Stafford school notes (2024)

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Today is the last day of school. Elementary school students will be dismissed at 1 p.m., middle school students will be dismissed at 12:25 p.m. and high school students will be dismissed at 11:50 a.m.

Summer school will be held at Colonial Forge High School from June 27 to Aug. 9. The last day to preregister is June 14.

Registration will be held at Colonial Forge High School, 8-11 a.m., on the first day of classes, for those students who did not preregister.

Falmouth Elementary

Ivy Shelton, Roni Sue Graninger, Frances Tulloss, Pam Banks, Bobbi Alrich, Janine Morrison, Brenda Barr, Cecelia Burche and Sharon Edelman were WFES Employees of the Day.

Deputy Wally Johnson and Major David Decatur from the Stafford County Sheriff's Department presented certificates and D.A.R.E. pencil cases to fifth-graders during a D.A.R.E graduation ceremony Tuesday, June 4.

Mandy Sullivan and Dexter McDougle were masters of ceremonies. Hallie Pere, Jessica Hopkins, Matthew Bohmke, Michelle Wiltshire and Ashley Tensley read D.A.R.E. essays, and each class made a drug awareness presentation.

Deputy Johnson was honored with a book written, illustrated and narrated by fifth-graders; signed D.A.R.E. banners from each class; and a gift certificate.

Third- and fourth-grade awards assemblies will be held the last day of school, Wednesday, June 12.

--Ivy Shelton

Hartwood Elementary

Fourth-graders collected more than $600 during a penny drive to benefit Harbor House Hospice. The loss of guidance counselor Kay Orr two years ago inspired the project.

The following members of the Recorder Club, directed by music teacher Colleen Filbey, played songs from the Renaissance period and two folk songs for senior citi-zens at the Enon Community Center: Tiffany Gatson, Jared Eastman, Jessie Zarudzky, Elizabeth Ellenwood, Shaun Moshasha, Tyler Smith, Katie Stake, Jessica Merrit, Matthew Ebert, Marco Levine and Virginia Parkey.

Jared Eastman and Shawn Moshasha played pieces on the piano, and Jessica Merritt played a trumpet solo of "America the Beautiful."

Fourth-graders Megan Dommel, Theron Pope, Michael Lane and Nick Hagans are training to be anchors for WHES. They will read the announcements on WHES in June and September.

Fourth-graders Adrian Adame, Rayburn Bittner, Phil Chirico, Jeff Davidson, April Hardy and Tina Pitsnogle earned all A's for the fifth grading period.

Fifth-graders Kaja Baum, Kara Callihan, Ben Hemenway, Melissa Klocinski, Sophia Leoni, Virginia Parkey, Kate Stake and Tim Wisniewski received all A's.

The fifth grade sponsored a Community Safety and Awareness Afternoon on May 29 after spending the morning at D.A.R.E. Day. The Hartwood Fire Department provided a fire truck demonstration and small group lectures. Julie Battie from the Tri-County/City Soil and Water Conservation District set up an enviroscape demonstration with presentations on pollution and conservation. Joanne Murray demonstrated CPR and the Heimlich maneuver.

Hartwood staff, parents, community members and former Hartwood students donated 30 pints of blood during a Red Cross blood drive sponsored by the fifth-grade.

Special education paraprofessional Tana Mauck was named Stafford County's Service Employee of the Year. Mauck is well-known for sharing her homemade goodies with the staff and her students.

Fourth-grade teacher Sylvia Jeff-coat is retiring after 32 years at Hartwood.

--Marilyn Thompson

Rockhill Elementary

The following students were the top Reading Counts readers in grades K-2: Callie Keller, Sarah Rippetoe, Casey Castelli, Alexander Lupi, David Slupek, Jessica Perelli, Autumn Raven, Ashton Banglesdorf, Austin Layton, Justin Jordan, Preston Thatcher, Joseph Westergren, Joshua Prosser, Martin Gomez, Cory Norman, Emily Burton, David Maley, Amanda Riffe, Erin Mayes, Kyle Murray, Rebecca Smoot, Morgan Skavdahl, Davis Weisenfluh, Trena Wilson, Alexandra Elliott, Samantha Speed, Nicole Burkhardt, Dana Swift, David Klein, Nicholas Bessette, Bailee Hubert, Nicholas Wolford, Kelly Pennock, Ashley Coonradt, Caitlin Timney and John Ott.

They will participate in an after-school reading celebration.

Students Patrick Ackley, Shawn Burley, Jeremy Hankins, Kaitlyn Arndt, Carly Guinn and Cintia Rodriguez received plaques after they presented speeches at Fifth-Grade Recognition Night.

June Citizenship Students of the Month for "forgiveness" are: Ashley Ackley, Taylor Ackley, Brandon Allen, Tony Amador, Dalton Anderson, Alex Andes, Brandy Atkinson, Brandon Baker, Michael Barss, Connor Bealmear, Justin Bernard, Nick Bessette, Josh Blucher, Adam Boudaoud, Nicholas Bounds, Brandon Brackett, Steven Brooks, T.J. Brown, Michael Browning, Sean Buck, Cara Castelli, Ashley Choe, Samuel Clifton, Jon Collins, Marc Cook, Aaron Cottoms, Chase Davis, Malik Deberry, A.J. DiDio, Robby Dobson, Jacob Draddy, Marilyn Edmunds, Renee Edwards, Alli Elliott, David Elliott, Ben Feldbush, Sierra Fishman, Andy Flores, Jontay Ford, Rebecca Foster, Tanner Fulton, David Goins, Michael Graney, Keya Grant, Bobby Gray, Brandon Gray, Tommy Gray, Chris Halstead, Coree Hamilton, Michael Hamilton, Molly Hampel, Amber Haq, Alexander Hare, Emily Harmoush, Alexis Harris, Chace Hawkins, Mia Hersey, Louis Hevia, Brandon Hillegass, Jon Hooker, Joshua Horn, Matt Hutchison, Hunter Jenkins, Jackie Jenkins, Chris Johnson, Garrett Kirby, Will LaPietra, James Lepore, Kaila Lund, Austyn Maddox, Amberly Marghella, Joshua Marsh, Avery Mason, Andrew McKee, Julianne Middle, Haley Milam, Miranda Milam, Zachary Morgan, Kaleb Morrow, Melia Mullins, Malcolm Newman, Corrinn O'Boyle, Roy O'Boyle, Derek O'Grady, John Ott, Gregory Outlaw, Preston Outten, Amy Paulau, Kelly Pennock, Nick Perelli, Wayne Perry, Jonathan Phillips, Eric Poole, Brett Potter, Michael Poulos, Katie Prince, Rachel Rafferty, Christopher Reid, Yoni Renan, Hunter Renard, Jonathan Revis, Traven Rider, Tia Rigby, Robert Rivera, Shannon Rudd, Aaron Saunders, Chelsie Schiattareggia, Adam Sinnott, C.J. Smigel, Dustin Smith, Taylor Soares, Moran Stock, Matt Stout, Jonathon Strange, Ashley Sue, John Sweeney, Krissi Theriault, Joshua Toso, Tommy Turner, Kassy Upchurch, Michele Venevongsoth, Travis Viola, Dan Whitney, Morgan Williams, John Willingham, Taylor Wilson, Caleb Wimble, William Windsor, P.J. Wisner, Andrew Woodruff and Mariah Zielecki.

--Marilyn Butters

Stafford Elementary

The following students received perfect-attendance awards for the fifth grading period:

Kindergarten--Tatyana Armstrong, Amiaya Carey, John Martin III, Andrew Ramsey-Phillips, Corey Wells-Ward, Karley Sullivan, Dustin Young, Tyler Terry, Niomi Serrano, Morgan Chandler, Aliyah Logan, Darell Lawrence, Elizabeth Fauth, Christopher Bass, Mallory Eastman, Austin Eitel, Chelsie Garcia, Sarah Houk, Christopher Park, Rachael Payne, Tatianna Rios and Brooke Sanders.

First grade--Austin Newman, Aaron Sanders, Lyle Stanford, Nickolas Elesky, Donnaia McCann-McCalpine, Mary Leonard, Gray Worcesster, Justin Bailey, Deja Harris, Alexander James, Desiree Mounts, Wanjiru Muuya, Valerie Smith, Anna Vance, Deandre Bevel, Hannah Bussler, Brittany Dooley, Mitchell Hines, Ashlee Lowe, Lisa Mazenko, Amanda Meek, Mona Noori-Moghaddam, Rachel Pietri, Asya Wilbon, Alex Baker, RJ Boswell, Betty Kay Gray, Tanika Holmes, Skyler Nagel, Shayna Russ, Carlos Vences and Spencer Williams.

Second grade--Chelsea Bevels, Daniel Cole, Jennifer Morgan, Jillian Oliver, Brittany Rolfe, Devin Roy, Levi Stanton, Shawn Austin, Lindsey Bass, Alicia Bonvillain, Adam Bridgeforth, Andrew Bridgeforth, Matthew Choy, Rebecca Jones, Madison Lucas, Rylee Olson, Robbie Morgan, Morgan Powell, Alexander Rayner, Rizan Salous, Jennifer Williams, Donatello Bryant, Holly Cooper, Ashleigh Green, Shanna Hillmer, Alanzo Rodriguez, Donte Watson, Corissa Alsberry, Delonte Bumbrey, Ciera Lewis, Donnel McCann-McCalpine, Lisa Pennifield, Monique Wright and Duke Singleton.

Third grade--Shannon Brennan, Laura Carmichael, Jayson Dunn, David Fauth, Laqueshia Fisher, Sean Hamlin, Stephanie Janes, Casey Leonard, Dieon Roy, Leland Stanford, Michael Thorisson, Kaylan Eldridge, Hanna Elesky, Kent Furuie, Corey Lewis, David Lochner, Madison Meredith, Denzel Miller, Deborah Edwards, Jessie Hall, Andrew Holmes, Dustin McLeod, Ashley Scalph, Alex Bonze, Travis Cole, Lindsey Leonard, Angelo Logan, Ashley Moses, Jenna Onks, Evan Pugh, Haley Raynor, Britney Roles, Cody Sheffield, JJ Taylor, Jason Bussler, Bobby Goodson, Lamar Madden and Colleen Parker.

Fourth grade--Caroline Athing, Joniqua Gerald, Mark Mazenko, Wairoto Muuya, Sonia Ortega, EL Smiling, Pierre Turner, Octavia Jones, Krystal Cole, Brittney Golembiewski, John Grimsley, Brandon Jones, Matt Morris, Brian Mosser, Shannon Parker, Mikey Smith, Trisha Tyler, Amanda Young, Jimmy Clayton, Sonya Dudley, Scott Finke, Jeremy Kessler, Andrew Maklem, Jamie Newman, Angela Noel, Donovan Russell, Nicholas Church, Sean Donnelly, John Holmes, Chris Irvin, Teysha Jerels, Chris Morton, Sarina Padilla, Amanda Pantaleo, Lauren Price, Adam Raynor, Brenden Sweeney, Kyle Thompson, Brianna Williams, Sandra Williams, Steven Boswell, Brooke Caetto, Evan Houde, Sarah Kemp, Lydon McCain-McCalpine, Danielle Moore and Bailey Sergent.

Fifth grade--Brett Jones, Devin Shunk, Amanda Sweet, Elaina White, Hannah Barth, Geraldine Choy, Emily Eakin, Andrew Gilliam, Jimmy Hoffman, Kajuan Hutchinson, Jacob Isidro, Aneisha Johnson, Larry Lowe, Dallas Pattie, Jasmine Starks, Bruce Turman, Lauren Vance, Sharai Hillmer, Jerry Hunter, Avery Johnson, Tyler Johnson, Kayla Pugh, Soraya Sajous, Justina Serrano, Chelsea Perry, Courtney Lewis, Gabrielle Petrie, Jeffrey Brooks, Jeremy Isidro, Leesha McCracken, Maggie Allwein, Kelly Brennan, Marvin White, Tyrell Allen, Brittani Jones, Tiffeny Brown, Kyle Haynes, Chelsea Herren, Don Holmes, Alex Ionescu, Margie Kennedy, Jennifer Larson, Keon Madden, Michael Manning, Haley McBee, Kenneth Payne, Coryonna Smith, Rosetta Dudley, Lawrence Galera, Kris Gant, Eric Caldwell, Cameron Olson, Gabby Owens, Joshua Pennifield and Matt Raig.

--Ruth Guckian

Winding Creek

Elementary

Third-grader Marlee LaFollette earned Colucci Dollars in teacher Kara Colucci's class and used them to bid on and win the chance to spend the day in the library June 4. She checked in books and read to two of the kindergarten classes.

Third-grader Olive Pyne earned the Extra Mile Award for working with a special needs student. Fifth-grade teacher Grace Hynden also received the award, which is presented by Stafford County.

The following students from Melissa Haase's and Patty Schwartz's kindergarten classes saved their coins for the children of Afghanistan: Diamond Blackamore, Julian Charles, Colin Doescher, Noah Elliott, Connor Faint, Tanner Gauthier, Jazmine Hamock, Maren Hildebrandt, Brandon Jordan, Zachary Judd, Phillip King, Diane Leach, Jacqueline McLaughlin, Ashley Montague, Kristy Moore, Sabrea Nelson, Arianna Sanchez, Elizabeth Todd, Elena Ulizio, Lizzie Walker, Rachel Wiczalkowski, Larry Wright and Miranda Zappe.

They mailed $105 to the American Fund for Afghan Children in care of the White House, along with letters thanking President Bush for taking care of our country and asking him to please help the children of Afghanistan. --Sandy Freeby

A. G. Wright Middle

Paraprofessional Christine Bradley is the May Staff Person of the Month.

Eighth-grader Kathryn Roberson's poster design won first place at the county level of the Computer Graphics Design Contest sponsored by the Virginia State Fair. Katheryn won a $300 scholarship, and her design will be entered at the state competition.

--Norma McCoy

Drew Middle School

Megan Cadow, Johanna Dowling and Lauren Pavlik were selected to participate in the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation's Student Force Program for the summer. Megan will job shadow at Rappahannock Family Physicians, Johanna Dowling will work with the Fredericksburg Public Defender's Office, and Laurin Pavlik will work at Petco as a veterinarian's assistant.

The following Drew Middle students received awards at an awards assembly held June 6:

President's Educational Excellence Award--Ciera Alsop, Tonya Jett, Robert Belman, Rachel Johnson, Stephanie Bojonny, Amber Kemmer, Barbie Broome, Alison Kirby, Robert Buchanan, Kristine Larose, Christopher Buckingham, Benelin Lizama, Megan Cadow, Nicholas Lloyd, Aaron Campbell, Barbara Luckett, Jeanette Carter, Jacob McBride, Christopher Chang, Lauren McDonald, Robin Chidester, Allison Menke, Caitlin Clare, Daniel Miller, Morgan Coble, Rebekah Myers, Kari Covington, Daniel Miller, Donald Darnell, Johanna Dowling, Daniel Nasta, Julia Drewniak, Tiffany Paynter, Melissa Faller, Melinda Petre, Holly Garrison, Megan Raddatz, Linda Gensmer, Rebecca Reeve, Jordan Gernhard, Mary Rossi, Megan Hall, Kaitlin Smith, Daniel Hamilton, Ashley Staggs, Alyssa Heavner, Carrie Thompson, Jacqueline Heavner, William Toler, Emily Howard, Patty Tongvichit and Anastasia Watkins.

President's Educational Achievement Award--Zachary Algert, Ryan Bell, Molly Chamberlain, Debra Creditt, Jamee-Lee Dye, David Goodfriend, Sarah Hudson, Anne Marie Koons, Heather Martens, Jenna Morgan, Brittany Muth, Mary Perkins, Natalie Rothman, Michelle Seal, Rebecca Sullivan, Jessica Tait, Matthew Vinagro and Mary Zoric.

Julia Drewniak received the Edward E. Drew Award.

Alison Kirby received the Amber Carter Award.

--Linda Swift

H. H. Poole Middle

Julia Battey from the Tri-County Soil and Water Conservation District in Spotsylvania visited seventh-grade students on Team America to discuss conservation, water pollution, the Chesapeake Bay and the watersheds in our region.

The boys track team won four meets and lost one.

Poole scored 165 points to place second in the county at the county track meet at Stafford High School May 23.

Amir Esmaili broke the county record in the 2,400-meter run by 7 seconds, with a time of 7 minutes, 47 seconds, and he won the 1,600 with a time of 4:58. Other first place finishers at the county meet were: John Brown, shot put; Chris Barnes, the 100, Gerard Puckerin, the 400; and Cordell Barrett, the 200.

In a dual meet, Poole outscored Drew, 97-30. Kyle Lloyd scored 18 points, Gerard Puckerin scored 15 points, and Matt Fouch scored 12.

Poole defeated A.G. Wright 72-14. Caleb Strong won the shot put, and Matt Fouch won the high jump.

Poole fell to Stafford Middle with a score of 79-48. Amir Esmaili won the 1,600 and the 2,400.

Poole swept 12 of 15 events to beat Gayle 119-8. Amir broke the school record in the 2400, Jesse Maghan finished second in the 1,600 and the 2,400, and Greg Ziek, Caleb Strong and Matt Huntley swept the discus event to defeat Thomspon 82-45.

--Bea Brittain

Stafford Middle

The May Citizens of the Month were: eighth-graders Megan Balch, Jeremy Caulfield, Jessica Cooke, Darbey Cunningham, Adrienne Filipovich, Daniel Merritt, Courtney Oldbon and Ginny Riffle; seventh-graders Colby Bohn, Ginger Budd, Mareth Careberg and Chris Neuhard; and sixth-graders Garrett Boster, Brittany King and Mat Matuszewski.

The 2002-2003 SCA officers are: Chris Neuhard, president; Victoria Shirley, vice president; Samantha Oliver, secretary; Stacey Nelson, treasurer; Francis Lester, reporter; and Stephen Cooke, historian.

During the school year, the SCA donated items to Hope House, gave more than 1,000 canned food items to the Fredericksburg United Methodist Church's Outreach Food Bank Program and raised more than $800 for Michael Miller, a leukemia patient who needs a transplant.

Cindy Ward and Kathy Mason sponsor the SCA.

Sixth-graders Allison Frazier, Shannon Smith, Nick Grady and Zak Pignaloso planted and monitored bay grasses in underwater trays in the classroom, then accompanied teacher Cynthia Seiffert to the Rappahannock River to plant them. The Chesapeake Conservation Foundation sponsored the project.

--Liz Featherstone

Thompson Middle

The band, chorus and strings performed at the Musicale competition at Busch Gardens May 31.

The seventh- and eighth-grade band, directed by Kathy Seman, received a rating of superior and a first place trophy and was named Grand Champion. The rating is the band's fourth superior award in two years.

The Select Chorus received a superior rating and a first place trophy.

The combined seventh- and eighth-grade chorus received an excellent rating and a second-place trophy. Christine Stanley directs the choral program.

The combined sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade orchestra, directed by Ed Stephenson, received an excellent rating.

Kara Hutchinson won the school-level Virginia State Fair cover contest. Her entry won second place at the county level. Kara will receive scholarship money for her award.

The Outstanding Reader Award is a new reading award presented to students who have demonstrated a special interest in reading, participated eagerly in reading class, completed assigned reading and projects on time and generally had a great attitude about reading.

The following students received the award at the Thompson Academic Awards Assembly, along with gift certificates donated by the Scholarship at Aquia Towne Center: Gabby Gallagher, Kimberly Jones, Tracy Abercrombie, Erin Kenderish, Roger Ayers, Aaron Wingfield, Mia Joshi, Tom On, Michael Segarra, Alissa Hansen, Heidi Gallagher, Michael D. Heflin, Alli Baker, Will Speights, Morgan McCall, Brandon Vipperman, Colleen Henderson, Amanda Riley, Kathryn Barr, Jasmine Jackson, Kelly Reece, Brandon Salinas, Josh Correia, Jocelyn Whitt, Lauren Koraen Webster, Veronica Nunerley, Chloe Simmons, John Hooper, Anne Pellar, Patrick Fox and Stacey Chapman.

The Student Council Association raised money to purchase an entrance sign for Thompson Middle School. Money raised by a pumpkin walk, dance concessions, Valentine's Day candy-grams and a bake sale, and a $1,500 prize from the Back-to-School Contest sponsored by Spotsylvania Mall were used to purchase the sign.

The following students received Leaps and Bounds Cards from their teachers for use at the PTO school store or a PTO event: Laken Buckmaster, Jerrod Jackson, Ben Irby, Will Speights, Robert Taylor, Kristen Olbeter, Danielle Warren, Katie Poulin, Keisha Martin-Ayers, Leslie Varvaro, Stephen Swain, Richard Boykin, Carson Kraus, Anthony Wright, Jacob Schiattaregia, Arron Thomasson, Chris Lane, J.D. Monroe, Stacey Chapman, Wendall DeHart and Kori Kelley.

Students in the classes of seventh-grade science teacher Lisa Lovelace and eighth-grade technical education Jon Barr collaborated to construct and place 18 bluebird boxes around the school grounds.

The science students also planted wildflower seeds in the Outdoor Learning Lab's meadow with the assistance of wildlife biologist Dan Lovelace, master gardener Don Mutersbaugh and parent volunteer Lori Gould. The funds for both projects were received through a Building Bright Futures grant.

The Master Gardener Association of the Central Rappahannock Region awarded the Outdoor Learning Lab a $300 grant to plant a transitional garden, which will provide a protective barrier between the Outdoor Lab and the playing fields and will afford wildlife with an excellent food source and additional shelter.

--Stephanie Pettengill

Brooke Point High

The Brooke Point Student Council Association recognized the April Students of the Month for the Word of the Month, "fairness," and the May Students of the Month for "dependability." They are: freshmen Jerry Covington and Katie Reinboldt; sophom*ores Michael Cavender and Jessica Zdznicki; junior Laura Duerkson; and senior Troy Vanzummeren.

--Betsy Finch

Colonial Forge High

Class officers for 2002-2003 are:

Sophom*ore class--Melanie Salinas, president; Sam Evans, vice president; Kristi Shantz, secretary; Holly Cooney, treasurer; and Christa Murray, reporter.

Junior class--Ben Hostetter, president; Andre Crews, vice president; Adrienne Ward, secretary; Mark Salinas, treasurer; and Tina Porter, reporter.

Senior class--Jennifer Glasgow, president; Kevin Chapman, vice president; Lauren Evans, secretary; Drew Currin, treasurer; and Bo Trant, reporter.

Stephanie Seger and Shannon Vivrette received scholarships from the Stafford Rotary Club to attend the Presidential Classroom for a week in Washington. Amy Steele received a scholarship from the club to attend the Twelfth Annual Chesapeake Bay Conference in Middlesex.

The administration and faculty recognized the following students at the Underclassmen Awards Assembly on June 5: Freshmen of the Year, Melanie Salinas and Connor Pratt; Sophom*ores of the Year; Jessica Sharpe and Eddie Rubbo; and Juniors of the Year, Kristen Kern and Patrick Still.

The following students were inducted into the International Thespian Society: Brian Bardwell, Emily Dause, Brendon Fitzgerald, Evan Graham, Sarah Hall, Amanda Hess, Colleen O'Hagan, Christopher Rule and Amy Wolf.

--Anne McGee

North Stafford High

Renaissance winners for May were: Danielle Mooney, Joseph Reist, Katie Anich, Rebecca Ashinhurst, Christina Ogonowski, Julie Oakes, William Weaver, Philip Davis, Erica Ziegenhorn, Erin Scher, Christopher Toso and Danielle Packham.

Drafting student Alex Bunyard was hired to work with ArtBuilt Homes of North Stafford. Scott Abukoff will work with Bradley/Parker & Associates in Alexandria.

Justin Berg, Kristina Berghoffer, Krystal Centers and Nicloe Columbe completed the Nurses Aide program and will take state board examinations. Students and nursing staff recently organized and presented the "Don't Be Blind to Diabetes" Health Fair to educate staff members about diabetes and to offer free blood-sugar testing and information on nutrition and diet for diabetics.

--Marian E. Parker

private schools

Holy Cross Academy

The following second-graders in Jo Larach's and Ellen Sandkuhler's classes received the sacrament of First Holy Communion Saturday, May 4: Michael Azzam, Christie Baer, Brandon Bailey, Alexander Bartlett, Brandon Bautista, Robert Beckwith, Aaron Berry, Corey Brignac, Cassandra Burns, Christopher Caporali, John Carroll, Seth Catalano, Meggie Cook, Christian Culberson, Jason Cullinan, Catherine Darling, Emily Davis, Joshua Dixon, Daniel Dobyns, Audrey and Erin Dyer, Lauren Falkenberg, Robert Frasher, Michael Hassett, Jeri Hetrick, Austin Johnson, Patrick Johnson, Hunter Josemans, Nicole Joshi, Robert Kosky, Samantha Krejdovsky, Michael Lehman, Gabriella Mathieu, Alexandra McCarthy, Mallory McKenzie, Emily Mitchell, Monica Mitchell, William Mitchell, Joshua Murphy, Eilish O'Neill, Taylor Palacino, Maranda Pepe, Kelly Rivera, Eva Sandmann, Michael Sell, Maggie Skinner, Melissa Snow, Renee Sogueco, Jennifer Sposato, Dayna Tomayko, Brian Trail, Jacquelyn Trimbach, Madeline Weekman and Judson Willard.

The following eighth-graders are graduates of the Holy Cross Academy Class of 2002: Jaclyn Arquiette, Matthew Azzam, Kristen Bruder, Amanda Cardozo, Alexander Cooper, Russell Culberson, Devin Doss, Alyssa Engiles, Sean fa*gan, David Fitch, Britney Franks, Sean Gallagher, Victoria Gouldman, Ryan Grant, Katelyn Haggerty, Caitlin Hamon, Andrew Hodges, Ashley Iorio, Lauren Kelly, Brandin Krempasky, Krystal Mathieu, Brigitte McLain, Christopher Miller, Taylor Mock, John Nikitakis, Amy O'Brien, Valerie Paquette, Kevin Pate, Aaron Peck, Madison Pere, Kristen Perez, Sophie Prusinski, Annemarie Pucilla, Grace Radolinski, Veronica Ramos, Amanda Rieman, David Ritenour, Catherine Romano, Matthew Ruggieri, Hannah Savage, Michael Scharf, Kiersten Scott, Caroline Sharp, John Siegner, Paramee Smittinet, Matthew Snow, Julianna Torreyson, Jonathan Wiley, Sarah Willard, Matthew Wood and Christopher Zielewski.

There will be a $5 fee to replace lost math and reading packets over the summer. The math sheets and book report are due on the first

day of school.

During the summer, office hours will be: June and August, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday; and July, 9-11 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday only.

School will re-open Aug. 26.

--Betsy Moran

Fredericksburg Academy

Freshman Chase Liberatore's poem, "In Heaven's Dream," was accepted for publication in an upcoming issue of Virginia Writing.

Fredericksburg Academy Summer Program runs June 17 through Aug. 16. One-week enrichment sessions in subjects such as soccer camps, quilting, sign language, history and writing, are offered. Rising kindergartners through eighth-graders will participate in the program. Many sessions are fully enrolled, at this time but a few openings remain. Inquiries should be directed to Dolores McCluskey.

--Liz Barnes