The SSCS Class of 2024 dedicates its yearbook to Math teacher and advisor Dan Cornwell. Presenting him with his yearbook are yearbook editors Cadance Belfance (center) and Jayna Manko.
SSCS held its year-end secondary school Awards Ceremony June 5 honoring students in grades 6-7 and 9-11 for achievement in academics, attendance, music and athletics. Eighth and 12th grade students will be honored at their upcoming graduation ceremonies later this month.
The SSCS Class of 2024 also dedicated the 2024 yearbook to Math teacher and advisor Dan Cornwell and recognized retirees Librarian Heather Bivins and Special Education Teacher Paul Siers. Congratulations to our students and families!
View more Awards Ceremony photos on the SSCS Facebook page
ATTENDANCE AWARDS
Students with no more than a combined 1-3 absences, tardies and/or dismissals, regardless of reason.
- Cian Smith, Yasmin Issa, McKenzie Lynk and Eli Lenartz
GEORGE S. AND STELLA M. KNIGHT ESSAY AWARD
A competition open to all high school students throughout New York State. The contest is sponsored by the Empire State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. The winner of this competition will move on to the national competition.
- Yasmin Issa
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.
- Joseph Nedelsky
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.
- Blake Palliser and Jaxon Insogna – Grade 6
- Maya Korona and Axel Salisbury – Grade 7
- Kalee Crewell and Tyler Lyon – Grade 9
- Leighton Dunston and Griffin Pizza – Grade 10
- Seth Mahoney and Isabella Perrotti – 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.”
- Ava Jump and Seth Mahoney
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 20th Century Club.
- Anneliese Herzog
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.
- Michael Gestone, Madalynn Humphrey, Jaxon Insogna, Trever Killenberger, Joseph Pizza, Barrett Lynk, Maya Korona, Jordan Crewell, Kaylee Crewell, Keira McKissick, Molly Parsons, Nora Radliff, Audrey Thurley, Yasmin Issa, Ava Jump, Isabella Perrotti, Rock Lasky, Cian Smith, Tyler Lyon, Evani Patel, Roderick Perry, Gabriella Stevens, Devin Tissiere, Clayton VanPatten, Peyton Fassett, Anneliese Herzog, Kylie Rechnitzer, Gavin Smith, Macord Stevens Jr., Emma Murphy and Mason Attaway
PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
This award recognizes students that show outstanding educational growth, improvement, commitment or intellectual development in their academic subjects.
- Braelyn Bruce, Hunter Mabie, Augustina Merritt, Zoe Hanley, Cassidy Salisbury, Leighton Dunston, Andrew Dennis, Calee Ostrander, Lilyana Perrotti, Seth Mahoney and Jack Flanagan
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.
- Audrey Thurley Cian Smith, Maya Korona, Nora Radliff, Yasmin Issa, Ava Jump, Kaylee Crewell, Macord Stevens, Hunter Mabie, Devin Tissiere, Isabella Perrotti, Hunter Bolster, Tyler Lyon, Gabriella Stevens, Braelyn Bruce, Joseph Nedelsky, Evani Patel, Joseph Pizza, Jaxon Insogna and Shepard Yager
CHORUS AWARDS
- MS Chorus Most Improved – Jack Flanagan
- MS Chorus Best Attitude – Barrett Lynk
- MS Chorus Most Dedicated – Jordyn Crewell
- HS Chorus Most Improved – Evani Patel
- HS Chorus Best Attitude – Braelyn Bruce
- HS Chorus Most Dedicated – Anneliese Herzog and Rock Lasky
BAND AWARDS
- MS Band Best Attitude – Maya Korona
- MS Band Most Dedicated – Audrey Thurley
- HS Band Best Attitude – Joey Nedelsky
- HS Band Most Dedicated – Ava Jump & Yasmin Issa
- HS Band Most Improved – Angela Gwodz
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.
- Kaylee Crewell and Tyler Lyon
POSTER CLUB AWARDS
Awarded to the student that has made the most significant contribution to the Poster Club this school year.
- Hunter Mabie
SSCS SPELLING BEE AWARDS
Finalists competing on stage:
- Barrett Lynk and Thomas Hemstock (Grade 6)
- Maya Korona and Molly Parsons (Grade 7)
- First place overall – Molly Parsons
- Second place overall – Maya Korona
SSCS ATHLETIC AWARDS
Nate Lull Scholarship
The Nate Lull Scholarship is a one-time award given to students based on their high school achievement and their value of continued education as expressed through a personal statement essay. Nate Lull, a local sports reporter, believes in supporting local students and communities. $1,000 scholarship was awarded to:
- Thomas Tissiere (Tri-Valley League)
POINTS AWARDS
Letter recipients:
- Cadence Belfance, Louis Messias, Shivani Patel, Seth Mahoney, Isabella Perrotti, Hailey Cashman, Peyton Fassett, Yasmin Issa, Ava Jump, Joe Nedelsky and Griffin Pizza
Pin recipients:
- Korawan Boonlert, Kirsten Kennedy, Shivani Patel, Elijah Rechnitzer, Lilly Tessier, Yasmin Issa, Ava Jump and Joseph Nedelsky
Jacket recipients:
- Jayna Manko and Thomas Tissiere
