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Prayer flags are inscribed with auspicious symbols, invocations, prayers, and mantras. Tibetan Buddhists for centuries have planted these flags outside their homes and places of spiritual practice for the wind to carry the beneficent vibrations across the countryside. Prayer flags are said to bring happiness, long life and prosperity to the flag planter and those in the vicinity.
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
A man is given Invocation of the Heart (simran) by a designated Spiritual Minister from Kalki Avatar Foundation (Modara, Colombo, Sri Lanka).
[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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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
...
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.
Maximillian and Bodmer found a number of these monuments around Fort Union. They were told that they were erected by the Assiniboin to lure buffalo herds to their lands.
Its origin dates back to the 16th century, when it was erected as the Chapel of the Hospital de la Santa Misericordia, belonging to the nuns of the Franciscan Third Order. This Church carried the invocation of Santa Isabel. Since that time, the Image of the Holy Christ of Mercy, Patron Saint of Jódar, has been venerated there. In 1700 the construction of the current building began on a half-built convent ceded by the Marquis, the hermitage was blessed a decade later, the works continued with the construction of a dressing room and others in 1759 with the execution of the magnificent half-orange dome with carving in baroque style plaster. It has undergone important reforms over the centuries, such as the one in 1880 or the one in 1903 when its current dressing room was built.
However, the most important work was from 1966 to 1968, leaving the Church with its current appearance. It has a main altarpiece in neo-Renaissance style by Bravo Nogales (1956) and a marble baptismal font from 1616, as well as a 19th century stained glass window, preserving pictorial works from the 18th and 19th centuries. The Image of Christ is attributed to the Valencian Imagineers Rausell and Llorens (1944). A few years ago the temple underwent a profound restoration that valued its history and heritage, incorporating new artistic pieces such as Our Lady of the Rosary and Aurora from the 17th century.
Next to this Church stands the magnificent building of the Parish Center, built with contributions from the entire city, from 1985 to 2005.
Jodar
This beautiful village, surrounded by olive groves, is situated at the foot of the Sierra Magina Mountains, with vast extensions of olive trees on one side, and mountains on the other. The village, the most populated in the Park, spreads over a hill under the vigilance of a beautiful castle, which is also part of the Historic Artistic site. It also boasts a magnificent Parish Church.
Its municipal boundaries lie within the Sierra Magina Natural Park, a part of the Subbetic region, which offers beautiful and spectacular views. With regard to vegetation, Holm and Gall oaks are frequent, as well as pine trees and salgareños. Its rich and varied wildlife is also important.
Part of the Alto Guadalquivir Natural Space, an important wetland of great environmental importance, also lies within its district.
History
During the al-Andalus period it was called Galdur y Xauda. Its castle is among the oldest in the province, as it has been documented since the year 860. In the 10th century, the Arab governor Jair Aben Xaquir, declared it independent and joined the rebellious Omar Ben Hafsun, later to betray him. One of Omar Ben Hafsun"s deputies beheaded him and sent his head to Cordoba.
The Christian conquest was carried out by Sancho Martí-nez de la Torre in 1231, by order of King Fernando III, as a starting point in the battle for Ubeda.
In 1485, Diaz Sanchez de Carvajal founded an estate over Jodar, with the approval of the Catholic Kings, until the abolition of estate privileges in the 19th century.
Mahalaya ushers in the aura of Durga Puja. The countdown for the Durga Puja begins much earlier, from the day of 'Ulto Rath'. It is only from the day of Mahalaya that the preparations for the Durga Puja reaches the final stage. Mahalaya is an auspicious occasion observed seven days before the Durga Puja, and heralds the advent of Durga, the goddess of supreme power. It's a kind of invocation or invitation to the mother goddess to descend on earth. This is done through the chanting of mantras. The day is being observed as Mahalaya, the day of invocation. In the dark night of amavasya (new moon), people pray to Goddess Durga to arrive in the earth to ward off all evils. On this auspicious day, people pray for the deceased relatives and take holy dip in the river Ganga - the act being called Tarpan. On the dawn of Mahalaya, homes in Bengal resonate with the immortal verses of the Chandipath (chanting from "Chandi"). Chanting of the hymns from the holy book of "Chandi" in the recorded voice of late Birendra Krishna Bhadra over radio has become synonymous to the real Chandipath. The Chandipath is aired by All India Radio in the programme Mahisasura Mardini, narrating the incarnation of Goddess Durga and her fight with Mahishasura. Since the early 1930s, Mahalaya has come to associate itself with an early morning radio program called "Mahishasura Mardini" (the annihilator of the demon Mahishasura). This All India Radio (AIR) program is a beautiful audio montage of recitation from the scriptural verses of "Chandi", Bengali devotional songs, classical music and a dash of acoustic melodrama. The program has also been translated into Hindi set to similar orchestration and is broadcast at the same time for a pan-Indian audience. For nearly six decades now, the whole of Bengal rises up in the chilly pre dawn hours, 4 am to be precise, of the Mahalaya day to tune in to the "Mahishasura Mardini" broadcast.
This photo is taken during the auspicious occassion of Tarpan at Mullick Ghat, Kolkata
Feel the view in black
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The Lorica, or Breastplate, of Saint Patrick
I arise today
Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,
Through a belief in the Threeness,
Through confession of the Oneness
Of the Creator of creation.
I arise today
Through the strength of Christ's birth and His baptism,
Through the strength of His crucifixion and His burial,
Through the strength of His resurrection and His ascension,
Through the strength of His descent for the judgment of doom.
I arise today
Through the strength of the love of cherubim,
In obedience of angels,
In service of archangels,
In the hope of resurrection to meet with reward,
In the prayers of patriarchs,
In preachings of the apostles,
In faiths of confessors,
In innocence of virgins,
In deeds of righteous men.
I arise today
Through the strength of heaven;
Light of the sun,
Splendor of fire,
Speed of lightning,
Swiftness of the wind,
Depth of the sea,
Stability of the earth,
Firmness of the rock.
I arise today
Through God's strength to pilot me;
God's might to uphold me,
God's wisdom to guide me,
God's eye to look before me,
God's ear to hear me,
God's word to speak for me,
God's hand to guard me,
God's way to lie before me,
God's shield to protect me,
God's hosts to save me
From snares of the devil,
From temptations of vices,
From every one who desires me ill,
Afar and anear,
Alone or in a mulitude.
I summon today all these powers between me and evil,
Against every cruel merciless power that opposes my body and soul,
Against incantations of false prophets,
Against black laws of pagandom,
Against false laws of heretics,
Against craft of idolatry,
Against spells of women and smiths and wizards,
Against every knowledge that corrupts man's body and soul.
Christ shield me today
Against poison, against burning,
Against drowning, against wounding,
So that reward may come to me in abundance.
Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me,
Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down,
Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of every man who speaks of me,
Christ in the eye that sees me,
Christ in the ear that hears me.
I arise today
Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,
Through a belief in the Threeness,
Through a confession of the Oneness
Of the Creator of creation.
St. Patrick (ca. 377)
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
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
PAUL GAUGUIN
Original Title: L'Invocation
Date: 1903; French Polynesia
Style: Post-Impressionism
Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin (* 7. Juni 1848 in Paris; † 8. Mai 1903 in Atuona auf Hiva Oa, Französisch-Polynesien) war ein bedeutender französischer Maler. Darüber hinaus fertigte er Keramiken, Holzschnitzereien und Holzschnitte an. In der Öffentlichkeit ist er vor allem durch seine Gemälde aus der Südsee bekannt. Gauguins postimpressionistisches Werk beeinflusste stark die Nabis und den Symbolismus; er war Mitbegründer des Synthetismus und wurde zu einem Wegbereiter des Expressionismus. Damit spielte er eine wichtige Rolle in der Entwicklung der europäischen Malerei.
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.
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Cerys from Invocation Array wears our Magnum Long in Dusty Blue! See the wig in action and sample their music here! youtu.be/KotuOZUtMFQ
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
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
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
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
© 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
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