Bronxville Seniors Honored for High Scholastic Achievement
Jun. 11, 2014: Ninety members of the Bronxville High School Class of 2014 gathered at Christ Church on June 5 to celebrate their academic success with family, friends, teachers, and administrators at the annual Scholastic Achievement Reception.
The graduating seniors who earned recognition for their scholarship at the evening's ceremony earned honor roll status more than half the number of quarters they were in attendance at Bronxville High School, including being named to the honor roll once in eleventh grade and once in twelfth grade.
"I have had the unique pleasure both to teach many of you and serve as your principal for the last year," said Bronxville High School principal Ann Meyer in addressing the Class of 2014. "The opportunity to follow your growth has been remarkable."
The class chose retiring English teacher Mr. Anthony Angotta, a faculty member since 1982, to be the evening's faculty speaker. Angotta noted that in his 32 years at Bronxville High School, "the lifeblood of the school, the students, has remained consistent. The diligence, the manners, and the sense of humor I have encountered have been stellar."
Angotta urged the graduating seniors to maintain the wisdom they have developed in learning about giving and helping those less fortunate. "Don't forget your moral compass in your travels," he said.
"I feel proud to have taught all of you," Angotta said, "and witnessed firsthand your respect, enthusiasm, camaraderie, and love of learning. I certainly will be taking your image with me into retirement."
Guidance director Anne Abbatecola echoed Angotta's remarks when she told the Class of 2014 that she observed them overcome obstacles, evaluate their learning style, and capitalize on their strengths. "You approached challenging situations by jumping right in," she said. "With trial and error, you found new ways to study and learn, converting challenges to thrilling experiences. And you have likened your education to the role you may play in making the world a better place."
Art teacher Joanne Dalsimer presented the art department awards:
• The Art Award to Gretchen Richter
• The October Group Award to Samuel Wagner and Joshua Bothwell
• The Cynthia Grigg-Frank Memorial Award to Kailey Winston
• The Advanced Placement Studio Art Student Artist Award to Emma Hutchings
• The Brant Foundation Art Award to Madisen Lewis
Pamela Simpson, chorus teacher, presented the music and drama awards:
• The National School Choral Award to Rebecca Blanco and Christopher Landy
• The Sousa Award to Emma Berry
• The Joe Raposo Sing Award to Jamie Carroll
• The National School Orchestra Award to John Kim
• The Drama Achievement Award to Anna Leemputte
• The Robert Jackson Technical Theatre Award to Joshua Bothwell
• The Kate Welling Memorial Award to Matthias Ribka and Kenny Xue
Elizabeth McGough received The Gertrude & Waring Willis Memorial Award for a demonstrated commitment to and aptitude for science.
Anne Abbatecola introduced Class of 2014 members who earned recognition from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation: Emma Berry, Spencer Borwick, Elizabeth Cory, Gina Elbert, Owen Hayes, Angelina Massa, Owen Rapaport, Anirudh Reddy, and Fiona Roediger earned the distinction of National Merit Commended Students.
National Merit Finalists: Julia Goldman, Malika Laurence, Jak Magaud, Elizabeth McGough, and Kyle Swanson.
National Merit Scholarships: Julia Goldman, Elizabeth McGough, and Kyle Swanson.
"The confidence you gained through your achievements should carry you far as you approach the next step in your academic career," Abbatecola told honored scholars of the Class of 2014. So I congratulate you and urge you to continue to develop the skills and qualities that have helped you demonstrate what strong souls you truly are."
Pictured here: Some of the members of the Bronxville High School Class of 2014 at the Scholastic Achievement Reception at Christ Church.
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Bronxville is a quaint village (one square mile) located just 16 miles north of midtown Manhattan (roughly 30 minutes on the train) and has a population of approximately 6,500. It is known as a premier community with an excellent public school (K-12) and easy access to Manhattan. Bronxville offers many amenities including an attractive business district, a hospital (Lawrence Hospital), public paddle and tennis courts, fine dining at local restaurants, two private country clubs and a community library.
While the earliest settlers of Bronxville date back to the first half of the 18th century, the history of the modern suburb of Bronxville began in 1890 when William Van Duzer Lawrence purchased a farm and commissioned the architect, William A. Bates, to design a planned community of houses for well-known artists and professionals that became a thriving art colony. This community, now called Lawrence Park, is listed on the National register of Historic Places and many of the homes still have artists’ studios. A neighborhood association within Lawrence Park called “The Hilltop Association” keeps this heritage alive with art shows and other events for neighbors.
Bronxville offers many charming neighborhoods as well as a variety of living options for residents including single family homes, town houses, cooperatives and condominiums. One of the chief benefits of living in “the village” is that your children can attend the Bronxville School.
The Bronxville postal zone (10708, known as “Bronxville PO”) includes the village of Bronxville as well as the Chester Heights section of Eastchester, parts of Tuckahoe and the Lawrence Park West, Cedar Knolls, Armour Villa and Longvale sections of Yonkers. Many of these areas have their own distinct character. For instance, the Armour Villa section has many historic homes and even has its own newsletter called “The Villa Voice” which reports on neighborhood news.
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