While Mahopac High School students must log at least 60 hours of community service in order to graduate, 39 graduating students this year logged more than 300 hours, doing everything from helping terminally ill patients to volunteering in preschools. These students were honored at a breakfast held in the High School min-theater on June 2nd.
“It’s important to recognize these students who have gone above and beyond for their community,” said Mahopac High School Principal Adam Pease as the awards were being handed out.
Shea Belsky put in 1,499 hours of volunteer work doing first aid and CPR for the National Ski Patrol at Hunter Mountain, in addition to other volunteer work. Alana Belkevich logged her hours working on her Girl Scout Gold Award and teaching children. “I love working with preschoolers,” she said. Ashlee Belkevich also worked on her Gold Award in addition to helping to raise $10,000 for a new gymnastics floor for Mahopac. “We were able to donate our old one,” she said.
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Jennifer Blum taught special needs kids how to horseback ride, Gregory Collins worked as a YMCA Counselor, and Matthew Trovato worked for the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department.
Nicole Sedran helped Austin Road first graders learn to read and also went to Guatemala in 2011 for a service project with her soccer team. “We donated supplies to the children there, and their response and appreciation were priceless,” she said.
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Kayla Johanson worked as an EMT, Deanna Myskiw worked for the Madden Outdoor Center, and many students volunteered their time with the Putnam County Youth Court and at local camps.
The following students gave more than 300 hours of their time doing volunteer work for their community: Stephanie Aguayo, Julianne Azadian, Alana Belkevich, Ashlee Belkevich, Shea Belsky, Jennifer Blum, Gregory Bunyea, Amanda Colello, Gregory Collins, Victoria Conciatori, Glen Cunningham, Amanda Cuomo, Kimberly Dargan, Emily DeLeo, Daniel Fanous, Kimberly Fasciglione, Ian Fergie, Andrew Furgiuele, Samantha Hackett, Thomas Hoover, Kayla Johanson, Megan Korovich, Natalie Kowalewski, Christina Leone, Kayla Mancusi, Laura Matos, Amanda Motera, Liam Mullins, Deanna Myskiw, Andrew Neilis, Victoria Nicklin, Daniel Raab, Patrick Ryan, Nicole Sedran, Eric Shannon, Keith Stagg, Matthew Trovato, Alex Trzaskowski, and Tori Weisleider.
“We know these students will continue to serve their community after graduation,” Mr. Pease said.
