Camryn Quigley has been selected as the September Business/Marketing student t of the month. Camryn has taken several Business/Marketing classes including Entrepreneurship and Computer Applications 1 in the past years and this year she is taking Computer Applications 2 and College and Career Planning, which is a college level class, GS 111, through Erie Community College.

                Camryn is an outstanding student, ranking among the top 10 of her class in many quarters throughout her high school career. In addition, she actively participates in many school extracurricular activities including being class president from 8-11th grade and holding the office of president for student council this year. She is also a member of Key club and plays several sports including swimming, cheerleading, bowling and softball. Camryn in a very well-rounded and active student. Outside of school she is an active Girl Scout and recently traveled to Europe this past summer with many members of her troop.

                Camryn was recently inducted into the National Honor Society, demonstrating all requirements of membership. Camryn exemplifies the qualities of a true Salamanca Warrior and will take these qualities with her next year when she leaves Salamanca to attend College to be a school counselor.

Jordan Green is currently a senior at Salamanca High School, and while here has taken multiple business courses. He has matured into a polite and hard-working individual. Jordan is a conscientious student that takes his business classes seriously and excels in the business department. He has a great sense of humor and is a joy to have in class.

He has been a member of DECA for 2 years, and has been named secretary for two years running. He is looked up to as the “go to” guy when it comes to working in the school store. He has trained many individuals, as well as, helped numerous customers. Jordan has taken internship, where he diligently worked in our very own technology department. This experience has led Jordan to acquire a part-time job at Little Caesars right here in Salamanca.

Jordan has also been a member of the track team for several years and is involved with several other clubs at school. He is an active member of the senior class, Class of 2024, and is always there to lend a helping hand no matter what needs to be done. His hard work and diligence is sure to lead him to great things in the future!

It is my pleasure to announce Jordan Green as November’s Business Marketing Student of the Month. Congratulations Jordan and keep up the phenomenal work.

It is with great pleasure to announce that the February Business and Marketing Student of the Month is   Kelsey Rohwer. Kelsey is a true Warrior! She is an honor student and is involved in sports and several different clubs.

Kelsey has taken several Business courses. It is obvious that her education and grades are a high priority, as she is in several honor and college level classes. Her dedication supersedes that of most students her age, as she is involved in cheerleading, soccer, lacrosse, Student Council, and is the Key Club President and Senior Class Vice President; just to name a few. She is active in her community as a volunteer having participated in almost every event that Key Club hosts. She is capable of being involved in several extracurricular activities, still maintains her grades, and has ranked in the top-ten of her class throughout her high school career. Congratulations, Kelsey!

The business department would like to congratulate Faith Papke on being named Business Marketing Student for the month of October. Faith Papke is a senior at Salamanca High School.  Faith has taken many business classes such Financial Management and College Accounting. Faith is always respectful and kind. Faith excelled in college accounting class which at first seemed very difficult, but she didn’t quit or give up on herself.  Faith persevered and ended up receiving an above average grade in the course.  Faith shows that same determination in my financial management class.  Faith leads by example as an upperclassman to all students in class. Faith shows the other students how to behave.  Faith is their role model even though she doesn’t think of herself as one. Faith currently works at Burger King in Salamanca.  Faith works hard every single day to show all of us what a great worker, student, and person she has become here at Salamanca High School. 

Madison is a senior this year and just a delight to have in class. She is a very hard-working, conscientious student. Madison is currently taking Entrepreneurship and Computer Applications system. She is always working extra periods to do her best in these classes.

 Madison has also taken Career Planning, Sports and Entertainment Marketing and College and Career Portfolio classes. She has also taken a public speaking class, which has given her a lot of confidence!

The Business department is proud to name her December’s Business Student of the month!

Angie Cortez has been named this January’s Business Student of the Month.  Angie has taken several business courses at Salamanca High School.  Angie has done excellent in ALL her business courses and is a member of the Business Marketing Honor Society.  She is also a member of the National Honor Society.  Angie is always respectful, kind and hardworking.  She exemplifies a great work ethic by working hard in school as well as out of school at McDonalds in Salamanca.  Angie leads by example and has helped many students in this school over the years. 

It is with great pleasure to announce that the March Business and Marketing Student of the Month is   Ian Breazeale. Ian has always been involved in school activities. He is on the honor roll, is involved in sports and Key Club.

Ian has taken several Business courses, often exceling in his elective courses and demonstrating leadership towards the underclassmen in his classes. In addition, last year he received his drones pilot license. Throughout his high school career, Ian has been involved in football, wrestling, golf and unified bowling. As the Key Club Vice President and enrollment since 8th grade; Ian has been active in his community as a volunteer having participated in every event that Key Club hosts. He always shows up with a smile on his face and ready to help those that need him. Congratulations, Ian!

It is with great pleasure that the Business Department announces it has selected Andy Herrick to be the September Business/Marketing Student of the Month.  Andy has taken an abundant amount of business classes which include:  Keyboarding, Career Planning, Financial Management, Sports & Entertainment Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Intro to Computer Art Design (ART 1730), Computer Graphics 2, Computer Application Software I, College & Career Portfolio (GS 111), and Accounting Fundamentals (BUS 1416). He is a student who is always willing to take on new challenges, and he values his education.  He dropped his Warrior Academy this year in favor of filling his schedule with classes.  Many of Andy’s classes are college-credit classes.  He is currently taking Computer Graphics 2 on an independent study because when the class is offered, he is taking another class.  Andy will be graduating in June with a Career & Technical Education Endorsement in Accounting.

Andy is consistently in the Top Ten of the Class of 2023.  His academic prowess has earned him a spot on the:  National Honor Society and the Business/Marketing Honor Society (he is the president of the Business/Marketing Honor Society.  Andy is very talented in the Graphics Art arena which is what he wants to major in when he goes to college.  He is currently an intern working in the DECA Print Shop.

Andy is a three-sport athlete playing soccer, basketball, and baseball.  Andy is the captain of the soccer team and he has been a CCAA Soccer Honorable Mention.  His main sport is basketball; Andy absolutely loves basketball.  He has received many accolades for basketball such as:  Randy Stebbins Olean Times Herald Big 30 Basketball Award, Byron Norton Basketball Award,

CCAA West 1 First Team All Star -Basketball, Section VI, Class C All-Tournament Team – Basketball (Center court), NYSPHAA Class C Basketball Tournament Sportsmanship Award,

Big 30 3rd Team – Basketball, and the NYS Sports Writers Association Honorable Mention All State Basketball Player.  During the Summer, Andy plays on a travel league basketball team.  Baseball is Andy’s Spring sport, and he was a CCAA III All Star Honorable Mention for Baseball.

Andy is a very civic-minded individual who enjoys being able to help others.

Andy is also involved in:  Cystic Fibrosis Fundraising, and he is a Cystic Fibrosis Teen Advocacy Representative.  He also participates in the EARS Fundraiser, is a Summer basketball and baseball camp volunteer, and is involved in the Varsity Club. 

Last year Andy placed first in the Entrepreneurship Show in May.  Andy featured his real-life business which he and his brother, Jacob, co-own.  Andy and Jacob are the entrepreneurs who created Scent Waves candles.  You can check out their candles at Facebook: Scent Wave, Twitter: Scent Wave, Instagram: scentwavecandles, or at scentwavecandles.com.

Andy’s future plans after graduation are to attend either RIT or Pitt Bradford and majoring in Computer Graphics.

Alyssa Perkins has been selected as the November Business/Marketing Student of the Month. She has taken numerous business/marketing classes which include:  ECC GS 111 College Success Skills, Computer Applications Software 2, JCC CAS 1560 Computer Applications Software, JCC BUS 1410 Accounting Fundamentals, Career Planning, Financial Management, Entrepreneurship and Keyboarding. Alyssa is an amazing student who is extremely excited about her future. As you can see, Alyssa is getting ready for her next step after high school. Many of the courses mentioned above are college classes that she is taking for free while in high school. In addition to the business college classes, Alyssa is also taking many other courses that are gaining her college credit during her senior year.  While she is taking accelerated college classes, Alyssa also participates in sports and works to help her pay for college opportunities coming up in the Fall.  It is no wonder that Alyssa was awarded the JCC College Connections Student of the Year as well as the Niagara Frontier Industry Education Scholarship and Certificate of Employability.

Alyssa is continuously in the Top Ten of the Class of 2023.  Alyssa works on perfection in the classes she is taking. She strives to be the best that she can possibly be. This shows in her membership on the Business Marketing Honor Society which she has been a member of for two years.  She is the treasurer of this society. Alyssa is musically talented; her excellence in concert band and select chorus has earned her a spot on the Tri-M Honor Society.  She is the president of both concert band and the Tri-M Honor Society.

Alyssa is a very civic-minded individual who gives freely of her time.  She is a member of the Key Club where she was the treasurer during her junior year, and now during her senior year she is the President.  She is considered a leader which is why she was chosen to be a Warrior Ambassador.  She used to participate in Drama Club and was a member of the Journalism staff.

Alyssa is a team player who enjoys the camaraderie and physical activity of being on many sports teams.  During her high school years Alyssa has participated in the following sports:  JV Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track & Field, Football Cheerleading and Basketball Cheerleading.

Alyssa is a student who volunteers her time to help others and involves herself in many events and programs to help the community. She has helped with concessions, performed at the tree lighting ceremony, completed the Cystic Fibrosis Walk, and much more.

Alyssa has exceptional time management skills in addition to her academics, community activities, sports, and volunteering she also works part-time at more than one job.  Alyssa is a multi-family babysitter and a Subway sandwich artist.

Alyssa’s future plans are to attend college with a major in early childhood/childhood education and a minor in business administration.  Her overall goals are to own and run a daycare and later expand to a youth center.

It is with great pleasure to announce that Kelsey Rohwer is the January Business/Marketing Student of the Month! As a junior at Salamanca High, she has demonstrated what it is like to be a Warrior. She is an honor student and involved in a multitude of sports and other activities.

 The business classes that Kelsey has or is currently taking include: Career Planning, Computer Application Systems I, Intro to Computer Art Design and Computer Graphics 2. Kelsey is employed at the DECA Print Shop and has been diligently working on designing and printing a variety of Salamanca-Swag that is being sold in the school store, the Warrior Den. Be sure to check out the store to see all of her designs. If you don’t see anything you want to purchase, you can request a custom design. Kelsey has already done this by designing several custom t-shirts, stickers and assisted in Christmas decorations this year for a couple of customers.

Kelsey is a four-sport athlete playing basketball, soccer, lacrosse and football cheerleading. She has earned the title of scholar athlete, not only this past fall but in the 2021-2022 school year as well. She is also in the top-ten of her class.

She is involved in numerous clubs including: Archery, OM, Ski Club, Student Council and Key Club. Being in band, she participates in All County, Chamber Night, Pep Band and Tri M. As the secretary for the Class of 2024, Kelsey demonstrates leadership during Homecoming, Winter Weekend, any other class activity and coming this spring, the Junior/Senior Prom.

As a member of Key Club, she is also the Web Editor and has been keeping the Facebook page up to date with all of their activities. This year, she has been actively involved in all of the Key Club activities including, but not limited to: the Falling Leaves Festival and Christmas Lights parades, the Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Senior Center Christmas Dinner, Kiwanis Extravaganza, and the year just ended. There will be a lot more community service to be done in 2023, and the Key Club appreciates all of her hard work.

Kelsey’s future plans after graduation are to attend school in Oregon and pursue a career in the Zoology area.

Sharee Armstrong has been selected as the March Business/Marketing Student of the Month. Sharee has a myriad of impressive attributes—she has so very many outstanding qualities that it is truly difficult to narrow the field down to the most important ones.  She is honest, kind, trustworthy and has outstanding morals.  She is a student who excels and thrives on taking on new challenges.  Her work is impeccable whether it be homework assignments, classwork assignments, or projects. 

Sharee’s academic accolades have earned her a spot on the Business/Marketing Honor Society and on the Mathematics Honor Society, Sharee has a natural aptitude for business.  In Entrepreneurship class her work is exceptional. She is a reliable student who always comes to class on time.  She contributes to class discussion, and she is a well-rounded individual who has been on the honor roll consistently.

Sharee likes to make an impact on others in a positive way which is why she enjoys being a member of the Youth Activation Committee and the Students Activists Committee.  She is also a member of the Seneca Youth Council and participates in indoor soccer.

Sharee will make a valuable addition to the student body at Butler University where she plans on majoring in Information Technology.  She is an energetic student who thirsts for new knowledge.  She inspires others to do their best. 

It is my pleasure to announce the June Business/Marketing Student of the Month—Jacob Herrick.  Mrs. Middaugh wanted to make sure that before she retired Jacob would be a Business/Marketing Student of the Month.  This is a first for our Business Department—the first time a sophomore has ever become the Business/Marketing Student of the Month.  It is also the first time ever that we have had two Business/Marketing Students of the Month be siblings.  Andy, Jacob’s older brother and the valedictorian of the Class of 2023, was selected as the September Business/Marketing Student of the Month.

Jacob has taken the following Business/Marketing classes:  Entrepreneurship, Sports & Entertainment Marketing, Keyboarding, and Financial Management.  Jacob excelled in all of these classes as well as his other scholastics where his high standing has afforded him the opportunity to take accelerated classes.  He is consistently on the high honor roll, is in the Top Ten of his class, and is a member of the National Junior Honor Society.  Jacob has received the President’s Education Award – Outstanding Academic Excellence and the CCC (Courage, Commitment, Character) Award.

Out of my 36 years of teaching, Jacob is the most competitive and most enthusiastic student I have ever had.  He is “bound and determined” to win every review game we play or any Minute to Win It game.  Jacob initiates the “Middaugh cheers” and encourages his classmates/teammates to participate.  He worked extra hard on his Entrepreneurship Show project, and was awarded first place.  He has a real entrepreneurial mind, and he and his brother Andy are the co-founders of Scent Wave Candles.

Jacob is a very caring and compassionate student.  He encourages his classmates to do better.  Jacob is the kind of student that staff and students look up to.  He is very competitive, but yet at the same time he is very giving of his time and his talents.  Jacob is an altar server at church and he has a strong moral compass.  He has raised funds for Cystic Fibrosis and for EARS.

Jacob’s competitiveness shows in the sports he plays.  He plays JV football.  Jacob has played JV and varsity basketball.  In the Spring Jacob’s participates in his favorite sport--baseball.  He has played varsity baseball for 3 years, and Jacob has been selected as the CCAA III Baseball 2nd team all-star (freshman - 2022). This year Jacob was selected as a CCAA III 1st Team All Star, and he is an honorable mention for the All-WNY Small School team. 

Jacob is a member of our Youth Activation Committee where he has made numerous goody bags for our Unified Sports team athletes.  In the Youth Activation Committee he has participated as a Unified Basketball helper; the students are thrilled when Jacob can help out—and Jacob is just as thrilled to be helping with Unified Basketball.

In the summer Jacob is a youth basketball volunteer and a youth baseball volunteer.  Jacob is a summer lawn care proprietor.  He also keeps himself busy and active in the travel leagues that he is involved with.  Congratulations, Jacob!

For the October Business/Marketing Student of the Month the Business Department has selected Quinton Jones.  Quinton has thrived in each of his Business/Marketing classes that he has taken.  He has a long list of Business/Marketing courses which include:  ECC GS 111 College Success Skills, JCC BUS 1410 Accounting Fundamentals, Internship, Financial Management, Entrepreneurship, Career Planning, Robotics, and Sports & Entertainment Marketing.  Quinton is adept in his business classes, and he owns his own business—Vybe Clothing.

Quinton’s dedication to his academics has earned him a spot on the National Honor Society, and the Business/Marketing Honor Society where he is the Vice President.  Quinton has consistently been in the Top Ten of the Class of 2023. He has been awarded the Saint Bonaventure Academic Award, has been the SHS Student of the Month, and the SHS Athlete of the Week.

Quinton is an outstanding bowler.  In fact, he has been a member of the varsity bowling team as a 7th grader.  In his 7th grade year he was a starter and finished tied for 3rd in average on the team.  He has been the captain of the SHS bowling team. Quinton was a Section VI All Star and a NYSPHAA 3rd Place in NYS for bowling.  Quinton made school history by becoming the first bowler to ever make it to the State Championships for bowling.  He has been the League MVP and the Team MVP 3 times for bowling.  Quinton is a defensive lineman on the football team.  Quinton was a league all star this past year during the golfing season.

Quinton can be characterized as a very gregarious person; his laugh is contagious.  He has a great sense of humor, but as a student, he also knows when it’s time to get his work accomplished.  He produces top-quality work in all of his business classes.  He is intrinsically motivated to be the best he can be; his strong work ethic proves this.

When not in school, Quinton works part time at Dina’s restaurant in Ellicottville.  Joshua Lechner, General Manager of Dina’s Restaurant said this of Quinton, “He surpassed expectations very quickly. He has exceptional time management, starting and running his own business, alongside athletics, academics, and working in the restaurant. His demeanor and attitude at work has always been positive.  He has excelled in all positions he has been asked to perform.  He has a bright future ahead of him with a multitude of options. He will rise to the occasion and any tasks put in front of him. Quinton’s integrity and work ethic separate him from the rest.”

Quinton’s plans after graduating are to attend Florida State University to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Business with a concentration in Marketing.  Your business teachers wish you the best of luck.

Faith Brown has been chosen as the December Business/Marketing Student of the Month.  Faith has taken or is currently taking the following Business/Marketing classes:  Keyboarding, ECC GS 111 College Success Skills, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, JCC BUS 1410 Accounting Fundamentals, JCC Personal Finance, Career Planning, Comp Application Software I, and Comp Application Software 2.

Faith has a natural aptitude for business & marketing and has excelled in all of the classes that she has taken from Mrs. Dry, Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. Breazeale, and Mrs. Middaugh.  Her excellence in these courses has afforded her a spot on the Business/Marketing Honor Society.  She has been a member of the Business/Marketing Honor Society for two years; this year she is the secretary of the Business/Marketing Honor Society.  Faith also participates in the Youth Activation Committee helping our Unified Bowlers.

Faith has been a football cheerleader for five years, and a basketball cheerleader for two years.  Faith enjoys bowling, and she has been a member of the bowling team for five years.  This year Faith is the captain of her bowling team.  Faith currently works two part-time jobs where she uses her teamwork, time management, and communication skills.  She works as a cleaner at Holiday Valley, and she also works at Crist Restaurant where she does dishes and restocks items when needed.

Faith is a student who inspires others to do their best.  She is a very self-motivated individual who is willing to help others who might not grasp a concept as quickly as she does.  Faith is very dependable, and she always has a smile on her face.  Her laugh is contagious.  Faith never comes to class late, contributes to discussions, and always has her classwork and homework completed in a timely manner.  Faith is very adept at computer applications, and she is certified in the following programs:  Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and she is certified in Adobe Photoshop.

Due to her academic excellence in her business & marketing courses and Faith’s strong work ethic and good citizenship, Faith was awarded the Jamestown Business College Junior Academic Progress Award. This award covers full tuition toward a JBC associate degree (6 terms of study).  Faith’s plans after graduating this June are to attend JBC and receive a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration.  Faith’s career goal is to become an accountant.

For February the Business/Marketing Student of the Month is junior, Dekkyn Krantz.  Dekkyn has taken or is taking:  Keyboarding, Financial Management, and Entrepreneurship.  Dekkyn has excelled in each one of these classes which is no surprise since he is a very hard worker.  Dekkyn does not shy away from challenging courses which is evident by the college classes that he is enrolled in.  He is a mature young man who realizes to reach to his career goal of becoming a pharmacist; he will have to put in a lot of hard work and hours.

He has a very impressive work ethic, drive for excellence and involvement in making his community a better place for all.  Dekkyn is taking college level classes, has a part-time job, and is also involved in athletics which shows that Dekkyn has excellent time management and organizational skills because he is in the Top Ten of the Class of 2024.  Dekkyn does not shy away from challenging courses which is evident by the college classes that he is enrolled in. 

As a student Dekkyn is meticulous to details, self-driven, intrinsically motivated, thrives on new challenges, and he is always willing to help others.  Due to his academic prowess, consistency in grades, and scholastic aptitude he has earned himself a spot on the following honor societies:  National Honor Society, Business/Marketing Honor Society, and the Math Honor Society.  Dekkyn has been a scholar athlete, and he is continuously on the high honor roll.  He has a remarkable ability to balance a multitude of activities with his academic work. 

Dekkyn puts others above himself.  He is a member of the Youth Activation Committee where he helps our Unified Bowlers by encouraging them and cheering them on.  Dekkyn is very civic-minded hence his involvement in the Key Club; he is the treasurer of this organization.  He has exceptional interpersonal skills, and he is always volunteering.

Dekkyn is a team player and a leader.  He is the Vice President of the Class of 2024.  Dekkyn is a member of the football team, bowling team, and golf team. Dekkyn’s communication skills are impeccable—he always shows patience, caring, and compassion when helping others. Dekkyn has been lifeguarding since 2020 which has enhanced his leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Dekkyn has applied for the New Visions program for his senior year.  According to the New Visions website, ”New Visions is an honors level program that offers seniors a progressive, college and career exploratory, and academically challenging senior year.  These programs are demanding yet extremely rewarding for highly motivated, mature, responsible, and academically capable students.”  When I read this definition I thought, “Dekkyn is an excellent candidate for this program.”

Congratulations to our April Business/Marketing Student of the Month.  This month’s honoree is Angie Cortez.  Angie has taken or is taking the following Business/Marketing classes:  Entrepreneurship, Sports & Entertainment Marketing, Keyboarding, and Financial Management. 

Angie prides herself on her grades. Her ability to succeed in all classes has led to her being inducted into the National Honor Society and the Business/Marketing Honor Society this school year.  Angie is a member of the Youth Activation Committee where she decorates treats bags for the Unified Sports teams in bowling and in basketball. 

Angie has kept herself being in high school by being a member of the girls lacrosse team from 8-10th grades, volleyball from 7-10th grade, and this year she is a newspaper editor for The Warrior.

Summer Westfall has been selected as the May Business/Marketing Student of the Month.  Summer has taken the following Business/Marketing courses:  College & Career Portfolio, Career Planning, Financial Management and Keyboarding.

Summer continually strives to do her best in all of her classes.  She is a high honor roll student.  Summer is a member of the National Honor Society and the Business/Marketing Honor Society.

Summer enjoys working on the yearbook, and writing for the school newspaper.  She is a JCCLPP (Jamestown Community College Leadership Partnership Program) member and an Alliance member.  Summer was a member of Ski Club when she was in 9th and 10th grade.

Summer has participated in the Cindy Mohr 5K for the past 2 years.  She also works part-time at Tim & Bonnies in Salamanca.  Congratulations to Summer, and good luck during your senior year!

The Business Teachers are thrilled to have such an outstanding group of Business/Marketing students this year.  One of the most exceptional Business/Marketing students is Alicia Fiske who has been selected as the September Business/Marketing Student of the Month.  Alicia has been a very addition to our classes from 9-12th grade, and she will surely be missed by Mrs. Dry, Mrs. Stevens, and Mrs. Middaugh for all of the contributions that she has made to our business program.

Alicia has taken or is currently taking a bevy of business courses which include:  Keyboarding, Entrepreneurship, College & Career Portfolio, Accounting Financial Management, Career Planning, and Computer Applications Software I. She is certified in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Alicia is a student who takes academics very seriously; she is a diligent, conscientious, and self-motivated learner.  She takes challenging courses that will help her prepare herself for her future.  In fact, she has taken many college credit courses while in high school.  She has excellent presentation, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Alicia has a wonderful personality, she is always enthusiastic, dependable, and she encourages others to do their best.  What stands out the most about Alicia to her business teachers is that she is a mature young woman who is not persuaded by others who have negative influences she stands up for herself and she stands up for others. She is caring and compassionate and is always willing to help others.  She is a friend to all, and she is the kind of student that all teachers wish they had more of.

Her academic accolades have earned her a spot on the following honor societies:  National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Business/Marketing Honor Society, Math Honor Society, and the Science Honor Society.  Because of her outstanding portfolio for her College & Career Portfolio class in her junior year she was awarded the Niagara Frontier Industry Education Council Scholarship.  Alicia was also the recipient of the University of Rochester’s Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award.

Alicia enjoys participating in soccer, bowling, golf, and swim.  She has been a scholar athlete for all of these.  Alicia is an avid kickboxer, and she is also involved in karate.  Alicia is an integral part of our DECA team, and she has participated in DECA States for the last 3 years.

She is involved with our Unified Sports Team.  Alicia has played in and worked the Andrea Morton Memorial Soccer Tournament, she has fundraised for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and she has been an alter server for St Mary’s Church.

Alicia has been able to share and express her opinions while being a member of the NYS Governor’s Youth Council, a member of the Salamanca City Youth Board, and a member of the Cattaraugus County Youth Board. Alicia has been a soloist in concert band, and she has been in the graduation band.   Alicia has participated in the NYSSMA solo festival, and she has competed at the Darien Lake Music Festival.

Alicia’s plans after high school are to pursue a career in Physical Therapy.  Good luck, Alicia!

Cole Hedlund has been named the November Business/Marketing Student of the Month due to his hard work during the pandemic and his constant excellence in his work ethic. Cole has impressed his business teachers by always being a responsible person.  In the academic area, we have had the privilege of working with him in an array of Business/Computer Courses. Cole has excelled in the following computer courses: MOUS I JCC CSC 1560 (4 SUNY Credit Course), Career Planning, College and Career Portfolio (3 SUNY Credit Course), Accounting (3 SUNY Credit Course), and Entrepreneurship.   

During The pandemic, while others were using remote learning as an excuse to not to excel, Cole did just the opposite and excelled to the point where he was recognized by all teachers as a stand out in the academic area.  He is reliable and conscientious about turning in professional assignments and projects. Just as important is his character and his ability to work and learn on his own or with little help.  He is a self-determining student who takes so much initiative in learning independently because he “wants to know” more in business courses and computer applications to help him further his future career.

As Cole’s teachers, we could describe him in a few words: ambitious, driven, self-determining learner, creative, reliable, critical thinker, athletic and a person with a strong ethical value.  Fortitude, academic knowledge, and determination make Cole exceptional.  He is a very conscientious student who regards his work as a reflection of himself and gives 100% in everything he does.  Cole’s accolades are not in name only, he directly involves himself in all organizations and everyone one of them have a focus on improving the community and the world in which we live.  Cole participates in Varsity Football, Basketball, Golf and Trap all the while being a leader in every one of them. He is considered one of Salamanca’s Top Athletes in the 2021-2022 sports season.  He has been one of the key players in all these teams for the past few years and is recognized as a Scholar Athlete.  He is exceptonal in his work ethic and has excellent leadership skills. 

Cole has excelled scholastically as he has been on the high honor roll for his entire school career.  He is ranked in the Top 10 of his class and never waivers in his goal to stay on top. In addition to his academics and his sports, Cole also works at Ellicottville Brewing Company as a server and waiter to help financially prepare for college.  His goal is to attend Utica College for Physical Therapy. We are excited about Cole’s future and believe he is more than prepared to do whatever he wants to pursue.

The Business Department teachers have selected Riley Brown as the January Business/Marketing Student of the Month.  Riley has taken or is taking the following business courses:  JCC Art 1730 Intro Comp Art Design I, Keyboarding, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Computer Graphics II, Career Planning, ECC GS111 College Success Skills, and Computer Graphics III.  Riley can be described as:  determined, driven, infectious personality, imaginative, intellectual, reliable, and someone who can be counted as a leader. 

He is a born leader in every club and program he participates in whether it be Key Club, DECA, Warrior Vision or Drama Club. Most of the organizations that he is involved with are designed to focus on improving his school, community, and the world.  Riley is a standout student who exhibits immense character, class, work ethic and compassion for others in his school, community and beyond. Tenacity, perseverance, and determination make Riley exceptional, but Riley always take the time out to help those around him whenever he is able.

He is revered as an excellent Sports Media Specialist who is responsible for the district’s live feeds at sporting events and other district programs. Riley is also a district Print Intern; this position was specifically made due to the excellent and hard work that he has been doing, and the district thought he should be paid for his efforts.

He has an unprecedented amount of community/volunteer experience and is a positive influence throughout the community and his school.  Riley, who is this year’s Key Club Vice President, has put in hundreds of hours of volunteering in his community through the Key Club Program.  He does this as he is trying to be the change he wants to see in his world.  He has been directly involved in helping children in the community which is the main purpose of the Key Club. During the Falling Leaves Festival Riley was very giving of his time and spent the weekend talking to the community about the anti-bullying initiative that Key Club endorses and asking people to sign a petition to stand against bullying. In addition to the clubs such as DECA and Key Club, Riley has been a member of the Student Government since 2017, and he is also a leader in the Drama Club responsible for production, lighting and acting. He has performed in 16 theatre productions, with multiple lead roles in musicals and straight plays.  He is widely acknowledged as a natural entertainer and has created a community following when he performs.

Riley is an active participant in our school’s DECA chapter.  He is the President of DECA this year.  His test scores in the DECA regional competitions have earned him a spot in going on to DECA States twice.  Riley excels in his DECA role plays where he can put his acting skills to use. 

Riley has a vast and impressive array of technical skills which include:  ACA Certified in Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve, fluent with Studio Video Switchers, industry grade camera equipment, Epson T-shirt printer, Digital Factory design/printing software, and Google Work space.

Riley' goal is to graduate with not only an Advanced Regents Diploma but also with a Career & Technical Education Endorsement as well which is the highest rank of a diploma that a student from Salamanca High School can achieve.  He has taken or is taking many college classes to give him an advantage when entering college life.   He understands that challenging himself now will offer greater opportunities later.

Robert McLarney is the April Business/Marketing Student of the Month.  RJ has a natural aptitude for his business classes.  RJ is currently enrolled in or has taken the following courses:  ECC GS 111 College Success Skills, JCC CSC 1560 Microcomputer Applications, Keyboarding, Financial Management, Sports & Entertainment Marketing, and Computer Application Software II.

RJ loves basketball; it is his favorite sport. He plays Varsity basketball and Summer League Basketball.  He has also participated in Varsity Track and in Varsity Football in high school.  RJ is a student who is always willing to help others.  He is an active participant in our school’s Youth Activation Committee where he helps our Unified Basketball players.  RJ really enjoys working with our Unified Basketball team noting how good it makes him feel to see our special education students get so excited. “I love to see the smiles on the team’s face and how much fun they have during the games.”  In return, the Unified Basketball Players really look up to RJ who is an excellent role model.  RJ is respectful, kind, and humble.  Those traits will prove beneficial in any career he chooses to pursue. 

RJ’s other volunteer/community service work includes the building of the Highland Park playground, the Cystic Fibrosis Walk, and the Gifted Bikes for the annual 3rd grade Kylee A. McLarney Award.  RJ works as a host at Katie’s Fly-In. 

Once he graduates, RJ would really like to go to college at Saint Bonaventure which has been a dream of his for years now.  RJ would like to major in Athletic Training while at Bonas.

Another exceptional senior who has led the way in the business program is Myra Breazeale who has been selected as the October Business/Marketing Student of the Month. Myra has a real gift, a natural aptitude in her business classes which include:  Entrepreneurship, Hospitality & Tourism, Sports & Entertainment Marketing, Keyboarding, Career Planning, Financial Management, College & Career Portfolio and Intro Computer Art Design. Myra’s sense of humor and her enthusiastic personality are ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­positive attributes which make her a joy to have in class.

Myra has been involved in the following:  softball, football cheerleading, basketball cheerleading, and swim. She has also been a member of Odyssey of the Mind, Drama Club, Key Club, and DECA. Myra had an active voice in the Student Activism Club which raised the Progressive Pride Flag. One of Myra’s favorite things to do is to work in the school store; she volunteers every morning before school to work in the school store as well as working in the store during her Warrior Academy.  She is a member of the Student Advocacy group. Myra is a leader on every team or program that she is involved.  She is someone that everyone can count on to help and inspire to do their best. 

Myra is a member of the Business/Marketing Honor Society.  Her academic prowess in her business/marketing classes was recognized by Jamestown Business College where she has been awarded the JBC Academic Progress Scholarship. She plans on using this scholarship to pursue a career in hospitality and tourism area.

Myra works part-time in the DECA Print Shop. This past summer she used what she learned in Mrs. Dry’s class and applied it to her summer job at Schubert Enterprises. She is a natural when it comes to marketing, advertising and design.  She is considered one of the top DECA Printshop leaders and can be relied upon when the pressure is on.  She has many graphic skill sets, and she will be counting on these for her future career choice. 

Myra is not afraid to be busy as she is a full-time student, is a year-round athlete and works sometimes two jobs at a time. Last winter she held a part-time job at Center Plate at Holiday Valley where her ServSafe certification paid off. We are very proud of Myra and can’t wait to see what the future holds for her.

Kendell Valvo has been selected as the December Business/Marketing Student of the Month. Kendell has taken numerous business/marketing classes which include:  ECC GS 111 College Success Skills, JCC ART 1730 Intro Computer Design I, II, and III, JCC CSC 1560 Computer Applications Software, JCC BUS 1410 Accounting Foundations, and Keyboarding. Kendell is an amazing student who is extremely excited about his future. As you can see, Kendell is getting ready for his next step after high school. The courses mentioned above are all college classes that he is taking for free while in high school except for Keyboarding. In addition to the accelerated college classes, Kendell also participates in sports and works throughout the year to help him pay for college opportunities coming up in the Fall.

Kendell honestly participates and leads in every club and program he is inducted into or chooses to be involved with.  His accomplishments are many and prestigious for someone his age.  Kendell directly involves himself in organizations that have a focus on improving the community and the world in which we live.  Currently, Kendell is the Vice President of our Business/Marketing Honor Society, DECA, and Key Club. He has participated in DECA States for the past three years. He is a student who enjoys volunteering his time to help others and involves himself in many events and programs to help the community. Kendell’s academic prowess has gained him a spot on the following honor societies:  National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, Business/Marketing Honor Society, and the Science Honor Society. His strong desire to serve his community and to be a leader are obvious to all who work with him.  His tenacious hunger to learn and excel have given him a natural aptitude as a leader and sets him apart from his peers. 

Kendell is also musically talented and is a member of: pep band, jazz band, and pit orchestra. He has been to Solo Festivals and has gone on to All-County for band.  Kendell also enjoys being in Odyssey of the Mind and Student Council.  He is a member of the Varsity Tennis Team as well as on the Varsity Soccer Team in which he is a captain.

Kendell is an outstanding student who does not shy away from a challenge as is evidenced by the amount of college classes, sports, and clubs that he is involved with during his high school years. He plans on becoming a lawyer so he is determined to do the best of his ability preparing himself while here at Salamanca.  Kendell can be described as a conscientious, hardworking student who always goes above and beyond. At this point, Kendell has many acceptance offers for college, and he is going to have a tough time deciding which one to attend.  We are very proud of you, Kendell.  

Congratulations to Emma Lightner who is the Business Department’s choice as the February Business/Marketing Student of the Month.  Emma’s business courses include:  ECC GS111 College Success Skills, Entrepreneurship, JCC Bus 1410 Accounting Fundamentals, Financial Management, Hospitality & Tourism, Career Planning, and Keyboarding.  Emma will be graduating in June with a Career & Technical Education Endorsement in Accounting on her diploma. 

Emma has participated in:  Varsity tennis 3 years, JV Basketball 2 years, DECA one year.  Emma has exceptional interpersonal skills and is always willing to lend a helping hand.  She has decorated for Homecoming, Winter Weekend, and the prom.  During her senior year she has worked the concession stand for the Class of 2022 mainly working popcorn duty, but at times she was asked to make more hot dogs or to take over the cash register.  While in high school she has also participated in Odyssey of the Mind, Ballet & Tap Dance classes, and she has worked at her grandparent’s thrift store, Thrifty Mission.  This past summer Emma was employed with the Salamanca Youth Bureau supervising children and entertaining them for the day.  She knows how to take advantage of all that is offered in her in education and work; which is why she is a wonderful role model for her peers.  She is adamant about always giving it her all, as you can witness by her constantly giving of her own personal time, working every opportunity that she is given, and is recognized as a positive role model.  Her never give up attitude and her “I can do better if I try” is the type of personality that the staff and students see from her daily.

Emma excels at problem solving; she can assess a situation and choose a positive outcome for not only her benefit, but the benefits of others.  She is a compassionate and caring individual.  Her work in her business classes is exceptional and has been used as examples for others to follow.  She can be described as a student with a vibrant, outgoing personality who thrives on social interaction.  Emma continuously strives to do her best. She does this as she is trying to be the change she wants to see in her world.  She is a mover and shaker in this generation and is someone that can be counted on to help and always do the right thing.

Even though Emma does not prefer remote instruction, she is able to keep herself focused and still maintain outstanding grades in her business classes whether she is remote or in person.  She is a determined, honest, and forthcoming individual.

When Emma graduates from Salamanca her future plans are to attend Saint Bonaventure University where she will major in Criminology. 

Tristan was chosen as the March Business/Marketing Student of the Month by the Business Department because of his dedication and work ethic within the DECA Printshop.  Tristan has been a dedicated student worker for the past 3 years and has really helped with the success of the Printshop.  Working in the Printshop includes learning all the software and hardware for the HP 54 Latex Printer, OKI T-shirt Printer, and the Barudan Embroidery Machine.

We have had the privilege of having Tristan in many Business Classes including Computer Graphics I, II, III, College and Career Portfolio, Career Planning, Keyboarding, and Financial Management. He is someone who understands success is work, and it takes the initiative to learn more for himself than is expected in order to be successful. Tristan has won the Patriot Pen two years in a row where he had taken the initiative to write down and create a video of what he believes it means to be a true patriot. He is extremely patriotic and has voiced his admiration for veterans and those who have fought and given their lives for our freedom. This is just the example that I can use to describe his character and his drive.

In the DECA Printshop, Tristan leads and manages many jobs which include creating and printing stickers, banners, window treatments, design and print of t-shirts, embroidering hats and much more. He does all of this while participating in numerous school programs and sports.  As a member of DECA, he did a fantastic job at DECA States this year. Tristan was awarded 3 medals in the Retail Merchandising event. He placed first in his 2nd role play and fourth in his testing event. Tristan received 3rd place in this competition overall in this for the Retail Merchandising category.

In addition to his amazing work ethic, Tristan is involved in many leadership roles in the school clubs, sports, and he is an anchor on Warrior Vision. He is currently the vice president of Key Club and the treasurer of DECA. He is involved in varsity soccer and tennis and is a key member of the Salamanca Drama Club.  Not only does he act in Drama Club, but he is also involved in the lighting and sound for many productions. He is a leader in the district media program which works hard to stream live games and productions for the community. He is also an integral part of the High School OM Team who made it to states this year.

Tristan is planning on attending college and is currently deciding between many colleges where he has already been accepted.  He is in the process of deciding which career direction he would like to go next year.  He is extremely talented and has lots of options at this point. The Business Department would like to congratulate and wish Tristan the best.