On October 26, 2007 the BELL Academy (Bayside Enrichment & Long Distance Learning Academy) Ribbon Cutting Ceremony took place. The Bay Terrace Community Alliance was honored to be part of the festivities.
BELL Academy Ribbon Cutting
The stage is set.
Representing the BTCA
The Color Guard
Teacher Rhenaye Hornsby performing our National Anthem
Teacher Rhenaye Hornsby
Looking out at the Audience.
Cheryl Quatrano, Principal
Invited Dignitaries
Principal Quatrano addressing the assembly.
Catalina Marte, Assistant Principal
Frank Raccuglia, Dean of Students
Alexander Camarda, Office of Portfolio Development
Annette Kunin, Principal PS 169
Deborah Kosnar, BELL Academy Student
Elijah Ross & Niki Jahanara Present Award to Councilmember Tony Avella
Councilmember Avella Accepting the Award
It was also Councilmember Avella’s Birthday!
Charles Amundsen, Deputy ICI/LSO
Diane Foley, Executive Officer for Instruction ICI/LSO
Dr. Philip A. Composto, Community Supt. District 30
Kelly Eberle, BELL Academy Student
BELL Academy PTA
Gary Pernick,
PTA Co-President
Lorraine Kosnar,
PTA Co-President
Kudos & Flowers for
Ms. Quatrano & Ms. Marte
They Worked Tirelessly to make BELL a Reality
Patrick Scott, Learning Leaders, District 25 Program Coordinator
Eric Stoddard, Director Student Programs St. John’s University
Melinda Spataro,
Enrichment Coordinator
In Memory of Roseann Moore
Dr. Dolores Beckham,
Principal IS 145
The Flowers Keep Coming
Congratulation to the entire Staff & Student Body of BELL Academy
On the Count of Three
The Ribbon is Cut!
The Students and Staff at Work
Getting the best Possible Education
What’s a Ceremony Without Good Food & Conversation?
BELL-ieve in Yourself!
Pictures courtesy of Norm Plotkin, our photographer extraordinaire.