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Yorktown honors dozens of retiring educators and salutes girls’ state‑champion flag football team
Summary
At its June 15 meeting, the Yorktown Central School District Board of Education publicly recognized dozens of retiring teachers and staff, celebrated the girls’ Class B state‑champion flag football team and heard a farewell from the student ex‑officio board member.
At a June 15 meeting, the Yorktown Central School District Board of Education recognized dozens of retirees and anniversary honorees and celebrated the Yorktown High School girls’ Class B state‑champion flag football team.
Superintendent Doctor Hatter opened the public session by inviting the Crown Pond Chorus to sing and then introduced several recognition blocks, noting the district’s retirees and anniversary celebrants would be honored and that the flag football program had earned a state title. “This is my very first state championship in any sport,” Doctor Hatter said, adding that the achievement created “a memory for our community.”
Athletic Director Mr. Barrett and coach Mike Resigno praised the athletes and coaching staff. Resigno credited program culture, preparation and perseverance, and noted the program’s three‑year record (79 wins and 8 losses) and its progression to a state championship. “We’re the best in New York State actually,” Resigno said.
The board called student athletes to the stage individually and presented a signed commemorative football to Superintendent Hatter and the board.
The meeting then continued with tributes to a large class of retirees across district schools and central administration. Speakers included student presenters and colleagues who recounted decades of classroom and support work, classroom leadership, special‑education advocacy and contributions to athletics and operations. Honorees named during the meeting included, among others, Annie Catalano, Trish Donlin, Lori Nolan, Kelly Jensick, Carol McAleer, Alina Venezia, Millie Goldberg, Jen Strang, Maria Granazio, Art Wenzel, Vicki Fiegel and Caroline Almeida; presenters gave service lengths, personal memories and best wishes for retirement.
Student ex‑officio Hunter Mezzatesta delivered his final report, noting year‑end performances, athletic successes, senior activities and his appreciation for the opportunity to serve as the board’s first ex‑officio student member. He thanked the superintendent and board for the experience.
The public portion concluded after a brief recess and some additional board comments thanking retirees and praising the internal audit and negotiations teams. The board then moved on to routine business.
