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SPRING, 2020
senior AWARDS NIGHT
CELEBRATING
The Class of 2020
JUNE 2020
◊ WELCOME Dr. Michael Brostowski Athletic Director
◊ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Members of Athletes Helping Athletes ◊ NATIONAL ANTHEM
PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL AND SENIOR AWARDS PRESENTATION OF SPRING SEASON AWARD WINNERS PRESENTATION OF AWARDS IN TEAM MEETING ROOMS
RHS SPRING SPORTS COACHES
Girls’ Badminton Tara Berkowitz Boys’ Varsity Baseball Dan Freeman / Tom Valentino Boys’ JV Baseball Bryan Offermann Girls’ Varsity Golf KC Logan Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse Jesse Sorensen / Matthew Moscola Boys’ JV Lacrosse James Canner / James Schmachtenberg Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse Lauren Lopez / Noreen Naughton Girls’ JV Lacrosse Nicki Stanco / Christina Gogh Girls’ Varsity Softball Diana Tretola / Lisa Swierkowski
Boys’ Varsity Tennis Kerriann Jannotte Boys’ JV Tennis Jonathan Piccirillo Boys’ Track Kristen Hamilton / Nicholas Chiarelli / Mark Valentino Girls’ Track Vera Trenchfield / Jane Lapin / Hanna Greenfield
Board of Education Roslyn High School Administration Meryl Waxman Ben-Levy, President Dr. Scott Andrews, Principal Clifford Saffron, Vice President Ms. Carol Murphy , Ass’t Principal David Dubner Mr. Jay Pilnick, Ass’t Principal Michael Levine Mr. Christopher Roth, Dean of Students Steven Litvack
David Seinfeld Bruce Valauri
ROSLYN HIGH SCHOOL
TOP DOG AWARD
Presented by: Dr. Michael Brostowski
This honor is presented to a senior in recognition of their outstanding loy alty and unconditional support of the Roslyn Athletic Department.
Jonathan Cohen
SPECIAL AWARDS
NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION ,
RECREATION & DANCE — Nassau Zone Outstanding Physical Education Student Award - 2019-2020
Presented by: Dr. Michael Brostowski
This award was presented in December to honor a male and female physical education student in the class of 2019 who demonstrated exceptional physi-cal performance, scholastic ability, leadership qualities, and service to their school and community throughout their high school careers.
Isabella DiSanti Jacob Fried
WALTER R. WITZIG PHYSICAL EDUCATION AWARD Presented by: Dr. Michael Brostowski
Renny Witzig was a highly-respected and beloved teacher, coach, depart-ment chairman and friend. This award is presented to the senior boy and girl who best exemplify his integrity, personality and skills in the Roslyn High School Physical Education program.
Daniella Futoran Jake Stoller
SPECIAL AWARDS
ROSLYN BOOSTER BASKETBALL CLUB SHELDON SHALOM AWARD Presented by: Mr. Steven Flick & Mr. Steven Kahn
Sheldon Shalom began coaching Roslyn Booster Basketball in 1985 when his son, Victor, was in the fourth grade. He formed a new instructional league for fourth graders and then ran this program for 17 years. He initiated the use of high school students to assist and inspire younger athletes. He was also the Executive Vice -President of Booster Basketball for 10 years.
This award is given in his name to honor an athlete who has combined ath-letic excellence, character and community service.
Jacob Stein
ROSLYN BOOSTER BASKETBALL CLUB SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD Presented by: Mr. Steven Flick & Mr. Steven Kahn
This award is presented to a senior boy and girl who have best combined academic excellence with extensive participation in athletics. Academic achievement is a crite-ria, as well as consideration for all sports played, seasonal scholar/athlete awards, Section VIII All-County, All-Conference and All-Division awards, and recognition as a Roslyn “Most Valuable Player,” “Most Improved Player,” and “Coach’s Award” recipi-ent over four years as a Roslyn High School athlete.
Isabella DiSanti Ethan Gatto
ROSLYN BOOSTER BASKETBALL CLUB LENNY PUGATCH AWARD Presented by: Mr. Steven Flick & Mr. Steven Kahn
Len Pugatch grew up in Roslyn and played Booster Basketball. He graduated from Roslyn High School in 1969 and played Varsity sports in High School and College. Len began coaching as a senior in high school and eventually became President of Roslyn Booster Basketball from1994 until 2002. Without Len, the enormous growth and popularity enjoyed by the Booster Basketball program could not have occurred. Len was not someone who simply participated. He was an example of someone who took an active and leading role in the program to which he had committed himself. This award is given to an athlete who has demonstrated peer leadership, with exten-sive athletic participation.
Amanda Bruck Noah Rosenthal
SPECIAL AWARDS
ROSLYN LITTLE LEAGUE DAVID WOLFE SCHOLARSHIP Presented by: Mr. Doug Wolfe & Mr. Greg Zucker
This scholarship is presented in memory of David Wolfe. It honors two stu-dents who have participated with excellence in sports at Roslyn High School and have demonstrated the ability to successfully combine academic and ath-letic goals.
Jordan Bernstein Allison Lang JEFFREY PETERS MEMORIAL AWARD
Presented by: Ms. Samantha Peters
This scholarship is presented in memory of Jeff Peters. Jeff was a valued member of Roslyn Little League where he served as President and Commis-sioner. This award is presented to a Roslyn High School student who demon-strates high ethical behavior, actions, and morals.
Ryan Rabinowitz
ROSLYN LITTLE LEAGUE CHALLENGER DIVISION SCHOLARSHIP Presented by: Mr. Matthew Sadofsky
This scholarship is presented in honor of Eric Kobrick, co-founder of the Roslyn Little League Challenger Division. This award is presented to Roslyn High School stu dents who have demonstrated outstanding and dedicated service to the Challenger Program.
Jonah Albeg SHOOTING STARS BOOSTER BASKETBALL AWARD Presented by: Mr. Steven Flick & Mr. Steven Kahn
Shooting Stars is a basketball program that helps special needs children learn the skills of basketball in a friendly, non-competitive environment, while at the same time creating a bond between the children and their mentors. The program was started in 2007 in conjunction with the Sid Jacobson JCC. The Shooting Stars award exemplifies the combination of teamwork and helping others and is given to a Roslyn High School senior who has shown outstanding participation in, and support of, this program.
SPECIAL AWARDS
BULLDOGS BOOSTER ATHLETIC AWARD
Presented by: Ms. Jenn DiSanti & Ms. Jackie Golub
This scholarship is presented to a senior with outstanding
involve-ment and accomplishinvolve-ments in athletics, who has exhibited
leader-ship, sporting behavior, a positive attitude and characteristics as a
“team player” throughout his or her athletic career.
Daniel Williams
BULLDOGS BOOSTER GINNY KLEINMAN MEMORIAL SPIRIT AWARD Presented by: Ms. Jenn DiSanti & Ms. Jackie Golub
This scholarship is presented to a senior who has shown
outstand-ing participation and support for Roslyn athletics, and who
exem-plifies school spirit. This award honors the memory of Ms. Ginny
Kleinman, a founding member of the Bulldogs Booster
Associa-tion. Ginny’s kindness, generosity, and belief in the value of
athlet-ics for young people symbolizes the goals of the Bulldogs Booster
Association.
Amy Wagner BULLDOGS BOOSTER SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
Presented by: Ms. Jenn DiSanti & Ms. Jackie Golub
This scholarship is presented to a high-participation senior who
has displayed outstanding sporting behavior, character, and
dedication to the values of Roslyn High School athletics.
Sean Balakhanei BULLDOGS BOOSTER “COACH OF THE YEAR” AWARD Presented by: Dr. Michael Brostowski
This award is chosen annually by the Bulldogs Booster Association in recognition of coaching excellence.
SPECIAL AWARDS
CATHY DODD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Presented by: Dr. Mira Martincich
This scholarship is presented to a senior who has exhibited outstanding Roslyn school spirit, pride, kindness, work ethic, unwavering compassion and dedication to helping others.
Feyi Rufai STEVEN SHENFELD SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Presented by: Ms. Jenn DiSanti & Ms. Jackie Golub
This award is presented to the student-athlete who has excelled in multiple sports, is viewed as a team leader and has exhibited a strong sense of commu-nity service. Steve Shenfeld was instrumental in rebuilding the Roslyn Bull-dogs Booster Association. Through his leadership, the organization provided funds for the redevelopment of athletic fields and instilled a strong sense of community involvement for supporting Roslyn athletics.
Roey Kafri THE DR. MIRA MARTINCICH SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Presented by: Ms. Jenn DiSanti & Ms. Jackie Golub
The Dr. Martincich award honors Roslyn’s devoted Director of Athletics and Physical Education, a position Dr. M held for over two decades. She is a leader who stands for the ideals of integrity, fair play, equality, team commitment and selflessness. The Roslyn community’s respect for her is unparalleled. This scholarship is presented to a senior who personifies these qualities.
Kidest Wolde MAUREEN TIMONY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSIP AWARD Present by: Ms. Jenn DiSanti & Ms. Jackie Golub
Coach Timony was a beloved volleyball coach and physical education teach-er. This scholarship is awarded in her memory to a male and female volleyball player whose commitment, devotion and love of the sport is exhibited by their sportsmanship and motivation to teammates.
Samuel Ben-Levi Jessie Posner
SPECIAL AWARDS
Michael Goldstein Memorial Award Presented by: Dr. Michael Brostowski
The Michael Goldstein Memorial Football Scholarship is awarded each year to a senior member of the varsity football team who has demonstrated the high-est level of leadership and commitment to the football program at Roslyn High School.
Keagan Reilly
ALBERTSON SOCCER CLUB ATHLETIC AWARD Presented by: Mr. John Wilson
This scholarship is presented to a senior boy and girl who have shown an
outstanding commitment, dedication and perseverance to the soccer program at Roslyn High School.
Ryan Seidner Maya Weinbaum ROSLYN VARSITY TENNIS AWARD
Presented by: Mr. Zach Khazzam & Ms. Natalia Krol
This scholarship award is presented to two seniors who have successfully combined academic excellence, leadership skills and athletic commitment. They have also displayed outstanding achievement in community service, and have embodied the importance of integrity and team commitment through their dedication to the Roslyn Tennis program.
Sarah Faber Arin Siriamonthep ROSLYN LACROSSE CLUB ATHLETIC AWARD
Presented by: Mr. Warren Hurwitz
This scholarship is presented to two seniors who have displayed impeccable sporting behavior, school service, and leadership throughout his or her athlet-ic career.
Ethan Gatto Brynn Goodstadt
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Meryl Waxman Ben-Levy, President Clifford Saffron, Vice President
David Dubner Michael Levine Steven Litvack David Seinfeld Bruce Valauri CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION Ms. Allison Brown Superintendent of Schools Ms. Karina Baez
Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education
Mr. Joseph Dragone
Assistant Superintendent for Business & Administration
Mr. Michael Goldspiel
Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education
Dr. Michael Brostowski
Director, Physical Education, Athletics, & Recreation
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Roslyn High School Custodial Staff
And
Roslyn Public Schools Maintenance Staff.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION
