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“Home, School and Community Educating for Life”
June-July 2022 Volume 18, Issue 6
2022 OHS Valedictorian & Salutatorian
Alexis Trietley has been
named the Valedictorian of the Sara Thomas has been
Class of 2022, ranking 1st out named Salutatorian for the Class
of 138 students. Alexis is the of 2022. She is the daughter of
daughter of Gerald and Tracie Duane and Monica Thomas. Sara
Trietley. She has maintained has maintained high honor roll
her standing on the high honor throughout her academic career
roll for 16 consecutive quarters, while taking several college
while also taking numerous courses and participating in the
college level courses, and New Visions Health Professions
participating in the New Program. Sara will graduate with
Visions Medical Program. an Advanced Regents Diploma
Alexis has been a member of with Honors.
the National Honor Society for Sara has been an active
two years and has participated member of many clubs. She
on the varsity swim team for
seven years in which she served
as a manager in 6th grade and
Alexis Trietley Sara Thomas was the President of Student
Council in 9th and 11th grade
and Treasurer in 10th grade. This
a competitor 7th through 12th grade. She was captain of the Olean year, Sara is the President of Student Activities Council. She has
swim team for her Junior and Senior years. While swimming for helped organize many student dances and fundraisers as part of her
Olean, she has broken over 50 pool and school records throughout leadership role in Student Government. Sara was also a member of
Western New York and won the 100-yard freestyle at the New York Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) in 10th and 11th
State Swimming Championship in 2021. Despite not having a 2020 grade. In 11th grade, Sara advanced to the state competition where
championship season due to COVID-19, Alexis qualified for States she medaled in three categories. In addition, Sara has been a member
five times and won Sectionals seven times throughout her career. of the Olean National Honor Society and Science Club. As a junior,
Alexis is an automatic All American Swimmer as she is ranked in Sara won the Olean Public Library poetry contest and received the
the top 100 fastest times in the country for the 50-yard freestyle and 20-40 Point Extra Curricular Award.
is currently being considered for the All American in the 100-yard Sara has participated in five varsity sports, earning 15 varsity
freestyle. In addition, Alexis is also a Scholastic All American through letters, and a Scholar Athlete Award for each season. As a six-
USA Swimming. She won the Sportsmanship award for Section 6 at year varsity swimmer, and Team Captain, Sara has received the
the New York State Swimming Championship and All-Western New Most Improved Award, Coaches Award twice, Dual Sport Athlete
York Scholar Athlete. Alexis received the Most Valuable Swimmer Award twice, and the Athlete of the Season Award. She qualified
Award 3 times and the High Point Award 2 times while swimming for for sectionals five times and helped lead multiple relays to become
Olean. She was named Athlete of the Season for the Fall of 2019 and CCAA and Class B champions. Sara was part of a record breaking
2021 and was recognized by Section 6 as being the Most Outstanding 200 freestyle relay that qualified for states. As a junior, Sara joined
Performer in 2018 and 2021. Alexis has received 22 of 24 eligible the Varsity Cross Country team. Over the past two years, she has been
Class B patches, 12 of them being for first place. She also swam year- awarded Rookie of the Year, Dual Sport Athlete Award and Athlete
round for the Bradford YMCA swim team where she was an athlete of the Season twice, along with Most Valuable Runner. She also
representative for the Niagara Swim League. received the CCAA Sportsmanship Award and was named CCAA
Within the community, Alexis has been involved in the Olean Second Team twice. Sara is in her fourth year on the Varsity Track
Sports Boosters Can Drive, Toys for Tots, the Olean Food Pantry, and Field team and has won the Rookie of the Year Award and CCAA
the Olean Genesis House, the Olean Warming House, Rebuilding Sportsmanship Award. Sara played on the JV basketball team for two
Together, the Olean Little League, the Child Advocacy Center, seasons where she was a Team Captain, followed by two seasons on
the Olean Lion’s Club, and Saint John’s church. She was a student the varsity team.
representative for the Community Schools Advisory Board and the Within the community, Sara has been involved with the Oak Hill
Academy of Excellence Advisory Board. Additionally, Alexis has Park Clean-Up, St. Bonaventure Cemetery Clean-Up, Gus Macker
lifeguarded at the Olean YMCA and Bartlett Country Club, taught Basketball Tournament, SouperBowl of Caring, Olean Warming
swim lessons, coached swimming, pool served, and waitressed at House, Homeless Huskies, Olean Genesis House, and St. John’s
Bartlett, and tested COVID patients remotely as a COVID-19 Testing Parish. She has also worked full time as a lifeguard at Allegany State
Supervisor through VAULT healthcare. Park for the past two summers.
Alexis has accepted an offer to swim division I at Colorado State Sara has committed to Saint Leo University where she will
University in the Fall and plans to earn a Biomedical Science degree, pursue a dual degree in Business and Biology with a concentration
while exploring coursework in Finance. She is looking forward to in Biomedical and Health Sciences on a Pre-Physical Therapy track.
furthering her education while passionately competing in the sport She will also be continuing her athletic career running Cross Country
she loves. and Track at the Division II level.
Aaron Aiello Kiley Anastasia Ellison Ash-West Ariyana “Tanner” Makenna Cummings
Class of 2022 Honor Graduates
Burrows
Aaron Aiello is the son of Tina Huskies, Oak Hill Park Clean-Up, and “Les Misérables.” Ellison was a
Aiello-Austin and step-son of Casey World with Water Club and the Olean student in the Automotive Technology
Austin. Aaron was a member of the Sports Booster Can Drive. She has program at the BOCES Career and
National Honor Society and Student won a sectional title in softball and Technical Education Center in Olean
Activities Council. He has played three in volleyball. In 2019 Kiley and received honors of being inducted
soccer since the age of 10 including was CCAA East 1 All-Star, in 2021 into the National Technical Honor So-
modified, JV and Varsity levels. He she was CCAA West 1 1st team All- ciety. Ellison plans to attend Rochester
was named to the CCIAC Honorable Star, All Western New York Honor- Institute of Technology to major in
Mention Soccer team for the 2021 able Mention, Big 30 All-Star, Team Mechanical Engineering Technology.
season, he also received Most Im- Defensive MVP, in 2022. She was
proved Player Award in 2021. Aaron CCAA West 1 Pitcher of the Year, All Ariyana “Tanner” Burrows is the
is a member of the Varsity Tennis Western New York, All-State, Big 30 son of Danielle Zawatski and Timothy
Team, being named Rookie of the All-Star, OHS Athlete of the season, Burrows. Earlier in high school he
Year Spring 2021. Aaron has actively Team Defensive MVP, and Grand participated in Art Club. Tanner was a
participated in Homeless Huskies, Oak Slam All-Tournament Team. Kiley will student of the Media Communications
Hill Park Clean-Up, Star Program, be attending University at Buffalo to Technology course at the Olean Career
and many other school events. He major in Occupational Therapy. and Technical Education. He has been
was member of DECA and the Span- on multiple honor rolls for Media
ish Club. Aaron has helped to create Ellison Ash-West is the son of Ma- Communications Technology and has
many of this year’s SAC events and ria Ash and Michael West. Ellison has been certified in Adobe Photoshop.
enjoyed attending as many sport- played Varsity Soccer for six years, Outside of school, he enjoys writing
ing events as possible to support the on the Boys Swim Team for four poetry and creating both physical and
Huskies. He has worked for the City years, bowled for one year, and played digital art. He hopes to one day pursue
of Olean Recreation Department since Varsity Tennis for three years. Ellison education in the field of photography.
the age of 16 and spends a lot of time was a member of Student Council,
volunteering for the GOACC events French Club, World with Water Club Makenna Cummings is the daugh-
throughout the year like Gus Macker. and National Honor Society. He has ter of Bridgette Cummings. She was
Aaron will be attending St. Bonaven- played the violin for eight years and a member of National Honor Society,
ture University in the fall majoring in has earned outstanding solo festival a member of Interact Club and was
Adolescent Education with a concen- scores with level 6 music. Ellison has President of the Film Club her senior
tration in History. also participated in Studio 107 for year. She was in the pit for “Little
three years, where he has performed Women,” Science Club, received the
Kiley Anastasia is the daughter at the Allegany State Park, Basilica of Harold Dutton Award, Studio 107, All
of Steve and Deana Anastasia. Kiley St. Mary of the Angels, and the Olean County and Solo Fest. She participat-
has played softball for six years and High School lobby in the mornings ed in the Oak Hill Park Clean-Up and
volleyball for six years. Kiley was a during the winter season. He also was the Concert Master.
member of the National Honor Soci- performed in the Pit Orchestra for the
ety. She has participated in Homeless school plays “Fiddler on the Roof”,
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Madison Davenport Morgan Dowdell Adele Dwaileebe Madison Ferry Jolyn Gibbons
Class of 2022 Honor Graduates
Madison Davenport is the daugh- Adele Dwaileebe is the daughter been on high honor roll throughout
ter of Cailtin and Jason Davenport. of Charmaine and Jimmy Dwaileebe. high school, and has been a 20 Point
Madison has been dancing for twelve Adele has played Volleyball for six and 40 Point Award recipient. Jolyn
years and has been instructing for years and participated on varsity for has competed in many athletic teams.
three years at Step Up Dance Acad- four years. She was selected for the Tennis, one year, earning a spot on the
emy. Additionally, she has been Buffalo News Team and First Team CCAA 1st team. Volleyball, two years.
competitively dancing for seven years All-Star her senior year. She also holds Basketball, four years, earning league
and has won numerous awards at the three sectional titles along with a re- honorable mention. Softball, six years,
regional, national, and world level. cord for career kills at 856. Adele was starting all four years on varsity. She
Madison was a member of National a member of National Honor Society has been named 1 West 1st team All-
Honor Society, and she was a member and French Club. She also participated Star, 1 West Player of the Year, Big
of French Club, Project Lead the Way, in Pi Day, Homeless Huskies, Oak 30 1st Team All-Star and All Western
and the JV Volleyball team. Madi- Hill Park Clean-Up, and volunteering NY Small School 1st team. Outside of
son participated in Pi Day, Homeless for the Gus Macker. Adele will attend School, Jolyn has played travel soft-
Huskies, Oak Hill Park Clean-Up, the John Carroll University in the fall to ball for 12 years. She enjoys spending
Souper Bowl of Caring, and setting up major in Finance. time with her family and friends. Jolyn
for the Gus Macker. She will attend St. plans to attend Niagara University this
Bonaventure University in the fall to Madison Ferry is the daughter of fall to study Business/Finance. She
major in Business. Christopher and Tamara Ferry. Madi- will also join the Purple Eagles on a
son has participated in World with Division 1 Softball Scholarship.
Morgan Dowdell is the daugh- Water Club and the Souper Bowl of
ter of Nicol Stier-Dowdell and Jef- Caring. Madison was a member of Na-
frey Dowdell. She was a student in tional Honor Society. She will attend
the New Visions Health Professions Jamestown Community College at the
Program and a member of the Na- Olean Campus majoring in Business.
tional Honor Society. She participated
in Souper Bowl of Caring, SPCA Jolyn Gibbons is the daughter of
fundraiser, World with Water Club, Greg and Kathleen Gibbons. Jolyn has
and played Varsity Golf. Outside of been a member of National Honor So-
school she enjoys playing the piano ciety and is Co-Senior Class President.
and practices Archery. She will be She has been an active member of St.
attending Jamestown Community Col- John’s Church. Jolyn has participated
lege to major in Chemistry. After her in Homeless Huskies, Pink Pumpkin
Associate’s Degree, she will transfer Project, Souper Bowl of Caring, Gus
to University at Buffalo for a 2 + 4 Macker, and Sports Boosters Can
Pharmacy Program. Drives. Jolyn has been a scholar ath-
lete, received sportsmanship awards,
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Stella Gonzalez Olivia Graham Madalynn Graves Arissa Hamed Dominik Henzel
Class of 2022 Honor Graduates
Stella Gonzalez is the daughter of Madalynn Graves is the daughter Dominik Henzel is the son of Kyle
Nichole and Paul Gonzalez. She was of Richard and Leah Graves. She was and Amy Henzel. Dom has played
a student in the New Visions Health a member of National Honor Society basketball and baseball for six years.
Professions program and a member and Culinary Arts, a course at the He received 2nd All Section Team for
of the National Honor Society. Stella Olean Career and Technical Educa- Varsity Baseball. Dom was a member
participated in Girls’ Varsity Cross tion. She was in several art and music of National Honor Society while par-
Country for four years and Girls’ classes, she has a basic skill level in ticipating in many community service
Varsity Track and Field for two years. bonjo, mandolin, piano, watercolors opportunities including Oak-Hill Park
Stella was the co-director for this and charcoal art as well as a moderate Clean-Up, Olean Sports Booster Can
year’s Souper Bowl of Caring canned skill level in clarinet, vocals as an alto Drive, and volunteering for Unified
food drive. Stella will attend Susque- and tenor as well as artistic character day at St. Bonaventure. Dom also
hanna University in the fall, majoring and environmental design. She is completed an internship through the
in Biomedical Sciences. more proud of these artistic/technical Erick Laine CEO Award Program.
accomplishments than her 90% aver- Dominik will be attending Xavier Uni-
Olivia Graham is the daughter of age. versity in the fall to major in Finance.
Scott and Karen Graham. Olivia was a
member of the National Honor Society Arissa Hamed is the daughter of
and has also been a member of the Steve and Leah Hamed. Arissa started
Spanish Club. Olivia has been dancing dance training at the age of three and
at Neighborhood School of Dance for started competitive dance in high
15 years and has been a competition school, dancing for Dance Arts and
dancer for two years. In addition, she Step Up Dance Academy and has par-
served as a teacher’s assistant for four ticipated in Track and Field. She was
years. Olivia has served and helped class Vice President her junior year
at Basilica of St Mary of the Angels and was a part of Prom Committee and
for their church festivals, dinners, Yearbook Club. She was a member of
and altar server. She has also been a the National Honor Society and volun-
member of chorus. Olivia has received teered for service opportunities in the
the Harold Dutton Spotlight Student community including Oak Hill Park
Award. Olivia will be attending St. Clean-Up, Homeless Huskies, Toys
Bonaventure University in the fall, For Tots, Cattaraugus County SPCA
majoring in Early Childhood Educa- and volunteer speaker at the Super-
tion with Adolescent Education and intendent Search Committee Forum.
Special Education. Arissa is attending SUNY Brockport
in the fall, majoring in Nursing and
hopes to be an Oncology Nurse in the
future.
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Stephen Hoffman Kenya Jackson Safia Javed Madison Jones Chloe Kimball
Class of 2022 Honor Graduates
Stephen Hoffman is the son of Club, Spanish Club, and Homeless Outside of school Chloe likes to listen
Mike and Ellie Hoffman. Stephen Huskies. Safia also worked the sum- to music and hang out with friends.
was a member of the National Honor mer STAR program with Liberty Chloe will be attending SUNY Col-
Society and has been involved in com- Partnership for two years and worked lege of Environmental Science and
munity volunteering throughout high at the YMCA in childcare for over a Forestry to major in Wildlife Science.
school. Stephen has competed in Ole- year. Safia is attending Penn State,
an soccer and basketball all four years University Park and majoring in Politi-
and was a Captain in each sport. In his cal Science.
time outside of school Stephen en-
joys golf, basketball games, watching Madison Jones is the daughter of
football, and cheering for the Clemson Christopher and JoAnne Jones. Mad-
Tigers and the Buffalo Bills. Stephen die has been a member of the girls’
will be attending DePaul University soccer program for the past six years
in the fall to pursue a double major in and was a Captain of the Varsity team
Finance and Accounting. this past fall season. She has been
named CCAA West First Team All-
Kenya Jackson is the daughter Star for three consecutive years since
of Lorie and Ebraaheema Jackson. joining the varsity team her sopho-
Kenya has been a cheerleader for 13 more year. Maddie was a member of
years and has cheered for football, the National Honor Society and has
basketball, and competitively. She at- been a part of the Souper Bowl of
tended the STEM program in Philadel- Caring since 10th grade. Maddie was
phia and was a member of the Nation- a student in the New Visions Health
al Honor Society. Kenya also partici- Professions Program this past year at
pated in the Oak Hill Park Clean-Up. the Olean Career and Technical Center
She will attend one of three colleges and hopes to pursue a career in the
for an undeclared major. medical field. Maddie will be attend-
ing the University of Connecticut
Safia Javed is the daughter of Lynn majoring in Biomedical Engineering
Sweitzer and Muhammed Javed. Safia on a Pre-Med track.
was a member of National Honor
Society, was involved in student class Chloe Kimball is the daughter of
office, and in her senior year she was Michael and Lora Kimball. Chloe
a part of the Senior Advisory Council was a student in the Animal Science
as Executive Secretary. Safia ran Cross Program at the Olean Career and Tech-
Country and Track for six years. Safia nical Education. She has been on high
was also a participant of Yearbook honor roll throughout high school.
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Lillie Malone Albert Martin Carson Martinelli Kamdyn McClain Anna Mest
Class of 2022 Honor Graduates
Lillie Malone is the daughter of he enjoys listening to music and hang- has also been doing community theater
Jessica and Ty Malone. Lillie was a ing out with friends. He will be at- most of her life. Anna was a member
member of the National Honor Soci- tending JCC to a major in Adolescence of the Student Activities Council as
ety and received the JCC Part-Time Education. the Event Creation and Coordination
Student Dean’s List Award. She has Specialist. Anna will be attending
received various awards for excellence Kamdyn McClain is the son of Belmont University in the fall and will
in Math and History throughout her Billy McClain and Betsy Bathurst. Ka- be majoring in Business and Musical
academic career. In 2020, Lillie helped mdyn has been a member of the Var- Theater, in hopes to continue her pas-
establish a local nonprofit, V.I.B.E sity Golf and Varsity Basketball teams sion for music in Nashville.
aimed at empowering black voices for three and six years, respectively.
in the community and holds a Youth He has also been member of National
Advisory Position on the Board of Honor Society and a 4-year Sectional
Directors. Lillie has also donated her Scholar Athlete. Kamdyn participated
time helping create outreach materi- in the Erick Laine CEO Program,
als for the recruitment of volunteers to multiple Sports Booster Club Can
assist area residents that can’t afford Drives, and Salvation Army fundrais-
an attorney. Lillie will be attending the ers. Kamdyn was always looking to
University of Hawaii at Manoa in the improve his school, going so far as to
fall with a double major in Sociology set up a de facto golf league to bounce
and Korean. ideas off the superintendent. Kamdyn
will be attending the College of Wil-
Albert Martin is the son of Daniel liam and Mary in the fall, planning to
and Nancy Martin. He was a member pursue a double major in Finance and
of National Honor Society. He played Economics.
baseball and basketball and received
the Sportsmanship Award for basket- Anna Mest is the daughter of Steve
ball. He participated in Oak Hill Park and Angela Mest. She was a member
Clean-Up and Sports Booster Can of National Honor Society, TV stu-
Drives. He will be attending JCC to dio, Drama Club, Select Choir, and
major in Business. Bel Canto. She has also participated
in Special Olympics Unified Sports.
Carson Martinelli is the son of She has been a football cheerleader
Thomas and Kim Martinelli. He was for three years and a Senior Captain.
a member of National Honor Soci- Anna has been in four drama club
ety, Chess Club, Homeless Huskies. productions at Olean including, “Little
He helped with Immanuel Lutheran Women,” “Les Misérables,” “Fiddler
Church Clean-Up. Outside of school on the Roof,” and “Oklahoma.” She
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Maryam Mirza Delaynie Moore Hannah Nelson Aoife Ní Shé
Class of 2022 Honor Graduates
Maryam Mirza is the daughter for four years. Additionally, Maryam of National Honor Society and a
of Dr. Zafar Mirza and Dr. Shazia received the 20-40-60 Point Award. returning volunteer at the Olean Food
Siddiqi. Maryam will graduate with Maryam was also honored as the Pantry. Delaynie plans to attend the
an Advanced Regents Diploma with Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau’s University of Pittsburgh at Bradford to
Honors and Mastery in Math and Sci- Youth of the Week. Maryam received study Physical Therapy and continue
ence. Maryam was an All-Western NY the Class of 1961 Scholarship for the her years of playing soccer.
Section VI Scholar Athlete Winner for highest female math and science aver-
Cross Country and Track and Field age in addition to several other awards Hannah Nelson is the daughter
and a NYSPHAA eight-time scholar for academic excellence. of Thomas and Angela Nelson. She
athlete. Maryam’s musical prowess Maryam was a member of the participated in softball for six years,
included being a choir member, an alto National Honor Society, received the tennis for two, and volleyball for four.
saxophone player, Concert Band and University of Rochester George East- She was in National Honor Society,
Jazz Section Leader, and a member man Young Leaders Award and been Prom Committee, and Spanish Club.
of local honor ensembles as a soloist acclaimed as a Commended National She was the Senior Class President
in school festivals. She received the Merit Scholar for her outstanding for the years 2020-2022. She volun-
“most improved” award in Band and PSAT score. Maryam was also a mem- teered for Olean Girls Softball League,
delegated for Model United Nations. ber of the New Visions Health Profes- Toys For Tots, Homeless Huskies, and
Maryam’s high school career stands sions Program taking rigorous college Souper Bowl of Caring. She plans on
out not just for her own accolades, coursework. Maryam will be receiving attending Daemen University to major
but for her commitment to serving her healthcare studies certificate from in Pre-Veterinary Medicine.
the greater Olean community. As Jamestown Community College in
President and Treasurer of the Interact June of 2022 along with certification Aoife Ní Shé is the daughter of
Club, she coordinated and engaged in in multiple health-aid courses. Jessica Kubiak. She transferred to
volunteering events regularly includ- Maryam will be attending the Olean High School in the middle of
ing being the coordinator of the 2022 University of Rochester for her fresh- her freshman year. At this school, she
Souper Bowl of Caring food drive. man year and then Cornell University has been involved in Interact Club.
Maryam is a member of the Olean for her remaining college career. She Outside of school, she has been a
Area Youth Court, where she guided hopes to major in Human Biology, member of the Tri-County Arts Coun-
troubled juveniles through legal court Health, and Society on the premedical cil, participated in student activist
trials, giving them the opportunity to track. activities relating to school issues, has
correct their behavior without having a been an active member of the Olean
permanent record. She also worked at Delaynie Moore is the daughter Area Youth Court, and participated in
the Olean YMCA in the Child Watch of Danny and Tallena Kallenbach. community service. Aoife graduated a
program in high school. Delaynie has played Varsity Soccer for full year early from OHS, and will be
Maryam was class Vice President five years at Olean High School. She attending the University of Pittsburgh,
in 11th grade and class Secretary her has earned Honorable Mention, First majoring in Sociology.
senior year. She received the JCC and Second Team Award for Western
Part-Time Students Dean’s List award New York. She was also a member
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Makenna O’Connell Makenna Pancio Tanvi Patro
Class of 2022 Honor Graduates
Makenna O’Connell is the daugh- Makenna Pancio is the daughter Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor of
ter of Rene and Brian O’Connell of Jeremy and Kristen Pancio. She has Pharmacy degree through Early Assur-
Jr. Makenna has received academic participated in Volleyball and Softball. ance program. Makenna was selected
awards for Excellence in Earth Sci- She was a four-year starter for the Var- for the Pride of New York Scholarship
ence, Biology, Biotechnology, Statis- sity Softball team. She was selected for her academic excellence by the
tics, Economics, English and Health. for the All-Star 2nd team her freshman University at Buffalo.
She was a member of National Honor year and All-Star 1st team her junior
Society, Ski Club, Homeless Huskies year. She was named Offensive MVP Tanvi Patro is the daughter of
and was named to the JCC Part-Time her junior year. Along with her com- Deepak and Sunitha Patro. She has
Dean’s List for five semesters. Maken- mitment to Olean High School softball donated much of her time to volunteer
na has volunteered for the Souper she was also involved with Synergy service in her community. Tanvi has
Bowl of Caring, Olean Food Pantry, travel softball teams for 8 years. In participated in the Homeless Hus-
Oak Hill Park Clean-Up and the World Volleyball, she was named All WNY kies program for three years, raising
with Water Club. Makenna also served 2nd team, All-Star 2nd team and Big money and awareness for the home-
as a member of the Smart Schools and Play award her senior year. She also less through the Genesis House. She
Academy of Excellence Committees. played with the Octane travel volley- has also been a member of the Hindu
Makenna was a competitive gymnast ball team for several years. She was Society of Olean and Allegany for
for eight years with the Flames Gym- a Varsity Scholar athlete, a member ten years, volunteering as a performer
nastics Team and was named 2X Gym- of National Honor Society and has at the local India Festival. Tanvi has
nast of the Year, a NYS Gymnastics maintained high honors for all four participated in the Hugh O’Brien
State Champion, a Western PA State years. She has taken many Advanced Youth Leadership Seminar (HOBY),
Gymnastics Champion and a National Dual enrollment courses through a program designed to help students
Gymnastics Champion. Makenna is a Jamestown Community College and recognize their full leadership poten-
5X Varsity letter winner for OHS Div- St. Bonaventure University. She vol- tial. She is the co-founder and leader
ing and broke the OHS School Diving unteered for Oak Hill Park Clean-Up, of Dear Asian Youth Catt County, a
record for 6 and 11 dives, the OHS Homeless Huskies, Souper Bowl of youth-led non-profit organization that
Pool record for 11 dives and the Alle- Caring, Sports Booster, Gus Macker, strives to uplift and empower Asian
gany-Limestone Pool Diving record Women in Sports and Academy of youth in the local community. Ad-
for 11 dives. Makenna is a 4X CCAA Excellence. In the community she is a ditionally, Tanvi has participated in
Diving All Star, 5X Section 6 qualifier, member of Basilica of St. Mary of the the Olean Area Youth Court for two
NYSPHSAA shield winner and NYS Angels and volunteered for Salvation years, offering an alternative to the
Girls Federation diving state quali- Army. Makenna received the 20-40 Juvenile system for first time of-
fier. Makenna has earned an advanced Point Award for her achievements. fenders. Tanvi has also been highly
Regents diploma with honors and will Makenna has worked at Ried’s Food involved in school activities, winning
attend the University at Buffalo in the Barn. Makenna will be attending the the 20-40-60 Point Award. Tanvi has
fall to pursue a Pre-Medical program University at Buffalo. Makenna is en- been a member of the Student Council
as a Biological Sciences major. rolled in the School of Pharmacy and for three years and has participated in
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Ethan Smucinski-
Ruth Scordo Byron Ring Llian Shoup Jayde Smith
Class of 2022 Honor Graduates
OBrien
Model United Nations for five years, Treasurer for Student Activities Coun- County for chorus and to the Spring
winning the best delegation and best cil. He participated in tennis, swim- String Festival for violin. Outside of
resolution awards. Tanvi has also been ming, cross country and did Homeless school she enjoys playing her guitar,
an active musician during her high Huskies. He will be attending Roches- singing, skiing, and hanging out with
school career. Tanvi has been playing ter Institute of Technology to major in her friends and family. After high
piano for 13 years. She has performed Mechanical Engineering Technology. school she will attend Jamestown
in many talent shows and recitals, Community College for Accounting.
winning several young artists awards. Llian Shoup is the daughter of
Tanvi has also been a member of the Loreen and Thomas Shoup. She was Ethan Smucinski-OBrien is the
Olean Bel Canto. Tanvi’s future plans a leader in her Environmental Action son of Kathleen Smucinski and T.J.
are to attend the University at Buffalo Committee and helped lead the student O’Brien. Ethan has played baseball for
with a Neuroscience major on a Pre- run recycling program up until she six years and football for one. Ethan
Med track. had to move away from Houston. She was a member of Ski club and Spanish
stayed active with helping in the en- Club. Ethan was a member of National
Ruth Scordo is the daughter of vironment and will return to Houston Honor Society. Ethan plans to attend
Holly and Antonio Scordo. She has to study Environmental Science. She St. Bonaventure University to study
participated in the Hugh O’Brian had a love for art and was active in Art Business and Finance.
Youth Leadership Program and has Club and was the only student in the
been an active member of the National Independent Art class. She was also
Honor Society. She has been the recip- the Vice President of the Class of 2022
ient of the Cattaraugus County Youth along with her friend Ruth Scordo.
Citizenship Award and the President’s She was a member of the National
Volunteer Service Award. Ruth has Honor Society with a focus on service.
also taken an active role in her school In Houston, she hopes to find a way
community and has been a member of to follow all her love of the environ-
the Band and Select Chorus through ment, art, and volunteering and will
all four years of high school. She has be attending University of Houston to
taken leadership roles in the World major in Environmental Science.
with Water Club and has served as
Vice President of the Class of 2022. Jayde Smith is the daughter of An-
Ruth will attend Ohio University, gela Oberst and Michael and Jessica
majoring in Business Administration Smith. She was a member of National
through the Honors Tutorial College. Honor Society. She was in Orchestra
for five years, Band for four years and
Byron Ring is the son of Timothy Select Choir. She has participated in
and Kristine Ring. He was a member the musicals, “Oklahoma” and “Fid-
of National Honor Society and was the dler on the Roof.” She went to All
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9
Hannah Vanderhoef Katherine Weber Eliana Whitford Jacob Williams Maxwell Wolfe
Class of 2022 Honor Graduates
Hannah Vanderhoef is the daugh- in Homeless Huskies, the Souper Outside of school he enjoys playing
ter of Danielle and Jesse Minges. Bowl of Caring, and the Oak Hill Park video games and cooking. He will
Hannah has been a member of Na- Clean-Up. After graduation, Katherine attend Jamestown Business College
tional Honor Society for the past two will be attending SUNY Geneseo with to obtain a degree in Accounting and
years. She has been on the Varsity a major in Early Childhood/Childhood Business.
Diving team since 8th grade and did Education.
Track for two years. She has partici- Maxwell Wolfe is the son of Car-
pated in Homeless Huskies, Oak Hill Eliana Whitford is the daughter of rie and Aaron Wolfe. Max has played
Park Clean-Up, Pi Day, and the Olean Laura and Langford Whitford. She was soccer for five years and played Tennis
Sports Boosters can drive. She has a member of National Honor Society in a top 7 position for two years. Max
worked at Twist n Shake for the past and participated in Homeless Huskies. has been a member of Student Coun-
two years. Hannah enjoys listening to She was an SPCA volunteer, played cil throughout high school and was a
music and going for walks. This fall she volleyball, did Oak Hill Park Clean-Up part of the Student Activities Council
is attending the University at Buffalo. and was named to the JCC Part-Time during his senior year. Max has played
Dean’s List. Eliana will be attending violin since he was three and has been
Katherine Weber is the daughter of Florida Atlantic University to major in a part of the Orchestra since middle
Daniel and Caroline Weber. Katherine Marketing. school. Max was a member of National
was a member of National Honor So- Honor Society and has maintained a
ciety and the Advertising Coordinator Jacob Williams is the son of Dean high honor roll status throughout high
on the Student Activities Council. She Springstead and Casey Williams. school. Max is attending St. Bonaven-
was also a member of the Principal Jacob has participated in Project Lead ture University to start his pursuit of
Advisory Council, Spanish Club, and the Way for two years. He was also a attending and graduating law school.
TV Studio. Katherine has participated member of National Honor Society.
Honor graduates have earned an accumulative grade point average (GPA) of 90 or higher throughout high school.
Olean City School District Newsletter
10Good Luck To Our OHS Seniors!
Aaron J. Aiello – St. Bonaventure University Stella S. Gonzalez – Susquehanna University Dyllon A.A. Perry – Employment
Kiley M. Anastasia – University at Buffalo David A. Goodsell – Employment Leigha A. Peterson – JCC
Ellison M. Ash-West – Rochester Institute of Sierra M. Goodwill – United States Air Force Abbigail J. Pettit – JCC
Technology Olivia L. Graham – St. Bonaventure University Jamison M. Pittman – Employment
Xaiver D. Attwell – Alfred State College Madalynn J. Graves – Employment Corey D. Potter – JCC
Gavin S. Bagliere – JCC Myka C. Grayson – United States Navy Francis A. Pyrkos, III – Employment
Braelyn R. Barber – Employment Christopher R.L. Halsey – University at Buffalo Samara S. Rafi – St. Bonaventure University
Christian R. Barta – JCC Arissa M. Hamed – SUNY Brockport Dusty J. Ray – United States Army
Kilee J. Bearfield – Employment Nicholas P. Harrington – Employment Byron D. Ring – Rochester Institute of
Maxwell A. Bee – JCC John D. Henzel – Xavier University Technology
Alana S. Beeson – JCC Jamestown Chloe M. Hirt – JCC Jordan D. Rodgers-Bonnell – JCC Jamestown
Seth C. Bellamy – Alfred State Stephen M. Hoffman – DePaul University Payeton S. Rogers – Employment
William L. Bergevin – Employment Quintin A. Humbert – Employment Ella J. Scanlon – St. John’s University
Alexander J. Blehar – St. John Fisher Kenya A. Jackson – 4 year college Jaedon N. Schroeder – United States Air Force
Ryan J. Boysha, Jr. – JCC Nahzion G. James – Florida A&M University Brianna M. Schwindler – Employment
Jada L. Braley – United States Air Force Safia E. Javed – Penn State University Ruth N. Scordo – Ohio University
Renee N. Brown – JCC Madison T. Jones – University of Connecticut Llian C. Shoup – University of Houston
Jeffrey G. Brush – JCC Ryli-Alexa J. Jordan – Hilbert College Iris M. Shreve – Employment
Emma J. Buckley – Employment Nikolus D. Jurenko – Employment Railey A. Silvis – Hilbert College
Ethan J. Burdick – JCC Brynn A. Kasperski – Employment Devin A. Singh – Ohio University
Ariyana G. Burrows – Employment Calla S. Katcher – Fashion Institute of Kyle R. Slaugenhaupt – Employment
Zachary M. Byrne – University of Pittsburgh Technology Jayde M. Smith – JCC
at Bradford Devin P. Kayes – Alfred State College Ethan J. Smucinski-O’Brien – St. Bonaventure
Reagan A. Campbell-Olmsted – Employment Ethan T. Kayes – SUNY Brockport University
Domonic C. Carleton – Monroe Community Kaylynn N. Keesler – JCC Jacob A. Spears – Employment
College Emily E. St. Clair – JCC
Ryan M. Ketchner – Employment
Christopher J. Cassford – St. Bonaventure Jaden N. Stabb – JCC
University Chloe M. Kimball – SUNY College of
Environmental Science Makayla S. Stephan – JCC
James L. Chastain – Employment and Forestry Jace M. Sullivan – Employment
Julius A. Childs – Erie Community College Daniel J. Kivari – Monroe Community College Joshua A. Terhune – Employment
Savannah N. Coker – Employment Damon A. Liguori – JCC Sara M. Thomas – St. Leo University
Erin M. Cortez – University of Nevada Collin N. Lyons – JCC Codie-Lee J. Tidd – Employment
Makenna L. Cummings – Employment Kionah R. Malone – Employment Alexis C. Trietley – Colorado State University
Joshua C. Dalton – Alfred University Lillie J. Malone – University of Hawaii at Manoa Noah J. Trudeau – Employment
Madison R. Davenport – St. Bonaventure Braydon A. Mandel – JCC
University Samuel L. Ursoy – SUNY Fredonia
Albert D. Martin – JCC Corie A. Van Deusen-Farwell – SUNY Fredonia
Desmond E. Davis – Real Estate License
Carson S. Martinelli – JCC Hannah N. Vanderhoef – University at Buffalo
Lily M. Deemer – JCC
Nya L. Martinelli – Roberts Wesleyan College Katherine E. Weber – Geneseo
Giovanni N. DiCerbo – West Virginia University
Kamdyn O.B. McClain – William and Mary Mason A. Welka – JCC
Morgan B. Dowdell – JCC
Anna M. Mest – Belmont University Eliana C. Whitford – Florida Atlantic University
Ashley A. Doxey – SUNY Fredonia
Caelyn N. Mett – JCC Elliott D. Wilber – St. Bonaventure University
Adele E. Dwaileebe – John Carrol University
Maryam Z. Mirza – University of Rochester Noah E. Wilkinson – JCC
Madison R. Ferry – Employment
Delaynie N. Moore – University of Pittsburgh Jacob R. Williams – Jamestown Business
Steven J. Field – Alfred State College at Bradford College
Hunter M. Flake – Employment Hannah G. Nelson – Daemen University Kyah M. Williams – Employment
Prince J. Foster – Villa Maria College Aoife B. Ni She – University of Pittsburgh Roy R. Wilson – United States Army
Maria J. Fox – Employment Makenna R. O’Connell – University at Buffalo Maddox P. Windus – Alfred State College
Marques A. Gayton – JCC Roxanne E. Padlo – JCC Maxwell W. Wolfe – St. Bonaventure University
Jolyn K. Gibbons – Niagara University Makenna E. Pancio – University at Buffalo
Chloe J. Gilliland – Jamestown Business Anayah L. Parks-Barker – Buffalo State College
College
Tanvi Patro – University at Buffalo
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11Message from the Superintendent
It’s the time of year for
celebrations in the Olean City This is also a good time for each of us to reflect on our past
School District! Commencement, year. Staff review their professional performance and think
grade advancement, senior nights about goals for the upcoming year. Students at every level
for athletics, banquets, concerts can think of study habits they found successful and identify
and so much are happening clubs or activities to join in the coming year. We are assessing
throughout our school community. our progress as we emerge from the pandemic, and making
This newsletter provides merely changes to address our greatest needs.
a slice of life in our schools, and
I am proud to report there is an Your OCSD Board of Education has been at work updating
abundance of reasons to celebrate. the OCSD Policy Manual and searching for your permanent
Superintendent of Schools, who is employed to oversee and
We are grateful to have received strong support for our carry out the policies. These are the two main functions
2022-2023 school budget. Not only do we have a fiscally of a board of education. Many hours have been devoted at
responsible spending plan that accounts for an increase to the sacrifice of family and personal time for this volunteer
student programs and services, but we have a responsible position, as they research, read, listen, and learn before making
district reserve plan and have accounted for continuing some final decisions.
services after federal funding disappears.
On a personal note, it has been a pleasure serving as your
Administrators and instructional coaches have been assisting Interim Superintendent of Schools. The past few months have
with the implementation of resources aligned to the next flown by. Together we have tackled some pressing issues and
generation learning standards, and our students will be made some adjustments to operations for improvement. I
prepared for the new assessments as they come online. am confident that the talented faculty and staff of OCSD will
Common curricular pathways throughout our elementary remain on a trajectory of profound improvement for the terrific
and intermediate programs are to be expected with increased students we serve. Thank you for the opportunity to learn with
academic achievement for each student. Olean High School you.
is developing a credit recovery program, which is a robust
emergency room-style approach to intervene quickly when a Enjoy your summer and be well!
student starts falling behind. A Muti-Tiered System of Support
(MTSS) is being identified throughout the district, which will Dr. Karen Geelan
help staff, parents, and students understand the strategies and Interim Superintendent of Schools
services we will apply in every grade and course.
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Music for Youth Concert Series
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra performed in the Olean High School Auditorium during the school day on Tuesday, May 24,
2022 as part of the Music for Youth Concert Series. Elementary students from several area school districts attended for either a
morning or afternoon session with the beloved philharmonic. The BPO is proud to present educational programming accessible to
all students through live concerts, in-school programs, and digital resources. Each year they work to ensure their programs introduce
students to the best orchestral repertoire, focus on music learning concepts being taught in the school classroom, and encourage active
participation through interactive program elements. The presentation links music with other core disciplines, as well as learning
standards to show how music education is intertwined with all areas of study, and provides an engaging and memorable experience
through the magic of a live orchestra
performance. What makes a
successful performance at the BPO?
The people! Students explore how
each person has an important role in
the BPO community, including the
musicians, conductor, composers,
and especially the audience! They
learn how the instruments work
together and investigate the roles of
the conductor and the composer. This
program encourages active listening
skills that will show that a musical
community succeeds when everyone
works together.
Olean City School District Newsletter
12Welcome New Hires!
Support Staff: Teacher
Angela Cottone is the
d i s t r i c t ’s n e w S p e e c h
Language Pathologist.
Mrs. Cottone received her
Masters of Arts in Speech
Language Pathology from
Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania. She also
received her Bachelor of
Science in Speech and
Hearing Services from
Joselyn-K M Colon-Sierra – Joseph Clemons – David Marshall – Edinboro. Prior to joining the Olean City School
Teacher Aide Teacher Aide HVAC Specialist District, Angela worked for Salamanca City School
District and BOCES.
Administrator:
Mrs. Laura Hodara is the Olean High Maureen DiCerbo was recently
School’s new Assistant Principal. appointed to the position of Olean
Mrs. Hodara graduated from SUNY Intermediate Middle School Assistant
Cortland in 2003 and then earned her Principal. Mrs. DiCerbo received her
Master’s in Education from Grand Canyon Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary
University in 2011. She attended St. Education and Master’s in Educational
Bonaventure University for the advanced Leadership from St. Bonaventure
certificate in Educational Leadership. University. In addition, she received
Mrs. Hodara has 13 years of experience a Master’s degree in Curriculum and
in the classroom and has a lot to offer Instruction from University at Buffalo.
our Huskies in her new role as Assis-
tant Principal. She believes that all students, teachers, staff, and Maureen has been teaching in the OCSD for the past twenty-one
families need to feel safe in the school setting -- safe to explore, years, fourteen years as a 4th grade teacher and seven years as
think outside the box, grow, and have honest discussions about the Instructional Coach for OIMS. She looks forward to ensuring
the academic, social, and emotional growth of our students. Mrs. that the academic bar is raised, while also catering to the social-
Hodara looks forward to serving the OHS Community, to provide emotional well-being of all our students.
support and great opportunities for great success.
Thomas Signs with Saint Leo
University
Sara Thomas will be attending Saint Leo University in the fall,
as part of the Lions Cross Country and Track team. Sara plans
to major in Economics and Public Health while at Saint Leo,
which is located in Saint Leo, FL.
Pictured from left to right:
Front row: Monica Thomas (mother), Sara Thomas, Duane
Thomas (father)
Back row: Ben Wright (OHS Swim Coach), Mike Ksionzyk
(OHS Cross Country coach), Dan Brown (OHS Head Swim
Coach)
June - July 2022
13News From OHS
Envirothon Team Takes
A Cultural Day at St. Bonaventure 3rd Place
Our upper level World Language students at Olean High School had an
We would like to congratulate Olean’s Envirothon Team
opportunity to partake in a Frida Kahlo cultural day at St. Bonaventure.
for placing 3rd in the NYS Cattaraugus County Envirothon
Students were given a tour of the art museum along with a drawing
Competition. Envirothon is the largest conservation education
activity lead by Evelyn Pennman. Students then attended a concert by
program in North America, and has been held in Cattaraugus
Cuarteto Latinoamerican. The quartet presented a concert focusing on the
County since 1992. This program is an outdoor, hands-on
paintings from the time of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. The concert
event that emphasizes teamwork and tests students’ knowledge
featured projections and commentary about the connections between
of various natural resource related topics, such as wildlife,
painting, music, and history. Students had a marvelous lunch, and then
forestry, soils, aquatics, and a current issue topic which varies
visited the Frida Kahlo exhibition that featured her botanical imagery
from year-to-year. Student-led teams complete exams at five
and reverence for nature.
different stations that address these topics. Scores for the
five exams are totaled, and the team/school with the highest
Kahlo is considered one of the most significant artists of the 20th century.
cumulative score wins the completion.
Her body of work, consisting of some 250 paintings and drawings, is
intensely personal and universal in scope, and relies heavily on the
This year is Olean’s first year participating in the program,
natural world.
which was held at Camp Allegany in Allegany State Park.
Olean had one team, with a total of five students participating,
Students finished out the day by creating their own or memory
including Heartly Phipps (Team Leader & Current Issues),
box decorated with personal photos, art work and dried flowers. This
Grace Ring (Forestry), Rose Scordo (Wildlife), Payton
activity was lead by Sean Conklin. A big GRACIAS goes out to Miss
Reynolds (Soils), and Simon Clark (Aquatics) along with
MacWilliams for organizing this event. It was muy fantástico!
Mr. Woleben (Advisor). CONGRATULATIONS, TEAM!
Olean High School Prom
Saturday, May 21st Olean High School students spent “A Night on the Hollywood Red Carpet” for the 2022 Junior/Senior Prom!
Students arrived at Good Times of Olean at 8:00 and enjoyed a night of food, dancing, and entertainment. At 10:00 the Prom Court
was announced, and the following students were voted in by their peers, Junior first attendants: Lily Schena and Talan Stitt, Junior
Prom Royalty: Luke Carlson and Will Synder, Senior second attendants: Alexis Trietley and Max Wolfe, Senior first attendants: Anna
Mest and Christian Barta, Senior Prom Royalty: Katie Weber and Codie Tidd. A special thanks to all the parents, chaperones, and
school administration for making this fun night possible for our students!
Olean City School District Newsletter
14Modeling in Science
In Mrs. Hendricks’ 8th grade science, we have used modeling to demonstrate what we know about many topics: Waves, Planets in our
Solar System, Molecules, and Elements. Students were able to use their knowledge of science, their artistic ability, and their creative
ideas to work on these hands-on projects.
SBU Fill the Pack
On Wednesday, April 27, 2022 members of the St. Bonaventure
University National Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) Education Honor Society
organization delivered over 400 school supply items to the Olean City
School District as part of their “Fill the Pack” community service
project.
The National Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society promotes
efforts to support local educators, schools and community agencies
serving students of all ages. Five Seniors of the local KDP worked
collaboratively to identify “Fill the Pack” as their community service
project; Victoria Cleary, Lauren Sparacio, Grace Weber, Dyllon
From left to right, Jenny Bilotta, Lauren Sparacio, Dyllon
Gartley and Brigid Insley. The team established collection boxes
Gartley, Grace Weber, Victoria Cleary, and Dr. Karen Geelan
on St. Bonaventure University’s campus as well as at Tops Friendly
Markets and the Paper Factory. The team also worked with Amazon
to create an Amazon wishlist to collect donations that way as well.
Victoria Cleary, President of the Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society expressed her appreciation by stating that, “We are thrilled
with the community response to “Fill the Pack” and wish to extend a special thank you to local donors and merchants who served
as collection sites. We would also like to acknowledge the support we received from SBU Athletics as they allowed us to host a
donation night at the men’s basketball game against Rhode Island.”
Cleary went on to further say that, “over 400 school supply items were collected and donated to the Olean City School District. We
are so excited to give back to the Olean Teachers who have invited SBU students into their classrooms.”
Interim Superintendent, Dr. Karen Geelan stated, “on behalf of the entire Olean City School District Faculty and Staff, we would like
to express our gratitude to the Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society and commend them for their efforts regarding the “Fill the
Pack” Community Service Project.
Peace, Love and Prom
High school students in Mrs. Scordo and
Mrs. Bennion’s classes had a wonderful time
at the regional prom held at the Allegany
American Legion. The Legion Auxiliary
generously donated their time to prepare
food. Students dressed in their most formal
attire and danced all day. This year’s theme
was “Peace, Love and Prom.” This annual
event, hosted by CA BOCES, gives students
an opportunity to celebrate the successful
conclusion of another school year.
June - July 2022
15News From OIMS
BINGO! Therapy Dog
Mrs. Woodring’s 6th grade science class was Due to Covid, OIMS unfortunately had to stop our therapy dog school
reviewing and made it into a fun Bingo game! visits. This month we were excited to welcome back Zena and her
owner, Jean. Zena visited many classrooms and brought a calming,
and caring environment to every room she visited.
OIMS Washington Club Guitar Lessons
Our 7th Graders have been working on guitars
The OIMS Washington Club had 33 seventh grade student travelers go to for the last couple of weeks in Music class with
Washington, DC in May. Some of the itinerary included stopping at Mt. Mr. Knapp. The students were taught how to
Vernon, a ghost tour in Alexandria Virginia, monument sight-seeing, the read chord charts and follow along to lyrics in
Smithsonian, America History Museum, Arlington National Cemetery, and songs of their choice. This unit is a student-led
a tour of Annapolis. Our dinner-dance cruise proved to be a big hit. We unit in which the students teach themselves all
concluded our trip by stopping by the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, Pa. the chords in their songs and help each other
A good time was had by all. learn how to perform the songs.
World Language Class
¿Qué te gusta hacer? Qu’est-ce que tu aimes faire? What do you like to do? - Some of Mrs. Wilton’s World Language students
displaying their Spanish or French verb posters!!
Olean City School District Newsletter
16May the 4th Be With You
“May the 4th Be With You” OIMS Student Activity Council made sure the students were involved with the “Star Wars Day.” Upon the
student’s arrival to school, they were greeted by Darth Vadar. During their lunch time they could sign Storm Trooper signs that were
hung on the SAC tree and play trivia during lunch.
7th grade Top 15 OIMS Academic 6th grade Top 15 OIMS Academic
Wall of Fame Wall of Fame
Front row (l-r): Natalie Snyder, Emma Adamski, Theodore Front row (l-r): Zynah Rafi, Rachael Dulmus, Velocity Menichino,
McClellan, and Jonas Easley Liam Austin
Middle row: Ethan Woodring, Simran Chahal, Lina Chauhdry, Middle row: Layla VanDamme, Vena DiCerbo, Kaylee VanDamme,
Audrey Hoffman, Raine Maynard Haylie Bednarski, Gehrig Perry
Back row: Mia Bean, Lokesh Anumalasetty, Addison Crosson, Back row: May Eaton, Madison Morehouse, Colby Booth, Guruvar
Emma Anderson, Diyanah Manar, and Angelina Qiu Prasad, Nicole Yang, and Ariana Finch
Tower of Books Circle Time
Mrs. Griffin’s 5th grade class has read over 100 books so far this year! For Circle Fun with Mrs. Smith’s class.
each book read, they create a mini book to add to their “Tower of Books”
June - July 2022
17Washington West
Elementary School
Singing in Spring
Our 2nd and 3rd grade students took it back to the 1950s with their Spring Concert, performing for their family and friends at
Washington West. They rocked around the clock and took it to the hop as they put on a phenomenal performance!
“Dump”Rope For Fun in the Sun Poetry Showcase
Heart There is nothing better than playground Acrostics, Haiku, Simile and MORE!
time! Our husky pups love to get outside These husky pups spent time showcasing
Our husky pups were offered a challenge some of their poems to their peers and
to raise money for the American Heart and enjoy the sunshine!
parents in a Poetry Showcase! Great
Association through the Jump Rope for work, and great writing!
Heart fundraiser. They certainly rose to
the challenge, and those having raised
$100 or more got to dump ice buckets
on our own Mr. P’s head! Altogether, Thank you,
our students raised $2,609.87! Thank
you to all who donated and for making
Faculty + Staff
a difference to such an important We celebrated our faculty and
organization. staff with a Friends-themed
week of fun! We value our WW
team and appreciate them each
and every day! This crew was
singing it loud and proud, “We’ll
be there for you, husky pups!”
Follow your Husky Pups on Twitter @OleanWW
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