ECS Class of 2012

Graduation to be Held this Friday, June 22
By Stella Hovey

 

Congratulations to Ellicottville’s graduating class of 2012! According to academic advisers, Ms. James and Ms. Baker, this year’s students are an impressive classes academically; right up there with the some of the top classes that Ellicottville Central School has had over the years. The top ten students are as follows: Kaitlyn Riethmiller (Valedictorian), Ashley Golley (Salutatorian), Katie Andera, Josh Bordini, Erin Bohn, Josh Bower, Clare Toner, Mark Flanagan, Falicia Elom, and Courtney Wilson.

Kaitlyn Riethmiller, who sports a grade point average of 108.4 along with an Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors, is this year’s Valedictorian. Along with having an impressive GPA, Kaitlyn was also an active member of the National Honor Society, the National Technical Honor Society, Varsity Club, Jazz Band, and the soccer, basketball, and softball teams. She also volunteers as a lector at her church, assists the Varsity Club with “cleanup” after Fall-Fest, and helps out with the Salamanca soup kitchen. Her plans for the future include attending the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford for pre-med.

Ashley Golley, also a part of National Honor Society, is the Salutatorian of her class, with a GPA of 108.1 and an Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors. She is a part of Varsity Club, Jazz Choir, and the basketball, softball, and soccer teams. Ashley volunteers for the Winter Carnival, assists the Varsity Club with “cleanup” after Fall-Fest, and helps with the Ellicottville Fire Department’s various events. Her plans for the future include attending SUNY Brockport as a member of their Honor Society, a very prestigious group that helps mold the minds of leaders of tomorrow.

Come join us in honoring Ellicottville Central School’s class of 2012 at their graduation on Friday, June 22nd at 7:00 p.m. However, if you cannot make it to the actual event, the school will be streaming the graduation live on their website (www.eville.wnyric.org). Good luck class of 2012! We wish you all the best.