2018 Livingston County Teen Recognition Program

Livingston County
Teen Recognition Awards

April 25, 2018
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WELCOME
2018 Teen Recognion Awards Banquet
Welcome to the 23rd Annual Teen Recognion Event brought to you by the
Livingston County Youth Board and Board of Supervisors. These awards are
earned by high school teens as young as 15 who are commi'ed to communi-
ty improvement, demonstrate leadership, or are a role model to others be-
cause they have overcome personal challenges. These are the youth in our
community who subtly go about making the world around them a li'le more
special by their acons and a+tudes. Since 1995, over 1,600 youth have
been recognized.
This year’s theme, Harvesng the Next Generaon of Leaders, is inspired by

the keynote speaker’s love of agriculture and nature; Though more inspiring
are the stories of our awardees who themselves are culvang a path for
their future through leadership and service. Take a moment to read the fol-
lowing pages of 86 young people thinking globally, acng locally.
Relaonships are the cornerstone of posive youth development, therefore,

this recognion is not possible without the support of the nominators. Nom-
inators come from a variety of places: schools, churches, neighborhoods,
civic organizaons and clubs. We appreciate the me you took to noce the
good in these youth.
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PROGRAM
6:00 PM
OPENING
Ian Coyle, Livingston County Administrator
PLEDGE to the flag
Sheriff Thomas Dougherty
BUFFET DINNER
WELCOME and INTRODUCTION of Keynote Speaker
David LeFeber, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
Keynote Speaker
Kevin Keenan, Award Winner 2006
AWARDS
Ryan Snyder, Youth Bureau Director
Presented by the Livingston County Board of Supervisors and the
Youth Board
CEREMONY INSTRUCTIONS
When your town is announced, you, the Town Supervisor, and
the Youth Board member will come to the podium carrying the
town flag. You will line up facing the audience to the right of the
podium. The Supervisor will announce you individually to step
forward and receive your pin from the youth board member.
You will then advance to the le' of the podium to face the audi-
ence. The en)re group will be applauded and then exit out the
door to the le' to have photos taken in the recep)on area. You
will receive your cer)ficates there as you return to your seat.
CLOSING
Ted Saunders, Chairman, Livingston County Youth Board
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KEYNOTE
Kevin Keenan
Kevin Keenan received the Teen Recognion Award in 2006 while a'ending
Caledonia-Mumford Central School. During his high school years, he parci-
pated in many extra curricular acvies demonstrang the breadth of his in-
volvement and interest in his community. He was acve in raising money for
the Caledonia Ambulance and worked many community projects through the
Naonal Honor Society. Kevin has long had a passion for agriculture and
worked on WC Farms throughout his high school years. As an acve member
of 4-H, Kevin exhibited cows at a number of local fairs showcasing his dili-
gence and paence in working with the animals.
A>er high school, Kevin a'ended SUNY Geneseo and graduated in 2014 with a
Bachelors Degree in Communicaons. Shortly a>er graduaon, Kevin was
hired by Growmark Farms (an agricultural retailer of seed, ferlizer, and preci-
sion agriculture equipment) and is currently their Precision Farming Manager
for Western NY.
In his free me Kevin devoted himself to his love of photography, which has
grown from a hobby to a business over recent years. His pictures have
achieved popularity having several photos featured in magazines and adver-
sements throughout the United States. More recently Kevin married both of
his loves (farming and photography) together and started producing agricul-
tural videos in 2016. Several of his videos have been featured on RFD-TV, a
channel featuring programming devoted to rural issues, concerns and inter-
ests.
The following is an excerpt from Kevin’s bio featured in the 2006 Teen Recog-
nion program,
He is a role model amongst his peers, and treats others with kindness and
respect. Kevin is a coopera)ve worker and an eager learner. Without a
doubt, he has the quali)es and characteris)cs of a future leader.
Obviously, our observaons were accurate. We are delighted to have Kevin as

our keynote speaker this evening.
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HONOREES
2018
Avon Leicester Justin Martin Ossian

Camden Arlauckas Madeleine Clinton Monique Nichols Marshall Barron
Samantha Kress Jaden Englert Joelle Provino Christopher Henry
Rylee Lisieski Lima Kristin Rawleigh Camden Simpson
Alexandrea Noble Joseph Bordeau Patrick Scully Josephine Swyers
Erin Wolfanger Jaima DeWitt Alec Spicciati Holley Thomas
Caledonia Christian Hill Emily Sutherland Portage
Jonathan Boilard Andrew Shutes Nicholas Torcello Jonathon Bailey
Quebin Jimenes- Livonia Emily Weaver Elizabeth Cassidy
Domingo
Morgan Farman North Dansville Emma Thompson
Connor Kelley
Jenna Fazio Dorel Cartwright Sparta
Donovan Kelley
Trevor FitzSimmons Baylie Harnish Caleb Miller
Trevor Kelley
Ash Midgett Emily Pierpont Tanner Poplawski
Braedan Lynn
Cara Monteleone Gabrielle Rettberg Ciara Quibell
Nicolette Middleton
Nina Monteleone Nicholas Rosica Ashlyn Schuster
Meghan Mietlicki
Ellen O'Neil Jacob Wadsworth Masin Schuster
Seth Milliman
Gina Tette Nunda West Sparta
Matthew O'Donoghue
Adrienne Weber Allison Brickwood Amanda Prashaw
Maria Urriza
MaKenna Wilkins Nathan Ellsworth Madelyn Vegder
Conesus
Mount Morris Jacob Mitchell York
Grace Jacobs
Colin Brickwood Dakota Pilc Lauren Kennedy
Anna Krebbeks
Liz Nahiomy Crespo Damon Rathbun Hailey Pascuzzo
Geneseo Toledo
Ben Smathers Alissa Walus
Carrie Hathaway Carmen Cruz
Becky Tyler
Stefanie Ledwith Spencer DiSalvo
Adrianna Wilkins
Groveland Christopher Eddy
Chase Burgess Danine Herrera Olivo
Dakota Coons
Jose Coyote-
Medina
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SUMMARIES
2018
The summaries included in this program are taken from the original nomina-
on. In some cases the length of the summary may be due to the sensive
nature of the informaon. The summaries are organized by township with
youth living outside of the county included with the community where they
have made the most impact. An asterisk (*) designates that nominaons for
one youth were submi'ed by separate individuals.
Avon
Camden “Cam” Arlauckas embodies leadership in a myriad of roles in his
community. Cam is a role model for all his peers; especially his male peers.
In a world dominated by so many negave stereotypes, he exceeds expecta-
ons. He connues to be involved in three sports; cross-country, swimming,
and tennis, and also in band. He is Vice President of the freshman class, Cap-
tain of his Cross Country Team, member of Student Council, Secretary to In-
teract, and President of the Naonal Honor Society. In a recent speech to the
enre school he was inspiring and truthful as he lives by those words. Off-
season he helps the modified sports programs, hosts students from other
countries with the Interact Program, is a peer mediator, and a buddy to ele-
mentary and middle school students. Cam belongs to Avon Boy Scout Troop
4026 where he has taken acve roles such as Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol
Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, and
Instructor. He also a'ended the Naonal Youth Leadership Training as a
Troop Guide, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and Senior Patrol Leader. He
helped during Rotary’s Aucon and Corn Fesval, volunteered for Salvaon
Army Bell Ringing, and assists with the food pantry. He is always willing and
eager to volunteer his me, even though he carries a busy workload. Cam is
never afraid to speak up and diligently does all his tasks without reminders.
He looks up to his former captains, coaches, and teachers for guidance and
seeks them out if he needs answers to quesons. Cam lives by the definion
of leadership with service, character, and scholarship.
Shannon DiFranco, Avon Rotary Interact Club
Samantha Kress enjoys working with children, which is evident in the hun-
dreds of volunteer hours she gave to the Town of Livonia Recreaon program
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before she was actually employed as a recreaon counselor. Samantha's
amazing work ethic, engaging smile, and posive a+tude have a tremendous
impact on the youth she has worked with. In addion to her volunteer efforts,
Samantha plays soccer, basketball, and lacrosse, has worked with youth in
school through A-team and Link Crew, and volunteers with TIES. Her posive,
warm, and giving nature makes her a great role model for our youth.
Craig Emmerling, Town of Livonia Recrea)onal Director
Rylee Lisieski is the kind of young lady who cares very much for others. With-
in her own friend group they call her "the Mother" because of her maternal
ways, always being there to lend an ear and give solid advice. Due to these
intrinsic qualies, she has been quite involved with community service for
many years. It is a core value of hers to give back to the community at large.
Rylee, currently a senior, has been acve with the Girl Scouts for the past sev-
en years. To be a senior and sll love being a part of the Girl Scouts when she
is involved in so many other acvies (she holds down two jobs, is a three-
sport athlete, plus school) is a testament to how much she loves the values
and mission of the program. She has done hundreds of hours of community
service projects alone with just the Girl Scouts. This past December Rylee and
her group went to a local group home for disabled adults where they decorat-
ed and baked Christmas cookies with the residents. It was such a great experi-
ence for everyone! Rylee is also a member of the Naonal Honor Society and
this past year she helped out with a blood drive. Another one of Rylee's pas-
sions is swimming and every year the team gets together to work with the
local food pantry and fire staon to put together boxes for the most needy in
the Avon Community. It is an amazing event and one that she loves doing.
Rylee someday hopes to be a veterinarian and this past summer she took a
three-week excursion to Costa Rica through the Broadreach Program. She
earned college credit for the Veterinarian experience and 20 hours volunteer
service for her work in one of the dog sanctuaries. It was a once in a lifeme
experience. This year Rylee and her family opened their home to a Foreign
Exchange student. Since Rylee gained so much confidence and a love of find-
ing out about new cultures during her travels to Costa Rica, England, France,
Switzerland, Italy, Scotland and Ireland, she wanted to give that opportunity
to someone else. So at this me, Rylee has a "new sister", Paula, from Barce-
lona, Spain. Rylee is someone who wants and will make a difference in the
world and in her community.
Roger Wolfanger, Avon community
Alexandrea “Ali” Noble is a senior at Avon High School who a'ends classes at
BOCES where she has grabbed life by the horns and become a highly movat-
ed, independent, student. Ali has grown a lot since last year when she was shy
and fearful of giving answers to now teaching topics. Her presentaons are
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relevant, organized, and fun and she demonstrates an innate talent for class-
room management keeping fellow students engaged and acvely involved. Ali
is a team leader who speaks up and encourages others to perform up to
standards and takes the lead in resolving conflict in the classroom. Her class-
mates elected her as classroom President this year. Ali shared that she forces
herself to face her fears and consequently, conquers them. She is very thor-
ough and organized in all she does. Ali spends much of her me at home stud-
ying, researching, and preparing for her future goals; she has a strong thirst
for learning. Ali has independently researched and completed college applica-
ons for next year. We are confident that Ali will connue to make us all
proud in years to come.
Linda Blythe, Teacher, Genesee Educa)onal Partnership, Mount Morris
Erin Wolfanger is a young woman of courage, confidence, and one who wants
to make the world a be'er place. She has been in Girl Scouts since Kindergar-
ten and volunteered hundreds of hours doing community service with her
troop over the years. She works extra hard ge+ng supplies for meengs and
planning acvies and community service projects; she always wants to make
sure that everything is a success. She is very encouraging to other members of
her troop and has a great a+tude. Erin is also very involved with several other
organizaons. She a'ended the ELCA Youth Gathering in Detroit, MI, with
thousands of youth from all over the country where she helped clean up the
streets, paint, and completed work in local parks and playgrounds. She
learned valuable lessons about poverty and how those less fortunate live. She
also traveled with Avon High School to Costa Rica and planted trees and
learned about saving the environment. Through the Naonal Honor Society
Erin has worked on several community service projects over the last few
years. Her favorite project is hosng the blood drive every year. She loves
helping the American Red Cross and has even donated blood herself. As a
member of the Interact Club, Erin has worked hard to raise money to host
students from other countries during Interact Weekend. She has made valua-
ble friendships with students vising from other countries. Erin's favorite or-
ganizaon to volunteer for is Friends of Strong Hospital. Erin volunteers one
day per week in the summer to help paents at Strong Hospital. She has shad-
owed nurses and occupaonal therapists and she truly enjoys helping the
paents ge+ng to appointments, finding their way around the hospital and
helping the nurses and staff any way that she can. She has developed great
skills in working with people. Erin is such a posive person; whether it is at
school, work, playing sports, or at troop acvies, she always makes others
smile. She has a great a+tude and has a great ability to bring others up when
they are down. She truly loves helping others and would like to go into the
nursing/public health field. She will be graduang this year and whatever field
she chooses, community service will connue to be a big part of her life.
Jason Varno, family friend
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Caledonia
Jonathan “Jon” Boilard has an overall personality and a+tude that helps
younger students feel comfortable around him and therefore they look up to
him. Jon is always friendly and willing and readily accepts new ideas. He is a
volunteer for the Big Springs Historical Society and Museum and has helped
with Breakfast with Santa during the Hometown Holidays event. He is also a
member of the Naonal Honor Society. Jon was recently selected as Living-
ston County's Hot Corner Athlete via the Livingston County News, an honor
awarded to Scholar Athletes. A>er receiving the award, there were an over-
whelming number of comments on Facebook, several of which made from
parents of younger students in the district that look up to Jon as a posive
role model. Jon is looking to further his educaon at St. Bonaventure or St.
John Fisher to study Accounng and Finance. Without a doubt, Jon definitely
deserves to be recognized for his leadership abilies, qualies that will take
him far in life.
Seth Graham, Caledonia business owner
Quebin Jimenes-Domingo is a fine example of a young man who has over-

come great challenges in his young life and is a great example of hard work
and achievement. At just 15 years old, Quebin with his brother came to the
US as migrant workers on a Caledonia farm and a'ended a special high school
program for migrants at Elba Central School. The farm owner saw the poten-
al in this young man and began the legal process to become his guardian.
Quebin was enrolled at Caledonia-Mumford High School in 2014-15, which
represented a huge challenge for Quebin as he had very limited Spanish, and
no English language whatsoever. The teachers and counselors at school
reached out and provided Quebin with all the support possible. The boys’
soccer coach encouraged him to try out for the team and Quebin made it and
loved being on the team. But it is his pursuit of educaon and a high school
diploma that has the admiraon of his teachers and counselors. He worked
very hard to improve his English, which in turn helped his grades improve.
A>er 4 1/2 years of high school and working so hard (all the while sll working
on the farm) Quebin passed the last requirement for his NYS Regents diplo-
ma! In June he will join the rest of the Cal-Mum Class of 2018 and walk to
receive his diploma. Quebin has obtained a green card and his long-term goals
are to a'end college or a trade school to study carpentry and building trades.
Everyone at CMCS is so very proud of Quebin. He is always smiling and
spreads his posive a+tude and work ethic to everyone he meets.
Mary Catherine Hamilton, Teacher, Caledonia-Mumford Central School
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Connor Kelley is one of the three "Kelley Boys" as they are called in Caledo-
nia. He is twin to Donovan and brother of Trevor. The three brothers are just
10 months apart in age so o>en mes they are thought to be triplets as it is
rare to not see all three together helping in some way in the community. Con-
nor has overcome several challenges in his young life - none of them have
impeded him from becoming a gentleman, or from being one of the most
acve community and school volunteers. Moreover, Connor is a good young
man, who makes connecons with individuals who need a hand, and the first
to volunteer. He volunteers at the Genesee Country Village’s soldier program,
sharing his love and knowledge of the Civil War with young children a'ending
camp. He o>en plays in his late father's premiere marching band, Kelley's He-
roes, and also at various community events. Connor works the annual Caledo-
nia Penny Carnival, is a bell ringer for Salvaon Army, and an altar server at St.
Lucy's Catholic Church. Together with his brothers, Connor helped a senior
cizen family last spring during a bad wind/snow storm that knocked out
power. Connor volunteers every year to go on a service trip to Camp Good
Days and Special Times with middle school students. In his spare me, he
holds a part-me job and helps at his mother's florist business. He truly is a
great example of having overcome loss, physical, and emoonal challenges.
Sarah Santora, Caledonia-Mumford Central School
Donovan Kelley (twin brother of Connor) is a junior at Caledonia-Mumford

Central School. Despite having his own challenges, Donovan has devoted a
great deal of his me to volunteer service and helping others. As a young boy,
Donovan loved to experience American history by a'ending soldier school at
the Genesee Country Village in Mumford and now volunteers as a junior ad-
viser to pass on his knowledge and love of the Civil War era to young children
a'ending the camp. Donovan also watches over his widow neighbor and
makes sure her lawn is mowed and the snow is cleared. He makes me to visit
with her as well. Donovan volunteers for numerous community events - wher-
ever help is needed you will find Donovan. Donovan helped a senior cizen
couple affeconately called "Nana and Papa" last year during a severe storm,
which knocked out power. Donovan is altar server at St. Lucy's Catholic
Church, rings the bell for Salvaon Army, and works at the Caledonia Penny
Carnival for children every summer. Donovan a'ends the Genesee Valley Edu-
caonal Partnership studying computer informaon. He has been nominated
for the GVEP Naonal Technical Honor Society and was selected to apply for
the IT Academy at GCC for the 2018-19 school year. When he is not working
at Tom Wahl's in Avon, you will find Donovan at the Village Florist Shop help-
ing his mother with various chores or making deliveries. This young man is
truly an inspiraon and a great role model.
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Trevor Kelley is an amazing young man, and truly a gentleman who enjoys
helping others. He helps out an older neighbor mowing her lawn and shovel-
ing in the winter, but also enjoys just vising with her. And to her delight, Tre-
vor invited her to a'end the “Seniors for Seniors” event at the school and to
be his “stand-in” grandmother. Trevor plays trumpet in his late father’s
marching band, Kelley’s Heroes, and has performed all over Western NY, at
the Toronto Santa Claus Parade, and had the honor of playing taps at a funer-
al service for one of the original band members. Trevor enjoyed spending
me with his grandparents helping them to take care of a private fishing club
on Spring Creek. He has helped out with community events, is a bell ringer for
the Salvaon Army, an altar server at St. Lucy’s Catholic Church, and works
the annual Penny Carnival for children. Perhaps his most notable volunteer
service is for Camp Good Days and Special Times where he accompanies mid-
dle school students to the Mendon offices/warehouse for service projects.
Trevor is a member of the Naonal Honor Society and holds a part me job at
Tom Wahl's in Avon but also helps out at his mother’s florist shop. Trevor is a
very caring individual with an incredible work ethic.
Braedan Lynn is a true leader who daily makes it his goal to work for the good
of others and his school. When a junior, Braedan enrolled in a leadership class
where he found himself, a very bashful young man, seated in a class of extro-
verts. It was this Leadership class that allowed Braedan to realize his own po-
tenal and express it. He learned so much in this class and was so impressed
by it that he wrote an essay about his experience. That essay was published in
the July 2017 issue of the Livingston County News. In part, this is what
Braedan wrote: "Leadership – what does it truly mean? Maybe it means guid-
ing others towards a goal, or standing up for someone who can’t stand up for
themselves, to me it means love and passion. If you are a true leader, you
carry with you a general love for life and you are passionate with your beliefs
and values. There are leaders all over the world and in this community; they
are just difficult to idenfy because being a leader can mean something differ-
ent to others. Wherever a true leader stands, their surroundings are improved
simply by their presence, which is enjoyed by many. In this classroom, there
are certainly leaders, each with different goals and values but with the same
qualies of a true leader. The world would not be the same without them."
Over the summer, Braedan parcipated in a trip to Costa Rica with the Span-
ish Club where the group enjoyed a variety of experiences. Braedan took
them all in but his experience did not stop with absorbing new cultural experi-
ences. He wanted to know the people of Costa Rica and to do so, Braedan
spent his night talking with the nave people and during the day he went out
played soccer with the village children. He was so impressed by the learning
experiences of his trip that he addressed the Cal-Mum Board of Educaon to
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let them know all that he had gained from the trip, and asked for their sup-
port for future internaonal trips. This is a small part of his le'er to the BOE: "
With all of the hatred in the world, here there was love and happiness among
strangers. I wished that every person could have felt what I felt at that mo-
ment and saw what I saw. This was the type of experience that changes lives;
I know this because it changed mine. The things I have learned have encour-
aged me to stand up and fight for a be'er world. A world where peace, jus-
ce, and happiness can reign supreme for all men and women no ma'er their
origin”. Last summer the Ma'hew Cleary Post American Legion #255 selected
Braedan to a'end the leadership/cizenship program at Boys State. His high
school history teacher said this about Braedan: "He understands how li'le
things fit into the larger context of the world."
Robert Molisani, Superintendent , Caledonia-Mumford Central School
Nicole;e Middleton is a Junior Board member on the Board of Directors of

the Big Springs Museum and Historical Society. The mission of the BSHS is to
interpret the connuing story of the Caledonia-Mumford community by con-
necng history to contemporary life. Nicole'e joined the Board and jumped
right in with new ideas for our social media presence. She is undertaking the
task of redesigning the outdated logo, and establishing a twi'er account for
the Museum. Nicole'e is helping to achieve one of the strategic goals of the
BSHS, which is to improve branding and messaging for all public communica-
ons. She took on this task without being asked. Her knowledge and perspec-
ve in the social media world is a welcome sight to her much older comrades
on the Board. She is working to increase the visibility and presence of our or-
ganizaon in the broader community. Nicole'e is willing to share her talent as
well, as she helps us to improve our branding. She a'ends board meengs
and presents new and bright ideas, which are appreciated and put into acon.
Nicole'e parcipates in museum programs offered to the community. She
contributes her youthful energy and enthusiasm to help connect a unique
museum with the contemporary world. Nicole'e Middleton is a youth to be
recognized.
Meg Donegan, Big Springs Museum and Historical Society
Meghan Mietlicki is a senior at Caledonia-Mumford High School. She is a well-

rounded individual who balances schoolwork, sports, community acvies,
and employment. Meghan is secretary of her senior class, serves as the senior
class representave on Student Council, and a member of the Naonal Honor
Society. Throughout her high school years, she has volunteered countless
hours as the student director for the annual middle school play. Meghan has
played on a club hockey team for many years, in addion to playing catcher
for the varsity so>ball team, and this year, goalie on the varsity soccer team.
Meghan holds two jobs--she does a work co-op at school, assisng the nurse
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and the middle school secretary with office tasks and special projects. She
also works part me at Wegmans in Geneseo. Meghan involves herself fully in
each of her organizaons, spending countless hours fundraising and volun-
teering at events. She has been a bell ringer for the Salvaon Army during the
holiday season and a parcipant in the Day of Caring, when students com-
plete volunteer projects throughout the town of Caledonia. Best of all, no
ma'er how busy Meghan gets, she has a posive, upbeat a+tude that makes
her a pleasure to be around.
Susan Hayes, Work Co-Op Supervisor, Caledonia-Mumford High School
Seth Milliman, a Junior Board Member, uses his contagious enthusiasm and
interest in local history to strengthen the mission of the Big Springs Museum
and Historical Society. Seth presented to the board, his own research on a
local me capsule in which he hopes to organize a community event to un-
earth and replace with a new me capsule. He takes his role on this board
very seriously and brings thoughXul and new ideas to the discussions. Seth is
commi'ed to a'ending monthly meengs and always eager to parcipate in
community programs; even washing dishes at the Home Town Holidays
Luncheon. Seth speaks up at meengs and provides valuable perspecve. The
board is pleased and proud to be working with this intriguing young man as
they are commi'ed to reaching a younger and more diverse audience. As a
Junior Board member, Seth is truly helping to connect history with contempo-
rary life.
Meg Donegan, Big Springs Museum and Historical Society
Ma;hew “Ma;” O'Donoghue is an outstanding role model for students at

Cal-Mum school. Ma' is an Altar server at St. Columba Church, and volun-
teers with Vacaon Bible School. Ma' served hot chocolate, among many
other tasks, at the Big Springs Museum in Caledonia during Hometown Holi-
days. He has rang the bell for the Salvaon Army and helped with Caledonia
Recreaon's Breakfast with Santa for the past four years. At this past year’s
event, Ma' moved from the dining room and into the kitchen where he made
pancakes for the families. Outside of the community, Ma' has volunteered at
Strong Memorial Hospital working in Physical Therapy, and sold kazoos at
Marketplace Mall for Camp Good Days. As a three-year member of the Cal-
Mum Varsity boys’ basketball team, Ma' volunteered his Saturday mornings
in January and February to help coach students in grades K-6 at the Cal-Mum
Biddy Basketball program. Ma' admits that this is his overall favorite volun-
teer opportunity to date because he “gets to interact with the kids in the
community.” Ma' said “it’s cool to be able to work with the kids that see me
on the court on game days and that they look up to me. I remember when I
was their age and how cool it was to interact with the high school kids each
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week. I just want them to have the same fun memories that I had.”
Josh Shelton, Coach, Caledonia-Mumford
Maria Urriza is a senior at Caledonia-Mumford High School. She is a quiet

young lady who possesses enormous determinaon, character and talent.
Maria has never used her physical challenges as an excuse to not fully parci-
pate in anything she sets her mind to. Despite challenges, Maria wanted to
play tennis when she entered middle school - and she did. Through YouTube
she found tennis training videos for serving with one arm. Maria is also very
musically talented. She has studied and plays beauful piano. She is also a
talented vocalist who was selected to perform in the Rochester Philharmonic
Orchestra's Holiday Pops Concert at the Eastman Theater. Addionally, Maria
received the honor of being selected to parcipate in the New York State
School Music Associaon (NYSSMA) Zone 2 Area All-State Fesval. Few stu-
dents score high enough to make it into this fesval. She is acve in school in
clubs and performances and maintains a very challenging schedule of courses.
"Her work ethic is outstanding, and she doesn't shy away from challenges so
she is able to grow as a student and as an individual," said her teacher, Mr.
Charles Martelle. Her nominaon is a culminaon of input from several of her
high school teachers, all of whom offered high praise for Maria.
Conesus
Grace Jacobs is “Grace in Acon”, kind, responsible and bright; her smile
lights up a room. She is a tri-athlete and ranked 13th in her class. She leads
by example being a mentor for younger students. Grace helps in Spanish
class, helps the disabled students, and is very acve in her church. She has
already banked 62 community service hours this school year. Grace was se-
lected as Dansville Representave for Empire Girls State last year acing her
interviews and impressing the interview team. She is in Naonal Honor Socie-
ty, takes numerous college courses, plans to a'end Alfred and pursue a ca-
reer in Radiology. Grace definitely “stands up, stands out” among her class-
mates.
Phyllis Greene, Dansville Central School
Anna Krebbeks is the role model that you want every young person to look up
to when making tough decisions. She is graceful, kind, hard working, ethical
and puts others before herself. When Livonia school started a kindness inia-
ve to combat bullying, Anna was the first student that came to mind as
someone who would be willing to help. She does a project once a month to
spread goodness in the school. At a class meeng Anna and her recruited
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friends spoke, handed out ideas to show kindness (like pick up paper, say
thank you to a staff member, etc.) and asked her classmates to do them and
then pass them on. She has a way of always making others feel included and
cared for. Anna is one of the most well liked and respected leaders in the Link
Crew Program where juniors and seniors "adopt" freshmen. The freshmen
adore her and appreciate that she goes out of her way to make them feel a
part of the high school. Anna volunteers her me as the student director for
the middle school musical. She is a member of the St. Ma'hew's youth minis-
try where she recently parcipated in the Souperbowl of Caring event where
they made bread and soup to raise donaons for local food pantries. She is a
member of the varsity swim team and vice president of her class. Anna is a
great example of what it means to lead with class, integrity and heart.
Terry D’Imperio, Teacher, Livonia Central School
Geneseo
Carrie Hathaway is a senior clarinest in the high school band and also princi-
pal chair for this year’s GVSMA Senior High All-County Concert Band. She
scored 100 on last year’s All-County audion piece making her the highest
scoring person in the county on her parcular instrument. She will hold the
rank of valedictorian this year and in spite of all her accomplishments, Carrie
never has to say much if something is not all that it can be. She never raises
her voice, but always demonstrates the best way to accomplish a goal
through her acons. Many of her peers in band will just look to see her facial
reacon and adjust themselves accordingly. Simply put, she has a level of re-
spect among her peers that is rarely seen in high school students. She is al-
ways thoughXul and professional in how she carries herself. She is a quiet
leader and a great role model.
Christopher Minges, Teacher, Geneseo Central School
Stefanie Ledwith has been the Geneseo high school band's drum major for
the past two years where she essenally serves as the liaison between the
director and the band. In this leadership role, she keeps the rhythm and beat
of me keeping the band organized and structured. She commands the re-
spect of the enre group, and is not only a supremely excellent leader, but is
also always compassionate to the needs of others, pu+ng them before her-
self. These are truly qualies that will take Stefanie far in life.
Christopher Minges, Teacher, Geneseo Central School
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Groveland
Chase Burgess has been a valued volunteer at Cops For Kids Day for several
years. This event is a four-hour long event for children in Livingston County
and most recently has been held at Long Point Park in June. There are several
bounce houses, pe+ng zoo, pony rides, mechanical bull, food, drinks, balloon
animals, DJ, Karaoke, and photo booth. Chase can always be relied on to help
no ma'er where she is needed. She is really good about asking if there is any-
thing else she can do or if anything absolutely needs to be done immediately
– she can be counted on to get it done and done right. She is always cheerful
and pleasant and quick to recognize if something needs a'enon. Her smile,
cheerfulness, and enthusiasm is contagious and she can be counted on to
arrive early and stay late to help. Chase is a member of the Naonal Honor
Society, acve in sports and cares very much about her academics.
Phyllis Applin, family friend
Dakota Coons struggled to find his foong and fit in at the beginning of the
school year. He had several interacons with school administraon and his
grades began to suffer. His teachers reported that when he applied himself he
is the smartest in the classroom. In January Dakota parcipated in the Youth
Assistance Program (YAP) at Groveland Correconal Center and since that
experience he has become a new student. He is very respecXul, humble, and
interested in serving his community. He speaks o>en to his peers about how
they can change and how he has seen where negave thinking and poor
choices can lead. Dakota's commitment to community service and humility
reflects great credit on himself, his parents, and the community of Dansville.
John Handel, Counselor, Dansville Central School
Jose Coyote-Medina is a top academic student in the sophomore class. He is

being inducted into the Naonal Honor Society this spring and is a member of
the varsity soccer seconal championship team. Jose and his family have
overcome some very turbulent mes since immigrang to the United States.
But, Jose has managed to turn negaves into posives.
Marc Gardner, Teacher, Mount Morris Central School
Leicester
Madeleine “Mady” Clinton is hard working, dependable, and creave. As
stage manager, Mady has led the school's stage crew towards numerous ac-
colades with her incredible knowledge, management, and commitment to the
school's drama club. She takes younger students under her wing to show
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them how to parcipate in producons. She does this while helping at home,
maintaining high academic standards and working a part-me job. Mady is an
exceponal young lady who always manages to find “extra” me to help out
wherever needed.
Sara Coniglio, Teacher, Mount Morris Central School
Jaden Englert has been involved with several community service events and
organizaons while at York Central School. She has parcipated in the United
Day of Caring helping both the York Sportsman's Club and the York Historical
Society. A member of the Naonal Honor Society, Jaden has helped clean the
Greenway Trail, assisted with school blood drives, and helped youth sports
programs. Jaden’s leadership abilies and willingness to help others are
strong qualies that will allow her to go far in future endeavors.
William MacKenzie, Teacher, York Central School
Lima
Joseph Bordeau has been a very devoted member of the Lima Fire Depart-
ment Junior Program for the past three years. He is anxiously awaing his
18th birthday to move from junior fire fighter to an acve member of the Li-
ma Volunteer Fire Department. Joseph donates 110% in every event and
emergency funcon. He is driven to learn and improve in fire service. He cur-
rently holds the tle of Junior Captain and is in charge of mentoring the
younger junior members and guiding them on emergency scenes. Joseph’s
leadership roles have aided him in becoming the person he is today. He has
been seen on countless occasions working not only with his fellow junior
members but also with newer firefighters aiding in skills development. Any
me volunteer assistance is needed, Joseph is the first to raise his hand to
reach out and help. On community projects Joseph is consistently asking what
needs to be done and what "I" can do to help out. Joseph is an excellent role
model for his younger peers.
Timothy Vandevet, Lima Volunteer Fire Department
Jaima DeWi; possesses exceponal character and leadership qualies; every-

thing she engages in receives the "li'le extra" because of her a'enon to
detail. RespecXul and kind, she makes a difference in the classroom, in extra-
curricular acvies, and the community. Bright and caring, she serves as a
role model through HFL's Cougar "Big" Program; where she meets weekly
with her "li'le" 6th grade student to assist with homework, play board games,
and talk about life's issues. A Varsity swimmer, she volunteers at the middle
school meets scoring and ming, teaches young children basic skills in a swim
class, parcipates in team community service acvies, and always gives her
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best in pracce and at meets. Jaima is a member of the top instrumental
group, Wind Ensemble, in the Clarinet Choir, and pit band in school musicals.
Excellence in solo fesval compeons has earned her a posion the past two
years in the Area All County Band. Confident in her faith, Jaima shares her
gratude and compassion with others in her demeanor and through various
church sponsored events. She is very acve in her church as a greeter, leading
the children’s ministry program, and working at summerme Vacaon Bible
School. Through the youth group, Jaima has parcipated in the Flower City
Work camp creang housing for the less fortunate and fundraised to sponsor
a child connected to the World Vision program. Quietly, Jaima leads by exam-
ple. Her gentle, thoughXul manner does not bring noce; however, it is her
consistent dedicaon to the task, her a'enon to detail, and her willingness
to go above and beyond that makes her someone worth recognizing. She
earns our highest praise and respect.
Dianne Witkowski, Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School
Chrisan Hill has been a member of the Charles G. May chapter of the FFA
since 2016. Through the FFA he has directed many special commi'ees, parc-
ipated in the 360° Leadership Conference, and represented the chapter at the
Livingston County Farm Bureau Farmer Neighbor Dinner. He was elected and
held the posion of Vice President of the chapter, represented the chapter at
the Farm Bureau banquet and a'ended the Naonal FFA convenon in Ken-
tucky. Most recently, he was selected to parcipate in the State Leaders Expe-
rience in Albany where he met with local state representaves to express how
important agriculture educaon and the future of agriculture is to him. At
Livonia CSD he has parcipated in many of the musicals with the backstage
crew, was awarded the Bulldog Pride Award of Excellence his sophomore
year, and was captain of his lacrosse team. Chrisan is a student that can be
given any task and he accomplishes it with a smile on his face and to the best
of his ability. He is a posive role model to his peers through his acons and
words. He takes every advantage of the offerings in Career and Technical Edu-
caon to be'er himself and be'er his future.
Schuyler Daugherty, Genesee Valley Educa)onal Partnership, Mount Morris
Andrew “Andy” Shutes has been a junior fire fighter at the Lima Fire Depart-
ment for over a year. He chose to volunteer in the fire department a>er one
of the families in his neighborhood lost their home to a fire. He helps with
pancake breakfasts, new member recruitment, and serving in any way he can
to assist the Fire Department. Andy has always been more mature than his
peers so his dedicaon to serving in the community is no surprise. Regardless
of who is watching or if he is all by himself, Andy always makes great deci-
sions and is respecXul to people and his environment. He is passionate about
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everything he does and it shows in his excellent work ethic. At school, Andy is
a member of the Naonal Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society.
Patrice Tate, Counselor, Honeoye Falls-Lima School
Livonia
Morgan Farman is a kind human being. If you ask any freshmen who their
favorite link leader is, they would all chose Morgan. For the past two years,
she has organized the 12 Days of Christmas for her 9th graders. Every day
there is a treat and an inspiring message. One freshman was out of school for
a me and he said that those notes really meant a lot to him. She encourages
them to join school acvies and offers assistance and guidance if they are
struggling. She has recently taken it upon herself to start a kindness program
where she does something once a month to spread goodness in our school.
At class meengs Morgan and recruited friends spoke and handed out ideas
to show kindness (like pick up paper, say thank you to a staff member, etc.).
Morgan has volunteered for the past three summers at the Genesee Country
Village & Museum summer camp where she is a teaching assistant. She is
secretary for the Naonal Honor Society, parcipates in the annual Penny
Carnival, rings the bell for Salvaon Army, and works in the enchanted pump-
kin patch. She has been involved with the Varsity Swim team for five years
and this year voted Captain. Throughout her career at Livonia, she has broken
three school records, been LCAA swimmer of the meet three mes, a NY state
qualifier three mes and voted MVP for the past four seasons. This year her
team brought home a seconal tle. She was happy to organize team-
bonding events, like the creaon of a goal wall, and to keep everyone mo-
vated and focused. She trains five days a week for three hours a day. This
experience has taught her life skills such as me management and that hard
works pays off. Morgan is a shining star.
Jenna Fazio is involved in just about every organizaon that she can be part
of. With a student so dedicated to many acvies, one might worry that she
can’t devote the me needed to parcular events. However, Jenna is a com-
passionate young lady who has an intense desire to help other people. This is
why she took on the leadership role for the annual Change Challenge (a fund-
raiser for Livonia Toys for Tots). Change Challenge is a school-wide event
where 4th block classes compete by bringing in change to win prizes. This
annual event has NEVER been as successful as it was this year. Jenna decided
to extend the challenge to the middle school. She had to get permission from
the principal and explain the details of the event to the middle school teach-
ers. She also filled out all the required paperwork and created flyers. To col-
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lect the money, she delegated classrooms to Interact Club members and a>er
school she helped to count all of the change. The event raised over $1,000
with all funds going to Livonia Toys for Tots. This event wouldn’t have been as
successful if Jenna hadn’t dedicated her me and leadership skills to improv-
ing and organizing this event.
Heather-Lyn Cotraccia, HS Interact Club Advisor
Trevor FitzSimmons has been an acve member of the Livingston County

Youth Court since the fall of 2016. He has grown from a quiet new member to
a strong and compassionate voice in the courtroom. He is not afraid to ask the
tough quesons during a case and confidently voices his opinion during every
deliberaon. His posive a+tude and respecXul demeanor make a lasng
impact on the youth who come before the court and serves as a model exam-
ple to his fellow members. Trevor's contribuons to this program, and the
youth whom it serves, will connue to grow as he moves into his junior year.
Trevor is also a member of the ski team, volunteers at his local Synagogue,
and has even lobbied for gun violence prevenon to NYS Rep. Slaughter.
Andrew Fountain Livingston County Youth Court Program Coordinator
Ash Midge; is an amazing young man who started showing his community
involvement at an early age. For the past nine years he has used his birthday
as a fundraiser event for area charies supporng SuzieQ Dog Rescue, Golisa-
no Children's Hospital, Project Christmas, and the Livonia Food Pantry. This
year he was also acve in planning a benefit dance at Camp Stella Maris to
offer scholarships for summer campers. If an event is being planned or held at
school, Ash is in the middle of the chaos that ensues. He is the "go-to" man
when it comes to organizaon, last minute details, and overall supervision of
events. When asked to take more responsibility, Ash never complains, but
rather carries on with greater determinaon. He is always willing to make
tough decisions and follow them through. He constantly demonstrates strong
leadership skills, but community involvement is where Ash shines the bright-
est.
Daniel Miller, Livonia Central School
Cara Monteleone has been an acve member of the Livingston County Youth
Court for the past two years. Throughout that me she has taken on mulple
leadership roles within the courtroom, ranging from Peer Advocate to Judge.
She would be the first to admit that leading her fellow members in queson-
ing the offender as part of the jury panel is her preferred posion, and one
she excels at quite well. Cara is also one of the members to consistently think
outside the box when it comes to recommending an individual's sancon. Her
desire to provide each youth that comes before the Court a meaningful and
therapeuc experience cannot be understated and stands as a lead example
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to other members. Cara's commitment to her community extends beyond the
courtroom, making her commitment all the more impressive. Currently she is
involved in Naonal Honor Society, Student Council, Interact Club, A-Team,
Captain of the Varsity Ski team, JV Lacrosse, Alto-Sax player in Jazz Ensemble
and Wind Ensemble, Musicals, Livonia Live, All-County Band and Chorus.
Cara is certainly an inspiraon and a true leader.
Andrew Fountain, Livingston County Youth Court Program Coordinator
Nina Montelone* is a natural leader who inspires others to get involved. Eve-
ry year the high school Interact Club raises significant funds to support the
Livonia Toys for Tots campaign. This year, Nina organized “Cookies, Cocoa and
Canvas”, an event where people could come and learn how to paint a winter
landscape. Nina was instrumental in every part of this event. She spoke with
the art teachers for painng ideas; she created flyers, led meengs to keep
other students informed, wrote grants for donaons of supplies, gathered
supplies, and submi'ed all of the paperwork to get approval. The night of the
event, she arrived early to set up, delegated tasks and then led the instrucon
for 30 parcipants. The event raised $500 for the campaign. Nina is also an
acve member of the Livingston County Youth Court and takes an acve lead-
ership role within the courtroom and mentors new members. Nina is o>en
tasked with the role of judge or lead juror in complex cases. These leadership
skills also extend to the deliberaon table, where her voice is o>en leading
discussions about the goals and benefits of each recommended sancon. She
is one of the members that consistently thinks creavely, and most im-
portantly, encourages others to join her in that discussion. Nina's commit-
ment to serving as a leader in the courtroom has made her an invaluable as-
set to the program.
Heather-Lyn Cotraccia, HS Interact Club Advisor
Ellen O’Neil has given generously of her me to the Town of Livonia recrea-
on program. Prior to becoming a paid counselor, Ellen volunteered to work
with youth in the summer recreaon program because she loves working with
young people. Her leadership quality is a shining example for our youth. As a
three-season scholar-athlete, dedicated member of her church and youth
group, and Honor Roll student for all four of her high school years, Ellen dedi-
cates herself with joy and passion to all that she commits to. Her ready smile,
thoughXul listening, and energec parcipaon make her summer campers
realize how much she cares and is invested in them. The Recreaonal Pro-
gram is so fortunate and grateful to have Ellen as a member of the team, radi-
ang her leadership for others to follow.
Craig Emmerling, Town of Livonia Recrea)onal Director
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Gina Te;e became a Youth Court member in the fall of 2016 and has since
proven to be an incredibly valuable addion to the courtroom. Gina is one of
the members that can be counted on to step up and take on more difficult
roles, especially in complex cases. Her poise and demeanor in the courtroom
is a reminder to each offender, and her fellow members, that each hearing is
a serious ma'er that must be treated as such. Gina is always quick to point
out the posive strengths of each youth and focuses her recommendaons on
what she believes will help that individual further develop those strengths. On
top of being a Youth Court member, Gina is a parcipant in Livonia CSD's In-
terAct community service program, Naonal Honor Society, A-Team link lead-
er program, Cross-Country and Tennis teams. She is also heavily involved in
her school's musical program, as well as being part of Wind Ensemble, Livonia
Live, and three All-County Band/Chorus selecons.
Adrienne Weber is a shining example of a team player. She can always be

relied upon to plan a project or run a leadership conference. Recently,
Adrienne won the District 11 board posion for the NYS Council on Leadership
and Student Acvies. In this role she will help to organize and run the NYS
leadership conference in Niagara Falls and the local conference at SUNY Gen-
eseo. She represents all schools in Livingston, Monroe, Orleans, Ontario, and
Yates counes. Adrienne has facilitated workshops for her peers and is a
great ambassador for the Livonia school. She has also a'ended Naonal
Leadership Conferences in Washington, DC and Dery, New Hampshire. As a
leadership class student, she planned a swim meet for charity where any stu-
dent was able to parcipate. Some of the events included biggest splash and
the flipper event. Unfortunately the event was cancelled due to inclement
weather. As a backup project, she ran "cocoa and cram" which was an event
to help freshmen get ready for midterms. In only a few days, she pulled to-
gether the nearly impossible. She is a reminder that hard work and dedica-
on really do pay off. Adrienne has been the vice president of her class for
two years, vice president of choir, and an execuve council member for the
drama club. She manages a part me job while maintaining a 98% average in
the junior class. Adrienne is a link crew leader, a penny carnival booth runner,
involved in the musicals, runs the haunted house, an alter server, a member
of Naonal Honor Society, jazz lab, interact club, yearbook club, and a mem-
ber of the Secon V Championship Title for the 200 Medley Relay. Adrienne is
the real deal and an incredible young lady.
Makenna Wilkins is a spectacular young lady. She has so much to offer and is
the first person willing and able to lend a hand when it comes to school acvi-
es. She has been the vice president for her class for the past two years. She
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has previously planned acvies and fundraisers and is currently working on
this year’s prom and class trip. She was chosen to represent the Livonia
school at a Naonal Leadership Conference in Washington, DC and another in
Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is a great school representave and ambassa-
dor. In March, Makenna will be instrumental in planning and facilitang a
local leadership conference at SUNY Geneseo. At this conference, she will be
facilitang several workshops and running registraon. Makenna’s passion is
swimming and she recently planned an event where others could come and
"race" in many fun acvies. She developed goals, objecves, approval
le'ers, publicity plans and even baked items to sell at the event. The day be-
fore the event happened, we were hit with a snowstorm. It was a test in or-
ganizaon and planning to manage to cancel the event. Makenna did not let
the cancellaon of the event stop her; she decided to run a “cocoa and cram”
night instead. She refocused her energy to help freshmen get ready for their
finals. Makenna is a posive force for the good; she puts others first and is
always interested in what is good for all those involved. Makenna is a true
leader and holds the philosophies of the youth board as her own beliefs.
Mount Morris
Colin Brickwood is a leader inside the classroom as well as on the soccer field.
As captain of the soccer team, he had the privilege of leading his team to the
state tournament last fall. He is also an exemplary role model for students in
all grade levels. Colin came in over the summer to welcome the new seventh
grade class into the school. He mentors a group of seventh graders; regularly
meeng with them to see how they are adjusng to their new surroundings.
Colin is always a friendly face in the halls, o>en befriending students who
have trouble forming relaonships with other students. As a member of stu-
dent government, Colin goes out of his way to make sure Mount Morris is an
engaging, and enjoyable experience for all students.
Allison Zawacki, Teacher, Mount Morris Central School
Liz Nahiomy Crespo Toledo is employed at the local nursing home in food
service. She has developed a close bond with the residents and o>en stays
a>er her shi>s to spend me si+ng and talking with them. She enjoys that
me with them, learning about their lives and keeping them company. She is
a very caring, empathec young woman with enthusiasm to help others.
Michelle Ingerick, Teacher, Mount Morris Central School
Carmen Cruz has not let obstacles discourage her from excelling academically
and being involved in school life. She is a member of Livingston County Youth
Court where she helps students improve decision-making skills, and is always
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willing to accept whatever role she is given. She is Treasurer for the Student
council and very acve in community service through the Naonal Honor Soci-
ety. Carmen constantly helps her peers inside the classroom; any me some-
one needs help – Carmen is right there to assist. She is a student that works
hard, avoids trouble, and a pleasure to have in class. Carmen is truly the defi-
nion of a leader.
Jesse Hamilton, Principal, Mount Morris Central School
Spencer DiSalvo is a student with the Conservaon Heavy Equipment Pro-

gram at the Charles G. May Center in Mount Morris. He always shows leader-
ship in his acons and words. He has been very acve in Future Farmers of
America (FFA) and this past year held the office of treasurer for the chapter.
He a'ended the FFA 360° Leadership Conference, went to the Naonal FFA
convenon, and was chapter representave for the 2017 Farm Bureau Farmer
Neighbor dinner. Spencer also a'ended the State Leadership Experience vis-
ing local state representaves in Albany to express how important agricul-
ture educaon is to him and his community. He has been on the varsity foot-
ball team and was chosen as Most Improved Player, was picked by his princi-
pal to be highlighted in the student spotlight for the school paper, received
perfect a'endance from BOCES, and was accepted into the Naonal Technical
Honor Society at BOCES.
Schuyler Daugherty, Genesee Valley Educa)onal Partnership, Mount Morris
Christopher “Chris” Eddy relocated from Oklahoma to Nunda during eighth

grade. Changing schools is always a challenge but the eighth and ninth grade
years are considered to be some of the most difficult mes of change for all
students, whether they move or not. Chris handled these changes like a
champion. He was accepted into his class quickly and soon had friends that he
was spending me with. He chose students with qualies like his own, and
who were movated to work hard at their academics. The important thing is
that Chris always wants to challenge himself and is willing to work hard in
order to achieve his goals. He was asked to mentor a younger student who
was in need of a connecon with an older person in the school. He readily
agreed to take on the challenge and handled this new duty responsibly and
maturely. The younger student is benefing greatly from Chris’s kindness and
his ability to have lighthearted fun. Chris is a posive influence on others and
a good example of overcoming challenges.
Syd Houseknecht, Counselor, Keshequa Central School
Danine “Shantel” Herrera Olivo is an excellent student and outstanding stu-

dent leader at Mount Morris Central School. As a member of the Naonal
Honor Society, Shantel volunteers to help younger students with schoolwork,
has assisted in many school events, distributed programs at events, and trans-
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lates for some of the Spanish-speaking students. She is a posive role model
for all and someone the younger students look up to.
Jusn Marn is an outstanding student-athlete who is equally successful in

the classroom. He spends me as a mentor to younger students. Jusn is an
excellent student leader and role model.
Monique Nichols is an amazing individual with a natural talent for leadership.

During the fall school play and currently the spring musical, she has worked
hard to teach underclassmen the mechanics of the sound system so that
when she graduates, the show may go on! She is always available to lend a
helping hand to anyone who needs it. She is extraordinarily smart, dependa-
ble, responsible, and students can feel comfortable going to her for help. She
has worked with the Naonal Honor Society to do community service, specifi-
cally in assisng in the Mount Morris Rotary's Breakfast with Santa. She truly
is a role model for those who know her and is a pleasure to work with.
Sara Coniglio, Teacher, Mount Morris Central School
Joelle Provino is involved in a number of community and school extracurricu-

lar acvies. She is a member of the Naonal Honor Society, and plays bas-
ketball, soccer, and so>ball. Academically, Joelle maintains an A average and
is an incredible role model. She mentors younger students, helps with school
acvies, and takes an acve role in the student council.
Krisn Rawleigh is an incredibly caring, empathec young lady who is consist-

ently looking for more ways to give back to her school and community. Over
the past three years she has been an acve member in both Key Club and
Drama Club and recently inducted into the Naonal Honor Society. Through-
out her years in Drama Club she worked backstage, designing sets and helping
younger students prepare for their roles. At school she has assisted with
monthly Family Fun Nights and also helped with prom commi'ee. Through
Key Club she has volunteered for many events; helped with Breakfast with
Santa where she passed out toys hoping to give those in need a be'er Christ-
mas experience. She helped serve cocoa during Christmas in Mount Morris
and rang the bell for the Salvaon Army. Krisn also volunteers annually at
Grizzly’s Trail of Terror, a Halloween event in the community. In addion, she
has helped register vehicles for the Good Ole Boys Car Show, sold ckets for a
lunch at her local church, and helped make sure the residents at Livingston
County CNR had fun at their annual carnival. Lastly, Krisn is always willing to
help out her family whether it is through babysi+ng, helping her grandpa cut
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firewood, or helping her sister with homework. Krisn is one of the most giv-
ing, helpful students that I have met throughout my seven-year career as a
school counselor.
Allison Atwell, Counselor, Mount Morris Central School
Patrick “Pat” Scully* is an incredible young man who has faced many chal-
lenges in his young life. He is a hardworking, friendly student who applies
himself in academics and parcipates in a variety of extracurricular acvies.
Patrick has a sense of humor, excellent character, and he loves science and
history. He is a diligent student who is serious about his academics and plans
to enter the field of mechanical engineering. He is acve in chess club, band,
drama club, and a member of the Naonal Honor Society. In spite of physical
challenges he works on the family dairy farm, competes on the golf team, and
has been in Boy Scouts since he was six years old. Pat is now working toward
his Eagle Scout status and decided on a project to rejuvenate the Veterans
Park in Tuscarora. His fundraising for that project exceeded what he needed
and as a result, he donated the remaining money to the town of Mount Mor-
ris to help maintain the park. He has a comfortable way with teachers and
peers and will excel at whatever he chooses to do in life. Patrick is always
friendly and smiling and does not let his disability negavely color his life or
a+tude. Patrick’s struggle with physical issues and his sense of commitment
to his community have made him a posive influence on others.
Randall Morris, Councilman, Town of Nunda
Syd Houseknecht, Counselor, Keshequa Central School
Alec Spiccia is a leader in and outside the school building. He is a highly mo-
vated student athlete that not only parcipates in soccer and baseball but
also is a standout in band and karate. Alec has taken these leadership skills
and turned them into an excellent role model for our younger students.
Emily Sutherland goes above and beyond in and outside the classroom. She
is a member of the Naonal Honor Society, Key Club, Student Council and
Livingston County Youth Court. In her free me, Emily, loves volunteering at
the local dog pound. Emily truly loves being part of her school and communi-
ty and always has me to help out others.
Nicholas “Nick” Torcello is the embodiment of the word leadership, and has
been throughout his enre high school career. He is a caring, friendly, young
man with a great sense of humor and drive to succeed. Nick is the President
of Student Council and has worked hard to earn this role; but has gained his
classmates and advisors confidence through his admirable work ethic and
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efforts to hear what is needed, and then make it happen. He has a'ended
several leadership conferences where he is commi'ed to bringing back new
ideas to implement. Always willing to give his me, Nick has been acve with
Winter Whiteout semi-formal, the annual Jr.-Sr. High School picnic, and more
recently the Coaches vs. Cancer event to help build awareness and raise mon-
ey for those overcoming the challenge within the community. Nick does a
spectacular job delegang responsibilies and persuading others to take on
his passion. As President of the Senior Class he has taken on many responsibil-
ies such as managing fundraising, parcularly for the trip to Disney, prom,
graduaon, and much more. Nick is extremely dependable in money manage-
ment and always willing to give up free me to brainstorm ideas and help get
students involved in the next event. Nick is a member of the Naonal Honor
Society and plays several school sports. He understands the importance of
leadership, what it can bring and build, and how it can be contagious. He is an
exceponal role model and a dream to every teacher that has the chance to
teach him, and more importantly, learn from him.
Sarah Sheffield, Teacher, Mount Morris Central School
Emily Weaver never lets things get her down but perseveres to overcome
obstacles in the path of her goals. Due to a physical challenge Emily was not
allowed to play basketball for several months. She is truly a leader and a posi-
ve role model on and off the sports fields. Although unable to play, she was
determined to be involved with her team, and insisted on being at the side-
lines of every event encouraging and teaching her team how to improve
themselves. At every rehab appointment she witnessed others going through
the excruciang physical therapy, which movated her to work diligently to
steadily improve her own physical condion along with making her more de-
termined to get back to sports as soon as possible. Over the summer months
even though she was sll in the rehab program she a'ended basketball camp
and traveled with the team. She helped with reinforcing basketball skills,
gave guidance to teammates, stressed to the players to use their minds to
overcome challenges, and stressed, “You can get over any obstacle you
want”. She ulized her posive influences to help her friends, Alison and
Paige, who were also suffering from injuries. Her posive energy was readily
accepted by her teammates. Presently Emily is playing as a starter and a de-
fender on the Varsity basketball team. It goes to show that with hard work
and determinaon, you can get back to things you love and help others along
the way.
Doris Marsh, Nunda Rotary Interact Club
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North Dansville
Dorel Cartwright is an excellent leader to all her peers. She volunteers to help
guide the underclassmen when they are feeling discouraged and takes a spe-
cial interest in them to make sure they feel connected. She has used the loss
of a family member to suicide as movaon to get the message out there and
was the driving force behind Dansville Central School inving a guest speaker
to confront this issue. Dorel also has volunteered and recruited other stu-
dents to be part of a 90 second commercial to be submi'ed as part of the
DEA's Opioid prevenon iniave. Dorel's volunteer spirit and commitment to
serving others reflects great credit on her parents, herself and the community
of Dansville.
Baylie Harnish is a remarkable altruisc young woman. For her 16th birthday,
she asked not for gi>s for herself, but blankets for the homeless. Unwilling to
stop there, Baylie then enlisted the help of her community, peers, and school
to collect more blankets to be given to the Open Door Mission in Rochester.
She collected so many blankets that they wouldn't all fit in her family's van
and they had to make two trips. Her giving spirit is truly inspiring and her abil-
ity to get people to work together for a common goal is amazing.
Trisha Heap, family friend
Emily Pierpont has been student council president for the past two years and
a Pony Express leader this year. As student council president she exhibits nu-
merous leadership qualies and is a posive role model to fellow students.
She leads meengs, meets with the principal to organize events, coordinates
and organizes events in and out of school. She is always cooperave with
both peers and adults to accomplish the goals of the club, and spends a lot of
me outside of school to plan meengs and events as well as communicate to
other members and advisers. As a Pony Express leader, she helps younger
students to navigate the school, open their lockers, and acts as a mentor. She
also works at the Community Center A>er School Program with Primary
School students. In this role she demonstrates paence, acceptance, and a
true sense of caring for these very young students. Emily is a natural leader,
extremely hard worker, very responsible, and a posive role model.
Shana Swain, Dansville Central School
Gabrielle “Gabby” Re;berg has a take charge, posive a+tude that people
are naturally drawn to and, more importantly, respond to. While Gabby has
accomplished a lot throughout her school life, the two biggest examples of
leadership have come in her senior year. Gabby was unhappy with the direc-
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on that the student government was headed; so, last year she ran for Senior
Class President and won. Since being in office, Gabby has worked closely with
her classmates, teachers, and administrators to bring about changes. She has
worked hard to bring the needs/wants of the students to the appropriate
people but has remained flexible enough to compromise when needed in or-
der to achieve an outcome that everyone can be happy with. Gabby is also a
member of Student Lighthouse Commi'ee; a group of students selected to
work with administrators and teachers to bring about changes in our building.
Specifically, they work together to make improvements in our school and the
Dansville community with the goal of restoring a sense of student pride. They
had two main projects this year; one being “Fill-a-Bus”, which raised money,
toys and gi>s for students of a Houston school destroyed by Hurricane Har-
vey. The second was the “Hoops for Hope” event. This project, by far, is the
most impressive effort by a student-led group ever seen at our school. To sup-
port a friend and fellow classmate in the loss of his mom to cancer, Gabby
spearheaded a campaign to transform a regular basketball game into a well-
organized, mul-community fund-raiser. A group of students led by Gabby
brought together the district faculty, staff, students and the Hornell High
School (where the student's mom had worked for many years) and several
other community individuals, groups and businesses, to host an event, which
raised over $15,000 for the Meyers Cancer Center at Noyes Hospital. It truly
was an unprecedented event and it happened in large part because of Gab-
by's drive, movaon, and leadership ability! These are just some the exam-
ples of leadership that Gabby has demonstrated while a'ending Dansville
High School.
Erik Kastner, Counselor, Dansville Central School
Nicholas “Nick” Rosica* is a very special young man who looks at things
differently than most. Nick says that adversity can either define you, or de-
stroy you; and he refuses to let circumstances dictate who he is or what he
believes. Nick has taken an adult role in his house for the past four years,
looking a>er his mother when needed - never complaining, never feeling like
he had to, but wanng to do it. All this me Nick maintained honor roll,
played sports, and parcipated in community service. Nick always stayed
strong, posive, and encouraging to everyone. He o>en talked about how
strong his mom was and that she was his role model. He said, “She taught me
to be who I am.” This young man’s influence on others is overwhelming; just
like the influence his mom had on him. He has never given up on himself or
his goals. He hasn’t let tragedies define him or his future; instead he used
them as movaon. Nick’s friends decided to honor Nick and his mom’s
memory by hosng a benefit basketball game called “Hoops for Hope”. This
one event raised over $15,000 for the Meyers Cancer Center at Noyes Hospi-
tal. Nick has shown all of us that even when things seem as bad as they can
be, if you believe you can do be'er; if you believe that with hard work and
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dedicaon that you can achieve your goals; if you believe that you're the only
one who can take your dreams away, there is always light at the end of the
tunnel. He truly has set an amazing example for his friends, peers and teach-
ers alike. Nick will a'end RIT in the fall, and plans on joining the ROTC Air
Force program. No ma'er what path he takes, it is certain that he will have a
posive impact on others, as he already has.
Erik Kastner, Counselor, Dansville Central School
Jacob Wadsworth has grown from an awesome kid, to an amazing young

man. He sets the bar for leading by example, encouraging those around him
to do their best. Jacob is a quiet leader who brings a sense of calmness to a
group, sees the good in everyone, and always has a smile. He is respecXul,
kind, hard working and puts in the effort to excel in all he does. Jacob is in the
top 10% of his class and enjoys volunteering with school skang pares, youth
basketball, and many church acvies. Jacob lent his leadership skills to the
“Hoops for Hope” community fundraiser that raised $15,000 for the Meyers
Cancer Center at Noyes Hospital. When asked who his role models are he
replied, “My Dad and Mrs. Auble (teacher)”. Jacob plans on a'ending SUNY
Cortland in the fall to pursue his goal to become a Physical Therapist. No
doubt, he will achieve that goal and much more.
Nunda
Allison Brickwood, a senior at Keshequa Central School, has been demon-
strang leadership abilies throughout her high school career. She is the
President of the senior class, ranked fourth overall, President of the school
yearbook, Vice President of the Naonal Honor Society as well as a member
of the student council. Allison has also led other students in correcng con-
duct within the school. She has also shown community leadership by helping
to organize dinners and bazaars at her church. Allison is Captain of the Varsity
Soccer Team, and acve on the Varsity Track Team and Ski Club. Allison plans
on a'ending a four-year university to start her career in the medical field as a
doctor of anesthesiology or orthopedics. She would like to pracce her career
helping others in the medical field in North Carolina.
Randall Morris, Councilman, Town of Nunda
Nathan “Nate” Ellsworth has been a strong leader in Senior Survival and
Sport Markeng and Management business courses. He provides guitar les-
sons and instrucon to other students and plays many benefits with his band
to raise money in the community. He also is a track and field team member
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who a'ends all pracces and acts as a strong role model to other athletes. His
me with the basketball team has been one in which he keeps the team posi-
ve and encourages others. He is well spoken and involved in his school, mak-
ing his acons great examples for younger students to follow.
Mariann Walsh, Business Teacher, Keshequa Central School
Jacob Mitchell* is a polite, respecXul, and friendly young man who parci-
pates in community and school events and academics. He is a member of the
Naonal Honor Society and represented Livingston County at Boys State in
2017. Jacob is a posive role model to the fi>h grader he mentors. Jacob has
volunteered for the past seven years at Nunda Foodlink food distribuon cen-
ter. He is also a member of the “Masterminds”, chess club and the Royal
Rangers church group, which teaches boys the skills necessary to survive and
thrive in life. Last summer, Jacob was asked to recruit a few good workers to
fill in and complete a me sensive project at Camp Cherith. He assembled a
team and over the weekend, in a ma'er of 18 hours, these young men
worked unl the project was completed on me. He is compassionate and
caring and enjoys the senior cizen populaon and spends many hours help-
ing them out with household tasks, lawn work, shoveling snow and has even
acted as chauffer. He has recently started to donate blood as he has type O-,
and his sense of responsibility to help people dictates he must do this. He
plans to go to Jamestown Community College and major in Criminal Jusce
and later the Police Academy.
Lulona Pierce, friend and Foodlink Co-worker, Richard Dudley, family friend,
Isabelle Weir, family friend, Joan Bernard, family friend, Patricia Kanouse,
Foodlink Co-worker
Dakota “Kota” Pilc has fought health issues most of his young life but has
taken it in his stride and made him the person he is today. He transferred to
Keshequa Central in 9th grade and has connually excelled over the last two
years. Kota overcame his fear of performing on stage in 2017 when he parci-
pated in “Mr. KCS”; which was a huge goal for him. He is an acve member of
the Keshequa Art Club and Nunda Rotary Interact. He also is very acve with
the Boy Scouts and this past summer he overcame possibly one of his biggest
fears by going to the Naonal Youth Leadership Training for Boy Scouts,
where he stayed a week, and learned to cook and clean. It was a big step for
him to be away on his own that long, but he learned how to be a be'er leader
and learned new skills to take back to his troop. Kota has had to overcome
many challenges and changes but has always tried to overcome them even if
it took a while. He is caring and loves helping others and eagerly volunteers
his me. He has raised money for Wyoming County Angel Acon, rang the
bell for Salvaon Army, helped decorate the Art Club Fall float and Rotary
Christmas in Nunda float, helped with Rotary Summer night Movies, and
helped with Drama Club’s back stage crew producon of Elf. He even stepped
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up to help another student he did not really know with their talent poron of
Mr. KCS last year. Kota is a big-hearted caring young man that will help when
and if he can. Kota has grown so much in his 16 years of life and will connue
to grow and push himself.
Damon Rathbun is a great student in all of his classes; most of his teachers
typically write on his report card that he is a pleasure to have in class. Damon
always displays leadership qualies in the halls of school, in class with peers,
and on the soccer field. He has excellent manners and will a'empt to com-
plete projects that are challenging when other students give up. He encour-
ages the senior survival class to work together and to complete challenging
projects. He is a conscienous student that is never mean to others and a
great example to younger students on how to behave in the halls, in lunch,
and in general. His peers voted him co-captain for varsity soccer because he is
a kind leader. He works part-me jobs at Swain Ski Slope and Express Mart in
Portageville. He is an athlete, holds two part-me jobs, and manages to main-
tain excellent marks in difficult classes. He is a good example for hard work
ethic, organizaon, and thoughXul working.
Mariann Walsh, Business Teacher, Keshequa Central School
Ben Smathers* has lived in the Philippines for many years and recently
moved back to the USA and his bright smile has been illuminang Keshequa
Central School ever since! He is an exceponal young man who has a great
outlook on life and makes a posive impact on everyone he encounters. Given
some of the adversies that he has faced, some may have succumbed to feel-
ings of anger or bi'erness. Others may have felt like giving up, but not Ben. As
a result of injuries sustained when very young, Ben has difficulty learning, yet
maintains a very cheerful a+tude and a can-do spirit. He is always smiling and
ready to work hard to achieve his goals. Ben’s posivity is contagious; he
brightens the day and inspires his peers to have that same can-do a+tude.
His teachers describe him as one of the politest and hardworking students
they have ever had the pleasure to work with. He treats others with respect
and is a posive role model for his peers. With his strength of character, Ben
truly leads by example. When it comes to learning, Ben is like a sponge. He is
movated to get the most out of his classes and demonstrates this with his
a'enveness, eager parcipaon in class discussions, and diligent work hab-
its. He uses teacher feedback to improve his skills and doesn’t get discouraged
when he doesn’t get something right the first me. Ben admits that things
don’t always come easy to him at school, but this never gets him down. He
prides himself on his strong work ethic and desire to be the best student and
cizen he can be. Ben is an inspiraon to all who know him, and the Keshequa
school community is truly a be'er place because Ben is a part of it.
Kimberly Coffey, Teacher
Erin Worden, Psychologist, Keshequa Central School
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Becky Tyler is an incredibly responsible teen who manages herself very well.
She always a'ends scheduled classes, lessons, and rehearsals with pencil in
hand – very responsible. She is involved in chorus and band, and many special
musical events. She has sung with the Rochester Gala Chorus with the Roch-
ester Philharmonic, NYSSMA solos, and selected for Area All-State and All-
Counes. Becky also holds a job while a'ending the Health Career Academy
at BOCES. She does all this and manages to keep her life together extremely
well. She is always on me for class and where she needs to be when she
needs to be there. Becky will be a successful adult because she knows how to
work and how to self-manage. She is a great role model for her peers!
Kimberly Coffey, Teacher, Keshequa Central School
Adrianna Wilkins is a lady with a huge heart who loves being acve and sup-
porng her school and community. Through the Oakland Wesleyan Church
Youth Group she has collected food, raised money for the backpack program,
helped at church suppers, made signs for the Christmas in Nunda event, and
wri'en “encouraging cards” for those needing emoonal support. She has
also assisted with numerous church plays, gym acvies, helped plan Harvest
pares, and supported the “Angel Food Link”. Adrianna is an amazing athlete;
parcipang in soccer, basketball, and the track team where she enjoys per-
forming in triple jump, hurdles, and the long jump at the Varsity level. She is a
dedicated leader and o>en seen mentoring younger athletes and new team
members. As a member of the Junior Naonal Honor Society she has worked
with young students and served at the annual Senior Cizen Thanksgiving
dinner. Adrianna has played small supporng roles in Drama Club and helped
build stage sets. She recently joined the Nunda Rotary Interact Club and par-
cipated in Red Ribbon Week supporng an-drug awareness. She assisted in
wring 572 Christmas cards for US Veterans, rang the Salvaon Army Bell
helping to raise $782.00, teamed to help bring back the community Hallow-
een Parade, and helped with the joint venture of a mystery/murder play put
on by the Nunda Rotary Club and the Nunda Rotary Interact Club. Adrianna is
described as a true leader as she connues to show that in all she does for her
school and community.
Ossian
Marshall V. Barron, a junior at Dansville High School, is a kind, responsible,
and confident person o>en seen in a leadership posion both at community
events and school acvies. He is the Senior Patrol Leader of Boy Scout Troop
38. This elite posion puts Marshall in charge of twenty younger scouts. He is
the one who must transfer direcons given by the Scoutmaster to actual com-
pleon of work assignments done by the scouts. This can be very demanding
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especially when the younger scouts are not fully movated. Marshall’s wit
and so> guidance can transfer laziness into a charged drive for excellence. A
favorite acvity along with his fellow Boy Scouts was to clean up the area
around Horseshoe Pond in the Ra'lesnake Hill State Wildlife Management
Area. It was a long but grafying day of cleaning trash and debris from this
beauful area. His goal for next year is to complete his Eagle Award; although
he hasn’t decided what to do, he is confident he will complete it in a mely
fashion. In 2017 and again in 2018 he will head the Car Show for the NYS Fes-
val of Balloons. He has served countless dinners at Thanksgiving and at
Christmas me and has given stuffed animals to children in the hospital. Mar-
shall was captain of the soccer team this past fall and is treasurer of the In-
door Archery Club. His most favored school club is the Technology Club where
he is Vice-President. He enjoys being in charge of the fundraising tasks and in
helping other students figure out fresh ideas for compeon. Dansville has
been awarded first or second place at the Tech Wars compeon at GCC for
the past few years. All these roles require good leadership skills that Marshall
abounds in. He also is a member of the Sco'sburg United Methodist Church.
Marshall is a generous, hard working young man who acts responsibly and
efficiently in all situaons.
Mary Ann Scharmberg, Ossian neighbor
Christopher Henry is not a slouch when it comes to community and school

involvement! He is busy contribung to the Chess Club, Honors Academy,
Future Business Leaders of America and his favorite, Interact Club. Interact is
the youth extension of Rotary Club. Chris will be the Rotary Youth Exchange
Student to Denmark next year. He will delay his college entrance a year to be
the USA/NYS/Dansville representave to somewhere in Denmark. There he
wishes to become fluent in Danish, which will eventually lead to being a lin-
guiscs major at City College of New York. Undoubtedly Chris will use his lan-
guage proficiency to help others. Last summer he a'ended Boys State, a
week of learning about our government systems and simulang government
situaons. Chris is an avid swimmer, having parcipated in the sport for all of
his high school years. He was team captain this year, which meant he lead the
pracces and drills, and was the chief Dansville enthusiast while compeng.
He is also a member of Cross Country. Although not a compeve school
sport, he is an accomplished skateboarder! Chris has rung the red bell for the
Salvaon Army Christmas campaign several mes and has helped Rotary Club
with their parcipaon in Dansville's Winter in the Village. Spring and summer
me finds Chris clearing the highways of trash and debris with members of
Interact Club. One of his favorite community service projects was being a
swimming aide for the 2015 Special Olympics. He also volunteers to be a pet/
dog and does yard maintenance for friends who have limitaons. Chris is an
all around helpful person devoted to serving his community.
Mary Ann Scharmberg, Ossian neighbor
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Camden Simpson, a junior at Dansville Central School, is a true teen role mod-
el in Ossian as well in neighboring counes. Camden presents with a conta-
gious smile, enthusiasm, and eagerness to please. He was a member of the
Junior Honor Society and currently maintains a B+ average. In the summer he
works for Sugar Creek Farms caring for the fish and maintaining the grounds.
Since the 7th grade Camden has played fall soccer and is now on the varsity
team. In the past he has served as captain. He currently is involved with in-
door track where he ranks #2 in Livingston County Classic and ranked #4 for
every class and this spring he looks forward to playing tennis. He describes
his passions to include the outdoors, seeing new places, working with wood,
and physical acvies but it is obvious he has a true drive to help others.
Camden’s father suffered a serious back injury and Camden wants to help his
family in any way needed. He always is willing to help his grandparents with
cleaning, mowing lawn or any way he can. He has even helped his grandfather
put in a stone pao. He also enjoys helping his neighbors and has plowed
their driveway, unloaded wood and unloaded pellets. Last summer upon the
request of an Ossianite, Camden built the Gainsesville United Methodist
Church prayer box. He always wants to lend a helping hand as needs arise. In
the fall he ran the scoreboard for the Modified Travel Basketball coaches and
helped coach soccer to younger Dansville players. Although not a member of
the DCS tech club he helped sell sckers and tee shirts for their fundraisers.
During the Dansville Winter in the Village he directed traffic for the Jingle Bell
5K. Camden plans to go to Nicaragua to build houses in the summer of 2019;
a missionary trip being organized by his soccer coach. A fellow Ossianite
classmate describes him as funny and kind. His favorite subjects in school are
math and science. His future goals are to go to college and major in architec-
ture. The Town of Ossian is blessed to have a young man who leads by exam-
ple with his kindness, enthusiasm, and willingness to help others.
Linda Shay Scavone, RN, BSN, Ossian neighbor
Josephine “Josie” Swyers has proven herself a leader in all that she has in-
volved herself with. She connues to take on challenges and completes them
with exceponal professionalism. She is currently the 2017-2018 Livingston
County Dairy Princess and this is her 8th year of being involved with the pro-
gram. She has grown up in the program, starng as a Dairy Maid then onto
Dairy Ambassador and finally the Dairy Princess. She has shown her leader-
ship skills this year by leading by example for the other girls in the program,
encouraging others, and showing her enthusiasm and knowledge for the dairy
industry. She has completed all requirements of the program including school
programs, wring monthly newspaper arcles, a'ending farm meengs
throughout Livingston County, and many other events. She spent most of her
summer devong her me to the program in order to complete these require-
ments and se+ng an example for others in the community. Josie is currently a
junior at Dansville Central School and a member of the Naonal Honor Socie-
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ty. She plays volleyball and golf for the school and volunteers helping with
dinners at the Tuscarora Church. She is the treasurer for the yearbook club
and part of the Lego boost project. Josie also enjoys parcipang in 4-H
where she has been a member for many years. She has shown many animals
including market hogs, meat chickens, and dairy ca'le and has completed
wood projects and photography. She has been seen throughout the years at
Hemlock Fair helping younger kids with their animals and teaching them prop-
er ways to show various animals. She also puts many hours in on the family
dairy farm where she handles many tasks from feeding calves to helping keep
track of cow records. She has showed creavity, decision-making, team work-
ing, responsibility, and problem solving with all the acvies she has been
involved with. She connues to improve her skills while demonstrang them
to younger kids. She will be a true leader whatever she chooses to pursue and
any company will be lucky to have her as an employee.
Heather Overholt, Livingston County Dairy Princess Program
Holley Thomas is a junior at Dansville Central School. She presents as quiet

with a beauful smile and a sweet/gentle personality. Holley enjoys helping
others; she willingly does household chores, helps her grandparents with
cleaning and lawn work, and enjoys babysi+ng. She loves helping neighbors
and has mowed lawns, hauled wood, and cared for horses. For the past four
years Holley has supported a classmate as she and her family parcipate in
the Carter Davis Walk as a member of the Carter’s Crew. This past year the
walk raised more than $12,500 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Founda-
on. Holley is acve in karate and enjoys teaching and helping the younger
members. She joined the Swim Team three years ago and is currently a Varsi-
ty Swimmer. During her first year with the DCS swim team they won the sec-
on 5 Swimming Championship. With the team, Holley has worked the Union
Hose Labor Day Breakfast, and volunteered at the Dansville Hot Air Balloon
Glow. Sponsored by the Dansville Rotary Club, Holley has been involved with
the Sunshine Swim for the past two years. This swim is for children with intel-
lectual and developmental disabilies where they can experience and enjoy
the sport of swimming. She has also been acve with the Duel in the Pool, a
swim meet where Dansville Central swimmers compete against other Living-
ston County and Finger Lakes swim teams. In the past, this meet has raised
$5,000 for the Myers Cancer Center in Dansville and $4,506 for Make-A-Wish
Foundaon. Fellow Ossianites and DCS Swim Coaches, Mr. and Mrs. Welch,
sing the loudest of praises for Holley. They state all her DCS teachers say she
is pleasurable and acvely parcipates in all her classes. The Welch’s describe
Holley as a true team player. She is respecXul to all coaches and team play-
ers. They claim she has excellent character qualies as she is responsible,
dedicated (never missed a pracce), trustworthy, and dependable. A fellow
Ossianite classmate describes Holley as friendly and kind to others. Holley
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names her passions as being outdoors, camping, animals and children as she
enjoys their energy. Her future goals are to a'end college as she hopes to
become a kindergarten teacher. Ossian is proud to have a young lady such as
Holley who shows character, kindness, gentleness, devoon, and respect to-
ward her family, neighbors, friends, school and those she does not know.
Linda Shay Scavone, RN, BSN, Ossian neighbor
Portage
Jonathon Bailey has been out of his school district for a number of years
working on managing his emoons, self-regulang and finding ways to cope in
a classroom se+ng. Last year he entered back into the district with such con-
fidence that people who knew him in the past would come up to me and com-
ment about his growth. Over the past year he has learned to become a role
model in the classroom. When he is upset or frustrated, instead of engaging
in conflict, he will verbally communicate and walk away. He also encourages
his peers to do the same and will help talk them down when upset. He has
improved his understanding of school content so much that he is pushing into
more challenging classes mulple mes a day. In addion to pushing out he
will bring back what he has learned and teach the other students with pa-
ence and understanding. Jonathon is a kind and compassionate student and
this shows through his willingness to help others, listen to them and teach
them. Jonathon has also become a sponge for learning. Not only does he
seek out new informaon, he enjoys sharing what he already knows and how
it connects to what is being taught in class.
Susannah Waters, Teacher, Keshequa Central School
Elizabeth Cassidy is a quiet leader and a posive role model in the Keshequa
School community where she leads by example. Acve in the Girl Scouts
since first grade, she has served church dinners and distributed food items at
Food Link as well as mentoring younger scouts. She has spent an incredible
amount of me in the Drama Club performing small parts in plays and helping
with back stage tasks. She played a key role in Odyssey of the Mind by build-
ing props; creang costumes, wring scripts, and helping actors/actresses
connect with their favorite parts. Through the Naonal Junior Honor Society
she has read to younger children and helped with art acvies. She is present-
ly on the track teams – long jump, triple jump, and the high jump. She was a
team member in organizing the 5-K race in memory of high school math
teacher, Mr. Alameter. She joined the Nunda Rotary Interact Club this year
and parcipated in Red Ribbon week supporng An-Drug Awareness. She
helped supervised young children in the Halloween parade, teamed to help
create 572 Christmas cards for US veterans, and rang the Salvaon Army bell
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helping to raise $782 this year. She also worked diligently gathering program
ads and selling ckets for the Nunda Rotary and Nunda Rotary Interact Club’s
Mystery/Murder play held this winter. Elizabeth is a member of the KCS
Marching Band and has performed in the Memorial Day Parade and the
Christmas in Nunda Light Parade. She enjoys helping her grandmother deliver
meals through the Meals on Wheels program and also promotes the Wound-
ed Warrior concert and play. Elizabeth connues to develop her leadership
skills knowing that she is helping her community and being a role model for
others to emulate.
Emma Thompson displays leadership and a great work ethic to her peers. Not
only does she do well in school, but she also has a job before school, plays
hockey, and runs track in her free me. Emma understands how to budget
me and is a very hard worker. All of these acvies are an example to her
peers that a student can indeed "do it all" and do it well. Emma is an amazing
young woman and an inspiraon to all.
Kimberly Coffey, Teacher, Keshequa Central School
Sparta
Caleb Miller is acvely involved in many areas of the Dansville community
and beyond. He volunteers on his church’s tech team at Elim Gospel in Lima,
where he performs an array of audio/visual dues that helps make the service
come together not only for the congregaon in church, but also for those
watching the live-stream and recorded message later in the week. In 2016,
Caleb volunteered to go on a week-long mission trip to Costa Rica with his
church’s youth group where the team ministered at a Vacaon Bible School
and a daycare for children of teenage parents. He also acted as the team’s
photographer and videographer taking photos and videos and eding them to
send updates to parents and donors via social media. Caleb voluntarily made
a promoonal video for Dansville Artworks, which can be seen on its YouTube
channel. He also uses his audio/visual skills at school as a member of the
yearbook commi'ee and as a member of the new Digital Media Club. Caleb is
president of the Dansville Yorkers; a four-year member of Dansville Drama
Club; in the high school band, chorus, and Chamber’s Choir which performs
for the community and recently with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra.
He was also the king at this year’s Chamber’s Choir Madrigal Dinner where he
had a solo. Caleb was inducted into the Naonal Honor Society last year and
he volunteered (with other inductees) at the Dansville Fesval of Balloons.
Outside of school, Caleb has been a student at Hayabusa Maral Arts in Dans-
ville for the past 13 years, where he not only takes classes, but also helps
teach the junior class. Caleb is a member of Willing Workers 4H Club in North
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Cohocton where he has had projects in the Steuben County and New York
State Fairs. He even parcipated as a model at the state fair for the clothing
he made. In addion to all of this, Caleb is doubling up on his classes in order
to graduate a year early, and is pursuing an Advanced Regents diploma. Caleb
is a great young man and definitely an inspiraon and posive role model.
Deb Halpenny, Councilperson, Town of Sparta
Tanner Poplawski strives to show others what’s right by standing up for those
who can’t and helping those who need it. He is always respecXul of peers and
school staff and takes a firm stand against bullying. He holds a leadership role
in the Charles G. May FFA Chapter, and was inducted into Naonal Honor
Society in his sophomore year. He is an acve volunteer both at school and in
his community where he has served Thanksgiving meals for the Dansville Ro-
tary Club. Tanner enjoys working with animals and helped out with animal
care for a farmer recovering from health issues and also volunteers at a local
horse rescue in Lima NY. He enjoyed his me at the rescue, met a lot of great
people, and gained valuable experience and knowledge in the field. Tanner is
a great leader; someone everyone can trust and know that he will be there for
them.
Ciara Quibell enjoys volunteering and has parcipated in several community

projects. For the past three years, she has helped with “Hometown Heroes”
and “Students for Soldiers”; gathering supplies for service men and women
who are deployed over seas. She enjoys giving her me for those serving our
country. Ciara also spends many hours assisng the youth football league,
helping with the cheerleading teams, or just helping out in the concession
stand serving the many spectators. Ciara also enjoys helping in her mother’s
daycare where she readily steps in and lovingly provides a'enon to the li'le
ones. Ciara is always willing to give of her me and energy to give back to the
community wherever she might be needed.
Ashlyn Schuster is a busy young lady always willing to give her me to a wor-
thy cause. She is very acve at her church, teaching Vacaon Bible School,
helping out other teachers with acvies, serving at dinners and working rum-
mage sales. Ashlyn is an acve “Santa’s Helper” for the Santa Hat Society
helping to raise money for families in need at Christmasme. She is band
secon leader and the drum major for the marching band where she leads the
high school band in performances. Ashlyn is an accomplished swimmer who
teaches swim lessons in the summer and, for the last three years, student
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coach for 7-8 grade-modified swimming. She is a mentor for her varsity swim
team encouraging the other girls to do their best and give 100%.
Masin Schuster is an accomplished tri-athlete who always finds me to volun-

teer to help others. He has parcipated in wrestling for the past 12 years, is
Captain of the Wrestling team, on the football team for the past 10 years, and
plays golf. For the past couple years, Masin has helped with the Dansville
Balloon Fesval and also been acve with can drive fundraisers. He is Vice
President of his class and a past Boys State parcipant. Masin also has a part-
me job at Brae Burn Golf Course/Scoville Restaurant.
West Sparta
Amanda Prashaw has worked very hard to overcome obstacles and be suc-
cessful socially and in school. Through developing coping skills for her anxie-
ty, she has been able to refocus on her class work and increase her average,
which enabled her to parcipate in the BOCES cosmetology program. Amanda
is a posive example to other students who may struggle with social anxiety,
that they are sll responsible for their acons and are capable of making good
choices. Other students can see that as long as you learn from your mistakes
it was not a failure but rather a posive lesson.
Madelyn “Maddie” Vegder, a junior at Dansville High School, is an amazing

young woman who is extremely acve in both school and community acvi-
es. She is an incredible athlete; member of the varsity soccer team, the in-
door/outdoor track team, varsity tennis team, varsity swimming (Seconal
Champions-2017) and through 4-H, an avid horseback rider. She is a member
of the Naonal Honor Society, Honors Academy, Pony Express, Vice-President
of her class of 2019, Band Vice President, and Captain of the varsity soccer
team. Maddie is also very acve in her church where she has been a leader in
Vacaon Bible School for the last five years. Through the Naonal Honor Soci-
ety, she helped raise money for the Meyers Cancer Center in Dansville and
helped with cleanup at the Dansville Balloon Fesval. Maddie is very compas-
sionate about everything she does, has tremendous leadership abilies, and is
a posive role model.
Pam Perry, West Sparta Methodist Church
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York
Lauren Kennedy suffered a serious injury playing sports last school year; how-
ever, she didn’t let it hold her back or affect her academics. While rehabbing,
she excelled in the classroom. Lauren worked very hard to get healthy again
and was able to parcipate in basketball less than a year a>er the injury. She
is a hard working individual, both in and outside of the classroom.
Hailey Pascuzzo has a 100% “no quit” a+tude that has lead her to be named
team captain of the Soccer team for two years in a row; which only happened
one other me in York Central’s Girls’ Soccer program history. Hailey is
counted on to organize events, not just on the field but also off. She has re-
peatedly volunteered to coach /mentor young children by giving up week-
nights to teach them the game of soccer. She has organized uniform pick-up,
worked full weekends for tournaments; updated web tools for her team, and
the list goes on. She is unselfish in all she does and she does it for more than
her love of the game. Hailey has also been the driving force behind fundrais-
ers for the American Cancer Society, Golisano’s Children’s Hospital, American
Diabetes, Genesee Valley Bronze Bear and York Soccer and Basketball pro-
grams. She has graciously given up weekends to play an elf at a Christmas
banquet, worked fundraising events for the underprivileged, and helped to
raise money for Livingston County CASA. All this and she sll finds me to
help at a local pe+ng zoo overseeing pony rides for children. As if all this is
not enough, Hailey was the first female student in her grade asked to join
York’s Stand-Up Commi'ee. This organizaon is a service-based group whose
agenda is to promote tolerance and kindness towards all. She accepted im-
mediately and certainly her parcipaon has been a big part of the group’s
success. Hailey not only gives her all to her extra curricular acvies, but is
also a stellar student. Currently she is ranked in the top ten of a very com-
peve class and has been a four-year member of the York Chapter of the
Naonal Honor Society. She is well liked by her peers and was chosen by
them to be their class Vice-President for the current school year. There is a
reason Hailey was awarded the Triple C award for Leadership from the State
A'orney General. She is truly a leader in volunteering, organizing and helping
anyone in need.
Mary Jane Hoskins, Assistant Soccer Coach, York Central School
Alissa Walus sustained a knee injury while playing sports this school year.
However, she didn’t let that prevent her from working hard academically or
supporng her teammates on the athlec field. Alissa sll made it to pracce
and games to support her teammates even though her injury prevented play-
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ing. She was a big supporter and did not let her injury prevent her from sll
being part of the team. Alissa puts forth 100% in everything she does which
shows not only in the classroom but her demonstrated efforts in rehabilita-
on. She is a great role model for her peers.
This booklet and photos of the Teen Recognion Event will be posted on
www.livingstoncounty.us/youth.htm
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Livingston County
David LeFeber, Chairman

Dennis Mahus, Vice-Chairman
Avon David LeFeber

Caledonia Daniel Pangrazio
Conesus Brenda Donohue
Geneseo William Wadsworth
Groveland William Carman
Leicester David Fanaro
Lima Michael Falki
Livonia Eric Go'
Mt. Morris Charles DiPasquale
North Dansville Dennis Mahus
Nunda Marilee Walker
Ossian Dwight Knapp
Portage Ivan Davis
Sparta Mark Schuster
Springwater Deborah Babbi' Henry
West Sparta Susan Erdle
York Gerald Deming
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YOUTH BOARD
Livingston County Youth Bureau
Avon Carole Hayes

Caledonia Be'y McClenney
Conesus Courtney Milford
Geneseo Jeffrey Rose
Groveland Ted Saunders
Leicester Rene Fanaro
Lima Mark Bri'
Livonia Susan Bell
Mt. Morris Deborah Bump
North Dansville Phyllis Greene
Nunda Doris Marsh
Ossian Tony Scavone
Portage Holly Adams
Sparta Alise Rounsville
Springwater Terry White
West Sparta Dawn Cox
York Kae Dunn
Business Educaon Alliance Sarah Quinlan
Cornell Cooperave Extension DeAnna Croteau
Council on Alcoholism Dawn Landon
Department of Social Services Diane Deane
Department of Health James Peraino
Probaon Kae Dunn
Public Schools Peggy Hooker
Sheriff’s Department Gene Chichester
Youth Member Andrew Walker
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THANK YOU
Keynote Speaker
Kevin Keenan
Photographer
Heather Grant
Board of Supervisors
For ongoing support of the this event
Centerpieces
Daniel Snyder, Vocaonal Supervisor
Livingston Correconal Facility
Town Flags
Bruce Seeber, County Highway Sign Shop
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Teen Recognition Awards

This year’s theme, Harvesng the Next Generaon of Leaders, is inspired by

Relaonships are the cornerstone of posive youth development, therefore,

Obviously, our observaons were accurate. We are delighted to have Kevin as

Avon Leicester Justin Martin Ossian

Quebin Jimenes-Domingo is a ﬁne example of a young man who has over-

Donovan Kelley (twin brother of Connor) is a junior at Caledonia-Mumford

Nicole;e Middleton is a Junior Board member on the Board of Directors of

Meghan Mietlicki is a senior at Caledonia-Mumford High School. She is a well-

Ma;hew “Ma;” O'Donoghue is an outstanding role model for students at

Maria Urriza is a senior at Caledonia-Mumford High School. She is a quiet

Jose Coyote-Medina is a top academic student in the sophomore class. He is

Jaima DeWi; possesses exceponal character and leadership qualies; every-

Trevor FitzSimmons has been an acve member of the Livingston County

Adrienne Weber is a shining example of a team player. She can always be

Spencer DiSalvo is a student with the Conservaon Heavy Equipment Pro-

Christopher “Chris” Eddy relocated from Oklahoma to Nunda during eighth

Danine “Shantel” Herrera Olivo is an excellent student and outstanding stu-

Jusn Marn is an outstanding student-athlete who is equally successful in

Monique Nichols is an amazing individual with a natural talent for leadership.

Joelle Provino is involved in a number of community and school extracurricu-

Krisn Rawleigh is an incredibly caring, empathec young lady who is consist-

Jacob Wadsworth has grown from an awesome kid, to an amazing young

Christopher Henry is not a slouch when it comes to community and school

Holley Thomas is a junior at Dansville Central School. She presents as quiet

Ciara Quibell enjoys volunteering and has parcipated in several community

Masin Schuster is an accomplished tri-athlete who always ﬁnds me to volun-

Madelyn “Maddie” Vegder, a junior at Dansville High School, is an amazing

David LeFeber, Chairman

Avon David LeFeber

Avon Carole Hayes

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Relaonships are the cornerstone of posive youth development, therefore,

Obviously, our observaons were accurate. We are delighted to have Kevin as

Jaima DeWi; possesses exceponal character and leadership qualies; every-

Trevor FitzSimmons has been an acve member of the Livingston County

Spencer DiSalvo is a student with the Conservaon Heavy Equipment Pro-

Jusn Marn is an outstanding student-athlete who is equally successful in

Krisn Rawleigh is an incredibly caring, empathec young lady who is consist-

Ciara Quibell enjoys volunteering and has parcipated in several community

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