BOLIVAR — Bolivar-Richburg Central School honored the achievements of the 50 members of the Class of 2025 during its 31st commencement ceremony on Sunday in the Norene Ferris Auditorium on the Bolivar campus.

Led by Superintendent Jeff Margeson and Secondary Principal Jessica Talbot, the event recognized the academic accomplishments of this year’s graduating seniors.

Bolivar-Richburg Central School graduated 50 members of the Class of 2025. (Provided)

Salutatorian Eleanor Smith and valedictorian Raegan Giardini each delivered remarks reflecting on the journey of their class and looking ahead to the future.

Dozens of local and collegiate scholarships and awards were announced to recognize students’ academic achievements, leadership, and service to their school and community. In total, students were awarded $1.19 million in scholarships.

Board of Education President Amanda McDonnell presented the Board of Education Award, which recognizes outstanding achievement and participation in academics, athletics, musical groups, clubs, and organizations. This year’s recipients were Samuel Martin and Nadia Baldwin.

Of the Bolivar-Richburg graduates, 67% plan to attend college, 24% will enter the workforce, 6% plan to join the military and 3% are undecided.

Nadia Crystal Baldwin, Landon David Barkley, Sommer Mackenzie Beckwith, Hayden Eric Bilby, Hannah Elizabeth Blauvelt, Jordan Scott Boldt, Kalissa Diane Briggs, Jasper Jon Burdick, Sadie Rachelle Burdick, Mikaylah Elysabeth Jay Cobb, Benjamin Matthew Crawford, Carmen Michelle Crawford, Sebastian Levi Cutler, Joey Elizabeth Danaher, Alana Rose Davenport, Maddox Robert-Dale Davison, Aaliyah Rayn DeGroff, Celia Delilah DePriter, Genecis Alicia Easton, Alexandra Kate Fisk, Jocelyn Renee Fowler, Haley Sue Gaines, Raegan Marie Giardini, Caleb Ethan Greeson, Addison Ryann Hackett, Lily Anna Herrmann, Waide Wayne Karnuth, Jaelyn Elizabeth Kinnicutt, Tyler Richard Kizer-Patterson, Kaylee Castaneda Lebrecht, Tavyn Blake MacDonell, Samuel Michael Martin, Hannah Leigh Mascho, Charles Douglas Militello, Anthony DeWane Pangburn, Hunter Avery Pape, David Lee Phearsdorf, Emily Jade Pierce, Danika Sue-Anne Saunders, Teegan Michele Sibble, Emma Sharee Sisson, Mark Deakon Smallwood, Eleanor Elizabeth Smith, Cassidy Ann Stives, William Robert Stout, Magdalene NaShae Tarr, Calyn Michael Todd, Joseph Patrick Wasserberg, Camren Levi Wilber, Kayliegh Jane Wojcik and Willow Brooke Worth.

Scholarships and awards:

Allegany County Area Foundation Scholarship: Nadia Baldwin, Landon Barkley, Sommer Beckwith, Jordan Boldt, Genecis Easton, Raegan Giardini, Caleb Greeson, Addison Hacket, Tavyn MacDonell, Sanuel Martin, Teegan Sibble, Emma Sisson, Eleanor Smith

Allegany County National Honor Society Scholarship: Raegan Giardini, Addison Hackett, Eleanor Smith

American Legion Post 772 Auxiliary Scholarship: Carmen Crowley, Emma Sisson, Willow Worth

American Legion Dale “Ponch” Pinney Memorial: Tavyn MacDonell

Anthony Toporas Award: Sommer Beckwith

Bolivar Fire Department Scholarship: Waide Karnuth

Bolivar-Richburg Alumni Association Scholarships: Nadia Baldwin, Landon Barkley, Sommer Beckwith, Maddox Davison, Genecis Easton, Raegan Giardini, Caleb Greeson, Addison Hackett, Tavyn MacDonell, Samuel Martin, Teegan Sibble, Emma Sisson, Eleanor Smith, Willow Worth

Bolivar-Richburg Faculty & Staff Scholarship: Caleb Greeson, Addison Hackett, Eleanor Smith

Bryan Dorrett Scholarship: Anthony Pangburn

Bud, Ray & Ruby Allen Memorial Scholarship: Teegan Sibble

Champlin Memorial Scholarship: Caleb Greeson

David Hahn Memorial Scholarship: Kayliegh Wojcik

Lions Club Scholarship: Tavyn MacDonell, Willow Worth

Donald E. Lee Scholarship: Carmen Crowley

Donald Lounsberry/Bolivar Lions Club Memorial Scholarship: Nadia Baldwin

Donovan E. Eastman Award: Genecis Easton

The Gray Pride Scholarship: Celia DePriter, Genecis Easton

Harold E. Moulton Scholarship: Raegan Giardini

George & Evelyn White-Class of 1929 Award: Nadia Baldwin

Jeanne Stopha Memorial Award: Teegan Sibble

Kathleen Dunn Dempsey Memorial Scholarship: Addison Hackett

CSEA Local 802 Scholarship: Addison Hackett

Bolivar Community Improvement Club Scholarships: Landon Barkley, Carmen Crowley

New York State Scholarships for Academic Excellence: Raegan Giardini, Caleb Greeson, Eleanor Smith

Bolivar Trailblazers Scholarship: Jaelyn Kinnicutt

Joe Bucher Family Scholarship: Charles Militello, Tavyn MacDonell

Robert “Bob” Sherwood Memorial Scholarship: Waide Karnuth

The Beverly and Richard Monroe Scholarship: Waide Karnuth

Roger Francisco Memorial Scholarship: Caleb Greeson

Sandra White DeFrances Award: Raegan Giardini

Sheldon Harmon Memorial Scholarship: Genecis Easton

Sons of the American Legion Scholarship: Sommer Beckwith, Jordan Boldt, Maddox Davison, Raegan Giardini, Waide Karnuth, Samuel Martin

Stephanie Gorham Memorial Scholarship: Landon Barkley, Teegan Sibble

Trevor Randall Memorial Scholarship: Tavyn MacDonell

Trevor Randall “76” Memorial Scholarship: Tavyn MacDonell

Richburg Rod and Gun Club Scholarship: Landon Barkley

Richburg Literary Club Award: Celia DePriter

Vincent H. DiTanna Education Award: Addison Hackett

Zachary Whitcher Memorial Scholarship: Landon Barkley

“Coach” Robert Dunsmore Memorial Scholarship: Carmen Crowley

American Legion Post #772 Robert “RT” Thomas Memorial Scholarship: Teegan Sibble

James Palidar Memorial Scholarship: Tavyn MacDonell

Glenn Benson Scholarship: Jocelyn Fowler

Richburg Fire District Memorial Scholarships: Nadia Baldwin, Haley Gaines, Jocelyn Fowler, Jaelyn Kinnicutt,

Star of the East Award: Tavyn MacDonell

Dylan Pesock Memorial Scholarship: Teegan Sibble

Robert “John” Greene Memorial Scholarship: Tavyn MacDonell

Alissa Rae Putnam Scholarship: Genecis Easton

Lucile Baldwin Memorial Scholarship: Nadia Baldwin, Jordan Boldt, Genecis Easton, Teegan Sibble