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It all starts with a dream

by Bryan Golden

Dreams precede everything; all actions and all creations. Truly, everything does start with a dream. Dreaming is not an idle activity. It’s not an escape from reality. Dreams are the foundation of all creativity.

The type of dreaming I’m talking about doesn’t just occur while you are sleeping. The thoughts occupy your mind constantly, while you are awake as well as resting. These types of dreams stick in your mind. They become a mental obsession. When your mind is focused on a specific detailed dream, it will lead you toward a path that will transform your dream to reality.

Dreaming is healthy, allowing you to explore different scenarios and options. Without dreams, you can’t venture beyond your perceived limits. For maximum effectiveness, a dream should be as detailed as possible. It shouldn’t be conceived in general terms such as, “if I were rich,” or “if I only had this,” or if I only had that.” Without dreams, people would still be living in caves. Every element of society is the result of dreaming. Our country is the product of a dream. Dreams precede reality. There are no limits to what you can dream about. Health, relationships, success, finances, career, and lifestyle are all valid topics.

They become resigned to their lot in life and disconnected from the infinite potential that resides within.

People who have given up will try to discourage others by using their own disappointments as evidence that dreams are a waste of time. Typically, being labeled a dreamer has a negative connotation. The implication is that a dreamer is not grounded in reality and is wasting their time chasing rainbows.

The dreamer will often be ridiculed and chided. Without a solid understanding of the value of dreaming, the dreamer runs the risk of abandoning their dreams in the face of peer pressure. Should this happen, it would be a real waste. Without dreams, one is in jeopardy of squandering their future.

Among the scholarship recipients are Byron-Bergen’s Anna McLaughlin and Churchville-Chili’s Blake Rule. They are in the front center of the photo.

Your dreams shouldn’t be a passing thought or whim. They should embody specifics you have a burning desire for. They should be something you are willing to work for and expend whatever effort is required. Dreams can and do come true, but not by themselves. You have to make them happen.

There are those who have a lotto mentality for their dreams. They are only willing to invest a dollar in the hopes of winning millions. Sure, there will be a winner, but the chance is one in millions that it will be you. When people have this lotto mentality, they are constantly disappointed. As a result, they wind up jaded and give up on their dreams.

Dreams have no constraints. Dreams are the seeds from which you can create a robust life. Guard your dreams. Don’t allow others to influence you to relinquish your dreams. You don’t have to share your dreams nor do you need the approval or acceptance of others.

Turning your dreams into reality requires action, determination, and perseverance. If not for dreamers our country never would have been founded. We would have no telephones, no electricity, no cars, no TV or radio, and no medical breakthroughs. In short, if people throughout history had not pursued their dreams we would still be in the dark ages.

Go ahead and dream. Picture your life any way you would like it to be. Don’t put any limitations on your vision. Keep your dream in the front of your mind and review it daily. Take action and turn your dreams into reality.

Note: Bryan Golden is the author of Dare to Live Without Limits . Contact him at Bryan@columnist.com or visit www. DareToLiveWithoutLimits.com. Copyright 2025 Bryan Golden

Local students among ESL scholarship recipients

For the tenth consecutive year, ESL Federal Credit Union has awarded 10 college-bound high school students with $2,000 scholarships each as part of the ESL College Scholarship program. ESL recognized students who demonstrated how they help their community in a unique and meaningful way.

This year’s scholarship award recipients are:

•Aasera Amiger, Penfield HS

•Kaylee Duda, Rush-Henrietta HS

•Andrew He, Pittsford Mendon HS

•Sawyer Hoyt, Pittsford Mendon HS

•Aiden Johnson, Rush Henrietta HS

•Anna McLaughlin, Byron-Bergen SHS

•Mikalya Miller, Newark SHS

•Abigail Provo, Mount Morris SHS

•Hazel Roberts, Joseph C. Wilson Magnet

High School, Rochester City School District

•Blake Rule, Churchville-Chili SHS

“It is an honor to recognize the recipients of this year’s ESL College Scholarship whose commitment and leadership serves as an inspiration to us all.” said Rich Pulvino,

vice president/director, Marketing, ESL Federal Credit Union. “This year’s scholars are positively impacting their communities throughout the Greater Rochester region in meaningful ways and we are pleased to support them as they continue their pursuits into higher education.”

Application requirements included:

•A member in good standing at ESL Federal Credit Union

•A high school senior in the Greater Rochester area during 2024/2025 school year

•Attending an accredited college or university in Fall 2025

More than 150 applicants applied for this year’s ESL College Scholarship. Applicants needed to provide official copies of their transcripts, letters of recommendation from a school official and community/volunteer organization, and a list of extracurricular activities and community service. In alignment with the ESL Purpose, students also needed to submit an essay about how they help their community thrive and prosper. Provided information and photo

The benefits of extracurricular activities for college students

Assimilating into campus life at a college or university can take time. After all, much changes between high school and college. Residential students may find college is the first time they spend considerable time away from home among their peers.

College students have more responsibility than their counterparts in high school. College students must manage their schedules, get to class on time without help from Mom and Dad and speak with professors on their own behalf.

One way to mitigate some of the stress that comes with the increased responsibility of college is to take full advantage of campus life. This includes participating in extracurricular activities. High school students may participate in extracurriculars because they know they look good on college applications. But now that college is here, the benefits of

extracurriculars may be slightly different.

•Physical activity: The Freshman 15 is no urban legend. The National Center for Biotechnology Information says that while most college students do not gain 15 pounds freshman year, a lot do gain some weight upon entering college. A 2008 study published in the Journal of American College Health found the average weight gain upon entering college was 2.7 pounds, with about half of students polled gaining weight. Extracurricular activities, like sports and additional physical pursuits, can help college students maintain a healthy weight even when consuming some not-so-healthy dining hall fare.

•Avoid poor habits: A 2023 study by the Afterschool Alliance found that students who participate in extracurricular activities at least two days a week are less likely to smoke marijuana and drink alcohol. These

students also are less likely to miss class without a reason.

•Networking: Students interact with their peers during curriculum-related clubs, musical performances or sports practices and games. Finding common ground and making new connections is a cornerstone of success in the professional world. Extracurriculars can helps students develop networking skills that will be useful in the future.

•Improved mental health: Getting involved can counter feelings of loneliness or boredom that many students feel, especially in their first year at school, says Psychology Today. Rather than feeling unsure and isolated, participation in extracurricular activities can give students reason to chat with new people beyond the rigors of class.

•Future connections: Some extracurriculars can pay professional dividends. Academic

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•Better grades: There is evidence that managing multiple extracurriculars helps students academically. Cambridge International Education says juggling multiple commitments helps a student value time management, which carries over into school work.

•Self-esteem: Participating in activities can boost confidence and self-esteem. Taking on leadership roles in extracurriculars can further a positive self-image as well.

Extracurricular activities can offer a wide-ranging array of benefits for college students..

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Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Career and Technical Education Class of 2025

New Visions Health Professions

Noah D. Berg, Lindsey M. Bleier, Elijah K. Burnley, Marc Chua, Michaela J. Goettel, Isabella L. Goodrich, Jackson O. Hanaburgh, Ashlee N. Hart, Faith Kollie, Lia Rose Larson, Tyshay D. Love, Caroline M. McLean, Gabriella M. Meyers, Kailah S. Murch, Deric M. Olson, Evan A. Roesser, Yuvraj Singh, Lillian Faye Swavely.

Building and Grounds Maintenance

Carly Agostinelli, Brogan D. Frisbee, Jacob Parrish, Dylan Pyfrom, Nate M. Sekulski, Jaylen Spann, John E. Thornton, Caleb Villalobos.

Food Services

Christianna Arnold, Xavier Coleman, Lynden J. Dean Jr., Jeremiah Gaffney, Vincenzo M. Gagliano, Sherie Hofstra, Re’Anna S. Hunt, James N. Ivey, Clover Lapoma, Chloe C.J. Magloire, Connor McGarrity, Christian John Presley, Caroline Resch, Ramon Watkins-Arzuaga.

Life and Career Foundations

Noah Antinetto, Amman Bongiorno, Alona Butler, Christopher Donnell, Liliana Garcia, Eva A. Karadjov, LauraIrene R. Kretschmer, Tra’Niyah McKnight, Sarah Measday, Syncere Mingle, Amond Nesmith, Cody Offen, Aliyah Paga’n, Emilio Raymond, Maw Reh, Ah’jahnae L. Rodgers, Maureen Sullivan, Celeste Wardhaugh, Marissa B. Williams.

Introduction to Construction Trades

Adam Abdeldayem, Yousef Abdeldayem, Tre’Shawn Allison, Jay Binnert, Anthony J. Borges-Madden, Dominic Gaudio, Eric Korn, Anthony Lehman, Isaac MacNeill, Cameron Patterson, Kamere L. Robinson, Ayden T. Smeal, Ty-Ran T. Tenzie Jr., Fredrick T. Tucker Jr., Brandon Walls.

Introduction to Transportation Trades

Darius Blair, Dominic J. Campo, Carlos D. Caraballo, Jaden R. Caywood, Luis M. Colon Jr., Xavier A. Duran, Charles Hall Jr., Sophia Roisin Kolb-Urbaniuk, Devon May, Prestyn McMillion, Brian M. Neitz, Ezekiel M. Pizzo, Andrew R. Randall, Alexander J. Reid, Antonio Joseph Rivas, Christopher M. Smeal, Steven Villegas.

Advanced Manufacturing

Jacob Baker, Robert J. Barnard, Davien J. Collazo-Fitzwater, Joshua L. Cummings, James Lewis, Alex D. Morrill, Damien J. Nobes.

Auto Body and Collision Repair Technology

Vincenzo P. Brescia, Landon W. Broadhurst, Ryan T. Crawford, Stephen R. Daniels V, Robert A. Falconer, Evin J. Fayad, Shawn S. Filkins, Joel L. Garcia, Hunter T. Johnson, Mykyta Kuzmych, Racelyn Lippa, Keenan R. Marsh, Evan M. Rossman.

Automotive Technology

Mohammed Alsahar, Elias J. Castro-Martinez, Ethan R. Cody, Sienna Nevaeh Conole, Landon Parker Daniels, Loagen W. Franck, Jackson F. Gorman, Demari Luvar Cani Gunn, Montana Harris, Matthew R. Jason, Nathaniel T. Juzwiak, Cameron Miller, Stephen Eugenio Montano-Rivera, Michael A. Nazzaro, Dominick T. Nevis, Joshua R. Padilla, Daniel Pusyak, Dominic C. Scioria Jr., Ian M. Sparks.

Baking

Erinne M. Bennington, James J. Chiles II, Destiny Cosgrove, Devin C. Couts-Davis, Jessie E. DeGraeve, Briana Isabella Dickson, Kayla N. Felice, Shanya T. Foster, Elena K. Girangaya, Olivia Hyde, Samantha O’Connor, Vida Bella Ortiz, Arianna Penkszyk, Elizabeth R. Petrillo, Kaitlyn R. Probst, Aubrey N. Roberts, Simon Ryhal, Meghan Snyder, Ivy R. Stillman, Jessica Sushko, Katie P. Tabor, Annalia Thomas, Natalee A. Tillich, Olivia G. Ward, Ari Warney, Sophia R. Wilson, Gianna I. Wing.

Careers in Agriculture

Gianluca J. Campione, Benicio Colón, McKayla Falkowski, Christian J. Garcia-Velasco, Madeline N. LaVair, Sage M. Wilson.

Carpentry

Xavier J. Aguirre, Ryan J. Amico, Nathan J. Antinetto, Lee M. Arbegast V, Nico Avila, Steven C. Ballard, Matthew J. Bonacci, Damari J. Brooks, Tristan J. Bryant, Spencer J. Burley, Payton M. Calabro, Braxton Campbell, Robert L. Conti Jr., Matthew J. Durnell, Kyle T. Felice, Dylan R. General, Justin T. Goforth, Austin N. Gramling, Nicholas P. Green, Daniel J. Halloran, Robert Henry, Quinlan D. Hickey, Dominic Hosackmontimerano, Angelo C. Inostroza, Keith D. Jones II, Tyler E. Judd, Shane Kykendall, Maddox LaJuett, Shayne Lessar, Landon M. Long, Blake Makowiecki, Matthew D. Manners, Rion A. McBride, Edgar J. Medero, Azay Odey, Ezequiel O’Farril, Erick M. Ouimet, Gabriel D. Ouimet, Jack Rebis, Haiden P. Rinebold, Caleb E. Schneider, Landon Scott, Daniel Sidore, Benjamin Smeaton, Labraun J. Smith, Michael A. Soto, Michael St Denis, Ronald W. Thorn, Tyler M. Triolo, Logan J. Valder, Virginia Washburn, Andrew M. Watt, Aiden Withers, Lucien A.K. Young.

Child and Family Development

Megan Baker, Autumn Rain Bickom, Jade Bonin, Emmalee Craft, Jamie P. Crawford, Angelina M. DiFrancesca, Skye Alise Dodson, D’Nari C. George, Mason J. Mitchell, Layla A. Rasmusson, Emma Ritz.

Computer Technology

Jaquez K. Albury, Seth Anderson, Jordan W. Ballard, Dimitri R. Behrend, Nickolas C. Castro, Shane Cease Jr., Kameron M. Cooper, Zander Cremaldi, Tyler R. Curtis, Lyric Elmer, Alanna Gebo, Riley H. Green, Bakari T. Hendrix, Cody J. Johnstone, Claire E. Keeney, Evan C. Kellogg, Tyler Krout, Blessed N. Likoke, Logan Lowery, Luna N. Luan, Zachary J. Morgan, Francis J. Penkszyk IV, Kaden S. Quinn, Christopher Ray, Brenna M. Wilder, Jayden Alexander Wong.

Cosmetology

Ashlee T. Ahern, Layla Arrie Annakie, Breonna Arnold, Lia Alizabeth Bivone, Kara E. Bruno, Julia L. Burkhardt, Eden O. Caruso, Angelina G. Cimino, Ariyanna Marie Contrino, Giovanna M. Costanzo, Catherine Covert, Mia I. Cruz-Saldana, Selena Corinne D’Anunzio, Vaneathya Q. Davis, Gionni L. Fields, Breanna M. Fostano, Courtney Lynne Griffin, Josephine Elizabeth Irene Harrity, Gianna M. Howell, Renee A. Jorgensen, Taylor Elizabeth Kowalski-Helfer, Carrie Lynne Kurtz, Alona Kuzmych, Celena Leverenz, Natalie P. Lindsay, Madison E. Marciniak, Sofia K. Merino, Ada E. Miller, Hailey J. Miller, Len R. Muriel, Kai Ormsby, Emma Amelia Pachla, Kristiyana MaiLani Perez, Jennifer Huy Phan, Luciana A. Ramos, Tatiana Elizabeth Robinson, Sophia Marisa Sessa, Alana G. Slate, Leah M. Spears, Gabriella St. Louis, Emily M. Stanes, Ariana Stephens, Shilincia R. Sullivan, Ava Marie Thompson, Taylor A. Tiffany, Nina Tomlinson, Mar’che Williams, Grace M. Wright, Erin C. Zielinski.

Criminal Justice

Emily V. Ballard, MaxZvior E. Chard, Logan Feszczyszyn, Lauralei Foss, Audrey M. Gelfuso, Keyera M. Gissendanner, Terrance Krueger, Abram Lang, Cooper A. Moffatt, McKenzie G. Murray, Izabella Offen, Aaron R. Peters, Ciara L. Reyes, Jared J. Romeis, Matthew J. Ryan, Jaden Tardge, Ariel E. Travis, Kayla M. Wiley.

Culinary Arts

Tito Carlton Butler, Josué D. Cruz-Rivas, Deanna Draper, Kiev Z. Elzey, Dayton Frisbee, Avery Holland Frisch, Love’ M. Fuller, Donovan K. Hendrick-Hayes, Jamal Janania Jr., Henry J. Laraby, Bridget A. Lavacca, Cayleb Alexander Mitchell, Antonio Luciano Rivera, Adam Charles Root, Alexia J. Sams, Aleha L. Smart, Logan Seth Valerio, Keith L. Wyatt II.

Dental Assisting

Le’Asijah Bullard, Kamryn T. Diabo, Payal Gajmer, Natalie Marie Gallo, Elizabeth A. Gibson, Isabella G. Goosey, Saniyha M. Harris, Kaliyah M. Hawkins, Lila Jean Hurysz, Claudette S. Likasi, Nivea J. McInnis, Thiara D. Morrobel-Moreta, Adrean Pelkey, Arianna E. Rodriguez, Joshua D. Sauers, Ilona Svyrydyuk, Dana K. Talab, Melana R. Tobin, Lyanna S. VanPutte, Alexis M. Weatherholt, Chloe M. Wilson.

Digital and Visual Communication

Jordan Bevilacqua, Carina R. Gadaleta, Jahkeem Jones, Holden James Meier, Alexis Yvonne Miller, Erin Leigh Newton, Edgar Santiago III.

Exercise Science

Joseph W. Cinanni, Calvary J. DiLucia, Hailey E. McConnell, Gavin R. McManus, Lashae Mino, Noah R. Ryan, Da’Vonn M. Stevens.

Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance

Brody Bankes, Hunter G. Carroll, Nicholas M. Coon, Jonathan M. Cudzilo, Jacob J. Forte, Nathanael D. George, Brady J. Johncox, Aiden J. Keable, John R. Kuhls, Gideon M. Leverenz, Tristian M. Loucks, Brennan C. Miskinis, Sean M. Mulcahy, Kevin M. Osgood, Jared R. Ostrander, Emanuel Quinones, Kaden R. Rheinwald, Emiliano R. Sanchez, Ja’Zierre J. Sims, Nathan J. Szczepanski, Emma Jean Taylor, Alaina M. Vogler, Dennis R. Westfall Jr., Ryan M. Williams, Dominic J. Zerrillo.

HVAC

John D. Alexander, Anthony M. Bassano, Naiome Benitez, Breanna R. Campbell, Landen J. Christ, Joseph T. Clark, Gavin C. Copeland, Dale Doty, Michael Ellinwood Jr., Dion S. Gashi, Vincenzo Hofstra, Ty J. Isadore, Ashton K. Lamb, Matthew R. Lemmon, Edmund S. Lucas, Caz R. Lupiani, Giovanni Maldonado, Joseph Manners, Camden C. Monks, Logan Morse, Aamare W. Oliver, Jonathan P. Palermo, Ronald Pierce, Christian J. Prince, Evan A. Prus, Caleb J. Roscoe, Brennan A. Siwicki, Noah Sluk, Philip M. Testa, Connor Thomas, Alex Zhukov.

Medical Laboratory Assisting and Phlebotomy

Aleyx Crocker, Tyiriana K. Gibson, Lamar Hadley, Zharyana N. Hall, Kiara Terae Hunter, Katrina D. Kirkpatrick, Jeffline Pierre, Calyse K. Russell, Savannah K. Wehner.

Nurse Assisting and Associated Health Careers

Alaysia J. Anderson, Demariyahna M.D. Beason, Sumitra Bista, Bella M. Bruno, Samiyah G. Cooper, Tyrie J. Dunkley, Kendyl H. Everts, Ameerah T. Garrett-Davis, Saniyah L. Harris, Ja’Niya B. Hay, Janiyh E. Howard, Shyaja D. James, Alyssa A. Jaycox, Julian D. Jones, Starr M. Lane, Kamore N. Lawton, Giavanna A. Leuci, Hailey L. Mannillo, Candaysie Rihanina LaToya Marshall, Jamese A. Mathews-Jones, Chloe S. Miller, Le’Aja J. Odum, Marielle Y. Reed, Grace Rowley, Makayla J. Schiffer, Ashley M. Yates.

Outdoor Powersports Technology

Brent K. Carpenter, Charles Emler Jr., Carter Griffin, Eric A. Lanpher Jr., Trent M. Letcher, Von G. Lupiani, Vince D. Mannella Jr., Trenton B. Resseguie, Ronald Robak Jr., Keegan Ryan, Elias Smed.

Residential and Commercial Electrical

Noah E. Allen, Darlene Bahati, David J. Bassano, Jeremiah X. Bennett, Anthony J. Berardi, Noah I. Blair, Jamison S. Brown, Ryelan M. Burkhard, Patrick D. Case, Alek J. DiBattista, David Hetzel, Brayden J. Hoak, Tyler A. Jackson, Mark Janoska-Terdik, Brody T. Johnson, Giovanni M. Lao Rodriguez, Benjamin J. Lawson, Joshua Leicht, Mark R. Leistman II, Colin G. Liese, Josia D. Pritchett, Ethan J. Race, Paul J. Sesnie, Vincent James Toland, Hunter J. Tracy, Colin M. Twohig, Lincoln R. Vega, Xavier J. Wilson, Ethan D. Wuest, Andrew W. Young.

Welding

Clark J. Ames, Guilianno C. Arena, Jack W. Baker, Tyler Barker, Brayden M. Betters, Todd Marcus Brown, Aiden K. Bulterman, John R. Cameron, Neeko D. Caterisano, Nehemiah Daniel, Nicholas DiCesare, Kaiden J. Feis, Paolo A. Ferrari, Alexi Finnigan, Joseph J. Fross, Aiden P. Foley, Jacob T. Gangross, Alexander B. Groth, Connor M. Irving, Anthony D. Jewell, Kenneth Kernaghan, Ryan W. Kingston, Lillyana M. Krystan, Anthony J. Mistretta, Timothy Murphy, Jacob L. Odell, Alexander T. Quartley, Isabella R. Reid, Sahar Rivazfar, Marcus G. Roney, Jacob J. Rookey, Sebastian D. Ross-Guarino, Marion R. Santo, Jackson C. Tokarz, Elijah J. Torres, Ian J. VanTassell, Raquel Vogt, Alexander J. Wojtylak, Cameron J. Wood.

Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES

CAREERAnd TECHnICAL EdUCATIOn

Association for Career and Technical Education Administrators CTE

Senior Scholarship

One CTE student at each BOCES is honored for exemplary overall performance, leadership and dedication to CTE outside of the classroom by Association for Career and Technical Education Administrators (ACTEA). Jessica Sushko Baking (Churchville-Chili)

Cameron B. Estes Memorial Scholarship

Established by family, friends and BOCES 2 associates, this award was named in honor of Cameron B. Estes, a man who skillfully balanced the requirements of a family, a career and a need to creatively use leisure time. The awardee must display the proper use of leisure time through careful and thoughtful planning and preparation and an awareness that effective use of leisure time can provide the opportunity to make a significant contribution to their communities, families and to themselves.

Nehemiah Daniel Welding (Greece) Riley Green Computer Technology (Greece)

Donald F. and Maxine B. Davison Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to graduating seniors who have earned distinction and will pursue full-time study in an accredited college, university or technical school, the Davison Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students in the Advanced Manufacturing, Digital and Visual Communication, Nurse Assisting and Associated Health Careers and/or Welding programs. The students need to have demonstrated distinction via school performance, leadership, service and/or character.

Nehemiah Daniel Welding (Greece)

National Technical Honor Society

Jon H. Poteat Scholarship

Named in honor and memory of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) co-founder, the Jon H. Poteat Scholarship is exclusively for active NTHS members. The scholarship honors the achievements of top CTE students and encourage the pursuit of higher education.

Savannah Wehner

Medical Laboratory Assisting and Phlebotomy (Spencerport)

Prolift John Lincoln Achievement Scholarships

Named after the company’s founder, Prolift awards one graduating Automotive Technology senior and one graduating Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance senior the John Lincoln Award based on merit and excellence.

Ethan Cody

Automotive Technology (Hilton) Kevin Osgood Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance (Brockport)

Victor and Janet Salitan Scholarship

In 1980, the Victor Salitan Fund was established as an endowment designated to benefit BOCES 2, the organization at which Salitan served 16 of his 30 years as a school district attorney. A driving force behind acquiring the BOCES facilities, he was one of the founders of Monroe-Orleans Veritas Development Corporation, one of the first not-for-profit education corporations in New York. The award is given to CTE students who are continuing their education at the postsecondary level and have been positively impacted by CTE.

Michaela Goettel

New Visions Health Professions (Churchville-Chili)

Quinlan Hickey Carpentry (Churchville-Chili)

Make All the Difference Scholarships and Awards

The Monroe 2-Orleans Educational Foundation funds scholarships and awards for students for whom alternative programs have “made all the difference.” The nature of what the Educational Foundation aspires to celebrate is unique. Make All the Difference applicants are not asked to measure themselves against a single standard of achievement and potential. Rather, they are asked to show how alternative education has made a significant difference in their lives, how they have made a difference for themselves, and how the partnership between themselves and their eligible programs will make a difference for their future. Make All the Difference Scholarships and Awards recognize outstanding examples of how the convergence of alternative education programs, dedicated staff and engaged students can Make All the Difference in a student’s life, in ways that general education is not designed to do.

2025 Make All the Difference Scholarship and Award Recipients

Jade Bonin Brockport

Bella Bruno Brockport

John Cameron Wheatland-Chili

Aleyx Crocker East Rochester

Tyler Curtis Brockport

Kendyl Everts Wheatland-Chili

Avery Frisch Spencerport

Quinlan Hickey Churchville-Chili

Janiyh Howard Greece

Renee Jorgensen Hilton

Carrie Kurtz Greece

Kamore Lawton Greece

Dillon Nelson Wheatland-Chili

Isabella Reid Wheatland-Chili

Calyse Russell Churchville-Chili

Ariel Travis Gates Chili

Savannah Wehner Spencerport

Monroe County Council of School Superintendents

Dr. Michael C. O’Laughlin

Outstanding Senior Award

One senior from each high school in Monroe County is selected by their superintendent for the Outstanding Senior honor based upon their scholarship, service and character. The student is recognized at the Monroe County Council of School Superintendents’ Dr. Michael C. O’Laughlin Outstanding Senior Recognition Dinner. Nina Tomlinson Greece CSD

Congratulations 2025 Graduates!

Gold in five, medals in 11 for CTE students at SkillsUSA states

Seven Dental Assisting students combined for second place in Opening and Closing Ceremonies: Grace Berardicurti (ChurchvilleChili); Genevieve Contrera (Brockport); Brianna Ferguson (Churchville-Chili); Brianna Gilbert (Greece); Jordyn Henderson (Greece); Emily Killeen (Hilton); and Kya Vargas (Spencerport).

The 2025 New York State SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Championships took place at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse from April 23-25. Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES was represented by more than 80 students as competitors, delegates and event workers. Twenty-one BOCES 2 CTE students earned 11 medals in the championship competitions, and one student was elected as a 2025-26 state officer.

Four students from BOCES 2 placed first in their respective individual competitions: Dental Assisting student Julia Svyrydyuk (Hilton) in Dental Assisting; Culinary Arts student Avery Frisch (Spencerport) in Action Skills Basic; HVAC student Michael Hare (Hilton) in Plumbing; and Baking student Kathryn Tabor (Wheatland-Chili) in Cake Decorating.

On the team side, four construction program students teamed up to win first place in TeamWorks: Carpentry students Daniel Sidore (Brockport) and Henry Wallington (Brockport); HVAC student Evan Prus (Hilton); and Residential and Commercial Electrical student Ethan Race (Holley).

Individual and team second-place finishes were also won by BOCES 2 CTE students. Auto Body and Collision Repair Technology student Racelyn Lippa (Gates Chili) earned second place in Collision Repair Technology, while Dental Assisting student Saniyha Harris (Spencerport) captured silver in Dental Assisting.

Rounding out the medal count were Computer Technology student Yushua Nieves (Brockport) in Information Technology Services, Carpentry student Adam Frech (Greece) in Carpentry and the Food Services duo of Vincenzo Gagliano (ChurchvilleChili) and Connor McGarrity (Hilton) in Community Action Basic.

In addition to the medals, a BOCES 2 CTE student also won a state officer position for next school year. Dental Assisting student Xavier Williams (Gates Chili) was elected as a 2025-26 New York State SkillsUSA Officer. He will be an officer at large until after training at the national conference.

Leadership activities are also a core function of the event and BOCES 2 CTE had two students participating in leadership roles and activities as elected positions. Dental

Assisting student Payal Gajmer (ChurchvilleChili) and Medical Laboratory Assisting and Phlebotomy student Savannah Wehner (Spencerport) attended the conference as one of the last duties in their state and regional roles, respectively.

Several BOCES 2 CTE students participated as delegates during the event. BOCES 2 CTE was represented by Cosmetology students Ashlee Ahern (Hilton) and Dior Powell (Churchville-Chili); Culinary Arts student Ethan Schwalm (Gates Chili); and Dental Assisting students Ava Farrell (Hilton),

Claudette Likasi (Churchville-Chili), Lillian Juzwiak (Spencerport), Daniella Neidert (Hilton), Ilona Svyrydyuk (Brockport) and Joshua Sauers (Brockport).

Additionally, Criminal Justice students Aaron Peters (Gates Chili) and Ariel Travis (Gates Chili) served as part of the Security Corps.

During the awards ceremony, the BOCES 2 CTE SkillsUSA chapter earned recognition as a 2025 Model of Excellence, an honor given annually to the nation’s top 24 SkillsUSA chapters. The Model of Excellence program recognizes a chapter’s application of the SkillsUSA Framework of personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in academics. This is the second time in three years that BOCES 2 CTE has earned this top honor.

Earlier in the conference, BOCES 2 CTE SkillsUSA Lead Advisor and Dental Assisting

teacher Jennifer Probst was named New York State SkillsUSA Advisor of the Year for her dedication to the organization and students. Eleven BOCES 2 CTE students are eligible to participate in the national conference in June, along with Probst and additional professional members. Frisch, Hare and Svyrydyuk punched their tickets to Atlanta with their first-place finishes, as did the TeamWorks team. Due to the first-place finisher not being able to attend nationals, Lippa will represent New York in Collision Repair Technology. Williams will attend to partake in leadership activities while Berardicurti and Contrera will represent the chapter as it advances in the Model of Excellence competition.

Salutes 2024-25 Students

Brockport High School

Kassandra Azahares, Isabelle Baker, Jack Baker, Tyler Barker, Audrey Bazinet, Owen Beaulieu, Dimitri Behrend, Jeremiah Bennett, Gabriella Bernie, Logan Bianco, Noah Blair, Alyssa Blais

Jonathan Bonczyk, Jade Bonin, Kai Bonisteel, Gabriella Bovee, Katelyn Bovee, Rhett Breslawski, Leah Breuilly, Benjamin Bristol, Landon Broadhurst, Dhamone Brundidge, Elijah Brunelle, Bella Bruno

Audrey Camman, Riley Carletta, Rose Carter, Triston Caudle, Shane Cease, Jr, Austin Chanthachone, Angelina Cimino, Mary Cook, Catherine Covert, Frank Cremaldi III, Jake Crocetta, Tyler Curtis

Daniel Dailey, Nathan Dambra, Abby D’Ambrosia, Brandon Dash, Dae’Jon Davidson, Ayce Dean, Helayna Dela Cruz, Piemsuk Delany, Isabella Deleon,

Tyler Houseman, Madison Howard, Lila Hurysz, Gwenyth Ignaszak, Talan Ilardo, Paige Ireland, Alisha Irizarry Collazo, Jamal Janania, Nevaeh Jennings, Cameron Jensen, Ellie Jensen, Brady Johncox

Ella Johnson, Cole Johnston, Jahkeem Jones, Tyler Judd, Maxine Kemblowski, MaryGrace Kilgore, Luis Kittel, Heidi Kluth, Sophia Kolb-Urbaniuk, Savanna Krantz, Terrance Krueger

Daniel Kucmerowski Jr, Madison Kulp, Maddox Charlie LaJuett, Blake LaMere, Starr Lane, Grace LaRocca, Bridget Lavacca, Emma Lawler, Alexis Lee, Andrew Lennartz, Shayne Lessar, Gideon Leverenz

Basil Loewke, Chloe Love, Soren Lyon, Eliana MacPherson, Chloe Magloire, Madison Marciniak, Isaiah Markel, Alexandria Marshall, Sean Martin, Gianna Matthews, Devon May, Olivia McNamee, Logan Mesiti, Ada Miller

Chloe Miller, Hailey Miller, Trevor Mistretta, Alexander Mitchell, Cayleb Mitchell, Kylie Molyneux, Ava Montague, Nathan Morganti, Adelina Morici, Nolan Munn, Kailah Murch, Timothy Murphy III

Kiarelis Narvaez, Madison Natoli, Jordyn Newman, Audrey Nichols, Mia Noble, Ava Norrod, Dylan Oakes, Azay Odey, Alexander Ophardt, Adrianna Oquendo, Kevin Osgood, Kayden Otero, Tayah Pacheco

Gianni Passalacqua, Jaylah Paul, Adrean Pelkey, Jonathan Perry, Peyton Petrillo, Victoria Petrov, Ronald Pierce, Jaysn Polito, Madison Prynn,

Brockport High School Candidates for Graduation 2025

Alexander Schram, Mason Schram, Corina Marie Schwartz, Landon Scott, Myles Sherman, Miranda Shubert, Kathryn Sidebotham, Daniel Sidore, Aleha Smart, Phoenix Soule, Ani Staats

Addison Staskiewicz, Kaitlin Stiles, Naomi Stroup, Lauren Stutz-Cremaldi, Hannah Sutton, Ilona Svyrydyuk, William Sweeting, Freddy Tacuri, Jaden Tardge, Derek Tarwacki, Ja’Lynn Taylor

Jayden Taylor, Ariana Testa, Luke Thibaut, Addison Thomas, Connor Thomas, Delilah Thomas, Jacob Thomas, John Thornton, Nishal Tiwari, Jackson Tokarz, Vincenza Viola

Connor Warren, Spencer White, Jack Williams, Ryan Williams, Chloe Wilson, Keira Wilson, Richard Wood IV, Justin Young, Lucien Young, Braden Zayas, Kodi Zeiner.

Tanya Quiñones, Abigail Rademacher, Christopher Ray, Stella Riley, Riley Roberts, Jacob Rookey, Grace Rowley, Ava Ruggles, Noah Ryan, Jennay Sandoval, Nathan Santiago, Joshua Sauers, Brayden Scaccia

Senior Class of 2025 Awards Night

The Career Internship Award

Ella Johnson, Kai Bonisteel, Kylie Molyneux, Haneen Amireh, Gabriella Bovee

The Mary Jane O’Conner Business and Career Education Award

Myles Sherman, Alex Schram

The Trident School Store Award

Haneen Amireh

The Etoleah Holmes Award Alexis Lee, Braden Zayas

The Lift Bridge Book Store Award

Raelin Gingrich, Richard Wood

The Jeanne Kirby Memorial Award Kathryn Sidebotham

The BHS Calculus Award

Alexander Ophardt

The Dean Henion Memorial Mathematics Award Isaac Allen

The Eric Martin Mathlete Award Nolan Munn

The First Amendment Award Ella Johnson

The Robert W. Northrup Government Award Isaac Allen

The Hamlin VFW Award

William Hawken, Madison Prynn

The Dexter Perkins Prize in History Owen Beaulieu

The Alexander Millener Good Citizenship Award Tanya Quinones

The Shawna Cyr Memorial Award

Vincenza Viola

WORLD LANGUAGES AWARDS: French V – Isaac Allen Spanish V – Braden Zayas

SEAL OF BILITERACY AWARD: Russian: Victoria Fedysiv French: Isaac Allen, Victoria Fedysiv, Ella Johnson, Ava Ruggles, Luke Thibaut Ukrainian: Victoria Fedysiv, Victoria Petrov Spanish: Ikran Abdi, Haneen Amireh, Dae’Jon Davidson, Alisha Irizarry, Andrew Lennartz, Ava Montague, Adelina Morici, Nolan Munn, Kiarelis Narvaez, Alexander Ophardt, Stella Riley, Jennay Sandoval, Addison Staskiewicz, Addison Thomas,

Brockport H.S.

Class Acts Award

Tanya Quinones, Ella Johnson

Lift Bridge Art Awards

Esther Kuhlkin, Olivia Shultz

BHS Administrator Mr. Michael Pincelli Scholarship Award

Raelin Gingrich

BCSD Superintendent Mr. Sean Bruno Outstanding Portfolio Award Ella Johnson

Blue Devil Award: Rhett Breslawski, Riley Carletta, Shane Cease, Jake Crocetta, Daniel Dailey, Piemsuk Delany, William Hawken, Tyler Judd, Daniel Kucmerowski, Grace LaRocca, Isaiah Markel, Logan Mesiti, Nolan Munn, Stella Riley, Riley Roberts, Luke Thibaut, Keira Wilson

Brockport Soccer Booster Award

Benjamin Bristol, Maddison Gilfilian

David Delancey Athletic Sportsmanship Award

Derek Tarwacki

Jeremy Murray Memorial Award:

Baseball - Myles Sherman

Mark Zagata Memorial Award

Richard N. Pelcher Golf Award

The BHS Engineering Award

The Dr. Carolyn Mrowka Award

Brayden Scaccia

Nathan Dambra

Garrett Horn

Abby D’Ambrosia

Class of 2025 Scholarship Night

Salutatorian Award

Valedictorian Award

The Thomas & Helen Hage Scholarship

Nolan Munn

Isaac Allen

Lauren Stutz-Cremaldi

The National School Orchestra Award Addison Staskiewicz

The Director’s Award For Orchestra

Victoria Fedysiv

The Leonard Bernstein Award For Musicianship

Victoria Petrov

The Cody Alvito Memorial Scholarship

Derek Tarwacki

The Brockport Retired Teachers’ Association

Memorial Scholarship

The Brockport Elks Prize

Superintendent’s Outstanding Senior Award Given to a senior who has strong academic achievement, character, citizenship, leadership, participation and responsibility. This student is a positive example to peers and is

The Brockport Orchestra Boosters’ Senior Scholarship Julia Gonzalez, Connor Warren

The Brockport Band Boosters’ Senior Scholarship Nathan Dambra

The Dr. Hidetaka H. And Patricia Sagawa Memorial Scholarship Award Isaac Allen

The Greg Pelletier Memorial Scholarship Brayden Scaccia

The Marilyn Donsky Memorial Scholarship Kiersten Gingrich

The Nancy E. Lagamba Memorial Scholarship Gwenyth Ignaszak

The Ralph J. Beaney Memorial Scholarship

Isaiah Markel

The Jordan C. Bouwes Memorial Award Mary Kathryn Cook

The Keith D. Schleede Memorial Award

Nathan Dambra

Isabelle Baker

The Dr. Charles J. Sommer Scholarship Award Haneen Amireh

The Joseph Matela Memorial Scholarship

Olivia McNamee

The Brockport Smiles Vocal Music Award

Jacob Thomas

The Kevin Grady Memorial Choral Scholarship Kai Bonisteel

Kyle Felice

The Linda Schleede Huffman Memorial Award Raelin Gingrich

The James C. Fallon Scholarship Award Madison Prynn

The Michael L. Pratt Memorial Scholarship Paige Ireland

The Alan S. Bader Memorial Scholarship Izaac Hoepfl

The Douglas H. Westcott Memorial Award Riley Carletta, Richard Wood

The Katie Sweeting Memorial Scholarship Jake Crocetta, Stella Riley

chosen by Brockport Central School District Superintendent Sean Bruno. Ella Johnson

The BHS Alumni Association Scholarship Daniel Dailey

The Killian J. Caroline F. Schmitt Foundation Business Scholarship Alyssa Blais and Audrey Camman

The Katie Sweeting Memorial Scholarship Stella Riley

Class Of 2025

Class of 2025 Scholarship Night

Teachers’ Association Scholarship Myles Sherman, Addison Staskiewicz,

Thibaut, Connor Warren

The Suzanne H. Lee Scholarship Award Isaac Allen, Sean Martin, Nolan Munn, Kailah Murch, Alexander Ophardt, Braden Zayas

The Urban-Suburban Scholarship Alisha Irizarry

The Spirit Of The People Helping People Scholarship Award Ava Jane Montague

The American Red Cross Scholarship Ella Johnson

The David Gordon Webster Memorial Scholarship Daniel Dailey

The Dorothy J. Ruger Scholarship Memorial Award Ella Johnson

The Brockport Lions Club 3-1-3 Scholarship Brenna Green

The G. Spencer Terry Memorial Scholarship Victoria Fedysiv, Logan Mesiti

The Kevin Grady Varsity Hockey Scholarship Daniel Kucmerowski

The BHS Student Council Leadership And Character Scholarship Logan Mesiti, Ella Johnson, William Hawken, Madison Howard, Brenna Green

The Dr. Tobias Ekeze Memorial Scholarship William Hawken

The Baker Family Scholarship Kai Bonisteel

The Ethan Miller Memorial Scholarship Stella Riley, William Hawken

The Howlett Family Scholarship Owen Beaulieu

The Edmund And Tina Hundt Scholarship Haneen Amireh

The Jeffery Brown Honorary Scholarship Award Derek Tarwacki

The Gladys Queen Future Teacher Scholarship Brayden Scaccia

The Donald F. And Maxine B. Davison Foundation Scholarships

Zenib Alsahar, William Hawken, Alexis Lee, Tanya Quinones

The Brockport High School Class Of 1965 Scholarship Daniel Dailey

The Willard Hunter Family Scholarship Award Daniel Kucmerowski, Delilah Thomas

BHS Alumni Association Scholarship Daniel Dailey, Kai Bonisteel

The Brockport Kiwanis George J. Mann Key Club Leadership Award

Madison Howard

The Marie Dollard McGrath Elementary Education Scholarship Keira Wilson

The Philip And Margaret Dollard Business Scholarship Haneen Amireh,

The David Gillespie Scholarship

Isaac Allen

The Kathy Buongiorne Gillespie Scholarship Brenna Green

The Sperandio Family Scholarship Award Ella Johnson, Andrew Lennartz

The Killian J. Caroline F. Schmitt Foundation Business Scholarship

Alyssa Blais, Audrey Camman

The BHS Department of World Languages congratulates 21 graduating seniors for earning their New York State Seal of Biliteracy in 2025: Ikran Abdi (Somali- AF MAXAA TIRI), Ikran Abdi (Spanish), Isaac Allen (French), Haneen Amireh (Spanish), Dae’Jon Davidson (Spanish), Victoria Fedysiv (Russian), Victoria Fedysiv (Ukrainian), Victoria Fedysiv (French), Alisha Irizarry (Spanish), Ella Johnson (French), Andrew Lennartz (Spanish), Ava Montague (Spanish), Adelina Morici (Spanish), Nolan Munn (Spanish), Kiarelis Narvaez (Spanish), Alexander Ophardt (Spanish), Victoria Petrov (Ukrainian), StellaRiley (Spanish), Ava Ruggles (French), Jennay Sandoval (Spanish), Addison Staskiewicz (Spanish), Luke Thibaut (French), Addison Thomas (Spanish) and Braden Zayas (Spanish). The New York State Seal of Biliteracy recognizes students who have studied and attained a high proficiency in English and another language by high school graduation. This allows students to celebrate a love for languages and cultural diversity. Students selected a topic of their choice to research connecting to the second language. As part of their research, they identified past, present, and future components of their chosen topic to discuss.

Valedictorian Awards: Isaac Allen Salutatorian Award: Nolan Munn

The Howlett Family Scholarship Owen Beaulieu

The Brockport

Luke

Helayna Dela Cruz, Daniel Dailey

Byron-Bergen High School

Candidates for Graduation 2025

Janessa Amesbury, Aiden Barberio, Samantha Beale, Ryan Benstead, Isabelle Best, Claire Bohn, Zachary Brookhart, Sarah Campbell, Jake Carlson

Deborah Catalino, Kendall Chase, Jeremiah Cicatelli, Noah Clare, Abigail Cook, Laura Curts, Isabella Davidson, Craig DiQuattro, Lea Donofrio, Noel Dormann

Annabelle Erion , Jack Farner, Chesney Fregoe, Logan Fregoe, Brendin Galves, Haylee Gartz, Peyton Goodenbery, Ava Gray, Samantha Grippo

Rachel Hanel, Savannah Heick, Samuel Hersom, Tatum Higby, Adara Johnson, Landon Kent, Eli Kupfer, Ella Lewis, Draven Liles, Jackson Lundfelt

Martin MacConnell, Anna McLaughlin, Arianne McLaughlin, Tyler Mielke, Connor Moran, Meghan Muscarella, Kasey Pagels, Adam Piper

Natalie Prinzi, Ian Pulcini, Rayden Robinson, Jeremiah Romero, Sydney Salmonds, Victoria Santiago, Ashley Schlenker-Stephens, Olivia Senf, Draven Seppe

Congratulations Class Of 2025! Special Congratulations To Ryan Benstead.

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Jayme Sharp, Trent Sheard, Roman Smith, Shawna Spinks, Lily Stalica, James Starowitz, Ruger Starowitz, Noah Thom, Ciara Trigilio

Rito Vanegas, Olivia Wheeler, Rose Wilson, Hannah Wittman, Jade Wolff, Mikayla Yohon.

Byron-Bergen HigH ScHool

2025 Awards & Scholarships

Alfred University Scholars Award

The American History Award

Gianna Graff

Martin MacConnell

Brian R. Ivison Memorial Industrial Arts Award

Chesney Fregoe

Byron-Bergen S.T.E.P Boosters Humanitarian Leadership Scholarship

Deborah Catalino, Lily Stalica

The Clarkson University High School Leadership Award

Class of ‘64 - Paying it Forward

Dawn Gruendike Memorial Award

Jenny Kuzma Memorial Award

Bradley Pocock

Lea Donofrio

Lea Donofrio

Isabella Kessler

Lulu Westbrook Griffin & Frances Willard Award

Samuel Hersom

The Matthew Kota Memorial Medical Scholarship

Ashley Schlenker-Stephens

NYS Department Scholarship for Academic Excellence

Jackson Lundfelt, Ashley Schlenker-Stephens, Rose Wilson

The RIT Computing Award

RIT Women in STEM Award

RIT The Science and Math Award

Robert Fowler Award

Gary Donofrio

Grace Mundell

Carter Kuipers

Charlie Bloom

Saint Michael’s Book Award for Academic Achievement & Social Conscience

Maryn Meier

The U of R Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award in Humanities and Social Sciences

Katherine Rogoyski

The U of R George Eastman Young Leader Award Gianna Clark

Vera Schelemanow Gaetano Explore the World Scholarship

Genesee County Outstanding Scholar

Peyton Goodenbery

Jackson Lundfelt, Roman Smith

Alfred K. Sheldon Memorial Leadership Award

Roman Smith

American Red Cross Blood Services High School Scholarship

Meghan Muscarella, Olivia Senf

Byron-Bergen FFA Alumni and Supporters Scholarship

Jackson Lundfelt, Kasey Pagels

The Bergen Rod & Gun Club Award

The Bergen Volunteer Fire Department Student Volunteer Scholarship

Brad A. Hobin Memorial Award

The Byron Kiwanis Club Award

The Dora M. Jones Scholarship

Earl Almquist Family Art Award

Fire and EMS Services Award

Isabelle

Kendall Chase

Kendall Chase

The Francis J. & Ethel A. Miller Memorial Scholarship

Peyton Goodenbery, Rose Wilson

Gillam Educational Fund Scholarship

The H.E. Turner and Co. Funeral Homes Community Service Award

Helene-Forsyth-Hough Memorial Scholarship

Abigail Cook

Rachel Hanel

Lily Stalica

Hesperus Lodge #837 F.&A.M. and Hesperus Chapter #823 O.E.S. Scholarship

Ida Caswell MacEwen Memorial Award

Deborah Catalino

Eli Kupfer

The Jerome G. Spitzner Memorial Science Award

Anna McLaughlin

The Leo J. O’Neill Memorial Scholarship

Jackson Lundfelt

Sarah Campbell

Anna McLaughlin

Claire Bohn

Samuel Hersom, Tatum Higby, Draven Liles

Byron-Bergen Administration Scholarship

Byron-Bergen Faculty Association Award

Samuel Hersom

The Lori A. Nelson Award

Mary Wride Memorial Attendance Award

Ralph & Minna Gillette Scholarship

Deborah Catalino

Abigail Cook

Ashley Schlenker-Stephens

The Reis Memorial Scholarship

Sackett-Merrill-White Post 575 American Legion Scholarship

Rachel Hanel

Lea Donofrio

St. Bonaventure Junior Scholar

The Superintendent’s Award

The Miss Covatta Award

The Triple “C” Award

Civic Ambassador Award

Aubrey Stein

Lily Stalica

Katy Erion

Justin Deleo

Ryan Benstead

The U of R Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award

Adam Cardenas

Ava Gray, Adam Piper, Jade Wolff

Byron-Bergen Student Council Scholarships

Abigail Cook, Deborah Catalino, Peyton Goodenbery, Rachel Hanel, Jackson Lundfelt, Roman Smith, Rose Wilson

The Clint Cooper Memorial Scholarship

Sarah Campbell, Rachel Hanel, Martin MacConnell, Roman Smith, Rose Wilson

The Derek K. Sheldon Memorial Scholarship

Kasey Pagels

The Bateman Family Scholarship

Steele Truax Scholarship

Peyton Goodenbery

James Starowitz

Lois Stone Culinary and Hospitality Award

Sunshine Award

Ava Gray

Kendall Chase

The Tom Covington Memorial Agricultural Award

James Starowitz

The William F. Engle Scholarship

Samuel Hersom

Best, Tatum Higby, James Starowitz

Matthew Kota Scholarship Award - Roman Smith Emily Reis Scholarship Award - Rose Wilson

The Superintendent’s Award - Lily Stalica

B-B S.T.E.P. Boosters Humanitarian Leadership Scholarship Deborah Catalino

Churchville-Chili High School Candidates for Graduation 2025

Bailey Adlowitz, Madison Alley, Amir AlShuaibi, Gavin Alves-McNicol, Ryan Amico, Nicolas Arena, Emmett Bachmann, Paige Bagley, Kam’ron Banks, Nathan Barski, Isaiah Bauch, Thomas Bekridakis

Keeley Bell, Enouph Bennett, Leah Bennett, Noah Berg, Jonathan Berger, Nicholas Bertou, Jordan Bevilacqua, Michelle Binion, Gannon Birtchet, Juanita Bishop

Nikos Bitsas, Matthew Boff, Benjamin Bonin, Jordan Bracey, Carter Brady, Aliana Bragg, Kara Bruno, Tristan Bryant, Sarah Burley, Sydney Burnett

Elijah Burnley, Aiden Bushnell, Cecelia Buxton, Payton Calabro, Stephanie Camacho, Kylee Campanella, Carlos Caraballo, Carly Carpenter, Jace Carter, Anthony Cerretto, Eliana Chalmers, Jaxxon Cody

Cameron Cohen, Luis Colon, Eleanor Comfort, Jordan Cope, James Corey, Robert Corona, Giovanna Costanzo, Jason Coyle, Elliott Crafts, Zander Cremaldi, Angelina Cruz, Gianna D’Agostino

Deniz Dawani, Aidan DeJesus, Charles DelGudico, Ali DeMatteo, Elena Dembeyiotis, James Derleth, Waddah Diamond, Anna DiGaetano, Anna Dingee, Madeleine Dingus, Sebastian Dix, Kyle Dolan

Hannah Doles, Ava Donaghue, Brooklynn D’Ovidio, Neveah Dunbar Willis, Brylee Duncanson, Cameron Dziakonas, Julia Emerson, Violet Everhart, Rudolph Fahnbulleh, Malachi Falco, Dominic Fargnoli

Taylor Faugh, Louis Ferrari, Gionni Fields, Alexi Finnigan, Adrianna Fiumara, Frank Fogarty, Gabriella Fonseca, Lauralei Foss, Cy Fox, Natalie Fraser, Hunter Freece

Dayton Frisbee, Tyler Gabrielson, George Gaffney, Jeremiah Gaffney, Payal Gajmer, Liliana Garcia, Adan Garcia Morataya, Nathanael George, Tyler Gizzarelli, Michaela Goettel

Jayden Gourdine, Charlotte Grigg, Colin Guilfoyle, Lamar Hadley, Annamaria Hagen, Ryan Hanley, Olivia Hardeman, Alexander Hardendorf, Addison Harpole, Kaitlyn Hayes

Makayla Hazard, Ellie Herbert, Campbell Hewlett, Erin Hibbard, Quinlan Hickey, Cristian Hill, Brayden Hoak, Serriana Hood, Elise Hopkins, Annabelle Houlihan

Reanna Hunt, William Huynh, Connor Irving, James Ivey, Daniel Jennings, Ella Jennings, Jacob Jimerson, Patrick Johnson. Melissa Jong, Rosanjae Joyles, Nathaniel Juzwiak, Matthew Kanellis

Lucas Karelus, Cody Khuns, Aliyah Klaum, Lillyana Krystan, Sonyia Lamgade, Olivia Lander, Brady Larkin, Benjamin Lawson, Daniel Lebioda

Tyler Lenhard, Emma Lessord, Rien Letters, Giavanna Leuci, Kora Leupold, Marcello Lewin, Claudette Likasi, Raoul Likasi, Brynley Limbeck,

Hailey Mannillo, MacKenzie Marsh, Miguel Martinez-Gilbert, Samantha Marvin, Ethan Matthews, Joseph McCardle, Catherine McCarthy, Rashad McInnis, Gavin McManus, Mikalah McManus

Mikayla Mellenthine, Eliseo Mercado, Knashia Miller, GrayAnn Milligan, Jaelynn Mills, Onix Miranda, Brennan Miskinis, Anthony Mistretta, Matthew Mitchell, Cooper Moffatt, Adrianna Moore

Diana Morales-Negron, William Morgan, Greyson Morien, Logan Morse, Sean Mulcahy, Maria Mullen, Luke Munding, Zachariah Musabandesu, Rafaella Napolitano, Joseph Neglia, Ella Newton

Tri Nguyen, Brandon Nieves, Naomi Nov, Collin O’Donnell, Kaylin O’Donnell, Deric Olson, Kai Ormsby, Chloe Osterling, Avery Overacker, Phoenix Pape, Riley Parisi, Sydney Parker, London Parnell

Jenjira Pellett, Jennifer Phan, Isabella Pimm, Murphy Pynn, Mirha Qadri, Morgen Randolph, Na’zari Reed, Aaron Reina, Kymo’ree Richardson, Haiden Rinebold, Abbigail Rioux, Alexis Rioux

Antonio Rivera, Aubrey Roberts, Faith Robertson, Katherine Robinson, Izmael Rodriguez, Jared Romeis, Rachael Romesser, Marcus Roney, Caleb Roscoe, Sebastian Ross-Guarino, Anaya Rouse, Cassie Rowe

Blake Rule, Calyse Russell, Cassidy Salamone, Edgar Santiago, Adam Sargent, Jordan Sassone, Carter Sauers, Lucas Savidge, Kathryn Schauber, Kaylen Schauf, Ibrahima Schuh Sarr

Churchville-Chili High School Candidates for Graduation 2025

Ash Schuman-Streb, Brooklyn Schutt, Ryan Schwartz, Timmiya Scott, Julian Serra, Paul Sesnie, Jacob Sheets, Marija Sholevska, Ja’Zierre Sims, Yuvraj Singh

Madeline Siriphanthong, Tyler Slingerland, Elias Smed, Gianna Smith, Julia Smith, Emma Snitchler, Ian Sparks, Michael St Denis, Emily Stanes, Jacob Staudenmayer

Ivy Stillman, Jordyn Stocks, Lillian Stouffer, Angeliki Strembenis, Maureen Sullivan, Jessica Sushko, Dillon Swain, Justice Swinton

Nathan Szczepanski, Peter Szumigala, Vanessa Thomas, Melina Thompson, Riley Thompson, Maximus Tomaszewski, Luis Torres, Tariq Tubbs, Aurora Turk, Haley Turner, Ava Underwood

Jessica Vandermark, Leah VanHouter, Andrew Varallo, Alaina Vogler, Audrey Vogt, Johnathan Wahls, Sophie Wanck-Kann, Audrey Ward, Patrick Ward, Virginia Washburn, Josiah Wechsler

Trever Weeden, Arianna Williams, Cole Wilson, Cassidy Wilt, Olivia Winterhoff, Graham Wohlers, Alexander Wojtylak, Jayden Wong, Rose Woodfield, Ashley Yates, Dominic Zerrillo, Erin Zielinski.

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2024-25 SENIOR DEPARTMENTAL

IB Psychology Award

WORLD LANGUAGE

DEPARTMENT

Juanita

Top row left to right: Jenjira Pellett, Isabella Pimm, Jordan Sassone, Kaylen Schauf, Dillon Swain, Sophie Wanck-Kann, Patrick Ward, William Morgan, Rose Woodfield, Catherine McCarthy, Diana Morales-Negron, Bottom row left to right: Nathan Barski, Sarah Burley, Eliana Chalmers, Deniz Dawani, Sebastian Dix, Hannah Doles, Violet Everhart, Malachi

Falco, Hunter Freece, Michaela Goettel, Kaitlyn Hayes, Samantha Marvin (not pictured), Bailey Adlowitz, Isaiah Bauch, Sydney Burnett, Carly Carpenter, Cameron Cohen, Cy Fox, Annabelle Houlihan, Faith Robertson, Kathryn Schauber, Yuvraj Singh, Ava Underwood

Award for Excellence in Art

Congratulations to: Bailey Adlowitz, Thomas Bekridakis, Paige Bagley, Sarah Burley, Sydney Burnett, Kylee Campanella, Carly Carpenter, Deniz Dawani, Ali DeMatteo, Elena Dembeyiotis, Madeleine Dingus, Sebastian Dix, Hannah Doles, Violet Everhart, Rudolph Fahnbulleh, Hunter Freece, Gabriella Fonseca, Adan Garcia Morataya, Michaela Goettel, Annamaria Hagen, Ellie Herbert, Erin Hibbard, Elise Hopkins, Willian Huynh, Daniel Jennings, Brynley Limbeck, Chenoa Lyon, Catherine McCarthy, Diana Morales-Negron, William Morgan, Naomi Nov, Jenjira Pellett, Isabella Pimm, Faith Robertson, Rachael Romesser, Jordan Sassone, Kathryn Schauber, Kaylen Schauf, Madeline Siriphanthong, Jordyn Stocks, Ava Underwood, Sophie Wanck-Kann, Patrick Ward, Cassidy Wilt, Oliva Winterhoff, Graham Wohlers

American Legion Award

Adam Sargent

Attorney General Civic

Ambassador Award

Rudolph Fahnbulleh

Timothy E. Bey

Memorial Scholarship

Brynley Limbeck

C.C.E.A Scholarship

Chili Art Group

Campbell Hewlett

Kyle Dolan

The Lions Club of Chili Award

Peter Szumigala

Churchville Lions Club

Memorial Award

Jenjira Pellett

Alexander Wojtylak

Churchville-Chili Leo Club Award

Violet Everhart

Marija Sholevska

Ronald Cicero Music

Scholarship Award

Erin Hibbard

David Raymond Coates Award

Sarah Burley

Hunter Freece

Cody Khuns

Patrick Ward

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY AWARDS

John E. and Alice R. Cornell

Scholarship

Nancy L. Karnischky Award

Kaylen Schauf

Noah Berg

Juanita Bishop

Eliana Chalmers

Chloe Osterling

Kathryn Schauber

County Executive’s Community Awards

Adam Sargent

Ava Underwood

Courtney Nojeim-Fannon

Memorial Scholarship (through the Donald F. and Maxine B. Davison Foundation)

Campbell Hewlett

Faith Robertson

Leah VanHouter

Cassidy Wilt

Graham Wohlers

Courtney Nojeim-Fannon Memorial Scholarship

Rachel Romesser

Sophie Wanck-Kann

Greater Churchville-Riga Chamber of Commerce Award

Ryan Amico

Greater Churchville-Riga Chamber of Commerce Youth Hall of Fame

Louis Ferrari

Independent Order of Odd Fellows Humboldt Lodge # 138 Scholarship

Sydney Parker Na’zari Reed

Andrea Kofahl

Memorial Scholarship Award

Samantha Marvin

Lynd Award

Kaylen Schauf

Kevin Mead Scholarship

Sydney Parker

Make All the Difference Scholarship

Quinlan Hickey

Calyse Russell

Mary Ann Lowden Award

Deniz Dawani

Daniel W. Myslivecek Community Service Scholarship

Michaela Goettel

New York State Comptroller Achievement Award

Jenjira Pellett

Bonnie Osgood Scholarship

Naomi Nov

Dexter Perkins Award

Bailey Adlowitz

Senior Citizens of Riga (SCOR) Award

Instrumental

Diana Morales-Negron Vocal

Isabella Pimm

SENIOR STUDENT-ATHLETE AWARDS

Spencerport Area Chamber of Commerce Dennis Pelletier Youth

Hall of Fame

3 Sport Athletes

Emmett Bachmann

Nikos Bitsas

Sons of the American Revolution “Alexander Millener

Good Citizenship Award”

Cassidy Salamone

Triple “C” Award Carly Carpenter

Ella Newton

Harold W. Way Scholarship Award Cy Fox

Wegmans Scholarship

Charles DelGudico

Ethan Matthews

Ibero Hispanic Scholarship

Diana Morales-Negron

NROTC Scholarship

William Morgan

The Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators CTE

Senior Scholarship

Jessica Sushko

Victor and Janet Salitan Scholarship

Michaela Goettel

Quinlan Hickey

Cross Country, Indoor Track, Track & Field

Enouph Bennett Jr. Football, Indoor Track, Track & Field

Elijah Burnley Football, Indoor Track, Track & Field

Anthony Cerretto Football, Swimming & Diving, Baseball

Anna Dingee Tennis, Lacrosse, Unified Basketball

Ava Donaghue

Unified Bowling, Basketball, Unified Basketball

Alexi Finnigan Golf, Basketball, Flag Football

Nathanael George Football, Indoor Track, Track & Field

Olivia Hardeman Tennis, Indoor Track, Track & Field

Campbell Hewlett

Unified Bowling, Soccer, Lacrosse

Melissa Jong Tennis, Unified Bowling, Unified Basketball

Lucas Karelus Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball

Academic Athletes of the Year

Kaylen Schauf and Patrick Ward

Sports Boosters Club Perseverance Awards

Elena Dembeyiotis and Ryan Amico

Cody Khuns Cross Country, Indoor Track, Track & Field

Raoul Likasi Football, Indoor Track, Track & Field

Chenoa Lyon Cross Country, Indoor Track, Track & Field

MacKenzie Marsh Soccer, Unified Bowling, Lacrosse

William Morgan Soccer, Indoor Track, Lacrosse

Maria Mullen Cross Country, Indoor Track, Track & Field

Sydney Parker Tennis, Indoor Track, Flag Football

Kathryn Schauber Cross Country, Indoor Track, Track & Field

Maximus Tomaszewski Football, Indoor Track. Track & Field

Aurora Turk Tennis, Unified Bowling, Lacrosse

Johnathan Wahls Football, Bowling, Track & Field

Patrick Ward Cross Country, Indoor Track, Track & Field

4 Sport Athletes

Michaela Goettel Cross Country, Soccer, Indoor Track, Track & Field

Peter Szumigala Football, Unified Bowling, Indoor Track, Track & Field

Arianna Williams

Volleyball, Basketball, Flag Football, Unified Basketball

5 Sport Athlete

Mikayla Mellenthine Cross Country, Unified Bowling, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Track & Field

Andrea Kofahl Memorial Award

Michaela Goettel

James B. Francis, Jr. Memorial Award Patrick Ward

James Latona Baseball Memorial Award Marcus Roney

Athlete of the Year

Career Athlete Awards Campbell Hewlett and Sebastian Dix

Athlete of the Year Lucas Karelus

Mason E. Stacey Memorial Award Luke Munding

Noah Berg

Campbell Hewlett

Saints Ambassador Award Anthony Cerretto

Brockport HS announces Class of 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Brockport High School (BHS) seniors Isaac Allen and Nolan Munn have been named Class of 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian, respectively.

On May 23, Isaac and Nolan were pleasantly surprised when they were called down to the high school main office, where they were greeted by their parents, siblings, Principal Michael Pincelli, Superintendent Sean Bruno, and members of the BHS administration. The gathering marked a special moment of celebration as the students were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments.

Isaac has distinguished himself through a wide range of academic, extracurricular and community achievements. He served as a Student Researcher at the University of Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics and is an active leader in his school community as President of the Student Council Class of 2025. Isaac is the President of the Monroe County Math League, Team Captain of both the NYS Science Olympiad and the New York Masterminds, and a dedicated athlete who played on both the JV and Varsity Tennis teams. Isaac has contributed significantly to his community through various service initiatives and as a student volunteer at the Seymour Library. He is a member of the National Honor Society and has received recognition as a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist, the Western Monroe Historical Society Award, the Eric Martin Mathletes Award, and designation as an AP Scholar with Distinction.

After graduation, Isaac plans to attend Princeton University where he will major in Molecular Biology, a field that explores the dynamic intersection of biology and chemistry.

Nolan has demonstrated strong leadership and dedication throughout high school. He has been a member and Captain of the Varsity Cross Country team since ninth grade and currently serves as Captain of both the Varsity Indoor and Outdoor Track teams. He has also served as a Representative of his class on Student Council since freshman year and is a member of the National Honor Society and Captains Club.

Beyond athletics and academics, Nolan enjoys playing instruments, running, fishing, and has strong skills in math, science, and geography. After graduation, he plans to attend Cornell University to major in Engineering.

“It is an honor to recognize these two outstanding students. Their academic excellence is remarkable, but what sets them apart even more is their character, leadership, and the positive impact they’ve had on our school community. These accomplishments are just the beginning, and I’m confident they have bright futures ahead,” says BHS Principal, Michael Pincelli.

Both students are slated to speak during the Class of 2025 Commencement on Saturday, June 28, at SUNY Brockport’s SERC.

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Grit and Gratitude: The Byron-Bergen Class of 2025 Commencement

On Friday, June 20, the Byron-Bergen Class of 2025 bid their high school days farewell and officially joined the ranks of esteemed alumni. With recurring themes of hard work and gratitude, Principal Paul Hazard and Superintendent Pat McGee both commended the graduates on their grinding work ethic and encouraged them to be thankful for the support and opportunities provided by their families and community. On the same themes, Valedictorian Jackson Lundfelt emboldened his classmates to be confident to the point of delusion and Salutatorian Rose Wilson inspired them to create a habit of gratitude. These sentiments were also echoed throughout the evening by the Singing Silhouettes and several award presenters.

Master of Ceremonies and College and Career Counselor Rob Kaercher opened the evening by introducing Jr./Sr. High School Principal Paul Hazard. Hazard addressed the almost 70 graduates and thanked them for their lessons to him, assuring them that their legacy is one of “a collective powerhouse that is destined for greatness.” Superintendent

McGee followed that sentiment by adding that he had seen these graduates show “maturity, determination, kindness, grit, humor, a little sass, a lot of heart, and a great work ethic among other amazing qualities.”

Salutatorian Rose Wilson then took to the stage reminding the graduates and audience that “gratitude is a skill you can develop just by noticing the small things that you can be grateful for, every day.” Wilson was followed by graduating Singing Silhouettes Deborah Catalino, Abigail Cook, Arianne McLaughlin, Roman Smith, and Jade Wolff who, fittingly, joined voices to perform ABBA’s classic hit, “Thank You for the Music.”

Valedictorian Jackson Lundfelt closed out the speeches for the evening by thanking his family and friends and sharing the philosophy of Yasheen Abdalla, an Olympic marathoner from Sudan. Lundfelt quoted her as saying, “You have to be so confident in yourself that people think you’re delusional.” In his own words, he added, “Whatever you do, no matter your next step, walk into it with confidence, even the kind that feels a little delusional at times. You are capable of whatever you set your mind to… Life isn’t about achieving a cookie cutter version of success, it is defined by each one of you in your own unique way.”

The ceremony drew to a close with the conferring of diplomas by Board of Education President Debra List. Each graduate strode, flipped, or selfied their way across the stage with confidence and gratitude. After the singing of the alma mater, the Class of 2025 departed from the Soccer Stadium to begin their next adventure.

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Margaret A. McGrath Charitable Foundation awards scholarships to local students

The Margaret A. McGrath Charitable Foundation is awarding 13 scholarships totaling $75,000 to local students for the 2025-26 academic school year. The Foundation has provided scholarships for over 124 students in the Towns of Sweden and Hamlin since its inception.

The Foundation offers two types of scholarships to residents of the Towns of Sweden and Hamlin. The Philip and Margaret Dollard Business Scholarship is awarded to those majoring in Business and the Marie Dollard McGrath Elementary Education Scholarship is awarded to those majoring in elementary education. Scholarships are for Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees.

This year’s recipients of the Philip and Margaret Dollard Business Scholarship are:

•Haneen Amireh (Hamlin) - SUNY Brockport

•Christopher Benedict (Sweden) - Nazareth University

•Jenna Cring (Hamlin) - SUNY Brockport

•Daniel Dailey (Sweden) - Miami University of Ohio

•Helayna Dela Cruz (Hamlin) - University at Buffalo

•Brennan Hoelperl (Hamlin) - Sacred Heart University

•Jenna McNulty (Hamlin) - RIT

•Nathan Parker (Sweden) - St. Vincent College

•Gregory Rightmyer (Sweden) - Genesee Community College

The recipients of the Marie Dollard McGrath Elementary Education Scholarship are:

•Jenna Rivera (Sweden) - Roberts Wesleyan University

•Cora Rose (Hamlin) - University of Rochester

•Alexander Stoker (Sweden) - SUNY Geneseo

•Keira Wilson (Sweden) - SUNY Brockport

Margaret A. McGrath established the Foundation in 2004 under her will to provide scholarships to residents of the Towns of Sweden and Hamlin who have chosen to pursue a degree in either Business or Elementary Education. The Foundation has awarded $1,209,000 in scholarships since its formation.

Qualifying 2026 graduating high school seniors and current college students should submit applications for the 2026-2027 academic year by March 1, 2026. For further information, contact Richard J. Dollard, Executive Director and Trustee at 637-7170 or visit www.frontiernet.net/~mcgrathfound. Provided information

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Brockport Class of 2025 Valedictorian Isaac Allen (left) and Salutatorian Nolan Munn.

Brockport High School senior Haneen Amireh was awarded the Rochester Area Community Foundation’s 2025-2026 Barnard Kuichling Acorn Society Scholarship. The purpose of the scholarship is to award high school graduates living in Monroe County who are in the top 10 percent of their class. Provided information and photo.

Photos by Gretchen Spittler

Rose Wilson processes into the Soccer Stadium with classmates.

Valedictorian Jackson Lundfelt and Kasey Pagels receive the ByronBergen FFA Alumni and Supporters Scholarship.

Unique graduation gifts

Graduates have many things to look forward to this time of year, not the least of which are gifts from close friends and family. Those tasked with coming up with graduation gifts can take inspiration from these ideas that break the mold.

•Retirement account funds: Helping a new graduate get started is a popular sentiment among gift givers, but it’s also possible to give grads a leg up on the future. Helping them to fund an individual retirement account can be a thoughtful gift. Keep in mind that parameters for IRAs differ between a traditional and a Roth IRA, and it is best to speak with a financial advisor to determine the best fit. Starting a retirement account early on can provide solid footing for financial security later in life.

•Quality luggage: A good set of luggage can often last a person a lifetime if properly cared for. Whether the grad is taking a much-needed trip after graduation or will be traveling for his or her career, the luggage will serve well.

•Student loan interest payment: Many students must rely on federal or private loans to offset the costs of attending college or even trade schools. Although a loved one may not be able to pay off the loans in their entirety, a good gift can be to make payments toward the interest on the loans so that the bill is reduced come graduation.

•Roadside assistance service: The road may take graduates near and far. A membership to a roadside assistance service can be

a practical gift that ensures grads get from point A to point B with fewer hiccups. These services offer towing, tire changing, gas delivery, and more. Plus, they often come with additional perks, such as discounts on travel services and lodging.

•Professional course or tickets to a conference: Help support a graduate’s career growth and professional development with a subscription to a course, a book about their industry or tickets to a relevant conference or trade show.

•Travel: Grads can be treated to the gift of travel. An overseas adventure or an epic road trip across the country may be the perfect way to unwind after years of schooling. Graduates are entering an exciting time in their lives when anything is possible. Gift givers can think outside the box when shopping for their favorite cap-and-gown-donning loved ones.

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Churchville-Chili Class of 2025 Latin Honors

Churchville-Chili Central School District recognizes the Class of 2025 students who graduated with Latin Honors. Latin honors is an award of distinction given to students upon graduation that meet or exceed specific grade point average thresholds as defined below:

•Summa cum laude (with highest distinction) - 97.000 and above cumulative weighted GPA

•Magna cum laude (with distinction) - 95.000 to 96.999 cumulative weighted GPA

•Cum laude (with honor) - 90.000 to 94.999 cumulative weighted GPA This year, 34 students will graduate Summa Cum Laude, 16 will graduate Magna Cum Laude and 57 will graduate Cum Laude The following students will graduate with Latin Honors.

• Summa Cum Laude : Bailey Adlowitz, Nathan Barski, Isaiah Bauch, Sarah Burley, Sydney Burnett, Carly Carpenter, Eliana Chalmers, Cameron Cohen, Deniz Dawani, Sebastian Dix, Hannah Doles, Violet Everhart, Malachi Falco, Cy Fox, Hunter Freece, Michaela Goettel, Kaitlyn Hayes, Annabelle

•Magna Cum Laude: Thomas Bekridakis, Noah Berg, Anthony Cerretto, Adan Garcia Morataya, Ryan Hanley, Campbell Hewlett, Elise Hopkins, Melissa Jong, Cody Kuhns, Brynley Limbeck, Tri Nguyen, Sydney Parker, Blake Rule, Adam Sargent, Aurora Turk, Leah VanHouter

• Cum Laude : Emmett Bachmann, Paige Bagley, Lydia Bauch, Leah Bennett, Gannon Birtchet, Juanita Bishop, Nikos Bitsas, Cecelia Buxton, Eleanor Comfort, Robert Corona, Brooklyn D’Ovidio, Charles DelGudico, Ali DeMatteo, Elena Dembeyiotis, James Derleth, Anna Dingee, Madeleine Dingus, Ava Donaghue, Cameron Dziakonas, Rudolph Fahnbulleh, Alexi Finnigan, Gabriella Fonseca, Natalie Fraser, Liliana Garcia, Charlotte Crigg, Annamaria Hagen, Addison Harpole, Ellie Herbert, Erin Hibbard, Quinlan Hickey, William Huynh, Lucas Karelus, Benjamin Lawson, Skylar Locke, Chenoa Lyon, Joseph Neglia, Deric Olson, Alexis Rioux, Rachael Romesser, Madeline Siriphanthong, Emily Stanes, Jacob Staudenmayer, Jordyn Stocks, Lillian Stouffer, Angeliki Strembenis, Maureen Sullivan, Jessica Sushko, Justice Swinton, Peter Szumigala, Maximus Tomaszewski, Audrey Vogt, Arianna Williams, Cole Wilson, Cassidy Wilt, Olivia Winterhoff, Churchville-Chili’s Commencement was held Saturday, June 21, at the Gordon Field House at Rochester Institute of Technology.

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Juanita Bishop CCCSD’s Outstanding Senior

Churchville-Chili High School Senior Juanita Bishop was presented with the Dr. Michael C. O’Laughlin Outstanding Senior Recognition. This prestigious honor is awarded annually to one exceptional senior from each high school in Monroe County, recognizing outstanding leadership, dedicated service, and academic excellence.

During her time at Churchville-Chili, Juanita displayed a strong commitment to academic excellence. She challenged herself to take high level courses with the goal of learning as much as possible. Juanita is also an active athlete, competing on the Saints tennis and basketball teams throughout high school. She was inducted into the National Honor Society and the World Language Honor Society for displaying excellence in Spanish. Juanita will graduate Cum Laude and will be recognized as an Urban League Black Scholar.

“Juanita exemplifies the very best of Churchville-Chili. Her dedication to academic excellence, leadership, and service reflect the values we strive to instill in all our students,”

says Dr. Carmine Peluso, Superintendent of Schools. “We are incredibly proud of her achievements and know she will continue to shine as she pursues her passion for nursing. Juanita truly embodies what it means to be a Saint.”

Following graduation, Juanita plans to attend St. John Fisher University for Nursing.

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Fiorito Holley’s Outstanding Senior

Holley senior MacKenzie Fiorito was recognized by the Monroe County Council of Superintendents as a 2025 Outstanding Senior at the 30th Annual Dr. Michael C. O’Laughlin Outstanding Senior Recognition Dinner in May.

MacKenzie served as co-president of Interact Club, the largest club in the school, where she focused on leading community service projects year-round. She was president of the High School Student Council where she organized homecoming events, seasonal pep assemblies and more. She was a SOAR Leader where she served as a peer mentor to 7th grade students, a member of the Girls’ Varsity Soccer Team, and a member of the Holley-Kendall Unified Basketball Team which empowered students of all abilities to come together to compete.

“MacKenzie embodies all that Holley stands for,” said Holley CSD Superintendent Karri Schiavone. “She is a champion for students of every ability and represents Holley with her leadership, positivity and compassion. She exudes kindness and strength, making her a true role model to her peers and perfect candidate for this award.”

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Hilton High School 2025 Candidates for Graduation

Ashlee Ahern, Yahya Algazi, Helena Allocco, Sara Amend, Clark Ames, Joshua Anstett, Jordyn Arena, Coilin Armstrong, Jakob Babitch, Emily Ballard, Steven Ballard, Dylan Balsamo

Sophia Barilla, Katherine Barry, Brandon Bartek, Landen Basch, Aidan Bateman, Issak Beaty, Sofia Beghini, Brody Berbert, Gianna Bianchi, Jazz Bianchi, Lindsey Bleier, Logan Boothby

Brodie Bostley, Julia Brone, Peyton Brownlie, Ava Brugno, Madison Bull, Mary Burke, Spencer Burley, James Burroughs III, Owen Butler, Jacob Carbone, Brent Carpenter, Riley Carpenter, Eden Caruso

Patrick Case, Daniel Cerone, Sophie Chesis, Mia Cialdella, Joseph Ciulla, Ian Clare, Daniel Coakley, Ethan Cody, Kira Coleman, Anthony Colombo, Grace Connolly, Madelaine Conover, Jack Consler

Robert Conti Jr., John Contrera, Ariyanna Contrino, Nicholas Coon, Hailey Cooper, Andrew Coppeta, Summer Cordone, Tea Cosman, Tyler Coughlin, Ryan Cracas, Emmalee Craft, Josue Cruz-Rivas

Karson Cubiotti, Jonathan Cudzilo, Joshua Cummings, Carter Davis, Madison DeGraeve, Natalie DeLuca, Jacob DeMarte, Julianna Denaro, Kamryn Diabo, Elijah Diakomihalis, Yianna Diakomihalis

John DiBattisto, Kevin Didas, Isabella DiGiacco, Alayina DiNapoli, Michaela DiPasquale, A’ndrea Domicello, Nicolas Dougherty, Paige Eckert, Hailey Edmond, Cody Falconer, Robert Falconer

Brooke Fede, Nevaeh Fedele, Anthony Fintak, Philip Fiorella, Sydney Fisher, Jenna Ford, Jacob Forte, Jasmine Fox, Brogan Frisbee, Joseph Fross, Akio Fuhry, Christian Garcia-Velasco

Anthony Garofolo, Tessa Geiger, Bradyn Gell, Katelyn Gerould, Aiden Gibson, Aviendha Gilmore, Louis Giorgione IV, Joseph Giuliano, Isabella Goosey, Jackson Gorman, Kaelyn Gotham, Caleb Grayson

Elena Graziano, Briella Greczyn, Grace Green, Nicholas Green, Mari Griggs, Elise Grinnell, Alexander Groth, Nicholas Gruener, Landon Gursslin-Bektas, Sam Guzzetta, Jacie Hall

Isaac Haller, Deshay Hannah Jr., James Hargather, Rylee Harrison, Alyssa Hart, Sabrina Hauck, Sarah Haynes, Kyle Hebert, Mallory Heise, Jayna Helfer, Addison Helmer, Tegan Hetzler, Daphne Hix

Michael Hudson, Gunnar Hull, Cameron Humbert, Giavanna Hutchings, Francesca Huyghe, Alana IpenVanZeilen, Emily Irwin, Zachary Irwin, Camara Jamieson White, Dane Jedrewski, Marija Jeremic

Lillian Johns, Brody Johnson, Jordan Johnson, Julius Johnson, Olivia Johnson, Renee Jorgensen, Mick Joyce, Aiden Keable, Abigail Kemp, Aiden Kennedy, Joanna Killinni, Ki Kinmond, Natalie Kiser, Nathan Kiser

Tessa Knittel, Jadyn Knorr, Olivia Koegel, Sarah Koehler, Katherine Kosiorek, Taylor Kowalski, Lani Kronenberg, Norman Kruger, Nicholas Kuczynski, Alivia LaDue, Eric Lanpher Jr., Matthew Lanza, Joshua Larabee

Zion Larkin, Victoria LaRocca, John Larotonda, Ronald LeBeau, Matthew Lemmon, Sydney Lenhard, Isabella Lenzi, Abby Leone, Trent Letcher, Adam Lewis, Adeana Lievense, Angelina Lill, Madelyn Lissow

Sarah Lissow, AvaMay LoDolce, Landon Long, Tristian Loucks, Logan Lowery, Leah Lukomskiy, Lucas Maier-Rennoldson, Reilly Maksymciw, David Malanchyn, Matthew Mandrycky

Promise Manganye-Kobela, Semir Manjgafic, Vince Mannella Jr., Megan Marean, Sarah Marshall, Ava Mason, Jason Mastowski, Jamese Mathews-Jones, Lillian Mattucci, Michael Mault, Hailey McConnell

Hilton High School 2025 Candidates for Graduation

Alexa McGarrity, Ryan Elise McGivern, Estée McKee, Jake McMahon, Peyton McQuistion, Sanel Mehanovic, Liliana Mendell, Sofia Merino, Jaiden Merritt, Nathan Meyer, Christopher Miller, Lilyanne Moll

Anthony Moore, Austin Moore, Jacob Moore, Alex Morrill, Amara Murphy, Abduljabar Muthana, Joseph Nacco, Jackson Neidert, Maximilian Neidert, Victor Nunez, Harun Obradovic, Drew O’Buck, Olivia O’Connor

Jacob Odell, Michael Ophardt Jr., Mark Overchenko, Amber Owen, Alexander Padoleski, Layla Paine, Rylie Palczyk, Jonathan Palermo, Logan Pandina, Andrew Paolini, Barrett Paolini, Michael Parlato

Abigail Pavlova, Keira Peer, Devyn Pereira, Andrew Peterson, Adam Petrella, Whitney Philipp, Rebecca Phillips, Braydon Pike, Olivia Pilato, Jeffrey Pink, Joseph Piperni, Alyssa Plumadore, Emma Postilli

Nicholas Presutti, Ashley Price, Christian Prince, Payden Prince, Paul Pringle, Lauren Prouty, Evan Prus, Juliana Pulci, Sarah Rawlins, Sophie Rector, Cody Redding, Ryan Reed, Gaia Reggimenti

Tyler Reisinger, Trenton Resseguie, Sierra Ritzel, Diana Robinson, Tatiana Robinson, Alyssa Rodgers, Arianna Rodriguez, Adam Root, Evan Rossman, Cameron Rowley, Andrew Rudd, Mariana Ruggiero

Jordan Russ, Lucas Russell, John Ryan, Andrew Sadecki, Jacob Sadler, Jack Salton, Mia Salton, Mark Sample, William Sansocie, Ciara Santangelo, Dominic Scoccia, Rachael Semke, Kyle Serow, Aidan Siciliano

Paige Siciliano, Brooke Sillato, Ella Simonelli, Brennan Siwicki, Addison Sloan, Jack Smith, Lilianna Somerville, Laura Sommer, Adriana Sorbera, Sydney Spaulding, Molly Sprowell

Michael St George Jr., Kayla Standing, Kassandra Stewart, Ella Strauss, Jadelyn Strucker, Mason Suro, Julianna Sutton, Ryan Sweeting, Olivia Szeles, Philip Testa, Aubrey Thomas

Marisa Thomas, Jewell Tibbs, Caleb Tobin, Melana Tobin, George Tomasino, Hunter Tracy, Alexa Trinchitella, Claire Turner, Jack Turner, Nolan Tydings, Michael Vaillancourt, Sophia Vallee, Lyanna VanPutte

Cody Wade, Meghan Wahl, Jesse Wayner, Alexis Weatherholt, Kaiden Weaver, Shayna Weeks, Ava Wegman, Jeremiah Wenzel, Dennis Westfall Jr., Matthew Wheeler, Logan White, Justin Wiggins

Brenna Wilder, Shane Willette Jr., Holden Williams, Summer Winter, Patrick Wiza, Grant Wood, Juliana Wyant, Mason Yanni, Kayden Yapjoco,

Hilton High School Class of 2025 Awards & Scholarships

Olivia Koegel was recognized as an outstanding Hilton High School senior by HCSD Superintendent Dr. Casey Kosiorek One senior from each high school is selected for the Monroe County Council of School Superintendents’ Award based on their scholarship, service, and character.

Monroe County Council of School Superintendents’ Award Winner: Olivia Koegel

Mary Burke, Madison DeGraeve, Sydney Fisher, Daphne Hix, Alexander Padoleski, Andrew Paolini, Grant Wood

HEF Women’s STEM Scholarship

Paige Siciliano

Drs. Michael (‘95) & Christina Arnold STEM Scholarship Award Winner:

Colline Family Scholarship Winner:

Lisa Tydings Scholarship Award Winner:

HEF Skilled Trades & Services Scholarship Winner:

Women’s

Scholarship

Jennejahn Family Award Winner:

Charmian Sercu Scholarship

Lindsey Bleier, Jamese Mathews-Jones

Hilton Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary Carol Tobey Award Winners: Jadyn Knorr, Ella Simonelli

Hilton Fire Department Bernard Whelehan Memorial Winner:

John Buell Memorial Art Scholarship Award Winner:

Tessa Knittel

Lisa Tydings Memorial Scholarship

Gianna Bianchi

Yianna Diakamihalis

Endowment Fund Award Winner: Sydney Lenhard

Diamonds Scholarship Winners: Tessa Geiger, Daphne Hix, Andrew Paolini

Salvation Army Scholarship Award Winners: Joey Piperni, Ella Simonelli

Hamlin Lions/Neil Newman Award Winner: Ella Simonelli

American Legion Hiscock Fishbaugh Post 788 Winners:

Daphne Hix, Olivia Koegel

NYS Office of the Attorney General Triple C Award Winners: Nicholas Green, Grant Wood

Excellence in IB Spanish Award Winner: Mary Burke

Excellence in IB French Award Winner: Julianna Sutton

Monroe One Educational Foundation Scholarship Award Winner: Jewell Tibbs

Laura Downs Award Winner: Mary Burke

BOCES’ Make All the Difference Scholarship Award Winner: Renee Jorgensen

Student Council Leadership Award Winner: Joey Piperni

HEF Aggie Seneway Founder Scholarship Award Winners.

HEF

STEM

Award Winner Paige Siciliano

Tom Dowd Memorial Science Award Winner Yianna Diakamihalis.

Hilton High School Class of 2025 Awards & Scholarships

Youth Leadership Award from NYS Senate Award Winner: Joseph Piperni

Silent Service Community Award from Peter R. Marsh Foundation: Joseph Piperni, Jack Smith

The Etoleah Chapter Education Award Winner: Julianna Sutton

Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens Award Winner: Grant Wood

Urban League of Rochester, Black Scholars Honorees: Michael Hudson, Promise Manganye-Kobela, Lyanna VanPutte

Sons of the American Revolution Millener Good Citizenship Award: Andrew Paolini

Monroe County Executive’s Community Service Award Winners: Sydney Fisher, Alexander Padoleski

NYS Office of the State Comptroller Achievement Award Winner: Olivia Koegel

New York State Attorney General’s Civic Ambassador Winner: Amara Murphy

Connie Bradt-John Sweeney Memorial Scholarship Award Winners: Bradyn Gell, Aiden Kennedy, Joanna Killinni, Jadyn Knorr, Megan Marean, Julianna Sutton

Dr. Barbara M. Surash Excellence in Humanities Award Winner: Shayna Weeks

Series Scholarship for Academic Excellence Award Winners: Mary Burke, Sydney Fisher, Daphne Hix, Joanna Killinni, Natalie Kiser, Sydney Lenhard, Paige Siciliano, Julianna Sutton

IB Diploma Candidates: Helena Allocco, Mary Burke, Sydney Fisher, Daphne Hix, Natalie Kiser, Alexander Padoleski, Andrew Paolini, Julianna Sutton

Aggie Seneway-Hilton Educator’s Association Scholarship Winners: Olivia Johnson, Grant Wood

Counseling Office Award (sponsored by Davison Foundation): Issak Beaty, Drea Domicello, Jadyn Knorr, Nick Presutti, Will Sansocie, Juliana Wyant, Brodie Bostley, Katelyn Gerould, Aiden Kennedy, Hailey McConnell, Ella Strauss

Most Improved Student Award (sponsored by Hilton Fire Dept): Abigail Pavlova, Caleb Grayson

Distinguished Writing Award: Anthony DiBiase, Micael Milliman, Charizma Scott, Liana Spagnola, CJ Zimmer, Devyn Donato, Ashley Price, AvaMay LoDolce

Hilton Liberette Book Club Award Winner: Olivia Koegel

Donald W. Flemming Award Winner: Tyler Reisinger

HHS Math Department Award Winner: Tyler Coughlin

Robert Phillips’ Model United Nations Scholarship Award Winners: Mary Burke, Daphne Hix, Olivia Koegel

Chatham University Rachel Carson Healthy Planet Winner: Allison Graupman

Clarkson University Leadership Award Winner: Travis Lewandowski

Clarkson University Achievement Award Winner: Miranda Fioravanti

Alfred University Inamori School Award Winner: Darwin Brewer

Elmira College Key Award Winner: Emma Howell

Elmira College Key Award Winner: Aiden Mischler

Le Moyne College Heights Award Winner: Shawn Fisher

Keuka College George H. Ball

Community Achievement Winner: Lilah Mastin

Alfred University Scholars Award Winner: Lael Turner

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal Award Winner: Colin MacDonald-Muckle

RIT Computing Medal Award Winner: Daniel Dillard

RIT Scholarship for Women in STEM Award Winner: Natalie Aylward

RIT Scholarship in Humanities & Social Sciences Award Winner: Lila Lewandowski

RIT Scholarship in Science & Math Award Winner: Alana Neri

RIT Art and Design Scholarship Award Winner: Ashley Fichtner

Saint Michaels College Book Award & Scholarship Award Winner: Emma Englert

Russell Sage College Scholarship Award Winner: McKayla Underwood

U of R Bausch & Lomb Science Award Winner: Naomi Rosario

U of R Dexter Perkins Prize in History Award Winner: Mary Burke

U of R Frederick Douglass & Susan B. Anthony Award Winner: Olivia Verhey

U of R George Eastman Young Leaders Award Winner: Kalei Brunson

Wilkes University’s Colonel Emerging Leader Award Winners: Emily Fernandez, Addison Wainwright

St. Bonaventure Scholar Awards Award Winners: Ava Heise, Ava Howell, Samantha Sarnowski, Lilliana Yannello

St. Lawrence University Book Award Winner: Gabriella Maccarone

Notre Dame Club of Rochester Junior of the Year Hilton Nominee: Gabriella Maccarone

High Point University

Junior Scholars Program Winners: Leah Dalle,Lillyann Dalle, Paige Dean

Lisa Tydings Memorial Scholarship Award Winner Gianna Bianchi.

Marcus Gibbs Acres of Diamonds Scholarship Winners

Monroe County Executive’s Community Service Award Winners Sydney Fisher and Alexander Padoleski

Holley Class of 2025 Candidates for Graduation

Alyssa Joyce Armstrong, Megan Isabella Baker, Lea Rae Brightly, Thomas Anthony Brozek, Trenton Carlton Butler, Michael John Angelino Camacho, Frances Enid Caraballo-Vazquez, Neeko Deon Caterisano, Kylee Elizabeth Dann, Nicholas Patrick DeFilipps

Ryan John Dunn, Isabella Marie Emery, Jason-Lee Micheal Farrington, Kaiden James Feis, MacKenzie Elizabeth Fiorito, Natalie Amelia Foose, Xavier Josè Garcia, Vincent Robert Golisano, Devin Alan Colton Graham, Mason Hein

Steven Joseph Hein, Thomas Hein, Donovan Kamar Hendrick-Hayes, Cora Lee Hudzinski, Hunter Jeremy Jewell-Smith, Hunter Terrance Johnson, Madison Elizabeth Johnson, Lorainna Catherine Jones,

Neal Kruger, John Raymond Kuhls, Destin Dwayne William Kuyal, Ernest John LaPlante,

Colin Gregory Liese, Lilah Loveland, Prestyn Samuel McMillion, Abigail Pearl Merkley, Allison Renee Merle, Stephanie Susanne Miles

Kassidee Rae Modzel, Christopher Dennis Mosier, Mason Duane Moyer, Wayne Hunter Moyer, Koryn Ava Neale, Lauryn Julia Perez, Ethan John Race, Alexia Lynn Renner, Kaden Robert Rheinwald

Rhea Ann Robertson, Julia Oceana Robinson, Joseph Jacob Rodrigues, Brenden William Sargent, Rebecca Catherine Scharping, Owen Michael Schultz, Jillian Elizabeth Selbig, Maggie Mae Skehan, Kassey Lynn Snyder, Gabriel James Stevens

Ronald Weston Thorn, Cody Lee Tuttle, Joscelyn Marie Underwood, Jose-Angel Modesto Valentin, Ari Renay Warney, Alivia Marie Wolf, Zoey Elizabeth Wolf, Lyndsay Renay Young.

Holley High School Band and Chorus took home first place at the 2025 Darien Lake Music Festival. Eleven seniors were a part of the award-winning ensembles: back row –Mason Hein, Thomas Hein, Xavier Garcia, Frances Caraballo-Vazquez, Stephanie Miles, Jose-Angel Valentin, and Owen Schultz; front row – Abigail Merkley, Isabella Emery, Kylee Dann, and Maggie Skehan.

Wishes for

Holley’s Class of 2025 poses on the Elementary School playground with the kindergarten class of 2037. This was the last stop on their Senior Walk, their final walk through the halls before graduation.

Senior members of the Holley Game Day Cheer 2024-25 Section V Class C2 Championship Team: Maggie Skehan, Isabella Emery, Jose-Angel Valentin, Lorainna Jones and Natalie Foose.

Holley senior Ethan Race, who studied Residential and Commercial Electrical in the Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Career and Technical Education program, took home first place with his group in the TeamWorks competition at the 2025 New York State SkillsUSA Championship.

William

Five senior athletes committed to compete at the collegiate level

Hunter Jewell-Smith Brockport. Career highlight: 2024 Section V Class D2 Wrestling 285 lb. weight class

Pictured from left: Alexia Renner and Alivia Wolf, SUNY GCC; Zoey Wolf, Alfred University. Career Highlight: 2024 Section V Class C2 Soccer Sectional and Regional Champions.

HOLLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL

COMMENCEMENT

GRADUATION AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS – CLASS OF 2025 HOLLEY HIGH SCHOOL

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of ‘55, to the student pursuing a career in the medical field.

Julia Oceana Robinson

In memory of Richard V. Martin and Maynard W. Martin, a plaque given by the children of Richard V. Martin, to the senior who made the greatest contribution to athletics during four years at Holley Senior High School. Vincent Robert Golisano

$50 each by the Holley Fire Department Support Group in memory of Daniel Donovan, to the senior boy and the senior girl doing outstanding work in the WeMoCo program.

Megan Isabella Baker

$50 in loving memory of David Jewell, class of 1989, by Penny Cole and family to the senior boy who has displayed leadership, dedication to his team, and sportsmanship in basketball or Christopher Dennis Mosier

$100 to the outstanding senior golf player who exemplifies sportsmanship and Holley spirit, given by the Class of 1963 in memory of Andrew Richard DeCarlo; Joan Decarlo, Fund

Ronald Weston Thorn

To the senior boy or girl who majored in automotive technology and will be pursuing a career or studies in the field of auto technology, an award of $50 in loving memory of “Butch Drennen”, by his wife Betty Drennen, and his children, Tina Yacono-Bullins and Andrew Yacono. Hunter Terrance Johnson

$100 by Mr. Jeffrey R. Martin to the senior who graduates number one in his/her own class. Allison Renee Merle

$100 to the senior who always puts 100% effort into school.

Lyndsay Renay Young

A $500 award given by the Clarendon Lions Club in memory of our deceased members, to a student/or students, based on grade average, service to others, and accepted into a college or trade school with a course of study in medicine/

$50 by Mr. and Mrs. David Brooks to the senior boy who participated in basketball or baseball, who exemplifies the characteristics of their beloved nephew, David R. Jewell.

Mason Duane Moyer

$750 from the children of Richard Martin, in his memory, to the graduating senior who has displayed an exceptional work ethic and endeavored to work to the best of his/her ability.

Allison Renee Merle

$500 awarded by Dr. Daniel Schiavone to the graduating senior with the highest academic average who will be attending college to pursue a degree in the dental/medical profession.

Owen Michael Schultz

$100 from the Holley Music Department to the one Band and one Choir student who have shown the most dedication to the music program.

Band – Owen Michael Schultz Choir – Jose-Angel Modesto Valentin

$100 gift in memory of Stephen “Tim” Persia, Class of 1965, to a graduating senior girl or boy who has consistently displayed the qualities of good sportsmanship, integrity, and overall good character while participating in athletic events and in the community.

Jose-Angel Modesto Valentin

$100 in memory of Bill Mayer, member and former Police Chief, of the Village of Holley, to a student who is pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice, by the Murray Holley Historical Society.

MacKenzie Elizabeth Fiorito

$100 to the student showing the most improvement in History by the Murray Holley Historical Society.

Thomas Anthony Brozek

$100 each is awarded in loving memory of Keith and Jean Kernan to the graduating senior boy and senior girl who freely and consistently offers a hug to the hurting, a word of encouragement to the discouraged, and who readily welcomes all into their unconditional circle of friendship.

Frances Enid Caraballo-Vazquez

Xavier Garcia

$100 to the senior who showed the biggest heart, enthusiasm for high school, and brought happiness and laughter to all those around them.

Ernest John LaPlante

$1000 from the American Red Cross, due to their commitment in supporting the Red Cross at their Blood drives, chosen by the Student Council to be given to the senior(s) who has donated generously throughout the year, either by donation or volunteering their time.

MacKenzie Elizabeth Fiorito

The Virgil Bogue Award in the amount of $1,000 is given to a senior that will be enrolled full time in an accredited college in the fields of human services, childhood education, health services or human services related field.

Maggie Mae Skehan

In honor of our oldest brother, Gary Zastrow, from Barb, Ann, Steve, Mary Ellen and Theresa. We love you Gar for so many reasonsyour giving spirit, for putting everyone’s needs,

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is a leader among their peers. The individual chosen has demonstrated integrity of character and selfless dedication through consistent volunteerism and support of their local community.

Kylee Elizabeth Dann

“Stick To It” Award. Stick to it Award: $50 two seniors that have risen above and overcome all obstacles that have been thrown at them to succeed in school.

Devin Alan Colton Graham Kassidee Rae Modzel

A $370 award given by the Holley Building and Grounds department, to the senior that will be going into a Trade School or the Workforce or has excelled in Math throughout high school. Vincent Robert Golisano

Kendall Masonic Lodge Scholarship in the amount of $500, will be given to the student who has at least an 85% final academic average, attending college, and participated in extracurricular and community activities.

Natalie Amelia Foose

The Jason Maihofer memorial scholarship. $500 will be awarded to the senior boy or girl who consistently demonstrates selfless acts of kindness and compassion towards others; and who displays patience, humor and empathy in their daily interactions.

MacKenzie Elizabeth Fiorito

$1,000 in memory of John P. Heise to a senior who is kind.

MacKenzie Elizabeth Fiorito

The Floyd Hanes Scholarship was created in loving memory of Floyd, a 1994 Holley graduate who proudly wore number 12 on the soccer field. $612 will be awarded each to the two senior boys and two senior girls who best represent all aspects of Floyd: his loyal and caring nature towards others and his intensity and fire on the soccer field.

Alivia Marie Wolf Zoey Elizabeth Wolf

Brenden William Sargent

Christopher Dennis Mosier

In recognition of Gary Zastrow, a monetary award of $500 is bestowed upon a student who exemplifies qualities of support and kindness towards their peers. This student may not necessarily be one of the top academic achievers, or extensively engaged in extracurricular pursuits, but at the same time always puts forth their best effort in whatever they do. They serve as a dependable source of support and encouragement, offering non-judgmental acceptance to those in need and are recognized for their unwavering compassion towards others.

Brenden William Sargent

In loving memory of Daniel J. Cory, a $500 award to the senior going into a skilled trades career.

Vincent Robert Golisano

The Evan Thomas Valentine scholarship of $500 is given to a student who positively impacts the Holley community and inspires others to engage in volunteerism.

Isabella Marie Emery

The Molly Welch Scholarship, given by her family, is a $500 award to a student who has dedicated and contributed their talents to the Holley High School Band.

Mason Hein

MacKenzie Fiorito as Holley CSD’s 2025 Outstanding Senior. This award distinguishes students based on their scholarMacKenzie with 2025 Youth Recognition Awards for their outstanding service within

MacKenzie Fiorito

Kylee Dann

Seal of Civic Readiness: The following 17 seniors graduated with the Seal of Civic Readiness, a NYS Board of Regents distinction signifying that they understand civic responsibility, recognize the value of civic engagement, and completed an action project in civics or social justice: Back row: Brendan Sargent, Xavier Garcia, Owen Schultz, MacKenzie Fiorito, Kassidee Modzel, Lyndsay Young, Rebecca Scharping, Frances Caraballo-Vasquez, and Lorainna Jones. Front row: Jose-Angel Valentin, Isabella Emery, Kylee Dann, Allison Merle, Natalie Foose, Maggie Skehan, Abigail Merkley, and Gabriel Stevens.

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Mandigo Service Before Self Award. This award

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Holley’s Top 10 Seniors are, from left, , Natalie Foose

Kendall Central School District

Class of 2025 Candidates for Graduation

Sara Alton, Sage Anstey, Nicholas Baxter, Morgan Bidwell, Alleenea Blosenhauer, Gavin Braun, Alona Butler, Ella Christ, Leann Clay, Kayla Cole

Davien Collazo-Fitzwater, Adareli Contreras Solis, Zachary Damon, John DeZutter, Calvary DiLucia, Deanna Draper, Stephen Elliott, Conrad English, Alanna Gebo, Isabella Goodrich, Kayla Goyco

Vitali Gunda, Michael Hallowell, Robert Henry, Savannah Holzschuh, Colby Hughes, Cody Johnstone, Sadie Kinser, William Kludt, Ava LaMay, Giovanni Lao, Lia Larson, Joshua Leicht, Alicia Lewis Lilah Loveland, Blake Makowiecki, Matthew Manners, Jared Ostrander, Francis Penkszyk IV, Ava Quintern, Layla Rasmusson, Layla Reis, Pantaleon Jonnatan Reyes Garcia, Emiliano Sanchez

Kendall HigH ScHool

Class of 2025 Awards & Scholarships

Kendall Fire Department Auxiliary Award

Morgan Bidwell, Ella Christ

Superintendent’s Service Award Colby Hughes

F. J. Kent Memorial Scholarship

Kent Family

Service to Community

Layla Rasmusson, Ciarra VanDusen

Kendall Fire Department

Morgan Bidwell, Ella Christ, Kayla Cole, Stephen Elliott, William Kludt

Safe Driver Award

KCS Bus Drivers Association Layla Reis

Don & Ruth Rayburn Memorial Scholarship

Morton Fire Company Ava Quintern

Robert & Helen Dodd Memorial

Amy Dodd-Crowe

Isabella Goodrich

Leonard Christopher Scholarship Zachary Damon

Elizabeth “Libby” Jurs Memorial Scholarship Alanna Gebo

Anderson Family Memorial Award

Anderson Family Kayla Cole

Lions Club Senior Award

Kendall Lions Club

Ella Christ, William Kludt, Emiliano Sanchez, Maggie Zastrow

Kendall Lions General Memorial Scholarship

Adareli Contreras Solis, Zachary Damon, Savannah Holzschuh, Inez Stangler

Kendall Sports Boosters Scholarship

Morgan Bidwell, Ella Christ, Stephen Elliott, William Kludt, Ava LaMay, Lia Larson, Jared Ostrander, Layla Rasmusson

Kendall Central School Award

KCS Scholarship

Michael Hallowell, Colby Hughes, William Kludt, Inez Stangler

Americanism/Citizenship Scholarship

American Legion Jewell Buckman Post 529 Michael Hallowell, Inez Stangler

School Spirit & Patriotism

Hamlin VFW Post 6703

Sage Anstey, Pantaleon Jonnatan Reyes Garcia

Theodore Reis Memorial Scholarship Ava LaMay

Trudy Salvatore Memorial Scholarship Layla Rasmusson, Ciarra VanDusen

Randall & Joyce King Memorial Scholarship Sage Anstey

Kendall Music Boosters Scholarship Inez Stangler

Neil Newman Community Service Memorial Award Hamlin Lions Club

Michael Hallowell

Coach Mike Trimm Scholarship Family & Friends

Nicholas Baxter

Nicholas R. DelVecchio Memorial Scholarship Family & Friends

Conrad English

Victor Jurhs Memorial Scholarship KCS Building & Grounds

Alleenea Blosenhauer, Adareli Contreras Solis, Michael Hallowell, Savannah Holzschuh

Annette S. Babcock Scholarship Family & Friends

Savannah Holzschuh, Pantaleon Jonnatan Reyes Garcia

Fancher/Hulberton/Murray Fire Department Award Ava LaMay, Matthew Manners

James Sauberan Scholarship Layla Rasmusson

Grace Lang Memorial Scholarship Lia Larson

Ernenwein Memorial Scholarship William Kludt

Patrick A. Regan Memorial Scholarship Family of Patrick A. Regan Davien Collazo-Fitzwater

AFS Talent Show Award

Ciarra VanDusen

Courtney Nojeim-Fannon Memorial Scholarship

Ella Christ, Isabella Goodrich, Michael Hallowell, Colby Hughes, Lia Larson

Bridget L. Buzard Memorial Scholarship Ava Quintern

American Red Cross Scholarship Leann Clay, Ava LaMay

Dr. Michael C. O’Laughlin Memorial Scholarship Family & Friends

Alanna Gebo, Kayla Goyco

George & Peg Hussong Memorial Scholarship William Kludt, Layla Rasmusson

New York State Scholarship for Academic Excellence Colby Hughes, Isabella Goodrich, Michael Hallowell

Ronald Engert Memorial Scholarship Family & Friends

Stephen Elliott

Alyce Reamer Spirit Award Scholarship Colby Hughes

RJ Gilman Memorial Scholarship Family & Friends

Robert Henry, Caleb Schumacher

Tracy Billings Memorial Scholarship Caleb Schumacher

Ethel A. Mann Scholarship Lia Larson

Kendall Masonic Scholarship Kendall Masonic Lodge Lia Larson

Sperandio Family Foundation Scholarship Ava LaMay, Colby Hughes

Nick DelVecchio Memorial Scholarship Conrad English

UFCW Local One Benefit Funds Colby Hughes

STEAM School Scholarship KFA Faculty Scholarship Michael Hallowell

Medical Scholarship KFA Faculty Scholarship

Leann Clay, Colby Hughes, Inez Stangler

KFA Scholarship KFA Faculty Scholarship Ava LaMay

Michael Hallowell was recognized as an Outstanding Senior at this year’s Monroe County Council of School Superintendents’ (MCCOSS) Michael C. O’Laughlin Outstanding Senior Recognition Dinner on May 7, 2025 at Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES. The Outstanding Senior Recognition Dinner is the only program which recognizes excellence in all our county and city high schools at one event. Students are selected for this honor based on their scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The honorees were presented a gift by Monroe One BOCES District Superintendent Dan White, Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES District Superintendent Dr. Tom Putnam, and their respective school superintendent. Congratulations, Michael!

Top 10 Seniors, from l-r: #1 - Colby Hughes, #2 - Isabella Goodrich, #3 - Lia Larson, #4 - Ava LaMay, #5 - Savannah Holzschuh, #6 - Michael Hallowell, #7 - Nicholas Baxter, #8 - Inez Stangler, #9 - William Kludt, #10 - Adareli Contreras Solis

Spencerport High School Class of 2025 Candidates for Graduation

Amelia Adams, Chykie Adger, Carly Agostinelli, Aiden Agostini, Zachary Ajavananda, Giuliana Alfano, Sabrine Alhour, Denver Allen, Safiah Al-Montaser

Joseph Amann, Mark Amann, Sean Amico, Nathan Antinetto, Lee Arbegast, Melina Arnold, Shawn Ayers, Kevin Badilla, Jacob Baker

Mykhailo Bakunets, Brody Bankes, Cassandra Barber, Robert Barnard, Noah Barravecchia, Collin Bates, Ryder Beauchamp, Aron Benjamin, Anthony Berardi

Gage Berry, Brayden Betters, Vincenzo Bianco, Liam Bischoping, Lia Bivone, Waqar Bodlah, Logan Bosco, Paulina Bovenzi, Ninah Bozzino

Joshua Brescia, Jamison Brown, Sabina Buivid, Aiden Bulterman, Gianluca Campione, Victoria Canales, Ava Chiappone, Landen Christ, Ryan Cieslinski

Raquel Circhirillo, Aiden Clark, Joseph Clark, Iris Clements, Sienna Conole, Parker Coon, Briana Cowley, Mia Cruz-Saldana, Christa Cubiotti

Luka Da Costa, Audrina Dailey, Chase D’Amico, Selena D’Anunzio, Daleya Deis, Kaitlyn Derouin, Nicholas DiCesare, Charles Dick, Domenico DiLucia

Jaden DiSessa, Davin D’Ovidio, Aliyah Eldridge, Charles Emler, Samuel Feeley, Moises Fernandez, Arianna Ferrara, Nahriel Figgins, Shawn Filkins

Joel Garcia, Zyquriah Garcia, Will Geiger, Audrey Gelfuso, Alfredo Gibbardo, Miles Glass

Presley Gratto, Denzel Gray, Tyquan Green Dees, Juan Green Jordan, Aiden Grinnell, Miron Gurman, Casey Haas, Gavin Harden, Saniyha Harris

Warren Hart, Elijah Hays, Peyton Healey, Ryan Hegadorn, Alison Henchen, Jacob Hinman, Jadyn Hoose-Bullis, Ty Isadore, Jevon Jackson, Robert Jackson

Emma Jenzer, Anthony Jewell, Daniel Jiang, James Johnson, Justin Johnson, Keith Jones, Talen Kanaley, Tony Kanaley, Vasilios Karvounidis

Gabriella Keenan, Dominic Kessler, Cameron Khuns, Connor Kiehl, Shane King, Emma Kmiotek, Shane Kykendall, Sophia Kykendall, Zachary Lamberton

Mason LaMonica, Mark Lancia, Natalie Laubacher, Lindsay Lenhard, James Lewis, Angel Lin, Hailey Lissow, Maddox List, Caz Lupiani, Von Lupiani

Alexander MacFarlane, Svyatoslav Maftey, Kelsey Magin, Claire Maloney, Jayden Mandarano, Braxton Mann, Alena Mansfield, Ethan Maracle

Sydney Marra, Emma Marsh, Candaysie Marshall, Yarilise Martinez, Kiera Mascia, Anthony Matela, Savanna McGraw, Molly McKinney, Elaine Mead

Spencerport High School Class of 2025 Candidates for Graduation

Edgar Medero, Ian Mellott, Samantha Meyers, Cory Milburn, Rachel Miller, Zachary Morgan, Madelyn Mortimer, Ptalamy Muriel, Audrina Mussaw

Anna Mytych, Dominick Nevis, Erin Newton, Ani Nuernberger, Angel Nuñez, Alijah O’Brien, Izabella Offen, Dylan Osborne, Erick Ouimet

Gabriel Ouimet, Collin Owens, Riley Panaro, Paytan Panzica, Tyler Parkhurst, Justin Pastorella, Nevaeh Patterson, Hayden Pavlisko, Joelina Pecoraro

Emanuell Perez, Elizabeth Petrillo, Michael Petrillo, Tyler Pettinato, Delaney Pettit, Shelbi Preston, Hannah Prince, Jahydeen Quick, Kaden Quinn

Lee Randolph, Isabella Ranieri, Madeline Rapp, Ashley Rees, Morgan Reid, Rebecka Resch, William Reynoso Perez, Sahar Rivazfar, Elise Robertson

Ronneil Robinson, Spencer Rodgers, Rainel Rosa Rubio, Italio Rosario, Matthew Ryan, Mary Sack, Skye Samluk-Seadeek, Isabella Sanginario

Joseph Sarkis, Grace Scally, Michael Scamacca, Payton Schneider, Katelyn Schultz, Sophia Sessa, Connor Sheets, Harmony Shipman, Kelsey Sick

Mariana Silivestro, Jacob Smart, Brady Smith, Lucas Smith, Bryce Smura, Jayda Solomon, Michael Soto, Rachel Spafford, Morgan Stanley

Alana Stanzel, Paige Stein, Aidan Stieve, Cole Stinson, Hunter Streb, Anas Subeh, Jesse Taccone, Nasariah Taggart-Parker, Lillianna Taylor-Boehmer

Kendyl Thiel, Olivia Tomasso, Tyler Triolo, Colin Twohig, Lincoln Vega, Crismery Ventura, Olivia Ward, Sean Watson, Hannah Weaver

Savannah Wehner, Teá Weinstein, Charlotte Werner, Darby West, Riley West, Irina Yakymenko, Alena Zaher, Bailey Zambuto, Morgan Zaso.

Spencerport Class of 2025

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Arthur And KAtherine McMillAn-KincAid ScholArShip - Awarded to a graduating senior who has attended Spencerport Schools throughout their entire academic career.

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chriS MccAbe MeMoriAl ScholArShip - Chris McCabe was an enthusiastic and dedicated educator who spent her entire 32-year teaching career at the elementary level in the Spencerport School District. She influenced the lives of over a thousand students. This scholarship is intended to go to a student who desires to major in Education, or a career dedicated to service, such as, but not limited to, Health Care, Social Work, or other related fields of study.

Audrina Mussaw

dr.richArdl.boughter ScholArShip - In memory of Dr. Boughter, who served the Spencerport School District as the school physician for forty-one years. Awarded to a senior who plans to continue their education in the medical field.

Amelia Adams

donAld F. And MAxineb.dAviSon FoundAtion - Scholarships are awarded to four seniors who plan to attend an accredited liberal arts college and have demonstrated a strong will/desire to work hard to achieve their academic goals.

Madeline rapp,paytanpanzica, darby West, Mary Sack

gAil lySiAK MeMoriAl ScholArShip - In memory of Gail Lysiak, a beloved teacher aide at Bernabi Elementary School for 9 years. This award is given to a senior who demonstrates a strong work ethic and displays kindness and compassion to others.

Sydney Marra

Johnrueping MeMoriAl ScholArShip - In honor of John Rueping, a Spencerport resident for more than twenty years, who had a long engineering career at Eastman Kodak Company. John had a passion for engineering excellence that was evident in his work & hobbies. Sponsored by the Spencerport Education Foundation and awarded to six students entering college to study engineering.

Ava chiappone, liambischoping, Melina Arnold, natalielaubacher, tylerpettinato,ronneilrobinson

KiWAniScluboF Spencerport - The Bruce Clements Memorial Kiwanis Scholarship - This award is based on scholarship and service to others (community, church, school).

cameron Khuns

thelinK ScholArShip - The Link Scholarship goes to students who have experienced the tragic loss or life-threatening condition of a parent/guardian while attending high school. This scholarship can be used in any way to further their education.

Jayda Solomon, paytanpanzica, Sean Watson

liSA Miller-cutten MeMoriAl ScholArShip - Lisa Miller-Cutten was a kind and compassionate teacher who spent 30 years teaching in the Spencerport school district, most of those years at Munn Elementary. She encouraged every student to do their best every day with kindness and a smile. This scholarship is given to two seniors who attended Munn Elementary and exemplify Lisa’s spirit of kindness and compassion to others, to further their education.

Kiera Mascia, payton Schneider

Johnson was a dedicated physical education teacher and swim coach in the Spencerport School District for over 30 years. Scott’s infectious smile and sense of humor instantly connected him to his students. He encouraged all students to find a passion for movement and more importantly always be kind to those around you. This scholarship is awarded to a student who plans to pursue a career in physical education, or a field related to health and wellness.

Jayden Mandarano

Spencerport Fire depArtMentlAdieS’

AuxiliAry - A scholarship for a student entering the field of fire science or medicine.

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Spencerport Fire depArtMentrobert

FoWler ScholArShip - The Spencerport Volunteer Firemen’s Association has named a memorial scholarship for Robert Fowler, a dedicated Spencerport volunteer firefighter and a teacher with the Byron Bergen Central School. This is awarded to a student who chooses to pursue higher education in a public safety or medical field.

Audrey gelfuso

peter Scot Mueller ScholArShip - A Spencerport Rotary scholarship named in honor of Peter Scot Mueller. This scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing some form of education beyond high school. Student must demonstrate outstanding character and display good citizenship.

lee Arbegast

Spencerporthigh School buSineSS

depArtMent ScholArShip - Awarded to a student earning their CTE Endorsement in Business and attending college for a business related major.

Morgan reid

Spencerporthigh School - School to cAreer AdviSory ScholArShip - Awarded by the School to Career Advisory Committee. This scholarship is awarded to a senior enrolled in the Cooperative Work Experience program who plans to attend college.

Alena Zaher

Spencerporthigh School rAngercub houSe ScholArShip - Awarded to a senior who has worked in the school store for 3 years and served as an officer for at least one year.

Ava chiappone,paytanpanzica

SpencerportrotAry MeMoriAl

ScholArShip - Presented in memory of past members by the Spencerport Rotary Club to a student who will be pursuing further study in the field of sports medicine or related medical field.

Morgan Stanley

tonyAbureKdubeAnSKy MeMoriAl

ScholArShip - Presented in memory of Tonya, a 2001 graduate of Spencerport Schools with a passion for music education. Awarded to a senior student for post-secondary study in the field of music or theatre. Special consideration will be given to students who regularly give back to the community by volunteering their time to help others.

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the WArren And MAry Ann heWeSbuSineSS

ScholArShip - This scholarship is awarded to a student entering the field of business.

Alan Frisa

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Department.

SPECIAL AWARDS

AlexAnder Milliner goodcitiZenShip

AWArd - The Sons of the American Revolution’s Alexander Milliner Award is presented to one senior per school district in Monroe County and is designed to recognize outstanding citizenship. Qualifications for this award are service to the community, clean speech and habits, honesty, cooperation, a strong sense of duty and patriotism.

Sydney Marra

AMericAnlegion FerriSgoodridgepoSt

citiZenShip AWArd - The American Legion Ferris Goodridge Post of Spencerport offers scholarships to assist worthy students in continuing their education beyond high school.

Aiden Agostini, bailey Zambuto

AMericAnlegion FerriSgoodridge

AuxiliAry unit #330 ScholArShip - The American Legion Ferris Goodridge Auxiliary Unit #330 would like to recognize a senior who shows a commitment to pursuing higher education either by attending college or a trade school.

Morgan Stanley

AMericAnlegiongirlS StAteoFneWyorK

progrAM - The American Legion Girls State is the premier program for teaching how government works while developing leadership skills & an appreciation for your rights as a citizen. Delegates will participate in the program by running for office, learning public speaking, creating and enforcing laws and actively participating in all phases of creating and running a working government. Mirandabridgeman

billy MASon MeMoriAl FoundAtion ScholArShip - The Billy Mason Memorial Foundation proudly awards a scholarship opportunity to a Spencerport senior athlete who wants to pursue college, trade school or entrepreneurship. cameron Khun, Michael Soto

chriStinAbucKner MeMoriAl ScholArShipMrs. Christina Buckner was a longtime Science Teacher at Spencerport High School who made a lasting impact on the Spencerport school community. The goal of this scholarship is to keep her love of science, hard work, involvement, and kindness alive at Spencerport High School. This is awarded to a female senior who is registered at a college, university, vocation or trade school, pursuing a STEM related career.

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greggcAStrichini ScholArShip - This award is given to someone who walks through adversity, and challenges, and finds a way through to achieve what they need/want to do.

Joelina pecoraro

Senior And Superintendent’S AWArd

Scott JohnSon MeMoriAl ScholArShipScott

2025 SerieS ScholArShipSFor

– awarded by the New York State Education

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MccoSSoutStAnding

- The Monroe County Council of School Superintendents recognized Alena Zaher as the Outstanding Senior at Spencerport High School. Superintendent ty Zinkiewich presented Alena with the award, which distinguishes students based on their scholarship, service and character. MCCOSS selects one senior from each high school in Monroe County for this honor. Alena also received the SHS Superintendent’s Award.

Spencerport High School inducted 64 students into the 2025 National Honor Society. The NHS selects students who demonstrate the qualities of scholarship, leadership, character, and service.

the WArren And MAry Ann heWeS educAtion ScholArShip - This scholarship is awarded to a student entering the field of education. riley West

Wilburr. SelAnder ScholArShip - In memory of Wilbur R. Selander who was a principal of E. J. Wilson High School for over 22 years. Awarded to a senior who was involved in the music program at Spencerport High School for 3 or more years.

Sean Watson

Learning for Tomorrow. Today.

SPECIAL AWARDS

Cory Doty MeMorial SCholarShip - Mr. Doty was a driver’s education teacher at Spencerport for several years. He was also a district resident who volunteered his time for youth programs and athletic teams. This scholarship provides the cost of Driver’s Education for students who embody the spirit and strength in character that Mr. Doty exemplified in his life.

audrey Gelfuso, Cory Milburn

etoleah holMeS Chapter - eDuCation

awarD - The Order of the Eastern Star, State of New York is a charitable organization that donates to worthy causes throughout the state. Etoleah is the local chapter of the Order of Eastern Star and is awarding an Education Assistance Award to a deserving graduating senior.

Morgan Stanley

helen C. Moore SCholarShip - The Spencerport Area Chamber of Commerce awards a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior who plans to continue their education beyond high school with a major or minor in business.

alena Zaher

Makeall the DifferenCe SCholarShip anD

awarD - These students have completed an alternative path to reach their career goals. Scholarships provide financial support for students pursuing postsecondary education in college or career and technical schools, while Awards support those entering the workforce via professional apprenticeships.

avafrisch, Savannah wehner

Maria eiChaS MeMorial SCholarShip - The young woman for whom this scholarship is named was a proud 2023 Spencerport graduate who was attending the University at Buffalo and studying biomedical engineering at the time of her tragic passing. Maria lived life with a passion for family and friends and displayed a love for science, basketball, and music - playing music including singing and songwriting. In every aspect of her life, Maria focused on making sure everyone felt accepted and included. In memory of Maria, her family has established a scholarship in her name, to support other young women in Spencerport pursuing careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).

Melina Soleil arnold

Monroe County exeCutive’S CoMMunity

ServiCeawarD - Monroe County is honoring deserving local high school graduating seniors for their extraordinary efforts and volunteering to help others. This program recognizes the many volunteer hours our young people contribute to this community. Students receiving this award serve as role models for their peers and others. They have demonstrated a significant commitment to helping others.

Sean watson, Safiah al-Montaser

newyork State attorney General’S triple “C” awarD - Sponsored by the New York State Department of Law in cooperation with State attorney, the Triple C Award program recognizes students who demonstrate their Character, Courage and Commitment to improving society. yurylihughes,isabella Sanginario

newyork State attorney General’S CiviC

aMbaSSaDorawarD - The New York State Attorney General’s Civic Ambassador Award goes to one student from each school who has demonstrated a passion for and knowledge of civics and government. Through their accomplishments and passion, these students provide us with hope for a brighter future.

Morgan Stanley

newyork State CoMptroller’S StuDent

aChieveMentawarD - The New York State Comptroller’s Achievement Award is given to individuals who have shown academic excellence and the potential for leadership through involvement in activities that improve the community. The recipients are students who have devoted a significant amount of time to helping their school and/or community.

Melina arnold,natalielaubacher

SpenCerportaluMniaSSoCiation - We believe that community service is a lifelong commitment and one that more people should be committed to. You are the leaders of tomorrow and we want to recognize you for your achievements today. Two scholarships are awarded to seniors who are furthering their education in any field. One scholarship, the E.J. Wilson Scholarship, is awarded to a senior entering the field of education

alena Zaher, Cameron khuns, E.J. Wilson - iris Clements

SpenCerportfeDeral CreDitunion - Each year, the Rochester District of the New York State Credit Union League holds a scholarship competition for high school seniors who are members of participating credit unions. The top finishers in that competition from SFCU will be awarded our scholarship. It is based on GPA, SAT, and ACT scores and extracurricular activities.

Glen Adams Scholarship RecipientSophiakykendall

William Farnsworth Scholarship RecipientJacobhinman

Steven SChoCkow SCholarShip – Awarded to seniors who have participated in the Spencerport Junior Baseball or Softball program for at least 3 years, for recognition of their qualities in leadership, sportsmanship, and community involvement. alanfrisa,audrey Gelfuso

harriSon S. thoM SCholarShip - Harrison S. Thom graduated from Spencerport in 1948, and he was heavily involved in a wide range of high school activities including chorus, soccer, basketball, baseball, yearbook, student leadership, and Future Farmers of America. As a high school student, it was Mr. Thom’s dream to be able to attend Alfred University. He has a desire to minimize the financial anxiety that current students face and wants to provide the opportunity for future Spencerport graduates to be able to attend the post-secondary institution of their dreams. As a result, the Harrison S. Thom scholarship is awarded to the male and female student with the highest weighted grade point average. alanfrisa,paytanpanzica

uniteD StateS MarineS’ SCholaStiC

exCellenCeawarD - For 249 years, the Marines have been recognized as the best military organization in the world. They earned that reputation because the Marines teach every new recruit the value of both physical and mental strength. Mental strength comes through academic study, and the Marines encourage the nation’s youth to complete high school. They also offer every Marine several methods of going to college at our expense.

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uniteD StateS MarineS’ SeMperfiDeliS awarDfor MuSiCal exCellenCe - Not only does the Marine Corps have the highest physical and mental standards, but it is also proud to have one of the finest musical programs in the world. The most notable member of the program is the Marine Band, also known as the President’s Own, from Washinton DC. This prestigious musical organization was formed in 1798 and has played at every presidential inauguration since Thomas Jefferson’s. The Marine Corps realizes that there would be no Marine band without dedicated young musicians. For this reason, the Marine Corps supports high school band programs by awarding the Semper Fidelis Award.

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theurban-Suburban SCholarShip awarD

- The Urban-Suburban Scholarship Award is to honor the achievements demonstrated by former graduates and to recognize the achievements of current and future Urban-Suburban students.

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2025 SerieS SCholarShipS for aCaDeMiC exCellenCe – awarded by the New York State Education Department. Melinaarnold,alanfrisa, Casey haas, warrenhart, Cameron khuns,natalielaubacher, kiera Mascia, paytanpanzica

outStanDinGaCaDeMiCaChieveMent - The purpose of the Presidential Award for Educational Achievement is to recognize students who show outstanding educational growth, improvement, commitment or intellectual development in their academic subjects. It is meant to encourage and reward students who work hard, give their best effort in school and demonstrate a commitment to learning.

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preSiDential aCaDeMiCexCellenCeawarDAwarded to students who have shown outstanding academic excellence throughout High School. Graduating seniors quality based on GPA (Grade Point Average) and State Assessment scores. ameliaadams,ava Chiappone, Davin D’ovidio, Juan Green Jordan, warrenhart, Cameron khuns, natalielaubacher, kiera Mascia, paytanpanzica, Joelinapecoraro, Sean watson

SpenCerporthiGh SChool Summa Cum Laude honoreeS –Melinaarnold,ava Chiappone, alanfrisa, Juan Green Jordan, warrenhart, Mark lancia, natalielaubacher, kiera Mascia, paytanpanzica, nevaehpatterson, Joelina pecoraro, hannahprince

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preSiDent of StuDent GovernMent alena Zaher

preSiDent of the ClaSS of 2025 Dominickessler

Duane Tucker Award for Outstanding Academic Senior Male Athlete presented to (who also received the Andy Vernooy Award); and SSBC Award for Outstanding Academic Senior Female Athlete presented to

“Coach Chow” Award presented to alena Zaher

Rob Stultz Memorial Award presented to Jessetaccone and alisonhenchen

Harold E. “Chick” Schum Award for Outstanding Senior Male Athlete presented to Cameronkhuns; and Joan P. Selander Award for Outstanding Senior Female Athlete presented to Jayda Solomon

Golden “S” award presented to Christinafalbo, who is pictured with Athletic Director Matt Davis and rick Mueller.

Student Athlete Leadership Team (SALT) Award presented to teaweinstein, who is pictured with Athletic Director Matt Davis and teacher/advisor, Jackie nentarz

Wheatland-Chili High School Candidates for Graduation

Dimitri Behrend, Aiden River Brandes, Ryelan Burkhard, Julia Burkhardt, John Cameron, Kamaiya Cornish-Fraser, Jamie Crawford, Ryan Crawford, Zander Cremaldi, Padraig Crowley

Kiev Elzey, Kendyl Everts, Destenie Gardner, Erin Hallock, Daniel Halloran, Benjamin Hebrock, Evan Kellogg, Ashton Lamb, Reghan LaMere, Madeline LaVair, Camryn Limner, Ashton Manley

Riley Manuse, Shawn McCready Jr., Sienna Mekker, Gabrielle Monast, James Montgomery, Olivia Musson, Dillon Nelson, Keith Nicolosi, Eli Orloff, Aiyanna Ortiz, Owen Paladino, Riley Post, Jocelyn Quintanilla

Kiaraliz Ramos, Isabella Reid, Nathan Rhoads, Emma Ritz, Anaya Rouse, Eric Russell, Jackson Semmel, Caitlynne Skellen, Lilah Sperandio-Arsenault, Lillian Swavely, Kasey Tabor, Kathryn Tabor

Willow Taylor, Deaysia Tisdale, Sandip Tiwari, A’nari Trotter, Ian VanTassell, Cairo Vargas, Leighton Williams Jr., Paris Williams Jr., Grace Wright-Maldonado, Ethan Wuest, Mya Terry (January Grad).

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Wheatland-Chili High School

CLASS OF 2025 SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

SCHOLARSHiPS:

The following scholarships and awards were presented on June 26, 2025.

Smith Warren Post 367 Scholarship: Benjamin Hebrock

American Legion Women’s Auxiliary Scholarship: Erin Hallock

Diane LaDue Memorial Scholarship: Kathryn Tabor

Dr. Louise Sheinman-Pask Memorial Scholarship: Kathryn Tabor

Etta Fraser Miller Fund Scholarship: Benjamin Hebrock, Camryn Limner, Sienna Mekker, Willow Taylor

Greater Wheatland Area Chamber of Commerce: James Montgomery

Jacob Passmore Memorial Awards: Ryelan Burkhard, Leighton Williams Jr.

Jeffrey Springsteen Memorial Scholarship: Aiyanna Ortiz

Jeff Stokoe Memorial Award: Dillon Nelson

Jill Skivington Jackett Memorial Scholarship: Kasey Tabor

Joseph Padlick II Memorial Scholarship: Lillian Swavely, Willow Taylor

Lions Club of Chili Award: Sienna Mekker

Lions Club of Scottsville Community Service Award: Jackson Semmel

Lions Club of Scottsville Career & Technical Education Award: John Cameron

Make All the Difference Scholarship: John Cameron, Kendyl Everts, Dillon Nelson, isabella Reid

Megan C. Carl Memorial Award: Jackson Semmel

Monroe Professional Engineers Society Scholarships: Erin Hallock, Benjamin Hebrock

NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence: Benjamin Hebrock, Aiden River Brandes, Keith Nicolosi

PTA Scholarship Award: Julia Burkhardt

Salutatorian Award: Aiden River Brandes

Scott Horr Memorial Scholarship: Camryn Limner, Leighton Williams Jr.

Terence B. Coots Service Award: Kamaiya Cornish-Fraser

Thomas J. Connor Scholarship: Benjamin Hebrock

Wheatland Chili Federation of Teachers Scholarship: Jamie Crawford

Wheatland Historical Association Scholarships: Padraig Crowley, Camryn Limner, James Montgomery, Willow Taylor

WNY Rural Area Health Careers Scholarship: Willow Taylor

World Language – El Primio de Quixote (Spanish): Keith Nicolosi

World Languages – Le Prix de Versailles (French): Aiden River Brandes

Aiden River Brandes Wheatland-Chili Class of 2025 Salutatorian

Community and School Awards:

County Executive’s Community Service Award: Olivia Musson, Willow Taylor

Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award: Dillon Nelson

Dexter Perkins History Award: Benjamin Hebrock

Dr. Michael O’Laughlin Outstanding Senior Award: Benjamin Hebrock

John Phillip Sousa Award: Dillon Nelson

Monroe County Young Citizen of the Year: Dillon Nelson

National School Choral Award: Willow Taylor

NYS Comptroller Achievement Award: Camryn Limner, isabella Reid

Office of the Attorney General – Civic Ambassador Award: Aiden River Brandes

Office of the Attorney General - Triple “C” Award: Julia Burkhardt, Padraig Crowley

President’s Award for Educational Achievement: Julia Burkhardt, John Cameron, Madeline LaVair, Ashton Manley, Lillian Swavely, Leighton Williams Jr.

President’s Award for Educational Excellence: Aiden River Brandes, Padraig Crowley, Destenie Gardner, Erin Hallock, Benjamin Hebrock, Camryn Limner, Sienna Mekker, James Montgomery, Olivia Musson, Dillon Nelson, Keith Nicolosi, Eli Oroff, Aiyanna Ortiz, Owen Paladino, Jackson Semmel, Kathryn Tabor, Kasey Tabor, Willow Taylor, Sandip Tiwari

Russell Hogue Award for Character and Service: Aiden River Brandes

Sons of the American Revolution

Alexander Millener Award: Eli Orloff

Urban League of Rochester Black Scholars: Julia Burkhardt, James Montgomery, Deaysia Tisdale, Leighton Williams Jr.

Urban Suburban Principal’s Award: Ashton Manley

US Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award: Keith Nicolosi

US Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence: Olivia Musson

Athletic Awards (presented on June 3, 2025):

Athletes of the Year: Sienna Mekker, Leighton Williams Jr.

Mike Skivington Memorial Scholarship: Sienna Mekker, Leighton Williams Jr.

Nellie Mobilio Scholarship Award: Lillian Swavely, Paris Williams Jr.

Randy Carpenter Memorial Scholarship: Camryn Limner, Jackson Semmel

US Army Scholar Athlete Award: Aiden River Brandes, Kathryn Tabor

US Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award:

Valedictorian Award: Kathryn Tabor