Representatives for the 2025 Jones Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Royal Court are (top row, from left) Lexi Aftuck, Emma Bentley, Lydia Brockway, Mia Gezek, Ella Green and Layne Joyce; (bottom row, from left) Kennedy Perry, Ryan Storm, Brody Vance, Raegan Vogel and Madison Wulf.
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Candidates announced for Jones Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Royal Court
WELLSVILLE — The representatives for the 2025 Jones Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Royal Court, a long-time tradition in the community, has been announced.
Auxiliary Twigs and several community organizations sponsor a young person to sell tickets to the grand raffle, with the candidate who sells the most tickets announced at the Auxiliary’s Gala & Silent Auction in November.
Marsha Sick, candidate committee chair, said, “This year there are more candidates than ever and I know they will do amazing. We’re so excited to have this wonderful group of young people represent our communities.”
• Kennedy Perry is representing the Hemlock Twig for 2025. Kennedy’s parents are Stephanie and Rodney Perry. A junior at Wellsville High School, she is active in the Junior Auxiliary for the American Legion Post 702. Kennedy also plays volleyball and softball — her team went on to win the 2024 state championship. Kennedy also plays on a national softball team out of Atlanta and plans to pursue softball in college as well as a degree in health science.
• The Olive Twig candidate this year is Madison Wulf of Scio. The daughter of Nicole and Philip Wulf Jr, Madison will be a junior at Scio Central School where she is a member of FBLA, the history club and the foreign language club. She is also a member of the Belmont Legion and National Honor Society. Madison is employed at JMH as a nutritionist aide and after high school plans to study to become a cosmetologist.
• Raegan Vogel, the daughter of Shane and Heather Vogel, is the Mulberry Twig candidate and a junior at Wellsville High School. She is a scholar-athlete and a member of ski club, also playing soccer, basketball and running track. Raegan is employed at Still Water and plans to pursue an education in forensic science and psychology after graduation.
• The Rotary Club candidate this year is Lane Joyce, daughter of Rebecca Joyce (Jered Muoio) and Timothy Joyce. A member of the theater and ski clubs, Lane also finds time for soccer and cheerleading. She has received numerous awards, including the meritorious teacher award and scholar athlete award. Lane is currently employed at L’Italia and plans to attend college for nursing.
• The Beta Gamma Phi sorority has chosen Ella Green, daughter of Chad and Shannon Green, to represent the group. Ella attends Wellsville High and is part of the yearbook design team as well as the school’s swimming, basketball and track teams and sits on the student athlete advisory committee. Ella is on High Honor Roll for academics and works at Fisher’s Pharmacy and hopes to become a large-animal veterinarian.
• Mia Gesek is representing is representing the Business & Professional Women. The daughter of Karen and Steve Gianatiempo, Mia will be a junior at Scio Central. She is the class president and is active in the history club and foreign language club and plays varsity softball. A member of NHS, Mia plans to attend college after high school.
• The Wellsville Lions Club is sponsoring Ryan Sturm, son of Steph and Brady Sturm. Ryan attends Wellsville High and is involved in Leo’s Club and the technology club. A high honor student, he also plays varsity football. During the summer, Ryan works at the school and plans to attend college for law or enter a trade.
• Lexi Aftuck is representing The Wellsville Investment Group . The daughter of Dan and Erica Aftuck, Lexi is a high honor roll student at Wellsville, where her activities include the yearbook and ski club. She plays on the soccer and track teams and is currently employed at L’italia. She plans on going to college.
• Representing the Lilac Twig this year will be Emma Bentley, daughter of Alanna and Scott Bentley. Emma is a junior at Andover Central School where her activities include NHS, student council, fine arts, choir and band. Emma also plays volleyball, basketball and softball. She has earned the Coach’s Award for modified basketball and softball and was named a scholar-athlete for varsity volleyball and softball for the 2024-25 year. Emma is currently employed at the Andover Free Library and her future plans include attending college to become an elementary school gym teacher and high school health teacher.
• Lydia Brockway is the Lion’s Club candidate for this year. Lydia is the daughter of Bryan and Alicia Brockway and attends Wellsville High. A high honor roll student, Lydia is also the secretary of the student council and a member of ski club and robotics. She also plays soccer and softball and was named a scholar-athlete. She plans to attend college to pursue a degree in the medical field.
• Brody Vance is representing The Maple Twig. The son of Melissa and Patrick Vance, he is an incoming junior at Andover. He is very involved in sports and volunteers as a youth umpire, referee for youth soccer and coaches youth basketball. He also plays soccer, basketball and baseball. Brody was named Basketball MVP twice for Allegany County and played in the Corporate Cup Soccer Showcase. He is currently employed at the school as a summer cleaner and hopes to be a lineman after graduation.
