Clarence High School Seniors Recognized With Awards, Scholarships

Seniors from Clarence High School’s Class of 2025 have received a variety of scholarships and awards, a reflection of the students’ hard work as well as tremendous support from both the Clarence community and institutions of higher education. 

“It’s inspiring to see the Class of 2025 being recognized for their dedication, resilience, and excellence,” said Principal Kenneth Smith. “Whether in the classroom, on the field, on stage, or through clubs and service, our seniors have left a meaningful mark on our school community. I’m proud of all they’ve accomplished and how they will represent Clarence with pride and purpose into the future.”

The Clarence High School Class of 2025 is scheduled to graduate on June 26, 2025.

A list of students receiving scholarships, as submitted by the students and their families as of June 18, along with awards presented during the High School’s 44th Annual Awards Night on June 2.

Samantha Aiple 
Nolan M. Burch Scholarship
National Honor Society Distinguished Service Scholarship

Lucia Arroyo 
University of Tampa Presidential Merit Scholarship

Molly Ballard 
Niagara University Presidential Scholarship
Niagara University NUSTEP Scholarship
Friends of WNY Volleyball, Inc. Scholarship Award
Dean M. Burger Class of '66 & Roy D. Burger Class of '65 Scholarship

Heather Blatto 
Jon Vesper Memorial Award

Naoimh Brady 
CHS PTO Math Award
CHS PTO Art Award - 2nd Place

Charles Brancato 
Gannon University Gannon Knight Achievement Award
Gannon University Engineering Award

Olivia Browne 
Syracuse University Guaranteed Orange Scholarship
St. John's Lutheran Home for Children - Edward J. Kinkel Scholarship

Maxwell Brzozowski 
CHS Academy of Business and Finance Board President’s Scholarship 2025 in Memory of Mary Emm Lucas

  Ryan Burger 
Rochester Institute of Technology Presidential Scholarship

Zoe Burget 
Daemen University President's Scholarship
Friends of Unified Sports, Inc. Senior-Partner Scholarship
Clarence Youth Board Service Award
Major Andrew Byers Student Council Award
Clarence Lions Club Award
CHS PTO Jean Ellen Mayer Award
Thomas G. Coseo Outstanding Senior Award
Go To Girls, Inc. Kindness Award

Claire Carey 
Clarence Log Cabin Quilter's Club Award

Emily Cartenuto 
Kristen Carpenter Memorial Award

Craig Carter 
Clarence High School Award in Memory of Patrick Lawrence

Olivia Chapman 
Physical Education Department's Most Valuable Student Award

Julia Chiaino 
Richard Wojnar Memorial Scholarship

Adriana Colafranceschi 
St. John Fisher University Trustee Scholarship
St. John Fisher University Honors Scholarship
100 Club of Buffalo's Scholarship of Excellence
The Little Red Schoolhouse Scholarship
The New York State Education Department Scholarship for Academic Excellence
CHS PTO Jean Ellen Mayer Award
Douglas C. Wielinski Memorial Scholarship
Alexander Hemline and Patrick Conway Award

Olivia Collins 
Duquesne University Academic Scholarship
Erie County American Legion 2025 Education Award
Jon Snitzer Memorial Scholarship
Major Andrew Byers Student Council Award
Dr. Eugene H. Small School Spirit Award
CHS PTO Jean Ellen Mayer Award
SSgt. Mark A. Spence Memorial Scholarship
Mark and Nancy Bergum Scholarship

Jeffrey Comstock

Clarence Center Volunteer Fire Company Benevolent Association Scholarship
CHS PTO Jean Ellen Mayer Award
Angela Riordan Memorial Science Scholarship

Austin Constable 
Villa Maria College Presidential Scholarship
CHS PTO Career and Technical Award

Matthew Constable 
Jennifer L. Glassman Memorial Scholarship

Joel Cristall 
University at Buffalo Barbara and Jack Davis Engineering Education Endowment Scholarship

Madison Derme 
CHS PTO Art Purchase Award

Alexander Didas 
University of Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship
Ilio DiPaolo's Scholarship
Jon Vesper Memorial Award

Nathan Dussing 
CHS PTO Career and Technical Award
CHS Achievement Award

Ryan Eason
Vickie Martin Memorial Scholarship Award

Grace Ellis 
Kevin J. Starr Award for Kindness, Integrity and Determination

Megan Engler 
Niagara University Trustees Scholarship
Niagara University Eagle Experience Scholarship
Niagara University Legacy Award
Niagara University Book Award
Robert Geiger Clarence Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
CHS Academy of Business and Finance North Towns FCU Scholarship
CHS Academy of Business and Finance Exemplar Award

Juliana Enser 
University at Buffalo Pride of UB Scholarship

Angelina Fetterly 
CHS PTO Chorale Award

Peyton Fike 
Niagara University Grant Scholarship

Jem Floss 
Grasshopper Scholarship

Andrew Fuchs 
Clarence High School Award in Memory of Patrick Lawrence
Excellence in Technical Theater Scholarship in Memory of Michael K. McCadden

Noah Furminger 
North Towns Federal Credit Union Louis J. Nanni Memorial Scholarship
Erie County American Legion Raymond F. Wardynski Memorial Education Award
The Garden Friends of Clarence Scholarship
Callan Scholarship

Trevor Galas 
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Merit Scholarship

Matthew Ganschow 
Niagara University Trustees Scholarship
Niagara University Eagle Experience Scholarship
Friends of WNY Volleyball, Inc. Scholarship Award
Athlete of the Year
New York State Comptroller Student Achievement Award

Samantha Gawron 
Gerald F. Hicks Memorial Scholarship

Ethan Gay 
National Merit Scholarship Commended Student
Rochester Institute of Technology Presidential Scholarship

Julia Gibson
John Carroll University Magis Scholarship
John Carroll University Winchester Scholarship
Dana Palumbo Memorial Scholarship

Allison Glaude
Athlete of the Year
Kenneth Bugenhagen Memorial Scholarship
Jennifer L. Glassman Memorial Scholarship

Adalyn Goetz 
Mercyhurst University Merit Scholarship
Clarence Center Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship

Bailee Goldman 
Hood College Presidential Scholarship
Clarence Chorus Boosters Music In You Scholarship
James E.Grosse Memorial Award
National Honor Society Distinguished Service Scholarship
Major Andrew Byers Student Council Award
Go To Girls, Inc. Kindness Award

Reese Grady 
SUNY Fredonia President's Award for Excellence Scholarship
SUNY Fredonia Matthew V. Lucas Music Scholarship

Myles Gsell 
Douglas C. Wielinski Memorial Scholarship

Gemma Hacker 
Valedictorian
Mock Trial Shipengrover Award
CCHS Class of 1964 Reunion Award
Student Council Special Service Award
National Honor Society Distinguished Service Scholarship
Society of Mayflower Descendants' Award
Rotary Club of Clarence Frank and Vince Morabito Memorial Scholarship
Robert Geiger Clarence Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
English Department Award
CHS PTO Foreign Language Award
The New York State Education Department Scholarship for Academic Excellence
The Little Red Schoolhouse Scholarship
Big I WNY Project Invest 2025 Roger M. Gurney Memorial Scholarship Award
Celia A. Parwulski Memorial Scholarship
ConnectLife Scholarship Award

Kiera Haley 
University at Buffalo Pride of New York Scholarship

Gabriella Hallam 
Grove City College Alumni Merit Award Scholarship
Rotary Club of Clarence Curtis McKown, PDG Scholarship
Mark and Nancy Bergum Scholarship

Jaeden Hartling 
CHS PTO English Award
CHS PTO Foreign Language Award

Ava Heiser 
Dr. Thomas and Donna Coseo Scholarship

Victoria Ieda 
Clarence Teachers' Association Scholarship
Adrian Deputat Memorial Award
CHS PTO Orchestra Award

Michael Ippolito 
Clarence Center Elementary PTO Scholarship
CHS PTO Business Award

Jillian Jensen
SUNY Cobleskill Honors Scholarship
The American Legion Children and Youth Education Award
Northrop Grumman Scholarships for Employees' Children
Clarence Center Volunteer Fire Company Benevolent Association Scholarship

Sidney Jones 
CHS PTO Career and Technical Award

Jacob Kenefick-Sivic 
National Merit Scholarship Commended Student

Liam Kibler 
CHS PTO Career and Technical Award

Daniel Klemenz
Michael K.McCadden Memorial English Award

Jackson Korn 
Clarence Teachers' Association Scholarship

Laura Kreher
Salutatorian
National Merit Scholarship Commended Student
CHS PTO Foreign Language Award
Harris Hill Fire Co. Walter Pfiel Memorial Award
Dr. Paul L. Warner Memorial Chemistry Award
Clarence Hollow Farmer's Market Award
Akron Masonic Lodge No.527 Scholarship

Patrick Krough 
SUNY Geneseo Community Scholarship

Evan Laschinger 
Western Division Federal Credit Union

Nathan Lavocat
SUNY Brockport Gold Scholarship

Lillian Lewinski
Clarence Teachers' Association Scholarship

Riley Lincoln
Wheeling University Bishop Mark E. Brennan Scholarship
Wheeling University Athletic Award
2025 Lawley Scholarship

Rachel Linn
University of Tampa Presidential Merit Scholarship
CHS Academy of Business and Finance Advisory Board Scholarship

Brie Lorenz
New York State Attorney General's Triple C Award

Michael McCarthy 
Jon Snitzer Memorial Scholarship
Town of Clarence Baseball Association Scholarship

Avery McConnell
Niagara University Trustees Scholarship
Niagara University Eagle Experience Scholarship

Madison McCrea
St. Bonaventure University Friars Scholarship

Alexandra McGrath
Daemen University Deans Scholarship
Daemen University BOCES Scholarship
CHS PTO Career and Technical Award

Grace McKendry
University of Tampa Presidential Merit Scholarship
CHS PTO Art Award Honorable Mention

Valerie Merlino
Winnifred Gilham Memorial Scholarship Award

Brady Myslinski
Iona University President's Scholarship

Addison O’Loughlin 
Fordham University Loyola Scholarship
CHS Academy of Business and Finance Advisory Board Scholarship
CHS Academy of Business and Finance Trailblazer Award

Nora Palka 
Major Andrew Byers Student Council Award

Taylor Pavelski 
Francis Marion University Academic Scholarship
Francis Marion University Athletic Scholarship - Softball

Sophia Pawlak 
Nolan M Burch Scholarship
English Department Award
Clarence American Legion Post 838 Scholarship

Juliana Pawlukovich 
University at Buffalo Pride of New York Scholarship

Asher Philyaw 
Rochester Institute of Technology Presidential Scholarship
Rochester Institute of Technology Performing Arts Scholarship
CHS Drama Club Award

Lilah Pratt
University of Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship

Noah Przytulski
National Merit Scholarship Finalist

Dylan Quilachamin
Rochester Institute of Technology Presidential Scholarship
Rochester Institute of Technology Performing Arts Scholarship

Jamison Quinn
Dr. Thomas and Donna Coseo Scholarship
Civic Ambassador Award

Janani Ram
CHS PTO Educational Achievement Award

Shreya Ramakrishnan 
Rotary Club of Clarence Barbara Guida Leadership Scholarship
Society of Mayflower Descendants' Award

Faith Reese 
Canisius University Trustees Academic Scholarship
Marjorie Chase Scholarship

Sarah Reid 
Duquesne University Academic Scholarship
Duquesne University Discover Grant Scholarship

Nathan Rey 
Thomas G. Coseo Outstanding Senior Award

Gabriel Rodrigues 
Canisius University Trustees Academic Scholarship

Isabel Rosel 
Canisius University Magis Scholarship

Emma Ryan 
Hilbert College Mother Colette Scholarship
Hilbert College Honors Program Scholarship
The Little Red Schoolhouse Scholarship
Clarence Contemporary Club Service Award

Maya Sallaj 
CHS Achievement Award

Imran Sarvaiya 
Jon Vesper Memorial Award

Morgan Shunk 
CHS PTO Science Award
Student Council Special Service Award
Gerhard A. & Laura Cook Educational Fund Award

Saachvir Singh 
Harris Hill Fire Co. Walter Pfiel Memorial Award
CHS Class of 1971 Scholarship

Chloe Sklener 
Alfred State College Academic Scholarship

Isaac Swart 
CHS PTO Technology Award

Bryce Tubin 
Athlete of the Year

Addison Urbanek 
Buffalo State University President's Scholar Award
Clarence Teachers' Association Scholarship
Jeffrey Battilana Memorial Scholarship

Sophia Vallis 
National Merit Scholarship Commended Student

Chase Van Allen 
Emily R. Frantz Scholarship for Public School Teaching

Tyler Van Nest 
Miami University Redhawk Excellence Scholarship

Lillian Van Sickle 
Clarence Lions Club Award
Bowling Proprietors Association of Western New York (BPAWNY) Scholarship

Austin Vitello 
CHS PTO Band Award

Zacheus Wells 
Niagara University Grant Scholarship

Emily Wilkinson 
Clarence Historical Society Oneta M. Baker Memorial Award

Patrick Wind Angela 
Riordan Memorial Science Scholarship

Emily Winger 
CHS PTO History Award

Eva Wolfley 
CHS PTO Visual Arts Award

Ryan Zima
Physical Education Department's Most Valuable Student Award

Sarah Zulick 
Niagara University Trustees Scholarship
Niagara University NUSTEP Scholarship
Niagara University Athletic Scholarship
The Greater Buffalo USBC Association Scholarship