In celebration of Women's History Month, the Lockport City School District will honor outstanding women through the "Women Who ROAR" awards. This recognition stands for “Recognizing Outstanding Achievements and Resilience.” It honors remarkable women from the community as well as young ladies from Lockport schools who have made significant contributions to their learning environment.
The women who have been selected from the WNY community have demonstrated exceptional achievements in their respective fields such as STEM, healthcare, community engagement, the arts, and social-emotional wellbeing. They bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their work environments. Moreover, these women have strong connections to the district, whether as alumni of Lockport High School, parents of current students, or dedicated volunteers and advocates within Lockport schools.
The Lockport City School District is pleased to announce this year’s Women Who ROAR recipients:
Keah Brown, American disability rights activist, author, journalist, and writer
Kathy Granchelli, Retired YWCA CEO
Marion Hannigan, LCTV Host
Erika Kastel, Director of Community Impact, Literacy Buffalo Niagara and Strategic Planning Committee Member
Martha Kershaw, Associate Professor and Chair of Nursing at the Scott Bieler College of Health Professions, Daemen University
Kathleen Lewis, Civil Engineer, US Army Corps of Engineers
Additionally, the district is proud to recognize outstanding students who exhibit leadership as well as care and concern for their classmates. They demonstrate the district’s core beliefs of high expectations, fostering a sense of belonging, connection, safety, and equality.
Congratulations to:
Taliyah Bridges from Anna Merritt Elementary School
Jane Kurtz from Charles Upson Elementary School
Savanna Scapelliti from Roy B. Kelley Elementary School
Jane DiMaria from George Southard Elementary School
Mila Cook from Emmet Belknap Intermediate School
Piper Sparks from Aaron Mossell Junior High School
Johanseyls "Johan" Antongiorgi from Lockport High School West
Alexia Kilroy from Lockport High School
Dr. Mathis Calvin, III, superintendent of Lockport Schools, shared, “I am immensely proud of our students’ notable accomplishments. Being able to recognize these young ladies along with the strong women from our community is a powerful testament of the places they can go and the company they could keep.”
A small ceremony and reception for the award winners, their families, teachers, and local leadership will take place on March 27 at the Lockport High School.