Forty two students were honored Wednesday, February 28 as graduates of the Alliance for Safe Kids (ASK) Youth Court Class of 2018.
“The students brought their enthusiasm and attention to a rigorous training program,” said Nancy Levin, Director of Youth Court. “I am so very proud of the work they did: learning public speaking; perfecting their interview skills; learning about police procedures and reporting; learning about the court process; and how to litigate as Youth Court members. We also had wonderful past graduates attend the many sessions as interns to train and provide their experience and input.”
The ceremony was attended by many local dignitaries including: The Honorable Judge Gary Raniolo; The Honorable Judge Sal Lagonia; Yorktown Supervisor Ilan Gilbert; Yorktown Town Clerk Diana Quast; County Legislator Michael Kaplowitz; County Legislator John Testa; Yorktown Councilman Tom Diana; Yorktown Police Chief Robert Noble; Yorktown Police Detective Sean Lewis; Yorktown Police Detective Brian Shanahan; Yorktown Chief Court Clerk Isabel Klein and Deputy Court Clerk Maria Ricci.
Leaders from the local school districts were in attendance including Yorktown Superintendent, Dr. Ronald Hattar; Lakeland Superintendent, Dr. George Stone and Kiara Loughran, Youth Court Advisory Board and Yorktown High School Student Assistance Counselor. Also in attendance were members from the ASK Youth Court Advisory Board, Ellen Pinto, Tricy Cushner, ASK Board President and Liz Talbert, ASK Executive Director.
“The local community was truly exceptional in supporting this program when our own Yorktown Justices, police and local attorneys contributed their time and expertise,” Levin added. “This is a wonderful opportunity for young people to learn and grow and this year was an excellent experience for all.”
The ceremony was hosted by the Alliance for Safe Kids and held at Yorktown Justice Court. The class of 2018 is:
- Jack Baker, Mildred E. Strang Middle School
- Helena Barletti, Mildred E. Strang Middle School
- Konstantino Bowen, Mildred E. Strang Middle School
- Chayce Buono, Yorktown High School
- Christopher Cahan, Yorktown High School
- Vincent Cappelli, Mildred E. Strang Middle School
- Jake Caricati, Yorktown High School
- Haley Caricati, Yorktown High School
- Jack Carlin, Mildred E. Strang Middle School
- Lauren Carlin, Mildred E. Strang Middle School
- Matteo Cermele, Yorktown High School
Robert Cermele, Mildred E. Strang Middle School- Steven DiPietro, Yorktown High School
- Kayla Dunn, Mildred E. Strang Middle School
- William Embury, Yorktown High School
- John Falcone, Yorktown High School
- Vito DeBellis, Mildred E. Strang Middle School
- Maya Glynn, Yorktown High School
- Remi Hoffmann, Yorktown High School
- Melina Iavarone, Yorktown High School
- Ava Kaplan, Mildred E. Strang Middle School
- Isabella Lennon, Mildred E. Strang Middle School
- Joseph Lupinacci, Mildred E. Strang Middle School
- Giacomo Micciari, Mildred E. Strang Middle School
Katie Mooney, Yorktown High School- Daniel Nivar, Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School
- Sidney Nivar, Lakeland High School
- Emma Opel, Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School
- Samantha Paglino, Yorktown High School
- Emilia Palumbo, Mildred E. Strang Middle School
- Abby Passarella, Yorktown High School
- Andina Pepshi, Mildred E. Strang Middle School
- Alyssa Perrino, Yorktown High School
- Justin Ramos, Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School
- Conor Riordan, Lakeland High School
- Nalo Russell, The Chapin School
- Nicole Scott, Mildred E. Strang Middle School
- Kaitlyn Tomeny, Mildred E. Strang Middle School
- Justin Trabold, Yorktown High School
- Kevin Verdeschi, Yorktown High School
- Alexander Weissman, Mildred E. Strang Middle School
- Marina Wheeler, Mildred E. Strang Middle School
For more information, visit www.allianceforsafekids.org or email youthcourt@allianceforsafekids.org.