David Yuan Student Leader Excels Across Arts and Service
CU honors senior David Yuan for academic distinction and school leadership. He is son of Hansen and Micheline Yuan and credits motivation goal setting organization and engaging teachers for his success. He enjoys reading trumpet Jazz ensembles NHS sports skiing tennis and croquet and plans Brown or Dartmouth. He works 10 hours weekly in maintenance. He admires U.S. Rep Im Walsh from first hand campaign exposure.
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David D. Yuan
David
Hansen
Micheline Yuan
Brown University
Dartmouth College
U.S
Im Walsh
Aubry Ludington Embraces Stage Careers and Dreams
Aubry Ludington, senior, earns recognition for acting and stage craft. She balances concert chorale and drama activities while aiming for Niagara University. She works 20 hours weekly in Liverpool Public Library and admires Meryl Streep and mentor Mr Minardi for inspiration.
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Aubry Ludington
Aubry
Niagara University
Liverpool Public Library
Meryl Streep
Mr. Minardi
Todd Battaglia Named Top Science Achiever
Senior Todd Battaglia, son of S. Paul and Judith Battaglia, is highlighted for his science achievements. He cites genuine interest and strong work ethic as keys to success, balancing Lacrosse, soccer, skiing, music, and National Honor Society while weighing Duke Princeton and Cornell and noting no work during the school year. He admires dedicated individuals who strive to be the best.
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Todd Battaglia
Todd
S. Paul and
Judith Battaglia
Duke
Princeton
Cornell
Tammy Socha Recognized For Math Achievements At School
Tammy Socha, a senior and concert mistress of the high school symphony, credits math passion and supportive teachers for her success. She lists Wegmans customer service work, softball, and aerobics as activities and mentions potential study at the University of Rochester or Geneseo. She admires those who strive to reach full potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammy Socha
Tammy
Walter Jr
Valerie Socha
Gregory Nicholas Senior Class Leader Honored
Gregory Nicholas was chosen for outstanding service to his school. He is the son of James and Mary Nicholas and praises his family’s support along his path. He served as senior class president and active in math team Student Council Spanish Club Varsity Club lacrosse and soccer.
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Gregory Nicholas
Gregory
James
Mary Nicholas
Dinero Af Virgina Ac
Stacey Ann MacDonald Named Outstanding Senior in Science
Stacey Ann MacDonald, senior, was chosen for her science achievements. Daughter of Richard and Vicki MacDonald, she credits great teachers. She plays varsity soccer and softball, eyes SUC Cortland or UNC Greensboro, and works 10 to 20 hours on weekends in creative catering.
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Stacey
Richard
Vicki MacDonald
SUC Cortland
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Kenneth Svitak Earns Visual Arts Recognition
Senior Kenneth Svitak is honored for achievements in visual arts while studying drama sculpting and skating. He cites hard work perseverance and patience, notes plans to attend Alfred State or another art school, and mentions a part time oil change job. He admires Jesus Christ.
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Kenneth Svitak
Kenneth
Julie Svitak
Alfred State
Jesus Christ
Faith Heritage Michelle Turner Earns Notable Acting Honors
Michelle Turner, senior and daughter of Philip and Edeen Turner, earns recognition for achievements in acting. She credits faith, hard work, and school drama involvement alongside singing and writing. Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester is noted. she mentions family support and personal goals shaping her path.
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Michelle Turner
Michelle
Philip
Edeen Turner
Jesus Christ
Roberts Wesleyan College
Rochester
Neil B Giacobbi Senior Wins School Service Honor
Neil B Giacobbi is the son of Peter and Rosemary Giacobbi and was chosen for outstanding service to his school. He credits strong idea expression and communication as keys to success, highlighting roles as newspaper editor, yearbook layout editor, Drama Club, Ski Club, and Computer Club participant. He attended SUNY Buffalo for advertising communications and works as a part-time cashier. He admires Gov. Mario Cuomo for his political views and oratorical skills.
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Neil B. Giacobbi
Neil
Peter and
Rosemary Giacobbi
F.lt
The
Suny At Buffalo
Barbara Moss
Mario Cuomo
Kristin Connolly Named Junior Actress of Note at Bishop Ludden
Kristin A Connolly, daughter of Robert and Jackie Connolly, earns recognition for acting achievements. She serves as varsity cheerleader, SADD, yearbook, and theater participant. She admires her parents for support and plans to blend theater with work involving children.
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Kristin
Robert
Jackie Connolly
Bishop Ludden Women’s Chorus
Commended and semifinalist Merit scholars named at area high schools
Theresa M Boone of Bishop Grimes and Julian Richards of Skaneateles are among 1991 National Merit Scholars or commended students. Other notes include Skaneateles seniors Rebecca Wells and Michael Hancock as commended, LaFayette Chorus officers, ECOS environmental club at West Genesee, yearbook workshops at Skaneateles and LaFayette, library magazine donations, UN Children’s Summit participant Lisa Fox, and AP European History credit at West Genesee.
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Theresa M. Boone
Bishop Grimes High School
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Julian Richards
Skaneateles High School
Rebecca Wells
Michael Hancock
West Genesee High School
Tom Stockley
Kerri Topp
ECOS
Stockley
Jane Pickett
Jim Moyer
Syracuse University
Nypirg
Nottingham
LaFayette
Fayetteville-Manlius
Corcoran
Camillus Senor Center
Lisa Fox
United Nations
Onondaga County
Peace Child
New York
West Genesee Senior High School
West Genesee
Lee Goethens
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Stacey Ann MacDonald
Faith Heritage
Kristin A. Connolly
LaFayette Senior High School
John Noble
Melicent Ramsay
Beth Paige
Karin Scheibel
At Skaneateles High School
Fumi Kurosawa
Japan
Nicole Bourke
Australia
Utaka Yabe
Fabin Duque
Colombia
Barbara Mayer
Germany
Westhill High School
Erin Bradley
Catherine Taggart
Christina Rolleri
Emily North
Jason Highsmith
Jessica Heinz
John Ciabotti
LaFayette High School
Newsweek
Time
U.S. News & World Report
Educational Testing Service
College Entrance Examination Board
Esther Gross
Herald-Journal
P.O. Bax
Syracuse
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