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East Quogue Elementary School third graders, including Sophia Cagno and Cristel Martinez, had the opportunity to learn about butterflies by raising their very own caterpillars. Students observed their caterpillars daily while learning about all of the different stages they will go through during the unit. Once caterpillars formed their chrysalis, they were transferred to a larger box while we eagerly waited for them to go through their metamorphosis. Then they celebrated with a butterfly release day.
ophia Cagno and Cristel Martinez carefully help to transport our butterflies outside to be released
East Quogue Elementary School third graders, including Alexander Quinteros, had the opportunity to learn about butterflies by raising their very own caterpillars. Students observed their caterpillars daily while learning about all of the different stages they will go through during the unit. Once caterpillars formed their chrysalis, they were transferred to a larger box while we eagerly waited for them to go through their metamorphosis. Then they celebrated with a butterfly release day.
ophia Cagno and Cristel Martinez carefully help to transport our butterflies outside to be released
To foster a love of reading in fellow students, Amy McNamara’s fourth graders at Hampton Bays Elementary School spent a sunny afternoon reading to their first grade buddies. Mia Soledad, left, with Daphne Chiliquinga on reading day. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Southampton High School oceanography students, including Ana Trinidad, wrapped up a productive year by advocating for an ocean-related issue that they are passionate about. Among the projects, they participated in local beach cleanups, taught short lessons about the ocean to fourth graders at Southampton Elementary School, crafted inspiring art pieces and created public service announcements. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Hampton Bays Elementary School fourth grade students in Amy McNamara’s class, including from left, Jayden Mejia, Israel Portrero, Leo Ferrufino and Emily Villalba, recently wrote biographies of famous people. The students researched a chosen individual, wrote a report, and then dressed up as that individual and presented in front of the class. Their subjects included famous soccer players, Harry Houdini, Paul Revere, Dolly Parton and Helen Keller. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Southampton Elementary School students enjoyed a day of water balloons, target stations and relay races, including an exciting pizza box relay, as part of their annual field day. All of the stations were run by Southampton High School students who are members of their Athletes Helping Athletes club. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Brielle James and Jayden Styler each won a Golden Sneaker trophy for winning the 50-yard dash in their division during Southampton Elementary School's annual field day. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Graduating students were awarded diplomas at the solemn liturgy and commencement on June 17 at the Basilica of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary in Southampton, and recognized with a number of special academic awards.
Ryan Saville, Jenna DiDomenico, Roy Gundy received high honors, and Kiera Cameron, Mateo Burriesci, William Hantz, George McDonald, Erick Orellana, Allan Rivera, and Olivia Sleight-Grippo earned honors. Jake Morales was recognized for perfect attendance.
Medals of distinction were awarded to the following students: Allan Rivera for religion, Gabriel Kaczmarek for English, Ryan Saville for social studies, Jenna DiDomenico for science, Trey Gundy for mathematics, Kiera Cameron for Spanish, Angelina Dell’Aquila for music, Luke David for art, George McDonald for technology, and Ava Micari for dance.
Erick Orellana was awarded the Charles Raab Scholarship and Allan Rivera earned the Knights of Columbus Scholarship. Additionally, Kiera Cameron won the Sister Virginia Crowley Award and Roy Gundy received the Beglane Memorial Award.
The Eastport-South Manor Central School District Board of Education and Central Administration presented President Michael R. Byrnes with the Outstanding Leadership Award and Vice President Donald Fox with the Making the Difference Award for their commitment and service to the school district community.
Both Byrnes and Fox served on the board for a three-year term and did not run for reelection for an additional term. Superintendent of Schools Joseph Steimel thanked both of the trustees for their strong leadership during their tenure.
“You both have the ability to make decisions that others weren’t making,” he said. “You will certainly be missed.”
Pat Maloney of Southampton earned a bachelor’s degree in hospitality and tourism from Flagler College last month at its spring commencement ceremony.
Jackson Motz of Water Mill earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa. A student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, he was a history and English major, earning honors in the former after successfully defending a thesis in the program.
Daniela Weiss-Bronstein of Westhampton Beach earned a Master of Education in human sexuality studies from the College of Health & Human Services at Widener University.
Andrew Mosolino of Southampton graduated from Binghamton University with a bachelor’s degree in history. Mosolino, the son of Julie and Michael Mosolino, was also named to the dean’s list for his final semester with a GPA of 3.925.
Cristian R. Schroder of East Quogue received a doctor of physical therapy degree last month from Clarkson University.
Jennifer Reyes of Hampton Bays received a Bachelor of Science in computer science, with a law studies minor, from Clarkson University last month.
John Malabre of Quogue earned a bachelor’s degree in game design and development last month from Quinnipiac University, and was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester.
Joseph Crayne earned a bachelor’s degree in management last month from Quinnipiac University.
Andrew Jordan of Westhampton earned a Juris Doctor degree last month from Quinnipiac University.
Keilyn Castillo of Southampton received a Bachelor of Arts degree last month from Whitman College. A graduate of Southampton High School, Castillo earned her degree in environmental humanities.
Kaili Hunter of Southampton was named to the dean’s list at the University of Rhode Island for the spring semester.
Kate Quimby of Bridgehampton was named to the dean’s list at the University of Rhode Island for the spring semester.
Michael Andersen of East Quogue was named to the dean’s list at Siena College for the spring semester.
Andrew Arcuri of Westhampton was named to the dean’s list at Siena College for the spring semester.
Emily Lozado Tapia of Southampton has been named to the Siena College dean’s list for the spring semester.
Mirranda Forney of Westhampton Beach was named to Washington College’s spring dean’s list.
Kaitlyn Browne of Southampton was named to the dean’s list at the College of the Holy Cross.
Julie Kreymborg of Southampton was named to the dean’s list at the College of the Holy Cross.
Amelia Raynor of East Quogue was named to the dean’s list at the University of Alabama for the spring semester.
Sarah Gallagher of Hampton Bays was named to the dean’s list at the University of Alabama for the spring semester.
Brian Mensch of Westhampton was named to the dean’s list at the University of Alabama for the spring semester.
Natece Willis of Southampton was recently initiated into the SUNY Old Westbury Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society.
Roshni Kamta of Hampton Bays was recently initiated into the SUNY Old Westbury Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society.
Vanesa Lopez of Southampton was recently initiated into the SUNY Old Westbury Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society.
Daniel Cooper of Westhampton was named to the president’s list at State University of New York at Potsdam. He is majoring in music education.
Jack Kirwan of Eastport was named to the dean’s list at Coastal Carolina University for the spring semester.
Shane F. Lenahan of Southampton was named to the University of Scranton’s dean’s list for the spring semester. Lenahan is a junior accounting major in the university’s Kania School of Management.
Alessia Volpe of East Moriches was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Quinnipiac University.
Grace Horan of Sagaponack was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Quinnipiac University.
Joseph Crayne of Westhampton Beach was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Quinnipiac University.
Lily Lenahan of Southampton was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at the College of Charleston. She is majoring in biology.
Miranda P. Schultz of Hampton Bays earned dean’s list honors at SUNY Canton for the spring semester. She is a crime analysis major.
Christopher Albin of Eastport was named to the president’s list at SUNY Canton for the spring semester. He is a cybersecurity major.
Paulette A. Brown of Southampton was named to the president’s list at SUNY Canton for the spring semester. She is an early childhood major.
Meghan Long of Hampton Bays has been named to the dean’s list at James Madison University for the spring semester.
Ava Bianchi of Hampton Bays was named to the Muhlenberg College dean’s list for the spring semester.
Staff Writer on Jun 27, 2022