Published March 13. 2023 02:45PM
This year the Pleasant Valley High School community implemented a mentor recognition program with their high school senior student/athletes.
Each senior was asked to select an influential educator/adult in their lives who impacted who they are today from their time as a student in grades K-12 at Pleasant Valley. The adults nominated were invited to each sports senior night were they were recognized before the varsity game.
Each mentor was escorted by the senior who nominated them and were presented certificates and bouquets of flowers.
While they were walking up for the presentation, the announcer shared some kind words each student wrote about their mentor.
Afterward, each mentor was given a framed photo with the senior who nominated them.
The athletic department is planning on moving the program forward with the rest of the spring season and future seasons.
Pleasant Valley students and their mentors. From left: Caia Harris, Troy Margeson, Ella Muir, Ann Parham, Shannon Mackes, Patrycia Kaminski, Nadia Bawab, Donna Morris, Alexis Peters and Kerry Freeman representing Denise Hopely. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
Above: Pleasant Valley students and their mentors. From left: Scott Stouffer, Edward Lauritsen Sr., Edward Lauritsen, John Careccia, Emmanuel Rivera, James Barruzza, Ross Nunamaker and Keith Meichur. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
Right: Pleasant Valley students and their mentors. From left: Steven Distasio, Isabella Salazar, Kristen Lawrence, Shannon Mackes, Reese Ruggerio and Amy Keller.