The majority of awards and scholarships were presented to seniors. However, underclassmen were also recognized with a variety of honors.

The awards are as follows:

Charles E. Riley Oswego Rotary Scholarship A $1000 scholarship awarded to a student who demonstrates potential to succeed in college Jonathan Kaplewicz

Anthony Murabito Oswego Rotary Scholarship A $1000 scholarship awarded to a student who demonstrates potential to succeed in college Kaleigh Fitzsimmons

Ralph & Dorothy Faust Oswego Rotary Scholarship A $1000 scholarship awarded to a student who demonstrates potential to succeed in college Michael Carey

Doctor Manjula R. Shah Oswego Rotary Scholarship A $1000 scholarship awarded over 4 years Allison Yule

Oswego Kiwanis Scholarship A $500 scholarship for Community/School service Tori Zerrahn

Marine Corps Award for Academic Excellence Victoria Frazier

Dorothy Gould Memorial Scholarship A $250 scholarship to a student who participated in varsity athletics and who has demonstrated excellence in athletics and academics Kaitlyn Armstrong Josh Sova

Albert W. Brunot Scholarship A $500 scholarship to a student entering engineering, computer science, or medical field. The student selected for this must be in the top 5% of the class in science and math, and must have participated in a variety of school and community activities. Kaitlyn Armstrong John Phillips

J. Leonard Douglas Memorial Scholarships 7 Scholarships to students who will be furthering their education at a 4 year school and who have maintained an average of 85 or above.

$225 to Gina Bartholomew, Jaime Bouffard, Bryan Cary, Stephen Hook, Aubree Schrader, Marcus Wolf and Allison Yule

Fredrick Leighton Memorial Scholarship A $225 scholarship to a student entering the field of teaching or religion and who has maintained an average of 85 or above. Matthew McLaughlin

Margaret Murphy Memorial Scholarship A $225 scholarship to a student entering the field of teaching or religion and who has maintained at least an 85 average. Emilie Benigno

Nellie Himes Memorial Scholarship A $250 scholarship to a student entering the field of teaching or religion and has maintained at least an 85 average Tori Zerrahn

Kevin Gilman ’74 Memorial Scholarship A $1500 scholarship presented to Joseph Amedio

Nate Williams Memorial Scholarship & the Nate Williams SUPA Economics Award These awards will be presented by the William’s family Drake Becksted – Nate Williams Memorial Scholarship Matthew Skinner – Nate Williams SUPA Economics Award

Syracuse University Army ROTC Scholarships These awards will be presented by Retired Major Eric Schaertl Matthew Skinner

The Brianna Cahill Autism Scholarship A $500 scholarship given by the Oswego County Autism Task Force. Khalil Rivera

Special Achievement Merit Awards These awards are given to students for special recognition Michael Barry, Connor Branch, Tyler Broadwell, Xinmei Chen, Megan Cleary, Samantha Dawley, Kayla Fike, Jeremy Hankey – 2 awards, Magie Maas, Keeghan McSweeney, Margarita Serrano, Jon Stevens, Jon Wall, Mathew Winn and David Woolworth

New York State Scholarship for Academic Excellence Awarded to students with the highest averages on Regents exams

$1500 to Michael Carey and Stephen Hook

$500 to Danielle Faivus, Victoria Frazier, Monica George, Morgan Rabalais, Aubree Schrader, Eve Simmonds and Matthew Skinner

Dr. C. Adele Brown Scholarship A $200 scholarship given to a student going into a medical field. Danielle Faivus

The Oswego Lion’s Club Harold “H” Dowd and Mary Dowd Memorial Scholarship A $500 scholarship given to a student who has been involved in the community and in extra-curricular activities Austin DeMott

Oswego Children's Board Scholarship A $500 scholarship given to a student who has demonstrated scholastic achievement, involvement in school and community activities, and excellent personal qualities. Zachary Gerber

Trooper Doyle Memorial Scholarship A $1,175 scholarship to a student of good character and citizenship Ryan Patrick

Donald Hill Memorial Scholarship A $500 scholarship given to children of an Oswego police officer Rebecca Martin

Thomas E. Lempges Scholarship A $175 scholarship to a student who is pursuing a course of study in engineering or mathematics Austin DeMott

F. Britt Waters Memorial Scholarship Two $500 awards given in memory of Britt Waters, an officer of the Oswego Police Department for 31 years. The recipients must be pursuing a degree in criminal justice. Michael Kunzwiler Rebecca Martin

The John M. Canale Battle of the Bulge Scholarship A $100 scholarship given to Nathan Kulp, who plans to enter the United States Army this August.

Diana and Samuel Rosenberg Scholarship A $250 scholarship given to a student attending a two or four year school who has demonstrated community service Sarah Gosek

Ann Poor Memorial Scholarship A $500 scholarship given to a student who plans to attain higher education through college, a techincal school, or a business school Ashlee Lytle

Merit Awards – English Tyler Burnswick American Literature Madison Collins English 10 Honors Whitney Daino English Lab Bobbi Jo Demmerle English 12 Alexis Dingman English 10 Aviriana Follet English 10 Monica George World Literature Michael Kunzwiler World Literature Tara Lagoe English 10 Brittani Lizardi READ 180 Jordan McCauley English 9 Bret Mcrae American Literature Mitchell Rabalais World Literature Alison Roll English Lab Brenna Sherman English 9 Eve Simmonds World Literature Stephen J. Pieraccini Memorial Scholarship A $500 scholarship in memory of Mr. Pieraccini, a local pharmacist, to a student planning to study in a health related area. Michael Carey

John E. Cullinan Memorial Scholarship A $1000 scholarship awarded to students who attended Saint Paul’s Academy or Trinity Catholic School Joseph Amedio Austin DeMott Brittany Kearns Caroline Reynolds Katherine Schermerhorn Matthew Skinner

Trinity Catholic School Faith in Education Scholarship A $200 scholarship awarded to a student who attended Trinity Catholic School who has continued to exemplify the traditions in faith and education while attending public school within the Oswego community. Austin DeMott Caroline Reynolds

Richard Benjamin Memorial Scholarship A $500 scholarship in memory of Richard Benjamin, a long time soccer coach at Oswego High School Paige Hart

Special Awards for Underclassmen

This next set of scholarships is awarded to juniors and sophomores. They are based on academic achievement or school leadership.

Clarkson University High School Leadership Award A $44,000 scholarship awarded annually to recognize a junior who demonstrates strong leadership and academic qualities. Jeremy Galvin

Clarkson University High School Achievement Award

A $36,000 scholarship awarded annually to recognize a junior who demonstrates strong leadership and academic qualities. Dylan Lavner

The Sage Colleges Student Sage Award

A minimum $20,000 scholarship over 4 years awarded to a junior who excels in the classroom while being engaged in the community. Emily Henderson

LeMoyne College Heights Award

A $44,000 scholarship over four years given to a junior for outstanding service to school and community Christina Abare

RIT Computing Medal and Scholarship A $24,000 scholarship awarded annually to one female and one male from the junior class who demonstrates academic achievement, leadership, and interest and ability in computing. David Culeton Emily Henderson

RIT Creativity and Innovation Award and Scholarship

The Innovation & Creativity Award Program recognizes high school juniors who have distinguished themselves academically, are active and involved members of their school and community, and demonstrate outstanding achievement in innovation, creativity, or entrepreneurship. It is a $24,000 scholarship over 4 years. Tyler Sheffield Catherine Wells

Bausch and Lomb Science Award A $30,000 scholarship over four years, awarded by the University of Rochester, to the outstanding junior in science. Victoria Jaskula

Frederick Douglass & Susan B. Anthony Award A $30,000 scholarship over four years, awarded by the University of Rochester, to a junior who has demonstrated commitment to understanding and addressing difficult social issues Erin Chetney

George Eastman Young Leaders Award A $30,000 scholarship over four years, awarded by the University of Rochester, to a junior who has demonstrated strong leadership skills, high grades, and extensive involvement in extra-curricular activities Jonah Restuccio

Xerox Award for Innovation A $30,000 scholarship over four years, awarded by the University of Rochester, to a student who demonstrates a strong interest in innovation or information technology Emilea Reiner

Rensselaer Medal Award for the Outstanding Junior in Math and Science A minimum $60,000 scholarship over four years, awarded by RPI to the outstanding junior in math and science Tyler Sheffield

The Wells College 21st Century Award A $20,000 scholarship over four years, awarded to a junior who demonstrates outstanding leadership ability in high school and community activities. Catherine Wells

Merit Awards – Social Studies Abigail Allen Global Studies 10 Jaime Bouffard Oswego Inc. Alaina Celeste Pre-AP World History Nick Costo US History & Government Alexandra Henderson Global Studies 9 Victoria Jaskula AP Psychology Victoria Jaskula AP US History Courtney Johnson Global Studies 10 Jordan Ketcham Global Studies 10 Shannon McIntosh Global Studies 10 Derek Pasiak US History & Government Ryan Patrick Economics Brenna Sherman Global Studies 9 Kara Weiss Global Studies 9

Oswego County Board of Realtors Scholarship A $300 scholarship awarded to Michael Carey Bosco & Geers Business Scholarship A $250 scholarship to a student planning to attend business or marketing school Eve Simmonds

PathFinder Bank Scholarship A $150 scholarship to a student for academic excellence MaryCatherine Rice

Alliance Bank Scholarship A $100 scholarship to a student for academic excellence Danielle Holland

Chase Manhattan Bank Oswego Offices Scholarship A $500 bond awarded to: Jacob Getman

Fulton Savings Bank Scholarships $500 scholarships for students planning to attend SUNY Oswego or Cayuga Community College Zachary Gerber Matthew McLaughlin

Oswego County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship A $500 scholarship given to a student who is planning a career in education Ashli Deming

Cayuga Community College Trustee Scholarship A $400 scholarship given to a student who will be attending Cayuga Community College who has maintained at least an 85 average Kaleigh Fitzsimmons

NRG Oswego Harbor Power Scholarship $1000 scholarships awarded to: Kaitlyn Armstrong Stefan Mazuroski

Oswego Elks Lodge Scholarships

$125 Local scholarships to: Drake Becksted Tayler Bowman Austin DeMott Whitney Ford Stephen Hook Jonathan Kaplewicz Brittany Kearns Stefan Mazuroski Alyssa Suits Allison Yule

One year, $1000 State Scholarship to: Cameron Byrne Ryan Patrick Tori Zerrahn

Oswego Firefighters Association Scholarship Two $500 scholarships for community/school service Paul Bradshaw Ryan Patrick

Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship A $325 award given to an outstanding female graduating senior Kaitlyn Armstrong

Merit Awards – Foreign Language

Ariel Bouffard Spanish 4 Honors Evan Davis Spanish 3 Honors Hailey Ihlow French 3 Honors Alexander Kouthoofd Spanish 2 Connor Sheffield French 2 Honors Matthew Skinner Spanish 5 Matthew Winn Spanish 1

Merit Awards – Music Cameron Caruso Music Theory 2

Louis Armstrong Jazz Ensemble Award Jeffrey Murray

Charles & Alice Gilbert Memorial Music Scholarship Charles Gilbert was the president of Oswego City Savings Bank, which is now Pathfinder. He had a great love for music. This $1000 scholarship is awarded to Emilie Benigno

Myron E. Harbison Scholarship $1000 scholarship given to Emilie Benigno

United States Army All-American Marching Band Award Gina Bartholomew Jeffrey Murray

New York State Field Band Conference Scholarship A $300 scholarship awarded to Gina Bartholomew Michael Gill

New York State School Music Association Awards for All State String Orchestra – Emilie Benigno Jazz Band Alternate – Jeffrey Murray Mixed Choir Alternate – Katherine Schermerhorn

Mid York Color Guard Circuit Scholarship A $500 scholarship awarded to Gina Bartholomew

Reformed Presbyterian Church Psalm Tune Scholarship A $300 scholarship awarded to Cameron Caruso

OHS Bands Leadership Award A $100 scholarship awarded to Monica George Brandon Walker

OHS Bands Achievement Award A $100 scholarship awarded to Stephen Hook Emily Kolenda Mitchell Rabalais

Myron Harbison Music Scholarship A $500 scholarship awarded to Michael Gill

Mary Jane Owens-Buske Memorial Scholarship A $200 scholarship given to Kyrstin Blackburn

The Edward S. Lisk Medal of Distinction Scholarship A $1000 scholarship given to Jeffrey Murray

The John Phillip Sousa Award Gina Bartholomew for Wind Ensemble Stephen Richmond for Symphonic Band

Elmer G. Hadlow Memorial Music Scholarship A $500 scholarship given to a student who is planning to continue with music in his/her life. Jeffrey Murray

Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Music Award Brandon Walker

Journalist of the Year Madison Rhoades

Nona Turano Memorial Scholarship A $500 scholarship given to a student for achievement in drama Raquelle Moreau

Aaron D. “Bear” Gordon Memorial Scholarship A $250 scholarship given to a tech crew member in memory of Aaron Gordon, a former student. Jane Coty

Corey Bloss Memorial Scholarship A $50 scholarship given in memory of Corey Bloss, a former student. Colin Burns

Jack Carney Memorial Scholarship A $1000 scholarship in memory of Mr. Carney, given by his wife Jesse, to a student with will be attending a technical school and who demonstrates financial need Daniel Cliff

Oswego County Counselors Association Scholarship A $100 scholarship to a student entering the field of human services Jennifer Kelley

Jean Carpenter Memorial Scholarship A $500 scholarship given to a student who will be entering the field of nursing Miranda Tice

CSEA Local 838 Heidi Allen Memorial Scholarship (special certificate- black folder) A $300 scholarship awarded to Ryan Patrick

Merit Awards – Math

Joe Amedio Math Applications A & B Josh Bucher Integrated Algebra Joshua Costo Math 12A/B Mathew Good Fundamentals of Algebra 1 Victoria Jaskula Pre-Calculus Honors Hunter Kinzie Fundamentals of Algebra 2 Brianah Lane Geometry Honors Craig Lawton Integrated Algebra Matthew Lewis Computer Game Programming Jessie Murray Integrated Algebra Kara Weiss Geometry Cheyanne Winslow Fundamentals of Algebra 1

Merit Awards – Physical Education & Health

Austin Demott Physical Education Zack Gerber Health Khadijah Malone Physical Education Jared Meade Physical Education Madelyn Muckey Physical Education Garrett Skinner Physical Education

Angela McDonald Memorial Scholarship A $500 scholarship given to a member of the girls’ varsity hockey team who has maintained at least an 85 average Allison Yule

Oswego Lacrosse Club Scholarship $250 scholarships for seniors who participated in the Oswego Lacrosse Club Tayler Bowman, Jonathan Kaplewicz, David Mathes and Mikayla Place

Oswego Football Parents Association Scholarship A $300 scholarship to a varsity football team member Peter Khamis

Oswego Minor Hockey Scholarship Scholarships awarded to former members of minor hockey Paul Bradshaw, Bryan Cary, Cody Mariano, David Mathes and John Phillips

Francis “La La” Ponzi Memorial Scholarship A $250 scholarship awarded to a girl who has played varsity basketball Emily Barlow

Women’s Physical Education Scholarship A $500 scholarship awarded to a female who will be pursing the study of physical education or a related field in college Mikayla Place

BUC Boosters Scholarships Drake Becksted, Austin DeMott, Taylor Giglio, Sarah Gosek, Ryan Patrick, Mackenzie Robinson and Allison Yule

Donald E. Bishop Sportsmanship Award Mary Montagnola

Joseph Chesare Sportsmanship Award Drake Becksted

Female Senior Athlete of the Year Allie Yule

Male Senior Athlete of the Year John Phillips

Section 3 Scholar / Athlete Award Tayler Bowman and Ryan Patrick

Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award Tayler Bowman Jonathan Kaplewicz

Army Reserve Scholar Athlete Award Jaime Bouffard John Phillips

United States Department of the Navy Awards

Outstanding Scholar Award Zachary Gerber

Outstanding Athlete Award Ryan Patrick

Inspirational Leadership Award Sarah Gosek

Merit Awards – Technology

Krysta Broeker Design Drawing & Production Matthew Feeney TV Production Megan Flack Yearbook Production Sarah Gosek Yearbook Production Victoria Jaskula Digital Electronics Caitlyn McRae Family & Consumer Science

Kingsford Park Home and School Association Scholarship A $500 scholarship given to a student who attended Kingsford Park Elementary School for grades K thru 6. The student must have an average of at least 85 and must have contributed to the life of the school, district, and/or the Oswego community. Jonathan Kaplewicz and Cydney Ward

Charles E. Riley Home and School Association Scholarship A $100 scholarship given to the student graduating who attended Riley Elementary School. Matthew McLaughlin

Oswego Classroom Teachers Association Scholarships Through their fund raising efforts, the teachers of the Oswego City School District are pleased to be able to offer 20 scholarships this year. The recipients are: Ashli Deming, Gina Bartholomew, Brittany Kearns, Caroline Reynolds, Jonathan Kaplewicz, Aubree Schrader, Kelsey Ross, Alexander Shannon, Paul Bradshaw, Michael Carey, Austin DeMott, Ashlee Lytle, Alyssa Suits, Megan Mahaney, Ryan Patrick, Matthew McLaughlin, Sarah Gosek, Zachary Gerber, Victoria Frazier and Allison Yule

Oswego Teachers’ Employees Federal Credit Union Scholarships

$250 scholarships to: Jonathan Kaplewicz, Ashlee Lytle, Jeffrey Murray, Allison Yule and Trenton Yule

Compass Federal Credit Union Scholarship $2000 scholarships to Paul Bradshaw and Tori Zerrahn

Student Council Scholarship The Student Council of Oswego High School , through their fundraising efforts, is awarding a $300 scholarship to: Carlie Morley

Merit Awards - Science Danielle Benigno Living Environment Michael Carpenter Living Environment Adele Castelain Environmental Science Shane Cooper Consumer Chemistry Kathryne Dufore Introduction to Oceanography Alissa Gonzalez Living Environment 1 Michelle Hannock Physics Victoria Jaskula Chemistry Honors Myraliz Lopez Earth Science Honors Alex Makin Living Environment Molly Malone Living Environment Reilly Patrick Living Environment Honors Grant Richmond AP Physics Joseph Ruggio Chemistry

Merit Awards – Art

Chrissy Abare Advanced Art Danielle Boyzuck Ceramics & Sculpture Patty Talamo Drawing & Painting II

The following scholarships are dedicated to former educators and students in the Oswego School District.

Dennis Boyce Memorial Scholarship A $250 scholarship awarded to a student pursuing art at the college level Megan Mahaney and Elizabeth Manion

Jeff Pulis Memorial Scholarship A $350 scholarship in memory of Jeff Pulis, a former student, to a student has been involved in school and community service and who demonstrates financial need: Victoria Frazier

Mary C. Carlson Memorial Scholarship A $250 scholarship in memory of Mary Carlson, who was a teacher at Fitzhugh Park School. The scholarship is awarded to: Paul Bradshaw

Dave Powers Memorial Scholarship A $500 scholarship in memory of Mr. Powers, long time coach at OHS, to a student who played at the varsity level, with the potential to play at the college level, and who maintained an 85% average or better. Emily Kolenda

Edythe A. Martin Memorial Scholarship $250 scholarship given to a former Kingsford Park School student in memory of Edythe Martin, a teacher at Kingsford Park School. Jonathon Kaplewicz and Stefan Mazuroski

Jesse and Philip Fleischman Memorial Scholarship A $600 scholarship in memory of Mr. Fleischman, an Assistant Principal at OHS and his wife, an English teacher, to a student who played at the varsity level, with the potential to play at the college level, and maintains an 85% average or better Zachary Gerber

Linda Shoults Memorial Scholarship A $500 scholarship awarded to a female athlete in memory of Linda Shoults, a physical education teacher at Oswego High School. Wesley Smith

Robert Gaebler Memorial Scholarship A $200 scholarship in memory of Mr. Gaebler, a biology teacher at OHS, to a student planning to study biology or a related field in college. Brittany Kearns

Anthony M. and Margaret Slosek Memorial Scholarship A $200 award in memory of Mr. Slosek, a Social Studies teacher at OHS, and his wife, to a student planning to study social studies Tayler Bowman Sandy Harrison Memorial Scholarship A $500 scholarship given in memory of Sandy Harrison, an elementary teacher in the Oswego City School District. Victoria Frazier Mary K. Hunt Memorial Scholarship A $250 scholarship in memory of Mrs. Hunt, a math teacher at OHS, to students active in school and community service. Michael Carey

Rita Gimmie Memorial Scholarship A $100 scholarship in memory of Miss Gimmie, a physical education teacher and counselor at OHS, to a student who has demonstrated industrious work skills and who plans to attend a 2 or 4 year college Nathan Krocke Eric Phillips

Faust Family Memorial Scholarship A $1000 scholarship in memory of Mr. Faust, Principal at OHS from 1939 – 1964, to a student planning on a career in education who consistently demonstrates a caring attitude towards peers, staff and the community. Jon Kaplewicz

Kranz Family Scholarship A $600 scholarship given to a student entering the field of teaching or photography Michael Gill

Pat and Joseph A Wilber Memorial Scholarship A $1000 scholarship in memory of Mr. Wilber, Athletic Director at OHS, and his wife Pat, a teacher at Fitzhugh Park Elementary School Allie Yule

Sharon Swiech Memorial Scholarship A $250 scholarship awarded to a member of the varsity swim team who is involved in community service and extra curricular activities Drake Becksted and Kaila McClelland

Anthony J. Murabito Memorial Scholarship Mr. Murabito was Principal of OHS from 1969 – 1974. A $500 scholarship to a student planning to pursue a career in science Hannah Allen

Seven Chances/Steven Fox Volunteerism Scholarship Matthew McLaughlin

Danny C. Dunsmoor Memorial Scholarship A $1000 scholarship given by the Oswego County Vegetable Growers in memory of Danny Dunsmoor, John Phillips

Honors Medals Awarded to students who have maintained an average of 94 or above and are graduating with highest honors. Hannah Allen Kaitlyn Armstrong Emilie Benigno Kyrstin Blackburn Jaime Bouffard Tayler Bowman Michael Carey Danielle Faivus Monica George Zachary Gerber Jonathan Kaplewicz Brittany Kearns John Phillips Mitchell Rabalais Morgan Rabalais Caroline Reynolds MaryCatherine Rice Stephen Richmond Aubree Schrader Eve Simmonds Matthew Skinner Cydney Ward Marcus Wolf Tori Zerrahn

Military Appointment Presented by Colonel Nancy Stevens, representing West Point Morgan Rabalais

Salutatorian Medal Awarded to the student with the second highest cumulative average in the graduating class. Victoria Frazier

Valedictorian Medal Awarded to the student with the highest cumulative average in the graduating class. Ryan Patrick