On Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Olivia Tarolli and Immanuel Perez from West Genesee High School; Mira Arliss and Dhyan Nair from Camillus Middle School; and Emily Best and Wesley Hawkins from West Genesee Intermediate School were honored by the Camillus Optimists with the David Kenna Outstanding Student Award.
Kristin Jackson (Special Education Teacher), Jacqueline Mills (6th Grade Science Teacher), Mary Klink (Physical Education Teacher), and Rebecca DeCesare (English Teacher) each received the 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.