Malave Receives Dream Scholarship

    Nereida Malave a senior at Bellport High School recently received the ADELANTE “Achieving the Dream” scholarship. As the recipient Nereida was crowned Queen of the ADELANTE’S 44th Annual Puerto Rican/Hispanic Day Parade held on June 6, 2010 in Brentwood. Nereida was selected for her high academic achievements, interviewing skills and future goals which include attending the University of Rochester to pursue the field of Neuroscience. Nereida was honored at a dinner and treated to a day of pampering where she was taken to select and purchase the gown that she wore on the day of the parade. This recognition is a high honor among Latino youth in Suffolk County. Nereida’s achievement is significant, combining academic excellence with an extraordinary commitment to our community.

BHS Students Attend LI Latino Teacher Assoc./SCCC Conference

The Long Island Latino Teachers Association, Inc. in collaboration with Suffolk Community College recently held a conference entitled “Men Leaders Paving Paths for Young Men.” This motivation workshop/conference was attended by ten of Bellport High School’s students together with Social Workers Maribel Bell, Melissa Lopez and Foreign Language teacher, Oscar Norena. The ultimate goal of this conference was to have these young men become inspired, empowered and motivated through knowledge and professional role models while being encouraged to pursue higher education after high school. The panelists presenting at this workshop were successful in the fields of education, social work, medicine/health, science/technology, law, politics, arts, journalism and business.

South Country School District Art Festival

On Saturday, March 20^th the Art Department from the South Country School District held an Art Festival at the Bellport Middle School.  The 9^th annual festival was open to the entire community.  Under the direction of Art Chair Suzette Fandale the gymnasium was transformed into “hands on” experiences with a myriad of art projects available for students.  Creativity and originality were expressed by students participating in sand art, cartoon character drawing, papermaking, face painting, tie dye t-shirts to name a few.  Students were greeted and worked alongside over 30 student volunteers and art teachers in the South Country School District.   Two beautiful glass mosaic windows were created at the festival under the direction of art teacher Lisa Conk and will be donated to the South Country Education Foundation’s Annual Cocktail Auction. 

(L to R) Brittany Miller and Faye Lawlor help out at the paper marking station
at this year’s Art Festival.

Dip Into the Inkwell and Explore Your Creative Side

       The South Country School District recognized the Inkwell Writer’s Club advisor Don Uhrie and club member Hilda De Los Santos at its bi-monthly meeting Wednesday March 10^th.

       In a celebration at Bellport High School for Black History Month, Inkwell provided the literary component by reading poetry from such prominent authors as Maya Angelou and Langston Hughes. Another, less prominent, but aspiring young writer, Hilda Del Los Santos, brought her creative flair to the celebration by reading her own original poem entitled “Two People.” Her heartfelt and powerful words were well received by all. Other club members also attended and participated in the celebration.        

       Shortly thereafter, the district requested that Hilda share her poem at the Board of Education meeting on March 10^th. Both Hilda, and the Inkwell club advisor, Don Uhrie, were recognized for their outstanding participation in the Inkwell Club. 

       Inkwell was formed early in the 2009 / 2010 school year. The club was initiated by its current advisor Don Uhrie, who teaches English at the Bellport High School. Inkwell was formed in order to provide an environment to nurture the creative side of Bellport High School’s many talented and spirited students. The goal was to create a forum that provided our students with a safe and nurturing environment conducive towards self expression of the written word. By nurturing the writer within our young people, Bellport High School’s Inkwell Club has provided another vehicle to aid in the academic as well as personal growth of its students.

Pictured is Mr. Uhrie, Inkwell Club Advisor and student
writer Hilda De Los Santos.

Clipper Classic 2010 Planning Begins

    Another healthy outdoor activity is being planned in the South Country community. The "Clipper Classic 5K" race will be held on Sunday, July 11th, 2010.  The event is in the initial stages of organization and volunteers are needed!  Contact Roger May at clipper5k@optonline.net

Team Poulos Invites Others to Join Relay for Life

    South Country School District is hosting the American Cancer Society Relay for Life at Bellport High School June 18^th – 19^th, 2010.  Ms. Diane Poulos, Health Teacher and Mr. Joseph Cipp, Head Football Coach, have organized this community event to help fight cancer.  Ms. Poulos along with her group of volunteer students known as “Team Poulos” are asking the community to participate.  For information please contact dpoulos@southcountry.org or www.relayforlife.org/southcountryNY or gail.tuohey@cancer.org.

 

(L to R) Joanna Benavides, Nicole Hamill, Sylvia Glover, Lauren Fujii, Meagan Briggs, Kelly Palace, Tyler Furia,
Vanessa Verni, Brittney Miller, Anna Strano and Lauren Staudt.

Claudio Receives Prestigious Grant from St. Joseph's

Mr. Nelson C. Briggs, Principal of Bellport High School and Mrs. Darlene Dowler, Guidance Counselor are proud to announce that Candace Claudio has been selected to receive the St. Joseph’s College Presidential Grant.  This prestigious award covers full tuition to St. Joseph’s College for four years. 

O'Connor a Finalist in National Merit Scholarship Program

    Katherine F. O’Connor a senior at Bellport High School has met all requirements to advance to Finalist standing in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Katherine is one 16,000 semifinalists named in September 2009 who will be considered for a National Merit Scholarship to be offered in 2010. Katherine has advanced to Finalist standing in the National Merit Scholarship Program of 2010 by demonstrating through distinguished performance high potential for future academic accomplishment.

Newsday Article on BHS Basketball Links Team Captain with ELA Class

    Bellport Boys Varsity Basketball Coach Peter Grossi and Captain Connor Fedge recently were the topic of discussion in Mr. Wayne Caldicott’s class during a current events/language arts lesson with Ms. Kathy Mulligan, Speech Pathologist at Bellport High School. Mr. Caldicott’s students selected a sports article from Newsday detailing Bellport’s win over Deer Park. The article featured Connor in a great action shot doing one of his trademark moves to the basket. Connor joined the class for the lesson and signed copies of the article. Coach Grossi gave the students the now popular “Clipper Crazies” tee shirts and students were personally invited to attend the next home game.

Seated signing copies of the article is Captain Connor Fedge
Standing Coach Peter Grossi, students Dashawn Young and Nicole DiGiogia
 

Fifteen Bellport High School Musicians Selected To
Division III All-County Music Festival

    Fifteen Bellport High School musicians will participate in the 2010 Division III All-County Music Festival on March 6, 12, and 13.  This event is sponsored by the Suffolk Music Educators’ Association (SCMEA).  Faculty and students from 25 school districts throughout eastern Suffolk County will participate in this very special event. Bellport will have representatives in each of the three performing groups, All-County Band, Chorus, and Orchestra.  The three-day festival will culminate in a concert performance at Sachem East High School on Saturday, March 13^th, at 8:00 p.m.                                                     

    This festival recognizes Suffolk’s most accomplished high school music students in grades 9 and 10.  Selections were made based upon each student’s 2009 NYSSMA Solo Festival evaluation rating and nominations submitted by school music teachers.  Selected to the 2010 Division III All-County Music Festival are:

Division III Band:
Julia Bellante                                   Clarinet
Rachel Celentano                            Bassoon
Daniel Garisto                                 Clarinet
Emily Hoff                                      Flute
Sam Hoff                                        Trumpet
Bianca Lastra                                 Clarinet
Andrew Martinez                            Tenor Sax
Jordan Zavesky                              Bass Clarinet

Division III Chorus:
Lianna Hosein                                 Soprano
Kane McAleese                             Tenor
Devohne Moore                             Tenor
Jack Nix                                         Tenor

Division III Orchestra:
Aiden Lundstrum                            Violin
Elizabeth O’Connor                        Violin
Patrick Rojas                                  Cello

Math Team Ranked Among Highest in County

The Bellport High School Math Team is now ranked 17^th out of 104 teams in the county.  At the December Meet at William Floyd High School Katherine O’Connor scored a perfect six out of six.  Gourav Khadge scored four correct out of six.  January’s meet at Patchogue Medford High School had two students, Katherine O’Connor and Gourav Khadge scoring perfect with six out of six.  Begum Mavruk, Berk Mavruk and Arya Seghatoleslami all scored five out of six.  A county meet was held on January 8, 2010 at Suffolk Community College.  Katherine O’Connor had a perfect score on the multiple choice questions.  High scorers were 11^th grade Gourav Khadge, 10^th grade Berk Mavruk and 9^th Grade Emily Hoff.  Mrs. Patricia Bodkin is the Math Team Advisor.
 

BHS Student Artwork Displayed at Southampton's Parrish Museum
   

Artwork created by 19 Bellport High School students was recently exhibited at the Parrish Museum in Southampton. The show entitled Students View American Views was open from December 12th to January 10th. The artwork of the students from Bellport High School was in response to the collections at the Parrish Museum using a variety of mediums including drawing, painting, photography and mixed media.  The pieces have been brought back and are now on display in the BHS Lobby.

Ali Blumenthal, a junior at Bellport High School, stands beside her work Tractor, pen and ink.

Ms. Conk and Mr. Gauler, art teachers at Bellport High School, admire the work of Bellport High School students.

On-Site Application Day Draws Students and Scholarships

The Guidance Department of Bellport High School held an On-Site Application Day for students entering college in the fall of 2010.   Ten colleges including Adelphi, Briarcliffe College, C.W. Post, Nassau Community, Dowling, NY Institute of Technology, St. John’s College, Suffolk Community College and SUNY Stony Brook (Southampton) accepted more than 70 students with an additional 19 applications still pending.  At the time of acceptance almost $100,000 in scholarship money was offered to students.

BHS Team of Scholars Compete in "The Challenge"

Tune in to Channel 14 at 6:30 PM on January 25th to see Bellport High School's Long Island Challenge team take on Central Islip in the 1st round of this annual academic tournament.  The BHS team is composed of members Paul Celentano, Connor Fedge, Gourav Khadge, Katie O'Connor (Captain) and Meredith Weber.  The team next competes on March 3rd for rounds 2 and 3.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Photo courtesy of The Challenge
 Members of the 2010 BHS Team for The Challenge are (L to R) Connor Fedge, Paul Celetano, Katie O'Connor, Gourav Khadge and Meredith Weber.
 

Cavaliere Recognized for Photography at South Bay Art Exhibit

Nicole Cavaliere, a senior at Bellport High School won special recognition for her photography exhibit at the South Bay Art Association Student Scholarship Art Exhibit in November. Her photographs were judged amongst 13 participating high schools from Long Island. Nicole plans on studying art after graduation from Bellport High School in June, 2010.

BHS Students in Leadership Council of New "Compassion Without Borders" Program

On October 22, 2009 ten students from Bellport High School visited Harborfields High School to discuss a newly created program called Compassion without Borders. This program was developed by the Suffolk County Principals’ Association to provide leadership opportunities for students. The first goal for students involved in this leadership council is to raise money for Dylan’s Footprint Foundation.  Dylan Thompson a 16 year old sophomore from Harborfields has been diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystophy.  Because of this physically debilitating disease students are coming together to raise money to assist in renovations at Dylan’s house so it can be handicapped accessible.  The Bellport High School Compassion without Borders students have pledged to raise $1,000 to help support Dylan and his family.

Students (Clockwise from Front Left) Destiny Ivory, Najiyyah George, Danica Vilpin, Gennaro Basilicato, Sandra Rosales,
Shakeyah Williams, Tanasia Peacock, Imani Busby, Matthew Becker, and Lamar Silver. 

You're Invited
SOUTH BAY ART ASSOCIATION
STUDENT ART SHOW
Bellport Community Center, Bell Street, Bellport

Opening Reception - Friday, November 20th from 7:30 to 9:30 PM
Saturday, November 21st form 10 AM to 6 PM
Sunday, November 22nd from 10 AM to 3 PM

BELLPORT HIGH SCHOOL HAS 8 SENIORS
EXHIBITING WORK IN THIS SHOW
CRUZ BAUTISTA
NICOLE BROWN
NICOLE CAVALIERE
MEGAN LANE
WILL ROSE
LISA SCATUCCIO
ANNIE TREZZA
AARON WARE

 

Bellport High
School

Proudly presents

the 2009 Drama Production

The Brothers Grimm
Spectaculathon

Dinner Theater Experience
Friday, November 6th
Dinner @ 6pm
Show @ 7:30

Saturday, November 7th
Show @ 7:30
TICKETS $8
One Complimentary Ticket for Staff Members

For more information please contact Barbara Gallagher at HS or Bgallaher@southcountry.org

Community Health Fair Huge Success

On Tuesday, October 5th and 6th Bellport High School hosted a Health Fair. Community members, mental and physical health organizations, fire and ambulance department personnel, coaches, political representatives and students gathered in the gyms to share their material and information. Ms. Diane Poulos, event coordinator, organized this fair to alert the community of all the resources available to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Parents were invited to visit the fair during free periods at the yearly scheduled Meet the Teacher Night at Bellport High School. The Culinary Arts classes of Mrs. Camille Masem and Mrs. Sheila Smith demonstrated their talent and creativity by providing healthy snacks. Students prepared food and smoothies for Health Fair/Meet the Teacher Night attendees. Culinary Arts is part of the new career pathways program in the Business Department.

Pictured at the healthy food sample table are (L to R) Culinary Arts students Gennaro Basilicato and John Langenbach.

Students who assisted Ms. Poulos in organizing the Health Fair were: (Top L to R) Joanna Benavides, Lauren Fujii, Tyler Furia, Vanessa Verni and Lauren Staudt, and (Front L to R) Reina Van Florcke, Anna Strano and Meagan Briggs.

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Bellport High School kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month by welcoming their two new Latina Social Workers to the high school. Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Lopez introduced a little bit of their Hispanic culture by sharing traditional Puerto Rican dishes with their fellow coworkers. Highlights were shared during morning announcements. Hispanic Heritage Month ran from September 15th to October 15th, in celebration of all Latino cultures and their contributions to society.

(L to R) Mrs. Maribel Bell and Mrs. Melissa Lopez
 

Community Health Fair Will Be Hosted By BHS

    The South Country Central School District, together with the Bellport High School Health and Physical Education Department, are sponsoring a Community Health Fair on Monday and Tuesday, October 5th and 6th. The Health Fair provides a wonderful opportunity for students and community members to learn about the many important facets of good health, including the physical, mental, social, emotional and environmental. The Health Fair will be open to members of the community on Tuesday, October 6th from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm in the Bellport High School Gymnasium. Bellport High School Students will be able to attend the fair on Monday and Tuesday from 7am to 1:50 pm.

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