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JUNE 8, 2012 Vol. LX - ISSUE 5
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JUNE 8, 2012
editorial
THE CHIEF 2
senior directory
JUNE 8, 2012
Sarah Abbate
Rebecca Baldinger
SUNY Plattsburgh History
High Point University Undecided
Marissa Accordino
Jeremy Baldwin
Ithaca College Integrated Marketing
Boston College Undecided
Ashley Adler
Nick Barbieri
SUNY ESF Wildlife Biology/Pre-Vet
University of Southern California Cinematic Arts Critical Studies
Dana Ahrens
John Batt
Adelphi University Nursing
Lucy Aizen
Erica Alter
SUNY Farmingdale Undecided
Alex Altomare
Lisa Cannistra
Christopher Crowley
Kate Carmody
Brenden Cummings
Endicott College Creative Art Therapy
Erin Bies
Joseph Catalanotti
St. John’s University Computer Science
Siena College Social Work
Adelphi University Business Administration
Rhianna Angelora
Nicholas Bisetta
Lauren Cetin
Matthew Arceri
Joe Danaher
Andrew Chicoine
SUNY Cortland Elementary Education
Ithaca College Environmental Science
Jessica Bondor
Nicholas Chimienti
William DeCesare
Jenny Bordino
Hofstra University Drama/Musical Theatre
MUDD Theatrical Hair/Make-Up
Ray Atkin
Nickolas Boroda
Vince Ciullo
Binghamton University Undecided
Ashley Coggins
Hofstra University Biomedical Engineering
Case Western Reserve University Biomedical Engineering
Alison Botti
Kimberly Coggins
Loyola University Maryland Business
University of South Florida Nursing
Vinnie Austin
Andrea Bourgal
Danielle Consiglio
Hofstra University Civil Engineering
Bucknell University Chemical Engineering
Steve Auz
Max Braunstien
Trinity Pawling Prep
Marissa DeBonis
University of Virginia Finance/Economics
Danielle DeGrazia Adelphi University Undecided
Jenna DeLetto
Salisbury University Business/Finance
Taylor Delmar
East Stroudsburg University Physical Therapy/Speech Pathology
Katelyn Dennen
CUNY John Jay Criminology/Forensic Science
Mount Saint Vincent Nursing
John Cooke
Victoria DeVivo
Nassau Community College Undecided
East Carolina University Music Therapy
University at Buffalo Mechanical Engineering
John Bacchi
Tyler Buesching
Brian Corey
SUNY Oswego Undecided
SUNY Cortland Undecided
Pace University Commercial Dance
SUNY Farmingdale Liberal Arts
Morgan Daly The Julliard School Music Performance - Double Bass
Will Bogue Nassau Community College Undecided
Alexa Arent
Vincent Auletta
Nassau Community College Liberal Arts
Virginia Tech General Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology Computer Engineering
Communications
Erika Dadabo
SUNY Cortland Kinesiology
University of Tampa Psychology
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
SUNY Cortland Conservation Biology
Jimmy Cary
Michael Anello
University of Rhode Island Business
Nick Crozier
SUNY Farmingdale Undecided
Hofstra University Engineering
Kristin Arceri
CUNY Hunter College Economics/Flagship
Emerson College Studio TV Production
University of Maryland Business
Laura Creaven
Adelphi University Marketing
University of Rhode Island Business
SUNY Delhi Nursing
Brandon Costa
New York Institute of Technology Physical Therapy
LIU Post Forensic Science
Michael Cantalupo
John Bianco
Nicolette Amodeo
Seton Hall University Physician Assistant
Jon Byrne
Anthony Beilman
Adelphi University English/Theatre
Helena Cosenza
King’s College Physician Assistant
University of Scranton Nursing
Jacky Bernhard
Molloy College Accounting
SUNY Cortland Kinesiology
Lauren Butterworth
Adelphi University Psychology
Fordham University Undecided
Kim Corso
SUNY Oneonta Nursing
Nick Calderone
Sarah Beckerman
St. Thomas Aquinas Psychology
Megan Burrows
Lyndsey Bayon
Louie Albanese
Danielle Corradi
SUNY Albany Undecided
St. John’s University Sports Management
SUNY Farmingdale Health Studies
Hofstra University Vocal Performance
Chris Burke
Nassau Community College Criminal Justice
LIU Post Audiology
THE CHIEF 3
Fashion Institute of Technology Adverstising/Marketing
Bentley University Accounting
Amanda Diaz Marine Corps.
JUNE 8, 2012
THE CHIEF 4
University of Delaware Cognitive Science
Nicole Fiene
Louis Inaurone
Lehigh University Neuroscience
Samantha Goldberg Penn State University Chemical Engineering
SUNY Albany Undecided
Tina DiTommaso
Mark Finazzo
Kaitlin Johnson
LIU Post Biology
Rachel Gottlieb
University of Rhode Island Nursing
SUNY Cortland Undecided
Ross Finn
Amanda Gray
Gabriella Johnston
Victoria Dillon
Molloy College Undecided
Kevin Dong
Middlebury College Undecided
SUNY Cortland Business Economics
University of Southern California Business
Cornell University Industrial Labor Relations
Tom Donohue
Alexandra Finocchiaro
Stephanie Graziano
Bridget Jordan
Binghamton University Computer Engineering
Danielle Donohue
Mount Saint Mary College Nursing
Gabby Donza
Fairfield University Undecided
Ryan Flanigan
Suffolk Community College Veterinary Science
Hofstra University Secondary Education for English
New York Institute of Technology Graphic Design
Tyler Greco
Joanne Josephson
Fordham University Undecided
Muhlenberg College Communications
Gabby Flavoni
Mackenzie Green
Alexa Kalinoglu
Bloomsburg University Nursing
St. John’s University Pharmacy
SUNY Martime Mechanical Engineering
Molloy College History/Secondary Education
Deanna Dubinsky
Chrissy Floridia
Jazzie Griffin
Danielle Kaplan
Adelphi University Undecided
Kerrin Dunn Virginia Tech Undecided
Keri Emmert
senior directory
Bloomsburg University Education
Justin Enochs
SUNY Oneonta Mathematics
York College of Pennsylvania Undecided
MUDD Special Effects Make-up
Bradly Florio
Sarah Gryzbowksi
Annie Kelly
Molloy College Honors Finance
Jenna Fratello
Fordham University Journalism/Theatre Directing
Suzi Fuccillo
SUNY Cortland Undecided
University of Colorado at Boulder Aerospace Engineering
Nick Guarascio
Lindsey Kendrick
Nassau Community College Liberal Arts
Viki Gungor
SUNY Oneonta Fashion Design
Colleen Keys
SUNY Farmingdale Liberal Arts
University of Rhode Island Nursing
Drexel University Psychology/Music
Drexel University Nursing
Kristina Esposito
Matthew Geiselmann
Kristen Hartmann
Chris Kiernan
Nassau Community College Undecided
Jacob Evans
New York Institute of Technology Pre-Med
Bertie Geng
SUNY Albany Business/Marketing
SUNY Cortland Elementary Education
Amanda Hessel
Sean Kilcullen
SUNY New Paltz Undecided
Yale University Biology/Pre-Med
Nassau Community College Nursing
Sarah Exposito
Alexis Gentilumo
Ashley Hicks
SUNY Buffalo Speech Pathology
Julie Exposito
SUNY Farmingdale Liberal Arts
CUNY John Jay College Criminology
Robert Gerraputa
Andrew Hoffman
University of Delaware Elementary Education
Binghamton University Computer Science
Adam Factor
Joe Giammarino
Binghamton University English Languages
John Fanizza
Hofstra University Accounting
Stephanie Gillam
Curry College Undecided
Jeremy Howarth
Nick Krebs
Kristie Fazio
Allie Giordano
Chris Husmann
SUNY Oneonta Accounting
Melissa Fetherston SUNY Farmingdale Liberal Arts
Nick Giordano
Hofstra University Undecided
James Girdansky
The George Washington University Finance
Grace Kraemer
Nicholas Hurst
Stevenson University Investigative Journalism
Meaghan Feleppa
Dean Koester Boston University Mechanical Engineering
Manhattanville College Undecided
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Pharmacy
Hofstra University Communications
Ryan Kirby
Stevenson University Communications
Lincoln Technical Institute Automotive Technology
New York Institute of Technology Mechanical Engineering
Marist College Chemistry
Nassau Community College Liberal Arts
SUNY New Paltz Education
Jordyn Iger Northwestern University Communications/Int’l Studies
Jen Imbrogno
Stony Brook University Chemical Engineering
SUNY Albany History
Victoria Kritis
Fashion Institute of Technology Advertising/Marketing
James Kryger
Nassau Community College Business
Shannon Kubler
Nassau Community College Undecided
JUNE 8, 2012
top of the class
THE CHIEF 5
JUNE 8, 2012
Andrew Kvartek
senior directory
Brianna Lindberg
Joanne Mariani
Boston University Electrical Engineering
LIM College Fashion Merchandising
Johns Hopkins University Applied Math and Statistics
Dominque Labriola
Tyler Lollo
Kristen Marchisotto
SUNY Albany Biology
Florida Atlantic University Nursing
Demi Lainiotis
John Lollo
James Madison University Biology/Pre-Dentistry
University of Florida International Business
Taylor Lalier
Matthew Lomando
Nassau Community College Political Science
Emma Langsner
SUNY Albany Biomedical Sciences and Biology
Sam Lotito
University of New Hampshire Social Work
Saint Leo University Secondary Education
Lauren Lavoro
Kaitlyn Lowell
High Point University Communications
Luke Layton
SUNY New Paltz Special Education/Music Therapy
Thomas Lucca
Ken Migliore
Fairfield University Communications
Marc Martinez
Anthony Minichini
Kyle Matera
St. John’s University Political Science/Government
Michelle Misciagno
High Point University Pre-Physical Therapy
Parsons/The New School Interior Design/French
Justin Maurici
Erin Moldovan
Nick Mazzarella
Whittier College Environmental Science
Hofstra University Communications
Chris Lee
Andrew Lyman
Breanna McAliney
Erin Moran
Mount Saint Mary College Criminal Justice/Psychology
Dan Morgan
SUNY New Paltz Special/Elementary Education
Speech Pathology/Special Education
Celeste Magluilo
Michael McCarren Penn State University Undecided
Hofstra University Speech Pathology
Devin Muckley
Dowling College Education
Towson University
Bentley University Business Administration
Queens College Political Science
Stony Brook University Mechanical Engineering
Melissa Maini
Mount Saint Mary College Nursing
Ryan McCormick
Nicole LiBretto
Andrew Maione
Patrick McDermott
SUNY Farmingdale Architectural Engineering
Caitlin Miller
Jackie Mateer
Florida State University Finance
Randy Lukas
Lauren Liegmann
SUNY Oswego Undecided
Binghamton University Integrative Neuroscience
Robert Lee
Stony Brook University Chemical Engineering
Business
Nassau Community College Undecided
Adelphi University Chemistry
Michael LiBretto
Kieran McQuillan
Robert Marsalona
Adelphi University Finance
Taylor Lewis
Towson University Undecided
University of Maryland - College Park
University of Delaware Electrical Engineering
Quinnipiac University Diagnostic Imaging
Megan McKenna
SUNY Plattsburgh Special Education
CUNY John Jay College Criminal Justice
Nassau Community College Undecided
THE CHIEF 6
St. John’s University Sports Management
Nicole Mosca
SUNY Purchase Film
Bryan Muir
LIU Post Forensic Science
The University of Tampa Marine Biology
SUNY New Paltz Computer Engineering
Anthony Mangone
Kat McDonough
Jonathon Mulford
SUNY Farmingdale Business
University of Miami Undecided
Adelphi University Business
senior directory
THE CHIEF 7
Photo Source: Island Photography
JUNE 8, 2012
Daniel Muller
Jenna O’Donovan
Sports Management
Seton Hall University Psychology
Amanda Musachio
Delaney Oliveri
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Kent State University Deaf Education/Special Education
Samantha Mussorfiti SUNY Geneseo Biology
James Nakashian
Manhattan College English
Heather O’Neil
SUNY Plattsburgh Elementary Education
SUNY Brockport Dance
Zachary Neal
Conner Panarella
New York Institute of Technology Mechanical Engineering
Binghamton University Computer Science
Joe Nina
Joshua Paredes
SUNY Oneonta Biology/Pre-Med
SUNY Farmingdale Computer Networking
Spencer Nord
Sophia Parisi
Mike Nudge
Brendan Nyreen
Nicole Perlman
Alexandra Pette
Sabrina Padyk
University of Connecticut Engineering
Visual Presentation/Exhibition Design
James Ott
Pat Nash
Tyler Novet
Marissa Pelly
Fashion Institute of Technology
Binghamton University Psychology
Felician College Business
Carnegie Mellon University General Mellon College of Science
King’s College Special Education
Belmont University Music Business
Bloomsburg University Undecided
Cornell University Industrial Labor Relations
Colleen Peacock
SUNY Farmingdale Undecided
Caroline Phillips Cornell University Biology and Society
James Pieprzak
Jessica Quinn
University of Connecticut Pharmacy
Nicole Rabb
Philadelphia University Fashion Industry Management
Erica Ram
Becker College Game Development & Programming
Pauline Reed
Arcadia University Business
Lauren Reisig
Harvard University Economics
Paul Rescigno
SUNY Farmingdale Meteoroloy
Coastal Carolina University Sports Management
Christy Pikowsky
Liana Rodriguez
MUDD Make-up
Hofstra University Biology/Pre-Med
Adelphi University Business
Madalyn Pimental
University of Connecticut Undecided
Stephanie Rollens
Marisa Pascale
Brian Poole
Taylor Rollo
James Madison University Biology/Pre-Dental
Lily Pass
SUNY Oswego Undecided
St. John’s University Psychology
SUNY Oswego Biology
University of Tampa Undecided
Emily Prafder
University of Delaware Undecided
Matthew Roth
Mary Pass
Alex Puleio
Brittany Roy
Hartwick College Accounting
University of South Carolina Undecided
SUNY Oneonta Undecided
University at Buffalo Mechanical Engineering
University of Rhode Island Forensic Chemistry
Kelsey O’Brien
Lauren Patruno
Kerry Purcell
Thomas Rozea
United States Naval Academy Engineering
Caitlin O’Connell
East Stroudsburg University Nursing
SUNY Farmingdale Undecided
Madison Paust
New York University Nursing
Springfield College Physician Assistant
Quinnipiac University Physician Assistant
Lauren Quinn
Dave Ruberti
University of Delaware Nursing
SUNY Oswego Tech. Education
THE CHIEF 8
JUNE 8, 2012
2012: A YEAR IN WITTY AND WEIGHTY COMMENTARY School News
World News
Music
TV Shows
No Mr. Massapequa for the first time in eons
We all still remembered where we were that day on the 10th anniversary of 9/11
Adele owns the Grammy’s, and is no longer rolling in the deep
RIP Desperate Housewives, House, and One Tree Hill
Congress declared that pizza is, in fact, a vegetable
Hey, I just met you. And this is crazy. But here’s my number. So call me, maybe?
No senior exemptions for the first time in eons We did get a Shindig in the Barn though!
Whitney Houston died, but we will always love her
Two things that will always Dick Clark died. Now we rock at MHS: Cart Lady speculate, is 2012 really the cookies and Coach K end? Will there even be a new year?
MHS gets wifi, now you can visit thechiefonline.com in Instagram becomes popular, and everyone thinks they’re a the hallway professional photographer
It’s impossible to take an AP without a fire alarm going off
Mark Zuckerberg gets married, but is it Facebook official?
Justin Bieber thinks he’s “swaggy”
Glee seniors go off to college! Well, kind of. New Girl and Zooey Deschanel are simply adork-able
Movies
Sports
The Avengers is the biggest movie of all time. If you didn’t see it, you’re not real.
New York Rangers come this close to getting to the finals
The Artist leaves us all stunned without saying a word The final Harry Potter movie comes out, and we all cried
Giants bring the glory to NY and win the Superbowl once again Lin-sanity got too Lin-sane, but we’re all still Tebowing
JUNE 8, 2012 Shoshana Rubinstein
senior directory Jake Silverman
Michael Varrichio
THE CHIEF 9 Alexandra Wright
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineering
University of Colorado at Boulder Mechanical Engineering
Nassau Community College Criminology
Chelsea Sabatino
University of Rhode Island Engineering
Kelly Smestad
University of Colorado at Boulder Music Performance/Education
Melissa Vasquez
Jessica Sacco
Christian Smith
Stony Brook University Biology/Pre-Med/Psychology
SUNY New Paltz Communications
Neal Vespe
James Madison University Accounting/Finance
New York University Economics/French
Rory Sadoff
Stephen Smith
Taras Zakalyuk
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Kinesiology
Hofstra University Biology/Pre-Dental
Tiana Vincuillo Adelphi University Nursing
Baruch College Business
David Samberg
Mike Sollenne
Valentina Viscardi
Alyssa Zinkiewicz
Hofstra University Exercise Science/Sports Medecine
SUNY Cortland Psychology
LIU Post Education
Loyola University Maryland Biology/Pre-Med/English
Nina Soluri
Adelphi University Communications Disorders
Tyler Von Wieding
University of Arizona Education
Lauren Sarno
Bryan Somaiah
Michael Vultaggio
SUNY Cortland Math/Secondary Education
Duke University Biology/Chemistry
David Sattanino
Alissa Soriano
Laura Waldron
Kyle Sanders
SUNY Buffalo Architecture
SUNY Farmingdale Undecided
The Culinary Institute of America Culinary Studies
Virginia Commonwealth University Graphic Design
Iona College Biology
Michael Savidge
Jake Spero
Jessica Walker
SUNY Purchase Arts Management
Airforce Security
TJ Maxx/Hair Salon
Brandon Savona
Ariana Spinelli
Robert Wallace
Stevenson University Undecided
Westminster Choir College Music Education
Stonehill College Biology
Tom Scaccianoce
Amanda Stashin
Lenny Warner
Nassau Community College Liberal Arts
Erica Schott
SUNY Geneseo Chemistry/Pre-Med
Baruch College Finance
Tom Stolfi
Ross Warren
Western New England University Pharmacy
LIU Post Film and Radio
Tina Schwartz
Ariella Straussman
U.S. Army
Katie Waterhouse
LIU Post Early Childhood Education
Suffolk Community College Veterinary Science
York College of Pennsylvania Professional Writing
Nicole Scicutella
Nicole Striffolino
Danielle Watson
SUNY New Paltz Art
Dowling College Biology/Pre-Med
Tom Strong-Grinsell
Rachel Welch
Mount Saint Mary College Elementary/Special Education
Andrew Sheets SUNY Oswego Accounting
Hofstra University Communications/Public Relations
University at Buffalo Undecided
Nick Shelters
Meghan Sullivan
Joey Whelan
Brian Shentowsky
Heather Sweeney
Kevin Wigand
Seton Hall University Criminal Justice
SUNY Plattsburgh Special Education
SUNY Geneseo Undecided
Brown University Human Biology/Pre-Med
Michelle Signer
Katie Temps Molloy College
New York University Biology/Pre-Med
Secondary Education for Mathematics
Gabrielle Signorelli
Kailyn Tropeano
Seton Hall University Mathematics/Accounting
Hofstra University Music Education
Pace University Marketing
American Sign Language Interpreting
Catherine Young
The University of Chicago Undecided
Alyssa Yurasits
University of Massachusettes - Lowell
Nursing
Jessica Zorovich
Louisiana State University English
Zachary Zorovich
Florida State University Undecided
June 8, 2012 The Senior Issue
The Senior Editorial Staff
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jenna Fratello MANAGING EDITOR Tom Strong-Grinsell CHIEF COPY EDITOR Nick Barbieri LAYOUT EDITOR Ashley Adler BUSINESS MANAGER Spencer Nord
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PHOTO EDITOR Allie Girodano
Brandon Wolfson
ADVISOR Elyn Coyle
University of Miami Biology/Marine Science
Tom Wong
SUNY Cortland Kinisiology
Special thanks to Jess Graff for all the design help, we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have done it without you! <3 and to Mrs. Elyn Coyle for putting up with us for the last three years.
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Massapequa Federation of Teachers A Union of Teachers and Secretaries Local 1442 To Our Graduating Seniorsâ&#x20AC;Ś Be sure you are right and then stand. At first you will be denounced, then you will be deified. At first you will be rejected, then you will be accepted. First men will swear at you, then if you wear well, they will swear by you. First the sneer and then the cheer. First the lash, then the laurel. First the curse, then the caress. First the trial, then the triumph. First the cross, then the crown. For every scar upon thy brow thou shalt have a star in thy diadem. Stand somewhere and let humanity know where you stand. Stand for something and let humanity know what you stand for. Be sure you are right and then STAND. â&#x20AC;ŚGordon
Congratulations!
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THE CHIEF 11
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chief picks for top senior athletes
THE CHIEF 12
Christian Smith: Volleyball Captain, 2x All State, 2x All Long Island, 2x Nassau County Player of the Year, Nassau County MVP Dan Muller: Lacrosse Captain, All American, 3x Scholar Athlete, All-County Heather Sweeney: Volleyball, 2X All County; Track, 8X All-County, All-Long Island, AllState, 3X State Qualifier, 4X Nationals Qualifier, Long Island Record Holder Indoor Pentathlon, 4 Season Captain Joe Carciolo: Track Captain, State and Federation in Long Jump, All-State, All-Federation, 4x All-Long Island, 3x County Champion, 6x National Qualifier
Kelsey Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien: Field Hockey Captain, 2x All Long Island, All State, 2x All County, New School Record set, Lacrosse, 2x All County, 2x Academic All American Ryan McCormick: Baseball All-County, Conference AA-1 MVP, Diamond award nominee Shannon McBrien: Cross Country Captain, 7x All County, State Qualifier, 3x Conference Champion All Conference, All State, All Federation Dakota Barnathan: All Conference, All Region, All State, All Long Island, All County, The Ralph Whitney Award MVP of Class AA
Chris Husmann: Volleyball Captain, All State, All Long Island MVP, All-County, Basketball Captain, Scholar Athlete Laura Waldron: Lacrosse, 2x Academic All-American, Field Hockey All-State Tournament Team, All Conference, All County Honorable Mention, Nassau Zone Physical Education Award Joanne Josephson: Volleyball Captain, All State, Nassau County MVP, 2X All County, All Long Island 2nd team, All County Honorable Mention Maddy Pimental: 2x All County, 3x All Conference, All Tournament
Photo sources: Island Photography, Allie Giordano, Spencer Nord, others provided by pictured athletes