WHS December Students of the Month

WALDWICK HIGH SCHOOL

December Students of the Month
2016 – 2017

MATH

EMER BROPHY - Emer  is a pleasure to have in class.  She is currently a freshman in Honors Algebra I.  Emer is a very motivated student, always demonstrating a terrific work ethic and a positive attitude.  She enjoys the challenge of honors level math.  Emer takes her work seriously, but also has a good sense of humor.  Emer is always prepared and works well individually and in groups.

VOCAL

MAIREAD HURLEY - Mairead , a junior, is the co-recipient of Vocal Student of the Month.  As a member of the Senior Chorus, Mairead is committed to learning different ways to improve her singing techniques.  She has worked hard to develop the skills necessary to be a valuable member of the Drama and Music Departments.  She focuses her energies on proper singing technique and in the past years has developed a good sense of choral singing.  Mairead seeks help when needed and gives support to the other members of the department.  Mairead is also a member of the Drama Club and will be on stage this winter in the role of Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family.  Mairead’s energy and commitment to singing as well as her love for performing shine through both onstage and off.

JULIANNA TERRACCIANO - Julianna, a senior, is the co-recipient of Vocal Student of the Month. This is Julianna’s first year singing with the Senior Chorus at the high school level.  Throughout the year Julianna has grown as a choral singer.  She has shown exemplary musicianship in rehearsals and  is becoming a very solid voice in the chorus as a whole.  Julianna is a great role model for the other students in the group and her leadership skills shine through during rehearsals and performances.  She can always be counted on to take part as a leader, helping other students along the way.  She has quickly become a valued member of the WHS Senior Chorus.  Her voice and her attitude combine to create a stellar performer.

ATHLETICS

LAUREN TOOLEN – Lauren is a junior on the Girls Basketball Team this winter.  She is a three year varsity starter and was selected Captain this season as a junior.  Lauren scored 18 points in the team's first win of the season against Hawthorne Christian on December 20.  Lauren is also an honors student who is carrying A’s and B’s in all of her classes.  She is a great school citizen and everything a Warrior student-athlete should be.

NICHOLAS GRUPPOSO – Nick Grupposo is a senior on the Boys Basketball Team this winter.  In the team's opening night win on December 16, Nick scored a game high 20 points to lead the team to victory.  Nick will be counted on this season as a veteran leader and scorer for the basketball team.  Nick is also an excellent school citizen who is well liked by his teachers, coaches and teammates.