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Award Descriptions

Department Level: Highest Achievement:

This award is given to the 6th, 7th and 8th grade student from each team who has earned the highest GPA in each given subject area.

Exceptional Effort: This award is given to the 6th, 7th and 8th grade student from each team in recognition of exceptional effort demonstrated throughout the school year in each given subject area.

Most Improved: This award is given to a 6th, 7th and 8th grade student from each team who has exhibited academic improvement from the beginning to the end of the school year in each given subject area.

Presidential Award for Educational Excellence: World Language Department: This award recognizes a student who has shown academic success, whose outstanding efforts have enabled him/her to meet the chal-lenging standards of excellence. Principal’s Choice: This award recognizes students who demonstrate high moti-vation, initiative, integrity, intellectual depth, leadership qualities and/or exceptional judgment.

Oliver Award for Academic Excellence: This award recognizes our students who have excelled academically for the first three marking periods. These students maintained an average of 93.0 or higher.

Oliver Essentials Award: This award will honor and recognize a student from each 6th, 7th, and 8th grade team who exemplifies the Oliver Essentials: Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be a Learner.

Excelsior Society Induction: Students in 7th grade who have averaged 85% or above for the first three marking peri-ods are eligible for induction into the Excelsior Society. Students in 8th grade who did not meet the qualifications while in seventh grade, and have averaged 85% or above for the first three marking periods in eighth grade are also eligible for induction.

7th Grade Awards: Pietrzak - For Enthusiasm and Excellence in Science in Fond Remembrance of Joseph Pietrzak -7th Grade Teacher & Friend to All - 1985 – 2002 Diehl - For Exceptional Effort and Steady Improvement in Mathematics in Memory of Joanne Diehl - 7th Grade Teacher, Loved & Respected by All - 1974 – 1992

8th Grade Awards: Bell Award - In Memory of Jeffrey Bell - April 26, 1962—August 14, 1976. “The epitome of the well-rounded student. An exceptional young man...deeply concerned about oth-ers as well as being an ambitious student” Donsky Award - In Memory of Marilyn Donsky - 1975 – 2006. 6th Grade Teacher & Instructional Specialist. She epitomized excitement, kindness and compassion in all of her relationships even through illness.

NYS Office of the Attorney General: Triple ‘C’ Awards – A program created to encourage our younger generation to fulfill their potential by celebrating students who have demonstrated courage, commitment, and character.

A.D. Oliver Middle School

8th Annual Night of Excellence

Awards Ceremony

Thursday, June 17, 2021

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8th Grade Awards Bell Award Mr. James Liptak Mrs. Palma Madsen

Recipients: Isaac Allen & Kristina Irene

In Memory of Jeffrey Bell “The epitome of the well-rounded student”

“An exceptional young man...deeply concerned about others as well as being an ambitious student”

April 26, 1962—August 14, 1976 Donsky Award Mr. Bryon Rockow Mrs. Jessica Barton

Recipients: Daniel Dailey & Jackson Hanaburgh

In Memory of Marilyn Donsky 6th Grade Teacher & Instructional Specialist

She epitomized excitement, kindness and compassion in all of her relationships even through illness

1975 - 2006

Closing Remarks Mr. Jerrod Roberts

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Welcome Mr. Jerrod Roberts

Principal

Department Academic Awards

ELA Mrs. Elaine Farrand

Highest Achievement

6th Grade: Kiera Fien, Michael Flanagan, Mary Galbreth, Emilie Ha, Rylie-Brynn Miesch,

Alexanna Salcido, Lia Starwald, Trevor Wight

7th Grade: Jenna Jones, Payton Preston, Sophia Privett, Stefanos Tedla

8th Grade: Isaac Allen, Victoria Fedysiv, Kailah Murch

Exceptional Effort

6th Grade: Anthony Ferris, Jackson Kelly, Jade Morales, Londyn Newton, Tyler Seth, Holden Wassinger 7th Grade: Lillian Bishop, Elias Hoepfl, Lily O'Mara, Gabriel Turbeville 8th Grade: Starr Lane, Stella Riley, Miranda Shubert

Most Improved

6th Grade: Gianna Castro, MaKayla Payne, Landin Peters, Tadhg Townsend, Brooklyn Wheeler, Addison Young 7th Grade: Giannah Costich-Reed, Makaylee Lilly, Ayden Matthews, Matthew Murphy 8th Grade: Audrey Bazinet, Derek Tarwacki, Connor Thomas

Mathematics Miss Alicia Pakusch

Highest Achievement

6th Grade: Bailey Amoroso, Julia Bovee, Michael Flanagan, Esther Kuhlkin, Kobe Smith, Holden Wassinger 7th Grade: Lillie Davis, Elias Hoepfl, Avery Kumar, Kailey Steele 8th Grade: Noah Allen, Daniel Kucmerowski, Jr., Addison Thomas

Exceptional Effort

6th Grade: Klaire Haskins, Jessica Herman, Leland Kabasta, Jessica Maher, Chase

McCarthy-Groell, Izzabella Paige

7th Grade: Jaylynn Balmer, Jack Kenney, Chloe Trembley, Gabriel Turbeville

Most Improved

6th Grade: Nicholas Bruno, Allison Cole, Janelle Laureano, Lillian Porteus, Jackson Scorsone, Ted Trimmer 7th Grade: McKenna Gibbs, Annalia Thomas, Parker White, Joshua Wolske 8th Grade: Koi Gilbert, Ava Ruggles, Derek Tarwacki

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Enriched Mathematics Miss Alicia Pakusch

Highest Achievement

6th Grade: Mary Galbreth, Angelina Kozlyuk 7th Grade: Daityn Huss, Stefanos Tedla

Exceptional Effort

6th Grade: Lillian Petitti, Mason Standish 7th Grade: Isabella Mesiti, Kelsey Spade

Most Improved

6th Grade: Elijah Gleason, Arianna Tobey 7th Grade: Tristan Hollamby, Jack Venturelli

Algebra Miss Alicia Pakusch

Highest Achievement: Andrew Lennartz, Kailah Murch

Exceptional Effort: Daniel Dailey, Adelina Morici

Most Improved: Piemsuk Delany, Paige Ireland

Geometry Miss Alicia Pakusch

Highest Achievement: Isaac Allen

Exceptional Effort: Braden Zayas

Most Improved: Vincenza Viola

Science Mrs. Amy Phillips

Highest Achievement

6th Grade: Joyelle Cushman, Emilie Ha, Melina Ivonin, Esther Kuhlkin, Cardin Mayer 7th Grade: Daityn Huss, Sophia Privett, Stefanos Tedla 8th Grade: Noah Allen, Ziyad ElOuardighini, Daniel Kucmerowski, Jr.

Exceptional Effort

6th Grade: Grace Archibald, Kiera Fien, Maximus Heckman, Olivia Nichols, Faith Williams 7th Grade: Zenib Alsahar, Mia McAfee, Aiden McDaniels 8th Grade: Triston Caudle, Hailey Miller, Addison Staskiewicz

Most Improved

6th Grade: Ava Coogan, Emily Curran, Connor Middleton, Rylie -Brynn Miesch, Makiah Williams 7th Grade: Hannah Bonczyk, Audrey Kalish, Joshua Wolske 8th Grade: Matthew Durnell, Shayne Lessar, Nishal Tiwari

Earth Science Mrs. Amy Phillips

Highest Achievement: Isaac Allen, Brenna Green, Kristina Irene

Exceptional Effort: Haneen Amireh, Gabriella Bovee, Nathan Dambra

Most Improved: Sarah Bonisteel, Ashlee Hart, Addison Thomas

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Pietrzak Award Mrs. Amy Phillips

Recipients: Ella Pentz, Stefanos Tedla, Angelina Zhylyak

For Enthusiasm and Excellence in Science

In Fond Remembrance of Joseph Pietrzak

7th Grade Teacher & Friend to All

1985 - 2002

Diehl Award Miss Alicia Pakusch

Recipients: Derek Giancursio, Audrey Kalish, Avery Kumar

For Exceptional Effort and Steady Improvement in Mathematics

In Memory of Joanne Diehl

7th Grade Teacher, Loved & Respected by All

1974 - 1992

New York State Office of the Attorney General Mrs. Michelle Guerri-eri

2021 Triple ‘C’ Awards Program for ‘Character, Courage and Commitment’

Recipients: Helayna Dela Cruz, Victoria Fedysiv, Brenna Green,

Andrew Lennartz, Logan Mesiti, Kiera Wilson

Principal’s Choice Presidential Award for Educational Excellence

Recipient Chosen by Mr. Roberts — Isaiah Markel

Recipient Chosen by Mrs. Guerrieri — Lilliam Petitti

Recipient Chosen by Mrs. Tibbitts — Ella Waite

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Induction of Excelsior Society Members Mrs. Rebecca Tibbitts

Students in seventh grade who have averaged 85% or above for the first three marking periods are eligible for induction into the Excelsior Society. Students in eighth grade who did not meet the qualifications while in seventh grade, and have averaged 85% or above

for the first three marking periods in eighth grade are also eligible for induction.

7th Grade: Zenib Alsahar, Julianna Balbi, Jaylynn Balmer, Jonathan Bellor, Peyton Beyler, Lillian Bishop, Cole Burbano, Kaitlynn Burton, Gianna Caccamise, Hannah Carpenter, Lydia Childs, Alexander Cleere, Riley Colon, Tatiana Colon, Genevieve Contrera, Jamie Coopen-berg, Brynn Cosner, Delaney Crawford, Lillie Davis, Tyler Davis, Samuel DeLucia, Alice Dicker-son, Alana Dobson, Kaylin Donovan, Carter Dunn, Deanna Eichas, Brayden Emrich, Brendan Fien, Kaylee Folk, McKenzie Fredrick, Derek Giancursio, Julia Gonzalez, Maia Gregory, Anto-nio Guerrero, Lily Harradine, Alexis Hassall, Brody Heckman, Elliana Henick, Brodee Hen-shaw, Benjamin Hoch, Elias Hoepfl, Sherie Hofstra, Tristan Hollamby, Raegan Horschel, Oliv-ia Horton, Daityn Huss, Jenna Jones, Audrey Kalish, Shannon Kelly, Jack Kenney, Abigail Kingsley, Avery Kumar, Cole Laffin, Kyle Laffin, Anthony Lana, Jane Lloyd, Daniel Lucas, Brey-den Maier, Josh Mangalino, Mia McAfee, Aiden McDaniels, Brayden McMillan, Andrey Melen-chuk, Isaac Melson, Isabella Mesiti, Hunter Moore, Nadia Newton, Lily O'Mara, Adrianna Oquendo, Lennon Pardun, Leanna Patrick, Ella Pentz, Madalynn Perry, Noah Pogroszewski, Payton Preston, Sophia Privett, Christopher Pulcino, Bryce Rafferty, Adam Richardson, Lucas Rogers, Cash Rosado, Jesse Schmidt, Aiden Schuler, Samuel Schultz, Caleb Sheehan, Ty Sher-man, Olivia Shultz, Johnny Smith ,Kelsey Spade, Ella Starkweather, Kailey Steele, Adalyn Stott, Grace Strong, Levi Stroup, Stefanos Tedla, Kendall Thomas, Chloe Trembley, Gabriel Turbe-ville, Jack Venturelli, Ella Waite, Henry Wallington, Braden Weits, Isabella Weston, Parker White, Graham Wisnowski, Joshua Wolske, Ella Zelazny, Alexander Zelent

8th Grade: Ikran Abdi, Dilana Acevedo, Elijah Brunelle, Bella Bruno, Shane Cease, Jr., Tyler Curtis, Dae'Jon Davidson, Olivia Ellis, Koi Gilbert, Madison Hartman, Kaylynn Helfer, Brady Johncox, Maxine Kemblowski, Abigail Loewke, Nathan Morganti, Sarai Palomino, Gianni Pas-salacqua, Adrean Pelkey-Dergham, Makensie Richard, Noah Ryan, Brayden Scaccia, Devin Schiano, Miranda Shubert, Kaitlin Stiles, Derek Tarwacki, Ja'lynn Taylor, Ariana Testa, Jack Williams, Richard Wood

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Social Studies Mr. Michael Kiesow

Highest Achievement

6th Grade: Abrielle Hoyt, Angelina Kozlyuk, Alyssa Kreel, Jaidyn Moyer, Madilynn Walberger, Trevor Wight 7th Grade: Zenib Alsahar, Sophia Privett, Lucas Rogers 8th Grade: Isaac Allen, Victoria Fedysiv, Alexander Ophardt

Exceptional Effort

6th Grade: Moises Kaden Casarez, Leah Chapin, Caitlyn Fien, Kyle LaForce, Daniel Luce II 7th Grade: Deanna Eichas, Julia Gonzalez, Johnny Smith 8th Grade: Helayna Dela Cruz, Brenna Green, Ava King

Most Improved

6th Grade: LeVar Colquitt II, Verenize Cruz Cruz, Elijah Leverenz, Kobe Smith, Leah Vetere 7th Grade: Daniel Ballou, Trenton Burris, Brayden Cummings 8th Grade: Joselyn DelVecchio, Savannah Henson, Paige Ireland

Team Zeta Mrs. Rebecca Tibbitts

Overall Most Improved: Olivia Ellis Exceptional Effort

ELA: Devin Schiano Mathematics: John Thornton Science: Anna Eallonardo Social Studies: Sherie Hofstra

World Languages Department Awards Mrs. Julie Dioguardi

Highest Achievement

French 7th Grade: Stefanos Tedla 8th Grade: Isaac Allen

Spanish 7th Grade: Zenib Alsahar, Raegan Horschel, Daityn Huss, Kailey Steele 8th Grade: Helayna Dela Cruz, Brenna Green, Alisha Irizarry, Nolan Munn, Al-exander Ophardt

Exceptional Effort

French 7th Grade: Daniel Lucas 8th Grade: Jade Bonin

Spanish 7th Grade: Lillian Bishop, Alice Dickerson, Nadia Newton, Ella Waite 8th Grade: Isabelle Baker, William Hawken, Kailah Murch, Jacob Rookey, Deli-lah Thomas

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World Languages Department continued Mrs. Julie Dioguardi Most Improved

French 7th Grade: Madison Vache

8th Grade: Ariana Testa

Spanish 7th Grade: Brayden Emrich, G Carter Frasch, Gabriel Ramos-Bennett, Alivia Wil-son 8th Grade: Tyler Barker, Brandon Dash, Kayla Felice, Emanuel Quiñones

Presidential Award for Educational Excellence

Silver Medal Recipient—Derek Tarwacki

Gold Medal Recipient—Alexander Ophardt

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7th Grade: Cash Rosado, Ty Sherman, Ella Waite, Graham Wisnowski

8th Grade: Daniel Dailey, William Hawken

3 Sport Athlete Mr. Todd Hagreen

7th Grade: Cole Burbano, Genevieve Contrera, Lillie Davis, Alana Dobson,

Joseph Donahue, Deanna Eichas, Dylan Fitzgerald, Brody Heckman, Brodee Hen-

shaw, Raegan Horschel, Brady Johnson, Anthony Lana, Aiden McDaniels, Isaac

Melson, Isabella Mesiti, Jayden Miesch, Hunter Moore, Faith Orta, Ella Pentz, Noah

Pogroszewski, Payton Preston, Sophia Privett, Lucas Rogers, Jesse Schmidt, Caleb

Sheehan, Grace Strong, Oliver Washbon

8th Grade: Kendall Akers, John Alexander, Sadie Contrera, Piemsuk Delany,

Elise Donahue, Matthew Durnell, Natalie Gallo, Vincenzo Hofstra, Gwenyth

Ignaszak, Jayla Ingram, Tyler Judd, Maelyn Kroeckel, Andrew Lennartz, Machara

Miller, Kylie Molyneux, Timothy Murphy III, Riley Roberts, Brayden Scaccia, Mason

Schram, Landon Scott, Myles Sherman, Naomi Stroup, Daeqwon Williams, Keira

Wilson, Richard Wood

5 Sport Athlete

7th Grade: Julius Gaines, Jr.

8th Grade: Isaiah Markel

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Oliver Essentials Award Mrs. Michelle Guerrieri

Team Alpha: Winter Reis; Team Beta: Quinn Christy; Team Gamma: Giavanna Saeva; Team Omicron: Lincoln Dailey, Madilynn Walberger ; Team Epsilon: Makenna Kuhn; Team Kappa: Isabella Mesiti; Team Theta: Ty Sherman, Ella Waite; Team Delta: Ella Pentz, Nolan Munn ; Team Lambda: Leah Breuilly; Team Sigma: Jackson Hanaburgh ; Team Nu: Malayna Antramgarza, Alijah Maxwell, Grace LaRocca, Kaelynn Wood; Team Zeta: Annalys Concepcion

Oliver Award for Academic Excellence Mr. Jerrod Roberts

6th Grade: Bailey Amoroso, Madeline Bailey, Jace Byfield, Braeden Christensen, Quinn Christy, Allison Cole, Joyelle Cushman, Lincoln Dailey, Riley Farrell, Caitlyn Fien, Kiera Fien, Michael Flanagan, Mary Galbreth, Jackson Grattan, Miranda Green, Emilie Ha, Zachary Ha-green, Ethan Hart, Jessica Herman, Cole Jensen, Kevin Johnson, Jr., Angelina Kozlyuk, Alyssa Kreel, Esther Kuhlkin, Kyle LaForce, Daniel Luce II, Cardin Mayer, Nicolai Minardo, Jaidyn Mo-yer, Olivia Nichols, Lillian Petitti, Lillian Porteus, Owen Rabjohn, Winter Reis, Ethan Rowe, Giavanna Saeva, Alexanna Salcido, Tyler Seth, Mason Standish, Lia Starwald, Arianna Tobey, Madilynn Walberger, Holden Wassinger, Trevor Wight, Faith Williams 7th Grade: Zenib Alsahar, Lillian Bishop, Genevieve Contrera, Samuel DeLucia, Alice Dicker-son, Carter Dunn, Julia Gonzalez, Raegan Horschel, Daityn Huss, Abigail Kingsley, Aiden McDaniels, Isabella Mesiti, Hunter Moore, Adrianna Oquendo, Ella Pentz, Payton Preston, So-phia Privett, Lucas Rogers, Caleb Sheehan, Ty Sherman, Kelsey Spade, Kailey Steele, Grace Strong, Stefanos Tedla, Gabriel Turbeville, Jack Venturelli, Ella Waite, Isabella Weston, Graham Wisnowski

8th Grade: Isaac Allen, Noah Allen, Haneen Amireh, Isabelle Baker, Jayden Bauch, Owen Beau-lieu, Gabriella Bovee, Riley Carletta, Sadie Contrera, Daniel Dailey, Nathan Dambra, Helayna Dela Cruz, Piemsuk Delany, Victoria Fedysiv, Kiersten Gingrich, Raelin Gingrich, Brenna Green, Jackson Hanaburgh, Lucille Harradine, Garrett Horn, Kristina Irene, Ellie Jensen, Ella Johnson, Andrew Lennartz, Logan Mesiti, Hailey Miller, Alexander Mitchell, Adelina Morici, Nolan Munn, Kailah Murch, Audrey Nichols, Alexander Ophardt, Alexander Schram, Myles Sherman, Naomi Stroup, Lauren Stutz-Cremaldi, Delilah Thomas, Vincenza Viola, Connor Warren, Richard Wood, Braden Zayas