(L to R) Columbia school counselor John Evertsen, CAP teacher Brian Marsh, monitor Bill Clum and Columbia principal John Sawchuk at the Community Celebration Night.
District students and staff were honored at a Community Celebration Night sponsored by the Rotary Club of Southern Rensselaer County on Tuesday evening at Moscatiello’s Restaurant.
Columbia Principal John Sawchuk, who is also a Rotarian, organized the event.
Columbia students Bryel Weinlein, left, and Lilly Hutton receive Community Hero Awards from the Rotary Club.
“This is a great community event recognizing individuals who dedicate their time to helping others and making our community a great place to live,” Mr. Sawchuk said.
Congratulations to all of the award recipients!
Award Recipients
Columbia Outstanding Students
- Lilly Hutton
- Nicole Presti
- Bryel Weinlein
Goff Outstanding Students
- Alyssa Manning
- Mackenzie Clinton
- Alexis Szemplinski
Columbia Outstanding Educators
- Brian Marsh
- John Evertsen
- Bill Clum
Goff Outstanding Educators
- Sharon Dunn
- Maureen Janowski
Local Business “Give Back” Award
- Teachers Credit Union – Mark Hatfield
“Breakout Rotarian” Award
- AJ Amato
Outstanding Veteran Volunteer Award
- Joel Montross
Outstanding Military Service Award
- Casey Frankoski
- Sue Montena
Outstanding Community Service Law Enforcement Award
- Officer Jay Martyn (Columbia School Resource Officer)
- Officer Rich Eckel
- Officer Erick Jakes
- Officer Brian Hulett
Distinguished Service Volunteer Firefighter Award
- Tim Boel
The Post Graduate “Point of Light” Award
- Marissa Hochberg ’17