Collage of graduating seniors

We want to extend our congratulations to the Jefferson County ACES program Class of 2020!  Scroll down to learn more about each graduate. 

John Ashwood- General Brown Central School District

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John’s plans after graduation are to secure a stable job and begin to create a life for himself. Everyone in the building, including his best friend Nurse Rennia, will sorely miss his antics, jokes, and long hair. John spent his time with us striving for success and constantly showing us how caring, kind, and smart he was. Good luck, John!



Dylan Bartholomew- General Brown Central School District

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Dylan’s plans after graduation are to secure employment, hopefully cooking his wonderful signature grilled cheese for everyone he comes into contact with! Dylan’s positivity and lightheartedness will be missed most of all, as well as his eagerness to learn and grow. We hope he will come back to make us some grilled cheese! Good Luck, Dylan!




Nick Boyanski-Alexandria Central School District

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Nick’s plans after graduation are to continue on with a post-grad option at BOCES and then securing stable employment. Nick’s clever jokes, eagerness to learn and share with his classmates, and his unceasing positivity will be missed by all, especially Mrs. Granger and Mrs. D. Good Luck, Nick!



Matthew Coggins-Alexandria Central School District

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Matthew’s plans after graduation are to continue with his life skills at home with his family and friends supporting him. Matthew will be missed by all in the building, but most especially by his family in Mrs. Galavitz’s room. Matthew’s bright smile always brings out the joy even on the most miserable of days. We’ll keep your papers tidy, Matthew! Good Luck, Matt!



Bea Palmer-General Brown Central School District

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Bea’s plans after graduation are to seek stable employment while she figures out if she wants to go to college. Bea’s strong opinions, banter back and forth, and knowledge of conspiracy theories will be missed by Ms. Matthews and Mr. Kelly. Her consistency, dry humor, courage, and strength were always a beacon of hope in our building. Good Luck, Bea!



Matthew Parrot-Belleville Henderson Central School District

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Matthew’s plans after graduation are to secure stable employment. Matthew’s eagerness to learn and grow and his positive nature will be missed throughout the building. Good Luck, Matt!



Izaiah Roach-Sackets Harbor Central School District

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Izaiah’s plans after graduation are to secure employment with the state or a local town municipality, which his education at BOCES has more than prepared him for. Izaiah’s wit will be missed by everyone in the building as well as his crushing bear hugs. Izaiah’s positivity and willingness to stand up for the little guy was always a bright spot. Good Luck, Izaiah!



Anthony Thornsberry-General Brown Central School District

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Anthony’s plans after graduation are to secure employment and play video games. Anthony’s willingness to share his favorite music, movies, and video games with everyone in the building will be missed, as well as his dry humor. Good Luck, Anthony!



Tyler Virginia-Watertown Central School District

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Tyler’s plans after graduation are to secure stable employment and join the military. Tyler’s love for “Criminal Minds” and his infectious smile will be missed! His ability to complete work independently was source of inspiration to his classmates. Good Luck, Tyler!



John Wagoner-Alexandria Central School District

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John’s plans after graduation are to continue with a post-grad option at BOCES. John’s infectious laugh and smile and his love of the Muppets will be missed throughout the building. His thoughtful drawings for staff members will be cherished for years to come. Good Luck, John!