Van Cleve 2014 Yearbook - The New York Institute for Special

Dear Members of the Class of 2014:
The day you have been waiting for is finally here! I know that you
must have mixed feelings about leaving The New York Institute for
Special Education. You have been here for many years with us. During
this time you have developed strong bonds of friendship . As you
go on to your new school always remember how important these
relationships have been. I hope you will try to stay in touch and share
your new experiences and continue to get support from your Van
Cleve friends.
After graduation, think back to the days on the playground, your role
in the musical performances, sharing your poems at the Poetry Slams,
and even just walking on the campus. These memories will help you
when you are having a difficult day in a new situation. Remember that
you were successful and you can always be with hard work. When you
feel upset, I encourage you to think and then act. This will help you in
everything you do in life.
Please remember that NYl is here to support and help you. I hope you
will come back and let us know how you are doing.
Congratulations and good luck always,
Bernadette M. Kappen
Executive Director
'Bittersweet is defined as "a combination of
sadness and hayyiness ".
Perhays this is what you are feefing now as
your days in Yan C(eve come to an end. you
might he excited about going to a different
schoo( hut, at the same time, nervous about
what it wi(( he fike there. This is a yerfect(y
norma( reaction. Some of you have been here
from a very young age and so, Yan C(eve may
fee( fike a second home .
.Jl.s you (eave us, remember the va(uah(e
(essons the entire staff has strived to insti(( in
you: honesty, the va(ue of hard work,
yerseverance, se(fresyect, resyect for others
and much more.
'Wishing you a(( the very best in the years
ahead.
'Barbara J'. 'B(ank
Princiya(, Yan C(eve
It has been an increcfih(e exyerience watching
the Yan C(eve students mature into the young
boys andgirCs that they are and I am so yroud
to he yart of their educationa( exyerience in
the Yan C(eve yrogram. It has aCso given me
great satisfaction to work with the Yan C(eve
staff who showed true dedication, compassion
and enthusiasm each and every day. I hoye
that in some way, I was ah(e to make a yositive
impact on the yrogram as a who(e and wish the
staff and students the best in the years to come.
Liana Jvl i((er
Messiah Galindez, LeShawn Hammett, Joseph Cafarella, Joshua Toone, Ethan Arias,
Madelyn Leonard, Kim Crawley
Keisha Vilela- Ortiz, Jayden Lopez, Trust Gbamokollie-Dowd, Elijah Tappin,
Jazzmarie Arsenec
Kathleen Carragher, Latava Polidore
Khalil Lloyd, James Kone, Nicholas Bell, Ethan Estrada
Amy Franciosa, Jennifer Figueroa
Bryant Medina, Amber Emanuele, Myeeka Hollington, Bora Eralp, Roberto Ramos
Barbara Vlahopoulos, Pina Riley
Benjamin Cobarrubia, Anthony Alverio, Daryel Correa, Donte Morris
Laura Nardi, Ana Costa
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Bryan Calzadilla, Jayden Ferreira, Dylinn Cruz, Raymond Ramirez
Scott Cogan, Carolyn Rivera
, DeAndre Lebron,Adrien Hungria, Nicholas Chimelis,
Kasieam Schofield, Ayana Cruz
Rosemarie D'Amico, Phyllis Agostinelli
Preston McCutcheon, Joshua Elgandy, Kevin Araujo,
Raheam Steed, Gregory Amari Malcolm
Nora Dupuy, Glenda Pagan
Damion White, Reyoko Matos, Joshua Gonzalez,
L.J. Omar Reid- Y as in, Michael Montero
Eileen McElroy, Giselle Cruz
Demetrius 1air
Favorites:
Toy- Leggos
Food- Food
Game- Kickball
Animal- dogs
Show- Wizards of Waverly Place
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Reyoko Matos
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Favorites:
Color- Red
Animal- Snake
Food- Fried Chicken
Hobby- Computer Games
Cartoon- Adventure Time
Interests- Anime, Sleeping
Drink- Chocolate Chip
Mocha Frappe'
l'm Graduating ...
l feel sad about graduating.
l'm so attached to my schooL
l'm going to miss the point store.
lf it ever rea[[y opens.
Of aU the students1 staff and crisis workers;
l'[[ miss Mr.Q the most!
l'm scared about starting high schooL
l'[[ fee[ a bit anxious on my first day.
And OMG l know for sure.
There's going to be a [ot more work.
At the same time1 l know l can do it.
l'[[ cry when l [eave Van Cleve.
l'm sure l'[[ [earn a lot.
l'll miss coming here each day.
l'[[ be nervous in my new schooL
l'll probably be lonely.
Most of my friends will be gone.
And l might not see them again.
And l'm sure l'll make great friends.
Some new ones and some old.
l'm excited to start high schooL
lt's gonna be awesome!.
So Long
This is my last year in Van Cleve and I'm nervous.
I'm not ready to go to a new school yet.
I am going to graduate from Van Cleve next month.
I'll miss Van Cleve when I'm in high school.
Van Cleve is and always will be my favorite school.
There are many memories I will cherish from Van Cleve.
I met my best friends in Van Cleve during the years I was here.
Those were the best times in my life so far.
Now I'm leaving and I'm a bit sad
I am hoping high school won't be so bad .
I'm hoping that some of my friends will be there with me.
And that we can make more memories together.
So long Van Cleve,
Hello future.
Josh Gonzalez '14
Favorites:
Animal- Wolves
Sport- Baseball
Color- Blue
Food- Wendy's Fries
Movie- How to Train Your Dragon
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I'm Leaving Now
I'm leaving now.
That makes me feel sad.
I'm leaving the friends that I've made.
I'm also leaving the memories I made there.
It's hard to deal with.
But, it had to happen.
I'm going to high school.
It's going to be difficult for me to adjust.
L.J. Omar Reid Yasin
Favorites:
I'll miss the friends I made here.
But now, it's time for me to focus on the future.
L.J Omar Reid-Yasin
Class of2014
Color- Red
Music- Pop
Subject Math
Character- Wolverine
Food- Chicken Tenders
Movie- The Avengers
Actor- Hugh Jackman
Actress- Maya Rudolph
Favorites:
Color- Blue
Food- Pizza
Singer- Zedd
Hobby- Video Games
Teacher- Ms. McElroy
I'm leaving Van Cleve
I plan to graduate high school.
I'm graduating this year,
Goodbyes are hard.
And hope to go to college.
I might shed a tear.
I want to succeed in life
So i 'll have to find a job.
My family has always guided me,
I'll never he a slob
It's important to follow the rules.
Remember... Education is knowledge
I hope to have a good future.
And I hope you understand.
I've always tried to do my best.
Just want to give myself a hani!
Damion White
Class of 2014
Good Bye My Friends
I'm so sad that I'm leaving the school
I'm going to a new one.
It will be hard to "fit in".
In my new school with the new kids.
I had the best time in VAN CLEVE.
I don't want it to end.
I hope to make new friends.
And succeed in life.
I will miss everybody.
Goodbye my friends ...
Michael Montero
Class of 20 14
Michael Montero
Favorites:
Color- Red
Sport- Basketball
Car- BMW
Fruit- Cherries
Annette Fortune
Dina Sanabria
Roberta Peri
Program Secretary
Speech Therapist
Speech Therapist
MariaSoto
Simone Allen
Connie Acerno
Dr. Frank Raddock
Kristen Stair
Dr. Monica Michelle
Clinician
Psychiatrist
ChrisVelez
Latava Polidore
Alvin Munnilal
Luz Llanos
Rose Navarro
Jermaine Sawyer
Robert Tripodi
Ligia Llanos
Rae Patten
Tina Perretti
Technology
Jimmy Rivera
Phys. Ed
Daniel Lubiner
Art/Drama
Naum Shulman
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A teacher can only put our feet
upon the path and point the way.
"Nothing is really lost as long as you remember it"
Education is what remains after one has
forgotten what one has learned in school.

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