Coaches recognized
On June 20 the Board of Education recognized four coaches for their years of service and wins:

Recognized were (from left): Mike Stone for 100 wins in boys and girls swimming; Mike Vorgang for 100 wins in boys lacrosse, and Todd Templeton for 100 wins in ice hockey. Also recognized was John Furey for 25 years of coaching service and 100 wins in baseball. Congratulations!

2005 Retirees recognized by Board of Education
In a ceremony on June 6, retiring staff were honored by the Board of Education for their many years of dedication and commitment to Niskayuna schools. Retiring are: Margery Amerling, Ken Ashe, Carol Baldwin, Candi Bandura, Bill Bandura, Carol Bodenstab, Carolyn Bourgeois, Tony Brandone, Kent Burchill, Barb Capone, Donna Cavallaro, Fran Cuerdon, Luanne Harvey, Bob Kingsley, Nan Kuntz, Lee Lephart, Karen Maxwell, Marie Ranze, Bob Rossi, Mary Saraceno-Olsen, Diane Schermerhorn, Linda Snyder, Marilyn Tamoschat, Frank Tedesco, Phil Urban and Bob Winchester. Thank you, and best wishes for a happy retirement -- you will be missed!

Student artwork chosen for display at U.S. Capitol
Congratulations to student Greg Goldberg, whose artwork, "The Monster" has been named winner of the 23rd Annual Congressional Arts Competition for the 21st Congressional District. Greg will be honored at a reception in Washington, D.C. on June 14, and his art will be on display for the next year at the U.S. Capitol. Congratulations! See other art news and information on the NiskArtNet web pages.

Students' papers published on Brown University web site
Congratulations to eight Niskayuna High School students, whose papers have been published on the Brown University web site. The students are: Nicole Bieber, Kathy Gisin, Caitlin Horgan, Mike Ryan, Tim Ryan, Shannon Whinnery, Melissa Wu and Kelly Zebrowski. The posting also includes information about teacher Catherine Snyder and her curriculum.  Congratulations!  Read their papers

Les Miserables performers recognized
Congratulations to high school senior Richard Gatta, for winning "Outstanding Performer" from the Schenectady Light Opera Company for his portrayal of Javert in the high school's production of Les Miserables earlier this year. He also won an award for his lighting design. Also nominated for "Outstanding Performer" were Jesse Conti (who played Jean Valjean), Ben Golub (Enjolras) and Casey Larkin (Gavroche). Congratulations!

Mark Treanor, Paula Brinkman win Niskayuna Community Foundation teacher awards

Congratulations to Niskayuna High School teachers Mark Treanor and Paula Brinkman, who were named recipients of the second annual Murray Award for Excellence in Education on May 26. The award, presented by the Niskayuna Community Foundation, includes $2,500 for professional development and recognizes teachers for their high-quality teaching and professional leadership. Above from left, are student and NCF selection committee member Tyler Ashley, Principal John Rickert, student and NCF committee member Allison Weingarten, recipient Paula Brinkman, Superintendent Kevin Baughman and NCF Board Member Christine Perlee. Congratulations!   

Summer Driver Education registration
Summer Driver Education registration is from May 31 - June 8. Cost is $325; See Mrs. Panico in the high school office to sign up. Questions? Call 382-2511, Ext. 4303.

Birchwood raises $7,000 for handicap-accessible swingset

On April 30 the Birchwood Elementary School community came together for the Birchwood Family Fun Walk, to raise funds to add a handicap-accessible swingset to the school's playground in memory of Alyssa and Sabrina Barbiero and Nora Allegra Holiday-Harder. About 200 adults and children registered for the walk, and the event raised enough to purchase the swingset and donate to the NBIA Disorders Association and the Pediatric Dialysis Unit at Albany Medical Center. Congratulations Birchwood!

Teacher traveling to Japan through Fulbright program
Congratulations to High School teacher Peter Melito, who has been selected to participate in the Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program. He will travel to Japan for three weeks in November 2005, learning about the Japanese culture and educational system.

Big NYSSMA event coming -- help needed!
Niskayuna schools are hosting a huge New York State School Music Association festival on June 3 and 4 and many volunteers are needed. Please see the Friends of Music pages for details.

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