On Tuesday, October 28 Katherine Reed, Oliver Rufa, and Will Rufa from West Genesee High School; Madeline Best and Richard Schubmehl from Camillus Middle School; and Paloma Reyes Rivera and Cooper Claps from West Genesee Intermediate School were honored by the Camillus Optimists with the David Kenna Outstanding Student Award.
Also honored were Ann Colabufo (WGHS Special Education Teacher), Stacey Sommer (CMS 7th Grade English Teacher), Michael Perkins (WGIS 5th and 6th Grade Science Teacher), and Carolyn Erwin (Stonehedge Kindergarten Teacher) who each received the 2025 Joseph A. Witowski Outstanding Teacher Award.
Honorees and their families were guests of the Optimists at the Tuscarora Golf Club. School administrators introduced each honoree and described their unique contributions. Optimist David Philippone coordinated the program.
Teachers were selected by their peers for being sensitive to the needs of their students; for creating an exciting and challenging classroom atmosphere; and contributing to the quality of instruction at West Genesee.
