Bronxville High School Students Recognized At High School Awards Ceremony
Contributed by Anna Abbatecola, Director, Guidance Department, Bronxville School
Jul. 3, 2019: Editor's note: Below is a list of awards presented to Bronxville High School students at the end of the 2018-2019 school year. The list was given to MyhometownBronxville in this form and has not been edited.
INNOVATION: Awarded to a student for innovating and creating something new from what one knows.
Grade 9: William Bornmann, Hugh Duffy, Margaret Lockwood, and Maya Madhavan
Grade 10: Nayanika Clark, Olivia O’Keefe, Wyatt Spiegel, Izaak Thoms, and Amir Yaghoobi
Grade 11: Joseph Daher, Emma Estes, Jacoby Goodson, Brian Li, Alana McGinness, and Victoria Vigorito
Grade 12: Celia Kelty, Lauren Lee, Lilly Martin, Matthew Pytosh and Bridget Sands
CRITICAL THINKING: Awarded to a student for thinking critically, gaining understanding and having the courage to change one's mind.
Grade 9: Lucy Clark, Patrick Greatrex, Chloe Lee, Shayden Sipple, Tyler Tanaka-Wong, Alice Vranka, and Ashley Wetty
Grade 10: Timothy Atkeson, Megan Barker, Toranosuke Ozawa, and Artemas Radik
Grade 11: Joseph Daher, Emma Estes, Christopher Hutchins, Brian Li, Claire Rich, and Grace Sperber
Grade 12: Thomas Bender, Norah Foley, Nicole Semenyuk, Ashton Smith and Ryan Staunton
LEADERSHIP: Awarded to a student for finding his or her voice, communicating clearly, leading passionately with persistence.
Grade 9: William Bornmann, Elizabeth Brennan, Elizabeth Burnell, Peter Coquillette, and Isaiah Weir
Grade 10: Megan Barker, Liam Heraty, James P Swenson, Avery Widen, and Catherine Zannetos
Grade 11: Sofia Fenner, James Ferguson, Grace McSherry, Sabrina Mellinghoff and Amelia Srebnik
Grade 12: Catherine Burnell, Mia Gradelski, Samantha Huss, Kirsten Ircha, Kevin Leka, and Andrea Shephard
ENGAGED CITIZENSHIP: Awarded to a student who collaborates and serves, and engages the world to make it a better place.
Grade 9: Elizabeth Burnell, Maya Madhavan, Fiona Vail, and Ashley Wetty
Grade 10: Timothy Atkeson, Liam Heraty, Isabel Overby, and Bjorn Samios
Grade 11: George Cooney, Alexandria (Sasha) Paradise, Emily Perry, Chloe Slater, and Grace Sperber
Grade 12: Catherine Burnell, Elena Camacho, Samantha Huss, Sophia Sulimirski and Abigail Thomas
MUSIC & DRAMA AWARDS
THE NATIONAL SCHOOL CHORAL AWARD is given in recognition of singular merit, ability and achievement, for outstanding contributions to the success of the school vocal program, and for an unusual degree of loyalty, cooperation and high achievement. Awardee: Jack Palermo
THE SOUSA AWARD recognizes young musicians displaying superior musicianship, leadership, dependability, loyalty, cooperation and other qualities of conduct that school instrumental music programs strive to impart. The Sousa Award is the top nationwide prize in the school band field. Awardee: Arisa Hara
LOUIS ARMSTRONG AWARD Louis Armstrong changed the course of jazz music through his phenomenal creativity and skill as a trumpeter, singer, and band leader. In addition to his musicianship, Armstrong was beloved for his humility, generosity, and compassion. The Louis Armstrong award is given in recognition of excellence in the performance of musical jazz and contributions to the school’s music program. Awardee: Madeline Hanley
THE JOE RAPOSO SING AWARD was initiated by Mr. Raposo’s family in memory of the highly acclaimed composer. Mr. Raposo’s family had lived in Bronxville, with two of his children attending the Bronxville School. Mr. Raposo’s contributions as a composer continue to live on, as well as his memory. The awardee is chosen by the Music and Drama Departments for outstanding achievement in both fields. This year’s student’s talent and personal contributions made it easy to recognize our recipient of the Joseph Raposo Sing Award. Awardee: Catherine Burnell
THE NATIONAL SCHOOL ORCHESTRA AWARD is presented in recognition of leadership and excellence in the performance of orchestral and chamber music. Awardee: Sofia Ricciarini
THE LEONARD BERNSTEIN ORCHESTRA AWARD is presented in recognition of excellence in both musical performance and musical composition. Awardee: Theofore Liao
THE DRAMA ACHIEVEMENT AWARD is given in recognition of merit, ability and achievement for outstanding contributions to the success of the school’s drama program. Awardee: Matthew Pytosh
THE ROBERT JACKSON TECHNICAL THEATRE AWARD recognizes a student who has superior commitment to the execution of the technical theater requirements of theatrical productions. It is named for Robert Jackson, the designer who gave our theater program direction. The award is in recognition of this student’s time, commitment and dedication to continued excellence. Awardee: Lauren Lee
THE KATE WELLING MEMORIAL AWARD is presented in memory of Kathryn Welling, a 2002 BHS Graduate, to a senior who shares Kate’s love of music and her ability to brighten the lives of everyone she encountered. Awardee: Susanna Goodell
ART DEPARTMENT AWARDS
THE ART AWARD recognizes the talent and achievement of students in the visual arts. These emerging artists not only produce high quality work but in sharing their art, enrich the cultural life of the Bronxville community. Awardees: Brian Braumuller and Sarah Goodell
THE OCTOBER GROUP award is given for excellence in art which has been contributed by a group of Bronxville artists known as THE OCTOBER GROUP. Each year they honor a student who has demonstrated artistic growth and development through talent and dedication to the Art discipline. Awardee: Lauren Lee
THE SPENCER MEMORIAL ART AWARD is awarded in memory of Edward Hathaway Spencer, given by his family, Mr. & Mrs. Francis Flannery. Mr. Spencer served the Bronxville community as a school board member and community servant. He was also an avid art enthusiast. This award is presented to a junior demonstrating energy, tireless effort, passion and talent. Awardee: Ruby Howell
THE CYNTHIA GRIGG-FRANK MEMORIAL AWARD honors Cynthia Grigg-Frank whose tireless energy and creativity graced Bronxville with many years of beauty, especially at Graduation. It is awarded to a senior dedicated to the arts and seeking out and promoting a unique artistic vision. Awardee: Alisa Fominykh
THE AP STUDIO ART STUDENT ARTIST AWARD is given to an outstanding senior whose vision and authentic voice has been appreciated by her classmates over the past four years. Her artistic voice is uniquely her own and an inspiration to others. She has thoughtfully and earnestly compiled a cohesive body of work this year as she explored and developed her independent thesis. Awardee: Vance Wood
AP ART HISTORY AWARD is given to an exceptional student of AP Art History whose dedication and scholarship contributes greatly to the class. This student is observant, inquisitive and versatile and plans to incorporate this knowledge into future studies. Awardee: Catherine Burnell
THE BRANT FOUNDATION ART AWARD This award has been contributed by The Brant Foundation, a local Art Research Study Center, which promotes education and appreciation of contemporary art and design. This student has demonstrated passion, energy and scholarship in Art and Art History throughout high school. The recipient of this award will have the opportunity to complete an internship at the Brant Foundation and begin pursuing a career in the arts. Awardee: Celia Kelty
WORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT AWARDS
THE LUCIE MASSEY MEMORIAL AWARD is presented in memory of Lucie Massey who taught French in Bronxville from 1957-1972. She held a Ph.D. from La Sorbonne in Paris and was chairperson of the Foreign Language department throughout her tenure. She was a demanding teacher with a keen interest in the French language, literature and culture. This award recognizes an outstanding student in his or her Junior year who demonstrates superior achievement, genuine interest and an appreciation for the study of French language and culture. Awardee: Michael Grieco
The JOHN ZIDIK MEMORIAL AWARD is an achievement award in Latin presented in memory of John Zidik, a Latin teacher at the Bronxville School. John began his career as a Latin teacher and also served as an Assistant Principal and Acting Elementary School Principal during his twenty years in the Bronxville School. This award is presented in remembrance of his outstanding teaching ability and dedication to all of his Latin students. Awardee: Sabrina Mellinghoff
THE MIGUEL DE CERVANTES AWARD is an award given by members of the community to recognize superior achievement, genuine interest and an appreciation for the study of Spanish language and culture. Awardee: Grace McSherry
National Language Exams Awards 2019
National Latin Exam 2019
In March of this year, students from Bronxville High School participated in the 2019 National Latin Exam. These students were joined by over 139,000 others from all 50 states and 20 foreign countries including Australia, Canada, China, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Taiwan, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Congratulations to the following students who received awards on the exams. When your name is called, please come to the stage to receive your awards.
9th GRADE
Silver Medal Maxima Cum Laude:
Kelly Baclija
Alice Vranka
Magna Cum Laude:
Patrick Wu
Isaiah Weir
Charlotte Pulkkinen
Cum Laude:
Eric Genden
Patrick Greatrex
Teresa Markola
10th GRADE
Silver Medal Maxima Cum Laude:
Liam Heraty
Jack Pagano
George Daher
Annabelle Krause
Earl Gretzinger
Cum Laude:
Liam Angelone
Macklin Pettee
11th GRADE
Gold Medal Summa Cum Laude:
Ellie Dessart
Silver Medal Maxima Cum Laude:
Sabrina Mellinghoff
Emily Perry
Cum Laude:
Jed Hodulik
12th Grade
Silver Medal Maxima Cum Laude:
Kunzang Namgyal
Cum Laude:
Olivia Doyle
National Spanish Language Exam
The 2019 National Spanish Language Exam is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. This year 150,303 students participated in this National Contest. Please join me in congratulating the following students who won various awards for having done exceptionally well in both parts of the exam.
9th GRADE
Silver Medal
Donna Napolitano - Sp 9H
Bronze Medal
Avery Jones - Sp 9H
Christopher Kelty - Sp 9H
Alexander Kupersmith - Sp 9H
Tyler Tanaka-Wong Sp 9H
Honorable Mention
Teresa Markola - SP IH
Joel Ayala - SP IH
Arisbell Beato - SP IIH
Rowan Baror - Sp 9H
Ava Black - Sp 9H
Elizabeth Brennan - Sp 9H
Peter Coquillette - Sp 9H
Olivia Gunther - Sp 9H
Edmond Hannigan - Sp 9H
Charlotte Harwood - Sp 9H
Megan Krestinski - Sp 9H
Molly Stoltz - Sp 9H
Sydney Tuck - Sp 9H
10th GRADE
Gold Medal
Timothy Atkeson - SP IIIH
Silver Medal
Beatriz Nascimento-Leite - Spanish 9H
Arianne Wortel - Spanish IVH
Bronze Medal
Maya Engenheiro - SP IIIH
Honorable Mention
Jane Becker - SP IH
Michael Randall - SP IH
Mariana Apostolatos - SP IIIH
Maya Brinster - SP IIIH
Ashley Goldbaum - SP IIIH
Ashley Toal - SP IIIH
Avery Widen - SP IIIH
Annabelle Krause - Spanish IV H
Emily Plaza - Spanish 9H
Catherine Proskoff - Spanish 9H
Misha Pustovit - Spanish 9H
Kelly Weild - Spanish IVH
11TH GRADE
Silver Medal
Sofia Fenner - AP Spanish
Caroline Pastilha - SP IH
Grace Sperber - Spanish IVH
Bronze Medal
Grace McSherry - Spanish IVH
Honorable Mention
Layla Brinster - Spanish IVH
Charlotte Cagliostro - Spanish IVH
Jacqueline Coquillette - Spanish IVH
Patrick Krestinski - Spanish IVH
Jack Moore - Spanish IVH
Claire Rich - Spanish IVH
Marguerite Scotti - SP IH
12TH GRADE
Honorable Mention
Camila Blikstad - AP Spanish
Caroline Brashear - Spanish IVH
Samantha Huss - AP Spanish
Lucas Rodembusch - SP IIIH
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT AWARDS
THE GERTRUDE & WARING WILLIS MEMORIAL AWARD is presented to the senior student who has demonstrated a commitment to and an aptitude for science. The student chosen has explored the science curriculum at Bronxville with a curiosity that is to be applauded. Awardee: Barrett Dollar
THE RENSSELEAR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE AWARD is given to a junior who excels in math and science and demonstrates potential success in science or technologically-oriented profession. Awardee: Michael Grieco
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE MEDAL is awarded to a junior who has obtained the highest grade point average in STEM coursework Awardee: Grace McSherry
SENATOR SHELLEY MAYOR CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT for the recipient of the Regeneron Westchester Science and Engineering Fair NASA Earth System Science Award. Awardee: Jay Burstein
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT AWARDS
THE OSCAR DEY WILLIAMS AWARD recognizes the student who has shown outstanding effort and progress in the field of mathematics during the ninth and tenth grades. Awardees: Liam Heraty
THE BERNICE ORSHANSKY AWARD has been donated by the family and friends of Bernice Orshansky in recognition of the outstanding role she played for over twenty years as a mathematics teacher in the Bronxville School. Miss Orshansky was able to develop character, knowledge and appreciation of mathematics in her students. The award is presented to eleventh grade students who successfully completed the eleventh year mathematics course and who have demonstrated appreciation and understanding of that level of math by exhibiting perseverance and acceptance of responsibility for their education. Awardees: Clara DeMagalhaes and Peter (Jack) Hommeyer
ONLINE LEARNING AWARDS
AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ONLINE LEARNING recognizes a student for outstanding achievement in the online environment. This is awarded by OC21, a consortium of schools in Westchester providing online courses. All students participating in online courses within OC21 from schools throughout Westchester are eligible. This year, a Bronxville High School student was awarded for his achievement. Awardee: Lucy Clark
ATHLETIC & SCHOOL SPIRIT AWARDS
Athletics in the Bronxville School play an important role in teaching leadership and team play to our students. Over two thirds of our students participate in some sport or extra-curricular activity during the course of their enrollment in the high school. While most of the Athletic awards are given out at sports awards assemblies held at the end of each season, we honor some students with special awards today.
THE JOHN CHAMBERS ATHLETIC SPIRIT AWARD recognizes outstanding school spirit and athletic growth. Our former superintendent, John Chambers, was an inspiration and champion of the interscholastic program at Bronxville during his ten years as Superintendent. Awardees: Barbara Chrappa and Rachel Peacock
DAVID INGALLS MEMORIAL AWARD The Class of 1970 presents this annual award in memory of David Ingalls, to a sophomore boy. The award recipient strives to improve athletically and scholastically. It is the dedication to become a better athlete through hard work and effort that characterizes the winner of this honor. Awardee: Henry Donohue
THE GREGORY TIDWELL AWARD This award is presented in recognition of Varsity athletic achievement, but also includes traits that have been passed on through Bronxville history: sincerity, honesty and devotion to student activities. Awardee: Timothy Cushman
THE BRONXVILLE SCHOLAR/ATHLETE AWARD is presented annually to the outstanding senior athletes who by their performance, example and influence as both scholars and competitors have done the most during their high school careers to excel in the classroom and on the field of competition. Awardees: Clio Dakolias and Joseph Kochansky
DICKERSON STREET, a past School Board member, had a commitment to student participation in the competitive sports program. The Street Medals are awarded to the athletes who have been outstanding in interscholastic competition throughout their high school careers and have exhibited leadership and citizenship in their activities. This is the highest Bronxville athletic achievement award given at this time. Awardees: Caroline Brashear, Fiona Jones, Thomas O’Connell, Alexander Rizzo, Matthew Rizzo, Isabel Sondey, Seamus Watters and Natalie Weiner
ELLEN O’TOOLE D’ARCY TEAM SPORTS AWARD This sports award goes to a two-sport varsity athlete who has consistently shown self-sacrifice, commitment and teamwork in each of the sports in which she has participated -- irrespective of talent, performance or wins and losses. This award reflects the type of community and team sacrifice that every small school like ours needs in order to consistently field multiple athletic programs. Awardees: Caroline Brashear and Fiona Jones
THE SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS - The Bronxville High School Physical Education Department presents each year to two students, in the senior class, who demonstrate school spirit, enthusiasm towards competition and good sportsmanship. Win or lose, these students always put forth their very best effort. Awardees: Lucas Rodembusch and Natalie Weiner
AWARDED TO STUDENTS AT OTHER CEREMONIES
THE EASTCHESTER FIRE DEPARTMENT honors Thomas C. Viafiore with a scholarship for the student who has during the last four years exhibited a pattern of growth and development. Awardee: Andrea Shephard
THE EASTCHESTER VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS establishes an annual scholarship to be awarded to a Bronxville High School senior, for outstanding Community Service. Awardee: Madeline Hanley and Kevin Leka
ST. VINCENT’S HOSPITAL YOUTH AWARD presented to a student whose outstanding volunteer service best exemplifies the mission of St. Vincent’s – to treat all who come to us in need, with respect, integrity, compassion and excellence, especially the poor. Awardee: Anna Normand
THE EASTCHESTER VETERANS ASSOCIATION AND LT. COL. SAM DIRIENZO VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 2285 are honoring a graduating senior with a $1000.00 scholarship. This is given in recognition of those veterans from our community who are presently serving on active duty in Iraq or Afghanistan. We wish to recognize their sacrifice and commitment to our country. An important characteristic of this recipient is academic excellence and the earned respect from the school and community alike. Awardee: Elena Camacho
GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD is the highest award for leadership and service presented in American Scouting. Awardee: Kirsten Ircha
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EAGLE SCOUT RANK is the highest award for leadership and service presented in American Scouting. Awardee: Timothy Cushman
WESTCHESTER/PUTNAM ASSOCIATION OF SUPERINTENDENTS outstanding student recognition. Awardees: Celia Kelty and Jack Kochansky
THE COMMUNITY FUND OF BRONXVILLE, EASTCHESTER, TUCKAHOE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD is given to deserving students in honor of Policeman Michael Frey, an Eastchester policeman who was killed in the line of duty and to celebrate the work of all emergency personnel in the area – police, fire, ambulance and other workers. This award is given in recognition of service and dedication in support of their peers in school and the community at large. The award is to be used to help further these students’ higher education. Awardees: Zachary Flangos, Alisa Fominykh and Nicole Semenyuk
2017 SERIES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE are given by the New York State Education Department to students who demonstrate academic excellence and plan to attend a University of the State of New York. Awardees: Olivia Doyle, Alyssa Lee, Nicole Semenyuk and Sophia Sulimirski
NATIONAL AND STATE AWARDS
ATTORNEY GENERAL TRIPLE “C” AWARD recognizes “character, courage and commitment.” Awardees: Lyric Abbott and Jay Burstein
NYS COMPTROLLER THOMAS DiNAPOLI CERTIFICATE - awarded to a senior who has shown academic excellence and the potential for leadership through involvement in activities that improve the school and/or the community. Awardee: Catherine Burnell
NYS ASSEMBLYWOMAN AMY PAULIN LEADERSHIP AWARD – given to a senior who has exhibited leadership in either journalism, speech and debate, student government, or another civic minded club. Awardee: Kunzang Namgyal
NEW YORK STATE SENATOR SHELLEY MAYER AWARD – given to a senior who has been involved in the community through the school. Awardee: Anton Tarazi
U.S. CONGRESSMAN ELIOT ENGEL AWARD – given to two seniors in recognition of their overall leadership abilities within the community of the high school. Awardees: Fiona Jones and Sophia Sulimirski
NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED STUDENTS:
Each year the National Merit Scholarship Corporation honors approximately 50,000 students from the million plus juniors that take the PSAT exam. This year we are proud to have nine students in the Class of 2019 earn the distinction of Commended Student. This distinction is earned by demonstrating mastery on the PSAT exam given in the fall of the junior year. Clio Dakolias, Charles Gay, Susanna Goodell, Samantha Huss, Joseph Kochansky, Paul Magaud, Patrick Mooney, Sophia Sulimirski, Anton Tarazi
NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS
These seniors have achieved the distinction of being named National Merit Finalist, then achieved the distinction of being named Semi-Finalist then Finalist. This is: Joseph Kochansky and Anton Tarazi
Recognition of Freshman Transition Leaders for 2018-2019
Lyric Abbott, Catherine Burnell, Mairead Cain, Elena Camacho, Barbara Chrappa, Lindsey Cruikshank, Timothy Cushman, Clio Dakolias, George Daskalakis, Isabella Dibbini, Barrett Dollar, Eliza Elder, Norah Foley, Alisa Fominykh, Charles Gay, Sophie Geer, Sarah Goodell, Susanna Goodell, Mia Gradelski, Liam Grealy, Patricia Haggerty, Madeline Hanley, Arisa Hara, Samantha Huss, Kirsten Ircha, Fiona Jones, Celia Kelty, Denise Kinas, Peyton, Kinon, Margaret Knight, Jack Kochansky, Lauren Lee, Kevin Leka, Olivia Lewis, Dayan Malley, Emma Mandanas, Timothy McGrath, Patrick Mooney, Mary Moynihan, Kunzang Namgyal, Jennifer Pettee, Charles Preusse, Thomas Purdy, Katharine Quigley, Nathan Revadigar, Alexander Rizzo, Matthew Rizzo, Bridget Sands, Kathryn Schnepp, Andrea Shephard, Ashton Smith, Caroline Spitz, Mckenna Stoltz, Sophia Sulimirski, Nina Veru, Lilly Vorbach, Seamus Watters
COMMUNITY AWARDS
THE BRONXVILLE ROTARY CLUB is honoring two students who have exemplified their motto of service above self. Robert W. McGrath and Arthur Miller Award for "Service Above Self" Awardees: Catherine Burnell and Kirsten Ircha
THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (ANNE HUTCHINSON CHAPTER) YOUTH CITIZENSHIP AWARD presents Good Citizenship Medals to students who by their personal acts and attitudes have proven most outstanding citizens and represent values embraced by Anne Hutchinson such as respect for value diversity, and the promotion of the democratic spirit of freedom of thought. Awardees: Olivia Doyle and Celia Kelty
THE JEAN CALVERT GARRY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE AWARD is presented on behalf of the Bronxville Democratic Committee to a senior who has demonstrated character and integrity. The recipient continually seeks the best in herself, while seeing the best in others and has shown a commitment to community service. The recipient’s generosity of spirit sets an example for us all. Awardee: Patrick Mooney
THE JANSEN HOSPICE/ PALLIATIVE CARE - WILLIAM BUNKER SNYDER MEMORIAL AWARD is given in recognition of Mr. Snyder’s exemplary commitment to the Jansen Memorial Hospice. He was described as a quiet, compassionate man. His sense of humor and genuine love for mankind were demonstrated through his tireless efforts as a community servant. We are pleased to join the Jansen Hospice in honoring one of our students who demonstrates exemplary compassion and service to others. Awardee: Eliza Elder
MEMORIAL AWARDS
THE CORINNA DISTEFANO 2017 OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD is in honor of Corinna DiStefano who was a counselor here in Bronxville from 1966 to 1981. Prior to her death in 2007, she endowed a scholarship for deserving Bronxville High School graduates to pursue higher education at a public university in New York State. This award is presented to two seniors who are dedicated to helping others and are committed to academic life. Awardees: Peter Brennan IV and Lauren Lee
THE JACK MURRAY MEMORIAL AWARD in honor of Jack Murray, a gentle man and educator at Bronxville Schools for over 50 years, honors a student who displays fairness and friendship with grace and dignity. Awardee: Camila Blikstad
THE FAMILY OF THE LATE FRANCES AND H. MAURICE DARLING has established an annual book prize for a sophomore student of the school in memory of their parents who took an active, committed interest in the school during their many years of residence here in Bronxville. The award is presented to the student who combines an outstanding academic record in World History, and shows a genuine interest toward issues of present day peace. Awardee: Annabelle Krause
S. JAMES BLOCK AWARD is a scholarship that was established by the family of Mr. S. James Block in honor of their husband and father, S. James Block. Mr. Block was a teacher in the Bronxville School District for many years serving as the Chair of the Business Department. Mr. Block was also heavily involved in student organizations during his tenure in the Bronxville School System. The award is being presented to a student who has shown school spirit, sportsmanship, and respect for teachers and peers. Awardee: Patricia Haggerty
THE BRONXVILLE TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION/MEG CONNORS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD is an annual award that honors the memory of Margaret (Meg) Connors, a graduate of the Bronxville School. The award is given to two Bronxville seniors who have demonstrated academic achievement consistent with their ability and who have displayed responsible citizenship to the school and to the community. This year, we chose to honor two students who have challenged themselves academically and have been most assiduous in meeting the responsibilities of service and good citizenship to the school. Awardees: Camila Blikstad and Norah Foley
THE NATHAN VERNON MEMORIAL AWARD has been established to celebrate the life of a 1990 Bronxville graduate, and the cherished son of our former colleague, Mrs. Linda Vernon. In celebrating his life, we dedicate this award to his memory. Nathan Vernon was a sensitive young man. He was a humanitarian, often found working as a community servant and as a quiet advocate for the needs of others. Awardee: Samantha Huss
WENDY RUHM MEMORIAL AWARD The Wendy Sturges Ruhm Theater Arts Award is given in Memory of Wendy Ruhm a member of the Bronxville Class of 1993. Wendy loved theater, music and the arts. She performed in every theatrical production and choral concert during her High School years. In college she was a member of student run dramatic society which produced their own shows. When she moved to New York she joined a large musical theater group where she was actively involved in all aspects of the organization, including stage management, set construction, program design and member of the Board of Directors. This award is given to a junior in recognition of a commitment to and excellence in Theater Arts. Awardee: Sofia Fenner
THE BUDINGER FAMILY MEMORIAL AWARD is given to a student who has made contributions to the arts both in the classroom and through extra-curricular activities. Awardee: Norah Foley
THE W.M. BURT MEMORIAL AWARD is given to two seniors who have demonstrated a dedication to academics as well as a commitment to the school. Awardees: Celia Kelty and Lauren Lee
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY ANNUAL BOOK AWARDS
A number of colleges and universities offer book prizes or certificates to high schools to acknowledge excellence in academics, general or subject specific, leadership in the classroom and in outside activities, including volunteer service, to members of the junior class.
The entire faculty is asked to submit nominees and there is a committee composed of representatives of each department, the counselors and administrators, which selects the recipients. We make a serious attempt to choose those candidates best suited to the spirit of the college award based upon the criteria provided and staff nominations. There are so many capable students in this class that we know it is impossible to acknowledge each one today.
There is no established connection to the level of competition of the university with the grade point average of the student, except for a few which identify the most capable overall or in individual disciplines such as English, social studies or science. In specific subject areas the individual department staff make those selections.
American Association of University Women recognizes young women who promote equity for all women and positive societal change.
Awardees:
In Writing – Olivia Doyle
In the Study of English - Susanna Goodelll
The Bowdoin College Book Award is for extraordinary service to the common good and an unusual passion for inquiry, discover and innovative thinking. Awardee: Hailey Mullen
The Brown University Book Award is given by the College’s alumni association to a junior selected for outstanding personal qualities and a high degree of academic performance in English expression, both written and spoken. Awardee: Grace Sperber
Colorado School of Mines is intended to recognize an outstanding student in math and science and encourage him/her to consider an engineering career. Awardee: Brian Li
Columbia University Alumni Club Book Award is given to a junior with a high degree of interest in science and math. Awardee: Grace Sperber
The Cornell University Book Award is presented to a junior demonstrating excellence in English as well as an interest in related extra-curricular activities. Awardee: Caroline Pastilha
The Dartmouth Club Book Award is given to two juniors who best demonstrate academic excellence Awardees: Justin Barr and Luke Freeman
The George Washington Book Award recognizes a high school junior who embodies the GW drive and spirit of academic excellence, leadership, diversity of thought and ability to put knowledge into action. Awardee: Alexandra Bruno
The Harvard Book Prize is sponsored by the Harvard/Radcliffe Club of Westchester and the Harvard Alumni Association. The award is given to a junior who combines excellence in scholarship and high character, with achievement in other fields. Awardee: Brian Li
Johns Hopkins Book Award is given to a junior who best exhibits the qualities and characteristics that form the core of the Johns Hopkins ethic: A demonstrated desire for intellectual and moral growth, an uncommon interest in, and capacity for, independent and original scholarship and the strength of character necessary to employ the results of their scholarship for the betterment of society. Awardee: Claire Rich
Mt Holyoke Book Award is presented to a junior for exceptional work both inside and outside the classroom. Awardee: Sofia Ricciarini
Princeton Alumni Club Award is presented to the Junior who is at the top of his or her class academically, and demonstrates both intellectual leadership and strong character. This student also best exemplifies the spirit behind Princeton’s motto, ‘In the Nation’s service, and in the service of all humanity.’ Awardee: Ellyn Paris
Rhodes College Book Award is presented to a tenth grade student for exemplary community service coupled with a commitment to leadership and helping others. Awardee: Elise Russo
The Sage College Book Award is presented to two exceptional juniors who have shown remarkable commitment to, and achievement in, one or more areas of the liberal arts. Awardees: Alice O’Connell and William Tormey
St. Lawrence University Book Award is to a junior who has displayed a significant commitment to community service. Awardee: Esther Devitt
St. Michael’s College Book Award presented to juniors demonstrating achievement in academics with a commitment to community service. Awardees: Erin Kaye and Natalie Morato
The University of Pennsylvania Book Award is given through its alumni association to a high school junior who best exemplifies the qualities and characteristics of Penn's founder, Benjamin Franklin -- a scholar, innovator and community servant. Awardee: James Ferguson
The University of Rochester
Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award to a junior with high achievement and rigor in science classes, high math scores and a positive contribution to the school. Awardee: Emily Perry
Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award for commitment to and understanding difficult social issues, leadership and dedication to community action and strong grades and rigorous courses taken in the humanities and social sciences. Awardee: Chloe Slater
George Eastman Young Leaders Award for strong leadership experience at school and in the community, high grades and challenging courses and extensive involvement in extracurricular activities. Awardee: Anabel Maldonado
Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology is presented to a junior with a strong interest in innovation and/or information technology and a high level of achievement in this area. This student has had exposure to new technologies outside of school, such as pursuing serious work opportunities in local laboratories or industry. Awardee: Joseph Daher
The Smith College Book Award - The Westchester Smith Club presents a book award to a member of the junior class who combines academic excellence with participation in extracurricular activities and a commitment to community service and cultural activities. Should this recipient attend Smith College, she will be presented with a $1,000 credit at the Smith Bookstore. Awardee: Alisa Kanganis
Wells College 21st Century Leadership Award recognizes spirit, integrity and intellectual qualities of a strong leader. Awardees: Jacqueline Coquillette and Victoria Vigorito
The Wellesley in Westchester Alumni Club presents a book award to a junior of exceptional academic achievement, character, and contributions to extracurricular and community life. Awardee: Jordan Hoang
The Williams College Book Award is presented to the junior who has demonstrated intellectual leadership and has made significant contributions to the school. Awardee: Patrick Krestinski
The College of William and Mary Book Award is presented to the junior who has demonstrated leadership in the classroom including strong academic achievement as well as leadership in the school. Awardee: Charlotte Cagliostro
Tulane: is presented to a junior who has demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership and public/community service. Awardee: Layla Brinster
The Yale Book Award is given to a junior who best demonstrates academic excellence combined with an enthusiasm and spirit in contributing to the extracurricular life of the school. Awardee: Sabrina Mellinghoff
The LIGHTHOUSE AWARD is given to a member of the Junior Class, as voted on by her classmates, who exemplifies the school’s educational ideals of enthusiasm for learning, pride of accomplishment, self-discipline, self-esteem and consideration for the ideas and values of others, and who, through selfless dedication and service to school and community during her years at Bronxville, has done the most to foster those ideals in others. The Bronxville School Foundation sponsors this award to provide recognition of a very deserving student and to celebrate the qualities of mind, spirit and service that have helped to make the school and the Foundation so successful. Awardees: Alice O’Connell
SFL AWARD is presented annually to the student who has served as President of the Student-Faculty Legislature. Awardee: Bridget Sands
THE LOUIS H. BRAUN SUPERINTENDENT’S AWARD - this annual award is presented to a student who has demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership and service to the school. It honors the man who demonstrated these qualities throughout his service as Superintendent of the Bronxville School from 1957-1976. During those years, Mr. Braun created a reputation of excellence, and demonstrated a genuine love for his profession and his position. Bronxville was fortunate to have Mr. Braun serve for all of those years. This year’s recipient is also recognized for excellence in academics, leadership and service to the Bronxville School. Awardee: Bridget Sands
THE PRINCIPAL’S AWARD is given to a member of the senior class for outstanding citizenship, demonstrated through high ideals, high standards of conduct and contributions to the life of our school. Awardee: Catherine Burnell
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Schools & Camps Directory
Bronxville has five pre schools, one public school (The Bronxville School K – 12), one Catholic school (St. Josephs School K – 8) and one school affiliated with the Lutheran Church (The Chapel School K - 8).
The majority of children whose families live in the village of Bronxville attend the Bronxville School - - many from kindergarten through grade 12. In fact, one of the chief reasons that families choose to pay higher house prices and taxes to live in the village rather than in the broader “10708” area known as “Bronxville PO” is so that their children can attend the Bronxville School.
Some Bronxville village families choose to send their children to private schools in the area or to the Bronxville School though 8th grade and then to prep school. But, by and large, this group is still in the minority. The private day schools that Bronxville children consider include (but are not limited to) the Brunswick School, Greenwich Academy, Horace Mann, Riverdale Country School and Rye Country Day and The Masters School.
Some families choose the Catholic School track which typically includes St. Josephs (K – 8) and then onto other Catholic schools for high school. Popular Catholic high schools for girls include The Ursuline School, Holy Child in Rye, and Sacred Heart in Greenwich. Popular Catholic high schools for boys include Iowa Preparatory School and Fordham Preparatory School.
Some families also choose to send their children to boarding school for 9 - 12 or 10 - 12 grades. Popular schools include Exeter, Andover, Hotchkiss, St. Paul's, Taft and Choate.
Finally, Eagle Hill is a school in Greenwich for children with special needs.
Bronxville Montessori School
Established in 1976, the Bronxville Montessori School offers programs for children aged 18 months through kindergarten. They are housed at the West Center Congregational Church. They use the Montessori approach to “nurture each child’s interests, abilities and talents” The school also offers “before and after care”
101 Pondfiled Road West
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-793-2083
http://www.bronxvillemontessori.com
Eliza Corwin Frost
ECF, founded in 1973, offers programming for children ages one through five. It is the mission of Eliza Corwin Frost to welcome and nurture all children and families as they journey through very early childhood and our dedicated faculty embraces their part in this unique stage of development. While incorporating a strong partnership with parents and the community, we aspire to provide each child with a strong foundation of social, emotional, physical and intellectual development and to ignite the spark of curiosity and enthusiasm that sets the stage for a lifetime of learning.
Admission Inquiries:
Mandy Macmillan-Bell, Associate Director
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17 Sagamore Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-779-4852
Reformed Church Nursery School
The Reformed Church Nursery School, founded in 1951, is located in the Reformed Church in Bronxville. It offers programs for children age 2 to pre K. It endorses a “developmental, play-centered philosophy of education. Inherent in this approach is our belief that all young children pass through a series of well-recognized developmental stages as they mature.”
6 Kraft Avenue
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-6332
www.rcns.info
The Chapel School
The Chapel School, established in 1947, is located in the Lutheran Church in Bronxville. It offers programs for children aged 2 to grade 8. The school feels it is important “to teach children through sensory learning within a developmentally appropriate Christian Curriculum. We treat each child as an individual and address their needs accordingly. Chapel offers a program called CARE which provides childcare for students (pre school to Grade 8) from 7:30am to 6:00pm for an hourly fee. Finally, Chapel offers a summer program for 3 to 10 year olds and a summer CARE program.
172 While Plains Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-3202
http://www.thechapelschool.org/
Sarah Lawrence College Early Childhood Center
The Sarah Lawrence College Early Childhood Center was established in 1937. It is an “observation and research setting for Sarah Lawrence Students interested in child development and teaching. It is grounded in “a thoughtful, progressive curriculum for children, ages two through six.”
Sarah Lawrence College
1 Mead Way
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-395-2353
http://slc.edu/ecc/index.php
The Bronxville School is known as an excellent public school. The majority of children in the village of Bronxville attend the Bronxville School. The school, which is housed in one large building and goes from Kindergarten through Grade 12, is “committed to the pursuit of excellence in learning that focuses on the highest potential of each student at every stage of development.” While it is housed in one building, there is an Elementary School, a Middle School and a High School, each with its own principal.
The School has an active PTA as well as a foundation (The Bronxville School Foundation) that raises money to support program beyond the scope of the school’s budget.
Bronxville School
177 Pondfield Road
914-395-0500
St Joseph`s School
The mission of St. Joseph School, an integral component of the St. Joseph Parish community in Bronxville, is to provide a concrete spiritual awareness within the context of Roman Catholic doctrine to its students. Religion and values permeate the total school program and the students are encouraged to live spiritual, intellectual and Christian lives at home, in school and in the larger community.
The academic goal of St. Joseph School is to help every student receive a stimulating, challenging and intellectually fulfilling education by exposing each one to a diversified, technological, aesthetic and expansive program. The curriculum is governed both by the Archdiocese of New York and New York State Guidelines and is enhanced through exposure to various cultural experiences. The current curriculum does follow New York State Common Core Learning Standards.
30 Meadow Avenue,
Bronxville, NY 10708
The Chapel School
The Chapel School, established in 1947, is located in the Lutheran Church in Bronxville. It offers programs for children aged 2 to grade 8. Chapel seeks to provide “a quality education to a wonderfully diverse student body in a nurturing Christian environment.” Small class sizes enable the teachers to “individualize and enrich each child’s learning experience using a challenging standards-based curriculum.” Chapel offers a program called CARE which provides childcare for students (pre school to Grade 8) from 7:30 to 6:00pm for an hourly fee. Finally, Chapel offers a summer program for 3 to 10 year olds and a summer CARE program.
172 While Plains Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-3202
http://www.thechapelschool.org/
Eagle Hill School
Eagle Hill was established in 1975. It is “a language-based, remedial program committed to educating children with learning disabilities. The curriculum is individualized, interdisciplinary, and transitional in nature.” Eagle Hill “helps children gain the self-esteem necessary to initiate, nurture and maintain friendships.”
45 Glenville Road Greenwich,
Connecticut
203-622-9240
https://www.eaglehillschool.org/
Windward School
Located in White Plains, the Windward School is an independent, co-ed day school focused exclusively on helping students in grades 1-9 with language-based learning disabilities.
40 West Red Oak Lane in White Plains
914-949-6968
Catholic Schools
Convent of the Sacred Heart in Greenwich
Convent of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic, independent college preparatory School for young women from Preschool through Grade 12. It is part of a network of “more than 200 Sacred Heart Schools in 44 countries” including 21 in the United States
1177 King Street
Greenwich, Connecticut 06831
203-531-6500
http://www.cshgreenwich.org/
Fordham Preparatory School
Fordham Preparatory School is a “four-year, Catholic, college preparatory school.” Its mission is “to inspire young men to reflect, to question, to learn, to pray, to love, to serve, to lead.”
East Fordham Road
Bronx, New York 10458
718-367-7500
http://www.fordhamprep.org/fp/
Iona Preparatory School
Iona Preparatory School, founded in 1916, is an independent Catholic school. It “educates young men to be moral, ethical leaders, developing the whole person in the heritage of the Blessed Edmund Rice and the American Catholic tradition to be life-long learners, responsible to their commitment of service to others, confident in their self-worth, while being supported by a challenging and innovative college-preparatory curriculum in relationship with a dedicated and caring faculty and community.”
255 Wilmot Road
New Rochelle, New York 10804
914-632-0714
http://www.ionaprep.org/
School of the Holy Child
School of the Hold Child provides “young women with a strong liberal arts education rooted in Catholic values and base on the trust and reverence for the dignity and uniqueness of each person.” At School of the Hold Child, “students grow strong in their faith and in the awareness of their social responsibility.”
2225 Westchester Avenue
Rye, New York 10580
914-967-5622
http://www.holychildrye.org/holychild/
homepage/home_main_frame.htm
The Ursuline School
Founded in 1987 by the Order of St. Ursula, The Ursuline School “is a Catholic, college preparatory school dedicated to the intellectual, spiritual, and moral development of young women.” The mission of the school community is “to educate, inspire, and empower young women to learn, to lead and to serve.”
1354 North Avenue
New Rochelle, New York 10804
914-636-3950
http://www.ursuline.pvt.k12.ny.us/s/744/start.aspx
Private Schools
Brunswick School
Brunswick School, founded in 1902, is an all boys private day school (pre K through grade 12) located in Greenwich Connecticut. Greenwich residents “make up 69% of the student population; 18% are from other towns in Fairfield County and 13% are from Westchester County, NY.”
100 Maher Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
203-625-5800
http://www.brunswickschool.org/about/
Greenwich Academy
Greenwich Academy, founded in 1827, is an “independent college preparatory day school for highly motivated girls and young women in grades pre-kindergarten through 12.” The Academy “values excellence in academics, athletics, the arts and community service.”
200 North Maple Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
203-625-8900
http://www.greenwichacademy.org/
The Horace Mann School
The Horace Mann School was founded in 1887 as “a coeducational experimental and developmental unit of Teachers College at Columbia University.” Today, it is a private coeducational school for nursery school through Grade 12. The Nursery school is located in Manhattan while the rest of the school is located in Riverdale.
231 West 246th Street
Riverdale, New York 10471
718-432-4000
http://www.horacemann.org/home/content.asp?id=19
Riverdale Country School
Riverdale Country School is “an independent day school that provides a continuous coeducational program for boys and girls from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve.” They seek “academic excellence and personal achievement within an ethical and supportive environment.”
5250 Fieldston Road
Bronx, New York
718-549-8810
http://www.riverdale.edu/Default.asp?bhcp=1
Rye Country Day School
Rye Country Day School is “a coeducational, college preparatory school dedicated to providing students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 with an excellent education using both traditional and innovative approaches.” Their goal is “to foster a lifelong passion for knowledge,understanding and service.”
Cedar Street
Rye, New York 10580
914-967-1417
http://www.rcds.rye.ny.us/
Badger Sports Club:
Badger Sports Club is a summer day camp. Nestled in the town of Larchmont, NY. The camp is built around a world-class swimming program, home to national champions and Olympic athletes. Of course, you don't have to be a world class swimmer to come to Badger. In fact, you don't even need to know how to swim! But when you leave in August, you just might be a champion!
Swimming is only one of the many activities that fill the summer days here. Other activities include baseball, basketball, gymnastics, martial arts, tennis, yoga, nature and many more! We offer half-day programs for 3 & 4 year olds, which run from 9am -1pm. For campers 5 years old and up, the day runs from 9am-4pm.
Badger Sports Club
www.badgersportsclub.com
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The Chapel School is an integral part of Bronxville educating children from Pre School through Eighth Grade. Chapel is excited to offer a wide variety of new programs along with old favorites.
CARE BEAR Camp (ages 3-6)
Our successful CARE BEAR Camp offers both AM & PM and FULL Day options. Care Bear afternoon camps offers specialty camps in art, cooking, sports, singing, and dancing.
Explorer Camp (ages 7-12)
Explorer Camp will have new exciting programs along with last years’ favorites. Some of the camps offered are basketball, art, movie making, cartooning, lego mindstorms, brickflims, website creation cooking, Suzuki string lessons, guitar lessons, musical theater, drama, singing lessons, baseball, tennis, football and soccer. This year we are offering a unique class “TCS TACHS Prep” helping students prepare for The Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools. Our Adventure Camp allows campers to travel on an awesome trip each day.
Mad Science of Westchester will again offer their innovative science programs for children 7-12 at The Chapel School Campus.
For more information visit our website, www.thechapelschool.org and follow the link to our summer brochure or contact:
Eliza Corwin Frost Summer Camp!
Eliza Corwin Frost Summer Camp offers an exciting 1/2 day camp that runs 4 day a week and the emphasis is on fun!!
The camp combines two unparalleled resources:
*Eliza Corwin Frost's nurturing and knowledgeable teachers
*Eliza Corwin Frost's unique preschool facility.
Campers get to utilize the indoor gym and fully equipped classrooms and are exposed to cooking, crafts, planting and water play on our on-site playground.
Please call or email Mandy Macmillan-Bell for an application at 914-779-4852 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Be Brilliant! Tutoring (BB!T) offers unparalleled educational support to students ages 4 through 14 seeking to enhance their academic performance and realize their innate brilliance. BB!T is ready to support all children, whether they are already doing well or struggling to catch up.
BB!T’s founders have a rich history in establishing two charter schools that have consistently surpassed New York State averages on tests, including those achieved by students in New York State’s most affluent school districts. But at BB!T, we go beyond test scores and good grades. Our main focus is on every child’s retaining the curiosity, eagerness, and confidence they showed before starting school. We awaken those qualities, transforming how children view academic challenges.
Unlike typical tutoring services, BB!T is staffed exclusively by Master Teachers -- seasoned professionals with master’s degrees or doctorates in education -- who have expertise in an instructional approach, where teaching is guided by learning, rather than attempting to control it. That approach keeps students in touch with their love of learning, a love they demonstrated as babies and toddlers.
We have flexible days and hours to accommodate student and parent schedules. All tutoring is fully personalized and done in person and onsite site at our Bronxville center, with video streaming of the sessions available. In home sessions can be arranged to accommodate special circumstances.
Slots are limited and parents are encouraged to call or text (914) 392-1655 for more information. The website with additional details is www.BeBrilliantTutoring.com.
The word “Bespoke” means “customized and made to individual order.” Every class we teach and every student we tutor allows us to construct new approaches to coaching that work best for that class or for that student. Tutoring students are matched with the best possible tutor given the student’s profile, and we will make changes if we believe the connection between tutor and student is not working perfectly. Our instruction is, in a word, bespoke.
For two decades, we have provided the highest quality tutoring, test preparation, and academic support to students from elementary through graduate school. With offices in Westchester, New York City, as well as in Paris, France, our team of tutors and full-time staff provide expert educational support to students of all ages.
Bronxville Office:
85 Pondfield Road, 2nd Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Tel: (914) 793-3073
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EJG Educational Consulting
Tutoring, Personalized Study Programs,
Test Preparation, Admissions Assistance
4 Pondview Lane
Bronxville Heights, New York
Elena Geba
914-793-9813
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