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Senator Young Presents New York State Senate Youth Leadership Awards to Students
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Senator Catharine Young presented New York State Youth Leadership Awards to students throughout her district. Students who received recognition include:
· Khadijah Bagais, Pine Valley High School
· Samantha VanEtten, Wellsville High School
· Cody Rater, Ripley Central School
· Sierra Tessmer, Ripley Central School
· Shawn Epps, Fredonia High School
· Thomas Z. Wissman, Cassadaga Valley Central School
· Richelle L. Dalaba, Cassadaga Valley Central School
· Roberta Starceski, Sherman Central School
· Samantha Delcamp, Sherman Central School
· Heather Close, Pioneer High School
· Olivia Kaltenbach, Brocton Central School
The New York State Senate's Youth Leadership Awards Program recognizes students who exhibit leadership qualities and the determination to make a difference in the future success of businesses and most importantly, our communities. We are proud of their hard work and continued efforts to make a difference in the lives of those within their communities and throughout New York State.