Presidential Scholars Biographies

Presidential Scholars Biographies

Ava Baker
Ava is from Schenevus, NY. She is enrolled in SUNY Delhi’s Associate in Applied Science in Nursing program. When she was in high school, Ava was involved in Student Council, All County Band, SADD, Chemistry Club, was an active member of the National Honor Society, Yearbook, Garden Club, Dance Club and volunteered at the Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.  Ava plans on completing her BSN and Master’s degree at SUNY Delhi with the goal of becoming a Neonatal Intensive Care Registered Nurse. 

Faith Barich
Faith is from Downsville, NY. She is enrolled in SUNY Delhi’s Associate in Arts in Criminal Justice program. When she was in high school, Faith was involved in Girl Scouts, Not Me Not Now, SADD, Drama Club, Student Council, Cheerleading and Varsity Softball. Faith plans to obtain her Associate in Arts Degree in Criminal Justice to one day become a State Trooper. 

Justin Beers 
Justin is from Walton, NY. He is enrolled in SUNY Delhi’s Associate in Science in Environmental Studies program. When he was in high school, Justin was involved in JV and Varsity Basketball and Fish Club. He competed in the Student Angler Federation New York State Fishing Championship on July 15, 2017 at Lake Champlain. Justin plans to obtain an Associate in Science degree in Environmental Studies and continue his education at Southern Arkansas University, to earn a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology and Conservation to one day become a Game Warden in the South. 

Hannah Booth 
Hannah is from Chazy, NY. She is enrolled in SUNY Delhi’s Dual Degree Nursing Program. When she was in high school, Hannah was involved in Soccer, Basketball, Softball, Model UN, Drama Club, Key Club, and Library Club. Hannah plans to graduate from SUNY Delhi’s Dual Degree program to one day become a Neonatal Nurse. 

Ethan Butts
Ethan is from Gilbertsville, NY. He is enrolled in SUNY Delhi’s BBA in Business and Technology Management program. When he was in high school, Ethan was involved in Basketball, Soccer, Student Council, Spanish Club, and SADD. Ethan plans to pursue a career in business or accounting in a more urban area. 

Kenndra Ceresna
Kenndra is from Bainbridge, NY. She is enrolled in SUNY Delhi’s Veterinary Science Technology program. When she was in high school, Kenndra was involved in Student Council, National Honor Society, Basketball, and volunteered at the Delaware Valley Humane Society. Kenndra plans to earn her Associate in Applied Science degree in Veterinary Science Technology, and eventually pursue becoming a veterinarian to one day join an organization to help rescue and care for animals in the United States and around the world. 

Anna Lam
Anna is from Margaretville, NY. She is enrolled in SUNY Delhi’s associate's degree in Residential Construction program.  When she was in high school, Anna was involved in Band, Chorus, and performed in the All-County Music Festival for both Band and Chorus. Anna aspires to become as skilled, fast and efficient as the legendary framer, Larry Haun, and to be as talented as her mentor and boss, Gary Mead.  Anna plans to be a professional carpenter and one day own her own construction business 

Shaelie McClenon
Shaelie is from Walton, NY. She is enrolled in SUNY Delhi’s Associate in Applied Science in Culinary Arts program. When she was in high school, Shaelie was involved in Varsity Track and Field, Soccer, the spring musical productions, 4-H, Teen Council, Drama Club, Band, Chorus, and Skills USA. Shaelie plans to graduate from SUNY Delhi with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts and transfer to the Culinary Institute of America to earn a bachelor's degree and one day open her own Bake Shop Café. 

Malorie Rutledge
Malorie is from Lakewood, PA. She is enrolled in SUNY Delhi’s Veterinary Science Technology program. When she was in high school, Malorie was involved in National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Varsity Basketball, and volunteered for the American Red Cross, the youth basketball program, the Education Foundation, and The Wayne County Public Library. Malorie plans to continue her education at SUNY Delhi and become a Veterinary Technician.

Rachael Scoones 
Rachael is from Deansboro, NY. She is enrolled in SUNY Delhi’s Recreation and Sports Facilities Management bachelor’s degree program. In high school, Rachael was involved in National Honor Society, Student Council, FFA, Ski Club and varsity sports including soccer, cross country, and softball. Rachael plans to graduate from SUNY Delhi with her Bachelor of Business Administration degree and pursue a career with a main focus in coaching and athletic training.