Dana Bacher
Hamburg High School

Dana Bacher is an All American lacrosse player and an all-conference volleyball player. In addition to being a captain for 2 years, she was also chosen as Hamburg’s Character Player during the Fall season. Her academic success is equally impressive. Her course work includes AP Chem, AP Calc, HAS, NHS, and an office in Varsity H with an overall GPA of 96.8%. She consistently demonstrates maturity, intellect, integrity, and commitment to her school community. Dana leads by example and makes those around her better.

Sienna Becker
Hamburg High School

Sienna is an extremely caring young lady. She is giving, kind, and empathetic. Sienna constantly volunteers her time to helping others. She is admired by all for her compassion to those less fortunate. Sienna is a true Student Star

Lucas Bell
Saint Francis High School

Lucas is a high achieving, hardworking individual who is dedicated to his academics and to his school community. He is definitely a well-rounded St. Francis gentleman. Lucas is a member of the National Honor Society, Paduan Scholar’s Honors program, the select Jazz Messengers group, the K-OS percussion group and the Concert Band. He is also a talented athlete in the Varsity lacrosse program and is a Prep Hockey player. Lucas is always kind and respectful.

Noah J. Blarr
Global Concepts Charter High School

Noah’s character, as exemplified in his attitude and actions, distinguishes him from his peers at school and elsewhere. His diligent commitment and dedication to leadership and service in his school and his community speaks to his character, as well as his academic success as President of the NHS, ministry worship leader, member services supervisor for a large retailer, and many of his other numerous contributions. His ability to achieve so much respectfully with a sense of humor makes you appreciate him even more.

Alexander Bohosian
Frontier High School

Alex is a top-10 student who really shows himself as a Student Star with his qualities of courage, leadership, teamwork, and generosity. Alex will go above and beyond to tutor other students in his class, help them write complicated computer programing, and even teaches mini lessons to prepare classmates for the AP exam. He has turned a classroom of students into a team, intending to make sure everyone gets to the finish line together.

Alaina Brinkerhoff
Hamburg High School

Alaina is an individual of exceptional character and integrity. She is respectful, responsible, and reliable. Alaina spends countless hours volunteering and giving to others. She is a leader, a mentor, and genuinely cares about her school and community. Alaina is a true Student Star.

Phillip Ceccarelli
Frontier High School

Phillip has demonstrated his passion for FHS with his involvement as a class officer for 3 years, Student Government VP, captain of both the JV and Varsity Soccer teams, Jazz Band, Choir, Acapella group, the Wind Ensemble, section leader of Symphonic Orchestra, ECMEA All-County Band and Chorus, and has participated in NYSSMA Area All-State Band and Chorus. Also, he is involved in school musicals and plays. Phil organized the school’s dodge ball tournaments to raise money for Roswell Park, and volunteers at the Color Beach 5K to benefit Wings of Hope and Holy Angels Food Pantry.

Elizabeth Dunford
Hamburg High School

Elizabeth is a wonderful young lady who has shown the courage to overcome obstacles in order to be the best person possible. Her honesty and generosity to others has earned her the respect of the many adults she has worked with on a daily basis, leading her to leadership roles throughout the school. Elizabeth is completing her second year at the Bulldog Corner Store, and can always be counted on to take the self initiative to be a mentor to her younger peers working with her and showing leadership skills.

Madeline Ferro
Hamburg High School

Madeline has exemplified leadership and responsibility in her English 12 AP class. She steps up on a regular basis, takes risks in class in order to push herself and her classmates to learn more, and thinks about concepts on a deeper level. She is an excellent student who treats her peers and teachers with respect. Madeline conducts herself with great integrity.

Nicolas Gelyon
Frontier High School

Nicolas is a wonderful student with a very positive demeanor. He is an avid reader, thorough researcher, outstanding writer, contributes to In-Flight newspaper, and is a member of Mock Trail team. Nicolas organized a fundraiser featuring the Frontier food truck taking the lead organizing staff, sales, and advertising the event. He is honest, trustworthy and has excellent teamwork skills

Kayla Guarisco
Lackawanna High School

A conscientious student and member of the band, Kayla always works hard to complete any challenge in her way. Kayla is member of the NHS and spent part of her high school career involved in serving her community with the local chapter of the Girl Scouts. Kayla is going to continue her education studying computer science in college. Another Star Student to watch, Kayla has left an indelible mark on her school community.

Lucas Guzzino
Frontier High School

Lucas is an amazing, intelligent young man. Academics have not always been easy for him, for when was born, he was diagnosed with Autism and was non verbal. He is honest, reliable, hardworking, and most of all, kind. The smile that radiates from his face on a daily basis makes all those around him join in smiling. Lucas is part of the Cross Country Team, a diver for the Swim Team, skates with Gliding Stars, and attends Cradle Beach Camp where he is the Pioneer Camper and works with younger campers as a mentor.

Grace Hennigan
Frontier High School

Grace is a member of the NHS pursuing a career as a Physician’s Assistant. She volunteers at Elderwood Nursing Facility, Great Skate Youth Skating Club, and shadows Physicians Assistants. Her kind, compassionate, and amiable disposition makes everyone around her feel warm and welcomed. Grace is also a member of the Cross Country team, the Southtowns FLOP Ice Hockey Team, and the Girls Track and Field Team. She is a great teammate with supportive energy and words. She is an asset to our school and community.

Brianna Hummell
Randolph Academy

Brianna has been an exemplary student, classmate, and school citizen. She has maintained a part time job for 2 years, achieved a near perfect average, won the Environmental Awards and Honorable Mention at the WNY Regional Science and Engineering Fair. Brianna’s outstanding qualities, both personal and academic, will serve her as she enters the Honors Program Hilbert College this Fall.

Anjulyn Hvisdak
Hamburg High School

Anjulyn is a student who always goes above and beyond and thinks of others first. She is VP of the Academy of Finance, and always there to help when a hand is needed. She led the Student Government Kindness Tree Committee this year, and was a leader during the Thanksgiving Drive. She is a Student Star in every way!

Kelci Kolodziej
Lackawanna High School

Kelci exemplifies all the ideals of a Star Student. Her levels of respect and responsibility are evident in her academic and sports career. She began playing soccer her junior year of high school and quickly became both a team captain and an ECIC All Star goalkeeper. She has been taking a rigorous course of study in the high school PTECH program which had her taking college level courses since her freshman year. Her academic and extracurricular activities have helped mold Kelci into a Star Student.