Monday, June 9, 2008

Five graduating seniors and four retiring teachers recognized by
Scotia-Glenville Board of Education

Five graduating seniors - Katherine DeVantier, Thomas Gallant, Laura Osselmann, Ben Wegener and Kelly Trepess - were recognized for Outstanding Student Leadership.

Read about the students here.

Retiring teachers David Doak (34 years), John George (36 years), Deborah Roedel (34 years) and Louis Schiavone (33 years) were recognized by the Board of Education for their combined 137 years of service to SG students and the community.

Read about the teachers here.

Each teacher and student was presented with a certificate of appreciation by Board of Education President Margaret Smith and Superintendent of Schools Susan Swartz.

Board member Kurt Ahnert, who was first elected to the Board of Education in 1996, was also recognized and thanked for his 12 years of work on the board. During that period, he served as vice president and president.

These five students were recognized for Outstanding Student Leadership. In the fall, three of the five plan to continue their education at Cornell University, one will attend Holy Cross and
one will enroll at the Massachusets Institute of Technology (MIT).

From left, teachers Louis Schiavone, Deborah Roedel, David Doak and John George were recognized for their 137 years of combined sevice to Scotia-Glenville's students, parents and community. Each is retiring as of June 30.