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Batavia grads ready to serve Geneseo grad to be pilot

Two Batavia High School
graduates will begin serving
their country this summer.
Quintin Betances has enlisted
in the Marine Corps and Tess
Barone is joining the Air Na-
tional Guard.
“The reason I wanted to en-
list in the Marine Corps was to
serve and protect my country,”
said Quintin, whose military
operations specialty is motor
transport.
“I plan to use my leader-
ship skills and self determi-
nation during my four-year
enlistment and hope to climb
through the ranks and show
my love for the Marine Corps
and my country,” he said. “I’ve
wanted to be a police officer
since I was little and whether
I choose a 20-year career in
the Marines or not, the skills
I learn while enlisted will no
doubt help me in my future
law enforcement career. Oo-
rah!”
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Quintin Betances
Tess chose the Air National
Guard because it allowed her
to join the military while also
studying at SUNY Geneseo,
where she will major in ac-
count.
“My older sister is also a
Marine and has inspired me
to join a branch,” said Tess,
who will be part of the 107th
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Tess Barone
Attack Wing based in Niagara
Falls. He job will be in financial
management.
Tess was a part of National
Honor society and the varsity
basketball team. She received
the Rachel Carson Healthy
Planet Award and an academic
and athletic award from the
U.S. Air Force.
Tyler Szczesniak, the
son of Jennie and Jeffery
Szczesniak, will attend
Norwich University in
Vermont the study history
and while there also be
enrolled in the Air Force
Reserve Officer Training
Corps program.
Tyler is a 2021 graduate
of Geneseo Central School.
“At the end of my four
years at Norwich I will have
completed Officer Train-
ing School and hope to be
commissioned in the Air
Force to fly fighters and
make this a career,” Tyler
said. Tyler Szczesniak is shown in front of the C-47 known as
“Whiskey 7” at the National Warplane Museum in Geneseo.
“I would like to eventu-
ally come back to Geneseo test. country.”
Central to teach history,”
“Flying fighter jets has In high school, Tyler
he said.
Tyler completed the always been a dream of played football until his
Rochester Air Center’s Pri- mine since attending air sophomore year. He has
vate Pilot Ground School shows from an early age,” also been employed at
and has the endorsement Tyler said, “and I think it Nickleback Redemption
to take the FFA’s pilot’s is an honor to serve your Center.

In Pembroke, service honors family Notre Dame grad

Two members of the Pem-
broke Central School Class of
2021 depart Aug. 16 for basic
training.
Brandon Florian will be
leaving for Marine Corps
boot camp at Parris Island,
S.C. He will be there for 15
weeks in the infantry divi-
sion.
Brandon received a pro-
motion prior to boot camp
to private first class as he
recruited Garrett Totten and
Kyle Young. (Kyle was a for-
mer Pembroke student who
transferred to St. Mary’s to
play hockey). Brandon and
Garrett are also cousins. All
three boys will be leaving to-
gether on the 16th.
During Brandon’s senior
year he excelled at football.
His career highlights were his
two defensive touchdowns
against Holley and four sacks
in a come-from-behind
win against Perry in the
semifinals game which saw
Pembroke advance to the
sectional finals.
He received the 2021 Sec-
tion V All-League Player
Award; 2021 Football Citi-
zenship Award; 2021 United
States Marine Corps Athletic
Award. He also received the
First Responder’s Award and
Dawn Krol Memorial Award
with Scholarship at the Se-
nior Banquet.
Brandon’s great uncle is
Clarence J. “CJ” Hall who
graduated from Pembroke
Central School and was killed
in Vietnam.
Brandon’s uncle Terry Flo-
rian, also a Pembroke Central
School graduate, retired from
the United States Air Force.
Brandon has been going
to physical training at the
Marine Recruiters office for
the last two years. He also
belongs to the Corfu Volun-
teer Fire Department, joining
when he was 16 years old.
Garrett Mark Totten, 17,
of Corfu is a 2021 graduate of
Pembroke Junior Senior High
School. He has chosen to
serve his country as a United
Brandon Florian
States Marine.
From a young age Garrett
has shown great interest in
the country’s history. That
interest led him to make the
decision to enlist in the Ma-
rines this past February.
Several of Garrett’s family
members have served in the
United States military. His
great-grandfather, Peter Mia-
no, was a staff sergeant in the
United States Air Force serv-
ing in the Korean War; his
grandfather, Randall Totten,
Garrett Mark Totten
served overseas in the United
States Navy; and his step-
grandfather Edward Korczak,
served in the United States
Air Force. Garrett is also a dis-
tant cousin of local war hero
Clarence J. “CJ” Hall, who
graduated from Pembroke
Central School and was killed
in Vietnam.
Garrett is honored to be
serving his country as his past
family members have.
bound for Air Force
Owen Milleham, a 2021
graduate of Notre Dame High
School, has already started
his military career having left
soon after graduation for Air
Force Reserve boot camp in
San Antonio, Texas.
While at Notre Dame,
Owen was very accomplished
and active in all aspect of his
high school career. He served
on Student Senate, was Owen Milleham
secretary of the senior class,
chops!
secretary for DECA, president
Outside of school, Owen
of Environmental Action
was active in his church
Club, editor of Nodahi (stu-
and was part of the Worship
dent newspaper), member of
Team.
Mock Trail and a member of
Owen chose to join the
National Honor Society.
Air Force Reserves right af-
He was part of the sectional
ter graduation to honor his
winning team of cross coun-
grandfather, uncle and cous-
try, the basketball team, and a
ins who all chose a career in
state qualifier for DECA and a
the military as well.
scholar-athlete.
After his indoctrination in
Owen was voted has hav-
San Antonio, Texas, Owen
ing the most school spirit and
will be stationed in Virginia
was the lead in Notre Dame’s
to pursue training as an air
musical production of transportation technician.
“You’re a Good Man, Charlie His future plans include pur-
Brown!” his junior year, stun- suing his bachelor’s degree
ning everyone with his act- and perhaps becoming a

3 from Letchworth to serve country

ing prowess and his singing pastor.

Kolby Van Slyke, a 2021

graduate of Letchworth
Central School, will be en-
tering the United States Ma-
rine Corps this summer.
He shares his story:
“I am 18 years old and
graduated from Letchworth
Central School.
“My hometown is the
small town of Pike. My
whole life I have grown up
farming and carrying on the
long standing tradition of
Van Slyke farming in Pike.
I played soccer, football,
wrestling, hockey, and base-
ball for my school and clubs.
“Throughout my years
here at Letchworth and on
the farm I have encountered
many hardships and over-
came them. I have devel-
oped a sense of hard work
and integrity and I have
learned to let nothing stand
in my way of achieving
greatness. Growing up on a
farm made me “farm tough”
and gave me determination
– although some just call it
plain stubbornness. These
qualities that I have gained
over the years makes me be-
lieve that the Marines was a
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Kolby Van Slyke
perfect choice for me.
“In my family there has
been someone in almost
every major American war
so it’s safe to say that being
a soldier is in my blood. The
reason I made the decision
to become one among the
few is because my whole
life I’ve been farming and I
plan to keep doing that for
the rest of my life so why
not just take a break and do
something great with my
life? Another reason is that
I love this country. Sure we
have or ups and downs –
which there have been more
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Trevor Jones
downs recently – but I hope
that someday we can work it
out so I will fight to protect
that hope.”
Kolby participated in
Future Farmers of America
and received the Ron Smith
Sportsmanship Award.
Also from Letchworth
Two other Letchworth
Central School students are
entering the service. They
are:
n Trevor Jones partici-
pated on the wrestling team
and was a contributing
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Arrieanna Wright
member of the Leadership
in Action class. He enjoys
fishing and hunting. He
plans to enter the United
States Air Force, then attend
a four-year college to major
in psychology.
n Arrieanna Wright will
be finishing her Advanced
Individual Training for the
Army National Guard this
summer. Upon her return
she will apply to Genesee
Community College for
nursing and criminal jus-
tice. She currently has the
rank of private first class.
Chloe Stinson
2 from Lyndonville follow
grandfathers into service
Chloe Stinson, a 2021
Lyndonville Central School
graduate, is scheduled to de-
part Aug. 10 for basic training
in the United States Air Force
Reserves.
Chloe is the daughter of
Erik and Kristin Guild and
Christopher Stinson. Chloe’s
grandfather and aunt were
in the military, and she felt it
was a good fit for her.
She plans on attending
Genesee Community College
in January for health studies
and to pursue nursing.
Chloe was an athlete in
high school playing, both
softball and volleyball.
Julianna Scribner, a 2021
Julianna Scribner
graduate of Lyndonville Cen-
tral School, left July 12 for ba-
sic training with the United
States Army.
Julianna, the daughter of
Scottie and Kimberly Scrib-
ner, is preparing to become
a visual information opera-
tor/maintainer for the Army
Her grandfather and father
served in the Army, and her
19-year-old brother is in ba-
sic training.
Julianna was a member of
National Honor Society, took
college and Advanced Place-
ment courses, was a member
of numerous clubs including
Lions and Spanish, and won
many art competitions.
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Alexander grad follows his passion
Dominic P. Lamitina has had a passion
to serve his country. Dominic’s grandfather
served in the Army in World War II. Two of his
uncles were or continue to serve in the mili-
tary. One uncle was in the Marines. The other
is currently serving in the Navy and due to re-
tire in three years. Dominic has always looked
up to his uncles. He chose the military and the
Army to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps.
Dominic left shortly after graduation to at-
tend basic training at Fort Benning, Ga., within
the Army’s infantry division. He will graduate
MAKAYLA NICHOLAS TIANA in December. After completing his four-year
COX MORRIS, JR. ROWLEY term with the Army, Dominic plans to attend
Dansville Dansville Dansville college. He would like to become a jeweler and
may re-enlist in the Army. Dominic P. Lamitina

Pavilion native to serve in Marines

By MALLORY DIEFENBACH
mdiefenbach@batavianews.com
‘The Byron-Bergen Central School District
congratulates these members of the
Class of 2021 on their decision to join the
PAVILION — For Trevor
Pahl, he decided to entire armed forces. We wish them the
the Marines because a lot of best of luck in their military careers

’
his family was in the United
States military and it was al- and thank them for their service.
ways something which inter-
ested him.
A graduate of Pavilion, Byron-Bergen Central School District
statement acknowledging the Class of 2021 Future Heroes
Pahl was involved in wres-
tling in 7th grade and did soc-
cer throughout elementary.
He said he didn’t do much
throughout high school be-
cause he had a knee condi-
tion he had surgery on it.
Pahl said when deciding
to join the military, reading
through history the Marines
had the most outstanding
record and the longest serv-
ing branch. He said he wants
to make a career out of it, and PROVIDED PHOTOGRAPH
one day hopes to be a general Trevor Pahl, a Pavilion Central School graduate, wants to make a career of service in the Marine
and part of the United States Corps
Marine Forces Special Oper-
ations Command (MARSOC). to make a career out of the person doesn’t get to learn. who served before,” Pahl
“I’m going in as infan- military, he said while col- “(The military service) is said. “So I feel obligated to
try, and I’m going to go to lege is important it’s like high important to me because
RECON and Force RECON, school and its boring. As a its showing selflessness be- respect everyone who served
and then I’m going to try for member of the Marines he cause I’m willing to defend before me, and give my time
MARSOC,” he said. can travel the world and learn the country I grew up in and
As for why he decided different things the average repay the favor to everybody for it.”

‘I’m willing to defend the country I grew up in and

repay the favor to everybody who served before.
Trevor Pahl, on joining the Marines ’

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Evan Olsheski
3 from Livonia enter service
Evan Olsheski, the son of
Paul Olsheski of Avon, and
Brandy and Joe Finocchario, of
Livonia is going into the United
States Air Force following his
June graduation from Livonia
Middle High School.
Evan was a member of the
varsity cross country, track and
field, and swim teams.
Evan graduated magna cum
laude with an advanced re-
gents diploma.
During his time in the Air
Force Evan plans on studying
environmental engineering.
Evan comes from a family
of veterans who has proudly
served in several branches of
the military. His great-grand-
father, Earl Bradshaw served
in the United States Army and
fought in the Korean War. He is
a recipient of the Purple Heart
medal. Evan’s uncle Richard
Moss, who received Airman of
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Medicine to be focus
for Keshequa grad
Jacob Gibson of Nunda,
salutatorian of the Keshequa
Central School Class of 2021,
has enlisted in the Army Na-
tional Guard.
After basic training he will
attend Advanced Individual
Training for medicine. He
will join the 68-Whisky unit
was a combat medic.
When he returns home
from basic training, Jacob
will attend SUNY Geneseo
for pre-med. His long-range
2021 goal is to become an ortho-
pedic surgeon. He would
like to serve in the military
as a doctor.
Jacob’s grandfather was
a submariner in the Navy
and a couple of his cousins Jacob Gibson
served in the Army.
Growing up, Jacob al-
ways felt a strong desire to
serve in the military. When
he became a senior, Jacob
realized he could make his
childhood wishes come
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Military service, Jacobs
SLATTERY said, will help him pay for
Lima Christian college.
Jacob is a young man
who has lived each day
demonstrating KCS TRIBE
attributes of perseverance,
respect, integrity, depend-
ability and empathy.
Jacob was a high achiever
academically, receiving an
Advanced Regents diploma
with mastery in science due
to scoring 95 or higher on his
science Regent exams. He
took science all four years of Jacob Cobin
high school.
When asked which course
career. a military policeman and
had the greatest affect on
him, Jacob shared that it was Jacob was active at school plans to serve for at least 20
Larissa Bottner Rosemary Engert as he was president of the years.
his biology class as it helped
him to grow and realize National Honor Society and He has enlisted in the New
he wanted a career in the
health field.
Jacob enrolled in a num-
has played on the baseball,
volleyball and basketball
teams.
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and will join the 31B unit
and become a military po-
the Year, and his aunt, Michelle Two other Livonia students ber of college-level courses. lice officer. He is scheduled
Moss, are both retirees of the are entering the military. They In his senior year he attend- Also from Keshequa to leaving for basic training
Air Force and served enlisted are: ed Health Careers Academy, on Aug. 21. After completing
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8 Warsaw grads entering military service
Joseph Cooke plans career
serving his country
Joseph Cooke, the
seventh-ranked member of
the Warsaw Central School
2021 graduating class, has
enlisted in the United States
Army.
He is one of eight Warsaw
students who are entering
military service.
Joseph will train at Fort
Benning, Ga., as a member
of the infantry. He plans to
spend his career serving
his country, and hopes to
become a police officer one
day.
During his tenure at War-
saw, Joseph was a member
of Trap Club and National
Honor Society.
While attending the
Criminal Justice program
at the Mount Morris Career
and Technical Education
Center, Joseph was the
honor guard sergeant and
class lieutenant.
Mount Morris grad wants to make
world better through her service
Mary Rose Cautivo, daugh-
ter of Rosalina Cautivo, is a
2021 graduate of Mount Mor-
ris Central School. Mary Rose
will join the Marines follow-
ing graduation and pursue
her love of public service.
Mary Rose enlisted in the
Military in July 2020 and
trained consistently through-
out her senior year of high
school.
“The military has al-
ways been a childhood
dream for me. Not only does
the Marine Corps allow me
to follow my career path-
way, but it also enables me
to make the world a better
place. I truly look forward
to serving my country,” she
said.
“Throughout my fam-
ily, we have served various
branches of the military,” she
said. “My brother is also in
the Marine Corps Reserve.
I ended up choosing the
Marine Corps after attend-
ing a training session with
my brother and one of our
friends, Ryan. This resulted
in me having a great conver-
sation with the recruiter. Last
July, I ended up enlisting in
the delayed entry program
and will officially begin in
August.
“I plan on completing at
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Outside of school, he
enjoys the outdoors and lis-
tening to country music.
Joseph, the son of Thom-
as and Jennifer Cooke, has
devoted most of his time
to his church and the Boy
Scouts of America. After 13
years in the Scouts, Joseph
earned Eagle Scout status. MORGANA NATHAN
Other Warsaw students DICKSON GEISE
who have enlisted include: Warsaw Warsaw
n Morgana Dickson,
Army.
n Nathan Geise, Army 2021 2021
Reserve.
n Santosh Mongar,
Army.
n Shayne Navarra, Air
Force.
n Michael Schafer, Ma-
rine Corps.
n Hannah Rose Wood-
worth, National Guard.
n Priyanka Monger, Joseph Cooke, a 2021 graduate of Warsaw Central School, has
Army. enlised in the U.S. Army.
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least four years of active duty,
but I’m open to possibly serv-
ing more,” she said.
Mary Rose moved to the
area from Hawaii three years
ago.
During her high school
career, Mary Rose was in
Drama Club, Master Minds,
Odyssey of the Mind, GSA/ MICHAEL HANNAH
Prism, National Honor So-
ciety, National Technical SCHAFER WOODWORTH
Honor Society and was on Warsaw Warsaw
the varsity girls basketball
team.
“Her excellent work ethic
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is a shining example to all. “Future Heroes” is a special
She is gracious, friendly, and section highlighting recent
graduates from Genesee,
invested in the success of Livingston, Orleans and
everyone around her,” said Wyoming counties who are
Junior-Senior High School entering military service as
Principal Jesse Hamilton. part of their post-gradua-
tion plans. Some students
Mary Rose has always had already departed for
excelled in everything she basic training. Others will
does. She ranked ninth in her be departing in the coming
days.
graduating class, Her aca-
demic achievements include Information in this section
has been provided by the
Academic Gold Star Pin, students’ school district,
Daughters of the American Mary Rose Cautivo the students themselves
Revolution “Good Citizen” PRIYANKA and family members.
Award, Kiwanis-BOCES- Recognition Award, which community through their MONGER The pages are appearing
Butch Palermo Award, Liv- recognizes youth for having service participation, volun- Warsaw in both The Daily News
ingston County American and The Livingston County
a positive influence on their teering, and good deeds. News.
Legion Award, Marine Scho-
lastic Excellence Award, Ma-
rine Music Award and Perfect
Attendance Award.
She is also a recipient of the
2021 Livingston County Teen