Senator Young Presents New York State Senate Youth Leadership Awards to Students

Catharine Young

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.