Category: CABOCES News

Olean, NY – May 31, 2022 – CA BOCES will honor Career and Technical Education (CTE) graduates for all three CTE Centers in Belmont, Ellicottville, and Olean on Friday, June 17, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Ceremony locations:

CTE Center at Belmont – Genesee Valley Central School

CTE Center at Ellicottville – Franklinville High School/Ten Broeck Academy

CTE Center at Olean – Allegany-Limestone High School

Due to limited seating at each venue, tickets are required for admission. Parents/guardians have been sent letters with complete ceremony details.

As the regional leader in education services, CA BOCES offers state-of-the-art programs for learners of all ages and abilities as well as cost-effective shared services for 22 component school districts. CA BOCES empowers students to achieve their maximum potential by offering a wide variety of innovative programs and support that include special education, career and technical education, adult and continuing education, technology support, and instructional support services.

Olean, NY – May 25, 2022 – The CA BOCES CTE Center at Olean was the recent host for the 2022 “Cop Camp” held at the William O. Smith Recreation Center in Olean.

Cop Camp is an annual event that focuses on career exploration for students in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at CA BOCES. As part of the event, representatives from a number of agencies in the law enforcement/military sector provide presentations on their respective fields and highlight the education and experience that is required for each. Additionally, representatives share their candid experiences in the field and meet in small groups with students to answer questions. Scholarships and Awards are also distributed to local students.

Tim Emley, Criminal Justice Instructor at the CTE Center at Olean and the event organizer, said he was pleased with the event and grateful for the support shown from the law enforcement/military community. “Representatives from a number of agencies travelled long distances to meet with our students who are considering careers in law enforcement,” he said. “That sort of up-close-and-personal feedback is so important as students make decisions about their futures.”

Representatives from the following agencies participated: NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, Cattaraugus County District Attorney, NYS Forest Rangers, NYS Troopers, NYS University Police, Cattaraugus County Probation, U.S. Customs & Border Patrol, K9, NYS Corrections, Cattaraugus County Corrections, U.S. Secret Service, FBI, City of Olean Police Department, Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Department, Cattaraugus County Dispatch, NYS Trooper Crime Scene Investigation, National Guard, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corp, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and ROTC St. Bonaventure.

Three officials who have been with the program for nearly 20 years received awards of appreciation. Correctional Superintendent Christopher Yehl of the Wende State Prison Correctional facility, Lt. Tim Flanagan of the NYS Forest Ranger Division and Deputy Robert “Bob” Renfrette, a long time K-9 officer were recognized for their commitment and dedication toward the program and assisting young potential Law Enforcement students get a jump on their careers. Each official was given an appreciation certificate along with a 2022 Cop Camp t-shirt.

As the regional leader in education services, CA BOCES offers state-of-the-art programs for learners of all ages and abilities as well as cost-effective shared services for 22 component school districts. CA BOCES empowers students to achieve their maximum potential by offering a wide variety of innovative programs and support that include special education, career and technical education, adult and continuing education, technology support, and instructional support services.

Belmont, NY – May 17, 2022 – Sixteen Career and Technical Education (CTE) students from the CA BOCES CTE Center at Belmont were recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society in a special ceremony.

The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) exists to honor, recognize, and empower students and teachers in Career & Technical Education. As the honor society for Career & Technical Education, NTHS serves over 100,000 active members annually in both secondary and postsecondary chapters across country. Since its founding in 1984, nearly 1 million students have become NTHS alumni. NTHS honors the achievements of top CTE students, provides close to $300,000 in scholarships annually, and strives to help connect education and industry to build a highly skilled workforce.

New inductees included:

Duane Bliss – Collision Repair – Fillmore

Jessica Dyche – Criminal Justice – Cuba-Rushford

Kirra Childs – Animal Science – Wellsville

Kendra Gleason – Medical Assisting – Friendship

Haley Hall – Media Communications – Fillmore

Olivia Hanks – Criminal Justice – Andover

Jeremiah Havens – Welding – Wellsville

Addison Herring – Animal Science – Genesee Valley

Haylee Holmes – Criminal Justice – Fillmore

Gabriella Marong – Criminal Justice – Cuba-Rushford

Stephanie Oswald – Cosmetology – Wellsville

Jaedyn Shields – Media Communications – Friendship

Samantha Simmons – Media Communications – Fillmore

Keely Sisson – Cosmetology – Friendship

Elysa Tylor – Criminal Justice – Cuba-Rushford

Logan Ungerman – Natural Resources – Cuba-Rushford

As the regional leader in education services, CA BOCES offers state-of-the-art programs for learners of all ages and abilities as well as cost-effective shared services for 22 component school districts. CA BOCES empowers students to achieve their maximum potential by offering a wide variety of innovative programs and support that include special education, career and technical education, adult and continuing education, technology support, and instructional support services.

Belmont, NY – May 14, 2022 – On Saturday, May 14, students from CA BOCES CTE Center at Belmont’s Heavy Equipment and Natural Resources programs received a day of safety training and industry careers exploration.

As a part of the event, students were presented with emergency, on-the-job scenarios that included a trench cave in, utility strike, and a confined space entrapment. These scenarios provided an opportunity to teach students how to avoid accidents and what procedures should be followed in the event an accident does occur on a construction site.

Local EMT/fire personnel were on site to assist with the accident recovery procedures while sharing their training and skills.

In addition to the safety training, several local contractors were also on hand to speak with students and discuss future career opportunities within their company.

CA BOCES CTE Heavy Equipment Instructor and event coordinator, Derek Decker, said the event was important for student learning and future career success. “Training like this is so important as students head toward future careers in the construction industry,” he said. “We teach safety from the first day of our programs, but the experience of stepping outside the classroom and learning additionally from those active in the field is invaluable.”

Decker additionally thanked those who assisted with the event. “The CA BOCES safety committee, local contractors, along with our local EMT/Fire personal put lots of time and energy into this event,” he said. “We are grateful for their support and hope that the event helps open up conversations with students’ contractors, and EMT/ Fire personal about safely working in their local communities.”

As the regional leader in education services, CA BOCES offers state-of-the-art programs for learners of all ages and abilities as well as cost-effective shared services for twenty-two component school districts. CA BOCES empowers students to achieve their maximum potential by offering a wide variety of innovative programs and support that include special education, career and technical education, adult and continuing education, technology support, and instructional support services. To learn more, visit www.caboces.org.

May 4, 2022 – Several Career and Technical Education students from CA BOCES were recently honored as top competitors in their fields in the Skills USA NY State competition that was recently held in Syracuse, NY.

The Skills USA events are competitive events showcasing the best career and technical education students in the nation. Contests begin locally and continue through the state and national levels. Key areas of competition include communication, construction, heavy equipment operation, welding, animal sciences, health sciences, hospitality and tourism, human services, information technology, leadership, manufacturing, and STEM.

Many CA BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) students from centers in Belmont, Ellicottville, and Olean competed in the annual competition with several of the students placing.

 

CTE Center at Belmont:

2^nd Place – Pin Design – Lacie Bulkley – Friendship Central School

3^rd Place – Basic Health Care – Cali Thomas – Wellsville Central School

 

CTE Center at Ellicottville:

2^nd Place – Esthetics – Shayla Murphy – Pioneer Central School

(Annika Paggett – model – Salamanca City Central School)

3^rd Place – Cosmetology – Olivia Payne – Franklinville Central School

 

CTE Center at Olean:

2^nd Place – Criminal Justice – Dylan DiRosa – Olean City School

2^nd Place – Collision Repair – Harley Hathaway – Portville Central School

3^rd Place – AV Production – Alec Silluzio – Allegany-Limestone Central School District

 

CA BOCES Assistant Superintendent for Career and Technical Education Programs, James Schifley, was pleased with the level of participation and the overall performance of student competitors. “We had many students from our three centers compete in their respective areas, and I was impressed with the level of skill they demonstrated,” he said. “We train our students to be “career-ready” in their fields, and instances like this allow them to put their skills to the test. The teachers and advisors did an amazing job preparing the students for this event!”

As the regional leader in education services, CA BOCES offers state-of-the-art programs for learners of all ages and abilities as well as cost-effective shared services for 22 component school districts. CA BOCES empowers students to achieve their maximum potential by offering a wide variety of innovative programs and support that include special education, career and technical education, adult and continuing education, technology support, and instructional support services.

Belmont, NY – April 29, 2022 – Several classes and departments at the CA BOCES CTE Center at Belmont have been working cooperatively to bring a new greenhouse project to life.

The greenhouse, which is attached to the center, has been seeing new life over the past few months as various classes and staff members worked to get it repurposed. It currently has two active garden beds that students work on, along with an aquaponic tank and system used to fertilize the beds.

CA BOCES CTE School Counselor, Caitlyn Callahan, has been a key organizer of the project and said that it has been a true team effort. “Many of our classes have been working on this project over the past months with support of our staff,” she said. “It has been great to see all the collaboration and see the project come to life.”

The Early Entry class at the center constructed flower/plant beds, the Natural Resources class has handled management of the fish and tank system, Media Communications students created labeling for the beds, and Culinary Arts students have been monitoring plant/herb quality with goals of including them in upcoming dishes.

Staff members at the CTE Center at Belmont donated seeds for the project and the Facilities team provided general oversight and support as new elements were added to the greenhouse.

CA BOCES Culinary Arts instructor, CJ Wright, added that aside from the management and collaboration experience that comes with the project, that students are also gathering life skills that can impact for years to come. “While our students are being technically trained in their respective fields of study, it is great to provide projects that also provide real-world knowledge in areas that students can benefit from no matter which career field they pursue.”

As the regional leader in education services, CA BOCES offers state-of-the-art programs for learners of all ages and abilities as well as cost-effective shared services for 22 component school districts. CA BOCES empowers students to achieve their maximum potential by offering a wide variety of innovative programs and support that include special education, career and technical education, adult and continuing education, technology support, and instructional support services.

Olean, NY – April 19, 2022 – Cattaraugus Allegany BOCES recently announced its Career and Technical Education High Honor and Honor Roll students for the third quarter from CTE Centers in Belmont, Ellicottville, and Olean.

CTE Center at Belmont

Third Quarter High Honor Roll

 

Animal Science – Addison Herring, Genesee Valley

Automotive Technology – Elizabeth Nugent, Fillmore; Mason Tyler, Wellsville

Carpentry and Construction Trades – Zachary Bourne, Genesee Valley; Briar Dye, Wellsville; Lucas Erdmann, Whitesville; Matthew Freeman, Fllmore; Dakota Illerbrun, Fillmore; Zane Killingbeck, Scio; Chase Kinnicutt, Scio; Andrew Mulryan, Hinsdale; Ella Price, Fillmore; Reikin Reynolds, Cuba Rushford; Maddox Smith, Wellsville; Morgan Torrey, Genesee Valley; Richard York, Andover

Collision Repair Technology – Duane Bliss, Fillmore; Johnathan Fountain, Wellsville

Cosmetology – Nevaeh Caton, Cuba Rushford; Stephanie Oswald, Wellsville; Ceira Schmidt, Fillmore; Keely Sisson, Friendship; Isabella Sparatta, Wellsville

Criminal Justice – Aria Barnes, Genesee Valley; Dylan Bassett, Cuba Rushford; Anastasia Belcer, Cuba Rushford; Ashley Burrows, Genesee Valley; Jessica Dyche, Cuba Rushford; Connor Ferguson, Wellsville; Kyla Gayton, Bolivar Richburg; Morgan Golish, Wellsville; Olivia Hanks, Andover; Haylee Holmes, Fillmore; Ethan Jones, Bolivar Richburg; Gabrielle Marong, Cuba Rushford; Deborah Periannan,     Cuba Rushford; Elysa Tylor, Cuba Rushford

Culinary Arts – Benjamin Beardsley, Fillmore; Camron Blouvet, Friendship; Landon Burdick, Genesee Valley; Carlos Burdick, Wellsville; Alyshia Chandler, Scio; Sarah Cook, Wellsville; Matthew Ferraloro, Wellsville; Jennifer Homuth, Cuba Rushford; Brianna Morton, Belfast; Emma Nelson, Whitesville; Zane Pangburn, Bolivar Richburg; Cierrah Rogers, Scio; Gabrielle Terhune, Andover; Lawrence Walinski, Fillmore; Yulonda Willow, Whitesville

Early Childhood – Guinevere Coats, Bolivar Richburg; Mia Laclair, Scio; Hannah Taggart, Wellsville

Heavy Equipment Operations – Jesse Babbitt, Genesee Valley; Payton Grantier, Genesee Valley

Media Communications Tech – Lacie Bulkley, Friendship; Jarrett Campbell, Cuba Rushford; Quentin Case, Wellsville; Gavan Dickerson, Wellsville; Emma Farrell, Bolivar Richburg; Haley Hall, Fillmore; Nathaniel Howe, Wellsville; Colin Keech, Bolivar Richburg; Matthew Mansfield, Cuba Rushford; Christopher Outman, Cuba Rushford; Jaedyn Shields, Friendship; Samantha Simmons, Fillmore; Anastasia Sortore, Friendship; Brandon Studley, Cuba Rushford; Benjamin Waltenburgh, Bolivar Richburg; Mayleigh Whiting, Cuba Rushford; Gage Witter, Cuba Rushford

Medical Assisting – Brynne Adams, Bolivar Richburg; Gracieanne Gaylord, Andover; Kendra Gleason, Friendship; Brianna Green, Cuba Rushford; Austin Greenman, Wellsville; Addison Morgan, Andover; Cali Thomas, Wellsville

Natural Resources – David Baldwin, Bolivar Richburg; Dominic Bello, Cuba Rushford; Preston Bilotta, Cuba Rushford; Braiden Black, Wellsville; Neil Branning, Genesee Valley; Jonathan Cahill, Fillmore; Madison Carney, Bolivar Richburg; Colton Cowburn, Genesee Valley; Dylan Culver, Wellsville; Alexander Ellsworth, Fillmore; Samuel Grover, Cuba Rushford; Cole Hadfield, Wellsville; Kendall Hoffer, Andover; Hayden Niedermaier, Andover; Austin Parker, Bolivar Richburg; Evan Pinney, Bolivar  Richburg; Benjamin Preston, Belfast; Cohen Slocum, Wellsville; Jaeger Turybury, Bolivar Richburg; Ian Unfus, Bolivar Richburg; Logan Ungermann, Cuba Rushford; Rebecca Van Buskirk, Wellsville; Owen Vennard, Bolivar Richburg; Damon Wood, Fillmore

New Vision Health Professions – Lily Babbitt, Scio; Emily Costello, Wellsville; Yanely Cristino, Fillmore; Macie Demick, Cuba Rushford; Rachel Dyche, Cuba Rushford; Cameron Gordon, Wellsville; Rachel Jackson, Whitesville; MacKenzie Keiser, Cuba Rushford; Zoey Lee, Whitesville; Breanna Militello, Bolivar Richburg; Mason Parks, Wellsville; Quinn Rahr, Wellsville; Brooklyn Stisser, Wellsville; Benjamin Weimer, Scio

Pre Engineering CADD – Gavin Cutler, Whitesville; Henry Decker, Fillmore; Lloyd Kinnicutt, Bolivar Richburg; Aidan Prentice, Bolivar Richburg; Aiden Wagner, Fillmore; Brent Zubikowski, Fillmore

Welding Metal Fabrication – Cormac Vincent Brown, Andover; Jonathan Ford, Genesee Valley; Jeremiah Havens, Wellsville; Benson McCumiskey, Cuba Rushford; Killian McKnight, Genesee Valley; Michael Swimline, Cuba Rushford; Mary Jo Willmart, Fillmore

 

Third Quarter Honor Roll

 

Animal Science – Kirra Childs, Wellsville; Paige Cochran, Genesee Valley; Ethan Everett, Wellsville; Carina Kling, Wellsville; Grace Morehouse, Wellsville; Braydan Numeracki, Cuba Rushford; Harley Proctor, Belfast

Automotive Technology – Noah Campbell, Cuba Rushford; Connor Hull, Belfast; Tyler Male, Belfast; Anthony Stamey, Wellsville

Carpentry and Construction Trades – Dylan Acor, Whitesville; Emma Beardsley, Fillmore; Austin Gowdy, Scio; Tyler Hackett, Andover; Jacob Holmes, Cuba Rushford; Trenton Jefferds, Wellsville; Ashton Jennings, Scio; Michael Lebrecht, Bolivar Richburg; Mikael Mendiola, Cuba Rushford; Layton Miller, Andover; Austin Stirk, Wellsville; Jarod Taft, Bolivar Richburg; Timothy Washburn, Fillmore

Collision Repair Technology – Joshua Brizzee, Wellsville; John Harrington, Scio; Zachary McCowen, Fillmore; Aidan Meehan, Andover; Dennis Rhodes, Bolivar Richburg

Cosmetology – Natalie Billings, Wellsville; Leah Bisig  , Cuba Rushford; Destiny Cantrell, Bolivar Richburg; Halayna Eddy, Cuba Rushford; Kaitlyn Foster, Adult; Kendra Giboo, Belfast; Cayla Mura, Belfast; Lillian Prince, Fillmore

Criminal Justice – Xander Carmona, Cuba Rushford; Daemon Cobb, Belfast; Zoe Dieter, Friendship; Jacob Lindo, Belfast; Gavin Murphy, Wellsville; Logan Roberts, Friendship; Zayne Sturdevant, Wellsville; Madalynn Thompson, Friendship

Culinary Arts – Robert Boehl, Wellsville; Logan Burch, Cuba Rushford; Katey Fowler, Bolivar Richburg; Marshall Preen, Cuba Rushford

Early Childhood – McKayla Ellwood, Fillmore; Rebecca Gaylord, Wellsville; Kaylee Kozlowski, Genesee Valley; Aleacia Makeley, Andover

Early Entry CTE – Levi Coats, Scio

Heavy Equipment Operations – Elden Aquila, Genesee Valley; Alexander Baker, Andover; Coltin Brown, Genesee Valley; Owen Emery, Andover; Karmen Frazier, Fillmore; Daniel Fuller III, Scio; Evan Green, Andover; Luke Hint, Friendship; Tyler Lewis, Whitesville; Dawson Little, Bolivar Richburg; Kaitlin Mickle, Wellsville; Dillian Middaugh, Genesee Valley; Garrett Miller, Belfast; Kohler Niedermaier,  Andover; Devon Ross, Friendship; Gavin Szalay, Genesee Valley; Devin Worthington, Cuba Rushford

Media Communications Tech – Serena Ainsworth, Whitesville; Tyler Austin, Fillmore; Brianna Brewer, Friendship; Jacob Buchholz, Belfast; Hayden Burnell, Genesee Valley; Hayden Freeman, Fillmore; Castity Gowdy, Bolivar Richburg; Isabella Gravitte, Scio; Zechariah Grimes, Cuba Rushford; Christianna Hansgen, Belfast; William Haxton, Wellsville; Gavin Kenyon, Belfast; Brady Ketchner, Wellsville; Zane Lehman, Bolivar Richburg; Sebastian Pope, Bolivar Richburg; Ethan Rehler, Friendship

Medical Assisting – Rylie Bryan, Andover; Brooklyn Long, Fillmore; Jaslynn Shipman, Genesee Valley; Ashley Whitney, Wellsville; Annika Wiltsey, Fillmore; Haley Windus, Scio

Natural Resources – Ethan Brant, Wellsville; Jadon Bromley, Bolivar Richburg; Landon Cook, Andover; Dylon Day, Wellsville; Skylee Demun, Wellsville; Ethan Erwin, Cuba Rushford; Jack Frank, Cuba Rushford; David Green, Andover; Brockton Hadfield, Wellsville; Cayden Joy, Cuba Rushford; Wyatt Shoff, Cuba Rushford; Jessie Sweet, Genesee Valley; Skyler Vancuren, Andover; Joseph Ward, Genesee Valley

Welding Metal Fabrication – Asher Billings, Wellsville; Lexi Burrows , Genesee Valley; Dakota Clark, Wellsville; Jayson Dietz, Cuba Rushford; Christopher Estep, Whitesville; Joseph Grooms, Friendship; Raina Haight, Wellsville; Hunter Hill, Friendship; Maegan Lefort, Friendship; Gavin Magnani, Friendship; Alaric Magnani, Friendship; Spencer Mattison, Whitesville; Ethan McRae, Andover; Destiny Outman, Andover; Ian Smith, Belfast; Justin Waters, Whitesville

 

CTE Center at Ellicottville

Third Quarter High Honor Roll

 

Animal Science – Amber Chapman, Pioneer; Erika Conhiser, Pioneer: Lillian Hanse, Franklinville; Mia Hudson, Salamanca; Kayla Romero, Ellicottville; Haven Sevenish, Randolph; Kaylene Wardner, Franklinville; Katherine Winsor, Cattaraugus Little Valley.

Automotive Technology – Jason McGraw, Salamanca; Gabrial Greene, Cattaraugus Little Valley.

Carpentry and Construction Trades – Lucas Barber, Cattaraugus Little Valley; Mason Fisher, Allegany/Limestone; Joseph Freundschuh, Ellicottville; Jack Langdon, Allegany/Limestone; Joshua Meacham, Allegany/Limestone; Kyara Nugent, Franklinville; Zander Smith, West Valley.

Cosmetology – Alissa Atwater, Pioneer; Layla Baker, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Keira Barber, Pioneer; Rilyn Briggs, Franklinville; Taylor Fuller, Salamanca; Jordan Henderson, Cattaraugus Little Valley; Gabrielle Hickey, West Valley; Chloe Imhoff, Cattaraugus Little Valley; Ellinor Kless, Pioneer; Olivia Knab, Ellicottville; Emily McChesney, Pioneer; Lindsey Neudeck, Central Baptist Christian School; Annika Pagett, Salamanca; Olivia Payne, Franklinville; Kelsea Tingue, Pioneer; Magnolia Wilson, Franklinville.

Criminal Justice – Joshua Coolidge, Ellicottville; Rebecca Covell, Cattaraugus Little Valley; Aiden Hoover, Cattaraugus Little Valley; Angelica Kopp, Franklinville; Riley Lorkowski, Pioneer.

Early Childhood and Human Services – Kyra Frentz, Cattaraugus Little Valley; Trynity Folts, Pioneer; Rebecca Foster, Randolph; Many Hurlburt, Ellicottville; Alexia Wierzbic, Pioneer.

Media Communications Technology – Nicholas Connors, Cattaraugus Little Valley; Piper Dineen, Salamanca; Dylan Raub, Randolph; Kaleb Ronan, Pioneer; Wesley Yocum, Pioneer.

Medical Assisting – Hailey Andrews, Pioneer; Hailie Covell, Cattaraugus Little Valley; Kaley Dugan, Pioneer; Riley Eaton, Randolph; Sessa George, Salamanca; Kyra Gonzalez, Franklinville; Natalie Kelley, Randolph; Hannah Lecceardone, Randolph; Addison McCord, Salamanca; Kendell O’Neill, Randolph; Marissa Rose, Franklinville; Lucas Wig, Cattaraugus Little Valley; Grace Zalwsky, Cattaraugus Little Valley.

Natural Resources – Errol Moore, Ellicottville.

Power Equipment Technology – Nathan Cope, Central Baptist Christian School; Brien Funke, Cattaraugus/Little Valley;

Welding/Metal Fabrication – Tyler Gibas, Franklinville; Ryan Harper, Cattaraugus Little Valley.

 

Third Quarter Honor Roll

 

Animal Science – Kaylee Fuchs, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Karry Geleta, Franklinville; Midnight London, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Evan Martonis, Randolph; Abbiegail Neamon, Pioneer; Samantha Parsell, Pioneer; Erica Schine, Franklinville.

Automotive Technology – Kolton Deliman, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Jesse James, Pioneer; Maysen Jimerson, Salamanca; Gabriel Lavelle, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Dominic Martinez, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Kaden Pequeen, Franklinville; Malaki Tatko, Pioneer; Danny Wright, Big Picture & Cattaraugus/Little Valley.

Carpentry and Construction Trades – Zander Grafton, Big Picture & Salamanca; Walker Green, Allegany/Limestone; Logan Grinols, Ellicottville; Kameryn Hilliman-Britton, Salamanca; Meredie Lemk, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Lucas O’Dell, Allegany/Limestone; Caleb Ploetz, Ellicottville; Ryan Roulo, Allegany/Limestone; Quentin Shultz, Cattaraugus/Little Valley.

Collision Repair Technology –Gavin Baxter, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Ethan Chapman, Franklinville; Kayla Chapman, Pioneer; Malaki Green, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Courtney Parmenter, Salamanca; Benjamin Roosa, Randolph; Preston Sills, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Xavier Wilson, Cattaraugus/Little Valley.

Cosmetology – Nicole Blackwell, West Valley; Kayleen Block, West Valley; Joshua Bush, Randolph; Shayla Murphy, Pioneer; Hayden Schreckengost, Randolph.

Criminal Justice – Lana Bieber, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Hannah Booth, Randolph; Lars Craft, Pioneer; Colton Crooks, Salamanca; Janay Ghani, West Valley; Haley Madigan, Pioneer.

Culinary Arts – Kessia Belec, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Aston Chapman, Pioneer; Keagan Chapman, Salamanca; Megan Charles, Central Baptist Christian School, Cruz Otero, Salamanca; Steven Plewa, Pioneer; Courtney Venturin, Ellicottville; Lorelle Schmeltz, Randolph; Caliana Wheeler, Randolph.

Early Childhood – Emilee Langdon, Franklinville; Carley Learn, Franklinville; Emilee Ruiz, Ellicottville; Qwynn Vancise, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Natalie Vassar, Ellicottville.

Heavy Equipment Operations – Joshua Brown, Pioneer; Shawn Clancy, Ellicottville; Corey Gebauer, Salamanca; Colton Jacoby, Allegany/Limestone; Kent Janora, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Kaylee Marek, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Morgan McClune, Randolph; Austin Williams, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Austin Williams, Cattaraugus Little Valley.

Media Communications Technology – Kamden Cali, Randolph; Alina Cook, Salamanca; Morgan Davenport, Pioneer; Taylor Luke, Salamanca; Jordan Parson, Randolph; Kimberly Weaver, Ellicottville; Cody Wickham, Ellicottville; Erica Wilber, Ellicottville.

Medical Assisting – Kenneth Eckhart, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Mackenzie Slisz, Pioneer.

Natural Resources – Benjamin Brol, Franklinville; Damin Crowley, Allegany/Limestone; Wyatt Taylor, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Hailee Williams, Pioneer.

Power Equipment Technology – Adam Ashworth, Pioneer; Mark Drennan, Pioneer; Trenton Emke, Randolph; Seth Howland, Cattaraugus Little Valley; Gaige Osgood, Cattaraugus Little Valley; Jack Quattrone, Allegany Limestone.

Welding Metal Fabrication – Nicholas Barber, Cattaraugus Little Valley; Janette Grizer, Pioneer; Nathaniel Hunt, Central Baptist Christian School; Matthew Ives, Ellicottville; Patrick Marsh, Pioneer; Eion Quigley, Salamanca; Michael Reese, Springville, Louis Seward, Cattaraugus Little Valley; Christopher Stiles, Central Baptist Christian School; Jordyn Stoltz, Salamanca.

 

CTE Center at Olean

Third Quarter High Honor Roll

 

Animal Science – Emily Ensell, Allegany/Limestone; Jared Morgan, Olean.

Audio Visual Production – Quintin Allen, Olean; Kilee Bearfield, Olean; Allie Boser, Allegany/Limestone; Ethan Burdick, Olean; Kadyn Cassidy, Hinsdale; Jaimee Chastain, Olean; Malachi Galmer, Portville; Chloe Gilliland, Olean; Cruise Hastings, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Courtney Hathaway, Portville; Kent Little, Portville; Rileigh Martin, Allegany/Limestone; Xander Pascucci, Hinsdale; Noah Randall, Hinsdale; Alec Silluzio, Allegany/Limestone; Jace Sullivan, Olean; Dominic Wright, Allegany/Limestone.

Cosmetology – Noah Easterly, Hinsdale; Madison Ferry, Olean; Katie Forrester, Allegany/Limestone; Shea Giardini, Adult; Kylee St. Clair, Allegany/Limestone; Cameron Tanner, Allegany/Limestone; Kenzington Wesley, Hinsdale.

Criminal Justice – Christopher Cassford, Olean; Dylan Dirosa, Olean; Aiden Dobson, Olean; Myka Grayson, Olean; Izabella Provorse, Allegany/Limestone; Dusty Ray, Olean; Shaun Sanders, Portville; Emily St. Clair, Olean; Christopher Stebbins, Portville; Noah Wilkinson, Olean.

Culinary Arts – Patrick Elliott, Portville; Madalynn Graves, Olean; Skylor Green, Portville; Christopher Grimmer, Olean; Christopher Hryb, Portville; Maris Parmelee, Allegany/Limestone; Lilianna Peters, Allegany/Limestone; Benjamin Wolfe, Allegany/Limestone; Sarah Youngs, Portville.

Early Childhood Education and Human Services – Haley Best, Hinsdale; Kelsey Bradford, Portville; Taylor Chamberlain, Portville; Danielle Lundfelt, Portville; Roxanne Padlo, Olean.

Media Communications Technology – Marissa Adams, Hinsdale; Zachary Buckner, Portville; Alicia Crimmins, Allegany/Limestone; Erika Ensell, Portville; Iris Shreve, Olean; Triston Watson, Allegany/Limestone.

Medical Assisting – Bryanne Cowles, Olean; Breanna DeYoe-Vanscoter, Portville; Alisha Dickerson, Portville; Hailey Feneran, Allegany/Limestone; Keanna King-Rogers, Olean; Joshua Lea, Allegany/Limestone; Abigail Pullins, Portville; Jaden Sands, Hinsdale; Conner Scutt, Portville.

New Vision Educational Careers –Ellie LaBenne, Wellsville; Margaret McAuley, Franklinville; Hannah Sturm, Wellsville; Caleigh Zollinger, Portville.

New Vision Health Professions – John Charles, Allegany/Limestone; Christy Childs, Hinsdale; Morgan Dowdell, Olean; Stella Gonzalez, Olean; Madison Jones, Olean; Courtney Lyle, Portville; Amelie Metzger, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Maryam Mirza, Olean; Brooke Pecorella, Allegany/Limestone; Delaney Pfeiffer, Franklinville; Madeline Straub, Allegany/Limestone; Sara Thomas, Olean; Alexis Trietley, Olean; Elsa Woodarek, Ellicottville; Jocelyn Wyatt, Ellicottville.

Product Design and Manufacturing – Christopher Bargy, Olean; Leah Faulkner, Portville; Cayden Hatch, Franklinville; Benjamin Isaman, Portville; Parker Keenan, Hinsdale; Gavin Kwiatkowski, Allegany/Limestone; Jordan Rodgers-Bonnell, Olean; Charles Smith, Adult; Paul Tackentien, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Noah Trudeau, Olean; Kevin Voegelin, Allegany/Limestone.

 

Third Quarter Honor Roll

 

Animal Science – Xaiver Attwell, Olean; Danni Chudy, Portville; Kagome Cleveland, Allegany/Limestone; Rylee Ehrensberger, Allegany/Limestone; Adrianna Frederick, Portville; Steven Hayman, Hinsdale; Chloe Kimball, Olean; Hannah Nelson, Olean; Alexis Peters, Allegany/Limestone; Madelyn Sakala, Olean; Adriana Skillman, Portville; Sarah Tuttle, Hinsdale; Hannah Woodard, Olean.

Audio Visual Production – Felicia DeGolier, Allegany/Limestone; Caelyn Mett, Olean; Kaiden Scott, Olean; Landen Wyant, Hinsdale.

Automotive Technology – Dominick Aderman, Allegany/Limestone; Ellison Ash-West, Olean; Trystan Buck, Allegany/Limestone; Mason Deming, Allegany/Limestone; Aedon Gelder, Olean; Drew Johnson, Olean; Mason Mills, Hinsdale; Ryan Perkins, Portville; Connor Proctor, Olean; George Schreiber, Olean; Austin Stout Peters, Allegany/Limestone; Maddox Windus, Olean.

Collision Repair and Auto Body Technology – Maddison Collins, Portville; Harley Hathaway, Portville.

Cosmetology – Isabelle Bailey, Allegany/Limestone; Quinn Bishop, Allegany/Limestone; Mariyah Jackson, Allegany/Limestone; Abigail Pease, Olean; Jestene Shugars, Olean; Scarlet Sorvillo, Portville.

Criminal Justice – Tyler Fortuna, Hinsdale; Brock George, Olean; Sierra Goodwill, Olean; Janelle Havers, Olean; Jenna Margeson, Allegany/Limestone; Justin Richardson, Olean; Samantha Steadman, Portville; Roy Wilson, Jr.

Culinary Arts – Renee Brown, Olean; Hunter Miles, Allegany/Limestone; Dalton Pilon, Portville.

Early Childhood Education and Human Services – Sara Neal, Allegany/Limestone; Allie Shoup, Olean; Tori Unverdorben, Portville; Myha Wilson, Portville.

Media Communications Technology – Anthony Bates, Allegany/Limestone; Joshua Gardner, Olean; Gracie Hasselberg, Allegany/Limestone; Codi Hatch, Portville; Lauren Ralston, Allegany/Limestone; Alex Redeye, Allegany/Limestone; Abbagayle Wolsky, Portville.

Medical Assisting – Briana Shields, Portville; Jordyn Sickels, Portville; Kieran Tait, Olean.

New Vision Educational Careers – Emalee Dedrick, Allegany/Limestone; Kearstin Foster, Allegany/Limestone; Kinsey McAfee, Allegany/Limestone; Alexander Perkins, Wellsville; Kendall Tucker, Hinsdale.

Product Design and Manufacturing – Andrew Klos, RISE Academy; Gage Lisek, Portville; Brandon Skinner, Allegany/Limestone; Dakota Wilber, Olean.

Welding and Metal Fabrication – Jared George, Portville; Zander Keim, Portville; Gunner Schwabenbauer, Portville; William Smith, Portville.

Olean, NY – April 7, 2022 – Three CA BOCES Audio Visual Production students were named recent winners of the Rural Schools Association of New York State 2021-2022 Student Video Contest.

Each year, the association hosts the contest with an overall goal of promoting student work and the rural school communities in New York State. The year’s theme was: “Our School. Our Community.”

CTE Center at Olean prize recipients include:

Grand Prize K-12 and Recipient of $1,000 cash prize:
Courtney Hathaway
Grand Prize Runners Up and Recipient of $500.00 cash prize:
Ethan Otereo and Kyrell Yowell

Runner Up and Recipient of $100 cash prize:
Chloe Hirt

CA BOCES Audio Visual Production Teacher, Cory Nedell, was impressed with the work of his students for this annual competition. “This competition allowed my students the opportunity to put the skills that they have learned in their CTE program, and their creativity, to the test,” he said. “To be recognized on a state level was extremely rewarding for them.”

Rural Schools Association of New York State Executive Director, David Little, will visit CA BOCES soon to recognize students.

As the regional leader in education services, CA BOCES offers state-of-the-art programs for learners of all ages and abilities as well as cost-effective shared services for 22 component school districts. CA BOCES empowers students to achieve their maximum potential by offering a wide variety of innovative programs and support that include special education, career and technical education, adult and continuing education, technology support, and instructional support services. To learn more, visit www.caboces.org.

Olean, NY – Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES (CA BOCES) will host a Teacher Recruitment Interviewing Event on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at the CTE Center at Olean.

At the event, there will be twenty-two school districts recruiting for approximately 90 anticipated openings in a variety of areas including Childhood Education, Special Education, School Counseling, High School General Education, School Psychology, Visual Arts and Speech/Hearing. Recruiting school districts vary in size from rural, single campus K-12 settings to small city school districts.

On-site interviews will be available as part of the event, and, additionally, Districts will be available to discuss positions and answer questions.

Please register at: https://caboces.org/teacher-recruitment-event/. Zoom interviews will also be an option made available for interested candidates. The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The center is located at 1825 Windfall Road in Olean, NY.  Please call 716-376-8201 for more information.

As the regional leader in education services, CA BOCES offers state-of-the-art programs for learners of all ages and abilities as well as cost-effective shared services for 22 component school districts. CA BOCES empowers students to achieve their maximum potential by offering a wide variety of innovative programs and support that include special education, career and technical education, adult and continuing education, technology support, and instructional support services.

The CA BOCES County Government Intern class, led by John Butler, is planning to hold their second annual Walk-a-Thon in the Village of Belmont on Monday, May 9 beginning at 10:00 a.m.  The event is open to anyone who wants to participate, either by walking, or by sponsoring one or more of the walkers.

The beneficiary of the event this year will be Hart Comfort House located at 141 East State Street in Wellsville.  The Comfort House of Allegany County offers free comfort care to terminally ill residents and their families, allowing them dignity and blessings in their remaining time.  It is designed as an alternative to the hospital or a nursing home when a person can no longer be looked after in his or her own home. Admission is based solely on need.  For more information, visit  https://comforthouseofalleganycounty.org/

T-shirts for the event, designed by the County Government students, will also be for sale that day with all proceeds going to the Hart Comfort House.  As a special highlight, the students plan to pay tribute to Sheriff Rick Whitney on the Courthouse steps prior to the event to honor his 47 years of service as he plans to retire at the end of his current term.  In order to sponsor a walker or purchase a T-shirt, please contact John Butler through his email john_butler@caboces.orgcreate new email or call 716-376-8284.

Ellicottville, NY – April 6, 2022 – On Friday, April 1, students from the CA BOCES CTE Center at Ellicottville’s Heavy Equipment Operations, Collision Repair Technology and Power Equipment Technology programs received a day of industry careers exploration with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT).

Representatives from the NYSDOT spent the day with students discussing potential career paths available in their fields of study. The DOT also brought equipment to the center for student training and exposure including several mechanical training aids and a plow/sander truck.

Sponsored by SUNY Cobleskill’s Workforce Development Outreach Project, the students participated in a hands-on training to reinforce diesel engine electrical diagnostics, air brake and drivetrain fundamentals, along with basic plow truck operation.

Outreach Instructors from SUNY Cobleskill’s Agricultural Engineering Department facilitated the day of career exposure. The main goal of the SUNY Cobleskill Workforce Development Outreach Project is to foster and build connections between students, educators, and industry.  The driving force behind this project is to educate and encourage young adults to enter the agricultural / construction / transportation equipment repair fields, as a shortage currently exists and is projected to increase in the future.

As the regional leader in education services, CA BOCES offers state-of-the-art programs for learners of all ages and abilities as well as cost-effective shared services for twenty-two component school districts. CA BOCES empowers students to achieve their maximum potential by offering a wide variety of innovative programs and support that include special education, career and technical education, adult and continuing education, technology support, and instructional support services.

Alfred, NY – March 8, 2022 – Several local students were recently honored as top competitors in their fields in the area Skills USA regional competition held at Alfred State College.

The Skills USA events are competitive events showcasing the best career and technical education students in the nation. Contests begin locally and continue through the state and national levels. Key areas of competition include communication, construction, heavy equipment operation, welding, animal sciences, health sciences, hospitality and tourism, human services, information technology, leadership, manufacturing, and STEM.

Many CA BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) students from centers in Belmont, Ellicottville, and Olean competed in the annual competition with several of the students placing.

CTE Center at Belmont

2nd place – Animal Careers – Paige Cochran

3rd place – T-shirt design for Area 1 – Anastasia Sortore

Skills Advisors: Cassandra Ploetz, Willie Beardsley

Chaperone: Bernie Riley

CTE Center at Ellicottville

2nd place – Prepared Speech – CJ (Courtney) Parmenter

3rd place – Prepared Speech – Taylor Fuller

2nd place – Esthetics – Shayla Murphy

2nd place – Esthetics model – Rilyn Briggs

3rd place – Cosmetology – Olivia Payne

Skills Advisors:  Ed Arnold, Jordan Abdo

Chaperones: Joe Colligan, Tracy Guntrum

CTE Center at Olean

1st place – TV Video Production – Ethan Burdick/Jim Chastain

2nd place – CNC Milling – Parker Keenan

2nd place – Collision Repair – Maddison Collins

2nd place – Extemporaneous Speech – Scarlet Sorvillo

3rd place – Restaurant Services – Ben Wolfe

Skills Advisors: Brianna Eaton, Todd McLaughlin

Chaperones: Amber Christensen, Cory Nedell

CA BOCES Assistant Superintendent for Career and Technical Education Programs, James Schifley, was pleased with the level of participation and the overall performance of student competitors. “We had many students from our three centers compete in their respective areas, and I was impressed with the level of skill they demonstrated,” he said. “We train our students to be “career-ready” in their fields, and instances like this allow them to put their skills to the test.”

As the regional leader in education services, CA BOCES offers state-of-the-art programs for learners of all ages and abilities as well as cost-effective shared services for 22 component school districts. CA BOCES empowers students to achieve their maximum potential by offering a wide variety of innovative programs and support that include special education, career and technical education, adult and continuing education, technology support, and instructional support services.