2008 Lansingburgh High School Awards, Prizes and Scholarships
Haley Zautner
The Arlene Lader Award presented to a former Rensselaer Park student for Achievement
The Col. Filomena R. Manor Award given to a senior girl attending college to study math and or science
The NYS Board of Regents 2008 Academic Excellence Scholarship Award
The Troy Womens Club Award
Lansingburgh High School Achievment Award presented to a student for having obtained an average of 90% or better Magna Cum Laude for a 31/2 year period
The Maurie Esmond Giles French Award given by Mrs. Arthur Giles, a former LHS graduate
The Kathleen Tivnan Award given by the Lansingburgh PTA Council in recognition of outstanding effort in History and achievement in community service
SAANYS Region 6 Scholarship
The Distinguished Athlete Award
NYS Academic Excellence
Siena Presidential Scholarship
Alyxis Zadoorian
The Helen Tatum Award presented to a former Rensselaer Park student for Achievement
The Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement award presented to a student for having obtained an average of 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
Cole Houshower
The Leon R. Lonsdale Award presented to a former Rensselaer Park student for Achievement
The Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement award presented to a student for having obtained an average of 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
Robert Demetros
The Thelma Boettger Award presented to a former Rensselaer Park student for Achievement
The Lansingburgh High School Four Year Perfect Attendance Award
The Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student for having obtained an average of 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
Elizabeth Bubb
The Doug Dinuzzo Memorial Award presented to a former Rensselaer Park student
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
Matthias Cooper
The Doug Dinuzzo Memorial Award presented to a former Rensselaer Park student.
The Colonial Council Principal’s Award
The Vi Boyko Spirit Award
Ryan Willetts
The Doug Dinuzzo Memorial Award presented to a former Rensselaer Park student.
Nathan Czamara
The Joseph s. Celeone Memorial Award given to a student of Good Character and Citizenship who aspires toward higher education in the area of Technology
Matthew Delong
The Thomas W. Burke Memorial Award to a LHS Student from the estate of Mrs. Burke
The Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4%(Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
The Drama Club Class of 1971 and the Class of 2008 Award given to a student who has shown outstanding theatrical talent throughout their four years of high school
Student government Award for outstanding volunteerism
The University in our High School Program in successfully completing the Reading of Shakespeare
Matthew Madden
The RPES 25th Anniversary Scholarship
The NYS Board of Regents 2008 Academic Excellence Scholarship Award
The Needham Math Excellence Award given to the enior who has the highest combined score on theMath A and Math B Regents Examinations. This honor is given in memory of her father, Dr. Robert E. Corby
The NYS Office of Attorney General Triple C Award
Neil K. White Society of Scholarship Award to the Valedictorian of the Class of 2008
The Arthur J. Burch Memorial Award presented to the Valedictorian
The Herman Melville Award for Literature given by the LHS Historical Society
Lansingburgh High School Achievement Award presented to a student for having obtained an average of 90% or better (Magna Cum Laude) for a 31/2 period
The Business Dept. Award
The Outstanding Achievement in Spanish IV Award
The University in our High Schools Program in Intermediate Spanish I
Student Government Award for Outstanding Volunteerism
The Society of Mayflower Descendants Award is presented to a senior for proficiency in the study of History of the US and understanding of the Constitution.
The 2008 Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Award
NYS Academic Excellence
SEFCU Scholarship
News Channel 13 Top Honor Students
Matthew Blair
The NYS Board of Regents 2008 Academic Excellence Scholarship Award
The Edith Craig Reynolds Scholarship Award
The Society of Mayflower Descendants Award is presented to a senior for proficiency in the studey of History of the United States and understanding of the Constitution
Lansingburgh High School Achievement Award presented to a student for haing obtained an average of 90% or better (Magna Cum Laude) for a 31/2 period
The Bill Schrader Sr. Memorial Scholar
The Edith Grace Craig Reynolds Scholarship Award
The Education Foundation “Hall of Fame” Scholarship Award for 2008
NYS Academic Excellence
Addie Thompson
The NYS Board of Regents 2008 Academic Excellence Scholarship Award
Lansingburgh High School Achievement Award presented to a student for having obtained an average of 90% or better (Magna Cum Laude) for a 31/2 year period
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award given in recognition of outstanding achievement by an instrumentalist in the field of jazz, as demonstrated through superior musicianship character, and individual creativity
Four year band award given by the lansingburgh band booster association
The Russell Sage College Presidential Award
The Russell Sage First Generation Award
The Questar III New Visions Academic Achievement Award
NYS Academic Excellence
Nicholas Costa
The NYS Board of Regents 2008 Academic Excellence Scholarship
The RPES 25th Anniversary Scholarship
The Arthur J. Burch Memorial Award presented to the Salutatorian
Lansingburgh High School Achievement Award presented to a student for having obtained an average of 90% or better (Magna Cum Laude) for a 31/2 period
The University in our High Schools Program in Intermediate Spanish I
NYS Academic Excellence
Julieann Anthony
The Mary Breton Spirit Memorial Scholarship Award
The RPES 25th Anniversary Scholarship
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student for having obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
Four year band Award given by the Lansingburgh Band Booster Association
The University in our High Schools Program in Intermediate Spanish I
Matthew Grimes
The NYS Board of Regents 2008 Academic Excellence Scholarship Award
Excellence in Attendance for Lansingburgh High School
Lansingburgh High School Achievement Award presented to a student for having obtained an average of 90% or better (Magna Cum Laude) for a 31/2 year period
The Director’s Award given for outstanding commitment to Choral Excellence
The Outstanding Achievement in Spanish IV Award
The Elks Teenager of the Year
NYS Academic Excellence
Tymere Pompey
William Scott Kelly Memorial Award given to a senior who is most scholastically and character-wise improved since his entrance to Lansingburgh High School
The Lee A. Bordick Award given by the Lansingburgh PTA Council to a student who has improved over their ninth through 12th grade school years
Andrew Coghill
The Marian R. Macey Memorial Award given to a senior boy who is attending college in the fall
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laue)
The University in our High Schools Program in Intermediate Spanish I
Rebecca Sweeney
The Marian R Macey Memorial Award given to a senior girl who is attending college in the fall
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude and Magna Cum Laude)
The Toby Middlebrook Award in memory of Toby Middlebrook, a former music teacher
The University in our High Schools Program in Intermediate Spansih I
The Russell Sage College Dean’s Award
The Russell Sage College First Generation Award
The Russell Sage College Alum Referral Award
Jillian Borden
The RPES 25th Anniversary Scholarship
The Lanisngburgh Teachers Association Four Year Scholarship Award
Lansingburgh High School 4 Year Perfect Attendance Award
Lansingburgh High School Achievement Award presented to a student for having obtained an average of 90% or better (Magna Cum Laude) for a 31/2 year period
4 year band Award given by the Lansingburgh Band booster Association
The University in our High Schools Program in Intermediate Spanish I
The Colonial Council Principal’s Award
Erin Finnen
The RPES 25th Anniversary Scholarship
Four year band Award given by the Lansingburgh Band Booster Association
The University in our High Schools Program in Intermediate Spanish I
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
Sarra Warner
The RPES 25th Anniversary Scholarship
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
Ryan Lennon
The RPES 25th Anniversary Scholarship
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
Christopher Sawyer
The RPES 25th Anniversary Scholarship
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude and Magna Cum Laude)
The Harry J. Gully Jr. Scholarship Award given by the Troy Patriots Pop Warner Football to an athlete for good citizenship
Amber Thornton
The Edith Craig Reynolds Scholarship Award
The Troy Women’s Club Award
Lansingburgh High School Achievement Award presented to a student for having obtained an average of 90% or better (Magna Cum Laude) for a 31/2 year period
The Colonial Council Scholar Athlete Award
The PTSA Council Award to a student that will be attending college for a Health Relate Service Career
The Edith Grace Craig Reynolds Scholarship Award
The Lansingburgh Youth Soccer Award
Stephanie Gabriel
Mary Ann Misel Award given to a senior who has demonstrated competence in Academics and Excellence in Citizenship
The Honor Graduate Award
Lansingburgh High School Achievement Award presented to a student for having obtained an average of 90% or better (Magna Cum Laude) for a 31/2 year period
Cody Sayre
Albany City Lodge #540 Knights of Pythias Achievement Award
Molly McDonough
The Friends of 112th Street Award
Lansingburgh High School Four Year Perfect Attendance Award
Veteran’s of Lansingburgh Scholarship Award given to a graduating senior who is a child of a veteran, has shown a sense of patriotism and love of his country
The Christopher Joseph Carroll Scholarship
Jennifer Herman
The Nancy E. Ballert Memorial Award in Physical Education given by Rev. Irving and Dorothy Ballert
The President Chester Alan Arthur Award given by the Lansingburgh Historical Society to a student who has excelled in Social Studies
Lansingburgh High School Achievement Award presented to a student for having obtained an average of 90% or better (Magna Cum Laude) for a 31/2 year period
Rianna Daniels
School Systems Federal Credit Union Award for Outstanding Community Service
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
James Bulmer
The Robert S. Gray Memorial Award in recognition for service to the school and/or community, awarded to the student who has shown extra effort in achieving his or her potential given by his parents Mr.& Mrs. C. Wellington Gray
Lansingburgh High School Achievement Award presented to a student for having obtained an average of 90% or better (Magna Cum Laude) for a 31/2 year period
The National School Choral Award given by the Music Dept. in recognition of singular merit, ability, and achievement of outstanding contributions to the success of the school vocal program, and of an unusual degree of loyalty, cooperation and high qualities of conduct
The Distinguished Athlete Award
The Joseph Lutz Humanitarian Award given by the Lansingburgh PTA Council
Jennifer Schongar
The Mr. Howard Murtha Memorial Business Dept. Award given to a business student for their highest scholastic achievement in honor of Mr. Howard Murtha, former teacher is given by Mr. Byron Moak
Excellence in attendance for Lansingburgh High School
The Ralph Caola Memorial Award for Excellence in Business given by Ralph Caola in his father’s memory
Amanda Lupi
Excellence in Attendance for Lansingburgh High School
Megan Melsom
Lansingburgh High School Four Year Perfect Attendance Award
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achieement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
The University in Our High Schools Program in Intermediate Spanish I
Lansingburgh KMS/LHS PTSA Outstanding Youth Award for a student who is an exemplary role model to his/her peers, shows integrity, enthusiasm, love for learning, and commitment to school, a responsible, hard worker who participates and contributes to the school community
Katie Lis
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
Adam Christopher
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
Samantha Ryan
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
Rachel Fredericks
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
Jahyra Arroyo
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
Xun Jie(Joe) Yang
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
Michael Drinkwine
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
The Rodney Richard Palmer Memorial Award is given to a senior in good standing pursuing a career in Criminal Justice
Ashley Brand
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
Carol Wolf
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
The Robin Henkel Memorial Scholarship Award
The PTSA Council Award presented to a student that will be attending college for a Technological Career
Janay Lewis
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
The University in our High Schools Program in Intermediate Spanish I
Brad Bombard
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
Hannah Barker
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
The University in our High Schools Program in Intermediate Spanish I
Matthew Harte
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
Kayleigh Retell
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% & 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
The Turnpike PTA Award presented to a former Turnpike Elementary School student for Cooperation, Achievement, and Service
Jordan Gamble
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% & 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
Steven Augustine
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% & 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
Jenna Davey
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presened to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% & 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
The University in our High Schools program in Intermediate Spanish I
The Bordick Family Award given to a senior who plans to attend HVCC in the fall in Honor of Mr. Bordick
Cody Wager
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% & 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
Jamie Kelly
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% & 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
Brittney Armstrong
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% & 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
Kayla O’Brien
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% & 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
Courtney Donahue
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% & 89.4 (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
William Wangler
The Mr. Gregory O’Connell Memorial Award given by the Lansingburgh PTA Council for Culinary Arts and Achievement in Community Service
Dallas White
The Dramatics Club Scholarship Fund
The Francis Broderick Award given by the Lansingburgh PTA council in recognition of outstanding effort in History and Achievement in Community Service
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
Alicia Brisson
The Joseph Schmidt Scholarship Incentive Award
NYS USBC Youth Scholarship Award
Troy Brunswick Women’s Club Scholar
The NYS Women’s 500 Club Scholarship
Lansingburgh High School Achievement Award presented to a student for having obtained an average of 90% or better (Magna Cum Laude) for a 31/2 year period
The Leona Smith Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by the Troy Youth Leaders
The Young Women in Public Affairs Award presented by the Zonta Club of Albany
The Triple “C” Award
Jessica Miles
The Harry J. Gully Jr. Scholarship Award given by the Troy Patriots Pop Warner Football to an athlete for good citizenship
Erin Glikes
The University in Our High Schools Program in Intermediate Spanish I
Allison Griffin
The University in Our High Schools Program in Intermediate Spanish I
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
Patrick Lance
The University in Our High Schools Program in Intermediate Spanish I
NYS Lottery Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Award
The Western New England College Presidential Scholars Award
The NorthEastern Midget Hockey League Scholarship
The Siena College Franciscan Scholarship
The College of Saint Rose Dean’s Scholarship
Lansingburgh High School Achievvement Award presented to a student for having obtained an average of 90% or better (Magna Cum Laude) for a 31/2 year period
Four year band Award given by the Lansingburgh Band Booster Association
“Semper Fidelis” Award given by the US Marines Youth Foundation, Inc, and the Marine Corps League for recognition of diligence, dedication and musical excellence as a performing high school bandsman and soloist
Lyndsay Rysedorph
LHS Music Departmental Award
The Dean College Scholarship of Merit
Julia Jimino
The Henry C. DeMartino Music Award
Four year Band Award given by the Lansingburgh Band Booster Association
The Sage College of Nursing Presidential Scholarship and Alumni Referral Scholarship Award
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4 (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
The LeMoyne Leader Scholarship
The American International College’s Presidential Academic Scholarship
The Julia O. Wells Memorial Education Foundation Award given to a senior who plans to pursue a career in professional Nursing
Elizabeth Sawyer
Michael P. Collopy Award given by the LHS Music Department in his memory
Four year Band Award given by the Lansingburgh Band Booster Association
The Director’s Award given for outstanding commitment to Instrumental Excellence
The Community Theater Group Award
Amanda Tobias
The John Phillip Sousa Band Award for 2008
Lansingburgh High School Achievement Award presented to a student for having obtained an average of 90% or better (Magna Cum Laude) for a 31/2 year period
The David Kissick Leadership Award given by the Lansingburgh PTA Council
The Four Year Band Award given by the Lansingburgh Band Booster Association
Senior Class Advisors’ Award to a senior for service to the Class of 2008
Michael Morgan
The Richard Rowe Music Award given in memory of Richard Rowe, former band and music teacher at Lansingburgh High School
The Four year Band Award given by the Lansingburgh Band Booster Association
Desiree Mault
The Art Club Award
Lansingburgh High School Achievement Award presented to a student for having obtained an average of 90% or better (Magna Cum Laude) for a 31/2 period
Carissa Maloney
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
Mary Cottrell
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
Jennifer Elden
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
Jah’nell Venson
Lansingburgh PTSA Academic Achievement Award presented to a student who has
obtained an average between 82.5% and 89.4% (Cum Laude & Magna Cum Laude)
Elizabeth Brzozowski
Lansingburgh High School Achievement Award presented to a student for having obtained an average of 90% or better (Magna Cum Laude) for a 31/2 year period
The Turnpike PTA Award presented to a former Turnpike Elementary School student for Cooperation, Achievement and Service
Connor Gallo
Lansingburgh High School Achievement Award presented to a student for having obtained an average of 90% or better (Magna Cum Laude) for a 31/2 year period
The A.J. Wittman Award in Sportsmanship and Athletics given by the Class of 1945
The Colonial Council Scholar Athlete Award
The Barbara Caola Memorial Award for Outstanding PTA involvement and school activities is presented by her son Ralph Caola in his mother’s memory
Andrew Lansing
The Viking Cove Book Award in recognition of hard work and individualization
Lansingburgh High School Achievement Award presented to a student for having obtained an average of 90% or better (Magna Cum Laude) for a 31/2 year period
Eric Kennedy
The Lansingburgh Royals Baseball Scholarship Award
Annie King
The Lansingburgh High School Achievement and Citizenship Award
Ashley Gabriel
Lansingburgh High School Achievement Award presented to a student for having obtained an average of 90% or better (Magna Cum Laude for a 31/2 year period
The Scholastic Excellence Award
Ramell Terrell
The David B. Klingman Award
Antonio Irizarry
The Lansingburgh Youth Soccer Award
For more information contact:
Lansingburgh Central School District
518.233.6850