The Howard G. Sackett Technical Center in Glenfield, NY recently held its annual awards ceremony for the Class of 2025. One hundred seventy-nine students were recognized for their accomplishments in the following programs: Auto Body, Automotive Technology, Building Projects, Carpentry, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Education, Electrical Wiring Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Engineering & Design, Environmental Conservation & Forestry, Gas/Diesel Mechanics, Heavy Equipment, New Vision Health, Nursing Assistant, Veterinary Practices, and Visual Communications.
The ceremony was held in front of friends and family at the South Lewis High School Auditorium in Turin, NY on June 12, 2025.
The students will receive certificates for successfully completing their program requirements. A number of special scholarships and special awards were also bestowed during the ceremony and are outlined below.
Special awards from organizations and businesses:
Adirondack Central School Related Professionals Union Award: Bruce Sancomb III (Automotive Tech., Adirondack) and Veda Pitt (Visual Communications, Adirondack)
Black River Council of School Superintendent’s Award: Adyson McFaul (Nursing Assistant, Lowville)
BOCES Professional Association (BPA) Award: Alexa Gifford (Environmental Conservation & Forestry, Carthage) and Makenna Berry (Cosmetology, Carthage)
Evans Mills Raceway Park Kevin Ward Jr. Legacy Award: Breandan Hoffman (Automotive Tech., Adirondack)
Helen Sergent Cosmetology Memorial Award: Alyssa Stalker (Cosmetology, Lowville) and Avery Pate (Cosmetology, Adult Student)
IBEW Local 910 Scholarship: Axel Kristoff (Electrical Wiring Tech., South Lewis)
NYS Woodsman’s Field Corporation Employability Award: Timothy Hutchins (Env. Cons. & Forestry, Adirondack)
Northern Cruisers Club Award: Michael Sage, Jr. (Auto Body, South Lewis) and Zane Bowhall (Automotive Tech., Lowville)
Northern New York Community Foundation Award: Emma Memery (Early Childhood Ed., Adirondack) and Carson Kuhl (Heavy Equipment, Beaver River)
Rome Teachers Federal Credit Union Scholarship: Banyan Barker (Carpentry, Lowville), Mallory Abel (Cosmetology, Adirondack), Natalie Hughes (New Vision Health, Beaver River), Alexis Villeneuve (Nursing Assistant, Copenhagen), Lillian Warren (Visual Communications, South Lewis)
Sharon Smith Cosmetology Award: Makenna Berry (Cosmetology, Carthage)
SkillsUSA Award: Paige Broadbent (Cosmetology, Adirondack), Sayer Colwell (Culinary Arts, Lowville), Grayson Hess (Electrical Wiring, Beaver River)
Zachary Arthur Memorial Scholarship: Arianna Fox (Criminal Justice, South Lewis)
About Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES
Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services) offers cost-effective shared services to 18 component school districts. These services include career and technical education course offerings as well as special education, instructional and administrative support services. BOCES also serves the continuing education needs of local business, labor and industries in the community and offers a wide range of continuing education opportunities for adult learners. Learn more at www.boces.com.