Category: High School News
LHS students create video about LES Leader in Me program
Leader in Me is a program used throughout the district to help teach life skills and empower students to thrive.
Liberty High School students Jose Rivera, Kamoren Connell and Teodulo Banegas, who are in the Media Program at Sullivan BOCES, partnered with Liberty Elementary to create a video highlighting the eight habits of Leader in Me and how they are used at LES and in real life. Watch the video below:
Redhawks honored during annual Academic Block ‘L’ Awards
Liberty High School celebrated its students on May 28 during the annual Academic Block ‘L’ Awards.
High School Principal Mr. Stephen Mauszak welcomed students, staff, faculty, family and friends and led the Pledge of Allegiance before the following awards were presented
Music Director Mr. Eric Aweh presented the following awards:
- Fred Waring Director’s Award for Chorus: Eli Desrochers, Jacob Kelly
- John Philip Sousa Band Award: Joseph DiBartolo, Cassandra Porter
- Patrick Gilmore Award for Band: Phillo Romero
- National School Orchestra Award: Genna DeFrank
- National School Chorus Award: Lia Guillerme
- Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: Gustavo Leon
- Leonard Bernstein Musicianship Awards: Genna DeFrank
- All County: Colten Jay Allen, Zackary Alvord, Sheyla Anguisaca-Llanos,
- Alyessia Avellino, Jill Baumander, Zachariah Bickham, Carmela Burgio, Genna DeFrank, Joseph DiBartolo, Sophia Duarte, Sydania Foster, Belle Gandulla, Aubreigh Green, Nevaeh Jones, Tyler Juron, Alexandra Kelly, Gustavo Leon, Sara Liddle, Roger Lynker III, Olivia Matuszak, Jeremiah McLeod, Mariely Medina Orellana, Selkir Molina Gonzalez, Mckinzie Paterson, Giselle Perez Sanchez, William Pennell, Adriana Ponce Agredano, Brooke Porter, Cassandra Porter, Phillo Romero, Sophia Vasko
- Area All-State: Genna DeFrank, Eli Desrochers, Jacob Kelly
Mrs. Erin Alvord presented the following Outstanding Physical Education Awards and Outstanding Health Students:
- 9th Grade: Nazarah Heglar, Damien Keating
- 10th Grade: Alyvia Sampson-Payne, Justin Lima Cordero
- 11th Grade: Bridget Mateo Cruz, Jose Moreno Reyes
- 12th Grade: Sarai Miranda, Rene Bernal Huezo
- Personal Fitness Grade 9: Sophia Vasko, Carlos Portillo Larios
- Personal Fitness Grade 10: Starriah Harris, Peyton Rivera
- Personal Fitness Grade 11: Riley Cox, Audrey Krum
- Personal Fitness Grade 12: Allison Diaz Lopez, Elmer Son Vincente
- Advanced Personal Fitness: Ryan Romero Bello, Brooke Bull
- Health: Michael Feijo, Colten Jay Allen, Tyler Juron, Shea-Leigh Kristiansen, Evelyn Molia Ax, Adriana Ponce
Mrs. Jennifer Bull and Mrs. Kath Johansen presented awards for Outstanding Art Students:
- Studio Art: Orchid Langlois, Alex Olivares-Reyes
- Advanced Studio: Jhosmery Jadan Pangolo
- Ceramics: Makayla Morales
- Drawing & Painting: Madelynn Stewart
- Photo I : Evelyn Molina Ax, Cassandra Porter
- Photo II: Sebastian Yupanqui
Assistant Principal Mrs. Lacy Jones presented the awards for Outstand Social Studies Students:
- Global History & Geography 9: Olivia Matuszak
- Global History & Geography 10: Shea-Leigh Kristiansen
- US History & Government: Riley Santiago
- College US History & Government: Jhosmery Jadan Pangolo
- Government: Lia Guillerme
- Economics: Allison Diaz Lopez
- College Political Science: Cassandra Porter
Mr. Kevin Ferguson presented the Outstanding Science Students awards:
- Life Science/Biology: Anthony Gavidia Reyes
- Environmental Science: Peyton Rivera
- Earth Science: Olivia Matuszak
- Forensics: Genna DeFrank, Lucas McCarthy
- Physics of Toys: Jacob Kelly
- Physics: Shea-Leigh Kristiansen
- Regents Chemistry: Giada DeFrank
- SUPA Biology: Jill Baumander
Awards for Outstanding World Language Students were presented by Mr. Aaron Salvadge:
- Spanish Exploratory: Tristan Maloney
- Spanish Language Arts: Stephanie Amaya Bonilla
- Spanish II: Anthony Gavidia Reyes
- Spanish III: Shea-Leigh Kristiansen
- Spanish IV/V SCCC: Misael Juarez Perez
- Mandarin 1: Dung Duong
- Mandarin II: Sara Liddle
- Mandarin III: Gabriella Sheridan
Mrs. Jones presented awards for Outstanding Math Students
- Math with Financial Application: Phillo Romero
- Algebra I: Phoenix Johnson, Madysen Reilly
- Algebra II: Shea-Leigh Kristiansen
- College Algebra: Belen Leon Martinez
- Informal Geometry: Bryan Maradiaga-Marin
- Regents Geometry: Amelia Cole, Olivia Matuszak
- College Statistics: Lia Guillerme
- College Pre-Calculus: Sebastian Yupanqui
- College Calculus: Lia Guillerme
- Siena College Computer Science: Zackary Alvord
Ms. Chiara VanValkenburg and Mrs. Ashley Maher presented the Outstanding English Students
- 9th Grade: Anthony Gavidia Reyes
- 9th Grade Honors: Olivia Matuszak
- 10th Grade: Anai Perez Sanchez
- 10th Grade Honors:Shea-Leigh Kristiansen
- 11th Grade: Angel Figueroa
- 11th Grade Advanced Placement: Jhosmery Jadan Pangolo
- 12th Grade: Makayla Morales, Joseph Sarney
- Composition: Cassandra Porter
Mr. Matuszak then presented the non-classroom based awards and scholarship opportunities:
- Office of the NYS Attorney General Triple “C” Award: Jeffery Cobbs, Ruth Sellers
- Office of the NYS Attorney General Civic Ambassador Award: Derick Aliers Amparo
- Awards and Scholarship opportunities
- Elmira College Key Award: Roger Lynker III, Amy Szuba
- Rensselaer Medal Program: Sebastian Yupanqui
- Clarkson University Achievement Award: Jhosmery Jadan Pangolo
- Clarkson University Leadership Award: Giselle Perez Sanchez
- Rochester Institute of Technology Awards
- Computing Award: Bartlomiej Klys
- Science and Math Award: Mariely Medina Orellana
- Humanities and Social Sciences Award: Zackary Alvord
- Business and Leadership Award: Peyton Hadjstylianos
- Engineering and Technology Award: Misael Juarez Perez
- Art and Design Award: Allison Vasko
- University of Rochester Frederick Douglass & Susan B. Anthony Award for Humanities: Liliana Crespo
University of Rochester Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award: Jill Baumander - University of Rochester George Eastman Young Leaders Award: Austin Frunzi
- University of Rochester Xerox Award for Innovation and Information: Peyton Klein
- Student Sage Award: Olivia Corrigan, Jordan Smith
- Saint Michael’s College Book Award for Community Engagement: Jeremiah McLeod, Katherine Panama Guaillazaca
- Keuka College George H. Ball Community Achievement Award: Gianino Amendola, Audrey Krum, Angele Osorio Ramirez, Lucio Ponce Vazquez, Riley Santiago
- Alfred State Promoting Pioneer Leaders Award, 2 Year Degree: Mariah Edwards
- Alfred State Promoting Pioneer Leaders Award, 4 Year Degree: Dakota Avellino
- Alfred Outside of Ordinary Award: Angel Figueroa, Jeronimo Velez Osorio
The evening concluded with the presentation of the top 10 students of the Class of 2026:
- 10. Jacob Kelly
- 9. Kaley Klein
- 8. Genna DeFrank
- 7. Runxian Chen
- 6. William Pennell
- 5. Sheyla Anguisaca-Llanos
- 4. Carmela Burgio
- 3. Brooke Porter
- 2. Lia Guillerme
- 1. Cassandra Porter
Congratulations, Liberty Redhawks, on a job well done!
AYSO seeks players, coaches, refs
Registration for AYSO Region 1514 Soccer is underway through June 30.
Co-ed programs are available for kickstart (3-6-year-olds) 6U, 8U, 10U and 12U. To register, visit www.ayso1514.org/region1514.
Coaches, referees and board members are also wanted. Those 14 and older can become a referee or coach’s assistant. Training is available.
For more information, email libertyAYSO1514@gmail.com
End-of-the-year busing schedules change
As Liberty approaches the end of the school year, the busing schedules will change to meet the needs of the students.
The following changes are planned:
- The last day of the 6 p.m. bus will be Friday, June 5.
- The final 4 p.m. bus will run Thursday, June 18.
- There will be a mid-day bus home to accommodate high school students taking the Algebra 1 Regents on June 17.
Those who have any questions, may email questions@libertyk12.org
Liberty athletics to wrap up year with signings, awards
The Liberty Athletics Department has plenty to celebrate in the coming weeks.
Five seniors will sign their letters of intent to compete at the college level. The ceremonies will take place at 4 p.m. June 8 in the High School Auditorium. Signing will be:
- Shawn Bickham, who will attend Utica University and will wrestle and complete on the track and field team
- Brooke Bull, who will attend the University of Lynchburg and will compete in the track and field team.
- Justin Simon, who will attend Western Connecticut State University and play baseball
- Isabella Wagner, who will attend Eastern University and will wrestle
- Angie Wheeler, who will attend SUNY Delhi and play softball
Later that week will be the “Block L Athletic Awards,” the annual varsity sports recognition event. It will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 11, in the high school auditorium. Family and friends are welcome to attend the ceremony.
“Being a varsity athlete is more than just playing a sport—it is a commitment to excellence in all aspects of student life that deserves to be recognized,” Athletic Director Thomas Zehner said. “We look forward to seeing you there to acknowledge our student-athletes.”
Village to flush water system, possibly impacting water at school buildings
The village of Liberty will flush its water mains by opening hydrants throughout the system starting next week. This may cause low water pressure and water throughout the village to become brown. The water will not be contaminated.
The flushing will likely impact the Liberty Elementary, Middle and High Schools and the District Office.
Flushing of the Parksville transmission line will take place June 8-12, with the Village Water System starting June 15 until complete. Flushing will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
If water begins to get brown in a building, water fountains will be temporarily shut down until the water clears. Bottled water will be available if fountains are shut down. All staff and students are encouraged to limit water use.
Updates will be available on the village website.
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of June 1-7, 2026
We are in the homestretch of the 2025-26 athletics season. This week, we only have Track and Field state qualifiers.
Here are the schedule and results, if available. Livestream links are included where available.
The schedule is subject to change. Check the Liberty schedule on the Section IX website for the latest.
Monday-Tuesday, June 1-2
No events scheduled..
Wednesday, June 3
2:30 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Track and Field State Qualifiers vs. Multiple Schools at Cornwall High School
Thursday, June 4
3:30 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Track and Field State Qualifiers vs. Multiple Schools at Goshen High School
Friday-Sunday, June 5-7
No events scheduled
Library plans game days
Liberty Public Library will host two game days for students in June.
Elementary students, along with a grown up, are invited to play classic card and board games from 2:45 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 10.
The following week, on Tuesday, June 16, middle and high school students will be able to play card and board games and have snacks from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Games available include Monopoly, chess, dominoes, Uno, spoons or Skip-Bo.
The library is at 189 N. Main St. in Liberty. For more information, visit the library’s website or call 845-292-6070.
Seven Liberty students inducted into National Technical Honor Society
Seven Redhawks were among the nearly 50 students inducted into the National Technical Honor Society during a ceremony at Liberty High School on May 21. They joined six of their fellow Liberty students in the Sullivan BOCES chapter of the organization that honors, recognizes and empowers students and teachers in career and technical education.
Inducted from Liberty were Kylee Curry and Audrey Krum in Animal Science, Hudson Danzilo and Lucio Ponce Vazquez in Basic Welding, Kariana Reyes in Culinary Arts, Angele Osorio Ramirez in Early Childhood Education and Development, and Sheyla Anguisaca-Llanos in New Vision Health.
Redhawks who are members of the 2025 induction class are Brooke Bull, who took part in the ceremony speaking about the NTHS emblem, Giada DeFrank, Cameron Degroat, Allyson Houser, Sarai Miranda and William Pennell.
Liberty CSD’s first Community Farmstand serves about 130 families
On Friday, May 22, the Liberty Central School District community came together for the first Community Farmstand event at Liberty Middle School, and about 130 families were served.
Thanks to the partnerships with the Hudson Valley Regional Food Bank and Sullivan 180, the district was able to distribute a bounty of free dairy items, fresh fruit, vegetables and snacks to its neighbors.
Here are a few highlights from the day:
- SNAP Benefits Advocacy: A huge thank you to the guest advocate who spoke with many community members, providing vital info and resources.
- Looking Ahead: There was fantastic turnout for next year’s sign-ups for both A Single Bite and the Snack Pack program.
- Volunteer Power: This couldn’t have happened without the incredible energy and hard work of the student and staff volunteers.
- Missed out? Don’t worry! There will be one more farmstand coming up in June, at a date TBA.
“Thank you to everyone who came out, volunteered and supported making this event such a success!” said Community Schools Coordinator Katlyn Rusin.