American Legion Auxiliary Chairlady, Sarah Iannacone (right), is pictured here with Chelsea Ripp, Girls State Award winner.

On June 1st, Class of 2009 Valedictorian Sarah D'Antonio kicked off Garden City High School's Senior Awards Ceremony with her rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. Opening remarks by Principal Nanine Cuttitta and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert Feirsen welcomed attending parents, student honorees and award sponsors to the annual event where, this year, 141 awards were bestowed to the graduating class members. The ceremony included 40 community awards, many which are included here, 15 special memorial awards, multiple department awards, and educators' and PTA/SEPTA awards.

"Senior Awards Night is one of the highlights of the year," commented Principal Cuttitta. "It is our pleasure to honor so many of our talented, dedicated students."

The District would like to extend its deepest gratitude to this year's award sponsors for rewarding the dedication, hard work, and achievements of our graduating seniors, as well as to the high school administration for organizing and coordinating the 2009 Senior Awards Ceremony.

Jacquelyn Studdert, pictured here with assistant principal Dave Perrotta, was presented with the Senator Kemp Hannon Citizenship Award. Jacquelyn also was awarded the Prudential Spirit of Community Certificate of Achievement.

American Legion Awards went to (left to right): Thimas Elustondo, Michael Abatemarco, Donald Casler, Gregory Butler, John Donovan, Commander Peter Clarke, and Allyson Maclay. Pictured here are recipients of this year's Garden City Centennial Soccer Club Scholarship awards (left to right): Claire Colahan, Patricia McCormick, Samantha Sweeney, presenters Lisa Arnig and Carol Kane, and seniors Allison Rose and Deanna Ceriano. Beatrice Frederique (center) received the Garden City Kiwanis Club Financial Award presented by James Burdi and Gloria Sena. Beatrice was also the winner of the Nassau Educators Federal Credit Union "Making a Difference" High School Scholarship. Marian Haberman presented Juliana Ortega with the Long Island Blood Services Scholarship. United State Marine Corps Awards went to (left to right): Denis Rice, Meghan Grant, Raymond Hugel, presenter Marie Nuzzi, Abigail Hepworth, and Peter Clarke. Alan Dustman presented the Garden City Special Police Award to Juliana Ortega and Brendan Creighton (absent from photo). Senior Laura Wysocki was the recipient of the Mineola/Garden City Rotary Scholarship presented by Mildred Linton (left) and Suzanne Saramak. Senior Elisabeth Clarke received the Hola of Garden City award from presenter Janet Volpe. The PTA/SEPTA Awards for Commitment, Inspiration, Perseverance, and Love of Learning was presented by HS PTA Director Marcia Kelly (far right) to Nicole Matteini, Patricia McCormick, Matthew Nesi, Jonathan Tan, Thomas Farley, Lauren Giambrone, Lauren Terracciano, Kelly Johnston, David Kadamus, Allison Lloret, James McCartin, Jeremy Snailer, Allyson Maclay and Sarah Masterson. Senior Laura Wysocki (right) received the Dr. Denise L. Emma Scholarship from Dr. Denise L. Emma. Senior Thomas Buonincontri (left) was presented with the Garden City Chamber of Commerce Foundation award by Vice President Chris Murray. Thomas also was the recipient of the Sons of Italy "La Bella Ligua" Award. County Legislator Vincent Muscarella presented Danielle Mongelli with the 2009 Nassau County Legislature Student Citizenship Award. Sarah Leone (right) was awarded the Garden City Hotel Scholarship Award by representative Morgan Cohen. Sarah also received the Sons of Italy - Cellini Lodge Award. Scott McAuley, President of the Garden City Teachers Association, presented Allison Rose (center) and Victoria Pietzak with the Garden City Teachers Association/Jean Campbell Teaching Scholarship. Thomas Farley (left) and Bryan Sullivan were awarded the New York State Attorney General Triple "C" Award presented by assistant principal Dave Perrotta. Kitty Klein (right) presented the Women's Club of Garden City Award to senior Julia Cenzoprano. The Western Property Owners Association Scholarship was presented to Irene Franttzis (center) and Anne-Carine Frederique by Tom Pinou. Long Island representative Mike Caplice presented senior Julie Itty with the New York State's Comptroller's Achievement Award. Director of Garden City's Eastern Property Ownership Association, Neil O'Malley presented senior Laura Wysocki with this year's EPOA award. Senior Jonathan Zarkin (left) received the Nassau County Comptroller's Achievement Award from Carrie Sologes, representative from Howard Weitzman's Office. This year's Adelphi University Thomas and Richard Lovely Scholarship was awarded to James Akel (left) by Adelphi University Vice President Christian P. Vaupel. The Town of Hempstead Community Service and Academic Excellence Award was presented by Edward Ambrosino to senior Christine Poisson. Pictured here are the Class of 2009 highest ranking (left to right): Elizabth Slattery, MaryJo Kramer, Raymond Hugel, Elizabeth DeBold, Principal Nanine Cuttitta, Valedictorian Sarah D'Antonio and Salutatorian Alison Heuser. Megan Belger, pictured here with assistant principal Dave Perrotta, received the Office of the County Executive Community Service Academic Excellence Award. Assistant principal Dave Perrotta presented senior Kenneth Ronzetti with the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias Award.