Peekskill Rotary Academic

Each year the Peekskill Rotary Club recognizes exceptional graduating seniors from Peekskill, Hendrick Hudson and Walter Panas high schools with Academic, Fellowship and Athletic awards. Recipients are selected by high school counselors and club representatives.

The Academic Award of $500 goes to the highest academic achiever, the valedictorian, of each graduating class. Academic Award winners in 2004 are:

Peekskill High School: Anees Gharzita
Walter Panas High School: Saken Kulkarni
Hendrick Hudson High School: Matthew Ticker

The Fellowship Award of $500 is given to the student not only with high academic achievement, but also demonstrated leadership among students. Perhaps they are the class president, run the school newspaper, are active in community outreach programs or Interact club membership, or have other distinguishing characteristics. Fellowship Award winners in 2004 are:

Peekskill High School: India Diaz
Walter Panas High School: Joseph Forgione
Hendrick Hudson High School: Carly Chasin

The Athletic Awards go to the top male and female athlete in each school. Athletic Award winners receive a distinctive trophy. Athletic Award winners in 2004 are:

Peekskill High School: Steven Terjensen and Michele Borbely
Walter Panas High School: Ross Mantell and Jennifer Lussier
Hendrick Hudson High School: Brian Zubradt and Sara Yakin