HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION 2025
The Cattaraugus Education Department held their Annual High School Graduation Banquet at the Seneca Firehall
Nya:wëh to the Council, Clerk, and Executive Offices, and everyone else involved for always supporting this important day for our future leaders. We wish them all the best as they start new chapters in their journeys!
The Allegany Education Banquet took place at Yodeler Lodge in Ellicottville
Students were treated to gifts and a dinner, with academic achievement awards and scholarships presented to a number of graduates. Nya:wëh to the Education Department, as well as the Council, Treasurer, and President’s Offices for sponsoring this exciting event. Good luck to the grads, and we wish you well as you move forward in your journey!


Congrats to the Silver Creek Central School District’s Class of 2025!
The Seneca Nation is proud of you and wishes you well in your future endeavors! Ja:goh to all of the Indigenous graduates!
- Ella Austin
- Jesse Bomberry
- James Golden III
- Trenton Logan
- Ryder Luke
- Harlan White
- Simon White
- Gracie Williams
Congratulations to the Lake Shore Class of 2025
In September of 2024, Lake Shore School District welcomed 22 Indigenous students into their Senior year. In June 2025, all 22 of those students walked the stage on Graduation Day! This was the first class at Lake Shore to celebrate the monumental 100% graduation rate for Indigenous students. The Seneca Nation is proud of you and wishes you well. Ja:göh!
- Keegun Thomas Belisle
- Jordan Phillip Cooke Jr.
- Stanley Hector Francis
- Kiowa Eli-Edward Haynes
- Alexis Jenna Hummel
- Travis Tome Jimerson
- Kaivin Charles Jones
- Franklin Edgar Parker Kettle
- Hazel Moon Lyle
- Aquinnah Faith Maybee
- Jarren Maxwell Parry
- Shilo John Pierce
- Marcellus Julian Plain
- Daniel Joe Ramirez Jr.
- Stevieana Belle Seneca
- Shaun Elizabeth Serio
- Lailee Louise Snyder
- Koy Stevens
- Thomas Thompson III
- Jack Cyrus Thompson
- Damien Tremain Raymond Warrior
- Maston Jay Waterman
Congratulations to the Salamanca City Central School District Class of 2025 graduates!
We wish you all the luck and success in your futures, and we are so proud of you!
Ja:göh to our Indigenous graduates:
- Avery Brown
- Lehman Brown
- Moagi Buffalo
- Abby Chaparro
- Adam Clark
- Ava Crane
- Aubrey Domres
- Skyla Dowdy
- Laci Evans
- Arianna George-Shongo
- Emmalee Ground
- Maddox Issac
- Allison Jimerson
- Alyce Jimerson
- Darry Jimerson
- Zac Jimerson
- Lauren John
- Vann John
- Colleen Johnny-John
- Warrick Kyler
- Kyle Lecceardone
- Deaja Martinez
- Marcus Mason
- Maylina Massagli
- Sachem Maybee
- Izabella Milks
- Abigail Murphy
- Kailyne Pierce
- Ulysses Printup
- Dayanna Silverheels
- Abagayle Skeels
- Serenity Snow
- Chloe Stanczykowski
- Trinity Stevens
- Mikaela Tennity
- Samuel Victor
- Kaya Yarbour
Congratulations to the Gowanda Central School District Class of 2025 Graduates!
The Seneca Nation wishes you all the best in your future endeavors! Ja:göh to all the Indigenous graduates:
- Hannah Valentine – #8 Top 10
- Marissa Beaver
- Kaylee Bouquin
- Logan Cooper
- Violet Doctor
- Cole Gabel
- Alyssa Golden
- Elizabeth Green
- Jeremy Henhawk
- Honey Huff
- Seneka Jackson
- Howie Jimerson
- Karice John
- Madden Lay
- Ellarose LeBeau
- Shia Lindgren
- Seneca Mohawk Jr.
- Gawiyënta’ “Kierra” Moses
- Winter Rivera
- Lily Scanlan
- Keaton Seneca
- Ethan Steeprock
- Ha’tsihgahdo:d “Everett” Stevens
- Jessup Stevens
- Landon White
- Bruce Williams
- Rhianna Woods
HEAD START & PRE-K GRADUATION 2025
SALC 2025 Preschool Graduates – Allegany Territory
Last month, the Seneca Arts & Learning Center celebrated its 2025 Preschool graduates! These little graduates did an amazing job all school year! They celebrated with singing songs, including the Nya:wëh Sgë:nö song! Each of them received a diploma and received a big round of applause from their families! They’re off to Kindergarten! Congrats to all the preschool graduates & families, teachers & staff!
ECLC Pre-K Graduation – Cattaraugus Territory
The Early Childhood Learning Center held its Pre-K Graduation at Seneca Fire on Wednesday, June 25th. The graduates celebrated their special day with singing and social dancing. Each student received a certificate and enjoyed the evening together with their family. We know they’re going to do great in Kindergarten! Nya:wëh to all the families, teachers, and staff!
ECLC Head Start Graduation – Cattaraugus Territory
On Tuesday, June 24th the Early Childhood Learning Center held their Head Start Graduation at Seneca Fire. It was an amazing night full of smiles and great memories. They celebrated by singing songs and social dancing. Each child received a diploma and a huge round of applause from their families. Thank you to all the families, teachers and staff that helped to make this night a special one.