Wayland-Cohocton held graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2021 on Sunday, June 27th. In a dramatic year of remote learning, changing health regulations and disrupted traditions, the Class of 2021 was able to celebrate with the traditional ceremony in the fieldhouse.
Opening remarks were made by Superintendent Eileen Feinman followed by the National Anthem performed by senior Jack Mulford. A welcome address was given by High School Principal Jason Oliver followed by presentations to the Valedictorian Kailey Johnson and Salutatorian Jack Mulford. Mr. Oliver recognized students with special achievements, including laude recognitions, freshmen mentors, class officers, National Honor Society members, National Technical Honor Society members and those students earning a Career and Technical Endorsement. Mr. Oliver also recognized students going into service including Allie L. Chapman (National Guard), Maximus Markle (National Guard), Trevor Obrochta (Air Force), Devin Redsicker (Army).
Valedictorian Kailey Ann Johnson (faculty-selected speaker) and Salutatorian (student-selected speaker) gave the student commencement speeches. The Robert J. Cownie Spirit of the Golden Eagle Award was presented by Mr. Oliver to Sierra Ani Bowers and Matthew J. Burritt.
Diplomas were presented to the Class of 2021 by Board of Education President Rich Rizzier, Superintendent Eileen Feinman and HS Principal Jason Oliver. The following graduates are members of the Class of 2021:
Andrew Loren Aldrich, Andrew Jacob Allison, Isaiah Donovern Allison, Elijah L. Anderson, Karen B. Baker, Maria Anne Baker, Angela Bennett, Sierra Ani Bowers, Franki Lee Braziel, Emily Elizabeth Brooker, Kasey R. Buckley, Quintin C. Burpee, Matthew J. Burritt, Ra’Jhod Troy Calvin, Cole J. Carney, Miranda E. Cartwright, Allie L Chapman, Promise K Chapman, Lanie R. Coley, Robert Andrew Conrad, Dylan M. Coombs, Teagan C. Cuddeback, Ryleigh R. Curtis, Charles T. Drew, Tiffanie Jo Drum, Justin Allen Irving Dudwoire, Ethan J. Ellis, Hannah Marie Faibrother, Stephanie Marie Fox, Megan L. Garrison, Dustin F. George, Allen Michael Giguere, Darren C. Goodman, Taryn Noelle Hamsher, Caleb M. Hanggi, Jasmine Marie Hannon, Xander J. Hayward, Jessica Lynn Hillier, Jeremy T. Hoey, Sarah Rose Hoppough, Greta E. Huber, Konnor E Hunt, Austin M. Illerbrun, Kailey Ann Johnson, Savannah Lee Johnson, Jacob Ryan Kelley, Kaitlyn Reese Kimmel, Justin S.Knapp Jr., Autumn Michele Ladd, Mackenzie L. Luckenbach, Maximus J. Markle, Alexis L. McDonald, Thomas Robert Mead, Nathaniel Wyatt Michielsen, Kathleen Hope Miller, Jack M. Mulford, Makala Marie Neitz, Danail Ivan Nielsen, Trevor J. Obrochta, Tyler E. Perkowski, Devin Robert Redsicker, Cheyanne Louse Ritchey-Yeoman, Gabriella Ann Rizzieri, Jaden R. Rocha, Alexander C. Sanders, Anthony P Schumacher, Justin Carl Schwab, Shelby Elizabeth Schwingel, Jacob A. Seiwell, David Christopher Semmel, Mariah L.Sick, Nathan T. Smalt, Ryan A. Stephens, Cari E. Stern, Jared A.Stevens, Kendra Marie Stewart, Chase J. Teed, Kirsten Nicole Wambold, Jonathan C. Washburn, Sydney E. Wetherbee, Mayson Timothy Willis, Andrea Rose Wolfanger, Kathrine Patricia Young, Julia Zastawrny.
