Honor roll numbers increase from last year
Students urged to keep numbers rising

First quarter honor roll and principal's list students were honored at a breakfast on the morning of Jan. 6 for their academic accomplishments. They were not only celebrating their individual accomplishments, but also that of their school. 

School officials say the numbers in the program are growing, with 72 more students achieving this goal this year. Overall, 392 students in grades 9-12 made either the honor roll or principal's list in the first quarter this year, up from 320 for the first quarter last year. 

But let's not stop there. Principal Robert Orsino urged the students in attendance at the Jan. 6 breakfast to keep up the good work, stay on the honor role or principal's list, and continue to surpass previous goals. 

"We did fantastic last time, so let's keep doing it," Orsino said to the students.

Superintendent Daniel T. Connor, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Roger Rooney, and board member Harry Wiggins were also present at the Jan. 6 breakfast. All three of them echoed Orsino's message, asking the students to continue to work hard through the year as well as outside of school.

Wiggins reminded them that it is important to be good people, as well as good students.

"I'd like you all to strive to be good citizens," he said. "Everyday do three acts of kindness. Make Gloversville proud of you."

Increase the result of many changes

Assistant High School Principal Richard DeMallie said the increase in the number of students on the honor role and principal's list is the result of many things, including the new homework policy, the updated disciplinary policy, and new attendance procedures. He also credited the high school staff for their hard work, saying that staff development initiatives have also helped to increase student performance.

DeMallie said school officials are expecting student test scores to increase as well. 

"We'd like to see the numbers keep rising," he said.  

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