SSCS held its year-end Secondary School Awards Ceremony June 4 honoring students in grades 6-7 and 9-11 for achievement in academics, attendance, music and athletics. Eighth and 12^th grade students will be honored at their upcoming graduation ceremonies later this month.

The SSCS Class of 2025 also dedicated the 2025 yearbook to Special Education/Support Service teacher Tonja Law and recognized retirees Business teacher Barb Handy and Physical Education teacher/coach Tammy Behr. Congratulations to our students and families!

ATTENDANCE AWARDS

Perfect Attendance

No minutes missed … no absences, tardiness or early dismissals for any reason with the exception of a school sponsored field trip.

• Yasmin Issa

Outstanding Attendance

No absences. All tardiness and/or early dismissals excused because of medical or dental appointments (s). A written excuse from the doctor or dentist must be supplied upon return.

• Kaylee Crewell

Commendable Attendance

Students have no more than a combined 1-3 absences, tardies and/or dismissals, regardless of reason.

• Ava Jump, Payton Rullman, Hunter Lucia, Barrett Lynk and Evani Patel

FRESHMAN MUSIC AWARDS

A cash award for participation, leadership and outstanding performance in Senior Band, Senior Chorus and other music ensembles and festivals such as All County. Also based on attendance, attitude and musicianship.

• Alyssa Smith and Sophia Insogna

BAND AWARDS

• MS Band Most Improved – Lucas Willoughby
• HS Band Most Improved – Clayton VanPatten
• MS Conductor’s Award – Tyler Lyon and Kaylee Crewell

CHORUS AWARDS

• MS Chorus Most Improved – Morgan Lynk
• MS Conductor’s Award – Barrett Lynk
• HS Chorus Most Improved – Mason Attaway
• HS Conductor’s Award – Evani Patel and Rock Lasky

ALFRED UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

A scholarship awarded by Alfred University in recognition of achievement and contributions to their community.

• Rock Lasky

CLARKSON SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

A four-year scholarship awarded from Clarkson University to a student recognizing ability and academic potential.

• Ava Jump

CLARKSON SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AWARD

A four-year scholarship awarded from Clarkson University to a student recognizing outstanding leadership and academic promise.

• Yasmin Issa

 ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS

In recognition of outstanding achievement, the Rochester Institute of Technology offers the following scholarship awards:

• Humanities and Social Science Award – Yasmin Issa
• Business and Leadership Award – Ava Jump
• Art and Design Award – Rock Lasky
• Women in STEM Award – Kylie Rechnitzer

RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE MEDAL AWARD

The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal Award is a scholarship for outstanding academic achievement in the study of mathematics and science.

• Kylie Rechnitzer

 SAGE COLLEGE STUDENT AWARD

A scholarship award given to students who possess the characteristics of academic excellence and community involvement that define Sage College. “Be. Know. Do.”

• Rock Lasky, Ava Jump, Kylie Rechnitzer, Peyton Barbic and Yasmin Issa

SAGE COLLEGE STUDENT AWARD

A scholarship award given to students who possess the characteristics of academic excellence and community involvement that define Sage College. “Be. Know. Do.”

• Rock Lasky, Ava Jump, Kylie Rechnitzer, Peyton Barbic and Yasmin Issa

BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY BONNIE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Scholarship Awards recognizing academic achievement and service to the school and community.

• Yasmin Issa, Griffin Pizza, Rock Lasky, Hailey Cashman, Ava Jump, Peyton Barbic and Kylie Rechnitzer

DODI CECHNICKI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Established 2016)

A cash award in memory of Dodi Cechnicki, a Family and Consumer Science teacher for 23 years at SSCS and also at Mont Pleasant Middle School in the Schenectady City School District, where she was named the district’s 2008 Teacher of the Year. Dodi had a great love for home and family. This award is given to a student in Grades 9-12 who shows the most talent and interest in Family and Consumer Sciences. Sponsored by the family of Dodi Cechnicki.

• Ava Jump

SCHOHARIE LEATHERSTOCKING CHAPTER OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICA REVOLUTION YOUTH ESSAY AND VIDEO AWARDS

• Yasmin Issa (New York State first place essay)
• Cian Smith and Thomas Hemstock (first place video in local contest, second place in New York State – About Thomas Paine)
• Madalynn Humphrey and Zoey Saltsman (second place video in local contest – The Boston Tea Party)

KEITH EBERHART MEMORIAL AWARD

Award presented by the classes of 1980, 1981 and 1983 Student Council in memory of Keith Eberhart. It is awarded to the Sophomore boy, who in the coaches’ opinion, demonstrated the most team spirit as a basketball player.

• Devin Tissiere

GLIMMERGLASS OPERA HOUSE AWARD

Two tickets to a season performance awarded to a student who has made a significant contribution to the music program during his or her high school career and shows an appreciation for music.

• Tyler Lyon

SHARON SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL BROSIS AWARD

Recognition to the boys in Grades 9-12 whom the girls would select as a brother given the opportunity to choose and to the girls in Grades 9-12 whom the boys would select as a sister given the opportunity to choose.

Females

• Ahzeilia Hargtlieb (grade 9)
• Gabriella Stevens (grade 10)
• Ava Jump (grade 11)

Males

• Marshall Hubbell (grade 9)
• Mason Attaway (grade 10)
• Wesley Willoughby (grade 11)

STUDENT COUNCIL LEADERSHIP AWARDS– ROBERT L FITCH MEMORIAL

Given to a boy or girl in each grade 6-12, who exhibited the most outstanding leadership qualities in extracurricular activities at SSCS. Chosen through a combined vote of students and faculty advisors in extracurricular organizations. Dependability, service and character are the most important criteria in the selection of this exceptional leadership award. Twelfth and 8^th grade winners will be announced at their individual ceremonies later this month.

• Ryker Lasky and Ellie O’Connor – Grade 6
• Cian Smith and Madysen Clark – Grade 7
• Elijah Lasky and Sophia Insogna – Grade 9
• Tyler Lyon and Kaylee Crewell – Grade 10
• Rock Lasky and Ava Jump – Grade 11

SECTION IV CHARACTER COUNTS RECOGNITION AWARD

Section IV believes at the heart of every leader must be positive character traits. As Michael Josephson states: “Our character is both formed and revealed by how we deal with everyday challenges as well as extraordinary pressures and temptation, like a well-made tower, character is built stone by stone, decision by decision.”

• Kaylee Crewell and Tyler Lyon

20th CENTURY CLUB CITIZENSHIP AWARD

Award given to a member of the Sophomore class who has leadership capacity, maintained a 75 or above average and has an exemplary behavioral record. Sponsored by the 20^th Century Club.

• Evani Patel and Hunter Bolster

PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

This award recognizes outstanding commitment to academic achievement. To be eligible, students must have a Grade Point Average between 90-100 and a recommendation from at least two other school staff members. As part of the criteria, recommendations have included activities in which the student demonstrates high motivation, initiative, integrity, intellectual depth, leadership qualities and/or exceptional judgment.

• Elizabeth Gokool, Kayla Kerber, Ryker Lasky, Hunter Lucia, Morgan Lynk, Ellie O’Connor, Jack Richardson, Lucas Willoughby, Lillie Yocobucci, Madysen Clerk, Madalynn Humphrey, Barrett Lynk, Madilyn Perrotti, Joseph Pizza, Zoey Saltsman, Cian Smith, Sophia Insogna, Rami Issa, Elijah Lasky, Madison Lynk, Kaylee Crewell, Tyler Lyon, Gabriella Stevens, Devin Tissiere, Clayton VanPatten, Peyton Barbic, Angela Gwozdz, Yasmin Issa, Ava Jump, Rock Lasky, Alexzina Merritt, Joseph Nedelsky, Griffin Pizza and Kylie Rechnitzer

PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

This award recognizes students that show outstanding educational growth, improvement, commitment or intellectual development in their academic subjects.

• Ahzeilia Hartlieb, Yahor Petrenko and Faith Farrisi

PRESIDENT’S CITIZENSHIP AWARD

Presented to students who demonstrate good citizenship on a consistent basis. More specifically, students were nominated for this award for demonstrating a positive attitude toward classmates, school and community, for displaying an understanding and appreciation of civic responsibility, and possessing strength of character and courage to do what is right.

• Lucas Willoughby, Kayla Kerber, Kolbie Patts, Marshall Hubbell, Alivia Smith, Mason Attaway and Joseph Nedelsky

POSTER CLUB AWARD

Awarded to the student that has made the most significant contribution to the Poster Club this school year.

• Alivia Smith

SSCS SPELLING BEE AWARDS

Finalists competing on stage:

• Lillie Yacobucci and Elizabeth Gokool (Grade 6)
• Trever Killenberger and William Kane (Grade 7)
• First place overall – Elizabeth Gokool

SSCS ATHLETIC AWARDS

SAMUEL W. KAIDO MEMORIAL SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD

A cash award given to a male and a female student selected by a committee of all SSCS athletic coaches on the basis of good citizenship, sportsmanship, participation in at least two varsity sports and maintains an average of at least 75. The winners have their name engraved on a plaque which is displayed in the trophy case. Sponsored by the family of Samuel and Bonnell Kaido.

• Michael Cashman (male)
• Ava Jump (female)

POINTS AWARDS

Letter recipients:

• Kaylee Crewell, Tyler Lyon, Evani Patel, Devin Tissiere, Clayton VanPatten, Michael Cashman, Leighton Dunston, Anneliese Herzog, Alexzina Merritt, Macord Stevens, Mason Kutinsky and Shepard Yager

Pin recipients:

• Kaylee Crewell, Tyler Lyon, Devin Tissiere, Clayton VanPatten, Hailey Cashman, Griffin Pizza, Seth Mahoney and Isabella Perrotti

Jacket recipients:

• Ava Jump and Yasmin Issa

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