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RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK—The RCS school district is wrapping up the school year and honoring its students’ achievements.

The accomplishments of this year’s juniors were recognized during the annual Junior Awards Breakfast held May 31. Students were honored for their work in specific subject areas.

Certificates were also awarded to students in recognition of college scholarships earned through “exemplary academic or extracurricular achievements.”

Here is a list of awards and honors earned by RCS students:

RCS DEPARTMENT AWARDS

English 

• Certificate of Achievement in UHS English 11 – Cooper Penzabene
• Certificate of Achievement English 11 – Grace O’Brien
• Certificate of Honor – Madison Hunter

Social Studies

• The Social Studies Citizenship Award – Alyssa Grogan
• Most Improved in Social Studies – Mallory Raymond

Physical Education

• Healthy & Active – Dominic Hoffman
• The Sportsmanship Award – Kendall Bullock

World Language

• For Exceptional Achievement in French – Ryan Morrow 
• For Exceptional Achievement in Spanish – Ana Ball

Math

• Outstanding Achievement in the study of UHS Pre-Calculus – Cooper Penzabene
• Excellence in Algebra II – Sabrina Racine

FACS   

• Outstanding Achievement in the Family and Consumer Science – Sabrina Racine

Business   

• Outstanding Work and Participation in Business – Keegan McClellan 

Technology

• Outstanding Achievement in Technology – Julio Vargas

The Arts

• For Dedication and Celebration of the Visual Arts – Kadance Pickup
• Excellence In Music – Kofi Opoku-Aning

Science

• Most improvement in Science – Isabella Dulay 
• Rocket Science Award – Cooper Penzabene

Triple C Award

The Attorney General’s 2024 Triple “C” Awards Program recognizes the “Commitment, Character, and Courage” of New York’s most exceptional young people.

Lennon Babicz
Bella Misuraca 

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Each year, certain colleges and universities ask school counselors to identify students based on specific criteria. Most of these students will receive a college application fee waiver. If the student applies, is accepted, and attends this college, he or she will receive a significant scholarship, typically over the course of four years. 

• RPI Medalist
  This award recognizes a student who has shown strength and success in the fields of mathematics and science – Cooper Penzabene.
• Rochester Institute of Technology
  Four outstanding students were nominated for the RIT High School Awards.

For Humanities and Social Sciences – Aurora Wagner

For Art and Design – Kadance Pickup

For Women in STEM – Kendall Bullock

For Science and Math – Sabrina Racine  

Business & Leadership – Keegan McClellan

• Sage Colleges
  Student Sage Award: For a junior who has excelled in the classroom and who has been a role model and community leader – Isabella Dulay.
• The Saint Michael’s Book Award
  For a student who is academically successful, and shows a sustained and sincere commitment to community service, issues of peace and justice, and concern for others – Molly Engelhardt.
• The Bonnie Scholarship
  St. Bonaventure University’s Junior Scholarship recognizes students’ academic achievement and service to their school and community:

Mary McHugh
Madison Wilcox
Justin Sulik
Justin Castillo
Alex Halwick
Sam Langlais

• Elmira Key Award
  For Elmira College, this award acknowledges outstanding school and community leadership – Sam Rosen
• Clarkson University Leadership Award
  Demonstrates outstanding leadership and a student who has been a positive contributor to school and community – Ana Ball 
• Clarkson University Achievement Award
  Demonstrates outstanding leadership and has been a positive contributor to school and community –  Allison Kennedy
• Alfred University Scholars Award
  In recognition of academic and community achievement, along with an outside of ordinary character – Abby McDermott 
• University of Rochester – The following four recipients will receive an annual scholarship:

Bausch and Lomb Science Award – High Achievement and rigor in math and science – Katie McFerran

Frederick Douglass & Susan B. Anthony Award – Commitment to addressing social issues, leadership, and dedication to community action. Strong grades and rigorous program in social sciences – Alyssa Grogan 

George Eastman Young Leaders Award –

Strong leadership in school and community, academic excellence, and involvement in school activities – McKenna Slingerland