These awards and scholarships were presented to members of the Class of 2023 on Wednesday, June 7th, in the Performing Arts Center. A total of 110 awards were given out to 44 students. A total of $52,150 was gifted to Wayland-Cohocton seniors through the generosity of indviduals, community organizations, and businesses. (This does not include the ROTC Scholarships or Military Academy appoinments).
We thank everyone who makes these awards and scholarships possible to Wayland-Cohocton students.
If you have any questions about the information here, please contact Melonie Coley at mcoley@wccsk12.org or (585) 728-2211 ext 3070
Recipient: Zeke Wise
Given to a student accepted into at least a two-year program at a college or university in the field of environmental studies, and who has shown responsibility and respect for school, self, and the environment throughout high school
Recipient: Lila Wolfanger
Given to a senior who is pursuing a field ina building trade or engineering profession and has demonstrated community involvement
Recipient: Mackenzie Pickard
Given to a senior going into a fitness field that would also incorporate people with special needs and/or disabilities
Recipient: Jett Meldrum and Titan Rocha
To seniors who have demonstrated a high level of active participation in Social Studies during their high school career
Recipient: Isabella Belmonte
Given to a senor who participated in the Life Skills Program
Appointee: Titan Rocha
Titan Rocha has earned an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. This year, Titan was one of thousands of students from throughout the nation who applied for one of approximately 1,200 seats for the Natal Academy’s Class of 2027. The admissions process is unique and requires each student to apply for and receive a nomination, most commonly from their congressman or senator, complete a thorough medical exam, and successfully pass a physical fitness evaluation in addition to the usual submission of transcripts, recommendations, and essays. Screening is thorough, with a focus on well-rounded individuals who have demonstrated leadership potential and a willingness to accept responsibility, as well as outstanding academic credentials. An appointment to the United States Naval Academy is equivalent to a full four-year scholarship including all tuition, room and board, medical and dental benefits, and a monthly midshipman stipend. After completing the four-year curriculum at the Naval Academy, students receive a Bachelor of Science degree in one of 26 majors and earn a commission as an officer in the United States Navy or Marine Corps., Wayland-Cohocton is very proud of Titan’s achievements.
Recipient: Jett Meldrum
To a senior who best exemplifies the work ethic, positive attitude, loyalty and leader mentality of its namesake, Jason Coates
Recipient: Marissa Abbott
Given to a student who is continuing their education and who is an overachiever in his other studies. This person also demonstrates his or her willingness to help others in need.
Recipients: Brooke Lander and Nora Schubmehl
To deserving seniors who participated in the Wayland Youth Softball Program and will be going on to college to further their education.
Recipients: Charidi Davis, Jett Meldrum, Mackenzie Pickard, Titan Rocha
Given by the WCESP to graduation seniors randomly chosen based on their knowledge of WCCS.
Recipient: Skye Cody
Given to a senior who is furthering his or her education in the field of firefighting, EMS, or law enforcement
Recipient: Audrey Vosburg
Given to a senior from the township of Springwater, who is furthering their education
Recipients: Charidi Davis and Jasmine Priggee
To seniors pursuing a career related to small business or history
Recipient: Titan Rocha
To a senior who has demonstrated a significant interest and academic excellence in Earth Science, Living Environment, Chemistry and Physics, and has contributed in a positive manner to the classroom environment.
Recipient: Marissa Abbott
Given to a student who has a love for the outdoors and has demonstrated an interest in conservation
Recipient: Jett Meldrum
Recipient: Given in memory of Robert J. Hughes, former teacher, principal and director of students services, to a student pursuing a career in education, social work, or psychology, who best demonstrates empathy, kindness and altruism.
Recipient: Michael Gammell
The recipient of this award is a senior baseball player who displays the characteristics of leadership, sportsmanship, dedication, effort, self-confidence, and selflessness. These characteristics are essential for success beyond the diamond.
Recipient: Amaya LaPlant
Given to a graduating girl enrolled in college with a major in education
Recipient: Ariana Obrochta
This award is given in memory of Allie Vose who was an enthusiastic art student who dedicated countless hours helping the Art Department to prepare for art shows. The student selected to receive this award has also selflessly donated many hours of service to the Art Program
Recipient: Michael Gammell, Jett Meldurm, Mackenzie Pickard
Given to graduating seniors who are furthering their education and who have a positive outlook and determination to succeed like Bret.
Recipient: Victoria Bevis
This award is given in memory of Allie Vose. The student selected for this award is a promising art student who is continuing his or her education in the art field.
Recipient: Aoife Le Roux
Given to a senior who has actively participated in service projects at school, int he community and beyond during their high school career.
Recipient: Jaiden Coombs
Given to a senior who intends to pursue a career in either the culinary arts or cosmetology fields.
Recipient: Madison Spencer
Given to a senior who has demonstrate the will to keep working toward a goal in spite of adversity.
Recipient: Marissa Abbott
To a deserving senior going on to higher education
Recipient: Titan Rocha
Given to a student outstanding in drama production
Recipient: Brooke Lander
Given to a senior female soccer player who has been a hard-working, dedicated team member. She does not have to be the MVP or star, but someone who has been a pleasure to work with and has gained the respect of her peers and faculty.
Recipient: Mackenzie Pickard
To a senior female Athlete in good standing who participated in the soccer program throughout their high school years. Must have been accepted into at least a two-year program at a college or university or be enlisted into a branch of the U.S. Military.
Recipient: Mackenzie Pickard
A senior female soccer player who has worked hard for the team, was a pleasure to coach and has the respect of her peers
Recipient: Mackenzie Pickard
Given to a graduating senior who is entering the field of education
Recipient: Jett Meldrum
To a senior entering college in the field of education
Recipient: Titan Rocha
Awarded to a senior, who has demonstrated high academic standards and who plans on continuing their education, joining the armed forces or joining the workforce following graduation
Recipients: Nathaniel Piedmonte, Gregory Reilly and Devynn Watkins
Given to seniors enlisted in a branch of the military who exhibit willingness to serve our country with pride and honor
Recipient: Aoife Le Roux
For a graduating senior who is in good academic standing and has the potential of success in his or her course of studies, has been involved in school activities and must have been accepted to a two or four-year college or university
Recipient: Teresa Cicora
On behalf of Wayland Solar Center, this scholarship is given to a graduating senior interested in a post-secondary program in renewable energy or the trades.
Recipient: Shawn Young II
Given to a student from the township of Wayland with the highest average entering Alfred State College.
Recipient: Audrey Vosburg
Given for the highest class average for the French III class
Recipients: Ethan Buchanan and Olivia Singer
This award is given to students who have been entrusted with carrying on the legacy of care, community and fortitude in the face of adversity embodied by former Steuben County Sheriff Jack Lisi and the Jack Lisi Youth Award.
Recipient: Brooke Lander
Given to a senior softball player who demonstrates good sportsmanship and displays an overall love for the game.
Recipient: Aoife Le Roux
Given to the senior with the highest average in United States History and Government or AP United States History.
Recipient: Cheyanne Mehlenbacher
This scholarship is open to the children of Dresser Rand/Siemens Energy employees
Recipient: Ariana Obrochta
Given to a student who is attending a school of higher learning next year and who best conveys the history of Lions Club International and the causes they support.
Recipient: Andrew Kesel
Given to a senior who plans to pursue a career in carpentry or the building trades. Along with the skills of the trade, the recipient possesses a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and job satisfaction.
Recipient: Samantha Brown
Given by the Wayland branch of the Five Star Bank for initiative and progress in business courses
Recipients: Makayla Champaign, Aoife Le Roux and Lila Wolfanger
Awarded to Student Council members who have demonstrated positive attitude toward, involvement in, dedication and commitment to, as well as excellent work habits while in Student Council.
Recipient: Andrew Kesel
Given to a senior student who has demonstrated respect and appreciation for Veterans
Recipient: Zeke Wise
This award is presented by the Dansville Fish and Game Club to a student who will pursue a career in conservation, environmental protection, wildlife management or a related field.
Recipients: Damien Brooker and Aoife Le Roux
To the two seniors (one male/one female) from Perkinsville who have made the greatest scholastic improvement
Recipient: Michael Gammell
This student will have the confidence, self-discipline, and leadership skills that come with having earned a commission as an Army officer. The individual who completes this training will ultimately be entrusted with the lives of American soldiers.
Recipient: Madison Spencer
Given to an all-around good student
Recipient: Charidi Davis
To a well-rounded student who has potential for success
Recipient: Lila Wolfanger
Given by the Wayland branch of the Five Star Bank to a student with the highest average for three yars of Regents math and who has positively contributed to the class
Recipient: Mackenzie Pickard
Given to a senior who exemplifies creativity, drive and ambition in his or her everyday life.
Recipient: Nora Schubmehl
Given to a kind, personable student who genuinely cares about others and who best answered the essay question, “When I leave the halls of WCCS, What do I want to be Remembered For?”
Recipients: Jett Meldrum and Titan Rocha
This award is for the outstanding mentors that showed dedication to both the Freshman Mentoring Program itself and, especially to their freshmen. They led by example and were instrumental in helping incoming freshmen find success transitioning into high school and becoming a part of our school community.
Recipient: Lila Wolfanger
For her 12-page senior essay entitled, “The Wicked Truth About International Adoptions.”
Recipient: Ethan Buchanan
Given to a business student who his well-deserving, always tries hard and is a pleasure to work with in class and has gained the respect of his or her peers and teachers.
Recipient: Damien Brooker
Given to a senior who demonstrates safety and professionalism in their area of vocational expertise
Recipient: Greg Reilly
Given to a student who has demonstrated characteristics such as responsibility, cooperation and concern for their community
Recipient: Titan Rocha
To a graduating senior who plans on attending a two or four-year college and participated in four years of track or soccer, was in good academic standing, a team player and maintained a positive attitude.
Recipient: Teresa Cicora
Given to a senior from the township of Springwater with the highest grade point average in grades 10, 11 and 12.
Recipient: Shawn Young II
Given to an art student who has shown courage and bravery when defying the odds. Like Taylor, the recipient demonstrates determination and never gives up under the most dire circumstances; and encourages a smile even when it may be a struggle to do so. He or she is always an inspiration to others and has a positive attitude that extends to family, friends and peers.
Recipient: Lila Wolfanger
Given by the Class of 1945 for the highest average for four years of mathematics
Recipient: Mackenzie Pickard
To a senior athlete in good standing who participated in the same two sports for four years of their high school years. Must have been accepted into at least a two-year program at a college or university or be enlisted into a branch of the U. S. military
Recipient: Ariana Obrochta
To a senior continuing his or her education in a field of health, medicine, nursing or dentistry
Recipient: Evan Earle
This award recognizes the many accomplishments and personal merits of this senior
Recipient: Peter Cicero Jr.
Given to a graduating senior who displayed a positive attitude towards the greater school community with a demonstrated ability to work closely with school administrators, teachers and staff to further school activities, projects and pride.
Recipient: Titan Rocha
Given to a graduating senior who has exhibited sincere caring for the class by outstanding participation in class activities and projects.
Recipients: Destinee Blood-Pattison in Memory of Theo Canute; Christian Delaney in Memory of Hugh Stevenson; Raven Parkison in Memory of Gladys Weed.
To seniors from Springwater whose character displays integrity, thoughtfulness and community spirit.
Recipient: Aoife Le Roux
To a deserving student who demonstrates the desire to continue on to higher education
Recipient: Makayla Champaign
Given to the student with the highest class average for the English 11 REgents class and who has contributed in a positive manner to the classroom environment
Recipient: Jett Meldrum
Given to a deserving senior going on to higher education
Recipient: Teresa Cicora
To a senior from the township of Springwater entering college, based on potential for success, scholarship and need
Recipient: Savannah Allen, Kloe Azzi, Kadyn Brown, Jayden Richardson and Jesse Smith
The CDC believes that a graduate who has earned a superior rank in their class should be recognized for their efforts. We wish to congratulate you for a job well done.
Recipient: Titan Rocha
Given to a senior who has the qualities of dependability, servie, leadership and patriotism to an outstanding degree.
Recipient: Makayla Champaign
Given to a deserving senior who plans to enter nursing or an Allied Health related profession.
Recipient: Kendall Allen
Given to a senior who is going into some branch of the medical profession and who has maintained at least an 80% gpa for all four years of high school, is of high moral character and has demonstrated service to our community.
Recipients: Mackenzie Pickard and Titan Rocha
For individual senior presentations based on poise, appearance and articulation and whose essays showed creativity, insight and sincerity
Recipient: Nora Schubmehl
Given to an individual who was a former student Mrs. Kemp and is attending college to study in the medical and/or educational field.
Recipient: Isabella Belmonte
An award presented to a graduating senior who has completed the High School Life Skills Program
Recipient: Ethan Buchanan
Given by the Wayland American Legion Auxiliary to a senior pursuing a career in culinary arts or cosmetology and who enjoys helping others
Recipients: Makayla Champaign, Aoife Le Roux, Titan Rocha and Lila Wolfanger
Students were selected using the State’s guidelines for class rank
Recipient: Alan Ake
Given in memory of the WCS-FFA which existed for over 35 years, to a deserving student pursuing a career in an agricultural-related field.
Recipient: Marissa Abbott
This student has shown tremendous growth over the course of their high school career. Even under difficult circumstances, this person shows resilience and strength. This student has continued to focus on their future and create their own success, no matter the barriers. Their growth over time is a great example of someone who can overcome and maintain a positive attitude. This student has worked hard to achieve academic and personal success, and I know will continue to grow.
Recipient: Nora Schubmehl
This award goes to a person who exemplifies strong character and moral integrity. This person lives a lifestyle of service, kindness toward others and strong leadership. This student is incredibly positive, hardworking and reliable. They make a daily decision to lead by example, often doing the hard work that can go unnoticed. This student continues to impress me with their bright optimism, their appreciation for others and their ability to lead.
