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KEEPSAKE EDITION ‘24

INDEX OF SCHOOLS IN THIS YEAR’S GRADUATION SECTION


Honeoye Falls-Lima..........................20
Avon .....................................................2 Livonia ...............................................30
Genesee Valley BOCES....................22
Caledonia-Mumford ............................6 Mount Morris .....................................35
Teen of the Year Finalists ...........24-25
Dansville ............................................10 Wayland-Cohocton ...........................38
Keshequa ..........................................26
Geneseo ............................................13 York ....................................................42
Lima Christian School......................29
T2 June 2024 Graduation 2024

Avon Central School

PHOTO COURTESY OF AVON CENTRAL SCHOOL


Avon Central School Class of 2024

Class list
Listed below are candi- Andrew Caudill Rebecca Feasel Carter Kime Christopher Polland Fabian Stamm
dates for graduation in the Alesundra Chaffee Mia Gambino Piper Kingsbury Chloe Potts Derek Stevens
Avon Central School Class of Ava Church Kaitlyn Geary Sylvia Kostraba Cassidy Purvis Christopher Thompson Jr.
2024: Aiiden Cisco Cecile Geronimi Austin Lattuca Henry Rosso
Dylan Anderson Christopher Torres
Kayla Cocca Olivia Gibson Nicholas Lipome Michael Rowland
Ian Anderson Kyleigh Curtis Victor Giso Kasey Marciniak Braydon Ruffell Maggie Vanderbilt
Lena Antkowiak Katrina Dale Remy Greenwood Megan McLaughlin Jack Ruter Piper Vincent
Kayla Ballew Ashton DelMonica Christopher Hance Ava Meyer Lily Ruter Gavin Waide
Ioannis Bechakas Reese DeVito Alyssa Helmbold Sean Miron Isis Salogar Abigail Webster
Isobel Blaydes Sarah Dioguardi Jimena Hilario Nogueron Makenzie Murphy Johanysunet Santiago Na- Amy Webster
Ludvig Braute Brenna Dolgos Dani Hopson Ella O’Brien varro
Shaun Brown Andrew Donato II Tyler Hulbert McKinley Ossont Gabriella Schifino Jayden Whipple
Payne-Davis Burdick Colin Ellsworth Ellah Jeffries Dominic Patti Taylor Schneider Maxwell Wood
Olivia Caiazzo Chloe Emerson Alissa Kaufmann Riley Paylor Alexxis Sinclair Carissa Woodworth
Graduation 2024 June 2024 T3

TOP 10 SENIORS
Remy Greenwood
Valedictorian
Future plans: Attending
college at St. Bonaventure
University.
Honors & awards: Richard
A. Holt Award in Technology
(2020-2021), Elizabeth Blewer
Mathematics award (2022-
2023), NFF Scholar Athlete
award (2023), varsity football
team captain (2023), Eddie
Meath All-Star (2023), Na-
tional Honor Society member
(2022 inductee).
Activities & sports: Foot-
ball, soccer, baseball, class Remy Greenwood Megan McLaughlin
president (2021-2024). Piper Vincent
Proudest achievement: Rank: 3
Becoming valedictorian be- Future plans: SUNY Gen-
cause it is probably the thing in eseo for biology and pre-med.
my life that’s taken the longest Honors & awards: High
and most work to accomplish. honor roll and National Honor
Miss most about school: Society.
I’ll probably miss seeing my Proudest achievement:
friends every day in our classes Working throughout high
and the halls. school.
Miss most about school:
Megan McLaughlin My friends.
Salutatorian
Future plans: I plan to at- Kaitlyn Geary
tend college to earn bachelor’s Rank: 4
and master’s degrees. Future plans: Study biol- Piper Vincent
Honors & awards: Young ogy and swim at SUNY Gen-
Woman of Distinction Award eseo. NYSPHSAA scholar athlete,
finalist, RIT Women in STEM Honors & awards: AP high honor roll recognition
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T4 June 2024 Graduation 2024

Avon
From T3
superior swimmer of the year,
sectional champion in cross
country, 3-time team sectional
champion in swimming.
Activities & sports: Cross
country, swimming, track,
Mercury Swim Club, National
Honor Society and Avon Ath-
letic Club.
Proudest achievement:
My senior year of swimming
because I accomplished ev-
erything I wanted. Our team Kaitlin Geary Sean Miron Ella O’Brien Lily Ruter Amy Webster
won sectionals, I made the
girls state standard in the 100-
yard butterfly, won counties in Rank: 6
Ella O’Brien
Once more around the playground Award, academic achieve-
ment award (AP biology and
Future plans: I plan to at- Spanish IV), Colonel Emerg-
the 200-yard individual med- ing Leader award, Restorative
ley, broke two pool records tend SUNY Geneseo.
Honors & awards: Rota- Leadership award, Student
and received superior swim- Sage Scholar award, Sports-
mer of the year award from the ry Club Student Volunteer
Recognition award, Academ- manship award (varsity swim-
Livingston County News. ming) and Senior Sportsman-
Miss most about school: ic Letter award, Academic
High Honor Roll 9th — 12th ship award.
I will miss being able to see Activities & sports: Stu-
my friends every day and our grade, Board of Education Art
and Music award, AP Schol- dent council (secretary,
teachers. 2022-2024), International
ar award, Livingston County
Teen Recognition award, sec- Club (president, 2022-2024),
Sean Miron ond place at the Genesee Val- National Honor Society, ALA
Rank: 5 ley Council on the Arts gallery Empire Girls State, soccer, soft-
Future plans: Attend SUNY in the printmaking category, ball, summer recreation, circle
College of Environmental Sci- Student Sage Scholar Scholar- leader.
ence and Forestry for sustain- ship, George Eastman Young Proudest achievement:
able energy. Leaders award, and the Wells Earning a spot in the top ten
Honors & awards: Eagle College 21st Century Leader- AVON CENTRAL SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH while being a three-sport ath-
Scout, Livingston County Teen ship award. Two Avon Central School seniors enjoy a final trip down a slide at the Avon Elementa- lete and going to states for soft-
Award winner (2024). Activities & sports: Volley- ry School Playground after the June 11 senior parade where elementary students and ball in 2022.
Activities & sports: Theater, ball, Interact club (president), other well wishers congratulated the seniors are completing their high school careers. Miss most about school:
soccer, tennis, band and choir. yearbook (secretary and se- The relationships I’ve built
Proudest achievement: ories and connections, being fort of being in a small school Future plans: University of with teachers, peers and
nior editor), National Honor and seeing everyone I’ve made Connecticut. I am interested
Making the state semifinals in very involved, and working friends throughout the past 12
Society, theater sound tech, connections with every day in psychology and business.
soccer my junior year. hard to achieve my spot in the years. Also being in the same
student council and art club. the most. Honors & awards: High
Miss most about school: top 10. school as my twin brother,
Proudest achievement: honor roll, academic growth
Hanging out with friends. Miss most about school: Jack.
Making the most of my time in award (AP world history), aca-
I will miss many things about Lily Ruter
high school by creating mem- demic letter award, Lady Brave
school, but I’ll miss the com- Rank: 7 See AVON T5

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Opening ye olde time capsule in Avon

Isis Salogar Reese DiVito

Avon Winning $5 at Tetris tourna-


ment.
From T4 Miss most about school:
Seeing all of my friends every
Amy Webster day. Having friends in school
Rank: 8 definitely made some of the
Future plans: I’m going to harder days better.
RIT for engineering explora-
tion. Reese DeVito
Activities & sports: I played
Rank: 10
soccer, and I was on the swim
Future plans: I plan to at-
team.
tend SUNY Morrisville in the
Proudest achievement:
fall majoring in agriculture
My proudest achievement is
winning swim sectionals two science.
years in a row. Honors & awards: I got a 5
Miss most about school: I on the AP World History exam
will miss seeing and talking to and a 4 on the AP U.S. History
Miss Dziekonski every day. exam.
Activities & sports: I played
soccer and baseball with the
Isis Salogar school from 7th grade on. In
Rank: 9
soccer we made it to the state
Future plans: Clarkson
semifinals in 2022. I also play
University for computer sci-
ence, math and the Air Force baseball and this year we
Reserve Officers’ Training made it to the sectional finals.
Corps. I am also the National Honor
Honors & awards: First Society Treasurer. At BOCES I
chair all county band, all am a member of the National Members of Avon
county chorus, NYSSMA solo Technical Honor Society. Also,
Central School’s Class
fest high scorer, coach’s award at BOCES we have a Future
in JV soccer, JV soccer captain, Farmers of America chapter
of 2024 went digging on
NHS, Stars of Tomorrow hon- where I am the president this the school grounds June
orable mention, high honor year and I was the treasurer 12 and recovered its ye
roll, honor roll, AP scholar my junior year. olde time capsule. They
award, Section V state quali- Proudest achievement: opened the capsule, which
fiers for track and field top 15 Getting first place in the farm had been created when
finishers. business management com- the students were finishing
Activities & sports: Soccer, petition at FFA State Conven- up sixth grade, to discover
track, musical theater, chorus, tion in 2024. what photos, letters and
band, jazz band, marching Miss most about school: other mementos they had
band, Mathletics and Brain- Getting to see my friends every stashed away to compare
stormers. day and all the fun on the rides the 2017-2018 school year
Proudest achievement: to and from B. to now.
T6 June 2024 Graduation 2024

Caledonia-Mumford Central School

PHOTO COURTESY OF CALEDONIA-MUMFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL


Caledonia-Mumford Class of 2024

Class list
Listed below are candi- Isabella Cochran Ivan Izard Gianna McCowan Patrick S. Navarra Bryson Smith
dates for graduation in the Todd Curts Kaelyn Jake Noah J. McCready MacKenzie Neri Justin Sullivan
Caledonia-Mumford Central Nathan Doll Oliver Johnson Shaylee McDonald Teagan O’Reilly Garret J. Thompson
School Class of 2024: Braeden Fonte Samantha Johnson Holly McGinnis Donny Peet William H. Underwood
Jeremiah Anderson Michael Gere Anthony J. Leach Jacob Meierer Bella G. Pillittere Brooke VanDyne
Gavin Auger Adrian Graham Damon Linzy Joshua Middleton Austin Pittman Maxwell Vogt
Malina Rose Bellos Victoria L. Hammond Alexis M. Lopez Emma Millar Macrina Marie Platt Meghan Ward
Madelyn Brogan Kyle Heineman Alexandria L. Lovejoy Autumn Miller Maxwell C. Poray, Jr. Maximilian Wilson
Chad Clemons Jr. Trey Higgins Lorenzo R. Martelle Justin L. Miller Rachelle Richter Madison Wyskiel
Tori Lynn Cobb Colton Ingerick Tyler McClurg Ryan Mills Ava Siegel Emma Rhea Years
Graduation 2024 June 2024 T7

TOP 10 SENIORS
Kaelyn Jake
Valedictorian
Kaelyn Jake won the 2024
Young Women of Distinction
scholarship, sponsored by
the Greater Rochester Cham-
ber of Commerce.
She also won the Award,
the Robert C. Freeman Citi-
zenship Award and the Col-
lege Board Big Future Na-
tional Rural and Small Town
Recognition Award.
She was senior class pres-
ident, ski club president, and Kaelyn Jake Isabella Cochran
a National Honor Society
member. Isabella Cochran Izzy was a three-sport ath-
She was a winter cheer- Salutatorian lete, playing volleyball, bas-
leader and played soccer, Salutatorian Isabella ketball, and softball.
basketball, and softball. “Izzy” Cochran received the She plans to attend North-
Kaelyn plans to attend En- senior class Citizen of the western to major in biology
dicott College, majoring in Year award and the Princi- on a pre-med track and mi-
marketing communications/ pal’s Award. nor in Spanish.
advertising. She earned the New York She is a Mumford resident;
She resides in Caledonia State Seal of Biliteracy in she is the daughter of Amy
with her parents, Karen and Spanish. She was captain of Berardi and the late David
Bob Jake. Brainstormers, treasurer of Rist.
the science club, and secre-
tary of the Spanish club. See CAL-MUM T8

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T8 June 2024 Graduation 2024

Meghan Ward Madelyn Brogan Samantha Johnson Donald Peet Colton Ingerick Justin Sullivan

Cal-Mum and is the daughter of Scott


and Adrienne Ward. Senior banquet She was a member of Art
Club, Science Club, and
Colton Ingerick
Rank: 7
From T7 Spanish Club. Colton Ingerick, a student
Madelyn Brogan She resides in Churchville in the Auto Tech program,
Meghan Ward Rank: 4 and is the daughter of Gary was named the overall Gen-
Rank: 3 Madelyn “Maddy” Bro- and Tracie Johnson esee Valley BOCES student
Meghan received the RIT gan has earned the New York of the year. He was also the
Women in STEM award. State Seal of Biliteracy in Donald Peet winner of the Skills USA Auto
She served as vice presi- Spanish. Rank: 6 Tech Competition for Area 1
dent of the National Honor She was a member of the Donald “Donny” Peet won and the Rally ‘Round the Val-
Society and was class treasur- National Honor Society, the the Bausch and Lomb Hon- ley Auto Trades Award.
er for both junior and senior Spanish Club, and the Tech orary Science award, and he A high honor roll student,
years. Club. She volunteered at the earned the New York State Colton was inducted into the
She also belonged to after-school Spanish classes Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish. National Technical Honor
Brainstormers and Spanish for elementary students. He was a member of the Society this year.
Club. Maddy has taken several Spanish club and the math Colton has accepted a po-
She was a member of the AP courses and has been a PHOTO COURTESY OF TIM MCARDLE team, finishing in the top 15 sition as a GM technician at
soccer and softball teams member of the concert band. Caledonia-Mumford Central School seniors MacKenzie in the region. West Herr Auto Group.
throughout her high school She played volleyball and Neri and Autumn Miller look through their yearbooks Donny, a three-sport ath- His parents are Gerald and
career. softball during her freshman during the senior banquet at Caledonia Country Club. lete, played basketball and Jennifer Ingerick, and he re-
Meghan plans to attend year. baseball. He played football sides in Caledonia.
Penn State to major in biolo- she is the daughter of Aaron Spaces Show at Nazareth Col-
Maddy plans to attend Ni- for three years and soccer for
gy, with the goal of pursuing a and Amy Brogan. lege. She won a quarterly Cal-
agara University and major in Mum Champion award in art
one year. He was an LCAA Justin Sullivan
career in radiology. nursing. basketball all-star. Rank: 8
She resides in Caledonia Samantha Johnson and also won two Adminis-
She is a Mumford resident; He will attend the Univer- Justin Sullivan performed
Rank: 5 trators Awards at the recent
sity of Binghamton, majoring the leading role of Horton the
Samantha “Sammie” John- district art show. in pharmaceutical science. Elephant in the musical Seus-
son has won many artistic Sammie was secretary of
the National Honor Society He resides in Caledonia sical this spring.
honors including displaying with his parents, Don and
her art at the RIT student art and treasurer of the Tech
Lindsey. See CAL-MUM T9
exhibition and at the Shared Club.

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Graduation 2024 June 2024 T9

Senior trip scrapbook

Lorenzo Martelle Gia McCowan

Cal-Mum Douglass Award and has re-


ceived honors awards for AP
From T8 Global and AP Chemistry.
Lorenzo, a Caledonia res-
His academic awards in- ident, will attend Syracuse
clude a Red Cross scholar- University to major in eco-
ship and the Xerox Innova- nomics.
tion award. His parents are Charles
He is a member of the Na- Martelle and DeAnna Scar-
tional Honor Society. fone.
Justin belonged to the
chess, Spanish, and science
clubs. He was also a member Gianna McCowan
of the tennis team. Rank: 10
He plans to attend the Uni- Gianna “Gia” McCowan
versity at Buffalo to major in was a dual-sport athlete on
civil engineering. the soccer team and the game
Justin’s parents are Lisa day cheer squad. On the win-
Murphy and Sam Sullivan. ter cheer squad, she won the
He resides in Caledonia. Nancy Saxton Leadership
Award. She also was awarded
Lorenzo Martelle the Section V scholarship for
Rank: 9 game day cheerleading.
Lorenzo Martelle has won Gia was president of the PHOTO COURTESY OF CALEDONIA-MUMFORD HIGH SCHOOL
three team and three individ- National Honor Society this TOP: Members of the Cal-Mum Class of 2024 traveled to Universal
ual sectional tennis champi- year. Studios in Florida on their senior class trip this spring. They enjoyed
onships. He also belonged to She was the winner of various attractions at the theme park during the trip.
the soccer team. the University of Roches-
He met the requirements ter’s George Eastman Young
for the New York State Seal of Leaders Award.
Biliteracy in Spanish, and he She plans to major in nurs-
PHOTO COURTESY OF CALEDONIA-MUMFORD HIGH SCHOOL
is a three-year member of the ing at Elmira College, where LEFT: Caledonia-Mumford seniors, from left, Malina Bellos, Made-
Spanish Club. she will also cheer. lyn Brogan, Justin Sullivan, Emma Years, Isabella Cochran, Rachelle
He was the recipient of Gia resides in Caledonia Richter, Bella Pillittere, and Josh Middleton enjoyed the attractions
the University of Rochester with her parents, Jennifer at Universal Studios on their senior class trip.
Susan B. Anthony/Frederick and Steven McCowan.
T10 June 2024 Graduation 2024

Dansville Central School

PHOTO COURTESY OF DANSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL


Dansville High School Class of 2024

Class list
Listed below are candidates for Teaghan Brooks Brian Geiger Ashley Massey Chloe Smith
graduation in the Dansville High Brooklynn Brown Arryl Gerber Paige Masten Brayden Sweet
School Class of 2024: Olivia Burley Beckett Gleason Preston McDowell Madison Torrey
Emma Butters Esmee Goudsblom Anastasia Megliore
Eli Allen Mia Cady Bradley Guida Jacob Mejia Tyler Trimm
Emma Allen Haley Campbell Rebecca Harder Kali Meyer Taylor Tucker
Kaida Arend Ethan Canfield Karma Harrington Anthony Morrow Chelsie Tyler
Nathaniel Arend Serenity Carney Zachary Heiman Faith Muchler Zaiden VanDurme-Blackmon
Kailubb Austin Grayson Cartwright Luke Helles Addison Musto
Raychelle Austin Jordan Coburn Hannah Hilligus Madison Nourse Zander Vergne
Kaylie Babocsi Benjamin Coffey Parker Howard Richard Nourse Treva Wadsworth
Michael Baker Sean Conroy Brianne Hurlburt Eden Ognen Allen White
Eli Barrett Ketsia Corbett Julie Ikker Neydelys Pagan-Rosario Ryder Whitman
Elise Bartolone Reese Dixon Dru Jeffords Alexander Polito Ayla Young
Jeffrey Baxter III Colin Draper David Johnson Jr. Gavin Pompeo
Aynsley Belcher Kaiden Ellis-Law Hannah Klien Celeste Prickett Brenna Young
Willow Belke Benjamin Everett Kaitlyn Lee Kaydence Puffer Knoah Young
Corey Beman Jaden Farley Olivia Levee Camryn Rittenhouse Lucas Young
Haley Beman Jamie Fisk Callie Little Michael Rivera Toby Young
Elijah Bender Madison Forrester Justin Maine Braxton Robson
Serenity Bennett Ella Frazer Aiden Mann Joycedeliz Rodriguez Santiago Travis Young
Lauren Bishop Makenzie Gardiner Mason Mann Feonna Secor Logan Zepkowski
Rachael Blum Nathaniel Gardner Reid Martin Conner Sheasley Aidan Ziefel
Graduation 2024 June 2024 T11

HONOR SENIORS

Addison Musto Ella Frazer Zach Heiman Madison Forrester Anthony Morrow Cam Rittenhouse

Addison Musto Humanities and Social Sci- Madison Forrester Anthony Morrow Camryn Rittenhouse Roll and the Coaches Award
Valedictorian ences Award, Wilkes Univer- Rank: 4 Rank: 5 Rank: 6 — varsity soccer
Parents: Kaitlin Conklin sity Colonel Emerging Leader Parents: Patty Forrester Parents: Brandon and Rita Parents: Melinda Ritten- Future plans: I will be at-
and Matthew Musto of Flori- Award, Chemistry Achieve- and Dean Forrester of Dans- Morrow of Dansville house and Daniel Ritten- tending SUNY Brockport for
da ment Award, three-time ville Activities: football, bas- house of Nunda nursing
Activities: National Hon- LCAA swimming All-Star and Activities: National Hon- ketball, track, National Honor Activities: Varsity soccer,
or Society vice president, three-time LCAA swimming or Society, Future Business Society, National Junior Hon- varsity track and field, Na-
Class of 2024 treasurer, cho- Champion Leaders of America, year- or Society, SHH, Pony Ex- tional Honors Society and
rus president, captain of the Future plans: Attend Naz- book, and soccer press Leader, yearbook staff, National Junior Honor Soci-
volleyball team, varsity ten- areth University to dual major Awards: Script D, Var- class vice president, Future ety
nis, Homecoming and Prom in psychology and biology sity D, Rotary Student of Business Leaders of America Awards: Script D, Honor
Committees, National Junior the Month, Mustang of the president, Student Leader-
Honor Society, Drama Club Zach Heiman Month, Teen Recognition ship Team and student rep-
and Triple M Music Honors Rank: 3 award recipient and three Ju- resentative on board of edu-
Society Parents: Ken and Janet nior Award Scholarships cation
Awards: Script D, Varsity Heiman of Dansville Future plans: Attend Rob- Awards: Honor Roll, Script
D, Music D, Honor Roll Stu- Activities: National Honor ert’s Wesleyan University for D, Varsity D, three junior
dent and Valedictorian Society, Boy Scouts, varsity accounting scholarships, Livingston
Future Plans: Addison tennis, varsity cross coun- County Teen of the Week and
plans to attend Nazareth Uni- try, Drama Club Tech Crew, Rotary Student of the Month
versity to pursue a bachelor of Finger Lakes Soaring Club, Future Plans: Attend High
science degree in Social Work Archery Club and Dansville Point University to study in-
Gliders baseball scorekeeper ternational business market-
Awards: Eagle Scout, ing
Ella Frazer
Script “D”, Honor Roll, schol-
Salutatorian ar athlete, varsity letter, Mus-
Parents: Graham and Barb tang of the Month, College
Frazer of Dansville Board National Rural and
Activities: swimming, Small Town Recognition
track and field, National Hon- award, AP Scholar award,
or Society, French Honor So-

Congratulations Ella Frazer


Embry-Riddle presidential
ciety, Interact Club, Student Scholarship, Pride of New
Council, Technology Club

and the Class of 2024


York Scholarship, Rensselaer
and Pony Express Medal award, RIT Science &
Awards: Livingston Coun- Math award and the Hands of
ty Teen Recognition Award, Christ award
New York State Seal of Bilit- Future plans: Attend Em- www.DansvilleChryslerDodgeJeep.com
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T12 June 2024 Graduation 2024

Reid Martin Faith Muchler Treva Wadsworth Ketsia Corbett Kaitlyn Lee Olivia Levee

Dansville Awards: Honor Roll, Keu-


ka Junior Scholarship Award,
Ketsia Corbett
Rank: 10
Teen Recognition Honoree,
2024Town of Ossian Living-
From T11 Wells College Junior Scholar-
ship Award, top 10%, scholar
Parents: Anna and Ryan
Corbett of Dansville
ston County Teen Recogni-
tion Honoree, Student Sage
7 Dansville seniors earn
Reid Martin
Rank: 7
athlete, Script D and Varsity
D
Activities: International
Club
Award from Russell Sage Col-
lege, St. Bonaventure’s Bon-
state Seal of Biliteracy
Parents: Bill Martin and Future Plans: Attend St. Awards: Script D, Honor nie scholarship, Script D and
SPECIAL TO THE LCN Dansville High School
Holly Wetherbee of Dansville John Fisher University to Roll, Saint Michael’s Book Varsity D
Activities: National Honor study business management Future Plans: I plan to at- Seven seniors at Dans- offers the seal to seniors
Award Junior Scholarship,
Society, Pony Express, varsity Outside of the Ordinary Al- tend college to major in occu- ville Central School will who have shown their com-
football, varsity soccer, varsi- fred University Junior Schol- pational therapy and minor graduate with the New York mitment to world language
Treva Wadsworth State Seal of Biliteracy for and global citizenship.
ty basketball, varsity baseball Rank: 9 arship, Seal of Biliteracy and in music
and Mini Mustangs Teen Recognition Award 2024. The New York State De-
Parents: Laura Wad-
Awards: Script D, four- sworth of Dansville Future Plans: Attend Al- The seniors are Haley Be- partment of Education
man, Ethan Canfield, Ketsia
timeLCAA All Star, Dedicated Activities: Varsity soccer,
Junior Athlete Award, Mus- varsity softball, varsity tennis,
fred State to pursue a bache-
lor’s degree in nursing Congratulations Corbett, Ella Frazer, Olivia
aims to encourage students
to study languages, recog-
tang Award (baseball) and National Honor Society, Na- Levee, Anthony Morrow nize the value of language
Mustang of the Month Multi- tional Junior Honor Society, and Jorcedeliz Rodriguez diversity, provide employ-
Kaitlyn Lee
ple Times Pony Express and Ski Club Rank: 11 Santiago. Ketsia Corbett, ers with a method of identi-
Future plans: Attend Awards: Script D, Honor Parents: Betsy Colegrove 2024 Ella Frazer and Olivia Le- fying people with language
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Geneseo Central School

PHOTO COURTESY OF GENESEO CENTRAL SCHOOL


Geneseo Central School Class of 2024

Class list
Listed below are candi- Samuel Chanler Tyler Gaddy Emily Lamb Gaia Morgese Madeline Schlenker
dates for graduation in the William Chanler Madeline Geiser-Getz Anna Levy Adam Niedermaier Brianna Shea
Geneseo Central School Amaris Chisom Samantha Greenfield Erica Lilley Jack Noto
Class of 2024: Ethan Clarke Jesse Hawkes Omar Lopez Rangel Kellen O’Brien Garrett Straton
Britney Collado Mendez Liam Harvey Madeline Mark Katharine Perez Caroline Tallon
Savannah Andrews Alexander Cross Luke Headley Rachael Matthews Sophia Prinzi
Aidan Baszto Morgan Curry Aaron Hickey Owen McDonald Callan Rowcliffe Elizabeth Thomas
Rebekah Blackman Daphne Damhosl Shayla Hoffman Talan McKinney Luke Rubeck Jillian Vazquez
Jacob Bucci Emma DePuy Niko Ippolito William McMaster Rafael Rutigliano
Caroline Capel Angelina Farley Jack Ives Thomas Meyer Harmony Sanders Liliana Weber
Jennifer Chan April Ford Angel Juarez Reynoso Ryley Meyers Willem Schiener Layla Williams
T14 June 2024 Graduation 2024

TOP 10 SENIORS
“It’s good to step outside of your comfort Anna Levy
Valedictorian
participated in varsity soccer
— Exceptional Senior, varsity
zone. Trying new things can be scary, but ”It’s good to step outside Basketball — LCAA All-Star,
Exceptional Senior, varsity
of your comfort zone. Trying
you will learn something important from new things can be scary, but Track — LCAA Female Track
Athlete of the Year, LCAA
you will learn something im-
every experience you have.” portant from every experience All-Star, Sectional Champion
and varsity Cross Country —
you have.”
-Anna Levy Dual Sport Athlete, LCAA All-
Geneseo Central Class of 2024 valedictorian Valedictorian of her class, Star, NYS Medalist. She’s a
Anna is the daughter of David Girl Scout, she volunteers as
and Sara Levy. a coach for Micro soccer and
at the Geneseo Parish Out-
High school is the time to find out what She was a member of the
Drama Club, Do-Gooders, Anna Levy Emily Lamb
reach Center. She’s a member
of the Geneseo United
your love and what you can excel at.” Earthwise, chorus, Pitch-
forks, Band, Jazz Band, She is a Girl Scout, earning Advice for Freshmen: Methodist Church and she’s
Marching Band, Interscho- Silver and Gold awards, and Find people that support helped with the Temple Hill
-Emily Lamb a Genesee Country Village & your goals and your happi- Cemetery Clean-Up.
Geneseo Central Class of 2024 salutatorian lastic Competition in English,
Mathletics, yearbook, Stu- Museum assistant teacher. ness, stick with them, and During high school she
dent Council and Ski Club. She has helped with blood support them in the same was employed at Morgan
drives. way. High school is only four Estates as a dietary assistant,

M&R
Mark Ricotta, Proprietor She participated in track
and field all four years of high During high school she years of your life, but it can be at the YMCA as a summer
school, soccer, cross coun- was employed at Wegmans an amazing four years! Also, recreation counselor and
Automotive Service 24 Hour Towing & try and swimming for one as a cashier and Meals 2 Go. check your email. through the Red Cross. She
4561 Morgan View Road Flatbed Service season each. She also babysat and pet sat. Anna plans to major in en- is a certified lifeguard for
Geneseo She participated in the vironment and sustainability Geneseo Central School.
Specializing in University of Chicago Young at Cornell College of Agricul- She is the recipient of
• Front Wheel Drive
• N.Y.S. Inspection
• Brakes • Tires
• Air Conditioning
Congratulations Innovators: Climate, Energy,
& Sustainability Enrichment
ture and Life Sciences. Honors College — Duquesne
University, the Duquesne
• Windshields • Computerized Engine Program. Emily Lamb University Presidential
• Wheel Alignment Diagnostics She’s a member of the Na- Salutatorian Scholarship, the Girl Scout
tional Honor Society and was ”I learned you should Gold Award, Girl Scouts of
Days 243-1201 • Towing Nights 243-4537 2024 an National Honor Society always try new things. High America Educational Schol-
student tutor. school is the time to find out arship, Scott Manley Memo-
She is National Merit Com- what you love and what you rial Scholarship, the Roch-
mended Scholar, featured can excel at.” ester Institute of Technology
Congratulatons to the Senior in the BDN/LCN Teen of the Women in STEM Award,
Class of 2024! Week, Area All-State Mixed
Choir, Student of the Month,
Salutatorian of her class,
Emily is the daughter of Craig
the Noyes Auxiliary Health
Scholarship, Conesus Lake
Emma DePuy Conesus Lake Association
Scholarship, and the GSWNY
and Janet Lamb. She is the
Class of 2024 treasurer. She
Association Scholarship, Na-
tional Honor Society, LCAA
Geneseo
Thank you for all the joy and love you Educational Scholarship. participated in Mathletics, 2024 Female Track Athlete of
have brought into our lives. We’re In her spare time she en- Do-Gooders, yearbook, Stu- the Year, LCN “Hot Corner”
so proud of you. Congratulations on joys spending time with her dent Council, Drama Club Athlete, and the Geneseo
your graduation and acceptance to
Binghamton University. Love, friends and her dog, traveling and she’s a member of the
Grandma Bonnie & Grandpa Mike and trying new foods. National Honor Society. She See GENESEO T15

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Geneseo Dee Dee Rutigliano. He is a


member of Brainstormers,
Rafael plans to attend RIT
for engineering.
varsity indoor track (cap-
tain), varsity outdoor track Stay connected. thelcn.com | Facebook @thelcn
From T14 Mathletics, Student Coun- (captain) and varsity Swim-
cil, National Junior Honor Rachael Matthews ming. She was a member
Central School “Blue Devil” Society, National Honor ”Make the most of every of Mathletics, Drama Club,
award. In her spare time, Society, yearbook and Morn- opportunity, control what Student Council, Do Good- Wills • Trusts • Health Care Proxies
she enjoys running 5K races,
reading books especially by
ing Announcements. He
participated in varsity soccer,
you can control, and invest in ers, chorus, band, Jazz Band.
She’s a Girl Scout who played
Power of Attorney • Probate
building relationships with
Author Kristen Hannah. cross country, swimming and the people around you.” travel hockey, club soccer, Real Estate • LLC Formation
Advice for Freshmen: track. micro soccer club and she’s
Always be kind to your class- He is a Top Mathletics Ranked fourth in her a tutor. Elder Law
mates and teachers! Your scorer in the Genesee Valley During high school she
kindness will make someone Region and an Eagle Scout.
class, Rachael Matthews is
was employed as a Geneseo
with emphasis on asset
the daughter of Jeff and Julie
else’s day better. Also, always He is a Boy Scout and a Matthews. She participated protection & crisis planning
be true to yourself, do what member of the Geneseo Fire in varsity soccer (captain), See GENESEO T16
you love and have fun! Department. During high
She will be attending school he worked as a busser
Duquesne University for a
5-year bachelor of science/
at the Wadsworth Home-
stead and a camp counselor
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T16 June 2024 Graduation 2024

Rafael Rutigliano Rachael Matthews Morgan Curry Caroline Capel Emma DePuy Daphne Damhosl

Geneseo Geneseo’s presents first Dave Gordon Scholarship micro soccer coach.
During her time in high
From T15 school she was employed as
a counselor at Geneseo Sum-
mer Recreation Day Camp
Central School lifeguard and and a Lifeguard at Geneseo
a Summer Recreation Coun- Central School.
selor. She enjoys spending Caroline is the recipient of
time with family and friends, the Hands of Christ award,
running, camping and the University of Rochester
reading. Frederick Douglass and
She is a member of the Susan B. Anthony award, AP
National Honor Society and Scholar with Honor, HOBY
the recipient of the Bausch Leadership Conference
and Lom Honorary Science Attendee, and the College
award and the Blue Devil Board National Rural and
award. Small Town recognition
Advice for Freshmen: award.
Don’t go through high school In her spare time, Caro-
silently. Get involved and line enjoys spending time
enjoy every moment, it goes outdoors with friends and
by fast. family and making Norwe-
She will be attending gian waffles.
Clarkson University to pur- Advice for Freshmen:
sue a dual degree in Engi- Have an attitude of gratitude,
neering and Management. hold yourself accountable,
and don’t forget to smile.
Morgan Curry Caroline plans to attend
”Don’t overthink work too Boston College to major in
much.” mathematics with plans to
become a bioinformatics
Ranked fifth in her class, scientist.
Morgan is the daughter of PHOTO PROVIDED
Jeffrey and Sherry Curry. From left to right former players of Coach Dave Gordon Gary Mix, Sam Linsner and Bruce Dantz present the first Emma DePuy
She is a member of annual Dave Gordon Leadership Scholarship to Geneseo football player Luke Headley. Luke’s father Chris Headley, ”It will always work out in
Do-Gooders, National Honor mother Molly Headley and current Geneseo head coach Ryan Kramer stand alongside. Gordon was an educator and the end and no matter how
Society, Student Council, coach at Geneseo, serving as Blue Devils varsity football coach from 1965 to 1970. difficult it feels in the moment,
Earthwise, travel hockey and you can do it and you will.”
Odyssey of the Mind. Mind. In her spare time she Caroline Capel Michael and Kate Capel. Gooders, Chorus, Pitchforks,
She played varsity softball. enjoys going to concerts. ”Sometimes the smallest She is the class president, a band and Jazz Band. She par-
Advice for Freshmen: things take up the most room member of Student Council, ticipated in soccer, basket- Ranked seventh in her
During high school she class, Emma is the daughter
did volunteer work through Don’t procrastinate too much in your heart,” Winnie the Mathletics, the Good Morn- ball, track and field and cross
She plans to study the 2+2 Pooh. ing Geneseo Show, National country. of Lindsay DePuy and Ste-
Do-Gooders and National phen Bracchi.
Honor Society. program at Monroe Commu- Honor Society, Drama Club, She is a member of the Girl
She is a 2-time World nity College. Ranked sixth in her class, Interscholastic Competition Scouts, St. Matthew Catholic
Caroline is the daughter of in English, yearbook Club, Do Youth Group and Choir and a See GENESEO T17
Champion for Odyssey of the
Graduation 2024 June 2024 T17

Geneseo Ranked 10th in her class, Many moons ago


Ryley is the daughter of Cory
From T16
She is the co-president of
and Kalliopi Meyers.
She participated in chorus,
in a far-off place …
Do-Gooders, a member of Pitchforks, Voice Lessons,
yearbook, Do-Gooders, Page Drama Club, Student Coun-
turners and Ski Club. cil, yearbook Club, Do-Good-
She participated in vol- ers, Girl Scouts, Bronze Bears
leyball all four years of high Summer soccer and Ski Club.
school and was a captain her She played junior varsity and
senior year. She also partic- varsity soccer and varsity
ipated in track and field as a track.
senior. She hosted and helped
She was featured in the Brittney Collada Mendez Ryley Meyers during blood drives and food
local Holocaust awareness pantries. She helped with
documentary and helped English. Student Council, Class Coun- coaching Micro and Bronze
Do-Gooders fundraising. She participates in Girl cil, yearbook, Do-Gooders, Bears soccer, raking leaves
She is the recipient of the Scouts, SUNY Geneseo Page turners and Ski Club. and grass at home, cemeter-
College Board National Rural String Band, Community She participated in soccer, ies and parks and more.
and Small Town Recognition Steel Drum Ensemble and track and field and indoor During high school she
award, the Livingston County the Hochstein Youth Win track. was employed at Wegmans
varsity volleyball Exceptional Ensemble. She is a member of the Girl as a cashier and at the YMCA
Senior award, and the Team She enjoys music, reading, Scouts, she helped with the summer recreation as a
Award for varsity volleyball. biking, creative writing and blood drive, the food pantry counselor. She enjoys read-
In her spare time she en- art. and cemetery raking. ing in her free time, tanning
joys spending time outdoors She is a member of the She was a member of the in the sun, skiing and snow-
with her family and friends, National Junior Honor Soci- National Junior Honor Soci- boarding during the winter,
making art, and playing ety and the National Honor ety, National Honor Society, traveling parks and trails,
volleyball. Society. she is a scholar athlete and making crafts including
Advice for Freshmen: She is the recipient of the the recipient of the Le Moyne friendship bracelets, beaded
Enjoy high school, get in- Girl Scout Bronze award, Heights Scholarship. During jewelry, painting and cro-
volved, and make the most of directors award for band/ her high school years she cheting, painting nails and
every opportunity you have orchestra, Louis Armstrong was employed at the YMCA nail art, as well as spending
because it all goes by so fast. award, John Phillip Sousa as a summer rec counselor time with family and friends.
Emma plans to attend award, RIT Presidential and she worked as a beach She is a member of the
Binghamton University Scholarship and Performing comber. National Junior Honor Soci-
majoring in psychology with Arts Scholarship. She enjoys skiing, snow- ety, National Honor Society,
plans to eventually get her Advice for Freshmen: boarding, concerts, hiking the Unsung Hero award, St.
master’s degree in social “Word hard but don’t forget and reading. Bonaventure Scholarship,
work. to have fun!” Advice for Freshmen: the Livingston County Teen
She plans to attend RIT to Have fun! Britney plans to award, the KSU Presidential
Daphne Damhosl study mechanical engineer- attend Syracuse University to Scholarship, she’s a Scholar
”Time management is ing. major in social work. Athlete and the recipient of
important.” the Bronze & Silver award.
Brittney Collado Mendez Ryley Meyers Advice for Freshmen: You
Ranked eighth in her class, ”I learned to push yourself ”Never be afraid to ask any can always be the reason for
Daphne is the daughter of outside your comfort zone questions you might think of. a smile so compliment some- PHOTOS PROVIDED BY ALLISON CHANLER
John and Laurie Damhosl. and work hard!” No question is a stupid ques- one, talk to your teachers, Scenes from the Geneseo Central School Drama
She participated in Odys- tion! Asking questions makes and be the truest version of Club’s spring production of “Once Upon a Mattress.”
sey of the Mind, Pageturners, Ranked ninth in her class, you a better student but also yourself you can be.” A cast and crew of more than 60 students told the
Earthwise, Band/Marching Brittney is the daughter of a better person and you may She plans to attend Kent story of when Queen Aggravain, played by Elena
Band/Jazz Band, Orchestra, Raul and Esmeralda Santi- even ask what someone else is State University in the fall to Kohlberg, decreed no couples could marry until her
Mathletics, and the Inter- ago. too scared to, so be the person study architecture in a five- son, Prince Dauntless, played by senior Rafael Rutigi-
scholastic Competition in She was a member of the to speak up!” year program. lano, found a bride.

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Spotlight shines
on student theater
Area students among RBTL’s
‘Stars of Tomorrow’ winners

AVON CENTRAL SCHOOL PHOTO


The performance by Emma Davies as Mother Superior in Avon Central School’s production of “Sister Act” earned Emma an Achievement in a Leading Role recognition at the
Rochester Broadway Theater League’s Stars of Tomorrow Awards in May.
By BEN BEAGLE A dozen schools from Gen- of theater in our schools,,” said formed a selection from their port from other performance and rate the show — while also
ben@batavianews.com esee, Livingston, Orleans and Jacqueline McLean, director of show on stage at the West Her students across the region,” meeting with cast and crew and
Three area schools earned Wyoming counties received Le Roy’s production. Auditorium Theatre for the said Wood. “It was a wonderful providing feedback.
awards for excellence in overall a total of 67 awards for their The awards gala, McLean Stars of Tomorrow Recognition night full of performances and “It is incredible to see stu-
production at the Rochester productions, including 35 indi- said, is an opportunity for area Ceremony on May 10. displays of shared community.” dents receive comments and
Broadway Theater League’s an- vidual honors. schools to come together “and Batavia High School, which Awards are given for cate- watch them reflect on them so
nual Stars of Tomorrow awards. The “Stars of Tomorrow” celebrate the greatest kind of kid performed the pop musical gories that includes Overall that they can apply the feedback
Albion’s production of program, which debuted in in the world, ‘the theater kid!’” “Footloose,” based on the Excellence in Musical Produc- to the upcoming school year’s
“Little Women” was one of 1999, recognizes high school “That evening is electric and popular 1980s film about a city tion, Acting Ensemble, Vocal show,” McLean said.
10 productions recognized in productions in the greater it is not just about the awards boy who moves to a small town Ensemble, Dance Ensemble, She noted that it is a chal-
the large school division, with Rochester area in a Tony Award- and recognitions,” McLean where dancing is outlawed and Student Orchestra, Production lenge to have an ensemble all
500 or more students. Le Roy style program. High schools said. “It is about all the kids finds himself an outsider — and Design, Production Crew, in character all the time. She
Junior-Senior High School’s with fall and spring productions supporting each other, giving a a target of the local preacher Productions of the Year and credited comments that Stars
production of “Chicago: Teen are invited to participate in the safe space for creativity, and al- who pushed for the ban — Excellence in Performance in a judges gave to Le Roy’s ensem-
Edition” and Lima Christian program and awards honor lowing them to be together. That was among the schools that Leading Role. ble actors in recent years with its
School’s “Seussical, the Mu- student efforts both on stage evening is hard to explain, but performed. Recognized schools and productions of “Newsies,” “Les
sical” were recognized in the and behind the scenes. it is one of the most special and “It’s a great opportunity for students were chosen based on Miserables,” and “Chicago” all
small school division, which “The Stars of Tomorrow wonderful nights of the year.” our students to perform on a feedback given by adjudicators receiving recognition for its act-
includes schools with fewer program does a beautiful job This year, 45 schools took professional stage and receive for the program. The adjudi- ing ensemble after having gone
than 500 students. of highlighting the importance part, including 39 that per- well-deserved love ad sup- cators travel to each district See STARS T19
Graduation 2024 June 2024 T19

Stars “Seussical”: Excellence in


Production Design, Achievement in
a Leading Role, Ryann Murdock as
From T18 Gertrude McFuzz, Bella Pilliterre
as Cat in the Hat.
years without recognition.
■ LE ROY, “Chicago: Teen
The ceremony also included
Edition”: Excellence in Over-
the presentation of RBTL’s Im- all Production, Excellence in
pact Award, which is designed Acting Ensemble, Excellence in
to recognize outstanding Vocal Ensemble, Excellence in
achievement by an individual Dance Ensemble, Excellence in
director or a unique commu- Production Crew, Excellence in
nity engagement project based Student Orchestra, Excellence in
around a participating show. Production Design, Achievement in
This year, Jennifer Trupo a Leading Role, Aubrey Puccio as
of Lyndonville was an Impact Velma Kelly, Anna Long as Roxie
Award winner. Hart, Jack Currin as Billy Flynn,
Le Roy led the GLOW region Kira Ryan as Mama Morton, Jude
schools with a total of 11 Biviano as Amos Hart.
awards, including five individ- ■ LIMA CHRISTIAN, “Se-
ual awards. for its production ussical”: Excellence in Overall
of “Chicago: Teen Edition.” Production, Excellence in Vocal
Kander and Ebb’s jazz age Ensemble, Excellence in Dance
musical about Roxie Hart’s Ensemble, Excellence in Produc-
quest for fame and a Chicago tion Design, Achievement in a
murder trail was adapted for Leading Role, Laurel LaBarca as
high school stages by removing Gertrude McFuzz, Megan Sanders
overtly sexual references and as Cat in the Hat, Abigail Britton
adult language. as Mayzie.
■ LYNDONVILLE, “Joseph
Le Roy’s McLean was also
YORK CENTRAL SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH and the Amazing Technicolor
announced as one of two recip- Dreamcoat”: Jennifer Trupo,
ients of the Inspiring Teacher The cast of York Central School’s upcoming production of “The Wizard of Oz.”
Impact Award; Excellence in Vocal
Award, which will be presented Ensemble, Excellence in Dance
June 24 during the National performer,” said Wood. List of Winners
“She brings brightness and Ensemble, Excellence in Student
High School Musical Theatre ■ ALBION, “Little Women”: Orchestra, Achievement in a
Awards at the Minskoff Theatre enthusiasm to every scene she Excellence in Overall Production, Leading Role, Elizabeth Whipple
on Broadway. appears in and is a wonderful Excellence in Acting Ensemble, as Narrator.
Albion and Batavia each role model to her peers,” said Excellence in Vocal Ensemble, ■ MEDINA, “Les Miser-
earned 10 awards for their Wood. “Emerson always goes Excellence in Dance Ensemble, ables”: Excellence in Vocal
productions of “Little Women” the extra mile to support her Excellence in Student Orchestra, Ensemble, Excellence in Dance
and “Footloose,” respectively, fellow cast members.” Excellence in Production Design, Ensemble, Excellence in Pro-
with Batavia receiving a leading Among other GLOW region Achievement in a Leading Role, duction Crew, Achievement in a
six individual awards. schools, Lima Christian (“Se- Mallory Kozody as Jo March, Mallo- Leading Role, Elaina Huntington
Three Batavia students ussical, the Musical”) and York ry Ashbery as Marmee, Gideon as MMe. Thenardier.
received special recognition: (“The Wizard of Oz”) schools Pask as Mr. Bhaer, and Zackary ■ MOUNT MORRIS, “Cinder-
Adam Jursted, a sixth-grader in Baron as Laurie. ella”: Achievement in a Leading
received seven awards, Avon ■ AVON, “Sister Act”:
his second show, was named (“Sister Act”), Lyndonville Role, Robbie Lonsberry as Prince
a “Future Star” and Ayden Excellence in Acting Ensemble, Charming, Alexis Roberts as
(“Joseph and the Amazing Achievement in a Leading Role,
Carlson and Emerson Fitch Cinderella.
Technicolor Dreamcoat”), and Emma Davies as Mother Superior, ■ NOTRE DAME, “Anasta-
each earned “Director’s Special Medina (“Les Miserables”) got Olivia Newman as Sister Mary sia”: Achievement in a Leading
Recognition” for going above four each; Caledonia-Mum- Robert, Hannah Cousins as Delo-
and beyond in the production. Role, Maia Zerillo as Anya, Rhys
ford (“Seussical, the Musical”) ris Van Cartier. Tanner as Dmitry.
Of Adam, director Caryn and Warsaw (“Beauty and the ■ BATAVIA, “Footloose”: ■ WARSAW, “Beauty and the
Wood said he “is developing
Beast”) won three awards each, Excellence in Acting Ensemble, Beast”: Excellence in Production
into a wonderful performer” Excellence in Vocal Ensemble, Crew, Excellence in Student Or-
and “lights up the stage every and Mount Morris (“Cinderel-
la”) and Notre Dame (“Anasta- Excellence in Dance Ensemble, chestra, Achievement in a Leading
time he steps onto it.” PHOTO PROVIDED BY BETHANY WARSAW Excellence in Student Orchestra, Role, Lukas Felix as Beast.
Ayden, said Wood, is a very Abigail Britton, who plays Mayzie LaBird, reads “Oh Say sia”) both received two awards. Achievement in a Leading Role, ■ YORK, “The Wizard of Oz”:
talented senior performer “who Can You Say,” a book about tongue twisters, during a “Stars of Tomorrow, Holly
Kate Woodward as Vi Moore, Excellence in Acting Ensemble,
brings fantastic character to “Read Across America Day” event presented by the cast Valentine and her team give a
Peyton Woeller as Rev. Shaw Excellence in Vocal Ensemble,
every role they have played. of Lima Central School’s “Seussical the Musical.” space for high school theatre Moore, Melania deSa e Frias as Excellence in Production Design,
They are kind, honest, and work performers to go the extra step, Rusy, Ephraim Hanna as Willard Achievement in a Leading Role,
extremely hard to help make all in the school’s Drama and club. She brought “amazing gain additional education, and Hewitt, Gavyn Trippany as Ren Sophia Hatfield as Cowardly Lion,
scenes they appear in better for Production clubs since their energy” to the group and “is have a place where they can McCormack, Lilyana Burke as Ariel Hayley Miller as Dorothy, Devin
everyone in them.” freshman year, Emerson was a always willing to pitch in an continue to learn and grow,” Moore. Cunningham as Scarecrow, Evan
While Ayden has been active new member to the production help, and she is a very strong said McLean. ■ CALEDONIA-MUMFORD, Carroll as Tin Man.
T20 June 2024 Graduation 2024

Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School

PHOTO COURTESY OF HONEOYE FALLS-LIMA CENTRAL SCHOOL


Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School Class of 2024

Class list
Listed below are candi- Leo Belbas Henry Burke Riley Cushman Liam Fischer Michael Jones
dates for graduation in the Caiden Benson Eva Camardo Owen Dack Abigail Fraser Allison Junge
Honeoye Falls-Lima Central Ella Beutner Jacob Camobreco Katherine Dailor Maia Gathercole Addison Kailbourne
School Class of 2024: Devin Bhaskaran Eliana Cantwell John Deal V Emerson Goldstein Jack Kailbourne
Nathan Adair Jared Bhaskaran Jackson Carmichiel Patrick Donahoe Abigail Gruschow Elisabeth Kenny
Katherine Adams Adam Bianchi Lauren Clark Colin Donner Meghan Gruschow Jubei Kettavong
Claire Adcock Helena Bianchi Sariah Clayton Michael Dovichi Brian Hall II Zainab Khan
Cailin Allen Giavonna Bills Noah Close Reese Dusett Landon Hammond Paige Kidd
Drew Angelo Lillian Brady Benhamin Cook Sydney Emerson Galen Henderson Keren King
Amer Armbruster Edward Brown IV Mackenzie Corry Maria Fanghanel Liam Henzel-Cronin Griffin Knapp
Domenic Baker Kyle Burdett Christopher Corujo Keara Farrell Aren Hotaling Madeline Kreidler
Aiyana Basciani Brody Burke Austyn Crego Aaron Fasick Wyatt Huff Bridgette Lange
William Baxter Calvin Burke Avery Curcio Mollie Finn Paul Iacobucci
See CLASS T21
Graduation 2024 June 2024 T21

CLASS LEADERS Class John Steinhoff


Ella Stern
From T20

Valedictorian to study at UConn


Miles Stover
Perry Lanzalaco
Cooper Levine Luke Tantillo
Haley Luft
Andrew Wanzenried, the Andrew volunteers for of sports by volunteering and Josiah Thongphet
Annabelle Lyle
Class of 2024 valedictorian, Honor Flight Rochester and teaching at youth baseball Matilda Lyle Shaun Michael Toland
is an accomplished, enthu- the HF-L Sports Boosters and football summer camps. Rowan Lyle
siastic, and well-rounded Club. His scholarship, ser- Andrew is a connector – Molly Magee Nolan Tompsett
student athlete. Andrew is vice, leadership, and strong with ideas, with staff, and Lillante Marks
known as an exceptional character earned him mem- with his classmates. Always Elle Martin Zachary Tooley
leader and a gifted hard- bership to the National Hon- kind and inclusive, he is self- Grace Martin
working athlete who has or Society and the French less and consistently works Sophia Torres
Madut Mathuc
made HF-L a better place. Honor Society. to bring out the best in his Cameron McCaffrey Camryn Trybuskiewicz
Academically, Andrew Andrew has played base- classmates and teammates. Kellen McCaffrey
has earned higher than a 4.0 ball, football, and basket- He is a compassionate lead- Skylar Uthe
Grant McGunnigle
average every year of high ball. He was the captain of er learning new concepts
Aiden McLean Antonio Vengoechea
school while taking col- the football and baseball quickly and then enthusi- Andrew Wanzenried
lege preparatory courses, teams this year. Andrew set astically sharing his under- Kathryn McRae
including eight Advanced the wide receiver school re- standing with classmates. tivities. He is a master of or- Matthew Meacham Timothy Vukosic
Placement courses in sci- cord for total receiving yards Andrew sets ambitious stan- ganization and handles the Ashley Moodie
Garrett Moon Amanda Wager
ence, math, social studies, and touchdowns during the dards for himself and uses demands with quiet confi-
and English. Excelling in all 2022 football season. He his positive disposition to dence and attention to de- Conner Morgan
Rylan Wagner
disciplines, he has received was named to the All-Great- stretch himself and to lift his tail. Peter Morrell
awards in both math and er Rochester Small School peers up so they can reach A passionate learner, Mia Mosher Andrew Wanzenried
French. Football Team and named their goals. Andrew will bring his lead- Kenleigh Naber
Last year, he received the Third Team All State. Beyond The altruistic Andrew ership skills and thirst for Aidan Neenan Braedon Warren
Clarkson University Lead- his school sponsored teams, thrived in high school with knowledge to The University Lindsey Norvell
of Connecticut where he will Braeden Weaver
ership and Achievement Andrew played AAU basket- his natural intellectual and Hayden Payne
Award and the AP Scholar ball and enjoys volleyball. athletic abilities with a full explore his academic and ca- Grant Peinkofer Joseph Webster
with Honors Award. Andrew has shared his love schedule of courses and ac- reer options. Chase Perryman
Matthew Peters Luke Weiler
Karisa Petramalo
Justin Pettee Bernadette Whelen

Salutatorian will study biochemistry Eden Powell


Diezel Pukas
Aliyah Redding
Kaylee White
Madeline Wicks
Henry Burke, salutatorian are supported, and materials the 4x800 relay with his twin Wesley Reinhard
of the Honeoye Falls-Lima are available to pursue topics brother and two close friends. Avery Rennoldson Jayne Williams
Class of 2024, is a top student, beyond the classroom. He also enjoys cyclocross Mary Repass
acclaimed musician, solid Henry plays trumpet in the bike racing and recreational Dalyn Wilson
Sidney Rodgers
teammate and well-respect- school’s Wind Ensemble and mountain biking. With his
Matthew Ross Victoria Winseman
ed friend and family member. Jazz band. Recognized for ex- family, he hikes in New En-
Nathaly Ruiz
He is an accomplished cellence in his craft, he played gland and the Adirondacks. Madeleine Wood
person who seeks excellence multiple years in all county Henry self-initiated and com- Anna Russo
in all aspects of his life. Aca- and all state orchestras. One pleted a 10-day sea kayaking Shawn Santiago
Ava Woodcock
demics, music, athletics and of his greatest achievements leadership course. Madison Schubach
personal relationships bene- was memorizing all the mu- Henry is a member of the Walker Scott Mathew Wright
fit from the attention he gives sic for “Les Miserable.” This Math Club, Green Team and Gabriella Seaver
to them. year he had a lead role in the STEM club. In National Hon- Aron Seluanov Lachlan Youngblut
Henry pursues a de- spring musical, “Mama Mia.” or Society he serves as vice Myah Seniuk
Henry Burke Braxton Yusko
manding college preparato- A three-sport athlete, president of community ser- Muhammad Shaheed
ry program. Ten Advanced Henry competes on the vice. emerging leader, Henry ex- Alec Shanks Aaron Zisler
Placement classes with cor- cross country, Nordic and Henry volunteers and plores the world, gathering Lillyana Shull
responding high exam scores track teams. Regular train- works at a local organic farm. information and ideas from Nicholas Shum Zachary Zollo
earned him recognition as ing allows him to contribute He appreciates the science diverse sources. Owen Smith
an AP Scholar of Distinction. to team sectional and state behind farming and creates Henry will bring this intel- Kaleb Snyder James Zona
He excels in situations where titles. Henry is proud to rep- healthy meals with the pro- lectual curiosity to Bowdoin Terra Sonricker Daniel Zornow
discussion is encouraged, resent HF-L this year at the duce. College in the fall where he Andrew Stansbury
collaborative learning teams state championship; he ran A lifelong learner and will study biochemistry. Ava Stefanou Jonas Zwierlein
T22 June 2024 Graduation 2024

Genesee Valley BOCES

Senior students at the Genesee Valley BOCES May Center Career and Technical Education Center in Mount Morris gather for a photograph

Genesee Valley BOCES rez Aguilar, Perry; Shayla Lavina Freitag, Keshequa; Jaroszek, York; Trevor Ryder Whitman, Dansville; Nash Howe, Keshequa;
has announced the Hoffman, Geneseo; Justin Maggie Holmes, Letch- Mullen, York; Dakota Pifer, Maxwell Wood, Avon Thomas Kerr, Perry; Jayden
achievements of students Krawczyk, Perry; Rachel worth; Anastasia Megliore, Wayland Cohocton; Abby Kochmanski, York; Austin
attending the Mount Morris Kuhlkin, Perry; Destiny La- Dansville; Alyssa Nowak, Treadwell, York; Dawson Building Trades Lew, Perry; Bryce Lippens,
Career and Technical Edu- timer, Livonia; Eric Lent Jr., Wayland Cohocton; Sa- Vadney, Wayland Cohoc- Hayden Abbott, Letch- Wayland Cohocton; Omar
cation Center. The follow- Wayland Cohocton; Jason mantha Peffers, York; Ciara ton; Johnathen Whitmer, worth; Kadin Akram, Lopez Rangel, Geneseo;
ing students have com- Schneckenburger Jr., York; Price, Letchworth; Jada Wayland Cohocton York; Noah Beckstrand, Noah MacDonald, Wayland
pleted their high school Ryan Wilmet, Letchworth Scott, Perry; Brianna Shea, Warsaw; Jacob Biondolil- Cohocton; Ethan Martin,
program at the Mount Geneseo; Raelyn Wilkins, Automotive Technology lo, Perry; Daniel Burley, Mount Morris; Matthew
Morris Career and Techni- Animal Science Keshequa Victor Giso, Avon; Keshequa; Alexander Mulvaney, Livonia; Chris-
cal Education Center Raychelle Austin, Auto Body Tyler Guzzardi, Mount Carney, Wayland Cohoc- tian Nadeau, Wayland
Names in bold represent Dansville; Serenity Ben- Shaun Brown, Avon; Hae- Morris; David Johnson Jr., ton; Logan Cole, Livonia; Cohocton; Joshua Nickels,
National Technical Honor nett, Dansville; Makayla don Cederholm, Wayland Dansville; Andrew Kelly, Memphis Collen, Wayland Wayland Cohocton; Jack
Society membership. Bohlen, Warsaw; Shayla Cohocton; Dakota Chris- Perry; Preston McDowell, Cohocton; Logan Deaton, Noto, Geneseo; McKinley
Brown, Mount Morris; tian, Wayland Cohocton; Dansville; Talan McKin- Keshequa; Arianna Dent, Ossont, Avon; Kaleb Price,
Agricultural Production Catherine Carney, Wayland Ashton DelMonica, Avon; ney, Geneseo; Jacob Mejia, Livonia; Brenna Dolgos, Wayland Cohocton; Rylan
Addison Barnhardt, Per- Cohocton; Mariah Collins, Sarah Didas, Wayland Dansville; Richard Nourse, Avon; Colin Ellsworth, Rumsey, Livonia; Kurtis
ry; Race Berry, Letchworth; Wayland Cohocton; Chloe Cohocton; Andrew Dona- Dansville; Christopher Avon; Nicholas Field Jr., Schauer, Wayland Cohoc-
Reese DeVito, Avon; Re- Cornett, Keshequa; Haley to II, Avon; Christopher Polland, Avon; Anthony Livonia; Nathaniel Gardner, ton; Zachary Semmel, Way-
becca Feasel, Avon; Tyler Crawford, Keshequa; Lillian Hance, Avon; Jesse Hawkes, Regatuso, Mount Morris; Dansville; Lucas Gettys, land Cohocton; Kenneth
Gaddy, Geneseo; Mia Gam- Downs, Wayland Cohocton; Geneseo; Kayden Hels- Derek Stevens, Avon; Alex- Wayland Cohocton; Saman- Silvernail, Livonia; Ethan
bino, Avon; Elanna Gelser, Marissa Evans, Keshequa; er, Wayland Cohocton; ander Whalen, Letchworth; tha Greenfield, Geneseo; Stiner, Wayland Cohocton;
Keshequa; Nicolas Gutier- Kaylin Fox, Keshequa; Dani Hopson, Avon; Ryan Allen White, Dansville; Xavier Grover, Perry; See BOCES T23
Graduation 2024 June 2024 T23

BOCES Candelaria Cruz, Livonia;


Cheyenne Capezza, Way-
Conlan Eiffert, Wayland
Cohocton; Kaiden El-
Jaelyn Morris, Perry; Cam-
ryn Rittenhouse, Dans-
Landon Joseph, Wayland
Cohocton; Carter Kime, Automotive Technology
From T22 land Cohocton; Serenity lis-Law, Dansville; Andrew ville; Jadyer Torres Ocasio, Avon; Savannah Lubberts, Bryson Smith, Caledo-
Carney, Dansville; Line- Gurganus, Letchworth; Jen- Mount Morris Livonia; Tanner Luta, Way- nia-Mumford
Garrett Straton, Geneseo; ska Carrero Reyes, York; na Hill, Letchworth; Justin land Cohocton; Donovan
Rachel Tant, Wayland Ava Church, Avon; Alexia Kuechler, York; Lily Morris, Health Dimensions Martin, Warsaw; Nicholas
Cohocton; Tyler Trimm, Coombs, Livonia; Chris- Mount Morris; Taylor Morley, Gilead School Building Trades
Eli Barrett, Dansville;
Dansville topher Cruz-Peña, York; Tucker, Dansville; Emily Jaiden Braziel, Wayland of Discipleship; Natalie Maxwell Vogt, Caledo-
Kyleigh Curtis, Avon; Emily Wagner, Perry; Cheyanne Cohocton; Angelica Ca- Moses, Wayland Cohocton; nia-Mumford
Computer Information Davis, Livonia; Kayla Em- Youngs, Wayland Cohocton ceres Pou, Mount Morris; Trinity Murphy, Livonia;
erson, Keshequa; Angelina Amaris Chisom, Geneseo; Katharine Perez, Livonia; Animal Science
Systems Garrett Phillips, Livonia;
Phillip Akin Jr., Warsaw; Farley, Geneseo; Ellen Culinary Arts Nevaeh Culbertson, Way- Malina Bellos, Caledo-
Flanagan, Livonia; McKen- Alexander Chesbro, Li- land Cohocton; Elizabeth Braxton Robson, Dansville; nia-Mumford
Thomas Countryman, Eric Rowe, York; Izariah
Livonia; Marcus Delles, zie Fox, Wayland Cohocton; vonia; Valarie Ellis, Livonia; Eddy, Wayland Cohocton;
Krynn Gerko, Livonia; Christopher Enedy, Livo- Ella Hughes, Livonia; Alissa Rowley, Mount Morris;
Wayland Cohocton; Ryan Braydon Ruffell, Avon; Automotive Technology
Domm Wayland Cohocton; Emma Gibson, Livonia; Na- nia; Jermaine Felton, Livo- Kaufmann, Avon; Abigail
Yandel Santiago, Perry; Colton Ingerick, Caledo-
Shelby Fowler, York; Justin dia Gorton, Gilead School nia; Jamie Fisk, Dansville; King, Wayland Cohocton;
Justin Schecter, Wayland nia-Mumford
Maine, Dansville; Sebas- of Discipleship; Adrianna Ethan Holbrook, Livonia; Jolee Manthey, Mount
Cohocton; Blake Siewert,
tian Pohore, Warsaw; Elijah Griswold, Wayland Co- Julie Ikker, Dansville; Angel Morris; Madison Nourse,
Perry; Merissa Slayton,
Roets, Livonia hocton; Jamie Hale, Mount Juarez Reynoso, Geneseo; Dansville; Denishka Val- Diesel Mechanics
Morris; Karma Harrington, Cody Kahl, Warsaw; entin, Mount Morris; Riley Wayland Cohocton; Chris- Maximilian Wilson, Cale-
Dansville; Kaitlyn Harvey, Raymond Mandell, York; Wagner, Wayland Cohoc- topher Thompson Jr., Avon; donia-Mumford
Conservation and Heavy Wayland Cohocton; Mack- Kieran Nichols, Livonia; ton; Carissa Woodworth, Carlos Vega Meyer, Livonia;
Equipment ayla Hawks, York; Hannah Kalista Omans, Keshequa; Avon; Emmalee Wood- Trenton Washburn, Perry;
Zackary Wright, Letchworth Metal Trades
Kaida Arend, Dansville; Hilligus, Dansville; Gracie Harper Peterson, Livonia; worth, Warsaw; Logan Kyle Heineman, Caledo-
Kailubb Austin, Dansville; Gin Hostetler, Warsaw; Kaydence Puffer, Dansville; Wright, Letchworth; Lillien
Sports Science Academy nia-Mumford
Elijah Bender, Dansville; Emmaleigh Hunter, Mount Oriana Reynolds, York; Joy- Yack, Mount Morris; Ayla
Wyatt Brown, Livonia; Morris; Carla Ingham, cedeliz Rodriguez Santiago, Young, Dansville Payton Bugman, Kes-
Ayden Campbell, Wayland Wayland Cohocton; Jade Dansville; Chloe Smith, hequa; Grant Campbell, Conservation
Cohocton; Jonas Canfield Jones, Mount Morris; Dansville; Zachary VanNor- Human Services Warsaw; Claire Donlon, Damon Linzy, Caledo-
Jr., Wayland Cohocton; Hannah Klien, Dansville; man, Wayland Cohocton; Elise Bartolone, Dans- Wayland Cohocton; Adam nia-Mumford; Ryan Mills,
Charles Chapman, Wayland Sylvia Kostraba, Avon; Brenna Young, Dansville ville; Oriah Bonham, Johnson, Mount Morris; Caledonia-Mumford
Cohocton; Ethan Clarke, Melissa Lopez Limardo, Warsaw; Kamryn Coon, Elsye Klump, Keshequa;
Geneseo; Stephen Cuozzo Mount Morris; Courtney Diesel Mechanics Patrick Klump, Warsaw;
Keshequa; Libby Deaton, Cosmetology
Jr., York; Chase Fleck, Livo- MacLaughlin, Warsaw; Corey Beman, Dans- Keshequa; Donna Dickes, Anna Linde, Keshequa;
Alexandria Lovejoy,
nia; Sean Harcleroad, York; Kasey Marciniak, Avon; Mason Mann, Dansville;
ville; Payne-Davis Burdick, Warsaw; Monica Robinson, Caledonia-Mumford; Alexis
Mason Hayes, Livonia; Jillian McIntyre, Wayland Reid Martin, Dansville;
Avon; Levi Burdin, Warsaw; Wayland Cohocton; Kolby Lopez, Caledonia-Mum-
Luke Headley, Geneseo; Cohocton; Emma Miller, Gabrielle Sick, Wayland
Boone Douglass, Keshequa; Wilson, Livonia; ford; Madison Wyskiel,
Tyler Hulbert, Avon; Jack Keshequa; Hailie Myers, Cohocton; Job Theobald,
Beckett Gleason, Dansville; Caledonia-Mumford;
Ives, Geneseo; Jack James, Warsaw; Makenna Peck, Wayland Cohocton; Chelsie
Quintin Hedges, Letch- Metal Trades Teagan O’Reilly, Caledo-
Keshequa; Allan Kabasta York; Carl Petrillo, Livonia; Tyler, Dansville; Zaiden
worth; Jacob Hunsinger, Eli Allen, Dansville; Ian nia-Mumford
III, Wayland Cohocton; Izabelle Phillips, War- VanDurme-Blackmon,
Letchworth; Riley Patrick, Anderson, Avon; Patr-
William Lyness, York; Aiden saw; Alexsandra Pow- Dansville
Perry; Lucas Reed, Pavilion; ik Backus, Perry; Aidan
Mann, Dansville; Blake ell, Wayland Cohocton; Trevor Remington, Letch- Criminal Justice
Baszto, Geneseo; Heath-
Marsh, Livonia; Wesley
Sanford, Keshequa; Aidan
Celeste Prickett, Dansville;
MaryGrace Rennie, Gilead
worth; Alexander Rider,
Wayland Cohocton; Bane
er Battles, York; Hunter Batavia CTE Autumn Miller, Caledo-
nia-Mumford
Beardslee, Perry; Gavin
Stanley, Mount Morris; School of Discipleship;
Cameron Steele, York; Coo- Sierra Santiago, Livonia;
Smith, Keshequa; Damon Blackmer, Livonia; Aaron seniors
Timmermans, Letchworth; Brinson, Livonia; Antho- Some Livingston County Culinary Arts
per VanDorn, Keshequa; Johanysunet Santiago Na- Marcus Urban, Keshequa; ny Brongo, Livonia; Kayd students also completed Trey Higgins, Caledo-
Tyler Weir, Keshequa; varro, Avon; Makaila Sny- Ethen Wick, Warsaw; Talan Burley, Livonia; Grayson programs at the Batavia nia-Mumford
Owen Yencer, Mount Mor- der, York; Addisyn Spen- Winter, Perry; Logan Zep- Cartwright, Dansville; Career and Technical Edu-
ris; Chase Young, Mount cer, Perry; Allison Swain, kowski, Dansville Anthony Cuozzo, York; cation Center.
Morris Keshequa; Brooklyn Troisi, The following students Health Dimensions
Satchel Dambra, Livonia; MacKenzie Neri, Caledo-
Livonia; Makaila Turner, Health Careers Academy Daniel DeBadts, Warsaw; have completed their high
York; Jillian Vazquez, Gen- school program at the Bat- nia-Mumford; Shaylee Mc-
Cosmetology Emma Allen, Dansville; Dominic Fanaro, Warsaw;
Cadence Ames, Wayland eseo; Gavin Waide, Avon avia Career and Technical Donald, Caledonia-Mum-
Omar Bayoumi, Warsaw; Jaden Farley, Dansville;
Cohocton; Willow Belke, Olivia Burley, Dansville; Zachary Green, Wayland Education Center ford
Dansville; Kiara Belknap, Criminal Justice Emma Butters, Dansville; Cohocton; Morgan Gun-
Livonia; Brooklynn Brown, Nathaniel Arend, Dans- Ketsia Corbett, Dansville; derson, Wayland Cohocton; Auto Body Justice Academy
Dansville; Mia Cady, ville; Kayla Ballew, Avon; Kelsey Davis, Keshequa; Troy Hendrickson, Warsaw; Jacob Meierer, Caledo- Holly McGinnis, Caledo-
Dansville; Paola (Nicole) Ioannis Bechakas, Avon; Karson Heubusch, Warsaw; Graham Howe, Keshequa; nia-Mumford nia-Mumford
T24 June 2024 Graduation 2024

PHOTO COURTESY ELBA CENTRAL SCHOOL PHOTO COURTESY OF GENESEO CENTRAL PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVE MOODIE. PHOTO COURTESY OF MEGAN HOFFMAN. PHOTO COURTESY OF HARLEY WOLFANGER.
Abrahaam Izucar Hernandez Anna Levy of Geneseo Middle/ Anthony Morrow of Case Cummins of Harley Wolfanger of
of Elba Central School High School Dansville High School Pavilion High School Perry Central School

Ten students named ‘Teen of the Year’ finalists


Area seniors make final round for academic scholarship
By KORI SCIANDRA Anthony Morrow, Dans-
KSciandra@batavianews.com
Academics, athletics,
‘Teen of the Week’ initiative celebrates exceptional senior students ville High School
Anthony is a three-sport
community volunteerism By KORI SCIANDRA Wednesdays in The Daily News and Fri- give back to our community by volunteer- athlete who plays football,
and more. ksciandra@batavianews.com days in the Livingston County News, from ing and supporting philanthropy efforts.” basketball and track & field.
Ten seniors from the The Daily News of Batavia and the mid-September to mid-May. Students were highlighted in a feature He is the vice president of
GLOW region were nomi- Livingston County News showcased doz- “The accomplishments of our youth story and their photo in the newspapers his class, Yearbook treasurer
nated and recommended ens of exceptional seniors in the GLOW are at times overlooked in headlines for and a short video that accompanied the and a member of Future
for Teen of the Week by their region this school year as part of a new the politician that barks the loudest or stories online weekly at thedailynewson- Business Leaders of America
Teen of the Week initiative. the celebrity making a ruckus,” said Brian line.com and thelcn.com. (FBLA). He also helped form
school guidance counsel- At the end of the school year one fe-
ors, teachers and principals The highlighted students were consci- Nalepa, regional vice president for Sam- a Spanish Honor Society
each week throughout the entious, hard-working and self-motivated ple News Group, which owns the newspa- male student and one male student will at Dansville High School.
individuals who continued to better their pers. “This program isn’t just about aca- be named Teen of the Year. Those stu-
2023-2024 school year. communities. The students exceeded ex- demic or athletics achievement. We want dents will each receive a $2,500 schol- Anthony is the lead member
They were recognized as pectations and were enthusiastic learn- to acknowledge students with excep- arship. of the Student Leadership
being the best all-around ers. tional leadership skills, those that have “This program is long overdue, and Team and the Student Rep-
students who excelled in- Teen of the Week, featuring both a overcome adversity, those maintaining a we are proud to be supporting this initia- resentative on the Dansville
and-out of the classroom, female and male student, appeared school and work balance and those who tive,” said Nalepa. Board of Education.
in extracurricular activities Anthony’s commitment
and/or clubs and athletics. church, employment and father brought him here for Central. He is an athlete and ciety. As an active member to academics, athletics and
They showed leadership more. a better chance at obtaining has been an active member of the Girl Scouts, she has his community exemplifies
skills throughout high Of the following 10 an education and getting a of the Multicultural Club. earned her Silver Award his honesty, leadership and
school while displaying seniors, one male and one good career. Through im- Anna Levy, Geneseo and her Gold Award, both citizenship skills. He plans
character traits such as hon- female will be selected and mersing himself in athletics, Middle/High School projects focused on environ- to attend the University of
esty, kindness, selflessness named Teen of the Year he adapted to a new culture Anna is said to be one mental issues. North Carolina to major in
and integrity. during the first BDN/LCN and made social connec- of the most accomplished Anna plans to attend col- economics.
The students maintained Teen of the Year Ceremony tions. students academically to lege in a big city and gradu- Case Cummins, Pavilion
hard work while overcoming slated for Thursday, June 27. Abrahaam, who main- ever walk through the doors ate with a degree in politics High School
hardships, adapting to new Abrahaam Izucar Her- tains a positive outlook, has of Geneseo Central Schools. and environmental sustain- Case is a leader and a role
surroundings and prevailing nandez, Elba Central demonstrated his ability to Anna is a multi-sport athlete ability. She’s also consider- model for his peers. He is an
in their paths to success of- Abrahaam came into persevere by learning a new participating in swimming, ing a minor in Spanish and athlete who plays basket-
ten through involvement in the 8th grade and didn’t language and pursuing new cross-country and track. plans to spend a semester ball, soccer, baseball and
band, choir, student govern- speak English at the time. endeavors all while remain- She’s an active member of abroad in Spain. She hopes unified bowling. He’s highly
ment, volunteerism, sports, He moved to the United ing humble and hard work- various community services to make a significant impact involved in his school’s FFA
community organizations, States from Mexico as his ing during his time at Elba and the National Honor So- on the climate crisis. See SENIORS T25
Graduation 2024 June 2024 T25

PHOTO COURTESY OF BATAVIA HIGH SCHOOL COURTESY OF LETCHWORTH CENTRAL SCHOOL


PHOTO COURTESY OF KELLY RONAN PHOTO COURTESY OF HEATHER ZERILLO PHOTO COURTESY OF MIRJAM BAUER
Jackson Fix of Maia Rose Zerillo Megan Gates Melania deSa e Frias Noah Almeter
LeRoy Jr./Sr. High School of Notre Dame High School of Kendall Jr./Sr. High School of Batavia High School of Letchworth Central School

Seniors Jackson is an exceptional


student who consistently
juggle many extracurricular
activities.
position working as an edi-
tor for a member of the “Late
Educator Marla Iverson to
From T24 produces high quality work. Maia plans to attend Show with Stephen Colbert.” deliver ToY keynote address
He is the varsity football Fordham University at Lin- She is known to exhibit pas-
chapter, and he competed in captain, and he’s known as coln Center or NYU to major sion, talent, and humility. By KORI SCIANDRA sylvania and New York as a
Career Development events one of the most diligent stu- in theatre with a minor in KSciandra@batavianews.com teacher, administrator, coun-
Melania has overcome
in Farm Business Manage- dents in the school district. comparative literature or The Teen of the Week pro- ty school board director, and
loss and embraced love adjunct professor. She began
ment and Mechanics. He treats people with kind- classical civilization and gram culminates Thursday,
throughout her high school her career as a high school
This helped solidify his ness and is always willing then pursue a master’s in June 27, with the first Bata-
career. She applied “Early via Daily News/Livingston English teacher and director
love for agriculture. Known to give up time to help his library science.
Decision” to Dartmouth County News Teen of the Year of staff development in Penn-
as an intelligent and humble classmates or people in the Megan Gates, Kendall Jr/
young man, Case strives to College with a journalism Awards Ceremony. sylvania. She later moved to
community around him. Sr High School
better himself through hard major. She hopes to tell the The event is scheduled for the Finger Lakes to work for
In his spare time, Jackson Megan is at the top of
stories of those who cannot 7 p.m. at Main St. 56 Theater in Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES,
work and determination. helps facilitate the learning her class. She is an exem-
tell them on their own. Batavia City Centre, 102 Main a 25-district board of educa-
Case plans to pursue a ca- and social skills of students plary student who excels tional services cooperative.
Noah R. Almeter, Letch- St., Batavia. Dr. Marla Iverson,
reer in agriculture business. with disabilities. He is a in time management and director of leadership and She spent 30 years at
Harley Wolfanger, Perry member of the National displays an excellent work worth Central School
organization development BOCES, including 13 as an
Central School Honor Society who demon- ethic. Megan is the Kendall Noah is a role model for at the Warner School of Ed- assistant superintendent. A
Harley is ranked at the strates a strong work ethic, Varsity Soccer Captain and his peers and is always will- ucation and Human Devel- few days after her retirement,
top of her class. Harley’s and he shows compassion to National Honor Society Vice ing to help those in need. opment at the University of Iverson was named to her po-
supervised agricultural others. He plans to pursue a President. On the field she He is a bright student who Rochester, is keynote speaker. sition at the Warner School of
experience — Silver Lake career in sports and exercise demonstrates self-disci- challenged himself with AP The Teen of the Week ini- the University of Rochester,
Sunnies — earned first place science. pline and leadership. She is and ACE classes. He is an tiative recognizes outstand- her alma mater, where she re-
at the New York State FFA Maia Rose Zerillo, Notre charismatic with a sense of avid athlete who played soc- ing high school seniors from ceived her doctorate in 2009.
Convention and qualified Dame High School humor, and she has a desire cer, baseball and swimming 29 high schools in Genesee, Much of Iverson’s current
her for the National Con- Maia Rose is naturally tal- to make a difference in oth- Livingston, Orleans and Wy- work focuses on developing
throughout high school. He
vention. Harley has already ented and she’s an expres- ers’ lives. oming counties. The event is school leaders who create en-
is the vice president of his invite-only. vironments of safety, equity,
earned her Empire Degree sive performer on stage. Her In her spare time, Megan 4-H club, the president of
for her achievements in FFA. flair for performance and is also a soccer coach. She Each week, two exception- and learning and embraces
the Pike Junior Firemen and al students were featured — differences among individu-
Harley possesses an enthusiasm for life show plans to pursue a career in
vice president of his senior one male and one female – in als.
entrepreneurial spirit. Her through her confidence in health care to obtain a de-
class. He plans to attend the Batavia Daily News and In her spare time, Iverson
active role as a volunteer in herself and her admiration gree in nursing while play-
Houghton University to the Livingston County News plays guitar, banjo, and man-
Rake, Rattle and Roll; the for others. Maia is known to ing collegiate level soccer. and on our online platforms, dolin. She rescues feral cats
Holiday DeLights Festival; be an exceptionally talented She would like to become a study and become a math
teacher like his father. highlighting their achieve- and she’s learning American
the Pumpkin Walk; Agri- student and musician. She family nurse practitioner. ments in academics, extracur- Sign Language. She recently
palooza; and the Chalk Art is a respectful person, an Melania deSa e Frias, ricular activities, community started helping refugees who
Festival will qualify her for active volunteer clocking Batavia High School The Teen of the Week pro- service, and personal endeav- served as translators in the
the Seal of Civic Readiness more than 100 hours per Melania turned a pres- gram is hosted by the BDN ors. war in Afghanistan, a project
upon graduation. year volunteering at various tigious internship with the and LCN and sponsored by Iverson, who has been that she said has opened her
Jackson Fix, LeRoy Jr/Sr organizations, an athlete, New York Times Summer Geneseo Orthodontics and an educator for 43 years, has eyes and her mind to a wealth
High School and she has the ability to Academy into a part-time Pediatric Dentistry. served many roles in Penn- of global perspectives.
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Keshequa Central School


Class list
Listed below are candidates for graduation in the
Keshequa High School Class of 2024:

Libby K. Benner
Payton L. Bugman
Daniel J. Burley
Alicia M. Cartwright
Kamryn E. Coon
Chloe A. Cornett
Haley L. Crawford
Kelsey E. Davis
Libby N. Deaton
Logan A. Deaton
Boone A. Douglass
Kayla J. Emerson
Marissa A. Evans
Kaylin J. Fox
Lavina R. Freitag
Elanna M. Gelser
Graham P. Howe
Nash B. Howe
Jack R. James
Elsye R. Klump
Anna J. Linde
Gregory E. Loper
Emma K. Miller
Kalista A. Omans
Julia M. Rautenstrauch
Wesley A. Sanford
Nina E. Sheely
Bane X. Smith
Allison R. Swain
Rose M. Tallman
Marcus A. Urban
Cooper M. VanDorn
Tyler R. Weir
Raelyn M. Wilkins

PHOTO COURTESY OF KESHEQUA HIGH SCHOOL


LEFT: A collage featuring members of the Keshequa
High School Class of 2024.
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TOP SCHOLARS
Nina Sheely percent of your effort to ev-
Valedictorian erything you do, advice that
Attending: SUNY Gen- Libby has lived during her
eseo time at Keshequa.
Nina is a young lady who Libby will graduate with
has lived each day demon- an Advanced Designation
strating KCS PRIDE at- Diploma with Honors, mas-
tributes of perseverance, tery in math and science.
respect, integrity, depend- Daniel Burley
ability and empathy. Striv- Attending: SLTC Lineman
ing to live these attributes to School
the best of her abilities has Dan is a young man who
earned her the distinction of loves to be active and out-
being named valedictorian side. He plans on incorpo-
for the Class of 2024. Nina Sheely Kelsey Davis Libby Benner Daniel Burley rating both of his passions
Nina has taken 10 col- into a career as a lineman.
the friends she made at KCS, Pero, both supporting her to herself and work through
lege credit classes and will Dan began his high
Nina is looking forward to be her best. Libby Benner tough concepts, even if one
be graduating with an Ad- school courses as an eighth
attending college and ma- Kelsey is a member of Na- Attending: Alfred Univer- doesn’t understand at first.
vanced Designation Diplo- grader, taking both Algebra
joring in biology, which will tional Honor Society, class sity Libby is a member of Na-
ma with Honors, mastery in and Earth Science. He has
lead her to a career in the officer, yearbook, Key Club Libby is a young lady who tional Honor Society, class
math and science. taken numerous dual col-
sciences. and a three-sport athlete. plans to attend college to be officer, yearbook and a
Nina shared the course lege credit classes.
that helped her to grow the She is on the varsity soccer, an elementary teacher. three-sport athlete. Dan is a member of the
most as a student was cell Kelsey Davis softball, basketball and in- Her goal is to be an ele- She is on the varsity soc- National Honor Society. He
biology as the coursework Salutatorian door track teams. Her favor- mentary teacher because of cer, basketball and softball has participated in soccer,
that was challenging and Attending: Keuka College ite memories are winning the positive impact teachers teams. baseball and the ski teams.
compelling. She shared Kelsey is a young lady sectionals for softball, bas- had on her, which created Her favorite memory of He shared that his favor-
that she learned how to go who excels in many areas, ketball and soccer, and go- her desire to do the same for high school is going to States ite memory of high school
through a given topic in de- from the time she was an 8th ing to States for soccer. young children. She specif- for soccer and winning sec- was being on the soccer
tail and gain a comprehen- grader to her senior year. Kelsey’s advice to incom- ically named Mrs. Downey, tionals for basketball. team and that is what he will
sive understanding. In 8th grade, Kelsey took ing 9th graders is to work her second-grade teacher, miss the most.
Libby’s advice to incom-
The three teachers who Algebra I and Earth Science, hard, do all of your home- as the person who taught ing 9th graders is to give 100
had the greatest impact on and has continued to push work and make connections her to love school. Another
her during her high school herself by taking 11 college with your teachers as this is teacher who had a huge im-
years were Mr. Raymond, classes and this year at-
tending the Health Careers
what makes school fun.
Although Kelsey is excit-
pact on her was Mrs. Parish. Congratulations Class of 2024
Mr. Valentino and Mr. Weav- Libby feels Mrs. Parish is the
er. The first for encouraging Academy. Kelsey credits at- ed about what comes next, ultimate teacher due to her
her love for the visual arts, tending the Health Careers she will miss seeing her patient and understanding
the second for introducing Academy as helping her to friends, being in Spanish demeanor, and sense of hu-
her to track and field and select her future career of class and playing sports. mor.
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When asked what faculty
members had the greatest
impact on him, it was no
surprise that it was his soc-
cer coaches. Mr. Macomber
was a great coach and role
model and Mr. Gath because
he is a good teacher, coach
and person.
Dan really enjoyed go-
ing to BOCES for Building
Alicia Cartwright Chloe Cornett Anna Linde Gregory Loper Julia Rautenstrauch
Trades and his advice to
incoming 9th graders is to ers is to stay on top of things
doing work was Ms. Patty Mr. Isaman was always easy class is difficult. Keshequa as a sophomore
have fun and make memo- and find a schedule that Chatley. Chloe also named to talk to, while Mrs. Bajus He also named Mr. Ma- and has taken multiple art
ries. works and stick to it. Mr. Weaver and Mr. Ray- was always helpful, and Mr. comber as another teacher classes, math classes and
Dan will be graduating mond as two other staff
Alicia will be attending St. Raymond has a great sense who had a great impact on science classes.
with an Advanced Designa- John Fisher for nursing. members who had a huge of humor and empathy. him. Julia named Mr. Gath
tion Diploma. Her career goal is to openimpact on her. Anna’s advice to incom- Greg shared that his fa- as one of the teachers who
her own dance studio as she Chloe’s advice to incom- ing 9th graders is to try and vorite memories of high has had an impact on her
Alicia Cartwright loves working with kids and ing 9th graders is to stay on have fun and make friends. school is joking with Mr. because he cares about
Attending: St. John Fisher wants to help them find suc- your side of the hallway, Anna will be graduating Macomber and Mr. Goho his students and is always
University cess. don’t stop in the middle with an Advanced Desig- about sports. helpful. She also named Mr.
Alicia is a young lady who Alicia will be graduating and to enjoy high school as nation Diploma. She would Greg has been an ac- Raymond and Mr. Isaman as
wanted to make Keshequa with an Advanced Designa- much as you can as it goes like to someday become an tive member of KCS sports two other teachers who have
better each year she has tion Diploma with Honors, quicker than you think. interior designer. teams, playing soccer, base- had an impact on her, both
been here. mastery in math and sci- Chloe will be graduating ball, golf, volleyball and ski- for their kindness and the
Alicia began taking high ence. with a Regents Diploma and Gregory Loper ing. positive advice they have
school classes as an 8th plans to attend college to ex- Attending: Houghton He has been a member given.
grader and has continued to Chloe Cornett pand on her love of art. She University of National Honor Society, The course she felt has
challenge herself by taking Attending: Finger Lakes will study graphic design. Greg is a young man who Key Club, Varsity Club and a helped her grow as a student
11 college level classes and Community College has lived by his advice to class officer. was human physiology as
five years of Spanish and Chloe is a young lady who Anna Linde 9th graders of enjoy every Greg’s plans are built she learned how to keep try-
math. has many interests and will Future Plans: Employ- minute of each day you are upon growing up on a sheep ing, even when something is
The class she feels helped be completing the two-year ment in school, as students have farm as he loved the medi- difficult.
her to grow the most as a program for animal science Anna is a young lady who an amazing opportunity to cal aspects of raising sheep, Julia is a member of the
student was Algebra II as it at the May Center. She feels always has a smile on her grow and succeed. along with the business side National Honor Society,
was the first class that was these classes helped her to face and is kind to all. As an eighth grader, he of a farm. yearbook and has partici-
difficult and helped her to grow the most as a student She has challenged her- took Algebra I and Earth Greg plans to double ma- pated in soccer.
learn how to be successful in as she learned how to be a self to take multiple college Science, and then has con- jor in college studying biol- Julia’s favorite memory is
harder classes. leader, find her voice and classes and this year attend- tinued to challenge himself ogy and business adminis- talking with Mrs. Delacruz
Alicia named Mrs. Parish, challenge herself with new ed the Sports Science Acad- by taking multiple college tration. He hopes to become during her 10th grade lunch.
Mrs. Jines and Mrs. Pero as things. She also stated the emy through Genesee Valley credit classes during his a doctor of veterinary med- Her advice to incoming
the three faculty members support from her teacher BOCES and Genesee Com- time at KCS. icine. 9th graders is to try and have
who had the greatest impact Mrs. Hanggi helped her to munity College. Most of his senior year Greg will be graduating fun and not worry about the
on her due to their kindness grow in these classes. Anna is a member of the was spent at Houghton Uni- with an Advanced Designa- small things as over time
and passion for teaching. In the past four years, National Honor Society and versity, taking classes to be- tion Diploma with Honors, those things won’t matter.
In school, Alicia has been Chloe was a member of the has participated in girls’ gin his college career, while mastery in science. Julia will be graduating
a class officer, a member of golf, soccer and cheer teams soccer and basketball. completing his high school with a Regents Diploma and
the Student Council, year- and was the vice president Her favorite memory of courses. Julia Rautenstrauch her plan is to attend Hough-
book and National Honor of Future Farmers of Amer- high school is going to States Greg feels the course that Attending: Houghton ton University and become
Society. ica at BOCES. for soccer. helped him to grow the most University a dental hygienist. Julia feels
Outside of school, Alicia Chloe shared that from When asked which three was cell biology, taught by Julia is a young lady this is a perfect fit for her as
loves to dance and has tak- working at school over the teachers had the greatest one of his favorite teachers, whose personality and work she likes the different as-
en dance classes most of her summer, the person who impact on her, Anna named Mrs. Pero. He said this class ethic allow her to find suc- pects of the position and
life. taught her to always stay Mr. Isaman, Mrs. Bajus and helped him to learn how to cess year after year. working with different peo-
Alicia’s advice to 9th grad- motivated and happy while Mr. Raymond. She shared study and persevere when a Julia began attending ple
Graduation 2024 June 2024 T29

Lima Christian School

PHOTO COURTESY OF LIMA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL


Lima Christian School 2024 seniors at prom

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Livonia Central School


Class list
Listed below are candi-
dates for graduation in the
Livonia Central School Class
of 2024:
Lillian Aeid
Cameron Anderson
Colin Bagley
Mya Barber
Matthew Barrett
Owen Batzel
Kiara Belknap
Avery Bernard
Scott Bianchi
Jared Bishop
Gavin Blackmer
Alexander Bohrer
Giulia Bonadonna
Brooklynne Boop-Ellis
Aaron Brinson
Nicholas Brock
Anthony Brongo
Aaliyah Brown
Wyatt Brown
Kayd Burley
Rayvon Butler
Paola (Nicole) Candelaria
Cruz
Lillie Capecci
Megan Carr
Keegan Casagrande PHOTO COURTESY OF LIVONIA HIGH SCHOOL
LeAnna Casagrande Livonia High School Class of 2024
Colin Casson
Caroline Cendoma Valarie Ellis Krynn Gerko Savannah Lubberts Arabella Ricotta Genevieve Strom
Alexander Chesbro Travin Ellison Emma Gibson Blake Marsh Charlie Roberts Vivienne Tanksley
Robert Christian Christopher Enedy Xander Gifford Michael Marusiak Ezekiel Rodriguez Jack TeBeau
Owen Cirillo Okan Fazackerley Jenna Gorton Gianna Matasovsky Elijah Roets Jediel Toledo-Parrilla
Logan Cole Connor Feehan Damion Harter Ryan Matzek Christian Roller Brian Travis
Jackson Cook Jermaine Felton Kaylie Hasfurter Morgan Meys Catherine Rosser Brooklyn Troisi
Alexia Coombs Nicholas Field Jr Mason Hayes Matthew Mulvaney Rylan Rumsey Jackson Trubia
Braelynn Coombs Ellen Flanagan Allison Healy Trinity Murphy Sierra Santiago Megan Tumminelli
Sarah Costik Chase Fleck Ethan Holbrook Connor Newton Courtney Schirtz Carlos Vega Meyer
Thomas Countryman John Flick Ella Hughes Kieran Nichols Lillian Schnitzler Blair Wallman
Alexander Crilly Emily Foley Hannah Ingram Emma Olsheski Lucille Sexton Sophia Wells
Erin Czudak Austin Francis Ashley Johnson Jake Palmeri Daisy Sheldon Kyle Weterrings
Satchel Dambra Jacob Freeman Emma King Katharine Perez Dominic Sickler Owen Weterrings
Emily Davis Jessica Freese Kendel Kretchmer Andrew Peri Kenneth Silvernail Arianna Wheeler
Audrey De Wit Thomas Frisbie Elizabeth Kwak Harper Peterson Ava Simmons Zachary Williamson
Rian De Wit Matthew Froehlich Mary Kwak Carl Petrillo Emma Snyder Kolby Wilson
Grace Denney Lincoln Garwood Kai Owen Larnard Garrett Phillips James Spezzano Gavin Woolston
Keegan Dennis Sean Gavin Destiny Latimer Makayla Pribanich Sean Spezzano Levi Woolston
Arianna Dent Ethan Gavlak Michael Lenartowicz Lucas Ray Avery Stahl Logan Wyatt
Gracie Eadie Madison Gerber Logan Longbine Julie Renner Thomas Stewart Wyatt Ziesmer
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SUMMA CUM LAUDE

James Spezzano Sean Spezzano Owen Batzel Avery Bernard George Christian Owen Cirilllo

The following students will degree in computer engineer-


graduate summa cum laude ing from Purdue University Last first day Plans after Graduation:
Attend Keuka College to major
in occupational therapy
from Livonia High School: through an accelerated mas-
ter’s program and use that to
James Spezzano find a career, possibly in the George Christian
aerospace industry. Hometown: Avon
Valedictorian
Hometown: Livonia School Activities: varsity
School Activities: Class Sean Spezzano soccer and varsity Alpine Ski
treasurer, National Honor Salutatorian Awards and Honors:
Society corresponding sec- Hometown: Livonia Scholar athlete, top ten south-
retary, backstage manager School Activities: Student ern tier race league 2022-2023
for Middle and High School Body president, National (8th), 2023-2024 (4th). Boys
Musicals, Engineering for De- Honor Society president, stu- varsity alpine ski captain
sign and Development Club dent director for middle and 2023-2024. Member of 3x Clas
treasurer, Math Team, varsity high school musicals, stu- B alpine ski sectional cham-
soccer (captain), varsity track dent dody representative on pion team 2022,2023,2024.
(captain), Link Leader, Wind Livonia’s Strategic Planning NYSPHSAA Art award, NY-
Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and Committee, Climate Connec- SATA Region II Student Art
Symphonic Band tions, Link Crew, varsity cross Exhibitor, Genesee Scholastic
Awards and Honors: The country (captain), varsity ten- LIVONIA CENTRAL SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH Art Show Exhibitor, and the
University of Rochester Xe- nis, varsity soccer, varsity track Livonia Central School seniors commemorate their last first day of school in September 2023. Bulldog Pride award.
rox Award for Innovation and and field (indoor, outdoor), Plans after Graduation:
Daily News of Batavia, Con- come a pediatric dermatolo- Receive a bachelor’s degree Attend the University of Maine
Information Technology, Spanish Club, Student Advi- ference All-State Mixed Choir, gist. and pursue cognitive psychol- as a biology major and mem-
The Rensselaer Polytechnic sory Council, Interscholastic Area All-State Mixed Choir, ogy at Binghamton University. ber of the honors college.
Insititute Medal, Chemistry Competition in English, Livo- All-County Chorus, All-Coun-
Achievement Award (Roch- nia Live, Wind Ensemble and Owen Batzel Plan to be part of its alpine ski
ty Band, All-County Jazz Band, Hometown: Livonia Avery Bernard team.
ester section of the American Jazz Ensemble
Certificate of Excellence in School Activities: Liberty Hometown: Livonia
Chemical Society), AP Schol- Awards and Honors: AP
Physics, Bulldog Pride Award, Club (President), varsity soc- School Activities: Student Owen Cirillo
ar with Distinction, National Scholar with Distinction, Na-
Rural and Small Town Recog- tional Rural and Small Town Enthusiastic Learner Award, cer, ICE Team, National Honor Council (Corresponding sec- Hometown: Livonia
nition Award, Principle’s List, Recognition Award, Uni- Artfully Creative Award, Cer- Society, Partyman employ- retary), National Honor Soci- School Activities: National
Bulldog Pride Award (x2), Pur- versity of Rochester Bausch tificate of Achievement in ee, Livonia Live, Senior High ety, Link Crew, Interact Club, Honor Society, varsity hockey,
suing Academic Excellence + Lomb Honorary Science Design and Drawing for Pro- Chorus, Writing, Reading, and Musicals, Symphonic Band, varsity tennis, Liberty Club
Award (x2), NYS scholar ath- Award, Chemistry Achieve- duction, Principal’s List and “Musicking” Wind Ensemble, varsity soc- and travel hockey
lete (x8), LCAA All-Star (var- ment Award from the Amer- varsity scholar athlete Awards and Honors: Third cer, varsity track and field and Awards and Honors: Prin-
sity Track), Section V Class B1 ican Chemical Society, New Plans after Graduation: I Place Winner of ICE 2023, travel soccer cipal’s List
All-Tournament Team (varsity York State Seal of Biliteracy, will attend Miami University Principal’s List, varsity soccer Awards and Honors: Liv- Plans after Graduation:
soccer), and Exceptional Se- Rochester Institute of Tech- next year to study biochem- sportsmanship award, scholar ingston County Teen Recogni- Attend George Mason Univer-
nior (varsity soccer) nology Science and Math istry on the pre-med track, athlete, Bulldog Pride award, tion award, AP Scholar, schol- sity for economics and corpo-
Plans after Graduation: Award, Teen of the Week in the along with a minor in Spanish. All-County Chorus ar athlete, Principal’s List and rate law
I plan on earning a master’s Livingston County News and My ultimate goal is to be- Plans after Graduation: the Bulldog Pride award See LIVONIA T32
T32 June 2024 Graduation 2024

Sarah Costik Travin Ellison Jessica Freese Lincoln Garwood Ethan Gavlak Kaylie Hasfurter

Livonia and lacrosse


Awards and Honors: Prin-
From T31 cipal’s List and scholar athlete
Plans after Graduation:
Attend Alfred State for build-
Sarah Costik
ing construction
Hometown: Livonia
School Activities: National
Honor Society, student coun- Jessica Freese
cil, piano lessons, jazz lab, Hometown: Lima
musical, theater, yearbook, School Activities: varsity
Softball, jazz lab, wind ensem-
cross country, softball and la-
crosse ble band, symphonic band
Awards and Honors: Mu- and math team
sic Excellence award, Bulldog Awards and Honors:
scholar athlete, Principal’s
Pride award, Principal’s List,
List, All-County Band, and the Elizabeth Kwak Mark Kwak Logan Longbine Ryan Matzek
High Honor Roll and Year-
book award Bulldog Pride award School Activities: Varsity award, All County Band and al Honor Society, Math Team, ciety
Plans after Graduation: Plans after Graduation: swimming, varsity golf, Sci- Jazz Link Crew, Liberty Club and Awards and Honors: Bull-
Theater design and produc- Go SUNY Brockport for envi- ence Olympiada and Math Plans after Graduation: varsity basketball (captain) dog Pride Award, scholar
tion at Nazareth University ronmental science and ecol- Team Attend Binghamton Universi- Awards and Honors: Liv- athlete, Individual Sectional
ogy Awards and Honors: LCAA ty for finance ingston County Teen Recog- Runner up 2x, Livonia soccer
Travin Ellison All-Star 3x, Section V Champi- nition, Principal’s List, Ronald MVP 2022, 2nd Team all-state
Hometown: Conesus Lincoln Garwood on 3x, scholar athlete, Junior Kaylie Hasfurter McDonald basketball All-Star, soccer 2023, Livingston Coun-
School Activities: Hockey Hometown: Conesus Achievement Stock Market Hometown: Livonia Ronald McDonald MVP, 3x ty player of the week (basket-
Challenge — 1st place, Certif- School Activities: Varsi- LCAA D-1 All-Star (basket- ball) 3x 2023-2024, Exception-
icate of Excellence in College ball), Class B state honorable al senior (basketball, soccer,
Congratulations Congratulations Chemistry 101 and 102, and
ty volleyball, club volleyball
(LHB), Climate Connections mention (basketball), scholar tennis), and League All-star
Certificate of Excellence in (president), Yearbook Club, athlete, Hot Corner Athlete (soccer 2022, 2023 — basket-
College Physics Ski Club and modified tennis of the Week, Named to the ball 2023, 2024 — tennis 2022,
Plans after Graduation: Awards and Honors: LCAA’s Finest Girls basket- 2023, 2024)
2024 2024
Attend Nazareth University Principal’s List, Certificate of ball POY List, and Livingston Plans after Graduation:
majoring in biomedical sci- Appreciation from the Water- County Girls basketball Player Attend St. Bonaventure to pur-
ences and compete on the shed Education Center from of the Week sue a path in Health Sciences
swim team. the CLA, Chemistry Achieve- Plans after Graduation: in hopes of becoming a chiro-
ment award from the Amer- Attend James Madison Uni- practor
Ethan Gavlak ican Chemical Society and versity and pursue a major in
Hometown: Livonia working towards my seal of dietetics. Logan Longbine
Jared Bishop Kolby Wilson School Activities: Varsi- civic readiness
ty tennis, Liberty Club, Wind Plans after Graduation: Mary Kwak
Hometown: Conesus
School Activities: Link
Livonia Livonia
Congratulations Jared! We are very Kolby, we are so proud of you!! We know
and Jazz Ensemble and Math Associate degree at Suny ESF Hometown: Lima Crew, varsity swimming,
proud of you! Take the world by that you will do great things in the future! Team School Activities: Varsity Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensem-
storm. Never be afraid to carve Congratulations on your graduation! Awards and Honors: Prin- Libby Kwak tennis, varsity basketball, var- ble, Jazz Lab, Climate Connec-
out your own path. We love you! You’ve worked hard & now it’s your time cipal’s List, AP Scholar, schol- Hometown: Lima sity soccer, Liberty Club, Math tions, Student Council, Math
Love, Grandma & Grandpa Grab to shine! Mom, Dad, Kaedynne & Kylee ar athlete, Student of Integrity School Activities: Nation- Team and National Honor So- See LIVONIA T33
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Livonia
From T32
Team and Science Olympiad
Awards and Honors: AP
Scholar with Honor, Princi-
pal’s List, Bulldog Pride award
and scholar athlete
Plans after Graduation:
Attending SUNY Geneseo
first year for biology pre-med
track, then transferring to
SUNY Binghamton
Morgan Meys Andrew “AJ” Peri Lucas Ray Julie Renner Charlie Roberts
Ryan Matzek
Hometown: Livonia Andrew “AJ” Peri Julie Renner study sports management,
School Activities: Na- Hometown: Avon Hometown: Livonia minor in marketing, and play
tional Honor Society (vice School Activities: Varsity School Activities: Volley- tennis.
president), varsity soccer, lacrosse (captain), varsity bas- ball, swim team, tennis, inter-
varsity lacrosse and Section ketball, varsity football (cap- act club, National Honor So- Catherine Rosser
V Student Athlete Advisory tain), Math Team, National ciety, Math Team, NYPHSAA Hometown: Conesus
Committee Member Honor Society, club lacrosse, SAAC, Spanish Club and Cli- School Activities: Soccer,
Awards and Honors: AP Link Crew and Student-Ath- mate Connections golf, skiing, Student Coun-
Scholar with Distinction, lete Leadership Conference Awards and Honors: Na- cil, Class Advisory Council,
Principal’s List, scholar ath- Awards and Honors: AP tional Rural and Small Town National Honor Society, the-
lete, Boy’s State delegate, Bull- Scholar with Distinction Na- Recognition award, LCS Bull- ater program, Climate Con-
dog Pride Awards, National tional Rural and Small Town dog Pride award, AP Scholar nections, Girl Scouts, violin
Rural and Small Town Recog- Recognition, Principal’s List with Honor award and Sage lessons, RDYSL soccer and
nition Plans after Graduation: Student Scholar award dance
Plans after Graduation: Attend Syracuse University for Plans after Graduation: Awards and Honors: Girl
Attend Miami University for electrical engineering West Virginia University for Catherine Rosser Lucille Sexton
Scout Silver award, scholar
mechanical engineering chemistry athlete, Bulldog Pride awards, Daisy Sheldon
Lucille Sexton
Lucas Ray Teen of the Week, DAR Good Hometown: Livonia Hometown: Groveland
Morgan Meys Hometown: Livonia Charlie Roberts Citizens award, Team Play- School Activities: Musi- School Activities: Year-
Hometown: Livonia School Activities: Tennis, Hometown: Livonia er award, National Rural and cals, student director, swim book Editor in Chief, Yearbook
School Activities: National basketball, Varsity Club, Stu- School Activities: Varsity Small Town Recognition Pro- instructor, daycare teacher, Copy Editor, Kindness Club
Honor Society, varsity soft- dent Council, Spanish Club Club, National Honor Society, gram, AP Scholar, Outstand- camp counselor, yearbook (President), Student Council
ball, varsity basketball, varsity Awards and Honors: AP varsity soccer, varsity tennis ing Leader award and the New club, Livonia Live, Jazz band, (Social Outreach), (Recording
volleyball and Wind Ensem- Honor Scholar with distinc- and club soccer York State Seal of Biliteracy National Honor Society, Rota- Secretary), National Honor
ble tion, scholar athlete for tennis Awards and Honors: Plans after Graduation: ry and Interact Club Society, Musical Concessions,
Awards and Honors: Bull- and basketball and Livingston scholar athlete (soccer and Attend Dartmouth College Awards and Honors: Teen Musical Set Painting, football
dog Pride Award, RIT Com- County Teen Recognition tennis), Bulldog Pride Award, with the intent to major in en- Recognition award Concessions, Interscholastic
puting, scholar athlete and award AP Scholar, 2x LCAA ten- vironmental studies and mi- Plans after Graduation: Competition in English (ICE)
NYS Seal of Biliteracy Plans after Graduation: nis All-Star and 3x Sectional nor in math. I’m going to be a Rotary Youth Creative, former Co-President
Plans after Graduation: Attend RIT and get a master’s Champion Exchange Student in Japan. of the Class of 2024, Link Crew
Attend RIT to major in game degree in computer science Plans after Graduation:
design and development St. John Fisher University to See LIVONIA T34

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T34 June 2024 Graduation 2024

Daisy Sheldon Ava Simmons Emma Snyder Jack Tebeau Levi Woolston Gavin Woolston

Livonia Team, National Honor So-


ciety, Cco-president of var-
er, musicals, student director
for middle school musicals, Prom night for Livonia seniors
From T33 sity Club, varsity volleyball band, Jazz Band, chorus, Li-
co-captain, Interact Club,
Leader and Strategic Plan- vonia Live, All-County Band
volleyball coach and swim
ning Committee Member instructor and All-County Chorus.
Awards and Honors: Liv- Awards and Honors: Awards and Honors:
ingston County Teen Recog- Principal’s List every semes- scholar athlete and Eagle
nition award x2, Nominee ter, scholar athlete, and Sec- Scout
of the Notre Dame Club of tion V Tournament All-Star Plans after Graduation:
Rochester Junior of the Year Athlete.
award, The New York State Attend RIT for management
Plans after Graduation:
Senate Youth Leadership Attend SUNY Geneseo in the information systems
Recognition award, Uni- fall for biology, and work at
versity of Rochester Fred- Annie’s Ark.
erick Douglass and Susan
Levi Woolston
Eventually, I would like to Hometown: Livonia
B. Anthony award, R.I.T. become a forensic scientist.
Humanities and Social Sci- School Activities: Na-
ences award, 1st place in tional Honor Society, Liberty
the BOCES Literary Contest, Emma Snyder
Hometown: Livonia Club, Math Team, Bible Club,
1st place Creative Writing football and tennis
at the ICE Competition, ICE School Activities: Na-
team placed 3rd overall, U.S. tional Honor Society, Youth Awards and Honors:
House of Representatives Representative on the Liv- Principal’s List, Clarkson
Congressional Art Compe- ingston County Youth Board, Leadership award
tition 2022 Commendation, Link Crew, Geneseo Theatre Plans after Gradua-
Principal’s Award, Bulldog employee, dance teacher for
Alaina Visalli Dance Compa- tion: Civil engineering at
Pride award, Above and Be-
ny, Yearbook Club, Girls on Youngstown State University
yond award, Student of In-
tegrity award, and Principal’s the Run Jr coach, modified
List. soccer team manager, T-ball Gavin Woolston
Plans after Graduation: and youth soccer assistant
Hometown: Livonia
Taking time off from school coach
Awards and Honors: School Activities: Varsi-
for medical reasons. Hope-
fully I will be able to get back ty soccer, varsity basketball,
Principal’s List, Bulldog
to work during my gap year Pride award varsity tennis, Math Team,
and re-apply to colleges for Plans after Graduation:
National Honor Society and
the 2025-2026 school year. Attending SUNY Geneseo for
Science Olympiad
In my down time while I’m psychology Awards and Honors: Stu-
not working I plan on writ-
ing! dent-athlete award
Jack TeBeau
Plans after Graduation:
Hometown: Livonia
Ava Simmons School Activities: Soccer, Attend Youngstown State
LIVONIA CENTRAL SCHOOL PHOTO
Hometown: Livonia baseball, class secretary, Na- University for civil engineer-
Members of the Livonia Central School Class of 2024 gather for a group photo at
School Activities: Math tional Honor Society treasur- ing their senior prom.
Graduation 2024 June 2024 T35

Mount Morris Central School

PHOTO COURTESY OF MOUNT MORRIS HIGH SCHOOL


The Mount Morris Class of 2024 is pictured.

Class list
The following students are Shayla Brown Jamie Hale Melissa Lopez Limardo Anthony Regatuso Jadyer Torres Ocasio
candidates for graduation in Angelica Caceres Pou Emmaleigh Hunter Jolee Manthey Izariah Rowley Denishka Valentin
the Class of 2024 at Mount Emelia Clester Adam Johnson Ethan Martin Mason Santini Emma Weddington
Morris Central School: Bryson Constantino Sarina Johnson Lily Morris Gadge Savastano Lillien Yack
Natalie Gaby Jade Jones Ah’Yonna Pratt Oswald Simons Owen Yencer
Elena Barrios Tyler Guzzardi Bailey Lewis Sha’Quonna Pratt Aidan Stanley Chase Young
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TOP 10 SENIORS
Emelia Clester
Valedictorian
Emelia is a High Honor
Roll student, Drama Club
stage manager and a mem-
ber of the prestigious Na-
tional Honor Society, Social
Justice Club, Pep Band, Jazz
Band, Chorus, Broadcast
Media Club, Digital News-
paper Club and Sewing Club.
Emelia spent several years
acting and working behind
the scenes in the school’s
theatrical productions.
“Emelia Clester is a stu-
dent who is talented and Emelia Clester Lily Morris Jadyer Torres Ocasio Tyler Guzzardi Jamie Hale
driven to excellence,” said for her mixed media piece at Lily Morris cer and basketball teams ington, D.C., as part of the Jamie is very passionate
Mrs. Coniglio in her opening the Genesee Valley Council Salutatorian throughout his high school Close-Up National Leader- about playing her guitar and
statement while nominat- on the Arts’ Scholastic Arts’ career. ship Program and is a Living- drawing, as well as styling
Lily is a High Honor Roll
ing Emelia for a Livingston Competition. He is a member of the ston County Teen Recogni- and coloring hair. Each day,
student. She has already
County Teen Recognition Emelia is grateful for the prestigious National Honor tion Award Recipient. she looks forward to attend-
taken multiple college-level
Award, which Emelia re- opportunities she’s been giv- Society and Newspaper Club. Tyler has had a passion for ing the cosmetology program
courses including Introduc-
ceived in April of this year. en to try new activities, learn He is on the High Honor playing soccer and working that she takes through Gene-
tion to the Analysis of Public
Emelia has already taken new things and appreciates Roll and has already com- on cars throughout his high see Valley BOCES.
college-level courses includ- Policy, Practices of Academic
the people who made high Writing, Economics of Per- pleted college-level courses school career. Following graduation, Ja-
ing Introduction to the Anal- including Introduction to His favorite activity out- mie plans to attend the Con-
school enjoyable. sonal Finance and Creative
ysis of Public Policy, Foren- the Analysis of Public Pol- side of school is racing. Ty- tinental School of Beauty.
sics, Practices of Academic Connecting with friends Non-Fiction Writing.
and hanging out during tech This is Lily’s second year icy, Practices of Academic ler looks forward to his Auto Jamie shared that she is
Writing, Economics of Per- Writing, Economics of Per- Technology Class at BOCES grateful for the friends she
sonal Finance and Creative weeks are some of her fond- taking Criminal Justice
est memories. through the Career and Tech- sonal Finance and Creative each day and is excited to at- made during her time at
Non-Fiction Writing. Non-Fiction Writing. tend Alfred State, where he Mount Morris Central School
Among many other ac- Following graduation, nical Education Program at
BOCES and she really enjoys Jadyer attends the Health will further his education in District and her teachers.
complishments through- Emelia will be attending
SUNY Fredonia for theatrical it. Career Academy at BOCES auto technology.
out her high school career,
Emelia recently won the Di- design. Lily is in Drama Club, and plans to continue his ed- He has already completed Gadge Savastano
Newspaper Club and Mas- ucation following graduation Introduction to the Analysis Rank: 6
rector’s Choice Award for a
painting and took first place terMinds. She is a member of to become a physical thera- of Public Policy and Eco- Gadge Savastano is the
the National Honor Society, pist. nomics of Personal Finance class president.
Jadyer shared that he is which are college cred-

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National Technical Honor He is also Key Club pres-
Society and has been select- grateful to have such a sup- it-bearing courses. ident and a member of Na-
ed as a Student of the Month portive family and is grateful Tyler shared that he is very tional Honor Society, Mas-
Award winner several times for the influence of his mom grateful to his parents for terMinds, Social Justice Club,

FUNERAL HOME during her high school ca-


reer.
Lily shared that she is
and dad. He is really going
to miss being able to see his
friends regularly after gradu-
their guidance and positive
influence.
Jazz Band, Broadcast Me-
dia Club, Newspaper Club,
Mountain Bike Club, Weight-
grateful for her family and ation. Jamie Hale lifting Club and Drama Club.
“Serving All Families the positive influence of her Rank: 5 Gadge is an extremely tal-
ented musician and won first
Like Family Since 1886” mom, grandma and sister.
Lily will attend Alfred State
Tyler Guzzardi
Rank: 4
Jamie Hale is a High Honor
Roll student. She is a member place in the Digies Media
in the fall for forensic science Tyler Guzzardi is the class of National Honor Society Festival for four consecu-
tive years. He shared that his
William C. D’Angelo technology. secretary. He is a High Hon- and is on the varsity cheer
favorite song is “Adagio for
or Roll student, a member of team.
Owner-Licensed Manager Jadyer Torres Ocasio both the prestigious National Jamie takes college cred- Strings” by Samuel Barber.
Rank: 3 Honor Society and National it-bearing courses including Gadge is on High Honor
Mt. Morris, NY Jadyer Torres Ocasio is the Technical Honor Society. Introduction to the Analysis Roll and has already taken
Introduction to the Analysis
585-658-4200 class vice president. Jadyer Tyler was selected to rep- of Public Policy and Eco-
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enjoyed being on the soc- resent the district in Wash- nomics of Personal Finance.
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Mount
Morris
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of Public Policy, Foren-


sics, Practices of Academic
Writing, Economics of Per-
sonal Finance and Creative
Non-Fiction Writing, which
are all college credit-bearing
courses.
He also shared that he is
most grateful for the effort his
favorite teacher put in and Gadge Savastano Bailey Lewis Jolee Manthey Izariah Rowley Elena Barrios
will miss them the most. and junior years. Genesee Valley BOCES. She is a member of the Audio composition is ‘The One’ at Digies
Gadge plans to join the Jolee shared that she really She plans to continue Spanish Club and the News-
Navy after graduation. enjoyed going on the junior/ working in welding after Mount Morris Central ucation, and professional insti-
paper Club.
senior trip to Universal Stu- graduation. School senior Gadge Savastano tutions.
dios and being selected to Elena has taken several
Bailey Lewis Izariah is a member of received a first-place award in Entries can come from
Rank: 7 represent the district on the college credit-bearing class-
National Honor Society, Na- the audio category at the 2024 schools, public libraries, and
Bailey Lewis is ranked sev- Close Up trip to Washington, es including Introduction to
tional Technical Honor Soci- Digies competition for his mu- arts councils in Western New
enth in the class. She has al- D.C. ety, Newspaper Club and isthe Analysis of Public Policy, sic composition “The One.” This York. The competition is di-
ready earned college credits She was on the varsity soc- on the High Honor Roll. was the fourth consecutive year vided into four genres; audio,
Practices of Academic Writ- that Gadge had won the award. graphic arts, interactive, and
in several classes including cer team her junior year and Izariah is a talented athlete
Introduction to the Analy- has always looked forward to ing, Introduction to Sociolo- The Digies is an annual video. In each genre, submis-
on the varsity cheer team. digital media festival hosted sions are judged in age catego-
sis of Public Policy, Foren- attending the varsity games gy, Economics of Personal Fi-
Not only was she chosen to by the School Library System ries that include Pre-kindergar-
sics, Practices of Academic to cheer on her friends. nance, Creative Non-Fiction
be an LCAA All Star two years
Jolee is in her second year of Genesee Valley BOCES. ten to third grade, and grades
Writing, Economics of Per- Writing and Forensics.
in a row, she also received the The mission of the Digies is to 4-6, 7-9 and, 10-12.
sonal Finance and Creative attending BOCES for Health Schyler Hyer Memorial Spir- Following graduation, Ele- strengthen the digital media Listen to Gadge’s music
Non-Fiction Writing. Dimensions and will become continuum between Pre-K composition online at https://
it Award among many other na plans to attend the Uni-
During her high school CNA certified following an through 12 schools, higher ed- bit.ly/3ysafXO.
accomplishments through- versity of Buffalo where she
career, Bailey enjoyed partic- exam at the end of the school
out her high school career.
ipating in volleyball, varsity year. will major in industrial engi-
sideline cheer, varsity bas- Following graduation, Jol-
ketball and Newspaper Club. ee plans to attend Genesee Elena Barrios
neering. Congratulations Class of 2024
She is a High Honor Roll Community College where Rank: 10 She shared that her long-
student and a member of Na- she will major in education. Elena Barrios is a High term goal is to work abroad
tional Honor Society. Jolee shared that she will Honor Roll Student. and run her own business.
Bailey shared that she is miss seeing her friends every

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grateful for her family and day, and many of her teach-
that she will cherish the ers. • Stock Post Form Countertops
memories of meeting some • Custom Countertops

FUNERAL HOME
great new friends during her Izariah Rowley (Laminate, Corian,
senior year of high school. Granite, and Quartz)
Rank: 9
Following graduation, Bai- Izariah Rowley has earned • Schrock and
ley will attend St. Bonaven- college credits while tak- Candlelight Cabinetry
ture college where she will ing several courses in high
major in biology and then school, including Introduc- “Serving All Families • Price Pfister Faucets
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pursue a career in dentistry. tion to the Analysis of Public Like Family Since 1886” • Professional Installers
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Jolee Mathey Writing, Introduction to So- • Free Estimates
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Jolee Manthey has been on sonal Finance and Creative
the High Honor Roll since the Non-Fiction Writing. Owner-Licensed Manager
very first quarter in 9th grade Izariah enjoys her Metal
and received recognition for Trades class that she attends Mt. Morris, NY
the highest overall average in through the Career and Tech-
math in both her sophomore nical Education Program at
585-658-4200
T38 June 2024 Graduation 2024

Wayland-Cohocton Central School


Class list
Listed below are candi-
dates for graduation in the
Wayland-Cohocton Central
School Class of 2024:

Alanna L. Amedick
Cadence Jacqueline Ames
Anna M. Ammarell
Maria Olivia Arruda
Lopes
Joseph M. Babcock
Ava Grace Baker
Autumn R. Bill
Zoey Marie Bowers
Jaiden Leann Braziel
Markus William Brehm
Aiden Michael Burritt
Aria J.E. Burto
Alexis B. Bush
Mya M. Button
Ayden M. Campbell
Jonas John Canfield Jr.
Kristina Lynn Cansdale
Alexiss Lynn Cans-
dale-Sutton
Benjamin L. Canute
Cheyenne Elizabeth
Capezza
Alexander James Carney
Catherine Nicole Carney
Aidan T. Caves
Haedon Michael Ceder-
holm
Charles T. Chapman PHOTO COURTESY OF WAYLAND-COHOCTON CENTRAL SCHOOL
Dakota M. Christian Wayland-Cohocton Class of 2024
Chucky Lucky Cibrian
Charlotte M. Coats Ashley Elizabeth Feely Jacob S. House Landen M. McCarthy Powell Ethan Andrew Stiner
Marisa M. Cole Charles Matthew Fein- Carla Lucille Ingham Jillian A. McIntyre Kaleb E. Price Rachel Leona Tant
Memphis C. Collen man Lakota B. Johnson Connor J. Mead Alexander R. Rider Job Manly Theobald
Mariah N. Collins Reese H. Ferguson Landon James Joseph Issac R. Mehlenbacher Makayla M. Rizzieri Hunter Jay Trischler
Kadan Anthony Cook McKenzie A.M. Fox Allan F. Kabasta III Wes Lloyd Morrell Monica May Robinson Dawson Michael Vadney
Nevaeh Jane Culbertson Tylar E. Francis Amelia Anne Kimmel Natalie Marie Moses Marah Lynne Root Zachary D. VanNorman
Elijah P. Currier Lucas C. Gettys Abigail Jeanne King Christian J. Nadeau Brayden T.D. Ryan Eli John Vosburg
Emily L. Curtis Courtney E. Goodwin Caleb E. Kubitz Joshua T. Nickels Emily Noelle Sanford Riley Jane Wagner
Edwin Del Angel Zachary R. Green Amber Rose Lazarus Paige MacKala Noble Kurtis Wade Schauer Pearl Rose Walker
Marcus Allen Delles Adrianna N. Griswold Eric Lent Jr. Alyssa Nikole Nowak Justin Ethan Thomas Carter F. Webster
Sarah Marie Didas Gabrielle A. Guido Bryce D. Lippens Joseph Bryan O’Neal III Schecter Joshua W. White
Ryan A. Domm Morgan L. Gunderson Hunter John David Losey Bianca Marie Parkison Myles F. Schubert Johnathen Wayne Whit-
Claire E. Donlon Sarah E. Hart Tanner J. Luta Connor B. Perry Zachary D. Semmel mer
Lillian M. Downs Kaitlyn Nicole Harvey Noah B. MacDonald Madyson M. Pickard Gabrielle M.Sick Olivia NormaJeane
Elizabeth Annette Eddy Kayden R. Helser Kailyn Marie Mark Dakota J. Pifer Merissa L. Slayton Yacono
Conlan F. Eiffert Lillie L. Hillier Wyatt James Mastin Alexsandra Nichole Dakota W. Smith Cheyanne L. Youngs
Graduation 2024 June 2024 T39

HONOR SENIORS

Charles Feinman Ashley Feely Elijah Currier Wes Morrell Candace Ames Anna Ammarell

SUMMA CUM LAUDE festivities that I’ve been part


of.
tor, National Honor Society
Vice President, Senior Ball
received the George Eastman
Young Leaders Award in my
al atmosphere of Mrs. York’s
chorus class, to the millions
Magazine.
I work at Stony Brook State
(GPA of 96-100)
Future Plans: Attending Queen, LCAA Cheerleading junior year, as well as a num- of stupid questions Mrs. Cur- Park in the summertime.
Cornell University for agri- All Star, National Cheerlead- ber of other awards tin has answered for me, and Advice to Freshmen:
Charles Feinman cultural sciences ing Association All-Ameri- Activities: As a middle all of that variety make it dif- Please just try to join any type
Valedictorian In Appreciation: I would can Nominee, Elmira Col- schooler, I used to work at ficult to choose one person to of sport or extracurricular
Parents: Robert and Ei- like to thank my entire fami- lege Key Award Scholarship, the Cobblestone Arts Cen- thank; but if I had to, I would activity; that’s how you make
leen Feinman and siblings ly for always supporting me, Wells College 21st Century ter in a program called COY, like to thank Mr. Miller. He’s meaningful connections and
are Kelsey, Michael and and being there to tell me Leadership Award, which was basically a group an absolutely incredible build up a social life in high
Kayden Feinman; how proud they are. Thank Activities: Genesee Valley of teenagers putting on per- teacher, and an even better school that will be substan-
Special Achievements: you Brooke for the never Hunt Club, Freshmen Men- formances alongside hand- person, who deserves all the tial, and don’t vape and de-
Basketball MVP in 2023; ending support and love. toring, Hornell Area Wind icapped individuals, and as recognition I could ever give stroy the bathrooms.
Golden Eagle Award, Ex- All of my coaches (Mr. Ow- Ensemble, Student Council, I’ve grown up, I’ve started to to him. Miller always has a Favorite Moments: The
ceptional Senior for soccer ens, Mr. Wager, Mr. Davis, Marching Band, High School participate more in our own positive atmosphere and entire Close-Up trip to Wash-
and basketball, Athlete of Mr. Flickner, Mr. Toland, Mr. Helpers, 4-H, PageTurners. district Drama Club. has made a significant differ- ington, D.C.; there are too
the Month in February 2024, Hurley, Mr. Churchman) also Advice to Freshmen: Al- Advice to Freshmen: Lis- ence in my understanding of many moments I have from
Honor Roll (2020-2024), Liv- deserve a ton of credit for ways stay humble and kind. ten, not everyone is going chemistry. there.
ingston County All-Star for their efforts and encourage- Favorite Moment: Get- to like you, but at least try to Future Plans: I will be
soccer, IAABO Scholarship ment throughout my athletic ting to be part of Homecom- make the people who do like Wes Morrell attending the University of
for basketball; career. ing Court at the homecoming you cool people. Parents: Eric and Leigha Buffalo to study civil and
Activities: Drama Club, I would like to personally football game. Favorite Moment: My fa- Morrell. I thank them so structural engineering.
Captain of soccer, basketball thank Mr. Miller, Mr. Hughes, Future Plans: Studying vorite memory in the entirety much for teaching me to In Appreciation: At
and baseball teams, Nation- Mrs. Curtin, and Mrs. Owens pre-med at Belmont Univer- of my 13 years of school was keep working hard and to school, I would like to thank
al Honor Society President, for always making me laugh, sity in Nashville, Tenn., to be- definitely collectively drink- never give up. Mr. Miller, Mr. Folts, and
Vice-President of the Class come a pediatrician. ing 25 milks between a group Achievements: Receiv- Mrs. Colon for being the best
smile and helping me enjoy
of 2024, Close-Up, Superin- In Appreciation: I would of three, and becoming the ing an academic letter and teachers I ever had. Thank
high school. I would not have
tendent’s Student Advisory like to thank Mr. Ronan for reason that middle schoolers scholar athlete awards, com- you Eli Vosburg, Hope Am-
been able to make it through
Council, Freshman Mentor, playing such an important have a limit to the amount of pletion of the Student Coun- marell and Sam Drake for
this crazy life without any of
4-year Scholar Athlete. role in my love for music, and milk they can buy. ty Youth in Government pro- being funny and some of the
these wonderful people.
Advice to Freshmen: You always being supportive and Future Plans: I’m enrolled gram; every single personal chillest people to be around;
only get four years in high encouraging. in the University of Roches- record achieved in track and and to Orion Walker, stay
school, get as involved as you Ashley Feely ter’s Undergraduate Class of cross country and being se- locked bro bro, don’t fall out
can. If you aren’t enjoying Salutatorian Elijah Currier 2028 and am planning on ei- lected for summa cum laude. of any more chairs! For per-
your time here, you’re doing Parents: Jim and Heather Parents: My incredible fa- ther going to school for neu- Activities: I am on the sonal shoutouts, thank you
something wrong. Feely ther Paul Currier, my grand- roscience or oncology. Can- track and field team and to my best friends from oth-
Favorite Moment: When Achievements: Graduat- parents, who have all sup- cer is truly one of the greatest the cross county team. I was er schools, Devon Grandall
we made it to the Sectional ing with an associate’s degree ported me, and my awesome evils in the world, after all. in PageTurners, Close-Up, from Dundee-Bradford and
finals in soccer in 2021. Be- in liberal arts, Honor Roll, stepdad, for helping me deal In Appreciation: Count- Superintendent’s Advisory the Valedictorian of Kes-
ing part of the Drama Club’s Class President (2020-2021), with life head on and teach- less teachers have changed Council, National Honor So- hequa Central School Nina
spring 2024 production; and Student Council President ing me important skills. my life over the years, from ciety, the Freshman Mentor-
See WAY-COH T40
all homecoming spirit week and Social Media Coordina- Special Achievements: I the carefree and interperson- ship Program and STARRED
T40 June 2024 Graduation 2024

Markus Brehm Wyatt Mastin Charlotte Coats Jacob House Paige Noble Hunter Trischler

Way-Coh Future Plans: I will be a


licensed esthetician shortly
person, not only to others,
but to yourself as well. Sec-
eternally grateful to have had ning
you as a teacher. Future Plans: I will be
Future Plans: I plan on at-
tending Alfred State for four
From T39 after I graduate. I will be in a ond: If you’re contemplat- playing baseball years of civil engineering and
salon as an esthetician while ing joining a sport or a club, Markus Brehm In Appreciation: My planning on trying to get a
Sheely; and my track coaches going to Genesee Commu- stop contemplating, because Family: Markus would like Mom, Uncle, Grandma and golf team started with my
Mr. Snyder and Mr. Rizzieri nity College. I will be going Anna decided for you back in to recognize his mom, Elaine Grandpa who supported me friend Hunter Trischler.
for encouraging me to always to GCC in hopes to become April while she was writing Szoczei, his Uncle Mick Szoc- in everything. In Appreciation: I would
try my best. a social worker. After I am a this advice. Say you try some- zei, and his grandparents like to thank all my friends
full-time social worker, I will thing new, and you don’t like Carl and Judy Brehm. Wyatt Mastin throughout the years who
also be an esthetician in my it, you can simply not do it have stuck by my side
MAGNA CUM LAUDE free time. again. So, sign up, go audi-
Special Achievements: Family: My loving parents
National Honor Society are Jennifer and Jason Mastin through the good and bad
(GPA of 93-95.999) In Appreciation: I would tion, join a club or start your times. I would like to thank
Member, four-year Scholar and my brother Jason
like to thank everyone in my own. Athlete, high achievement in Special Achievements: my high school principal
Cadence Ames life for pushing me to be the And finally, just please en- academics: four years. Var- Participated in soccer, indoor Mr. Oliver because he has
Parents: My dad and best version of myself. A spe- joy your years of high school sity Soccer: five years, 2023 and outdoor track, captain always been there to help
my stepmom have always cial thank you goes out to my because they truly do go by Captain, Exceptional Senior, of the soccer team, captain me in school and basical-
pushed me to do my best in dad, my stepmom, my grand- quickly and you’ll start to September 2023 Athlete of of the track team since 10th ly become a friend to me. I
athletics and academics. ma, and my grandpa. You miss it before it’s even gone. the Month, Team High-Scor- grade, captain of the school would like to thank my par-
They have been instrumental have all helped in numerous Favorite Memory: Hon- er in 2022, 2023; Varsity Base- trap team since 10th grade, ents because I would not be
in my upbringing. My grand- ways and I will forever be estly, I think seeing the “Dear ball four years, Captain in NYS trap shooting sub junior where I am today without
parents also have been a big grateful. Thank you for mak- Evan Hansen” musical that 2023 and 2024, 2023 Section champion in 2021 and 2023. all the work they have put in
part in my upbringing as they ing me the person I am today. night was surreal, and I final- V Class B2 Player of the Year, Junior Scholar Athlete award, and guidance they have giv-
have been there for me per- ly felt it was clear to me that I 2023 Broke WCCS Stolen Honor Roll 2020-2024, Liv- en me. I would like to thank
sonally. Anna Ammarell wanted to do the same thing. Base Record at 43, May 2023 ingston County Teen Recog- my science teacher Mr. Mill-
Special Achievements: Parents: Maria Ammarell Not to mention, the bus ride Athlete of the Month, LCAA nition award 2022 and 2024. er, he is one of the funniest
National Technical Honor and David Ammarell there and back with every- All Star, Livingston Coun- Track MVP 2022-2023 guys I have ever met and be-
Society, Excellence Awards, Special Achievements: one, it was simply an incredi- ty News Athlete of the of the Activities: Soccer, Indoor ing able to take his classes
Sports Captain. 2022 Geva Summer Acad- ble experience all around. Week (May 25, 2023), No. 2 in Track, Outdoor Track and makes me like school even
Activities: Softball, volley- emy, Music Student of the Future Plans: I am going NYS for stolen bases in 2023; Field, Member of the School more. I would like to thank
ball, basketball, cheerlead- Month, Seal of Biliteracy, to Alfred University and ma- Varsity Indoor Track: two Trap team as well as a mem- all my coaches for being hard
ing, National Technical Hon- Honor Roll joring in either experimental years, 2024 WCCS 55 m re- ber of ATA (Amateur Trap As- on me and forcing me to
or Society and BOCES. Activities: Dungeons and psychology or industrial or- cord holder at 6.66 seconds; sociation). Member of Dra- push through the tough days
Advice for Freshmen: It Dragons, Drama Club, Pag- ganizational psychology. and 2024 Indoor Track Sec- ma Club, volunteer speaker of practices, it was worth it
goes faster than you’d think, eTurners, Freshmen Mentor, In Appreciation: I would tion V Class A3 Champion in of the Flanders Fields poem in the end. I would like to
times will get hard but always Council Member for HMHK like to thank Mrs. York for the 55 meter dash on Memorial Day thank my previous English
remember everything hap- (Healthy Minds Healthy slowly pulling out the poten- Activities: Varsity soccer, Advice to Freshmen: teacher Mrs. Owens because
pens for a reason. Kids), ICE Competitor, mak- tial in me. varsity baseball, varsity in- Make your time in school even though she may have
Favorite Moment: My ing, playing and singing mu- I remember being a scared door track, travel baseball worth it, it goes by faster than started teaching English last
favorite moments would sic, freshman during COVID-19, Advice to incoming you think. year at our school, she was
have to be the high school Advice to Freshmen: Feel with a passion for music but Freshmen: Keep it real, Favorite Moment: Be- a very great addition to the
dances and the pep rallies. free to be reactive, but appro- the confidence of well, a have fun, try something new. coming State Champion in school. She has given me so
It is always fun to have all the priate. freshman. Don’t ever let anyone stop Cicero, NY for trapshooting much support and made me
grades together and have a The real cheat code to life Thank you for giving me you from dreaming BIG. when I was 14 years old. I’ll feel like school is my second
good time. is to be a genuinely good so many opportunities. I am Favorite Moment: Win- never forget that day. See WAY-COH T41
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Way-Coh academic average through-


out both middle and high
ily and to help those around there for me. Since she met
him. me at 7 months old, she has
character and that I care so
much more about others and
From T40 school. always loved and cherished put their priorities over my
Activities: In fourth and me. From me being a brat own.
home. Thank you Mrs. Ow- fifth grade Jacob participated Paige Noble Future Plans: I will be go-
when I was younger, to bak-
ens. I would like to thank the in a spelling bee, placing first Family: The people that ing to Alfred State to study for
ing with me, and now buying
School Counseling Office in fourth grade and second in are influential to me are vet tech and start a golf team
me a dress for senior ball and
for everything that they have fifth grade. In seventh grade my Mom Amy Carr-Powell with my buddy Wyatt Mastin.
attending my college ap-
done for me. We are like a Jacob participated in the 7th and my Dad James Powell; In Appreciation: I would
pointments to make sure that
family there and it has been and 8th grade band and the Grandma Powell, and my like to thank all of my family
everything will be the best
a great part of my high school marching band. siblings Tristen and Emily for always being there for me
for me. She has always been
experience. Advice to Freshmen: I Awards: Awards I have and being the best support
there for all of my concerns,
would advise freshmen to received are perfect atten- system through the ups and
award ceremonies and now
step out of their comfort zone dance from 2015 through downs.
Charlotte Coats will be coming to watch me
and participate in school ac- 2019, I have won Danc- I would like to thank all of
Family: Charlotte would be presented my seal of bilit-
tivities. It can be fun doing er of the Day three times. my friends who I have grown
like to recognize her family
something you’re not famil- I received band and choir eracy. She cheers me on and I up with ever since we were in Eli Vosburg
including her mother and fa-
iar with and can often lead to awards for being a leader, I know that she is proud of me. kindergarten.
ther, Grandma Jo, Nany, Aki- have been on honor roll from and PageTurners since ele-
ra, Pops, Aunt Sarah G. Aunt a new hobby and sometimes I would like to thank all
2020 through 2024, and final- Hunter Trischler mentary school.
Sarah Y, Uncle Rick, and Un- new friendships and bonds my teachers and coaches
ly I got a presidential award Family: Jessica and Ja- I did community service
cle Justin. can form along the way. who pushed me to get good
in 2019 for outstanding ac- son Trischler, brother Ethan for our families who were
Special Achievements: Favorite Moment: My grades or pushed me to do
ademic achievement along Trischler
I have made honor roll my favorite moments in high better even through struggles affected by the Wayland fire
with a letter. I am also a part Special Achievements:
whole high school career. school were in business (Mr. Hurley, Mr. Churchman, and for the Abbey of the Gen-
classes with my friends. of NSHSS (National Society Golden Eagle Award, Athlete Mr. Brownell, Mr. Owens, Mr.
Activities: Band, March- of High School Scholars). of the Month in 2023, Sports- esee.
ing Band and STARRED* There were many jokes and Kenny, Mr. Davis (Junior),
Activities: I have partici- manship Award 2024, Honor Advice to Freshmen: You
Magazine memories that were made Mr. Toland, Mr. Wager, Mrs.
in those classes and both pated in Student Council, in Roll (2020-2024), Golf MVP Owens, Mr. Miller, Mrs. Cur- don’t run the world and you
Advice to Freshmen: band I played the trumpet; in of 2023 actually have to do some-
Know your limits and you teachers were really fun and tin, Mrs. Churchman, Mr.
allowed a little bit of goofing chorus I sang soprano, and Activities: Captain of golf Flowers, Mr. Hughes). I thank thing to earn a grade. Grow
will go far. helped my teachers a lot at and soccer, National Hon-
off though their classes were all of you for putting up with up or someone will teach you
Favorite Moment: My fa- my previous school. or Society member, Class of
meant to be taken seriously. me for however many years the hard way.
vorite moment is sitting in a Advice to Freshmen: My 2024 secretary, golf, baseball,
Future Plans: My future and being the best teachers I Favorite Moment: My fa-
physics lab and there was a advice to freshmen is to be soccer, basketball and Stu-
plans include working with could ask for.
model of a moon for Earth a well-rounded person and dent Council member vorite moment is climbing
my father as a mechanic at
Science students, and some- to get work done, not to pro- Advice to Freshmen: You Mount Marcy with my family.
Uptown Tire and Auto which Eli Vosburg
one said, “That’s a weird crastinate and stress them- have a slim amount of time Future Plans: I’m working
would allow me to learn Parents: Gail and Bradley
Earth,” with the most honest selves out, it will burn them to fulfill your high school to become a pilot and I hope
about cars and how to fix Vosburg
voice. The whole class just out quickly. career, so get involved and
them, sparing me the cost of Special Achievement: I to fly for one of the big air-
broke out in laughter. Mind Favorite Moment: My make sure you leave with no
a mechanic in the future and did five years of cross coun- lines when I grow up.
you, this was a class of nine helping me save for college, favorite moment was when regrets. The time flies faster
students. try, four years of skiing and In Appreciation: I would
which I am still unsure if I I first moved to this school than you realize so take every
Future Plans: Attending tennis. I also help out in our like to thank Mrs. Carney for
will be attending. and my friends invited me to opportunity you can.
college to major in chemistry church’s children’s program, always letting me eat lunch in
In appreciation: I would hang out in the library 13th Favorite Moment: My fa-
or engineering. I am currently also training
like to thank my dad for period. It was full of a lot of vorite moment was last year for my private pilot license her room, as well as for all of
In appreciation: Char- pushing me to be my best laughs. at counties when me and Jett the great conversations and
lotte would like to recognize and am flying frequently.
and to be the man I am to- Future Plans: My future came in with the same scores Activities: I participated coffee. Thank you also to Mrs.
Mr. Miller, Mr. Ronan, Mrs. day. He has taught me many plan is to attend Corning tied for 10th with one player
Curtin and Mrs. Colon. in Drama Club for two years Colon and Mr. McLaughlin.
lessons along the way, and Community College for two remaining and were told we
years, then transfer to UB for had to play against each oth-
Jacob House
Parents: Michele and
seeing him come home from
work in pain as a man in his six years to become a com-
pounding pharmacist.
er in a playoff hole. First thing
I told my coach was can I just
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York Central School

PHOTO COURTESY OF YCS


York Central School Class of 2024

Class list
Listed below are candi- Tyler Brady Alexandria Ezard Audrey Koch Samantha Peffers Makaila Synder
dates for graduation in the Orrin Carr Shelby Fowler Jayden Kochmanski Christian Ralston Cameron Steele
York Central School Class of Lineska Carrero Reyes Indigo Freeman Justin Kuechler Kyle Reed
2024: Evan Carroll Julie Gianforti Rebecca Lee Oriana Reynolds Michael Stringer
Annabella Christiano Alexandria Green William Lyness Connor Rodwell Carl Szczech
Kadin Akram Christopher Cruz-Peña Isabella Haberger Raymond Mandell Eric Rowe
Nathan Apps Austin Cummings Sean Harcleroad Richard Martin III Jason Schneckenburger Jr. Kyan Tiede
Heather Battles Anthony Cuozzo Mackayla Hawks Trevor Mullen Adrienne Schroth Abby Treadwell
Joseph Bauer III Stephen Cuozzo Jr. Merideth Holland Joseph Munoz Kaylee Schunk
Alyssa Bowick Alexander DeLaVergne Ryan Jaroszek Jacob Pangrazio Evelyn Smith Makaila Turner
Aidan Boyd Lily Donnan Jonathan King Makenna Peck Jacob Smith Riley Wall
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TOP 10 SENIORS
Kyan Tiede
Valedictorian
The York High School Class
of 2024 valedictorian is Kyan
Tiede, who has attended York
Central School since kinder-
garten. He is a high honor
student finishing high school
ranked number one.
In addition to taking a
challenging course load,
Kyan kept himself busy in
several high school activities
including being a member
of the York High School Stu-
dent Board where he served
as president. He was a part of
several Odyssey of the Mind
teams. Kyan Tiede
Kyan is the recipient of
Rochester Institute of Tech-
nology’s Business and Lead- Congratulations Congratulations
ership award and he is a Pa-
vilion/York soccer and York
track athlete. In soccer he
was a Section V All Star, an 2024 2024
Exceptional Senior, All State,
and an LCAA D2 Player of the
Year. Kyan won a sectional
championship in May 2024 in
the 400 M run, with a time of
51.06 seconds, a YCS record.
In the fall Kyan will begin
his studies in business ad-
Oriana Arlene Reynolds Cameron Steele
York York
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York
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Annabella “Grace”
Christiano
Salutatorian
York High School Class of
2024 salutatorian Annabella
Grace Christiano has packed
a lot into her high school ca-
reer.
Annabella, “Grace,” as she
prefers to be called, can typi-
cally be found with an instru-
ment in her hand performing Annabella “Grace” Nathan Apps Lily Donnan Alexandria Ezard Indigo Freeman
in one of the numerous York Christiano
High School ensembles. Mu- Scholastic Arts and Writing Lily Donnan Alexandria Ezard be involved with York High
sic is Grace’s passion, and it is 2023), track and field (2024), Competition. Lily Donnan has been a Alexandria Ezard, “Allie,” School music programs. She
demonstrated in her partici- and Ski Club (2020-2023). Grace is attending Monroe York Central School student as she likes to be called, be- is a member of the YHS Con-
pation in the YHS Band, Jazz Grace has been a selected Community College next fall since Kindergarten. She- came a York Central School cert Band, Jazz Band, Cham-
Band, Marching Band, Pit participant in Area All State to study radiologic technol- maintains high academics student when she started sev- ber Winds, and Culture Club.
Band, and Chamber Winds. Symphonic Band, All County ogy and will later transfer to while balancing a busy extra- enth grade. But she admittedly en-
During her senior year Grace Band, All County Jazz Band, Roberts Wesleyan University curricular schedule that has Throughout high school joyed performing in the
assisted Director Devin Vogel and received the Music De- for music education. earned her several awards Allie challenged herself Chamber Winds ensemble
with the Middle School Band partment award. and recognitions. academically and earned most of all.
and was a guest conductor for She has maintained a High Nathan Apps Lily is a three-sport athlete, several recognitions includ- As a senior, Indigo worked
the band’s spring concert. Honor Roll average through- Nathan Apps has attended participating in York/Pavilion ing department honors for with the Middle School Band
Grace is a member of the out high school and received York Central School for eight soccer, Keshequa skiing, and geometry, a Kellogg Award under Mr. Vogel, the director.
National Honor Society and the Rochester Institute of years and in those years, he York softball. Lily is a member for chemistry and English, She was a guest conductor of
serves as vice president; Technology Scholarship. She has participated in a variety of National Honor Society, and received the Elmira Key the Middle School Band at its
Steam Club, Livingston was a Livingston County Teen of sports and activities. Future Farmers of America, Award Scholarship. She has final spring concert in June.
County Youth Court, class of the Week, YCS Student of He was a member of the Ski Club, Yearbook Club, and maintained her rank on the Indigo is attending SUNY
treasurer throughout high the Quarter, Gold Key Award, swim team and competed at STEAM Club. high honor roll throughout Fredonia next fall to major in
school, Brainstormers (2020- and a Winner in the Regional sectionals. He participated Lily is also an accom- high school and was an invit- music education.
in the Academic Challenge plished artist. Her acrylic ed student at the Breakfast of
Bowl, Brainstormers, Math painting, entitled “Hay- Champions, which recogniz-
Rebecca Lee
Congratulatons to the Senior Team, Tech Club, the YCS
musical, STEAM Club, and
stacks,” was exhibited in the
Starting Here Exhibition at
es high school students who
have maintained an average
Rebecca Lee has been a
York Golden Knight since
Class of 2024! Odyssey of the Mind. the Bevier Gallery on the
campus of Rochester Insti-
of 90 or above for three aca-
demic quarters.
entering Kindergarten. From
Nathan is a member of Na- then on, Rebecca commit-
tional Honor Society, York tute of Technology, and re- Allie is a member of Na-
ted herself to participating in
High School Band, Jazz Band, ceived the School of Art Rob- tional Honor Society and is
many school activities.
Chamber Winds, Odyssey of ert Heischman Award. serving as secretary this year.
From athletics to academ-
the Mind and STEAM Club. Lily is attending Cornell She is also a member and vice
ics and service clubs, you’ll
Nathan is attending Cani- University to major in animal president of the York High
find Rebecca in an active role.
sius University in the fall to science with a concentration School Student Board. Allie
Rebecca is a member of
major in computer science. in dairy management. was a member of the varsity
the York High School band
volleyball team throughout
and Recycling Club. She is
high school.
a member of the Yearbook
Allie is attending SUNY
Club and is credited with tak-
Brockport after graduation to
ing on a significant role in the
major in nursing. She plans to
design and publication of the
become a nurse practitioner.
2024 high school yearbook.
She is a high honor roll
Indigo Freeman student, and a member of
Music is as important to the National Honor Soci-
Indigo Freeman as breath- ety, where she is serving as
ing, and she has taken every president this year. She is the
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recipient of the Daughters
of the American Revolution
award, the Livingston County
Teen Recognition award, the
New York State Youth Lead-
ership award, the Kiwanis
Award, and the University of
Rochester Scholarship.
Rebecca is a three-sport
athlete, participating in the
York volleyball, swim and
softball teams.
Rebecca Lee Connor Rodwell
After graduation Rebecca
is attending Nazareth Univer-
sity of student speech pathol-
ogy.

Connor Rodwell
Connor Rodwell has been
a York Golden Knight since
Kindergarten. In high school
Connor enjoyed taking class-
es that allowed him to work
with his hands and he says it
is the technology classes he
took that are among his favor-
ites.
Connor earned several
Kellogg Academic Awards Adrienne Schroth Jacob Smith
throughout high school and
was the recipient of the Bud Adrienne played York/ music therapy.
Davis Award and the Clark- Pavilion varsity soccer, York
son University Leadership track, volleyball, softball, and
indoor track. She earned the Jacob Smith
Award.
Scholar Team Award for vol- Jacob Smith entered Kin-
Connor is a member of the
leyball in 2023 and an indi- dergarten as a York Golden
Pavilion High School Future
vidual scholar athlete award. Knight and has spent all of his
Farmers of America Chapter
She is an involved music school years wearing purple
and was a member of the York
student as a member of York and gold.
High School basketball team PHOTO PROVIDED
High School Jazz Band, Con- Jacob is a talented musi-
where he earned the Most York’s Jake Pangrazio became the Golden Knights boys’ basketball program’s
cert Band, Chamber Winds, cian and has been a member
Improved Player Award and leading scorer, enjoying an illustrious four-year varsity career. He finished his
and All County Band. Adri- of the York High School Band
was on the sectional champi- career with 1,284 career points.
onship team in 2022. enne participated in many in- and Chorus throughout high
“It wasn’t honestly a goal,” Pangrazio said. “I didn’t think it was attainable at
After graduation from York strumental solo festivals and school.
first. I never really went into varsity thinking I want to be the all-time leading
High School Connor is at- is also the York High School He is also a member of the
scorer. I obviously wanted to contribute and play my role, but as my career con-
tending Iowa State University Band Council secretary. National Honor Society.
tinued into my junior and senior year, it became more visible that could possibly
to major in agronomy. Adrienne also served as Jacob has been a member happen.”
the secretary of the Class of of the Varsity Tennis team Pangrazio’s favorite hoops memory came on Dec. 8, 2023, which happened to be
2024, York Junior Prom Coor- throughout high school. his father’s birthday. York took on Class ‘A’ powerhouse Bishop Kearney. Pan-
Adrienne Schroth dinator, and is a Steam Club His plan after high school grazio scored a school-record 46 points in a 75-60 victory, scoring 17 points in
Adrienne Schroth has de- member. is to make a successful career the third quarter alone.
voted her high school career Following graduation in cyber security. He will at- Pangrazio will play basketball at St. John Fisher University and major in mar-
to the things she loves — mu- Adrienne is attending Naz- tend SUNY Brockport for this keting while minoring in sports management. His dream is to become a general
sic and sports. areth University to major in major. manager of a sports team.

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Caledonia senior among Graney Scholarship recipients


BATAVIA — Four GLOW High School senior from North
area seniors have been named Java, plans to go to SUNY GCC
recipients of Arc GLOW’s 2024 for nursing.
Mary Anne Graney Memorial Zehler, like Grover, is a
Scholarship. member of Best Buddies. The
The $1,000 scholarship four Best Buddies events her
award winners — Katrelle school has every year are her
Grover, Emma Millar, Claire favorite days of the whole year.
Zehler, and Corina Dunn — She also attends Health Ca-
are planning to pursue careers reers Academy, and especially
related to healthcare or work- enjoyed her placement in the
ing with people with disabili- New York State School for the
ties. Blind in Batavia.
They include: “I really enjoy doing activi-
■ Emma Millar, a Caledo- ties with kids around my age or
nia-Mumford High School some younger kids,” she said.
senior from Caledonia, will “I think a lot of these students
attend Genesee Community are treated differently, and
College. She aims to obtain sometimes it’s nice just to be
her associates degree in health like everyone else and enjoy
studies before continuing her Emma Millar Katrelle Grover
the same activities. I like help-
education in the physical ther- ing them feel more included.”
apist’s assistant program. When not working on Sun-
Millar has experience with Ray Farms, Zehler has been a
individuals with IDD ever gardener for the Attica Future
since she was young — her Farmers of America and job
mother has been a speech shadowed at United Memorial
therapist at KidStart for 30
Medical Center in Batavia. She
years, which developed a pas-
also can be found as a volun-
sion for Millar to make people
teer at Agape Manor.
with disabilities lives easier.
In school, Zehler is on the
“It pains me when people
varsity swim and tennis teams,
look down on disabled peo-
ple, thinking that they can’t participates in the Wyoming
live a normal life or do normal Association of Catholic Youth,
things,” she said. “They are plays in band and chorus, and
capable; everyone deserves a is also in 4-H, FFA, Together
chance.” Including Every Student, stu-
When doing a shadowing dent government, and Nation-
opportunity at KidStart, Millar al Honor Society.
had the opportunity to work Now in its 19th year, the
with children and it opened Corinna Dunn Claire Zehler Mary Anne Graney Memorial
her eyes to her future career Scholarship is given out to area
portant, and I want to ensure cil, marching band, jazz band, tional non-profit organiza- of the club, Grover traveled to high school students planning
needed to be in the same area.
that children with disabilities musical pit orchestra, math tion that provides one-to-one Indianapolis for the Best Bud- to attend college to pursue
■ Corina Dunn, a student at
Le Roy Jr./Sr. High School hail- are welcomed, accepted, and team, success, basketball, friendships, leadership oppor- dies Leadership Conference a degree in human services,
ing from Le Roy, plans to at- have the basic blocks to suc- track and Unified Bowling. tunities, employment options where she learned how much special education or a field
tend SUNY Geneseo for early ceed in their futures.” ■ Katrelle Grover, a Warsaw and housing for people with more she wanted to do for her- related to helping people with
childhood/special education. Dunn keeps busy inside Central School senior from IDD. Grover wanted to be part self and people with IDD. developmental disabilities.
“I have always wanted to be and outside of school. Not only Silver Springs, plans to attend of Best Buddies ever since see- Outside of Best Buddies, It is in honor of Mary Anne
an early childhood teacher, does she work as a cashier and SUNY Fredonia for early child- ing her brother’s close friend- Grover also keeps busy in Graney, a special education
but after working with other customer service lead for Tops hood special education. ship with a boy with IDD. school with soccer, student teacher who died in 2004. The
students who have disabilities Friendly Markets, she’s the She became interested in “I did not realize until (this council, drama club and pho- scholarship is funded by the
through my high school career vice president of her school’s working with children with young man) came into my to club. She volunteers at St. Friends & Family 5K, sched-
has made me realize I want to National Honor Society and intellectual and developmen- brother’s life that someone Michael’s Church, the Hope uled this year for Sept. 16 in
be dual certified in special ed- volunteers for the Le Roy tal disabilities after becoming with a disability can change Foundation, Terry Fyke’s Main Elba. In all, 63 scholarships
ucation as well,” Dunn said. “I Youth Soccer Association. part of Best Buddies, which your day and even life in a mat- Street Players and helped with — including this year — have
believe that the first years of Dunn is active in Le Roy’s she joined in the ninth grade. ter of minutes,” she said. Kid’s Days at Artisan Villa. been awarded since 2006 to lo-
a child’s life are the most im- music council, student coun- Best Buddies is an interna- Now a senior and president ■ Claire Zehler, an Attica cal high school students.
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As you accept your diploma ...


By GORDIE ALLEN your journey. And decide to try
Special to The LCN and choose a life of work that
Young people across upstate fulfills some of those passions.
New York will line up to accept And finally – Get a life!
their high school diplomas A real life, not a manic
during the next two weekends. pursuit of your next promotion,
Graduation exercises will or a bigger paycheck, or a larger
often be followed by parties house or that perfect partner.
for the new grads with much All of these will come to you
congratulating accompanied in due time. Do you think it
by hand shaking and hugs would matter so very much
from mom and grandma. The
about these things if you blew
diploma, in many cases will
an aneurysm or discovered a
eventually be filed among
important papers or, as in my suspicious lump in your body?
case, relegated to the bottom of Get a life in which you can
my sock drawer. discover the sweetness in the
This diploma, once coveted, air on a cold winter’s morning,
is seldom seen again until a life that gets excited over
someone discovers its final another’s accomplishments,
resting place. Diplomas of doc- or a life that can understand
tors and lawyers are more likely the grace that comes in the mo-
to be framed and are hung on ment you realize that all good
an office wall as evidence that things must come to an end
the person named has the and that life, for all its wonder,
proper credentials to practice. is indeed fragile.
The advice of the com- George Bernard Shaw said
mencement address is often it well: “Life isn’t about finding
lost in the excitement. Like yourself. Life is about creating
advice given the day you get AVON CENTRAL SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH yourself.”
married, you hear the words Members of the Class of 2024 at Avon Central School walk to Avon Elementary School while wearing the graduation It doesn’t take a trip around
one day and are expected to caps and gowns earlier in June where they were cheered by the elementary students. The seniors carried certificates the world.
begin living them the next. indicating what their post-graduation plans would be. And then there are those
Having lived through both
of these events I would like to cent graduates all with similar sad or broke or lonely, or when pull toward those people most something worthwhile to make words by that prolific author
share some advice: educations. Many of you may you’ve received test results that important in your life — some this world a better place than “anonymous” who is supposed
Graduates! ... Let me caution find you are competing for the are not so good. of them probably sharing the the one he found. Life is a gift, to have once said: Remember
you. You are on the edge of your same jobs. At this moment, perched moment and the excitement of and if we fail to contribute, we that life is not a journey to the
own life changing event. Life is There will be only one on the edge of your life, having this big day – and you will want fail to adequately answer the grave with the intention of ar-
about to go into warp speed for difference between you and been recently tooled in your to hug them. Be aware that they question – Why are we here?” riving safely in a pretty and well
you. Up until now you’ve been the other guy. You will be the new credentials of knowledge, represent the world outside Take time to discover your preserved body, but rather to
fed, changed, put out to play only person alive who has sole I would ask that you consider yourself. passions. Tonight, tomorrow, skid in broadside, thoroughly
and called in to go to bed and custody of your life. That is your these things about yourself. If your education at home this summer and all through used up, totally worn out, and
someone has done your laun- particular life, not just your life You each possess an incred- and in school has been a your life, think about them and loudly proclaiming “WOW,
dry and made sure you got to that may be spent at a desk, or ible power to change your life success, then the world beyond what they are. WHAT A RIDE!”
all your dental appointments. in front of a computer, not a life and the world by changing you will expand. Hopefully, I’m talking about those in- Go forth to live, laugh, love
HELLO! This is coming to defined by a uniform, nor a life your attitude. As you matric- your education has outfitted terests that really mean some- and serve.
an end. working in a laboratory, on an ulate this life you will find that you to not only “fit in” but to thing to you – not drugs, nor
Soon you will be in charge of assembly line, and not just a your attitudes are the only engage life outside of yourself. alcohol ... and not computer Gordie Allen is the retired
your own life. life that may be in your mind. string you have that YOU can Albert Einstein expressed it games or your ever present cell managing editor of the Journal
Welcome to baptism by fire. It is a life that will encompass “pull.” well when he said: “A person phone. But life-giving passions and Republican in Lowville, the
Thinking of what I could your soul. You are never powerless first starts to live when he can that make it worthwhile for you hometown of Livingston County
write that would get your atten- People don’t talk about the as long as you remember the live outside himself, when he to make sacrifices. Passions News editor Ben Beagle. A version
tion I decided to give you what I soul much any more. It’s so potential your attitude holds can have as much regard for his that will last a lifetime, passions of this essay was first published
feel is the truth ... and here it is: much easier to write a resume over your life. fellow man as he does for him- that when realized will steer in the June 20, 2019, graduation
All too soon you ALL will be than to craft your spirit. As you seniors leave the self. We are here to do good. your decisions and continue to special section of The LCN and its
cast out onto the highway of life A resume is cold comfort on stage following commence- It is the responsibility of any add quality to your life. Don’t sentiments and wisdom remains
along with millions of other re- a winter’s night, or when you’re ment exercises you may feel a human being to aspire to do live without including them in unchanged.
T48 June
48 • June 20232024 Graduation
Graduation 2024
2023

CONGRATULATIONS
As you turn the page to the next chapter,
the future is yours to write. Fill it with
new experiences, good people and
rewarding choices that help make
the world a better place.
Best wishes to all of the
dedicated seniors who
are celebrating their
graduation!

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