137th Commencement Ceremony

June 23, 2023 - Salamanca High School

Top 10 Graduates

Andrew Herrick - Valedictorian (102.19)

Andrew Herrick has been named the Valedictorian of Salamanca’s Class of 2023. Andrew has a GPA of 102.19 and received a NYS Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation with Honors and a Mastery in Math and Science. Andrew has taken a very demanding course load throughout his high school career. He has taken 9 college courses and 3 Advanced Placement Courses. Andrew is the son of Greg and Shelley Herrick. He will be attending Hilbert College and will major in Digital Media and Communications with a concentration in Graphic Design and Marketing and minoring in Sports Media. Andrew has received the Franciscan Scholarship at Hilbert College in the amount of $28,000 a year, over the course of four years. He was also awarded the College and Career Portfolio Award ($250), the CSEA Local 805 Barbara Corey Memorial Scholarship ($250), Big 30 Referees Scholarship ($500) and Kiwanis Club Scholarship ($250).

Andrew was very involved with activities including National Honor Society (President for 1 year), Math Honor Society (President for 1 year), Business/Marketing Honor Society (President for 2 years), Varsity Club (President for 2 years), and participated in Unified Basketball for 2 years. Andrew placed first in the Entrepreneurship Fair, First Place in the Steam Fair. He also received St. Bonaventure’s Scholar Award, RIT Innovation and Creativity Award, and University of Rochester George Eastman Young Leader Award. Andrew was the recipient of the Youth Citizenship Award, Big 30 Academic All- Star, and NYS Scholar Athlete Award.

Andrew’s other extracurricular activities include, varsity baseball (all-league honorable mention 2022), and varsity soccer (all-league honorable mention 2022-2023). He was on the varsity basketball team for 3 years and received many awards including: CCAA West 1st team all-star, Randy Stebbins Award 2021, Bryon Norton Award 2021, Section VI Class C All-Tournament team 2022, NYSPHSAA Class C Sportsmanship Award 2022, Big 30 3rdTeam All-Star 2022, NYS Sports Writers All-Star Honorable Mention 2022, IAABO MVP and Sportsmanship Award 2023, ECIC vs CCAA game MVP2023,Big301stTeam2023,BTSSportsWriter17thTeamAll-State2023,Buffalo New 2ndTeam All – Star 2023, Section VI Class B2 All -Tournament Team, Big 30 Player of the Year Nomination and BIG 30 Senior All- Star 2023.

Faith Long - #3 (101.21)

Andrew Brodie - #5 (100.16)

Sierra Haynoski - #7 (99.255)

Grace Hodara - #9 (97.807)

Alyssa Perkins - Salutatorian (101.53)

Alyssa Perkins graduated with an average of 101.53 and has been named Salamanca’s Salutatorian of the Class of 2023. She is the daughter of NeAndra Haynoski and Mark Perkins. Alyssa successfully completed a challenging program of study, including nine college courses and one Advanced Placement course. Alyssa earned a NYS Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation with Honors and a Career and Technical Education Endorsement. She will be attending St. Bonaventure University in the fall for Early Childhood, Childhood and Special Education and will be receiving the Presidential Scholarship and Cabrini Scholarship at St. Bonaventure and the CCP Scholarship.

Alyssa’s extra-curricular activities included National Honor Society, Business Marketing Honor Society (Treasurer), Tri-M Honor Society (Treasurer and President), Key Club (Treasurer and President)
Concert Band (President), Mentorship Program, Math Honor Society (Treasurer/Secretary) and
Youth Activation Committee.

Alyssa was a varsity scholar athlete, participating in Varsity Soccer, Track and Field, Basketball and Football Cheerleading, and Softball. She also played JV Basketball. In addition, Alyssa completed the Niagara Frontier Industry Education Council Certification of Employability, was honored as the JCC College Connections Student of the Year, was recognized as a Business Marketing Student of the Month, was a Three Sport Athlete, and Microsoft Office Specialist.

Harley Brown - #4 (100.57)

Gahsenid’de’ Hubbell - #6 (99.49)

Quinton Jones - #8 (98.674)

John Matteson - #10 (97.505)

Class of 2023

AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Number of Awards: 147

Award Amounts:
$368,688 - For this year alone
$879,120 – The 4-year Scholarships total (only)

Grand Total over 4 years: $1,247,808

Jorden Ambuske – Harry Nelson Baseball Award, Holy Cross Athletic Club Memorial Award, Salamanca Soccer Club Award.

Josymar Arce – JBC Bilingual Advancement Award.

Sharee Armstrong – Academic Scholarship at Butler University, NYS Comptroller Award.

Kash Ball – Jason Wogick Memorial Scholarship at JCC.

Adam Blakesslee – Edward John Memorial Award.

Andrew Brodie – 5th in Class, James S. Leary Memorial Award, Judith A. Toner Attendance Award, Mamie Rappoport Memorial Award, Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau Youth Citizenship Award, SUNY Fredonia President’s Award for Excellence, NYS Education Department Scholarship for Academic Excellence, NYS Comptroller Award, Olean Kennel Club Scholarship, HESC Excelsior Scholarship.

Faith Brown – JBC College Access Award, Salamanca Bowling Association, Salamanca USBC BA Scholarship, John F. Ahrens #5296 Auxiliary Award.

Harley Brown – 4th in Class, Kothari Family Fund Healthcare Scholarship, St. Bonaventure University Presidential Scholarship, St. Bonaventure University Cabrini Scholarship, Andrea Celeste Morton Memorial Scholarship Award, Mark Chase Memorial Scholarship, NYS Comptroller Award, Kyle Stephen Scott Memorial Award.

Junie Buffalo – Counseling Departments Leadership Award.

Brooklyn Cotter – JBC College Access Award.

Alina Cook – Colby Pitt Memorial Award.

Piper Dineen – Civics Seal of Engagement.

Mariah Downey – Kiwanis Club Award, Andrea Celeste Morton Memorial Scholarship Award, Class of 1963 Legacy Scholarship, Penny Brown Scholar/Athlete Memorial Award, Holy Cross Athletic Club Memorial Award, SASA Where Learners Become Leaders: The Future of Salamanca Award, JCC College Connections Student of the Year, Kyle Stephen Scott Memorial Award, Geneseo Scholarship.

Corey Gebauer – Salamanca History Department Award, Sons of the American Legion Post 535 Award, Class of 1985 Scholarship, Salamanca Bowling Association, Betty Daugherty Award, Salamanca USBC BA Scholarship, Kyle Stephen Scott Memorial Award, Salamanca Teacher Association Scholarship, John F. Ahrens #5296 Auxiliary Volunteer Award.

Kelvin George – SNI Kyle Dowdy Sr. Award.

Caitlin Glowacki – Songs of the American Legion Post 535 Award.

Sierra Haynoski – 7th in Class, Kiwanis Club Award, NHS Distinguished Service Award, Salamanca Soccer Club Award.

Andrew Herrick – Valedictorian, Boy of the Year, Kiwanis Club Award, Hilbert College Franciscan Scholarship, Salamanca Warrior: Shining Star Award, College & Career Portfolio Scholarship, Evans Family Scholarship, Outstanding NHS Member Award, American Legion Hughes-Skiba Posts 535 Education Award, Andrea Celeste Morton Memorial Scholarship Award, Penny Brown Scholar/Athlete Memorial Award, Salamanca Chamber Joelle Murdock Business Award, Sommerfield Scholarship, SASA Where Learners Become Leaders: The Future of Salamanca Award, Big 30 Referees Scholarship, Louis Foy Male Athlete of the Year Award, CSEA Local 805 Barbara Corey Memorial Scholarship, NYS Education Department Scholarship for Academic Excellence, NYS Comptroller Award, Kyle Stephen Scott Memorial Award, Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau Youth Citizenship Award, CCSE Federal Credit Union Student Award.

Grace Hodara – 9th in Class, Kiwanis Club Award, Nelson M. Beard Memorial Scholarship, SHS Special Vocal Music Award, NYS Comptroller Award, Spanish Honor Society Award, St. Bonaventure Friar’s Scholarship, St. Bonaventure Grant, St. Bonaventure Jandoli Endowment Scholarship, St. Bonaventure University Communications Day Best Video Award, Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau Youth Citizenship Award, CCSE Federal Credit Union Student Award.

Aubrey Hogan – SNI Academics and Perseverance Award, Kyle Stephen Scott Memorial Award.

Gahsëni’de Hubbell – 6th in Class, Raymond Leahy NHS Scholarship, SNI Title VI Award, SNI Lehmen “Dar” Dowdy Award, Cornell University Scholarship, Arion Music Award.

Asher Hudson – Full tuition at Jamestown Business College, NYS Comptroller Award.

Maysen Jimerson – William C. “Bill” Young Memorial Scholarship, Thiel College Merit Scholarship, NYS Comptroller Award.

Brandon John – SNI Title VI Award.

Sydnie John – Cynthia J. Mohr Memorial Scholarship, Fredonia Promise Award, Full tuition at Jamestown Business College, NYSPHSAA Selection for 2023 Senior All-Star Contest, Jean Pascarella Scholarship.

Quinton Jones – 8th in Class, Thomas & Elenore DeBolski Scholarship, New American University Provost's Award, NYS Comptroller Award.

Faith Long – 3rd in Class, Girl of the Year, Evans Family Scholarship, NHS Scholastic Excellence Award, Harry B. Rappoport Memorial Award, Helen J. Yaworsky Scholarship, Mark Chase Memorial Scholarship, Salamanca NHS Leadership/Service Award, NYS Education Department Scholarship for Academic Excellence, NYS Comptroller Award, St. John Fisher College Trustees Scholarship, St. John Fisher College Grant.

Simon “Taylor” Luke – NYS Comptroller Award, “Triple C” Award.

John Matteson – 10th in Class, Dennis Evans Memorial Award, John Philip Sousa Award, NYS Comptroller Award, Joseph V. Quattrone Music Award.

Maryn Monahan – Drama Club Award.

Ethan Nephew – Floyd Bean Stage Band Award, “Triple C” Award.

Rebecca Oyer – Salamanca Soccer club Award.

Alyssa Perkins – Salutatorian, Kiwanis Club Award, College & Career Portfolio Scholarship, Evans Family Scholarship, Roger and Frances Lord Volunteer Service Award, St. Bonaventure University Presidential Scholarship, St. Bonaventure University Cabrini Scholarship, St. Marianne Cope Scholarship, SHS Special Instrumental Music Award, NYS Education Department Scholarship for Academic Excellence, NYS Comptroller Award.

Liam Previglian – “Triple C” Award.

Ethan Rozler – Seneca Arts and Learning Center Education Starts Here Award.

Konner Spring – William C. “Bill” Young Memorial Scholarship.

Jesse Stahlman – All-State Line Backer, Big 30 Award.

Jaxon Tarr – Salamanca Grid Iron Club Scholarship.

Zaron Tucker – American Legion Hughes Skiba Post 535 Education Award, 12th Grade Academic Award, “Triple C” Award.

Graduation LIVE Stream

LifeTouch Photo Orders:

LifeTouch will be taking the large group photo as well as individuals before the ceremony. Parents will have the option to purchase the photos. Use the link below or scan the QR Code.

https://my.photoday.com/g/46133GY23