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Invocation 2018 collection
Pop Antique for Dark Garden
Corset dress, collar, and bespoke stockings
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This image, created with the help of artificial intelligence, stems from the ability to shape visions simply by describing what you desire. A woman wrapped in white veils, suspended on the surface of a crimson and purple sea, stands against the sun illuminating a sky filled with reds, pinks, yellows, and black. Her hands reach upward, in a gesture of invocation or acceptance of an unseen energy. A visual experience that blends technology and art, exploring new expressive forms to convey emotions and atmospheres with simplicity and power.
Dialogue: Obama’s pick for his inaugural invocation celebrates DIVERSITY and the “magic of this country!” Because...
Rick Warren is a CUTER Kind of HATER!
He equates gay marriage with bestiality, incest and pedophilia while wearing a BASHFUL smile!
He pets BABY PANDASwhen comparing abortion to the Holocaust!
He TRULY CARES about poverty, AIDS, climate change and a global cure for the evil scourge of homosexuality!
He says Jews and atheists will burn in eternal Hellfire in a fetchinglyINCLUSIVE way!
Invocation 2018 collection by Dark Garden corsetry
Models: Lindsay Ferguson, Carolina Leon
Photo © Joel Aron
OPENING CALENDAR
May 9, 2013
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste
Haitian Bethany Baptist Church
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student
George Washington School No. 1
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher
Benjamin Franklin School 13
Haitian National Anthem
Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students
Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Pledge of Ethics
Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student
Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student
George Washington School No. 1
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan
Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class
George Washington School No. 1
“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly
Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher
George Washington School No. 1
“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden
Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus
Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students
George Washington School No. 1
Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton
Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones
Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron
Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ
Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash
Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang
Joshua Escobar David Padulla
Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez
Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers
Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker
Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott
Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton
Aminah Washington
Original Poem by
Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student
George Washington School No. 1
“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin
Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student
George Washington School No. 1
Haitian Folk Dance
Shirley Adissa Group
Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Haitian Poem
Shirley Adissa Group
Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma
Haitian Dance
Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy
PRESENTATIONS:
Special Olympic Athletes 2013
Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20
Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6
Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16
Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4
Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6
Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28
David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3
Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6
Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6
Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12
Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16
Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3
Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy
Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20
Coaches
Wendy Lopez-Silva
Anthony Mendes
Giovanni Silva
Volunteers
Sylvia Muniz
Melissa Grau
Anita Negron
STUDENT EXCELLENCE
Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:
Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez
Danny F Argueta
Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca
Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe
Eduardo Martinez Hernandez
Teddy Anthony Rivero
Leeasia Shanaya Parrott
Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez
Kayla Consuegra
Magdalene Ramos
Emely Torres
Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta
Leonardo Antune Antxane
Maryoris Y Castillo
Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1
Stephanie Martins Mendonca
Leonardo Martinez
Jimmy Ramirez
Sierra Naomi Ramirez
Rosa D Vasquez Martinez
Genesis M Cartagena
Giovani Consuegra
Breanna E Jones
Eric D Miranda
Elijah Ramirez
Shakira Raurau
Wilber Bonilla
Rosa Lee Jones
Eva Suarez
Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:
Geoffroy Amouzou
Ashley Aracena
Stephen Ash
Michael Atencia
John Michael Azevedo
Martinho Codo
Carlos Contreras
Cherly Contreras
Yngrid De Los Santos
Jiovanni Dos Santos
David Fonseca
Victor Guzman
Carolina Herrera
Diana Lovato
David Marston
Irene Migosi
Pamela Nieves-Smith
Sami Orozco Juarez
Michael Ortiz
Alaceyia Smith
STARS OF EXCELLENCE:
Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from
George Washington School No. 1
Tiffany Cassese
Leydis Leyva
Allison Mednick
Debra Pugh
Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1
Traci Barnes, Teacher
Karen Boone, Assistant
Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher
Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher
Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor
Karema Cunningham, Teacher
Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach
Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary
Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach
Tanya Gilliam, Teacher
Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary
Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher
Lirida Hegge, Secretary
Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker
Andrew Kaplan, Teacher
Jasmine Lee, Teacher
Amy Liebowitz, Teacher
Patricia Kennedy, Teacher
John Mahon, Teacher
Rosangel Martinez, Assistant
Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher
Benedetta Mosby, Teacher
Mary O’Hea, Teacher
Letty Perry, Teacher
Patricia Pesoli, Teacher
Marilyn Portela, Assistant
Deborah Pugh, Teacher
Kate Rush, Teacher
Kathy Santor, Teacher
Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor
Mark Shober, Teacher
Kwao Taylor, Teacher
Tracy Thompson, Teacher
Julie Unger, Teacher
Ximena Vanegas, Teacher
Kathy Ventura, Teacher
Lindsay Walker, Teacher
George Washington School No. 1
Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.
Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.
Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.
The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.
Alison Brennan
Sarah Brown
Dara Buchta
Nancy-Carrero Munoz
Chrissy Correia
Maryann Davies
Lara Filippello
Martha Goni
Barbara Hanley
Joseph Kwiatek
Giacomina Magliano
Vivian Martinez
Doris Matute
Lacey McConkey
Vanessa Nieves
Nicole Pepe
Michele Pridgen
Christina Rios
Kerilyn Saltarelli
Romeo Simoes
Carla Twyne
COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:
These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.
Zoobi Afshan
Jacqueline Amaya Atencia
Elaine Cabbell
Rosania Freitas
Ileana Medina
Alyssa Montesino
Sofia Moreira Horta
Margaret Melendez
Jessica Lopez
Liliana Pacheco
Samidia Pagan
Douglas Teartt
THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS
Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.
Winner: School 7 AND School 31
Honorable Mention:
School 12
EHS
Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.
Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton
Honorable Mention:
School 51
School 28
Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.
Winner: School 18 AND School 29
Honorable Mention School 14
School 30
Jefferson
OPENING CALENDAR
May 9, 2013
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste
Haitian Bethany Baptist Church
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student
George Washington School No. 1
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher
Benjamin Franklin School 13
Haitian National Anthem
Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students
Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Pledge of Ethics
Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student
Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student
George Washington School No. 1
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan
Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class
George Washington School No. 1
“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly
Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher
George Washington School No. 1
“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden
Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus
Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students
George Washington School No. 1
Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton
Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones
Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron
Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ
Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash
Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang
Joshua Escobar David Padulla
Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez
Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers
Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker
Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott
Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton
Aminah Washington
Original Poem by
Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student
George Washington School No. 1
“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin
Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student
George Washington School No. 1
Haitian Folk Dance
Shirley Adissa Group
Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Haitian Poem
Shirley Adissa Group
Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma
Haitian Dance
Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy
PRESENTATIONS:
Special Olympic Athletes 2013
Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20
Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6
Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16
Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4
Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6
Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28
David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3
Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6
Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6
Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12
Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16
Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3
Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy
Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20
Coaches
Wendy Lopez-Silva
Anthony Mendes
Giovanni Silva
Volunteers
Sylvia Muniz
Melissa Grau
Anita Negron
STUDENT EXCELLENCE
Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:
Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez
Danny F Argueta
Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca
Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe
Eduardo Martinez Hernandez
Teddy Anthony Rivero
Leeasia Shanaya Parrott
Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez
Kayla Consuegra
Magdalene Ramos
Emely Torres
Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta
Leonardo Antune Antxane
Maryoris Y Castillo
Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1
Stephanie Martins Mendonca
Leonardo Martinez
Jimmy Ramirez
Sierra Naomi Ramirez
Rosa D Vasquez Martinez
Genesis M Cartagena
Giovani Consuegra
Breanna E Jones
Eric D Miranda
Elijah Ramirez
Shakira Raurau
Wilber Bonilla
Rosa Lee Jones
Eva Suarez
Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:
Geoffroy Amouzou
Ashley Aracena
Stephen Ash
Michael Atencia
John Michael Azevedo
Martinho Codo
Carlos Contreras
Cherly Contreras
Yngrid De Los Santos
Jiovanni Dos Santos
David Fonseca
Victor Guzman
Carolina Herrera
Diana Lovato
David Marston
Irene Migosi
Pamela Nieves-Smith
Sami Orozco Juarez
Michael Ortiz
Alaceyia Smith
STARS OF EXCELLENCE:
Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from
George Washington School No. 1
Tiffany Cassese
Leydis Leyva
Allison Mednick
Debra Pugh
Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1
Traci Barnes, Teacher
Karen Boone, Assistant
Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher
Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher
Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor
Karema Cunningham, Teacher
Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach
Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary
Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach
Tanya Gilliam, Teacher
Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary
Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher
Lirida Hegge, Secretary
Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker
Andrew Kaplan, Teacher
Jasmine Lee, Teacher
Amy Liebowitz, Teacher
Patricia Kennedy, Teacher
John Mahon, Teacher
Rosangel Martinez, Assistant
Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher
Benedetta Mosby, Teacher
Mary O’Hea, Teacher
Letty Perry, Teacher
Patricia Pesoli, Teacher
Marilyn Portela, Assistant
Deborah Pugh, Teacher
Kate Rush, Teacher
Kathy Santor, Teacher
Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor
Mark Shober, Teacher
Kwao Taylor, Teacher
Tracy Thompson, Teacher
Julie Unger, Teacher
Ximena Vanegas, Teacher
Kathy Ventura, Teacher
Lindsay Walker, Teacher
George Washington School No. 1
Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.
Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.
Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.
The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.
Alison Brennan
Sarah Brown
Dara Buchta
Nancy-Carrero Munoz
Chrissy Correia
Maryann Davies
Lara Filippello
Martha Goni
Barbara Hanley
Joseph Kwiatek
Giacomina Magliano
Vivian Martinez
Doris Matute
Lacey McConkey
Vanessa Nieves
Nicole Pepe
Michele Pridgen
Christina Rios
Kerilyn Saltarelli
Romeo Simoes
Carla Twyne
COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:
These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.
Zoobi Afshan
Jacqueline Amaya Atencia
Elaine Cabbell
Rosania Freitas
Ileana Medina
Alyssa Montesino
Sofia Moreira Horta
Margaret Melendez
Jessica Lopez
Liliana Pacheco
Samidia Pagan
Douglas Teartt
THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS
Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.
Winner: School 7 AND School 31
Honorable Mention:
School 12
EHS
Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.
Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton
Honorable Mention:
School 51
School 28
Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.
Winner: School 18 AND School 29
Honorable Mention School 14
School 30
Jefferson
Full Story and Style Card available on my blog, Three Twisted Knots, at threetwistedknots.com/2016/09/02/the-blessing-of-the-bread/
Invocation 2018 collection
Dollymop for Dark Garden
Sweetheart Victorian with straps and appliqué, opera length gloves, and ball skirt.
Model: Carynn Milne
Photo © Joel Aron
A woman sits down to obtain Invocation of the Heart from a member of Messiah Foundation USA (Mind Body and Spirit Expo, Somerset, New Jersey).
Invocation 2018 collection
Pop Antique for Dark Garden
Corset dress, collar, and bespoke stockings
Model: Serafina
Photo © Joel Aron
This ancient invocation is still, after many centuries, broadcasting to the masses from its spot on the approach to the cathedral in St. Davids.
Hand-held. MF. M645 28mm via adapter.
Take a break at Pelcomb Portraits.
Date: November 2012
Medium: Digital Photomontage
Dimensions: w 56" x h 84"
© 2012 Tony DeVarco
Sculptural images in "Invocation of the Muse" include Hiram Powers's "Eve Disconsolate" Designed 1859-61, the final marble was finished by members of his studio after his death in 1873. Jim Dine's "Pinocchio (Emotional)", patina on bronze, 2009. Mark Di Suvero's "Atman" painted steel (1978-79) and Giovanni da Bologna’s “Rape of the Sabine’s” ca. 1600 (the word 'rape' in this context means abduction). All images were photographed at the Cincinnati Art Museum.
Dark Garden Corsetry with Mystic Midway
Frankie Fictitious wears the Nina ensemble from the Invocation couture collection
Gabriel Milian wears an Edward corset
© John Carey
OPENING CALENDAR
May 9, 2013
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste
Haitian Bethany Baptist Church
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student
George Washington School No. 1
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher
Benjamin Franklin School 13
Haitian National Anthem
Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students
Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Pledge of Ethics
Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student
Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student
George Washington School No. 1
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan
Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class
George Washington School No. 1
“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly
Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher
George Washington School No. 1
“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden
Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus
Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students
George Washington School No. 1
Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton
Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones
Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron
Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ
Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash
Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang
Joshua Escobar David Padulla
Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez
Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers
Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker
Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott
Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton
Aminah Washington
Original Poem by
Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student
George Washington School No. 1
“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin
Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student
George Washington School No. 1
Haitian Folk Dance
Shirley Adissa Group
Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Haitian Poem
Shirley Adissa Group
Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma
Haitian Dance
Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy
PRESENTATIONS:
Special Olympic Athletes 2013
Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20
Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6
Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16
Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4
Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6
Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28
David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3
Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6
Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6
Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12
Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16
Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3
Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy
Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20
Coaches
Wendy Lopez-Silva
Anthony Mendes
Giovanni Silva
Volunteers
Sylvia Muniz
Melissa Grau
Anita Negron
STUDENT EXCELLENCE
Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:
Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez
Danny F Argueta
Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca
Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe
Eduardo Martinez Hernandez
Teddy Anthony Rivero
Leeasia Shanaya Parrott
Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez
Kayla Consuegra
Magdalene Ramos
Emely Torres
Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta
Leonardo Antune Antxane
Maryoris Y Castillo
Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1
Stephanie Martins Mendonca
Leonardo Martinez
Jimmy Ramirez
Sierra Naomi Ramirez
Rosa D Vasquez Martinez
Genesis M Cartagena
Giovani Consuegra
Breanna E Jones
Eric D Miranda
Elijah Ramirez
Shakira Raurau
Wilber Bonilla
Rosa Lee Jones
Eva Suarez
Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:
Geoffroy Amouzou
Ashley Aracena
Stephen Ash
Michael Atencia
John Michael Azevedo
Martinho Codo
Carlos Contreras
Cherly Contreras
Yngrid De Los Santos
Jiovanni Dos Santos
David Fonseca
Victor Guzman
Carolina Herrera
Diana Lovato
David Marston
Irene Migosi
Pamela Nieves-Smith
Sami Orozco Juarez
Michael Ortiz
Alaceyia Smith
STARS OF EXCELLENCE:
Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from
George Washington School No. 1
Tiffany Cassese
Leydis Leyva
Allison Mednick
Debra Pugh
Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1
Traci Barnes, Teacher
Karen Boone, Assistant
Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher
Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher
Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor
Karema Cunningham, Teacher
Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach
Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary
Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach
Tanya Gilliam, Teacher
Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary
Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher
Lirida Hegge, Secretary
Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker
Andrew Kaplan, Teacher
Jasmine Lee, Teacher
Amy Liebowitz, Teacher
Patricia Kennedy, Teacher
John Mahon, Teacher
Rosangel Martinez, Assistant
Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher
Benedetta Mosby, Teacher
Mary O’Hea, Teacher
Letty Perry, Teacher
Patricia Pesoli, Teacher
Marilyn Portela, Assistant
Deborah Pugh, Teacher
Kate Rush, Teacher
Kathy Santor, Teacher
Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor
Mark Shober, Teacher
Kwao Taylor, Teacher
Tracy Thompson, Teacher
Julie Unger, Teacher
Ximena Vanegas, Teacher
Kathy Ventura, Teacher
Lindsay Walker, Teacher
George Washington School No. 1
Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.
Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.
Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.
The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.
Alison Brennan
Sarah Brown
Dara Buchta
Nancy-Carrero Munoz
Chrissy Correia
Maryann Davies
Lara Filippello
Martha Goni
Barbara Hanley
Joseph Kwiatek
Giacomina Magliano
Vivian Martinez
Doris Matute
Lacey McConkey
Vanessa Nieves
Nicole Pepe
Michele Pridgen
Christina Rios
Kerilyn Saltarelli
Romeo Simoes
Carla Twyne
COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:
These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.
Zoobi Afshan
Jacqueline Amaya Atencia
Elaine Cabbell
Rosania Freitas
Ileana Medina
Alyssa Montesino
Sofia Moreira Horta
Margaret Melendez
Jessica Lopez
Liliana Pacheco
Samidia Pagan
Douglas Teartt
THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS
Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.
Winner: School 7 AND School 31
Honorable Mention:
School 12
EHS
Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.
Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton
Honorable Mention:
School 51
School 28
Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.
Winner: School 18 AND School 29
Honorable Mention School 14
School 30
Jefferson
A presenter from Kalki Avatar Foundation grants Invocation of the heart (simran) to aspirants (Modara, Colombo, Sri Lanka).
OPENING CALENDAR
March 21, 2013
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Francisco González, Board Member
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Nelsy Louis, 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Robert Morris School No.18 Band
Pledge of Ethics
Hailee Wouters-VanSlyke 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“It’s A Melody” words and music by John Jacobson and Kirby Shaw
Performed by: Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten Chorus
“Sing A Song For Nature” words and music by Mark Burrows
Performed by Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten chorus
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Kamar Thomas, 5th grade student
Shamar Thomas, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Johanna Otero, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Every Day We're Moving”
Performed by: 3rd grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7 Who performed on the Dr. Oz Show with First Lady Michelle Obama
“Move Your Body”
Performed by: 5th grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7
Dance Inspired by Michelle Obama’s Just Move National Campaign
PRESENTATIONS:
STUDENT EXCELLENCE
2nd Place in the 2013 ACTFL Video contest in the Popular Category for the video titled Be Careful What You Say. This video contest was part of the national public awareness campaign, Discover Languages…Discover the World! sponsored by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
Yonaida Brito 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Cindy Gomes 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Luisa Goytia 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Angie Padilla 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Josue Robles 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Eileen Urbina 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Victoria Villalta 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Jonathan Yakubov 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Helping Hand Awards: Robert Morris School 18
8th Grade Students
Alexandre Garcia
Cristof Garcia
Destiny Howard
Nelsy Louis
Alejandro Pasco
Nathalie Perez
Yolit Rios
Paola Torres
Hailee VanSlyke
Diana Varela
STARS OF EXCELLENCE:
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Dedication to Healthy Eating: Tomasso Guarino, Cook
In Recognition of Exemplary Staff “Whooo’s” Who of School No. 18:
Mr. Ali Abdul-Malik
Mrs. Annette Furnback
Mr. Dmitri Kotchtcheev
Mrs. Sonia Marques
Ms. Jeannette Martinez
Mrs. Margherita Martino-Avella
Mrs. Linda Moszczynski-Soldo
Mr. John Parello
Mrs. Giselle Scarfone-Sanzone
Mrs. Lucia Seitzinger
Mrs. Carol Sokolosky
PRESENTATIONS
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Parental Involvement:
Mrs. Dina Echevarria
Mr. Alex Echevarria
Mrs. Evelyn Voltolin
Mr. David Voltolin
Mrs. Jessica Martinez
Miss Johanna Rozo
Mrs. Sara Liscano
Mrs. Kristi Capindica
Mrs. Mariela DeJesus
COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:
In Recognition of Donation to Robert Morris School No. 18: (Resolution 10g – 12-183)
Damon Marks, Founder of Traveling Guitar Foundation
In Recognition of Community Involvement:
Evelina Martinez
Invocation 2018 collection
Pop Antique for Dark Garden
High back corset with draped bust and cocoon draped skirt.
Model: Nicole Simone
Photo © Joel Aron
Frombork, Poland
Basilica on the Cathedral Hill
The Cathedral Basilica under the invocation of Ascension of Our Lady Mary and St. Andrew Apostel – the eldest building on the hill, built in years 1329-1388. It has a few additions, including two chapels: of St. George (known as the Polish Chapel) – built around 1500, and of the Saviour ( Szembek’s Chapel) – baroque, built in 1735.
The Varmian Cathedral is a gothic, hall-like, three-aisle structure. It is around 97 m long, its width is from 12 m in the presbytery to 22 m in the main part, and the distance from the floor to the keystone of the vault is 16,5 m.
The most important monuments in the Cathedral are:
1. Late gothic polyptych (until the middle of 18th century the main altar), given in 1504 by bp. Lucas Watzenrode, Copernicus’ uncle,
2. Stone portal in the western porch (14th-century),
3. Painted epitaph of the canon Bartholomew Boreschow, created after 1426,
4. Crucifix from the end of 15th century, in the rainbow,
5. Fragments of gothic stalls in the presbytery,
6. Gothic tombstones,
7. Organ prospect (1683),
8. Nicolaus Copernicus epitaph (middle of 18th century), on the first pillar of the nave.
The Archcathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Andrew (Polish: Bazylika archikatedralna Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny i św. Andrzeja we Fromborku) in Frombork, Poland, is a Roman Catholic church located at the Cathedral Hill, by the Cathedral St. (ul. Katedralna 8) It was originally constructed from 1329 to 1388.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archcathedral_Basilica_of_the_Assum...
Oil on canvas; 183 x 183 cm.
Painter. Born in Edinburgh, Walker attended the Slade School of Fine Art and was taught by Walter Sickert. She exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1898, where she was a regular exhibitor of portraits into the 1920s and 30s, and joined the New English Art Club in 1900. Walker is associated with the Robin Hood's Bay group of artists. She represented Britain at the Venice Biennale in 1930 and 1932 and in 1939 she represented Britain at the World Trade Fair in Chicago with Nausicaa (TateBritain). She was made a Dame Commander of the British Empire in 1943.
Invocation of Brigid for Candlemas
Once again the Goddess arises from her slumber to
Walk abroad on the face of the Earth. Close your eyes and see
Her with me now.
Far away, across the Irish sea, She stirs in her sleep,
wakens, stretching and yawning, and rises to begin Her
journey. She walks through still frozen woods, and as She passes,
She brings the first stirrings of life to tender buds buried
beneath the snow.
She passes…and as She passes, the small burrowing creatures
rouse themselves, to behold her with eyes still heavy with sleep.
She passes…and as She passes, the groundhog senses Her
presence in his dreams. And he wakes, climbing from his
burrow for one brief hour, and as She passes, the groundhog
sees her shadow.
She passes…and as She passes, buds and wondering creatures
and groundhog all hear Her voice as wind in the barren
branches of the trees. And She whispers a promise that
Spring will come again. Not yet, not now, but soon, soon…
She passes…and as She passes, She walks over mountains
and hills, through the land that is her home.
And Her steps lengthen and She walks over the waters of the ocean
and through the deserts, and still She is home, for the Earth
itself is Her home, the very planet is Her domain.
And She passes…and She rouses our slumbering hearts
with Her passing, with Her voice murmuring in the wind.
Soon…soon…
And now She is here with us, She passes by us now,
nudging us from our winter dreams. Let’s invite Her to
linger awhile with us, to pause in Her journey and join our
circle, by lighting a sacred fire. In Her homeland, in Kildare,
Her priestesses kept a sacred fire burning at all times on the
hearth of Her temple. Let us now relight that holy flame,
rekindle the fires of Kildare. Let us gaze into the flames and
see the face of Brigid.
-author unknown
A presenter from Kalki Avatar Foundation Sri Lanka grants Invocation of the Heart (simran) to women at the Shiva Temple (Modara, Colombo, Sri Lanka).
for a self-portrait assignment during my second painting course, i chose to paint with acrylic over an inkjet print of my hand, a digital image which i had created in photoshop. the paper, which curled as paper will do, is attached to a canvas which i painted a warm chromatic black and then covered with penciled words of the loving-kindness meditation which is deeply meaningful to me. the words follow... behind the paper, just where the fingertips come to an end, is a heavy glass tube, lending weight and dimension to the paper as it hangs over the canvas. this work is of acrylic and mixed media on paper, and pencil on canvas, and was created in july 2012.
may all beings be happy* may all beings be healthy* may all beings be safe* may all beings be free*
love to you, dear friends*
jeanne
OPENING CALENDAR
May 9, 2013
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste
Haitian Bethany Baptist Church
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student
George Washington School No. 1
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher
Benjamin Franklin School 13
Haitian National Anthem
Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students
Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Pledge of Ethics
Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student
Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student
George Washington School No. 1
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan
Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class
George Washington School No. 1
“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly
Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher
George Washington School No. 1
“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden
Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus
Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students
George Washington School No. 1
Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton
Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones
Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron
Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ
Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash
Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang
Joshua Escobar David Padulla
Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez
Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers
Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker
Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott
Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton
Aminah Washington
Original Poem by
Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student
George Washington School No. 1
“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin
Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student
George Washington School No. 1
Haitian Folk Dance
Shirley Adissa Group
Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Haitian Poem
Shirley Adissa Group
Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma
Haitian Dance
Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy
PRESENTATIONS:
Special Olympic Athletes 2013
Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20
Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6
Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16
Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4
Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6
Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28
David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3
Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6
Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6
Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12
Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16
Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3
Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy
Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20
Coaches
Wendy Lopez-Silva
Anthony Mendes
Giovanni Silva
Volunteers
Sylvia Muniz
Melissa Grau
Anita Negron
STUDENT EXCELLENCE
Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:
Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez
Danny F Argueta
Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca
Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe
Eduardo Martinez Hernandez
Teddy Anthony Rivero
Leeasia Shanaya Parrott
Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez
Kayla Consuegra
Magdalene Ramos
Emely Torres
Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta
Leonardo Antune Antxane
Maryoris Y Castillo
Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1
Stephanie Martins Mendonca
Leonardo Martinez
Jimmy Ramirez
Sierra Naomi Ramirez
Rosa D Vasquez Martinez
Genesis M Cartagena
Giovani Consuegra
Breanna E Jones
Eric D Miranda
Elijah Ramirez
Shakira Raurau
Wilber Bonilla
Rosa Lee Jones
Eva Suarez
Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:
Geoffroy Amouzou
Ashley Aracena
Stephen Ash
Michael Atencia
John Michael Azevedo
Martinho Codo
Carlos Contreras
Cherly Contreras
Yngrid De Los Santos
Jiovanni Dos Santos
David Fonseca
Victor Guzman
Carolina Herrera
Diana Lovato
David Marston
Irene Migosi
Pamela Nieves-Smith
Sami Orozco Juarez
Michael Ortiz
Alaceyia Smith
STARS OF EXCELLENCE:
Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from
George Washington School No. 1
Tiffany Cassese
Leydis Leyva
Allison Mednick
Debra Pugh
Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1
Traci Barnes, Teacher
Karen Boone, Assistant
Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher
Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher
Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor
Karema Cunningham, Teacher
Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach
Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary
Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach
Tanya Gilliam, Teacher
Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary
Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher
Lirida Hegge, Secretary
Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker
Andrew Kaplan, Teacher
Jasmine Lee, Teacher
Amy Liebowitz, Teacher
Patricia Kennedy, Teacher
John Mahon, Teacher
Rosangel Martinez, Assistant
Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher
Benedetta Mosby, Teacher
Mary O’Hea, Teacher
Letty Perry, Teacher
Patricia Pesoli, Teacher
Marilyn Portela, Assistant
Deborah Pugh, Teacher
Kate Rush, Teacher
Kathy Santor, Teacher
Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor
Mark Shober, Teacher
Kwao Taylor, Teacher
Tracy Thompson, Teacher
Julie Unger, Teacher
Ximena Vanegas, Teacher
Kathy Ventura, Teacher
Lindsay Walker, Teacher
George Washington School No. 1
Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.
Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.
Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.
The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.
Alison Brennan
Sarah Brown
Dara Buchta
Nancy-Carrero Munoz
Chrissy Correia
Maryann Davies
Lara Filippello
Martha Goni
Barbara Hanley
Joseph Kwiatek
Giacomina Magliano
Vivian Martinez
Doris Matute
Lacey McConkey
Vanessa Nieves
Nicole Pepe
Michele Pridgen
Christina Rios
Kerilyn Saltarelli
Romeo Simoes
Carla Twyne
COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:
These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.
Zoobi Afshan
Jacqueline Amaya Atencia
Elaine Cabbell
Rosania Freitas
Ileana Medina
Alyssa Montesino
Sofia Moreira Horta
Margaret Melendez
Jessica Lopez
Liliana Pacheco
Samidia Pagan
Douglas Teartt
THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS
Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.
Winner: School 7 AND School 31
Honorable Mention:
School 12
EHS
Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.
Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton
Honorable Mention:
School 51
School 28
Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.
Winner: School 18 AND School 29
Honorable Mention School 14
School 30
Jefferson
[ENG] The church of Bossost , dedicated to the invocation of the Mother of God of Purification, is one of the best preserved in the entire Val d'Aran region, and a clear example of the prototype of a Romanesque church of the valley (very horizontal buildings, with three naves and three semicircular apses and a very marked gable in the presbytery). It was built in the first half of the 13th century, and includes many foreign decorative elements: strips of blind semicircular arches in the bell tower and apses, or the small vertical lesenes (pilaster strip) on the outside of the apse, both typical of Lombard Romanesque, checkered jaques on the front and eaves… Outside the temple, the highlights are the bell tower, the head and its two façades. More photos in the album Church of Bossost, Aran valley (Spain).
[ESP] En el interior se aprecian las tres naves del edificio, la central más ancha y alta, separadas por tres grandes pilastras circulares rematadas en un sencillo ábaco que soportan arcos formeros, que conforman los tres tramos de cada una de las naves. La nave central se cubre con una bóveda de cañón apuntado, las laterales con bóvedas de cuarto de cañón y la cabecera se cubre -como marcan los cánones románicos- cañón para el tramo presbiteral y bóveda de horno para los ábsides. A los pies del templo se abre un coro que dispone de dos niveles distintos, de construcción posterior.
La iglesia de Bossost, dedicada a la advocación de la Mair de Diu dera Purificacion, es una de las mejor conservadas de toda la comarca del Val d'Aran, y un claro ejemplo del prototipo de iglesia románica aranesa (edificios muy horizontales, con tres naves y tres ábsides semicirculares y un hastial muy marcado en el presbiterio). Fue construida en la primera mitad del siglo XIII, e incluye muchos elementos decorativos foráneos: franjas de arquillos ciegos de medio punto en campanario y ábsides, o las pequeñas lesenas verticales en el exterior del ábside, ambos propios del románico lombardo, ajedrezado jaqués en portada y aleros… En el exterior del templo, lo más destacado son el campanario, la cabecera y sus dos portadas.
Más fotografías en el álbum Iglesia de Bossòst, Valle de Aran (España).
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OPENING CALENDAR
May 9, 2013
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste
Haitian Bethany Baptist Church
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student
George Washington School No. 1
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher
Benjamin Franklin School 13
Haitian National Anthem
Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students
Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Pledge of Ethics
Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student
Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student
George Washington School No. 1
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan
Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class
George Washington School No. 1
“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly
Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher
George Washington School No. 1
“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden
Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus
Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students
George Washington School No. 1
Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton
Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones
Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron
Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ
Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash
Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang
Joshua Escobar David Padulla
Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez
Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers
Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker
Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott
Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton
Aminah Washington
Original Poem by
Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student
George Washington School No. 1
“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin
Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student
George Washington School No. 1
Haitian Folk Dance
Shirley Adissa Group
Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Haitian Poem
Shirley Adissa Group
Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma
Haitian Dance
Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy
PRESENTATIONS:
Special Olympic Athletes 2013
Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20
Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6
Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16
Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4
Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6
Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28
David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3
Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6
Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6
Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12
Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16
Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3
Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy
Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20
Coaches
Wendy Lopez-Silva
Anthony Mendes
Giovanni Silva
Volunteers
Sylvia Muniz
Melissa Grau
Anita Negron
STUDENT EXCELLENCE
Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:
Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez
Danny F Argueta
Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca
Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe
Eduardo Martinez Hernandez
Teddy Anthony Rivero
Leeasia Shanaya Parrott
Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez
Kayla Consuegra
Magdalene Ramos
Emely Torres
Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta
Leonardo Antune Antxane
Maryoris Y Castillo
Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1
Stephanie Martins Mendonca
Leonardo Martinez
Jimmy Ramirez
Sierra Naomi Ramirez
Rosa D Vasquez Martinez
Genesis M Cartagena
Giovani Consuegra
Breanna E Jones
Eric D Miranda
Elijah Ramirez
Shakira Raurau
Wilber Bonilla
Rosa Lee Jones
Eva Suarez
Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:
Geoffroy Amouzou
Ashley Aracena
Stephen Ash
Michael Atencia
John Michael Azevedo
Martinho Codo
Carlos Contreras
Cherly Contreras
Yngrid De Los Santos
Jiovanni Dos Santos
David Fonseca
Victor Guzman
Carolina Herrera
Diana Lovato
David Marston
Irene Migosi
Pamela Nieves-Smith
Sami Orozco Juarez
Michael Ortiz
Alaceyia Smith
STARS OF EXCELLENCE:
Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from
George Washington School No. 1
Tiffany Cassese
Leydis Leyva
Allison Mednick
Debra Pugh
Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1
Traci Barnes, Teacher
Karen Boone, Assistant
Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher
Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher
Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor
Karema Cunningham, Teacher
Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach
Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary
Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach
Tanya Gilliam, Teacher
Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary
Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher
Lirida Hegge, Secretary
Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker
Andrew Kaplan, Teacher
Jasmine Lee, Teacher
Amy Liebowitz, Teacher
Patricia Kennedy, Teacher
John Mahon, Teacher
Rosangel Martinez, Assistant
Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher
Benedetta Mosby, Teacher
Mary O’Hea, Teacher
Letty Perry, Teacher
Patricia Pesoli, Teacher
Marilyn Portela, Assistant
Deborah Pugh, Teacher
Kate Rush, Teacher
Kathy Santor, Teacher
Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor
Mark Shober, Teacher
Kwao Taylor, Teacher
Tracy Thompson, Teacher
Julie Unger, Teacher
Ximena Vanegas, Teacher
Kathy Ventura, Teacher
Lindsay Walker, Teacher
George Washington School No. 1
Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.
Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.
Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.
The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.
Alison Brennan
Sarah Brown
Dara Buchta
Nancy-Carrero Munoz
Chrissy Correia
Maryann Davies
Lara Filippello
Martha Goni
Barbara Hanley
Joseph Kwiatek
Giacomina Magliano
Vivian Martinez
Doris Matute
Lacey McConkey
Vanessa Nieves
Nicole Pepe
Michele Pridgen
Christina Rios
Kerilyn Saltarelli
Romeo Simoes
Carla Twyne
COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:
These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.
Zoobi Afshan
Jacqueline Amaya Atencia
Elaine Cabbell
Rosania Freitas
Ileana Medina
Alyssa Montesino
Sofia Moreira Horta
Margaret Melendez
Jessica Lopez
Liliana Pacheco
Samidia Pagan
Douglas Teartt
THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS
Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.
Winner: School 7 AND School 31
Honorable Mention:
School 12
EHS
Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.
Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton
Honorable Mention:
School 51
School 28
Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.
Winner: School 18 AND School 29
Honorable Mention School 14
School 30
Jefferson
Dark Garden Corsetry with Mystic Midway
Autumn Adamme wears the Serafina ensemble from the Invocation couture collection
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Crown: DD Unseelie Crown Ash @ Nightmare
Makeup - Parx Design Freak Makeup (Nightmare Gift)
Head: Leleutka May
Tattoo: WL The Baphomet @ Nightmare
jewelry - PerveTTe Little Moon Arm Chain
Hands: Maitreya Bento hands with Astralia Eternal Rings Set @Salem
Piercing: Suicidal Unborn Bento Piercing Set 3, Kunst Crescent Moon Piercing
Clothing: EC Aria Bee
Footwear: BF Kayla Anklet
Pose: Dreamcatcher - Fire Witch @ Nightmare
Backdrop: RO Danse Macabre Stage
Invocation UK was the discernment group which I tagged along with on the Year of Faith Pilgrimage recently. For a great report about this event and this group, visit Fr James Bradley's blog here.
Insouciant inclemency
Redoubtable mediocracy
Refutable humanity
Make me what I wish to be…..
A MERMAID
Witches one and witches all
Give this power to me...
I wish i could be a mermaid...
Hemeltergende, grootschalige misdaden zijn er gaande.
Dat schijnt deze vrouw te belichamen.
Om hulp smeken
Omhoog gericht naar de Hemel
krachtig op de aarde geplant,
In alle openheid en kwetsbaarheid. Naakt. Smekend.
...Toepasselijk voor deze historische maanden, dagen en uren.
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It's an crying shame how outrageous Crimes are being committed nowadays.
Gaza Massacre
Ucraine Invasion
Sudan civil War
Southern Congo diamond war
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This woman seems to incarnate the pain about these situations;
her cry is an invocation for support from Heavenly Powers.
She is standing tall, open, vulnerable, naked. Firmly rooted in the Earth. Begging.
An Ambassador in service of Life.
A symbol of Compassion and a Cry for Justice.
BORRISHOOLE ABBEY (Ambrose Coleman, O.P.)
THIS, abbey is situated on the north-east shore of Clew Bay, about two miles from Newport, in the county Mayo. It was found- ed, under the invocation of the Blessed Virgin, by Richard Bourke, Lord Mac William Oughter, and head of the Bourkes of Turlough.
The founder gave the site in 1469 and embraced the religious state himself the same year. Shortly afterwards, the Dominicans took possession with the permission of the archbishop of Tuam, erected a temporary habitation and began cultivating the land. However, the foundation was irregular, as it was made without the sanction of the Holy See. Consequently a brief of foundation was obtained from Innocent VIII., dated February 19, 1496, which is given in full in the Hibernia Dominicana and from which we have drawn the above particulars. By this brief, the fathers obtained the usual permission to erect a church with a steeple and bell, and a convent with refectory, dormitory and all other necessary offices. The arch- bishop of Tuam, by the same brief, was empowered to grant them all absolution from the excommunication which they had unwittingly incurred by founding a convent without the approbation of the Holy See.
The abbey appears to have escaped formal dissolution in the sixteenth century, owing to its remote position, but in the time of James I., it was granted to John King, of Dublin. Its neighbour- hood was one of the scenes of the savage warfare carried on in 1580 by Sir Nicholas Maltby, during the Desmond war. It was probably at the time of his visit here that Sister Honor Burke, who lived for nearly a century with some other nuns, in a house which they had built near the old abbey, hid herself in the vaults of the church and had to remain there a week without food or drink. In 1653, on the occasion of the abbey being attacked and taken (See note 74), she with another sister fled to an island in the bay, to which the name of Island of Saints was given, whither they were followed by the English soldiers, stripped of their clothes and flung into a boat with such vio- lence that three of Honor Burke's ribs were broken. She was after- wards carried by her maid to the abbey aud placed in front of the altar of the Blessed Virgin. The maid then went to look for the other sister, who was hiding in a wood, and found her dead. On retuning to the church she was surprised to find Honor Burke also dead in .a kneeling posture before the altar, with her head perfectly erect. This was indeed the triumph of a martyr!
In the abbey is a tomb with the following inscription : "Orate pro anima Davidis Oge Kelly qui me fieri fecit sibi et heredibus suis Anno Domini 1623 et ejus uxori Anabla Barret."
In the Lords' Committee Returns of 1731, the following notice is taken of this community : " Another [friary] , in the parish of Burrishowle, whose number is said to be twenty, of whom five keep abroad in foreign parts and fifteen commonly disperse themselves about the country."
In 1756, there were five fathers here but only one in 1767. The last of the fathers connected with Borrishoole, Father Francis Burke, died between 1781 and 1785.
A great "pattern " used to be held here on St Dominic's Day.
THE FRIARS OF BURRISHOOLE (John O’Heyne, O.P.)
In County Mayo there is a fine abbey near the sea on river, called Burrishoole, founded by the O'Malley, formerly the chieftain of that territory. This foundation must have been made during the chieftainship of Cathal O’Connor, commonly called 0f the Red Hand; he began his rule in 1188 and died in 1224; but I do not know the actual year of foundation. This abbey, situated in a most beautiful and commodious locality, was established and endowed with many possessions by that chieftain, whose successor at the present ay, alas! does not own a single acre of land. That indeed is a frivolous assertion of the anonymous French author, who says that the abbey was founded by the family of the Butlers, for not one of that family, from the coming of the English into Ireland in 1172, obtained or had any establishment or possessions in Connaught by the time of James I., who gave the Marques of Ormond some territorial rights over the hereditary states of the O'Kelly. Charles II., restored in 1660, also gave the present Duke of Ormond many possessions in Connaught. So that besides the Irish records, the common traditions, handed down among the people welling around in the said territory, show that the house was founded, erected and endowed by the O’Malley, now despoiled of all his possessions.
In this house grave and religious men lived but of whom I cannot give a list except of those living in my own time, of whom were: —
FATHER TEIGE O'HEYNE, whom I myself saw blind from old age. He was a very placid man, serving from his profession in the same convent, and he never went abroad. He did very necessary service under James I., Charles I., and Cromwell the tyrant, at which periods a deluge of persecution inundated this miserable kingdom. He was a remarkable catechist, and although he was not armed with scientific weapons, he was full of goodness; so that he acquired the fame of a good man and an exemplary religious. He died full of days and devoutly fortified by the last sacraments, in 1682.
The good FATHER WILLIAM BURKE studied brilliantly at Salamanca, and taught philosophy and theology with success in the college of Holy Cross, Louvain. Being made master of theology, he returned home, and from his landing began to preach, though timidly in the beginning. But the wise and shrewd man found that persevering labour conquers everything; for by careful practice he became in a short time an eloquent preacher in the Irish language. He was very gracious and as observant of our rule as the wretched condition of our country permitted. He was often prior of his own convent, and once of those of Galway and of Straide; he was provincial continuously for eight years, and full of years he gave his soul to God, after receiving the last sacraments, in 170 1.
FATHER DOMINIC MAC PHILPIN studied in Spain and on his return home exercised himself constantly in preaching, so that he became a worthy preacher-general. In whatever place, even the most remote, where the chapter was being held, he went there always on foot. He was often prior, was very devout and exemplary in all his ways, and his preaching was full of unction. Full of years he died in 1700, comforted with the last sacraments.
FATHER WALTER MAC GIBBON studied in Spain and was lector of philosophy and master of students in Holy Cross, Louvain. On his return, he preached assiduously and was prior at Urlar, Strade, and in his own convent of Burrishoole. He died an old man, in 1648, after piously receiving the last sacraments.
FATHER JOHN O'RYAN studied brilliantly at Burgos in Spain and was a distinguished poet, as he proved admirably when he was a student at Burgos. For at that time the remains of Ferdinand, Cardinal of Austria, were being transferred from Belgium to Spain, that they might be laid in the royal monastery of the Escurial, and in all the cities through which they passed, they were received with great pomp, and especially at Burgos which was full of schools and men versed in every kind of learning. The prior of our convent of Saint Paul deputed Father O'Ryan to compose some verses in praise of this great prince and gave him a dispensation from choir, from matins till dinner-time. He promised to do something, but slept profoundly all that night. The prior thinking that he had been studying, paid him a visit immediately after matins, and was roused to anger by his conduct, for he knew that clever men from all the Orders had earnestly set to work to sing the praises of the deceased prince in Latin and Spanish verse. O'Ryan however gave the prior his poem, a mere couplet, in the early morning, which, when it was read before the archbishop and his entire suite, was received with silent admiration. Here are the words; —
Austria gave me birth, Castile fostered me, Rome gave me the [cardinal’s] hat,
to the Belgians I was a ruler and rector,
This father was teaching at Louvain when our general, Father Turco, made his visitation, and he composed some spirited verses in praise of him which are .till preserved by us in the college. Returning home le conducted a large school for a long time, to the great benefit of the whole of the county Mayo. He lived an exemplary life and died esteemed and lamented by the people, about 1674.
FATHER PIERCE O'CANAVAN, called Cano by foreigners, studied partly in Spain and also in France. He taught philosophy at Grenoble and moral theology to secular students at M4con. He then went home and was chaplain to a cavalry regiment, with which he came to France and went with the same regiment to Italy, where at Rome he was made master of theology by our general; he died at length in the kingdom of Naples.
There are many others belonging to this house of whom I have no information and so I hope that their names are in the Book of Life.
Of the members of this community I know none living except FATHER RICHARD O'HEYNE, my fellow-student at Salamanca, who was and is still a man of a most vigorous intellect. At a public thesis he obtained the lectorship of theology, in the convent della Salute at Naples, in which city he taught theology for twenty years with great success and applause. He was affiliated there and is a worthy master of theology in that province.