15 Duanesburg seniors graduate career-ready from BOCES’ Career & Technical Education (CTE) Program

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a young man poses in his cap and gown a plaque for Asa Pagano recognizes him as the Outstanding Student for the Entertainment Technology program

Duanesburg Central School proudly celebrates 15 seniors who not only earned their high school diplomas, but also successfully completed their respective Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs through Capital Region BOCES. 

In addition to completing their CTE programs, all 15 graduates earned a Career & Technical Endorsement, a distinction that recognizes students who have met rigorous technical skill standards, demonstrated proficiency in their chosen career pathway, and completed valuable work-based learning experiences. 

Ten seniors attended CTE programs at the BOCES Schoharie campus, while five seniors completed their programs at the BOCES Albany campus.

Eleven members of the CTE Class of 2026 received accolades from the New York State Comptroller’s Office. The award recognizes students who excel academically and who show “leadership potential by volunteering his or her time to serve their school and/or community.” Genevieve Rickert was the lone recipient of the accolade at BOCES’ Schoharie CTE Campus. 

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a young male graduate shakes the hand of an adult male on a stage

a young man in a graduation cap and gown is recognized up on a stage

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Congratulations to the following graduates:

Schoharie Campus

Automotive Trades Tech:

  • Andrey Kuropatkin – Schoharie Valley Region AACA Scholarship
  • Dale Olsen
  • Jason Rosado – Schoharie Valley Region AACA Scholarship

Building Trades:

  • Austin Gignac

Cosmetology:

  • Genevieve Rickert – New York State Comptroller’s Office Award
  • Maya A. Wright – Outstanding Student Award; 2026 Schoharie CTE Cosmetology Award

Criminal Justice:

  • Brady Canning

Electrical Trades Technology:

  • Bryce Mensing

Welding & Metal Fabrication:

  • Keanin O’Bryan – Outstanding Student Award
  • Sean Rosenzweig

Albany Campus

Entertainment Tech II (held at Proctor’s Theater)

  • Asa Pagano – Outstanding Student Award

Cosmetology II

  • Angela Marroquin

Heavy Equipment Repair and Operation (HERO)

  • Deven Dashnaw
  • Noah Sroka
  • Caleb Suits