The Katonah-Lewisboro Times Graduation Section

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VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN

Katherine Ricca Kaley Mamo

BY JESSICA JAFET BY JESSICA JAFET
CONTRIBUTING WRITER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

During her high school years, Katie It was Kaley Mamo’s love of literature

Ricca was regularly told by her guidance and reading that began her road to aca-

counselor that her grade point average demic success. e 2018 John Jay High

sounded like the fever of a small child. School’s class salutatorian remembers how

Now, having graduated John Jay High her father read the Harry Potter series

School with above 100, it is the measure aloud when she was a young girl and she

that propelled her to the top of the class became enamored with the written word.

as valedictorian. She attended Katonah Elementary

“She is one of the most incredible stu- School,John Jay Middle School and John Jay

dents I’ve encountered in my 20 years as High School and although she accelerated in

a high school counselor,” Beth DeBeer math and science early on, she discovered a

said. “Beyond her intellect, Katie’s ener- real passion for the humanities courses.

gy, passion and commitment to learning “I was more excited about things like

and community is exceptional.” AP European history, which I took in PHOTOS: JESSICA JAFET

Katie grew up in Cross River, attended my sophomore year and I loved,” she said.

Lewisboro Elementary School, John as a tutor for Reach Out John Jay as well “ e rst advanced English class I could nationally and some of her original plays

Jay Middle School and John Jay High as with the Appalachian Service Project. take was in my junior year, which was AP were produced for a single-night showcase

School. She said that educational success High School Principal Dr. Steven Si- literature, and that was probably my favor- in Manhattan. At school, she participated in

was a core value held by her parents that ciliano says Katie Ricca exempli es what ite class at high school—I liked the chal- Campus Congress at JJHS and works as an

was instilled in their two daughters. ey is great about John Jay High School. lenge and the material.” usher at the Jacob Burns Film Center.

would read to their children, do ash- “Katie’s success is a wonderful expression ough she credits a very supportive Kaley credits some teachers and coun-

cards together and celebrate successes at of the opportunities a orded students by family, Kaley sees her motivation to suc- selors as being great in uences on her

school. the school district and how all can nd ceed as something intrinsic and saw that achievement.

“I found joy in succeeding in school, so their niche at John Jay,” he said. her grades re ected that when she was “My English teachers Mr. Lewis, Ms.

every time I got a test back that I did well It was the Mock Trial Club—one in able to pursue her personal interests as Weiss, Ms. Zlotnick were great, and Mr.

on, I’d really be so happy about it because which members participate in simulated much as possible. Nittle, who teaches Latin—and all of the

it felt like a recognition of all the e ort trials to learn about the legal system— “I would say, take classes that you are guidance department is super helpful and

I’d put into it and my achievement,” Ka- that seemed to spark a real future career interested in because it is easier to excel at friendly,” she said.

tie said. interest. Katie will attend Harvard Uni- things that you like—I think that is really High School Principal Dr. Steven Si-

It was at the start of her freshman year versity in the fall and hopes to pursue a important,” she said. “I took humanities ciliano sees wonderful teachers as part of

of high school that Katie and her family law degree. research, which I think is a very under- the larger picture when accounting for the

had to deal with the loss of her father. “I would like to be an assistant district represented program at John Jay, but I success of John Jay’s students.

e resilient student decided to commit attorney in Manhattan,” she said. “My think it’s really fantastic.” “Caring and committed teachers, engaged

herself to attaining the same recognition dad was an ADA in Manhattan and I For her two-year-long humanities re- and supportive parents and community, rich

her dad received in his high school: the want to be a criminal prosecutor.” search program, Kaley did a study of post- curriculum o erings, a safe environment,

title of class valedictorian. About going to Harvard, Katie is modern lm and says that she may pursue and terri c students who are motivated, cu-

“While it’s something I’ve worked for humbled and excited to attend a univer- a major in lm studies, creative writing or rious, and very hardworking,”he said.

all these years, it is always something that sity with such vast resources. English at Columbia University, which As for some advice for other students going

I wanted—to have that piece that con- “I am still in awe that I get to have that she will be attending this fall. through the rigors of high school, Kaley of-

nected the both of us. It’s something very chance to go and attend school there— “I probably want to be a writer. I don’t fered,“Ask for help if you need it.Extra help is

special to me to be able to say that both I’m still amazed about it sometimes— quite know if I would go to the world of c- a good place to go, no matter if you think you

me and my father were class valedictori- with the number of people who applied tion, screenwriting or writing for TV,” she should know the material or not—it could be

ans,” Katie said. and all of the talented people around the said.“I’d really love to write short stories for a stupid question, but just go and ask.”

Beyond stellar academic work and world who wanted to go,” she said. e New Yorker—that’s like a dream.” Her tenacity paid o with a grade point

scienti c research that drove her up the Her advice to others in high school? Kaley’s love of writing has really shaped average above 100, ranking her No. 2 in a

class rankings, Katie also availed herself Katie encourages all students to “take the her extracurricular interests. She has been class of 298 graduates.

of many John Jay High School activities. leap and do something that you totally involved with Writopia, a nonpro t creative “It was never something I was striving

She was a member of Mock Trial, the wouldn’t have expected or never would writing program for kids and teens, since for, speci cally. It’s nice to get an honor af-

high school’s Campus Congress, the Sci- have done before.” fth grade and has worked as an intern help- ter working really hard in school, so I was

ence Olympiad Team, captain of the var- ing younger kids with their writing in work- really happy and thankful to be named sa-
sity swim and dive team and volunteered
SEE VALEDICTORIAN PAGE 4 shops. Her ction work has been recognized lutatorian,” she said.

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Congratulations
Graduates!

“Greatness awaits. It is measured not in the magnitude of your actions but in the full realization of
your aptitudes. Live up to yourself. Follow your heart. Test yourself. Because as you walk off this stage,

your immortality awaits.
Be great.”

Tim Hart, Graduation Speaker, Grades 7 and 8 Humanities Teacher

The following is a list of the schools that our graduates will be attending in the fall:

Archbishop Stepinac Hackley School (5) St. Andrew’s School (DE)
High School Hotchkiss School St. George’s School (3)
Kennedy Catholic St. Luke’s School
Berkshire School (3) King School Suffield Academy
Brunswick School (2) Lawrenceville School (3) Taft School (2)
Deerfield Academy Masters School (3) Thacher School (CA)
Dwight School Millbrook School Westminster School
Emma Willard School Peddie School Wilton High School
Fox Lane High School (2) Pleasantville High School Wooster School
Greenwich Academy Sacred Heart Greenwich (2)
The Gunnery

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Oh, the places you’ll go!
John Jay students make college picks

Hundreds of members of the University of Tampa Miami University SUNY College at Oneonta Roger Williams University
John Jay High School Class Georgia Ohio State University SUNY Delhi University of Rhode Island
of 2018 will continue their New Hampshire SUNY Maritime College Scotland
education in the fall at 140 public Emory University Dartmouth College SUNY New Paltz
and private colleges or universities Georgia Institute of Technology Keene State College SUNY Plattsburgh e University of Edinburgh
across 28 states and territories Savannah College of Art New Hampshire Institute of Art SUNY Purchase South Carolina
and four countries. University of New Hampshire Syracuse University
and Design Rivier University University of Rochester Clemson University
California University of Georgia New York Westchester Community Coastal Carolina University
University of California, Illinois Baruch College of the CUNY College of Charleston
Berkeley University of Chicago Colgate University College Furman University
University of California, Northwestern University College of Saint Rose North Carolina Tennessee
Los Angeles Roosevelt University Columbia University Belmont University
University of California, Indiana Cornell University Duke University Vanderbilt University
Santa Cruz Indiana University Fordham University North Carolina State Texas
Loyola Marymount University Bloomington Hofstra University Southern Methodist University
Pomona College University of Notre Dame Hunter College of the CUNY University Texas Christian University
Louisiana Ithaca College University of North Carolina Texas State University
Canada Tulane University John Jay College of Criminal University of Texas at Austin
University of British Maine Justice of the CUNY at Chapel Hill Vermont
Columbia (Vancouver) Bates College Manhattanville College University of North Carolina Champlain College
McGill University (Quebec) Colby College University of Vermont
University of Maine e New School at Charlotte Virginia
Colorado Maryland New York University Wake Forest University James Madison University
University of Colorado, Loyola University Maryland Pace University, New York Oregon University of Richmond
Boulder Maryland Institute College Reed College University of Virginia
University of Denver City Pennsylvania Virginia Polytechnic Institute
of Art Pratt Institute Bryn Mawr College
Connecticut University of Maryland, Rensselaer Polytechnic Bucknell University and State University
Fair eld University Carnegie Mellon University Washington, D.C.
Marist College College Park Institute Franklin & Marshall College
Quinnipiac University Massachusetts Rochester Institute of Gettysburg College American University
Trinity College Haverford College George Washington University
Wesleyan University Boston College Technology Lafayette College Georgetown University
Western Connecticut State Boston University Sacred Heart University Lehigh University West Virginia
University Bowdoin College Siena College Pennsylvania State University West Virginia University
Clark University Skidmore College Temple University Wisconsin
Delaware Harvard University St. Lawrence University Villanova University University of Wisconsin,
University of Delaware University of Massachusetts, Stony Brook University Rhode Island
SUNY Albany Brown University Madison
England Amherst SUNY Alfred State College
Loughborough University Northeastern University SUNY Binghamton
Tufts University SUNY Bu alo
Florida Williams College SUNY College at Brockport
Florida Southern College Michigan SUNY College at Cobleskill
Full Sail University Central Michigan University SUNY College at Cortland
Jacksonville University University of Michigan SUNY College at Geneseo
University of Miami Ohio
University of South Florida Kenyon College

VALEDICTORIAN and passions are.”
In terms of de ning success, this academic standout understands that it is some-
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thing that can be measured in many ways. Katie said she has been thinking about
Siciliano agreed that it is important for students to step out of their comfort zone success in a broader sense than just one’s academic record.
during the high school years.
“I think that just as everyone has their own separate type of intelligence and their
“Students are encouraged, for example, to take the most rigorous courses they can own separate type of capabilities, success is what makes people happy in their lives.
access and get involved in all the extracurricular activities o ered,” he said. “It’s where Achieving that end goal of happiness in your life, no matter what it is that you do—I
students form relationships and begin ‘trying on new selves’ to see what their interests think that is what success should be.”

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John Jay High School Class of 2018

Thor Adamec Dylan Gregory Cohen Shannon Grant Max P. Klares George McMichael Dion Rraci
Emma Adler Samuel Cohen Margaret Greene Emily Knutsson Nicole Melnick Charles Anthony Rusciano
Jacob Agona Joseph Peter Corelli Valerie Ann Groccia Ariel Koff Danielle Meltz Isaiah Xavier Rust
Juan Carlos Altamirano Marc Costello Reilly Grzywacz Perry Koff Audrey Metz Natalie Jadzia Sadowski
Kyra Cox Corey Dane Gusmano Matthew Kramer Gilda Mici Katharine Sandlund
Hefferan Brian Crane Whitney Hall Eleanor Euphorbia Michael Minard Danielle Nicole Scarfone
Julie Paige Ambinder Laragh Cronin Alon H. Hassman Katherine Mines Isabel Schaus
Kailas Amin Christian Lawrence Cucolo Ryan Michael Hayes Krellenstein Shayna Monasch Daniel Miller Schefer
Alexa Amoriello Caitlin Molloy Cullen Abigail Nicole Heath Henrietta Justine Hunter Morgan Zachary Stephen Schmitt
Alexandria Stoll An- Daniel Ryan D’Amico Annie Jane Helmes Sierra Noel Morowitz Joseph Schultz
drade Victoria Rose D’Amico Tara Heneghan Krellenstein Christopher L. Munoz Sarah Sexton
Sarah Elizabeth Angot Brian K. Daley Carra Greer Henry Alexander Kuehl Samuel Murphy Matthew Shapiro
Ally Sharon Archer Kelly Rae Daley Ceyla Ray Henry Sonia Christine Lang Evan Neu Kayla Shearer
Julia Assue Alexandra Grace DelSavio Samuel Wilson Hinkley Travis Hayden Laub Leigh Anne Neuburger Elizabeth Lawson
Kylie Averill Benjamin Detlefs Charles Horan Jillian Margaret Lawrence Gregory Sean Newman
Mariana Jean Barcena Eliza Rose Dickson Patrick Horan Elliot Lear Sean Nolan Shelbred
Ray Joseph Barr Alexander Joseph DiFiore Kelly Horton Sarah Marie Leavy Joseph M. O’Rourke Perry Shelbred
Allison Leah Bauer Anne Downs Paige Horvath Michael James Leddy Brenden Oates Lucy Rose Siegel
Andrew Bauts Hugo Bernardo Duarte Sara Iglesias J. Matthew Lee Ashlee Oquendo Sarah Alexa Siegel
Tobias Beattie Ethan Karl Duffy Aiet Isenaj William Legenzowski Christopher Thomas Isabella Simone
Sean Beaver Isadora Hope Scott Ellin Wendell Taylor Isom Christina Leska-Kent Claire Elizabeth
Thomas R. Beeby II Benjamin Emerson Lucas Yuki Ito Laurel Molly Levinsohn Orifici
Ana Victoria Belardi Hannah Episcopia Bryan Ivey Gordon Lew Alexander Isaac Ozols Simonsen
Nikolay Belardi Angelica Rose Esposito Hailey Star Ivey Allison Lewis Priscilla Page Adriana Sinapi
Dimitri Belessakos Daniel Esposito Elizabeth Marjorie Jahn Daylin Lichtman Robert Pallas Marc Skriloff
Natalie Benson Gregory Esposito Brian Andrew Johnson Camille Lin Bridget Palmieri Emily Lynn Slater
Zachary Beresin Ellis Anna Farrell Daniel Peter Johnston Amanda Loeffler Eleni Pappas Anne-Mae Smith
Jonathan A. Berganza Emma Anna Farrell Zachary Johnston Alexis N. Magistro Emily Pardo Sarah Elizabeth Smith
Joel Z. Faynshmidt Benjamin Jones Kaley R. Mamo Brian Park Justin Scott Sobel
Barrera Benjamin Feinstein Richard P. Jones Max Manarel Gregory Patti Edward Soriano
Aurina Berish Adam Michael Ferman Brian Jurmain Matthew Maresca Brianna Paul Rebecca Stevens
Katie Giselle Berman Jaelen Ferrebee Elizabeth Kamerman Stephen Marinucci Kyra Victoria Penino Charles Stewart
Allison Zoe Bernheimer Jack Finney Alexandra Kantor Matthew A. Mariuzza Sophia R. Peris Samuel Sweeney
Charlie Bodin Ilaria Fiorenza Brandon Kaplan Skylar Martins Talia Petigrow Liam Tassone
Zachary Boies Nate Fischer Nicholas Kaplan Gabriela Elizabeth Christopher Petrella Mara Taylor Teich
Cole P. Borowitz Stephen Fisher Shahé James Katchadurian Chad Petschek Willa Tobin
Caleigh Morgan Boyer Annie Lauren Fitzgerald Zachary Kells Masaya Conde Ashley Phillips Anna Brenti Tomaselli
Julia Wren Gallagher Annabel Rose Kelly Max Maslow Thomas J. Pickup Emily Tuchman
Holt Benjamin Garcia William Kennedy Daniel Matthews Isabelle Pierce Alessandra Tucker
David Samuel Brandwein Juliette Marion Garofolo Fiona Kerrigan Sarah Michelle McAvey Guy Pillon Kiera Tucker
Jakob Iger Braunschweiger Halil Gecaj Drew Kersh Haleigh McCarthy Jonathan Preddice Isabelle Claire Tway
David Charles Browne Justin Hill Gelwicks Henry King John McKenna Hayleigh Allyn Rachel Benjamin Vuolo
Ryan Hanley Bryggman Isabella Anna Gibaldi John J. McKeon V Michael A. Wagner
Jack Corrigan Buckley Justin Kyle Glassman Ryan A. McMahon Proskin Colin Walsh
Braden Nicholas Burke Lily Gold Sarah Renee McMahon Anna Prusko Jonathan Walsh
Pamela Buscema Chase Goldman Sydney Nicole Rappa Julia G. Walsh
Christine Elise Cahill Alexis Hannah Goldstein Mills Sandberg Reed Megan Weis
Lane Elizabeth Carbaugh Carly Goldstein Devon Reilly Sylvia Welch
Brendan Carberry Jacob Gonzalez Tyler J. Reinke Koby Weston
Joshua Carlotto Gabriella Marjorie Katherine Lily Ricca Brice C. Wilson
Brendan Carroll Sarah Elyse Richman Shannon P. Wolfe
Nicole A. Carson Gonzalezz Anya Rieger Giovanni Wolfram
Skye Caruso Willa Haas Goodman Katherine Ann Rodgers Natalie Wright
Julia Paige Casey Elliott Jack Gorman Caitlin Rogers Maxwell Yasgur
Danielle E. Castaldo Robert Gorman Jaziah Ross Grace Christine Young
Joseph S. Cea Christina Grammas Julia Elizabeth Rossi Taylor Leigh Zaccagnino
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Class of 2018 sets the bar high

is speech was delivered by Principal and abroad. Students also showed their Principal Steven Siciliano also learned you must work at it. As a noted
Steven Siciliano during the John Jay High gratitude to older generations in the com- educator and a personal mentor, Dr. Robert
School commencement on Tuesday, June 19. munity for their sacri ces that ensure our PHOTO: DEENA BELL Manley once phrased it to me,“You must ac-
way of life, while other students banded cept the fact that sometimes, someone’s very
is class upheld the highest standards together and made a public declaration beautiful sounds and songs of the bands, place in the system is designed to be directly
of John Jay High School as our graduates through their work that there is No Place orchestras, and choral groups, students opposed to you and what you want.”Don’t be
again sought and received acceptance into for Hate at John Jay High School. found and shared their voices, and en- surprised or be discouraged by this,since his-
the best colleges and universities for them riched all of us in the process. tory records that one of our arguably great-
and their plans and ambitions, while en- e high school years are about learn- est presidents, Franklin Delano Roosevelt,
gaging their own unique circumstances ing to nd yourself. Learning more about is class, however, was not immune, nor often told some of his most ardent support-
with grace and resolve in a time of rapid who you are, your gifts, and learning how una ected or indi erent to national events ers, “I agree with everything you’re saying,
social change. to nd your voice, be it musically, artisti- that have occurred with what appears to be now make me do it.” I believe strongly these
cally, or aesthetically. Many of our seniors alarming frequency. eir high school years graduates have the will and the integrity to
We are all incredibly proud of this class’s here today found themselves in our ne included awakening to the issues of the day continue shaping all the institutions they
achievements. is class includes eight and performing arts program, which gave and they have sought to address such na- belong to, and our nation collectively, into a
National Merit Scholar nalists, six se- their high school years rich dimensions of tional and school issues of importance to more-perfect union.Whatever the right is as
niors who have earned 15 regional awards, creativity and expression that graced our them as engaged citizens, led most admira- we can collectively see it, I have no doubt, if
and three national recognitions through walls and gallery, including students di- bly by their Campus Congress. they work at it, they will make us do it.
their novel research as part of our Science recting themselves and their peers’ work as
Research program. part of a rich theatre program. From rich And while the work is ongoing, they’ve As I close, a few quick things I hope
adaptations and performances of iconic learned valuable lessons about the opportu- you’ll also consider working at along your
On the road to character, our student- plays and sophisticated musicals, to the nities and frustrations associated with civic journey:
athletes maximized their physical gifts and engagement, including confronting the re-
pushed their personal limits as part of a team. alities of competing agendas among people. • Trust that has taken years to build can
be lost in a moment—work at your rela-
ey found camaraderie in community,per- ey’ve listened to others and experienced tionships, especially the good ones.
sonal growth, and accountability to one an- the challenges associated with maintaining
other in pursuit of a common objective that civility in the face of disagreement. ey’ve • Even as digital natives, if the issue is
transcended wins and losses, but the wins still not resolved after two emails or texts,
were again most plentiful. We all cheered pick up the phone! Work at communicat-
our young men’s and women’s teams as they ing with others genuinely and authentically.
had tremendous success including clinching
numerous playo berths.We cheered louder • Mark Twain once wrote, “My life has
this year and all felt a surge of pride as our been lled with calamities, some of which
men’s and women’s lacrosse, ice hockey, and actually happened.” Worrying is the illu-
skiers captured sectional and regional titles, sion of control—work at letting it go.
cross country winning a state title and indi-
vidual athletes included state quali ers and • Unless you nd yourself working in
two silver medalists. public education, you will not get 10 snow
days plus two more days o for having no
Graduates here participated in the power. You will have to wake up even ear-
many clubs and activities available exem- lier than usual since work starts promptly
pli ed a spirit of service to the school and at 8, your mileage may vary.
greater community. Our seniors continued
the work of building and nurturing a sense • Perfectionism is ultimately a source of
of school spirit and pride at John Jay High stress and left unchecked, is a form of self-
School, beginning by an incredible display abuse that we eventually act out on others.
of can-do spirit as they awlessly executed Let’s all work at being more gentle with
one of the quickest homecoming events ourselves and others; coping with all their
we’ve ever experienced last fall. imperfections, as they cope with ours.

eir e orts went beyond serving each You have been a wonderful class, thank
other. e less fortunate experienced their you for all you have contributed and pur-
compassion and commitment both here sue this next phase of your lives secure in
the knowledge you are capable and you are
ready. Congratulations!

‘Even as digital natives, if the issue is still not resolved after two emails or texts, pick up the phone!
Work at communicating with others genuinely and authentically.’

–Dr. Steven Siciliano
Principal, John Jay High School

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Senior Recognition Awards 2018 Kennedy Catholic
Katonah-Lewisboro grads
John Jay High School seniors were recog- Proskin; and the Lewisboro Land Trust En-
e following Katonah-Lewisboro students
nized for outstanding accomplishments in vironmental Stewardship Award, given to graduated Kennedy Catholic High School and
will be attending college in the fall:
about 100 categories at the Senior Recogni- Reilly Grzywacz for her commitment to open
Anne Burns, College of William & Mary
tion Awards on ursday, May 30. space and sustainability. Meaghan Gallagher, Villanova University
Laura Kastberg, Chrisopher Newport University
Community groups, district parent-teacher National and state honors included the Michael Kastberg, University of Richmond
William Kastberg, University of Richmond
associations, national organizations and local Excellence in Writing Award, given to Eliza- Edward Longest, Ithaca College
Catherine Ranieri, University of Hartford
families shined a light on the Class of 2018, beth Shelbred by the American Association
PHOTO COURTESY OF KENNEDY CATHOLIC
showcasing a community made strong by its of University Women, and the New York
Father Mark G. Vaillancourt, principal of Kennedy Catholic High School in Somers,
interwoven relationships. State Education Department’s Scholarships welcoming the graduates and their parents and relatives.

Dr. Steven Siciliano, principal of John Jay for Academic Excellence, awarded to Kailas

High School, introduced the valedictorian, Amin, Lane Carbaugh, Eliza Dickson, Reilly

Katherine Ricca,and salutatorian,Kaley Mamo, Grzywacz, Kaley Mamo, Katherine Ricca and

highlighting their many accomplishments. Rebecca Stevens.

Legacies lived on through awards, including John Jay’s Department Awards for Excellence

the Lisa Talia Courage Scholarship, awarded and administrators’ recognitions closed the eve-

to Halil Gecaj, in honor of a John Jay athlete; ning. irty- ve seniors received Department

and the Cpl. James Jackowski Marine Memo- Awards. Forty students were Jay Award recipi-

rial Scholarship, awarded to Brendan Carroll, ents for playing six or more seasons of a varsity

in honor of a 1981 graduate of John Jay who sport. e Principal’s Award, given by Siciliano,

was killed in the bombing of a Marine bar- honored Zachary Beresin for his positive contri-

racks in Beirut, Lebanon. butions to the school and community.

Community groups showed support for

young adults through such awards as the is article was provided by Katonah-Lewisboro

Katherine A. Courreges Art Award, given by Schools. Visit klschools.org for a complete list of

e Katonah Museum of Art to Hayleigh winners.

This Special Section was made possible Cong2CrLa0Atu1SSl8aOt!Fions
through the support of:
Dr. Deborah Hardy
Edward Jones Financial Advisor Judi McAnaw
Furci’s Restaurant GuidED Educational Consulting, Academic Planning,
GuidED Consulting Career Coaching and College Counseling
[email protected]
John Jay Youth Football 935 South Lake Boulevard
Katonah Chamber of Commerce Suite 9 • Mahopac • NY 10541
845-628-0726 • GuidEdConsult.com
La Vista Ristorante
New Canann Country School “It’s a rare person who can take care of business while also taking care of hearts.”
–Anonymous.
Raymond Opticians
Ridgefield Bach to Rock
Rippowam Cisqua School
Senator Terrence Murphy

Tator’s Garage
The Tea Time Shop

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I,m Ready...

“Country School has taught me “NCCS has prepared me for the next “I’m ready to embrace
to take risks and to push outside level of sports, whether that’s on the new leadership roles.”
ice, on the field or in the locker room.”
my comfort zone.” —Hannah Nightingale of Rowayton
—Alex Byrne of Darien
—Sydney Coffield of Stamford will attend Brien McMahon High School
will attend Berkshire School
will attend Rye Country Day School

Secondary School
Destinations

Congratulations, Class of 2018 Berkshire School Millbrook School
Brien McMahon Phillips Academy
Carter Alvord Luca Franzino Logan MacLear Alexis Rodgers
Daly Baker Tyler Galante Audrey Magnusen Katherine Scarborough High School Andover
Alex Byrne Emma Herdeg Deyante McKinstry Will Seiden Choate Rosemary Hall Phillips Exeter Academy
Shane Carbin Anna Hernandez Dillon Mims Nina Stoops Deerfield Academy Rye Country Day School
Sydney Coffield Jack Johnson Hannah Nightingale Jay van Dijkum Greens Farms Academy St. George’s School
Owen Collins Lucy Jones Jeffery Ricciardelli Brian Villalta Greenwich Academy St. Luke’s School
Lydia Dormer James Kontulis Georgia Rivero Lauren Walsh Hopkins School The Taft School
Sydney Essex Jennifer Llamas Adam Rizvi Aaron Watkins The Hotchkiss School Westhill High School
King School Westminster School
The Loomis Williston Northampton

Chaffee School School

635 Frogtown Rd, New Canaan, CT • (203) 801-5608 • www.countryschool.net www.countryschool.net/ready
A co-ed, independent day school for students in Pre-K (ages 3 & 4) through Grade 9.