Annual event held at high school
Many members of the Hopewell Valley Central High School Class of 2009 received honors and awards at a ceremony at the high school on June 18. Those honored are as follows:
HONOR AWARDS
The Hopewell Valley YMCA Award, in memory of Bud Ruskie to the boy who best represents the ideals of the school — Andrew Robert McQueary.
The Hopewell Valley Central High School Award to the girl who best represents the ideals of the school — Julie Elaine Alexander.
The Gene T. Richard Memorial Award to the boy who best represents the qualities of honor and leadership — William Charles Franz.
The Gene T. Richard Memorial Award to the girl who best represents the qualities of honor and leadership —Katelyn M. Pagano.
The Hopewell Valley American Legion Post 339 Award to the boy who rendered unselfish and voluntary service to the school — Evan David Lang.
The Hopewell Valley American Legion Auxiliary Unit 339 Award to the girl who rendered unselfish and voluntary service to the school — Jessica E. Schoenholtz.
The Good Citizen Award by The General David Forman, Penelope Hart Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, to the student who best represents the qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism — Kevin S. Kley.
The Hopewell Valley Central High School Award to the girl who has been outstanding in school citizenship — Jane P. Rosenblatt.
The Michael S. Arcieri Award to the boy who has given outstanding service to the school — Nicholas J. Maida.
The Michael S. Arcieri Award to the girl who has given outstanding service to the school — Megan Elizabeth Dunne.
The Hopewell Valley Central High School Staff’s DDDSP Award ($1,000) to a deserving and promising senior selected by members of the participating staff — William Charles Franz.
The Hopewell Valley Central High School, Class of 2009 Award to the boy who, in the opinion of his classmates, has contributed the most to the class — Evan David Lang.
The Hopewell Valley Central High School, Class of 2009 Award to the girl who, in the opinion of her classmates, has contributed the most to the class — Kathryn A. Cassavell.
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
The Charles E. Farrington Memorial Award to the valedictorian of the Class of 2009 —Christopher Babecki.
The Hopewell Valley Central High School Award to the salutatorian of the Class of 2009 — David John Hill.
The Hopewell Valley Central High School Award to the girl with the highest scholastic average of the Class of 2009 — Alexandra J. Murr.
The President’s Education Awards Program recognizes graduating seniors for outstanding academic excellence including an overall grade point average of 95 percent and above — Payal Antala, Christopher Babecki, Ophelia Bernardino, Catherine Bhaskar, Christina M. Boyce-Jacino, Clare Felicia Buck, Kathryn A. Cassavell, Megan Elizabeth Dunne, Laura A. Feibush, Keven-Cem Gungor, David John Hill, Katie Marie Kling, Evan David Lang, Kristen Josephine Lawlor, Gabriel Lewin, Nicholas J. Maida, Laura M. McGill, Andrew Robert McQueary, Kevin Murphy, Alexandra J. Murr, Frederick K. Neary, Colin Ogren, Katherine Richards, Samantha E. Rodney, Bianca B. Ryseck, Samik Shah, Matthew Sumner Strumph, Avanti Suresh, Emily R. Vite, Peter Von Jaglinsky, Edward Wang, Sijia Zhao.
Hopewell Valley Testamur — These students receive a second certificate in addition to their state endorsed diplomas. This second certificate is awarded to students as evidence of completion of course requirements and a grade average far in excess of New Jersey state graduation requirements — Kaitlin Abrams, Faraz A. Afridi, Matthew Aldridge, Julie Elaine Alexander , Payal Antala, Christopher Babecki, Christina M. Boyce-Jacino, Oleksandr Boyko, Clare Felicia Buck, Kathryn A. Cassavell, Tyler G. Cignarella, Anura Rajan Deshmukh, Megan Elizabeth Dunne, Evan Ellenbogen, Christine Lynne Felix, William Charles Franz, Darcy Glenn, Keven-Cem Gungor, Erin M. Henry, Courtney Higgins, David John Hill, JoAnna Marie Iacono, Catherine J. Jankoski, Kevin S. Kley, Katie Marie Kling, Jonathan D. Labriola, Evan David Lang, Kristen Josephine Lawlor, Elizabeth S. Lee, David Leestma, Gabriel Lewin, Nicholas J. Maida, Morgan Elizabeth McCabe, Andrew Robert McQueary, Frederick K. Neary, Colin Ogren, Katelyn M. Pagano, Rachel Porcher, Katherine Richards, Samantha E. Rodney, Bianca B. Ryseck, Chelsea Victoria San Filippo, Stephan T. Sansone, Matthew J. Schwartz, Samik Shah, Meghan Spoth, Edward Wang, Elizabeth L. Zsenak.
The Hopewell Valley Central High School Award to the student who has demonstrated the highest proficiency in business education — Michael O’Connor.
The JoAnn Amison Award to the student with the highest scholastic average and proficiency in marketing education — Matthew J. Schwartz.
The Janet Maloney Award to the student who has provided the most service to DECA — Michael Roubo.
The Martin Nicholson Award to the student with the highest proficiency in art — Leif Baumbach.
The Rhode Island School of Design Award to the student who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and excellence in art — Leif Baumbach.
The Fra Angelico Award, given by a friend of the school community, to students who have demonstrated outstanding effort, strong character, dramatic improvement and accomplishment in the visual arts — Ryan Nash, Rachel Norris, Johnathan Womack.
The National School Choral Award to students who have demonstrated the highest proficiency in choral music — Elizabeth S. Lee and Robinson Gavin Meyer.
The Hopewell Valley Central High School Award to a student for meritorious contribution to musical theater — Kristen Kolombatovich.
The John Phillip Sousa Band Award, presented by the CHS Music Department, to the student who has demonstrated the highest proficiency in band — Andrew Robert McQueary.
The National School Marching Award for outstanding contributions on the field — Ian J. Grimley.
The Louis Armstrong Award to the student who has demonstrated the highest proficiency in jazz — Thomas Healy.
The National School Orchestra award to the student who has demonstrated the highest proficiency in orchestra — Gabriel Lewin.
The Hopewell Valley CHS Award to students who have demonstrated exceptional dramatic ability — Sean P. Geraghty and Kaitlyn Marie Stein.
The Hopewell Valley CHS Award to the student who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in technical theatre — David John Hill.
The Hopewell Valley CHS Award to the student who has demonstrated the highest proficiency in English — Laura A. Feibush.
The Hopewell Valley CHS Award to the student who has demonstrated the highest proficiency in mathematics — Christopher Babecki.
The Hopewell CHS Award is presented to the student in the graduating class who has demonstrated the highest proficiency in architecture, engineering and computer graphics — Paul A. Genovesi.
The Dale W. Kintzel Award to a student who plans to further his education in auto mechanics or other vocational technical program — Michael Robinson.
The Rosemary Hoch Memorial Award to a student who plans to pursue further education in home economics or related field — Rebecca A. Kahme.
The Hopewell Valley CHS Award to a student in recognition of outstanding achievement in woodworking — Junaid Khan.
The Hopewell Valley CHS Award to the student who has demonstrated the highest proficiency in science — Christopher Babecki.
The Hopewell Valley CHS Award to the student who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and excellence in social studies — Gabriel Lewin.
The General David Forman – Penelope Hart Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution Award to the student who has demonstrated the highest proficiency in European history — Laura A. Feibush.
The General David Forman – Penelope Hart Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution Award to the student who has demonstrated the highest proficiency in United States history — Gabriel Lewin.
The Hopewell Valley CHS Wellness Student of the Year Award in recognition of commitment to the values of sportsmanship, team play, cooperation, and dedication to the principles of physical education and physical fitness — Katelyn M. Pagano and Peter Von Jaglinsky.
The Foreign Language Educators of New Jersey Award to the student who has shown outstanding achievement in foreign language study — Alexandra J. Murr.
The Hopewell Valley CHS Award to the student who has demonstrated the highest proficiency in French — Keven-Cem Gungor.
The Hopewell Valley CHS Award to the student who has demonstrated the highest proficiency in German — Edward Wang.
The Hopewell Valley CHS Award to the student who has demonstrated the highest proficiency in Latin — Matthew Sumner Strumph.
The Paul W. Cadwallader Award to the student who has demonstrated the highest proficiency in Spanish — Alexandra J. Murr.
COMMUNITY
SERVICE AWARDS
The Pennington Fire Company Community Service Award for dedication to the community — Chelsea Mae Cappiello and Michael Roubo.
The Pennington First Aid Squad Community Service Award for dedication to the community — Michael Roubo.
The Hopewell Fire Department and Emergency Medical Unit Service Award for dedication to the community — Erin M. Leeper, Stacy Noelle Lorenzetti, Matthew C. Pagano.
The Union Fire Company and Rescue Squad Inc. Service Award ($200) for dedication to the community — Filippo DiMeglio.
The Mayor’s Award for Outstanding Civic Contribution to two seniors for outstanding efforts on the Hopewell Township Youth Advisory Committee — Kelsey A. Bruno and Kevin T. Smith.
The Princeton Healthcare System Junior Volunteers’ 5 & 3 Prestigious Club Award to a student who has served 36 months and 500 hours or more — Samik Shah.
The Princeton Healthcare System Junior Volunteers’ Edna M. Wilson Merit Award to a senior who has served 24 months and 250 hours or more — Meghan M. Simmons.
The Princeton Healthcare System Junior Volunteers’ Service 200 Award to a student who has completed 200 hours of service — Nicholas J. Tan.
AREA AWARDS
The National Merit Scholarship Program presents Certificates of Merit to National Merit Finalists who have demonstrated high potential for future academic accomplishment by distinguished performance in the competition of 2009 — David John Hill, Rachel Porcher, Samik Shah, Edward Wang.
The National Merit Commended Scholarship Program recognizes outstanding academic achievement — Christina M. Boyce-Jacino, Tyler A. Brennan, Sara A. Cifelli, Laura A. Feibush, Ross Holley, Gabriel Lewin, Laura M. McGill, Robinson Gavin Meyer, Gemma C. Milly, Alexandra J. Murr, Rachel Norris, Eric D. Tengi, Sijia Zhao.
The Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars Program — Christopher Babecki, Ophelia Bernardino, Catherine Bhaskar, Christina M. Boyce-Jacino, Clare Felicia Buck, Laura A. Feibush, Darcy Glenn, Keven-Cem Gungor, David John Hill, Evan David Lang, Kristen Josephine Lawlor, Gabriel Lewin, Nicholas J. Maida, Laura M. McGill, Andrew Robert McQueary, Kevin Murphy, Alexandra J. Murr, Frederick K. Neary, Colin Ogren, Samantha E. Rodney, Bianca B. Ryseck, Samik Shah, Matthew Sumner Strumph, Avanti Suresh, Emily R. Vite, Edward Wang, Sijia Zhao.
A National Merit Special Scholarship sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, Inc. in recognition of academic promise and distinguished performance in the 2009 competition — Keven-Cem Gungor, Bianca B. Ryseck, Sijia Zhao.
A National Merit Special Scholarship sponsored by Wyeth in recognition of academic promise and distinguished performance in the 2009 competition — Kristen Josephine Lawlor.
A National Merit $2500 Scholarship, sponsored by National Merit Scholarship Corporation in recognition of academic promise and distinguished performance in the 2009 competition — Edward Wang.
A National Merit Carleton College Scholarship in recognition of academic promise and distinguished performance in the 2009 competition — Rachel Porcher.
LOCAL
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
The Lorna Young-Earle Memorial Scholarship ($1,250), administered by the Community Foundation of New Jersey, in honor of Lorna Young-Earle, former Collingswood and Hopewell Valley Central High School guidance counselor — Jana A. Radice.
The Adam J. Kay Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $100 to a senior who plans to pursue further education in the field of automotives — Michael Robinson.
The Amy Kathryn Rankin Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1000 to a senior who intends to enter a four-year school and who has succeeded in high school while overcoming a personal challenge or difficulty — Ross Holley.
The Bear Tavern PTO Scholarships of $500 to seniors (former students of Bear Tavern School) who plan to pursue further academic studies at the college level — Julie Elaine Alexander and Meghan E. Brittingham.
The Dana Leigh Best Friends Forever Scholarship, in memory of Dana Leigh Burrell, Class of 2005, in the amount of $2000, to a senior who is accepted as a full-time student at a college or university starting in 2009, and who has demonstrated friendship qualities, devotion to others, and a sense of love, loyalty, ethics and compassion — Laurie Anne McDade.
The David Bossart Memorial Award in the amount of $375 to a senior who plans to pursue further education in a four-year college program in a fine arts career — David Leestma.
An Everyday Hero Scholarship ($500) in memory of John Molinelli, to a graduating senior. This scholarship symbolizes the impact Mr. Molinelli had on the lives of students through academic excellence, commitment to teamwork, and compassion for one another — Kathryn A. Cassavell.
The Henry Muentener Sr. Memorial Scholarship ($500) to a senior who has shown dedication and commitment to pursuing a career in the industrial arts — Paul A. Genovesi.
The Hopewell Business Association Scholarship ($500) to a member of the senior class who is planning to pursue further education in business or a related field — Samantha E. Rodney.
The Hopewell Elementary School PTO scholarships of $500 each to seniors (former students of Hopewell Elementary) who plan to pursue further academic studies and who have demonstrated a sense of pride and commitment through participation in school and community activities — Patrick Haig and Meghan Spoth.
The Hopewell Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Unit Scholarship ($500) to a worthy student going into a vocational, technical, or medical career and who displays a commitment to service in the community — Nicholas Cermele.
The Hopewell Harvest Fair Committee awards two $500 scholarships to students pursuing further education who have shown dedication to the community through service — Evan A. Acuña and Jessica E. Schoenholtz.
The Hopewell Township PBA awards two scholarships in the amount of $1000 each to seniors who intend to pursue further education in the field of law enforcement — Katherine Richards and Tyler O’Shea.
The Hopewell Valley CHS PTO Scholarships of $500 each to seniors who plan to pursue further academic studies at the college level and who, during four years of high school, have demonstrated qualities of leadership, service, and commitment through active involvement in the school — Alexis Mae Amantia, Payal Antala, Andrew Robert McQueary, Kerry L. Orlando, Stacey Lynn Petty, Matthew Sumner Strumph, Eric D. Tengi, Edward Wang.
The Hopewell Valley Historical Society’s two $500 scholarships to seniors who have demonstrated an authentic and deep interest in history and social studies over the course of four years of high school and are planning to attend college — Megan Elizabeth Dunne and Gabriel Lewin.
The Hopewell Valley Lions Club Scholarship of $2500 to a student who has demonstrated a record of service to the outside community and has plans for further vocational or academic study — Alexis Nagley.
The Hopewell-Pennington-Ewing Kiwanis Club’s $500 scholarship to a senior who, as a member of the Kiwanis Club, has displayed a cooperative attitude, and has gone above and beyond as a high school student — Bridgette P. Fossel.
The James F. Byrnes Memorial Scholarship ($500) to the senior who has been active in the community and plans to pursue a career in education and/or international studies — Laura A. Feibush,.
Janssen Pharmaceutica, L.P.’s $1000 scholarship to an outstanding senior who is pursuing an education in business at a four-year baccalaureate program in the fall — Michael O’Connor.
The Jean Errickson Memorial Scholarships ($2500 each) to one boy and one girl for further academic study — Tyler G. Cignarella and Kelsey Leigh Pedersen.
The Mae K. Burd Memorial Scholarship ($500) to a senior who intends to major in teacher education at a four-year college or university — Katie Marie Kling.
The Megan Cranstoun Memorial Scholarship ($1000) to a graduating senior who plans to enter the field of nursing — Danielle R. Piacente.
The Pennington Borough Police Association/FOP Lodge 140 ($500 scholarship) to a senior who is a Pennington Borough resident and plans to pursue further educational endeavors in the field of law or law enforcement — Laurie Anne McDade.
The Pennington Business & Professional Association, Fritz Bayless Memorial Scholarship ($550) to a member of the senior class who is planning to pursue further education in business or a related field — Heather L. Scott.
The Pennington Doctors Abey and Miller Scholarship of $2500 to a student planning a career in a health-related field — Samik Shah.
The Pennington Players, Jack and Mary Rees Memorial Award in the amount of $300, to a senior who has shown dedication and commitment in the area of performing arts — Kristen E. Kolombatovich.
The Princeton Elks Lodge #2129 Scholarships ($500 each) to two seniors who plan to pursue further education — Brooke Shaffer and Noah Wasserman.
Princeton Radiology Scholarship Program awards a $500 scholarship to a senior planning to pursue a career in the Allied Health/Medical Science field — Meghan M. Simmons.
The Raymond S. and Adele D. Schulley Memorial Scholarships of $75 are awarded to members of the graduating class who intend to major in early childhood education at a four-year college and have displayed involvement with young children — Julie Elaine Alexander, Alexis Nagley, Meghan Spoth.
The Raymond R. Wagner Memorial Scholarship (two $2500 scholarships) is based on growth shown during four years of high school, qualities of leadership and dependability, concern for and an unselfish commitment to other students and people in the community, and the value of education — David John Hill and Alexandra J. Murr.
The Richard Rodgers and Robert Rodgers, III Memorial Scholarship ($200) to a senior planning to enter the field of business — Ehsan S. Ahmed.
The Sue Fowler Team” of RE/MAX Premiere Properties ($500 scholarship) to a senior in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and community involvement — William Charles Franz.
The Timberlane PTO awards two scholarships ($500 each) to seniors who were former students of Timberlane Middle School and who plan to pursue further academic studies at the collegiate level. These students have demonstrated qualities of leadership, service, and commitment through active involvement in the school throughout four years of high school — Ehsan S. Ahmed and Katherine A. Wyckoff.
AWARDS PREVIOUSLY
PRESENTED
The Denise Lugar Scholarship Award of $2900 to a varsity level athlete with an excellent academic record who, in the eyes of teammates and coaches, exhibits tremendous team spirit and is a team leader — Kevin S. Kley.
The Ackerman Scholarship to a graduating student athlete who best demonstrates the personal characteristics of former Hopewell Valley administrator and teacher, G. Randle Ackerman. This recipient is recognized for outstanding achievement, sportsmanship, and loyalty in interscholastic athletics — Paul A. Genovesi.
The NJSIAA Scholar Athlete Award — Nicholas J. Maida.
The ETS Scholar Athlete Award — Megan Elizabeth Dunne and Paul A. Genovesi.
The Bulldog Booster Club Scholar Athlete Award — Kathryn A. Cassavell.
The Hopewell Valley Central High School Outstanding Female Athlete Award — Clare Felicia Buck.
The Hopewell Valley Central High School Outstanding Male Athlete Award — Kevin S. Kley.
The United States Marine Corps Award — Patrick Haig and Courtney Higgins.
The United States Army Reserve National Scholar Athlete Award — Tyler G. Cignarella and Kelsey M. Johnson.
The Colonial Valley Conference Sportsmanship Award in recognition of commitment to the values of sportsmanship, team play and cooperation — Jaime Kianka and Carl J. Sorg.
The Women in Sports Day Award — Julie Elaine Alexander.
The Comcast Foundation’s Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program ($1000) to a senior who has demonstrated a commitment to community service, academics, positive attitude and leadership — Crystal Ann Hixson.
The Toll Gate Grammar School PTO Book Awards ($500) to former Toll Gate Grammar School students who have demonstrated a commitment to school and community life, and are planning to pursue further academic studies — Robinson Gavin Meyer and Kelsey Leigh Pedersen.
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, General David Forman – Penelope Hart Chapter awards this senior First Place Chapter, First Place State, First Place Eastern Division, and First Place in the Nation in the Postage Stamp Competition of 2009 — Andrew Womack.
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, General David Forman – Penelope Hart Chapter awards this senior Second Place Chapter, Second Place State in the Postage Stamp Competition of 2009 — Brianna T. McCarthy.
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, General David Forman – Penelope Hart Chapter awards this senior Third Place Chapter, Third Place State in the Postage Stamp Competition of 2009 — Laura M. McGill.
The Hopewell Valley Chorus awards a scholarship ($1000) to a senior planning to pursue music in college — Robinson Gavin Meyer.
The Wendy’s High School Heisman Award in recognition of scholarship, athletics and citizenship — Max W. Van Zandt.
The Mercer County Professional Counselors Association Caring Award in recognition of exceptional caring — Eric D. Tengi.
The Mercer County Professional Counselors Association Meet the Challenge Scholarship ($300) — Rebecca A. Kahme.
The Hubert Alyea Award, sponsored by the Princeton Section American Chemical Society, to a student who has demonstrated enthusiasm for the study of the sciences and excels in chemistry and related scientific disciplines — Kristen Josephine Lawlor.
A TD Bank American Dream Scholarship ($1000) is presented in recognition of the accomplishments of high school seniors who have demonstrated academic achievement and a commitment to community service — Patricia Christine Sherrard and Eric D. Tengi.
The Hopewell Valley Association for Equal Opportunities Scholarship Award ($1000) in memory of Harry R. Davis to members of the class planning to attend college — Ehsan S. Ahmed and Noah S. Simon.
The Hopewell Valley Association for Equal Opportunities Scholarship Award ($500) in memory of Harry R. Davis to a member of the class planning to attend college — Elisha J. Dale.
The Cory Golis/Anchor House Scholarship ($1500) to a student who has surmounted personal challenges and/or is going into a helping field of study such as teaching, nursing, or social work — Jana A. Radice.
The Cory Golis/Anchor House Scholarship ($1000) to a student who has surmounted personal challenges and/or is going into a helping field of study such as teaching, nursing, or social work —Meghan M. Simmons.
The Stony Brook Garden Club Environmental Award ($75) to a student with an environmental interest — Stephen Brogle.
The Hopewell Valley Central High School Music and Theatre Parents Association (four $500 scholarships) to seniors who have demonstrated proficiency, leadership, and service in our four performing arts programs — Paul A. Genovesi (Orchestra), Robinson Gavin Meyer (Band), Megan Elizabeth Dunne (Choir), and Sean P. Geraghty (Theatre).
The Hopewell Valley Central High School German Club presents the Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Scholarships ($250 each) to seniors who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and dedication to the study of German, and who are continuing with the study of German — Nora L. Ames and Chelsea Victoria San Filippo.
The Hopewell Valley League of Women Voters Community Service Award to a member of the class who has shown outstanding leadership in the community — Kelsey A. Bruno.
The Trenton Chapter #72 Order of AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association) presents the CVC Student Athlete Award of $1000 — Kevin S. Kley.
John Paul Geijer Memorial Foundation Scholarship ($400) to a student athlete — Peter Michael Doyle Daley.
Trenton District Golf Association Scholarship ($750) to a student involved in golf and the golf industry — Peter Michael Doyle Daley.