Class of 2006 Officers:

Scholarships

Marion Brill Scholarship Foundation winners: Joseph J. Belmont, Gretchen M. Olson, Maegan L. Richards, Rachel A. Bigelow, Ashvi Patel, Sarah E. Smithson, Kathryn L. Falk, Danielle J. Pearson, Heidi M. Sterling, David R. Foster, Laura K. Pritchard, Stacey A. Thibault, Christopher G. Maley and Alysa K. Turner.

Herkimer County Community College Foundation Tuition Scholarships: Tamara E. Dudin and Amanda M. Wolfe.

Commencement Scholarships

The Clayton Memorial Scholarship, Rachel A. Bigelow.

The Burton T. Seymour Memorial Scholarship, Daniel S. Stalloch.

The Daniel Keddell Memorial Scholarship, Danielle J. Pearson.

Robert Jones Memorial Scholarship (Ilion Community Club), Philip J. Klosner.

Leo J. Sammon, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, Joseph J. Belmont, Stacey A. Thibault.

Earle T. Jones Memorial Award for School Service (given by the Ilion Olive Branch Lodge), Jessica F. Kinville.

The Earl Parry Watkin Scholarship, (given by the Ilion Teachers’ Association), Heather N. Malone and Amanda M Wolfe.

Richard Adams Scholarship, Justin M. Hunter.

Ilion Fish & Game Club Ecology Scholarship, Thomas M. Waite.

Moose Scholarship for Outstanding Athlete (in memory of Richard Wright), Bryan L. March and Maegan L. Richards.

Richard S. Salisbury (Class of 1978) Memorial Scholarship, Justin M. Hunter.

West Hill Elementary School Service Award, Tamara E. Dudin and Nicholas W. Jarrett.

Marion R. Barton Scholarship, Sarah E. Smithson.

American Legion Auxiliary Ilion Memorial Unit No. 920 Scholarship, Christopher J. Huyck and Amanda M. Sweezey.

Christine Gaffey Neisinger Memorial Scholarship, Joshua D. Jansen.

Paula E. Spoettle Nurses’Scholarship, Christopher J. Huyck.

The Helen Coons Durrett Memorial Scholarship, Gretchen M. Olson.

The Anelia B. Wallace Scholarship, Tamara E. Dudin.

The Business Education Bookstore Award, Heidi M. Sterling.

John K. Fitzer Memorial Scholarship (donated by the Ilion Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.), Daniel S. Stalloch

Brian J. Kelly Memorial Scholarship, Patrick A. Joy.

E. C. Woolver, American Legion Scholarship, Rachel A. Bigelow.

Tanya Travis Memorial Award for Nursing, Amanda M. Sweezey.

The Lillian Hines Coons Memorial Scholarship, Amanda M. Wolfe.

The Grace McGaw Memorial Scholarship, Laura K. Pritchard.

Utica College Scholarship, Stephanie Armstrong, Philip J. Klosner and Heather N. Malone.

The Green/Romer Merit Scholarship, Joseph J. Belmont.

Kathleen A. Tisci Memorial Scholarship, Daniel S. Stalloch.

Joseph A. Baker Memorial Award, Monica L. Ford.

First Source “Excellence in Service” Award, Tamara E. Dudin and Laura K. Pritchard.

Charles J. Lang Memorial Award, Christopher G. Maley.

Randall W. Steele Medical Research Memorial Scholarship, Danielle J. Pearson.

Judy Mae Stone (Class of 1967) Memorial Scholarship, Jamie L. Jones.

Ilion Days Scholarship, Rachel A. Bigelow.

Key Club/Kiwanis Award, Ann M. DeCarr.

Mary Beth Boucher Spanfelner Volunteer Award, Erin M. McKinley

Catherine and Colonel Bart Shelley Scholarship, Amanda M. Sweezey.

The James Panarites Family Valedictorian Scholarship, Rachel A. Bigelow.

The James Panarites Family Salutatorian Scholarship, Christopher G. Maley.

The James Panarites Family Scholar/Athlete Award, Danielle J. Pearson and Thomas M. Waite.

The O’Connor Engineering Scholarship, Christopher G. Maley.

Mohawk Valley General Hospital (MVGH) Guild Scholarship, Ashvi Patel.

The Dr. Jeffrey J. Seymour Memorial Scholarship, Gretchen M. Olson and Stacey A. Thibault.

Nellie Snell F.A.G.O. Scholarship, Stacey A. Thibault.

The Harry and Irene Staley Memorial Scholarship, Stacey A. Thibault.

The Joseph and Ellen O’Neil Scholarship, Tamara E. Dudin.

Gilmartin Scholarship Award, Erin M. McKinley.

Partner’s Trust “Spirit Award,” Gary V. Rende Jr.

The Murf Award, Heidi M. Sterling.

Leona Whiter Memorial Scholarship, Amanda M. Wolfe.

George A. DeLuco Leadership Scholarship, Justin M. Hunter and Danielle J. Pearson.

Mary McLean Memorial Scholarship, Christopher G. Maley and Danielle J. Pearson.

Wayne A. Tayler Scholarship, Maegan L. Richards.

Salvatore R. Zito Award, Amanda M. Wolfe .

N.Y.S. Elks’ Association Scholarships, Joseph J. Belmont, Christopher G. Maley and Maegan L. Richards.

Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Allocated Award, David R. Foster

Ilion Elks’ Lodge Scholarships, Nicole L. Adler, Joseph J. Belmont, Kathryn L. Falk, David R. Foster, Patrick A. Joy, Christopher G. Maley, Erin M. McKinley, Joseph E. Miller, Maegan L. Richards, Heidi M. Sterling and Thomas M. Waite.

Barbara J. White Memorial Scholarship, Stephanie Clark and Alec S. Piaschyk.

John S. Janicki Memorial Scholarship, Isaac E. Anyango.

Janet Kirkland Memorial Award, Rachael A. Guarnieri.

Allen C. Seifried Memorial Scholarship, Monica L. Ford.

Roberta “Bobbi” Dineen Memorial Scholarship, Heather N. Malone.

Kate Sullivan Montini Memorial Scholarship, Alysa K. Turner.

Kerry Sullivan Roseen Memorial Scholarship, Kathryn M. Dickquist.

Gina Coroniti McLaughlin Memorial Scholarship, Laura K. Pritchard.

Jamie Laura Carter Memorial Scholarship, Rebecca L. Neary.

Todd Wheelock Memorial Scholarship, Chad V. Garnsey.

Ilion United Methodist Church High School Senior Award, Rebecca L. Neary.

N.Y.S. Lottery Scholarship, David R. Foster.

Timothy Bulson Memorial Scholarship for Music, Kathryn M. Dickquist.

“Buddy” Leuenberger Memorial Scholarship, Brandon M. Salvagni.

Robert O. Humphrey Scholarship, Sarah E. Smithson.

Bea & Pliny Applegate Memorial Scholarship, Corey R. Bush.

Jessie Corr Gird Scholarship, Kassandra K. Day.

Civil Service Employees Association, Local 434 Scholarship, David R. Foster.

Herkimer BOCES Dollars for Scholars,Maegan L. Richards, Matthew J. Spaman.

NYS Correctional Officers PBA Scholarship, Matthew J. Spaman.

Kathy Callister Memorial Award, Heidi M. Sterling.

Broadway Theatre League of Utica Scholarship, Alysa K. Turner.

Scholarships, Awards and Distinctions

Valedictorian, Rachel A. Bigelow; salutatorian, Christopher G. Maley.

National Merit Scholarship, Letter of Commendation, David R. Foster.

N.Y.S. Scholarships for Academic Excellence, Rachel A. Bigelow, Nicolas W. Jarrett, Christopher G. Maley, David R. Foster and Danielle J. Pearson.

Nicole L. Adler, Ilion Elks’ Lodge Scholarship, HCCC Joan Johnston Memorial Scholarship.

Joseph J. Belmont, Clarkson Leadership Award, CASA Cares Scholarship, Charles E. Strom Engineering Award, Ilion Elks’ Lodge Scholarship, N.Y.S. Elks’ Association Scholarship.

Kathryn M. Dickquist, Sage College of Albany Dean’s Award.

Kathryn L. Falk, Ilion Elks’ Lodge Scholarship.

David R. Foster, Hamilton College Hans H. Schambach Scholarship, Civil Service Employees Association, Local 434 Scholarship, N.Y.S. Lottery Scholarship, Elk’s National Foundation Most Valuable Student Award, Ilion Elks’ Lodge Scholarship, Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship.

Joshua D. Jansen, Elim Bible Institute Minister’s Children Scholarship.

Patrick A. Joy, Ilion Elks’ Lodge Scholarship.

Christopher G. Maley, Clarkson Alumni Scholarship, Ilion Elks’ Lodge Scholarship, N.Y.S. Elks’ Association Scholarship.

Erin M. McKinley, Ilion Elks’ Lodge Scholarship.

Joseph E. Miller, Savannah College of Art & Design Scholarship, Ilion Elks’ Lodge Scholarship.

Gretchen M. Olson, Canisius Trustees Scholarship.

Danielle J. Pearson, Dr. Bernard J. Burke Scholarship, University of Rochester Potter Scholarship.

Maegan L. Richards, N.Y.S. Elks’ Association Special Merit Award, Ilion Elks’ Lodge Scholarship.

Sarah E. Smithson, Nazareth College Founder’s Scholarship.

Heidi M. Sterling, Canisius Dean’s Academic Scholarship, Ilion Elks’ Lodge Scholarship.

Alysa K. Turner, Ithaca College Dean’s Scholarship.

Thomas M. Waite, Clarkson University Scholarship, Ilion Elks’Lodge Scholarship.

Ilion Police Benevolent Awards, Kayla J. Dickenson and Matthew J. Spaman.

Women of the Moose Prize for Nurses’ Training, Jennifer R. Gilbert.

Yearbook/Publication Award, Jessica F. Kinville.

Valedictorian (Earl Parry Watkin Memorial Award), Rachel A. Bigelow.

Salutatorian - School Prize, Christopher G. Maley.

Ilion/Frankfort Memorial Auxiliary No. 502 of the VFW Progress Award, Matthew D. Kucerak and Trista M. Kealy

Ilion/Frankfort Memorial Auxiliary No. 502 of the VFW Most Improved Award, Matthew H. Montgomery.

Knights of Columbus Special Award & Recognition, Sarah E. Smithson.

Joseph Baker Award, Sara L. Trevor.

Senior National Honor Society Award, David R. Foster, Gretchen M. Olson, Danielle J. Pearson and Alysa K. Turner.

Daniel Stone Memorial Scholarship, Bryan L. March.

William & Beryl Welch Scholarship, Christopher G. Maley.

Agnes Morgan Hamlin Prize, Corey R. Bush.

The Albert W. Schneider Masonic Prize, Nicholas W. Jarrett.

University of Rochester Humanities & Social Sciences Award, Segan M. Morse.

The Mark S. Mogensen Memorial Award, Danielle J. Pearson.

Leo R. Grygiel Scholarship Fund, Isaac E. Anyango.

The Christine Misiaszek Memorial Award, Joseph J. Belmont, Monica L. Ford, David R. Foster and Rachael A. Guarnieri.

Myron (Mike) Bouck Memorial Award, Philip J. Klosner.

Special Senior Assembly “Video Award,” Kathryn L. Falk.

Zonta Service Award, Victoria R. Patterson.

School Citizenship Award, Lisa M. Ray.

Troop 8-Eagle Scout Recognition Award, Daniel S. Stalloch.

Art Three-Year Award, Joseph E. Miller.

Art Most Improved, Kathryn M. Dickquist.

Proficiency in Office Procedures, Nicole L. Adler (Mohawk Valley Businesswomen’s Association).

Office Procedures and Keyboarding, Stephanie M. Armstrong, (Mohawk Valley Businesswomen’s Association).

Loretta O. Douglas Award (Ilion Alumni Association), Jamie L. Jones.

Progress in English Award, Lisa M. Tracy.

Mohawk Valley Chapter D.A.R. American History Award, Justin M. White.

School History Award, Thomas M. Waite.

County Conference of Mayors Award, Andrew W. Stafford.

Historical Club History Award (Historical Club of Ilion), David R. Foster.

Elsie W. Edsall Memorial Home Economics Award, Alec S. Piaschyk (Mohawk Valley Chapter D.A.R.)

Technology Education Award, Michael P. Stone.

Foreign Exchange Student Recognition, Marimo Kubo.

Math 4-Year Award (Adirondack Bank Bond), Christopher G. Maley

Mathematics & science, first prize, Rachel A. Bigelow.

Rensselaer Math & Science Award, Keith D. Willner.

Priscilla Burnham Memorial Prize for Instrumental Music, Isaac E. Anyango.

The A. Wallace DeVere Memorial Award in Vocal Music, Ann M. DeCarr.

Ilion Music Boosters “Outstanding Musician” Award, (Band), Rachel A. Bigelow and Stacey A Thibault; (Orchestra), Tamara E. Dudin and David R. Foster; (Chorus), Kathryn M. Dickquist, Danielle J. Pearson, Sarah E. Smithson and Alysa K. Turner.

Ilion Music Boosters “Unsung Hero” Award (Band), Heather N. Malone and Danielle J. Pearson; (Orchestra), Gretchen M. Olson and Amanda M. Wolfe; (Chorus), Isaac E. Anyango, Gretchen M. Olson, Stacey A. Thibault and Amanda M. Wolfe.

Herkimer County Music Educators’ Association Award, Stacey A. Thibault.

Outstanding All-Around Musician, Danielle J. Pearson.

Director’s Award for Vocal Music, Kathryn M. Dickquist.

William and Nettie Parker Prize, Danielle J. Pearson.

Bausch & Lomb Science Award, Keith D. Willner.

Senior High Student Council Awards


Student Council Award, Leadership, Enthusiasm & Dedication, Heidi M. Sterling.

Students of the Year Award, Christopher G. Maley and Danielle J. Pearson.

Student Council Underclassman Worker Award (junior, in memory of George Purdon), Brooke L. Jenkins.

Student Council Senior Worker Award, Gretchen M. Olson and Amanda M. Wolfe.

Triple “C” Award - Character, Courage and Commitment, Joseph J. Belmont and Christopher G. Maley.

D.A.R. Good Citizen Award, Heidi M. Sterling.

Temple Beth Joseph Citizenship Award, Lisa M. Tracy.

Burton T. Seymour Memorial Prize for Service, Gretchen M. Olson and Heidi M. Sterling.

Barbara Durant Memorial Award, Vanessa R. Pileggi.

Bank of America Scholarship (Bond), Joseph J. Belmont.

Kathleen Withington Memorial Award (St. Augustine’s Guild), Stacey A. Thibault.

2006 National Junior Honor Society Award for Outstanding Service, Gretchen M. Olson.

N.Y.S. Comptrollers Achievement Award, Gretchen M. Olson.

Senior Assembly Recipients

Ilion High School Soccer Award, Isaac E. Anyango and Thomas M. Waite.

Moose Club Dale Johnson Memorial Baseball Award, Justin M. Hunter.

Leo Golicki Memorial Competitive Spirit Award, Philip J. Klosner.

Rocky Cramer Memorial Award, Justin M. Hunter.

Francis Murray Memorial Basketball Award, Christopher G. Maley.

Varsity Club (Unsung Hero) Award, Joshua D. Jansen and Gary V. Rende Jr.

Lever Cup, Christopher G. Maley.

Richard Lewis Memorial Wrestling Award, Matthew H. Montgomery.

Kim Torbitt Memorial Wrestling Award, Joseph J. Belmont.

James Allston Memorial Track Award, Bryan L. March.

Knights of Columbus Athletic Award, Isaac E. Anyango, Patrick A. Joy.

Coach Joe Bemis Memorial Football Award, Philip J. Klosner, Christopher G. Maley.

George E. Anderson Memorial Golf Award, Aaron M. Paugh.

Coaches Award in Bowling, Michael P. Celi.

Richard N. Adams Memorial Award, Joseph J. Belmont.

Terry “Skitch” Moran Memorial Award, Thomas M. Waite.

Harvey Watson Memorial Award, Brandon M. Salvagni.

Stephen Nowacki Memorial Cross Country Award, Bryan L. March.

Cross Country Parents’ Club Achievement Award, Bryan L. March.

Donald Porter Memorial Tennis Award, David R. Foster.

Boys Moose Memorial Bowling Award, Michael P. Stone.

The 1982 Football Parents’ Club Award, Brandon M. Salvagni.

Billy LaGase Memorial Athletic Award, Christopher G. Maley.

Boys’ Volleyball Achievement Award, Isaac E. Anyango.

Arthur Coons Memorial Wrestling Award, Thomas M. Waite.

Brian J. Kelly Memorial Golf Award, Patrick A. Joy.

Manny Laura Memorial Baseball Award, Joseph J. Belmont.

The Kathleen Moreau Memorial Football Award, Andrew S. Gahan.

Joseph L. Albin Memorial Basketball Award, Jacob M. Hence and Marcus McCaw.

Robert Richards Memorial Soccer Award, Joshua D. Jansen.

Excellence in Soccer Award, Patrick A. Joy.

Coaches Award in Tennis, Victor P. Lamanna.

Leslie “La” Ritton Memorial Track Award, Efrain J. Gerena and Nicholas W. Jarrett.

Ilion Volleyball Parents’ Club Award, Justin M. Hunter.

Ilion-Mohawk Youth Football Award, Christopher G. Maley.

Judith E. Cormia Memorial Award for Cheerleading, Rebecca L. Neary.

George O. Kane Memorial Sportsmanship Award, Erin M. McKinley and Stacey A. Thibault.

Priscilla Burnham Memorial Leadership Award, Heidi M. Sterling.

Girls Senior Service Award, Maegan L. Richards.

Unsung Heroine Award, Stephanie M. Gay.

George E. Anderson Memorial Track Award, Maegan L. Richards.

Track Parents’ Club Award, Gretchen M. Olson.

Alfred Hegeman Memorial Tennis Award, Gretchen M. Olson.

Girls Tennis Parents’ Club Award, Alysa K. Turner.

Girls Moose Memorial Bowling Award, Sarah M. Sullivan.

Girls Bowling Coach’s Award, Jennifer R. Brown.

American Legion Volleyball Achievement Award, Stacey A. Thibault.

Volleyball Parents’ Club Award, Danielle J. Pearson.

Softball Achievement Award, Heidi M. Sterling.

Softball Parents’ Club Award, Erin M. McKinley.

Field Hockey Parents’ Club Award, Erin M. McKinley.

Field Hockey Award, Danielle J. Pearson.

Girls Basketball Achievement Award, Heidi M. Sterling.

Basketball Parents’ Club Sportsmanship Award, Amanda M. Sweezey.

Panarites Outstanding Senior Girl Athlete Award, Danielle J. Pearson.

Girls Cross Country Award, Jaime M. North.

Cross Country Parents’ Club Award, Stephanie L. Clark.

Richard Taylor Memorial Team Player Award, Monica L. Ford.

Girls Soccer Achievement Award, Maegan L. Richards.

Soccer Parents’ Club Award, Rachel A. Bigelow, Laura K. Pritchard.

Robert Richards Memorial Soccer Award, Heidi M. Sterling.

First Published July 11, 2006 - Modified January 11, 2023