Congratulations BKW`s Class of 2012 - Berne-Knox

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The time has come to say good bye to another senior class.
Congratulations BKW’s Class of 2012
Xena Pulliam and Victoria Villeneuve named 2012 co-valedictorians
As one of the two BKW Valedictorians this year, Xena
Pulliam is a member of two high schools, BKW and Tech Valley
High. In the fall she will be attending
Hobart and William Smith.
“I’m not really sure what I want to
major in,” Pulliam said. She loves
creative writing and wants to integrate
that into her life in some way, whether it
be through writing novels or working in
advertising.
“I’ve also learned to really like public
speaking,” she continued. “Tech Valley
uses project-based learning, so evValedictorian erything I did there was in teams and
required speaking to groups.”
Xena Pulliam
At BKW, Pulliam has been a member of the JV and Varsity
Basketball teams and of the National Honor Society.
Her advice to the incoming Seniors:
“Take advantage of every opportunity.” she said, “Also, try
out different things to see what you really like.”
BKW’s other Valedictorian, Victoria “Tori” Villeneuve is
heading to Clarkson University where she’ll be studying
biology.
“Biology is very broad, so I want
to narrow it down eventually. I’m not
sure what I want to do for a career and
am considering many things, including something in the medical field.”
Villeneuve said, “Clarkson is a school
very into engineering, so I may get
involved in that.”
While at BKW, Villeneuve has been
involved in many of the art and sport
programs. A saxophone player, she
Valedictorian
said “Music is a big thing” for her and
Victoria “Tori”
was involved in chorus and band. She
Villeneuve
played soccer, basketball, and ran track, saying that these
were her best high school memories.
Her advice to the incoming Seniors:
“Senior year goes by really quickly. Enjoy your time, but
make sure you get your business done. Don’t procrastinate.”
Rachel Fuller named 2012 salutatorian
Salutatorian
Rachel Fuller
BKW Salutatorian Rachel Fuller really loves chemistry. As well as it being her favorite class during her
time at BKW, she will also declare it her major when she attends Binghamton University this fall.
“My goal is to be a physician, maybe in pediatrics.” Fuller said, “I love working with kids.”
While at BKW, she worked with kids quite often as a tutor through National Honor Society. She has also
been a member of the Student Senate and Key Club, where volunteering was an integral part of her high school career. Fuller said, “I like
T he complete list of
knowing that what I’m doing is helping someone.”
graduates follows on
Her advice to the incoming Seniors:
pages 2 and 3.
“Always try as hard as you can.” she said, “This way, when you get to
graduation you can stand up on stage and not have any regrets.”
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The Class of 2012
Kais Zuhair Al-Atwi
Hudson Valley Community College
James T. Armlin
Employment/Apprenticeship Program
Tanya Rose Aucompaugh
Employment
Brittany Clara Ayers
Hudson Valley Community College
Carlie Nicole Bassler
Christopher T. Cortese
College of Agriculture & Technology at
Cobleskill
Kaitlyn Marie Creter
Hudson Valley Community College
Anna Beverly Crounse
College of Agriculture & Technology at
Cobleskill
Taylor Matthew Della Rocco
State University at Oneonta
College of Environmental Science &
Forestry
Kristen Emily Bassler
Alexander Martin DeLong
State University at Cortland
Benjamin Maver Becker
Rochester Institute of Technology
Ryan C. Bellinger
Hudson Valley Community College
Ken Patrick Binder
College of Environmental Science &
Forestry
College of Environmental Science and
Forestry, Alumni Scholarship
Paul Smith’s College Scholarship
Jack W. Boone
Morrisville State College
Ashley Emma Bub
University at Albany
The College at Brockport, Dean’s Scholar
Award
Darion Burt
Schenectady County Community College
Paula Marie Cantlin
United States Marines
Connor Stratton Devine
Cora J. Fuller
Hudson Valley Community College
Rachel Mae Fuller
Binghamton University
College at Brockport, Presidential
Scholarship
Hartwick College, Abraham Kellogg
Scholarship
Mount Holyoke Leadership Award
RPI, Rensselaer Medalist
RPI, Rensselaer Recognition Award
Union College, Presidential Scholarship
Marley Beth Furman
Hudson Valley Community College
Kyle Jeffrey Gabriel
United States Marines
University at Buffalo
Clarkson University Scholarship
Clarkson University, Leadership Award
Michael E. Gamble
Todd Dibble
Benjamin Andrew Geist
Joseph L. Dober
Michael Gross
Erika Lynn Dockey
Makayla L. Gruener
Keely Rose Duffney
Chelsea Lynn Hannan
Employment/Apprenticeship Program
Hudson Valley Community College
Hudson Valley Community College
University at Buffalo
Brittany Ann Dunston
Hudson Valley Community College
Mansfield University
United States Marines
Schenectady County Community College
College of Agriculture & Technology at
Cobleskill
Hudson Valley Community College
Le Moyne College Scholarship
Niagara University Scholarship
Courtney Leigh Houck
Jean Loree Farnam
Hudson Valley Community College
Schenectady County Community College
Shane Donivan Ferriero
State University College at Plattsburgh
Jessica Ann Houck
Ashley Kate Huether
Hudson Valley Community College
Capital Region Career & Technical
School
Capital Region Career & Technical
School
Logan Andrew Flavell
Mitchell Randall Jeune
Anne Elizabeth Choiniere
Jessica Claire Flower
Christopher Jones
Hudson Valley Community College
Matthew D. Casullo
State University at Cortland
College of Technology at Delhi
College of Agriculture & Technology at
Cobleskill
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Hudson Valley Community College
Schenectady County Community College
Paul Smith’s College Scholarship
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Jonathon Robert King
Hudson Valley Community College
Albany Rods and Kustoms Scholarship
Robert J. Kufs Memorial Scholarship
Nathan Krimsky
Hudson Valley Community College
Danielle Lynn Krueger
Schenectady County Community College
Tyler P. Lawson
Employment
Anna E. Lease
Southern Vermont College
Kerry Marie Longendyke
Hudson Valley Community College
Bill Lounsbury
Employment
Dalton W. Lyons
Schenectady County Community College
Philip James Mackey
Matthew Prusinski
Derek Juergen Struck
Robert F. Prusinski
Abigail Swint
Employment
Employment
Xena Francetta Pulliam
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Bennington College, Brockway Scholarship
Champlain College Trustee & Inspiration
Scholarships
Hobart and William Smith Colleges,
Trustee Scholarship
Roger Williams University, Presidential
Excellence Scholarship
St. Lawrence University, Momentum
Scholar
Wells College, Henry Wells Scholar
Sean Robert Reynolds
SUNY IT
State University College at Plattsburgh,
Merit Scholarship
Joshua Mark Richards
Hudson Valley Community College
College of Agriculture & Technology at
Cobleskill
Rebekah Alyssa Richardson
Corey James Martin
Katrina Lynn Robert
Hudson Valley Community College
Schenectady County Community College
Shawn Christopher McCullough
Erin Patricia Salo
Hudson Valley Community College
Rochester Institute of Technology
Marilyn Ann Alta McIntyre
Jessica Seaburg
Hudson Valley Community College
Hudson Valley Community College
Jesse L.M. Montesano
Rita K. Seaburg
Luther College
Hudson Valley Community College
Elijah T. Murphy
Tyler Sigond
State University College at Plattsburgh
Hudson Valley Community College
Christina Maria North
Faith M. Sisson
Elmira College
Presidential Scholarship
Jennifer Lynn Penk
College of Agriculture & Technology at
Cobleskill
Word of Life Bible Institute
Albany College of Pharmacy & Health
Sciences
Albany College of Pharmacy, Dean’s
Scholarship
Katrina Stevens
State University College at Oswego
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SUNY IT
State University College at New Paltz
University of Vermont, Academic
Scholarship
Maria Theresa Torina
Siena College
Siena College, Mission Scholarship
Julia J. Turner
Drexel University
Beloit College, Presidential Scholarship
Drexel University, Dean’s Scholarship
Matthew A. Tymchyn
Hudson Valley Community College
Victoria Mary Villeneuve
Clarkson University
Clarkson University Scholarship
Clarkson University, Horizons Scholarship
Kyle Weiler
Employment
Marc Wiedman
Hudson Valley Community College
David H. Williman
Employment
Michael Raymond Wilson
Employment
Please join us in wishing all
of our graduates the best of
luck in the future.
Board of Education
Carolyn Anderson, President
Jill Norray, Vice President
Vasilios Lefkaditis
Helen Lounsbury
Maureen Sikule
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End of the year means moving up for some students
BKW seniors aren’t the
only ones who will be
marking a new beginning
this month. Students
enrolled in the district’s
pre-kindergarten and
kindergarten programs
will be recognized as they
move forward in their
academic journey at BKW.
At 9 a.m. Monday, June
18 in the elementary gym,
pre-kindergarten students,
complete with hats and
tassells, will walk across
the stage to recieve their
“diplomas.”
of the program and the
students in it.”
BKW kindergarten students wave goodbye to the 2011-12 school year
in anticipation of summer and moving up to the first grade in the fall.
“It’s a nice celebration.”
Corey said. “We’re excited
to be able to offer the pre-K
program in the district.
Students who complete it
have proven to benefit from
it both academically and
socially. We’re quite proud
Kindergartners will
mark their transition to
first grade in a similar
moving up ceremony on
Wednesday, June 20, at
9 a.m. in the elementary
school gym.
“The ceremony marks
the first step in their career
at BKW as they go on to
face the new demands of
first through twelfth grades,”
Corey said.
Students recognized for physical education leadership
Six BKW students were recognized for their commitment to education and health during the
27th annual Sandra G. Morley Physical Education Student Leadership Awards at Hudson Valley
Community College on May 7.
These elementary school students were nominated by the school staff and demonstrated
leadership, responsible, personal and social behavior, sportsFrom left to right, Top row: Rich
manship, citizenship, and a desire to learn and improve.
Holoday. Middle Row: John Yarusso,
Mustafa Al Atewi, and Trevor Burnside.
Students did not necessarily need to be the best athletes,
Bottom row: Rylee Albeman, Riley
but meet these standards.
Morrow, and Alivia Wagner.
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