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Special Supplement • June 16, 2022

KEEPSAKE EDITION

INDEX OF SCHOOLS IN THIS YEAR’S GRADUATION SECTION

Avon .......................................... 3 Genesee Valley BOCES ......... 22 Livonia .................................... 32

Caledonia-Mumford ................. 7 Year in Sports ................... 24-25 Mount Morris .......................... 37

Dansville ................................. 11 Keshequa ............................... 26 Wayland-Cohocton ................ 40

Geneseo ................................. 14 Lima Christian School........... 31 York ......................................... 43

Honeoye Falls-Lima ............... 20

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Acknowledgments
This graduation special sec-
tion is made possible through
the efforts of many people.
As you accept your diploma ...
The section highlights each By Gordie Allen
school’s candidates for gradu- Special to The LCN
ation, valedictorian and saluta- EDITOR’S NOTE: This essay was first
torian, and other top seniors. published in the June 20, 2019, gradu-
Along the way you’ll find other ation special section of The Livingston
photographs and highlights that County News. The sentiments and wis-
dom remains unchanged.
provide a scrapbook for the life

Y
of a high school senior in Living- oung people across up-
ston County in 2022. state New York will line up
We worked with counselors, to accept their high school
secretaries, principals and diplomas during the next two
superintendents to gather in- weekends.
formation as we do each year. Graduation exercises will of-
Contributors from The Livingston ten be followed by parties for the
County News include regional new grads with much congrat-
editor Ben Beagle, sports editor ulating accompanied by hand
Chris Metcalf, and staff writers shaking and hugs from mom
Margret Lee and Brendan Mc- and grandma. The diploma, in
Donough. The advertising staff many cases will eventually be
and art department of The Daily filed among important papers
News in Batavia also assisted. or, as in my case, relegated to the
We also appreciate the help- bottom of my sock drawer.
ful representatives from each This diploma, once coveted,
of the school districts featured CALEDONIA-MUMFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH
is seldom seen again until some-
here and photographers who Caledonia-Mumford Central School seniors play games in the parking lot during their senior
one discovers its final resting
took class pictures and individ- breakfast, which takes place during the final month of the school year.
place. Diplomas of doctors and
ual senior portraits that are the lawyers are more likely to be
focal points of this keepsake alive who has sole custody of you will want to hug them. Be life of work that fulfills some of
framed and are hung on an office your life. That is your particular aware that they represent the those passions.
edition. Some we have worked wall as evidence that the person
with for years, and others went life, not just your life that may world outside yourself. And finally – Get a life!
named has the proper creden- be spent at a desk, or in front of If your education at home and A real life, not a manic pursuit
through this process for the first tials to practice.
time with this edition. a computer, not a life defined by in school has been a success, of your next promotion, or a big-
The advice of the commence- a uniform, nor a life working in a then the world beyond you will ger paycheck, or a larger house or
The school representatives ment address is often lost in the
are the unsung heroes of this laboratory, on an assembly line, expand. Hopefully, your educa- that perfect partner. All of these
excitement. Like advice given the and not just a life that may be in tion has outfitted you to not only will come to you in due time. Do
edition which would not be pos- day you get married, you hear the
sible without their contributions. your mind. It is a life that will en- “fit in” but to engage life outside you think it would matter so very
words one day and are expected compass your soul. of yourself. much about these things if you
In addition to doing their regular to begin living them the next.
school jobs while continuing to People don’t talk about the Albert Einstein expressed it blew an aneurysm or discovered
Having lived through both of soul much any more. It’s so well when he said: “A person first a suspicious lump in your body?
navigate the pandemic, they
these events I would like to share much easier to write a resume starts to live when he can live out- Get a life in which you can
compiled these class lists,
some advice: than to craft your spirit. side himself, when he can have discover the sweetness in the
biographies of top seniors and
Graduates! ... Let me caution A resume is cold comfort on as much regard for his fellow air on a cold winter’s morning, a
photographs for this section.
They also promptly respond-
you. You are on the edge of your a winter’s night, or when you’re man as he does for himself. We life that gets excited over anoth-
ed when inevitable hiccups own life changing event. Life is sad or broke or lonely, or when are here to do good. It is the re- er’s accomplishments, or a life
arose that come with putting about to go into warp speed for you’ve received test results that sponsibility of any human being that can understand the grace
together such an extensive you. Up until now you’ve been are not so good. to aspire to do something worth- that comes in the moment you
section. When we needed to fed, changed, put out to play and At this moment, perched on while to make this world a better realize that all good things must
double-check a name, track called in to go to bed and some- the edge of your life, having been place than the one he found. Life come to an end and that life, for
down a missing photograph or one has done your laundry and recently tooled in your new cre- is a gift, and if we fail to contrib- all its wonder, is indeed fragile.
biography, get a better quality made sure you got to all your dentials of knowledge, I would ute, we fail to adequately answer
picture, or had a question about dental appointments. ask that you consider these the question – Why are we here?” George Bernard Shaw said
submitted information their HELLO! This is coming to an things about yourself. Take time to discover your it well: “Life isn’t about finding
prompt responses allowed work end. You each possess an incredi- passions. Tonight, tomorrow, yourself. Life is about creating
to continue. Soon you will be in charge of ble power to change your life and this summer and all through yourself.”
Here, it should be noted your own life. the world by changing your atti- your life, think about them and It doesn’t take a trip around
that the class lists appearing Welcome to baptism by fire. tude. As you matriculate this life what they are. the world.
in this special section identify Thinking of what I could write you will find that your attitudes I’m talking about those inter- And then there are those
candidates for graduation from that would get your attention I are the only string you have that ests that really mean something words by that prolific author
each school’s senior class as of decided to give you what I feel is YOU can “pull.” to you – not drugs, nor alcohol “anonymous” who is supposed
early June. The students who ul- the truth ... and here it is: You are never powerless as ... and not computer games or to have once said: Remember
timately meet the qualifications All too soon you ALL will be long as you remember the po- your ever present cell phone. But that life is not a journey to the
to graduate may differ from the cast out onto the highway of life tential your attitude holds over life-giving passions that make grave with the intention of arriv-
published list. along with millions of other re- your life. it worthwhile for you to make ing safely in a pretty and well pre-
Read on to learn about some cent graduates all with similar As you seniors leave the stage sacrifices. Passions that will last served body, but rather to skid
of Livingston County’s amazing educations. Many of you may following commencement exer- a lifetime, passions that when in broadside, thoroughly used
graduates, their achievements find you are competing for the cises you may feel a pull toward realized will steer your decisions up, totally worn out, and loudly
and the experiences from high same jobs. those people most important in and continue to add quality to proclaiming “WOW, WHAT A
school that have shaped their There will be only one differ- your life – some of them proba- your life. Don’t live without in- RIDE!”
future plans. ence between you and the other bly sharing the moment and the cluding them in your journey. Go forth to live, laugh, love
– Ben Beagle, regional editor guy. You will be the only person excitement of this big day – and And decide to try and choose a and serve.
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Avon Central School

AVON CENTRAL SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH

The Avon Central School Class of 2022.

Class list
Listed below are the can- Zoe Church Jackson Herman Brendan Miron Audrey Sargent
didates for graduation in the Elyse Cochrane Brian Hopson Eva Schirmer
Avon Central School Class of Kaden Colt Ella Hoskins Garrett Nelson FaithLynn Schwartzmeyer
2022. Zachary Colvin Katlyn Newton Mason Secker
Graduation is scheduled Sibyl Cope Lillian Jensen Anthony Nicholson Dylan Smith
for 10 a.m. June 25 at the Avon Christian Crotser-Bricks Margaret Johnson Jack Snyder
Central School Stadium Com- Joleigh Crye Demarre Jordan Andin O’Brien Allyson Surdick
plex, 191 Clinton St., Avon. Michael Cullinan Emma Ossont
Rose Khoobyar Michael Trejo-Montano
Logan Dale
Owen Adams Gabrielle Koehler Carmen Passamonte Haley Trewer
Ali DiFranco
Nicklaus Antkowiak Kenneth Kominiarek Brianna Pierce Giana Trubia
Brooke Arnold Shane Ellsworth Orcun Kozaci Grace Pierson
Logan Austen Mikaela Engstrom Bryson Potts David Underhill Jr.
Chance Ezard Andrew LaRose Dalton Powell Josephine VanRy
Brady Beshures Logan Fogarty Shea Leonard Adrienne Priest Evan VanSon
Emma Bondgren Carter Fronk Brian Lewis Olivia Priest
Adrianne Boor Cooper Lockwood Matthew Wade
Isabelle Bradshaw Ian Gallagher Aydan Low Jacob Riojas Zachary Walck
Talisa Brice Dakota Gambino Ayden Robinson Olivia Walker
Jack Browne Caleb Glotzbach Adam Mariani Andrew Rowland Thomas Welch
William Greenwood Alexander Mayen Madeline Ruter Courtney Yencer
Jeremy Grovanz Maxwell Mesi Nathan Zeluff
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Valedictorian: ‘Do something that challenges you’

Gabrielle Koehler is the valedictori- BOCES’ Interscholastic Competition poems I wrote last spring and sum-
an of Avon’s class of 2022. in English, or ICE. mer, but they’re a little embarrassing.
The daughter of Joy and Gerard J. Gabbie is the recipient of the However, there are a few pieces that
Koehler, Gabbie will attend Rochester Outstanding Junior of the Year and I’ve written this year that I would like
Institute of Technology in the fall and Daughters of the American Revolution to expand upon, and I would consider
plans on double majoring in psycholo- Good Citizen awards, among others, trying to get them published.”
gy and English. and is a College Board National Rural In looking back on her four-year
Gabbie has been actively involved and Small Town Recognition Program high school career at Avon, Gabbie
in musical theater, arts and service Scholar. And while she enjoys writing said she’s learned you don’t need to be
clubs during her time in Avon and has in all its forms, Gabbie said she’s first perfect to be deserving of good things
also had leadership positions in Avon’s and foremost a poet. in life.
National Honor Society chapter (pres- “My favorite thing to write is poet- “If you try to be the best version of
ident), Communications Club (presi- ry,” she said. “Over the past two years, yourself possible, others will recognize
dent) and Art Club (secretary), among I’ve created a collection of 150 pages of that and they’ll be proud of you for
others. poetry.” what you have accomplished,” she
She most recently appeared on stage While there was a time when she said.
as Sandra Bloom in Avon’s produc- aspired to be an author, Gabbie ulti- Her advice for incoming freshmen
tion of “Big Fish,” a role for which she mately decided she wanted to pursue was simple: Get involved wherever and
earned an Overall Excellence in Perfor- a career that would allow her to inter- whenever possible.
mance in a Leading Role award in the act with other people, as opposed to “Doing something new that chal-
Rochester Broadway Theatre League’s sitting in an office, plugging away at a lenges you allows you to become a Gabrielle Koehler
Stars of Tomorrow program. keyboard all day. more confident, developed person
Gabbie’s also earned recognition “I still love to write though, so I do who has a better understanding of pectedly become your friends. Keep
for her visual artworks in the Genesee want to continue writing – mainly who they are in life,” she said. “You an open mind – not just towards doing
Valley Council on the Arts’ annual poetry – on the side and I’m hoping to appreciate the time you have and the new things, but towards the people
Scholastic Art Shows and for her liter- publish at least one collection some- things that people put together more you meet and let the world surprise
ary analysis acumen in Genesee Valley day,” she said. “I would publish the and meet amazing people who unex- you.”

Salutatorian advises ‘Prioritize your own health’

Rose Khoobyar is the salutatorian of Avon’s class of 2022.
The daughter of Jessica and Joseph Khoobyar, Rose is unde-
cided on her future plans.
During her time at Avon, Rose has been an active member of
chorus and art and drama clubs.
An accomplished artist, Rose’s “Self Portrait” took first place
in the drawing category in Genesee Valley Council on the Arts’
Scholastic Arts Show earlier this year.
Rose was a member of Avon’s National Honor Society chapter
and was named Freshman of the Year in 2019.
Outside of school, she’s volunteered her time as a children’s Rose
librarian at the Avon Wesleyan Church. Khoobyar
Her advice to incoming freshmen is to “take care of yourself” An award-winning self portrait
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Brendan Miron Josephine VanRy Andin O’Brien Elyse Cochrane Ella Hoskins

Gabrielle Koehler Advice for freshmen: Don’t Andin O’Brien Awards in English II honors, Advice for freshmen: Try to
be afraid to try something dif- marketing, Spanish II and enjoy every moment.
Valedictorian ferent. You might find some- Class rank: 5 Pre-calculus, high honor roll,
thing you have a passion and a Parents: Erika and Tim Elmira Key Award, Russell
real knack for. O’Brien. Sage Scholar, Devin Snyder
Ella Hoskins
Rose Khoobyar Future plans: Attend Penn Memorial Outstanding Fe- Class rank: 7
State to study communica- male Athlete Award. Parents: Calvin and Naoisa
Salutatorian Josephine VanRy tions. Activities: Yearbook Club, Hoskins.
Class rank: 4 Awards and honors: Aca- Student Council, Interact Future plans: Attend SUNY
Parents: Jennifer and Gray- demic Letter Award, high hon- Club, Athletics Club (secre- Binghamton to study biomed-
Brendan Miron don VanRy. or roll, academic achievement tary), Superintendent’s Advi- ical sciences on the pre-med
Future plans: Attend Syra- awards in psychology and sory Committee. track, followed by medical
Class rank: 3 biology.
Parents: Kimberly and Mi- cuse University to study mar- Sports: Soccer (Three-time school.
keting management. Activities: National Honor sectional champion – 2018, Awards and honors: Perfect
chael Miron. Society, Interact Club, Leader-
Future plans: Attend Roch- Awards and honors: Na- 2019, 2020), All-Greater Roch- attendance, high honor roll.
tional honor society member, ship programs at CSM, super- ester First Team (2019, 2020), Activities: National Honor
ester Institute of Technology intendent’s advisory council.
to study computer science and high honor roll member, aca- Section V Player of the Year Society, Student Council, In-
demic letter award winner. Most important lesson Division II (2020), basketball teract Club.
programming and minor in learned: Everyone is different.
some sort of mathematics or Activities: Band, jazz band, (sectional champion (2019), Sports: Softball.
Interact Club (president), Don’t compare yourself to LCAA All-Star (2020, 2021), Most important lesson
psychology field. others and worry about what
Awards and honors: The Student Council, Superinten- Exceptional Senior (2021), learned: You need to be
dent’s Council, theater, Year- people think because no one Track and Field (school record adaptable and willing to
Rensselaer Medal, RIT Com- is really paying as much atten-
puting Medal, Clarkson Lead- book Club. holder in 400- and 800-me- change. You are going to grow,
Sports: Softball and basket- tion as you think ter dashes and 4x800-meter don’t be scared.
ership Award, Xerox Award, Advice for freshmen: Work
Memorial Mathematics ball. relay, eight-time sectional Advice for freshmen: Seri-
Most important lesson hard but find time to enjoy champion), fourth place in ously, go to everything you can
Award, Freshman of the Year, your high school experience.
Junior of the Year. learned: The teachers at Avon 800-meters at Division II State and be involved in everything.
are amazing and learning to These four years will drag on Championships (2021), LCAA Have the worst case of FOMO
Activities: Chorus and Bel at times but really do fly by.
Canto (tenor), concert band, work with them and under- Female Track Athlete of the (fear of missing out) ever.
stand them can change your Cherish even the smallest mo- Year (2019).
drama club (vice president), ments in Avon because once
chess club. high school experience. Most important lesson
Advice for freshmen: It’s it’s time to graduate you’ll learned: Don’t be too hard on
Sports: Soccer (indoor and miss all of them.
OK to not get along with every- yourself. See AVON T6
outdoor).
Most important lesson one, but make an effort to be
learned: Being personable kind to everyone. Elyse Cochrane
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Jeremy Grovanz
Class rank: 8
Parents: Mark Grovanz and
Holly Johnson.
Future plans: Attend SUNY
College of Environmental
Science and Forestry to study
sustainable energy manage-
ment and minor in construc-
tion management.
Awards and honors: Na- Maxwell Mesi
tional Honor Society, RIT
Creativity and Innovation (football).
Scholarship, Academic Letter Activities: National Honor
Award. Society.
Sports: Football. Sports: Football.
Most important lesson Most important lesson
learned: You need to have learned: Enjoy where you’re at
balance in your life. Being a in each phase of life
well-rounded person will get Advice for freshmen: Work
you places. hard and enjoy high school – it
Advice for freshmen: Cal- goes by fast
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Caledonia-Mumford Central School

CALEDONIA-MUMFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH

Members of the Caledonia-Mumford Central School Class of 2022.

Class list
Listed below are the can- Bernard Bazzett Scott Essig Andy Lin Evan Raniewicz
didates for graduation in the Katherine Beachel Fiona Friday Khione Lindsey Camden Reed
Caledonia-Mumford Central Lillias Bell Alexander Lynn Sawyer Richardson
School Class of 2022. Mya Berkemeier Avery Gady Molly Ryan
Graduation is scheduled for Dylan Blanchard Mackenzie Guerin Fiona Maruska
7:15 p.m. June 23 in Hamilton Joseph Bodley Gabriella Holler Mitchell Mattica John Strong
Stadium (weather permitting), Tyler McCowan Jayde Thompson
99 North St., Caledonia. If in- Jacob Cappotelli Carter Johnson Ireland McDonald Cole Towery
clement weather, check www. Alexander Carnes Kylie Johnson Taylor Mills
cal-mum.org for updates. Jesse Churchill Lydia Johnston Geordan Mitchell Halie Vandyne
Hailey Morin Kyle Wade
Tristan Abbey Aaron Deak Jr. Montgomery Kessler Alexzandra Whiteman
Aidan Anderson Gavin Doran Jordin Kilmer Caroline Pies
Zachy Kuhn Cameron Plano Kimberly Zenzen
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Valedictorian to study biochemisty

Andy Lin is the Caledonia-Mumford English Language/Literature Compo- time into karate and helping out at his
Central School Class of 2022 valedic- sition. parents’ restaurant in Caledonia, Mei
torian. As a successful high school student, Ho.
When asked what high school class Andy filled his day with the things he Andy is the son of Shan Bao Lin and
he enjoyed the most, he answered, loves, music, sports and friends. He and Xiu Zhu Liu; and his sister is Sum-
“I’ve enjoyed every math class that I participated in Spanish Club, band, mer Lin.
took in high school, since math is my chorus, and a flute ensemble. Andy Best high school memory: “My best
dominant subject.” has been a high honor roll student high school memory includes outdoor
Andy plans to use his math strength throughout high school and is a mem- adventures in Advance Biology class.
after high school as he will be studying ber of the soccer and track teams, and Doing track and making new friends
biochemistry and business in at Bing- the National Honor Society. This year on the team.”
hamton University he served as secretary to National Advice to underclassmen: “Always
To prepare himself for the rigors of Honor Society. try to get things done before they build
college coursework, Andy successful- He is a 2020 recipient of the Living- up.”
ly took a number of Cal-Mum High ston County Teen Recognition Award “Know what you want and strive for
School’s most challenging courses, and the Bausch and Lomb Honorary it.”
including Advanced Placement Cal- Science Award. “Study and try your hardest for
Andy Lin
culus, Physics, Macro Economics, and Outside of school, Andy puts his things you do.”

Salutatorian plans to study childhood education

Taylor Mills is the Caledo- Taylor works as a park super- regime with Bernie. We always get through even the toughest
nia-Mumford Central School visor for Caledonia Recreation had a great time and going to all days. Whether it is sports, art,
Class of 2022 salutatorian. during the summer. of the football and basketball music, writing, or anything
She challenged herself in high The daughter of Thomas and games near and far was a lot of else, have those few things that
school by taking a challenging Susan Mills, Taylor will attend fun.” you can turn to to relieve the
course load and participating St.Bonaventure University to Advice to Underclassmen: stress and pressure of life as a
in several different extra-cur- major in childhood education. “Do not stress so much over high school student. Also, do
ricular activities and sports. Favorite High School the little stuff. Focus on what not take anything for granted,
As preparation for college, Course: “My favorite high you need to accomplish and your time here will be over in
Taylor took several Advanced school course was AP Psy- find activities to do to help you no time.”
Placement courses including chology. All of the material we
AP Literature and Composi- learned was very interesting.
tion, Calculus, Psychology, and
Language and Composition.
While purposely challenging
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Bernard Bazzett Jacob Cappotelli

AndyLin He has a part-time job at the

Red Osier restaurant and when
Valedictorian he has free time, Bernie enjoys
hunting, fishing, and playing
TaylorMills guitar in a band.
Best High School Memory:
Salutatorian “Playing the song ‘Landlord’
at Seniors for Seniors with the
BernardBazzett band Big Boys with a Z in my
Bernard, known by his sophomore year.”
teachers and friends as Bernie, Advice to Underclassmen:
“Control what you can in your
is well prepared for the studies
life. If you start the day with a
that lie before him in college. In
positive outlook you will see a
preparation for an engineering
drastic improvement in your
career, he has taken many of the
mood and those around you.
high school’s most challenging
Once you start letting things
courses including AP Physics,
that are out of your control dic-
Chemistry and Calculus; Prin-
tate how your day goes, you will
ciples of Engineering and other be miserable.”
Project Lead the Way pre-engi- Post High School: University
neering courses. of Michigan to study environ-
Bernie, the son of Terry and mental engineering.
Stacy Bazzett, is a high honor
roll student, a member of the JacobCappotelli
Cal-Mum High School Student Jacob approached high
Council, and is president of the school with the idea that he
Class of 2022. He is a member of would get the most out of these
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Award for Innovation and In- Jacob, the son of Chris and
formation Technology, and this Janet Cappotelli, was a three- Ask about our Leaf Relief
year, a 2022 Livingston County sport athlete throughout all
Teen Recognition Award. gutter protection systems
four years of high school play-
Outside of school activities, ing football, basketball and to keep your gutters
Bernie is involved in volunteer baseball. He also participated
service in his community. He is free of debris
in band, chorus and held a role
a volunteer at the annual Coun- in the Senior play. He is a high year after year.
cil of Churches Summer Va- honor roll student and a mem-
cation Bible Camp and assists ber of the National Honor Soci-
older neighbors with their yard ety. He served one year as NHS
work and other needs. Prior to
COVID, Bernie was a regular
volunteer with Food Link in
Caledonia.
treasurer.
As a freshman, he was select-
See CAL-MUM T10
allcountygutter.com
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“I could tell you to work hard or

Cal-Mum finish your college applications
early but the advice I would give
From T9 to underclassmen is to have
confidence. There will be times
ed to attend the Hugh O’Brien when the only person you can
Youth Leadership program. count on is yourself and you
In his junior year, Jacob was have to have the confidence to
presented with the University do so. You have to be your own
of Rochester Susan B. Anthony cheerleader before anyone else
Award. In his senior year, he re- will be. Love who you are and
ceived a 2022 Livingston Coun- who you are becoming, be truly
ty Teen Recognition Award. and authentically yourself and
He earned the Scholar Athlete make no apologies. You are
Camden Reed Sawyer Richardson Halie Van Dyne capable of anything you put
award for high academics
during athletic seasons. Callan Football Award, the “It was my ability to work selves throughout both of the your mind to, you just need the
Jacob has been an active vol- Exceptional Senior Award for closely with Dr. Chenaille in our courses. We had the ability to confidence to do it.”
unteer since elementary school. Basketball, the Scholar Athlete School to Work Program and play the role of an adult and find Post High School: Keuka Col-
His activities include volunteer- Award, and is a Commended that I had many leadership op- solutions to issues we face in lege to pursue a master’s degree
ing at the Parents as Reading Student for the National Merit portunities that taught me skills society today. The classes were in occupational therapy.
Partners festival, Caledonia Fall Scholarship Program. He also I will use in my future career.” interactive and lessons I will Halie VanDyne
Festival, Cal-Mum Shines, the received a Livingston County Sawyer , the daughter of take with me into the future.”
Penny Carnival, Breakfast with Teen Recognition Award. Duke and Caroline Richardson, Best High School Memory: Halie, the daughter of Rich-
Santa, Hometown Holidays He is a community volunteer, is active in school activities and “A large portion of our high ard and Jennifer VanDyne, is
parade and numerous school helping with the penny carni- often takes the leadership role school career was out of our energetic, positive and focused
events for kids. val, biddy basketball, breakfast in organizing them. She helped homes. I used to be upset by on making the world a better
Favorite High School with Santa, Parents As Reading organize Cal-Mum Shines, this, thinking how unfortunate place. She takes the initiative to
Course: “My favorite high Partners Festival, and working a joint celebration between it was we missed out on over a find ways to improve the lives of
school course was U.S. history at Coach Dickens’ basketball CMCS and the community. year of high school experience. her school, community and be-
in my junior year and it was be- camp. Camden works at the She also was a lead in the CM Things happen for a reason and yond. Halie has organized sev-
cause of Mr. Harrington. I could Caledonia Country Club in the Stomps Out Bullying initiative. I have come to realize that if we eral collections at CMCS includ-
not understand why he was also summer. This spring, Sawyer took the had not have missed so much, ing products for the women and
so energetic and positive, but it Best High School Memory: lead in helping to organize I do not think the memories I childrens’ shelter at the YWCA,
was great. It was good to have “Going on the Myrtle Beach trip events for Camp Raider, a day of have made this past year would Birthday Bash, a collection
someone like him during a time with the baseball team.” team building activities. have made such an impact on of birthday cake ingredients
where life was tough during Advice to Underclassmen: Sawyer is president of the me. Senior year overall has been and small prizes for inner city
COVID.” “Put in the effort now so you Cal-Mum High School Student the best memory, whether it be children who may not receive
Advice to Underclassmen: have more opportunities later Council and National Honor football games, homecoming, a birthday cake, a collection for
“Put down the phone and be on.” Society. She played varsity and class projects, or even the Golisano Children’s Hospital,
social.” Post High School: University softball, is in Ski Club and had simple things like sitting in the another for Lollypop Farm and
Post High School: Bingham- of Pittsburgh for business. the lead role in the Senior Play, hallway or singing at the top of the Open Door Mission.
ton University to major in me- “Holly Days Homecoming.” our lungs in the hall.”
chanical engineering.
Sawyer Richardson Sawyer received the Robert Advice to Underclassmen: See CAL-MUM T29
Sawyer came to Cal-Mum C. Freeman Citizenship Award
CamdenReed in sixth grade and has made her senior year. She was named Congratulations to ALL the seniors in Livingston County!
Camden, the son of Michael the most of every day since a Citizen of the Year of the high
and Erin Reed, seized the op- that time. She involved herself school and also received a Liv- Julie Pangrazio
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and prepare for college. He took sports and extracurricular ac- Favorite High School Class:
many of the Advanced Place- tivities. “My absolute favorite class did
ment courses offered at Cal- Sawyer says the opportuni- not come until much later in my
Mum, including AP Micro and ties – rather than specific cours- high school career, Economics
Macroeconomics, AP Calculus, es – that she was able to take and Participation in Govern-
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Camden is a three-sport ath-
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and baseball. He is vice- pres-
ident of the Cal-Mum High CONGRATULATIONS!
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Dansville Central School

DANSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH

Members of the Dansville Central School Class of 2022.

Madelyn Failla Emma Ognen

Class list
Listed below are the can-
Kordell Fierle
Alyssa Fitzpatrick
Aiden Folwell
Deshawn Owens
Widelys Pagan-Rosario
Cameran Pappas
CLASS LEADERS
didates for graduation in
the Dansville Central School
Class of 2022.
Summer Foster
Arianna Fox
Hannah Frazier
Erin Patanella
Alexis Patterson
Nolan Polizzi
Valedictorian will be
Graduation is scheduled for
7 p.m. June 24.
Holdyn Freeman
Sophia Frisiras
Danielle Geyer
Darin Price
Evan Pruonto
Jolin Qui
studying pre-med
Nicole Acker
Cierra Allen Emily Graham Calab Rigdon Abigail Belcher is ranked
Bryce Applin Samantha Graves Donovan Robson first in her class with a grade-
Morgan Avery Tessa Gregorius Bailey Rossborough point average above 100. She
Joseph Barnhardt Braiden Halbert Tiffany Rowley has taken a total of 10 Advance
Jeffery Bartholomew Gavin Hart Bianca Ruiz Placement courses while in
Abigail Belcher Ciden Hartson Brynn Schiavi high school.
Preston Bell Emma Heiman Meghan Schledorn She is the senior class pres-
Samantha Bishop Amber Henchen Dylan Schmidt ident and has competed in
Dylan Bovee Abigale Henderson Adam Schuster three sports each year since
Nathan Burley Evelyn Hennig Mandolin Schutz freshman year, including five
Colin Button Gabriel Hilligus Anna Shafer varsity sports as a junior.
Marina Caito Quinn Howe Benjamin Sick
Abi, the daughter of Sarah
Kayleigh Camacho Mackenzie Jacobs Nathan Simpson
and Derek Belcher, is a mem-
Kyler Canfield-McKinney Claire Ketcham Jakob Smith
Conner Knapp Zackary Smith ber of the high school student
Kaelee Carey leadership team, a member of
Brielle Caruso Lydia Kruchten Allycia Spencer
Payton Kysor Sidney Stone the Strength and Conditioning Abigail Belcher
Mya Connor
Madison Lee Lauren Stoner Club, which means she has
Hayley Conrad
Danielle Lewis Malikye Stonewell arrived at school by 7 a.m. on ship to Elmira College, and
Savannah Conrad
Caitlyn Conroy Allen Luxon Elijah Swyers Mondays, Wednesdays and has received a New York State
Trevor Converse Samantha Mackey Chad Thomas Fridays each week since Janu- scholarship for being No. 1 in
Brenden Cook Jacob MacNeal Kyra Trimboli ary 2021. her class.
Brook Coombs Peyton Mays Lily Vanderwerf Abigail is a member of Pony Abigail states her favorite
William Crawford Martin McColligan Zoe Veaunt Express, National Honor Soci- high school memories are
Teala Cruz Evan Mehlenbacher Colin Wager ety – president her junior year the Quebec trip in 8th grade,
Tristan Curtis Lucas Menger Madison Webster – and was a Rotary Student of senior ball last year and the
Maddison Dalberth Evelyn Miller Kimberly Wilson the Month. She also has a part- homecoming dance this year.
William Delaney Valerie Miller Taylor Wolfanger time job at Dunkin’ Donuts. Abi’s advice for underclass-
Karly DiSalvo Colby Mitchell Destinee Woodworth Abigail plans to attend col- men at DHS is to be involved
Patrick DuBois Andrew Morrow Jarred Woodworth lege to study pre-med. She – participate in and attend as
Gavin Eldridge Evan Moulthroup Gregory Young has a lot of options and has many extracurricular activities
Karter Everman Jacob O’Toole Cody Rae Ziefel been awarded a full scholar- and school events as possible.
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TOP SENIORS CLASS LEADERS

Salutatorian wants to
own her own business
Braiden Halbert, the
daughter of Miki and Bob
Halbert, is ranked second in
her class with a grade-point
average of above 99. She has
taken a total of nine Advanced
Placement courses while in
high school.
Braiden has played softball
Erin Patanella Hannah Frazier Samantha Bishop for three years and has been a
member of Dansville Dance
Abigail Belcher Academy since she was 4
years old. She also worked
Valedictorian there to help teach younger
students how to dance.
Braiden is a member of Braiden Halbert
Braiden Halbert the FBLA Club, overseeing its
As a junior, Braiden re-
Salutatorian community service projects,
ceived the University of
specifically food and toys for
the animals at the Hornell Rochester George Eastman
Erin Patanella Humane Society. She was a Scholarship Award, and mer-
Pony Express member her it-based scholarships from
Erin Patanella is a member of the University of Oregon and
National Honor Society, varsity junior year and she goes over
to the primary school on a the University of Connecticut.
volleyball, varsity basketball, She was selected this year as
varsity track, varsity cross coun- daily basis during her study
hall to help in her mother’s Rotary Student of the Month.
try, Pony Express, and Cham- Braiden plans to attend col-
ber singers. Emma Heiman Benjamin Sick second-grade classroom.
Braiden is a member of lege to major in business and
She is the recipient of the
ers, varsity volleyball, varsity volleyball, softball, polo, dance, Nation Honor Society and has eventually be the owner of her
following awards and honors:
Varsity D in four sports, Script tennis, drum major, Drama and the school musical. taken French, every year since very own business.
D, LCAA all-star and excep- Club, and she was a Girls State She is the recipient of the 7th grade. She is in French Her advice to underclass-
tional senior 2021 volleyball, Delegate. following awards and honors: V – AP French class. In May, men is to associate yourself
Student of the Month, Wells She is the recipient of the Computing Medal Award from Braiden attempted to earn the with the people who make
College 21st Century Leader- following awards and honors: Rochester Institute of Technol- Seal of Biliteracy. you feel good about yourself.
ship Award, High Honor Roll, Varsity D, Script D, Red Cross ogy, Scholar Athlete, AP Schol-
Mustang of the Month for vol- Leadership Award, Student ar, Blue Mustang Award, and
leyball, Mustang of the Month, Sage Award, Rotary Student of Script D.
Art Department. the Month. She will attend Asbury Uni-
Patanella plans to attend Bishop plans to attend Naz- versity to major in equine stud-
SUNY Brockport for Journalism areth College for mathematics ies and art.
and Broadcasting. and adolescence education. Benjamin Sick
She will also participate in Air
Hannah Frazier Force ROTC at RIT. Benjamin Sick is a member
Hannah Frazier is a member of varsity baseball, varsity foot-
of the Drama Club, Chambers
Emma Heiman ball, varsity basketball, varsity
Singers, and National Honor Emma Heiman is a member swim, National Honor Society,
Society. of National Honor Society,
She is the recipient of the National Junior Honor Society, See DANSVILLE T13
following awards and honors:
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Jakob Smith Cody Rae Ziefel Savannah Conrad Jolin Qui Gregory Young

Month.
Dansville Cody plans to attend Saun-
ders School of Business at RIT.
From T12 Savannah Conrad
Pony Express, Student Council, Savannah Conrad has played
and Tech Club. softball (9 to 12 grade), boxing
He is the recipient of the (11 and 12), horseback riding
following awards and hon- (11), and hunting/shooting (10
ors: Script D, Varsity D for all to 12).
sports, Mustang of the Month She is the recipient of the
for English and technology, following awards and honors:
Bausch and Lomb Scholarship Honor Roll (7 to 12), Varsity D,
Award, Presidential Scholar- Script D, Presidential Educa-
ship Award, Honor Roll, LCAA tion Award, and American Citi-
league champion (basketball). zenship Award. Payton Kysor Alexis Patterson Madison Lee
Benjamin plans to attend Savannah plans to attend
Rensselaer Polytechnic Insti- Payton Kysor She is the recipient of the
D’Youville University to pursue Gregory Young following awards and honors
a doctorate in physical therapy. tute for architecture. Payton Kysor plays softball, Script D, Honor Roll, Living-
Gregory Young is a member
Jakob Smith Jolin Qiu of National Honor Society, Dra-
basketball, and is a member of ston County Teen Recognition
the yearbook. Award, Scholar-Athlete Team
Jakob Smith plays basketball, Jolin Qiu is a senior class ma Club, Chambers Singer, var- She is the recipient of the Award, and the George H. Ball
soccer, track, and is a member officer. She plays volleyball and sity swimming, varsity tennis, following awards and honors: Community Achievement
of National Honor Society, tennis. varsity golf, varsity track and Honor Roll, Script D, Varsity D, Award.
National Junior Honor Society, She is the recipient of the field, and International Club. and the Rensselaer Medalist Alexis plans to attend Cani-
and Future Business Leaders of following awards and honors: He is the recipient of the Award.
America. sius College in Buffalo for psy-
2022 Teen Recognition Award, following awards and honors: Payton plans to attend col-
He is the recipient of the chology and physician assistant
RIT Innovation and Creativity Script D, Boys State Delegate, lege to study animal science/
following awards and honors: studies.
Award, Rotary Student of the Honor Roll, Varsity D, Mustang marine biology.
Script D, Honor Roll 9 to 12, Month, Dansville Teacher’s As- of the Month, LCAA All-Star, Madison Lee
Genesee Community College sociation Script D Award, Peo- Alexis Patterson
Scholar Athlete, Alfred Univer- Madison Lee is a member of
ACE Award, SAANYS Scholar- ple’s Choice Award at Dansville sity CANY Scholastic Recogni- Alexis Patterson is a member National Honor Society, varsity
ship, LCAA All-Star (basketball), Artwork’s Student Showcase, of National Junior Honor So-
tion Award, and Student of the soccer, varsity basketball, var-
LCAA All-Star (soccer), LCAA and Honor Roll. ciety, National Honor Society,
Month. sity track, and the strength and
League Champion (basketball), Jolin plans to focus on study- National Technical Honor So-
Young plans to attend Clark- conditioning club.
and Student of the Month. ing and building her skills while ciety, chorus, bowling, outdoor
Jakob plans to attend SUNY son University to study engi- She is the recipient of the
majoring in computer science track, and soccer. She is also an following awards and honors:
Brockport. neering.
at RIT. Explorer with Dansville Ambu-
Cody Rae Ziefel lance Company. See DANSVILLE T23
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Geneseo Central School

GENESEO CENTRAL SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH

Members of the Geneseo Central School Class of 2021 pose for a class picture outside the C-47 known as “Whiskey 7” at the National Warplane Museum in Geneseo.

Class list TAKING THE LEAD

Listed below are the can- Aydah Daniel Luke Kingston
didates for graduation in the Kierstyn Davin Savannah Lopez
Geneseo Central School Class Joseph DeBell
of 2022. Sydney Matthews
Graduation is scheduled for Jeffrey Ellis Sean McCaughey
11 a.m. June 25. Eve Emmendorfer Zachary Mogavero

Kenneth Adams-Perez Samuel Genova Harrison Oliver

Alexander Agosto Myriana Gleichauf
Tiffani Aho Alivia Gordon Joshua Perez Silva
Sarina Alcock Mykola Prokhorenko
Jason Hammond Giovanni Provo
Chloe Barnard Brogan Henderson
Refia Bilgic Joseph Hint Eleanor Schiener
Rowan Boughton Andrew Slade
Sofia Breemes-Illescas Wynn Jarvis Nicholas Staley
Austin Brown Natalie Johnston Jasmine Stone
Gavin Straton
Alexander Chiulli Hayden Kelly Emily Sullivan
Kelly Clark Isabel Kernan Ashlynn Truesdell
Eric Cole Isabella Kilmer JEN DOTTERWEICH PHOTOGRAPH
Regina Cucchiara Cameron King Bowen Walton Geneseo’s Sean McCaughey gets a nice lead during a Blue
Taylor Curry Bianca Willis Devils victory this spring.
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CLASS LEADERS

Valedictorian to continue studies at MIT

Sydney Matthews, the daughter (9th), JV/varsity softball (9th to 12th),

‘
Know the difference
of Jeffrey and Julie Matthews, is the varsity track (12th), varsity swim-
valedictorian of the Geneseo Central ming (12th), JV hockey (9th).
School Class of 2022. between ‘D-O’ tomorrow Extracurricular activities: Math-

’
Sydney says one of the important and ‘D-U-E’ tomorrow. letics, Page Turners, National Honor
lessons she learned in high school
was that “there’s a lot to be found Society, Odyssey of the Mind, Drama
outside of your comfort zone.” Sydney Matthews Club, Do-Gooders, Yearbook Club,
She will explore what’s next in her Geneseo Class of 2022 valedictorian, Foreign Language Club, Student
future when she attends Massachu- sharing advice for freshmen Council, class officer, ICE, and Eu-
setts Institute of Technology to study chre Club.
aerospace engineering. Community service: Club soccer,
Some of Sydney’s high school ac- club hockey, Girl Scouts, Mendon-
complishments include: ites Running Club, volunteer tutor,
Honors/Awards/Scholarships: Silver Awards for Girl Scouts, AP
Scholar with Honor Award, National Foodlink volunteer, volunteering at
Captain of the junior varsity and
varsity soccer teams and varsity Merit Scholarship Commended Stu- food pantry.
swimming, Unsung Hero Award for dent, and Blue Devil Award. Advice for freshmen: “Know the
Drama Club, Ranatra Fuscia Award Sports: Junior varsity and varsity difference between ‘D-O’ tomorrow
Sydney Matthews for Odyssey of the Mind, Bronze and soccer (8th to 12th), JV basketball and ‘D-U-E’ tomorrow.”

Salutatorian to attend Cornell ‘ Success is 99 percent sweat

Refia Bilgic, daughter of
Selime and Yusuf Bilgic, is
the salutatorian for the Class
Extracurricular activities:
Odyssey of the Mind, Page
Turners, Mathletics, ICE,
and 1 percent talent.

Refia Bilgic
’
of 2022 at Geneseo Central Drama Club, Do-Gooders, Geneseo Class of 2022 salutatorian,
School. Foreign Language Club, and sharing an important lesson learned in high school
Refia plans to attend Cor- National Honor Society.
nell University and major Community service:
in applied economics and Do-Gooders fundraiser
management with a concen- for Ukraine, recycling bins
tration in accounting. around school to encourage
“Success,” she said, re-
calling an important lesson
student recycling, creating
bulletin boards to bring
Congratulatons to the Senior
learned in high school, “is 99 awareness, and National Class of 2022!
percent sweat and 1 percent Honor Society coat drive,
talent.” food drive, and baking cook-
Some of Refia’s high ies for senior citizens.
school accomplishments Advice for Freshmen:
include: “Take naps! Sometimes all
Honors/Awards/Scholar- you need is a one-hour nap
ships: Three Ranatra Fuscia to get your mental health
Awards for Odyssey of the back together.” Refia Bilgic
Mind, AP Scholarship with
Distinction, High Honor Roll Congratulations to ALL the seniors in Livingston County!
all through middle and high
school, ESL College Scholar-
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TOP 10 SENIORS

Sydney Matthews
Valedictorian

Refia Bilgic
‘
Being really
involved ... forms
community and
Salutatorian relationships that can
be helpful for any
Emily Sullivan
Class rank: 3
Parents: Mark Sullivan and
Meihua Shi
challenge.
’
ELEANOR SCHIENER

Future plans: Emily plans

ident 2021-2022), Do-Gooders
to attend Tufts University to
and Class of 2022 officer.
study clinical psychology and
Emily Sullivan Regina Cucchiara Eleanor Schiener Community service: Liv-
possibly minor in English or
ingston Blues Hockey and
art.
Regina Cucchiara chist and cantor at St. Mary’s Award, and the Drama Club Stormers Club Member, Girl
Honors/Awards/Scholar-
Church. Unsung Hero Award. Scouts earning Bronze, Silver,
ships: UChicago’s Emerging Class rank: 4 An important lesson Sports: JV/varsity soccer, JV and Gold Awards, Temple Hill,
Rural Leader, HOBY represen- Parents: Joahn Ferrero Cuc- learned: “Show people re- basketball, JV/varsity softball, Pre-school, food drive, cloth-
tative, Genesee Valley Council chiara and Todd Cucchiara spect, and in turn, you’ll be becoming captain this year. ing drive, youth soccer, and 5K
on the Arts’ Staff Sgt. Alexan- Future plans: Regina plans respected.” Extracurricular activities: volunteer.
dria Mae Gleason–Morrow to attend SUNY Geneseo for Advice for freshmen: Chorus, band, jazz band, An important lesson
Arts Scholarship, High Honor business administration and “Don’t stress too much, it’ll all marching band, Odyssey of learned: “I learned that being
Roll, The Director’s Award communications. work out. Try new things! You the Mind (World Champion really involved is worth the
for Orchestra, and awarded a Honors/Awards/Scholar- never know what you’ll end up 2021 and 2022), Page Turners, busy schedule. This is because
Ranatra Fuscia award three ships: Clarkson University liking.” Brainstormers, National Ju- it forms community and rela-
times. High School Leadership nior Honor Society (vice presi- tionships that can be helpful
Sports: Two years of junior Award, Notre Dame Club of dent 2019 and 2020), National for facing any challenge.”
varsity soccer and one year of Rochester Junior of the Year Eleanor Schiener Honor Society (vice president Advice for freshmen: “It’s
varsity track. Award, Eastman School of Class rank: 5 2020-2021, president 2021- okay to be a little competitive.
Extracurricular activities: Music Award, Diocese of Parents: Eric Schiener and 2022), Drama Club (vice Try to branch out and be in-
Page Turners, class govern- Rochester Hands of Christ Tiffany Lee president 2021-2022), Student volved inside and outside of
ment, Drama Club, Yearbook, Award, and the John Phillips Future plans: Eleanor plans Council (vice president 2020- school.”
Do-Gooders, Brainstorm- Sousa Award in band.
ers,and Odyssey of the Mind. to attend Boston University in 2021, president 2021-2022),
Sports: Volleyball, basket- the fall. She was accepted to Foreign Language Club (pres- See GENESEO T17
Community service: ball and softball
Teachers assistant at Genesee the College of Communica-
Extracurricular activities: tions and will be majoring in
Country Village and Museum, Chorus, Pitch Forks a capella,
Girl Scouts, mural at Wad- advertising.
band, jazz band, orchestra, Honors/Awards/Scholar-
sworth Library, helping with National Honor Society, vice
Alianza Agricola. ships: High Honor Roll (9th to
president of Student Council, 12th), chosen for All-County
An important lesson secretary of Drama Club, year-
learned: “Maintaining grades Band, certificate of recog- www.GeneseoComputers.com | [email protected]
book editor, Mathletics, Brain- nition from the Governor’s
and focusing on extracurricu- stormers, ICE, Euchre Club,
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and Class of 2022 treasurer. versity of Rochester George
mental health.” Community service: Show
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what you have to do and what School of Dance, and cate-
ty Youth Board Teen Recogni- Congratulations to our 2022 Graduates!
you want to do.” tion Award, Girl Scouts Gold

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!
‘ Try to find a balance
between what you
have to do and what
Mary Schillinger-Cooke
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Geneseo
From T16

Nicholas Staley
Class rank: 6
Parents: Glenn A. Staley
and Mary Catherine Calabrese
Future plans: Nicholas
plans to attend Rochester
Institute of Technology for
engineering technology explo-
ration.
Honors/Awards/Schol-
arships: RIT Presidential Nicholas Staley Aydah Daniel Ashlynn Truesdell Jack Rubeck
Scholarship, Tech Wars Schol-
arship, cross country and
swimming team captain, cross
sustainability. Ashlynn Truesdell
Honors/Awards/Schol-
country and swimming MVP,
arships: Frederick Douglass Class rank: 8 SOCCER SENIORS
Competed at New York State Parents: Tara Button and
and Susan B. Anthony Award,
meet for cross country. Rob Truesdell
Consesus Lake Association
Sports: Varsity cross coun- Future plans: Ashlynn
Environmental Scholarship,
try, varsity swimming, and plans to travel and enter the
Saint Michael’s Award, Best
varsity baseball. workforce
in Category in Livingston
Extracurricular activities: Honors/Awards/Scholar-
County Art Show (2019), Hon-
Band, jazz band, marching ships: Rochester Institute of
orable Mention in Livingston
band, National Honor Society, Technology Computing Med-
and Student Government County Art Show (2020 and
2022), Honorable Mention in al Scholarship
Community Service: Vol- Extracurricular activities:
unteer for St. Agnes Buildings Scholarship Art and Writing
Awards (2021), scholar-athlete National Junior Honor Society
and Grounds, Mercury Swim- and National Honor Society
ming “Learning to swim” in- Award, Fellowship in the Arts
Community service: Food-
structor. at Sawanee, and AP Scholar
link, Food Bank, Temple Hill
An important lesson Award.
Cemetery clean-up, Wad-
learned: “If you are not will- Sports: JV/varsity soccer
sworth Wall Restoration FILE PHOTOGRAPH
ing to be totally dedicated and varsity track
An important lesson Senior members of the Geneseo Central boys soccer team pose
to something, it is not worth Extracurricular activities: learned: “Having one great
Drama Club, Do-gooders, and with head coach Chris Masters following the Blue Devils’ win on
doing.” friend is better than having “Senior Night” last fall.
Advice for freshmen: “It National Honor Society. many acquaintances.”
is important to find a healthy Community service: Na- Advice for freshmen: “You (11th and 12th grade), Bausch Do-Gooders.
balance of school, work and tional Honor Society, church don’t have to have your life all and Lomb Honorary Science Community service: Save
recreational activities. It is im- activities, acolyte, crucifer, figured out before you grad- Award, President’s Education the Wall, Rochester Soup
portant to be a well-rounded mission trips, youth group. uate.” Kitchens, and graveyard
An important lesson Award, Livingston County
person.” Athletic Association All League clean-up.
learned: “When you take APs An important lesson
half of your classes will be do- Jack Rubeck Award, and LCAA MVP Award.
Aydah Daniel Sports: Varsity soccer (8th learned: “It’s a great idea to
ne before June.” Class rank: 9 take advantage of everything
Class rank: 7 Advice for freshmen: Parents: Chris and Jen Ru- to 12th grade) and varsity track
the school has to offer.”
Parents: Billy and Amanda “Don’t take things too seri- beck (12th grade).
Advice for freshmen: “Try
Daniel ously and don’t rush your high Future plans: Jack plans to Extracurricular activities: not to take life too seriously,
Future plans: Aydah plans school years away. Enjoy every attend Clarkson University for Euchre Club, Chess Club, Na- go with the flow and see where
to attend Sawanee: The Uni- minute of your time here be- aerospace engineering. tional Honor Society, Brain- life takes you.”
versity of the South to hope- cause you will miss it so much Honors/Awards/Scholar- stormers, Rochester Junior
fully study environment and when its over.” ships: Varsity soccer captain Rhinos, Super 9 Soccer, and See GENESEO T18

‘You don’t have to

have your life all fig-
ured out before you
graduate.

ASHLYNN TRUESDELL
’ 84 Avon-Geneseo Rd. Geneseo, NY 14454
Cell: 585-750-3320
Office: 585-243-2643
Sharing advice for
Fax: 585-243-1838
Alan S. Cole
Geneseo freshmen [email protected] Lic. R.E. Salesperson
www.abcolerealestate.com 585-750-3320
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Geneseo Community support makes memorable

From T17

year for Ukranian exchange student

By Margret Lee only imagine—it makes us feel
[email protected] like we’re doing something. I
Mykola “Nick” Prokhoren- wish there was so much more
ko, a foreign exchange student we could do,” said Tara DeVay,
at Geneseo Central School, one of the Do Gooders club
arrived in style to celebrate the advisors.
senior prom in April following Roc Maidan offers a variety
a school and community effort of volunteer and donation
to help the Ukranian student opportunities, which is part of
have an experience he won’t why the Do Gooders club de-
likely forget. cided to donate their proceeds
Mykola reached out to Dave to their organization.
Kozlowski, a teacher at Gen- “We’re happy to be able to
eseo, about what he could do do this because I think so many
Brogan Henderson to loan or borrow a suit for the people want to help and they
big event. don’t know how to help. To be
Brogan Henderson Kozlowski said he was over- able to give people a vehicle to
whelmed with messages from help in some way and to know
Class rank: 10 staff with multiple and differ- that it’s going to go somewhere
Parents: Chad and Marti ent opportunities to provide credible and used what it’s
Henderson Mykola with a suit. there for,” said DeVay.
Future plans: Brogan Kristie Haigh reached out Mykola has said that he has
plans to attend Gannon to Kozlowski and said that experienced an array of emo-
University to become a she knew the owners of the MARGRET LEE/LIVINGSTON COUNTY NEWS FILE PHOTO
tions since being in the United
physician’s assistant. Wedding Dress and Tuxedo Mykola “Nick” Prokhorenko, an exchange student from Ukraine States, especially once the war
Honors/Awards/Schol- Shop on East South Street in studying at Geneseo Central School, has experienced a range began at the end of February.
arships: Liviingston Coun- Geneseo. of emotions as his host community rallies around him while his “It’s hard mentally for my-
ty Athletic Association Haigh is the kindergarten home country defends itself from a Russian invasion. self to be here, so far from my
League All-Star soccer and teacher to one of the owners’ friends, my family, from every-
basketball, Exceptional daughters and they were more aiding his friends and family a variety of human rights ac- body I know but when I think
Senior for soccer and bas- than willing to help out. and those being affected by the tions, from providing dignity logically about the situation,
“It was really something very ongoing Russo-Ukraine war. bags to newly-released people it’s probably the best situation
ketball, National Honor
special to see that there was Proceeds and donations from the federal detention for me to be here, so my par-
Society, varsity soccer cap-
an overwhelming amount of were donated to Roc Maidan, a facility in Batavia to sending ents, my friends don’t have to
tain, Soccer Team Award, people that reached out,” said Rochester based non-profit or- money to South Sudan. worry about me,” said Myko-
and basketball tournament Kozlowski. ganization dedicated to help- “We try to look globally la. “I can help them in some
all-star. Mykola said that normally ways, like asking people for
ing those in need in Ukraine. as well as locally, wherever
Sports: Soccer and bas- there is an event similar to the “I am so far from my country fund-raising, donations, even
we could be of help in some
ketball. prom at his school back home but I wanted to help in some way,” said Heather Greene, mental support for them. This
Extracurricular activ- in Ukraine but that it is only way,” said Mykola. “My host the middle school/high school idea makes me still in. I have all
ities: Rochester Junior attended by graduating seniors mom said that we can create librarian. this support from people, from
Rhinos Club, Do-Gooders, and is held after graduation. a T-shirt design for fundrais- The Do Gooders club has teachers, the community, and
Building Planning Com- “It is very intriguing and in- ing. I told my graphic design been doing additional fund- other people who are helping
mittee, Section V Athlete teresting. It will be interesting teacher, Mr. Antonucci, then raisers for Ukraine across the Ukraine right now, from Roc
Advisory Council, class vice to participate in everything in he asked Ms. Devay to help us. school as well. Maidan and other stuff. It has
president. person. I think it’s going to be My idea was just to help my “Anything we could think of encouraged me, I think, and
Community service: super fun,” Mykola said a few country in some way.” to support Nick and his family other Ukrainians to under-
Volunteer Special Olympics days before the April 23 event. Two shirts were included back home—because I can stand that you’re not alone.”
Soccer Referee, RH Food Mykola said that he was in the fundraiser, a white shirt
Pantry, Ronald McDonald both excited to go to prom and with a traditional Ukrainian
House, Foodlink, volunteer also not. Although he was look- black and red floral embroi-
youth soccer coach. ing forward to the event, it was dery style design, and a black
An important lesson frustrating to him because it shirt with the Ukrainian flag.
learned: “You’re going to meant the school year was also Mykola organized the fund-
change a lot, but change
isn’t always a bad thing.”
Advice for freshmen:
“Don’t stress. Try to enjoy
coming to an end.
“There are much more pos-
itive emotions about it,” said
Mykola.
raiser with the help of Geneseo
Central School’s Do Gooders
club.
The Geneseo Do Gooders
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A N D R EW K. LO N G,
ONG AGENCY INC.
INSURANCE

6 C H A P E L ST., P O BOX 69
Earlier in the school year, club is about 30 students –
the time that you have, it C P C U, A R M MT. M O R R I S, NY 14510-0069
Mykola organized a T-shirt from the freshman through C L U, ChF C P H O N E: (585) 658-3342
goes by fast.” fundraiser with the hopes of senior classes – who support FA X: (585) 658-2097
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A CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS AT GENESEO

GENESEO CENTRAL SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH

Geneseo Central School student artist Samantha McDonald
stands in front of her oil stick painting of her dog, which was one
of the winning selections in the Genesee Valley Council on the
Arts’ 2022 Scholastic Art Exhibition.

GENESEE VALLEY COUNCIL ON THE ARTS PHOTOGRAPH

Emily Sullivan, a senior at Geneseo Central School, stands next to one of her paintings in the 84
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Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School

HONOEYE FALLS-LIMA CENTRAL SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH

Members of the Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School Class of 2022.

Class list
Listed below are the candidates for Mara Christina Bianchi Bethany Jordan Coler Seamus Kerby Gillis
graduation in the Honeoye Falls-Lima Frank Thomas Binsack Lauren Elizabeth Connolly Aidan James Goold
Central School Class of 2022. Olivia Rose Blodgett Thomas Alexander Connolly Garrett Andrew Hall
Graduation is scheduled for 10 a.m. Grace L.J. Bogart Molly Jane Connors Ella Sofia Henzel - Cronin
June 26 at James Dollard Stadium, East Andrew Jason Bovenzi Zachary Douglas Michael Cowburn Mason Robert Hinkley
St, Honeoye Falls.. Jenna Lee Bovenzi Sean Closser Dailor Emma Mae Hoffman
Sheldon William Boyce, III Sidney Camille Danella Julia L. Hoskins
Knox Clayton Ackerman Sasha S. Bradley Matthew Ryan Davidson Benjamin Robert Houle
Brooke Marie Alexander David Lawrence Brassie Grace Desmann DeClerck Shannon Elizabeth Howe
Kailey Siobhan Annesi Ann Judith Brennan Tehya Marie Deisenroth Olivia Hope Hullihen
Alex Angelina Ardieta Cody Dean Brisbane Matthew H. Dobner Mikaela Josephine Jacopille-Born-
Brodie Joseph Atkinson Mitchell Bruce Bulling Whitley Fae Easton heimer
Daniel James Atkinson Chloe Kathryn Bush Benjamin Nicholas Elardo Angela Cynthia Rose Kahl
Razey A. Baig Simon Copernicus Butler Sam Alexander Emerson Teagan Suzanne Kamm
Jack Paul Bailey Ian Michael Camp Tyler Jordan Emerson Orestes Kassian
Juliana Nicole Barbieri Jacob Andrew Campbell Anna Louise Everhart Jacqueline Grace Keister
Trent E. Barker Xavier Bedord Carbonel Abiageal Mary Shannon Finn Riley James Kester
Kaila Rose Bartolotti Devon Mykel Carpenter Ethan Samuel Ford Mackenzie Paige Kettlehone
Chance Jason Bears Benjamin James Carson Emily Elizabeth Fraser Emma Elizabeth Kidd
Connor Keith Becker Cole Robert Chiapperino Emilia Grace Fuller Caroline Mae Killenbec
Tucker Carl Beckett Jailyn Rose Clark Samuel Osgood Gaylord James Thomas Killenbec
Brooklyn Victoria Bellavia Kyler Michael Cole Ryan William Gillette
See CLASS T21
 Graduation 2022 June 2022 • 21

CLASS LEADERS Class Joseph Isaiah Navarro

Richardson
Alan Todd Ritzler, Jr.
From T20 Emanuel Oliver Robson

Valedictorian has eyes on the future Sadie Rae Killenbec

Charles Joseph Kirby
Owen Regnald Rodgers
Sarath Eli Roeun
Griffin Robert Rogers
Henry Shield’s academic ex- ing cross country, tennis, Sister Jayme Sue Knapp Joseph Alan Rogers
cellence was recognized when Cities Youth Group, and he is Hayden Nathaniel Koch Lydia Grace Rosiek
he was 5 years old. In kindergar- co-president of Math Club. Sydney Ann Kreidler Virginia Ann Roth
ten, his teacher realized that he An exceptional leader, Hen- Ian Zachary LaBell
was exceeding expectations and ry has been the president of his John Ryan Samarra
August Langley Landt
should be moved to first grade. class, the vice president of Na- Angelo Santiago, Jr.
Sophia Corinne Lanzalaco
Henry skipped kindergarten and tional Honor Society, president Louis Walton Laviani Connor James Schaefer
has continued to excel. of Interact Club, and a Link Crew Emily Rose LeFrois – Teagan Marie Seniuk
Henry, the Honeoye Falls-Li- Leader. Heath Tara Julia Shah
ma Central School Class of 2022 He has a quick wit that is al- Zachary Amos Lehning Grace Victoria Shannon
valedictorian, is an excellent ways used with kindness and Anya Kleiman Sheradin
Mackenzie Rae Levine
communicator and a defender used to make others feel at ease. Henry Oscar Shields
of others. He has always stood He is a peacekeeper who looks to Mark Anthony Livecchi
Henry Shields Nolan Christopher Sirvent
up for students who were bul- understand situations from oth- Joseph Frederick Lochner
lied and is always willing to lend ers’ perspectives. Well-traveled, Morgan Rose Long Christopher James Skelton
many things and has a passion to
a helping hand. He is justice ori- Henry has been to 10 countries Jonah Leo Ludwig Reed Raymond Skiptunas
learn new things.
ented and values inclusion. This and had plans to volunteer in Ella Madeline Magee Brianna Marie Smith
He is currently interested in
is part of his strong moral and Malaysia, but the pandemic can- Valentino Mariano Maiola Summer Jane Sonricker
forging a career involving futur-
ethical code. celled the trip. Owen Harrison Mallette Ryan Avery Spaker
istic technology. Henry has been
Henry has excelled in the Henry will make a positive Taylor Madisyn Mantegna Katherine Marie Stans-
most challenging classes over recognized for excellence in En- impact on the world. Solving Owen Joseph Martin
glish and computer science and bury
a breadth of disciplines. He has problems, leading the way, and Charles Duvall Masek
completed 12 Advanced Place- he was a National Merit Scholar always seeking justice and com- Emma Anastasia Stefanou
Griffin Thomas Mayo
ment courses. One of Henry’s Semifinalist. passion for all. Emily Ann Steinhoff
Ryan Daniel McLane
challenges will be deciding what Henry participates in nu- Henry will be attending Avery John McLaughlin Ryan Alexander Symons
area he will pursue in college merous volunteer activities and Northeastern University’s Hon- Zachary Tyler Meacham Ryann Eileen Tanner
because he is outstanding at so extracurricular activities includ- ors College. Hayden Robert Meehan Sibley Sol Thomson
Kathryn Scott Miller William Lawrence To-
Bridget Morgan Miskell maszewski
Salutatorian has passion Cody William Montone
Dylan Jacob Moodie
Roan Michael Torpey
Leah Catherine Torregia-

for exploring talents Sarah Mackenzie Moon

Brynn Taylor Mooney
Lillianna Margaret Moore
no
Kendall Lorraine Towner
Elizabeth Rose Van Dick
Roan Torpey, salutatorian of courses from a variety of disci- Kenneth James Morrell Casey Patrick Wall
the Honeoye Falls-Lima Central plines. He participated in FIRST Joseph Kenneth Northrup
School Class of 2022, is an excep- Robotics, soccer, tennis, cross Alexander Joseph Wasto-
Maeve Carlin O’Brien wicz
tional student who began his in- country, and volunteer work. Tyler Michael Osborne
terest in technology in elementa- His artwork has been dis- Owen Edward West
Aiden Anthony Pascucci Jessica Erin Whitford
ry school using his creativity and played at Rochester Institute of
budding engineering skills to Technology, and he has been Ella Millay Peters
Roan Torpey Michael Dwayne Wilson,
build several functioning vend- recognized with awards for his Kaylen Alexandra Petra-
malo Jr.
ing machines out of LEGOS. academic excellence in Span- all of them. Roan will use his tal- Haley Lynn Wolfe
He continues to combine his ish, statistics, and computer sci- ents to create devices to solve Abeygail Marion – Rose
Phelps Stephen Knight Wright
artistic and mathematical abili- ence. Roan was a National Merit problems and improve society.
ties to build, design and create. Scholarship Semifinalist. He An outstanding role model, Nicole Catherine Pitt Kaitlyn Ann Yelencsics
Interested in technology, received the Rensselaer Medal he will attend Binghamton Uni- Michael Andrew Principe Brody Miller Young
Roan assembled a computer in Award, and is a member of Na- versity’s Honor Program where Greta Jean Recktenwald Ella Patricia Youngblut
two days during his first year of tional Honor Society. he will study computer science Gabriella Faith Redman Abigail Victoria Zollo
high school. He is a gifted and Roan has many natural gifts and receive $3,500 to conduct Mazelynn Brooke Redman Alexander G. Zuber
meticulous artist who created a and has a passion for exploring research.
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Genesee Valley BOCES

GENESEE VALLEY BOCES PHOTOGRAPH

Seniors from Genesee Valley BOCES’ Mount Morris Campus pose for a group picture.
Genesee Valley BOCES Avon; Margaret Johnson, Avon; Jordan Kelly, Wayland-Cohoc- Powell, Avon; Skyler Savastano, Lucas Menger, Dansville; Bai-
has announced the achieve- Joeseph Madigan, Livonia; Alec ton; Tyler Mallaber, Keshequa; Mount Morris; Tyler Slayton, ley Nye, Wayland-Cohocton;
ments of students attending Mann, Mount Morris; Jalynn Daniel McCart, Mount Morris; Wayland-Cohocton; Nathan Aaron Ott, Wayland-Cohocton;
the Mount Morris Career and Neal, Warsaw; Reid Powers, Kaylub McCowen, Perry; Collin Twichell, Keshequa Thomas Palmer, Wayland-Co-
Technical Education Center. Perry; Kayleigh Rowe, York; Al- Mehlenbacher, Wayland-Co- hocton; Mason Pike, Keshequa;
The Senior Awards Program lison Sumeriski, Perry; Kendra hocton; Joshalynn Miller, York; Computer Information Michael Recktenwald, Way-
was June 9 at Livonia High Warner, Perry. Tristan Mossburger, Way- Systems land-Cohocton; Max Schubert,
School. land-Cohocton; Christopher Wayland-Cohocton.
The following students have Automotive Technology Otis II, Wayland-Cohocton; Kimberlee Ayers, Way-
completed their high school Noah Panipinto, Livonia; Darin land-Cohocton; Rowan Cosmetology
Owen Adams, Avon; Jared
program at the Mount Morris Price, Dansville; Evan Pruonto, Boughton, Geneseo; Kyler
Broughton, Letchworth; Aus- Reghan Allan, Wayland-Co-
Career and Technical Educa- Dansville; Dillin Quackenbush, Canfield-McKinney, Dansville;
tin Brown, Geneseo; Kenneth hocton; Gavin Beck, Perry;
tion Center. Wayland-Cohocton; Jacob Ri- William Crawford, Dansville;
Faulkner, Livonia; Gavin Jorja Calteaux, Warsaw; Harley
Names in bold represent Na- ojas, Avon; Donovan Robson, Tyler Domm, Wayland-Cohoc-
Flynn, Perry; Max Gilbert, Campbell, Perry; Mya Connor,
tional Technical Honor Society Dansville; Kyl Romero, War- ton; Gavin Eldridge, Dansville;
Wayland-Cohocton; Nicholas Dansville; Erin Daugherty,
membership. saw; Connor Schreiber, Perry; Abigail Englebert, Perry; Josmar
Mosier, Warsaw; Jaden Paw- Warsaw; Madison Davy, Perry;
Austin Shearing, Letchworth; Garcia Altamirano, Perry; Jacob
lowski, Warsaw; Austin Pifer, Karly DiSalvo, Dansville; Al-
Agricultural Production Wayland-Cohocton; John Jacob Shearing, Letchworth; Giuliano, Wayland-Cohoc-
yvia Fetzer, Warsaw; Gianna
Russel Beardslee, Letchworth; Nathan Simpson, Dansville; ton; Kaiden Holbrook, Way-
Rathburn, Mount Morris; Liz- Girod, Warsaw; Alivia Gordon,
Daisy Berling, Livonia; Mor- Jack Snyder, Avon; Avery Stro- land-Cohocton; Mical Markle,
ardo Santiago, Livonia; Bowen Geneseo; Logan Harding, Perry;
gan Cobin, Keshequa; Gene bel, Keshequa; Owen Sweet- Wayland-Cohocton; Gage
Walton, Geneseo. Arielle Hare, Warsaw; Kayla
Hulbert, Letchworth; Bridgitte ing, Livonia; Benjamin Teed, Martin, Keshequa; Trenton
Johnson, York; Summer Mar- Wayland-Cohocton; Nicholas Seewaldt, Warsaw; Shaemus Hass, Wayland-Cohocton;
tin, Keshequa; Chelsie Mehlen-
Building Trades Simons, Mount Morris; Timo- Amber Henchen, Dansville;
Thompson, Letchworth; Don-
bacher, Wayland-Cohocton; Colby Amadeo, Livonia; ald Veazey, Perry; Allisyn Wick, thy Wilcox Jr., Warsaw; William Carlie Holler, Adult; Deanna’
Rose Sabins, Wayland-Co- Ethan Bell, Livonia; Joseph Warsaw; Nathaniel Wonsey, Yang, Perry. Marie Johnson-Myers, Warsaw;
hocton; Haile Simzer, Livonia; Breslin, Warsaw/Wyoming; Livonia; Hunter Wood, Kes- Alyssa Jones, Warsaw; Miken-
Taylor Thurston, York; Colin Aidan Brown, Livonia; Preston hequa; Kellen Wood, Keshequa. Conservation and na Klump, Warsaw; Morgan
Wager, Dansville; Wiley Weath- Bugman, Keshequa; Lydia Landen, Perry; Zoe Mills, Livo-
Heavy Equipment
erbee, Letchworth; Haley Chiappone, Perry; Brenden Collision Custom nia; Apryl Munoz, York; Haley
Wood, Keshequa; Kiara Young, Cook, Dansville; Ian Deaton, Hunter Backus, Perry; Myers, York; Isabelle Osborn,
Keshequa. Keshequa; Ali DiFranco, Avon; and Restoration Hunter Derrenbacher, Way- Dansville; Emma Ossont, Avon;
Austin Dollinger, Wayland-Co- Miguelangel Acevedo, land-Cohocton; Patrick Jordan Rissinger, Warsaw;
Animal Science hocton; Rene’ Figueroa, Kes- Mount Morris; Kenneth Ad- DuBois, Dansville; Shane Bianca Ruiz, Dansville; McK-
Autum Bell, Wayland-Co- hequa; Elias Franklin, Letch- ams-Perez, Geneseo; Dominic Ellsworth, Avon; Jakil Fairley, enzie Ryan, Mount Morris;
hocton; Brooke Brizzee, Livo- worth; Chelsey Gray, York; Coyote-Medina, Mount Morris; Wayland-Cohocton; Jonathan Eva Schirmer, Avon; Danielle
nia; Nikole Brock, Yor; Mckayla Connor Hare, Warsaw; Jackson Evan Farruggia, York; Marshall Fisher, Livonia; Gavin Hart, Schuster, Geneseo; Mandolin
Czaska, Keshequa; Holly Gates, Herman, Avon; Mason Hogle, Gaddy, Mount Morris; Tyler Dansville; Emma Herman, Schutz, Dansville; Jaieshla
Livonia; Brandon Heatherman, Livonia; Winfield Jarvis, Gen- Geier, Perry; Tanner Hilts, Warsaw; Ethan Keith, Livonia; Sepulveda, Mount Morris;
Wayland-Cohocton; Karlee eseo; Natalie Johnston, Gen- York; Joesph Hint, Geneseo; Charles Kuhlkin, Perry; Daw-
Huffer, Warsaw; Lillian Jensen, eseo; Brock Jones, Keshequa; Lee Hoffman, Warsaw; Dalton son Luta, Wayland-Cohocton; See BOCES T23
 Graduation 2022 June 2022 • 23

Dansville; Sophia Daniel,

BOCES Warsaw; Madelyn Failla, Dans-
ville; Reagan Ferguson, Way-
From T22 land-Cohocton; Charina Gray,
Wayland-Cohocton; Brooklin
Anna Shafer, Dansville; Sierra Hastreiter, Letchworth; Kaitlyn
Somers, Mount Morris; Olivia Holland, York; Ella Hoskins,
Spencer, Wayland-Cohocton; Avon; Nadia O’Neal, Way-
Katelyn Stotts, Perry; Dakota land-Cohocton; Alexis Patter-
Swift, Wayland-Cohocton; Gia- son, Dansville; Cierra Smith,
na Trubia, Avon. York; Courtney Yencer, Avon.

Criminal Justice Health Dimensions

Joseph Barnhardt, Dansville; Cierra Allen, Dansville; Rob-
Michaela Earley, Wayland-Co- bi Boss, Mount Morris; Riley Sidney Stone Brooke Coombs Cameran Pappas
hocton; Hailey Evans, Perry; Cassidy, Keshequa; Nichele
Carlee Hunt, Warsaw; Claire Douglass, Keshequa; Brian
Ketcham, Dansville; Cathryn
Kovacs, Letchworth; Triniti
Muscarella, Mount Morris;
Hopson, Avon; Jenna Loper,
Keshequa; Naylsel Martinez
Ocasio, Mount Morris; Bailey
Dansville
Brittany Rathburn, Mount Rossborough, Dansville; Holly From T13
Morris; FaithLynn Schwartz- Wells, Livonia; Mariah Zambi-
meyer, Avon; Dominic Swain, to, York. two-time Wegman’s Athlete
Keshequa. of the month, five-time LCAA
Human Services All-Star, three-time sectional
Culinary Arts Kayleigh Camacho, Dans-
champion, three-time LCAA
champion, Dedicated Junior
Dominick Bailey, Keshequa; ville; Taylor Campbell, War-
Athlete Award, Livingston
Alexis Crespo-Lazu, Mount saw; Destiny Dailey, Livonia;
County Teen Recognition
Morris; Devin Daniels, Per- Josephine Dodge, Warsaw;
Award, Rochester American
ry; Anthony Eldridge, Perry; Emica Riley, Perry; Kearstin
Chemical Society Award, Stu-
Marquis Flint, Letchworth; Scharet, Keshequa; Zackary
dent of the Month Award and
Abriel Gazzetta, Mount Morris; Smith, Dansville; Destinee Gavin Hart Samantha Mackey
a two-time Mustang Award
Myriana Gleichauf, Geneseo; Woodworth, Dansville.
winner.
Samantha Graves, Dansville; Madison plans to attend She is the recipient of the and Venturing BSA.
Jakob Gross, Perry; Aidan Hen- Metal Trades Alfred University to major in following awards and honors: He is the recipient of follow-
drick, Livonia; Holly Jordan, Logan Austen, Avon; Hunter biology and play soccer. Script D, Varsity D, Honor Roll, ing awards and honors: Eagle
Warsaw; Anthony Nicholson, Blow, Keshequa; Christian Cro- Sage Russel Scholarship, Clara Scout, Script D, Varsity D, four-
Avon; Abigail Nowakowski, tser-Bricks, Avon; Maddison Barton Award, and the Citi-
Warsaw; Joshua L. Perez Silva, Dalberth, Dansville; Chance
Sidney Stone zenship Award.
time LCAA Wrestling All-Star,
Geneseo; Kyra Richardson, Brooke plans to attend Mustang of the Month, Clark-
Ezard, Avon; Benjamin Fox, Sidney Stone plays soccer,
Livonia; Kyler Shore, Way- Keshequa; Holdyn Freeman, SUNY Alfred to obtain a bach- son University Achievement
basketball, softball, volleyball
land-Cohocton; Andrew Smith Dansville; Carter Fronk, and ran indoor track. She was elor’s degree in nursing. Award and Livingston County
Hernandez, Perry; Allycia Spen- Avon; Dakota Gambino, Avon; Teen Recognition Award.
cer, Dansville; Alexander Turn-
a member of Trap Club, Tech Cameran Pappas
Wyatte Gates, Livonia; Caleb Club, National Honor Society, Hart plants to attend SUNY
er, Livonia; Destiny Wallace, Glotzbach, Avon; Naithan Pony Express, Class Counci, Cameran Pappas is a mem- Alfred for heavy equipment
Letchworth; Jade Williams, Husted, Letchworth; Andrew Student Leadership Team, and ber of National Honor Soci-
operations and to compete in
Warsaw; Kimberly Wilson, James, Keshequa; Tyler Jordan, the Strength and Conditioning ety, Drama Club, Chambers
Dansville. Singers, National Arts Honor wrestling.
Wayland-Cohocton; Con- Club.
ner Knapp, Dansville; Jacob She is the recipient of the Society, chorus, Interscholas- Samantha Mackey
Diesel Mechanics MacNeal, Dansville; Evan following awards and honors: tic Competition in English. He
has been a class officer, chorus Samantha Mackey is a
William Delaney, Dansville; Mehlenbacher, Dansville; Alex Script D, Varsity D, honor roll,
Ott, Wayland-Cohocton; Jhori National Guard Leadership officer, camp counselor and member of National Honor
Karter Everman, Dansville;
Caiden Hartson, Dansville; Parmerter, Warsaw; Nolan Award, Livingston County peer tutor. Society, National Arts Honor
Quinn Howe, Dansville; Klatyn Polizzi, Dansville; Jason Pragle, Teen Recognition Award, He is the recipient of the Society, chorus, varsity soft-
Hynes, York; Kenneth Komin- Livonia; Cameron Stenzel, University of Rochester Xerox following awards and honors: ball, varsity volleyball, and
iarek, Avon; Mark McElfresh, Wayland-Cohocton; Ryan Ste- Award, and student of the Honor Roll, (each semester,
dance.
vens, Keshequa; Sterling Strain, month. each year), Musical Excel-
Letchworth; Cody Schilling, She is the recipient of the
Keshequa; Nathan Warriner, Sidney will attend the Uni- lence, Script D, and Varsity D.
Warsaw; Mason Secker, Avon; following awards and honors:
versity of Wisconsin and study Cameran plans to attend
Clark Southcott, Perry; Elijah Perry. 2022 Livingston County Teen
Nazareth College to study oc-
Swyers, Dansville. chemical engineering. cupational therapy. Recognition Award, Scholar
Sports Science Academy
Health Careers Academy Robert Haberger, York; Dar-
Brooke Coombs Gavin Hart Athlete, Script D, Varsity D,
and LCAA Volleyball League
Tiffani Aho, Geneseo; Bryce nell LaPlant, Wayland-Cohoc- Brooke Coombs plays vol- Gavin Hart plays soccer,
Champion.
Applin, Dansville; Abigail ton; Deshawn Owens, Dans- leyball indoor track, outdoor football, wrestling, tennis. He
Beckstrand, Warsaw; Nathan ville; Adison Plank, York; Calab track, and National Honor is a member of Natioal Honor Samantha plans to attend
Burley, Dansville; Hayley Con- Rigdon, Dansville; Rowan Tim- Society. She is also an Explorer Society, National Technical Mohawk Valley Community
rad, Dansville; Caitlyn Conroy, othy, York; Landon Washburn, with Dansville Ambulance Honor Society, Future Farm- College to double major in 3D
Dansville; Brooke Coombs, Perry. Company. ers of America, Scouts BSA, animation and illustration.
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LINDSEY MEYS PHOTOGRAPHY

Livonia’s Matthew Connor, middle, was a rare five-sport athlete for the Bulldogs this year.

Livingston student athletes set the bar high

Livingston County stu- school-history and has been a in games. He has been a solid role Andrew Rowland,” Fries said. past five years,” and “consistent-
dent-athletes have enjoyed a three-sport athlete the last few model for the younger athletes in “He is the first to show up for ly a top performer for the team,
tremendous amount of success, years excelling in swimming, the program. We have been very off-season work, or to volunteer the LCAA, and for Class C and
both on and off the athletic sur- softball and cross-country while lucky to have two senior athletes with younger kids, and he carries has re-written the record board
face, over the years. Rowland has been a member of like Andrew and Joleigh. They himself with class in every situa- here at Avon.”
This 2021-22 school year, has the football, basketball and base- love to compete at a high lev- tion that makes the entire school Crye became the first female
been no exception. ball programs each year, win- el and always seemed to want and community proud to have in LCAA history to make the
This week we are going to ning at least one sectional title in more. They are just great leaders, him on their teams. He is also a boys’ state championships.
feature several of those talented all three. individual strong-minded and ferocious competitor and never “That was a great accomplish-
student-athletes and hear what Avon AD Andy Englert be- just represented the Braves in so backs down from any challenge ment and she earned/deserved
their coaches and athletic direc- lieves the thrill of competing many positive ways.” and breeds confidence in the all the credit through her com-
tors have to say about them. drives both of them. Head coach Rob Fries has entire team that we can win any mitment to the sport and her
Because, after all, their coach- “Andrew has been a big part of coached Rowland n both basket- game no matter what the situa- ability to maximize her talent,”
es and AD’s are the ones spend- the Avon sports programs over ball and baseball the past sever- tion. His talent speaks for itself, Paganin added. “Through her
hard work and dedication, she
ing the most time with them. the years and Avon football,” En- al years. Rowland has started in but it is everything else he brings
has led the program by example
Student-athletes such as glert said. “He is very dedicated both sports since he was a fresh- to the team that makes him so
and has made those around her
Avon’s Joleigh Crye and Andrew to each season and willing to do man. special to work with.” better because of her efforts. She
Rowland. whatever he can for the team. “I can’t think of a kid that ex- Swim coach Dan Paganin de- is the most versatile swimmer
Crye could be Avon’s most He’s a leader that represents the emplifies what we hope our ath- scribes Crye as “a tremendous
decorated female athlete in Braves every day at practice and letes at Avon will be, more than asset to the program during the See ATHLETES T25
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Athletes
From T24
that I have ever coached and her
competitiveness, and drive to
succeed, is unmatched.”

And student-athletes like Cal-

Mum’s Taylor Mills and Jake
Cappotelli.
Dan Dickens has coached
both of these kids in different
sports, Cappotelli in basketball
and football, and Mills on the
softball field, and offers high Joleigh Crye Andrew Rowland Taylor Mills Cal-Mum’s Jacob Cappotelli
praise for each.
“Taylor is an impressive
young woman who takes care
of business on the playing field
and in the classroom,” Dickens
said. “A great role model for all
athletes at Cal-Mum she did a
tremendous job for us as one of
our captains in softball and I look
forward to seeing her thrive after
high school. Jake is a competitor
on the playing fields but also in
the classroom. Exactly the type
of kid you love to have play on
your team.”
Cal-Mum AD Mike Reed
coached Mills on the basketball
court the past few years.
“She is the type of player that Jack Rubeck Sydney Matthews Katelyn Curry Adam Swede
all coaches enjoy coaching,”
Reed said. “She worked hard all three coaches during soccer, itive.” every running event from sprints
each day whether it was prac- basketball and track. to the steeplechase. Jack made
tice or a game. She was a leader “Madi is extremely coach- Student-athletes like Gen- great improvements in several
the other girls looked up to espe- able,” track coach Eileen Mc- eseo’s Sydney Matthews and distance events over the course
cially when we were struggling. Master said. “I cannot recall one Jack Rubeck also multi-sport of the season, which led to a great
She kept us moving forward. She time in which she didn’t respond athletes that excel on the field performance at sectionals in the
played the game the right way, with, ‘sounds good, coach.’ She and in cracking their books. 1600 and as our 4x8 relay anchor.
she gave her all until the final is one of the few athletes that will “Sydney is an absolute joy to Jack will be best remembered by
whistle and respected the offi- never have any regrets because work with,” soccer coach Nick his ability to lead by example ev-
cials and the opponent.” she leaves it all out there.” Drollette said about Matthews. ery day.”
Hoops coach Marley Grims- “I’ve had the pleasure of coach-
Dansville’s Drew Morrow and ley says of Lee, “She’s a supe- ing her for a number of years and Student-athletes like Livo-
Madison Lee have been highly rior athlete with an infectious this year I was also able to work nia’s Matthew Connor and
successful three-sport athletes personality that people want to with her in the classroom. To Kelsey Stewart.
since they were freshmen and be around” while soccer coach say she exemplifies what being a Connor was a rare five-sport
have contributed to the turn- Arin Belden says, “Madison student-athlete means is an un- athlete that excelled in all five —
around in Mustangs’ athletics. represents herself, her team, derstatement. She will graduate soccer, football, wrestling, track
Drew Morrow her school, her coaches and her at the top of her class and attend
Dansville AD Dave Moodie and lacrosse while Stewart was
has spent a lot of time watching the most humble mentality. He community at the highest levels, MIT where she will no doubt a standout in soccer, basketball
both succeed in the classroom, has the size, strength and ath- both on and off the field. She has continue to ‘wow’ all those who and lacrosse this year.
and in all three sports. letic ability to be one of the most been a leader and the heart and meet her. I will miss her leader- “Matt has been an instru-
“Madi is known amongst the soul of the soccer program for ship on the soccer pitch and her mental asset to the wrestling
dominant athletes at any given
coaching staff as the ultimate the last four years.” willingness to do whatever it program,” head coach Mike
time on any playing field. Drew
competitor,” Moodie said. “She Football coach Rich Welch takes to help her team succeed. Cronmiller Jr. said. “He is an
is the ultimate captain. A kid said, “Drew was the most selfless I am extremely excited to see
leads by example through her who wants to win like no other incredibly dedicated student
actions. She will end her career player I have ever coached in my all that she accomplishes in her athlete. His work ethic, drive
and accepts responsibility win time at Dansville.” life which will absolutely lead to
as one of the winningest female and love for athletics make him
athletes in Dansville history. Her or lose. He never gives excuses In basketball, Morrow guided many of us saying ‘we knew her
and only responds with ‘yes sir.’ a coach’s dream. He was always
achievements are a direct result the Mustangs to their first LCAA when...’” willing to help the other wres-
of her commitment to be her What I am most thankful for is title in almost 30 years and a No. Track coach Chris Morens
the way Andrew emphasized tlers, staying late to fine tune his
best. She arrives at school at 6:45 1 seed in sectionals for coach was excited to hear the news and others technique. It was an
a.m. at least three days a week to the importance of representing Moodie. when Rubeck joined his squad honor and privilege to coach
participate in our strength and our school and community. He On the track this spring for this season. Matt in wrestling.”
conditioning program. Madi is wants to win and win the right coach Matt Quibell, “Andrew is “Jack was a great addition to Soccer coach Ray Maxwell
a positive person, great student way because he understands it is an excellent leader and is more the team,” Morens said. “He pos- echoes those thoughts.
and a fierce competitor. Andrew a direct reflection of Dansville.” than willing to do any event in sesses a great work ethic and has
was our big man on campus with Lee was offered high praise from order for the team to be compet- the ability to compete in almost See ATHLETES T30
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Keshequa Central School

A collage of senior portraits representing members of the Keshequa Central School Class of 2022.

Class list Dominick A. Bailey

Bethani L. Bird
Hunter A. Blow
Jocelyn P. Brick
Ian H. Deaton
Nichele A. Douglass
Courtney J. Ellsworth
Rene T. Figueroa
Gage M. Martin
Kelsea R. Martin
Summer E. Martin
Madalyn R. McTarnaghan
Sterling T. Strain
Avery D. Strobel
Claire J. Sullivan
Dominic J. Swain
Listed below are the can- Preston J. Bugman Benjamin E. Fox Charissa R. Omans Nathan L. Twichell
didates for graduation in the Riley M. Cassidy Mackenzie L. Gillen Caydence R. Paddock Emelye R. Wilkins
Keshequa Central School Morgan R. Cobin Nicholas A. Hall Catrina J. Pierce Jade K. Wolfer
Class of 2022. Jenna R. Coon Andrew D. James Mason A. Pike Haley L. Wood
Graduation is scheduled for Cheyenne E. Cotton Brock A. Jones Reese S. Powers Hunter A. Wood
11 a.m. June 25. Ethan J. Crittenden Derrick W. Linde III Sierra L. Reniff Kellen S. Wood
Mckayla A. Czaska Jenna E. Loper Kearstin A. Scharet Kyle T. Wright
Clay J. Davis Tyler R. Mallaber Ryan M. Stevens Kiara N. Young
 Graduation 2022 June 2022 • 27

CLASS LEADERS TOP 10 SENIORS

Clay Davis
Valedictorian finds a love for math Valedictorian
Clay Davis has the honor
of being the Valedictorian for Mackenzie Gillen
the Class of 2022 at Keshequa
Central School. Salutatorian
He began his high school
career with accelerating in
Bethani Bird
both math and science as an Bethani Bird ihas always
eighth grader. Over the years, challenged herself to take
Clay has challenged himself advantage of what Keshequa
and has taken 13 dual college has to offer. She began high
credit classes, almost all of school by accelerating in
the math and science courses math, has taken 10 dual col-
lege credit courses, five years Bethani Bird
offered at Keshequa and five
of Spanish, and has focused
years of Spanish. on the visual arts. Bethani Yearbook. She has been a
Clay shared that it was said she grew the most by tak- member of the track team
his calculus course that has ing her art classes as it taught and said Mr. Valentino was
helped him grow the most as a her to have better patience a coach who cheered her on
student and it challenges him Clay Davis
and that the more practice and helped her to improve.
to push himself. one has, the better one gets. Her favorite memories of
him, Clay shared that it was your teachers and always ask high school are the times she
Outside of the classroom, Mr. Uveino, Mr. Goho and for help. Besides the art teachers,
Clay has been active in many Bethani said Mr. Weaver and has spent running track.
Mr. Macomber. Mr. Uveino Clay will be graduating with Bethani plans to attend
activities and sports. He is pushed him to become a bet- Mr. Valentino were teachers
an Advanced Regents Diplo- who had the greatest impact. Daemen College to become
the class treasurer and was a ter person both physically and ma with Honors and Mastery Bethani is a class officer an elementary school teacher
Link Leader for several years. mentally. Mr. Goho always as she enjoys working with
He is a member of National in Math and Science. and member of Student
made his classes fun with his children.
Honor Society and has played humor and Mr. Macomber Clay plans to attend either Council, Drama Club, Na-
volleyball, wrestling, soccer, started him on the path of lov- Clarkson University or Gan- tional Honor Society and See KESHEQUA T28
baseball and golf. ing math. non University to major in
When asked which teacher Clay’s advice to incoming either biomedical or bimolec-
had the greatest influence on freshmen is to get to know ular engineering.

Salutatorian wants to be a teacher

Mackenzie Gillen has the Don’t take the time in
distinction of being the salu-
tatorian for the Class of 2022
high school for granted; it
at Keshequa Central School. goes by quickly.
Her PRIDE trait of perse-
verance has allowed her to best and Ms. Royce has made
find success both in and out- learning fun. Proud to be a Certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise
side of the classroom. The course that she thinks
Mackenzie has taken 12 will help her in the future is
dual college credit classes, business math as it provides
every math class Keshequa practical information one
has offered, almost every needs as an adult.
science class and five years of Her advice to incoming
Spanish. freshmen is don’t take the
Mackenzie is a class officer, time you have in high school
a member of National Honor for granted as it goes quickly.
Society and Student Council Mackenzie will be earning
and has been a key player on an Advanced Regents Diplo-
the soccer and softball teams. Mackenzie Gillen ma with Mastery in Science.
Her favorite memory of She wants to be a teacher, as
high school is winning two greatest affect on her are Mr. she would like to make an im-
softball sectional titles and Macomber, Ms. Royce and pact on students’ lives.
hopes for a repeat this year. Mrs. Strobel. She stated that She plans on attending 585.335.9466
The three adults in the all three have been there for Cortland State University in 9429 Meter Road, Dansville, NY 14437
building that have had the her, pushed her to do her the fall.
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Jocelyn Brick Cheyenne Cotton Courtney Ellsworth Derrick Linde III Madalyn McTarnaghan

Jocelyn’s advice to incoming patcher. She wants to help her dual college credit classes, took Madalyn McTarnaghan
Keshequa freshmen students is to learn
time management and stay
community and support all first
responders in a high stress and
Spanish in his senior year and
has taken all of the classes in the Madalyn McTarnaghan will
From T27 after with teachers as that will fast-paced environment. business department. Last year, graduate in the top 10 percent
help you the most in finding of her class due to her work
Courtney Ellsworth when students attended school
success. ethic and desire to always chal-
Jocelyn Brick Courtney Ellsworth has al-
two days a week, Derrick took
lenge herself. Madalyn has tak-
Cheyenne Cotton AP US History and was able to
Jocelyn Brick is a talented ways been a quiet leader in and en 11 dual college credit classes,
earn college credit by scoring a
young lady who will attend Cheyenne Cotton is passion- outside of the classroom. As an has taken five years of Spanish
three on the exam. and has filled her schedule with
Rochester Institute of Tech- ate about helping others and eighth grader, she accelerated Derrick said Mrs. Bajus, Mrs.
nology to major in medical pushing herself to do her best. in both math and science. She many math and science classes.
Pero and Mr. Gath were three She said her business math
illustration. Jocelyn shared that She has taken eight dual college has taken a variety of classes, teachers who had the greatest
she has always had a love for credit classes and has taken a including 11 dual college credit course was the class that she
influence on him. He shared thinks will prepare her the most
art and science and found she variety of classes in business classes, five years of Spanish that all three of these teachers for life after high school.
couldn’t pick one as a career, and the arts. and a variety of art classes. care about their students and Madalyn is a class officer and
sharing that medical illustrator Cheyenne is a member of She credits her drawing and relate to them on a personal member of National Honor So-
is the perfect blend of her two National Honor Society and painting class as the class that level. ciety. She was often seen mak-
passions. active in the Student Council. had the greatest affect on her as The class that had the biggest ing posters and bringing pom-
Jocelyn has taken the ad- Outside of the classroom, Chey- it helped her grow as an artist
vance science classes of cell affect on him was business law poms and cowbells to cheer on
enne plays both softball and due to the creativity of the other
biology and human physiology, as it made him realize that he the boys’ soccer team with her
volleyball and plans to continue members of the class.
and many art classes, all which wants to continue in the busi- friends and will miss that part of
playing sports in college. One of Courtney has been president
led her to her career plans. her best high school memories ness field after high school. high school the most.
of Student Council, is class
Outside of the classroom, is when the softball team won Derrick is undecided if he The three adults she said had
president of the Class of 2022,
Jocelyn has been a student the sectional title. will work first or attend school, the greatest affect on her are
and a member of National
leader and active participant The teachers that she feels Honor Society. She has been a but eventually he would like to
work in the field of real estate. See KESHEQUA T29
with many groups. She has had the greatest affect on her member of the volleyball and
been seen in many of the are Mrs. Bajus, Ms. Royce and track team.
school’s drama and musical Mrs. Vogler. She said Mrs. According to Courtney, the
productions, most recently as Bajus was always there, encour- three adults in the building who
Shrek. She is a member of Page aging her from having a low test have had the greatest impact
Turners, Yearbook, Student grade to losing a game the night on her are Mr. Raymond, Mrs.
Council, Masterminds, Youth before and has supported her Stevens and Mrs. Bugman.
and Government; FLX Teens in her career choice after high She said Mrs. Bugman always
are Alright and YMCA Lead- school. She also said Ms. Royce pushed her to do her best and
ers. She has been in band and believed in her when she didn’t encouraged her to go after her
chorus throughout high school believe in herself and Mrs. dreams, while Mrs. Stevens,
and has played volleyball, and Vogler taught her to be herself the school nurse, made her feel
been a member of both the and not worry about what oth- comfortable and was there to
cross-country and track teams. ers thought of her. listen and be encouraging. Mr.
The three teachers that She said English was the class Raymond created her passion
Jocelyn credited as having the that helped her grow the most for art and was extremely en-
greatest impact on her were Mr. because it helped her enhance couraging.
Weaver, Miss Leger and Mrs. her communication skills. Courtney will attend Naza-
Coffey. She said Mr. Weaver Her advice to incoming reth College to major in occu-
always encouraged her and was freshmen is to not procrasti- pational therapy.
supportive of her; Miss Leger nate as time goes by quickly
gave her the opportunities and one wants to make the
Derrick Linde III
to grow and improve, always most of the time here. Derrick Linde came to Kes-
believed in her, and credits Cheyenne will attend Finger hequa in his sophomore year
Mrs. Coffey for supporting Lakes Community College to and his intelligence and curios-
her through middle and high major in business and wants to ity allowed him to find academ- www.nundalumberandhardware.com
school. become an emergency 911 dis- ic success. Derrick has taken 10
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Keshequa Cal-Mum
From T28 From T10

Mrs. Strobel, Ms. Royce and Halie is a motivated high

Mrs. Galton. She credits all school student. She focused on
three of these ladies for always taking as many business classes
being there, and caring about as possible and dual enrollment
her. She loved being in Ms. courses that bear college credit
while still in high school. Halie
Royce’s class 9th period and
has completed a semester at
having that time to talk. Genesee Community College
Madalyn’s advice to incom- through the Achieving a College
ing freshmen is to enjoy high Education program.
school while making memo- She was recently approved
ries with your friends as it goes Charissa Omans Claire Sullivan Alexzandra Whiteman
for a micro-grant and plans on
by faster than you think. Ma- bringing a garden to Cal-Mum studies, math and English. Al-
dalyn plans to attend Quinnip- ing her love of humanities and class would help her develop
Mr. Stoufer for pushing her to with the help of classmate ex, the daughter of David and
iac University in Connecticut skills for living independently.
do her best and not to think Sawyer Richardson. As a junior, Tammie David and Tammie
to study computer science. Claire named Mrs. Bajus as Halie received Keuka College’s
small. Whiteman, has been a high
She hopes to one day be a vid- one of the teachers who have George H. Ball Community
Charissa is a member of Na- honor roll student throughout
eo game developer/designer. had the greatest affect on her Award. In April she received a high school and active in clubs
tional Honor Society, Drama due to her being someone
Charissa Omans Club, Masterminds and Youth
2022 Livingston County Teen and activities.
Claire could always talk with Recognition Award. She is a member of Spanish
Charissa Omans has always and Government where she anytime. The other two adults As a sophomore, Halie was Club, Raider concert band, and
known how to advocate for earned the distinction of mov- class president. She participat-
Claire named, as having an in- this fall had a role in the Senior
herself and others. As a fresh- ing to the state competition. ed in chorus throughout high
fluence on her were her fifth- Play, “Holly Day’s Home-
man, she took public speak- Charissa’s advice to incom- school despite being a remote
grade teacher Mrs. Galton, coming.” Alex is a member of
ing, a college credit class that ing freshmen is to ask for help student for much of her years.
who inspired Claire to want National Honor Society. In her
mostly upperclassmen take from teachers, as they are will- She is a member of National
to become a teacher, and Mr. junior year, Alex was the recip-
and earned a perfect grade. ing to work with you, and they Honor Society. This year she
Macomber for his assistance ient of the RIT Innovation and
Charissa will be completing want you to succeed. received a Livingston County Creativity Award.
her time at Keshequa with 11 Charissa will attend college with math.
Teen Recognition Award. Outside of school, Alexzan-
dual college credit classes, five to work towards her goal of Claire shared that she wants Favorite High School dra pursued opportunities
years of Spanish and a variety becoming a social worker. She to be a teacher as she has Course: “Any class that I could associated with her future goals
of art classes. has selected this career as she always loved school and all take with Mrs.Richardson!” of becoming a forensic spe-
For the past two years, Cha- wants to help people and have of her teachers have an amaz- Best High School Memory: cialist. She attended a two-day
rissa has been very involved an affect on how families live. ing impact on her life. Claire “My last day of high school in program called The Congress
in history, through National Claire Sullivan hopes that her future students January where me, Sawyer, Tay- of Future Medical Leaders,
History Day and Youth in feel the same way that she has. lor, Cameron, and Mr. Meloon which is an honors program
Government. She shared Claire Sullivan has always Claire is a member of Stu- had the entire auditorium to for high-achieving high school
that history classes led her to held herself to the highest of dent Council, National Honor ourselves and we watched the students planning careers as
consider multiple viewpoints standards and has met those last ‘High School Musical’ mov- doctors and medical scientists.
Society, the Yearbook and
and to learn from the past. She standards every time. She has ie together.” Alex also attended the Na-
played volleyball her senior
named Mr. Romanchock, a taken 11 dual college credit Advice to Underclassmen: tional Student Leadership
courses, four years of math, year.
history teacher, as someone “Be open to hanging out with Conference in STEM where she
who had a huge influence on four years of science, a variety Claire’s advice to incoming
different people, you will never spent a week in Washington,
her by helping her to think of art and business classes, freshmen is to not push as- grow as a person if you only ever D.C., learning from experts in
critically. Two other teachers and five years of Spanish. signments back and always do talk to the same people. Branch medical forensics. Alex and her
that she named as having an The class that she enjoyed your work on time. out, push yourself out of your team of students conducted
influence on her were Mrs. Bi- the most was Senior Survival Claire will attend SUNY comfort zone, and always treat investigations and learned the
erbrauer and Mr. Stoufer. Mrs. with Mrs. Bajus as Claire felt Geneseo to major in child- everyone with respect and kind- latest techniques in fingerprint-
Bierbrauer was due to foster- that what she learned in this hood education. ness.” ing and DNA analysis.
Post High School: Genesee She was also the American
Community College with a ma- Legion Ladies Auxiliary selec-
jor in tourism hospitality and tion for Girls State as a junior.
TAKING HER event management. Best High School Memory:
Alexzandra Whiteman “Senior play and our practices
BASE where we would all have fun
LINDSEY MEYS PHOTOGRAPHY Knowing that she wanted to and goof off.”
Keshequa’s Chey Cotton slides pursue a career in environmen- Advice to Underclassmen:
safely into third base during a tal science and/or forensics, “Study hard but take classes
varsity softball game against Alexzandra took challenging that work for you and your fu-
Caledonia-Mumford in May.. Advanced Placement cours- ture plans.”
es to prepare for the rigors of Post High School: University
college. Her courses included of New Haven for forensic science
Advanced Placement Physics, and environmental science.
Calculus and Biology, alongside
the required courses of social See CAL-MUM T30
30 • June 2022 Graduation 2022

Athletes teammate, and leader both on

and off the field. He is well liked
by students and teachers alike
hard working athlete, and has
consistently been a frontrun-
ner and scorer for the team. He
From T25 in the school. Brogan’s rapport quickly became a natural leader
amongst other athletes from as an upperclassman and has
“Matt was a godsend to our different schools is unmatched. helped guide younger athletes.
soccer program these past two His traits and abilities make His athletic talent and person-
seasons,” Maxwell said. “He him irreplaceable, it has been ality will definitely be missed
came in as a junior, while also an honor to have been able to this upcoming season.”
playing football, and made it coach him.”
clear that he was here to play. Hoops coach Jake Kenney Student-athletes like York’s
He started every game in the pointed to Brogan’s leadership. Adam Swede and Katelyn Cur-
backfield for two years and “He was a leader on and off ry. High performers both in
was a wonderful addition. He’s the floor for our team the last sports and academics, both
competitive tenacious, and loy- two years and was our floor have enjoyed a tremendous
al. I’m in awe of his ability to not general every game running amount of success during their
Zachary Kuhn Lydia Johnston only play multiple sports, two at the point guard spot and had to YCS tenure.
a time, no less, but to excel in ev- shoulder the ball handling re- They have both won a sec-
Lydia Johnston ery sport he played.” sponsibilities while also being
Cal-Mum Lydia took one course, Exer-
Lacrosse coach John Sciera,
whose program made the ti-
our top scorer,” Kenney said.
“He developed a very good out-
tional basketball title with Cur-
ry earning a shot put patch this
spring as well.
From T29 cise Physiology, and then knew tle game this spring described side game and had the ability to “Kate has a great work ethic
she wanted to pursue a career in Connor as one of the hardest get to the lane and finish, more and is one of those athletes who
physical therapy. With that goal workers his program has ever importantly he developed into
Zachary Kuhn in mind, Lydia took five of the had. a fine young man who repre-
leads by example,” track coach
Mark Valentino said. “She is the
Zachary is a student who rigorous Advanced Placement “It’s hard to put into words sented himself and our pro- ultimate teammate, a great role
always took advantage of the courses offered at Caledo- what Matthew has meant to gram with the utmost class.” model and an outstanding rep-
more challenging courses of- nia-Mumford High School. the Laker program over the In baseball, head coach Steve resentative for our team.”
fered at Caledonia-Mumford “I took five AP classes to pre- past four years,” Sciera said. Wager called his LCAA D-I All- York AD and hoops coach
High School. With his focus on pare for the rigorous courses “When you as a coach say that Star, another leader by example Eddie Orman Jr., describes
attending college one day, Zach an athlete gives 110 percent it is type of player. Swede as “a quiet leader who
of college and I also took all the usually a figure of speech to say
chose to take several Advanced “This was the one sport was also a well rounded team
science classes available to me that their effort on the field is ex- which did not come easy to Bro-
Placement courses that would at Cal-Mum to prepare for the first athlete that personifies
ceptional. In Matthew’s case if gan like the rest of them until
give him college credits. He suc- sciences courses that I will need York athletics.”
110 percent is exceptional, then this year,” Wager said. “By far
cessfully completed Advanced for the program I am in,” she Swede helped the Golden
Matthew gives 120 percent. I’ve our most improved player. As
Placement Macro and Micro said. Knights capture the Class C3 ti-
never coached a kid who goes as a senior captain, Brogan led by
Economics and Calculus. His Lydia, the daughter of Timo- tle this past winter.
hard as long as he can. His will example and is by far the most
future goals include a career in thy and Adrienne Johnston, has to be the best at every aspect of “He was extremely respon-
sincere and polite athlete I’ve
business. also been in the Cal-Mum High the game was a constant exam- ever coached. He is never afraid sible and managed to put
Zach, the son of Ricky Kuhn ple to his teammates. He is tru- to speak up, but it is always pos- time and effort into each of his
School Concert Band through-
and Sarah Close, also took Vir- ly a generational, one of a kind itive to his teammates no mat- sports,” Orman said. “He was a
out middle and high school. She genuinely easy athlete to coach,
tual Enterprise, where students is on the indoor and outdoor athlete.” ter the situation or the score.
study the fundamentals of suc- Head coach Karen Schus- He’s always willing to lend a whatever we needed for the
track and field teams and the team he was willing to do. He
cessful businesses and design tennis team. She is a member of ter is going to miss Stewart, her helping hand, and has always
standout point guard for the been highly respected by both had some absolutely stat stuff-
and develop their own virtual the National Honor Society.
past four years. his teammates and our staff. He ing games where he scored and
business. Lydia volunteers at Strong filled it up on the court, but he
In his junior year of high “Kelsey is a hard worker both will be truly missed.”
Memorial Hospital and has a was equally enthusiastic to shut
school, Zachary was awarded on and off the court,” Schuster Jordan had an outstanding
part-time job at Meyers RV Su- said. “She is a great student in running career for the Golden down an opponent’s best play-
the St. Bonaventure University perstores. er or to distribute the ball for
Bonnie’s Scholar Award. the classroom and a very coach- Eagles.
Best High School Memory: able athlete. I love her passion “Tyler was an integral part someone else to score. He was
Zach keeps busy throughout “Homecoming in my senior a quiet leader who led by exam-
for sports. She gives 100 per- of our track program for the
the school year as a three-sport year and all the memories that cent at all times whether she is ple, but when he did speak his
last five years,” head coach
athlete playing soccer, wrestling I have made with my friends in playing soccer, basketball or Dan Rizzieri said. “Coming up teammates listened out of re-
and track and field. He is also a my senior year.” lacrosse. Kelsey led the Lady as an eighth grader you never spect that he had built over the
member of the high school cho- Advice to Underclassmen: Bulldogs basketball team this know what to expect but Tyler years.”
rus and this year he held a role “Don’t take any of it for granted, past season in steals and assists. has grown into a great athlete Baseball coach Edward
in the Senior play, “Holly Day’s and as much as you say you She was our coach on the floor. and more importantly a great Green also held high praise for
Homecoming.” hate school and can’t wait to Kelsey is a very competitive ath- leader/person. Any event you his captain.
Favorite High School graduate, trust me you will not lete who did everything in her need him to run he was willing “It’s been a real honor to
Course: Ninth grade global power to get the win. Her deter- to hop in to help the team, it’s be able to coach Adam on the
feel that way your senior year. It
studies mination will get her far in life.” always team first for him and baseball diamond,” coach
is very bittersweet to experience
Best High School Memory: he has helped us grow around Green said. “He’s the type of
your “lasts” of everything at player that any coach would
“Going to the Syracuse soccer Student-athletes such as that same mentality and it has
school. Slow down and enjoy love to have on his team. He
game with the soccer team in Wayland-Cohocton’s Tyler helped change our programs
the small things, you will terribly Jordan and Brogan Cotter, who culture.” has great baseball smarts and
my sophomore year.” miss them when they are gone.”
Advice to Underclassmen: both played crucial roles in the Cross-Country coach Alex can field, hit and pitch the ball
Post High School: Daemen success of the Golden Eagles’ Lazarony will miss Jordan this really well and has the stuff to
“Keep up with your homework, University for its Physical
use your time during the school athletic program this year. fall. compete against anyone in the
Therapy DPT program to earn “Brogan is the premier ex- “Tyler has been a vital mem- LCAA. He’s a great role model
day.” a bachelor’s degree in science ample of a student athlete,” ber all four years of his high for the younger players and his
Post High School: Attending and then a doctorate degree in soccer coach Brent Owens said. school career,” coach Lazarony mark on our program will be felt
college to major in business physical therapy. “He is a tremendous athlete, said. “He is a dedicated and for years to come.”
 Graduation 2022 June 2022 • 31

Lima Christian School

Class list
Listed below are
the candidates for
graduation in the Lima
Christian School Class
of 2022.
Graduation is sched-
uled for 10 a.m. June
18 at Lima Christian
School, 1574 Rochester
St., Lima.
Meredith Bishop
Chloe Gilbert
Evan Herring
Kirsten McGuire
Abigail Mincer
Christopher Reynolds
Kaitlyn Sanders
Katherine Amelia
Somers
Steven Zocco IV

LIMA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH

Members of the Lima Christian School Class of 2022.

Valedictorian to pursue law Salutatorian to attend SUNY Geneseo

From Lima Christian School salutato-
I am Steven Zocco IV (valedictori- rian Abigail Mincer:
an), and I will be attending St. John Throughout all of my adventures and
Fisher College this fall, with a major experiences, I learned a lot about myself
in political science/law and a minor and my interests, and eventually found
in corporate finance, and later attend the things that I was passionate about.
Syracuse School of Law to obtain a The encouragement that I have re-
law degree. ceived from my teachers and peers has
I have enjoyed my time in high been instrumental in my life. My suc-
school being a part of the Student cesses were shaped by the knowledge Abigail Mincer
Council as former class president and given to me by my parents, teachers,
current school president, Missions and coaches. Honor Society, a high honor roll stu-
Club, National Honor Society, and At Lima Christian School, I am proud dent, and selected as Lima Christian’s
varsity sports. to have been a part of the varsity soccer Female Exceptional Senior Student
I have also been involved in ad- and softball teams, as well as a mem- Athlete of 2022.
vanced art classes as well as playing ber in the LCS Drama Club. I have also I am truly thankful and blessed to
guitar and bass throughout my high participated in Student Government have had the opportunity to grow and
school career. as class secretary and student council flourish at Lima Christian the last six
So long, and thanks for fueling my secretary. years. Next year, I plan to attend SUNY
dependence on coffee. If you can’t Some of my accomplishments in- Geneseo to study early childhood/
Steven Zocco IV
convince them, confuse them. clude, being a member of National childhood education.
32 • June 2022 Graduation 2022

Livonia Central School

LIVONIA CENTRAL SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH

Members of the Livonia Central School Class of 2022.

Seth Helm Mary Newton Haile Simzer

Class list
Listed below are the can- Olivia Cambier
Aidan Hendrick
Bryce Hoang
Mason Hogle
Gabriel Panipinto
Noah Panipinto
Colby Percey
Justin Skelly
Daniel Spencer
Kelsey Stewart
Lillian Jarzabek Sara Perdue Lucas Stewart
didates for graduation in the Dylan Canarvis
Xin Jiang Alan Plane-Albany Evan Swan
Livonia Central School Class Anna Cinquino Lindsey Johnson Jason Pragle
of 2022. Xzavier Collmer Owen Sweeting
Jillian Johnston Emma Pribanich Nicolas Teachout
Graduation is scheduled for Kimrey Conley Ethan Keith Nicholas Putney
June 25. Matthew Connor Angela Tewksbury
Sarah Knittel Mario Quintana Zoe Thompson
Cody Cratsley Andrew Kubrich Trevor Raffa
Mckenna Adams Nicholas Cruppi Devin Thurston
Austin Leavy Wyatt Raponi Alexander Turner
Sabrina Adamson Grace Cruso Anthony Lippert Garan Renner
Colby Amadeo Destiny Dailey Isabelle Vinci
Shealyn Louster Courtney Rhodes
Alexia Auccello Jacob Davis Danielle Walters
Kirsten Love Kyra Richardson
Nadia Bajan Katelyn DeWater Shane Lukaszczyk Madison Rowe Leah Warner
Kaelin Bastian Ian Faulkner Brandon MacDougal Matthew Rudolph Kylei Waters
Hunter Battoglia Kenneth Faulkner Joeseph Madigan Paige Ryan Leah Waterstraat
Ethan Bell Alexander Felton-Adams Faith Malboeuf Marissa Salvatore Jake Watkins
Daisy Berling Jonathan Fisher Zoe Vega Marsland Damion Sanchez-Steppe Katarina Weldy
Mikhail Boggs Mollie Flanagan William McGrain II Lizardo Santiago Holly Wells
Nathan Bosch Benjamin Fleming Shane Melead Joshua Schirtz Dillon Whitbeck
Brooke Brizzee Holly Gates Emma Meyer Matthew Schneider Derrick Wigley
Aidan Brown Wyatte Gates Julia Millen Treyton Schojan Niko Williams
Kaitlynn Buckley Eliot Gavin Zoe Mills Lillian Scutt Nathaniel Wonsey
Beth Buehler Samuel Hardy Makenna Mulvaney Nicholas Sheldon Nathan Woolston
Emma Calkins Kyle Hayes Gabriel Munson Madison Shepard Logan Wyatt
 Graduation 2022 June 2022 • 33

CLASS LEADERS TOP SENIORS

Angela Tewksbury
Valedictorian to study in London Valedictorian
Angela Tewksbury of Li- ers, Link Crew, Spanish
vonia is planning to attend Club, French Club, Interact Katelyn DeWater
the University of East Lon- Club, VEX Club, Climate Salutatorian
don to study general engi- Connections, ICE Team,
neering in the fall. Dogfish Coach, piano, Piz- The rest of the “Top Se-
“I want to see the world za Paul’s employee, travel niors” in Livonia Central
and what it has to offer,” soccer School’s Class of 2022 are list-
says Angela, the valedic- Awards and honors: ed in alphabetical order:
torian of Livonia Central’s AP Scholar of Distinction,
Class of 2022. Livingston County Teen
Here’s more about An- Recognition Award, Young
Sabrina Adamson
Sabrina Adamson
gela: Women of Distinction final- Conesus
School activities: Na- ist, LCAA Senior Swimmer Class rank: Summa Cum
tional Honor Society of the Year, LCAA Outstand- Laude
president, class president, ing Swimmer of the Meet, School activities: Varsity
varsity swimming captain, Bulldog Pride Awards, Soccer, Varsity Lacrosse,
varsity indoor and outdoor Scholar-Athlete, Girls State Alpine Skiing, Indoor Track,
track and field captain, Citizen Student Advisory Council,
Rochester Japanese School, Community Service National Honor Society, Link
PageTurners, Science Projects: Haunted House, Crew, Wegmans Employee,
Angela Tewksbury State and Local Leadership
Olympiad, Yearbook Club, Toys for Tots, Survivor
Math Team, musicals, Li- Week, Night of 1000 PB&- cleanup, Christmas carol- Conferences
brary Advisory Council, Js, Penny Carnival, town ing, Special Olympics, ele- Awards and honors: Prin-
MasterMinds, BrainStorm- cleanup, nursery school mentary swim lessons. cipal’s List, Scholar-Athlete, Nadia Bajan
Chemistry Achievement
Award, Livingston County Nadia Bajan
Teen Recognition Award, Girls
State, HOBY Leadership Con- Livonia

Salutatorian will study ference, Bulldog Pride Award,

Exceptional Senior Team for
Class rank: Summa Cum
Laude
School activities: Odyssey
Soccer
marine biology in fall Community Service
Projects: Haunted House,
of the Mind, GSA, Varsity
Swimming, Wrestling, JV Soft-
ball
Breakfast with Santa, Penny
Katelyn DeWater of Livo- Climate Connections, Link Awards and honors: Bull-
Carnival, Trunk or Treat, Spe-
nia is salutatorian of Livonia Crew, Interact Club, Brain- dog Pride Award, Scholar-Ath-
cial Olympics, Spring Cleanup lete, AP Scholar, Principal’s
Central School’s Class of Stormers, MasterMinds, Day, Sunday School Teacher,
2022. French Club, Jazz Ensemble, List
Eat for Heat, Susie Q Dog Community Service Proj-
She plans to attend the musicals, Livonia Live, varsi- ResQ, Sent By Ravens Food
University of New England ects: Penny Carnival
ty swimming, varsity golf. Pantry Plans after graduation:
in the fall. There, she will Plans after graduation:
study marine biology. Awards and honors: Bull- “I will be attending RIT and
dog Pride Awards, Science “After I graduate high school, studying Civil Engineering
Here are some more facts
Olympiad, State Math Team I plan on attending Daemen Technology, to become an
about Katelyn:
Community Service Proj- University to major in biology environmentally conscious
School activities: Nation-
ects: Chief of the Fire Explor- and fulfill prerequisites for urban architect/planner!”
al Honor Society, Science
Katelyn DeWater graduate school as I would like
Olympiad, Math Team, ers, school recycling project. See LIVONIA T34
to study medicine.”

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Matthew Connor Jacob Davis Eliot Gavin Lillian Jarzabek Sarah Knittel

Eliot Gavin State Comptroller Student

Livonia Conesus
Achievement Award, First
Overall and Platinum New
From T33 Class rank: Summa Cum York State Dance Challenge
Laude Teen Tap Solo, Principal’s List
School activities: ICE Community Service Proj-
Matthew Connor Team, Yearbook, National ects: Student Musical Direc-
Conesus Honor Society, A-Team, Link tor, Penny Carnival, Haunted
Class rank: Summa Cum Crew, Spanish Club, French House
Laude Club, MasterMinds, Math Plans after graduation:
School activities: Football, Team, Interact Club, Pag- “Attend Niagara University
Soccer, Wrestling, Indoor eTurners, Student Council, to pursue a Bachelor of Fine
Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Climate Connections, Library Arts in Musical Theatre Perfor-
Track, National Honor Soci- Club, Musical Props Manager mance.”
ety, Leadership Conferences Awards and honors: Tri-
Awards and honors: Bull- ple C Award, Bulldog Pride
dog Pride Award, LCAA All- Awards, Academic Achieve- Sarah Knittel Austin Leavy Shea Louster
Star in: Track, Wrestling, Soc- ment Award in Living Envi- Livonia
cer, and Football, 1st Team All ronment Class rank: Summa Cum Austin Leavy Shea Louster
League midfielder in Lacrosse, Community Service Proj- Laude
All-Greater Rochester Honor- ects: Toys For Tots, United School activities: National Lakeville Livonia
able Mention in Wrestling and Day of Caring, Blood Drive, Honor Society, Interact Club, Class rank: Summa Cum Class rank: Summa Cum
Lacrosse SouperBowl Climate Connections, French Laude Laude
Community Service Proj- Plans after graduation: “Go Club, Jazz Lab, Musicals School activities: National School activities: Band,
ects: Village clean up with Na- to RIT.” Awards and honors: Living- Honor Society, MasterMinds, Jazz Band, Musical Cast and
tional Honor Society, served ston County Teen Recognition Link Crew Leader, Jazz Lab, Crew, Student Band Director,
ice cream at the Hemlock Fair Award, Principal’s List MasterMinds Livonia School Employee
for Farm Bureau
Lillian Jarzabek Community Service Proj- Awards and honors: Four Awards and honors: Princi-
Plans after graduation: Conesus ects: Haunted House, Penny Bulldog Pride Awards, Princi- pal’s List, All-County Band
“Attend Coastal Carolina Uni- Class rank: Summa Cum Carnival, Interact Club, Youth pal’s List Community Service Proj-
versity and study marketing.” Laude Court, Toys for Tots, School Community Service Proj- ects: RPO Holiday Concert
School activities: Musicals, Blood Drives. ects: Village Clean Up Day, Plans after graduation: “At-
Jacob Davis PageTurners, MasterMinds, Plans after graduation: Penny Carnival, Haunted tending Nazareth College, ma-
Livonia Wind and Jazz Ensembles, “Go to college at Penn State House, Give Back Day joring in Music Education.”
Class rank: Summa Cum Livonia Live, National Honor and get a degree in Forensic Plans after graduation:
Laude Society Science.” “Go to Monroe Community
School activities: Master- Awards and honors: Bull- College through the 2+2 Engi-
Minds, BrainStormers, After dog Pride Awards, New York neering Program.” See LIVONIA T35
School Academy, Vex Robot-
ics, PageTurners, French Club,
Tennis, National Honor Soci-
ety, Link Crew
Awards and honors: Na-
tional Honor Society. Princi-
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Plans after graduation: “A
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dent in Austria and then I will
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Shane Melead Sara Perdue Paige Ryan Nicholas Sheldon Kelsey Stewart

Rochester Top 10%, New york Livonia Food Pantry, Village Kelsey Stewart
Livonia State Comptroller Student
Achievement Award, Schol-
Clean-up
Plans after graduation: “I Livonia
Class rank: Summa Cum
From T34 ar-Athlete, Captain of Indoor plan on going to St. John Fish-
Track and Lacrosse Team er College for Nursing.” Laude
School activities: Varsity
Shane Melead Community Service Proj-
Soccer, Varsity Basketball,
ects: Paint Night Leader, Nicholas Sheldon
Livonia Varsity Lacrosse, Class Sec-
Haunted House, Breakfast
Class rank: Summa Cum Groveland retary, Together Including
with Santa, Toys for Tots,
Laude Class rank: Summa Cum Every Student (TIES) Program,
Special Olympics, Dawg Days, A-Team, Link Crew, Dawg-
School activities: Varsity SusieQ Dog ResQ Yard Sale, Laude
Soccer, Varsity Hockey, Var- pound, Symphonic Band, Jazz
Veterans Day Dinner School activities: National
sity Lacrosse, National Honor Band
Plans after graduation: “I Honor Society, All-Coun-
Society, Link Crew Leader Awards and honors: Prin-
am going to attend Bingham- ty Band and Area All-State
Awards and honors: 2022 cipal’s List, Scholar-Athlete,
ton University to major in Psy- Band for trombone, Wind
All-Greater Rochester (Hock- Bulldog Pride Award, Soccer
chology, and I plan to eventu- Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Captain, Basketball Captain, Katarina Weldy
ey). 2020 Chemistry Achieve- Varsity Soccer, Varsity Tennis,
ally become a psychiatrist.” Lacrosse Captain, National
ment Award. Bulldog Pride
Award for “Pursuing Excel- Paige Ryan Science Olympiad, National Honor Society Katarina Weldy
History Day Community Service Proj-
lence” Livonia Awards and honors: Bull- Livonia
Community Service Proj- ects: Conesus United Meth- Class rank: Summa Cum
Class rank: Summa Cum dog Pride Award, Scholar-Ath- odist Church Turkey Dinner,
ects: Volunteer Soccer Refer- Laude
Laude lete, Principal’s List every Bottle Drive, and Chicken
ee, Volunteer Assistant Soccer School activities: Soccer,
School activities: Recy- marking period, First Place in BBQ, Special Olympics, Dawg
Coach, Penny Carnival, Vol- Golf, Wrestling, Backstage
cling and Environment Club, Regional National History Day Days, Volunteer in 12:1:1
unteer Tree Planter, Volunteer for Musicals, National Honor
Together Including Every competition classroom and Adaptive PE
PVC Pipe Barrier Assembler Society, French Club, Climate
Plans after graduation: Student (TIES) Program, Community Service Proj- class Connections, Interact Club
“Attend Lehigh University for Musicals, Link Crew, JV and ects: Haunted House, Home- Plans after graduation: “I Awards and honors: Princi-
Engineering.” Varsity Soccer, JV and Varsity coming Decorating, Earth Day plan to attend Elmira College pal’s List
Lacrosse, and Varsity Indoor Clean-up, Community Service to study Special Education Community Service Proj-
Sara Perdue Track Day, Penny Carnival and play for the Women’s Bas- ects: Village Clean up, Blood
Livonia Awards and honors: Prin- Plans after graduation: “I ketball team.” Drive, Food Pantry
Class rank: Summa Cum cipal’s List, National Honor plan to attend Clarkson Uni- Plans after graduation:
Laude Society, Biology Award, Schol- versity for a degree in Aero- Bachelor’s degree in Biology
School activities: Nation- ar Athlete, Soccer Captain, La- space Engineering.” at St. John Fisher College, and
al Honor Society Treasurer, crosse Captain, Indoor Track plans to pursue a PhD in Mi-
Class Secretary, Climate Con- Captain crobiology.”
nections, Link Crew, Interact Community Service Proj-
Club, NYSCLSA State and Lo- ects: Church Sharing Stories, See LIVONIA T36
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THE SOUNDS OF MUSIC COME ALIVE AT LIVONIA

Senior members of Livonia
Cental School’s Jazz Band
pose for a photograph
with Rochester-based
musician Herb Smith,
back row second from
right, a trumpeter with the
Rochester Philharmonic
Orchestra.

Smith, a native of
Cincinnati, Ohio, came
to Rochester in 1987 to
attend Eastman School
of Music where he
Nathan Woolston earned a bachelor’s of
music education. Upon
graduation, he became a

Livonia trumpeter with the RPO. He

often presents workshops
at area schools and
From T35 performs at concerts with
the school groups.
Nathan Woolston
Livonia
Class rank: Summa Cum
Laude
School activities: National
Honor Society, Liberty Club,
Math Team, Link Crew Lead-
er, MasterMinds, BrainStorm-
ers, Spanish Club, Jazz Lab,
Science Olympiad, Varsity
Soccer, Indoor Track, Varsity
Tennis Captain
Awards and honors: Prin-
cipal’s List, Bulldog Pride
Awards, 1st Place National Senior members of the Livonia Central School chorus gather
History Day, Scholar-Athlete, before a performance.
Vice President of NHS, 2021
Livonia Tennis Bulldog Team
Award, Bausch + Lomb Hon- LIVONIA CENTRAL SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS
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Mount Morris Central School

CARLSONS STUDIO PHOTOGRAPH

Class list
Listed below are candidates Logan Brooks Marshall Gaddy John Martinez Pena Daniela Rivera Figueroa
for graduation in the Mount Abriel Gazzetta Isabella Martinez-Serrant McKenzie Ryan
Morris Central School District Dominic Coyote-Medina Daniel McCart
Senior Class of 2022. Alexis Crespo-Lazu Valor Kingsly Natalie Muscarella Skylar Savastano
Commencement exercises Jye Crocker BriAna Lang Triniti Muscarella Jaieshla Sepulveda
are scheduled to take place on Miranda Curtis Yujin Lin Douglas Nickerson Josiah Shattuck
June 26. Shae Simons
Kevin DeLoria Alec Mann Jonathan Ramirez Reyes Sierra Somers
Miguelangel Acevedo Nicole Martell-Dale Brittany Rathburn Stephen Somers
Leah Allwood Naylsel Martinez Ocasio John Rathburn
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CLASS LEADERS TOP 10 SENIORS

Jye Crocker Nicole Martell-Dale Isabella Martinez-Serrant

Yujin Lin Valor Kingsly
Yujin Lin Nicole Martell-Dale Isabella Martinez-Serrant
Valedictorian Salutatorian Valedictorian Class Rank: 4th. Class Rank: 5th.
Parents: James Dale and Parents: Julio Martinez and
advises to seek plans to study Val Kingsly
Patricia Martell.
Future Plans: Nazareth for
Tammy Braley.
Future Plans: Monroe
new challenges at Alfred U. Salutatorian anthropology.
College Credits earned in
Community College for teach-
ing.
Yujin Lin, daughter of Valor Kingsly is saluta- Jye Crocker High School: Practices of Ac- College Credits earned in
Dian Zhao Lin and Li Feng torian of the Class of 2022 ademic Writing (SUPA), Cal- High School: Practices of Ac-
Class Rank: 3rd. culus (Alfred U), Gender and ademic Writing (SUPA), Cal-
Chen, is valedictorian of at Mount Morris Central Parents: Derek and Rebec-
the Mount Morris Central School. Literary Text (SUPA). culus (Alfred U), Gender and
ca Crocker. High School Activities: Na- Literary Text (SUPA).
School Class of 2022. Valor, the child of Dawn Future Plans: RIT for video
Yujin advises freshman Speechley, participated in tional Honor Society, News- High School Activities:
game design. paper Club, Masterminds, Spanish Club, Yearbook Club
to seek out new challenges chorus, Drama Club, Prism College Credits earned in
and “get out of your comfort and the Rochester Broadway HOBY, Yearbook Club, St. Sports: JV Basketball
High School: Practices of Ac- John Fisher College Count Advice to Freshmen: Join
zone.” Theatre League’s “Stars of ademic Writing (SUPA), Cal-
In high school, she was Tomorrow” program. Program, Spanish Club, class that club, make a new friend,
culus (Alfred U), Gender and secretary.
class treasurer, and a mem- Valor earned college Literary Text (SUPA), Intro-
ber of National Honor So- credits while in high school See SENIORS T39
duction to Renewable Energy
ciety, Art Club, Yearbook for successfully completing (SUNY ESF)
Club and Spanish Club. She “Practices of Academic Writ- High School Activities: Na-
played soccer and ran in in- ing” (SUPA), and “Literary tional Honor Society, Drama
door and outdoor track. She Text” (SUPA). Club, Chess Club
also earned college credits Valor plans to attend Al- Advice to Freshmen: Stay in
for “Practice of Academic fred University to study me- school punks.
Writing” (SUPA), “Gender chanical engineering.
and Literary Text” (SUPA)
and Calculus (Alfred Univer-
sity).
Yujin is a 2022 Livingston
Valor’s advice to fresh-
men is “to not pretend to be
someone you’re not.”
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Natalie Muscarella Daniela Rivera Figueroa Daniel McCart Triniti Muscarella Jaieshla Sepulveda

Daniela Rivera Figueroa Triniti Muscarella

Seniors
‘
Class Rank: 7th. Class Rank: 9th. Join that club, make a new friend, go to
From T38
Parents: Pablo Rivera and Parents: Daniel Muscarella.
Joanira Figueroa Amadeo. Future Plans: SUNY Brock- homecoming. Make the best of your childhood
Future Plans: Finger Lakes port for teaching.
go to homecoming. Make the
best of your childhood before
it becomes a thing of the past.
Community College for teach-
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High School Activities:
College Credits earned in
High School: Practices of Aca-
demic Writing (SUPA), Gender
before it becomes a thing of the past.

ISABELLA MARTINEZ-SERRANT
’
Class President, Newspaper and Literary Text (SUPA). Mount Morris senior sharing advice to freshmen
Natalie Muscarella Club, Yearbook Club. Honors: 2021 Teen Recog-
Sports: Cheer. nition Award.
Class Rank: 6th.
Advice to Freshmen: Push High School Activities:
Parents: Daniel Muscarella.
your limits, it will be worth it. Class vice president, Nation-
Future Plans: SUNY Gen-
And enjoy your time in high al Technical Honor Society,
eseo for teaching.
school! Criminal Justice, Drama Club,
College Credits earned in
Student Council, HOBY,
High School: Practices of Aca-
Daniel McCart Newspaper Club, Livingston
demic Writing (SUPA), Sports
County Art Trail, GSA, Honor
Management (SUPA), Gender Class Rank: 8th. Guard, Skills USA.
and Literary Text (SUPA), Parents: Robert and Jenni- Sports: Soccer, outdoor
Intro to the Analysis of Public fer McCart. track, indoor track.
Policy (SUPA). Future Plans: Advanced
Honors: 2021 Teen Recog- Individual Training for avia- Jaieshla Sepulveda
nition Award. tion with the Army National
High School Activities: Class Rank: 10th.
Guard. Parents: Ricardo and
Chess Club. College Credits earned in
Sports: Basketball, golf. Jazmin Sepulveda.
High School: Practices of Ac- Future Plans: Monroe
Advice to Freshmen: It ademic Writing (SUPA), Cal-
sounds cheesy but time does Community College for nurs-
culus (Alfred U), Gender and ing.
fly; do have fun and make Literary Text (SUPA).
memories. Honors: Cheer MVP 2021.
Honors: Varsity Track MVP High School Activities:
2021. Cosmetology.
Sports: Soccer, indoor Sports: Cheerleading, Bas-
track, outdoor track.
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Wayland-Cohocton Central School

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Members of the Wayland-Cohocton Central School Class of 2022.

Class list
Listed below are the can- Madison Conrad Jonathon Hersh Kylie McDonald Emily Sanford
didates for graduation in the Brogan Cotter Mason Hillier Andrew McManus Meltem Sarikey
Wayland-Cohocton Central Hunter Derrenbacher Samuel Hoffman Chelsie Mehlenbacher Natalie Scholtes
School Class of 2022. Austin Dollinger Kaiden Holbrook Collin Mehlenbacher Max Schubert
Graduation is scheduled for Tyler Domm Haley Hoyt Courtney Merrill Kyler Shore
1 p.m. June 26. Trevor Donlon Emma Huber Tristan Mossburger
Kaitlyn Doty Tyler Jordan Tyler Slayton
Erika Nadeau
Griffin Abramowski Michaela Earley Jake Joseph Bailey Nye Clayton Smith
Brooke Adams Jakil Fairley Jordan Kelly Nadia O’Neal Elliot Smith
Reagan Allan Reagan Ferguson Sarah Keppen Christopher Otis II Robert Smith
Kimberlee Ayers Kyle Gammell Brady Knudsen Aaron Ott Charles Spencer
Zachary Bailey Samuel Gemmill Jallyssa Lafferty Alex Ott Olivia Spencer
Mia Barratt Sadie George Darnell LaPlant Thomas Palmer Reece Stalker
Ryan Belanger Maya Gielen Garrett LeMay Karis Parsons Cameron Stenzel
Autum Bell Max Gilbert Madison Levee Austin Pifer Damian Strait
Dylain Bracy Jacob Giuliano Leah Lock Tre’ Porter
Dakota Swift
Kenneth Brewer Abigail Gleason Dawson Luta Preston Price
Jake Canfield Charina Gray Noah Magin Dillin Quackenbush Benjamin Teed
Brandon Canute Grace Hanggi Laura Mansfield Jessica Recktenwald Daniel Tolner
Amaris Carrier Kayla Hass Mical Markle Michael Recktenwald Edward Vadney IV
Luke Celentano Brandon Heatherman Jason Mastin Lauren Ruch Keegan Zemeic
Akira Coats Colton Herrington Jazmyne McCormick Rose Sabins Piotruszek Zubrzycki
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CLASS LEADERS HONOR SENIORS

Valedictorian to study government

Mia Barratt, valedictorian

‘
of Wayland-Cohocton Cen- The activities and
tral School’s Class of 2022,
plans to attend Cornell Uni- classes I’ve chosen
versity in the fall. There, she to take have pushed
will major in government
with a minor in Asian-Amer- me to grow, not
ican studies. only as a person and Madison Conrad Brogan Cotter
“Even though I am unsure
of my exact goals after col- friend, but with my The Wayland-Cohocton Brogan Cotter
lege, I hope to work within
the government or for a
nonprofit,” said Mia, the
daughter of Dionne and Fay
aspirations.
MIA BARRATT ’
Reflecting on high school
Central School Class of 2022
has 29 Honor Seniors, students
with a grade-point average of
90 or higher. These pages, fea-
Brogan, the son of Teri
Forsythe and TJ Cotter, has
competed on the varsity soc-
Barratt. ture students graduating sum- cer, basketball, swimming,
Mia has been active in Na- ma cum laude (96-100) and baseball and football teams.
Mia Barratt magna cum laude (93-95.999) . He is a member of the Leader
tional Honor Society, dance,
in Me Team and served as
marching band, Student taken,” she said. “The activ- high school years and ap-
Council, double language, proaching graduation, Mia
Mia Barratt class treasurer.
ities and classes I’ve chosen Brogan will attend Alfred
Leader in Me, Dansville to take have pushed me to also offered an appreciation: Valedictorian State College to pursue a de-
Girls’ Travel Soccer and vol- grow, not only as a person “I would like to thank my gree in business administra-
unteering at church dinners. and friend, but with my parents for supporting me Griffin Ambramowski tion, and continue his athletic
She has served as a class offi- aspirations. In four years, during every step, my teach- Salutatorian career on the men’s soccer
cer as well. you won’t regret what you ers who taught me more team.
To incoming freshman, learned by trying, especially than the content, and every Madison Conrad “After Alfred State, I would
she says, “Try everything.” when it comes to having to friend I’ve met along the way Madison, the daughter of like to earn my professional
“While it is extremely cli- plan your future.” for making the days a little David and Jill Conrad, has MBA in sports management
che, it’s the best advice I’ve As she reflected on her better.” been active as a senior class through a collaboration of two
officer and with the Student schools, which includes Flor-
Council. She has also been ac- ida International University
tive with the National Honor and Real Madrid Graduate
School Universidad Europea
Salutatorian is grateful Society and 4-H.
She plans to attend Finger
Lakes Community College for
in Madrid, Spain,” he said.
Advice to Incoming Fresh-

to English department wildlife and fishery technol-

ogies
Advice to Incoming Fresh-
men: Be the positive spark in
someone else’s life.
Appreciation: I would like
Griffin Abramowski, sa- to college in the fall, “but men: High school is one of to thank all of my coaches
lutatorian of the Class of those things that will make and teachers for their time
there still exists doubt as to and effort each and everyday
2022, at Wayland-Cohocton where I will be going.” you feel both good and bad,
just appreciate it for what it is in the classroom and on the
Central School credits much As for his advice to incom- field. Your drive, and ambition
of his success to the school’s and make the most out of it.
ing freshmen, Griffin offers Appreciation: I’d like to each day is just as admirable
English department. as the students, and for that
this: “In hopes to be concise, thank my 4-H leader Phyllis
“Rather than thank a sin- I will forever be grateful. The
gular person, I would like to I will say only this: be sure to Rathbun for how she has
helped me get to where I am memories I made in both of
extend my gratitude to the take your studies seriously,
but remember to enjoy any and Mrs. Curtin for always be-
entire English Department; ing there for me when I need it. See WAY-COH T42
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Abigail Gleason Charina Gray Trevor Donlon Samuel Hoffman Emma Huber

Way-Coh Charina Gray

Charina, the daughter of
Ralph and Maricel Gray, has
teams.
He will major in music busi-
ness, production and recording
Emma Huber
Emma shares that she was
From T41 at SUNY Geneseo. He will minor raised by her mom Jackie and
been involved in National in film studies. He plans to find her dad Tom, “although recent-
these environments will forever Honor Society, National Tech- a career in entertainment. ly I’ve really looked at my sister
be cherished, and I hope I made nical Honor Society and Junior Advice to Incoming Fresh- Geena as a second mom to me.”
a positive impact on all of your Emergency Medical Service. men: Take advantage of what Emma was on the girls var-
lives. I would like to also thank She competed on varsity ten- Wayland has to offer; whether sity swim team as a freshman
nis, varsity indoor track and that be academic or extracur- and sophomore, but decided
all of these people for creating
Interscholastic Competition ricular and push yourselves out against continuing it her junior
real relationships with the stu-
in English. She participated in of your comfort zone. Try new year due to COVID-19.
dents because coming from my
STARRED* Literary Magazine, clubs and surround yourself After graduation she plans to Darnell LaPlant
perspective, it truly makes a dif- is a member of the band and
ference on a students mentality with those who have similar leave the United States. “If you
attended the Close-Up trip to one of the most iconic people to
towards school. interests. need me you can find me in the
Washington, D.C. exist, so iconic I named my car
Appreciation: I want to Bahamas catching some sun on
Charina plans to major in after her. There is never a dull
thank my family and friends for the beach,” she said.
Abigail Gleason nursing at SUNY Brockport. moment in Kurtz’s classes, she
supporting me throughout my Advice: Literally everybody is a great person to be around.
Advice to Incoming Fresh- high school career. I’d also like says the same thing when ad-
Abigail, daughter of Tracy men: Pursue every opportunity Kurtz if you see this I love you
and Matt Gleason, has compet- to thank the following teachers vising incoming freshmen, that and I hope you enjoy retire-
and scholarship you can — even high school flies by. It seriously
ed in swimming, indoor track, and staff for guiding me through ment.
if you don’t get it, you’ll have does happen so fast. During
outdoor track and varsity ten- the last four years; Mrs. York,
nis. She has been active in 4-H
the satisfaction of knowing you
Mr. Miller, Mr. Bondgren, Mrs. your four years I recommend Darnell LaPlant
tried. Your efforts will always making as many friends as
and as Senior Class president. Peaty, Mr. Lynah, and Jimmy Darnell, the son of Monique
amount to something. you can, doing things that take
She is a member of Close-Up Welch. and Willis LaPlant, has served
Appreciation: I would like to you out of your comfort zone,
and Color Guard. thank my guidance counselor, as class vice president and class
putting effort into your classes, treasurer. He is a member of the
Abigail will attend SUNY Ms. Buisch, for always support- Samuel Hoffman and have fun. These are your
Geneseo to start. “I think I will ing and guiding me through Leader in Me team and played
be dual majoring in business Samuel, the son of Lindsey last years of being a kid, make varsity basketball. Darnell will
high school—she has always Ackerman and Marty Barnhart, sure you have fun before you’re
administration and political sci- been understanding of my cir- major in exercise science at the
ence with a minor in pre-law,” plans to attend a college with a thrown into the real world. University of Buffalo.
cumstances, and much of my Appreciation: Senior year
she said. “I hope to eventually nursing program. Advice to Incoming Fresh-
success can be attributed to her has by far been my favorite year
practice real estate or corporate Advice to Incoming Fresh- men: Get involved. My biggest
involvement in my career. of high school and I have all
law. “ men: Get as many college cred- regret was not getting as in-
its as you can while you’re in of my new friends this year to volved as I could. It makes high
Advice to Incoming Fresh- MAGNA CUM LAUDE high school. thank for that. .... Preston and school more enjoyable,
men: Remind yourselves that
(GPA 93-95.999) Appreciation: Mr. Mac for Trevor, y’all never fail to make Appreciation: I’d like to
you are just freshmen.
allowing me to pursue my own my day better. Mike, thank you thank all the teachers at Way-
Appreciation: I would like to Trevor Donlon personal projects. Mr. Miller for for being my chauffeur. I really land-Cohocton. Their actions
thank my parents and family for
Trevor, the son of JoLyn being a patient, kind-hearted have saved so much money on have helped shape the person
always pushing me to excel in
and Jeffrey Donlon, has been individual. I would not be able gas! Seriously though, you three I have become. I am incredibly
school.
a member of National Honor to pass his classes without him. mean a lot to me ...The teacher proud to call them my teachers.
Society, The Theater Group, Ms. Applin for being caring and that has stuck out to me the
and the swim, tennis, and trap an overall joy to be around. most is Mrs. Kurtz. She has to be See WAY-COH T46

‘Get involved ... It

makes high school
more enjoyable.

Darnell LaPlant
’
Advice to freshmen
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York Central School

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Members of the York Central School Class of 2022.

Class list
Listed below are the can- Cody DeLaFleur Logan Hawthorne Connor O’Meara Taylor Thurston
didates for graduation in the Jaden Densmore Tanner Hilts Tristian Tiede
York Central School Class of Elexis Dixon Kaitlyn Holland Aiden Peffers
2022. Klatyn Hyne Adison Plank William VanWyk
Graduation is scheduled for Sydnee Emerson Ryan Vattimo
June 25. Gregory Jaroszek Suman Rai Sean Vattimo
Evan Farruggia Bridgitte Johnson Evan Ratchford Libby Voisey
Michael Bargy Jackson Feltham Timothy Rowan
Seana Barnes Austin Flynn Lillian Kelsey Kayleigh Rowe Emily Wallace
Ross Boor Johanna Knickerbocker Hope Rowley Kaileigh Wallace
Nickole Brock Christopher Geiger Jacob Koch Hunter Rowley Hailey Wilson
Chelsey Gray Peter Wybron
Jackson Christiano Evan Guck Jacob Maggio Paige Schleyer
Spencer Clancy Joshalynn Miller Johnathan Schofield Riley Yasso
Paige Conley Jeremy Haberger Haley Myers Cierra Smith
Katelyn Curry Robert Haberger Adam Swede Mariah Zambito
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CLASS LEADERS TOP 10 SENIORS

Aiden Peffers
Valedictorian Valedictorian
to attend Cierra Smith
West Point Salutatorian
Aiden Peffers, valedictori-
Jackson Christiano
an of the Class of 2022 at York Jackson Christiano is the son
Central School, is the son of of Dan and Dixie Christiano of
Amaris and Jared Peffers and Leicester.
a resident of Retsof. Jackson is the Class of 2022
Aiden is a scholar-athlete president in addition to being
who was a member of the president of National Honor Jackson Christiano Katelyn Curry
varsity swimming and diving Society. He participated in cho- feet, 6-3/4 inches. She also par-
tional championships. She was
team, and varsity track and rus, Acapella, and was on the
Aiden Peffers named MVP of the sectional ticipated in varsity volleyball.
field team. He also partici- varsity soccer and varsity track
finals and was a member of the Katelyn is vice president of
pates in cross country. and field teams. He is a long-
will be attending West Point Exceptional Senior team. As the Student Board, president
He is a Mock Trial partic- time member of the Odyssey
ipant, a member of Brain- Military Academy and will a member of the varsity track of Tech Club, a member of
of the Mind team where he has
stormers and the Math team. become an officer in the and field team, she was a schol- National Honor Society, and
competed in World competi-
After graduation Aiden United States Army. ar-athlete and earned a section- winner of a DAR citizenship
tions and was a Ranatra Fusca
Winner. In December 2021 he al championship in shot put. contest. She volunteers in the
earned the Eagle Scout rank. Knights as Community Helpers
Katelyn broke the school record
Jackson will attend Monroe with a throwing distance of 32 See YORK T45
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ester Institute of Technology
off to SJFC via the Mechanical Engineering
Technologies Program.
Cierra Smith of York, the Katelyn Curry
salutatorian in the Class of
2022 at York Central School, Katelyn Curry is the daugh-
is the daughter of Robert and ter of Alex and Amber Curry of
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Kaitlyn Holland
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Katelyn will attend Genesee Kaitlyn Holland is the daugh-
Community College where she ter of Angela and Brook Hol-
will work towards a degree in land of Leicester.
She was a scholar-athlete
computer drafting and design
on the varsity basketball team
and play on the women’s bas-
where she was a key part of the
ketball team.
team winning two sectional
championships and was select-
Johnathan Schofield ed for the Exceptional Senior
team. She was also a member of
Johnathan Schofield is the
the varsity softball and varsity
son of Chris and Carolyn Scho-
volleyball teams.
field of Piffard. Johnathan was She is in National Honor So-
a participant with a lead role in ciety and received the Lariton
the 2021 school musical, partic- Award.
ipated in 2022 vocal showcase, Kaitlyn will attend Keuka
choir, Acapella, and won a College to study occupational
Scholastic Silver Key Award for yherapy.
his art work.
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Jackson Feltham Kayleigh Rowe

Jason Mastin Courtney Merrill Natalie Scholtes

Courtney Merrill Natalie Scholtes

Way-Coh Courtney, the daughter of Natalie, the daughter of Karli
From T42 Nicholas and Briana Merrill, and Jacob Beetle, has been
has worked as a manager at active with PageTurners. She
McDonalds. During her fresh- plans on attending SUNY Al-
Jason Mastin man year, she participated in fred to study biological science.
Jason, the son of Jason and cheerleading. Advice to Incoming Fresh-
Jennifer Mastin, has competed Courtney would like to be- men: Your sleep and mental
in varsity basketball and ten- come involved in real estate, health is so much more
nis. He is also a member of the hopefully Keller Williams. important than a letter on a
Gregory Jaroszek Riley Yasso Leader in Me team. website/paper, take care of
Then, after getting a new car
Jason plans to attend SUNY yourself.
and saving plenty of money,
Kayleigh will attend SUNY Appreciation: I would like to
York Cobleskill to study animal sci-
ence.
Alfred for two years for HVAC.
Advice to Incoming Fresh-
men: Enjoy it while it lasts, you
she would like to move to
North Carolina.
thank my mom and dad, Karli
and Jake, for providing such a
From T45 won’t miss it until it’s gone. Advice to Incoming Fresh- wonderful support system and
Gregory Jaroszek Appreciation: My friend men: Stay focused on yourself Jeffrey for forcing me to contin-
Gregory Jaroszek is the son group has been amazing, Jake and your goals. ue with schooling and not drop
Jackson Feltham of Ken Jaroszek and Shari Sion Appreciation: Mrs. Applin, out multiple times. In addition,
Joseph, Darnell, Brogan, and
Jackson Feltham is the son of York. Goose. Love you guys. All the thank you for all of the oppor- I would thank my friend group
of Jason and Michelle Feltham Greg is a scholar-athlete on teachers have been amazing. tunities you have given me, for providing support through-
of York. the varsity basketball team Wouldn’t want to be anywhere and thank you for teaching me out this entire year. Thank you
Jackson is a scholar-athlete where he was sectional cham- else. real life stuff that I will use! so much :)
on the varsity basketball team pion. He is also a member of the
where he helped the team win varsity soccer team and varsity
a sectional championship. He baseball team.
was on the varsity track and He is a part of National Hon-
field and the varsity soccer or Society and a Kellogg Char-
team where he made an Excep- acter Award recipient. Greg
tional Senior. received an academic scholar-
He is a longtime participant ship to SUNY Alfred.
in Odyssey of the Mind where Gregory will attend SUNY
he has competed in World fi- Brockport to pursue a degree in
nals, and a member of National sports management.
Honor Society.
Jackson will attend St. John
Riley Yasso
Fisher College where he re- Riley Yasso is the daughter
ceived the Trustee Scholarship. of Jason and Crystal Yasso of
He will pursue a degree in cy- Leicester.
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Kayleigh Rowe Honor Society. and a volunteer Congratulations Class of 2022
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Graduation brings excitement and temptation

Here are 6 tips to help your family create a safe commencement season
Council on Alcohol and Substance
Abuse of Livingston County
Your teen may be
High school graduation is
an important milestone in a
graduating soon,
young person’s life, and the but that doesn’t
season is often marked with
parties, outings, and other mean it’s time to let
celebrations.
During this time there go. Your graduate
are plenty of opportunities
where teens may contem- needs you now just
plate taking risks, especially
drinking and drug use. At as much as ever.
graduation time, teens may
feel more pressure to cele-
brate by partying with illicit only shows your child that
drugs, alcohol, or even pre- you are interested in their life
scription drugs. but also builds a relationship
Unfortunately, too many with other young people
teens still say alcohol is easy Help your teen enjoy their
to get – and a Livingston graduation without drinking
County youth survey shows or using drugs.
that most of those who drink Lay down rules that will
alcohol do not pay for it. In- METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION
help create everlasting mem-
stead, they get it from older High school graduation season is often marked with parties, outings, and other celebrations.
friends, from family mem- ories.
During this time teens may feel more pressure to celebrate by partying with illicit drugs, alcohol, or
bers, at parties or they take it even prescription drugs. –––
from home. For more information on
Further, once kids start as much as ever. CLEARLY COMMUNICATE them about what their col- our services visit www.ca-
drinking, some engage in There are many ways to YOUR EXPECTATIONS lege plans are. Doing this not sa-trinity.org.
binge drinking, meaning that help keep your child safe and Talk to your child about
they have five or more drinks healthy: the dangers of drinking and
in a short time-span with a n Reinforce your expecta-
driving and getting in the car
goal of getting drunk. tions.
with a drunk driver. Consider
Teen drinking is linked to n Encourage your teens to
role playing a few scenarios.
injury and risky behavior. We make each moment count.
Research shows that par-
can reduce underage drink- n Provide safe alterna-
ents who discuss possible
ing by stopping easy access tives.
n Be aware and ask ques-
scenarios and build their
to alcohol. teen’s knowledge about
The legal drinking age pro- tions.
n Set a good example.
what to do should a situation
tects kids. Did you know that arise, increase the chances
since laws established 21 as of their teen’s safe deci-
the minimum drinking age, Tips to create a safe sion-making.
the likelihood that a 15- to
20-year-old driver will be in- graduation season KEEP THE PARTY LOCAL
volved in a fatal car crash has Here are 6 tips for parents Don’t be tempted to allow
dropped by more than half? to help keep their teen safe your children to celebrate at
A U.S. Surgeon General and make this season one to a far-away location, such as a
report showed that about remember for all the right beach or cabin.
5,000 kids younger than 21 reasons. Allowing your teen to take
years old die each year from SET CURFEWS off to a remote spot with no
alcohol-related injury, in- supervision creates unneces-
cluding crashes, homicides Teen car crashes and
sary risk.
and suicides. deaths increase exponential-
ly late at night. Know where TALK TO YOUR GRADUATE
Talking to your kids about
your teen is, how long he Ask them how they are
the harmful effects of alco-
will be there, when he will feeling about graduating?
hol and drugs is a first step
be leaving, who is there, and What are they most excited
towards the development of
who is supervising the event. about? What are they most
healthy lifestyle patterns.
Your teen may be gradu- BE UP WHEN THEY COME HOME nervous about?
ating soon, but that doesn’t A teen’s curfew should not GET TO KNOW THEIR FRIENDS
mean it’s time to let go. Your exceed the parent’s ability to Ask their friends about
graduate needs you now just stay up. what they enjoy doing, ask
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