Press release
Bergen, New York, June 3, 2021 – The Western New York (WNY) Tech Academy celebrated its seniors on June 1 and June 4 with a recognition ceremony.
Eight of the nine students from six area school districts will continue their studies at Genesee Community College and one student has enlisted in the United States Marine Corp.
During the ceremony, Lindsay Warner, WNY Work-Based Learning Coordinator and Business Teacher, shared these students’ achievements, future plans, as well as, some of their advice to underclassmen.
The list of seniors are as follows:
Brett Bogardus, Perry CS
Dante Brent, Attica CS
Everett Claud, Perry CS
Cameron Durfee, Attica CS
Nathan Geise, Warsaw CS
Holly Grisewood, Perry CS
Devon Heick, Byron-Bergen CS
Trevor Pahl, Pavilion CS
Carl Stachura, Batavia CS
The WNY Tech Academy is a Pathways in Technology (P-TECH) Early College High School supporting students in grades 9-14. This school serves 13 regional school districts through a curriculum that places a strong emphasis on hands-on, project-based learning to prepare students for high-skill, financially stable careers in growth industries.
Students attending the WNY Tech Academy complete all necessary coursework for a New York State Regents Diploma as well as earn an Associate of Applied Science degree through Genesee Community College at no cost.
The Genesee Community College (GCC) Accelerated College Enrollment Program (ACE) is a partnership between GCC and Western New York high schools to provide college courses to secondary students during the school day. These programs offer accelerated high school students the opportunity to enroll in college level courses and to earn college credits from GCC while still in high school.
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The WNY Tech Academy is a Genesee Valley BOCES Program. GV BOCES operates as a Board of Cooperative Educational Services.
Perry Central Schools
Brett Bogardus
Everett Claud
Holly Grisewood
Attica Central Schools
Dante Brent
Cameron Durfee
Warsaw Central Schools
Nathan Geise
Byron-Bergen Central Schools
Devon Heick
Pavilion Central Schools
Trevor Pahl
Batavia City Schools
Carl Stachura