by the staff of the Wildcat Times
We just wanted to give you all a quick thank you for your active readership through the school year. Through the ups and downs of a long year, we try to keep you informed on what is newsworthy at Pittsford Area Schools and beyond and do so to the best of our ability. Though we can always strive to do better, we think we improved through the year and by the creation of this blog we were better able to keep you informed of the local news that's important to you in a more timely manner.
We wish you all a safe, healthy, fun-filled summer and look forward to a partnership in news with you next school year.
Thank you all again.
The Wildcat Times staff
Monday, June 1, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Carnival comes to PAS to reward kids for good behavior
by Emily Hines and Tommy Verdon 
On May 22 the National Guard put on the annual carnival for the elementary students here at Pittsford. The 3rd-5th grade students participated in this event rewarding kids for their good behavior all year long. “We are doing the carnival as a reward for positive behavior,” shared elementary principal Mr. Shaw.
Not only is it just a chance to be rewarded for good behavior, it’s a fun reward. “It gives the kids a chance to get some air and have fun because they’ve earned it through the Positive Behavior Rocks Program,” commented 4th grade instructor Mrs. Burkhart.
The kids had specific requirements that they had to meet in order to enjoy this special day. Every student got to go out and play on the carnival inflatables, but children who met their goals of over 130 points got the privilege of staying outside as long as they wanted.
The event was also popular among
students as well. “I like the one where you do sit ups and get prizes,” commented 3rd grader Jaden Howell. “I like the one where you throw the football in it. I like it because I like the National Guard,” shared Jenna Butts.
The students learned that positive behavior is important and by being positive even when it’s hard, your actions will be rewarded
On May 22 the National Guard put on the annual carnival for the elementary students here at Pittsford. The 3rd-5th grade students participated in this event rewarding kids for their good behavior all year long. “We are doing the carnival as a reward for positive behavior,” shared elementary principal Mr. Shaw.
Not only is it just a chance to be rewarded for good behavior, it’s a fun reward. “It gives the kids a chance to get some air and have fun because they’ve earned it through the Positive Behavior Rocks Program,” commented 4th grade instructor Mrs. Burkhart.
The kids had specific requirements that they had to meet in order to enjoy this special day. Every student got to go out and play on the carnival inflatables, but children who met their goals of over 130 points got the privilege of staying outside as long as they wanted.
The event was also popular among
students as well. “I like the one where you do sit ups and get prizes,” commented 3rd grader Jaden Howell. “I like the one where you throw the football in it. I like it because I like the National Guard,” shared Jenna Butts.The students learned that positive behavior is important and by being positive even when it’s hard, your actions will be rewarded
Friday, May 22, 2009
Softball team drops final double-header before districts
by Chelsie Darrow
Sadly, the last games of the regular season for the ‘Cats ended on the wrong note, as they Ladycats dropped both ends of a double-header to the Bobcats, 3-1 and 5-0.
Junior Nicole Culbert took to the mound in Game 1 and struck out seven Bobcats, but she didn’t get enough offensive support for the W. Freshman Samantha Cole and junior Katie Stiver were the leading hitters for the ladies in the first game.
In the second game, Culbert again tried to lead the team to a victory, but the offense and defense just weren’t up to snuff. “I pitched as well as I could, but sometimes it gets frustrating when we can’t make common plays like fielding groundballs and pop-ups. The heat didn’t help us at all either, we were all tired after playing eight games in four days,” Culbert explained. Stiver led the team from the plate in Game 2.
Sadly, the last games of the regular season for the ‘Cats ended on the wrong note, as they Ladycats dropped both ends of a double-header to the Bobcats, 3-1 and 5-0.
Junior Nicole Culbert took to the mound in Game 1 and struck out seven Bobcats, but she didn’t get enough offensive support for the W. Freshman Samantha Cole and junior Katie Stiver were the leading hitters for the ladies in the first game.
In the second game, Culbert again tried to lead the team to a victory, but the offense and defense just weren’t up to snuff. “I pitched as well as I could, but sometimes it gets frustrating when we can’t make common plays like fielding groundballs and pop-ups. The heat didn’t help us at all either, we were all tired after playing eight games in four days,” Culbert explained. Stiver led the team from the plate in Game 2.
Wildcat baseball team shows no mercy to Burr Oak
by Dillon Cooper
It was a Thursday afternoon and the Pittsford High School baseball team was looking forward to their game. It wasn’t because they got out of class early, either. P-ford would have to travel to Burr Oak, a very small school whose talent pool is slim to none and it showed in this double-header. The ‘Cats would mercy the Bobcats both games, one in the third inning and one in the fourth inning. The feat in the first game was Pittsford: 21 Burr Oak: 0. In the second game much of the same continued as the Wildcats would cruise to an easy victory scoring a mere 16 points and their foes scoring a lonely one point.
In the first contest, junior Seth Weber needed only 47 pitches before the game ended with a 21-0 Wildcat victory. He struck out four batters and walked three. Senior Adam Anspaugh drove in nine RBI, including a HR.
In the second affair, the Wildcats let up a little but still laid it on thick to the “competitors,” winning 16-1. Junior Cody Krasny went the distance on the mound for the ‘Cats, striking out six. Senior Chase Weber brought in four RBI with a pair of HRs.
It was a Thursday afternoon and the Pittsford High School baseball team was looking forward to their game. It wasn’t because they got out of class early, either. P-ford would have to travel to Burr Oak, a very small school whose talent pool is slim to none and it showed in this double-header. The ‘Cats would mercy the Bobcats both games, one in the third inning and one in the fourth inning. The feat in the first game was Pittsford: 21 Burr Oak: 0. In the second game much of the same continued as the Wildcats would cruise to an easy victory scoring a mere 16 points and their foes scoring a lonely one point.
In the first contest, junior Seth Weber needed only 47 pitches before the game ended with a 21-0 Wildcat victory. He struck out four batters and walked three. Senior Adam Anspaugh drove in nine RBI, including a HR.
In the second affair, the Wildcats let up a little but still laid it on thick to the “competitors,” winning 16-1. Junior Cody Krasny went the distance on the mound for the ‘Cats, striking out six. Senior Chase Weber brought in four RBI with a pair of HRs.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Hornets sting Ladycat softball team, sweep double-header
by Chelsie Darrow
On Wednesday night the Ladycats were swept by the Hillsdale Hornets in a double-header, 9-0 and 17-3. The girls are not giving up and plan on trying their best to win against Burr Oak tonight.
Junior Nicole Culbert took the loss on the mound in Game 1 for the ‘Cats. There were many hitters who got on base, but just couldn’t make it around to score. Katie Stiver, Amber Stump, and Leah Ward all hit singles for P-ford early on, while Stacey Elston, Stiver, and Marissa McEathron contributed hits late, but they didn’t lead to any scores.
During the second game the ‘Cats mustered up three runs, but fell far short of their opponents’ 17. Senior Marisa Hamilton took the loss on the mound, striking out three Hillsdale batters. Culbert, Amber Helton, and Jessica Plessinger each had singles in Game 2, for the extent of the Ladycat offense.
On Wednesday night the Ladycats were swept by the Hillsdale Hornets in a double-header, 9-0 and 17-3. The girls are not giving up and plan on trying their best to win against Burr Oak tonight.
Junior Nicole Culbert took the loss on the mound in Game 1 for the ‘Cats. There were many hitters who got on base, but just couldn’t make it around to score. Katie Stiver, Amber Stump, and Leah Ward all hit singles for P-ford early on, while Stacey Elston, Stiver, and Marissa McEathron contributed hits late, but they didn’t lead to any scores.
During the second game the ‘Cats mustered up three runs, but fell far short of their opponents’ 17. Senior Marisa Hamilton took the loss on the mound, striking out three Hillsdale batters. Culbert, Amber Helton, and Jessica Plessinger each had singles in Game 2, for the extent of the Ladycat offense.
Ladycat softball team’s roller coaster ride continues
by Chelsie Darrow
Despite the ‘Cats stomping the NA-J Rams on Monday, they fell back into a losing gutter on Tuesday, losing both games to Lenawee Christian by scores of 5-0 and 8-1.
Senior Marisa Hamilton was the pitcher for the first game, taking the loss but striking out eight Cougars. Sophomore Heather Mason was the only person to get a hit for the ‘Cats, knocking a single. The defensive mistakes really cost Pittsford in this one. “As far as the team I think other than a few errors, we did a pretty good job. The other team was a good wake up call to some things we need to improve on,” explained Mason.
During the second game, junior Nicole Culbert once again took the mound for the Ladycats, getting the loss and striking out five LCS batters. Freshman Samantha Cole was the only Ladycat to get a hit, wrapping a single.
Despite the ‘Cats stomping the NA-J Rams on Monday, they fell back into a losing gutter on Tuesday, losing both games to Lenawee Christian by scores of 5-0 and 8-1.
Senior Marisa Hamilton was the pitcher for the first game, taking the loss but striking out eight Cougars. Sophomore Heather Mason was the only person to get a hit for the ‘Cats, knocking a single. The defensive mistakes really cost Pittsford in this one. “As far as the team I think other than a few errors, we did a pretty good job. The other team was a good wake up call to some things we need to improve on,” explained Mason.
During the second game, junior Nicole Culbert once again took the mound for the Ladycats, getting the loss and striking out five LCS batters. Freshman Samantha Cole was the only Ladycat to get a hit, wrapping a single.
Boys track ‘Cats win 6th straight SCAA title
by Dillon Cooper
It all came down to this. This day, May 19; arguably the most important date on the calendar for the Pittsford Wildcats boys track team. The reason why this date was so important was not because this was such a new and difficult league, as powerhouse Pittsford found out when they lost during the regular season to Colon and Bellevue, but that they had to prove that they could win their sixth straight league championship.
The odds were favored in Hillsdale Academy’s corner, and having already dropped two dual meets to Colon and Bellevue, the mountain to climb was steep; Pittsford was looking at a grim bronze metal for the 2009 track season, but the ‘Cats had other things in mind.
As we all know, stats are irrelevant and that is why we play the games, and the Wildcats proved that with what they did last night. “I thought they (the team) gave a tremendous effort,” expressed head coach of the boys track team Mr. Burger. “They wanted to win really bad and it showed in how hard they worked and I was pretty happy,” continued Burger with a faint smile. Not only did the Wildcats grab the championship in what you might call an “upset” or “unlikely,” P-ford won by a sizeable margin and so the streak continues. But we all know it was because of the outstanding performances that carved the way to this memorable moment.
Senior Ben Wines was the league champion in the discus, heaving the disc 138’2’’ and in the shot he placed second with an effort of 45’10.25’’. Sophomore Brandon Williams took 7th in the discus with a throw of 107’4’’. Junior Garet Lee took third in the high jump with a leap of 6’, 2nd in the high hurdles, and fourth in the 300m hurdles. Sophomore Austin Billington and junior Kurtis Brackman went one-two in the pole vault. Brackman also took 6th in the high hurdles and fifth in the 300m hurdles. In the two mile relay the team of Jake Osborn, Brent Smith, Luke Irwin, and Kyle Wyatt scored a third place for their respected team. In the 800m relay the team of Osborne, Blake Toner, Brad Beach, and John Sattler brought home a fifth place finish. Brent was the league champion in the mile and the two mile. “It was really cool to win because I worked so hard,” expressed Brent. The Pittsford 400m relay crossed the line seventh with the team of Osborn, Sattler, Steven Rose, and Michael Benedict. Kyle took second in the 800m run with Brent finishing just a split second behind his teammate for third. Luke Irwin took fifth in the two mile and the mile relay took fourth credited towards the team of Osborn, Lee, Beach, and Kyle. “It is pretty amazing when you think about it,” acknowledged Burger. “It just goes to show how lucky I have been to coach some pretty good athletes.”
It all came down to this. This day, May 19; arguably the most important date on the calendar for the Pittsford Wildcats boys track team. The reason why this date was so important was not because this was such a new and difficult league, as powerhouse Pittsford found out when they lost during the regular season to Colon and Bellevue, but that they had to prove that they could win their sixth straight league championship.
The odds were favored in Hillsdale Academy’s corner, and having already dropped two dual meets to Colon and Bellevue, the mountain to climb was steep; Pittsford was looking at a grim bronze metal for the 2009 track season, but the ‘Cats had other things in mind.
As we all know, stats are irrelevant and that is why we play the games, and the Wildcats proved that with what they did last night. “I thought they (the team) gave a tremendous effort,” expressed head coach of the boys track team Mr. Burger. “They wanted to win really bad and it showed in how hard they worked and I was pretty happy,” continued Burger with a faint smile. Not only did the Wildcats grab the championship in what you might call an “upset” or “unlikely,” P-ford won by a sizeable margin and so the streak continues. But we all know it was because of the outstanding performances that carved the way to this memorable moment.
Senior Ben Wines was the league champion in the discus, heaving the disc 138’2’’ and in the shot he placed second with an effort of 45’10.25’’. Sophomore Brandon Williams took 7th in the discus with a throw of 107’4’’. Junior Garet Lee took third in the high jump with a leap of 6’, 2nd in the high hurdles, and fourth in the 300m hurdles. Sophomore Austin Billington and junior Kurtis Brackman went one-two in the pole vault. Brackman also took 6th in the high hurdles and fifth in the 300m hurdles. In the two mile relay the team of Jake Osborn, Brent Smith, Luke Irwin, and Kyle Wyatt scored a third place for their respected team. In the 800m relay the team of Osborne, Blake Toner, Brad Beach, and John Sattler brought home a fifth place finish. Brent was the league champion in the mile and the two mile. “It was really cool to win because I worked so hard,” expressed Brent. The Pittsford 400m relay crossed the line seventh with the team of Osborn, Sattler, Steven Rose, and Michael Benedict. Kyle took second in the 800m run with Brent finishing just a split second behind his teammate for third. Luke Irwin took fifth in the two mile and the mile relay took fourth credited towards the team of Osborn, Lee, Beach, and Kyle. “It is pretty amazing when you think about it,” acknowledged Burger. “It just goes to show how lucky I have been to coach some pretty good athletes.”
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Boys track team wins 6th straight league title
In a stunning performance, the boys track team overcame their two individual dual meet losses this year to pull off the upset at the league meet, capturing their 6th straight title.
Details coming tomorrow.
Details coming tomorrow.
Softball sweeps Rams
by Chelsie Darrow
With the softball season coming to a close and the team is gearing up for districts, the Ladycats are shaping up and pulling in all the wins they can muster. Monday night’s games were both wins, beating North Adams-Jerome 3-1 and 18-8.
Junior Nicole Culbert got the win on the mound in the first game for the ‘Cats, striking out six. Amber Stump, Marissa McEathron and Stacy Elston were on fire at the plate, smoking the Rams by scoring Pittsford’s three runs. “I was excited because I try my best every game to score. I worked on turning my top hand over to get my hits harder than the past game,” reported Stump.
The second game saw many Ladycats cross home plate, as the team scored 18 runs. Senior Marisa Hamilton and freshman Sam Cole each wrapped three hits, while Katie Stiver, Amber Helton, and Stacy Elston each smacked a pair of hits.
With the softball season coming to a close and the team is gearing up for districts, the Ladycats are shaping up and pulling in all the wins they can muster. Monday night’s games were both wins, beating North Adams-Jerome 3-1 and 18-8.
Junior Nicole Culbert got the win on the mound in the first game for the ‘Cats, striking out six. Amber Stump, Marissa McEathron and Stacy Elston were on fire at the plate, smoking the Rams by scoring Pittsford’s three runs. “I was excited because I try my best every game to score. I worked on turning my top hand over to get my hits harder than the past game,” reported Stump.
The second game saw many Ladycats cross home plate, as the team scored 18 runs. Senior Marisa Hamilton and freshman Sam Cole each wrapped three hits, while Katie Stiver, Amber Helton, and Stacy Elston each smacked a pair of hits.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Girls track team sending five girls to state meet
by Carley Bruner
On Saturday, May 16, the girls track team traveled to Hillsdale College to the regional track meet. Many girls had a goal of making it to the state meet, and five girls from Pittsford are fulfilling that goal. No matter what the situation may be, the girls track team has pushed themselves as hard as they can this year and worked their butts off to make it this far.
Girls qualifying for the state meet in individual events are sophomore Jackie Page in the pole vault (8’3”) and 100m hurdles (16.81), sophomore Morgan McFaul in the 3200m run (12:40.08), and junior Elainee Poling in the long jump (15’11. 25”) and the 800m run (2:26.37).
The 3200m-relay team consisting of sophomore Amber Lennox, freshman Jentry McAdams, McFaul, and Poling (10:25.83) also qualified for the state meet.
Though we weren’t able to send girls in more events, they pushed themselves the best they could and tried for their season goals because they wanted to impress everyone. Most of the girls were happy with their overall performance at Regionals. “I was very pleased with myself because I made it to state in the two events that I wanted to go in, the two mile and two mile relay. And our two mile relay team has a really good chance of making the all-state team this year so I am pretty excited for state,” said McFaul.
On Saturday, May 16, the girls track team traveled to Hillsdale College to the regional track meet. Many girls had a goal of making it to the state meet, and five girls from Pittsford are fulfilling that goal. No matter what the situation may be, the girls track team has pushed themselves as hard as they can this year and worked their butts off to make it this far.
Girls qualifying for the state meet in individual events are sophomore Jackie Page in the pole vault (8’3”) and 100m hurdles (16.81), sophomore Morgan McFaul in the 3200m run (12:40.08), and junior Elainee Poling in the long jump (15’11. 25”) and the 800m run (2:26.37).
The 3200m-relay team consisting of sophomore Amber Lennox, freshman Jentry McAdams, McFaul, and Poling (10:25.83) also qualified for the state meet.
Though we weren’t able to send girls in more events, they pushed themselves the best they could and tried for their season goals because they wanted to impress everyone. Most of the girls were happy with their overall performance at Regionals. “I was very pleased with myself because I made it to state in the two events that I wanted to go in, the two mile and two mile relay. And our two mile relay team has a really good chance of making the all-state team this year so I am pretty excited for state,” said McFaul.
Hard workers awarded for academic excellence at honors banquet
by Brooke Maxson
Throughout the 2008-2009 school year, many high school students have worked hard academically for themselves and to impress their parents, students, and friends. Whatever the reason for their good grades, they were rewarded Wednesday, May 13 at the academic awards banquet at the school.
Many awards were given to students in 9th-12th grades. Awards were given out from teachers and academic advisors, as well as scholarships for the seniors. As usual, some students expected their awards, and some are better academically than they thought. “I expected a few of the awards, but not that many! I got quite a few. I got a couple last year, so I kind of figured that I’d get a couple and I’ve been working really hard all year,” explained junior Elainee Poling. Elainee was given awards for four of her classes and also received an honor roll award.
Hard work and dedication to academics paid off this year when the honored students were given a fancy meal and were given the opportunity to watch their fellow classmates receive awards and get some of their own. Remember to work hard next year and it’s very likely you will end up in their position.
The awards are as follows:
Teacher Award/Student
Throughout the 2008-2009 school year, many high school students have worked hard academically for themselves and to impress their parents, students, and friends. Whatever the reason for their good grades, they were rewarded Wednesday, May 13 at the academic awards banquet at the school.
Many awards were given to students in 9th-12th grades. Awards were given out from teachers and academic advisors, as well as scholarships for the seniors. As usual, some students expected their awards, and some are better academically than they thought. “I expected a few of the awards, but not that many! I got quite a few. I got a couple last year, so I kind of figured that I’d get a couple and I’ve been working really hard all year,” explained junior Elainee Poling. Elainee was given awards for four of her classes and also received an honor roll award.
Hard work and dedication to academics paid off this year when the honored students were given a fancy meal and were given the opportunity to watch their fellow classmates receive awards and get some of their own. Remember to work hard next year and it’s very likely you will end up in their position.
The awards are as follows:
Teacher Award/Student
Aaron Bulgrien
English 11-Cody Krasny
English 12-Jessica Ruder
Speech & Drama-Leah Ward
Mike Burger
English 12-Jessica Ruder
Speech & Drama-Leah Ward
Mike Burger
Physics- Eva Gucker
Earth & Physical Science- Elliot Krasny & Morgan Lennox
Darick Clark
Earth & Physical Science- Elliot Krasny & Morgan Lennox
Darick Clark
Trig- Cody Krasny
Algebra 1- Jesse Smith
Applied Math- Stephanie Marshall
Stephanie Clement
Algebra 1- Jesse Smith
Applied Math- Stephanie Marshall
Stephanie Clement
Anatomy- Eva Gucker
Chemistry- Cody Krasny & Elainee Poling
Biology- Abbie Brackman
Mick Curtis
Chemistry- Cody Krasny & Elainee Poling
Biology- Abbie Brackman
Mick Curtis
Algebra 2- Elainee Poling
Geometry- Jackie Page
Lucy Davenport
Geometry- Jackie Page
Lucy Davenport
English 9- Elliot Krasny
English 10- Melinda Hegeman
Wanda Ervans
English 10- Melinda Hegeman
Wanda Ervans
Student Council- Pres. Leah Ward
VP –Derra Clark
Secretary – Stephanie Marshall
Tres. – Garet Lee
Chris Hodos
VP –Derra Clark
Secretary – Stephanie Marshall
Tres. – Garet Lee
Chris Hodos
Health- Elliot Krasny
Physical Education- William Belson
John Hoeft
Physical Education- William Belson
John Hoeft
Drafting 1- Melinda Hegeman
Drafting 2- Ben Wines
Senior Athlete Awards
Ryan Hoover
Drafting 2- Ben Wines
Senior Athlete Awards
Ryan Hoover
Computer Literacy- Virgil Schrom
Journalism- Dillon Cooper
John Irelan
Journalism- Dillon Cooper
John Irelan
Government- Elainee Poling
Economics- Cody Krasny
Psychology- Eva Gucker
Sociology- Jessica Beard
Scott Lovell
Economics- Cody Krasny
Psychology- Eva Gucker
Sociology- Jessica Beard
Scott Lovell
World History- Amber Helton
US History- Virgil Schrom
Joanne Marowelli
US History- Virgil Schrom
Joanne Marowelli
Library Assistant- Melinda Hegeman
Jack McDonough
Jack McDonough
Art-Jessica Beard
Kathy Oberlin
Kathy Oberlin
Accounting 1- Holly Bastien
Office Automation- Melinda Hegeman
Mary Sanderson
Office Automation- Melinda Hegeman
Mary Sanderson
Michigan Merit Awards
Betty Spahr
Betty Spahr
Spanish 1- Kyle Wyatt & Amber Helton
Spanish 2- Cody Krasny
Spanish 3- Elainee Poling
Spanish 4- Casie Bail
Ed. Practicum- Casie Bail
Brian Spitler
Spanish 2- Cody Krasny
Spanish 3- Elainee Poling
Spanish 4- Casie Bail
Ed. Practicum- Casie Bail
Brian Spitler
Band- William Belson
Luke Irwin
Cody Krasny
Elliot Krasny
Morgan Lennox
Jackie Page
Elainee Poling
Jessica Ruder
Trisha Weaver
Luke Irwin
Cody Krasny
Elliot Krasny
Morgan Lennox
Jackie Page
Elainee Poling
Jessica Ruder
Trisha Weaver
Ed. Practicum- Ashley Derr
Leigh Pauken- for Ms. Burkhart
NHS- Holly Bastien
Jessica Beard
Maggie Chisolm
Ben Farley
Eva Gucker
Marisa Hamilton
Steven Kuster
Jeff Page
Clark Pelham
Jessica Ruder
Kay Winchel
Leigh Pauken- for Ms. Burkhart
NHS- Holly Bastien
Jessica Beard
Maggie Chisolm
Ben Farley
Eva Gucker
Marisa Hamilton
Steven Kuster
Jeff Page
Clark Pelham
Jessica Ruder
Kay Winchel
Ed. Practicum- Andrea Shaedler
Scholarships
Pittsford Area Lions Club Scholarship
Pittsford Area Lions Club Scholarship
Eva Gucker
Marisa Hamilton
Jessica Plessinger
Hillsdale Moose Chapters 921 & 564 Scholarship
Marisa Hamilton
Jessica Plessinger
Hillsdale Moose Chapters 921 & 564 Scholarship
Maggie Chisolm
Clark Pelham
Jessica Plessinger
Military Scholarship- Athletic Recognition Awards
Clark Pelham
Jessica Plessinger
Military Scholarship- Athletic Recognition Awards
Marisa Hamilton (Army)
Chase Weber (Army)
Marisa Hamilton (Marines)
Ben Wines (Marines)
Katherine McNutt Zakrzewski RN Memorial Scholarship
Chase Weber (Army)
Marisa Hamilton (Marines)
Ben Wines (Marines)
Katherine McNutt Zakrzewski RN Memorial Scholarship
Marisa Hamilton
Hillsdale County Art Guild Adabelle Hill Scholarship
Hillsdale County Art Guild Adabelle Hill Scholarship
Jessica Beard
Hillsdale County Community Foundation:
Ione “Ma” Gordon Scholarship
Hillsdale County Community Foundation:
Ione “Ma” Gordon Scholarship
Holly Bastien
Cheryl Yearling Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Cheryl Yearling Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Holly Bastien
Pittsford Area Scholarship
Pittsford Area Scholarship
Eva Gucker
Roger Boyd Memorial Scholarship
Roger Boyd Memorial Scholarship
Holly Bastien
Kiwanis Scholarship
Kiwanis Scholarship
Holly Bastien
Pittsford Education Association Scholarship
Pittsford Education Association Scholarship
Maggie Chisolm
Richmond First Generation Scholarship
Richmond First Generation Scholarship
William Belson
JCC Foundation Scholarship
JCC Foundation Scholarship
Holly Bastien
Hillsdale County University Of Michigan Alumni Club Scholarship
Hillsdale County University Of Michigan Alumni Club Scholarship
Eva Gucker
SAR
SAR
William Belson
DAR
DAR
Eva Gucker
Wagner Memorial- Athletic Boosters Scholarship Chase Weber
Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program
Wagner Memorial- Athletic Boosters Scholarship Chase Weber
Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program
Jessica Ruder
Robert C. Byrd Scholarship Program
Robert C. Byrd Scholarship Program
Eva Gucker
Elks Scholarship
Eva Gucker
Boys track team sending Wines, Smith to state meet
by Dillon Cooper
May 16, 2009 was a day many track athletes have been working all year for. It was a one-time shot; if you made the cut, you were going to the pinnacle of track, which we all know is the state meet. If you have a mishap, then your dreams are shattered. For many seniors this was their last opportunity to make a lasting impression and give their school a representation of greatness.
Among the seniors (there are only two on the team: Ben Wines and William Belson) there was an outstanding performance superb to all the rest. Wines qualified for state in both of his field event (shot put and discus). Last year Wines qualified for state just for the discus, not the shot, so this is a very exciting point late in his high school athletic career. He threw a personal best 48'1.25" in the shot put and an outstanding 150’2’’ in the discus. Wines grabbed a second place finish in both competitions.
Another not-so-surprising state qualifier hailing from Pittsford is sophomore Brent Smith. Brent qualified for the state meet after a determined performance in the mile, finishing with a time of 4:38, good enough for state competition. In the two mile, Smith took fourth and had a terrific time (in the windy conditions) of 10:30, which also resulted in an invite for state.
May 16, 2009 was a day many track athletes have been working all year for. It was a one-time shot; if you made the cut, you were going to the pinnacle of track, which we all know is the state meet. If you have a mishap, then your dreams are shattered. For many seniors this was their last opportunity to make a lasting impression and give their school a representation of greatness.
Among the seniors (there are only two on the team: Ben Wines and William Belson) there was an outstanding performance superb to all the rest. Wines qualified for state in both of his field event (shot put and discus). Last year Wines qualified for state just for the discus, not the shot, so this is a very exciting point late in his high school athletic career. He threw a personal best 48'1.25" in the shot put and an outstanding 150’2’’ in the discus. Wines grabbed a second place finish in both competitions.
Another not-so-surprising state qualifier hailing from Pittsford is sophomore Brent Smith. Brent qualified for the state meet after a determined performance in the mile, finishing with a time of 4:38, good enough for state competition. In the two mile, Smith took fourth and had a terrific time (in the windy conditions) of 10:30, which also resulted in an invite for state.
Steven’s Puppets put on Wizard of Oz for elementary
by Emily Hines and Tommy Verdon
As tradition for the elementary would have it, the K-5th grade students attended the annual puppet show on Wednesday, May 13, put on by Steven’s Puppets. The puppet show he put on was a classic and a favorite of many, The Wizard of Oz.
The man who put on this show was named Dan Raynor. He travels the northeastern district and there’s another man who travels in the southern, and one in the west. Individually they pick up about 100 schools a year.
Elementary secretary Mrs. Clark mentioned Steven’s Puppets had many stops to make that week, including a trip to Maryland after visiting our school.The puppet show was also a big hit for the students; it was obvious to teachers that the children enjoyed the presentation. “The kids enjoyed it. It was very entertaining; the guy was very energetic. He got the kids going before the puppet show even started, so I think the kids were really more entertained at the beginning so it kept them entertained through the show,” stated 4th grade teacher Mrs. Burkhart.
As tradition for the elementary would have it, the K-5th grade students attended the annual puppet show on Wednesday, May 13, put on by Steven’s Puppets. The puppet show he put on was a classic and a favorite of many, The Wizard of Oz.
The man who put on this show was named Dan Raynor. He travels the northeastern district and there’s another man who travels in the southern, and one in the west. Individually they pick up about 100 schools a year.
Elementary secretary Mrs. Clark mentioned Steven’s Puppets had many stops to make that week, including a trip to Maryland after visiting our school.The puppet show was also a big hit for the students; it was obvious to teachers that the children enjoyed the presentation. “The kids enjoyed it. It was very entertaining; the guy was very energetic. He got the kids going before the puppet show even started, so I think the kids were really more entertained at the beginning so it kept them entertained through the show,” stated 4th grade teacher Mrs. Burkhart.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Time to flip the script; I'm grading the school
by Mike Fauls
The end of the school year is coming and to all of the students (especially this year’s seniors) it means freedom. No books, no homework, no teachers and their rules…it sounds really nice. But before all of this happens we have to face the dreaded exams. And if we fail both the exam and the class…well, that isn’t what any of us want. As they give us our grades for the year, I think it’s fair that I get a chance to grade them on a few things. Pittsford, you will be graded on five levels: Teachers, Policies, Enforcement, Safety, and The Ability to Listen to Your Students.
Teachers: Pittsford you have a solid set of teachers here, with that said DON’T GET RID OF THEM!!! KEEP THEM HERE!!! It would be a massive mistake to screw with a formula that works great. Pittsford, most of your teachers get A’s all around. I mean, let’s face it--they relate to the students and seem to honestly care about what’s happening and how they can help. Whether it’s by making some sort of personal sacrifice or talking about how you played the part of defender for a young woman, they teach both morals and lessons of courage, honor, and self-respect in their own unique ways.
Policies: Guys, your policies need work. Some of them are enforced to the extent of pure ludicrousness. Like the T-shirt thing; some of the t-shirts that you guys catch are genuinely bad, so good job on that. But others that mean absolutely nothing at all? Come on, people, work with us. iPod’s are another chink in the school’s policy armor. Some teachers allow them in their classes while doing work; others look at them as if they are evil little demons that will suck your soul out of through your ears. Pittsford, you get a C in your policy department.
Enforcement: This could go hand-in-hand with the policies, but I feel that this covers all general rules as well. And you know what? You guys do all right in this area, you stick to the basics, kid gets a warning, and if he doesn’t knock it off he gets punished to the next degree. But that’s as far as consistency goes. You don’t really know what to expect from class to class as far as enforcement goes. I know teachers that let their kids go crazy basically, and yeah that’s pretty awesome from a student’s point of view, but it doesn’t give us a floor to stand on. It just kinda pulls the rug out from under our feet every hour. Pittsford, I give you a solid C- in this category; if you improve the enforcement of the policies, then the policies could definitely go up, and vice versa.
Safety: I think that this goes to show how good of a place Pittsford really is at its core. Pittsford, you are a safe school. Between your practice drills and assemblies, you do your best to prepare and warn your students. Unfortunately, you have some major building problems, like the wall in the gym. Congratulations Pittsford, you get an A-.
The ability to listen to your students: This is your Achille’s heel though; you do not listen to your students’ opinions. Take this article, for instance. You might read it and you might not. What is guaranteed, though, is that most of you, if not all, will simply ignore this because I am a student and I don’t really know what I’m talking about because I’m just a young whipper-snapper. Sorry guys, but you drop the ball in this area. Pittsford, you get a D in this area. You just don’t listen all that much. A really nice thing that could fix this is even if you didn’t act on our opinions, let us know that you at least heard us. Bring us into the office, or even just at lunch, walk up to us and tell us that you didn’t think it was a great idea and tell us why. This is what bugs most students, we hear about certain things like the need to cut things out and paste other things in their spot, but tell us why that’s happening so that our imagination doesn’t go crazy.
The end of the school year is coming and to all of the students (especially this year’s seniors) it means freedom. No books, no homework, no teachers and their rules…it sounds really nice. But before all of this happens we have to face the dreaded exams. And if we fail both the exam and the class…well, that isn’t what any of us want. As they give us our grades for the year, I think it’s fair that I get a chance to grade them on a few things. Pittsford, you will be graded on five levels: Teachers, Policies, Enforcement, Safety, and The Ability to Listen to Your Students.
Teachers: Pittsford you have a solid set of teachers here, with that said DON’T GET RID OF THEM!!! KEEP THEM HERE!!! It would be a massive mistake to screw with a formula that works great. Pittsford, most of your teachers get A’s all around. I mean, let’s face it--they relate to the students and seem to honestly care about what’s happening and how they can help. Whether it’s by making some sort of personal sacrifice or talking about how you played the part of defender for a young woman, they teach both morals and lessons of courage, honor, and self-respect in their own unique ways.
Policies: Guys, your policies need work. Some of them are enforced to the extent of pure ludicrousness. Like the T-shirt thing; some of the t-shirts that you guys catch are genuinely bad, so good job on that. But others that mean absolutely nothing at all? Come on, people, work with us. iPod’s are another chink in the school’s policy armor. Some teachers allow them in their classes while doing work; others look at them as if they are evil little demons that will suck your soul out of through your ears. Pittsford, you get a C in your policy department.
Enforcement: This could go hand-in-hand with the policies, but I feel that this covers all general rules as well. And you know what? You guys do all right in this area, you stick to the basics, kid gets a warning, and if he doesn’t knock it off he gets punished to the next degree. But that’s as far as consistency goes. You don’t really know what to expect from class to class as far as enforcement goes. I know teachers that let their kids go crazy basically, and yeah that’s pretty awesome from a student’s point of view, but it doesn’t give us a floor to stand on. It just kinda pulls the rug out from under our feet every hour. Pittsford, I give you a solid C- in this category; if you improve the enforcement of the policies, then the policies could definitely go up, and vice versa.
Safety: I think that this goes to show how good of a place Pittsford really is at its core. Pittsford, you are a safe school. Between your practice drills and assemblies, you do your best to prepare and warn your students. Unfortunately, you have some major building problems, like the wall in the gym. Congratulations Pittsford, you get an A-.
The ability to listen to your students: This is your Achille’s heel though; you do not listen to your students’ opinions. Take this article, for instance. You might read it and you might not. What is guaranteed, though, is that most of you, if not all, will simply ignore this because I am a student and I don’t really know what I’m talking about because I’m just a young whipper-snapper. Sorry guys, but you drop the ball in this area. Pittsford, you get a D in this area. You just don’t listen all that much. A really nice thing that could fix this is even if you didn’t act on our opinions, let us know that you at least heard us. Bring us into the office, or even just at lunch, walk up to us and tell us that you didn’t think it was a great idea and tell us why. This is what bugs most students, we hear about certain things like the need to cut things out and paste other things in their spot, but tell us why that’s happening so that our imagination doesn’t go crazy.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Culbert no-hits Magi as softball team splits double-header
by Chelsie Darrow
After a long bus trip to Colon, the Ladycats played sluggishly in the first game, getting mercied 10-0 before bouncing back in the second game behind a no-hitter by junior Nicole Culbert to win 2-1.
There was no offense of note in the first game, and senior Marisa Hamilton took the loss on the mound. The ‘Cats rode the arm of Culbert and her nine strikeouts in the second game, though, and were able to eek out a one-run game as the Magi scored on three Pittsford errors.. The two scores for the night were made by freshman Samantha Cole and senior Jessica Plessinger both hitting doubles for the Wildcats winning game.
The Wildcats had some disagreement within the team but pulled it together for a win in the ending game. “We weren’t getting along like we could of in the first game, but we pulled out of the disagreement and won the second, making it a great learning experience for the whole team to endure,” explained sophomore Keely Sanders.
After a long bus trip to Colon, the Ladycats played sluggishly in the first game, getting mercied 10-0 before bouncing back in the second game behind a no-hitter by junior Nicole Culbert to win 2-1.
There was no offense of note in the first game, and senior Marisa Hamilton took the loss on the mound. The ‘Cats rode the arm of Culbert and her nine strikeouts in the second game, though, and were able to eek out a one-run game as the Magi scored on three Pittsford errors.. The two scores for the night were made by freshman Samantha Cole and senior Jessica Plessinger both hitting doubles for the Wildcats winning game.
The Wildcats had some disagreement within the team but pulled it together for a win in the ending game. “We weren’t getting along like we could of in the first game, but we pulled out of the disagreement and won the second, making it a great learning experience for the whole team to endure,” explained sophomore Keely Sanders.
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