Twenty-six seniors at the Town of Webb School received their diplomas during the commencement on Friday evening, June 24.
The Class Valedictorian was Charles Hanford, Jr., the Salutatorian was Michael Branch, and the Co-Laureates were Courtney Holt and Ada Rannels.
The Senior Chorus performed, “For Good,” under the direction of Valerie Gaudin and the Senior Band accompanied the ceremony under the direction of Greg Clark.
Scholarships and Awards were presented by Julie Zaykoski, President of the Board of Education, followed by a video of family photos of the seniors.
Superintendent Donald Gooley presented the Class of 2011 and their Diplomas were distributed by Principal Rex Germer and Julie Zaykoski, President of the Board of Education.
The ceremony ended with the audience joining in to sing the school’s Alma Mater.
Awards were presented as follows:
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VALEDICTORIAN: Charles Hanford
SALUTATORIAN: Michael Branch
CO-LAUREATE: Courtney Holt
CO -LAUREATE: Ada Rannels
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THE J. PERRY SMITH CITIZENSHIP AWARD: Benjamin Hannah
The Dave Park Memorial Award: James Johnson
View: The Arts Guild of Old Forge Award for Artistic Excellence: Charles Hanford Jr.
Wilkes University Nesbitt College of Pharmacy and Nursing: Charles Hanford Jr.
Crary Education Fund Scholarships: Alicia Burnett, Kayla Cleaveland, Courtney Holt
L.B. Harney/P.J. Harney Scholarship: Ada Rannels
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TOWN OF WEBB UFSD ACADEMIC AWARDS:
Mathematics – Patrick Venetz
Science – Charles Hanford Jr.
Social Studies – Charles Hanford Jr.
Spanish – Courtney Holt
Physical Education – Alicia Burnett, Matthew Mitchell
English – Charles Hanford Jr.
Instrumental Music – Courtney Holt
Public Speaking – Michael Branch, Courtney Holt
Art – Charles Hanford Jr.
Family & Consumer Science – Kayla Cleaveland
Vocal Music – Ada Rannels
Drama – Ada Rannels
Industrial Technology – Luke Beauchamp
Occupational Education – James Johnson
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NYS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Charles Hanford Jr., Ada Rannels
NU CHAPTER, DELTA KAPPA GAMMA AWARD: Courtney Holt
J. RICHARD & RUTH E. NOONAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS: Luke Beauchamp, Alicia Burnett, Kayla Cleaveland, Charles Hanford Jr., Benjamin Hannah, Courtney Holt, Damon Kull, Ada Rannels
The Matt Girouard and Craig Sears Memorial Scholarship: Alicia Burnett, Jonathan Plescia
Town of Webb Parent, Teacher, Community (PTC) Scholarships: Jacob Mitchell, Rex Rimato, Wiliam Rockhill
HADARONDAH CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: Courtney Holt
NATIONAL ARION AWARD: Ada Rannels
SOUSA BAND AWARD: Damon Kull
LOUIS ARMSTRONG JAZZ AWARD: Terren Waranis
OLD FORGE FIRE DEPARTMENT LADIES AUXILIARY: Luke Beauchamp, Alicia Burnett
Northwoods Women’s Club: Benjamin Hannah and Courtney Holt
EDDIE BOUDREAU Memorial Scholarships: Damon Kull and Luke Beauchamp
Adirondack League Club: Damon Kull
The Ken Lyon Scholarship: Matthew Matteson
Craig Michael Albert Memorial Scholarships: Kyle Kratzenberg, Matthew Matteson, Jonathan Plescia, William Rockhill, James Johnson
Inlet Common School: Courtney Holt, Ryan Queen
Covey Pashley Unit 893 of the American Legion Auxiliary: Alicia Burnett, Ada Rannels
XI GAMMA IOTA CHAPTER OF BETA SIGMA PHI SORORITY ‘GINNY RUSSELL MEMORIAL’ SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: Courtney Holt
TOWN OF WEBB COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS:
Aaron and Faith Norton Awards: Charles Hanford Jr., Michael Branch, Courtney Holt, Ada Rannels
Mike Burke Memorial (Community Service/Military Service): Patrick Venetz
Robert Hazzard (Music and Art): Terren Waranis
David Gray Memorial: Courtney Holt
Suzanne Fox Memorial (Vocal Music): Robin Murdock
Herbert Daiker Memorial (Science): Devin Daiker
Jeffrey Meneilly Memorial: Kayla Cleaveland
Jack Leach Memorial (Cooperative School Citizen and Service Award): Damon Kull
Jeffrey Carr Memorial (Hardworker): Charles Hanford Jr.
Marge Risley Memorial (Math): Patrick Venetz
Samuel F. Garmon Awards: Lady ~ Alicia Burnett Gentleman ~ James Johnson
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Lindsay Memorial (Medicine, Science): Courtney Holt
The Bob Lindsay Memorial Community Scholarship for Continuing Education: Michael Branch
Adrienne Williams Memorial: Matthew Matteson
Albert and Marjorie Cornblum Memorial (Instrumental Music): Terren Waranis
William & Mildred Wark Memorial: Damon Kull
Joe Dunn Memorial (Well Rounded Athlete): Alicia Burnett
Albert Gawehn Award (Science): Charles Hanford Jr.
Ziegler Family Awards: James Johnson, Robin Murdock, Jonathan Plescia
Tom Bernatchez Young Scholars Award: Ada Rannels
Fred and Marina Simmons Award for Writing: Michael Branch
Community Scholarships: Luke Beauchamp, Michael Branch, Benjamin Hannah, Kyle Kratzenberg, Matthew Mitchell, Jonathan Plescia, Ada Rannels, Michael Salsbury
Eagle Bay Ladies Fire Auxiliary: Luke Beauchamp, Patrick Venetz
Eagle Bay Fire Department: Luke Beauchamp
Northwoods Sno-Travelers for Mechanics/Engines/Technical Fields: Kalie Anagnos, James Glasser, Damon Kull
Old Forge Fire Department: Charles Hanford Jr., Patrick Venetz
Laura Gribneau Memorial: Charles Hanford Jr.
Inlet PTP Award Inlet Students: Courtney Holt
TOWN OF WEBB HEALTH CENTER FUND SCHOLARSHIPS:
2011 seniors: Alicia Burnett, Charles Hanford Jr., Courtney Holt
Town of Webb UFSD Alumni:
2007: Elizabeth Zerilli
2008 graduates: Dylan Clark Logan Smith Christina Walley
Additional Area Resident receiving Health Center Fund scholarships: Kathy Aliasso, Pam Parent, Karen Russell
JUNIOR AWARDS:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: The Rensselaer Medal: Parker Clemans
University of Rochester George Eastman Young Leaders Award: Parker Clemans
Wells College ~The 21st Century Leadership Award: Caitlin Bailey
Rochester Institute of Technology: Parker Clemans
Babe Ruth Foundation award: Elizabeth Getty, Kevin Kress
Elmira College Key Award: Caitlin Bailey
St. Lawrence University Augsbury/North Country Scholarship: Mallory Kleps
THE STRAND THEATRE: two free movie tickets for each graduating Senior.
