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 2005 are:

Peekskill High School: Nicole Mordin
Walter Panas High School: Caroline Hawkins
Hendrick Hudson High School: Justin Becker

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. Rotary Fellowship Award winners in 2005 are:

Peekskill High School: Emily Sperber
Walter Panas High School: Meghan McLoughlin
Hendrick Hudson High School: Candace Mannarino

The Athletic Awards go to the top male and female athlete in each school. Athletic Award winners receive a distinctive trophy. Rotary Athletic Award winners in 2005 are:

Peekskill High School: Jerom Freeman
Peekskill High School: Cathy-Lee Varella
Walter Panas High School: William Honovich
Walter Panas High School: Mary Montesarchio
Hendrick Hudson High School: Joseph Variano
Hendrick Hudson High School: Maggie Wright

Athletic Award Winners in 2005