The Class of 2008 received their diplomas on the evening of June 27 during Goshen High School's 116th graduation ceremony at the Goshen Historic Track.

Goshen High School Principal Robert Litz, Assistant Principal John Piscitella and Assistant Principal Patricia Lercara are proud to announce the Class of 2008.

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When nearing the end of your high school career, it’s easy for many seniors to acquire “senioritis” – a self-proclaimed right of passage to slack off during the final months of high school after four years of taking tests, writing papers and worrying about college applications or entering the military or work force.

However, several seniors refused to fall into that common pattern, including this year’s top six Honor Grads: John Fasano, Arielle Goyzueta, Jessica Horwath, Matthew Schwadron, Katerina Souliopoulos and Melissa Wiegand.

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News from the Goshen Central School District Athletic Department

High School Fall Sports practice/tryouts begin Monday, August 18. Contact the coach for tryout/practice schedules. Modified Fall Sports practice/tryouts begin the first day of school.

Congratulations to the following athletic teams:

• Girls Varsity Softball: OCIAA Division III Champions and Section IX Class A Champions
• Varsity Baseball: Section IX Class A semifinalist
• Boys Varsity Tennis: OCIAA Division III Champions
• Girls Varsity Golf: OCIAA Division II Champions
• NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team Award Spring 2008: Boys Varsity Tennis, Girls Varsity Golf, Boys Varsity Track & Field, Girls Varsity Track & Field

Counselor Robert Quinn

Robert Quinn, a school counselor at Goshen Intermediate School, was awarded the Asset Builder/Outstanding School Based Professional Award from the Orange County Youth Bureau.

Quinn, who is in his sixteenth year as a school counselor at the Goshen Intermediate School, was nominated for the award by Mary Ann Knight, principal of the Goshen Intermediate School. Jack Calzaretta, a fifth grade student, served as student nominator.

“I feel humbled,” said Quinn. “I have wonderful working relationships with my colleagues and my students and am honored that they feel I am worthy to receive such an award.”

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The Goshen Youth Ending Hunger Club has had a remarkably fulfilling year. The members held had a number of successful fundraisers this year, including raising $2,000 for UNICEF and $1,276 for CROP. These funds will help improve health and living conditions for children and their families around the world.

Club members recently ran the “Read to Feed” drive, which will be used for national aid this year. For local relief, the club hosted its Party-Lite event, our first Dessert and Bingo Party Night and the Joe Corbi Pizza and Cookie Dough sale. In addition, a number of private donations were received.

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Madison Blaine, a fifth grade student at Goshen Intermediate School, was selected to receive the second place award for Outstanding Leadership/Volunteerism/Citizenship in grades 2-8 by the Orange County Youth Bureau.

According to the Orange County Youth Bureau, “This award represents the contributions of the youth volunteer/leader who spends his/her discretionary time helping others and/or works on projects that add to the betterment of the community and demonstrates strong leadership skills.”

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Check out the new Art Program website

The K-12 Art Program has a new website! Learn about our art students' curriculum, read about the district's art teachers, view galleries of artwork created by students and teachers, keep yourself updated about the latest in art news...and more!

The Art Program now has its own link on the left-hand navigation rail, or click here to view the new website.

On February 4, the Goshen Central School District Board of Education adopted the student calendar for 2008-09. View the calendar.*

*Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to download and print. You can get a free copy from the Adobe web site.

The Goshen Central School District recently updated its phone system. To make the transition easier, please use the consolidated phone directory until a full directory is available.

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