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Connor Middle School News - December 2006
By Brooke Chamberlain (8th grade) - Student Writer
   Monday, December 27, 2006 . . .Hooray for the Holidays! No school all week. The Assembly held on Friday the 21st was terrific. The 6th grade band, 7th and 8th grade jazz band and the 6th grade chorus played very well. And thanks for the great sing along songs 6th graders. See everyone next year.




Connor Character Connection Program New At Connor Middle School - 2006
   Veronica E. Connor Middle School has implemented a new Character Education program called The Connor Character Connection (C3). In this program, a positive character trait will be announced each month, and the faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate students who they feel demonstrate the qualities of that month’s trait. As students are nominated, a paragraph is written about them that outlines how they specifically display the character trait of the month. The nominated students’ pictures are then displayed in the front foyer area of Connor Middle School.
   This character initiative was implemented by the Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports Committee (PBIS) at Connor Middle School as a supplement to the district goals of providing opportunities for Character Education. The committee explored the Six Pillars of Character and the values associated with possessing positive character traits. Studies suggest that providing students with opportunities to display positive characteristics and rewarding students for desired behaviors establishes an environment of character growth. It is the goal of the Character Connection program to establish an environment in which virtues such as honesty, kindness, sportsmanship, dependability, cheerfulness and cooperation are continually practiced and rewarded. According to the Center for Advancement of Ethics and Character, “Character education should not be viewed merely as an educational trend or the school’s latest fad; it is a fundamental dimension of good teaching, an abiding respect for the intellect and spirit of the individual."
   For the month of December, Honesty was the character trait selected, and defined as displaying integrity and refusing to deceive in any way. The Connor Character Connection award recipients for December are:
Megan Ambellan
Nathan Bundscho
Chris Connors
Brooke Demarco




Almost Christmas
Connor Middle School News - December 2006
By Brooke Chamberlain (8th grade) - Student Writer
   Monday, December 18, 2006 . . .Last week's Food for Friends drive was extremely successful. There were 3657 items collected altogether. Thank you to everyone who donated and helped make someone’s Christmas more enjoyable.
   Don’t forget all next week from the 23rd to the 1st there is no school.
   And a very Happy Holidays to all of the Connor Middle students and teachers.




Connor Middle School News - December 2006
By Brooke Chamberlain (8th grade) - Student Writer
   Monday, December 11, 2006 . . .The Read For 2007, sponsored by Scholastic, took place last Friday. From 2 p.m. to 2:33 p.m. every student in America read for 2007 seconds.
   The Food for Friends Drive took place all last week, and we hope everyone donated canned goods that they didn't need.
   Don’t forget to attend the Middle School Winter Concert for all of the students who worked hard practicing their instruments.




Connor Middle School Honor Roll - December 2006
 The following Veronica E. Connor Middle School students have been named to the honor roll for the first quarter, 2006-2007 school year:
High Honor Roll

Grade 6: Jennifer Amato, Conor Atkins, Alexandra Bahgat, Rachel Bailey, Kassandra Bennett, Lydia Bernatovicz, Casey Bolles, Johnathan Boorady, Alexander Brink, Jessica Brownschidle, Sara Carlson, Megan Carroll, Sarah Chamberlain, Courtney Collignon, Jane Cooke, Annaliese Corrao, Keelan Erhard, Meghan Federico, Brianna Gibney, Melissa Gibson, Madeleine Goc, Alexandra Griffin, Kourtney Hoppel, Mark Hughes, Manjinder Kaur, Bridget Kennedy, Shannon Kieffer, Mary Kneer, Christopher Komin, Alexandria London, Vincent LoPresti, Stephanie LoTempio, Ellen Lutnick, Maggie Nobumoto, Samantha Oriani, Michelina Pariso, Marisa Phillips, Benjamin Purrington, Christina Richard, Dominica Roberts, James Rustowicz, Marina Scerra, Christopher Serra, Lauren Shepard, Nicholas Soos, Adam Stanczyk, Matthew Sutton, Joshua Tixier, Joshua Ungaro, Elena Watt
Grade 7: Alexander Ahne, Gabrielle Ailinger, Eric Bellanca, Amanda Blanton, Shannon Boreali, Diana Boulden, Sarah Brady, Sonia Brar, Christopher Brownschidle, Amber Carpenter, Andrew Chorey, Jesse Ciffa, Alexandra Corrao, Jordan Davis, Maggie DeMarco, Shannon Doctor, Allison Donahue, Sydney Dudish, Rebekah Evans, Talia Fabiilli, Alyssa Fuoco, Kaitlyn Gilbert, Jonathan Goc, Ashley Gorman, Deanna Green, Katlyn Holt, Ryan Hughes, Andrew Jasek, Casey Jelonek, Samantha Kahn, Megan Karpie, Victoria Kostenbauder, Elizabeth Kowalik, Jenna Lee, Jodi Lee, Elise Lenzner, Brendon Lutnick, Madelyne Mankowski, Rebecca Masse', John McGinty, Kallan McMillan, Nigel Michki, Joshua Miller, Ryan Miller, Dominic Morell, Kristen Percival, Samuel Railey, Sarah Ramsperger, Danyelle Redmond, Rachel Ripellino, Nicolette Scerra, Alexandra Seibert, Zachary Smith, Emily Sommer, Sarah Stanczyk, Taylor Sweet, Bridget Thompson, Kathryn Turner, Jessica Ungaro, Christina Ward, Rachel Watt, Laurice Wilbert, Sarah Williams, Nathalie Winder
Grade 8: Nicholas Battaglia, Sara Diletti, Christopher Ernst, Anna Ferrante, Emma Henderson, Ava Jackson, Ariana Mendel, Jessica Osvath, Evan Shaw, Danielle Wegrzyn, Alyssa Yaeger, Megan Young
Honor Roll

Grade 6: Ammany Abdellatif, Corey Adamshick, Jessica Amsdill, Kevin Aronica, Tanner Atkinson, Brittney Banks, Nicholas Bonarek, Nathan Bundscho, Zachary Burns, Mitchell Cancilla, Alexis Cino, Alyssa Cino, Sam Clarke, Samuel Colao, Christopher Connors, Jenna DelSignore, Jamie Dobson, Timothy Doermer, Laura Dolan, Evan Doyle, Mark Dryfhout, Katarina Eichel, Sarah Ernst, Joseph Fanara, Brittany Faulise, Michael Giambra, Nicole Hall, Emily Harnden, Adam Heftka, Matthew Higgins, John Holody, Tyler Jackman, Robert Johnson, Sage Kashmanian, Hayley Keane, Zaineb Khawar, Daniel Konopski, Jake Lawley, Evan Leffler, Mandy Liesenfeld, Jessica LoBrutto, Alexia Malpica, Zachary Manuszewski, Ayla Marino, Joseph Martin, Brianna McGuire, Nicholas McKenna, Collin McMahon, Orendael Miller, Gurwinder Nijjar, Matthew Osinski, II, Cassandra Oursler, Michael Palazza, Russell Potter, Katrina Rockwood, Kelly Ruminski, Katelyn Ruszkowski, Kelsey Ruszkowski, Rachael Ruszkowski, Kevin Salonek, Alexa SantaLucia, Aaron Schauger, Taylor Scheuing, Taylor Schiffhauer, Matthew Seaman, Ashley Serianni, Cole Smith, Emily Steinbrenner, Lillian Thompson, Alexander Tollner, Margaret Weiser, Kayleigh Weselak, Adam Wilk, Andrew Yarnes, Tyler Yockey, Anthony Zogaria
Grade 7: Reem Abdellatif, Laura Amantia, Brian Argy, Makallie Banker, Elora Bascello, Brianna Beadles, Korey Bennett, Katelyn Benns, Alexandria Black, Conner Bolles, Marshall Cancilla, Alanna Cedrone, Emma Chambers, Michael FitzGerald, Matthew Foote, Matthew Gannon, Olivia Graziano, Morgan Green, Jonathan Grenda, Anmol Grewal, Joshua Gunn, Marissa Haley, Jessica Hall, Lynne Huffnagle, Mary Irving, Morgan Kaczmarowski, Dylan Kelly, Paige Kippley, Jonathan Kneer, Laura Kondziela, Mitchell LaRiviere, Kelsie Loos, Amanda Lore, Mark Lydle, Marisa Marino, Shannon McNaughton, Kailah Moss, Hallie Nowak, Alexis Pearce, Corey Price, Brittanee Ramallo, Zackary Reese, Matthew Robinson, Kenneth Rogoza, Eric Sander, Michael Sendlbeck, III, Stephanie Senn, Brittney Sonnenberg, Jessica Spencer, Angelina Stromberg, Katherine Studley, Erica Surdi, Harrison Thompson, Ziqing Xiang, Alicia Zartman
Grade 8: Karl Albrecht, Dale Baran, Shannon Becker, Scott Bennett, Kathryn Boutet, Kathleen Brady, Jenna Cardone, Jason Chadwick, Brooke Chamberlain, Bethany Cinelli, Nicholas Colao, Aliena Cook, Brooke DeMarco, Alexandra DeMita, Kaleigh Deuser, Robert Dickinson, Sara Dzielski, Alan Endres, Christopher Field, Korin Frantz, Patrick Gallagher, Edward Gauthier, Jr., Larissa Gelyon, Christian Gibson, Rebecca Hammett, Julie Hasselbeck, Amanda Heftka, Kyle Held, Molly Higgins, Lindsay Hodan, Emily Jones, Alex Killian, Matthew Killian, Justin Lee, Lucas Madia, Julia Manuszewski, Ryan McCarthy, Shelbi Milkas, Shannon Moody, James Mysliwiec, Kevin Neary, Emily Pease, Alexzander Prine, Paige Rockwood, Christopher Rose, Kathleen Rustowicz, Miranda Santa Lucia, Rachel Schauger, Amy Schooping, Michael Seaman, Aren Shanor, Benjamin Sherman, Sarah Stewart, Rebecca Sturniolo, Amanda Sutter, Eugenia Taylor, Patrick Thompson, Sara Victor, Stephen Vitello, Patrick Worbs, Jessica Yarnes, Andrew Yockey




Connor Middle School Merit Roll - December 2006
 The following Veronica E. Connor Middle School students have been named to the merit roll for the first quarter, 2006-2007 school year:
Grade 6: Ciara Alcorn, Cyle Alcorn, Alexandra Brown, Danaegrace Busch, Meghan Carpenter, Ronald Clark, Samantha Conner, Aubrie DiTullio, Nicholas Egloff, Alexandra Filips, Christopher Foote, Shannon Gallagher, Kristen Greinert, Stephanie Knight, Ryan Kozek, Carolyn Kruszona, Grace Kulikowski, Taylor Marino, Sean Mattrey, Michaela McDonald, Jessica Melgar, Tyler Mondoux, Samantha Pangborn, Jacquelyn Phillips, Zachary Re, Gregory Sarratori, Nathaniel Smith, Javier Solis, Ronald Steffans, Jr., Nicole Swiantek, Dallas Taft, AmyJo VeRost, Leah Watkins, Elena Weis, Megan Wendt, Nicholas Winger, Kimberly Yaeger, Joshua Zernickel
Grade 7: Amir Abdellatif, Joselyn Adams, Jeremy Anderson, Nicolas Antonelli, Eric Aronica, Jessica Bamberg, Joshua Bastian, Shane Bennett, Matthew Bonadonna, Philip Boudrow, Alyssa Breitbeck, Elliot Busch, Eric Colon, Emily Dauphin, Kevin Dobson, Jr., Brittney Ducette, Joshua Edwards, Kodie Fahrer, Alexander Farmer, Lenny Fike, Carissa Finger, Brent Fred, Sean Garten, Rebecca Gasiorek, Elijah Geis, Thomas Grenke, Charles Grunzweig, Brianna Guagliano, Michael Hall, Robert Kerr, III, Jessie Knab, Cory Ludwig, David Mahon, Michael Malaney, Anthony Mallais, Dylan Martinic, Kevina McCaw, Shannon McDonough, Alec Metro, Kyle Meyer, Kyle Meyer, Michelle Morgan, Jobe Pelenio-Evert, Jamison Phillips, Alyssa Pino, Stefani Rhodes, Jenna Sansalone, Loretta Scherrer, Glenn Skelly, Benjamin Smith, Cassidy Smith, Jessica Spiesz, Keith Starke, Adam Stoddard, Samantha Warden, Elizabeth Yensan, Jessica Young
Grade 8: Danya Abdellatif, Samira Amin, Marissa Arki, Taylor Bedford, Alexandria Bleich, Christopher Boulden, Brian Brink, Nicholas Bruno, Justine Call, Michael Campanella, Amandip Cheema, Amanda Cinelli, Stephanie Cleveland, Nicolette Corrao, Samuel Cummings, Elizabeth Davis, Austin Dee, Samantha Ducette, Thomas Dzielski, Matthew Edwards, Chelsea Fairbairn, Geoff Federspiel, Sara Fiedler, Carson Filips, Carmela Gentile, Heather Graff, Lucas Hazelet, Steven Henderson, Tyler Hinaman, Thomas Kalman, Jordan Kaufman, Nicholas Kellner, Allen Knutson, Taylor Kozlowski, Andrew Kuch, Kyle Leinweber, Kelly Lorence, Donald MacIntyre, Jaime Magaris, Christina Martinez, Nicholas Masiello, Jennie McCoy, Christopher Meyer, Kristiana Montaldi, Jaclyn Nusstein, Katie Oursler, Michael Paasch, Jack Pilie, Jenna Raepple, Jeremy Rockwood, Chelsea Rupert, Kayla Schmidt, Samuel Serra, Christopher Shemik, Rachel Spiker, Allison Stewart, Ashley Swiantek, Megan Tates, Ambria Tim, Benjamin Tomkins, Sarah Webb, Courtney Weiser, Tyler Wunsch, Nikki Zimmerman




Middle School International Night - 2006
(left) Many craft items lined the Connor Middle School hall in front of the cafeteria during this year's International Night.
(right) Hula dancers prepared to show their skills to the guests at International night.
Click photos for "complete" view
    Connor Middle School's 8th annual "International Night," held Friday, December 1st, was extremely well attended despite strong winds in the 50 mph range. Dance performances, cultural demonstrations and a theme basket raffle kept everyone happy.




Connor Middle School News - International Night - December 2006
By Brooke Chamberlain (8th grade) - Student Writer
   Tuesday, November 5, 2006 . . .International Night was a big hit, even though the wind was blowing, thanks to everyone who came. There were Irish dancers, and Hawaiian Dancers. Amanda Cinelli, Katie Rustowicz, Emily Pease, and many others were among our middle school students who were dancing. There were great foods, and Christmas decorations for sale, and even a basket raffle. A ton of Middle School students attended and hopefully even more of you can come next year.




Connor Middle School Food For Friends Drive - 2006
   Veronica E. Connor Middle School students will collect canned and boxed goods for the Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island. The collection takes place from Thursday, December 7th to Wednesday, December 13th. Donations should be brought in during lunches. There will be volunteers set up in the cafeteria to take donations.
   
Donation suggestions:
• canned foods (soups, vegetables, fruits, juices…)
• dry, boxed foods (cereals, pastas, rice, cake mixes..)
• household items (soap, dishwashing liquid, detergents, paper towels, napkins…)

   "Please help Connor Middle School show its holiday spirit. Be a part of our Food For Friends Drive."




Connor Middle School News - Report Card Week - November 2006
By Brooke Chamberlain (8th grade) - Student Writer
   Monday, November 27, 2006 . . .Report Cards were mailed out last week and should have arrived last Wednesday and Thursday. Many good grades were sent out and honor rolls will be posted in Isledegrande.com soon. And on Monday there was the poinsettia sale at the Middle School.
   Tomorrow, Friday December 1st, is International Night. The Foreign Language Departments host this entertaining event full of fun and facts about other cultures.




Annual "International Night" At Connor Middle School - 2006
   The Veronica E. Connor Middle School will be alive with musical and dance group performances, cultural demonstrations, foods, theme baskets and more from 6-9 p.m. Friday, December 1, 2006 when the students host the school's 8th annual "International Night." There is no admission and the public is cordially invited to attend.




Connor Middle School News - Thanksgiving Week - November 2006
By Brooke Chamberlain (8th grade) - Student Writer
   Monday, November 20, 2006 . . .Last week's Turkey Trot Dance was great, and we hope to see all of the 7th and 8th graders at the next dance. This week, as we all know, is Thanksgiving. The Middle school has Thursday, Friday, and Monday off. Thank you to everyone who bought a book or two at the book fair. And it was also great to see all of the families at the book fair and the game show.




Connor Middle School News - End of the Marking Period - November 2006
By Brooke Chamberlain (8th grade) - Student Writer
   Thursday, November 16, 2006 . . .Great news, grades closed last Thursday (Nov. 9). Report Cards should be arriving this weekend.
   And tomorrow (Fri., Nov. 17) is the Turkey Trot Dance. The tickets are sold at lunches and 7th and 8th graders are welcome. It will start at 7 p.m. and end at 9 p.m. Rides should arrive before 9 o-clock. The Poinsettia sale also ends tomorrow. Also, our book fair is today and tomorrow, so don’t forget to get some books.




Veronica Connor Middle School PTA Presents
First Annual Father & Student Variety Game Show - 2006
   The first one was so much fun, it had to be done again! All dads, uncles, grandfathers are welcome to join their middle school student in a variety game show to take place from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, November 16th in the Grand Island High School auditorium. The event will feature Quiz Master Dennis George, and all students are welcome to attend this free event sponsored by the Middle School PTA.




Middle School Band Tours Isle Schools - 2006
(Left) New Connor Middle School Band Director Miss Shannon Smith.
Photos and Story by Jodi Robinson - Click photos for "complete" view
    The Connor Middle School Music Department, on Wednesday November 8, 2006, presented a fall concert. The eighth grade choir sang under the direction of Mrs. Annalea Masiello. Sixth grade band members had their debut with Mrs. Sarah Russo directing, and the string orchestra with Ms. Debra Remson at the helm, played fall selections. The concert was wonderful. New to the Middle School is band director, Miss Shannon Smith. She led the 7/8 jazz ensemble and the 7/8 grand concert band with enthusiasm and talent.
   The concert band hit the road on Thursday, November 9th to play for the students of Huth Road Elementary and Kaegebein Elementary. Along with playing selections from Wednesday evening's performance, individual instruments were showcased so the elementary students got a closer look and sound of instruments they might not know. Between concerts the band members stopped for lunch at Wendy's.




Connor Middle School News - Halloween Week - November 2006
By Brooke Chamberlain (8th grade) - Student Writer
   ELA assessment results were mailed home for current 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th graders. In addition there was a Lockdown Procedure last week on Friday.
   And since last week was Halloween, a reminder that candy and other treats are only allowed to be eaten in the cafeteria. No candy is allowed in the halls or classrooms.




Connor Middle School Orchestra Concert - November 2006
   The Connor Middle School Orchestra under the direction of Miss Debra Remson, will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 8, 2006 in the high school auditorium. The 46-member orchestra will play Anagram For Strings, by Leland Forsblad; Fanfare For a Hero by Bob Mathews; and The Simpsons by Danny Elfman (arranged by Paul Lavender).




Connor Middle School Presidential Elections - October 2006
By Brooke Chamberlain (8th grade) - Student Writer
   The Connor Middle School elections were this past week. Our treasurer is Sydney Dudish, our historian is Anthony Zogaria, the new secretary is Katherine Studly, our vice president is Geoff Federspiel, and our president is Steven Vitello. Congratulations to all of the candidates who ran in the elections.
   The poinsettia sale for the middle school began Wednesday, November 1, 2006. Also the picture retakes are tomorrow, Friday, November 3, 2006.




Connor Middle School News
The Week of Friday the Thirteenth - October 2006
By Brooke Chamberlain (8th grade) - Student Writer
   Wednesday, October 18, 2006 . . .Last week's unexpected snow storm gave many power outages and two snow days. Now the Viking sportswear sale was postponed until Friday, October 20th. The sports run originally scheduled for Halloween, Tuesday, October 31st, is cancelled. Ski Club applications are now available for eight fun days at Holiday Valley in Ellicottville.




Connor Middle School Modified Football - 2006
Pictures taken at Thursday, October 5th game against Hoover Middle School.
 Jodi Robinson Photos - Click for larger view
   The Veronica Connor Middle School Modified Football team has had a very successful 2006 season. The team is undefeated after 3 games although the score is not kept track of at this level. The last two games of the season will be played at home field at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 19 & 26. Come out and watch the high school Vikings of the future.




Connor Middle School News - October 2006
By Brooke Chamberlain (8th grade) - Student Writer
   Tuesday, October 10, 2006 . . . Art Club began Wednesday, October 5th for sixth and seventh graders. Those who would still like to join see Mr. Dulak in room 188.
   Our Viking Sports Wear sale is going on; there is a display across from the main office. Hand in your order form to your mod one teacher by Tuesday October 17th.




Connor Middle School News - Great Eighth Grade Week - October 2006
By Brooke Chamberlain - Student Writer
   Tuesday, October 3, 2006 . . .This past Friday the eighth grade dance was held, with DJ Mike Setlock. It was a great night and we hope to see all the eighth and seventh graders at the next dance.
   The Connor Middle School Relay for Life Team with leaders Mrs. Malaney and Mrs. Amsdill, were presented with two awards at the Relay for Life Awards Ceremony on September 26th. The best school team award and a bronze award for fundraising were brought back to Connor Middle.
   Also a new cross country record was set on September 28th by Nick Masiello, nine minutes for 1 ½ mile.
   Reminder to parents and students, there is a 15 minute early dismissal on Friday, October 6th. Huge congratulations to Nick and the Relay for Life Team on your accomplishments.




Connor Middle School News - Open House - September 2006
By Brooke Chamberlain - Student Writer
   Sunday, September 24, 2006 . . .Open House was held this past week and all of our parents toured around the school following our schedules. One parent could not believe that we can arrive on time to music lessons that are held in the high school. The PTSA sold memberships the night of open house and there was a basket raffle sponsored by the Connor Middle School Cheerleaders. The open house was well attended by parents.
   Sixth and seventh graders who were interested in Art Club should see Mr. Dulak, the art teacher. The Syncopation tryouts were held before school this week for all chorus members. If interested, see Mrs. Masiello. Eighth graders, if you want to go to the Eighth Grade Welcome Back Dance, bring five dollars. Tickets are sold at the lunches to only eight graders. Hope to see you there.




School at Connor Middle is Going Well - September 2006
By Brooke Chamberlain - Student Writer
   The second week of school has been great at Connor Middle School. Students received school picture forms and pictures will be taken on Wednesday, September 20th and Thursday, September 21st. Also our Viking Values assembly was held on Friday, September 15, 2006. We can thank the cheerleaders for their cheer about the Viking Values, Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be Safe, and the teachers who put together the presentations on what to do and what not to do in school. Connor Middle student, if you want to be a Library Aid, see Ms. Mudd or Mrs. Schooley for an application.




Connor Middle School Eighth Grade Students Off To Good Start - September 2006
By Brooke Chamberlain - Student Writer
   Wed., September 6, 2006 . . .Wednesday, with quite a few of us eighth graders having problems with our schedules, was an interesting first day of school. Thursday there was an assembly on food allergies, keeping us aware on what to do if someone has a reaction to food in school. With new safety regulations, there can be absolutely no gum chewing, all food must be wrapped, no food in-between classes, and students should wash their hands before and after lunch. The voice of Connor Middle School, Mr. Carl Guidotti, also informed us during announcements that there was a meeting to join cross-country. We can all thank the school and staff for helping us eighth graders to get acquainted with our new classes and schedules.




Connor Middle School Supply Lists And More - July 2006
   For the Veronica E. Connor Middle School Supply Lists, click "http://www.k12.ginet.org/middle_school.cfm". First day of school is Wednesday, September 6, 2006.




Connor Middle School Parent/Student Orientation - July 2006
   Veronica E. Connor Middle School will hold an orientation program for parents and students new to the Middle School at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 8, 2006. Parents and students are invited to meet with the principal, assistant principal and school counselors to become familiar with the Middle School program and facilities. The program will be held in the Middle School Little Theater. This orientation is a repeat of the programs done for parents and students in the spring.




Connor Middle School New Student Registration - July 2006
   Registration of students in grades 6-8 who are new to the Grand Island Central School District will be held on Tuesday, August 8. Parents are encouraged to call the Middle School at 773-8837 to set up appointments for registration. An original birth certificate, proof of residence, a copy of your child’s last report card, and a record of immunizations will be needed to register.




Connor Middle School Honor Roll - July 2006
 The following Veronica E. Connor Middle School students were named to the honor roll for the fourth quarter, 2005-2006 school year:
High Honor Roll

Grade 6: Gabrielle Ailinger, Amanda Blanton, Diana Boulden, Sonia Brar, Christopher Brownschidle, Jesse Ciffa, Alexandra Corrao, Maggie DeMarco, Sydney Dudish, Talia Fabiilli, Kaitlyn Gilbert, Jonathan Goc, Katlyn Holt, Samantha Kahn, Megan Karpie, Korey Kostek, Rebecca Masse', Joshua Miller, Dominic Morell, Corey Price, Samuel Railey, Sarah Ramsperger, Danyelle Redmond, Zackary Reese, Nicolette Scerra, Alexandra Seibert, Ryan Staines, Sarah Stanczyk, Taylor Sweet, Bridget Thompson, Jessica Ungaro, Rachel Watt, Sarah Williams, Nathalie Winder
Grade 7: Nicholas Battaglia, Jenna Cardone, Bethany Cinelli, Aliena Cook, Brooke DeMarco, Sara Diletti, Alan Endres, Christopher Ernst, Anna Ferrante, Korin Frantz, Amanda Heftka, Emma Henderson, Ava Jackson, Matthew Killian, Ariana Mendel, James Mysliwiec, Ifraeem Naveed, Jessica Osvath, Kathleen Rustowicz, Evan Shaw, Rebecca Sturniolo, Sara Victor, Stephen Vitello, Jessica Yarnes
Grade 8: Alyssa Accardo, Elisabeth Asbach, Kimberly Asbach, Catherine Aughey, Stephanie Aughey, Emily Bolles, Steven Boyle, Brett Brennan, Luke Burkhart, Alexandra Buscaglia, Michael Chauby, III, Sarah Dolan, Marwa Eltagouri, Kearney Erhard, Nicholas Ernst, Hillary Figler, Lauren Fonte, Sara Grana, Tara Hook, Kelly Hooven, Courtney Justus, Maxwell Kilb, Seth Kline, Lauren Kucharski, Jonathan LoTempio, Jr, Aman Mattu, Keran Mattu, Thomas McDonnell, Megan McInerney, Erika Osberg, Ryan Osvath, Breanne Rafferty, Nicholas Russo, Kaitie Samland, Spencer Seese, Christopher Stessing, Jameela Syed, Caitlin Taylor, Maritina Tsembelis, Eric Weigold
Honor Roll

Grade 6: Laura Amantia, Jessica Bamberg, Makallie Banker, Elora Bascello, Eric Bellanca, Katelyn Benns, Alexandria Black, Conner Bolles, Sarah Brady, Marshall Cancilla, Amber Carpenter, Andrew Chorey, Jordan Davis, Shannon Doctor, Allison Donahue, Rebekah Evans, Matthew Foote, Joshua Fry, Alyssa Fuoco, Matthew Gannon, Rebecca Gasiorek, Olivia Graziano, Deanna Green, Morgan Green, Anmol Grewal, Jessica Hall, Ryan Hughes, Andrew Jasek, Casey Jelonek, Morgan Kaczmarowski, Dylan Kelly, Daniel Kim, Paige Kippley, Laura Kondziela, Elizabeth Kowalik, Jenna Lee, Jodi Lee, Elise Lenzner, Brendon Lutnick, David Mahon, Michael Malaney, Madelyne Mankowski, John McGinty, Kallan McMillan, Shannon McNaughton, Nigel Michki, Ryan Miller, Hallie Nowak, Kristen Percival, Mallory Prygon, Rachel Ripellino, Michael Sendlbeck , III, Glenn Skelly, Cassidy Smith, Zachary Smith, Jessica Spencer, Angelina Stromberg, Katherine Studley, Harrison Thompson, Christina Ward, Alicia Zartman
Grade 7: Danya Abdellatif, Karl Albrecht, Dale Baran, Shannon Becker, Taylor Bedford, Scott Bennett, Alexandria Bleich, Kathryn Boutet, Kathleen Brady, Brian Brink, Michael Campanella, Jason Chadwick, Brooke Chamberlain, Amandip Cheema, Amanda Cinelli, Nicholas Colao, Nicolette Corrao, Austin Dee, Thomas Dzielski, Geoff Federspiel, Patrick Gallagher, Edward Gauthier, Jr., Larissa Gelyon, Christian Gibson, Rebecca Hammett, Julie Hasselbeck, Kyle Held, Steven Henderson, Molly Higgins, Lindsay Hodan, Alex Killian, Justin Lee, Domenic Luciani, Donald MacIntyre, Julia Manuszewski, Christina Martinez, Ryan McCarthy, Jennie McCoy, Christopher Meyer, Shelbi Milkas, Shannon Moody, Kevin Neary, Marina Ortiz, Katie Oursler, Alaina Pariso, Emily Pease, Jenna Raepple, Jeremy Rockwood, Paige Rockwood, Christopher Rose, Miranda Santa Lucia, Rachel Schauger, Amy Schooping, Aren Shanor, Christopher Shemik, Allison Stewart, Sarah Stewart, Megan Tates, Eugenia Taylor, Patrick Thompson, Danielle Wegrzyn, Patrick Worbs, Alyssa Yaeger, Andrew Yockey, Megan Young
Grade 8: Jonathon Anderson, Stephanie Aronica, Adam Asbach, Lisa Braun, Eric Breier, Nathan Busch, Victoria Cacciatore, Amanda Camizzi, Kenneth Cerrillo, Benjamin Certo, Krystal Chapin, Brittany Cieri, Kathryn Cobello, Joseph Collins, James Cooke, Samantha Darby, Renee' Doermer, Jordan Dudish, Kara Dudley, Maria Edel, Alexander Fabiilli, Kayla Fermoile, Joseph Fischer, Victoria Fleming, Rahsanica Ford, Christopher Franklin, Alexander Fry, Kate Garten, Anthony Genova, Mary George, Jill Greinert, Maria Guidotti, Susan Head, Krystin Hoppel, Zachary Kelly, Joel Klock, Kristy Knickerbocker, Brian Kulak, Jeffrey LaRiviere, Stephen LoPresti, Daniel Major, Nicole McGuire, Sara McNulty, Christopher Moody, Alexandra Morell, Andrea Nicolia, Jared Northrup, Sarah Palazza, Courtney Papaj, Deanna Paternostro, Michael Rayhill, Alexander Re, Ashley Rutland, Taylor Segarra, Zaeem Shah, Keith Skelly, Jamie Sobieski, Benjamin Soos, Vincent Spada, Blake Stanwick, Kelly Stark, Scott Suszczynski, Samantha Tilkins, Maria Todaro, Kristin Wegrzyn, Rebecca Zimmerman




Connor Middle School Merit Roll - July 2006
 The following Veronica E. Connor Middle School students were named to the merit roll for the fourth quarter, 2005-2006 school year:
Grade 6: Amir Abdellatif, Reem Abdellatif, Joselyn Adams, Alexander Ahne, Megan Ambellan, Nicolas Antonelli, Eric Aronica, Thomas Bass, Joshua Bastian, Korey Bennett, Shane Bennett, Matthew Bonadonna, Isaiah Brown, Emma Chambers, Eric Colon, Mikaela Connors, Samantha DeMarco, Christopher Fadel, Jr., Kodie Fahrer, Carissa Finger, Michael FitzGerald, Brent Fred, Sean Garten, Ashley Gorman, Jonathan Grenda, Thomas Grenke, Manraj Grewal, Joshua Gunn, Marissa Haley, Lynne Huffnagle, Mary Irving, Jessie Knab, Jonathan Kneer, Victoria Kostenbauder, Kelsie Loos, Cory Ludwig, Mark Lydle, Anthony Mallais, Marisa Marino, Dylan Martinic, Shannon McDonough, Kyle Meyer, Kailah Moss, Samuel Oursler, Alexis Pearce, Jamison Phillips, Alyssa Pino, Brittanee Ramallo, Stefani Rhodes, Matthew Robinson, Kenneth Rogoza, Eric Sander, Stephanie Senn, Taylor Slowinski, Emily Sommer, Brittney Sonnenberg, Jessica Spiesz, Erica Surdi, Kathryn Turner, Benjamin Whitford, Jessica Young
Grade 7: Christa Baron, Justine Call, Brianna Catanzaro, Tyler Ciffa, Samuel Cummings, Andrew Dale, Elizabeth Davis, Alexandra DeMita, Kaleigh Deuser, Robert Dickinson, Sean Donovan, Samantha Ducette, Sara Dzielski, Chelsea Fairbairn, Christopher Field, Carmela Gentile, Vincent Golda, Heather Graff, Lucas Hazelet, Tyler Hinaman, Chelsie Jamieson, Emily Jones, Mark Jurga, Jordan Kaufman, Taylor Kozlowski, Andrew Kuch, Kyle Leinweber, Kelly Lorence, Bradley Ludwig, Lucas Madia, Jaime Magaris, Nicholas Masiello, Jaclyn Nusstein, Michael Paasch, Jack Pilie, Alexzander Prine, Joseph Rains, Chelsea Rupert, Kayla Schmidt, Michael Seaman, Samuel Serra, Benjamin Sherman, Rachel Spiker, Derek Stacey, Amanda Sutter, Ashley Swiantek, Benjamin Tomkins, Sarah Webb, Courtney Weiser, Tyler Wunsch, Nikki Zimmerman
Grade 8: Kaitlyn Affuso, Sarah Ali, Richard Amantia, II, Patrick Antonelli, Alissa Bailey, Jeffrey Bellanca, Katelyn Belter, Malorie Bennett, Jovana Bichler, Patrick Brady, Anthony Bruno, Sean Burke, Julianna Capizzi, Kaitlyn Chapin, Seana Chirico, Joseph Connors, Anthony Darpino, Kayla Deuble, Christopher Gibney, Krista Glownia, Anthony Grande, Maria Grant, Amy Grenke, Chelsea Hall, Timothy Howley, Matthew Kasprzycki, Raman Kaur, Savanna Kustra, Steven Lillian, Kori Loder, Elizabeth Lorence, Scott Ludwig, Liam McCabe, Hayley Metro, Michael Montaldi, II, Christopher Mornelli, Jessica Randhawa, Ian Rogers, Robert Ross, Anthony Russell, Jonathon Seaman, Margaret Shonitsky, Michael Sperrazza, Amber Spiesz, Rachel Starr, Alexander Strauss, Kasey Sumner, Rachel Surdi, Timothy Symington, Michelle Tobol, Patricia VeRost, Zakiyyah Wilbert, Sara Wilczek, Nicole Winter, Sarah Young, Travis Zukic




Connor Middle School Modified Softball Squad - Champs Again! - May 2006
By Art Meaney, Coach
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   A bright future for Grand Island softball once again appears on the horizon. This year's Connor Middle School Modified Softball squad dominated play in the NFL, going 14 wins and zero losses for the second time in three years. The girls averaged 15 runs per game while allowing an average of three per game.
   Another new crop of seventh graders proved they are capable of carrying the banner of success. Leading by example was Assistant Captain Kate Boutet. Kate batted .500 and led the team in RBIs and triples, but it is her visibly deep love of the game that is most impressive. Her high expectations of herself raise the level of play among her teammates. Emma Henderson is an up-and-coming star on the mound, posting a 0.29 ERA in 24 innings and allowing only six walks while facing 100 batters. Her catcher is Emily Jones, yet another in a long line of backstoppers who know the position well. Emily has a strong arm and solid technique. Brooke DeMarco, Korin Frantz, and Shannon Moody were three of our many first basemen who hit the ball well (Brooke batted .560) and played the field with passion.
   Included in the group of eighth graders were three new players, all of whom proved themselves more than equal to the challenge. Christie Borden hit the ball with authority more than any player on the team, batting .548 for the season. Jamie Sobieski was always a tough out, as she could slap, pull, and bunt at the plate. Jamie also pitched a few innings and played the smoothest first base. Samantha Tilkins was our workhorse on the mound. Sam posted nine of our wins and struck out one-third of the batters she faced (82 0f 254). Sam will truly be a force on JV next year.
   Returning eighth graders included Mary George and Maria Guidotti. These two have put up with Coach Meaney for four seasons (two basketball, two softball) and are ready to move on. Mary brought a lot of energy to the team, loves the game, and played a strong outfield. Maria played a strong third base, batted .361, and let the team know when it needed to focus. Kelly Stark tied for the least strikeouts on the team (1 in 36 AB) and batted a solid .433. Kasey Sumner had another dominating season behind the plate -- flypaper on bad pitches and a quick, strong arm that took nine opposition base runners off the field. Kasey also led the team with 25 hits and nine doubles. Erika Osberg returned with a vengeance, redefining the lead-off position. Erika had a .611 batting average and an on-base percentage of almost .700., which helped her lead the team in runs scored with 22. Erika was also our steadiest outfielder, always on her toes. And finally, Captain Krystin Hoppel. Krystin's solid bat, solid glove, and quiet confidence helped ground a team of many strong personalities. Day in and day out, Krystin's lead-by-example way of doing business kept everyone focused on the same goal.
   Many thanks to our co-scorekeepers, Victoria Fleming and Kari Sumner, as well as the parents, fans, and previous coaches who made this undefeated season possible. We look forward to your continued success in the high school, both on and off the field.




Connor Middle School Girls Modified Softball Team Undefeated - 2006

(front left) Kelly Stark, Kasey Summer, Emma Henderson; (middle) Captain Krystin Hoppel, Emily Jones, Brooke DeMarco, Assistant Captain Kate Boutet and Karen Frantz; (back) Coach Art Meaney, Sam Tilkins, Erika Osberg, Maria Guidotti, Jamie Sobieski, Christie Borden and Shannon Moody. Missing from the photo is Mary George.
Mary Stewart Photo - Click photo for larger view
   Veronica E. Connor Middle School Girls Modified Softball team, coached by Art Meaney, has remained undefeated for the spring 2006 season. Congratulations, girls and congratulations to Coach Meaney.




Connor Middle School 8th Grade Honors Breakfast - 2006
8th grade honor students enjoying their special breakfast event.
Jodi Robinson Photos - Click for larger view
   The annual Veronica E. Connor Middle School 8th Grade Honors Breakfast was held Friday, May 19, 2006. The following students were honored for maintaining above a 90 average for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd quarters:
Alyssa Accardo, Jonathon Anderson, Elisabeth Asbach, Kimberly Asbach, Catherine Aughey, Stephanie Aughey, Emily Bolles, Steven Boyle, Lisa Braun, Brett Brennan, Luke Burkhart, Alexandra Buscaglia, Kenneth Cerrillo, Benjamin Certo, Michael Chauby, III, Brittany Cieri, Kathryn Cobello, Samantha Darby, Sarah Dolan, Kara Dudley, Marwa Eltagouri, Kearney Erhard, Nicholas Ernst, Hillary Figler, Joseph Fischer, Lauren Fonte, Alexander Fry, Mary George, Sara Grana, Jill Greinert, Maria Guidotti, Susan Head, Tara Hook, Kelly Hooven, Krystin Hoppel, Zachary Kelly, Maxwell Kilb, Seth Kline, Joel Klock, Lauren Kucharski, Brian Kulak, Jeffrey LaRiviere, Stephen LoPresti, Jonathan LoTempio Jr., Daniel Major, Aman Mattu, Keran Mattu, Nicole McGuire, Megan McInerney, Christopher Moody, Alexandra Morell, Andrea Nicolia, Jared Northrup, Erika Osberg, Ryan Osvath, Sarah Palazza, Deanna Paternostro, Breanne Rafferty, Michael Rayhill, Nicholas Russo, Ashley Rutland, Kaitie Samland, Spencer Seese, Taylor Segarra, Zaeem Shah, Keith Skelly, Jamie Sobieski, Benjamin Soos, Blake Stanwick, Kelly Stark, Christopher Stessing, Scott Suszczynski, Jameela Syed, Caitlin Taylor, Samantha Tilkins, Maria Todaro, Maritina Tsembelis, Kristin Wegrzyn and Eric Weigold.




Connor Middle School Artists Display Work At Grand Island Memorial Library - May 2006
   Artworks by Veronica E. Connor Middle School artists can currently be seen in a display in the Community Room and foyer showcases of the Grand Island Memorial Library. The work by these talented students will remain on display throughout the month of May, and the public is cordially invited to view the work during regular library hours.
   Among the works on display are realistic pencil drawings by grade seven students and pastel pictures inspired by the paintings of Georgia O’Keeffe, created by students in grade eight. The show highlights the varied talents and abilities of middle-level students and also visually demonstrates the ways in which students are meeting the rigorous New York State Learning Standards for the Visual Arts in their art classes.
   Students with work included in the display are:
Grade Seven: Dale Baran, Aman Cheema, Sara Diletti, Al Endres, Geoff Federspiel, Sara Fiedler, Anna Ferrante, Eddie Gauthier, Kyle Leinweber, Michael Paasch, John Perry, Amy Schooping, Stephen Vitello, Patrick Worbs, Alyssa Yaeger.
Grade Eight: Alissa Bailey, Victoria Cacciatore, Ben Certo, Krystal Chapin, Samantha Conta, Sara Grana, Zack Kelly, Thomas McDonnell, Ben Soos, Ashley Sullivan, Patty VeRost.
   The public is cordially invited to view the work on display throughout the month of May and share pride in our young peoples’ artistic accomplishments.




Connor Middle School In Business First Top 10 - May 2006
   Tuesday, May 2, 2006 . . .Veronica E. Connor Middle School Principal, Bruce F. Benson, received word this morning from Business First Magazine that the Connor Middle School made its Top 10 list. Connor Middle is ranked 10th out of 141 middle schools in Western New York.
   Connor Middle School also ranked 2nd in its science results and 10th for ELA results (English Language Arts - Reading & Grammar).




Variety Game Show At Middle School For Dads, Students - 2006
   The Veronica Connor Middle School PTA will present a Father & Student Variety Game Show featuring Quiz Master Dennis George. All dads, uncles, grandfathers and 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders are welcome to attend. The event will be held Tuesday, May 9, 2006. Pizza and pop will be available from 6-7 p.m. at a nominal charge. The Variety Game Show is free and takes place from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Grand Island High School auditorium.




Connor Middle School Honor Roll - April 2006
 The following Veronica E. Connor Middle School students were named to the honor roll for the third quarter, 2005-2006 school year:
High Honor Roll

Grade 6: Gabrielle Ailinger, Amanda Blanton, Sonia Brar, Christopher Brownschidle, Jesse Ciffa, Sydney Dudish, Talia Fabiilli, Matthew Gannon, Katlyn Holt, Andrew Jasek, Samantha Kahn, Megan Karpie, Elise Lenzner, Rebecca Masse', Kallan McMillan, Joshua Miller, Dominic Morell, Samuel Railey, Sarah Ramsperger, Danyelle Redmond, Nicolette Scerra, Alexandra Seibert, Zachary Smith, Sarah Stanczyk, Angelina Stromberg, Bridget Thompson, Jessica Ungaro, Sarah Williams, Nathalie Winder
Grade 7: Nicholas Battaglia, Bethany Cinelli, Nicholas Colao, Aliena Cook, Sara Diletti, Alan Endres, Christopher Ernst, Anna Ferrante, Julie Hasselbeck, Kyle Held, Emma Henderson, Ava Jackson, Matthew Killian, Donald MacIntyre, Ariana Mendel, Shelbi Milkas, James Mysliwiec, Jessica Osvath, Emily Pease, Kathleen Rustowicz, Amy Schooping, Evan Shaw, Rebecca Sturniolo, Sara Victor, Stephen Vitello, Danielle Wegrzyn, Alyssa Yaeger, Jessica Yarnes
Grade 8: Alyssa Accardo, Elisabeth Asbach, Kimberly Asbach, Catherine Aughey, Stephanie Aughey, Steven Boyle, Luke Burkhart, Alexandra Buscaglia, Kearney Erhard, Nicholas Ernst, Lauren Fonte, Tara Hook, Kelly Hooven, Maxwell Kilb, Seth Kline, Lauren Kucharski, Jonathan LoTempio Jr, Megan McInerney, Alexandra Morell, Erika Osberg, Spencer Seese, Christopher Stessing, Jameela Syed, Eric Weigold
Honor Roll

Grade 6: Alexander Ahne, Laura Amantia, Jessica Bamberg, Makallie Banker, Elora Bascello, Eric Bellanca, Katelyn Benns, Alexandria Black, Conner Bolles, Diana Boulden, Sarah Brady, Marshall Cancilla, Amber Carpenter, Emma Chambers, Andrew Chorey, Alexandra Corrao, Jordan Davis, Maggie DeMarco, Shannon Doctor, Allison Donahue, Rebekah Evans, Matthew Foote, Joshua Fry, Alyssa Fuoco, Rebecca Gasiorek, Kaitlyn Gilbert, Jonathan Goc, Deanna Green, Morgan Green, Thomas Grenke, Anmol Grewal, Jessica Hall, Lynne Huffnagle, Ryan Hughes, Casey Jelonek, Morgan Kaczmarowski, Daniel Kim, Paige Kippley, Jonathan Kneer, Laura Kondziela, Korey Kostek, Elizabeth Kowalik, Jenna Lee, Jodi Lee, Brendon Lutnick, Mark Lydle, Michael Malaney, Anthony Mallais, John McGinty, Shannon McNaughton, Alec Metro, Nigel Michki, Ryan Miller, Kailah Moss, Hallie Nowak, Kristen Percival, Corey Price, Mallory Prygon, Zackary Reese, Rachel Ripellino, Emily Sommer, Jessica Spencer, Ryan Staines, Katherine Studley, Taylor Sweet, Harrison Thompson, Christina Ward, Rachel Watt, Alicia Zartman
Grade 7: Karl Albrecht, Shannon Becker, Taylor Bedford, Alexandria Bleich, Kathryn Boutet, Kathleen Brady, Michael Campanella, Jenna Cardone, Jason Chadwick, Brooke Chamberlain, Amandip Cheema, Amanda Cinelli, Brooke DeMarco, Alexandra DeMita, Kaleigh Deuser, Korin Frantz, Patrick Gallagher, Edward Gauthier, Jr., Larissa Gelyon, Christian Gibson, Vincent Golda, Rebecca Hammett, Amanda Heftka, Steven Henderson, Molly Higgins, Tyler Hinaman, Emily Jones, Alex Killian, Andrew Kuch, Justin Lee, Lucas Madia, Julia Manuszewski, Christina Martinez, Ryan McCarthy, Jennie McCoy, Shannon Moody, Kevin Neary, Marina Ortiz, Michael Paasch, Alaina Pariso, Jack Pilie, Jenna Raepple, Paige Rockwood, Christopher Rose, Miranda Santa Lucia, Aren Shanor, Christopher Shemik, Benjamin Sherman, Rachel Spiker, Sarah Stewart, Ashley Swiantek, Megan Tates, Eugenia Taylor, Patrick Thompson, Patrick Worbs, Tyler Wunsch, Andrew Yockey, Megan Young
Grade 8: Jonathon Anderson, Emily Bolles, Lisa Braun, Brett Brennan, Amanda Camizzi, Kenneth Cerrillo, Benjamin Certo, Krystal Chapin, Michael Chauby, III, Brittany Cieri, Kathryn Cobello, James Cooke, Samantha Darby, Anthony Darpino, Sarah Dolan, Jordan Dudish, Kara Dudley, Maria Edel, Marwa Eltagouri, Kayla Fermoile, Hillary Figler, Joseph Fischer, Rahsanica Ford, Alexander Fry, Anthony Genova, Mary George, Krista Glownia, Sara Grana, Anthony Grande, Jill Greinert, Maria Guidotti, Susan Head, Krystin Hoppel, Courtney Justus, Raman Kaur, Zachary Kelly, Joel Klock, Kristy Knickerbocker, Brian Kulak, Jeffrey LaRiviere, Stephen LoPresti, Daniel Major, Aman Mattu, Keran Mattu, Thomas McDonnell, Nicole McGuire, Sara McNulty, Christopher Moody, Andrea Nicolia, Jared Northrup, Ryan Osvath, Sarah Palazza, Deanna Paternostro, Breanne Rafferty, Michael Rayhill, Alexander Re, Nicholas Russo, Ashley Rutland, Kaitie Samland, Taylor Segarra, Zaeem Shah, Keith Skelly, Jamie Sobieski, Benjamin Soos, Vincent Spada, Blake Stanwick, Kelly Stark, Scott Suszczynski, Caitlin Taylor, Samantha Tilkins, Maria Todaro, Maritina Tsembelis, Kristin Wegrzyn




Connor Middle School Merit Roll - April 2006
 The following Veronica E. Connor Middle School students were named to the merit roll for the third quarter, 2005-2006 school year:
Grade 6: Reem Abdellatif, Joselyn Adams, Megan Ambellan, Nicolas Antonelli, Brian Argy, Eric Aronica, Joshua Bastian, Korey Bennett, Shane Bennett, Isaiah Brown, Elliot Busch, Eric Colon, Emily Dauphin, Kodie Fahrer, Carissa Finger, Michael FitzGerald, Brent Fred, Sean Garten, Ashley Gorman, Olivia Graziano, Jonathan Grenda, Charles Grunzweig, Brianna Guagliano, Marissa Haley, Mary Irving, Dylan Kelly, Victoria Kostenbauder, Joseph Kraft, Victoria Kustra, Mitchell LaRiviere, Kelsie Loos, David Mahon, Madelyne Mankowski, Marisa Marino, Dylan Martinic, Kyle Meyer, Samuel Oursler, Alexis Pearce, Jamison Phillips, Alyssa Pino, Ryan Proctor, Brittanee Ramallo, Stefani Rhodes, Matthew Robinson, Kenneth Rogoza, Michael Sendlbeck , III, Stephanie Senn, Glenn Skelly, Taylor Slowinski, Benjamin Smith, Cassidy Smith, Brittney Sonnenberg, Jessica Spiesz, Erica Surdi, Kathryn Turner, Samantha Warden, Benjamin Whitford, Jessica Young
Grade 7: Danya Abdellatif, Dale Baran, Christa Baron, Scott Bennett, Christopher Boulden, Brian Brink, Justine Call, Nicolette Corrao, Andrew Dale, Elizabeth Davis, Austin Dee, Robert Dickinson, Sean Donovan, Samantha Ducette, Sara Dzielski, Thomas Dzielski, Chelsea Fairbairn, Geoff Federspiel, Heather Graff, Chelsie Jamieson, Mark Jurga, Jordan Kaufman, Kyle Leinweber, Kelly Lorence, Domenic Luciani, Jaime Magaris, Nicholas Masiello, Christopher Meyer, Jaclyn Nusstein, Katie Oursler, Jeremy Rockwood, Chelsea Rupert, Rachel Schauger, Kayla Schmidt, Julie Schopp, Michael Seaman, Samuel Serra, Allison Stewart, Amanda Sutter, Ambria Tim, Benjamin Tomkins, Sarah Webb, Courtney Weiser, Nikki Zimmerman
Grade 8: Kaitlyn Affuso, Richard Amantia, II, Patrick Antonelli, Stephanie Aronica, Adam Asbach, Alissa Bailey, Kolby Banker, Jeffrey Bellanca, Katelyn Belter, Malorie Bennett, Jovana Bichler, Christina Borden, Eric Breier, Anthony Bruno, Sean Burke, Nathan Busch, Victoria Cacciatore, Julianna Capizzi, Kaitlyn Chapin, Joseph Collins, Courtney Cox, Brett Dlugosz, Renee' Doermer, Alexander Fabiilli, Victoria Fleming, Christopher Franklin, Kate Garten, Christopher Gibney, Maria Grant, Amy Grenke, Korey Hagen, Chelsea Hall, Eric Harnden, Timothy Howley, Emily Incorvia, Nicholas Kelly, Savanna Kustra, Steven Lillian, Kori Loder, Elizabeth Lorence, Scott Ludwig, Michael Lydle, Daniel Mathes, Liam McCabe, Hayley Metro, Michael Montaldi, II, Christopher Mornelli, Courtney Papaj, Jessica Randhawa, Elizabeth Restey, Ian Rogers, Robert Ross, Anthony Russell, Michael Sperrazza, Rachel Starr, Alexander Strauss, Kasey Sumner, Rachel Surdi, Timothy Symington, Michelle Tobol, Patricia VeRost, Sara Wilczek, Nicole Winter, Molly Wynne, Aria Yanicki, Sarah Young, Rebecca Zimmerman, Travis Zukic




More Connor Middle School Aladdin, Jr. Photos - 2006

 
 
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   The Veronica Connor Middle School 2006 musical, Aladdin, Junior, will be performed by the 6th, 7th and 8th grade students at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2006 in the Grand Island High School Auditorium. Tickets are $5.00. The students performed a matinee for Kenmore's Hoover Elementary School kindergarten students Monday afternoon, April 3, 2006. The Grand Island elementary students saw the play on Monday morning.




Middle Schoolers Ready To Present
Aladdin, Jr. On Tuesday - 2006

 
   
Jodi Robinson Photos - Click for larger view
   The Veronica Connor Middle School 2006 musical, Aladdin, Junior, will be performed by the 6th, 7th and 8th grade students at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2006 in the Grand Island High School Auditorium. Tickets are $5.00.
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Cast For Middle School's Aladdin, Junior Announced - 2006
   The Veronica Connor Middle School 2006 musical, Aladdin, Junior, a shortened version of the Disney Classic, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2006 in the Grand Island High School Auditorium. Tickets are $5.00.
Aladdin, Junior Cast:
Genie: Brett Brennan
Aladdin: Kearney Erhard
Jasmine: Tara Hook
Jafar:Alex Re
Sultan: Jonathan LoTempio
Iago: Taylor Segarra
Razoul: Nigel Michki
Guards: Alex Ahne, Thomas McDonnell

Narrators: Kaitlyn Affuso, Beth Asbach, Kim Asbach, Renee Doermer, Lauren Fonte, Molly Wynne

Harem Dancers: Alyssa Bailey, Kara Dudley, Emma Henderson, Andrea Nicolia,
Jessica Osvath, Elizabeth Davis, Julie Hasselbeck, Liz Restey, Ashley Rutland, Katherine Studley

Magic Carpet: Susan Head, Ally Morell

Townspeople: Shannon Becker, Lexi Black, Sarah Dolan, Sydney Dudish, Hillary Figler, Ashley Gorman,
Amanda Heftka Megan Karpie, Katie Rustowicz, Kelly Stark, Jameela Syed, Bridget Thompson, Nathalie Winder

Student Directors: Natalie Carpenter, Maria Todar, Kasey Sumner

Stage Crew: Seth Kline, Samantha Kahn, Matt Robinson

Director/Choreographer Miss Debra Remsom

Set Design/Construction Mr. Ed Anker

Costumers: MaryJane Fonte, Cindy Wynne, Rosemarie Asbach, Marianne McKee, Maryellen Jerge

Program/Poster/T Shirt Design by Rob Wynne and the Wynne Creative Group

T shirts by Buffalo Embroidery, Inc., Mike Masman

Program/Poster/T Shirt Design by Rob Wynne and the Wynne Creative Group

Sound by Diesel Sound Company, Mark Dzielski

   The musical production is made possible in part by grants from the Connor Middle School PTA and the Grand Island Foundation (for Education).




Connor Middle School To Present Musical, Aladdin, Junior - 2006
   The Veronica Connor Middle School 2006 musical, Aladdin, Junior, will be performed at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2006 in the Grand Island High School Auditorium. Tickets are $5.00.




Connor Middle School PTA Meeting - March 2006
   Connor Middle School PTA will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2006 in the Middle School library. "Please join us and be part of what is going on in your school.




Connor Middle School Student Council Fundraises For Good Causes - 2006

(left) Brett Brennan, Mrs. O’Shea, Mrs. Barbara Breckenridge, Steve Vitello, Jessica Osvath; (right) Mrs. Mary O’Shea, Aren Shanor, Mrs. Breckenridge
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   Veronica E. Connor Middle School has lots of heart! Student Council conducted its annual Valentine’s Day carnation sale in late January when students ordered carnations for their friends, family, teachers, themselves, or that special someone. Each carnation cost $1.00. This year, 2,584 carnations were sold! The red carnations were delivered to the students on Tuesday, February 14. By combining the carnation proceeds with money raised during a sportswear sale, the donation was an outstanding $1,500!
   Student Council representatives voted to donate all proceeds from the sale this year to the Kidney Foundation of WNY, specifically for the Women and Children’s Pediatric Dialysis Unit. Aren Shanor suggested the Kidney Foundation of WNY as the recipient of this year’s charitable donation. This was a particularly heartfelt gesture, since her mother was a dialysis patient.
   Mrs. Barbara Breckenridge from the Kidney Foundation of Western New York and Mrs. Mary O’Shea from Women and Children’s Hospital visited the school on Valentine’s Day to congratulate the students and receive the check from the Student Council officers: President Brett Brennan, Vice President Maria Edel, Secretary Jessica Osvath, Treasurer Stephen Vitello, and Historian Conner Bolles.
   Faculty advisors Mrs. Patty Myers and Mrs. Kay Saunders would like to extend their sincere thanks to all the students, faculty, staff, parents and friends who purchased carnations.




Connor Middle School Honor Roll - February 2006
 The following Veronica E. Connor Middle School students were named to the honor roll for the second quarter, 2005-2006 school year:
High Honor Roll

Grade 6: Makallie Banker, Eric Bellanca, Alexandria Black, Sarah Brady, Sonia Brar, Christopher Brownschidle, Jesse Ciffa, Alexandra Corrao, Shannon Doctor, Allison Donahue, Sydney Dudish, Rebekah Evans, Kaitlyn Gilbert, Jonathan Goc, Katlyn Holt, Samantha Kahn, Megan Karpie, Laura Kondziela, Rebecca Masse', Kallan McMillan, Shannon McNaughton, Joshua Miller, Dominic Morell, Kristen Percival, Samuel Railey, Sarah Ramsperger, Danyelle Redmond, Rachel Ripellino, Nicolette Scerra, Alexandra Seibert, Zachary Smith, Sarah Stanczyk, Taylor Sweet, Bridget Thompson, Jessica Ungaro, Rachel Watt, Sarah Williams, Nathalie Winder, Alicia Zartman
Grade 7: Nicholas Battaglia, Jenna Cardone, Jason Chadwick, Bethany Cinelli, Nicholas Colao, Aliena Cook, Brooke DeMarco, Sara Diletti, Alan Endres, Christopher Ernst, Anna Ferrante, Julie Hasselbeck, Amanda Heftka, Emma Henderson, Ava Jackson, Matthew Killian, Donald MacIntyre, Ariana Mendel, Shannon Moody, James Mysliwiec, Marina Ortiz, Jessica Osvath, Kathleen Rustowicz, Amy Schooping, Evan Shaw, Rebecca Sturniolo, Sara Victor, Stephen Vitello, Danielle Wegrzyn, Alyssa Yaeger, Jessica Yarnes, Megan Young
Grade 8: Elisabeth Asbach, Kimberly Asbach, Stephanie Aughey, Steven Boyle, Luke Burkhart, Alexandra Buscaglia, Brittany Cieri, Sarah Dolan, Marwa Eltagouri, Kearney Erhard, Hillary Figler, Lauren Fonte, Alexander Fry, Sara Grana, Susan Head, Tara Hook, Kelly Hooven, Maxwell Kilb, Seth Kline, Lauren Kucharski, Jeffrey LaRiviere, Jonathan LoTempio, Jr, Megan McInerney, Christopher Moody, Alexandra Morell, Andrea Nicolia, Sarah Palazza, Breanne Rafferty, Nicholas Russo, Kaitie Samland, Spencer Seese, Christopher Stessing, Jameela Syed
Honor Roll

Grade 6: Alexander Ahne, Gabrielle Ailinger, Laura Amantia, Elora Bascello, Joshua Bastian, Korey Bennett, Shane Bennett, Katelyn Benns, Amanda Blanton, Conner Bolles, Diana Boulden, Isaiah Brown, Marshall Cancilla, Amber Carpenter, Emma Chambers, Andrew Chorey, Jordan Davis, Maggie DeMarco, Talia Fabiilli, Michael FitzGerald, Matthew Foote, Joshua Fry, Alyssa Fuoco, Matthew Gannon, Rebecca Gasiorek, Ashley Gorman, Deanna Green, Morgan Green, Thomas Grenke, Anmol Grewal, Marissa Haley, Jessica Hall, Lynne Huffnagle, Ryan Hughes, Andrew Jasek, Casey Jelonek, Dylan Kelly, Daniel Kim, Paige Kippley, Jessie Knab, Korey Kostek, Elizabeth Kowalik, Jenna Lee, Jodi Lee, Elise Lenzner, Kelsie Loos, Brendon Lutnick, Mark Lydle, Michael Malaney, Anthony Mallais, Madelyne Mankowski, John McGinty, Nigel Michki, Ryan Miller, Kailah Moss, Samuel Oursler, Corey Price, Mallory Prygon, Brittanee Ramallo, Zackary Reese, Matthew Robinson, Navjot Singh, Emily Sommer, Brittney Sonnenberg, Ryan Staines, Angelina Stromberg, Katherine Studley, Harrison Thompson, Christina Ward
Grade 7: Danya Abdellatif, Karl Albrecht, Dale Baran, Shannon Becker, Alexandria Bleich, Kathryn Boutet, Kathleen Brady, Brian Brink, Justine Call, Michael Campanella, Brooke Chamberlain, Tyler Ciffa, Amanda Cinelli, Nicolette Corrao, Elizabeth Davis, Austin Dee, Alexandra DeMita, Kaleigh Deuser, Robert Dickinson, Thomas Dzielski, Korin Frantz, Patrick Gallagher, Edward Gauthier, Jr., Christian Gibson, Heather Graff, Rebecca Hammett, Kyle Held, Steven Henderson, Molly Higgins, Mark Jurga, Alex Killian, Andrew Kuch, Justin Lee, Julia Manuszewski, Christina Martinez, Ryan McCarthy, Jennie McCoy, Christopher Meyer, Shelbi Milkas, Kevin Neary, Michael Paasch, Alaina Pariso, Emily Pease, Jack Pilie, Paige Rockwood, Christopher Rose, Chelsea Rupert, Miranda Santa Lucia, Rachel Schauger, Samuel Serra, Aren Shanor, Christopher Shemik, Benjamin Sherman, Rachel Spiker, Allison Stewart, Sarah Stewart, Megan Tates, Eugenia Taylor, Patrick Thompson, Benjamin Tomkins, Patrick Worbs, Tyler Wunsch, Andrew Yockey
Grade 8: Alyssa Accardo, Kaitlyn Affuso, Antonio Amin, Jonathon Anderson, Stephanie Aronica, Catherine Aughey, Emily Bolles, Lisa Braun, Brett Brennan, Nathan Busch, Victoria Cacciatore, Amanda Camizzi, Kenneth Cerrillo, Benjamin Certo, Michael Chauby, III, Kathryn Cobello, James Cooke, Samantha Darby, Kara Dudley, Maria Edel, Nicholas Ernst, Alexander Fabiilli, Joseph Fischer, Victoria Fleming, Kate Garten, Anthony Genova, Mary George, Christopher Gibney, Jill Greinert, Maria Guidotti, Krystin Hoppel, Courtney Justus, Nicholas Kelly, Zachary Kelly, Joel Klock, Brian Kulak, Stephen LoPresti, Daniel Major, Zackery Manquen, Aman Mattu, Keran Mattu, Thomas McDonnell, Nicole McGuire, Michael Montaldi, II, Christopher Mornelli, Jared Northrup, Erika Osberg, Ryan Osvath, Deanna Paternostro, Michael Rayhill, Ashley Rutland, Taylor Segarra, Zaeem Shah, Keith Skelly, Jamie Sobieski, Benjamin Soos, Blake Stanwick, Kelly Stark, Rachel Surdi, Scott Suszczynski, Caitlin Taylor, Samantha Tilkins, Maria Todaro, Maritina Tsembelis, Kristin Wegrzyn, Eric Weigold, Sarah Young




Connor Middle School Merit Roll - February 2006
 The following Veronica E. Connor Middle School students were named to the merit roll for the second quarter, 2005-2006 school year:
Grade 6: Reem Abdellatif, Joselyn Adams, Megan Ambellan, Jeremy Anderson, Nicolas Antonelli, Brian Argy, Eric Aronica, Jessica Bamberg, Alyssa Breitbeck, Elliot Busch, Joseph Carrato, Eric Colon, Kevin Dobson, Jr., Brittney Ducette, Timothy Dyet, Kodie Fahrer, Lenny Fike, Brent Fred, Sean Garten, Olivia Graziano, Joseph Green, Jonathan Grenda, Charles Grunzweig, Brianna Guagliano, Kyle Hager, Mary Irving, Morgan Kaczmarowski, Jonathan Kneer, Victoria Kostenbauder, Mitchell LaRiviere, David Mahon, Dylan Martinic, Kevina McCaw, Alec Metro, Kyle Meyer, Alexis Pearce, Jamison Phillips, Alyssa Pino, Ryan Proctor, Stefani Rhodes, Genesis Rivera, Eric Sander, Jenna Sansalone, Loretta Scherrer, Michael Sendlbeck III, Stephanie Senn, Glenn Skelly, Taylor Slowinski, Benjamin Smith, Cassidy Smith, Jessica Spencer, Jessica Spiesz, Adam Stoddard, Erica Surdi, Kathryn Turner, Benjamin Whitford, Jessica Young
Grade 7: Samira Amin, Robert Arsenault, Christa Baron, Taylor Bedford, Scott Bennett, Nathanial Benoit, Christopher Boulden, Dominique DeGregorio, Sara Dzielski, Geoff Federspiel, Carson Filips, Craig Fusco, Carmela Gentile, Vincent Golda, Tyler Hinaman, Alex Howard, Chelsie Jamieson, Emily Jones, Thomas Kalman, Jordan Kaufman, Kyle Keifman, Kyle Leinweber, Kelly Lorence, Domenic Luciani, Bradley Ludwig, Lucas Madia, Nicholas Masiello, Daniel Mazurek, Chelsea Mazurkiewicz, Kristiana Montaldi, Jaclyn Nusstein, Katie Oursler, Alexzander Prine, Jenna Raepple, Jeremy Rockwood, Nicholas Rossi, Kayla Schmidt, Michael Seaman, Amanda Sutter, Colton Thompson, Ambria Tim, Philip Valore, Sarah Webb
Grade 8: Sarah Ali, Richard Amantia, II, Patrick Antonelli, Adam Asbach, Alissa Bailey, Kolby Banker, Jeffrey Bellanca, Katelyn Belter, Malorie Bennett, Kelsey Bettinger, Jovana Bichler, Christina Borden, Patrick Brady, Eric Breier, Anthony Bruno, Sean Burke, Julianna Capizzi, Kaitlyn Chapin, Krystal Chapin, Seana Chirico, Joseph Collins, Joseph Connors, Courtney Cox, Anthony Darpino, Renee' Doermer, Jordan Dudish, Kayla Fermoile, Rahsanica Ford, Christopher Franklin, Anthony Grande, Maria Grant, Amy Grenke, Chelsea Hall, Timothy Howley, Matthew Kasprzycki, Raman Kaur, Jacob Killian, Kristy Knickerbocker, Bethany Leiner, Steven Lillian, Kori Loder, Elizabeth Lorence, Michael Lydle, Liam McCabe, Sara McNulty, Courtney Papaj, Jessica Randhawa, Alexander Re, Elizabeth Restey, Ian Rogers, Anthony Russell, Robert Schiffhauer, Kodie Shamrock, Margaret Shonitsky, Allison Snell, Vincent Spada, Michael Sperrazza, Rachel Starr, Timothy Symington, Michelle Tobol, Patricia VeRost, Sara Wilczek, Nicole Winter, Molly Wynne, Aria Yanicki, Rebecca Zimmerman, Travis Zukic




Middle School PTA Meeting - Jan. 25, 2006
   Connor Middle School PTA will be meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2006 in the Connor Middle School Library. Please note this is 30 minutes earlier than is in the calendar.
   Following the PTA meeting a speaker will focus on internet safety in the high school auditorium at 7 p.m. "Please join us for both."

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