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Shafer, Fox lead Dansville Class of 2020

The Express
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DANSVILLE — Graduation may have been delayed later than ever, until Friday, July 24, due to the coronavirus, but the Class of 2020 at Dansville Central School is ready to make an impact on the world.

Madeline Shafer led a talented group with Valedictorian honors for the Class of 2020. Shafer is the daughter of Chris and Elizabeth Shafer. She participated in NHS, 4H, Honors Academy, Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA), Band, Chorus, Indoor and Outdoor Track, Cross Country and Swimming during her time at DCS.

In addition to Valedictorian, Shafer also earned the following awards and honors: Script D, Dansville D, Wells College Leadership Award, Dartmouth Book Award, Mustang of the Month, LCAA All-Star, Valedictorian, Student of the Month.

Shafer plans to study industrial engineering at Clemson University.

Jasmyn Fox is the Salutatorian for the Class of 2020. The daughter of Deborah and Jody Blackmon, Fox participated in FBLA, Mock Trial, Student Lighthouse Team, Pony Express Club, NHS, Interact Club, Honors Academy, Soccer, Indoor/Outdoor Track, Livonia Travel Soccer and Dansville Girls Travel Soccer.

She earned her Varsity "D" for soccer and indoor track, was a Section V Class B2 Girls Soccer Champion, Silver Star, Script "D" with three bars, High Honor Roll, All-County Band, ALA Empire Girls State Delegate, George Eastman Young Leaders Award, Chemistry Achievement Award, and Student of the Month.

Fox plans to attend East Carolina University and study Nursing.

Honors students

Rose Miller

Parents: Jeff Miller, Diana Miller. Activities: NJHS, NHS, NAHS (President), Varsity Cheerleading, Pony Express, 4-H, Pony Club, Dance, Gymnastics, Musical (Student Director). Awards: Script D, Varsity D, Scholar Athlete, Athlete of the Month, Honor Roll, Dansville D Award, Gold Star Award, Swartz Awards. Plans: Attend Houghton College to become a School Psychologist.

Cheyanne Gilmer

Parents: Michelle Young, Michael Gilmer, Tracy Young. Activities: Drumline, Softball, Demolition Derbies, Four-Wheeler Riding, Construction activities. Awards: Script D, Honor Roll, Dansville D, Gold star. Plans: Attend Alfred State for the Mechanical Engineering program.

Kiersten Conrad

Parents: Randy Conrad, Sheila Conrad. Activities: Health Careers Academy, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Honors Academy, Pony Express, Lighthouse Team, Marching Band, Concert Band, Rotary Interact Club, Varsity "D", Track & Field, Work. Awards: Script "D", Livingston County Teen Recognition Award, Core Value Award, Script "D" Gold Bar, George H. Ball Community Achievement Award (Keuka College), Pharmacy Summer Institute (University at Buffalo), Honor Roll every quarter. Plans: Attend St. John Fisher College to obtain a Bachelor of Science Nursing degree then pursue a Master of Science in Nursing degree to eventually become a certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.

Kellee Rawleigh

Parents: John Rawleigh, Kimberly Clark. Activities: FBLA, Pony Express, SoftballHigh Honor Roll. Plans: Attend SUNY Alfred State to major in Human Services and Social Sciences, and then attend a University.

Emma Thibodeau

Parents: Heather Paler, Matt Thibodeau. Activities: Drama Club, NHS, Band, Drumline, Track. Awards: Honor Roll, Rochester Chemical Society Award, Clarkson University Leadership Award. Plans: Attend Long Island University to major in International Business.

Abbi Briggs

Parents: Matthew Briggs, Laurie Briggs. Activities: NHS, Varsity Soccer, Pony Express. Awards: Varsity D, Script D, MVP, Honor Roll. Plans: Attend College.

Isabella McDowell

Parents: Sarah McDowell, Fred McDowell. Activities: International Club, Outdoor Track, Indoor Track, Cross Country, Band, Pony Express, National Honor Society, Student Lighthouse Team, Honors Academy, Health Careers Academy, and working. Awards: Script D, Honor Roll, Student of the Month April 2020, Academic Distinction Scholarship, Chemistry Achievement Award, and Silver Level status in Honors Academy. Plans: Attend Alfred State for 4 years to obtain Bachelor's degree in Nursing, then attend a graduate school for 2 years to become a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.

Nicholas Camuto

Parents: Glenn Camuto, Denise Camuto. Activities: Varsity Soccer for three years, Varsity tennis for Three years, Varsity swim and varsity indoor track, NHS Officer, Tech Club. Tech Wars, Band, Jazz Band, & Drum Major. Awards: Honor Roll 9th-12th grade, Script D, Varsity D in 4 sports and Band D, 4 year Army ROTC Scholarship for the University of New Haven, Student of the Month & Section V All Star for Varsity soccer. Varsity soccer team MVP along with captain for two years. Plans: Attend the University of New Haven in Connecticut and major in Fire Science-Fire/Arson investigation while getting a minor in Criminal Justice. Army ROTC detachment at New Haven.

Emily Porter

Parents: Christine Porter, Greg Porter. Activities: NHS-President-2019-2020, Chorus-2015-2020, Chambers Choir 2016-2020, Band-2015-2020, Drum Major-2019-2020, Drama Club 2016-2020, Varsity Cheerleading-2015-2019, Cheerleading Captain 2019, Varsity Track and Field 2016 2018-2020, Pony Express 2018-2019, Class Executive 2017-2019, Honors Academy 2018-2020, Dance with Miss Natale 2005-2020. Awards: Script D, Varsity D, LCAA Athlete of the Month, Mustang of the Month, Student of the Month, Honor Roll, Core Value Award, League Champion (Cheerleading), Homecoming Court-2019, Area All State-2019, RPO- 2019, All County-2016-2020, Roberts Weslyan Honors Choir-2019. Plans: Attend SUNY Oswego to obtain MBA in Psychology and Business.

Kameryn Smith

Parents: Erin Smith, Rick Smith. Activities: Cosmetology, National Technical Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Honor Society, Archery, Pony Express, Volunteering. Awards: Dansville Academic D, Citizenship Award, Honor Roll, Art Awards, Tech Awards. Plans: Complete Licensure for Cosmetology and to attend college in Business.

Sydney Martin

Parents: Holly Wetherbee, Bill Martin. Activities: NHS (Vice President), NTHS, Health Careers Academy, Drama Club, Varsity Swimming (Captain), Pony Express. Awards: Bausch and Lomb Excellence in Science Award, Clara Barton Leadership Award, Mustang of the Month (Swimming), Student of the Month, Varsity D, Script D, Honor Roll, University of Alabama 'Scholar' Scholarship, University of Alabama Tutwiler Scholarship, Homecoming Court 2018. Plans: Attend the University of Alabama to major in Public Health with a concentration in health professions.

Jacob Avery

Parents: David Avery, Patty Avery. Activities: Varsity Baseball, Varsity Soccer. Awards: Script D, Varsity D, Honors Academy. Plans: Attend SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry for Environmental Science

Lizzy Fox

Parents: Laurie Fox, Donald Fox. Activities: NHS, Varsity Swimming, Varsity Tennis, Drumline. Awards: Script D, Varsity D, Breakout Athlete Award 2017-2019, and core value award. Plans: Attend SUNY Morrisville for Massage Therapy.

Arrik Gerber

Parents: Craig Gerber, Sherri Gerber. Activities: NHS, NJHS, Cross Country, Basketball, Tennis, Marching Band, Concert Band, AAU Basketball, Section V Leadership Program. Awards: High Honor Roll, LCAA-All Star (Basketball), Exceptional Senior Game (Basketball), Christmas Tournament MVP, Rotary Tournament-All-Tournament Team, Spectator Great 8, 1,000 Point Scorer, Livingston County Athlete of the Week. Plans: Attend Alfred State University to study Sports Management and play basketball.

Olivia Williams

Parents: Mathew Williams, Tammy Williams. Activities: NJHS, Interact Club, Honors Academy, NHS, Pony Express, Marching/Concert Band, High School Musical Pit Orchestra, Volunteering, Working. Awards: Script D, Honor Roll every marking period for all four years, Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award, Livingston County 2019 Teen Recognition Award, October 2019 Student of the Month. Plans: Attend St. John Fisher College for Nursing.

Hannea Milliman

Parents: Christa Smith, Shawn Milliman. Activities: NJHS(9), NHS(10-12), Dance Team(9-12), Chorus Member(9-12), Class Council(9-12), International Club(9-10), Pony Express Leader(11-12), Student Lighthouse(10), Yearbook Staff(11-12), Dance(16 years), Competitive Dance(5 years). Awards: Dansville D Core Value Award, Clara Barton Leadership Award, Excellence Academic Achievement Award, Script D, Gold Bar Recipient, Chemistry Achievement Award, Student Sage Award, Student of the Month, Livingston County Teen Recognition Award, Honor Roll since 7th grade. Plans: Attend Nazareth College to double major in dance and social work.

Jessica Qiu

Parents: Xiao Yun Zheng, Xian Hua Qiu. Activities: NHS, Pony Express, Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track, Gymnastics, Dance, Health Careers Academy and many volunteer opportunities with community events such as the Balloon Festival, Kidding Around Downtown, Winter in the Village, Fairy Fest and more. Awards: Script D, Gold Bar, Athlete of the month, Honor Roll, LCAA All Stars for Cross Country, RIT Innovation and Creativity Award. Plans: Attend Queens College to complete undergrad and then apply to Dental School to become a General Dentist.

Chase Perkins

Parents: Lisa Perkins, Charles Perkins. Activities: Treasurer of DHS Entrepreneurship Class, Honors Prep Academy, Pony Express, Boys State, Cross Country, Spring track, Indoor track. Awards: National Society of High School Scholars, Elmira College Key Award, Presidential Excellence, Clara Barton Leadership Award, Dansville D, Varsity D, 2020 Tech Wars Scholarship. Plans: Attend University at Buffalo for Civil Engineering.

Aidan Kreiley

Parents: Christopher Kreiley, Laura Kreiley. Activities: NHS, NJHS, Pony Express, JV soccer, and Varsity swimming. Awards: Script D, Varsity D, 2019 Coach's Award, 2019 Student Sage Award, 2x NISCA All-American, 2x All Greater Rochester Swimmer of the Year, 2x USA Swimming Scholastic All-American, NYSPHSAA Federation 100 Breaststroke Champion, 8x Sectional Champion, 7x LCAA Champion, and 2020 Olympic Trials Qualifier. Plans: Attend the University of Louisville to swim and study Exercise Science.

Zachary Foster

Parents: Margaret Foster, Chad Foster. Activities: Chamber Singers, Pony Express, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, FBLA. Awards: Scholar Athlete, Varsity D, AF ROTC Scholarship, Creativity and Innovation Scholarship. Plans: Attend Rochester Institute of Technology majoring in Applied Mathematics.

Emma Beardsley

Parents: Michael Beardsley, Lisa Beardsley. Activities: NHS, Student Lighthouse Team, Class Officer, Pony Express, Concert band, Auxiliary - Majorette, Cross Country, Indoor Track, and Outdoor Track. Awards: Script D, Varsity D, Mustang of the Month, MVP Outdoor Track, LCAA All-Star (2), Wegman's Athlete of the Month, National Guard Leadership Award, Rotary Club Student of the Month, LCN Hot Corner Athlete, Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Month, Livingston County Teen Recognition Award, and Spectator New Senior Spotlight. Plans: Attend Niagara University to Major in Actuarial Science while participating in their Honor's Program.

Daniel Schmoll

Parents: Cheryl Schmoll, Larry Schmoll. Activities: Marching Band, Concert Band, Chorus, Chamber Singers, All County Chorus, Cross Country, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, Drama Club, NHS, Church Youth Group, Food Link. Awards: Script D, Varsity D, Dansville D Award, Honor Roll, High School Chorus Award, Boys Cross Country Scholar Athlete Team Award and Core Value Award. Plans: Summer Classes at GCC and Attend Word Of Life Bible Institute for Ministry.

Jillian Schramm

Parents: Rob Schramm, Tara Schramm. Activities: Varsity Soccer and Softball, travel for both sports. Awards: Varsity D, Softball Mustang of the Month May 2019, 2 time Livingston County League All-Star for Soccer, Section V Class B2 Champion Soccer, Livingston County League All-Star Softball, Best Defensive Player Dansville Varsity Soccer, Livingston County Teen Recognition Award 2019, National Technical Honor Society, Script D Award. Plans: Complete Cosmetology Hours, and obtain Cosmetology License. Attend SUNY Cobleskill and major in Dairy Productions and Management.

Nicole Swiderek

Parents: Tomaszow Lubelski. Activities: NHS. Awards: Script D and Honor Roll. Plans: Attend University at Buffalo.

Zoe Taft

Parents: Ben Taft, Debbie Taft. Activities: Art club. Awards: Honor Roll. Plans: Attend Continental School of Beauty and become an esthetician.

Hailey Nickerson

Parents: Arlene Nickerson, Alfred Nickerson II. Activities: NTHS (11-12), NHS (11), Environmental Club (7-10), Book Club (7-9), History club (10), Pony Express (12). Awards: Script D, Honor Roll, Merit Roll. Plans: Take a year off, finish hours for cosmetology.

Mason Wolcott

Parents: Chris Wolcott, Lisa Wolcott. Activities: Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Golf and Pony Express. Awards: Honor Roll. Plans: Study Electrical Engineering at RIT.

Kyra Veaunt

Parents: Christine Shepard, John Veaunt. Activities: Varsity Girls Soccer, Varsity Girls Track, NHS, Honors Academy. Awards: C.A.N.Y. Scholastic Recognition Award. Plans: Attend SUNY Geneseo for Childhood Education.

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