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ST Students Are Honored For Volunteer Service

Several Sussex Technical High School students received the Delaware Volunteer Credit and/or the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) for their volunteer efforts in the community.

Created by the Delaware General Assembly in 1998, students in grades 9-12 can earn one elective credit towards graduation upon completing 90 hours of community service during two semesters. Presidential recognition is received in appreciation for volunteer hours earned over a 12-month period that demonstrates commitment and is an inspiration to others to engage in volunteer service.

Sussex Tech students receiving the recognition are:

Seniors – Zachary Cannon, Neisa Davis, Abigail Genshaw, Devontay Jones, Bethany Killmon, Chelsea LeCates, Shannon Lecates, Lauren Shapley, and Crystal Williamson;

Juniors – Zachary Adkins, Zachary Bell, Nhu Do, Angela Lagano, Emily Macklin, Bansri Patel, Corrine Stewart, George Trudeau, Gene Wildonger, and Laura Zwiebel;

Sophomores – Michael Ross; and

Freshman – Aaron C. Howard and Emily Lee.

Three Ravens Are Carson Scholars

Three students at Sussex Technical High School were recently honored as 2013 Recognized Carson Scholars. Sophomores John Barrett and Holly Anderson and freshman Zachary Varrato were acknowledged for their continued academic and humanitarian achievements. They were among over 5,600 gifted students from across the country who have been named Carson Scholars.

John is studying Business, Finance and Marketing. Holly’s technical area is Athletic Health Care. Zach is a Digital Print Design student. The students were honored at the Carson Scholars Fund 17th Annual Awards Banquet in April in Baltimore, Md.

The Carson Scholars Fund awards college scholarships to students who excel academically and are dedicated to serving their communities. A student is nominated by his/her school. Minimum requirements are a 3.75 GPA and involvement in community service. The Carson Scholars Fund seeks to combat the American education crisis by discovering promise and rewarding excellence in our nation’s youth through Scholarship and Reading Room programs. The Carson Scholars Fund was founded in 1994 by world-renowned pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson and his wife, Candy.

Sussex Tech Thespians “Grease” The Stage

“Grease” hit like lightning last weekend as Sussex Tech students performed the 1978 American musical on the stage of the Possum Point Players in Georgetown. Members of Tech Productions turned back the clock to the time of poodle skirts and leather jackets as they sang and danced their way into the hearts of the audience.

Perhaps the first hint of theatrical prowess was the obvious “N-e-u-w Y-o-u-r-ker” accent adopted by the actors. A Sussex County twang just wouldn’t have had the same affect for this musical classic. Every spoken word from the mouths of the Pink Ladies to the mouths of the leather jacket T-Birds took the audience from Sussex Tech High to Rydell High.

Lead male character bad-boy Danny (Cameron Malone) impressed the audience when he showed off some fancy John Travolta footsteps with fancy feet Cha-Cha DiGregorio (Summer Okoye) to win a dance-off. When good girl “Sandra Dee stereotype” lead female character Sandy (Kara Bethke) “turns bad” and walks onto the stage in a skin-hugging black leather outfit that made her legs look six feet long, more than a few 70’s generation audience members did a double-take as they thought Olivia Newton-John had reappeared.

Jivy Jess Bishop had more energy as Patty than a cat on a hot tin roof, and the comedic antics between Jan (Peyton Carter) and Roger (Kyle Attkinson-Steele) lit up the laughter meter during their “mooning” flirtation. The soothing mellow tone of Frankie Avalon came out in the voice of Isaac Van Curen as he sang “Teen Angel” to a distraught Frenchy (Hannah Powers) with pink hair, and Betty Rizzo (Lydia August) showed that she had a secret.

The only thing missing in the production was a re-creation of the street race that Kenicke (Ryan Barwick) brings to the audience’s minds as he looks them in the eyes and belts out his rendition of “Greased Lightning.”

And we cannot forget the off-camera voice of radio personality Vince Fontaine who turns out to be Sussex Tech’s own charismatic English teacher Anthony Natoli who enthusiastically brought the “teen idol” to life.

So many more Sussex Tech students took on the roles of supporting cast and crew to bring the Rydell High story to life. Each gave their time, energy, and talent either on stage or behind the scenes to make the production a total success. Hats off to Rydell High and Tech Productions!

Juniors Get AYES Training

Automotive juniors recently underwent AYES training to prepare them for work-based learning during their senior year. The Automotive Technologies program at Sussex Tech has been recognized as an Automotive Youth Education Systems (AYES) school partner and participates actively with local businesses to foster student apprenticeships. The training was taught by Troy Ricketts, Student Services Academic Specialist.

Students participating in the AYES training were Trevor Neal, Robert Emory, Jake Tull, Anthony Huling, Tyler Wood, Carlos Zarate, Bradley Trinidad, Nicanor Espinoza, Mark Cox, and Matt Zwiebel.

Principal's Letter May 2013

Hello Sussex Tech Family and Friends,
 
The school year is almost over. This last month is full of banquets, awards ceremonies, and the traditional graduation activities. The year has flown by. Our students continue to amaze me with their accomplishments. Again this month, many Sussex Tech Ravens have earned special note.
 
Congratulations to senior Brinleigh Parsons who received the Young Water Fowler of the Year Award from the Eastern Sussex Chapter of Ducks Unlimited. Brin was honored for her work in developing the first high school chapter of Ducks Unlimited in the East here at Sussex Tech.
 
During spring break, several student members of the Sussex Tech Junior Chapter of Ducks Unlimited attended a Greenwing event near Greenwood. The event was designed to show young people the wonders of responsible conservation, shooting sports, and responsible gun use. Attending were Christopher Clifton, Brin Parsons, Brandon Jackson, Adam Harkness, and Zach Pulcinella. Advisors David Waters and Scott Layfield accompanied the students.
 
Congratulations to junior Bansri Patel who won a first place medal at the Sussex County Science Fair and who also won the Delaware Valley Science Fair in Pennsylvania, thereby qualifying as a finalist at the Delaware BioGENEius Challenge. She then qualified as a finalist in the upcoming National BioGENEius Challenge in Washington, D.C.
 
Congratulations to the JROTC Raven Battalion for winning the Delaware State Championship in Unarmed Exhibition Drill competition at the Eagle Classic sponsored by the Dover Air Force Base. The Unarmed Exhibition cadets went through a series of choreographed steps and turns in precision movement. They beat out eight other school teams. Led by Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Kaycee Bean, Raven team members are cadets Emma Rider, Branagh James, Alex Hassman, Joseph Hartman, Colin Hearn, Robert Christensen, Samantha Hawkins, and Spencer Turner.
 
Later the same day, the JROTC held its annual Change of Command Ceremony and Dinner at the Georgetown CHEER Center. Cadet Colonel Dylan Varrato passed over the Battalion flag to its new leader, Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Kaycee Bean. C/LTC Bean also received the service and commitment award presented by the Daughters of the American Revolution from Mrs. Donna Horvath. Other special service awards went to: C/MAJ Tyler Wood, Reserve Officers Association; C/CPT Ivy Colburn, Daughters of 1812; C/MAJ Andrew Atkins, Military Order of the Purple Heart; and C/LTC John Crimmins, Military Order of World Wars. Dozens of service bars were presented to other cadets. The Battalion has grown to almost 140 cadets and is the largest Battalion in Sussex County. The cadets are very active in Raider Challenge competitions and Drill Team competitions, as well as serving the community.  This is a group of very fine young men and women who represent Sussex Tech well.
 
Congratulations to the 32 seniors in the Legal Support Services and Criminal Justice Technologies became the first class to receive Emergency Telecommunicator Certification. Curriculum in this technical area was revamped this year to include instruction on 9-1-1 simulators. After passing the exam given by the National Academy of Emergency Dispatchers, students qualify for jobs as a 9-1-1 operator.
 
Congratulations to Business, Finance, and Marketing seniors Devin Deloach and Jenna Stevens, junior Tyler Butler, and sophomore Emily Nichols for winning the Diamond Entrepreneurial Challenge. The team wrote a five-page business concept and "pitched" their idea -- Raven Eyes, the school photography store -- to the judges. Forty-two teams were in the competition. The team won a total of $9,000 -- each student received a $1,000 scholarship; instructor Frank Makray received $500; and the BFM tech area received the remaining $4,500 to be used for future studies in the program.
 
Sussex Tech is sending 20 students to the Health Occupations Students of America National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida in June. The students qualified for Orlando by placing in the State HOSA competitions. Congratulations to: Zoe Callaway, Kara Carmean, Yazmin Rodriguez and Lauren Shapley, Community Awareness; Lindsay Hetrick and Rachel Mayhorn, CPR/First Aid; Krystie Collins, Hiten Patel and T.J. Pinto, Dental Science; Hailey Amendt and Megan Parkhurst, Health Education; Michael Dopler, Ricky Hernandez, Matthew Rosa and Seth Wilson, HOSA Bowl; Hensen Destine and Christopher Clifton, Job Seeking Skills; Bansri Patel and Chelsea LeCates, Medical Terminology; and Caitlin Cook, Physical Therapy.
 
Another 20 students qualified for national competition in the SkillsUSA contests. Going to Kansas City in June are: Ashton Tomlinson, Paige Robinson, Sydney Buss, Kira Lyle and Catherine Minton, Chapter Business; Krystin Gibson, Photography; Yessenia Sanchez-Prieto, Prepared Speech; Haley Cherrix, Natalie Sava, Emily Morris and Bekah Warrington, Broadcast News Production; Jeff Klabe, Cabinetmaking; Cameron Jackson, Criminal Justice; Shawn O'Neal, Diesel Equipment; Tyler Daniels, Marine Service Tech; Sam Mitchell and Zachary Keyek, Robotics and Automation Tech; and Michael Young and Vincent Borgesi, Web Design.
 
Congratulations to senior Darien Jones who became the first Afro-American to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout in Millsboro Troop 89. Darien's service project was painting and placing about a dozen quarter-mile markers on the 3.1-mile cross country course at Sussex Tech.
 
Commendation goes to junior Derek Megee who is very active in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's on October 12 by advertising it on his late model crate stock car. Derek's participation is in honor of his great-grandfather who died of Alzheimer's disease.
 
Commendation to seniors Hannah Menendez and Imani Nichols who served on the Sussex County Youth Philanthrophy Board of the Delaware Community Foundation that awarded $10,000 to five Sussex County non-profit organizations. Since September, YPB members have been studying youth issues in their neighborhoods and schools, learning about community service and grantmaking, and conducting site visits.
 
Congratulations to the students who were selected to participate in the 2013 Delaware Foundation Reaching Citizens Blue-Gold All-Star Football Game on June 22. Chosen to represent Sussex Tech are cheerleaders Ashley Jump, Jessica Lux and Sarah Timmons; junior ambassadors Jada Burbage and Shelby McBroom; football player, Marshall Brown; and senior ambassadors Taylor Hatfield, Stephen Mervine and Paige Robinson.

Congratulations to Sussex Tech wrestlers and managers who earned Academic All-State distinction. They are: Michael Ross, Abby Adams, Shanonn Bradley, Juwan Massey, Kyle Breckner, Ryan Parker, J.L. King and Jeff Klabe.
 
Congratulations to social studies teacher Debbie Long who was named Sussex Tech's Teacher of the Year. Nominated by a student, Mrs. Long was commended for "always working to make things better and easier to understand." Mrs. Long also received this honor in 2008.
 
Congratulations to Dona Troyer for being named Staff Member of the Month for April 2013. Mrs. Troyer stepped in to fill an unexpected vacancy and kept the position running smoothly for the students. She has been a much-requested substitute teacher at Sussex Tech for the past three years and we appreciate her willingness to help any way she can.
 
There are still a lot of sports competitions left this month. Please come out and get some sun while enjoying the games. The athletes really do appreciate seeing you in the stands.
 
Hope to see you soon,
 
Dr. John L. Demby,
Principal

Class of 2013 Graduation Information

1. Graduation is Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in Raven Stadium. Seniors should report to the gym by 5:00 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the gym where admission will be by ticket only.

2. Graduation practice will be held at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 29. Please park behind the home side stadium bleachers and report to the gym. You must participate in graduation practice or you will not be allowed to march. Seniors will be expected to stay until 12 noon or until practice is over.

3. Only those seniors who are eligible to participate in the graduation ceremonies are allowed to be at practice or participate in the senior picnic. All other students will be asked to leave. No visitors or children are to be brought to practice or the picnic.

4. Jostens will distribute the caps and gowns at the conclusion of graduation practice. All students must wear a cap and gown in order to march in the graduation ceremony. Report cards and technical competencies will also be distributed.

5. Acceptable dress under the gowns will be white shirt and tie, black dress pants, and black dress shoes for the young men. NO TENNIS SHOES. The ladies should wear a light colored dress (the hemline should be above the gown which is approximately mid-calf) or light colored dress slacks, stockings, and white low heels or dress flats. NO TENNIS SHOES. If students show up inappropriately dressed (jeans, tennis shoes, shorts), they will not be allowed to march. Ladies, please bring bobby pins or barrettes to secure your caps.

6. Students must clear all senior debts in order to be eligible to participate in the graduation ceremony.

Sussex Tech Girls Enjoy DigiGirlz Day

Students from Sussex Technical High School’s ninth grade class enjoyed the recent 2013 Delaware DigiGirlz Day presented by the Delaware Department of Education and the Delaware Department of Technology and Information at Wilmington University’s Dover campus. The purpose of the program is to address the declining enrollment of young ladies entering the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

The event provides a better understanding of a career in the technology field by engaging young women in lively discussions about technology, dispelling the many myths about a STEM education, and engaging the young women in hands-on “fun” activities. Eighth and ninth grade young women are invited to attend. The American Association of University Women and other organizations found that girls make decisions on whether to embrace science and technology in their late middle school and early high school years.

One of the events at DigiGirlz Day was First Robotics, an intense robotics program that offers students the opportunity to real-world engineering. The Cyber Patriot breakout session dealt with how our lives revolve around the cyber world. It explained to students how to protect themselves online and gave security suggestions for the cyber infrastructure. Attendees also participated in Kodu, a 3-D game development environment designed to teach programming language and create games. The WilmU Gaming program gave students an overview of the basic techniques to hands-on game building.

Delaware U.S. Senator Tom Carper visited with students at DigiGirlz Day. Keynote speaker was Dr. Stephanie Wright, president of the Delaware Aerospace Education Foundation. Dr. Wright talked about her career, including her selection to be a Teacher in Space candidate.

Superior Court Judge Teaches Criminal Justice Classes

Delaware Superior Court Judge Jane Brady was the guest lecturer in the criminal justice classes at Sussex Tech on May 2 to give a lesson on the Emancipation Proclamation. In observance of its 150th anniversary, Judge Brady explained to the students how the president’s constitutional authority as commander in chief of the armed forces gave President Lincoln the power to proclaim that all those enslaved in Confederate territory to be forever free. Four states – including Delaware –were not named in the Proclamation because even though they were slave-holding states, they were not in rebellion from the United States. She told how the Emancipation Proclamation led to the passage by Congress of the Thirteenth Amendment in 1865 to abolish slavery.

The visiting lecture was in celebration of Law Day, sponsored by the Delaware Law Related Education Center, where lawyers are paired up with participating schools to incorporate “law into the classroom.” In cooperation with the American Bar Association, the lesson is prepared for the lawyers. Each year the lawyers choose a topic pertinent to history.

Sussex Tech Welcomes Deputy Secretary of Education

Delaware Deputy Secretary of Education, David Blowman, visited Sussex Tech on Wednesday, May 8. He toured the campus, met staff and students, and appeared on the school’s morning television program, The Raven Report.

A native of England, Mr. Blowman has a degree in economics and political science from the University of Leeds and a master’s degree in policy analysis from Penn State. Before being appointed to his present position in 2012, Mr. Blowman was the chief financial officer of the Brandywine School District.

Band Carnival Postponed Until June 1

Due to the predicted bad weather for this weekend, the Sussex Tech Raven Nation Fundraising Carnival has been postponed until June 1. Activities will take place on the school campus from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

The day will still offer yard sale vendors, a garden supplies auction, a car wash, food and a performance by the ST X-Press. Special feature of the day will be a live car auction at 1 p.m.

For more information contact band director Harvey Bullock at 302-85l6-0961, Ext. 1424.

Naming Royalty is Crowning Moment of 2013 Prom

Sussex Tech’s junior class hosted the 2013 Prom on Saturday, May 4. Following the grand march on the Georgetown Circle, students returned to the high school for an evening of “Diamonds Are Forever” dancing and fun under a big top tent. Highlight of the evening was the crowning of the Prom Royalty.

Crowned King and Queen were seniors Priyan Patel and Briannon Troyer. The Junior Prince and Princess are Gray Venables and Megan Mahetta.

Sussex Tech Is Recognized for Students’ Volunteer Service

Sussex Technical High School was honored at the “Salute to Service in Delaware” ceremony to celebrate community volunteerism. The April ceremony was sponsored by the Jefferson Awards for Public Service, in partnership with The News Journal.

Sussex Tech was a finalist for the “Outstanding Service by a Delaware Students In Action High School” award. Students in Action is a national youth recognition and reward program, designed to pass the tradition of service and volunteerism on to the next generation of young Americans. Over the past five years, the Jefferson Awards Students In Action program has trained 833 student leaders in Delaware.

The Jefferson Awards was founded by the late Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis to create a “Nobel Prize for public service.” It has been transformed into one of the nation’s leading organizations activating volunteers with a special emphasis on youth.

Environmental Greenhouse Plants Now on Sale

Visit the Sussex Tech Environmental greenhouse today to pick up beautiful flowers, thriving veggies, and tasty herbs to liven up your home and garden at reasonable prices that commercial greenhouses can’t beat!

On sale are:
Geraniums (pink, red) 6” ($4)
Pansies 6/pack ($3/6pack or $14/flat)
Marigolds (red/yellow/orange) 6” ($2)

Bib Romaine Lettuce ($1/6pack)
Tomatoes (Beef Steak, Roma, Monster, Celebrity) 8” ($3) 4” ($2)
Jalapeño Peppers 3”($3)
Bell Peppers 3” ($3)
Basil 3" ($1)

Thank you for supporting Sussex Tech FFA!!!

Competition Tests Environmental Skills

Several Sussex Tech environmental students participated in the 2013 Delaware Envirothon competition held recently at Wicked R Western Productions in Wyoming, Del. Eighteen teams prepared all school year for the competition. Each team answered questions, reviewed specimens, and took measurements in topics dealing with aquatic ecology, soils/land use, wildlife, forestry, air quality, and the current environmental issue – pastureland management.

Sussex Tech’s FFA team that competed consisted of Benny King, Megan Davidson, Sara Pappa, Lyndsey Heck, Alex White, Drew Fox, Jacob Adkins, Sam McDonald, Marshal Brown, Andy Duvall, Jordan Spicer, Damian Bluto, Kole Hearn, Emma Rider, and Nate O’Neil. Advisor is G.L. Jefferson.

Several Sussex Tech environmental students participated in the 2013 Delaware Envirothon competition held recently at Wicked R Western Productions in Wyoming, Del. Eighteen teams prepared all school year for the competition. Each team answered questions, reviewed specimens, and took measurements in topics dealing with aquatic ecology, soils/land use, wildlife, forestry, air quality, and the current environmental issue – pastureland management.

Sussex Tech’s FFA team that competed consisted of Benny King, Megan Davidson, Sara Pappa, Lyndsey Heck, Alex White, Drew Fox, Jacob Adkins, Sam McDonald, Marshal Brown, Andy Duvall, Jordan Spicer, Damian Bluto, Kole Hearn, Emma Rider, and Nate O’Neil. Advisor is G.L. Jefferson.

Electronics Class Helps Cancer Fund

The Electronics Technology class at Sussex Technical High School recently presented a $500 check to the American Cancer Society. During April, Cancer Awareness Month, the students sold first aid kits that can be used either in the car or at sporting events. As part of their class community service project, students Sam Mitchell and Tori McDonough presented the check to Dr. Marie C. Wolfgang at her office, located at Cedar Avenue Medical Center in Seaford.

Final Exam Exemption Guidelines

Sussex Tech has implemented these final exam exemption guidelines. They are as follows:

9^th and 10^th grade students are exempt from their final English exam IF they meet one of the following criteria

• They earn a performance level of 3 or better on their spring DCAS for reading
• They move up one performance level from their fall to spring DCAS for reading
• They increase their accountability score by 5% from their fall to spring DCAS for reading
• They maintain a performance level of 4 from fall to spring DCAS for reading

9^th and 10^th grade students are exempt from their final math exam IF they meet one of the following criteria

• They earn a performance level of 3 or better on their spring DCAS for math
• They move up one performance level from their fall to spring DCAS for math
• They increase their accountability score by 5% from their fall to spring DCAS for math
• They maintain a performance level of 4 from fall to spring DCAS for math

10^th grade students are exempt from their final science exam IF

• They earn a performance level of 3 or better on their spring DCAS for science

11^th grade students are exempt from their final social studies exam IF

• They earn a performance level of 3 or better on their spring DCAS for U.S. history

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Thank you.

Prom Court Candidates are Announced

“Diamonds are Forever,” the 2013 Sussex Tech Prom will be held Saturday evening, May 4, at the school from 6-11 p.m. The Grand March will be held on the Circle in Georgetown in front of the Brick Hotel at 4:30 p.m. The Prom King and Queen and Prom Prince and Princess will be crowned during the evening.
Candidates for the titles are:

King – Tim Bada, Ryan Downs, Dalton Foxwell, Darien Jones, Priyen Patel, and Jacob Procino

Queen – Shanice Edwards, Taylor Hatfield, Tori Hearn, Sophia Moore, Jazmin Mullen, and Briannon Troyer

Prince – Dylan Baker, Ethan Caldwell, Kierian Firch, Colin Talley, and Gray Venables

Princess – Clara Abella, Hannah Krouse, Christina Mahaffie, Megan Mahetta, and Rebekah Warrington

Students Model in Fashion Show

The Sussex Tech Band Boosters sponsored a Fashion Show on April 12 to help with the expenses of the Raven Nation Marching Band’s trip abroad for their performance in London’s 2014 New Year’s Day Parade and Festival. Over 30 models appeared in formal wear and rainbow outfits with matching hairdos. A portion of the clothing in the show was donated by local shops, organizations and students.

Sussex Technical High School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

BLADES: Grade 9 – John T. Martin

BRIDGEVILLE: Grade 9 – Taylor L. Conley, Catarina E. Domingo, Christyn A. Geniesse, Jennifer A. Linares-Agustin, Taylor J. McBroom, Mary H. Mohr, Rachael L. Scott; Grade 10 – Remington G. Dewey, Cooper E. Hearn, Ryan J. Parker, Kaitlyn B. Willin; Grade 11 – Robin Caceres, Kalene A. Garrison, Tiffanni L. Hinds, Shelby L. McBroom, Leah L. Snead; Grade 12 – Aaliyah C. Andrews, Lydia H. Greason, Ashley N. Jester, Ryan M. Johnson, Bethany M. Killmon, Stephen J. Mervine, Kate L. Schroeder

DAGSBORO: Grade 9 – Patience R.F. Griffith, Patrick A. Tighe; Grade 10 – Nicholas J. Charlsen, Demi J. Edwards, Abigail M. Evan; Grade 11 – Liam A. Baker, Madison A. Coviello; Grade 12 – Ian L. Crowther, Kaitlyn S. Kester, Julie R. Merritt

DELMAR: Grade 9 – Lauren E. Fleetwood, Hannah J. Hosier, Rachel M. Piper; Grade 10 – Travis W. Quillin; Grade 11 – Autumn A. Ford, Emily D. Morris; Grade 12 – Jasmine L. Smith

ELLENDALE: Grade 9 – Lindsay M. Adams, Lizzet Morales-Gutierrez; Grade 10 – River W. Abbruzzi-Davis, Aliyah V. Sample-Bowden; Grade 11 – Morgan R. Brower, Emily G. Macklin; Grade 12 – Chiara B. Abbruzzi-Davis

FRANKFORD: Grade 9 – Rebecca E. Ammons, Kyle T. Atkinson-Steele, Emilse Hernandez; Grade 10 – Margaret L. Allison, Ta’Shanda Y. Rayne, Colton J. Wharton; Grade 11 – Kelci L. Rines, George H. Trudeau, Dorian A. Zimmerman; Grade 12 – Jenna M. Stevens

GEORGETOWN: Grade 9 – Oscar J. Angel-Velasquez, Lela T.J. Bones, Lauren A. Bramble, Kaitlyn E. Cash, Kathryn E. Clausen, Wuendy Y. Cruz Velasquez, Alberto Cruz, Nathalie Gomez, Tyler J. Hatfield, Nicholas W. Hudson, Coleman L. James, Adam C. Johnson, August S. Newkirk, Kelsey L. Oldland, Alexander M. Oliverio, Morganne L. Partyka, Kimberly J. Perez, Dana M.G. Ramirez, Roxanne K. Ramirez, Elissa J. Roblero, Aurora L. Ross-Daisey, Taylor N. Shaffer, Jessica A. Showard, Alexandria J. Spaccarelli, Spencer A. Turner, Zachary E. Varrato, Brynn A. Villa, Scott A. Walls; Grade 10 – Ashley N. Baker, Lucas A. Baker, Brenda A. Gamboa Tax, Samantha R. Hawkins, Kimberly D. Herrera, Ciara L. Jacobi, Michelle A. Laz, Kenya S. Neal, Vanessa I. Ortiz-Roblero, Olivia G. Outten, Morgan E. Pace, Hiten H. Patel, Blanca C. Perez, Jenifer Perez, Denise A. Robles, Matthew C. Rogers, Delaney B. Sears, Joanie A. Shinn, Ashlee N. Smeak, Kasey Verducci, Samantha C. Vest, Dustin K. Waller; Grade 11 – Hailey A. Amendt, Katelyn P. Barcus, Esperanza Y. Berduo-Roblero, Vincent F. Borgesi III, David D. Chandradat, Daniel E. Crowell, Seth T. Daisey, Sydney T. Dennis, Natalie R. Fiacco, Leslie E. Garcia, Bradley R. Heritage, Tynia N. Hopkins, Samantha E. Hudson, Tristan L. Jacobi, Amett J. Medina-Lima, Allison M. Moses, Nathan W. O’Neill, Rachel A. Porohnavi, Mackenzie P. Reed, Shelby R. Towers, Alayna G. Villa, Skylar K. Young; Grade 12 – Raven E. Berner, Caly G.Y. Bones, Courtney N. Boyle, Lilith F. Elmore, Taylor B. Hatfield, Julia E. Hawkins, Nicole P. Heck, Miriam A. Herrera, Sarah E. Lasher, Miriam J. Lopez-Perez, Hannah R. Menendez, Kristyn R. Parlier, Hannah C. Powers, Paige M. Robinson, Elyse N. Rubino, Sarah E. Vanaman, Dylan B. Varrato, Chelsea D. Wootten, Patricia A. Yoc-Roblero

GREENWOOD: Grade 9 – Jonay N. Desire, Ashelyn T. McQuerry, Lakalla A. Molock, Rachel A. Robb, Renae J. Salandanan, Laurie E. Wroten; Grade 10 – Abigail R. Gaunt, Alexander L. Hassman, Kayla S. Leager, Korral B. Schlabach; Grade 11 – Amanda P. Friend, Alexis A. Stevens; Grade 12 – William C. Leager Jr., Jessica M. Minton, Imani S. Nichols, Natea E. Welch, Nicole A. Widen

HARBESON: Grade 9 – Sierra M. Riedel; Grade 10 – Hannah M. Collins; Grade 11 – Robert M. Christensen Jr., Samantha M. Christensen, Brenna F. Gause

LAUREL: Grade 9 – Breannah C. Bell, Ashton M. Christophel, Melania B.M. Clark, Cole M. Collins, Cassie D. Dyson, Dylan W. Eskridge, Taylor B. French, Emily B. Groton, Nicholas P. Jones, Donald Joseph, Amber L. Sammons, Evan Serna, Eliezer L. Shahid, Sabrina S. Vandeyar, Christian T. Vega, Ashlan M. Venables, Christopher A. Wathen, Emily F. Whaley, Heather N. Windels, Joshua J. Yawn, Daniel H. Yu; Grade 10 – Selime Arslan, Alyssa B. Belote, Mary K. Bennett, Haylee L. Cain, Logan A. Downes, Alyssa B. Fraser, Alyssa M. Holston, Cierra C. Jefferson, Brandon C. Johnson, Melissa B. Joseph, Morgan L. Joseph, Victoria P. McDonough, Alexander J. Metzler, Briana T. Milliner, Kelsey M. Mulford, Natasha A.M. Taylor, Abe I. Wharton; Grade 11 – Alex G. Bennington, Tyler C. Butler, Haley J. Cherrix, Alexandria N. Fetty, Ariana J. Lucas, Catherine E. Minton, Jaime D. Orellana-Santos, Lisa T. Pham, Breanna K. Phulesar, Emily M. Pusey, Gray R. Venables, Tyler W. Wood; Grade 12 – Kristen M. Collins, Caitlin M. Cook, ShyDeja D. Fooks, Alexandra J. Hale, Katy L. Henry, Ashley N. Jump, Ciera M. Lewis, Maria J. Menard, Tyler J. Merritt, Lakia R. Oney, Katie A. Schieferstein, Salina M. Schirtzinger, Joseph T. Yawn

LEWES: Grade 9 – Christopher R.B. Borradaile, Carter R. Burris, Brendan T. Doherty, Ashton T. Gummo, Kyle J. Lux, Carlee E. Montgomery, Lexus O. Purnell, Savannah Ross, Cloye P.L. Winchester; Grade 10 – John R. Barrett Jr., Alexandria M. Colpo, Abigail M. Davis, Peyton M. Farrall, Stephanie L. Foresman, Scott M. Furman Jr., Conor C. Matthews, Hannah M. Mayhorn, Isabella Nicoletti, Ryan M. Phillips, Erica J. Reese, Michael G. Ross, Emily Q. Tomlinson; Grade 11 – Helena Hjoerringgaard, Christina A. Mahaffie, Mallory P. Metzner, Sarah A. Pappa, Alexander A. White; Grade 12 – Victoria L. Baker, Paige E. Boylen, Marshall L. Brown, Louis R. Capodanno, Vincent J. Capodanno, Jasmina K. Chatani, Julia E. Chojnowski, Blaine M. Daisey Jr., Kyle D. Doherty, Gabrielle M. Fazio, Madeline A. Gallagher, Zachary S. Gaudlip, John B. Hearn, David W. Hignutt Jr., Jeffrey S. Klabe, Jessica M. Lux, Brienna W. Pavlik, Kasmir R. Yakimowicz

LINCOLN: Grade 9 – Omaris Almodovar-Gonzalez, Madison O. Bendistis, Samantha P. Boddy, Alexa E. Gibbons, Tyree P. Harris, Ronald E. Johnson Jr., Mason D. Kemp, Marian A. Lynch, Lizbeth M. Madera-Diaz, Madison A. Troyer, Brianna K. Work; Grade 10 – Amanda R. Kucharzyk, Tarraye K. Sturgis; Grade 11 – Juan Alvarez, Logan A. Troyer; Grade 12 – Kyle L. Breckner, Kiana T. Freeman, Tyler J. Saurman, Reginald J. Summers, Briannon R. Troyer

MILFORD: Grade 9 – Sherena Chilton, Noah S. Clifton, Jynequa S. Drummond, Patrick J. Frketic, Brienna F. Kollock, Emily Y. Lee. Samuel S. Saxon, Cody W.S. Turner, Bret M. Warrington; Grade 10 – Jessica R. Bishop, Amber M. Bliss, Abigail J. Collier, Yarely V. Diaz, Torrie E. Huk, Chelsea S. Lee, Justin J. Maile, Samuel L. Seibert, Jessica M. Singer, Para E. Washam, Hannah A. Wojciechowski; Grade 11 – Jacob S. Clifton, Taylor R. Crawford, Treeisha K. Mifflin, Victor M. Rueda-Jimenez, Marc A.M. Samaha; Grade 12 – Jessenia Carranza, Kassandra Y. Castaneda, Drew T. Fox, Stephen H. Fox, Stevie L. Steele

MILLSBORO: Grade 9 – Samantha R. Adkins, Gloria L. Alvarado, Michaela S. Anderson, Joclynn N. Benton, Lannea C. Bright, Breanna T. Cathell, Rufino Cruz, Shania L. Fuhrman, Samantha A. Green, Cassidy A. Jackson, Myeles J. Johnson, Megan E. Joseph, John L. Lopez, Alexandra A. Mills, Meetkumar C. Pandya, Carly B. Precht, Jessica M. Wolanski, Brittany M. Yeo; Grade 10 – Precious G. Belle, Nicolas D. Caceres, Allison B. Chambers, Zoe R. Collins, Norma Y. Cruz, Maria A. Ferreri, Luana D. Furtado, Kyle E. Hickman, Garrett M. LaCurts, Samuel J. McDonald, Jeremy M. Metz, Chayce S. Muchmore, Jeffrey J. Munro, Somawina S. Okoye, Mark P. Rossitto, Yessenia Sanchez-Prieto, Melony J. Showell, Tyshanae D. Showell, Talaya A. Vanderhorst; Grade 11 – Jordan L. Dorey, Zachary R. Faulkner, Alexandra D. Furtado, Larissa D. Furtado, Jazmyn M. Handy, Hope C. Kaczynski, Courtney H. Lisiewski, Derek R. Magee, Samuel L. Parsons, Zachary C. Ritter, Ryan M. Taylor, Jackelyn M. Toggart, Iris I. Torres; Grade 12 – Heather M. Adkins, Brianna J. Bailey, Kara S. Bethke, Devon A. Bitler, John L. Crimmins, Madeline J. Ellenberger, Emilie C. Fleuette, Albert J. Green, Emily D. Hall, Sara E. Hall, Bailey N. Joseph, Aerin N. Lawrence, Kira J. Lyle, Jessica L. Lynch, Joshua M.M. Mohun, Sophia I. Moore, Lacey A. Perdue, Sarah E. Timmons, Ashton R. Tomlinson, Bryce P. Wharton

MILTON: Grade 9 – Tara G. Cannon, Justin C. Carpenter, Tobias S. Ferl; Grade 10 – Holly I. Anderson, Megan M. Davidson, Connor R. Filicko, Chandler D. Hummel, Gillian R. Letonoff, Marissa T. Levis, Gabriella M. Lopez, Joshua Moore, Kaitlyn J. Neibert, Emily A. Nichols, Thomas J. Pinto, Emma J. Rider, Emma M. Spellman, Chamyra L. Uphsur, Chelsi A. Williams; Grade 11 – Amber M.P. Breslin, Marymar Gonzalez, Charles H. Gouert, Daniel R. Halloran, Meredith L. Husar, Cole S. Jackson, Tiara M. Johnson, Jenna L. Mitchell, Megan E. Parkhurst, Shelby Y. Schirmer; Grade 12 – Kellen E. Cannon, John M. Downes III, Katie M. Dukes, Bradley K. Gordon, Lindsay N. Hetrick, Monica L. Johnson, Adam Y. Kelly, Walker T. Muth, Erica L. Parkhurst, Christina R. Piper. Fallyn M. Smith. Janoria L. Sutton-Bullock, Daren A. Willey, Chase W. Williams

OCEAN VIEW: Grade 9 – Allison R. Hemingway, Zachary D. Pulcinella; Grade 10 – Everton R. Brossus; Grade 11 – Margaret G. Boachie, Levi S. Lloyd; Grade 12 – Kelsey J. Magill, Amber E.L. Wharton, John R. Winter

REHOBOTH BEACH: Grade 9 – Ashe C. Hebrank-Ekas, Annalee H. Hogan, Abbie B. Keane, Zachary A. Kraus, Elizabeth R. Lockwood, Ryan E. Powell, Elizabeth D. Russell; Grade 10 – Lydia M. August, Emily A. Bernier, Peyton F. Carter, Evan R. DeAngelis, Donald J. Erickson Jr., Samuel M. Hete, Athanasia J. Needham, Emma J. O’Donnell; Grade 11 – Ethan L. Caldwell, Taylor E. Dockety; Grade 12 – J. Ryan Barwick, Julien J. DeAngelis, Kirstin A. Lockwood

SEAFORD: Grade 9 – Nayab Abid, Abigail R. Adams, Sheila E. Artiga, Regan E. Banning, Cameron J. Baynum, Colin C. Bergh, Shannon E. Bradley, Ian K. Carlisle, Shawn K. Chartin, David I. Clark, Taylor R. Collins, Brandon J. Conley, Breanna S. Dean, Ludjina D. Edouard, Vincent L. Gao, DeNeco K. Garcia, Jessa J. Groton, Christian A. Handy, Nathan J. Hanenfeld, Mikala R. Herlihy, Justin L. Hill, Aaron C. Howard, TiAsha L. Johnson, Brooke L. Jones, Rylee P. Justis, Kelsey L. Ketterman, Rachel L. King, Mariah E. Lee, Brendan S. Liffers, Elisha R. Marks, James D. Moore, Madeline T. Morris, Ashil A. Patel, Annie E. Perdue, Peyton L. Perkins, Emily E. Richardson, Travis P. Shockley, Kristin B. Smith, Brennan N. Stark, Mackenzie E. Steele, William C. Voges, Stephanie B. Wheatley; Grade 10 – Renee N. Adams, Ryan C. Benjamin, Kristie J. Beyer, Nena M. Burt, Dimarco A. Dorsey, Cassie L. Ewing, Natalie M. Fryling, James L. King II, Bradley M. Lamenza, Codi B. Leager, Caroline M. Mitchell, Guadalupe Pineda Gonzalez, Ryan B. Ricketts, Maria F. Rosas, Ryan P. Seeley, Rian A. Shirey, Hailey L. Simpler, Ryan A. Swingle, Zachary D. Zellhart; Grade 11 – Derek A. Adams, Miranda L. Armiger, Allison M. Bagshaw, Sarah L. Bell, Jada M. Burbage, Kyrstie L. Collins, Henson Destine, Nhu Q. Do, James K. Forder, Anthony P. Guinta, Johnathan M. Hare, Savannah L. Harris, James R. Hemmen, Nikales C. Joseph, Brianna N. Kessler, Sidney A. Kilgo, Taylor N. Knox, Taylor R. Kvilhaug, Bridgette L. Laughery, Megan C. Mahetta, Erin B. Marine, Alicia Martinez, Bansri M. Patel, Natalie L. Sava, Jordan S. Spicer, Michaela L. Trice, Rebekah C. Warrington, Gene R. Wildonger; Grade 12 – Travis B. Anderson, Dylan W. Banning, Taylor E. Baynum, Tyler J. Bradley, Evan W. Budke, Zoe N. Callaway, Zachary A. Cannon, Michael R. Dopler, Taylor R. Ewing, Abigail J. Genshaw, Kristin E. Green, Victoria L. Hearn, TiAndra J. Henry, Jenna L. Joseph, Nathan E. Justis, Benjamin W. King, Chelsea A. LeCates, Shannon L. Lecates, Amanda K. Liffers, Robert A. Livingston, Crystal R. Loudon, Sarah R. Lynch, Justin T. McMullen, Samuel J. Mitchell, Jazmin C. Mullen, Priyen M. Patel, Matthew N. Rosas, Amanda M. Sava, Lauren E. Shapley, Hannah N. Smith, Alysa E. Swingle, Isaac W. Van Curen, Heather R. Walls, Tyler F. Whaley, Crystal M. Williamson

SELBYVILLE: Grade 9 – Alex R. Carey, Gage E. Hall, Dorothy L. Landis, Holly B. Schilling; Grade 10 – Rashel Holland, Lesley Temaj Jiguan; Grade 11 – Bradley Trinidad; Grade 12 – Jennifer J. Helfer, Yazmin Rodriguez-Chino, Yessica Rodriguez-Chino, Chelsea A. Timmons, Ashley Trinidad

Social Studies Teacher is Teacher of the Year at Sussex Tech

Social Studies teacher Deborah (Kenton) Long was named Teacher of the Year at Sussex Technical High School for the second time. She also received the honor in 2008-2009.

Nominated by a student, Mrs. Long was commended for caring a lot for all her students “no matter who you are or what your grade is,” the nomination form read. The student also said that Mrs. Long “is always working to make things better and easier to understand.”

Mrs. Long has been teaching at Sussex Tech for eight years. She graduated from Milford High School in 1997 and graduated from Wesley College in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. She continued her graduate studies at Wesley and earned a Master of Arts degree in teaching in 2002. She teaches world history and psychology at Sussex Tech. Mrs. Long has also been an assistant varsity softball coach for the Lady Ravens.

Mrs. Long will represent Sussex Tech in the State Teacher of the Year competition of which the winner will be announced in the fall.