Senior Awards Ceremony Celebrates the Class of 2026
The Hendrick Hudson High School cafeteria was filled with pride on Tuesday, June 9, as parents, teachers, staff, and administrators gathered to celebrate the Class of 2026.
The seniors were honored during the school’s annual Senior Awards Ceremony, which presents awards and scholarships to members of the graduating class. Students were recognized for their effort and achievements inside and outside the classroom, covering areas such as math, science, social studies, English, foreign language, physical education, art, music, and athletics.
Congratulations to the following recipients:
Rachael Anderson
Sailor Pride Award
Parent Teacher Student Association Academic Excellence In Social Studies Award
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Elizabeth Apienti
DAA Leadership Award
Scholar Athlete Awards
Parent Teacher Student Association Academic Excellence In English Award
Math Honor Society Senior Award
HOSA Healthcare-related Award
The Christine "Chris" Guadagno Scholarship
Parent Teacher Student Association Academic Excellence In The Study Of French Award
Hendrick Hudson French Honor Society Award
Seal of Biliteracy, French
Rotary Club of Peekskill Outstanding Students - Fellowship
Cortlandt Engine Company #1 Ladies Auxiliary Award
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Belinda Apuango Faican
Hendrick Hudson Hispanic Honor Society Award
Seal of Biliteracy, Spanish
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Emma Barbelet
Irwin J. Mayer Memorial Award
The Christine "Chris" Guadagno Scholarship
Kaitlyn Barrera
Parent Teacher Student Association Dedication To Italian Award
Seal of Biliteracy, Italian
Daniel Basini
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Joseph Berritto
Parent Teacher Student Association Feldman/Kapfer Community Spirit Award
Olivier Birotte
Athletic Department Leadership Award
Shayla Boyd
Parents Committee On Music Scholarship
Shayla Cachay
Hendrick Hudson Hispanic Honor Society Award
Seal of Biliteracy, Spanish
New York State Comptroller Achievement Award
Jet CaraCappa
FBLA Business Award
Robert J. Hill Memorial Scholarship Award
Michael “Big Mike” Sellazzo Scholarship
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Isabelle Carvalho
Irwin J. Mayer Memorial Award
Parent Teacher Student Association Dedication To Spanish Award
Katarina Carvalho
Parent Teacher Student Association Award To The 3rd Ranking Senior
Parent Teacher Student Association Dedication To English Award
Hendrick Hudson High School Historical Award
Seal of Biliteracy, Spanish and Portuguese
Hendrick Hudson Education Association Scholarship
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Aisha Chiriboga
Parent Teacher Student Association ENL Award
Declan Clarke
Scholar Athlete Award
Sunshine Faculty Award
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Harleigh Corcoran
Henry Bethea Service Award
Lynda Hall Memorial Scholarship Fund
Hendrick Hudson Education Association Scholarship
Lexi Corcoran
Henry Bethea Service Award
Seal of Biliteracy, Italian
Josephine Cox
Parent Teacher Student Association Art Academic Excellence Award
Performing Arts Award
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Liam Crook
Parent Teacher Student Association Choral Award
Ema S. K. Price Music Award
Parents Committee On Music Scholarship
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Rio DaSilva
Hendrick Hudson High School English Award
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Anthony Davis
Hendrick Hudson Athletic Department Dedication Award
Nicholas DeFrenza
Mathletes Award
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Anabel Delgado
Thomas Bertoline Memorial Award
Parent Teacher Student Association Dedication To French Award
Hendrick Hudson French Honor Society Award
Victor Delgado
Parent Teacher Student Association Award To The Salutatorian
Scholar Athlete Awards
Rotary Athlete of the Year
Con Edison Scholar Athlete
Marcia Bailey Scholarship
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Isabella Delsalto
Parent Teacher Student Association Graduation Award
Katherine Devine
Vincent Verdeschi Memorial Award
Giuliana DiSisto
Vincent Verdeschi Memorial Award
Hendrick Hudson Elementary PTA Elementary School Scholarship
Sofia Donikyan
Athletic Department Leadership Award
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Sheryl Duarte
Parent Teacher Student Association Graduation Award
Seal of Biliteracy, Spanish
Melanie Dumaguala
Patriotic Service Community Award
Thomas Ethan Walsh
Richard DiTomasso Memorial Football Award
15 for Life Award
Gianna Faulkner
Performing Arts Award
Sean Foley
Vincent Verdeschi Memorial Award
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
George Garcia Sagastume
Hendrick Hudson Hispanic Honor Society Award
Seal of Biliteracy, Spanish
Peyton Gilleo
Charles J. Ellison Memorial Scholarship
Malia Grant
Parent Teacher Student Association Dedication To Business Award
Chloe Haseltine
New York State Attorney General Letitia James Civic Ambassador Award
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Jack Hiltsley
Parent Teacher Student Association Academic Excellence In Business/Computer Award
Irwin J. Mayer Memorial Award
Scholar Athlete Award
Thomas L. Fedele Dedication To Success Award
Hendrick Hudson Educational Secretaries Association Scholarship
Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber Of Commerce Foundation Academic Scholarship Award
Hendrick Hudson Lions Club Sarah F. Donovan Scholarship
This Is Me Scholarship
Buchanan Engine Company Annual Scholarship
Michael “Big Mike” Sellazzo Scholarship
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Chloe Howard
Varsity Club Award
Con Edison Scholar Athlete
Hendrick Hudson Hispanic Honor Society Award
Ed Carter Memorial Award
Daisy Hutson
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Dana Hyland
CSEA Unit 9162 Scholarship Award
Emma Johannsen
Athletic Department Ambassador Award
Maggie Johannsen
Athletic Department Ambassador Award
Sandy Levine Female Athletic Award
This Is Me Scholarship
Sophia Jones
Audio/Visual Award
Parent Teacher Student Association Tech Center Award
Benjamin Kushnir
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Samantha Laug
Buchanan Senior Citizens Scholarship Award
Aiden Lawless
Athletic Department Ambassador Award
Sasha Lemus Villeda
Hendrick Hudson Italian Honor Society Award
Seal of Biliteracy, Italian and Spanish
American Association Of University Women Outstanding Student Award
Matthew Lennox
Thomas Bertoline Memorial Award
Valeria Leon
Hendrick Hudson High School Digital Media Class Award
Seal of Biliteracy, Spanish
This Is Me Scholarship
Michelle Lima
Seal of Biliteracy, Spanish
Madison Little
Thomas Bertoline Memorial Award
Diane Tangen Scholarship Award
Ramy Lopez
Parent Teacher Student Association Graduation Award
Henry Bethea Service Award
Seal of Biliteracy, Spanish
D'hadi Lovelace
Honorary Recognition for Grit
Patriotic Service Community Award
Matthew MacGilvray
Varsity Club Award
Brody Marcus
HHCEF Scholarship Award
Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber Of Commerce Foundation Vocational Scholarship Award
Harold Reichard Scholarship for the Trades
Donato Marsillo
Scholar Athlete Awards
Parent Teacher Student Association Academic Excellence In Science Award
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Matthew Mason
Parent Teacher Student Association Orchestra Award
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Ada Millar
Douglas Mowbray Art Award
American Association Of University Women Excellence In Writing Award
Hendrick Hudson French Honor Society Award
Seal of Biliteracy, French
Woman’s Club Of Peekskill-Cortlandt Award
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Mariella Mills
Vincent Verdeschi Memorial Award
Ayden Morgan
Parent Teacher Student Association Tech Center Award
Dominick Morocho
Sailor Pride Award
Haley Morris
DAA Leadership Award
Scholar Athlete Award
Parent Teacher Student Association Academic Excellence In Math Award
Richard Albert Family Foundation Scholarship
Lynda Hall "Do the Right Thing" Award
This Is Me Scholarship
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Braeden Mulligan
Parent Teacher Student Association Dedication To Science Award
Boy Scout Troop 36 Eagle Scout Scholarship
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Samuel Neurauter
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Alexandra Numeroff
Parent Teacher Student Association Choral Award
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Shawn O'Mara
William Stern Post #70 Jewish War Veterans Of U.S.
New York State Attorney General Letitia James Triple “C” Award
Athletic Department Spirit Award
Thomas Bertoline Memorial Award
Physical Education Award
Max Parker
Parent Teacher Student Association Orchestra Award
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Justin Parkes
Hendrick Hudson Athletic Department Dedication Award
Mallory Parks
Seal of Biliteracy, Italian
Sophia Pereira
Scholar Athlete Award
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Marlee Picarello
Scholar Athlete Award
HHCEF Scholarship Award
Cortlandt Community Volunteer Ambulance Corps Kathy Stewart Scholarship
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Alexander Pio
Hendrick Hudson Elementary PTA Elementary School Scholarship
Joanna Quizhpi Lima
Parent Teacher Student Association Band Award
Jonna Rivera
Athletic Department Ambassador Award
Scholar Athlete Award
Hendrick Hudson Italian Honor Society Award
Cortlandt Engine Company #1 Ladies Auxiliary Award
Hendrick Hudson Elementary PTA Elementary School Scholarship
Emma Rochelle
Lynda Hall Memorial Scholarship Fund
Hendrick Hudson Education Association Scholarship
Alfred Roush
Henry Bethea Service Award
Cecilia Salazar
Audio/Visual Award
Ali Saleh
Parent Teacher Student Association Dedication To Social Studies Award
Seal of Biliteracy, Arabic
Fotini Schattman
Hendrick Hudson Athletic Department Dedication Award
Yorgia Schattman
Hendrick Hudson Athletic Department Dedication Award
Ava Schembari
Parent Teacher Student Association Graduation Award
Mia Schembari
Parent Teacher Student Association Academic Excellence In The Study Of Italian Award
Seal of Biliteracy, Italian
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Braxton Shoults
Parent Teacher Student Association Award To The Valedictorian
Parent Teacher Student Association Dedication To Math Award
Rotary Club of Peekskill Outstanding Students Scholarship
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Richard Simonetti
Athletic Department Spirit Award
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Elyse Smith
Athletic Department Spirit Award
Michael Socorro
AP Capstone Research
Seal of Biliteracy, Spanish
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Kate Stratton
Scholar Athlete Award
Rotary Athlete of the Year
Physical Education Award
Hendrick Hudson Lions Club Sarah F. Donovan Scholarship
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Matthew Sullivan
Sailor Pride Award
CSEA Unit 9162 Scholarship Award
Lucas Tangredi
Irwin J. Mayer Memorial Award
Theodore Tieche
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Luca Tucci
Parent Teacher Student Association Band Award
Seal of Biliteracy, Italian
Boy Scout Troop 36 Eagle Scout Scholarship
2026 President’s Award For Educational Excellence
Vincent Valdes-Cabada
Athletic Department Spirit Award
Gianna Valdez
Parent Teacher Student Association Dedication To Art Award
Letzy Velasquez
Parent Teacher Student Association Academic Excellence In The Study Of Spanish Award
Hendrick Hudson Hispanic Honor Society Award
Seal of Biliteracy, Spanish
Thomas Walsh
Honorary Recognition for Grit