The Howard G. Sackett Technical Center in Glenfield, NY recently held its annual awards ceremony for graduating seniors that make up the Class of 2023. One hundred seventy 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, Engineering & Design, Environmental Conservation & Forestry, Gas/Diesel Mechanics, 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 8, 2022. The student address was given by Carson Dosztan, a Visual Communications student from South Lewis Central School.
All graduating students will receive certificates for successfully completing their program requirements. Ninety-seven students were recognized for earning Technical Endorsement, which is an emblem attached to their high school diploma that signifies superior achievement and recognition by New York State for completion of an approved Career & Technical Education program. They also received a commemorative coin to mark the achievement.
Special awards from organizations and businesses were given as follows:
NYS Woodsman’s Field Corporation College Award: Shyainne Davoy (Env. Cons. & Forestry, Beaver River)
Lewis County Association of Education Office Professionals Award: Aliza Villeneuve (Visual Communications, Copenhagen)
BOCES Professional Association (BPA) Award: Warren Covey (Electrical Wiring Technology, South Lewis), Mariah DePan (Criminal Justice, Adirondack), Jordan Dorrity (Cosmetology South Lewis), Joselynne Duell (Criminal Justice, Beaver River), Alecia Horn (Cosmetology, South Lewis)
Black River Council of School Superintendent’s Award: Carson Dosztan (Visual Communications, South Lewis)
Northern New York Community Foundation Award: Tayden Simpson (Nursing Assistant, Lowville), Mason Youngs (Carpentry, South Lewis)
Adirondack Central School Related Professionals Union Award: Mariah DePan (Criminal Justice, Adirondack), Brett Sanford (Electrical Wiring Tech., Adirondack)
SkillsUSA Award: Kaitlyn Kloster (Cosmetology, Beaver River), Joselynne Duell (Criminal Justice, Beaver River), Nico Camporeale (Auto Body Tech., Beaver River)
Helen Sergent Cosmetology Memorial Award: Emmalie Kenyon (Cosmetology, South Lewis), Kaylee Bice (Cosmetology, Lowville)
Sharon Smith Cosmetology Award: Kaitlyn Kloster (Cosmetology, Beaver River)
Rome Teachers Federal Credit Union Scholarship: Alenna Murphy (Gas & Diesel Mechanics, Adirondack), Carson Dosztan (Visual Communications, South Lewis)
Northern Cruisers Club Award: Logan Chrzan (Auto Tech., Adirondack), Kaden Oviatt (Auto Body Tech., Carthage)
Pepe’s Parts Express Award: Hayden McAtee (Automotive Tech., Copenhagen), Alenna Murphy (Gas & Diesel Mechanics, Adirondack), Jordan Tittle (Auto Body Tech., Adirondack)
Zachary Arthur Memorial Scholarship: Landen Brouty (Criminal Justice, Lowville), Rebecca Marra (Criminal Justice, Lowville)
Evans Mills Raceway Park Kevin Ward Jr. Legacy Award: Ryan Larkins (Automotive Tech., Lowville)