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

SSCS also honored Secondary Business teacher Barbara Handy on her official retirement after working 43 years in the school district. Handy was recognized with a plaque for her many years of service to SSCS school children.

ATTENDANCE AWARDS

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.

• Rami Issa, Maya Korona, Morgan Lynk and Audrey Thurley

Commendable Attendance

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

• Madison Lynk and Aliviya Venzke

FRESHMAN MUSIC AWARD

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.

• Audrey Thurley

MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND AWARDS

• Most Improved – Joseph Pizza
• Conductor’s Award – Cole Ducharme, Kira Acosta, Elizabeth Gokool and Jack Richardson

HIGH SCHOOL BAND AWARDS

• Most Improved – Molly Parsons
• Conductor’s Award – Maya Korona

MIDDLE SCHOOL CHORUS AWARDS

• Most Improved – Emma Dyer
• Conductor’s Award – Morgan Lynk and Ryker Lasky

HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS AWARDS

• Most Improved – Devin Tissiere and Keira McKissick
• Conductor’s Award – Kaylee Crewell

ALFRED UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

A scholarship awarded by Alfred University in recognition of achievement and contributions to their community. Juniors who embody what it means to be “outside of ordinary.”

• Devin Tissiere

CLARKSON SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AWARD

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

• Kaylee Crewell

ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS

In recognition of juniors who exhibit outstanding academic achievement and involvement in school and community, the Rochester Institute of Technology offers the following scholarship awards:

• RIT Business and Leadership Award – Tyler Lyon
• RIT Humanities and Social Studies Award – Kaylee Crewell
• RIT Engineering and Technology Award – Devin Tissiere
• RIT Computing Award – Clayton VanPatten

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.

• Tyler Lyon

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.”

• Mason Attaway, Kaylee Crewell, Clayton VanPatten, Tyler Lyon, Devin Tissiere and Evani Patel

BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY BONNIE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Scholarship Awards given to two students that exhibit the core values of the university including academic excellence, community, integrity, wisdom, leadership, social responsibility, compassion and an appreciation for diversity.

• Bonnie Scholarship: Kaylee Crewell
• Reilly Scholarship: Evani Patel

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.

• Jase Cassidy and Emma Dyer – Grade 6
• Jack Richardson and Elizabeth Gokool – Grade 7
• Axel Salisbury and Audrey Thurley – Grade 9
• Elijah Lasky and Madison Lynk – Grade 10
• Kaylee Crewell and Tyler Lyon – 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.”

• Evani Patel and Clayton VanPatten

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.

• Marshall Hubbell

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.

• Bailey Puding, Cole Ducharme, Colton Starr, Eimyrja Smith, Elizabeth Fitch, Emma Dyer, Elizabeth Gokool, Ellie O’Connor, Hunter Lucia, Jack Richardson, Kayla Kerber, Lillie Yacobucci, Lucas Willoughby, Morgan Lynk, Ryker Lasky, Audrey Thurley, Jordyn Crewell, Maya Korona, Molly Parsons, Ahzeilia Hartlieb, Elijah Lasky, Madison Lynk, Rami Issa, Tatianna Islip, Clayton VanPatten, Devin Tissiere, Emma Schinabeck, Evani Patel, Gabriella Stevens, Kaylee Crewell, Mason Attaway and Tyler Lyon

PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

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

• Vergil Jacquot, Kolby Patts, William Yacobucci, Katelynn Spengler, Alyssa Smith, Ethan Lenartz, Marshall Hubbell and Calee Ostrander

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.

• Cole Ducharme, Bailey Puding, Colton Starr, Elizabeth Gokool, Lucas Willoughby, Morgan Lynk, Jordyn Crewell, Audrey Thurley, Molly Parsons, Maya Korona, Elijah Lasky, Marshall Hubbell, Madison Lynk, Isabella Cornwell, Devin Tissiere, Evani Patel, Hunter Bolster, Tyler Lyon, Kaylee Crewell and Emma Schinabeck

SSCS SPELLING BEE AWARDS

Finalists competing on stage:

• Cole Ducharme (first) and Jase Cassidy (second) (Grade 6)
• Lucas Willoughby (first) and Morgan Lynk (second) (Grade 7)
• Tied for third place overall – Morgan Lynk

POINTS AWARDS

Letter Recipients:

• Rock Lasky, Emma Schinabeck, Isabella Cornwell, Elijah Lasky, Madison Lynk and Maya Korona

Pin Recipients:

• Michael Cashman, Leighton Dunston, Peyton Barbic, Rock Lasky, Alexzina Merritt, Evani Patel and Madison Lynk

Jacket Recipients:

• Hailey Cashman, Peyton Barbic, Joseph Nedelsky, Kaylee Crewell, Tyler Lyon, Devin Tissiere and Clayton VanPatten

Blanket Recipients:

• Ava Jump and Yasmin Issa

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