Senior Awards 2019

John Jay High School Recognition Awards June 3, 2019

The American Association of University Women, Excellence in Writing Award

This award acknowledges the superior creative and formal writing skills of selected female seniors in the Westchester public high schools. 

  • Emma Dollar

The American Association of University Women, Outstanding Student Award

This award is presented to an outstanding senior girl in each Westchester public high school who has demonstrated service to her school, academic ability, and potential for future service to women in the solution of social and civic problems. 

  • Elizabeth Birmingham

The American Red Cross High School Scholarship Program

This award is presented to a school which holds two or more blood drives per school year.   It recognizes and rewards the student who is responsible for organizing successful blood drives showing collection growth over the previous year. This student is responsible for coordinating and signing up donors and volunteers, motivating the donors and assisting throughout the day of the event.  The blood collection directly helps to save lives and keep our blood supplies at safe levels.

  • Mackenzie Rukaniec

Amy’s Kisses Foundation Memorial Scholarship

This award was created in memory of Cross River resident Amy Perez and her two children, Molly and Gregory, whose lives ended tragically in October 2011.  A graduate of Cornell University and The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Amy co-founded a successful college test preparation organization, serving John Jay High School students shortly before her untimely death.  The Amy’s Kisses Foundation celebrates her generosity of spirit, her commitment to academic excellence, and her enduring legacy by enriching the lives and education of students.  This scholarship is awarded to a college-bound senior who best exemplifies the dedication to education that Amy held so dear.

  • Lindsey Agustin

ArtsAlive! Scholarship

This scholarship recognizes dedicated artists or advocates of the arts who have displayed creativity and leadership, or have demonstrated an artistic/literary approach to an area of study while at John Jay High School.

  • Music:  Angela Huang
  • Technical Theatre:  Abigail Wilson
  • Performing Arts: Mikaela Marcotullio
  • Visual Arts: Emily Knowlton and Samantha Ofer

Bedford Police Benevolent Association

The Bedford PBA recognizes a senior who works hard in the classroom, exhibits good citizenship and has been involved in community service.

  • Phoenix Pagan

Boosters Club Scholarships

The Boosters Club is a parent organization that supports students in their co-curricular activities and sponsors a number of awards including the following 8 awards:

The Lindsay Bates Award

This Boosters Club award is named in honor of our former longtime Director of Guidance and is given to a male and female senior athlete who has consistently demonstrated a positive and supportive role on their team.  These student athletes have set a standard of sportsmanship and character of the highest quality.

  • Emily D’Urso
  • John Emerson

The George Collins Scholarship

This scholarship was established in memory of George Collins, a longtime resident of the community and a devoted modified football coach.  This award is presented to seniors who have demonstrated the most improvement in four years of athletic participation.

  • Claire Tobin
  • Brett Novick  

Ronald Lyons Memorial Scholarship

Ron Lyons was a longtime resident of the school district who taught, coached, and was the Director of Physical Education and Athletics.  This Booster Club scholarship recognizes outstanding achievement in the classroom and on the field, as well as citizenship and sportsmanship.

  • Ana Dorta
  • Thomas Megna

Lisa Talia Courage Award

This award is presented to the John Jay athlete who exemplifies a commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage that Lisa demonstrated with her long battle against cancer.  The recipient is honored for fighting through adversity with professionalism, great inner strength, unwavering dedication to the cause and serving as a community role model and as a reminder to others to fight the fight and never give up.

  • Jonathan Leiderman

Martin Todd Memorial Scholarship

Named in memory of our long-time Director of Athletics, this Booster Club award recognizes good citizenship and sportsmanship both on the field and in the community.

  • Cameron Crawford
  • Jack Capobianco

The John Jay Boosters Club Athletic Scholarship

This award recognizes one male and one female student-athlete who has exemplified in leadership, sportsmanship, camaraderie, and conscientious effort both on the field and within their community. These two students have played at least two varsity sports for a minimum of two years

  • Jenna Giardina
  • Charles Murphy

The John Jay Boosters Club Scholar-Athlete Scholarship

This award recognizes a student-athlete who has an exceptional academic record and success in athletics.  This student athlete has demonstrated exemplary leadership and sportsmanship both on and off the field that has earned the admiration of the faculty, coaches and peers.  This recipient has made an impact in the community during their school career, along with playing four years of one sport and receiving one of the following awards during one season; All Section, All League, All County or All State. 

  • Erin Walsh

The Dr. Nick Daniello Academic/Athletic Scholarship

Nick Daniello (Dr. Nick) was an active member of the Lewisboro community, a devoted husband and proud father of three JJHS student athletes.  As president of the John Jay Booster Club, Dr. Nick dedicated countless hours of hard work – providing strong leadership, organizing and strategizing, encouraging, challenging, drumming up support, exhibiting humor and a relentless drive – personal attributes which he utilized in order to support and enhance the athletic opportunities of all student athletes.  This scholarship has been established to recognize an exemplary John Jay student who not only excels in athletics, but has demonstrated excellence in academics and sets an example to others through committed volunteer efforts in our community.

  • Cara O’Reilly

Class of 1980 Scholarship

This award is presented to a senior who is the child of a JJHS graduate, and is enrolled in a full or part-time college program leading to a degree.  As part of the selection process, each applicant wrote an essay demonstrating their involvement in volunteer service within the Katonah Lewisboro School District community.  A committee, made up of members of the Class of 1980 selected the award recipient. 

  • Thomas Megna

The Katherine A. Courreges Art Award

Miss Courreges taught in the Katonah-Lewisboro School District for 38 years inspiring students to develop their talents.  Many of her students;   architects, designers, artists, teachers; have gone on to enrich communities here and beyond.   This award for creativity and dedication is administered by the Katonah Museum of Art.

  • Keilin Sanchez-Diaz

The John Cunniffe John Jay Youth Lacrosse Scholar – Athlete Award

This scholarship is awarded to a male and female member of the John Jay Varsity Lacrosse teams who exemplifies John Cunniffe’s spirit of sportsmanship, dedication, hard work and love for the game on and off the field.  Recipients have shown a passion for growing the game of lacrosse among the youth in the community, have demonstrated a strong work ethic as both students and athletes, are leaders among their peers, and consistently exhibit a positive attitude and strive to do their best in everything they do.

  • Victoria Percoco
  • Thomas Feinstein

Antonio and Mary Felice Citizenship Award

In honor of his grandparents who cared so much for the community, Jim Felice has chosen to recognize a senior who has worked to his/her ability, has proven to be a good citizen, and has gone out of his/her way to help others. 

  • Lauren Pollack

Walter Alan Finlayson Music Award

Walter Alan Finlayson, a graduate of the old Katonah High School, was a life-long music teacher.  Beginning his career at Katonah High School in the 1940’s, he transitioned to the new John Jay High School in the fall of 1956 and retired in 1974. Mr. Finlayson was passionate about music as well as life itself – mentoring many music students over the decades to achieve in the various fields of music. This scholarship, endowed by Mr. Finlayson’s daughter Gale in memory of her father, is presented to a student who plans to further his/her education in instrumental music.

  • Faith Willett

The Friends of John Jay Ice Hockey Scholarship

This award is given to all the senior players.  These students  exemplify team spirit, leadership, sportsmanship, and dedication as members of the Varsity Ice Hockey team.

  • William Hasapis
  • Ryan Linthicum
  • Eric Sasimovich
  • Alex Stark
  • Claire Tobin

Future Problem Solvers

The Future Problem Solving (FPS) Scholarship is awarded to a candidate who shows exceptional potential in problem solving and in higher level thinking skills, and great promise to use these skills in the future.  

  • Serena Chen

Goldens Bridge Community Association –

Judith Fast Memorial Art Scholarship Award

In memory of a cherished community member and talented artist, the Goldens Bridge Colony offers this scholarship to a promising art student with outstanding drawing skills, perseverance, and a willingness to share those talents.

  • Samantha Ofer

Goldens Bridge Community Association - Social Justice Award

The founders of the Goldens Bridge Colony were dedicated to promoting human rights and helping those less fortunate.  They believed strongly in working toward a world of fairness and social justice. In keeping with their values, and in order to honor them, the Goldens Bridge Community Association sponsors an award to a graduating senior at John Jay High School who has demonstrated a commitment to those values.

  • Alexandra Vroman

Goldens Bridge Fire Department –

Paul R. Daur Continued Education Grant

This award, sponsored by the Goldens Bridge Fire Department, is in memory of Paul R. Daur.  Mr. Daur dedicated much of his life to the Goldens Bridge Fire Department, including 35 years as president.  After his passing, money was gathered from family and friends to provide an award to Firemen or their children to continue their education after graduating high school. The following year, the Goldens Bridge Fire Department voted to continue the tradition in his honor, the year was 1998. 

  • Brandon Mellilo

Goldens Bridge Fire Department –

Henry T. Martin Memorial Scholarship

This award, sponsored by the Goldens Bridge Fire Department, is in memory of Henry Martin, a longtime member of the department and custodian/bus driver for Katonah-Lewisboro. The recipient resides in the Goldens Bridge fire district and participates in community service.

  • Caroline Williams

Charles T. Helmes Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in memory of Mr. Helmes, who served the Katonah-Lewisboro School District for more than thirty years, retiring as the Superintendent of Schools.  Criteria for this award are citizenship and service to the Katonah-Lewisboro community.

  • Abigail Wilson

Increase Miller Faculty and Staff Award

The Increase Miller faculty and staff awards this scholarship to a former Increase Miller student.  The award is based on an essay the student has written that shows how Increase Miller Elementary School provided a foundation for his or her future goals.

  • Alexandra Vroman

Increase Miller PTO Scholarships

Seniors receiving this scholarship were selected from essays they submitted describing their long term goals and how their years at Increase Miller provided a foundation for shaping those goals. 

  • Samuel Tabs
  • Jacob Tabs
  • Alexandra Vroman

Corporal James Jackowski Marine Memorial Scholarship

James, a 1981 graduate of John Jay, was suddenly killed in 1983 in the bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. The Westchester County Detachment of the Marine Corps League created a scholarship to honor a student who has worked to his/her ability, is a good citizen, and who will further his/her education in an engineering, technical, or trade school or college.

  • James Luccassen

The John Jay Art Club Award

The winner of this award must be an outstanding role model for Studio Art students.  They must be highly motivated, enthusiastic, encouraging, skillful and creative.  In addition they must have shown strong leadership skills in the Art Club and be very involved in the club’s community service projects.

  • Emma Dollar

John Jay Futbol Club Outstanding Youth Award 

This award is presented to senior students in the community who are role model student-athletes and have contributed to the school, community and athletic programs. These students also have contributed extensively to the John Jay Futbol Club as a player, referee or volunteer.

  • Jordan Sandell
  • Ethan Rietsch

John Jay High School Faculty Association Awards

Our faculty wishes to honor those seniors who exhibit hard work and determination in pursuit of their studies. Citizenship, involvement in extracurricular activities and community service, and a desire to pursue the field of education as a career are additional criteria.

  • Kristina Deverdzic
  • Amelia D’Urso
  • Elizabeth Fogler

John Jay High School PTO Scholarship

This PTO scholarship is awarded to four students who have varied interests, are active participants in the school community, and are good role models for their peers.

  • Kamil Cybula
  • Paula Mici
  • Jonathan Sutton
  • Ian Wiatric

John Jay High School Retired Teachers Award

This award is given to a graduating senior who has indicated a desire to pursue a career in education and has demonstrated both academic achievement and a commitment to community service.

  • Alexander Corsello

John Jay Middle School PTO Scholarship

The recipients of this award have worked to achieve their potential, are involved in extracurricular activities and community service, and are a positive role model for their peers.

  • Akshay Amin
  • Heather Sherr

John Jay Youth Football Scholarship

This award is presented to a senior of the John Jay Varsity Football Team. The recipient is a former JJYF player that has exemplified fundamental values of sportsmanship, teamwork, responsibility, and commitment, all of which are needed to be a great teammate and a successful person.  

  • Thomas Megna

Linda Kandel Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in memory of Linda Kandel, beloved and outstanding teacher of mathematics at John Jay Middle School. Linda’s creativity, enthusiasm and indomitable spirit inspired her students and her colleagues.  This scholarship is given to a senior who has shown the most creativity and promise in the area of mathematics.

  • Justin Chang

Katonah American Legion Scholarship

This scholarship award, presented by the Katonah American Legion Post 1575 and the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 1575, recognizes a child, grandchild or great-grandchild of a legion member in his or her quest to further their education.

  • Christopher Cook

Katonah Chamber of Commerce – Donald M. Foulke Memorial Scholarship

This award is given to a senior who has been involved in community activities and has a sincere concern for their community. 

  • Emily Knowlton

Katonah Chamber of Commerce – Ian Doyle Baren Scholarship

The Katonah Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce an additional Scholarship this year to be awarded to a deserving student who demonstrates a commitment to community service while attaining exemplary grades. This second award “The Ian Doyle Baron Scholarship” is in memory of Ian, who served on the board for many years and passionately chaired the Donald M. Foulke Memorial Scholarship.

  • Jonathan Leiderman

Katonah Elementary School PTO Award

The recipients of this PTO award have achieved high academic accomplishments and have been active participants in extracurricular activities and community service.

  • Kaitlyn Bieber
  • Kerry Naso
  • Mackenzie Rukaniec

Katonah-Lewisboro District Association of Administrators and Supervisors

The District Administrators’ Association honors seniors who have established themselves as independent thinkers, conscientious students and concerned citizens, and who have given of themselves for the betterment of the school community.

  • William Lee
  • Jordan Sandell
  • Louis Wachter

Katonah-Lewisboro District Teachers’ Association

The teachers association acknowledges the outstanding academic performance of John Jay’s valedictorian:

  • Ruby Potash 

 and salutatorian

  • Jordan Schwartz

Scholarships are also awarded to students who are planning to pursue a career in education:

  • Timothy Hogan
  • Brianna Weiss

The Katonah Poetry Series/Billy Collins Poetry and Creative Writing Scholarship

The Katonah Poetry Series is pleased to award a John Jay High School senior who is passionate about poetry and/or creative writing and has demonstrated outstanding accomplishment in the literary arts.  Applicants submitted 5 pages of original work in order to be considered for this award.

  • Annika Carlson

The Katonah Village Improvement Society

Established in 1878, The Katonah Village Improvement Society is an organization whose purpose focuses on the improvement, beautification and cultural enrichment of Katonah. This scholarship is awarded to a senior who has demonstrated an on-going commitment to community service in the Katonah area. 

  • Anna-Sophia Eberhardt

Katonah Village Library Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a graduating John Jay High School student who has volunteered their time and talents to the Katonah Village Library.  The Katonah Village Library staff selects a student who has demonstrated commitment to the library and the community over several years while a high school student.

  • Kerry Naso

Sonia Lanman Fine Arts Award

This memorial scholarship was established by the family and friends of Sonia Lanman, a long-time teacher in John Jay’s music department, to recognize a  student who has demonstrated a special interest and ability in the fine or performing arts.

  • Mikaela Marcotullio

Lewisboro Baseball Association Scholarship

This scholarship is given to seniors who have demonstrated team spirit and leadership and have provided service in support of the baseball and softball community.

  • Jaime Schaus
  • Jack Capobianco

Lewisboro Elementary School PTO Scholarship

The Lewisboro PTO was an active group at Lewisboro Elementary School that encouraged communication among parents, students and the school community.  Upon the closing of the school, the PTO established a fund to continue to award one male and one female graduate of Lewisboro Elementary School. These awardees have varied interests, are active participants in the local/school community, and are good role models for their peers.

  • Evelyn Mullaney

Jack McMahonLewisboro Garden Club

The Lewisboro Garden Club offers three awards to graduating seniors who demonstrate an appreciation and respect for Lewisboro’s environment, environmental conservation and natural resources, and are pursuing environmentally focused commitments and goals within the community.

  • The Seminar in Environmental Studies Course Award:
    • Cielo Howell
  • The AP Environmental Science Award:
    • Kerry Naso
  • The Sustainability Club Award:
    • Amanda Huan

Lewisboro Horsemen’s Association Scholarship

This award is given to the student who has shown a passion for riding and the care and well-being of horses, and has demonstrated community leadership and responsibility as a result of his or her commitment to the sport.  

  • Sophie Nir

Lewisboro Land Trust Environmental Stewardship Award

This award is given to a student who has worked extensively to raise awareness of the value and benefit of open space and sustainability.  This individual has demonstrated sincere interest in protecting the environment. His or her dedication, along with volunteer work has made a difference in our community and is a positive role model to peers and others in Lewisboro.

  • Samuel Palomino

Lewisboro Lions' Robert J. Gallo Scholarship

The Lions Club offers this scholarship in memory of Lion Robert Gallo, a proud tradesman, (stonemason) artist and dedicated Lions Club member.  The recipient is a resident of the Town of Lewisboro, shows a commitment to public service and is interested in working with his or her own hands as a craftsman or pursuing a career related to a trade.

  • Thomas Connelly

Lewisboro Lions’ Stephen Plevka Scholarship

The Lions Club created this scholarship in honor of Stephen Plevka, longtime principal of Meadow Pond Elementary School. This award is presented to a senior who has volunteered in the school and community.

  • Jake Cohen 

Lewisboro Police Benevolent Association

An award is given to a resident of Lewisboro who works to achieve his/her potential, is involved in extracurricular activities, and who shows a genuine interest in the community. 

  • Charles Wicks

Robert C. McDonald Scholarship

This scholarship is given by the Westchester Oratorio Society in memory of Bob McDonald—beloved friend, founder, treasurer and “chief-of-staff” of the Society. The award is presented to a student who has demonstrated similar spirit in serving his or her community.

  • Emily Knowlton

Meadow Pond Elementary School PTA Scholarship

This PTA scholarship is awarded to both a male and female alumnus of Meadow Pond. These awardees have varied interests and display good character, compassion and strong citizenship.

  • Tyman Cronin
  • Liam Elkins

The Meadow Pond Spirit Award

On behalf of the Meadow Pond faculty and staff, this award is presented to a Meadow Pond alumnus who has continued to exemplify school spirit throughout his/her school years. 

  • Ila Rosen

Nancy Mongillo Scholarship

Nancy Mongillo was a beloved art teacher in both Katonah and Lewisboro Elementary School.    This scholarship is offered to a graduating student who plans to major in the arts in college.

  • Althea Llewellyn

William Glenn Monti Scholarship

Bill was a 1985 graduate of John Jay High School who went on to Manhattan College where he graduated Magna Cum Laude.  At 28 he was stricken with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.  He succumbed to it at age 33.  Bill leaves a legacy of bravery and strength.  This scholarship is given to a person who expressed a desire to enter the medical profession or who has faced the challenges of a life-threatening disease.

  • Morgan Panzier

New York State Comptroller Achievement Award

Offered by the State Comptroller, this award honors a student who has shown academic excellence and the potential for leadership, through involvement in activities that improve their school and community.

  • Reid Brottman

New York Schools Insurance Reciprocal – The Cristin Ann Bambino Memorial Scholarship

The Cristin Ann Bambino Memorial Scholarship is sponsored by the NY Schools Insurance Reciprocal, in honor of Cristin Ann Bambino, the daughter of Bob Bambino, NYSIR’s former Director of Risk Management.  It is awarded to a college-bound student who has overcome their challenges, completed high school and obtained acceptance to a college or university.  This year’s recipient was unanimously selected by the scholarship committee.

  • Jonathan Leiderman

Ordinary Wishes

Ordinary Wishes was established in 2010 to help families in the Katonah-Lewisboro community.  Partnered with the high school and the local community, this scholarship supports students and their families as a way of promoting good will. In keeping with this philosophical tradition, this scholarship recognizes college bound students whose experiences in high school demonstrates resiliency, strength of character and kindness towards others while looking to improve upon themselves and the greater good of the community.

  • Lindsey Agustin
  • Kristina Deverdzic
  • Hiya Panja
  • Phoenix Pagan
  • Alexandra Vroman

Pound Ridge Police Benevolent Association

The Pound Ridge P.B.A recognizes residents of Pound Ridge who exemplify themselves in both the classroom and in the community. Emphasis for this award is placed on a strong academic history and active service to the community.

  • Kristina Deverdzic
  • Theresa Kamerman

Pound Ridge Women’s Republican Club:

Wilma C. Rogalin Leadership Scholarship

The Wilma C. Rogalin Leadership Scholarship was established in March 2012 by the Pound Ridge Women’s Republican Club (PRWRC) in memoriam of Wilma C. Rogalin, a former Club president who actively volunteered in Republican Party politics at the local, state, and federal levels. Mrs. Rogalin served on numerous boards and was a tireless volunteer in the Pound Ridge community where she held several leadership positions.  A pioneer for women’s equality, this annual scholarship honors her legacy and is presented to a female student for her outstanding achievements in leadership, academics and community service.

  • Kristina Deverdzic

Retired Teachers Association of Northern Westchester:

Phillis Johnson Financial Assistance Award

In honor of Phillis Johnson, this scholarship is awarded by the Retired Teachers Association of Northern Westchester to honor a high school senior who has shown excellent academic achievement, exemplary personal qualities that show concern for others, and a firm commitment to become a teacher.

  • Brianna Weiss

The Lucie Bigelow Rosen Music Scholarship

This scholarship, established in memory of Lucie Bigelow Rosen, the founder of Caramoor, recognizes a student’s musical achievements, intent to pursue a musical education, and appreciation of the aesthetic heritage and influence of music. 

  • Sona Minasian

Valerie Saldutti Scholarship

This scholarship was established after the untimely death of Valerie Saldutti, a Katonah-Lewisboro resident, in February, 2011. She was the proud mother of Michael (Class of 2008), Stephen (Class of 2010), and Lauren (Class of 2016), and an avid supporter of John Jay athletics. The recipient of this award is an athlete who has shown to be an outstanding member of the community through citizenship, sportsmanship, or community service. 

  • Charles Wicks

Judge Susan C. Simon Award

This award honors a student who has made a contribution to the community and who has expressed an interest in pursuing a career in law or a related field.  Susan Simon is an attorney in Cross River and Town Justice for Lewisboro.

  • Lucille Cotto

State Farm Insurance Company “Good Neighbor Award”

This award is presented to students who have been involved in community activities throughout his/her high school tenure. Volunteerism, extracurricular activities and a sincere concern for the community are criteria considered for this award.

  • Isaac Gordin
  • Thomas Megna
  • Allison Oestreicher
  • Mackenzie Rukaniec

The Statesman Award

The Statesman is the John Jay Yearbook which is produced by the students, for the students.  This award recognizes seniors who have produced this publication through hard work and perseverance and have demonstrated a high level of responsibility and dedication to this effort.

  • Annika Carlson
  • Lauren Diack
  • Jaime Schaus

Provi R. Svensson Memorial Award

Provi Svensson was a district teaching assistant, proud mother of Erik, Class of 2006 and Sylvia, class of 1992.  This award, established in her memory, is given to a senior who has demonstrated great spirit, determination, courage, and kindness. It is given to a students who are “everyone’s friend” by contributing positively to the school and to the community.

  • Paige Griffith
  • Jonathan Leiderman

The Arthur and Dorothy B. Talmadge Memorial Scholarship

The Arthur and Dorothy Talmadge Memorial Scholarship is given to the individual who epitomizes the John Jay student who consistently works hard, behaves responsibly and makes a positive and valuable contribution to our school and community.  Through continued perseverance and a caring commitment, this student enriches the lives of others.

  • Fayth Wisehart

Triple “C” Awards – The State of New York Office of the Attorney General

The office of the Attorney General for the State of New York, presents this award to honor students that have shown a tremendous dedication to learning, to their family, to their community, and to their classmates.  The Triple “C” Award, recognizes the “Character, Courage and Commitment” of these hard working students.

  • Julia Gastone
  • Morgan McCarthy

The Dr. George Soze Vilakati Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is given by a 1996 graduate of John Jay High School in memory of his UCLA Zulu professor, who died suddenly in 2000.  The scholarship is given to a John Jay senior who wants to do something special in his/her life.  The recipient is an independent thinker, has good academic standing, and is a giver to their community.  The most important goal of the recipient is that he/she wants to make a difference in the world. 

  • Brooke Altneu

Vietnam Veterans of America

The Vietnam Veterans of America - Westchester County Chapter 49 annually award scholarships to assist students with a college/university or technical/vocational school education. This year’s award in memory of Vietnam Veteran Anthony Shine recognizes a senior from Westchester County, who as the child or grandchild of a veteran who served on active duty in any branch of the military during any war or peacetime demonstrates academic achievement, participates in extracurricular activities and understands the meaning of “service to our Country.”

  • Thomas Feinstein

The Alison Weingarten Memorial Fund

This scholarship is in memory of Alison Weingarten who died after a four month battle with Leukemia at the age of 20.  Alison was a quiet yet strong young woman who was an elite athlete, strong student, and admired by her peers. She was studying nutrition in college.  The person who is awarded this scholarship is a person who loves life and who cares about his/her community, and understands the importance to giving back to others.

  • Sophia DeCubellis

The David Wheeler Memorial Scholarship

David Wheeler, a dedicated Lewisboro resident, perished when US Air flight 457 went down in 1994.  David's life exemplified a kind and loving spirit extended to all. His passions included; art, architecture, and caring for each person to follow their own individual path.  It is in this spirit that the David Wheeler Memorial Scholarship was created.

  • Faith Willett

Dona Whyte Memorial Scholarship

Dona was a well known athlete and classmate who was respected and liked by all.  She would have graduated with the Class of 1987.  A scholarship was established in her name to honor female soccer players who are positive, hardworking, and team-oriented.

  • Ana Dorta
  • Erin Walsh

 The Women’s Civic Club of Katonah

One of the objectives of the Women’s Club, established in 1916, was to secure the “Right to Vote” for women in this country. The Memorial House, dedicated to World War I veterans, was built by the Women’s Club in 1923.  The Club has operated a thrift shop for over 70 years, and the proceeds derived from this endeavor, plus the revenue realized from the annual Beaux Arts Exhibit, enable the Club to offer a number of scholarships to students of John Jay who have demonstrated exemplary community service and a high standard of academic achievement.

  • Kristina Deverdzic
  • Elizabeth Fogler
  • Emily Knowlton
  • Jonathan Leiderman
  • Thomas Megna
  • Athena Ohnemus
  • Drew Sandler
  • Molly Siegel
  • Elanagh Smith
  • Samuel Tabs

Zonta Club of Westchester - Young Women in Public Affairs Award

The Zonta Club of Westchester, a member of Zonta International, a worldwide organization in 67 countries is devoted to the empowerment of women through service and advocacy.  Their work centers on eliminating violence against women, gender equality, improving access for girls and women to education, health, economic security.  The Zonta Club of Westchester honors a female graduate with the “Young Women in Public Affairs Award.”

  • Elyse Sherr

2019 Department Awards

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT:

Excellence in English: 

Victoria Percoco

MATH DEPARTMENT:

Excellence in Mathematics:

  • Anupama Chatuvedi
  • Emily Knowlton

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT:

Excellence in Science:

  • Serena Chen
  • Ruby Potash

Future Scientist Award:

  • Brooke Altenau
  • Sabrina Zapson

 Weinstein’s Science Award:

  • Amanda Huang

SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT: 

Excellence in Social Studies:

  • Elizabeth Birmingham

TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT:

Excellence in Architecture

  • Caroline Gorter
  • Angela Huang
  • Sandra Radin

Excellence in Business

  • Jenna Giardina
  • Nikolas Labriola

Excellence in Computer Science

  • Abigail Wilson
  • Jack McMahon

Excellence in Engineering:

  • Jordan Sandell

Excellence in Robotics:

  • John Emerson
  • Andrew Simmes
  • Fayth Wisehart

WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT:

Excellence in Latin:

  • Annika Carlson
  • Mackenzie Rukaniec

Excellence in French:

  • Serena Chen
  • Kamil Cybula

Excellence in Mandarin:

  • Anupama Chaturvedi
  • Elizabeth Ko
  • Jack Nelson

Excellence in Spanish:

  • Ruby Potash
  • Jacob Tabs
  • Daniel Trujillo

 ART DEPARTMENT:

Excellence in Art:

  • Althea Llewellyn

PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT:

Director’s Award for Technical Theater:

  • Abba Wilson

Arturo Toscanini Orchestral Studies Award:

  • Sona Minasian
  • Fayth Wisehart

Sanford Meisner Drama Award:

  • Fayth Wisehart

National School Choral Award:

  • Billy Lee

John Philip Sousa Band Award:

  • Elias Waill

Excellence in Music History & Theory:

  • Sona Minasian
  • Faith Willett

Excellence in Music Technology:

  • Orion Cummings
  • Jack McMahon
  • Phoenix Pagan

OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP TO CAMPUS CONGRESS

  • Mackenzie Rukaniec

And the final department award is the …

Excellence in Physical Education Award:

  • Victoria Percoco
  • Heather Sherr
  • Jake Cohen
  • Eric Sasimovich

JAY AWARD RECIPIENTS:

The following students have played 6 or more seasons in a varsity sport:

Akshay Amin

Cross Country

Indoor Winter Track

Men’s Swim & Dive

Men’s Tennis

Brandon Buscema

Cross Country

Indoor Winter Track

Track & Field

 

Ryan Carberry

Cross Country

Men’s Swim & Dive

Track & Field

 

Ryan Comstock

Cross Country

Indoor Winter Track

Track & Field

 

Annie Conway

Women’s Lacrosse

Women’s Tennis

 

 

Alexander Corsello

Cross Country

Indoor Winter Track

Track & Field

 

Cameron Crawford

Cross Country

Indoor Winter Track

Women’s Lacrosse

 

Tyman Cronin

Field Hockey

Women’s Lacrosse

 

 

Orion Cummings

Cross Country

Indoor Winter Track

Track & Field

 

Kendall Degenhardt

Cross Country

Track & Field

Women’s Basketball

 

Shane Doherty

Cross Country

Track & Field

 

 

Ana Dorta

Women’s Basketball

Women’s Soccer

 

 

Amelia D’Urso

Cross Country

Women’s Lacrosse

Women’s Soccer

 

Anna-Sophia Eberhardt

Cross Country

Indoor Winter Track

Track & Field

 

Bryce Ford

Football

Men’s Basketball

Men’s Lacrosse

 

Dean Ford

Football

Men’s Basketball

Men’s Lacrosse

 

Jenna Giardina

Women’s Basketball

Women’s Lacrosse

 

 

Isaac Gordin

Cross Country

Track & Field

Wrestling

 

Libby Gressin

Cross Country

Indoor Winter Track

Track & Field

 

Terence Kelly

Cross Country

Indoor Winter Track

Track & Field

 

Jack McMahon

Cross Country

Indoor Winter Track

Track & Field

 

Kevin McMahon

Cross Country

Indoor Winter Track

Track & Field

 

Colin Morefield

Cross Country

Indoor Winter Track

Track & Field

 

Charles Murphy

Men’s Basketball

Men’s Lacrosse

 

 

Kerry Naso

Cross Country

Bowling

 

 

Philippa Nuttall

Cross Country

Indoor Winter Track

Track & Field

 

Athena Ohnemus

Cross Country

Indoor Winter Track

 

 

Daisy O’Neill

Volleyball

Women’s Basketball

 

 

Cara O’Reilly

Field Hockey

Women’s Lacrosse

 

 

Brett Paulsen

Baseball

Men’s Basketball

 

 

Lauren Pollak

Cross Country

Indoor Winter Track

Track & Field

 

Conor Roberts

Cross Country

Indoor Winter Track

Track & Field

 

Benedict Ryser

Cross Country

Indoor Winter Track

Track & Field

Wrestling

Jason Salton

Cross Country

Track & Field

Wrestling

 

Jordan Sandell

Indoor Winter Track

Track & Field

Women’s Soccer

 

Andrew Simmes

Cross Country

Indoor Winter Track

Track & Field

 

Jacob Tabs

Cross Country

Indoor Winter Track

Track & Field

 

Erin Walsh

Women’s Basketball

Women’s Soccer

 

 

Ian Wiatric

Cross Country

Indoor Winter Track

Track & Field

 

Caroline Williams

Alpine Ski

Cross Country

Indoor Winter Track

Track & Field

Appointment to the United States Military Academy – West Point

  • Terrance Kelly

Appointment to the United States Coast Guard Academy

  • Kerry Naso

The State Education Department: 2019 Scholarship for Academic Excellence Award Recipients:

  • Elizabeth Birmingham
  • Shu-Nan “Justin” Chang
  • Thomas Feinstein
  • Amanda Huang
  • Ruby Potash
  • Jordan Schwartz
  • Jacob Tabs

National Merit Finalist:

  • Shu-Nan “Justin” Chang
  • Thomas Feinstein
  • Ruby Potash
  • Jacob Tabs
  • Abigail Wilson
  • Fayth Wisehart

The Principal’s Award:

The Principal’s Award honors a graduating senior or who has distinguished him/herself by demonstrating outstanding scholastic achievement, exhibiting high standards of moral and ethical behavior, and contributing positively to the school and community.

  • Samuel Palomino