The Live Like Susie Kindness Awards

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We are very proud to present the first annual Live Like Susie Kindness Awards, brought to Rocky Point High School by the Be a Nicer Neighbor Club!

During her time at RPHS, Susie was the Vice President of the Be a Nicer Neighbor Club and the was the host of the Singing Santas Show, an annual winter concert and skit comedy show for charity.

The Live Like Susie Kindness Awards will honor students at RPHS who share Susie’s energetic spirit and passion for helping out their fellow students. Selected students will have been independently nominated by the faculty and staff of RPHS. Criteria for selection does not include grades, athletics, or musical ability. The only category these students are chosen by is kindness, and the ability to help others do the same. Those who truly “live like Susie” stand up for others, share their smile, and help others whenever they can. The Kindness Awards will honor these students in Susie’s name.

Of the many nominees, one or two graduating seniors will be later chosen to receive the scholarship funds, whether they are college-bound or not. The Scholarship will be presented at graduation.

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The Live Like Susie Kindness Awards will take place at RPHS on May 31, 2012 at 7:00pm.

“I thank her for making me the person I am today”

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It has been really hard for me to think of what I want to say here, but I figured if I just started to write, it would come to me.

So, Susie was the best person I have ever met in my life. She always had a way to make you smile, whether it was because she did something funny, or something that made you want to throw her in the pool, Susie always made sure there was a smile on your face. I love her. She was my best friend and I am so thankful that I was lucky enough to spend those few precious years with her.

That being said, One of my favorite memories with Susie was going to the city during Fleet Week. As we all know, that is when the ever so lovely Navy and Marines come to town, and man did we have a good time. Mr. Facini (dad) brought us in and dropped us by Radio City. From there we had no plan but to 1. meet our boys in uniform, and 2. reenact the “VJ day” picture in which the lovely navy boy is dipping down the nurse and kissing her.

Well needless to say, both tasks were accomplished.

We walked around, and at first they were nowhere to be found. Then we were like two kids in a candy store. We met up with a few friends and ended up becoming friends with a few of the lovely Navy boys. They were very funny, and kept us company all day. Susie got everything she wanted that day, and I had never had a better time in my life.

I loved that day and will always remember how happy we were, and how much fun we had. I loved every second I spent with Sue. I miss her every single second of every single day, and there will never be someone in my life that has influenced me as much as she has. I thank her for making me the person I am today, and If there is one thing I could tell her i would just want her to know how amazing she was, and how many people loved her, and how much I will always love her.

I thank you Susie, you were the best friend a girl could ask for, and I know I will see you again one day.

-Jessie Duncan

“Thank you for guiding me and being my angel”

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Susie,

Thank you for showing me to the bird sanctuary. I wear you beautiful bracelet every day. Your mom, on the way to the santuary, gave me a live, love, laugh neckless that was yours. I was so inspired that your mom had the guts to do that and give away some of your items. I now wear that necklace every day along with your bracelet.

Thank you for guiding me and being my angel. I know you’re smiling down on me every day… fly high beautiful!

-Elizabeth Palasek