Thank you to everyone who joined us this past Friday for a wonderful 2025 Commencement Ceremony at Hancock Central School! It was a night full of celebration, reflection, and pride as we honored the Class of 2025.
Thoughtful and well-spoken speeches were delivered by Valedictorian Addison Makowski and Salutatorian Sarah Gross, whose words inspired and uplifted everyone in attendance.
We also proudly recognized the achievements of our seniors through a number of scholarships and awards:
2025 HCS Commencement Scholarship & Award Winners:
Read Scholarships: Kai Yip Lo & Addison Makowski
Read One-Time Scholarship: Vanessa Horton
Gerald B. Leonard Scholarship: Vanessa Horton
Hancock Alumni Association Scholarship: Ava Francisco & Kai Yip Lo
Kenneth L. Parker Memorial Scholarship: Arik Biedermann
Dylan Noble Memorial Scholarship: Vanessa Horton
Gerard J. Gilleran Memorial Commercial Scholarship Award: Sarah Gross & Addison Makowski
Dean B. Wheeler Memorial Scholarship: Natalie Woodmansee
Community Service/Hy & Hortense Schmierer Scholarship: Sarah Gross
Louise Linkroum Chamberlain Scholarship: Sarah Gross
Justin’s Patriotic Project/Legacy of Honor Patriot Awards: Ashton Aceves-Amaya, Makenzie Allen, & Vanessa Horton
Kevin Crane Scholarships: Vanessa Horton
Socorro Marin Award: Vanessa Horton & Addison Makowski
Sidney Federal Credit Union Scholarship: Addison Makowski
Penny Blauvelt Scholarship: Hannah Mitchell
Delaware County Counselor Award: Makenzie Allen
Delaware County Legion Scholarship: Addison Makowski
American Legion Hancock Post #289 Scholarship Awards: Sarah Gross, Vanessa Horton, Kai Yip Lo, Addison Makowski, & Natalie Woodmansee
A special thank you to the Hancock Community Education Foundation, which awarded an incredible $69,000 this year to seven 2025 HCS graduates and 16 former graduates.
Since 2000, the Foundation has awarded an outstanding $1,388,500 in scholarship support, an amazing testament to the generosity of those who believe in the future of Hancock students. We are truly grateful for their continued impact on our community.
Congratulations again to the entire Class of 2025! We are proud of each and every one of you and can’t wait to see all that your future holds.
