W HAT’S HAPPENING

Congratulations Class of 2009!

JULY 2009

Carrie Lergner - Valedictorian Class of 2009

We did it! Mary Doran - Salutatorian

Message from the Superintendent . . .
Just because everything is different doesn’t mean that
everything has changed.
--Irene Peter

As we say good-bye to the Class of 2009 and get ready to welcome the Class of
2022, it is a good time to reflect on what has changed and what still remains the same.
Maria Ehresman
The class that is leaving us will enter a world that is much different than the one their
Superintendent of Schools
parents entered. This year has left an indelible mark on our country. The economic
conditions this group will face as adults are something that has not been seen since the
Great Depression. As this class struggles to find their place in the work force, they will have additional chal-
lenges beyond the obvious economic ones. They will change their professions at least three times before they
leave the work force. The Class of 2009 will have professions and jobs that we have not even heard of. They
will probably not have the option of Social Security in retirement. Although there are many changes, the basics
remain the same. They will have the same needs and wants that their parents and grandparents had--a family,
a job that they enjoy and financial security. They also have a desire to make the world a better place. They
may look different as they walk, text and twitter, but the generation before them did the same things, but in
a non-electronic form. We passed notes and spent endless hours on the phone, they use their phones to text
messages; thereby still spending endless hours on the phone. Much has changed but much does remain the
same.
When we look forward to welcoming the Class of 2022, it is hard to even imagine what they will face.
As an educational institution, we have the responsibility to prepare them for their future. It is a future that in
some ways will look different than those of the generations before. But many of the basics they need are the
same as those we learned. That is said best by our district mission.

Our mission is to provide a learning community that inspires character,
service, knowledge and wisdom.

I look forward to working with all of you to fulfill that mission.

WILLIAMSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
FREE TO DISTRICT RESIDENTS
OPENINGS AVAILABLE

Children that turn four years old on or before

December 1, 2009 are eligible for this program

Morning and Afternoon Sessions

Transportation available for all sessions
Call the District Office at 589-9661 for more information
Message from the BOE President...
“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80.
Anyone who keeps learning stays young.”
--Henry Ford
Another academic year has come full circle. Congratulations to the Class
of 2009. You, your family and friends should be proud of your accomp-
Michael Collins
lishments. The road has not always been easy. The future may be uncer- Board of Education President
tain but the resiliency and optimism that was present at graduation will
serve you well as you make your way in the world. Well done.

This year we faced many challenges. The fiscal realities of state budget cuts combined with a lag-
ging economy forced the district to make tough decisions. I want to thank the entire school dis-
trict for their professionalism and dedication in the face of daunting circumstances. I would also
like to take this opportunity to formally thank the community for supporting the school budget
this year. We sincerely appreciate all of the input and insight that was provided to the board du-
ring the year. It’s important for us to hear your concerns. Together we have weathered a difficult
time.

It hasn’t been all “doom and gloom.” Our students have excelled academically. Our athletes have
shown that Williamson is competitive at every level of play. Our community has worked together
to provide a safe and nurturing environment that fosters citizenship and a solid foundation for our
students. As the summer unfolds, take some time to walk around the different school buildings.
The results of the district’s capital improvement projects are evident everywhere you go. The high
school track is a great place to walk. Take advantage of the resources available to you and your
families. It’s nice to stop for a moment and look around at the beautiful place we call home.

Even though school may be out for the summer, school work continues. Teachers and adminis-
trators are engaged in planning, and training to prepare for next fall. The school board continues
to meet and will conduct strategy sessions as we look to the future. I would like to extend special
thanks to Ms. Karen Fitzgerald-Williams for serving on the board of education. We appreciated
your contributions and thoughtful counsel on the many issues we faced together.

Finally I want to remind everyone that learning doesn’t stop just because the school year ends.
Make it a point to learn something new every day. It could be as simple as a new word. The im-
portant thing to remember is to keep open to learning. Exercise your brain. It keeps you young.
On behalf of the school board, thank you for all your support this year.

Have a great summer,

Michael L. Collins, President
WCS Board of Education
Middle School News . . .
We have finished a successful year at the Middle School. Students and staff both worked
very hard toward accomplishing the goal of high academic achievement. The student’s
physical, social and academic growth was evident at all four grade levels.

The 8th graders have worked in their preparation for the High School. The challenge John E. Fulmer
that lies ahead is inviting and will be supported by The Link Crew again this year. The Middle School Principal
Link Crew is a group comprised of upper classmen facilitating various activities for the
incoming freshmen in support of their successful transition.

We welcome the new 5th graders to the Middle School. The transition has already begun with Big Buddy Day
that took place June 8th, a team building exercise with next year’s 6th graders. The 5th grade teachers and the
entire faculty will welcome the students and make them feel part of the Middle School family.

There were awards ceremonies at each grade level on the last day of school. Awards at the different grade levels
included: Perfect Attendance; Presidential Physical Fitness; Merit, Honor and High Honor Roll Ribbons; Amer-
ican Legion; President’s Education; Art; Skills Competition; Principal’s Choice; Physical Education; and various
individual awards given by teachers highlighting student academic achievement and outstanding effort.

The end of the school year is a good time to reflect on accomplishments, lessons learned and to look forward
to what the future might bring. We appreciate the continued support of the families. The faculty at the Middle
School is committed to providing educational opportunities for the children of Williamson; together let us
continue to celebrate achievement.

7th Grade Reading Celebration Medieval Days

7th Grade End of Year Award Ceremony

High School News . . .
The 2008-2009 school year came to an official close at Williamson High School with the Class
of 2009 Commencement Exercises on Saturday, June 27, 2009. Eighty-five (85) students
earned high school diplomas and left the sun-filled courtyard to embark on the next phase of
their life’s journey. Ninety-three percent (93%) of the students earned Regents Diplomas with
fifty-nine percent (59%) of those having an Advanced Designation. The members of the Class
of 2009 will head off in a variety of directions this summer and then again in the fall. They
Douglas Lauf
will head off to college, join the workforce, and serve our country in the military. Regardless,
High School Principal
the Class of 2009 walked out of the courtyard into an infinite landscape of opportunities. I
wish the Class of 2009 well and the best of luck in all their future endeavors.  I hope they remember this chapter of their
lives including relationships with fellow students and with staff members from Williamson.  I hope they remember the
things learned about academics, about life, and remember to always...
 
Take time to think and make progress every day!
Lonnie Hunt
Seniors 2009 Jack Inman Advanced Regents with Technical Endorsement
Lukas Allen Advanced Regents Erika Istik
Shannon Allen Joseph Jarnot
Pierce Alquist Advanced Regents with Honors Katherine Johnson Advanced Regents with Honors
Kayla Anselmo Kelly Jones
Corey Baker Christopher Kimber Regents with Technical Endorsement
Sara Bonke Advanced Regents Stephanie Kingsbury Advanced Regents
Stephanie Bowles Advanced Regents Samantha Klein Advanced Regents
April Bowman Rebeccah Klejment Advanced Regents
Autumn Bowman John Klingensmith
Roxanne Bowman Advanced Regents Joshua Knataitis Advanced Regents
Jaycee Bristol Advanced Regents Phillip Kommer Advanced Regents
Jason Buckler Zachary Lancy Advanced Regents
Trever Bull Carrie Lergner Advanced Regents with High Honors
Caleb Burlee Advanced Regents with High Honors Kelly Marchionda Advanced Regents with Honors
Michele Cahill Shelby Maroselli Advanced Regents with Honors
Nina Calabresi Advanced Regents Caitlin McCann Advanced Regents
Alexandra Cappon Advanced Regents with Honors Benjamin Miller Regents with Technical Endorsement
Blanca Cervantes Anthony Miralles Advanced Regents
Donnell Clark Joseph Moll Advanced Regents with Honors
Bret Cole Advanced Regents with Technical Endorsement Chelsie Morrison
Christian Cook Andrew Nacci
Travis Corteville Abram Peters Regents with Technical Endorsement
Brandon Currier Advanced Regents Jessica Pessin
Ashley Daggett Nicole Plyter Advanced Regents with Technical Endorsement
Nicholas Damico Daniel Rehor Advanced Regents with Honors
Stephanie Darling Advanced Regents with Honors Tyler Shove
Adam Datthyn Terrance Skerrett Advanced Regents with Honors
Luke DeFisher Advanced Regents with Honors Kera Smith
Amanda DeHond Molly St. Cyr
Damiene Denner Advanced Regents with Honors Faith Supersad
Lisa Devlin Brittany Thompson Advanced Regents
Mary Doran Advanced Regents with High Honors Alexis Torres Regents with Technical Endorsement
Brittany Duell Sergio Trejo-Acevedo
Tyler Eaton Advanced Regents with Honors Crystal Tugerson
Elijah Eckert Advanced Regents Melissa Turner Advanced Regents
Richard Edwards Advanced Regents Krista Valletta Advanced Regents
Stephanie Follette Advanced Regents with Technical Endorsement Jeremiah Wackerman Advanced Regents with Honors with Technical
Joshua Forget Advanced Regents with Honors Endorsement
Ian Fuller William Wenzel Advanced Regents with Honors
Thomas Godsey Advanced Regents with High Honors Amanda Westfall Advanced Regents
Taylor Grebliunas Jayelle White Advanced Regents
Katlyn Gregg Advanced Regents with Honors Noelle White Advanced Regents with Honors
William Hollebrandt Advanced Regents Corey York Regents with Honors
Diana Horton Chelsea Young Advanced Regents
Carleigh Hotchkiss Advanced Regents Carlee Zarcone
 Civic Betterment Association Scholarship
Class of 2009 Awards William Hollebrandt James A. Todd Art Scholarship
Jack Inman Wayne Technical & Career Center Achievement Award,
Pierce Alquist Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglas Award
Exceptional Attendance Award, Morrison Excavating
Ludwig L. Bergner Scholarship
Award for Excellence in Auto Body Repair, Personal
DAR American History Award
Workplace Behavior Award
Lottery Scholarship
Erika Istik Morgan Verbridge Scholarship
Pultneyville Mason Lodge #159 Scholarship
Christopher Kimber Wayne Technical & Career Center Exceptional
Sara Bonke Steinbach Scholarship
Attendance Award
Stephanie Bowles RIT Honors Scholarship
Stephanie Kingsbury Carl Cook Scholarship
American Chemical Society Award
Dollars for Scholars Scholarship
David L. Ameele Memorial Scholarship
Rebeccah Klejment Fellowship of Churches Scholarship
Jaycee Bristol Matthew J. Williams Memorial Scholarship
WFA Association Award
Dollars for Scholars Scholarship
Dollars for Scholars Scholarship
Jason Buckler David Lewis Memorial Award
Joshua Knataitis Wayne Technical & Career Center
Civic Betterment Association Scholarship
Communication/Human Relations Award
Caleb Burlee MCC Scholarship
Phillip Kommer DeVoogt Scholarship
NYS Academic Excellence Scholar
Carrie Lergner St. John Fisher Trustees Scholarship
Michael F. Nozzolio Citizenship Award
St. John Fisher Honors Scholarship
New York Farm Bureau Scholarship
NYS Academic Excellence Scholar
KM Davies Co., Inc. Scholarship
Charles Dittmar Scholarship
Alexandra Cappon Nazareth College Presidential Scholarship
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
Blanca Cervantes Margaret Relay Scholarship
Kelly Marchionda Brockport Dean’s Scholar-in-Residence Scholarship
Dyer Scholarship
Dollars for Scholars Scholarship
Kuk Sool Won Scholarship
Shelby Maroselli Ithaca College – Flora Brown Scholarship
Bret Cole Wayne Technical & Career Center Achievement Award
Dollars for Scholars Scholarship
Travis Corteville Wayne Technical & Career Center
Caitlin McCann St. John Fisher Founders Scholarship
Beh Excavating Contractors Award
Elizabeth Verbridge Scholarship
Brandon Currier Wegman’s Scholarship
Benjamin Miller Wayne Technical & Career Center Achievement Award,
Stephanie Darling MCC Presidential Scholarship
Deming Tech and Career Award, Exceptional
WVAS Memorial Scholarship
Attendance Award
Luke DeFisher NYS Academic Excellence Scholar
Williamson CSEA 2009 Student Scholarship
Josephine Catchpole Award
Joseph Moll Alfred State College Scholarship
Anthony & Marjorie Verno Scholarship
Dr. Richard Moll Scholastic Achievement Award
Wantman Math Award
Frank VanVleet Award
Damiene Denner SUNY Brockport Presidential Scholarship
Chester A. & Pearl O. Peters Scholarship
Wayne Technical & Career Center Achievement Award,
Abram Peters Wayne Technical & Career Center Lyons Machine
Exceptional Attendance Award, Personal Workplace
Award, Personal Workplace Behavior Award,
Behavior Award
Weslor Enterprises Award
American Legion Memorial Award
Nicole Plyter Wayne Technical & Career Center Criminal
Josephine Catchpole Scholarship
Justice Award, Exceptional Attendance Award
Dollars for Scholars Scholarship
Daniel Rehor Richard Milks Scholarship
Lisa Devlin Wayne Technical & Career Center Lake
Terrance Skerrett Theodore Piddock Award
Immunogenic Award, Personal Workplace
Fireman’s Spirit of Volunteerism Scholarship
Behavior Award
Kera Smith Morgan Verbridge Scholarship
Mary Doran University of Buffalo Provost Scholarship
Alexis Torres Wayne Technical & Career Center
Wright Scholarship
Exceptional Attendance Award
NYS Academic Excellence Scholar
Krista Valletta William Palmer Scholarship
Dr. Pepper/Snapple Motts Excellence in
Jeremiah Wackerman Wayne Technical & Career Center Achievement Award,
Education Scholarship
Exceptional Attendance Award, Personal Workplace
Constellation Energy R. E. Ginna Scholarship
Behavior Award
Wantman Math Award
William Wenzel RIT Computing Medal Scholarship
Tyler Eaton Watchdog Building Partners Scholarship
Billy LeRoy Scholarship
Elijah Eckert Red Cross Scholarship
Amanda Westfall AXA Equitable Scholarship
Stephanie Follette Wayne Technical & Career Center Achievement Award,
Jayelle White Randy Aceto Memorial Civic Scholarship Award
Communication/Human Relations Award
Paychex Scholarship
David Keeper Memorial Award
Noelle White Comptrollers Award
Exceptional Attendance, Lyons Veterinary Clinic Award
Dollars for Scholars Scholarship
Joshua Forget Donald Bohlen Composition Award
Corey York Dollars for Scholars Scholarship
Fredonia College Scholarship
Chelsea Young Ithaca College – Flora Brown Scholarship
Woods Scholarship
Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of the State of NY-Education
Janse Scholarship
Assistance Award
Thomas Godsey RIT Honor Society Award
Isaac Lagoner Memorial Scholarship
RIT Presidential Scholarship
Rotary Scholarship
Katlyn Gregg Ron & Joan White Scholarship
Dollars for Scholars Scholarship
RIT Achievement Scholarship

The Old English W Award is presented to the student in each course who had the highest average
in the course. The following graduating seniors received Old English W Awards at graduation:
ONE COURSE TWO COURSES
Sara Bonke Introduction to College Studies Luke DeFisher Psychology Gemini, Sociology Gemini
Autumn Bowman Accounting II Thomas Godsey AP Calculus, Physics Gemini
Nina Calabresi Accounting I Rebeccah Klejment Web Page Design, School to Work
Stephanie Darling Ceramics & Sculpture William Wenzel Economics Gemini, Microcomputer Applications Gemini
Mary Doran Economics Noelle White English 12, AP European History
Katlyn Gregg Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Katherine Johnson Performing Arts THREE COURSES
Caitlin McCann Careers for the 21st Century Carrie Lergner Public Policy, AP Biology, Spanish 5
Joseph Moll Pre-Calculus
Terrance Skerrett MST
Amanda Westfall Math B Extended 3-4
FOUR COURSES
Pierce Alquist AP English, Spanish 3, Best Seller Fiction, Film Studies
Chelsea Young Personal Finance

 Senior Award Winners

Wantman Math Award - Mary Dollars for Scholars Award Winners

Doran & Luke DeFisher

Old English W Award - Chelsea Young

Michael Burlee - Commencement Speaker Doug Lauf - High School Principal

 Post Secondary Plans – Class of 2009
Lukas Allen Finger Lakes Community College
Shannon Allen Genesee Community College
Pierce Alquist University of Rochester
Kayla Anselmo Monroe Community College
Corey Baker Work Force
Sara Bonke SUNY Potsdam
Stephanie Bowles Rochester Institute of Technology
April Bowman Monroe Community College
Autumn Bowman Finger Lakes Community College
Roxanne Bowman Finger Lakes Community College
Jaycee Bristol SUNY Brockport
Jason Buckler Finger Lakes Community College
Trever Bull SUNY Delhi
Caleb Burlee Monroe Community College
Michele Cahill Monroe Community College
Nina Calabresi University at Buffalo
Alexandra Cappon Nazareth College
Blanca Cervantes Monroe Community College
Donnell Clark Undecided
Bret Cole Work Force
Travis Corteville Undecided
Brandon Currier St. John Fisher
Ashley Daggett Undecided
Nicholas Damico Work Force
Stephanie Darling Monroe Community College
Luke DeFisher Cornell University
Amanda DeHond Work Force
Damiene Denner SUNY Brockport
Lisa Devlin Rochester Institute of Professional Kera Smith Alfred State
Grooming
Mary Doran University at Buffalo
Brittany Duell Continental School for Hair
Tyler Eaton Monroe Community College
Elijah Eckert Finger Lakes Community College
Richard Edwards Rochester Institute of Technology
Stephanie Follette SUNY Delhi
Joshua Forget SUNY Fredonia
Ian Fuller Undecided
Thomas Godsey Rochester Institute of Technology
Taylor Grebliunas Monroe Community College
Katlyn Gregg Rochester Institute of Technology
William Hollebrandt Herkimer County Community
College
Diana Horton Army Reserve
Carleigh Hotchkiss Monroe Community College
Jack Inman Universal Technical Institute for
Auto Body
Erika Istik Work Force
Joseph Jarnot Air Force
Katherine Johnson SUNY Fredonia
Kelly Jones Finger Lakes Community College
Christopher Kimber Hilbert College
Stephanie Kingsbury Monroe Community College
Samantha Klein Undecided
Rebeccah Klejment Finger Lakes Community College
John Klingensmith Work Force
Joshua Knataitis Finger Lakes Community College
Phillip Kommer Morrisville
Zachary Lancy Work Force
Carrie Lergner St. John Fisher
Kelly Marchionda SUNY Brockport
Shelby Maroselli Ithaca College
Caitlin McCann St. John Fisher
Benjamin Miller ITT Technical Institute
Anthony Miralles Monroe Community College
Joseph Moll Alfred State
Chelsie Morrison Finger Lakes Community College
Andrew Nacci Finger Lakes Community College
Abram Peters Monroe Community College
Nicole Plyter SUNY Canton
Daniel Rehor SUNY Fredonia
Tyler Shove Work Force
Terrance Skerrett Monroe Community College
Molly St. Cyr Finger Lakes Community College
Faith Supersad Monroe Community College
Brittany Thompson Monroe Community College
Alexis Torres Finger Lakes Community College
Sergio Trejo-Acevedo Monroe Community College
Crystal Tugerson Cosmetology School
Melissa Turner Finger Lakes Community College
Krista Valletta Monroe Community College
Jeremiah Wackerman Rochester Institute of Technology
William Wenzel Rochester Institute of Technology
Amanda Westfall Monroe Community College
Jayelle White Finger Lakes Community College
Noelle White St. Lawrence University
Corey York Monroe Community College
Chelsea Young Ithaca College
Carlee Zarcone Undecided
Tenured Teachers: l to r: Deborah DelPlato, Gabrielle Veit, Nina Caraveo, Julie Hillegeer, Cindy Ferland, Rhonda Tuchrelo,
Amanda Gray, Matthew Elliott, Michael Rhoda, Jeremy Stringer

Retirees: l to r: Joan Miller, Dawne Wilkins, Denise Everitt, Janet Crudele-Reiss, Jeanne Luke.
Missing from photo: Juanita Verstraete, Christine Stephens
Senior Athletic Awards
Orphix Fraternity Sportsmanship Award – Blanca
Cervantes, Thomas Godsey
Coaches Character – Mary Doran, Caleb Burlee
Craig Stritzel Outstanding Senior Athlete Award –
Caleb Burlee, Mary Doran
Michael and Maureen Wright Scholar/Athlete
Scholarship – Mary Doran
Carl Cook Memorial Scholarship – Stephanie
Kingsbury
Larry Hubright Memorial Award – Caleb Burlee
Bob DeVoogt Memorial Award – Phillip Kommer
Outstanding Athlete Awards
Soccer – Robert Wendler, Michele Cahill
Cross Country – Cody Garrod, Noelle White
Volleyball – Stephanie Kingsbury
Basketball – Caleb Burlee, Stephanie Kingsbury
Wrestling – Phillip Kommer
Indoor Track – Thomas Godsey, Roxanne Bowman
Cheerleading – Jaycee Bristol
Track – Thomas Godsey, Chelsea Young
Baseball – Dominic D’Augustino
Softball – April Bowman
Tennis – William Hollebrandt
Golf – Steven Thomson

Girls Sports Award Winners

Boys Sports Award Winners.

Elementary School News. . .
Spotlight on Project 2017
The Project 2017 Committee planned and held a variety of exciting activities
this spring to promote the Project 2017 Scholarship Fund. The aim of Project 2017 Anne Ressler
is to encourage our students who will graduate in 2017 and in the years to follow to Elementary School Principal
successfully complete one college level course during their high school career as well
as complete the requirements for an Advanced Regents diploma. By meeting these scholarship requirements the
community will ensure that each graduate will have a financial start to fulfilling their future career aspirations by
awarding them a scholarship towards their first year of post-graduate training.

Each of the planned activities allows us to spotlight our students, entertain our audience or provide the
community with an opportunity to hear a guest speaker. The monies raised from the Project 2017 activities are
then deposited into the Rochester Area Community Foundation and will gather interest until the first of the schol-
arships are awarded in 2017.

As part of the guest speaker series, Williamson graduate and 1994 Olympic Gold Medalist Diann Roffe
shared her experiences as a Winter Olympian. Ms. Roffe’s speech inspired all who listened to set distinct goals for
themselves and to work diligently to see the goal become a reality.

Mr. Don Alhart, Channel 13 anchor, was the Master of Ceremonies at the “Are You Smarter than a William-
son Elementary School 4th Grader” lively competition as our students and teachers answered questions from our
1st through 4th grade curriculum. Mr. Alhart entertained the audience with his easy manner and sense of humor
while Mr. Andy Wahl/Enrichment teacher was behind the scenes planning this engaging scholarship event.

Project 2017 was also a part of our community’s annual Apple Blossom festivities. This year a Project 2017
float designed by Mr. Todd LaBarr was entered into the parade to promote this worthy cause and highlight the
many career aspirations of those students who could benefit from the scholarship fund.

In order to reach our scholarship goal, the Project 2017 Committee will continue to plan activities that will in-
form, entertain and spotlight the wonderful children of our community. Please look for future events and help
support this investment in the children of Williamson.

Apple Blossom Float Diann Roffe presentation

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Williamson Central School Non-Profit Organization

PO Box 900 U.S. Postage
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Williamson, NY 14589 WILLIAMSON, NY
PERMIT NO. 52

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