WEST VALLEY — West Valley Central School honored the graduating Class of 2025 Friday in a commencement ceremony held in the school auditorium.

Led by Principal Daniel Amodeo, the event recognized the achievements of this year’s graduates and celebrated their hard work and commitment throughout their educational journey.

The Class of 2025 includes 17 graduates, with 59% planning to attend college and 41% entering the workforce.

Class president and valedictorian Magdalena Parish and salutatorian Isabella Gibson shared their reflections on their experiences at West Valley while encouraging graduates as they embark on their futures.

The evening also featured the presentation of diplomas by Board of Education president Heather Klahn, musical performances by the Class of 2025 and a keynote address from Vincent Venitelli.

The evening concluded with the singing of the Alma Mater and a recessional set to “Everlong” by Foo Fighters, chosen by the Class of 2025 to close out their high school careers.

Graduates

Onnalee Caswell, Lemuel E. DiGiorgio, Baily Fuller, Isabella Marie Gibson, Walker Herbert, Justis Kapp, Joshua Kowalski, Magdalena Lynn Parish, Victoria Grace Parish, Emily Quinn, Hailey Robbins, Addison A. Smith, Slater Smith, Natalie G. Stanier, Jack Tharnish, Tyler Trimm and Madelynn Winsor.

Awards & Scholarships

Baily Fuller – Grover H. Reifler Scholarship.

Isabella Gibson – CH2MHILL BWXT West Valley, LLC Science Engineering Scholarship, Salutatorian, Cattaraugus County Youth Citizenship Award, National Honor Society Scholastic Excellence Award, State of NY Comptroller Award, Triple C Award and the Delmont K. Pfeffer Memorial Scholarship.

Magdalena Parish – WV Chamber Community Service Award, CH2MHILL BWXT West Valley, LLC Science Engineering Scholarship, Valedictorian, Academic Excellence, Cattaraugus County Youth Citizenship Award, English Award, God and Country Award, National Honor Society Outstanding Member, Barb Nagel Memorial, OAG Civic Ambassador Award, State of NY Comptroller Award and the Delmont K. Pfeffer Scholarship.

Victoria Parish – Irwin Ahrens Memorial Award, Cattaraugus County Youth Citizenship Award, National Honor Society Distinguished Service Award, Pete Scherer Memorial Award, Elizabeth Wiley Memorial Award, Leo Bernhoft Memorial Scholarship and the Janda Lee Hunt Memorial Scholarship.

Emily Quinn – CH2MHILL BWXT West Valley, LLC Science Engineering Scholarship, Anna Schroeder Memorial Award and the Bette Aldrow Memorial Medical/Health Services Award.

Hailey Robbins – Cattaraugus County Bank Academic Scholarship, Theron Hotaling Memorial Award and the Rev. Gilbert Snyder Memorial Scholarship.

Addison Smith – Superintendent’s Award for Attendance.

Slater Smith – Keith T. Young Memorial Award and Outstanding VoTech Student Award.

Natalie Stanier – CH2MHILL BWXT West Valley, LLC Science Engineering Scholarship and the

Mary Lou Chappell Memorial Award.

Jack Tharnish – CH2MHILL BWXT West Valley, LLC Science Engineering Scholarship, Jack Nuthall Memorial Scholarship, Teacher’s Association Scholarship, Academic Excellence, Alumni Association Award, Douglas Ford Memorial Leadership Award, State of NY Comptroller Award, Louis Armstrong Jazz Award, John Philip Sousa Award and the Triple C Award.