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Olean, NY – June 30, 2022 – The CA BOCES Workforce Development and Community Learning department will hold the following Point & Insurance Reduction (a.k.a. Defensive Driving) courses:

Saturday, September 17, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm – CTE Center at Belmont

Wednesday, September 21 & Thursday, September 22, 6-9 pm – CTE Center at Olean (must attend both nights)

Saturday, October 1, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm – CTE Center at Ellicottville

Saturday, October 22, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm – CTE Center at Olean

Saturday, November 19, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm – CTE Center at Belmont

Wednesday, December 7 & Thursday, December 8, 6-9 pm – CTE Center at Olean (must attend both nights)

Special group scheduling is available for groups of 8 or more participants.

To register, please call us at (716) 376-8211 for more information. The cost is $40 per person.

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 – June 28, 2022 – On Friday, June 17, 2022, Administration, Faculty, and the Board of Education of Cattaraugus Allegany BOCES honored graduates from all three CTE Centers in Belmont, Ellicottville, and Olean.

BOCES Career and Technical Education Center at Belmont

2022 Award Winners

CTE Scholarship Award Winners: Jeremiah Haven, Welding Metal Fabrication, Wellsville; Addison Herring, Animal Science, Genesee Valley; Stephanie Oswald, Cosmetology, Wellsville; Jaedyn Shields, Media Communications Tech, Friendship; Brooklyn Stisser, New Vision, Wellsville; Zayne Sturdevant, Criminal Justice, Wellsville

Ian G. Bole Memorial Scholarship: Jeremiah Havens, Welding Metal Fabrication; Wellsville

Kolby Geffers Memorial Scholarship: Ian Smith, Welding Metal Fabrication, Belfast

Memorial Welding Scholarship: Benson MCumiskey, Cuba-Rushford

Nicole Pangburn Memorial Scholarship: Breanna Militello, New Vision, Bolivar-Richburg

Ted Hopkins Memorial Scholarship: Kirra Childs, Animal Science, Wellsville

Wellsville Business and Professional Women’s Club Scholarship: Quinn Rahr, New Vision, Wellsville; Maddox Smith, Carpentry and Construction Trades, Wellsville

Western Steuben /Allegany Association of Realtors Scholarship: Ean Brant, Carpentry and Construction Trades, Wellsville; Jeremiah Havens, Welding Metal Fabrication; Wellsville

DIPLOMA PRESENTATIONS

The following are candidates for graduation who have met the requirements set forth by the BOCES Board of Education and the NYS Department of Education:

Animal Science – Brooke Budinger, Scio; Kirra Childs, Wellsville; Paige Cochran, Genesee Valley; Kylie Fanton-Acker, Wellsville; Addison Herring, Genesee Valley; Abagayl Jackson, Wellsville; Carina Kling, Wellsville; Grace Morehouse, Wellsville; Kathryn O’Neill, Wellsville; Jenna Shaw, Bolivar-Richburg; Daniel Sutton, Wellsville

Automotive Technology – Noah Campbell, Cuba-Rushford; Ethan Childs, Bolivar-Richburg; Jessie Cook, Scio; Harley Haas, Belfast; Ethan Lewis, Andover; Tyler Male, Belfast; Michael McCumiskey, Fillmore; Elizabeth Nugent, Fillmore; Zachary Rizzo, Andover; Micheal Truax, Genesee Valley; Hunter Wilson, Cuba-Rushford

Carpentry and Construction Trades – Dylan Acor, Whitesville; Ean Brant, Wellsville; Wyatt Cox, Cuba-Rushford; Austin Davenport, Andover; Briar Dye, Wellsville; Lucas Erdmann, Whitesville; Matthew Freeman, Fillmore; Amos Gertzen, Andover; Tyler Hackett, Andover; Jacob Holmes, Cuba-Rushford; Ashton Jennings, Scio; Ella Price, Fillmore; Reikin Reynolds, Cuba-Rushford; Maddox Smith, Wellsville; Morgan Torrey, Genesee Valley; Caleb Webster, Genesee Valley; Richard York, Andover

Collision Repair Technology – Duane Bliss, Fillmore; Joshua Brizzee, Wellsville; John Harrington, Scio; Dennis Rhodes, Bolivar-Richburg

Cosmetology – Natalie Billings, Wellsville; Leah Bisig, Cuba-Rushford; Destiny Cantrell, Bolivar-Richburg; Nevaeh Caton, Cuba-Rushford; Kendra Giboo, Belfast; Braeden Jennings, Scio; Selena Leonard, Fillmore; Grace McCollumn, Andover; Cayla Mura, Belfast; Stephanie Oswald, Wellsville; Katlin Sadler, Belfast; Keely Sisson, Friendship; Payton Walsh, Scio

Criminal Justice – Dylan Bassett, Cuba-Rushford; Anastasia Belcer, Cuba-Rushford; Xander Carmona, Cuba-Rushford; Jacob Claus, Cuba-Rushford; Jessica Dyche, Cuba-Rushford; Connor Ferguson, Wellsville; Morgan Golish, Wellsville; Olivia Hanks, Andover; Haylee Holmes, Fillmore; Kaylee Keiser, Bolivar-Richburg; Gabrielle Marong, Cuba-Rushford; Joseph Pascale, Bolivar-Richburg; Deborah Periannan, Cuba-Rushford; Jayden Reed, Andover; Zayne Sturdevant, Wellsville; Elysa Tylor, Cuba-Rushford

Culinary Arts – Robert Boehl, Wellsville; Alyshia Chandler, Scio; Matthew Ferraloro, Wellsville; Lawrence Walinski, Fillmore

Early Childhood/Human Services – Karrie Bish, Bolivar-Richburg; Kennedy Butler, Genesee Valley; McKayla Ellwood, Fillmore; Rebecca Gaylord, Wellsville; Linny Heim, Cuba-Rushford; Erin Johnson, Wellsville; Hannah Taggart, Wellsville

Heavy Equipment Operations – Jesse Babbitt, Genesee Valley; Elijah Button, Genesee Valley; Evan Green, Andover; Tyler Lewis, Whitesville; Dillian Middaugh, Genesee Valley; Brandon Roulo, Wellsville; Gavin Szalay, Genesee Valley; Saralyn Szucs, Bolivar-Richburg; Nicholas Wallens, Cuba-Rushford; Devin Worthington, Cuba-Rushford

Media Communications Tech – Serena Ainsworth, Whitesville; Brianna Brewer, Friendship; Jacob Buchholz, Belfast; Lacie Bulkley, Friendship; Jarrett Campbell, Cuba-Rushford; Hayden Freeman, Fillmore; Zechariah Grimes, Cuba-Rushford; Haley Hall, Fillmore; Christianna Hansgen, Belfast; William Haxton, Wellsville; James Hosmer, Fillmore; Anthony Logue, Belfast; Matthew Mansfield, Cuba-Rushford; Rhiannon Miller, Fillmore; Landan Mooney, Cuba-Rushford; Christopher Outman, Cuba-Rushford; Sebastian Pope, Bolivar-Richburg; Ethan Rehler, Friendship; Nathaniel Rogers, Belfast; Jaedyn Shields, Friendship; Samantha Simmons, Fillmore; Anastasia Sortore, Friendship

Medical Assisting – Rylie Bryan, Andover; Kendra Gleason, Friendship; Charity Gross , Bolivar-Richburg; Madison Jefferies, Cuba-Rushford; Lillian Johnson, Bolivar-Richburg; Leila Knight, Bolivar-Richburg; Brooklyn Long, Fillmore; Addison Morgan, Andover; Samantha Snyder, Friendship

Natural Resources – Neil Branning, Genesee Valley; Ethan Brant, Wellsville; Jonathan Cahill, Fillmore; Chase Cook, Bolivar-Richburg; Dylan Culver, Wellsville; Dylon Day, Wellsville; Skylee Demun, Wellsville; Noah Dietz, Cuba-Rushford; Alexander Ellsworth, Fillmore; Ethan Erwin, Cuba-Rushford; Brockton Hadfield, Wellsville; Hayden Niedermaier, Andover; Austin Parker, Bolivar-Richburg; Cohen Slocum, Wellsville; Logan Ungermann, Cuba-Rushford; Rebecca Van Buskirk, Wellsville; Skyler Vancuren, Andover; Owen Vennard, Bolivar-Richburg; Joseph Ward, Genesee Valley

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 – Paige Crandall, Wellsville; Lloyd Kinnicutt, Bolivar-Richburg; Connor Landcastle, Fillmore

Welding Metal Fabrication – Ethan Babbitt, Belfast; Jason Becker Jr, Genesee Valley; Cormac Vincent Brown, Andover; Lexi Burrows, Genesee Valley; Jayson Dietz, Cuba-Rushford; Carson Frungillo, Andover; Joseph Grooms, Friendship; Jeremiah Havens, Wellsville; Alaric Magnani, Friendship; Gavin Magnani, Friendship; Spencer Mattison, Whitesville; Benson McCumiskey, Cuba-Rushford; Kyle O’Connor, Scio; Ian Smith, Belfast; Takoda Stephens, Genesee Valley; Michael Swimline , Cuba-Rushford; Kadin Tompkins, Bolivar-Richburg; Justin Waters, Whitesville; Liam White, Friendship;Tierney White, Scio

BOCES Career and Technical Education Center at Ellicottville

2022 Award Winners

UBTA Award for Outstanding Student in their Vocational Class

Animal Science – Erika Conhiser, Pioneer; Auto Technology – Kolton Deliman, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Carpentry & Construction – Mason Fisher, Allegany-Limestone; Collision Repair Technology – Ethan Chapman, Franklinville; Criminal Justice – Lana Bieber, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Culinary Arts – Kessia Belec, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Early Childhood – Mandy Ellen Hurlburt, Ellicottville; Cosmetology – Olivia Payne, Franklinville; Media Communication – Nick Connors, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Medical Assisting – Hailie Covell, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Natural Resources – Wyatt Taylor, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Power Equipment Technology – Trenton Emke, Randolph; Welding Metal Fabrication – Ryan Harper, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Heavy Equipment Operations – Colton Jacoby, Allegany-Limestone.

UBTA Outstanding Student Award – Erika Conhiser, Animal Science; Pioneer.

Emiline Scurr Memorial Scholarship (Cosmetology) – Layla Baker, Cattaraugus-Little Valley.

Kirk Rowland Memorial Award – Gaige Osgood, Power Equipment Technology, CattaraugusLittle Valley; Seth Howland, Power Equipment Technology, Cattaraugus-Little Valley.

Randolph Auto Supply Outstanding Student of the Year (Tools) – Kayla Chapman, Collision Repair; Pioneer, Bobby France, Collision Repair, Randolph.

Randy Bradley Memorial Award – Branden Clayton, Collision Repair, Pioneer.

SGR Industries Scholarship – Kasey Kraft, Collision Repair, Pioneer.

Matthew McGuiness Memorial Scholarship – Jack Quattrone, Power Equipment Technology, Allegany-Limestone; Konnor Martin, Power Equipment Technology, Franklinville.

American Red Cross Award in Medical Assisting – Grace Zalwsky, Cattaraugus-Little Valley.

CSEA LOCAL 526 Annual Scholarship – Carley Learn, Early Childhood, Franklinville; Kyleigh Dimpfl, Early Childhood, Ellicottville.

Recognized at Graduation

Future Farmers of America Members – Erika Conhiser, Animal Science, Pioneer; Lillian Hansen, Animal Science, Franklinville; Samantha Parsell, Animal Science, Pioneer; Kaylee Fuchs, Animal Science, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Meredith Lake, Animal Science, Pioneer; Emma Reumann, Animal Science, Randolph; Anna Galley, Animal Science, Salamanca; Evan Martonis, Animal Science, Randolph; Alexzandra Ricketts, Animal Science, Salamanca; Karry Geleta, Animal Science, Franklinville; Kobe Oakes, Animal Science, Salamanca; Kaylee Sibley, Animal Science, Salamanca; Brielee Green, Animal Science, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Jasper Yarbour, Animal Science, Salamanca.

National Technical Honor Society 2022 Members – Layla Baker, Cosmetology, CattaraugusLittle Valley; Kessia Belec, Culinary Arts, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Erika Conhiser, Animal Science, Pioneer; Kyleigh Dimpfl, Early Childhood, Ellicottville; Trenton Emke, Power Equipment Technology, Randolph; Ryan Harper, Welding, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Olivia Payne, Cosmetology, Franklinville; Grace Zalwsky, Medical Assisting, Cattaraugus-Little Valley.

Skills USA Members – Kayla Chapman, Collision Repair, Pioneer; Daytona Cirbus, Heavy Equipment Operator, Pioneer; Elliott Fisher, Heavy Equipment Operator, Allegany-Limestone; James Hobson, Heavy Equipment Operator, Pioneer; Dylan King, Heavy Equipment Operator, Pioneer; Megan Charles, Culinary Arts, Central Baptist Christian School; Hailie Covell, Medical Assisting, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Grace Zalwsky, Medical Assisting, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Lucan Wig, Medical Assisting, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Rilyn Briggs, Cosmetology, Franklinville; Taylor Fuller, Cosmetology, Salamanca; Star Light, Cosmetology, Franklinville; Shayla Murphy, Cosmetology, Pioneer; Annika Pagett, Cosmetology, Salamanca; Olivia Payne, Cosmetology, Franklinville.

Perfect Attendance – Erika Conhiser, Animal Science, Pioneer; Ethan Chapman, Collision Repair, Franklinville; Josh Bush, Cosmetology (JR Year), Randolph.

Certified Medical Assistants – Hailie Covell, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Lucas Wig, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Kaley Dugan, Pioneer; Grace Zalwsky, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Riley Eaton, Randolph.

DIPLOMA PRESENTATIONS

Animal Science – Erika Conhiser, Pioneer; Kaylee Fuchs, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Anna Galley, Sprinvgille G.I.; Karry Geleta, Franklinville; Brielee Green, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Lillian Hansen, Franklinville; Meredith Lake, Pioneer; Evan Martonis, Randolph; Kobe Oakes, Big Picture / Salamanca; Samantha Parsell, Pioneer; Emma Reumann, Randolph; Alexzandra Ricketts, Salamanca; Kaylee Sibley, Salamanca ; Jasper Yarbour, Salamanca.

Automotive Technology – Kolton Deliman, Cattaraugus – Little Valley; Dalton Gonzalez, Ellicottville; Gage Green, Big Picture / Salamanca; Malachi Green, Pioneer; Gabriel Greene, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Troy Hawaj, Salamanca; Jesse James, Pioneer; Derrick Kibler, Pioneer; Kaidenn Larmineau, Big Picture / Allegany-Limestone; Kade Pequeen, Franklinville; Jason Scrivani, Pioneer; Ivan Solat, Salamanca; Malaki Tatko, Pioneer; Kaylynn Williams, West Valley.

Carpentry and Construction Trades – Lucas Barber, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Mason Fisher, Allegany-Limestone: Joseph Freundschuh, Ellicottville; Logan Grinols, Ellicottville; Michael Hayes, Allegany-Limestone; Jack Langdon, Allegany-Limestone; Joshua Meacham, Allegany Limestone; Kyara Nugent, Franklinville; Caleb Ploetz, Ellicottville; Bob Shearer, Randolph.

Collision Repair Technology – Ethan Chapman, Franklinville; Kayla Chapman, Pioneer; Brenden Clayton, Pioneer; Bobby Frank Jr, Pioneer; Kasey Kraft, Pioneer; Brandon Loomis, Randolph; Larry Snyder, Big Picture / Allegany-Limestone; Thomas Westfall, Pioneer.

Cosmetology – Layla Baker, Cattaraugus-Little Valley, Rilyn Briggs, Franklinville; Joshua Bush, Randolph; Allison Farnham, Big Picture / Allegany-Limestone; Taylor Fuller, Salamanca; Judy Jimerson, Franklinville; Ellinor Kless, Pioneer; Star Light, Franklinville; Shayla Murphy, Pioneer; Lindsey Neudeck, Central Baptist Christian School; Annika Pagett, Salamanca; Olivia Payne, Franklinville; Krystal Reyes, Salamanca; Hayden Schreckengost, Randolph; Kelsea Tingue, Pioneer; Magnolia Wilson, Franklinville.

Criminal Justice – Lana Bieber, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Hannah Booth, Randolph; Joshua Coolidge, Ellicottville; Colton Crooks, Salamanca; Mitchell Horn, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Angelica Kopp, Franklinville; Riley Lorkowski, Pioneer.

Culinary Arts – Kessia Belec, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Megan Charles, Central Baptist Christian School; Tamara Crawford, Salamanca; Haley Hahn, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Zoey Levine, Big Picture / Salamanca; Steven Plewa, Pioneer; Christian Snyder, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Courtney Venturin, Ellicottville; Caliana Wheeler, Randolph; John Zwick, Salamanca.

Early Childhood and Human Services – Hanna Jacobson-Coolidge, Ellicottville; Kyleigh Dimpfl, Ellicottville; Heather Doner, Salamanca; Trynity Folts, Pioneer; Rebecca Foster, Randolph; Kyra Frentz, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Mandy Hurlburt, Ellicottville; Emilee Langdon, Franklinville; Carley Learn, Franklinville; Emilee Ruiz, Ellicottville; Qwynn Vancise, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Alexia Wierzbic, Pioneer.

Heavy Equipment Operations – Donnald Brown, Rise Academy / Salamanca; Jason Brumagin, Big Picture / Salamanca; Daytona Cirbus, Pioneer; Shawn Clancy, Ellicottville; Shane Clark, Salamanca; Hunter Cotter-Brown, Salamanca; Richard Courtney, Franklinville; Elliott Fisher, Allegany-Limestone; Cody Guthrie, Allegany-Limestone; James Hobson, Pioneer; Colton Jacoby, Allegany-Limestone; Dylan King, Pioneer; Kaylee Marek, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Morgan McClune, Randolph; Joseph Moore, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Tanner Roth, Pioneer; Kody Shinners, Salamanca; Ryan Smith, Salamanca.

Media Communications – Isaac Alexander, Ellicottville; Amarris Ball, Salamanca; Jason Bapst, Central Baptist Christian School; Nicholas Connors, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Liam Conroy, Franklinville; Kayden Cunningham, Salamanca; Logan Green, Franklinville; Phillip Snyder, Randolph; Nicholas Thalheimer, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Kimberly Weaver, Ellicottville; Erica Wilber, Ellicottville; Zoey Will, Pioneer; Wesley Yocum, Pioneer.

Medical Assisting – Hailey Andrews, Pioneer; Janette Calkins, West Valley; Hailie Covell, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Kaley Dugan, Pioneer; Riley Eaton, Randolph; Taylor Foster, Randolph; Sessa George, Salamanca; Madison Marcheson, Pioneer; Justice Spruce, Big Picture / Salamanca; Lucas Wig, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Grace Zalwsky, Cattaraugus-Little Valley.

Natural Resources – Damion Bish, Allegany-Limestone; Damin Crowley, Allegany-Limestone; Dakota Gebauer-Allen, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Matthew Kellogg, Allegany-Limestone; Tayla Keyes, Randolph; Max Milbrand, Springville G.I.; Daniel Pfeffer, Ellicottville; Wyatt Taylor, Cattaraugus-Little Valley.

Power Equipment Technology – Adam Ashworth, Pioneer; Connor Boser, Big Picture/AlleganyLimestone; Jonathon Dahlke, Franklinville; Jason Degenfelder, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Mark Drennan, Pioneer; Trenton Emke, Randolph; Seth Howland, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Konnor Martin, Franklinville; Gaige Osgood, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Jaggar Pascucci, Allegany-Limestone; Jack Quattrone, Allegany-Limestone; Alec Siperek, Cattaraugus-Little Valley.

Welding and Metal Fabrication – Nicholas Barber, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Jason Buczek, Springville G.I.; Justin Buczek, Springville G.I.; Evan Ciesynski, Springville G.I.; Gage Furl, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Janette Grizer, Pioneer ; Ryan Harper, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Nathaniel Hunt, Central Baptist Christian School; Matthew Ives, Ellicottville; Patrick Marsh, Pioneer; Wyatt Nowak, Pioneer; Eion Quigley, Salamanca; Michael Reese, Springville G.I.; Louis Seward, Cattaraugus-Little Valley.

BOCES Career and Technical Education Center at Olean

2022 Award Winners

Connect Life Scholarship: Ericka S. Ensell, Media Communications Technology, Portville

Jamestown Business College Entrepreneurship Award: Chloe J. Gilliland, Audio Visual Production, Olean; Noah J. Trudeau, Product Design and Manufacturing, Olean

Outstanding Students by the Home School:

Allegany/Limestone CS – Maris K. Parmelee, Culinary Arts;

Franklinville CS – Cayden R. Hatch, Product Design and Manufacturing;

Hinsdale CS – Braden Layton, Collision Repair and Auto Body Technology;

Olean HS – Maria J. Fox, Media Communications Technology;

Portville CS – Ryan H. Perkins, Automotive Technology

Nicholas J. Pecone Memorial Award: Parker S. Keenan, Product Design and Manufacturing, Hinsdale

Rotary Scholarship: Brooke E. Pecorella, New Vision – Health Professions, Allegany/Limestone

SkillsUSA Scholarships: Zachary T. Buckner, Media Communications Technology, Portville; Alec M. Silluzio, Audio Visual Production, Allegany/Limestone

UBTA Teachers Association Outstanding Student Awards:

Animal Science – Emma G. Hall, Allegany-Limestone; Audio Visual Production – Ethan J. Burdick, Olean; Automotive Technology- Ellison M. Ash-West, Olean; Collision Repair & Auto Body Technology –Braden Layton, Hinsdale; Cosmetology – Madison R. Ferry, Olean; Criminal Justice – Christopher R. Stebbins – Portville; Culinary Arts – Madalynn J. Graves, Olean; Early Childhood Education/Human Services – Roxanne E. Padlo, Olean; Media Communications Technology – Everitt G. Mix, Portville;

Medical Assisting – Jaden R. Sands, Hinsdale; New Vision-Educational Careers – Ellie LaBenne, Wellsville; New Vision-Health Professions – Christy Childs, Hinsdale; Product Design and Manufacturing– Parker S. Keenan, Hinsdale; Welding and Metal Fabrication – Jared M. George, Portville

Ed Zalwsky Memorial Award: Seth C. Bellamy, Welding and Metal Fabrication, Olean

Recognized at Graduation

Future Farmers of America – Animal Science: Xaiver D. Attwell, Olean; Zachary M. Byrne, Olean; Ashley A. Doxey, Olean; Kaleigh J. Greeley; Emma G. Hall, Allegany/Limestone; Chloe M. Kimball, Olean; Braydon A. Mandel, Olean; Hannah G. Nelson, Olean; Alexis L. Peters, Allegany/Limestone; Elliott D. Wilber, Olean; Tasha Winans-Brownell, Portville

National Technical Honor Society: Chloe J. Gilliland, Audio Visual Production, Olean; Ellison M. Ash-West, Automotive Technology, Olean; Ethan T. Kayes, Automotive Technology, Olean; Ryan H. Perkins, Automotive Technology, Portville; Madison R. Ferry, Cosmetology, Olean; Christopher R. Stebbins, Criminal Justice, Portville; Zachary T. Buckner, Media Communications Technology, Portville; Erika S. Ensel, Media Communications Technology, Portville; Jaden R. Sands, Medical Assisting, Hinsdale; Jordyn E. Sickels, Medical Assisting, Portville

SkillsUSA Recognition: Animal Science – Zachary Byrne-Vice President, Olean; Braydon A. Mandel, Olean; Hannah G. Nelson-Treasurer, Olean; Alexis L. Peters, Allegany/Limestone; Elliott D. WilberPresident; Audio Visual Production – Ethan J. Burdick, Olean; Jaimee L. Chastain, Olean; Courtney L. Hathaway, Portville; Caelyn M. Mett, Olean; Alec M. Silluzio, Allegany/Limestone; Dominic Wright,Allegany/Limestone; Kyrell A-M. Yowell, Portville; Collision Repair and Auto Body Technology – Harley A. Hathaway, Portville; Trinity Snyder-Miller, Portville; Criminal Justice – Sierra GoodwillParliamentarian, Olean; Roy R. Wilson, Jr. Olean; Media Communications Technology – Zachary T. Buckner-Reporter, Portville; Erika S. Ensell-Secretary, Portville; Abbagayle C. Wolsky, Portville; Product Design and Manufacturing – Parker S. Keenan, Hinsdale; Jordan D. Rodgers-Bonnell, Olean; Welding and Metal Fabrication – Parker J. Cummins, Hinsdale

Perfect Attendance: Junior Year – Tyler Fortuna, Criminal Justice, Hinsdale; Jaden Sands, Medical Assisting, Hinsdale; Senior Year – Ethan J. Burdick, Audio Visual Production, Olean; John F. Charles, New Vision-Health Professions, Allegany/Limestone, Christy Childs, New Vision-Health Professions, Hinsdale, Ashley A. Doxey, Animal Science, Olean

DIPLOMA PRESENTATIONS

The following are candidates for graduation who have met the requirements set forth by the BOCES Board of Education and the NYS Department of Education:

The following are candidates for graduation who have met the requirements set forth by the BOCES Board of Education and the NYS Department of Education:

* Signifies students graduating with Technical Endorsement

^ Signifies students graduating with Automotive Service Excellence Certification

= Signifies students graduating with OSHA 10 Hour General Industry Certification

# Signifies students graduating with NYS Security Guard Certification

@Signifies students graduating with Basic Life Support and/or First Aid and/or CPR/AED Certification

Animal Science – Instructor – Mrs. Lynn Telaak – *Xaiver D. Attwell, Olean; *Zachary M. Byrne, Olean; *Ashley A. Doxey, Olean; *Kaleigh J. Greeley; *Emma G. Hall, Allegany/Limestone; *Chloe M. Kimball, Olean; *Braydon A. Mandel, Olean; *Hannah G. Nelson, Olean; *Alexis L. Peters, Allegany/Limestone; *Elliott D. Wilber, Olean; *Tasha Winans-Brownell, Portville

Audio Visual Production – Instructor – Mr. Cory Nedell – *Kilee J. Bearfield, Olean; *Ethan J. Burdick, Olean; *Jamie L. Chastain, Olean; *Felicia L. DeGolier, Allegany/Limestone; *Prince J. Foster, Olean; *Chloe J. Gilliland, Olean; *Courtney L. Hathaway, Portville; *Chloe M. Hirt, Olean Caelyn N. Mett, Olean; *Ethan Otero, Big Picture; *Alec M. Silluzio, Allegany/Limestone; *Jace M. Sullivan, Olean; *Dominic Wright, Allegany/Limestone; Kyrell A-M Yowell, Portville

Automotive Technology – Instructor – Mr. Karlton Baker – *^Ellison M. Ash-West, Olean; ^Jaelyn E. Bennett, Portville; ^Gaven M. Darcy, Hinsdale; ^David A. Deckman, Hinsdale; ^Brandon M. Hayman, Hinsdale; ^Devin P. Kayes, Olean; *^Ethan T. Kayes, Olean; Adam Larrabee, Hinsdale; ^Nolan Lippert, Hinsdale; ^Ryan H. Perkins, Portville; Thomas Stayer, Hinsdale; *^Maddox P. Windus, Olean

Collision Repair and Auto Body Technology – Instructor – Mr. Max Gross – *Conner M. Brisky, Portville; Harley A. Hathaway, Portville; *Braden Layton, Hinsdale; Trinity Snyder-Miller, Portville

Cosmetology – Instructor – Mrs. Janet Filips – =Kaitlynn Clune, Adult; =Madison R. Ferry, Olean; Shea L. Giardini, Adult; Karen Huckabaa, Adult; *=Mariyah L. Jackson, Allegany/Limestone; Brynn A. Kasperski, Olean; =Payeton S. Rogers, Olean; =Kendall Trietley, Big Picture; *=Kensington Wesley, Hinsdale; =Kyah M. Williams, Olean

Criminal Justice – Instructor – Mr. Timothy Emley – *#Christopher J. Cassford, Olean; *#Tyler D. Fortuna, Hinsdale; *#Sierra M. Goodwill, Olean; *#Myka C. Grayson, Olean; *#Griffin A. Kinnaird, Portville; *#Jenna E. Margeson, Allegany/Limestone; *#Dusty J. Ray, Olean; *#Shaun D. Sanders, Portville; *#Emily E. St. Clair, Olean; *#Christopher R. Stebbins, Portville; *#Noah E. Wilkinson, Olean; *#Roy R. Wilson, Jr., Olean

Culinary Arts – Instructor – Mr. Edward Waddell – Renee N. Brown, Olean; *Madalynn J. Graves, Olean; *Christopher F. Hryb, Portville; *Maris K. Parmelee, Allegany/Limestone

Early Childhood Education and Human Services – Instructor – Mrs. June O’Connell – *@Haley R. Best, Hinsdale; *@Roxanne E. Padlo, Olean; Abbigail J. Pettit, Olean

Media Communication Technology – Instructor – Mrs. Amber Christensen – *Searia Babb, Hinsdale; Alana S. Beeson, Olean; *Zachary T. Buckne, Portville; *Ariyana G. Burrows, Olean; *Mackenzie M. Cowburn, Allegany/Limestone; *Erika S. Ensell, Portville; *Maria J. Fox, Olean; *Gracie M. Hasselberg; Allegany/Limestone; *Codi E. Hatch, Portville; *Madison M. Lampack, Portville; *Everett G. Mix, Portville; *Devon J. Nicholas, Hinsdale; Kelsey L. Shea, Allegany/Limestone; *Iris M. Shreve, Olean; *Jaden Nicole Stabb, Olean; *Triston M. Watson, Allegany/Limestone; Abbagayle C. Wolsky, Portville

Medical Assisting – Instructor – Mrs. Krista Crowley – *@Gavin S. Bagliere, Olean; *@Alexander J. J. Bridenbaker, Franklinville; *@Breanna L. DeYoe-Vanscoter, Portville; @Kaidence R. Kinnaird, Portville; *@Joshua L. Lea, Allegany/Limestone; @Hannah M. Lippert, Hinsdale; *@Lynzee S. Nolder, Allegany/Limestone; *@Abigail E. Pullins, Portville; @Tori E. Safford, Franklinville; *@Jaden R. Sands, Hinsdale; Briana A. Shields, Portville; *@Jordyn E. Sickels, Portville

New Vision – Educational Careers – Instructor – Mr. John Padlo – @Emalee J. Dedrick, Allegany/Limestone; @Kearstin B. Foster, Allegany/Limestone; Ellie LaBenne, Wellsville; @Kinsey McAfee, Allegany/Limestone; @Margaret McAuley, Franklinville; @Alexander J. Perkins, Wellsville; @Hannah Sturm, Wellsville; @Kendall Tucker, Hinsdale; @Caleigh J. Zollinger, Portville

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

Product Design and Manufacturing – Instructor – Mr. James Hilyer – *Cayden R. Hatch, Franklinville; Parker S. Keenan, Hinsdale; Gavin J. Kwiatkowski, Allegany/Limestone; Gage D. Lisek, Portville; Jordan D. Rodgers-Bonnell, Olean; Charles V. Smith, Adult; Noah J. Trudeau, Olean; *Kevin M. Voegelin, Allegany/Limestone

Welding and Metal Fabrication – Instructor – Mr. Richard Phinney – Seth C. Bellamy, Olean; William L. Bergevin, Olean; =Ethan W. Cashimere, Hinsdale; =Parker J. Cummins, Hinsdale; Steven J. Field, Olean; *=Jared M. George, Portville; David A. Goodsell, Olean; =Caden Jordan, Hinsdale; Keaton E. Merchel, Portville; =Haidon Moran, Hinsdale; =Gunner B. Schwabenbauer, Portville; =Tucker J. Schwartz, Hinsdale; =Ryan M. Stillman, Portville; =Shawna R. Wilcox, Portville; Merrick J. Witherell, Portville

The Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES Graphic Design/Print Shop team recently received recognition in the National School Public Relations Association Annual Communication Awards.
Members of the graphic design team, from left, Brittany Campbell, Kim Survil, Ashley Gleason, and Jennifer Rickert.
CA BOCES Graphic Designer, Ashley Gleason, is pictured with Allegany-Limestone Superintendent, Tony Giannicchi in front of the award-winning entrance at the middle/high school.

Olean, NY – June 21, 2022 – Each year, the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) recognizes exemplary work in school public relations, marketing, graphic design, and digital media in their nation-wide Communication Awards competition. The Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES Graphic Design/Print Shop team recently received recognition in several categories in the 2022 competition.

NSPRA’s mission is to build support and trust through responsible public relations that leads to success for all students. With more than 80 years of experience, NSPRA has a reputation in the field for practical approaches to solving school district and agency communication problems. The NSPRA has honored the best work in school communication for more than 50 years with its annual awards.

CA BOCES was awarded recognition for several pieces in the Publications and Digital Media category in the 2022 competition that included several internal booklets and brochures and a front entry window design for Allegany-Limestone Central School District.

Scott Payne, CA BOCES District Superintendent, said that he was pleased to learn of the recognition. “Our team focuses all year on providing high-quality communication solutions internally and to the component school districts in our region,” he said. “I’m extremely proud of the work being done to increase communication and professionalism in our communities.”

CA BOCES Director of Technology, Michael Graf, said that he is proud of the team and their continued innovation. “Our focus continues to be working together for the best solutions for our districts. These awards highlight how our team continues to push creativity with that goal in mind.”

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 – June 13, 2022 – The CA BOCES CTE Center at Olean is an official GED testing site. Below is the schedule of upcoming test dates for 2022:

Schedule

• July 27 & 28
• August 17 & 18
• September 14 & 15
• October 19 & 20
• November 2 & 3
• December 7 & 8
• December 14 & 15

The testing runs from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for all test dates. All testers should visit GED.com to complete an online test application. Call 716-376-8293 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.

Ellicottville, NY – June 1, 2022 – Olivia Payne, a senior from Franklinville Central School and a CTE Center at Ellicottville Cosmetology student, will soon compete at the National Skills USA competition at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

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, cosmetology, welding, animal sciences, health sciences, hospitality and tourism, human services, information technology, leadership, manufacturing, and STEM.

As part of the national competition, students will be competing under rigorous framework skills from SkillsUSA including work ethic, professionalism, responsibility, adaptability and flexibility, self-motivation, communication, teamwork, job-specific skills, health & safety, leadership, organization and management. The overall purpose of the competition is to evaluate each contestant’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of cosmetology. The four separate skill performance tests assess skills in haircutting, hair styling, hair color and long hair design.

CA BOCES WBL Coordinator and former Cosmetology instructor, Tracy Guntrum, said: “Olivia has proven herself as an outstanding student from day one. Her passion, professionalism, and outstanding work ethic was proven by her determination to attend the Cosmetology program. She has paved the way for other top academic students to see career tech as a viable path in higher education and career readiness. We could not ask for a better representative for our center and state. Good Luck Olivia, you have made us all proud!”

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 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.