Jennifer Moran
Kevin Meade
Justyna Felusiak: Definitely my parents, who were there supporting me every step of the way. Thanks Mom and Dad! Josean Moquillaza: My mother. Vanessa Pinto: My family who pushed me to succeed. Jennifer Moran: My parents because they always believed in me and supported me in everything I did. Also my sisters Glen Coco and little hodi, my partners in crime. Hetal Lad: My parents and their experiences. Ryan Gradzki: Corey Meyer and Kevin Meade. Leonard Wieczerzak: My auto technology teacher, Mr. Wash. He proved to me that nothing is impossible and that when you are faced with hurdles you jump over them. Jake Gebbia: My parents. Bryana Arlington: Mr. McCunney and the CAST program definitely had the biggest influence on me in Clifton High. It helped me figure out a career path that’s right for me. Paulina Stefaniak: My two greatest influences in all four years in high school were Ms. Craig (retired in 2007) and Mrs. Tietjen. Chris Birkner: My parents. George DelVillar: Mom and dad. Michelle Boustani: My parents are absolutely amazing and have always encouraged me to do my best.
Agnieszka Kapusta
Christopher Lainson
Angelica Zapata: My Mom. She is my inspiration. Domenica Perrone: Mrs. Zarabi. Agnieszka Kapusta: My mom, she has pushed me to do my best. Jessica Miles: The greatest influences in my life are my parents. They have shown me how hard work can pay off. They taught me how to work hard for something that I want and I love them for that. Alexa Patti: My greatest influence is my sister. She is the eighth wonder of the world when it comes to being accomplished in school, and I strive to be just as good. Charlene Gustafson: My former coach Vlad. He was with me since I was 11 and has helped me become the person and athlete I am today. Kaila O’Brien: Mom. She has taught me everything I know. She is my best friend and I don’t know where I would be without her. Brandon Lonison: My brother, Steve Lonison. Vera Atamian: My parents support me and are so proud. Monali Patel: Gregory House. He taught me that even if you suffer, you have to make the best of it and move on. I can’t forget my Aunt, Taral. Jennie Tietjen: My greatest influences are my parents because they are always there for support when needed and always pushing me to do my best.
Vera Atamian
Anmar Jobran: My coach and my parents were because they encouraged me to be a track and field athlete and also helped me to become a better person. Sylwia Zubek: Coach Doktor, my varsity volleyball coach. I’ve been on varsity for three years and he taught me how to be a good leader and become a stronger person and that’s how I became captain my senior year.
Andrea Villanova: Through my life, my father has shown me the benefits of working hard and the consequences of laziness, but through the priorities he has helped me to set, he also has shown me the importance of having fun. He is also my largest source of support and my greatest cheerleader. June 2010 • Clifton Merchant
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