Tamaqua has awards day for top achievements
Tamaqua Area High School held its annual Awards Assembly on Monday, May 24 in the school district auditorium.
The following awards were presented at that time.Little Schuylkill Lions Club Award ($45 each) - Jordan Heisler, Geoffrey Sincavage, Corey McCann, Michael Gurcsik, Brianne Moyer, Lauren Ward, Megan Amey, Dana Rottet, Kaitlyn Keich, Katelyn CiccozziNational Physical Fitness Awards (Freshmen) - Devan Sweeney, Alexandra Miller, Nichole Slivka, Caroline Kanaskie, Kailee Rottet, Maria Streisel, Molly Betz, Erika Cassell, Haleigh Jacob, Natalie Snyder, Kori Kabilko, Alexandria Knepper, Eileena Perry, Kera DeAngelo, Eric Hertzog, Dave Frederick, Joel Kulick, Mitch DelBorrello, Jonathon Killaly. Travis Miller, Eric Smarr, Brandon Fogel, Carl Cressman, Dylan Houser, Tanner Kehl, Robert Galuska, Nick Hollenbach, Tyler Moore, Tyler Krell, Richard Winslow, Craig Eroh, Nolan Zeigler, Derek Rottet, Andrew Jones, Drew ChartierNational Physical Fitness Awards (Sophomores) - Gabbi Minehan, Carly O'Malley, Emily Zancofsky, Kelsey Patrick, Jordan Leibenguth, Jordan Reabold, Amber Heffelfinger, Danielle Fox, Sarah Poluck, Kristen Sanchez, Amanda Heffelfinger, Samantha Shellhammer, Sarah Lesisko, Caitlin Trainer, Matt DelBorello, Zach Hunsicker, Peter Conforti, Seth Epler, Jeremy Richardson, Matt Kurek, Matt Matalavage, Derek Drum, Anthony Sacoviello, Zach Ruba, Sam DePue, Brandon Hosler, Brandon Silkowski, Ray Arrango, BJ Peters, Lance Williams, Erin FegleyPresidential Physical Fitness Awards (Freshmen) - Krissy Bates, Emily Bumbulsky, Christine Streisel, Brynn Lehatto, Alexandra Wagner, Matt YeakelPresidential Physical Fitness Awards (Sophomores) - Cheyenne Bates, Cecily Kohlmeir, Amber Carroll, Josh Nemeth, Jake Fegley, Kyle BoyerPa. Senate Citation for Athletic Performance - Garth Lakitsky (fourth place in PIAA Wrestling, citation), Kolby Mashack (third place in Southeast AA Regional Wrestling. certificate), female swimmers Katie Hummel, Schuyler Schmidt, Sam Digilio, Caroline Kanaskie, Jordan Nowacki, Cheyenne Bates (certficates)Wendy's High School Heisman National Nomination Certificates - Geoffrey Sincavage, Elissa StreiselSchuylkill County Youth Soccer Association Awards ($100 each) - Geoffrey Sincavage, Jacqueline StewartSchuylkill County Council for the Arts Awards (certificates) - Jacqueline McMullen (first and second place, photography), Micah Navitsky (3D/Ceramics, honorable mention for 2 projects submitted), Gabrielle Minehan (Mixed Media, honorable mention)Achievements in the Arts Awards (certificates) - Brittany Hill, Megan Smith, April ShoenerSchuylkill County Quilters Guild Award - Rachel KrellSpecial Foreign Language Award: French ($50) - Lauren WardSpecial Foreign Language Award: Spanish ($50) - Laura WalserPastorius Award for German Studies ($50 award/certificate) - Jordan HeislerBPW Girl of the Year Award ($250) - Shauna BannanFred M. Valent Memorial Award ($500) - April ShoenerAnnual High School Math Exam Winners - Joe Rudy, Troy Reinhardt, Martin SedlockPSSA Math Exam (Advanced Scores) - Megan Amey, Shauna Bannan, Drew Bonner, William Breiner, Katelyn Ciccozzi, Brittany Clouser, Zachary Faust, Collin Fox, Zoe Gray, Shelby Hankins, Brittany Heffelfinger, Jordan Heisler, Ryan Holley, Danielle Jones, Hannah Jordan, Rachel Krell, Alexandra Kurek, Nicholas Minehan, Ryan Miorelli, Brianne Moyer, John Perla, Thomas Robin, Dana Rottet, Matthew Sanchez, Sarah Shupp, Geoffrey Sincavage, Brock Stein, Jacqueline Stewart, Elissa Streisel, Michael Taylor, Benjamin Tuckett, Lauren Ward, Jennifer WoodDistrict 10 Chorus - Drew Bonner, Daniel Clemson, Steve ChristSchuylkill County Chorus Festival - Drew Bonner, Lauren Christ, Steven Christ, Brandon Clemson, Daniel Clemson, Eileen Flamini, Marissa Guardascione, Brooke Gursky, Ryan Holley, Julian Gerace, Michael Kabana, Steven Moyer, Erin Raymond, Dana Rottet, Heidi Wagner, Kim Walker, Laura Walser, Lauren Ward, Emily ZancofskySchuylkill County Community Chorus Vocal Award - Laura WalserPSSA Reading Score Recognition (Advanced) - Megan Amey, Shauna Bannan, Tiffany Billman, Drew Bonner, Bergen Bowe, William Breiner, Katelyn Ciccozzi, Richard Clemson, Megan Delauretis, Samantha Digilio, Cheyenne English, Deanna Fortin, Collin Fox, Keith Gensure, Zoe Gray, Michael Gurcsik, Brooke Gursky, Daniel Hertzig, Brittany Hill, Tara Hoban, Ryan Holley, Justin Hubosky, Eric James, Danielle Jones, Hannah Jordan, Megan Kalbarczyk, Kaitlyn Keich, Rachel Krell, Kara Kunkel, Alexandra Kurek, Mallory Loughman, Jason Mackay, Corey McCann, Nicholas Minehan, Ryan Miorelli, Brianne Moyer, Kyle Oliver, John Perla, Dana Rottet, Briana Rubright, Janan Shafer, April Shoener, Geoffrey Sincavage, Megan Smith, Catie Stamets, Brittay Stauffer, Samantha Steele, Brock Stein, Jacqueline Stewart, Elissa Streisel, Benjamin Tuckett, Kathryn Wagner, Laura Walser, Lauren Ward, Derek Willing, Jennifer WoodPSSA Writing (Advanced Scores) - Shauna Bannan, Bergen Bowe, Katelyn Ciccozzi, Brittany Clouser, Cheyenne English, David Georgis, Brooke Gursky, Shelby Hankins, Brittany Heffelfinger, Kaitlyn Keich, Rachel Krell, Kara Kunkel, Mallory Loughman, Dana Rottet, Janan Shafer, Megan Smith, Brittany Stauffer, Samantha Steele, Elissa Streisel, Laura Walser, Sarah ZehnerSchuylkill County Fire Chiefs Award - Ray SwartzBailey Building Supplies Industrial Arts Award ($50) - Brandon Danko, Jake Kulick, Keith OliphantLifeskills Service Awards - Katelyn Ciccozzi, Mallory Loughman, Geoffrey Sincavage, Brandon Danko, Zach Nicholls, Janan Schafer, Megan Smith, Angelina PattonSenator James Rhoades Good Citizenship Awards - Geoffrey Sincavage and Katelynn CiccozziMark Frasinelli Memorial Award ($50 bond) - Katelyn CiccozziSons of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award - Adam SmarrTamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce Ella Ray Mundy Award ($100 bond) - Michael GurcsikTamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce Charles Sam Ghares Award ($100 bond) - Kyle OliverTamaqua Area Historical Society Award - Geoffrey SincavageTop Senior Physical Education Students - Geoffrey Sincavage, Richard Clemson, Jordan HeislerTop Senior Language Arts Students - Lauren Ward, Jacqueline Stewart, Shelby HankinsTop Senior Social Studies Students - Geoffrey Sincavage, Jacqueline Stewart, Shelby HankinsTop Senior Math Students - John Perla, Katelyn Ciccozzi, Geoffrey SincavageTop Senior Science Students - Megan Amey, Shelby Hankins, Nick MinehanTop Senior Vo-Tech Students - Kayla Cramer, Andrew Petritsch, Jacob KulickTop Senior Graphics Arts Students - Jacqueline Stewart, Brittany Hill, Micah NavitskyTop Senior Art Students - Jacqueline Stewart, Heather Ernst, Katelyn CiccozziTop Senior French Students - Lauren Ward, Geoffrey Sincavage, Zoe GrayTop Senior German Students - Jordan Heisler, Brianne Moyer, Kara KunkelTop Senior Spanish Students - Laura Walser, Shelby Hankins, Elissa StreiselTop Senior Family and Consumer Science Students - Zach Nicholls, Megan Kalbarczyk, Rachel KrellTop Senior Business Students - Jordan Heisler, Shauna Bannan, Katie WagnerTop Senior Instrumental Students - Drew Bonner, Lauren Ward, Brandon ClemsonTop Senior Choral Students - Drew Bonner, Laura Walser, Dana RottetSchuylkill County Band - Brooke Gursky (flute), Drew Bonner (baritone), Lauren Ward (flute), Eileen Flamini (flute), Molly Betz (flute), Juliana Lesniak (clarinet), Erin Zeigler (oboe), Joe Franko (clarinet), Steven Moyer (alto Sax), Daniel Clemson (alto sax), Josh Miller (alto sax), Justin Imbody (also sax), Brandon Clemson (trumpet), Erin Raymond (trumpet), Ivan Munoz (french horn), Julian Gerace (trombone), Steven Christ (baritone sax), Bobby Gilfert (baritone), Mike Kabana (percussion), Daniel Starry (quad-1), Lauren Christ (sideline)District 10 Band and Orchestra - Drew Bonner, Lauren Ward, Steven ChristDistrict 10 Orchestra - Lauren WardRegion V Band - Drew Bonner, Lauren WardAll-State Band - Drew BonnerPatrick Gilmore Award - Lauren Ward, Brandon ClemsonJohn Philip Sousa Award - Drew BonnerLeadership Council Awards: Athletes of the Year - Seniors: Elissa Streisel and Geoffrey Sincavage; Juniors: Allison Updike and Garth Lakitsky; Sophomores: Kayla Hope and Peter Conforti; Freshmen: Christine Streisel and Tyler KrellLeadership Council Awards: Attitude of the Year - Senior: Erik Krause; Junior: Spencer Bennett; Sophomore: Emily Zancofsky; Freshman: Molly BetzHugh O'Brien Youth Leadership (HOBY) conference - Erin Raymond, Anthony IacovielloDale Carnegie Youth Advantage Program - Danielle Fox, Erin Raymond, Anthony IacovielloPast President Parly of Schuylkill County Council American Legion Auxiliary Award - Sarah ShuppU.S. Army Reserve National Scholar-Athlete Awards - Corey McCann, Elissa StreiselU.S. Marine Corps Schoalstic Excellence Award - Lauren Ward, Geoffrey SincavageSemper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence - Lauren Ward, Brandon ClemsonU.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award - Corey McCann, Katie HummelComputer "Appy" Awards - First Place: Tyler Groner, Brandon Silkowski (Silly String); Second Place: Matt Matalavage, Travis Kistler (Jack Links Beff Jerky)"Webby" Awards - First Place: Dylan Matsago, Joe Rudy, Alex Sanchez, Keith Gensure; Second Place: Nate Leibensperger, Ryan Miorelli, Colleen Rorke