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Albion honors retiring teachers and staff

Photos by Tom Rivers: Margy Brown (left), the Albion Board of Education president, shares a laugh with Irene Henion, a retiring Latin teacher at Albion during a recognition program this evening. Henion has taught Latin, Spanish and English for the district, and led students on nine trips to Italy. “She has been essential in keeping the Latin program going,” said Dan Monacelli, the middle school principal.

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 5 June 2017 at 10:20 pm

Kindergarten teacher named ‘Educator of the Year’

Debra Perry, a kindergarten teacher at Albion, thanked the district for the “Educator of the Year” award presented this evening.

ALBION – The school district recognized several retiring long-time staff and teachers during a recognition program this evening.

Albion also presented its annual “Educator of the Year” to Debra Perry, a kindergarten teacher.

She was praised for giving her students a solid foundation in their education. Perry has been a kindergarten teacher the past three years, after working 18 years as a third grade teacher. She started as a long-term substitute teacher for Albion.

She has also helped with the Student Leadership Council and the recycling program at the elementary school.

“When your name is mentioned, it is always stellar,” Margy Brown, president of the Board of Education, said in presenting the award.

Perry has an outgoing and upbeat persona, and is very positive in encouraging her students.

“I accept every child and believe everyone can learn,” she said.

Perry said she is thankful she choose the teaching profession.

“I love not knowing what will happen next,” she said. “Every day is a new day.”

The following retiring teachers and staff were recognized:

Dan Monacelli is retiring as middle school principal. The Albion native started his teaching career in Elba, and returned to Albion as a Correction Room specialist. Then he taught health before getting into administration at Pembroke and the Niagara Academy. He was hired as high school principal at Albion in 2007 and then moved over to lead the middle school.

He is telling a funny story about when he was in a bicycle safety video and wiped out, bloodying his face in a video that was shared by many of the teachers. Margy Brown is holding a book that will go in the school library in Monacelli’s name.

Karen Hobart gets a hug from Elementary School Principal Rachel Curtin. Hobart is retiring after 34 years as a first grade teacher and three years as a long-term sub. She started her career in 1972 at the former St. Joseph’s School in Albion. Curtin said Hobart “is a maverick for all of the right reasons.”

Rachel Curtin praises Janet Husung, a retiring kindergarten teacher, for her devotion to students over 28 years. Curtin said Husung’s students make big educational gains during their first full year in school.

High School Principal Matt Peterson praises Wayne Wadhams for his service as as technology teacher and coach – football, track and field, and girls basketball. Wadhams started his teaching career at Albion at the former Waterport Elementary School.

Lu Johnson, a teacher assistant for Albion’s Community As Schools program for 17 years, has been influential for her students. Many of them stay in touch and seek her advice as adults. “She has made it a mission to connect with every student,” Peterson said. “She accepts everyone and remains supportive to students after they graduate.”

Dan Monacelli gives glowing accolades to Keith Piccirilli, who is retiring after 36 years of teaching social studies. Piccirilli also was the offensive and defensive line coach for the football team for 33 years and helped Albion win league and sectional titles, as well as two state championships. He also coached wrestling for 34 years and his teams won 325 meets.

Sue Landis is congratulated by members of the Board of Education on her retirement. She launched the district’s Spanish program in 1979 and has been dedicated to it for more than three decades.

Other retiring teachers not at the recognition program include Jonathan Sanford, middle school social studies for 34 years; Mark Vanderkarr, high school science for 32 years; and Mark Parsons, high school social studies for 29 years.

The district also recognized Mary Ann Donnelly for nine years of work in public relations for the district, and Debra Schomske for 17 years as a typist in the district office.

Two Board of Education members also will be leaving: Dean Dibley, the current board vice president, served 10 years. Marlene Seielstad served a five-year term.

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Churches give Albion grads a sendoff blessing at Baccalaureate program

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 5 June 2017 at 8:12 am

Photos by Tom Rivers

ALBION – Jared Hollinger and Xitally Rosario, members of the Class of 2017, light candles during Sunday’s Baccalaureate ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church.

In lighting a candle, the graduates were urged to be lights in the world. The act also was another way of helping to “anchor” the graduates to their small town as they embark on the next journey of their lives, said Aleka Schmidt, president of the Albion Ministerium and pastor of the First Baptist Church.

The Albion Ministerium organizes the program and invites students and their families. Many communities have stopped doing the church service for graduates, but Albion continues to do the event.

“We are a faith-filled community and that is still core to our small-town values,” Schmidt said.

Calandra Prentice reads a Scripture, Philippians 4:4-8, during the service. “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.”

Father Richard Csizmar, pastor of Holy Family Parish, addresses the graduates and urged God’s blessing upon them.

Evan Steier sings “You Raise Me Up” by Josh Groban. The services also included two hymns, “Here I Am, Lord” and “The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve.”

About half the class attended the voluntary program. Schmidt said the churches wanted the graduates to receive a blessing from the the faith community.

The Rev. Twyla Boyer, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, shared the message. She said graduates have plans for life, but God may lead them in other directions. When Boyer graduated she was planning to go on to become a surgeon or neurosurgeon. But she said God had other plans for her life.

“Changing you mind, figuring it out along the way is OK,” she said. “God wants the best for each and every one of you.”

The soon-to-be graduates are pictured outside the Presbyterian Church. Sue Starkweather Miller tries to get their attention for a group photo.

The students appreciated the chance to get together as their high school careers wind down.

Chanyce Powell, a track star for Albion, hustles to join her classmates for the group photo.

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Albion team completes Girls on the Run 5K in Buffalo

Staff Reports Posted 4 June 2017 at 6:25 pm

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BUFFALO – A team of Albion fourth- and fifth-graders completed a 10-week training program today by completing a 5-kilometer race at the University of Buffalo.

The team from the Ronald L. Sodoma Elementary School participated in the program for the second year. Teachers Jen Lamont, back right, and April Griggs served as coaches for the 15 girls who met twice a week for training runs.

The Girls on the Run program aims to boost girls’ confidence and help them develop strong friendships.

For more on the program, click here.

The Albion girls are pictured in the rain just before the race started at 9:30 this morning.

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Eagle Scout project gives Mount Albion signs new look

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 4 June 2017 at 5:11 pm

Photos by Tom Rivers

ALBION – Freeman Lattin, left, and Ethan Merrill work on painting the signs in Mount Albion cemetery this afternoon. The project includes 80 signs and is Lattin’s Eagle Scout community service project.

Freeman is about halfway done with removing the signs, repainting them, and then reattaching them to poles throughout the historic cemetery on Route 31. He expects it will take a few more workdays on Tuesday evenings and Sunday afternoons to get all of the painting done.

The signs used to be red, and are being repainted brown.

This photo from the March wind storm shows the red-colored cemetery signs.

Freeman ran cross country for Albion and the team had many training runs at the cemetery. Freeman noticed just how busy the cemetery was for people jogging, walking dogs or visiting the graves of loved ones.

“Mount Albion gets a lot of foot traffic,” he said. “The cemetery is really alive.”

Repainting the signs is a practical project that will be useful to the many cemetery visitors, Freeman said.

Ethan Merrill, a member of Troop 164, helped Lattin with the painting this afternoon. The Scouts have been removing the signs one section at a time in the cemetery. Some of the nuts and bolts are rusted and are being replaced.

Freeman, a member of Troop 164 in Albion, has been in Scouts for about a decade.

“I’ve made some of my best friends in Scouting,” he said.

He also appreciated the opportunities to go camping, including a 50-mile hike in Michigan and a hike in New Mexico at the Philmont Scout Ranch.

He will attend SUNY Albany in the fall to major in economics.

The cemetery chapel is being used for the work station where the signs get a double coat of paint. This photo shows, from left: Ethan Merrill, Freeman Lattin, Connor Zicari and Rick Merrill, assistant scout leader.

Connor Zicari, left, is the son of Jason Zicari, the cemetery superintendent. Connor is also one of Freeman’s best friends. “It’s nice to help out,” Connor said.

These signs are drying after getting a coat of paint.

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Albion intern program connects students with many work experiences

Photos by Tom Rivers: Bailey Maier is pictured with his display board highlighting his internship this past semester with The Villages of Orleans Health & Rehabilitation Center in Albion and the Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse. He is one of 23 students who worked with local businesses and organizations for his internship. Maier worked with the prevention unit at GCASA and the with a social worker and Alzheimer’s Unit at The Villages. He wants to be a clinical psychologist.

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 2 June 2017 at 3:38 pm

ALBION – Albion High School celebrated a successful semester of its internship program this morning. The 23 students in the program all created displays highlighting their experiences.

In addition to going to their work sites four days a week, students spent a class each week at Albion High School polishing their resumes, doing mock interviews and working on other career issues, such as going over time management, conflict resolution, communication skills and importance of showing initiative. Students also explored social media sites for careers, such as LinkedIn. They also started building a professional digital portfolio.

Albion started a career-to-work program 20 years ago. The program has grown to more than 20 businesses or organizations off campus, as well as placements with the school district.

This semester the interns included Blake Aina, Emilie Barleben, Lauren Becht, Shannon Broda, Jacob Buzard, Cody Catlin, Kendall Eibl, Owen Foos, Elizabeth Furmanski, Samantha Hollenbeck, Freeman Lattin, Bailey Maier, Calandra Prentice, Shelby Restivo, Vivian Rivers, Donato Rosario, Karina Rosario, Skyler Smith, Evan Steier, Jessiqua Underwood, Laurence’ Walker, Savanah Wirth and Stephen Zayac.

Savanah Wirth did her internship with the surgical services unit at Medina Memorial Hospital. She observed surgeries in the operating room, scrubbing in and wearing a mask. “It was a test to see if I had the stomach for it, and I loved it.” Wirth is headed to Niagara University for the pre-med program. She wants to be an orthopedic surgeon.

The partner agencies include: Albion Central School District staff, Albion Police Department, Baxter in Medina, SUNY Brockport SBDC (Small Business Development Center), COVA (Central Orleans Volunteer Ambulance), ECMC – Pharmacy Department, GCASA (Genesee Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse), Keeler Construction Company, Medina Fire Department, Medina Memorial Hospital, Medina Railroad Museum, Orleans Community Health – Urgent Care site in Albion, Orleans County Crime Victim Assistance Program, Orleans County Emergency Management Services, PAWS (People for Animal Welfare Society), RAPA (Rochester Association of Performing Arts), Sodexo Food Services, The Medicine Shoppe, The Villages of Orleans Health & Rehabilitation Center, and the Village of Albion Clerk’s Office.

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Strawberry Festival Royalty named for June 9-10 celebration in Albion

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 2 June 2017 at 7:15 am

Photo by Tom Rivers

ALBION – The royalty for the next week’s Strawberry Festival has been named. The group includes, from left: Logan Poupore, prince; Carly Fox, queen; Donato Rosario, king; and Danielle Wyant, princess.

They will all be in the parade on Saturday, June 10, at 10 a.m. and serve as festival ambassadors, including at the Turtle Race at 2 p.m. on June 10 on the Erie Canal.

Each student had to write an essay, naming a highlight of Albion – a person, organization or event. Logan Poupere, a third grader, wrote about the Olde Dogge Inn and its pet adoption program, including stray dogs from Puerto Rico. Danielle Wyant, a fifth grader, wrote about Charles W. Howard, the Albion man who started a Santa School and served as a very prominent Santa, including at the Macy’s parade in New York City from 1948 to 1965. This year’s Strawberry Festival has a Santa and Charles W. Howard theme.

Carly Fox, a senior, wrote about Amy Sidari, owner of Gotta Dance by Miss Amy, and her efforts to give children and the community a venue to perform through her dance studio, a cabaret and an annual Christmas program in memory of Nicholas Kovaleski.

Donato Rosario, a senior, wrote about the Albion school district, and the dedicated teachers and staff who have encouraged him to become a first-generation college student. Donato said the school’s internship program also helped him with his career goals. He did an internship with the Medina Fire Department and now wants to work as a paramedic and firefighter.

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Albion FFA picks leaders for 2017-18

Staff Reports Posted 1 June 2017 at 8:07 am

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ALBION – The Albion FFA held its annual year-end banquet on May 30. Students celebrated their accomplishments and thanked FFA alumni, volunteers and supporters. They also acknowledged outgoing FFA members and welcomed the new slate of 2017-2018 officers.

The 2017-2018 Albion FFA Officers include, from left: Caleb Pettit (Parlimentarian), Benjamin Restivo (Historian), Justin Robinson (Student Advisor), Allision Graham (Sentinel), Alexis Bentley (Reporter), Harrison Brown (Treasurer), Riley Lear (Secretary), Bryce Pritchard (Vice President) and Garrett Derisley (President).

Outgoing President Emilie Barleben hands the gavel to incoming FFA President Garrett Derisley.

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Albion puts up banners for Strawberry Festival – and Christmas

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 31 May 2017 at 9:42 am

Photos by Tom Rivers

ALBION – The Albion Department of Public Works put up banners this morning for next week’s Strawberry Festival. The top photo shows DPW workers Ron Ricker, right, and Jay Pahura putting up a banner on Main Street by the Episcopal Church. (The Pullman Memorial Universalist Church is in background.)

The DPW also put up several Christmas and Santa themed banners because the Strawberry Festival on June 9-10 has a theme in honor of Charles W. Howard, the Albion man who started a Santa Claus School and Christmas Park. Howard is considered the dean of Santas. A Santa school in Michigan continues in his name.

For more on the festival, click here.

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DAR donates tree in honor of 24 central Orleans soldiers who died in World War I

Staff Reports Posted 30 May 2017 at 3:15 pm

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ALBION – Penny Nice, Regent of the Orleans Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), joins Albion Middle School seventh grade Service Learning students Riley Hollenbeck and Zoe Cusson outside the Orleans County Courthouse.

The DAR donated funds to purchase a Cherokee Chief Dogwood tree in memoriam of the 24 soldiers from the Towns of Albion, Barre, Gaines, and Carlton who died during World War I.

The students will be re-dedicating a 3-by-5-foot bronze plaque at the Courthouse’s north entrance on Friday, June 9, at 3 p.m. The public is welcome to attend the ceremony.

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Albion parade marks Memorial Day

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 29 May 2017 at 3:09 pm

Photos by Tom Rivers

ALBION – Jenny Johnston marched with the Albion Fire Department during this morning’s Memorial Day Parade.

Her son Jason Johnston was 24 when he was killed on Dec. 26, 2009 in Arghandab, Afghanistan. He died from wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. Spc. Johnston was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Jason was active in the Explorer program through the Albion Fire Department. He is the only Orleans County resident to die in combat in Afghanistan.

Angel Aldaco carries this sign while marching with members of the Knights of Columbus.

Richard Heard, a World War II veteran, was recognized during the parade.

Matt Passarell carries the American flag as part of the honor guard near the beginning of the parade.

Zack Baron carries the flag for Troop 164.

Many Girl Scouts, Brownies and Daisies were part of the parade.

State Assemblyman Steve Hawley, center, marched in the parade with other veterans, including Phil Warne, left, and Earl Schmidt.

Arella Ives and the Albion marching band performed their James Bond – 007 show for the crowd.

Shannon Broda, one of the drum majors, leads the band down Main Street.

The band finishes with a flourish during their performance in the parade.

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Albion will add cruises on Saturdays this summer

Photo by Tom Rivers: Cars are pictured during the Strawberry Festival last June for the car show. These cars are on east State Street. The new “Canalside Cruise Night” will have the cars by the canal.

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 29 May 2017 at 9:25 am

Main Street will close for big cruise on July 22

ALBION – Saturdays will be cruise night in Albion this summer.

Some Albion business owners and the Village Board have seen the popularity of the cruise nights in other communities and they want to welcome car owners, and show off the historic architecture, serene canal waters and small-town charm of Albion.

The Albion Canalside Cruise Night will start on June 17 and continue on Saturdays from 5:30 to 8 p.m. until Aug. 26. Car owners should register for each cruise at Digital Ink Arks, corner of Platt and East bank streets.

“We want to bring some life to Main Street and the downtown on Saturday nights,” said Adam Johnson, one of the cruise-in coordinators. He is also opening 39 Problems, an eating establishment at 43 North Main St. The site will serve pizza, ice cream, soups, salads, sandwiches and other food. The business opens on June 5.

Johnson is sponsoring the cruise nights through 39 Problems. Digital Ink Arts, Arnold’s Auto Parts and the Village of Albion also are sponsoring the events.

Each week has a theme. Johnson said the cruises welcome old and new cars, motorcyles and even boats.

Johnson is hopeful to draw 60 vehicles or more for each cruise with cars down by the canal. A section of Main Street will be closed on July 22 for a big cruise.

The cruise-in schedule includes:

• June 17: late model cruisers

• June 24: custom paint and hot rod night

• July 8: jeep and truck night

• July 15: bike night (motorcycles)

• July 22: big cruise with Main Street shut down and several side streets, boaters also welcome

• July 29: rain date

• Aug. 5: classic cruisers

• Aug. 12: tuner night

• Aug. 19: boat night

• Aug. 26: finale featuring convertibles

File photo by Tom Rivers: John Borello, left, and Ed Hilfiker, guitarists with The Who Dats, perform during the Orleans County 4-H Fair in this photo from July 2015. The Who Dats will be performing in Albion’s concert series by the canal on June 29.

The village also is continuing its Thursday night concert series by the canal. That schedule includes:

• June 15: That ’60s Band

• June 22: The Dave Viterna Group

• June 29: The Who Dats

• July 6: Dady Brothers

• July 9: Traveling Troubadours

• July 13: Blind Leading the Blind

• July 20: The Lonely Ones

• July 27: DRIVEN

• Aug. 3: Jonesie & the Cruisers

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Scouts honor Frank Sidari with special graveside marker

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 27 May 2017 at 3:08 pm

Photos by Tom Rivers

ALBION – Scouts from Troop 164 dedicated a special Boy Scouts of America gravesite marker today at St. Joseph’s Cemetery for Frank Sidari, who was an active member of the troop for about 75 years.

Sidari was a Scout in the troop when he was a kid, and went on to be a Scoutmaster for more than 30 years. He was an active volunteer with the troop up until his death at age 90 on April 18, 2015.

The gravesite markers were created by former Albion resident Bob Capurso, who now lives in Bergen. Capurso was a Scout in Troop 164 in the 1960s through 1972. Sidari was his Scoutmaster. Capurso has started a company called Legacy markers that create the bronze markers for influential Scouting leaders. The marker for Sidari is the fourth one made by Legacy Markers.

Sidari also is a Silver Beaver winner, the highest award given by the Boy Scouts of America.

Sidari was in the last Mounted Cavalry Division in WWII. He was an Infantryman and Rifleman from 1943-1946 in the 124th Cavalry in the China-Burma-India Theater. After the war, Sidari worked as a union carpenter and then as the Albion Code Enforcement Officer.

Sidari’s wife Jane and her and Frank’s sons attended the dedication today. They include, from left: Frank, Bruce and Mike Sidari.

Members of Troop 164 were part of the dedication today. They include, from left: Bob Capurso, Cubmaster Mike Beach, Oliver Beach, Noah Shiffer, Assistant Scoutmaster Bryan Catlin, Matt Flanagan, Sue Flanagan, Scoutmaster Dan Flanagan, Jonathan Doherty, Tom Madejski, Assistant Scoutmaster Rick Merrill, Ethan Merrill and Michael Grabowski.

Frank Sidari is pictured here on March 15, 2015 during a 90th birthday celebration.

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Albion students and East High in Rochester continue cultural exchange

Staff Reports Posted 25 May 2017 at 11:46 am

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Members of the Albion High School Rotary Interact Club recently visited East High School in inner city Rochester as part of a student cultural exchange.

The students learned how life in an urban school is both similar and different than one in a rural district. Earlier in the year East High students visited Albion, enjoying both time at the school as well as a visit to a dairy farm and Mt. Albion Cemetery.

Tim Archer, advisor of the Albion Interact Club, called the activity an “enriching experience” for both sets of students. AHS Interact students who attended East High included Emily Blanchard, Nikki Eldred, Shannon Broda, Riley Seielstad, Evan Steier, Jarod Hollinger, Celeste Hoffman, Emilie Barleban, Haley Bader and Matilda Erakare.

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Albion honor grads urged to be open to ‘whatever comes next’

Photos by Tom Rivers: Laurence’ Walker was among 37 honor grads recognized during an Academic Honors Convocation Dinner on Monday at Hickory Ridge Country Club. The honored students are all graduating with cumulative grade point average at 90 percent or higher. Walker is shown shaking hands with members of the Board of Education and school administrators.

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 25 May 2017 at 7:08 am

Jamie (Chappius) Edwards served as keynote speaker Monday during the dinner. “Don’t be afraid of what comes next,” she said.

FANCHER – The 37 students from Albion graduating with a 90 percent of higher grade point average all have big plans for the future.

However, they shouldn’t think success is only possible following a narrow path. Jamie Lee (Chappius) Edwards, a 2007 Albion graduate, told the soon-to-graduate seniors that she went to college to become a kindergarten teacher.

The job market was tough for teachers a decade ago so she switched her major to nursing. But she didn’t feel like that was the right career for her.

She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Buffalo and then a master’s in higher education administration. She works for Genesee Community College in Batavia as a career services specialist.

She showed pictures of her closest classmates from 2007, with their career goals at the time and what they are currently doing. Everyone of her closest friends found a career that differed from what they were expecting at the end of their senior years in high school.

One classmate, Jeremy Reamer, is a New Hampshire police officer. Kit Lyman wrote a book and is working in Boston as an inbound consultant. Morgan Eastlack started her own wedding videography business. Joshua Kirby started his own health and wellness company in Washington. Kerri McKenna Richardson runs an agriculture program for the Genesee Valley Educational Partnership in Batavia.

“Be open to whatever comes next,” Edwards said.

Katie Mann receives her honor cords from her mother Christine Mann and father Scott.

The honor grads include: Nicholas Arieno, Rose Arnold, Kari Ashworth, Emilie Barleben, Lauren Becht, Kastriot Bela, Emily Blanchard, Shannon Broda, Sierra Chudy, Jillian Doyle, Nicole Eldred, Owen Foos, Elizabeth Furmanski, Celeste Hoffman, Jared Hollinger, Megan Leight, Mackenzie Luft, Joseph Madejski, Bailey Maier, Katherine Mann, Isabella Prest, Jacqueline Quintana Aragon, Shelby Restivo, Vivian Rivers, Donato Rosario, Karina Rosario, Katherine Rustay, Yasmeen Shabazz, Samuel Slick, Skyler Smith, Clara Stilwell, Angela Tarricone, Catherine Thom, Emma Wadhams, Laurence’ Walker, Savanah Wirth and Stephen Zayac.

Owen Foos is congratulated by his parents, Sherrie and John Foos.

Nikki Eldred shakes hands with the Board of Education members. This is the eighth time Albion has done the convocation dinner. Students and their families like the special dinner that is off campus, district officials said.

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Albion bio students get flowers ready for downtown debut

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 24 May 2017 at 11:11 am

Photo by Tom Rivers

ALBION – Students the Albion AP Biology class this morning helped plant and water flowers in 17 planters that soon will be set in downtown Albion. The top photo shows Shelby Restivo, right, and Brandon McGuire working on the project.

The students are in Sandy Climenhaga’s class. The bio students learn about flowers as part of their class. They study photosynthesis and dissect flowers to learn about plants.

“I want them to have an appreciation for their small downtown,” Climenhaga said. “Now they are invested. They can go by the flowers and know they helped do that.”

Jessy Cruz and Bryce Pritchard water the flowers, which will be placed on Main Street and in the downtown later this week.

The bio students are pictured this morning. The group includes, front row, from left: Elizabeth Furmanski, Yasmeen Shabazz, Shelb Restivo, Brandon McGuire and Leah Shildt. Back row: Sandy Climenhaga, Kirsten Wroblewski, Chanynce Powell, Kastriot Bela, Kirk Ellison, Bryce Pritchard, Jessy Cruz, Kaitlin Zwifka, Jessica Schleede, and Lisa Stratton, president of Albion Merchants Association and coordinator of the flower project.

The Village of Albion, Town of Albion and Merchants Association all shared in buying the flowers.

Kastriot Bela and Yasmeen Shabazz plant flowers this morning behind the DPW garage on Washington Street.

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