SENIOR AWARDS
May 29, 2014

Introduction
Pledge of Allegiance………………………………...Tom Gula

Welcome……………………………………...Elizabeth Cresci

Feintuch Family Memorial Scholarship
“Heart of Dayton” Principal’s Service and
School Spirit Scholarship
Baltusrol Golf Club Scholarship
Jordan Lee Fish Foundation Scholarship…………………..
Music
Drama
………………………………………………………Liz Cresci
Springfield Basketball Association Scholarship
……………………………………………..Lawrence Dvorchik
Lee Adler Memorial Scholarship….….….Howard Alexander
Springfield Policemen’s Benevolent Association
“Spirit of ’76” Scholarship……………..……Erik Knudsen
National Honor Society…………………………..Chris White
Springfield Patriot Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
……………………………………….Scott Seidel, Pat Paolella
Springfield Mayor’s Day Scholarship………………………. ……………………………………Scott Seidel, Dr. Gary Hecht

Fredric Hecht Memorial Scholarship……….Dr. Gary Hecht
Springfield Rotary Club Scholarship
..............................................Dr. Gary Hecht, Dr. Lee Kaswiner
Dr. Serson Community Service
Field of Nursing
Vocational
Bertram Kaswiner Memorial Scholarship…………………
………………………………………………Dr. Lee Kaswiner

Springfield Education Foundation Scholarship…..…..…………………………….Steven Wolcott
Lions Club of Springfield Memorial Scholarship of Excellence………………………………………..John McLear
Science
Business Studies
Volunteerism
Vocational
Education (2)
Ellen Bruno Memorial Scholarship……………Joseph Bruno
Joe Paternostro Memorial Scholarship
…………………………AnnaMaria and Giuseppe Paternostro
Jewish War Veterans of the United States
Jack & Selma Fein Scholarship……..…………Selma Fein
……………………………………………………..Myron Katz
Christopher James Phillips and Susan Phillips Scholarships
……………………………………………...Dr. Sharon Phillips
Joe Pepe III Memorial Scholarship……..……...Kendel Pepe
………………………………………………Francine Corcione
Gene and Louie Del Mauro Kind Heart Scholarship……….
………………………………………………Francine Corcione
Jonathan Dayton PTSO Scholarships ……...Beth Miskewitz
................................................................................Alicia Harris
Memorial Award in Memory of
Vincent Messina and Catherine D’Antoni Messina
Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship
Kearny Federal Savings Scholarship
Class of 2004 Visual Art Scholarship
AP Art History Award Scholarship
National Art Honor Society Scholarship
Jonathan Dayton High School Faculty Scholarship
………………………………………………………Tom Gula

Springfield Girls Softball Parents’ Organization Scholarship………………………………………...Paul Ciullo
Springfield Junior Baseball League Scholarship…………………..Warren Frank, Dave Wightman
Michael D’Sole Memorial Scholarship……Alexa McCaffrey
Soccer Club of Springfield Scholar Athlete Scholarship
………………………………………………………Dan Smith
Michael F. Santorelli Wrestling Scholarship
Larry Levee Memorial Scholarship
…………………………………………………....Lance Jacobs

Natalie Waldt Memorial Scholarship
Philip D. & Victoria Torrisi Memorial Scholarship
NJ Blood Service
Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael Women’s League
Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael Men’s Club Scholarship
Jonathan Dayton High School Humanities Scholarship
…………………………….………………….Mary Cokeing

Awards

Academic Excellence……………………..Elizabeth Cresci
Jonathan Dayton Award for Academic Excellence
Highest Achievement in Italian
Highest Achievement in French
Highest Achievement in Spanish
Highest Achievement in Mathematics
Highest Achievement in Social Studies
Highest Achievement in English
Highest Achievement in Science
Highest Achievement in Visual Arts
Highest Achievement in Practical Arts
Highest Achievement in Performing Arts
Highest Achievement in Technology
Highest Achievement in Business
Highest Achievement in Physical Education

Students of the Month………….....................Gregory Salmon
Italian……………………………………...…….Felix Fabiano
Dante Alighieri Award
Northeast Conference on the Teaching of
Foreign Language Award
Excellence in Italian
Italian National Honor Society Scholarship

French and Spanish………………………..Dennis Coppolino
Northeast Conference on the Teaching of
Foreign Language Award
Excellence in French and Spanish
French National Honor Society Scholarship
Spanish National Honor Society Scholarship

Math ……………………………………………Dennis Giurici
Computer Science Awards
For High Achievement in AP Computer Science
New Jersey Math League
Highest Scoring Student
American Math Competition

Science………………………………………………Tom Gula
NJ Science League Awards
Chemistry
Physics
Art and Music ……………………………Anthony De Nicolo
Recognition for Dedication to Dramatic Arts
National Choral Award
National School Orchestra Award
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award
John Philip Sousa Award
2014 Governor’s Award in Arts Education
Rhode Island School of Design Book Award
United States Army Reserve/National Scholar-Athlete

United States Marine Corps...........………Staff Sgt. Sapienza
Distinguished Athlete Award
Distinguished Music
Scholastic Award

Athletics.................................................................Lance Jacobs
Union County Scholar-Athlete Award
Dayton Award Excellence in Athletics
The Babe Ruth Foundation Sportsmanship Award
Recognition of NJSIAA Outstanding Scholar-Athlete
Jonathan Dayton Outstanding Athletes

National Merit Award
Recognition of Union County Scholars
Union County Teacher of the Year
JDHS Teacher of the Year
Closing remarks……………………………...Elizabeth Cresci