez, Tristan
Johnson, Melody Maisonet, Denilson Martinez, Rianna Morales, Chloe
Smith, Jennifer Solano and Anthony Ugoaru
Presented by:
Dr. Cary Fields
2015 PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
AWARDED TO SENIORS WHO HAVE EARNED A WEIGHTED GPA OF 4.0 OR HIGHER AND WHO
HAVE BEEN NOMINATED BY THEIR COUNSELOR FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN ONE OR
MORE ACADEMIC AREAS OF STUDY.
Kathy Alberto, Jazmine Andes, Rosemary Anibogwu, Joseph Antenucci,
James Blake, RoseMarie Blake, Diany Caba, Alexandra Concepcion, Tori
Dunsavage, Michael Famosa, Saahir Fazaluddin, Mia-Sade Greene,
Damonique Harris, Juan Huertas, Nathanael Luna, Kaleigh Marquez,
Chassidy Medina, Aidah Muhammed, Rachael O’Reilly, Brianna Porr,
Samantha Reyes, Tiffany Rivera, Karolina Rosso, Vanessa Rubio, Phillip
Schroeder, Aliyah Shell, Sarah Smythe, Shayla Timmons, Jeremie Tirado,
Courtney Vicisko and Jeremy Wilson
Presented by:
Dr. Cary Fields
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MERCK SCHOLARSHIP
$500.00
AWARDED TO STUDENTS WHO COMPLETED WORK IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW CLASS.
Joel Johnson and Odrigue Joseph
Presented by:
Dr. Cary Fields
RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AWARD
AWARDED TO A JUNIOR WHO HAS EXCELLED IN ADVANCED MATH AND SCIENCE COURSES, WHO
IS WELL-ROUNDED AND INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND WHO HAS ACHIEVED
EXCELLENCE IN ALL ENDEAVORS WHILE ADHERING TO RIGOROUS ACADEMIC STANDARDS.
Aspen Goodman
Presented by:
Dr. John T. Farinella
RAHWAY ADMINISTRATORS AND SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION AWARD $500.00
AWARDED TO A STUDENT WHO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATED IN STUDENT ACTIVITIES WITH
DEMONSTRATED ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT.
Mia-Sade Greene
Presented by:
Dr. John T. Farinella
RAHWAY HIGH SCHOOL 700 CLUB
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WHO HAS SCORED A 700 OR HIGHER IN EITHER THE MATH OR CRITICAL
READING SECTION OF THE SAT REASONING TEST.
Sarah Smythe and Courtney Vicisko
Presented by:
Dr. John T. Farinella
WILLIAM GAWOR SCHOLARSHIP
$1,500.00
AWARDED TO A SENIOR WHO HAS DEMONSTRATED A COMMITMENT TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
AND SCHOOL LIFE.
Juan Huertas
Presented by:
Dr. John T. Farinella
UNION COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ASSOCIATION AWARD
Maria Castillo
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Presented by:
Dr. John T. Farinella
NATIONAL OUTSTANDING MUSICIAN OF 2015
AWARDED TO A MUSICIAN WHO HAS REACHED A HIGH POSITION IN THE STATE’S HONORS
ENSEMBLE.
Phillip Schroeder
Presented by:
Dr. John T. Farinella
2015 PRINCIPAL’S TROPHY
AWARDED TO A SENIOR SELECTED BY THE RAHWAY HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL FOR HIS
CONTRIBUTIONS TO RHS.
Phillip Schroeder
Presented By:
Dr. John T. Farinella
Closing Remarks
Dr. John T. Farinella
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2015 SENIOR CLASS ADVISORS
Ms. Maria Dagiantis
Ms. Denice Savarese
Ms. Jo-Ann Zwiebel
2015 Senior Class Officer
Jazmine Andes, President
Diany Caba, Vice President
Indy Florencio and Brianna Porr, Secretaries
Johanna Frejuste, Treasurer
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Dr. John T. Farinella
Principal
Dr. Cary Fields
Vice Principal
Ms. Chey Rivera
Vice Principal
Ms. Patricia Volino-Reinoso
Vice Principal
Mr. Thomas Lewis
Director of Alternative Education/Athletic Director
Mrs. JoAnn Mannix
Assistant Director of Alternative Education
RHS Guidance Counselors
Nicole Gleason
Cindy Goldman
Colleen Mannix
Kevin O’Callahan
Sean O'Riordan
Dana Sainte
Robert Zech
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Ms. Christine Salcito
Interim Superintendent
Mr. Frank Mauriello
Interim Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Mr. Albert Di Giorgio
Business Administrator
Mr. Peter Kowal
President
Mrs. Lori Kennedy
Vice President
Ms. Deborah Bridges
Mr. Ronald Dolce
Mr. Timothy Dunn
Mr. Carlos Garay
Mr. Ray Lopez
Mr. Edward Quinn
Mr. Richard J. Trocciola
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