Students from the Center for Career Services were recognized for their hard work and achievements throughout the 2025–26 school year during the school’s annual Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 4 in Valhalla.
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Students representing a range of programs received scholarships, while others were honored as “Best in Program” for their outstanding performance and dedication.
“As you stand here today, take a moment to look around the room,” Principal Jaclyn De Lao told students. “You are the future. The hard work and dedication you’ve shown here will stay with you for the rest of your life. Never forget the effort you’ve put in, and know that we are here to support you wherever your journey leads.”
Awards were presented by counselors Monica Mann, Anna Macchia, and Kevin McAllister, along with school social worker Eileen Yip. Director Dahlia Jackson, Principal De Lao, Assistant Principal Phil Donohue, and members of the Southern Westchester BOCES administration were also in attendance.
“Today is about celebrating our students—their hard work, perseverance, and accomplishments,” Ms. Jackson said. “Each student recognized has shown a strong commitment to learning and growth, and we are proud to honor their success.”
In addition to awards presented by counselors and administrators, several instructors recognized students from their programs with “Best in Program” honors.
Each student received a certificate and plaque in recognition of their achievements.
Scholarships and Awards
NYBEST Scholarship: Zuleica Gudino - Cosmetology
Falence Project Scholarship: Jaylen Inniss - Advertising & Graphic Design
Kristopher Earl Johnson Memorial Scholarship: Rubi Alexandra De La Cruz - Cosmetology; Sophia Elizabeth Medina - EMS; Marcos Sanchez Reyes - Audio Production; Candelario Torres - Barbering
Secondary Day Career & Technical Education Outstanding Student: Luke Ambrogio - Automotive Technology
Introduction to Career & Technical Education Outstanding Student: Rachel Thomas - Office Skills
Donald B. Barbieri Memorial Award: Kayla Bossuet - Culinary Arts
John Remling Memorial Award: Damian Castro - Electrical Construction
John Harley Memorial Award: Matthew Caltenco - Collision Technology
Ray Oddo Memorial Award: Katrina Smith-McCann - Introduction to Fashion
Dr. Colleen Murray Scholarship Award: Jordan Campbell - Introduction to Fashion
Ruth Bullwinkel Memorial Award: Valeria Valdovinos - Cosmetology
Stock Award for Culinary Excellence: Carlos Naranjo - Culinary Arts
Excellence in Baking Award: Amy Tamay - Culinary Arts
Elaine Barisch Memorial Award: Annabella Alfano - Medical Office
Margaret Antonecchia Memorial Award: Julian Schutz, Office Skills
Dree Atkins Award: Jayleen Inniss - Advertising & Graphic Design
Ollie Clark Memorial Award: Ava Radcliffe - Electrical Construction
Hannah Muhammad Award: Sophia Medina - EMS
Glenn Demers Award: Jusiah Gomez - Collision Technology
DePaul Stallkamp Memorial Award: Noah Diaz - General Maintenance
Barbara Chin Scholarship: Cynthia Bautista, Julianna Barajas, Aubrey Budde, Stephanie Garcia - Cosmetology
Best in Program
Advertising & Graphic Design - Jemma Hernandez Rodich
Animal Science - Jaccellys Marquez
Architecture - Matthew Battista
Audio Production - John Zionber
Auto Body - Jayden Taylor
Auto Technology - Carlos Poou Cajbon, Shaun Young
Barbering - Jayson Mehki
CISCO - Andrea Alcantar
Collision Technology - Manuel Vasquez
Construction/Plumbing - Andrew Pena
Cosmetology - Aubrey Budde, Cynthia Bautista
Culinary Arts - Sofia Levine
Electrical Construction - Cate Cangialosi
Emergency Medical Services - Grace Fiorenza
Fashion Merchandising & Design - Lucie Oh
General Maintenance - Noah Diaz
HVAC - Ciaran Egan
Introduction to Fashion - Savannah Smith-McCann
Medical Office - Chris Chunir-Saks
Nurse Assistant - Valeria Arteaga
Office Skills - Rachel Thomas
Pre-Engineering - Adiel Onofre Gonzalez
Retail Services - Alex Elovaara
Security, Law & Policing - Rebecca Durinda
Video Production - Jake Olivier