Isabella Kink, Shane Russell and Jordan Kanick standing and holding their awards

Congratulations to Isabella Klink, Jordan Kanick and Shane Russell, who were honored at the Scholastic Achievement Recognition Dinner on May 18. We wish them the best of luck in their college studies and future careers:

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Isabella Klink will be attending University of Massachusetts Amherst, majoring in Legal Studies.  She will also be in the Honors program. She received the Chancellor's Award - $16,000 per year.  Her career plan:  something in the legal field/law.

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  • Leadership Class last year
  • Class of 2023 Secretary
  • SADD President & Secretary
  • Link Crew Leader
  • Mock Trial Attorney
  • Key Club President
  • NHS
  • Works part-time at Chrusciki Bakery and Dance Spectrum
  • She is a dancer with Dance Spectrum and American Academy of Ballet
  • She has an extensive resume and has participated in numerous hours of community service
  • AP Scholar + many other awards
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Jordan Kanick will be attending SUNY Fredonia in its Honors program, majoring in Business Administration with a minor in Music. She will also be playing softball.  She received the Presidential Scholarship - $5,000 per year.  Her career plan:  attorney

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  • AOF member
  • Band Ensembles
  • Leadership Class
  • DECA member
  • Mock Trial
  • School Newspaper
  • NHS
  • Softball for school and travel
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Shane Russell will be attending RIT for its BS/MS Computing Security program.  He received a $45,000 per year scholarship.

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  • French Club
  • Band (Pit, Pep, Marching, Symphonic and Concert) - drummer and plays percussion
  • Lacrosse player
  • Tae Kwon Do Martial Arts - 2nd Dan Black Belt
  • AP Scholar Award + others
  • Part-time work at Chick-fil-A and the Cheektowaga Conservation Corps
  • He is an avid reader
  • Enduro Motorcycle Riding is his hobby
  • Enthusiast of computer-related technology and video games

Pictured above (left to right) are Depew School Board President David Sheff, Middle/High School Executive Principal James Lupini, Isabella Klink, Shane Russell, Jordan Kanick and Schools Superintendent Hank Stopinski.