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July 2012
Newsletter
A community where learners excel!
Vol. XII, No. 11
Congratulations Class of 2012
Valedictorian
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Salutatorian
Emily Feldpausch
mily Feldpausch is a member
of the National Honor Society,
captain of the varsity lacrosse team,
member of the varsity soccer team
and a two-time academic all-star. She
is treasurer of Odyssey of the Mind
team, secretary of Student Executive
Council, math department peer tutor,
president of SADD, member of the
yearbook and history clubs, treasurer
of CIA, and volunteers in the school
and community. She received the New
York State 2012 Scholarship for Academic Excellence, National Merit
Scholarship Commended, CF Valedictorian Medal, CF Scholarship
Foundation Scholarship, CF Administration Award Scholarship,
Hillcrest Rotary Scholarship, Ed Warner Memorial Scholarship,
RYLA Award, Elmira College Valedictorian Scholarship and the
Sgt. Lawrence D. Peters Scholarship. She will attend Elmira College,
majoring in biology and chemistry. 
James Allen
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ames Allen is a member
of the National Honor
Society, president of the
CF chorus and CF honor
society. He is captain of
both the cross country
and track and field teams.
He received the New York
State 2012 Scholarship for
Academic Excellence,US
Army Reserve National
Scholar/Athlete Award,
Chenango Forks Salutatorian Medal, Chenango Forks
Administration Award Scholarship, Chenango Forks
Scholarship Foundation Scholarship, Robert Cushing
Memorial Award, and the Charles Sabine Memorial Award.
He plans to attend Georgetown University and major in
biochemistry. 
Top 10 continued on next page.
Students earn top reader recognition
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ncouraging reading at an early age is an
important part of education. At CFE,
students can participate in the Accelerated
Reader program. This is an easy to use computerbased tool that inspires students to read more and
better books. Each book has a point value and
students track their points.
This year, students who received the most points in
each grade are Dawson Palmer, Dante Hovancik and
Julie Heaney. Dawson had the most overall points.
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wonderful example on the importance of reading.  3rd-grade, Lisa Moody’s class. 4th-grade, Sue Johnson’ class. 5th-grade, Jim Bender’s class.
-Linda Myers, communications coordinator
Board of Education: Don Edwards-President; Jack Sines-Vice President; Spyros Dimatos, Melissa Stephens, Judy Warner
Superintendent of Schools-Joe Peck
Associate Superintendent for Curriculum/Instruction, Health/Safety Matters & Special Education-Kathleen Dixon
Congratulations CF Students
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Top 10 students
Andrew Collyer
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ndrew Collyer is a member of
the National Honor Society. He
played football for six years and was
a co-captain. He ran track and field,
and is a member of CIA, Science
Olympiad, NASA Lunar Research
team, band and jazz band, Weather
Watch, CF Scholarship Foundation,
Boy Scout Troop #152, was junior class
president and is active in his church youth group. He is a fouryear graduate from Seminary for the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints. He received the New York State Academic
Excellence Award, Joseph P. Mangan Post 1194 American Legion
Humanitarian Award, Hillcrest Rotary Scholarship, Frank G.
Paul Medal of Excellence in Math & Science, Chenango Forks
Scholarship Foundation Scholarship, Broome Community
College Presidential Scholarship, Broome Community College
Alumni Association Incoming Freshman Scholarship, US Air
Force Scholar/Athlete Award, Broome County Republican
Women’s Club June B. Harding Scholarship, Chenango Forks
Band Boosters Scholarship and Chenango Forks After-Prom
Party Scholarship. In the fall, he will attend BCC, majoring in
liberal arts and then will transfer to BYU for pre-medicine and
go on to medical school. 
Taylor Powers
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aylor Powers is a member of
Science Olympiad, the NASA
Lunar Research team, CF Scholarship
Foundation, Binghamton Youth
Symphony Orchestra, all-county band,
the school pit band and girls tennis. She is
a two-time scholar athlete and academic
all-star. She received a Chenango Forks
Scholarship Foundation Scholarship,
Chenango Forks Band Boosters Scholarship, Joseph P. Mangan
Post 1194 American Legion Personal Effort Award, and the US
Marine Semper Fidellis Award for Music Excellence. In the fall,
she will attend SUNY Geneseo, majoring in biology. 
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Nicholas Shannon
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N
ick Shannon is a member of the
National Honor Society, the
cross country team, Odyssey of the
Mind, drama club, Science Olympiad,
Envirothon, Weather Watch, the CF
Scholarship Foundation and the Boy
Scouts, where he earned his Eagle
Scout Badge. He received the Senator
Thomas W. Libous Community Service
Award, SUNY ESF Presidential Scholarship, Chenango
Forks Scholarship Foundation Scholarship, Port Crane Civic
Association Scholarship and the Air Force Math & Science
Award. He will attend SUNY College of Environmental Science
and Forestry and major in landscape architecture. 
Ariel Roys
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riel Roys is a member of the
National Honor Society, Odyssey
of the Mind, student council, yearbook
club, Weather Watch, CIA, drama club,
Science Olympiad, and the NASA
Lunar Research team. She played soccer
and ran indoor and outdoor track.
She is on the highest honor roll, was
all-division and an academic all-star.
She received the Student Council Leadership Scholarship,
Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation Scholarship, Chris
Reardon Memorial Scholarship, Kattelville Athletic Association
Scholarship and the SUNY ESF Presidential Scholarship. She
will attend BCC in the fall and then SUNY ESF to major in
environmental resources engineering. 
Zachary Jeske
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ach Jeske is a member of the
National Honor Society, the
football and lacrosse teams, ski club and
executive student council. He received
the Clarkson Merit Scholarship,
Student Council Leadership
Scholarship, Daughters of the American
Revolution Bronze American History
Award, Chenango Forks Scholarship
Foundation Scholarship and the Kattelville Athletic Association
Scholarship. In the fall, he will attend Clarkson University,
majoring in aeronautical engineering. 
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Bradley Oliver
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Congratulations CF Students
Taking a try at a track meet
radley Oliver is a member of
the National Honor Society, the
NASA Lunar Research team, Science
Olympiad, yearbook club, CIA and
played varsity golf. He received the
Houghton Academic Award, Houghton
College Excellence Award, Word of Life
Creative Discipleship Award, Chenango
Fo rk s S c h o l a r s h i p Fo u n d a t i o n
Scholarship and the US Marines Scholastic Excellence Award.
He will attend Houghton College in the fall, majoring in
business administration. 
Mariya Pecheny
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ariya Pecheny is a member of
the National Honor Society,
the soccer and track and field teams,
and chorus. She received the Saint
Bonaventure Athletic Scholarship,
Saint Bonaventure Friar Scholarship,
Joseph P. Mangan Post 1194 American
Legion Ladies Auxiliary Award, Joseph
P. Mangan Post 1194 American Legion
Citizenship Award and the US Army Reserve national Scholar/
Athlete Award. She will attend Saint Bonaventure University in
the fall and major in biology. 
Stephanie Zdimal
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tephanie Zdimal is a member
of the National Honor Society,
serving as CF secretary. She is a
member of the Chenango Forks
Scholarship Foundation, vocal
ensemble, Chenango Forks PTA,
and Southeastern Region PTA youth
member. She was secretary of the
senior class. During her high school
years, Stephanie received dozens of awards and prizes for her
artistic creativity, including being the national winner of the
Heinz Ketchup bottle label design contest and this year’s CF art
student of the year. She received a CF Scholarship Foundation
Scholarship, Keystone College Academic Scholarship, Chenango
Forks PTA Scholarship, Portfolio Squad Art Award, NYSASBO
Outstanding Workplace Contribution Scholarship, and
Chenango Forks After-Prom Party Scholarship. She will attend
Keystone College where she will major in the visual arts. 
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tudents in grades 3-5 participated in the first CFE
Track Meet, held in June. Third-grade teacher Christina
Germano coordinated the event as a way for these young
students to learn about various track and field events such as
the high jump, long jump, and a number of races. Not only
did it teach them about physical fitness, but it’s hoped some
of these budding athletes will continue in the sport as they get
into high school. 
-Linda Myers, communication coordinator
Congratulations CF Students
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July 2012
2012 graduates
Graduate
Future plans
Scholarships & Awards
James Allen
Georgetown University/Biochemistry
New York State 2012 Scholarship for Academic Excellence,US Army Reserve
National Scholar/Athlete Award, Chenango Forks Salutatorian Medal,
Chenango Forks Administration Award Scholarship, Chenango Forks
Scholarship Foundation Scholarship, Robert Cushing Memorial Award,
Charles Sabine Memorial Award
Lukas Aston
BCC/Accounting
Joe Aston Memorial Scholarship, Kattelville Athletic Association
Scholarship, Greater Binghamton Scholastic Challenge Scholarship
Alexandra Barvinchak BCC/Music
Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation Scholarship, Cady Family Music
Scholarship
Rachel Bouton
undecided
Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation Scholarship, Portfolio Squad Art
Award, New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman Triple “C”
Award, Robert W. Smith Memorial Foundation
Kenneth Bowen
BCC/Civil Engineering Tech.
Maine Kiwanis/Southern Tier Technology Educator Association Scholarship,
James & Thelma Barrett Memorial Scholarship
Adam Bronson
BCC/Criminal Justice
Joseph Burke
Greenville Technical/Health Program
Hailey Byrd
TCCC/Engineering Science
Courtney Casterlin
Nicole Clark
Goldey Beacom-College/Sports Management Chenango Forks Alumni Scholarship, Portfolio Squad Art Award, Kattelville
Athletic Association Scholarship
BCC/Human Services
Zachary Clink
undecided
Andrew Collyer
BCC/Liberal Arts and Sciences
New York State Academic Excellence Award, Hillcrest Rotary Scholarship,
Frank G. Paul Medal of Excellence in Math & Science, Chenango Forks
Scholarship Foundation Scholarship, Broome Community College Presidential
Scholarship & Alumni Association Incoming Freshman Scholarship, US Air
Force Scholar/Athlete Award, Broome County Republican Women’s Club June
B. Harding Scholarship, Chenango Forks Band Boosters Scholarship,
Chenango Forks After-Prom Party Scholarship, Joseph P. Mangan Post 1194
American Legion Humanitarian Award, Hillcrest Rotary Scholarship
Joshua Cortright
BCC/Criminal Justice
Dr. John R. Grasso, D.D.S. Memorial Rank Scholarship
Lindsey Crawford
BCC/Medical Information Tech.
Casey Curtin
workforce
Hatala Orthodontics, P.C. Scholarship Award, Broome-Tioga BOCES
School to Careers Outstanding Student Award, US Air Force Technology
Award, Chenango Forks Community Association Scholarship
Jonathan Davern
US Army
Sebastian Decker
undecided
Donald Decker, Jr.
BCC/Accounting
Tyler Donahue
workforce
Justin Doris
workforce
Valerie Dybas
University at Buffalo/Occupational Therapy Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation Scholarship,Chenango Forks Good
Sportsmanship Award, Port Crane Civic Association Scholarship, Jim Roma
Sr. Memorial CYO Scholarship, Chenango Forks Band Boosters Scholarship,
David E. Frank Memorial Music Award, Hillcrest Rotary Scholarship,
Chenango Forks Teachers’ Association Scholarship
Broome-Tioga BOCES President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence
Congratulations CF Students
July 2012
Graduate
Future plans
Scholarships & Awards
Emily Feldpausch
Elmira College/Biology
New York State 2012 Scholarship for Academic Excellence, National Merit
Scholarship Commended, Chenango Forks Valedictorian Medal, Chenango
Forks Scholarship Foundation Scholarship, Chenango Forks Administration
Award Scholarship, Hillcrest Rotary Scholarship, Ed Warner Memorial
Scholarship, RYLA Award, Elmira College Valedictorian Scholarship,
Lawrence D. Peters Scholarship
Ashley Ferris
BCC/Health Science
Frank G Paul Medal of Excellence in Math and Science
Jennifer Finch
BCC/Liberal Arts
Jenna Flannery
SUNY Cortland/Liberal Arts
Broome-Tioga BOCES Community Service Award, Broome-Tioga BOCES
President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence
Alec Fleicher
Hartwick College/Pre-Medicine
Hartwick Presidential Scholarship
Brandalyn Foster
BCC/Liberal Arts
Broome-Tioga BOCES Community Service Award, Kelly’s Hope Memorial
Scholarship
Ramsey Frederickson BCC/Liberal Arts
Broome-Tioga BOCES Community Service Award, Broome-Tioga BOCES
President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, Matt Ellis
Memorial Scholarship
Jessica Furey
Paul Mitchell of Orlando/Cosmetology
Broome-Tioga BOCES Community Service Award
Zachary Gage
workforce
George Getson
TCCC/Liberal Arts
Jesse H. Baker Scholarship
Callie Gill
Wilkes University/Pharmacy
Anthony Goehring
SUNY Delhi/Culinary Arts
Wilkes University Dean’s Scholarship, Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation
Scholarship, Chenango Forks PTA Scholarship, Dance Connection Award,
Democratic Women of Broome County Scholarship, Joseph P. Mangan Post
1194 American Legion Citizenship Award, Chenango Forks Teachers’
Association Scholarship
Adam Grove
US Navy
Kelley Guth
BCC/Hotel & Restaurant Mgmt.
Cady Family Music Scholarship
Courtney Hadden
University of Maryland Baltimore County/Biology
University of Maryland Baltimore County Athletic Scholarship
Laura Haley
SUNY Brockport
The College @ Brockport Dean’s Scholar-in-Residence Scholarship,
Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award, Portfolio
Squad Art Scholarship “Patrick Blair Emerging Artist Award”, Stu Naismith
Peacemaker, Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation Scholarship, US
Marines Distinguished Athlete Award, Ryan Carr Memorial Scholarship,
Chenango Forks Teachers’ Association Scholarship
Phillip Hardy
BCC/Liberal Arts
Greater Binghamton Scholastic Challenge Scholarship
Darren Hessney
workforce
LaShawna Howard
BCC/Liberal Arts
Jessica Hujack
Warren County CC/Liberal Arts
Lindsay Humphrey BCC/Liberal Arts
Broome-Tioga BOCES President’s Award for Outstanding Academic
Excellence, Patrick Blair Memorial Award
Roland Hurlburt
US Navy
Deziree Huyck
BCC/Liberal Arts
Lynn Ingraham
workforce
Zachary Jeske
Clarkson University/Aeronautical Eng.
Dane Johnson
BCC/Environmental Science
Erik Johnson
SUNY Brockport/Secondary Ed. History
Excellence, Patrick Blair Memorial Award
Joseph Fassett
workforce
Broome-Tioga BOCES Community Service Award, Chenango Forks Good
Sportsmanship Award
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Broome-Tioga BOCES Community Service Award, Jessie H. Baker Scholarship
India Pinney Memorial Scholarship
Portfolio Squad Art Award
Clarkson Merit Scholarship, Student Council Leadership Scholarship,
Daughters of the American Revolution Bronze American History Award,
Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation Scholarship, Kattelville Athletic
Association Scholarship
Jesse H. Baker Scholarship, John Philip Sousa National Band Award,
Mary R. Cook Scholarship, Chenango Forks Community Association
Scholarship, Damaris Smith Desimone Scholarship, Chenango Forks
Community Association Scholarship, Dorothy Benjamin Scholarship
Congratulations CF Students
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Graduate
Future plans
Chelsea Kane
Onondaga Comm. College/Criminal Justice
Alexis Kellicutt
Binghamton University/Psychology
July 2012
Scholarships & Awards
Future plans
Scholarships & Awards
Mariya Pecheny
St. Bonaventure University/Biochemistry
St. Bonaventure Athletic Scholarship, St. Bonaventure Friar Scholarship, US
Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award, Joseph P. Mangan Post 1194
American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Award, Joseph P. Mangan Post 1194
American Legion Citizenship Award
Taylor Powers
SUNY Geneseo/Biology
Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation Scholarship, Chenango Forks
Band Boosters Scholarship, US Marine Semper Fidellis Award for Music
Excellence, Joseph P. Mangan Post 1194 American Legion Personal Effort
Award
John Rhodes
BCC/Business Adm.
Jack Sherman Toyota Scholarship, Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation
Scholarship
Ethan Riche’
BCC/Liberal Arts
Andrew Riecke
BCC/Business Adm.
Ariel Roys
BCC/Enviro. Resources Eng.
Student Council Leadership Scholarship, Chenango Forks Scholarship
Foundation Scholarship, Chris Reardon Memorial Scholarship, Kattelville
Athletic Association Scholarship, SUNY ESF Presidential Scholarship
Krista Rozelle
TCCC/Liberal Arts
Ozzy Rudolph
workforce
Broome-Tioga BOCES Community Service Award, Broome-Tioga BOCES
President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement
Christopher Rudy
SUNY Oneonta/Computer Science
Anton Salinkas
US Army
Nicholas Shannon
SUNY ESF/Landscape Arch.
Senator Thomas W. Libous Community Service Award, SUNY ESF
Presidential Scholarship, Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation
Scholarship, Port Crane Civic Association Scholarship, Air Force Math &
Science Award
Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation Scholarship, Chenango Forks
Teachers’ Association Scholarship
Alex Singh
BCC/Liberal Arts & Sciences
Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation Scholarship, Daniela “Dani”
Mariano Memorial Scholarship
Tiogo Downs “Scholarship Race” Scholarship
Ashley Slavick
BCC/Occ. Therapy
Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation Scholarship, Hearts & Hands Scholarship
New York State 2012 Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Portfolio Squad
Art Award, Creative Opportunities Unlimited, Inc., Odyssey of the Mind
Scholarship, Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation Scholarship,
Charlotte Kenyon Memorial Scholarship
BCC/Early Childhood
Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation Scholarship, People’s National
Bank Scholarship
Zachary Kolb
University at Buffalo/Biochemistry
Dr. John R. Grasso, D.D.S. Memorial Scholarship
Denis Kovacevic
BCC/Medical Assistant
Kevin Lamparter
PowerSport Institute/Motorcycle Technician
Broome-Tioga BOCES President’s Award for Outstanding Academic
Achievement, Jesse H. Baker Scholarship
Shelby Lawton
BCC/Business
Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation Scholarship, Broome-Tioga BOCES
Teacher Association Award, Broome-Tioga BOCES President’s Award for
Outstanding Academic Excellence, Broome-Tioga BOCES Career &
Technical Education Scholarship
Zachary Leach
Ohio Technical College/Collision Repair & Custom Paints
Ryan Leslie
BCC/Civil Engineering
Reeve Longcoy
BCC/Sound Engineering
Katelyn Luke
BCC/Liberal Arts
Two Rivers Homemakers’ Club of Chenango Forks Scholarship
Connor Luybli
Penn State/Electrical Engineering
US Marines Distinguished Athlete Award
Carry Manyvanh
BCC/Liberal Arts
Kelly Martin
SUNY Cortland/Exercise Science
Daughters of the American Revolution Bronze American History Award
Charles Masland
Brome-Tioga BOCES/Automotive Technology
Mark Slocum
BCC/Liberal Arts
Matt Ellis Memorial Scholarship
Sarah Maximowicz
BCC/Liberal Arts & Sciences
Creative Opportunities Unlimited, Inc Odyssey of the Mind Scholarship,
Portfolio Squad Art Award, Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation
Scholarship, PEF-399 Scholarship, Matt Ellis Memorial Scholarship
Amelia Smith
travel
US Air Force Mathematics & Science Award
Kevin Spencer
BCC/Engineering Science
Chenango Forks Band Booster Award, Chenango Forks Scholarship
Foundation Scholarship, Louis Armstrong Jazz Award
Rahmel Stroman
workforce
Steven Maximowicz SUNY New Paltz
Nicholas McDonough BCC/Engineering
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Graduate
Magen Kelly
Gabriella Martinichio BCC/Biology
Congratulations CF Students
July 2012
Travis McGowan
US Army
Tanner McMillen
workforce
Christopher Miner
BCC/Biology
Ethan Nelson
BCC/Liberal Arts
Cory Nowalk
undecided
Devin O’Brien
BCC/Liberal Arts
Broome-Tioga BOCES Outstanding Student Award
Bradley Oliver
Houghton College/Business Adm.
Jake Owens
US Army
Houghton Academic Award, Houghton College Excellence Award, Word of
Life Creative Discipleship Award, Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation
Scholarship, US Marines Scholastic Excellence Award
Olivia Park
BCC/Health Science
Daniel Parnell
workforce
Kevin Pattwell
BCC/Homeland Security
Kyle Payne
workforce
Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation Scholarship, Charlotte Kenyon
Memorial Scholarship
Portfolio Squad Art Award
Jesse H. Baker Scholarship
Nicole Szymkowicz Queens University of Charlotte/Biology
Queens University of Charlotte Deans Scholarship, Chenango Forks
Scholarship Foundation Scholarship, Dance Connection Award
Jillian Truex
BCC/Liberal Arts
People’s National Bank Scholarship
Marisa Valdes
BCC/Liberal Arts and Sciences
Jack Pranitis Memorial Scholarship
Amber Villecco
BCC/Health Science
Bethany Wallen
BCC/Liberal Arts
Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation Scholarship, Jesse H. Baker
Scholarship, Ed Warner Memorial Scholarship, Portfolio Squad Art Award
Patrick Wallen
workforce
Broome-Tioga BOCES Lifelong Learner Award
Marissa Walsh
LeMoyne College/Psychology
LeMoyne College Founders Award, Lemoyne College Athletic Scholarship,
Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation Scholarship, US Air Force Scholar/
Athlete Award
Iyan Warren
SUNY Cortland/Adolescent Education
US Air Force Technology Award
David Williams
workforce
Taylor Zarrelli
BCC/Early Childhood
Stephanie Zdimal
Keystone College/Visual Arts
Keystone College Academic Scholarship, Chenango Forks Scholarship
Foundation Scholarship, Portfolio Squad Art Award, NYSASBO
Outstanding Workplace Contribution Scholarship, Chenango Forks AfterProm Party Scholarship, Chenango Forks PTA Scholarship
Tyler Zweig
BCC/Hotel & Restaurant Mgmt.
Kyle Baker Award 
July 2012
Congratulations CF Students
APP T-shirt
Prom evening ends with a fun, safe party
n Saturday, May 19, just after
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Chenango Forks juniors, seniors
and their guests attended the “Roaring 20’s”
After-Prom Party (APP) at the high school.
The party was the culmination of months
of planning and fundraising by the APP
committee, which is comprised mainly of
parent volunteers of the junior and senior
students.
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tephanie Zdimal was the
winner of this year’s APP
T-Shirt Design Contest.
Stephanie received a free prom
ticket and an After-Prom T-shirt
featuring her design. 
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Plahanski at the party.
black, red and white decorations, including
city skylines, freestanding gangster cutouts, twinkling lights, fedora hats, boas and beads.
The students were treated to delicious refreshments and a special candy bar. Entertainment
included air brush tattooing by California Sun-Daze; an inflatable bungee run and boot
camp course, music by DJ Rick Fry; Minute-To-Win-It games and prizes, a photo booth
from Save the Date Events, a slide show featuring the juniors and seniors through the years
and hypnotist Rich Wilson. Prizes included over 100 Chinese Auction prizes, a t-shirt toss
and over $7,000 worth of large prizes in the form of cash and gifts such as i-Pads, T.V.s,
refrigerators, GPS systems, cameras and more.
Each year, the APP provides a safe and fun environment for the students to continue their
prom experience. In addition, the APP Committee will once again award a pair of $250
scholarships to graduating seniors who best exhibited their efforts to make healthy life choices
based on their application submissions.
Many thanks to those who made this year’s party a great success: the tireless committee
volunteers, the Chenango Forks administration, staff and teachers, the CF Sophomore Class,
Deb Daniels’ foods classes and our very generous community. 
Congratulations CF Students
Young poets featured
at recitation
July 2012
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n May 23, 30 Chenango Forks
elementary and middle school
students participated in the 35th
Annual Poetry and the Children Day at
Binghamton University. The day included
inspiration from a key note speaker who
shared her journey as a writer and inspired
the young poets to keep writing. Audiences
then enjoyed students reciting their original
poems, which were featured in an anthology
given to each of them that day. You can look
for a copy of this anthology in each school’s
library. 
Row 1, l-r: Victoria Garcia, Meghan Grannis, Lizzy Wrighter, Briana Walker, Jett Walker, Joseph
Behn, Kayleigh Donahue. Row 2, l-r: Kori Jo Dufford, Allison Dell, Daniel Saroka, Corey Tye,
Samuel Zarrelli. Row 3, l-r: Ted Statts, Nicholas Dimatos, Logan Gumble, Caden Olmstead,
Evan Jacobs. Row 4, l-r: Jared Hopkins, Lauren Simmons. Row 5, l-r: Michael Feldpausch, Ryan
Simmons, Lyndsey Stone, Ellie Rosko, Katey Church, Katie Flynn, Jordyn Watrous, Emma Ely,
Bailee Haywood. Not Pictured: Allyson Vail, Keenan Liciandrello, Evan Patterson.
-Karyn Church, MS reading teacher
Let’s do the limbo
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nce again, the annual CFE Limbo contest was
a fun-filled competition of how low could you
go. This year, Madison Meeker hit the lowest of
low, clearing level 10. This is under the Liz Level, named
after former Kenyon student Liz Williams, who, in 1999,
was the first to get the lowest measurement.
Stephanie with her T-shirt design for
the APP.
Congratulations! 
-Kelly Hillis, CFE P.E. teacher
-APP committee
Madison Meeker at the limbo bar.
We would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their generous donations:
Advanced Auto, Aldi’s Market
Applebee’s
Arby’s Roast Beef Restaurants
Atwater Wireless, Auto Plus
BAE Systems
Bert Adams Disposal, Best Bagels
Binghamton Chrysler-JeepDodge
Binghamton Honda
Binghamton Precast & Supply
Corp
Binghamton Senators Hockey
Club
Binghamton Tennis Center
Birnie Bus Service, B-Mets
Brandywine Bowl
Brass Lantern Tavern
Broome County Auto Dealers
Council
Broome County KYDS
Coalition
Broome County Sheriffs Assoc.
Buckingham Manufacturing
California Sun-Daze Ltd.
CFCA, CF PTA
CF Soccer Club
Chenango Bridge Fire Company
Chenango Fitness
Cold Stone Creamery
Country Additions Gift Shop
Deacon’s Bench, Denny’s
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Doug’s Fish Fry
Dunkin’ Donuts
English Financial Services
Expression Hair Design
Friendly’s, Frito Lay, Rick Fry
Gance’s Complete Catering
Gorenflo Family, Grande’s
Hank’s For Her
Hatala Orthodontics
Hillside Garden Center
Hogan, Sarzynski, Lynch,
Surowka & Dewind, LLP
Attorneys @ Law
IBEW Local 325
Je T’aime Hair Design
Joey’s Italian Ice
Jones’ Humdinger, Julie’s Nails
Kampai Japanese Steakhouse
Kattelville Athletic Association
Kenyon Family
Kost Tire & Auto Care
L. Picciano and Son’s, Inc.
Lasting Raize Tanning
Laura’s Lunchonette
Little Venice, MaineSource
Mark Whitford DDS
McGirk’s Irish Pub
Meineke Car Care Centers
Midway Lanes
Mirabito Energy Products
Monroe Muffler, Mr. Rooter
NBT Bank, Nirchi’s, Olum’s
Pasquale’s Deli
Pavlick Photography, Pepsico
Phil’s Gift Shop, Don Phillips
Ponderosa, Price Chopper
Raymond Corporation
Red & White-Guiseppe’s
Red Barn Computers
Regal Entertainment Group
Rubber Ducky Car Wash
Ruby & Sons, Sara Lee
Scrapbook Connection
Scutt’s Driving Academy
Security Mutual Life Ins. Co.
Spiedie & Rib Pit, Starbucks
Studio SoHo Salon
Taylor Rental
The Hockey Shop
The Spot Restaurant
Tokyo Sushi Buffet
Tom & Jerry’s Sports Trips
Tom Ellis Refrigeration AC &
Heating
Tommy’s Hairstylist
Tom’s Coffee Cards & Gifts
Tom’s Texas Hots, Upfront Auto
VanCott Jewelers
Wal-Mart
Warner’s Gas Services, Inc.
David & Susan Warren
Wegman’s
Weis Market, Wendy’s
Zappia Athletic Products 
Student art showcased at show
T
his year’s Da Vinci Art Show
was another hit and a number of
Chenango Forks Middle School
students art work was featured.
Congratulations to Alexa Walling,
Alexandra Yoest, Claire Stocum, Elisabeth
Syron, Emma Haley, Hannah Ciacelli,
Kaitlyn Walsh, Kristina Collyer, Kyra
Salinkas, Lauryn Stocks, Liam Walsh,
Linnae Corgan, Lyndsey Confer, Lyndsey
Stone, Makayla Rinker, Olivia Haskell,
Sam Suer and Tara Grospin.
The Da Vinci Art Show was held at the Broome County Library in May and showcased the area’s best student artwork in the
grades k-12. The event included the participation of nearly 60 art teachers from schools in Broome, Chenango, Tioga and
Otsego counties. 
-Jessica Russell, MS art teacher
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The Class of 2012
Congratulations CF Athletes
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July 2012
Track - Coaches Jason Motell, Christina Germano, Larry Brooks, Nick Groover
Section IV Champions, 4x800 Relay- Eric Yonda, Dan White, CJ Melvin,James Allen
This relay team broke a 26-year-old school record.
All-Division:
Academic All-Star: James Allen, Ariel Roys
Sportsmanship: Laura Haley, James Allen
800m: James Allen
Pole Vault: Ariel Roys
Joe Fassett: Pole Vault
Congratulations CF Athletes
July 2012
Softball - Coach Kim Rullo
All-Conference: Michaela Transue,
Lindsey Crawford
All-Division: Kayla DeNinis,
Madison Fiore
Academic All-Star: Lindsey Crawford
Sportsmanship: Jillian Truex
Madison Fiore, Michaela Transue, Jullian Truex, Kayla DeNinis
Lindsey Crawford
Laura Haley, Joe Fassett, Ariel Roys
Eric Yonda, Dan White, CJ Melvin, James Allen.
Tennis - Coach Jarod McMullen
All-Division: Evan Picciano
Academic All-Star: Steve Maximowicz
Sportsmanship: Mark Slocum
Girls lacrosse - Coach Mike O’Hearn
Section IV All Stars:
1st team midfield: Amber Villecco
2nd team attack: Sierra Torillo
2nd team attack: Rachel Kenyon
Academic All-Star: Emily Feldpausch
Sportsmanship: Sarah Maximowicz
Steve Maximowicz, Evan Picciano, Mark Slocum
L-r: Amber Villecco, Emily Feldpausch, Sierra Torillo, Rachel Kenyon,
Sarah Maximowicz.
Baseball - Coach Jim Bender
Boys lacrosse - Coaches Mark Freije & Dave Pavlick
All-Conference: Erik Johnson
All-Division: Andrew Ziegenfus
Academic All-Star: Erik Johnson
Sportsmanship: Ryan Leslie
Section IV All Stars:
1st team midfield: Cody DeOrdio
1st team defense: Zach Jeske
1st team long stick midfield: Ethan Cook
Academic All-Star: Zach Jeske
Sportsmanship: John Colm Sweeney
Andrew Ziegenfus, Erik Johnson, Ryan Leslie
L-r: Ethan Cook, Zach Jeske, Cody DeOrdio, John Colm Sweeney
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Congratulations CFE
“Caught with Character”
July 2012
It’s who you are. It’s what you do. It’s the way you live your life. Character counts!
Congratulations CFE/Middle School
Students invent to win
July 2012
T
homas Wachter, Declan Houlihan
and Elizabeth Hendrickson put their
invention ideas to work at this year’s
annual Invention Convention held at CV State
Park in May. Thomas and Declan each won “Best
Prototype” medals. Elizabeth won first place in
the “Best Invention” category and qualified as a
regional semifinalist. Twenty-five students will be
chosen as finalists.
Thomas’ invention is ‘LapKin’, Declan’s is
‘CamPod’, and Elizabeth’s invention is ‘Sticky
Fingers.’
Tracey Moppert’s kindergarten class
Lisa Moody’s 3rd-grade class
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Thomas Wachter
Th
W h andd Declan
D l Houlihan
H l h at the
h IInvention Convention.
C
NYS Invention Convention is a statewide
invention education program for public and
private school students. The goal is to stimulate
the development of students’ creativity and
imaginations, thereby building a new generation
of American inventors. Regional competitions
are held in the Capital District, Binghamton,
Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo areas. 
-Linda Myers, communications coordinator
Elizabeth Hendrickson with her award.
Patti Maus’ 1st-grade class
Chemistry teacher receives award
Jen Sanford’s 4th-grade class
T
he Binghamton Section of the American Chemical
Society awarded eighth-grade science teacher Alison
SheridanBrennan the ACS
Outstanding Educator
Award. She received her
award at a banquet held
in May at Binghamton
University.
young people in chemistry in the Binghamton local section
geographical area. The award consists of a special plaque and
is given annually based
on the nomination of a
deserving applicant.
The award recognizes
outstanding
contributions of college
and K-12 teachers
to the education of
Jessica McBreen’s 2nd-grade class
Mary Emm’s 5th-grade class
Brennan said, “I love
teaching chemistry so
it is an honor to receive
an award that recognizes
something I enjoy doing so
much.” 
-Linda Myers, communications
coordinator
Dr. Harold Trimm, right, Chair of the Binghamton ACS, gives Alison
Sheridan-Brennan her award.
Congratulations Middle School
Student of the month
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July 2012
Congratulations High School
Student of the month
State award given to CF senior
July 2012
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T
his year, a
member of
the CF staff
had the honor of
choosing a student
for a scholarship.
Freshmen
Front, l-r: Trevor Borchardt (Art-J. Russell), Jacob Flynn
(Technology 8-L. Baxter), Kyra Salinkas (Spanish IB-J. Pepples),
Kelly Parmeter (English 8-M. Zappia). Back, l-r: Tony Silvanic
(Spanish IB-J. Pepples), Hunter Kermidas (Home & Career Skills
8-L. Breck), Claire Stocum (Health 8-K. Shapiro & Regents Earth
Science-L. Brooks).
Front, l-r: Jason Guth (Math 8-M. Tio), Madison Grady-O’Brennan
(P.E.-P. Derr), Ava Hudak (Art-J. Russell), Ryan Simmons (Home
& Career Skills 8-D. Daniels). Back, l-r: James Wachter (Math 7-D.
Lynch), Daniil Lavrinovitch (P.E.-P. Derr), Alex Pinney (Social Studies
7-C. Spencer), Peter Wood (Information Literacy-M. Santacrose), Bryan
Heller (Home & Career Skills 7-L. Breck).
L-r: Kristen Whistle (Earth Science-L. Brooks), Caleb Kellicut
(Spanish II-S. Byrnes), Blaine Russ (Geometry-M. Fendick &
Regents Biology-T. Giovenco).
Sophomores
Front, l-r: Lynnsey Osterhout (Home & Career Skills 6-L. Breck
& Reading 6-T. Vermaat), Brooke Maietta (Health 6-K. Shapiro
& Science 6-T. Vermaat), Cathryn Lally (Science 6-T. Vermaat).
Back, l-r: Sarah Knox (Written Expression-M. O’Hearn), Cassie
Pinataro (Technology 6-L. Baxter), Camryn Clements (P.E.-P. Derr
& Reading-K. Church), Mary Kumpon (Written Expression-P.
Kamp).
Front, l-r: Danielle Silvanic (Art-J. Russell), Alexandra Yoest (P.E.-J.
McMullen), Tara Grospin (English 7-K. Taylor), Katie Donahue (English
7-K. Taylor). Back, l-r: Rachel Williams (Social Studies 6-P. Kamp), Julia
Rhodes (Information Literacy-J. Russell & Science 7-C. Church), Haley
Benscoter (Math 8-M. Tio), Makayla Rinker (Information Literacy-J.
Russell & Technology 7-L. Baxter), Emily Robinson (Art-J. Russell).
Front, l-r: Dan Crowningshield (Science 6-T. Urda), Jacob
Osterhout (Academic Achievement -R. Fortier & French
I-J. Myers & P.E.-P. Derr). Back, l-r: Patrick Saroka (Home
& Career Skills 6-L. Breck), Brett Fisher (P.E.-P. Derr),
Pavel Lavrinovich (Math 6-T. Sanford).
Front, l-r: Daniel Gridley (Algebra/Trig II-A.
Biddle & Spanish III-J. Pepples), Luke Warpus
(Computer Art-K. Rosko). Back, l-r: Taylor
Latsha (Health-K. Shapiro), Tiosha Rainey (Earth
Science-T. Giovenco).
That’s because.
Dawn Phoenix,
district clerk and
business office
secretary, was the
recipient of the
2011 New York
State Association
of School
Business Officials
(NYSASBO)
Outstanding
Workplace
Contribution
Award. As part of
that award, Phoenix
has the distinction
Stephanie Zdimal, left, with Dawn Phoenix, CF
of choosing the
district clerk and business office secretary, at the
$750 NYSASBONYSASBO conference.
sponsored annual
scholarship given to a deserving high school senior. Phoenix chose
Stephanie Zdimal.
Student applicants were required to submit a resume, letter of
recommendation from faculty, transcript and an essay discussing
a leadership opportunity or challenge they took on and how the
experience shaped them, and how their education contributed to
who they are today.
On June 4, Phoenix, Stephanie, and her parents attended the
NYSASBO’s Annual Awards and Scholarships Luncheon held at the
Hilton Hotel in Saratoga Springs, where Stephanie was recognized
as being the recipient of the NYSASBO Outstanding Workplace
Contribution Scholarship.
Juniors
Kaylee Krager English-A. Gumble & AP
Biology-T. Giovenco), Yurily But (BCC
Geology-L. Brooks).
The award is designed to recognize a member of a school district’s
business or human resource office who has made his or her district
a better place to work through improved business office operations,
human resource operations, and/or benefits. The scholarship is
sponsored by the The Segal Company – Actuarial/Health Benefit
Consultants - an exhibitor of the NYSASBO’ 64th Annual Meeting
and Exhibits held June 3-6, 2012.
Congratulations! 
-Linda Myers, communication coordinator &
Dawn Phoenix, business office secretary
Congratulations High School
Nicholas Shannon receives community service award
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July 2012
S
enior Nicholas Shannon is the recipient of the Student Community Service Award sponsored by Senator Tom Libous,
Broome Tioga BOCES and WBNG TV. Nick received his award at a ceremony on April 26.
This $1,000 award is given to one senior from each high school in the Senator’s 52nd District.
Nick is very active in his school and
in the community. He is a member of
the Boy Scouts and recently earned his
Eagle Scout by designing and building
taxidermy pedestals for The Roberson
Museum. He is a member of the
National Honor Society where he is a
peer tutor, and volunteers in various
school activities and events such as the
PTA Fall Festival.
As a member of the CF Scholarship
Foundation, he volunteers at the
annual pancake breakfast and phonea-thon. He is also a member of the
Weather Watch team.
R-l: BOCES superintendent Al Buyck, Senator Tom Libous, Nick Shannon, and WBNG-TV news
director, Greg Caitlin.
Outside of school, Nick volunteers for
Lost Pawz, a local animal shelter, and
the BC Humane Society.
Nick believes it is important to be
involved in the community, saying
“When I volunteer, I feel good about helping someone else in my life. It gives me purpose. Volunteering strengthens our
community, which is beneficial to all of its citizens.”
Congratulations Nick! 
Linda Myers, communications coordinator
Senior Stephanie Zdimal wins essay contest
S
enior Stephanie Zdimal was selected as one of 10
winners in the 2012 Fine Arts Society of the Southern
Tier (FAAST) Essay Contest. Her essay was written on
how she connects art with her life.
The Fine Arts Society of the Southern Tier has been
promoting the arts throughout the Southern Tier of New York
for more than 100 years. Its mission is to encourage interest
and participation in the arts by the community at large and
encourage the growth and development of local artists. For
the past several years, FAAST has been hosting a Young At Art
juried show for local high school students with great success.
Janice L. Wood, president and FASST Board of Directors,
said, “With all the news coverage on school academics this
year, the FASST Board decided to offer the art essay contest
to allow the art students an opportunity to express themselves
in words versus a canvass. The
review panel was very pleased
with the entries. The students
had no trouble relating the
importance of art in their lives.
Stephanie was no exception.
Her essay clearly identified her
love, passion and need for art
in her future.”
Stephanie will receive a $100
award. Her essay can be
viewed at www.cforks.org.
Congratulations to Stephanie. 
-Linda Myers, communications coordiantor
July 2012
High School
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Alumni corner
Alberto Brown, Class of 2003
A
lberto Brown is a 2003 CF graduate. After graduating from CF, he received an associate’s
degree in industrial technology from Broome Community College and a bachelor’s degree
in mechanical engineering technologies with concentration in sustainable energies and
mathematics from SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome.
He is currently employed by Ritter Group USA as a solar thermal mechanical engineer and project
and product engineer. Brown designs solar hot water systems for various industries, which includes
large scale heating networks, large scale commercial building heating, city-wide district heating
systems, domestic hot water/home heating systems and commercial pool heating systems. He travels
to potential job sites, maps out all existing hydraulic systems and records data. He then takes the data and designs a solar hot
water system that will meet 100 percent of the projects demand in the summer months, when there is the highest amount of solar
energy. He uses the data collected to generate piping diagrams, calculate equipment specifications, and to create drawings and
schematics for locations of new equipment using various pieces of software to generate 3D renderings of each system, which can
then be viewed on Google Earth. He also provides engineering and technical support during and after the installation process.
While in college, Brown received the Resident Adviser (RA) of the Year 2008-09, RA of the month in 2009 and was president
of Hall Counsel for three semesters.
Brown said of his high school years, “CF helped show me what subjects mattered to me. My teachers helped me find the things I
loved doing and pushed me to continue doing them. I followed my passion and years later I have a job that I love and enjoy going
to everyday. Try to keep in mind that what you learn at CF will be a foundation for many other things to come in the future.” 
Erica Miner, Class of 2005
E
rica Miner graduated from CF in 2005. She recently completed her undergraduate studies
at SUNY Stonybrook with a degree in geology and history. While in college, Miner learned
about groups that go to other countries to help residents with housing, water and other issues
that need addressing.
Her first experience was with Global Brigades. Its mission is to empower communities to access
sufficient clean water through infrastructural development, water treatment, community leader
training, and education. This past January, she traveled to Honduras to help build water pipelines.
Then, in April, she joined Friends of New England and went to Nicaragua, where they helped build
houses.
Miner said she initially wasn’t sure about going on such trips but added, “I just knew that I wanted
to travel and since I was majoring in geology, it seemed like a great opportunity to put that to use. Once on the trip, I realized
that I wanted to continue to do more trips like this.”
Recently, Miner and two other fellow college students visited students in Susan Byrnes’ Spanish IV and Roy Dando’s Real World
Math classes to give a presentation on their recent travels to Honduras and Nicaragua. They talked about the cultures, what kind
of work they did, safety, health and showed dozens of photographs.
Miner’s advice to CF graduates: “Get involved! As much as you possibly can. Travel. Travel. Travel. I also went to Oxford University
for a summer session to study. I never knew these things were possible because I never looked into it. Make as many connections
as you can. Also, it’s okay to not know what you want to do. Try anything that comes your way.”
Miner plans to return to Nicaragua for a couple of months at the beginning of next year. After Nicaragua, she plans to go to
graduate school for public health at either Boston University or University College London.
For more information on these organizations visit www.FriendsNE.org and www.globalbrigades.org. 
-information provided by alumni and compiled by Linda Myers, communications coordinator
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