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Senior Awards Honor Academic Achievements of Class of 2011
Pearl River High School held its Class of 2011's Senior Academic Award Ceremony took place Monday
On the first day of every school year, Principal Bill Furdon reminds students that Academics and Citizenship are two traits that he expects of all his students. Monday night, the Class of 2011 delivered.
Highlights of the evening included the Award for Perfect Attendance from Grades 9-12 given to Patrick Mitchell and 65 students receiving the Community Service Award.
Students went home with plaques declaring their achievements and some students were awarded with scholarships.
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This academic award ceremony was especially heartfelt due to favorite long-time staff members retiring, including Superintendent of Schools Dr. Frank Auriemma, who gave a sincere and personal speech to the seniors and their families.
The PRHS Women's Choir and Jazz Choir performed the "Star Spangled Banner" and "Mister Postman." Eagle Scout John Natale led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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The top 10% of the Class of 2011 was:
- Lindsey Alicandri
- Jamie Leigh Brosnan
- Thomas Butterworth
- Craig Coyle
- Jamie Lynn DeGennaro
- John Gernon
- Kerry Guerin
- Joseph Howard
- Allison Klienberger
- Regina Mathai
- Elizabeth Maze
- Margaret Moore
- Ryan O'Connor
- Geraldine Ortega
- Kevin Owens
- Kevin Roth
- Alexander Rudloff
- Amanda Schule
- Cristelle Sens-Castet
- Ambika Tripathi
- Hayley VanHook
- Megan Veirun
- Vicke Wong
After the ceremony, many families followed tradition and went to King Kone to celebrate.
Video: Patch caught up with some of the seniors to ask how they felt about the ceremony, graduation, their classmates, and Pearl River High School.
