15 Irvington Students Receive Award For Humor, Joy

IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- Irvington High School administrators are giving out monthly Core Value Awards to students who exemplify the school's values.

Irvington High School students were recognized for inspiring others by receiving the first Core Value award in the category of Humor and Joy.
Photo Credit: *Irvington Union Free School District*

Jill Chafetz

10/19/2015 4:00 a.m.

The first Core Value Award is in the category Humor and Joy. Principal David Cohen explained “I could not think of a better way to begin this program than by celebrating students who inspire others every day with their humor and joy."

The students honored for Humor and Joy are:

Brandon Avelino
Sofia Bazdekis
Carly Bernstein
Josh Blass
Elizabeth Brantl
Zack Brown
Antonia Cruz-Kent
Thomas Gambardella
Madeleine Green
Rebecca Harless
Jayda Holifield
Mia Mascone
Raymond Phoenix
Gabe Siegel
Sophia Vatakis

Assistant Principal Steve Corbett said “Their contributions have been recognized by our faculty, and we believe that Irvington High School is a more joyful place because of them.”

Throughout the school year, students will receive recognition for the other Core Values:

Empathy
Global and Community View
Perseverance
Imagination and Creativity
Collaboration, Leadership
Responsible Risk Taking
Subject Excellence

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