The Howard G. Sackett Technical Center in Glenfield, NY recently held its annual awards ceremony for the Class of 2024. Two hundred twenty-one 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, 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 11, 2024.
The students will receive certificates for successfully completing their program requirements. One hundred twenty-six eligible students were recognized for earning Technical Endorsement. This endorsement signifies a completion of a New York State approved Career & Technical Education curriculum along with passing a written and practical industry standard exam, as well as completion of a senior project and presentation.
Special awards from organizations and businesses:
NYS Woodsman’s Field Corporation College Award: Jessica Reed (Env. Cons. & Forestry, Beaver River)
NYS Woodsman’s Field Corporation Employability Award: Brayden Monnat (Env. Cons. & Forestry, Beaver River)
Lewis County Association of Education Office Professionals Award: Andrew Hulbert (Visual Communications, Lowville)
BOCES Professional Association (BPA) Award: Elijah Hall (Carpentry, Lowville) and Bianca Vega-Hernandez (Veterinary Practices, Carthage)
Black River Council of School Superintendent’s Award: Madison Rhubart (Electrical Wiring, South Lewis)
Northern New York Community Foundation Award: Carli Freeman (New Vision Health, Lowville) and Aubrie Monnat (Veterinary Practices, Beaver River)
Patty O’Driscoll Memorial Scholarship: Kally Runner (Veterinary Practices, Lowville)
Red Cross Award: Kennedy Becker (New Vision Health, Beaver River)
Adirondack Central School Related Professionals Union Award: Jeanette Gifford (Culinary Arts, Adirondack) and Ian Kelly (Automotive Tech., Adirondack)
SkillsUSA Award: Kira Cullings (Cosmetology, Adirondack), Madison Rhubart (Electrical Wiring, South Lewis), Kally Runner (Veterinary Practices, Lowville)
Helen Sergent Cosmetology Memorial Award: Danielle Grimm (Cosmetology, Adirondack), Sophia Ranieri (Cosmetology, Copenhagen), and Grace Scholler (Cosmetology, Copenhagen)
Sharon Smith Cosmetology Award: Angela Widrick (Cosmetology, River Valley)
Rome Teachers Federal Credit Union Scholarship: Rachael Sadlowski (Visual Commutations, Adirondack), Elena Dickinson (New Vision Health, Beaver River), Grace Scholler (Cosmetology, Copenhagen), Avery Pate (Cosmetology, Lowville), Wyatt Staring (Heavy Equipment, South Lewis), and Brandon Beal (Visual Communications, Town of Webb)
Northern Cruisers Club Award: Patrick Sullivan (Auto Body, Copenhagen) and Aiden Korte (Automotive Tech., Adirondack)
Pepe’s Parts Xpress Award: Piper Szewczyk (Auto Body, Adirondack)
Zachary Arthur Memorial Scholarship: Haydn Draper (Criminal Justice, Lowville) and Ayden Meleshchuk (Criminal Justice, Lowville)
Evans Mills Raceway Park Kevin Ward Jr. Legacy Award: Levi Hudson (Automotive Tech., Carthage)
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.