RYE HIGH SCHOOL Ninetieth Annual Graduation - Saturday, June 19th, 2021 Two thousand and twenty-one - Rye City School District
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RYE HIGH SCHOOL
One Parsons Street, Rye, New York
Ninetieth
Annual Graduation
Saturday, June 19th, 2021
Two thousand and twenty-one
at ten o'clockPROGRAM
Processional………………….................................................Pomp and Circumstance
The National Anthem
American Sign Language Interpreters – Natasha Meyer and Julie Tiedemann
Welcome and Introductions…..…………………………….…Dr. Martin Fitzgerald
Principal
Remarks……………………………….................................................Dr. Eric Byrne
Superintendent of Schools
Latin Oration…………………....…….Luke Burnham, Kathlyn Coyne, Felix Nusbaum,
Holly Nye, Zoe Whitehead Rockas, Samantha Talt
Senior Oration…………………………..........................................Ezekiel Meulbroek
Representing the Senior Class
Salutatory Address..……...…………………………............................Alexis Francis
Salutatorian
Musical Interlude……………………………………………………………….....Scales Club
Jack Gruber, Ilan Mahmoudov, Vincent Mandracchia,
Ezekiel Meulbroek, Kenyon Moore, Zachary Rentala, James Stanley
Presentation of Class Gift...…………………………............................Geoffrey Lien
Class President
Valedictory Address.…………………………………….......................Elizabeth Fink
Valedictorian
Presentation of the Class...……………………………………..Dr. Martin Fitzgerald
Principal
Remarks and Presentation of Diplomas……………………………... Jennifer Boyle
President of the Board of Education
Closing ProcessionBOARD OF EDUCATION
Ms. Jennifer Boyle, President Mr. Chris Repetto
Ms. Jane Anderson, Vice President Ms. Kelly Smith-Powers
Ms. Callie Erickson Mr. Tom Stein
Mr. Vivek Kanmath Ms. Kelsey Johnson- Board Member Elect
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION AND HONORED GUESTS
Dr. Eric Byrne…….……...………..……………………………...….…Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Martin Fitzgerald.……………………………………..………………….……….…Principal
Mrs. Suzanne Short....…………………………….………………………........Assistant Principal
Dr. Robert Zegarelli …………………………………………………….……. Assistant Principal
Ms. Elaine Cuglietto….………………………… Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Ms. Sheryl Goffman………. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Ms. Gabriella O’Connor………………….….…………… Assistant Superintendent for Business
Ms. Susan Reid Dullea.…………………... Director of Physical Education, Health and Athletics
Dr. Erin Vredenburgh…..…….….…Director of Pupil Personnel Services and Special Education
Ms. Amy Osooli…………………………...…….…. Supervisor of Secondary Special Education
Mr. John Hawkins…………………………………………………….……. Security Coordinator
Mr. Robert Gimigliano..……………………………………………………. Director of Facilities
Dr. Kaitlyn Sassone……….………………………………………………Director of Technology
The Honorable Josh Cohn...………………………………………………......Mayor - City of Rye
Rafay Syed...............................................................................................................Grand Marshal
FACULTY
Suzanne Abramson Laura Glicksman Sally Mitchell
Megan Bradley Robyn Kaminer Maria Gabriela Murphy
Lizbeth Burrow Terez Kelemen James O’Hara
Laura Cunningham-Barrett Daniel Kenefick Jean Romano
Cynthia Deen Christen Klewicki Sheau-Yuann Rynne
Sandy Degenhardt Frieda Kraft Roni Sarig
Peter DeVasto Kristen Warner Cynthia Savage
Susan Dickson Marisa Kroger Thomas Snowden
Jose Marie Dominguez Claire Lytton Peter Thomas
Joel Edminster Rosa Magnotta Dominic Valinoti
Jennifer Fall Jackalynn McGowan Kristen Warner
Jennifer Giaquinto Albert MercadoLATIN ORATION 2021 Students, parents, teachers, and family members watching the livestream from home; we have finally made it to graduation. Together, we have overcome challenges like no other class has. Our class encountered unprecedented setbacks, welcomed new opportunities, and adapted to a very unusual year. We transitioned to online learning, led clubs and teams through uncertain times, and endured the most challenging and competitive college admissions process in history. Now that we have made it to graduation, we must remember that we only made it here with the support of our teachers, families, and most importantly, each other. Life is a journey, not a destination. As we stand here at our graduation, we can’t help but think about our journey here— one filled with triumphs and struggles, friendships, and achievements. Whether we remember Osborn, Midland, or Milton; other old schools; Rye Youth teams; or something completely random, one set of memories each of us will always have in common is our senior year. When considering our senior year, we remember how we and our teachers struggled to transition to online learning; Or how we, together, endured the pain of losing several senior traditions; How our club and sports schedules were devastated; And how we witnessed the most hectic and memorable presidential election; How we had a dozen unsuccessful (virtual) skip days; Or how fun it can be to travel from the Turf to Playland and back to the Turf; And how easily an administrator can end a senior prank if they really want to; All of these and more are memories we will always share, good and bad. All of these and more are things we will reminisce about as we sporadically run into each other throughout our lives. All of these and more are experiences that will shape us and our futures. As we move on from Rye High School, we will remember each other, we will remember our teachers, and we will remember our journey.
Ōrātiō Latīna MMXXI Habita Discipuli, parentes, magistri, et familiares qui spectant domi, advenimus tandem ad gradum conferrendum. Una, superavimus provocationes tamquam non aliqui ordo. Noster ordo oppetivit incommoda quae nusquam ante visa erant, complectimus novas opportunitates, et nos accommodavimus ad novissimum annum. Transgressi summus ad doctrinam in ordinatro domi, duximus sodalacia per tempora incerta, et passi sumus difficillimum et acerrimum processum admissionis ad universitatem. Nunc quod adveniumus ad gradum conferrendum, memorandum est nobis ut advenimus tantum huc cum auxilio nostrorum magistrorum, nostrarum familiarum, et, gravissime, nos ipsi. Vita est iter, non finis. Ut hic stamus ad nostrum graduationem, debemus cogitare de nostro itinere huc—unum plenum cum victoria oneribusque amicisque factisque. Utrum recordamus Osborn, Midland, aut Milton; aut alteros antiquos ludos; Rye iuvenum classes; aut quoddam omnino ignotum, una pars memoriarum, quam omnes semper habebimus, communis noster ultimus annus est. Cogitantes nostrum ultimum annum, recordamus quam nos magistrique pugnavimus mutare ad doctrinam in ordinatro domi; Aut quam una pati sumus dolorem perdentis multos ultimos mores; Quam nostri classes ludique rationes perditi sunt; Ac quam spectavimus tumultissimum memorabillimumque electionem; Quam paravimus multos dies absentes, sed frustra; Aut quam iocosus est iter facere ab campo ad Playland ad campum iterum; Ac quam facile magistri possunt sistere ultimum iocum si vellint. Haec omnes et supra sunt memoriae quas semper tenebimus, bonae malaeque. Haec omnes et supra sunt res de quibus dicemus ut interdum conspicimus suos dum vitas agimus. Haec omnes et supra sunt res quae nos ipsos vitasque facient. Ut proficiscimur ab schola, recordabimus suos, recordabimus nostros magistros, recordabimusque nostrum iter.
CLASS OFFICERS
Geoffrey Lien, President ⬥ Meredith Tutun, Vice President ⬥ Clara Kruijtzer, Secretary
Joseph Magnus, Treasurer ⬥ Luisa Batista-Gallo and Marisa Kroger, Class Advisors
CLASS HONORS
Summa Cum Laude - Elizabeth Fink
Magna Cum Laude -Alexis Francis
Cum Laude - Hannah Lloyd
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETYNATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS
Breanna Brownson
Elizabeth Fink
Alexis Francis
Geoffrey Lien
Zoe Whitehead Rockas
NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED STUDENTS
Naved Azim Ezekiel Meulbroek
Nicolas Eckstein Owen Nguyen
Laya Gollamudi Zachary Rentala
Eason Kamander Dylan Rodilosso
Clara Kruijtzer Charles Schulz
Hannah Lloyd Niklas Sheth
MaryKate McDermott Benjamin Swartz
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
Breanna Brownson
Alexis Francis
NATIONAL HISPANIC RECOGNITION PROGRAM
Nicolas EcksteinRye High School Class of 2021
Charles C. Abt Nathan H. Collins Ava Magdalena Greto
Hannah F. Adler Kimberley Collinson John Hall Griffiths
Sofia Ahumada Alexander Vincent Conn Jack Gruber
Wyatt Daniel Allen Kathlyn Coyne Gabriel A. Gurgitano, Jr.
Kyle Andrew Andrade Cara Michelle Cunningham Athena Hadjipanayis
Paul Neil Angelastro Anne Sanford Dailey Ken Johannes Haesslein
Peter Philip Angelastro Tatum Shea Dailey* Oliver Wilson Hager*
Sophie Annett Luke Daly Julianna Rose Halasz
Kaisei Arai Joshua Daniel Davies Olivia H. Ham
Leslie Arellano William Tyler Deertz Carolina Mercon Hammes
Catharina Ausfahl* Jaclyn Ann De Paola Helena Elizabeth Hargraves
Sofia Marie Axelrod Jamie Christine DePauw Andrew Korff Harris
Naved Azim Andrew F. DeRusso Ellie Jayne Hartman
Caitlyn Bach Eoghan John Donnelly Austin Connor Harvey
Logan Tyler Baer Jeremy August Doornick Nina Hanna Hauswirth
Emily Elizabeth Bainbridge Shervin A. Dsouza Marcos Antonio Hendler
Mara Mae Ball Nicolas Ian Eckstein Chase Stratmann Henjes
Jack Cameron Bartlett Sally Fraine Eggers Allyson Natalie Hernandez
Catherine Rebecca Batal Stephanie Nicole Margaret Ellis Chloe Herzog
Joseph Samuel Beazely Benjamin Charles Elsen Jack Benjamin Hirsch
Rachel Kristine Belanger Ewan J. Farr Madeline Day Howson
John A. Bergamini III Gabrielle Grace Fazzalari Liam W. Hurley
Noah William Birdsall Virginia Evangeline Field* Cory Hylton
Sophie G. Brett Luke William Filor Katherine Grace Iuliano
Francesca Brizio Elizabeth Whitney Fink* Chase M. Jackson
Tyler Michael Brooks Kevin Fitzgibbons Emma Susan Jackson
Sophie Ariel Bross John Arthur Foresman Amar S. Jaswal
Breanna Danielle Brownson* Jessica H. Foster Ivy Emma Johnson
Dayana Bubb Alexis Lydia Francis* Emma Taylor Jones
Jonathan Bubb Matthew Franco Mia Josephina Kacha
Dylan Williams Bunder Gregory Darius Franzetti Eason Kamander
Marion Kirby Burbank Nathan Froah Riki Katayama
Luke Hamilton Burnham Emma Christine Gagliano Lucas Michael Kavulich
Eva Cantalapiedra Clara Maria Gallagher John Peter Keith
Matthew Dalton Capaldi* Mercedes Gárate Sanz Bridget Genevieve Kelleher
John Patrick Cassidy Talia Gardner Shane Elanor Kelly
Nicole Ceron Lindsay Drew Garfinkel Elisabeth C. Kirk
Kai F. Chait Jordan Mekhi Gaylord Isabelle Rose Knott
Gloria Chang Matthew Douglas Gencarelli Clara Kruijtzer*
Isabella Jane Chiaravalle Laya Divyasree Gollamudi* James Richard LaMagna
Madeleine Childs Katherine Angela Gonzalez Lucy T. Langer
Teague JDR Clark Noelle Samantha Gori Alexandra Eugenia Langley
Lucille Elizabeth Clarke Thiago Augusto Heider Drummond Gough Kaitlin M. Larkin
*Top 10% of the Class of 2021Rye High School Class of 2021
Madeleine Sally Louise Larzul Owen Thomas Trinh Nguyen Thomas William Sciulli
Amanda J. Latkany Lucia Nievas Molina Matthew Scott
Liam Lavelle Amanda Maria Nilsson Trace Sculti
Alberto Laverón Blanco* Kaitlyn Marie Nolte Jonathan Grant Sears
Casey Brennan Lehmann Wesley Simon Norton Joseph Holcombe Seitz
Andrew Lent* Felix Sanders Nusbaum Lindsey Kayla Serena
Geoffrey Thomas Lien* Holly Emerson Nye Niklas Parag Sheth
Hannah Alexandra Lloyd* Jack Ronan O’Byrne Michael P. Sinnott
Nicholas Van Logan John McQuiggan O’Connor Brendan Matthew Slater
Jessup Daniel Lopez Shotaro Odaka Madelyn Grace Slattery
Courtney Allison Lopp Kenan Robert Oktay Sora H. Small
Anisah Lozada Devon Lauren Ott* Miles Mackenzie Smith
Hannah Josie Lutz María José Pachón Fuentes Mare Smits
Elizabeth Mary Mackle Christian J. Panagos Nathaniel Alexander Spierings
William Arthur Madigan Tatiana Maria Paris Rachel Emily Spiro
Joseph Magnus Sophie Elizabeth Parkin de Magalhaes James T. Stanley
Ilan Mark Mahmoudov Simone Passarelli Caroline Elizabeth Stevens
John A. Mambrino Jr. Alyssa Makayla Pavlovsky Aidan John Sullivan
Vincent J. Mandracchia Christopher Michael Pecora David R. Suranyi
Frank G. Maro Lucas Andres Perez-Segnini Benjamin Adam Swartz*
Marin Martin Elizabeth Reid Peron* Jackson Scott Swiader
Issei Matsumoto Julie Charlotte Plink Samantha Rose Talt
Airi Matsushita Emma Gray Quinn Julie A. Tiedemann
Sophia Alexis McCarthy Jacqueline Karen Quirke* Peter James Tonkel
William Judge McCullough Ava Jennifer Ramachandran Guian Maui Torres
MaryKate McDermott* Nicolas Alexander Read Gisele Abbie Treichler
Eloise Grace McKinnon Barrett James Regan Meredith Jean Tutun*
Chantal Madeline McNairy Zachary Ajay Rentala* Elizabeth Anna van der Voort
John Nicolas Melfi Nicholas Anthony Rinaldi Bianca Vitiello
Ezekiel W. Meulbroek* Quinn McCabe Roche* Alexander Max Vollbrecht
Natasha Anne Meyer Dylan Patrick Rodilosso* Riley Theresa Volpe
Ronin Alexander Miceli Alexandra Rosales Olivia Phoebe Walker
William Stephen Mongillo Donald Roger Roveto IV Dylan Walsh
Joseph Robert Montalto Colin Lazar Rozowsky Pamela M. Weckessar
Cecily Pettus Mooney Carina Emily Rudolph-Math Tom Weiss
Kenyon Walker Moore Caleigh L. Russo James A. Weld
Gerard J. Mosconi II Ryder Chase Ruttenberg Amelia Caroline Welling
Samantha K. Mosconi Keir Alick Sadler Caitlin Wexler
Ava Catherine Mullooly Alessandra Rose Santia Zoe Whitehead Rockas*
Julian Hendrik Murdoch Sean Savage George Wong
Nicholas C. Murphy Daniel A. Saya Taylor Grace Worman
Ramsey Nachman Gage Noah Schadt Yuki Yamashita
Elinore Amy Neeves Spencer Davis Schultz Aidan Thomas Zaicek
Charles Stephen Schulz* Nina Asia Zambianchi
*Top 10% of the Class of 2021WITH APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE
You Graduated! Congratulations on reaching this milestone in your academic journey.
There is no escaping the fact that Covid-19 challenged our lives in recent months, but we endured,
adapted, and may have even thrived on occasion. It sometimes felt unfair, a curse from the fates, a “Why me?”
However, inevitably, all storms pass.
The French have an old saying that there is “No beauty without some suffering”. As you gain distance
from this year, you may find that you change perspective. You may see how adversity can bring strength, fear and
opportunity to find courage, or the disappointment countered by fresh optimism. I trust you will go on to happy
and exciting lives, and I have faith that despite the year you endured you are stronger. Onward!
I could create a very lengthy list of heartfelt thanks, and more than the Rye High School community will
ever know. I do want to thank your Assistant Principals, Ms. Short and Dr. Zegarelli, your amazing teachers, and
the committed support staff. My special thanks to Mrs. Hanley and Mrs. May in the main office who went above
and beyond in supporting my entry to Rye High School and to Mr. Morganti who generously shared his wisdom
and experience.
I also want to thank and acknowledge Rye City School District Superintendent, Dr Byrne and his team in
Central Administration for their wonderful support in making the 2021 Senior Activities a reality and a success.
There are many others who have dedicated themselves to making Graduation 2021 an unforgettable event.
I also wish to acknowledge the hard work and hours of preparation that have been generously provided by the
following:
● The Custodial Staff for preparing the school campus for the ceremony.
● Thomas Snowden for his coordination of the musical performances.
● Luisa Batista-Gallo and Marisa Kroger, Senior Class Advisors, for their wisdom and guidance to
the Class of 2021.
● The Parents’ Organization, particularly co-presidents Maureen Brophy and Cecelia
Mitchell. For their invaluable support this past year.
Congratulations to the Class of 2021! You have touched the lives of many during your tenure at Rye
High School. It is our hope the gifts you have shared with others will define your class in future years. You have
been an inspiration of strength and compassion. I thank you for the many lives you have touched in the Rye
community and beyond. We are proud of your accomplishments and look forward to hearing of your
achievements in future years.
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