The annual High School Honors Recognition Evening, hosted by the Wayland-Cohocton Teachers Association, celebrates students who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their academic pursuits and a sustained commitment to excellence throughout their high school careers. This longstanding tradition recognizes a wide range of achievements, including Honor Roll distinction, the attainment of the New York State Seal of Biliteracy and Seal of Civic Readiness, and the prestigious Laude honors awarded to graduating seniors.
The evening also highlights juniors who have been nominated for scholarships representing a variety of colleges, universities, career pathways, and academic disciplines. As students are recognized, they receive certificates, patches, pins, cords, and medals that symbolize the hard work, perseverance, and achievement they have demonstrated during their time at Wayland-Cohocton.
More than a ceremony, Honors Recognition Evening serves as a celebration of academic excellence and the many accomplishments that prepare students for success beyond graduation. To access photos from the evening, please CLICK HERE.
Mr. Rich Miller emceed the event with High School Principal Ms. Jennifer BIllotte offering opening remarks Superintendent Dr. Feinman offered closing remarks celebrating the excitement of the evening and the accomplishments of the students. Faculty participants included: Ms.Nancy Beaupre, Ms.Anne Smart, Ms. Amy Covell, Ms. Joan York, Ms. Michelle Curtin, Ms. Elizabeth Kreppel-Fovel, Ms. Micki Newfang, Ms. Sarah Harriger, Ms. Beth Gibbs, Ms. Tiffany Colon, Ms. Dionne Barratt, Ms. Heather Duesentbery and Ms. Nicole Werner, Ms. Marsha Campini, Mr. Tom Ronan, Ms. Jennifer Jerome and Ms. Leslie Doupe.
A number of juniors were recognized with nominations for awards at regional universities. These awards can be part of their considerations when deciding where to attend college after graduation. Students interested in the schools will have the opportunity to apply for or in some cases receive the awards directly. For a full list of the juniors who were recognized, please CLICK HERE.
Recipients of the Seal of Biliteracy: Spanish: Hope Ammarell, Maxwell Brown, DeonnaMarie Butler, Henry Caskey, Lyla Drum, Olivia Feely, Naava Gibson, Gwenevieve Hargrage, Ethan Loop, Jaylin Rawleigh, Skylar Richardson, Aubrianna Sager, Olivia Schecter, Tosh Spilberg, Dalanie Wilcox; French: Owen Roberts, Taylor Richardson, Cole Snyder, Natalie WIlliamson, Angeline Topias, Dana Fraim, Amelia Gleason, Carl George Baverstock.
Recipients of the Seal of Civic Readiness: Lillie Ayala, Maxwell Brown, Henry Caskey, Zachary Dalton, Ethan Davison, Joshua Delafield, Lyla Drum, Naava Gibson, Nicholas Reilly, Taylor Richardson, Aubrianna Sager, Olivia Schecter, Noah Sick.
ACADEMIC LETTER AWARDS: This honor is earned by accumulating points through repeated achievement on the Honor Roll and Merit Roll.
Junior Academic Letters: Sasha Abramowski, Deylianis Berrios-Vega, Bo Bourgoine, Sara-Jean Burpee, Joseph Carr, Jack Cartwright, Kyle Curtis, Anna Delafield, Kaydence Drake, Jillian Eddy, Alexander Fedorchuk, Rowan Ferguson, Harley Gunther, Cole Hanggi, Luke Jablonka, Cole Johnson, Emily King, Abigail Loop, Helena Lynch, Ethan Mehlenbacher, Gideon Morris, Bailey Obrecht, Samuel Polito, Shaila Pragle, Anthony Reilly, Molly Robbins, Jocelyn Sager, Adrianne Tremper, Richard VanCuren III, Orion Walker, Celise Wicker, Hayden Wolfanger, Annie Wu
Senior Academic Letters: Brianna Borsenberger, Bessie Bourgoine, Sandra French, Heidi Hally, Joshua Joseph, Lilly McIntyre, Nicholas Reilly, Hailey Rice, Riley Sahrle, Navaeh Terboss, Fia Tvete Swensen.
Senior Academic Letters with Distinction is awarded to seniors who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement by earning Honor Roll status for nearly their entire high school career. Each recipient will receive a Lamp of Knowledge pin to be proudly displayed on their academic letter.
Recipients are: Hope Ammarell, Grace Bondgren, Maxwell Brown, DeonnaMarie Butler, Henry Caskey, Mattie Deusenbery, Lyla Drum, Olivia Feely, Dana Fraim, Naava Gibson, Gwenevieve Hargrave, Ethan Loop, Arieanna Loper, April Mitchell-France, Morgan O'Neal, Jackson Pickard, Jaylin Rawleigh, Skylar Richardson, Taylor Richardson, Owen Roberts, Emma Rogers, Aubrianna Sager, Olivia Schecter, William Thomas Schlueter,. Cole Snyder, Tosh Spilberg, Dalanie Wilcox, Natalie Williamson.
The Academic Year Award honors students who have earned and maintained a 90 or above average over the course of an individual school year, a true reflection of consistent effort, discipline, and a commitment to excellence. Each recipient is presented a certificate and pin.
9th grade students receiving the one-year award: Peighton Brooks, Ava Cartwright, Angela Crino, Samantha Fedorchuk, Riley Goodwin, Alice Hargrave, Allison Jablonka, Baylie Mauro, Carter McMichael, Addison Mehlenbacher, Kailynn Palmer, Daelyn Palmiter, Wyatt Parks, Ezerik Smart, Morgan Woodhams, Natalie Young
10th grade students receiving the one-year award: Payton Barnhart, Emma Delaney, Zane Kiesl, Gwen Richardson, Ava Senka, Joleena Tucker, Alionna VanCuren;
10th grade students receiving the two-year award: Riley Barratt, Ethan Bauer, Vanessa Best
Avariella Cartella, Aniella Cook, Skylar Crawford, Owen Cromie, Gavin Cross, John Drum, Amelia Feely, Isabella Feely, Jordan Kenney, Cambree McCarthy, Cody Mehlenbacher, Garrett Mehlenbacher, Australya Mossburger,, Karlee Pankratz, Nataly Prigge, Brooke Rogers, Lillian Scholtes, Corbin Sharp, Madelyn Smart;
11th grade students receiving the one-year award: Deylianis Berrios-Vega, Naturelle Infantino, Ava Strasburg;
11th grade students receiving the two-year award: Sasha Abramowski, Bo Bourgoine, Anthony Reilly, Richard VanCuren III;
11th grade students receiving the three-year award: Sara-Jean Burpee, Kaydence Drake, Rowan Ferguson, Luke Jablonka, Emily King, Abigail Loop, Gideon Morris, Samuel Polito, Shaila Pragle, Molly Robbins, Jocelyn Sager, Adrianne Tremper, Orion Walker, Celise Wicker, Hayden Wolfanger, Annie Wu;
12th grade students receiving the one-year award: Tyler Behnk, Jenna Elwell, Sandra French, Amelia Gleason, Xavier Inoa, Lilly McIntyre, Mason Merrill, Skylar Sabins, Riley Sahrle, Lucas Seiwell, Noah Sick, Joshua Stanley, Fia Tvete Swensen;
12th grade students receiving the two-year award: Lillie Ayala, Carl Baverstock, Brianna Borsenberger, Heidi Hally, Garrett Johnson, Joshua Joseph, Hailey Rice
12th grade students receiving the three-year award: Colin Barager, Joshua Delafield, Hailey Martin, Angeline Tobias;
12th grade students receiving the four-year award: Hope Ammarell, Grace Bondgren, Maxwell Brown, DeonnaMarie Butler, Henry Caskey, Mattie Deusenbery, Lyla Drum, Olivia Feely, Dana Fraim, Naava Gibson, Kylee Gunderson, Gwenevieve Hargrave, Arieanna Loper, Ethan Loop, April Mitchell-France, Morgan O'Neal, Jackson Pickard, Jaylin Rawleigh, Skylar Richardson, Taylor Richardson, Owen Roberts, Emma Rogers, Aubrianna Sager, Olivia Schecter, William Thomas Schlueter, Cole Snyder, Tosh Spilberg, Devin Tremper, Dalanie Wilcox, Natalie Williamson;
Corning Community College would like to recognize seniors who have truly embraced this opportunity by completing 30 or more college credits during their time at WCCS:
Honor Cords (30+ credit hours) recipients are: Hope Ammarell, Carl Baverstock, Maxwell Brown, DeonnaMarie Butler, Henry Caskey, Lyla Drum, Olivia Feely, Naava Gibson, Gwenevieve Hargrave, Garrett Johnson, Hailey Martin, Nicholas Reilly, Skylar Richardson, Taylor Richardson, Owen Roberts, Emma Rogers, Aubrianna Sager,Olivia Schecter, William Thomas Schlueter, Cole Snyder, Tosh Spilberg, Dalanie Wilcox, Natalie Williamson;
Students earning a Corning Community College Associate’s Degree: Hope Ammarell, Lyla Drum, Olivia Feely, Naava Gibson, Gwen Hargrave, Skylar Richardson, Taylor Richardson, Emma Rogers, Aubrianna Sager, Olivia Schecter, Natalie Williamson;