Weekly Roundup: Seneca honors Educational Services Professional of the Year, student-athletes named to academic team
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Seneca’s Library Media Specialist Amy Rominiecki was recognized as Educational Services Professional of the Year, and 10 Seneca students were named to the 2017 Keith Waldman Optimal Performance Associates / NFHCA High School National Academic Squad.Catch up on the top stories of the week in the Weekly Roundup.
One for the books
Amy Rominiecki, Seneca’s Library Media Specialist, was recently honored as the high school’s Educational Services Professional of the Year. Rominiecki also advises the school’s literary magazine, Knowledge Bowl team, the Amnesty International Club, and serves as the business manager for the Spring Musical and Fall Drama. Rominiecki said being involved in the extra- curricular activities is one way she’s been able to really connect with students.
A helping hand
Tabernacle United Methodist Church has created a support group for parents who have children facing the struggles of addiction. The first meeting will be held on Monday, Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m. at the church, which is located at 166 Carranza Road. Support for Parents with Addiction, also known as SPACe, was implemented by Andrea Frake, a member of the church — with the help of the Rev. Kyle Cuperwich. The monthly meetings will be open to all faiths.
Seneca student-athletes named to National Academic Team
Ten Seneca High School students were named to the 2017 Keith Waldman Optimal Performance Associates / NFHCA High School National Academic Squad.The program recognizes high school seniors and juniors who have achieved a minimum cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.50 out of 4.0, or the equivalent through the first quarter of the 2017–2018 school year. The honorees are Kaitlyn Birnbohm-Kaminski, Julia Collins, Abigail Cosper, Samantha Derkas, Madison Groody, Caitlin Kazokas, Hannah Kent, Kasey Mitchell, Abigail Regn, and Linden Webb. Birnbohm-Kaminski, Derkas, Regn, and Webb have also earned Scholar of Distinction honors.
