LIBERTY – On June 4, Career & Technical Education Center at Sullivan BOCES proudly recognized the accomplishments of its graduating seniors during the annual Senior Awards Ceremony held at the Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre.

Family members, school administrators, instructors, and business partners gathered to honor the students’ determination, perseverance, leadership, academic achievement, technical skill development, work ethic, and passion for their chosen fields. Throughout the evening, students received awards and scholarships presented by valued industry and community partners as well as Sullivan BOCES staff. 

The event highlighted the technical, academic, and professional skills students have developed to prepare for success in college, careers, apprenticeships, military service, and the workforce. The evening also showcased the strong partnership between education and industry and the many opportunities available through Career and Technical Education programs.

Sullivan BOCES extends its deepest appreciation to the local businesses, organizations, and industry partners who generously provided awards and scholarships in support of the students and their future success. Their continued partnership and investment in Career and Technical Education provide students with valuable opportunities and demonstrate a strong commitment to the future workforce of Sullivan County. Sullivan BOCES also thanks the families, school districts, and staff members whose continued support helps students achieve success both in and out of the classroom.

Congratulations to all of the award and scholarship recipients:

• Antonia Keesler Memorial Award: Brooke Bull, LCS, and Carmen Montes Velasco, FCS
• Barbara Hallenback Professionalism Award: Alivia Garcia, RCS
• Bernas Construction: Hayden Budd, Ell CS
• C&K Construction Scholarship: Tyler Damms, Ell CS
• Callanan Industries Inc. Scholarship: Brayan Abrego Medina, LCS, and Juan Velez, MCS
• Catskill Region AACA Antique Car Club Scholarship: Virginio Jeronimo Sanchez, FCS
• Christopher Pekny Memorial Scholarship: Jaycob Torres Barreto, MCS
• Daniel Thalman Memorial Scholarship: Jordan Unger, LCS
• Fallsburg Lumber Scholarship in Memory of Monroe and Charlotte Levine: Radek Evans Machacek, MCS, and Olivia Tyler, LCS
• Family Footcare Group Scholarship: Sheyla Anguisaca-Llanos, LCS
• H.O. Penn Machinery Award: Brayden Davis, Ell CS
• JIT General Contractors Scholarship: Tyler Damms, Ell CS
• John Eschenberg, Inc. Scholarship: Cristopher Collado, MCS
• Kathleen Moran Memorial Scholarship: Giada DeFrank, LCS, and Isabela Rosario, ECS
• Knoellwood Equine Veterinarian Scholarship: William Pennell, LCS, and KloudSophi Walsh, MCS
• Liberty Agway Home and Garden Award: Skyla Millan, MCS
• Liberty Elks Lodge 1545 Citizen Service Award: Jake Cross, LCS, and Allisson Diaz Lopez, LCS
• Liberty Rotary Club Award: Jake Cross, LCS
• Mark J. Poley Memorial Scholarship: Kenji Rodriguez Santillan, MCS
• Marshall Machinery Inc. Award: Ryan Conklin, Ell CS
• Peder Behan Memorial Award: Virginio Jeronimo Sanchez, FCS
• Richard M. Dunwell Memorial Scholarship: Leland Oefelein, SWCS
• Robert Green Auto Award: Virginio Jeronimo Sanchez, FCS, RJ Marchesin, ECS, Kenji Rodriguez Santillan, MCS, Jaycob Torres Barreto, MCS, Jacob Tucker, RCS, Senecere Wall-Thomas, MCS
• Schmidt’s Wholesale Award: Andre Hill, MCS
• Steven K. Sullivan Memorial Award for Construction: Alan Barragan Luna, MCS, Radek Evans Machacek, MCS, Frederick Heins, Jr., LCS, Jahvarri McIntosh, MCS, and Patrick Nolan, Ell CS 
• Sullivan County BOCES Teachers Association Award: Skylar Wright, FCS
• Symanski Scholarship: Andre Hill, MCS, and Jayleen Molina, MCS
• Timothy Pellam Highway Superintendent Memorial Award: Dylan Ernst, Ell CS, Xavier Rodriguez, MCS, and Cole Shamro, TVCS
• Youngsville Veterinary Clinic Scholarship: Allyson Houser, LCS