Bayport-Blue Point School District - Bayport-Blue Point High School

August 2011 Newsletter (PDF)

Mixed Chorus
Anthony Boucher – Tenor One
Taylor Cosci – Alto One
Chiara Ferrante – Alto Two
Ryan Klimar – Bass One
Emily Sarich – Alto Two
Katrina Udle – Alto One
Francis Williams – Tenor One
Stephen Young – Bass Two

Women’s Choir
Jacqueline Keenan – Alto One

Symphony Orchestra
Robin Cooley – Violin Two
Mary Horan – Violin Two
Bennett Salvesen – Double Bass

Symphonic Band
Bryan Szeglin – Clarinet Two
Abigail Gruppuso – Flute Two

STUDENTS EARN ADVANCE PLACEMENT HONORS

The Bayport-Blue Point High School is proud to announce that 69 students have been designated as Advanced Placement Scholars. The Advanced Placement Scholar Awards recognize high school students who have demonstrated college-level achievement through AP courses and exams. Please click here for a list of all AP Scholars.

Congratulations to the following students, who will be representing BBP High School at the 2011 NYSSMA All State Conference, which will be held in Rochester, New York on December 1 – December 4 2011. Thousands of students audition each year, so this is a tremendous honor and privilege for these talented students.

Good luck in Rochester!

Mary Horan – Violin - Symphony Orchestra
Francis “Michael” Williams – Tenor – Mixed Chorus

Congratulations also to Ryan Klimar, who was named an alternate for the NYSSMA All-State Conference.

High school math teacher Carol Pitkewicz was named the Dowling College and News12 Long Island Educator of the Month. Nominated by district administrators, Ms. Pitkewicz was selected by a distinguished committee of educators for going above and beyond the call of duty in her role as a teacher and making a difference in the lives of her students.

Ms. Pitkewicz is a dedicated educator who supports students in their academic and social endeavors within the classroom and beyond. She is a mentor and constant resource for student development who focuses on educating the whole student. Ms. Pitkewicz reflected on her teaching philosophy and stated, “My goal is to connect with my students on an individual and class basis. I strive to show interest in both the curriculum I teach and in students’ personal successes.”

In her role as Student Council advisor, Ms. Pitkewicz encourages students to give back to the community through various outreach programs. She has organized and participated in many philanthropic efforts with students including building homes with Habitat for Humanity, organizing fundraisers for cancer research and assisting senior citizens within the community.

Within the district, Ms. Pitkewicz is a valued member of the mathematics department and serves on a variety of committees, including the Suffolk County Math Teachers Association and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

In recognition of her accomplishments and contributions to the district and discipline, the Dean of Dowling’s School of Education Dr. Clyde Payne and Vice President of Dowling College Dr. David Ring, presented Ms. Pitkewicz with the Educator of the Month Award. The Bayport-Blue Point Board of Education and district administrators, including Superintendent of Schools Dr. Anthony Annunziato and High School Principal Dr. Timothy Hearney were also in attendance to congratulate Ms. Pitkewicz.