The students were honored for their academic achievements, leadership, and service to their colleges and communities.

Taylar Mager of Bradford, Pa., an early childhood education major at JCC’s Cattaraugus County Campus in Olean, plans to become a preschool teacher. After graduating from JCC, Mager plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. She is a gymnastics instructor and enjoys being outside, skiing, and baking.

Cuba resident Kelsey Pierce is majoring in early childhood, childhood and special education on the Cattaraugus County Campus. She plans to obtain bachelor’s and master’s degrees from St. Bonaventure University and teach in a special education classroom.

Luisa Fanara of Cassadaga, who was also named a 2020 Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar and will receive a $1,250 scholarship, is an occupational therapy assistant major on the Jamestown Campus. She plans to pursue a master’s degree in occupational therapy at Gannon University, become licensed, and practice in a pediatric setting. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Academic Team program in partnership with PTK.

Kelsey Pierce

Joella Lane of Dunkirk is a student on the Jamestown Campus. She intends to graduate from the State University of New York at Fredonia with a double major in medical technology and environmental science.

The PTK academic team awards are sponsored by the New York Community College Trustees, the Association of Presidents of Public Community Colleges, and the Faculty Council of Community Colleges.

Joella Lane

Taylar Mager