Sixteen staff members honored with Addison Trail’s Golden Apple

Each semester, Addison Trail students have the opportunity to recognize a teacher or a staff member for going above and beyond and making a difference in their life through the school’s Golden Apple program.

The Golden Apple is given to teachers and staff members who make a positive impact on students inside the classroom and beyond.

On Dec. 3, 16 staff members were recognized and honored with the Golden Apple award. Principal Adam Cibulka said the Golden Apple program is a great way for students to give back to the staff members who make a difference in their lives, and it also is a reminder to staff their hard work and continuous effort count each and every day.

The 16 staff members who were recognized are:

1) Jason Bugajsky (nominated by senior Olivia Ustas)

2) Itzel Carranza (nominated by junior Anayeli Rodriguez)

3) Elizabeth Clifford (nominated by sophomore Leonel Favela)

4) Sheri D’Ambrose (nominated by senior John Orrico)

5) Mike Galfi (nominated by freshman Jocelyn Hernandez)

6) Patty Hochheimer (nominated by senior Christina Jewell)

7) Mary Kelsay (nominated by senior Kacper Mierzejewski)

8) Mike Maaske (nominated by junior Saul Rivera)

9) Jose Hernandez (nominated by freshman David Hundley)

10) Steve Nelson (nominated by sophomore Nicole Pudlo)

11) Eric Norberg (nominated by junior Al-Baab Khan)

12) Mark Olson (nominated by senior Ryan Petrbok)

13) Jim Perusich (nominated by junior Julie Stankiewicz)

14) Stacey Puccini (nominated by sophomore Leonel Favela)

15) Enza Spilotro (nominated by junior Brianna Sitkowski)

16) John Turner (nominated by junior Karina Alferez)