Potter County Youth Leadership Graduates
The Potter County Youth Leadership Graduation was held recently in Ulysses at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum. Dr. Michele Moore, Executive Director of the Potter County Education Council, gave an overview of the program and introduced the graduating students. The Class Speaker was Skyler Burrows, Austin Area High School, Class of 2026. Keynote Speaker for the event was Barry Hayman, retired Potter County Commissioner and retired Coudersport Area School District teacher. The presentation of certificates and awards was done by Dr. Moore and the ceremony ended with closing remarks by Jett Finch, Austin Area School District, Class of 2026. Graduates included Skyler Burrows, Jett Finch, Alexis Lentz, Elizabeth Moate and Sabrina Perlmutter from Austin Area School District; Joanna Chen, Autumn Haggard and Hayley James from Coudersport Area School District; Sophia Komenda, Mia Shaffer and Lachlan Tabacheck from Oswayo Valley School District and Madison Fillhart, Tyler Fillhart and Lily Madison from Port Allegany School District. Pictured (left to right) PAHS students Lily Madison, Tyler Fillhart and Madison Fillhart with their graduation certificates. Tyler was also awarded a plaque naming him the PCYL 2025 Quiet Leader Award. Pictured with the PAHS students is Alexis Reed, PCEC, Port Allegany Career Mentor and McKean County Coordinator.