Clarence High School Class of 2026 Earn Scholarships, Awards

The hard work of graduating seniors from Clarence High School’s Class of 2026 was recognized with a litany of awards and scholarships from community organizations in Clarence and Western New York as well as from institutions of higher learning.

The Clarence High School Class of 2026 is scheduled to graduate on Thursday, June 25, 2026. 

A list of students and their awards submitted by the students and their families, as of June 18, 2026:

Kelsi Abramsky
Kevin J Starr Award for Kindness

James Albert    
Savannah College of Art and Design Achievement Honor Scholarship 
Allentown Art Festival Visual Arts Scholarship

Mariam Alkhateeb
Callan Scholarship

Isabella Arroyo
CHS PTO Spanish Award

John Berdysiak
NYS Attorney General's Triple C Award

Elijah Berg
CHS PTO Educational Achievement Award
Harris Hill Fire Co. Walter Pfiel Memorial Award

Giuliana Bishouty    
Niagara University Dean's Scholarship
2026 Buffalo Urban League Scholarship
Erie 1 BOCES Educational Foundation Scholarship Award
Clarence Girl Scouts Scholarship
Girl Scouts of WNY 2026 Girl Scout Educational Scholarship
Girl Scouts of WNY 2026 Kim Welsh Memorial Scholarship
2026 Benjamin Milak Memorial Scholarship
Jean Ellen Mayer Scholarship
Clarence Contemporary Club Service Award
James E. Grosse Memorial Award
Nolan M Burch Scholarship

Thomas Bittar
Clarence American Legion Post 838 Scholarship
Mark and Nancy Bergum Scholarship
National Honor Society Distinguished Service Award
Scholarships for Academic Excellence
Thomas G. Coseo Outstanding Senior Award

Lily Bixby
CHS PTO Visual Arts Award

Kiley Breeze
SUNY Brockport Gold Scholarship
SUNY Brockport Eagle Scholarship
SUNY Brockport Prometheus Residential Scholarship
CHS PTO Technical and Career Awards

Madelyn Breeze
Niagara University Trustees Scholarship
Niagara University Eagle Experience Scholarship

David Brophy
Miami University Presidential Fellows Scholarship
Samsung American Legion Scholarshi
Elks National Foundation 2026 Most Valuable Student Scholarship
American Legion Past National Commander Michael J. Kogutek Scholarship
Erie County American Legion 2026 Raymond F. Wardynski Memorial Education Award
Music in You Scholarship
Jean Ellen Mayer Scholarship
SSgt. Mark A. Spence Memorial Scholarship

Kylie Brunner
Miami University RedHawk Excellence Scholarship
Dr. Eugene H. Small School Spirit Award
Rotary Club of Clarence Frank and Vince Morabito Memorial Scholarship

Andrew Buccilli
Nolan M Burch Scholarship 

Demetre Buck
University of Maryland President's Scholarship

Ella Buckley
University at Buffalo Pride of New York Scholarship
WNYAA High School Senior Scholarship Award
Lockport Schools & Community FCU Scholarship

Jackson Bugg
D'Youville University President's Scholarship
D'Youville University Athletic Scholarship
Town of Clarence Baseball Association Scholarship

Andrew Cappellucci
Jon Vesper Memorial Scholarship
Major Andrew Byers Student Council Award
National Honor Society Distinguished Service Award

Christopher Cappellucci
National Honor Society Distinguished Service Award

Ella Celej
Salutatorian
CHS PTO Latin Award

Emma Cerifko
SUNY Geneseo Presidential Scholarship
Emily R. Frantz Scholarship

Avery Collins
Michigan State University Alumni Distinguished Scholarship
Michigan State University Honor College Professorial Assistantship
Michigan State University Presidential Study Abroad Scholarship
Michael K. McCadden Memorial English Award
Thomas G. Coseo Outstanding Senior Award

Matthew Cox
University at Buffalo Pride of New York Scholarship
Jon Vesper Memorial Scholarship

Jeneva D'Andrea-Terreri
Villa Maria College Merit Scholarship

Mason Davey
Akron Masonic Lodge No. 527 Scholarship

Noah Dry
Ohio University Commitment Scholarship

Henry Duquette
Excellence in Technical Theater Scholarship in Memory of Michael K. McCadden

Jude Endres
SUNY Maritime College Cadet Appointment Program (CAP) Scholarship
Alexander Hemline and Patrick Conway Award

Talon Engasser
Mercyhurst University Academic Scholarship
Mercyhurst University Football Scholarship

Samantha Engler
SUNY Geneseo Presidential Scholarship
SUNY Geneseo Foundation Scholarship
CHS Academy of Business and Finance 2026 Scholarship in Memory of Mary Emm Lucas
CHS Academy of Business and Finance Trailblazer Award
Clarence Lions Club Award

Evan Ferriter
NYSAHA Bob Allen Scholarship
Clarence Historical Society Oneta M. Baker Memorial Award
Jon Snitzer Memorial Scholarship

Samantha Fisher
University at Buffalo Pride of New York Scholarship

Juliana Fronczak
University of Vermont Presidential Scholarship

Taylor Galligan
SUNY Oswego Dean Scholarship

Matthew Galluch
United States Coast Guard

Noah Garson
Student Council Special Service Award

Ryan Garver
Douglas C. Wielinski Memorial Scholarship 
The Army National ROTC Scholarship

Ryley Gaugh
Savannah College of Art and Design Academic Honor Scholarship
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Yellow Ribbon Scholarship
Western New York BloodCare Scholarship

Reed GianGrasso
CHS PTO Science Award
Scholarships for Academic Excellence
Society of Mayflower Descendants’ Award

Anna Girard
CHS PTO English Award
Dana Palumbo Memorial Scholarship

Nathan Grek
Clarkson University David '63 and Ginger Murray Endowment Scholarship
Louis J. Nanni Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Thomas and Donna Coseo Scholarship
National Honor Society Distinguished Service Award

Aleksandra Gyasi
Canisius University Benefactors Scholarship
Canisius University Endowed Scholarship

Abigail Ham
Scholarships for Academic Excellence
Rotary Club of Clarence Curtis McKown, PDG Scholarship

Nicholas Heary
Belmont University Belmont Distinguished Scholarship
Belmont University Jack Massey Business Leader Scholarship
Belmont University Glover Accounting Scholarship
Go To Girls, Inc. Kindness Award

Madeline Heckman
Shipengrover Mock Trial Award
Rotary Club of Clarence Barbara Guida Leadership Scholarship
Society of Mayflower Descendants’ Award

Maia Hendler
University at Buffalo Pride of New York Scholarship
CHS PTO History Award

Benjamin Hereth
UFCW Local One Benefit Funds 

Daniel Hibschweiler
Major Andrew Byers Student Council Award

Norah Hogan
The Pennsylvania State University Provost Academic Award
CHS Academy of Business and Finance Advisory Board Scholarship
CHS Academy of Business and Finance Leadership Award
Big I of WNY InVest Scholarship

Carson Holden
D'Youville University President's Scholarship

Breanna Hurley
Athlete of the Year

Sriyan Ijjapureddy
University at Buffalo Pride of New York Scholarship

Arden Jalal
Celia A. Parwulski Memorial Scholarship

James Jiang
National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

Kaitlyn Johnson
Syracuse University Merit Scholarship
Syracuse University Access Award
Douglas C. Wielinski Memorial Scholarship
Major Andrew Byers Student Council Award

Katie Johnson
University of Pittsburgh Academic Scholarship
CHS PTO Band
Kristin Carpenter Memorial Award

Ethan Jonas
Buffalo State University Orange & Black Scholarship Award

Layla Jonas
Niagara University Achievement Scholarship Award
Jeffrey Battilana Memorial Scholarship
Clarence Teachers' Association Scholarship

Brody Kaufman
Clarence Center Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary Scholarship

Maya Kazmierczak
Jennifer L Glassman Memorial Scholarship
CHS PTO Technical and Career Awards

Tegan Keough    
Clarence Teachers' Association Scholarship

Emily King
Miami University RedHawk Excellence Scholarship

Grace Kinnan
Emerson College Aspire Scholarship
Clarence Lions Club Award

Alisette Korn
North Towns Federal Credit Union Scholarship

Nicholas Kramer
University of Buffalo Pride of New York Scholarship

Callum Lagowski
8th District Federated Garden Clubs of NYS, Inc.Scholarship
Kreher's Family Farm Scholarship

Lauren Lahr
University of Georgia Classic Scholar Waiver Scholarship
Gerald F. Hicks Memorial Scholarship
Grasshopper Scholarship

Carter Leach
University of Texas Permian Basin Falcon Elite Scholarship

Kaden Leibring
Niagara University Trustees Scholarship

Adrian Lomeli Sanchez
CHS PTO Technical and Career Awards
Clarence Hollow Farmers Market Award

Breanna Lukacz
Valedictorian
Scholarships for Academic Excellence
Angela Riordan Memorial Science Scholarship
Dr. Paul L. Warner Memorial Chemistry Award

Grace MacPeek
Clarence Center Volunteer Fire Company Co. Benevolent Association Scholarship

Kaius Mattoon
St. John Fisher John Gebhardt Memorial Scholarship Athlete of the Year

Ania Matuszewski
Elmira College Langdon Scholarship
Elmira College Portfolio Award
Allentown Art Festival Visual Arts Scholarship
CHS PTO Art Award Second Place

Riley McFarlane
High Point University Presidential Fellowship
High Point University Business Fellowship
CHS Academy of Business and Finance Advisory Board Scholarship
Big I of WNY InVest Scholarship
CHS PTO Business Award

Evey McGee
University at Buffalo Pride of New York Scholarship
UB School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Dean's Leadership Scholarship

Chloe McKeever
Adrian Deputat Memorial Award 
Clarence Log Cabin Quilters Club Award

Max Mertzlufft
Wegmans Scholarship 

Erik Michel
Canisius University The Peter Canisius Scholarship

Abigail Morelli
Indiana University Bloomington Scholarship 

Madison Myers
Winnifred Gilham Memorial Scholarship Award

Jana Naab
Kenneth Bugenhagen Memorial Scholarship 
Physical Education Department's Most Valuable Student Award 

Ty Nichols
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Fry Scholarship
Folded Flag Foundation Scholarship 
Mae and George Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Scholarship

Ruth Nightingale
CHS Class of 1971 Scholarship 

Sandrine Niyogushima
CHS PTO Technical and Career Awards

Taneisha Ortiz Rodriguez
University of Albany Merit Scholarship
2026 National Puerto Rican Day Parade Scholarship
2026 WJ Cox Associates Inc. Merit Scholarship
Swift-McClennan Public Affairs Scholarship

Jenna Paradowski
Italian American Police Association Scholarship

Isabella Paresi
Bucknell University Management Merit Scholarship

Sophia Pawlukovich
Wegmans Scholarship

Peter Pecenco
Dean M. Burger Class of ’66 and Roy D. Burger Class of ’65 Scholarship

Tessa Philbin    
University of Rochester George Eastman Young Leaders Award 
English Department Award 
Student Council Special Service Award

Sydney Philyah
NYC School of Visual Arts Silas H. Rhodes Scholarship 

Nicholas Potenzo
Duquesne University Academic Scholarship

Robert Geiger
Clarence Chamber of Commerce Award
Cara Primerano
Kent State University President's Achievement Award

Emily Priset
Richard Wojnar Memorial Scholarship

Jonathan Quinn
CHS PTO Educational Achievement Award Marjorie Chase Scholarship

Alisha Rajput
CHS PTO Art Award Honorable Mention

Joshua Randolph
Clarence High School Award in Memory of Patrick Lawrence

Jarred Redford
The Navy National ROTC Scholarship Vickie Martin Memorial Scholarship Award

Braiden Roba
Clarence High School Award in Memory of Patrick Lawrence

Kayla Ruzzine
Clarence Teachers' Association Scholarship

Ryan Samson
Florida Gulf Coast University Blue & Green Directors Award

Aurora Sandner
Valerie Heywood Memorial Scholarship
Garden Friends of Clarence 2026 Scholarship Award 
Friends of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra 2026 Scholarship 
Buffalo Chamber Music Society's Silverman Scholarship 
CHS PTO Orchestra 
Go To Girls, Inc. Kindness Award
Buffalo Chamber Music Society's Silverman Scholarship

Patrick Savo
Jennifer L Glassman Memorial Scholarship

Julia Scarantine
CWA Council of Western New York E. J Mays Scholarship
Clarence/Newstead Administrative Fire Council Scholarship 

Lucie Schieder
SUNY Geneseo Ella Cline Shear 1935 Scholarship 

Madison Schnell
CHS Academy of Business and Finance Advisory Board Scholarship

Moon Schwartz
Mercyhurst University Herrmann Merit Award
Mercyhurst University Presidential Scholarship 
CHS PTO Art Purchase Award 
Jean Ellen Mayer Scholarship 
Harris Hill Fire Co. Walter Pfiel Memorial Award 
Robert Geiger Clarence Chamber of Commerce Award

Rebecca Setlik
Marquette University Pere Marquette Scholarship 
Marquette University Ignatian Distinction Scholarship 

Andrew Sherwood
Canisius University Deans Academic Scholarship 
Canisius University Endowed Scholarship 

Ryan Shisler
Canisius University Magis Scholarship

Sydney Silverstein
The Ohio State University National Buckeye Scholar 
The Ohio State University Provost Scholarship 
Michael Messura State Farm Agency Scholarship 
Angela Riordan Memorial Science Scholarship 
Gerhard A. & Lura Cook Educational Fund Award 
Jon Snitzer Memorial Scholarship 
National Honor Society Distinguished Service Award 
Scholarships for Academic Excellence

Timothy Simard
Williamsville Federal Credit Union Scholarship

Brendan Swain
University at Albany Merit Scholarship 
Civic Ambassador Award 
Major Andrew Byers Student Council Award 

Caitlyn Sweeney
Duquesne University Academic Scholarship
Duquesne University Horizon Award 
CHS Academy of Business and Finance Exemplar Award 

Addison Terhaar    
University of Buffalo Pride of New York Scholarship 
Eight Days of Hope Scholarship 
CHS PTO Math Award 
Scholarships for Academic Excellence

Wyatt Truax    
Michigan State University Distinguished First-Year Scholarship 
Michigan State University Honor College Professorial Assistantship 
Michigan State University Presidential Study Abroad Scholarship 
WNY Association of School Business Officials Executive Committee Scholarship 
Scholarships for Academic Excellence

Cael Vesper
United States Air Force National Guard 
Clarence Contemporary Club Service Award 
Jon Vesper Memorial Scholarship 

Ryan Way
Elizabeth City State University Viking Scholarship 

Matthew Weber
SUNY Oswego Dean Scholarship
Physical Education Department's Most Valuable Student Award

Natalie Weber    
Kent State University President's Achievement Award 

Alec Webster
SUNY Geneseo Presidential Scholarship 

Ellen Weiss
CHS PTO Technology Award Dr. Thomas and Donna Coseo Scholarship

Benjamin White
CHS PTO French Award 

Jennifer Wild
SUNY Plattsburgh Cardinal Scholarship
New York State Amateur Hockey Association 2026 Bob Allen Scholarship 
WNY Girls Varsity Ice Hockey Federation Derek Cline Memorial Foundation Scholarship 
Friends of Unified Sports, Inc. Senior-Partner Scholarship 
Scholarships for Academic Excellence

Rowan Wilkins
Clarence Center Volunteer Fire Company Co. Benevolent Association Scholarship 

Gideon Williams
CHS PTO Technical and Career Awards 

Isabelle Wisnoski
Clarence Teachers' Association Scholarship 

Julian Wyant
University at Buffalo Pride of New York Scholarship 
Clarence Center Elementary PTO Scholarship 
CHS Drama Club Award 
CHS PTO Chorale 
English Department Award

Ryan Yemma
John Carroll University Magis Scholarship 
John Carroll University Blue Streaks Award 

Hannah Zang
Liberty University Academic Scholarship