The Sixtieth Commencement

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Class of 2020

MAHWAH TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Mahwah Township Public Schools Board of Education

Kim Barron, President

Richard A. DeSilva, Jr., 1st Vice President Leslie Konikow, 2nd Vice President

Brett Coplin, Trustee John Dinice, Trustee

Michael Galow, Trustee Benjamin Kezmarsky, Trustee

Prema Moorthy, Ph.D., Trustee Lynda Zaccone, Trustee

District Administration

C. Lauren Schoen, Ed.D. .............................................................................................. Superintendent of Schools Dennis M. Fare ................................................................................................................... Assistant Superintendent Kyle Bleeker ............................................................................................................................ Business Administrator Michael DeTuro, Ed.D. ........................................................................... Director of Curriculum and Instruction Lisa E. Rizzo .................................................................................................................... Director of Special Services Carlos O. Rosa ...................................................................................................................... Director of Technology Joan Schettino ................................................................................................................. Director of Transportation Gregory Romero, Jr. .......................................................................................... Supervisor, Building and Grounds

Mahwah High School Administration John P. Pascale ......... ......................................................................................................................................... Principal Linda A. Bohny ........ ....................................................................................................................... Assistant Principal Dominick J. Gliatta ................................................................................................................... Director of Guidance Roger L. Pelletier ..............................................................................................................................Athletic Director Robert H. Mac Farran ........................................................................................................... School Security Officer Joseph J. Cozine ............................................................................................. Supervisor, Special Education (6-12) Ruth Davis ........................................................................................... Supervisor, Technology Integration (K-12) Dennis Jarvis ..................... Supervisor, Science (6-12), Integrated Design & Engineering Technology (9-12) Miriam Lezanski ............................................................................ Supervisor, Visual and Performing Arts (9-12) Miriam Lezanski ........................................................................Supervisor, World Languages (6-12), ESL (K-12) Maureen P. Lynch .................................................................................. Supervisor, English Language Arts (6-12) Roger L. Pelletier ................................. Supervisor, Physical Education, Health, and Driver Education (9-12) Danielle Poleway .................................................................................................. Supervisor, Mathematics (6-12) Nikki Van Ess ....................................................... Supervisor, Social Studies (6-12), Business Education (9-12) Connect With Us @MahwahHS

Mission Statement

ahwah, derived from the Lenni Lenape mawewi, is a place where people and paths meet. Ramapo Ridge Middle School and Mahwah High School are the “meeting place” where various neighborhoods converge as one community. We will ensure that rigorous and relevant curricula

will pave the way for challenging and diverse opportunities for all students. Small learning communities will be the vehicle through which we pursue our mission by focusing on strong relationships, learning preferences, performance levels, and interests. Students, staff, parents, and community members will remain dedicated to supporting one another in achieving these essential goals.

Belief Statements

We believe that:

• Effective learning is relevant and rigorous.

• Ongoing and meaningful professional growth is critical to success.

• Professional learning communities create the optimal conditions for learning.

• Everyone deserves to be valued and successful.

• Communities model the behaviors that they value.

• There must be opportunity to question ideas and beliefs.

• People who engage in activities aligned with their needs and interests will reach their highest potential.

• Physical, intellectual, and creative activities are essential for personal growth.

• Cultural and individual diversity enriches learning.

• Accountability and responsibility apply to all.

Mahwah Township Public Schools extends its gratitude to the Community of Ramapo College of New Jersey for their hospitality.

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Senior Class Officers

Michael Hurtado ................................................................ President

Tyler Ziman ............................................................... Vice President

Ethan Bompane ............................................................... Secretary

Thomas Suman ................................................................ Treasurer

Allison Contreras ............................................................... Historian

Class Advisors

Heather Tirino ................................................................. Freshman

Alexandra Graff .............................................................. Sophomore

Roseanne Discepolo............................................................... Junior

Mary Beth Rosen, Michele DeRosa, W. Randall Fuchs ....................... Senior

The Class of 2020 would like to thank our class advisors who have devoted time and talent through the years, to make our high school experience memorable.

Class of 2020 Commencement Program

PROCESSIONAL ......................................................................... Symphonic Band “Pomp and Circumstance" by Edward Elgar NATIONAL ANTHEM: "The Star Spangled Banner” ............................ by Francis Scott Key

Diana Cabrera, Lydia Charyn, Natalia Fay, Sophia Garvin, Julianna Gillen, Olivia Leto, Aaron Lockwood, Dante Mejia, Ayden Mossmann, Matthew Slockbower, Rebekah Soliman

WELCOME ........................................................................... Michael J. Hurtado President, Class of 2020

SENIOR CLASS SPEAKER ............................................................. Hayden R. D’Elena Class of 2020 FACULTY ADDRESS .................................................................... Ryan Humphreys

Teacher of Social Studies AWARDS .................................................................................. John P. Pascale Principal BEST WISHES ................................................. John Dinice and Benjamin Kezmarsky Trustees, Board of Education C. Lauren Schoen, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

PRESENTATION OF GRADUATES ....................................................... John P. Pascale Principal C. Lauren Schoen, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

CONFERRING OF DIPLOMAS ................................................................. Kim Barron President, Board of Education John P. Pascale Principal PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE .................................................................. John P. Pascale Principal RECESSIONAL .......................................................................... Symphonic Band “Flight of the Thunderbird” by Richard L. Saucedo

MAHWAH HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFF

Administration John P. Pascale, Principal BS, Seton Hall University MA, Saint Peter’s College Linda A. Bohny, Assistant Principal BA, Upsala College MA, Montclair State University MA, Fairleigh Dickinson University Dominick Gliatta, Director of Guidance BS, West Virginia University MA (2), New Jersey City University Roger L., Pelletier, Athletic Director, Supervisor, Physical Education (9-12) BS, University of Rhode Island MS, California University of Pennsylvania Joseph J. Cozine, Supervisor, Special Education (6-12) BA, Rutgers, the State University of NJ M.Ed., Rutgers, the State University of NJ Ruth Davis, Supervisor, Technology Integration (K-12) BS, William Paterson University MA, Centenary University Dennis Jarvis, Supervisor, Science (6-12), Practical Arts (9-12) BS, Cook College Campus of Rutgers, the State University MS, Walden University Miriam Lezanski, Supervisor, ESL (K-12), Visual and Performing Arts (9-12), and World Languages (6-12) BA, Montclair State University MA, Fairleigh Dickinson University Maureen P. Lynch, Supervisor, English Language Arts (6-12) BA, University of Delaware MA, Montclair State University Danielle Poleway, Supervisor, Mathematics (6-12) BA, Villanova University MS, Long Island University Nikki Van Ess, Supervisor, Social Studies (6-12), and Business Education (9-12) BA, University of Delaware MA, Teachers College, Columbia University Administrative Assistants Pamela Gervasi Eileen Greer Catherine Kitz Monica Lederer Nancy Mariani Carrie Robinson Denise Wright

Business Education Eileen Fay BS, Bryant University Carolyn Ferguson BS, Montclair State University Erica Monteleone BA, Rowan University Justin Saputski BS, Slippery Rock University MS, Robert Morris University Heather Tirino BS, Ramapo College of New Jersey MBA, Ramapo College of New Jersey MA, University of Delaware Child Study Team Laura Beattie BA, Fairfield University MA, Montclair State University Rebekah Cusick BA, William Paterson University MSW, Fordham University Graduate School of Social Services John Macri, Ph.D. BA, Manhattan College MA, with Distinction, Hofstra University Ph.D., Hofstra University Custodial Staff Ted Lusby, Department Supervisor Oswaldo Bolano Bob Darby Hipolito Martinez Pedro Martinez Salvador Rodriguez Yohani Rodriguez Sara Santa Cruz English Language Arts Melissa Amato BA, William Paterson University M.Ed., New Jersey City University Elissa Cording BA, Montclair State University MA, Montclair State University Allison Coyle BA, Marist College MA, Rutgers, the State University of NJ James Dalessio BA, William Paterson University MA, St. Peter’s College

MAHWAH HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFF

English Language Arts (cont.) Michele DeRosa BA, University of Maryland MA, Fairleigh Dickinson University David Jankowski BA, Fordham University MA, Montclair State University Kasey Kelly BA, West Chester University Elizabeth Lefford BA, James Madison University MAT, James Madison University Samantha Lontine BA, William Paterson University MA, Montclair State University Jason Nahum BA, Emerson College MA, Montclair State University Stephanie Pilipshen BA, The College of New Jersey MA, The College of New Jersey Jean Sagredo BA, University of Massachusetts MTA, Rutgers University Mason Gross School of Arts Guidance Megan Beatty, Guidance Counselor BS, Marist College MA, Montclair State University Dianna Farquharson, Guidance Counselor BA, University of Alabama BS, University of Alabama M.Ed., Long Island University Rayhan Jalil, Guidance Counselor BA, Montclair State University MA, Montclair State University Stacy Mandel, Guidance Counselor BS, SUNY Albany M.Ed., Long Island University Federico Lucas, ESS BA, Monmouth University MA, William Paterson University Ani Mooney, ESS BA, Caldwell College MSW, Fordham University Joan Stewart, SAC BA, St. Olaf College MA, Montclair State University

Integrated Design and Engineering Technology Daniel Catizone BA, Edinboro University Andrew Coe BS, The College of New Jersey Mathematics Whitney Cohn BS, SUNY Binghamton M.Ed., Long Island University Roseanne Discepolo BS, Ramapo College of New Jersey Michael Doris BA, The College of New Jersey M.Ed., The College of New Jersey Bethany Giuliani BA, Rutgers, the State University of NJ M.Ed., Rutgers, the State University of NJ Sarah Guzinski BA, The College of New Jersey Walker Larson BS, Ramapo College of New Jersey MA, Stevenson University Kimberly Loesche BS, Ramapo College of New Jersey MSET, Ramapo College of New Jersey Jacqueline McNamara BS, Seton Hall University MA, Seton Hall University Joseph Montana BS, William Paterson University Paulina Naslonski BS, Seton Hall University MA, Seton Hall University Tracey Portelli BA, Rutgers, the State University of NJ MA, Montclair State University Bradford Segall BS, Fairfield University Dorothy Zimmermann BS, Loyola University Maryland MS, Montclair State University Media Center/Library Christine Hartigan Miller BA, The College of New Jersey MLIS, Rutgers, the State University of NJ M.Ed., Walden University

MAHWAH HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFF

Paraprofessionals Rudolph Basso Lisa LaMontagne David Bernhart George Palm Maria Bogaenko Jeanne Paolillo Efstathia Chimarios Jacqueline Pepe Cheryl Dallara Lorraine Pierro Josedph Goldstein Mary Ryffel Jacqueline Hll Fabiola Santos Carol Hobbins Rebecca Scalia Tatjana Klanke Laurie Vogt Smith Kumilli Jeanine Whitmore Performing Arts Jeffrey Bittner BM, William Paterson University MM, Ithaca College Wendy Campbell BS, Mesiah College MS, Central Connecticut State University Robert Leet BA, Montclair State University Lynn Morneweck-Fuld BA, Oberlin College MAT, Rutgers, the State University of NJ Physical Education Gregory Carr BS, Montclair State University Christopher Diaz BS, Kean University Alexandra Graff BA, Montclair State University MA, Montclair State University Gina Migliore BS, Montclair State University M.Ed., Gratz College Richard Raiani BS, University of Scranton MS, Seton Hall University Jeffrey Remo BA, William Paterson University MA, New Jersey State University Caitlin Yeck BA, Gettysburg College MA, Montclair State University Pomptonian Food Service Jack Petrunyak, Director Holly Krizek Marie Miele Lisa Nagle

Pomptonian Food Service (cont.) Mariana Piscopo Lisa Smolensky Lucy Sroga Ane Strazicic School Nurse Mary Beth Kakolewski, RN CSN BA, Caldwell University School Security P.O. Michael Jack, Mahwah Police Department

School Resource Officer Robert MacFarran School Security Officer Science Erica Bakelmun BS, Stevens Institute of Technology M.Che.E., Carnegie Mellon University Ahlam Basha BS, Ramapo College of New Jersey Gwen Calvez BS, Lycee Jolio Currie MS, Ecole Superieur d’optique and Saint Peter’s University Karen Cuttita-Morgan BS, King’s College MS, Long Island University Mary Devine BS, University of Scranton MS, University of Scranton Christin Freet BS, University of Scranton MA, Ball State University Courtney Kaiser BS, Rutgers, the State University of NJ Christopher Konel BS, The College of New Jersey MA, The College of New Jersey Christopher Lynch BS, Rutgers, the State University of NJ Joo Meang BA, Hunter College, CUNY MS, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY Catherine Schwartz BSA, Carnegie Mellon University Debra Sweet BS, William Paterson University

MAHWAH HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFF

Social Studies Christopher Buser BA, Ramapo College of New Jersey Samantha Fogarty BA, University of Connecticut MA, Montclair State University Randall Fuchs BA, Rutgers, the State University of NJ BA, William Paterson University MS, Rutgers, the State University of NJ Madison Hagar BA, Rutgers, the State University of NJ M.Ed., Rutgers Graduate School of Education Ryan Humphreys BA, Lycoming College Laura Kandoth BA, James Madison University M.A.T, Montclair State University Keith Normoyle BA, The College of New Jersey M.Ed., New Jersey City University Mary Beth Rosen BA, William Paterson University MA, William Paterson University Benjamin Wagman BA, Montclair State University Special Education Stephanie Cintron BS, Montclair State University MA, Montclair State University Julia Conde BA, William Paterson University Andrea Connors BS, Vanderbilt University M.Ed., Vanderbilt University M.Ed., Montclair State University Shawn Daly BA, Kean University M.Ed., Kean University Carole Farrell BA, William Paterson University MA, William Paterson University Ye Ji Elise Ferrabolli BA, Montclair State University MAT, Montclair State University Jhon Henao-Gomez BA, Rutgers, the State University of NJ Henry Kuipers BA, Ramapo College of New Jersey MA, William Paterson University

Special Education (cont.) Jennifer Mazzola BA, Ramapo College of New Jersey MA. William Paterson University Yovana Mena BS, St. Thomas Aquinas College Meaghan Monahan BA, Mount St. Mary College M.Ed., New Jersey City University Estania Noel BS, University of Maryland Eastern Shore M.Ed., William Paterson University Robert Pasek BA, Southern Connecticut State University Lauren Rosen BS, SUNY M.Ed., Lehman College Alison Thornhill BA, SUNY – Oneonta MA, University of Charleston David Torosian BA, Kean University Michael Zandonella BA, William Paterson University Visual Arts Joseph Charles BA, Iona College MAE, Seton Hall University Alysia Geller

BA, Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Alyssa Herrera BA, The College of New Jersey Andrew Needham BS, Skidmore College MA, Kean University Taryn Pizza BS, SUNY – New Paltz MFA, Massachusetts College of Art and Design Lauren Rotondella BA, Montclair State University

World Languages Christian Acosta BA, Rutgers, the State University of NJ MA, Montclair State University Fang Bian BS, Heibei University of Economics and Business MA, Chinese Academy of Science MS, Beijing Normal University

MAHWAH HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFF

World Languages (cont.) Gabriel Castro BA, Kean University Lauren Crenca BA, Muhlenberg College Valerie Fraenkel BA, Rutgers, the State University of NJ MA, Rutgers, the State University of NJ Tara Graham BA, Montclair State University Veronica King (LTS) BA, University of North Texas Jhony Kuwent BA, Rider University MA, Montclair State University Eimy Londono BA, Saint Peter’s College Alyssa Thievon BA, Rutgers, the State University of NJ M.Ed., Rutgers, the State University of NJ

MAHWAH HIGH SCHOOL - CLASS OF 2020

KEY: * First Decile NΨ National Honor Society CΨ Chinese National Honor Society

FΨ French National Honor Society MΨ Mathematics National Honor Society ۩ Science National Honor Society SΨ Spanish National Honor Society

William Robert Abbott

William Charles Ackerson

Marc Anthony Agustin

Zoe Ryan Alber * MΨ NΨ ۩

Laura Elizabeth Allen

Ashley Michelle Almeida

Enver Sie-Hung Aman * MΨ NΨ ۩

Lyeba Heather Amir

Nikolas Josef Andrejcsak

Jack Louis Anicito

Andrew Avendano

Hayden Aversa

Mia Isabella Avino

Gabriel Aydin

Matthew Ryan Baer

Rachel Jessica Balji * FΨ NΨ ۩

Angelo Basciano

Jelani Dia Bascom

Ciara Jane Beattie

Ethan Francis Bompane * FΨ MΨ NΨ ۩

Broderick Winter Boucher NΨ

Ian Albert Brochhausen

Abigail Katherine Brooks

Joshua Louis Brown

Logan Scott Buchalter * MΨ NΨ ۩ SΨ

Catherine Grace Burns

Diana Lee Cabrera

Ryan Carlos Cabrera

Paul McKaig Campbell Jr.

Jennifer Cao ۩ SΨ

Ryan William Carey

Mackenzie Ann Cariddi

Thomas John Carosi

Brynn Mary Carriero

Olivia Lynn Carriero SΨ

Chloe Michele Carter

Thomas Stratton Castrillon

Alexis Morgan Castro

Nicholas Edward Catrini

Kirsten Elizabeth Cavanagh

Sahaj Chandra

Holly Anne Chappell

Lydia Salem Charyn

Shiv Jasubhai Chaudhary

Jason Chaudhry

Sung Bin Cho CΨ NΨ

Caleb Haesung Choo

Abigail Elaine Cohen

MAHWAH HIGH SCHOOL - CLASS OF 2020

KEY: * First Decile NΨ National Honor Society CΨ Chinese National Honor Society

FΨ French National Honor Society MΨ Mathematics National Honor Society ۩ Science National Honor Society SΨ Spanish National Honor Society

Allison Eileen Contreras-Ortiz

Juliet Clement Corless * MΨ NΨ ۩ SΨ

Alexander Javier Cuevas

Joseph Steve Curcio

Patrick James D’Andrea

Hayden Reid D’Elena CΨ NΨ

Kevin Michael D’Ercole

Alexander James DeJesus

Jessica Rae Demsky

Grace Patricia DePasquale

Avin Pankaj Desai

Ayushi Pankaj Desai

Jordan Alexa Devine

Nicole Michele DiMartino NΨ

Ryan John Dinice

John Charles Doyle

Derek Joseph Ernst

Natalia Clarisse Fay * NΨ SΨ

Thomas Robert Ferman

Austin James Ferraioli

Conor Dalton Finneran

Amanda Jean Ford

Courtney Elizabeth Ford NΨ SΨ

Ryan Lee Ford

Charlotte May Fruscione * NΨ SΨ

Neel Bimal Ganatra

Sophia Claire Garvin

Briana Nicole Gill

Julianna Kate Gillen

Alexander George Gomez

Kayla Lisseth Gonzalez

Vanessa Johanna Graniero NΨ

Liam John Granquist

Harjeevin Singh Grewal

Alex Kyle Gutierrez

Daniel Issac Hajal

Zachary Ryan Haskoor

Ramone Norris Hennie

Isabella Angelique Herrera

Peter John Herron

Kayla Michelle Himpele

Chris Michael Horsa

Michael Jacob Hurtado

Nina Grace Huss

Carissa Nicole Iannucci

Nicholas Joseph Inzinna-Enriquez

Natacha Jean-Paul

Alex Corey Kaplan NΨ SΨ

MAHWAH HIGH SCHOOL - CLASS OF 2020

KEY: * First Decile NΨ National Honor Society CΨ Chinese National Honor Society

FΨ French National Honor Society MΨ Mathematics National Honor Society ۩ Science National Honor Society SΨ Spanish National Honor Society

Kogul Kathirgamathas

Thomas Patrick Kayal NΨ

Aidan Patrick Kelly

Jacob Anthony Kezmarsky

Hansel Kim

Justin Michael Kim CΨ

Jonathan Edward Koa * MΨ NΨ ۩ SΨ

Eleni Konstantellis CΨ NΨ

Joshua Hunter Kornfeld-Loewy

Joshua Edward Kothapalli

Joseph Thomas Kozdra

Grace Caroline Kronewitter

Chloe Ann Kunzelman

Garret Walker Kurtz * MΨ SΨ

Brendan William Larkin NΨ

Matthew David Larstanna

Lourens Martin Latona

Skye Makayla LaTorre

Tracy Marie Lavorini

Thomas Anthony Lebiak

Daniel Ha-Neul Lee * NΨ SΨ

Timothy Jongbum Lee NΨ

Michael Jayson Leone

Olivia Dreis Leto * NΨ ۩ SΨ

Aaron Emanuel Lockwood

Samuel Jedidiah Lockwood

Ayden Jaeger Mabie

Amyill Shuanyi Macon

Taylor Grace Magi

Jamie Elisabeth Maneri

Kelly Catherine Maneri

Bianca Lynn Marino NΨ

Hannah Grace Marino

Isabella Rose Marino

Sofia Aileen Mastrangelo * NΨ SΨ

Benjamin Thomas Mc Anany

Kevin Daniel McClanahan

Erin Leigh McDonald

Payton Elizabeth McGuire MΨ NΨ SΨ

Hannah Maisie McNamara

Ryan Joseph McQuarry

Elayna Doris Aguila Mehnert

Dante Gabriel Mejia

Brianna Victoria Mendez

Keira Kathleen Milne

James Michael Molina

Ayden Patrick Mossmann

Jordan Olivia Mucci

MAHWAH HIGH SCHOOL - CLASS OF 2020

KEY: * First Decile NΨ National Honor Society CΨ Chinese National Honor Society

FΨ French National Honor Society MΨ Mathematics National Honor Society ۩ Science National Honor Society SΨ Spanish National Honor Society

Skylar Eve Murphy * NΨ ۩

Michael Max Muzafarov

Aminata Guet Ndong

Mary Elizabeth Nelson

Logan Alexander O’Neill

Kiely Margarita Paris-Rodriguez

Jacqueline Rose Paruszek NΨ

Nicole Louise Patire

Alexander Pecak

Emily Fortune Perrine

Brenna Louise Peterson

Remi Angelo Petrillo

John Raymond Picciano NΨ

Mark Robert Pierro

Michael Patrick Porucznik

Sydney Grace Powers * NΨ SΨ

Kylie Madeline Pucci NΨ SΨ

Kevin Thomas Pushie

Nicholas Michael Quitoni

Carmen Jakellin Ramirez-Barrales

Jack Reise Ramundo

David John Riabov

Robert William Richter

Camdyn Paige Roark NΨ

Joseph James Rodante

Elizabeth Rosario

Jenna Lily Rosenblatt

Tyler Todd Rumsey

Paul Mena B Samaan

Michael Myles Sanchez

Amanda Brooke Sands

Kristiana Savastano

Michael Stefan Schnoll

Erick Barron Seibel

Jacob Holden Seidner

Sydney Elizabeth Shields

Lili Ann Shmaruk

Antonio David Simone

Francesca Marie Sinisi NΨ

Paul Joseph Siracusa

Mark Edward Sitar NΨ

Matthew Owen Skrod * FΨ MΨ NΨ

Jack Fitzgerald Slaughter CΨ NΨ

Matthew Alexander Slockbower

Lara Ann Sluszniak SΨ

Jazmine Smith

Jonathan Andrew Smolensky

Katherine Veronica Sodano

MAHWAH HIGH SCHOOL - CLASS OF 2020

KEY: * First Decile NΨ National Honor Society CΨ Chinese National Honor Society

FΨ French National Honor Society MΨ Mathematics National Honor Society ۩ Science National Honor Society SΨ Spanish National Honor Society

Joseph Adel Soliman

Rebekah Adel Soliman * NΨ SΨ

Sarah Adel Soliman * MΨ NΨ ۩ SΨ

Evdokia Spanou

Ryan James Spector * FΨ NΨ

Darlene Elena Esmeralda Spina-VanAntwerp

Gabriele Charles Spinella NΨ

Gavin Michael Sprofera

Nina Ann St Martin * FΨ NΨ ۩

Jordan Michael Stauff

Marissa Nicole Stepp

Thomas Christopher Suman * CΨ MΨ NΨ ۩

Mohamed Tabet

Kenzo Jason Takahashi

Jordan Kylie Taylor

Kyle Henry Teel

Curtis William Tiger-McClatchie

Rita Joyce Tolen

Hannah Jami Tomaskovic MΨ NΨ SΨ

Scott Joseph Tremblay * MΨ SΨ

Elizabeth Urbaniak

Nikolas Angelo Uva

Daniel Todd Van Duren

Emily Eileen Vassallo * SΨ

Jahnel Amber Villalba

Ertug Vurgun

Alexandria Caitlin Wall NΨ

Isabella Anastasia Watrall

Sean Nicholas Weber

Hannah Anne Weiss NΨ

Matthew Michelangelo Wilson

Aidan Gabriel Woelfel

Justin Michael Wong CΨ MΨ NΨ

Eugene Woo

Austin Wu CΨ

Devin Michael Yang

Yoon Ji Yang

William Michael Youhas Jr.

Lisbeth Jocelyn Yupa-Ponce

Ashley Marie Zaita

Sophia Marie Zaita NΨ

Emily Anna Zakrzewski * MΨ NΨ SΨ

Steven James Zembriski

Tyler Harold Ziman NΨ

The Thunderbird Scholarship Fund

The Thunderbird Scholarship Fund annually awards scholarships to graduating Mahwah High School applicants. These awards are privately funded by gifts and contributions, independent of the Mahwah Board of Education. Any Mahwah High School senior who is pursuing a full program in an accredited institution above the secondary level, (and is not accepting a scholarship or grant package exceeding two-thirds of the student’s annual tuition), shall be eligible for scholarship awards. The Mahwah High School Thunderbird Sports Booster Club will be awarding fifteen scholarships for the Class of 2020. Applicants must have participated in Mahwah High School’s athletic program during their senior year and must also fulfill the above requirements.

Senior Award and Scholarship Recipients Students listed in the Senior Award and Scholarship Recipient section of the program received a senior award on June 9, 2020 at our Senior Awards and Scholarship Ceremony and/or have provided written documentation, as requested, to our Guidance Department verifying merit-based scholarship offers.

SENIOR AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

CLASS OF 2020

William Charles Ackerson Ramapo College

Seal of Biliteracy

Zoe Ryan Alber University of Connecticut

President’s Education Award

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall

Scholar Athlete – Grade 12

Seal of Biliteracy

Laura Elizabeth Allen Ramapo College

Editor's Award for Distinguished Service to the Yearbook

Seal of Biliteracy

Enver Sie-Hung Aman Rutgers University – New Brunswick

Thunderbird Scholarship

Academic Decathlon - Bronze Medal in Economics (Regional)

Academic Decathlon - Bronze Medal in Music (Regional)

Academic Decathlon - Bronze Medal in Science (Regional)

Academic Decathlon - Gold Medal in Math (Regional)

Academic Decathlon - Gold Medal in Math (State)

Academic Decathlon - Highest Scoring Scholastic on Team

(Regional)

Academic Decathlon - Highest Scoring Scholastic on Team (State)

Bergen County Math League - 1st Place in County

College Board Highest SAT Math - Score 800

Data Structures

Multivariable Calculus

NJ Math League - 1st Place Mahwah High School

NJ State Science League Award for Outstanding Achievement in Physics C

President's Education Award

SAT Subject Test Perfect Score in Math Level II

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Winter 2019-20

Andrew Avendano United States Armed Forces - Army

Military Service Award - Army

Mia Isabella Avino Montclair State University

Digital Film Production

Practical Psychology

Principal's Award

Rachel Jessica Balji

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Presidential Fitness Award

Ciara Jane Beattie University of Delaware

Mahwah Music Boosters Scholarship, $500

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20

Seal of Biliteracy

Ethan Francis Bompane Cornell University

Greater Ramsey UNICO Scholarship, $500

Mahwah Fire Dept. Co. #2 Scholarship in memory of

Lieutenant Patrick L. Roe $500

Mahwah Music Boosters Scholarship, $500

Thunderbird Scholarship

College Board Highest Combined SAT - Score 1580

College Board Highest SAT EBRW - Score 790

Competed in 4 Years of FIRST Robotics

National Merit Commended Student

President's Education Award

SAT Subject Test Perfect Score in Math Level II

Seal of Biliteracy

Principal's Award

SENIOR AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

CLASS OF 2020

Broderick Winter Boucher Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

President's Education Award

Abigail Katherine Brooks University of Maine

Craig Suhadolc Memorial Scholarship

AP 2D Art & Design

Creative Writing

Joshua Louis Brown Ohio University

Mahwah High School Home & School Assoc.

Scholarship, $1,000

Principal's Award

Logan Scott Buchalter Northeastern University

Thunderbird Scholarship

Thunderbird Scholarship Fund

Academic Writing

AP Chemistry

AP Physics

College Board Highest ACT English - Score 36

Competed in all TEAMS events (Tests of Engineering Aptitude,

Mathematics, and Science) held during HS tenure

National Merit Commended Student

NJ State Science League Award for Outstanding Achievement in

Chemistry II

President's Education Award

Principal's Award

Seal of Biliteracy

U.S. Marine Corps. Scholastic Excellence Award

Catherine Grace Burns The College of New Jersey

Mahwah Elks – The Paul Shorey Scholarship, $1,000

Mahwah High School Home & School Assoc. Scholarship, $1,000

Ryan Carlos Cabrera Case Western Reserve University

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20

Jennifer Cao University of Pittsburgh

Academic Decathlon - Bronze Medal in Essay (Regional)

Academic Decathlon - Gold Medal in Music (Regional)

Academic Decathlon - Honorable Mention in Math (Regional)

Academic Decathlon - Silver Medal in Speech (Regional)

Orchestra Musicianship Award

President's Education Award

Seal of Biliteracy

Thomas John Carosi Liberty University

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Winter 2019-20

Brynn Mary Carriero St. Joseph’s University

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20

Seal of Biliteracy

Olivia Lynn Carriero University of Delaware

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20

Seal of Biliteracy

Chloe Michele Carter Ramapo College

Joanne Fox Memorial Scholarship for Theater, $1,000

Sahaj Chandra Rutgers University -New Brunswick

President's Education Award

Seal of Biliteracy

SENIOR AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

CLASS OF 2020

Holly Anne Chappell James Madison University

Bergen County Women’s Coaches Assoc Multi Sport Award

Thunderbird Scholarship Fund: George Washington School HSO

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Fall 2019-20

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Winter 2019-20

Seal of Biliteracy

Lydia Salem Charyn Muhlenberg University

Bergen County Chorus

Seal of Biliteracy

Thespian Award

Vocal Musicianship Award

Jason Chaudhry Rutgers University-New Brunswick

President's Education Award Caleb Haesung Choo Ithaca College

Bergen County Men’s Coaches Assoc Multi Sport Award

Seal of Biliteracy

Abigail Elaine Cohen University of New Haven

Thunderbird Scholarship Fund: Lenape Meadows School HSO

Seal of Biliteracy

Allison Eileen Contreras-Ortiz Ramapo College

Principal's Award

Seal of Biliteracy

Juliet Clement Corless Princeton University

Mahwah Music Boosters Scholarship, $500

Thunderbird Scholarship

Thunderbird Scholarship Fund

College Board Highest Combined SAT - Score 1580

Juliet Clement Corless (cont’d) College Board Highest SAT Math - Score 800 Competed in 4 Years of FIRST Robotics Mock Trial: Outstanding Attorney

National Merit Commended Student

Outstanding Band Musician

President's Education Award

SAT Subject Test Perfect Score in Math Level II

Seal of Biliteracy

Society of Women Engineers - Senior

Hayden Reid D'Elena Pennsylvania State University

Student Government School Spirit Scholarship, $250

Thunderbird Scholarship

AP Government and Politics

Audio-Visual Technician

Principal's Award

Jessica Rae Demsky Indiana University-Bloomington

Seal of Biliteracy

Grace Patricia DePasquale Seton Hall University

Mahwah Music Boosters Scholarship, $500

Thunderbird Scholarship Fund: Mollica Scholarship

Avin Pankaj Desai Seton Hall University

Seal of Biliteracy

Jordan Alexa Devine James Madison University

Ramsey Knights of Columbus Scholarship, $450

SENIOR AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

CLASS OF 2020

Nicole Michele DiMartino Babson College

French Level 5

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20

Seal of Biliteracy

Derek Joseph Ernst Loyola University Maryland

Mahwah High School Sports Booster Scholarship

Thunderbird Scholarship Fund: George Washington School HSO

Excellence in Craftsmanship

Natalia Clarisse Fay Vassar College

Academic Decathlon - Gold Medal in Essay (Regional)

Academic Decathlon - Highest Scoring Honors on Team (Regional)

Academic Decathlon - Highest Scoring Honors on Team (State)

Academic Decathlon - Team MVP (Regional)

Academic Decathlon - Team MVP (State)

Eileen Blauvelt Award

National Merit Commended Student

President's Education Award

Seal of Biliteracy

Thomas Robert Ferman Montclair State University

Mahwah Scholarship and Assistance Organization II, $1,000

Principal's Award

Austin James Ferraioli University of Pittsburgh

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Winter 2019-20

Seal of Biliteracy

Conor Dalton Finneran University of Washington, Seattle

College Board Highest ACT Science - Score 36

President's Education Award

Amanda Jean Ford American University

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20

Courtney Elizabeth Ford University of Richmond

Mahwah High School Sports Booster Scholarship

Thunderbird Scholarship

Academic Decathlon - Bronze Medal in Art (Regional)

Academic Decathlon - Bronze Medal in Science (Regional)

Academic Decathlon - Gold Medal in Economics (Regional)

Academic Decathlon - Silver Medal in Language/Literature

(Regional)

Academic Decathlon - Silver Medal in Music (Regional)

Academic Decathlon - Silver Medal in Social Science (Regional)

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Fall 2019-20

Principal's Award

Seal of Biliteracy

Ryan Lee Ford Dickinson College

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Fall 2019-20

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Winter 2019-20

Principal's Award

Seal of Biliteracy

Charlotte May Fruscione Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Fall 2019-20

President's Education Award

Principal's Award

Neel Bimal Ganatra Seton Hall University

Seal of Biliteracy

SENIOR AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

CLASS OF 2020

Sophia Claire Garvin The University of Scranton

Kinchley’s Involved in Sports & Scholastics Scholarship, $500

Mahwah Music Boosters Scholarship, $500

Bergen County Chorus

NJ All State Mixed Chorus

North Jersey Region 1 Chorus

Triple Crown Award Julianna Kate Gillen The College of New Jersey

Jacqueline Sancetta Newhouse Memorial Scholarship

Mahwah High School Home & School Assoc. Scholarship, $1,000

Stage Crew Award

Alexander George Gomez Seton Hall University Competed in 4 Years of FIRST Robotics Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20

Seal of Biliteracy

Kayla Lisseth Gonzalez Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Seal of Biliteracy

Vanessa Johanna Graniero Muhlenberg College

JoAnne Fox Drama Club

Principal's Award

Seal of Biliteracy

Daniel Issac Hajal Ramapo College

Seal of Biliteracy

Peter John Herron University of New Haven

Greater Bergen Association of Realtors Scholarship, $500

Chris Michael Horsa University of Florida

Competed in all TEAMS events (Tests of Engineering Aptitude,

Mathematics, and Science) held during HS tenure

President's Education Award

Michael Jacob Hurtado Stevens Institute of Technology

Seal of Biliteracy

Carissa Nicole Iannucci James Madison University

Mahwah High School Sports Booster Scholarship

Thunderbird Scholarship Fund: Ramapo Ridge School HSO

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20

Seal of Biliteracy

Alex Corey Kaplan Dickinson College

John F. Carty Memorial Scholarship, $4,000

Thunderbird Scholarship Fund: Betsy Ross School HSO

Presidential Fitness Award

Seal of Biliteracy

Kogul Kathirgamathas Rutgers University-New Brunswick

AP European History

Thomas Patrick Kayal Quinnipiac University

DZ Foundation Scholarship, $1,000

Principal's Award

Seal of Biliteracy

Jacob Anthony Kezmarsky Gettysburg College

John F. Carty Memorial Scholarship, $4,000

Frank Chamberlin Scholarship, $2,000

Mahwah High School Sports Booster Scholarship

SENIOR AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

CLASS OF 2020

Hansel Kim Stevens Institute of Technology

National Merit Commended Student

Seal of Biliteracy

Justin Michael Kim Wentworth Institute of Technology

Chinese 4

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Fall 2019-20

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Winter 2019-20

SAT Subject Test Perfect Score in Math Level II

Jonathan Edward Koa Pennsylvania State University

John F. Carty Memorial Scholarship, $4,000

Mahwah High School Sports Booster Scholarship

Mahwah High School Home & School Association Scholarship, $1,000

Mahwah Scholarship and Assistance Organization, $4,000

Marcus Kayal Memorial Scholarship, $1,000

National Merit Scholarship Corporation, $2,500

Nicholas Lauerwald Memorial Scholarship, $2,000

Thunderbird Scholarship

Thunderbird Scholarship Fund

Valley Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship, $500

AP Biology

AP Calculus BC

AP Psychology

College Board Highest ACT English - Score 36

College Board Highest ACT Math - Score 36

College Board Highest ACT Reading - Score 36

College Board Highest Composite ACT - Score 36

National Merit Commended Student

NJ State Science League Award for Outstanding Achievement in

Biology II

Physical Education - Grade 12

Presidential Fitness Award

President's Education Award

Principal's Award

SAT Subject Test Perfect Score in Math Level II

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20

Jonathan Edward Koa (cont’d) Seal of Biliteracy

Eleni Konstantellis Fordham University

Frederick & Margaret Wehran Memorial Scholarship

Mahwah High School Sports Booster Scholarship

Student Government School Spirit Scholarship, $250

Thunderbird Scholarship Fund: Mickey Corcoran Scholarship

Principal's Award

Joshua Edward Kothapalli New Jersey Institute of Technology

Competed in 4 years of FIRST Robotics

Chloe Ann Kunzelman Temple University

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Winter 2019-20

Garret Walker Kurtz The University of Scranton

Mahwah High School Sports Booster Scholarship

President's Education Award

Seal of Biliteracy

Brendan William Larkin University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Don & Meg Minassian Ice Hockey Scholarship, $500

Thunderbird Scholarship Fund: Ramapo Ridge School HSO

President's Education Award

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Winter 2019-20

Matthew David Larstanna Sacred Heart University

Seal of Biliteracy

Thomas Anthony Lebiak Ramapo College

Excellence in Craftsmanship

SENIOR AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

CLASS OF 2020

Daniel Ha-Neul Lee Northeastern University

College Board Highest SAT Math - Score 800

National Merit Northeastern University Scholarship

President's Education Award

SAT Subject Test Perfect Score in Math Level II

Seal of Biliteracy Timothy Jongbum Lee Georgia Institute of Technology

Thunderbird Scholarship Fund: Elizabeth Ortiz Pride & Spirit

John Philip Sousa Award

Seal of Biliteracy

Olivia Dreis Leto Northeastern University

Bergen County Chorus

Excellence in Acting

NJ All State Mixed Chorus

North Jersey Region 1 Chorus

President's Education Award

U.S. Marine Corps. Semper Fidelis Award for Music Excellence

Seal of Biliteracy

Aaron Emanuel Lockwood Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Mahwah Music Boosters Scholarship, $500

Thunderbird Scholarship Fund: Michelle Szwed Scholarship

Bergen County Chorus

Computer Modeling

NJ All State Mixed Chorus

North Jersey Region 1 Chorus

Vocal Music Award

Ayden Jaeger Mabie Stockton University

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20

Kelly Catherine Maneri The College of New Jersey

Seal of Biliteracy

Bianca Lynn Marino University of Vermont

President's Education Award

Isabella Rose Marino Rollins College

Seal of Biliteracy

Sofia Aileen Mastrangelo Fairleigh Dickinson University

AP Calculus AB

College Board Highest ACT Reading - Score 36

President's Education Award

Payton Elizabeth McGuire University of Colorado, Boulder

Mahwah High School Sports Booster Scholarship

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Winter 2019-20

Seal of Biliteracy

Hannah Maisie McNamara Susquehanna University

Bergen County Women’s Coaches Assoc Scholarship, $300

Mahwah PBA #143 Memorial Scholarship, $500 Dante Gabriel Mejia Bethany College

Bergen County Chorus

NJ All State Mixed Chorus

North Jersey Region 1 Chorus

SENIOR AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

CLASS OF 2020

Brianna Victoria Mendez Pennsylvania State University

Mahwah Fire Dept. Co. #2 Scholarship in memory of Lieutenant

Patrick L. Roe $500

Mahwah PBA #143 Memorial Scholarship, $500

Ayden Patrick Mossmann Ramapo College

Mahwah Music Boosters Scholarship, $500

Bergen County Chorus

NJ All State Mixed Chorus

North Jersey Region 1 Chorus

Presidential Fitness Award Principal’s Award

Seal of Biliteracy

Spanish Level 5

Student Growth

Skyler Eve Murphy Lehigh University

President's Education Award

Seal of Biliteracy

Michael Max Muzafarov Rutgers University-New Brunswick

National Merit Commended Student

President's Education Award

Seal of Biliteracy

Mary Elizabeth Nelson Ramapo College

Lightbridge Foundation Scholarship, $500

Outstanding Structured Learning Experience - Grade 12

Principal's Award

Logan Alexander O'Neill Fordham University

Principal's Award

Seal of Biliteracy

Kiely Margarita Paris-Rodriguez Ramapo College

Seal of Biliteracy

Jacqueline Rose Paruszek Sacred Heart University

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20

Alexander Pecak Ramapo College

Seal of Biliteracy

Emily Fortune Perrine The College of New Jersey

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20

Seal of Biliteracy

Brenna Louise Peterson University of New Hampshire

Howard S. Avery Memorial Scholarship

Mahwah High School Sports Booster Scholarship

AP 3D Art & Design

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Fall 2019-20

Remi Angelo Petrillo Ramapo College

Outstanding Business Student

Seal of Biliteracy

John Raymond Picciano Liberty University

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Winter 2019-20

Mark Robert Pierro The College of New Jersey

Mahwah PBA #143 Memorial Scholarship, $500

Saddle River Lions Club Charities Scholarship, $500

SENIOR AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

CLASS OF 2020

Michael Patrick Porucznik Rutgers University-New Brunswick

President's Education Award

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20

Sydney Grace Powers University of South Carolina

Future Business Leader

Presidential Fitness Award

President's Education Award

Principal's Award

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Winter 2019-20

Seal of Biliteracy

Kylie Madeline Pucci Merrimack College

John F. Carty Memorial Scholarship, $4,000

Marcus Kayal Memorial Scholarship, $1,000

Presidential Fitness Award

Principal's Award

Seal of Biliteracy

U.S. Marine Corps. Distinguished Athlete Award

Kevin Thomas Pushie Virginia Tech

Mahwah High School Sports Booster Scholarship

Nicholas Michael Quitoni New Jersey Institute of Technology

Competed in 4 Years of FIRST Robotics

Camdyn Paige Roark College of William and Mary

John F. Carty Memorial Scholarship, $4,000

Mahwah High School Sports Booster Scholarship

Saddle River Lions Club Charities Scholarship, $500

President's Education Award

Seal of Biliteracy

Michael Stefan Schnoll Indiana University

Mahwah PBA #143 Memorial Scholarship, $500

Sydney Elizabeth Shields The University of Tampa

John Royle Bergen Highlands Rotary Scholarship, $2,500

Principal's Award

Francesca Marie Sinisi Fairfield University

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Fall 2019-20

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Winter 2019-20

Seal of Biliteracy

Paul Joseph Siracusa Quinnipiac University

DZ Foundation Scholarship, $1,000

Kinchley’s Involved in Sports & Scholastics Scholarship, $500

Mark Edward Sitar Wake Forest University

Mahwah Music Boosters Scholarship, $500

Thunderbird Scholarship Fund: Joyce Kilmer School HSO

College Board Highest ACT Science - Score 36

Principal's Award

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Winter 2019-20

Seal of Biliteracy

Matthew Owen Skrod Dartmouth College

Michael Sargenti Memorial Scholarship, $2,500

Thunderbird Scholarship Fund

English Language Arts Department Award: Grade 12

National Merit Commended Student

President's Education Award

SAT Subject Test Perfect Score in Math Level II

Seal of Biliteracy

SENIOR AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

CLASS OF 2020

Jack Fitzgerald Slaughter The Ohio State University

Mahwah High School Sports Booster Scholarship

President's Education Award

Principal's Award

Matthew Alexander Slockbower DigiPen Institute of Technology

Bergen County Band

Bergen County Chorus

Louis Armstrong Jazz Award

North Jersey Region 1 Wind Ensemble

Joseph Adel Soliman Louisiana State University

Academic Decathlon - Highest Scoring Varsity on Team

(Regional)

Rebekah Adel Soliman Northwestern University

Thunderbird Scholarship Fund: Joyce Kilmer School HSO

Bergen County Chorus

College Board Highest SAT Math - Score 800

NJ All State Mixed Chorus

North Jersey Region 1 Chorus

President's Education Award

Seal of Biliteracy

Sarah Adel Soliman Northeastern University

AP Spanish

President's Education Award

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Winter 2019-20

Seal of Biliteracy

Evdokia Spanou William Paterson University

Mark Cacciatore Memorial Scholarship, $1,000

Ryan James Spector Northeastern University

Journalism

Outstanding Contribution by a Senior to Calliope

Outstanding Contribution by a Senior to the Tom-Tom

President's Education Award

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Winter 2019-20

Seal of Biliteracy

Nina Ann St Martin Northeastern University

Mahwah High School Sports Booster Scholarship

Thunderbird Scholarship Fund: Betsy Ross School HSO

AP French

President's Education Award

Principal's Award

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20

Seal of Biliteracy

Jordan Michael Stauff Ramapo College

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Winter 2019-20

Marissa Nicole Stepp James Madison University

Mahwah PBA #143 Memorial Scholarship, $500

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Fall 2019-20

Thomas Christopher Suman Cornell University

College Board Highest ACT Science - Score 36

College Board Highest SAT Math - Score 800

National Merit Finalist

President's Education Award

SAT Subject Test Perfect Score in Chemistry Level II

SENIOR AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

CLASS OF 2020

Kyle Henry Teel University of Virginia

John F. Carty Memorial Scholarship, $4,000

Principal's Award

U.S. Marine Corps. Distinguished Athlete Award

Hannah Jami Tomaskovic University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Principal's Award

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Winter 2019-20

Scott Joseph Tremblay Duke University

Bergen County Coaches Assoc. – Lou Lanzalotto Scholarship,

$250

John F. Carty Memorial Scholarship, $4,000

Mahwah High School Sports Booster Scholarship

Thunderbird Scholarship Fund

Thunderbird Scholarship Fund: Maxwell Riggsbee

College [NM1] Board Highest SAT Math - Score 800

National Merit Commended Student

President's Education Award

Principal's Award

SAT Subject Test Perfect Score in Math Level II

Scholar-Athlete - Grade 12

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Winter 2019-20 Seal of Biliteracy

Daniel Todd Van Duren Liberty University

Bergen County Men’s Coaches Multi Sport Award

Seal of Biliteracy

Emily Eileen Vassallo Ramapo College

College Board Highest ACT English - Score 36

English Language Arts Achievement Award

Emily Eileen Vassallo (cont’d)

President's Education Award

Principal's Award

Seal of Biliteracy

Senior Science

Jahnel Amber Villalba The University of Tampa

John F. Carty Memorial Scholarship, $4,000

John Royle Bergen Highlands Rotary Scholarship, $2,500

Mahwah High School Sports Booster Scholarship

Thunderbird Scholarship

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Fall 2019-20

Seal of Biliteracy

Alexandria Caitlin Wall Purdue University

AP Economics

Principal's Award

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20

Seal of Biliteracy

Sean Nicholas Weber Binghamton University

Excellence in Craftsmanship

Principal's Award

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Fall 2019-20

Hannah Anne Weiss University of Pittsburgh

Editor's Award for Distinguished Service to Calliope

Physical Education - Grade 12

Seal of Biliteracy

Aidan Gabriel Woelfel The College of New Jersey

John Royle Bergen Highlands Rotary Scholarship, $2,500

Thunderbird Scholarship Fund: Lenape Meadows School HSO

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion – Fall 2019-20

SENIOR AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

CLASS OF 2020

Justin Michael Wong Wake Forest University

Mahwah Music Boosters Scholarship, $500

Thunderbird Scholarship: John F. Carty Memorial Scholarship

Outstanding Orchestra Musician

Presidential Fitness Award

President's Education Award

Devin Michael Yang Fordham University

President's Education Award

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20

Seal of Biliteracy

Lisbeth Jocelyn Yupa-Ponce Bergen Community College

Bergen County Directors of Guidance Scholarship, $250

Seal of Biliteracy

Ashley Marie Zaita The University of Scranton

Scholar Athlete, Minds in Motion - Fall 2019-20

Emily Anna Zakrzewski Northeastern University

Mahwah Music Boosters Scholarship, $500

President’s Education Award

Tyler Harold Ziman University of Connecticut

Thunderbird Scholarship

Seal of Biliteracy

The Project Graduation Committee would like to thank the volunteers and parents who have contributed toward making our traditional graduation celebration memorable for the Class of 2020.

We would also like to express our gratitude to our sponsors who have given so generously.

PROJECT GRADUATION 2020

Congratulations MHS Class of 2020

MAHWAH HIGH SCHOOL

THANK YOU

Alpha GraphicsG. Teel Sports, Inc.Inserra Supermarkets/ShopriteMahwah High School HSARamapo Ridge Middle School HSORamsey Subaru

Elite

Flavor and Fragrance Specialties, Inc.Liberty Hyundai, LLCMahwah Municipal AllianceMahwah PBA Local 143Millennium International TextileThe Kaplan Family

Platinum

SilverAnthony’s Coal Fired PizzaChili’sChipotleEspositosFardale DeliFlor Bella DesignsFuersenger Electric, Inc.George Washington School HSOInfinite Motion Performing Arts AcademyJoyce Kilmer School HSONovinosPanera BreadPediatriCare Associates, LLC

Brookside Racquetball and Swim ClubLincoln Technical InstituteMahwah Bar and GrillMahwah Schools Foundation

Gold

Mahwah High School Alma Mater

The Thunderbird of Mahwah Forever more will fly,

To guide us through the future Toward goals we set on high.

Though paths we choose may part us,

Our beacon will be there, To give us inspiration

And a bond we all share.

Our hearts will long remember The friendships we have made;

The victories and honors, The hard-fought games we’ve played.

In endless search for knowledge

Our bound’ry is the sky. Soar on in flight

Eternal spirit of MAHWAH HIGH.

Words and Music by Christianne Beresford Gerken

Class of 1964