Congratulations to all of our seniors who received scholarships and awards at our annual ceremony in the High School’s courtyard. We are so proud! Please see the list of recipients below, or you can download the a copy of the ceremony’s program here. #riderpride
(Felicitaciones a todos nuestros estudiantes de último año que recibieron becas y premios en nuestra ceremonia anual en el patio de la escuela secundaria. ¡Estamos tan orgullosos! Consulte la lista de destinatarios a continuación, opuede descargar una copia del programa de la ceremonia aquí. #riderpride)
Alice & Murray Giddings Foundation Award
Alice & Murray Giddings Foundation
This award is presented to a senior who possesses the following qualities: scholarship, citizenship, leadership, perseverance, resourcefulness, and patriotism.
Recipient: Alexa Meza
AC7 Memorial Scholarship
AC7 Memorial Board
This scholarship is presented to seniors who have participated in at least two years of a Varsity sport and also have an interest in the trades. The recipients of this scholarship exhibited the following qualities: a tremendous sense of humor, compassion and a friend to everyone.
Recipients: Brian Bravo, Isabella DeTorre, Yahir Velasco, Makayla Walsh
ACES Determination Scholarship
COARC
This award is presented to a special education student based on academic achievement and personal recommendations.
Recipient: Vanessa Vick
Assured Partners Northeast Scholarship
Assured Partners Northeast, LLC
The recipient of this award is a senior who has demonstrated academic success, actively participated in extracurricular and community service activities, and is pursuing higher education in the field of business.
Recipient: Alexander Loyola
Bank of Greene County Scholarship
Bank of Greene County
This scholarship is presented to a senior who plans to continue his or her education in the field of business.
Recipient: Kyle Bartlett
Booster Club Scholarship
Ichabod Crane Riders Booster Club
This scholarship is presented to seniors who have participated in sports and demonstrate the positive qualities of enthusiasm, team spirit, sportsmanship and cooperation.
Recipients: Brady Holzhauer, Jack Mullins, Isabella Scott, Carien Zietsman
Brad and Meredith Phillips Trades Initiative Scholarship
Brad and Meredith Phillips
This award is presented to a graduating senior who plans to pursue a continuing education program in the trades.
Recipient: Sophia Barmen
Capital District Counseling Association Scholarship
Capital District Counseling Association
This scholarship is presented to a Capital Region student who plans to attend a two-year college.
Recipient: Mikaela Scully
Charles E. Cotsonas Memorial Scholarship
Family Members of Charles E. Cotsonas
This scholarship exists to honor the life of Charles E. Cotsonas and encourage those who are looking to pursue their secondary education. It is given to a senior who plans to attend a full-time accredited college, vocational training, or technical school.
Recipient: Mark Costanzo
Christian Corradino Memorial Award
The Family of Christian Corradino
This award is presented to a graduating senior who has shown significant improvement in baseball.
Recipient: Wyatt Dolge
Citizenship Scholarship
Kinderhook Democratic Committee
This scholarship is presented to a student who has participated in student government, has accomplishments in community service activities and good grades in social studies.
Recipient: Isabella Scott
Clarence & Stacia M. Losewicz-Whiteman Scholarship
Capital District Masonic Charities Corporation
This scholarship is presented to members of the Class of 2024 who have demonstrated effort and promise of future success.
Recipients: Mark Costanzo, Ariana Melanson, Gustavo Ramos, Christopher Restifo, Francisco Sanchez, Evan Schieren
Class of 2014 Memorial Scholarship
Ichabod Crane Class of 2014
This scholarship is given in fond remembrance of Loukas Gravlin, Sierra Mink, Zander Hern & Seth Giammarco.
Recipient: Kyleigh da Costa
Class of 2024 Scholarship
Ichabod Crane Class of 2024
This scholarship is chosen by the Senior Class Advisors and presented to a student who has contributed most to the class.
Recipient: Lillian Jensen
Colonial Council Principal’s Award
Colonial Council Principals
This award is presented to a graduating senior boy and girl whose actions best exemplify positive leadership as recognized by the building principal.
Recipients: Austin Dixon and Meredith Garafalo
Columbia County Association of Town Superintendents’ Award
Columbia County Association of Town Superintendents
This award is presented to a student who intends to enter road maintenance, construction, civil engineering, public works, mechanics or related fields. Community service is a consideration.
Recipient: Carien Zietsman
Dana V. Flax Award
Friends & Family of Dana Flax
This award is presented to a student who demonstrates a strong sense of individuality, openness to learning and a sense of humor.
Recipient: Kat Morrison
Dr. Daniel Langan Memorial Scholarship
Knights of Columbus John J. Curran Council #7606
This scholarship is presented to a student who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in all academic areas.
Recipient: Paige Meredith
Dr. Luis A. Jacome Scholarship
The Family of Dr. Luis Jacome
This scholarship is presented to a graduating senior who possesses a passion for sports, health and science.
Recipient: Brady Holzhauer
Dr. Subbarao Kunchala, M.D. Memorial Scholarship
The Family of Dr. Subbarao Kunchala, M.D.
This award recognizes a student pursuing a degree in science or the medical field.
Recipient: Loren Johnson
E. Joyce Gould Robinson Award
Ichabod Crane High School Social Studies Department
This award is to honor long-time Ichabod Crane High School Social Studies teacher Joyce Gould Robinson. This award is given to a student who best exemplifies the ideal that Ms. Gould Robinson lived by and instilled in her students, including a passion for U. S. History, a civic-minded spirit, and a drive to better the school and local community.
Recipient: Grace Perito
Emma M. Kirchhofer Scholarship
Berkshire Taconic Community Corporation
This scholarship is to promote and encourage a student who will actively develop their talents and education in a discipline in which they choose to pursue a college degree.
Recipient: Mark Costanzo
Fausto Gomez SALA Scholarship
The Fausto Gomez SALA Scholarship is made possible by the Gomez Lezama family awarded in loving memory of Fausto Gomez by Eduardo, Heriberto, Yulissa and Larissa Gomez.
Recipient: Alexa Meza
F. Fowler Root Scholarship
Riders Mills Historical Association
This award is chosen by the Riders Mills Historical Association, based on academic achievement and community involvement.
Recipients: First place – Carien Zietsman; second place – Madelyn Rodrique and Isabella DeTorre; third place -Mark Costanzo
Gary Schermerhorn Memorial Award
Family of Gary Schermerhorn
This award is given to students who value education, are responsible and hard working, and wish to continue their education.
Recipients: Shayla Dabney, Tyler Ringwood, Yahir Velasco
Geraldine Schermerhorn Memorial Award
Family of Geraldine Schermerhorn
This award is given to students who value education, are responsible and hard working, and wish to continue their education.
Recipients: Brynn Dawes, Noelle Nolan, John Reymar Velasco
Greg Foster Memorial Scholarship
Family & Friends of Greg Foster
This scholarship is presented to a visually impaired senior, or if there is no one, to a senior with a physical impairment or a student approved by Greg’s family. The student is to be continuing their education in any field in any type of college.
Recipient: Vanessa Vick
Greylock Federal Credit Union Community Enrichment Scholarship
Greylock Federal Credit Union
Awarded to a student who exemplifies positive community spirit and demonstrates respect and concern for their peers in everything they do.
Recipient: Carien Zietsman
Hudson River Bank & Trust Co. Foundation Citizenship Scholarship
Hudson River Bank & Trust Co. Foundation
This scholarship is presented to seniors who have demonstrated a high level of citizenship and community involvement throughout his or her high school career as evidenced by their participation in school, church, charity, civic organizations or other community groups.
Recipients: Kyle Bartlett, Lillian Jensen
Hudson Valley Community College Book Award
Hudson Valley Community College
This award is presented to a student who exemplifies hard work and individuality and who will be attending Hudson Valley Community College in the fall semester.
Recipient: Noelle Nolan
Ichabod Crane Art Club Award
Ichabod Crane Art Club
This award is presented to a graduating senior who is an enthusiastic participant in art classes at Ichabod Crane and has a sincere interest and love of creating.
Recipients: Mikaela Scully and Leo Teasdale-Ulrich
Ichabod Crane English Department Award
Ichabod Crane High School English Department
This award is given to a student who shows outstanding ability, achievement, and dedication to the study of English.
Recipient: Lillian Jensen
Ichabod Crane (PiCC) Mathematics Award
Ichabod Crane High School Mathematics Department
This award is given to students who show a love and desire for learning math.
Recipients: Mark Costanzo and Wyatt Dolge
Ichabod Crane Retired Teachers’ Memorial Scholarship
Ichabod Crane Retired Teachers
This scholarship is presented to a graduating senior pursuing a career in education.
Recipient: Evan Schieren
Ichabod Crane Teachers’ Association Scholarship
These scholarships are to be presented to deserving students over a period of four years. In order to qualify, the students must have shown a commitment to academics throughout their high school careers. Presented to Ichabod Crane High School seniors who plan to attend college, have shown exemplary fortitude in their high school career, or are a deserving dependent of an ICTA member.
Recipients: Continuing Education – Evan Schieren and Mikaela Scully
Fortitude – Mark Costanzo and Hector Loyola Bautista
Ichabod Crane Technology Award
Ichabod Crane Technology Teachers
Given in Memory of Shop Teacher/Principal Lawrence E. Loucks, this award is presented to an individual who demonstrated leadership, character and craftsmanship.
Recipient: Ethan Kowalski
Ichabod Crane Transportation Memorial Scholarship
Ichabod Crane Transportation Department
Awarded to a student who has shown average academic success. The student is an all-around good student with sincere interest to continue their education in the fall as a full-time matriculated student.
Recipient: Carien Zietsman
Jackie Davis Memorial Scholarship
Ichabod Crane Teachers’ Association
This scholarship is presented to a student who has exhibited the following qualities in high school: a sense of humor, loyalty to the school, a pleasing personality and commitment to academics.
Recipient: Tyler Ringwood
James & Mildred Brignull Memorial Scholarship
Grandchildren of James & Mildred Brignull
The recipient of this scholarship exemplifies an all-around good student, with a sincere interest in helping others and his/her community. This student must have a positive attitude and outlook on life and be known for his/her “cheery disposition.”
Recipient: Alexa Meza
Jean Roeck Award for Outstanding Achievement in Creative Writing
Ichabod Crane High School English Department
This award is presented to a student for outstanding achievement in creative writing.
Recipient: Lucia Impomeni
Jeff Lovell Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students who will be majoring in Music or the Performing Arts. In loving memory of Class of 1999 Alumnus George Jeffrey Lovell, an active member of the music department, theater and stage crew at Ichabod Crane High School.
Recipient: Evan Schieren
Jerry B. Gould Memorial Scholarship
Ichabod Crane Riders Booster Club
This scholarship is presented to graduating seniors who were active participants in the Ichabod Crane Varsity Basketball program. These students must have demonstrated positive qualities of enthusiasm, team spirit, sportsmanship, cooperation and must be formally accepted at a post-secondary school.
Recipients: Aiden Autrey, Brady Holzhauer, Jack Mullins, Tyler Van Allen
Kathelyn Caswell Memorial Scholarship
COARC
This award is presented to a student pursuing a college degree leading to a career relevant to work with the disabled.
Recipient: Mikaela Scully
Kinderhook Elks “Teenager of the Year” Scholarship
Kinderhook Elks Lodge # 2530
This scholarship is presented to a student who is in good academic standing, is a good citizen, and is involved in school and community events.
Recipient: Lucia Impomeni
Kinderhook OK5K Scholarship
Awarded to recognize the efforts and achievements of high school student athletes in track or cross country during the course of their high school years.
Recipient: David Oldrich and Isabella Scott
Knights of Pythias Achievement Award
Albany City Lodge #540 Knights of Pythias
This award is given in recognition of exemplary community and /or extracurricular service to community or school. Recipient: Wyatt Dolge
Lawrence E. Loucks Award
Ichabod Crane Teachers’ Association
This award is presented to a student possessing the qualities of Mr. Loucks: perseverance, hard work, and dedication to school.
Recipient: Francisco Sanchez
Leverett F. Mansfield Memorial Award
Friends of Leverett Mansfield
This award is presented to a graduating senior who approaches each day with dignity, cheerfulness, and consideration of others.
Recipient: Alexa Meza
Louis C. Garenani Memorial Scholarship
Knights of Columbus John J. Curran Council #7606
This scholarship is presented over a period of four years to a graduate who has been accepted into a college level program, culminating in a Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Music. Applications are submitted directly to the Knights of Columbus.
Recipient: Evan Schieren
Margaret Torre Plummer Memorial Scholarship
Family & Friends of Margaret Torre Plummer
This scholarship is presented to a graduating senior who has shown initiative throughout their high school years.
Recipient: Alexa Meza
Martin Van Buren Award
Friends of Lindenwald
This award is given to an outstanding history student.
Recipient: Mark Costanzo
Mike Di Gioia Memorial Award
The Di Gioia Family
The award is presented to the student who holds the rank of third in the class.
Recipient: Carien Zietsman
Nancy Taggart Memorial Scholarship
Stephanie and Richard Cotsonas
This scholarship exists to honor the life of Nancy Taggart and encourage those who share her love of animals and who plan to continue their education after high school.
Recipient: Mallory Herber
National Honor Society Award
Signum Laudis Chapter of ICHS
This award is given to members of the local chapter. Selection is based on the students who most exemplify the qualities of National Honor Society membership: scholarship, leadership, character and service.
Recipient: Ava Heffner
New York State Seal of Biliteracy
Ichabod Crane High School
This seal is earned by students who have participated in a rigorous program to demonstrate biliteracy in English and a second language.
Recipients: Mark Costanzo, Hector Loyola Bautista, Alexa Meza, David Oldrich, John Reymar Velasco, Yahir Velasco
Northern Columbia County Lions Club Scholarship
Northern Columbia County Lions Club
This scholarship is selected by the Lions Club, and is presented to a student who demonstrates scholarship and service to the community.
Recipient: Carien Zietsman
Operation Unite Awards
Operation Unite, NY
This award is presented to graduating seniors who have shown outstanding academic achievement and have demonstrated service toward school and community.
Recipient: Madelyn Rodrigue
Our Community Cares Award
Our Community Cares, Inc.
This award is presented to seniors who plan to further their education in the human services field or enter the military service, or a student who is selfless in nature and volunteers their time in the community.
Recipient: Samantha Lantzy
Outstanding Senior
Ichabod Crane High School Administrators
This award is presented to graduating seniors for their participation in extracurricular activities and community activities.
Recipients: Mark Costanzo and Isabella Scott
Patricia A. Mac Dowell Award
Ichabod Crane High School Social Studies Department
This award is given to a student who personifies Ms. Mac Dowell’s great contributions of instilling awareness, tolerance, and understanding of cultural and ethnic differences.
Recipient: Lillian Jensen
President’s Education Award for Educational Excellence
United States Education Department
This award recognizes academic success in the classroom.
Recipient: David Oldrich
President’s Education Award for Educational Achievement
United States Education Department
This award recognizes a student that shows outstanding educational growth, improvement, commitment, or intellectual development in their academic subjects. Its purpose is to encourage and reward students who give their best effort.
Recipient: Liam Kelly
Rider Art Award
Ichabod Crane High School Art Department
Awarded to a graduating senior who has demonstrated hard work and dedication to the arts, and a positive attitude in the Art classroom. It is intended to support a student who plans to pursue a career in the Arts.
Recipient: Lucia Impomeni
Rider Citizenship Award
Hope Chapel
This award is presented to two seniors who have exemplified the Rider spirit and made the school a better place.
Recipients: Mark Costanzo and Isabella Scott
Roberta Rose Award
Friends of Roberta Rose
Awarded to a college-bound senior selected by the friends of Roberta Rose, a special education teacher at Ichabod Crane for over 30 years. This student, like Roberta, demonstrates perseverance, compassion, a continual and contagious positive outlook, acceptance of all others and circumstances, and an ability to see things through “rose-colored glasses.”
Recipient: Gabriella Wendelken
Ron Gabriel Memorial Scholarship
Ron Gabriel Memorial Scholarship Committee
In memory of Ichabod Crane graduate and long-time teacher and coach, Ron Gabriel, for senior athletes pursuing a degree in Education or Math/Finance.
Recipients: Mark Costanzo and Hector Loyola Bautista
Ronald Reagan Leadership Medal
Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute
This prestigious award is presented to graduating students who best exemplify the following characteristics: Drive, Humility, and Service Before Self. This award allows schools to recognize outstanding high school students whose drive, integrity, and citizenship qualities are emblematic of our nation’s 40th President.
Recipient: Robert Hunter
Senior Best Citizen Award
John W. McConnell Post #47 American Legion
Awarded to a student who possesses a strong academic record and positive citizenship qualities. Special consideration is given to a student who has a family member serving in the Armed Forces of the United States or is a Veteran. Selected by the High School faculty.
Recipient: Lillian Jensen
Service Above Self Award
Tri-Village Rotary Club
The recipients are community minded in their school and home community. The Rotary interviews the applicants and selects the recipients.
Recipient: Grace Perito
Sharon Gaffney Memorial Scholarship
Family & Friends of Sharon Gaffney
This scholarship is presented to a student who is an avid and enthusiastic reader, is generous and a good listener, and has a concern for all living things, especially animals.
Recipient: Lucia Impomeni
State of New York Office of the Comptroller Award
New York State Comptroller’s Office
This award is presented to a student who has shown academic excellence, and potential for leadership through activities that improve the school and/or community.
Recipient: Lillian Jensen
Student Council Scholarship
Ichabod Crane High School Student Council
This scholarship is awarded to hardworking and dedicated members of the Student Council.
Recipient: Grace Perito
Student Liaison Award
Ichabod Crane Central School District
Part of the superintendent’s initiative to increase communication with the student body has been the development of the Student Liaison Committee. Senior Student Liaisons will be recognized for their service.
Recipients: Ava Heffner, Lillian Jensen, Ewan McComb, Isabella Scott
Stuyvesant Falls Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary Scholarship
Stuyvesant Falls Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary
This scholarship is presented to a deserving senior who has demonstrated community service.
Recipient: Hailey VanAllen-Hamm
Stuyvesant Falls Volunteer Fire Company Scholarship
Stuyvesant Falls Volunteer Fire Company
This scholarship is presented to a graduating senior who has shown good academic achievement and community service.
Recipient: Isabella DeTorre
Teacher of Tomorrow Scholarship
Susan Fusco Jermain
This scholarship is presented to a senior who will be pursuing a career as a teacher. This scholarship is presented in honor of Muriel and Frank Fusco.
Recipient: Madelyn Rodrigue
Thomas R. Rowley Memorial Basketball Scholarship
Friends of Thomas R. Rowley
This scholarship is presented to a senior girl basketball player or a senior girl athlete.
Recipient: Ava Heffner
Triple “C” Award
New York State Attorney General
This award is presented to students who have been recognized for their “Character, Courage and Commitment”, and who have shown a commitment to learning, to their community and to their fellow classmates.
Recipients: Ava Heffner and Evan Schieren
Val & Dolly Farinacci Memorial Scholarship
Beth Farinacci-Cotton
This scholarship is given in loving memory of a wonderful and extraordinary couple who gave so much of themselves to their family and their community.
Recipient: Francisco Sanchez
Vivian & Samuel Williams Memorial Scholarship
The Williams Family/Wil-Roc Farms
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who will be pursuing a degree in agriculture, with preference to a student pursuing the dairy field, specifically. If no student has chosen to study agriculture, then a student whose family is involved in agriculture is eligible.
Recipient: Kristanna Samascott
Walter & Marie Habeck Scholastic Excellence Scholarship
Family of Walter & Marie Habeck
This scholarship is presented to graduating seniors who have achieved the highest scholastic average, and intend to pursue a graduate degree in Engineering or a related field.
Recipients: David Oldrich and Grace Perito
Willard C. Drumm Memorial Award
Columbia County Republican Committee
This award is presented to a student who is actively involved in the community.
Recipient: Meredith Garafalo
Zander Hern Creativity Scholarship
Friends & Family of Zander Hern
This scholarship is presented to graduating seniors who possess a special spark of creativity, the promise of a new perspective, and a desire to contribute to a better, more peaceful world.
Recipient: Madelyn Rodrigue
Recognition of Academic Excellence – Top Ten
Ichabod Crane Central School District
This award is presented to the students who have achieved the top ten cumulative averages.
Recipients: Mark Costanzo, Mason Haberek, Brady Holzhauer, Jack Mullins, Noelle Nolan, David Oldrich, Grace Perito, Evan Schieren, John Reymar Velasco, Carien Zietsman