Williamsville South High School

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During last night’s Board of Education Meeting, the District recognized and thanked the students and staff at Williamsville South High School for saving the life of Ian Toutounji, who collapsed and suffered a medical emergency during PE class in May.

Thanks to their life-saving efforts, which included CPR and use of an AED until first responders arrived, Ian is back at school!

As he shared last night, “I don't remember much of my cardiac arrest, but I know that Coach Denman, Mr. Hayes, Mrs. Pennella, Mr. Lester, Daniel and Cruz saved my life. And, I just want to say that I'm very thankful for them, and I'm happy to be here today."

We are grateful Ian has returned to South and for these individuals and their quick, live-saving actions:

- Ryan Hayes - Physical Education Teacher
- Travis Denman - Physical Education Teacher
- Sandy Pennella - Registered Nurse/School nurse
- Patrick Lester- Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
- Cruz Ramos - Student/Certified Lifeguard, 10th grader
- Daniel Girzone - Student/Volunteer Fireman and EMT, 12th grader

This week, 19 Billies were recognized by the Will South community as they signed letters of intent to play at the collegiate level!

Congratulations to the following student athletes:

Noelle Jurkowski - John Carroll University (Softball)
Abigail Lipski - John Carroll University (Lacrosse)
Ava Gomez - Lycoming College (Cross Country)
Haley Ventura - Keuka College (Lacrosse and Soccer)
Kailee Dohrman - Vermont State University Lyndon (Soccer)
Kaitlyn Laudico - College of Wooster (Lacrosse)
Declan Coleman - St. John Fisher University (Soccer)
Thatcher Held - Marietta College (Baseball)
Evan Zankl - Edinboro University (Football)
Collin McQueen - Onondaga Community College (baseball)
Quinn Zloty - Mercyhurst University (Rowing)
Sean Hannon - University of Hartford (Lacrosse)
Gizelle Freeman - Buffalo State (Track & Field)
Morgan McCormick - Rochester Institute of Technology (Soccer)
Howard Melancon - Alfred State (Baseball)
Connor Duggan - Finger Lakes Community College (Lacrosse)
Tessa Petrie - Roberts Wesleyan (Basketball and Flag Football)
Alina Mott - Robert Morris University (Cheerleading)
Austin Bates - Finger Lakes Community College (Baseball)

Congratulations to Christian Bailey! He was elected to represent Williamsville South as a student representative on the Williamsville Board of Education!

Congratulations to Bree Gilliam ('18)! She will have a permanent art installation at the new stadium!

She's #26/41 in the slideshow. Looking forward to seeing her incredible work!

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Buffalo Bills unveil selected artists at Highmark Stadium The permanent, site-specific collection will feature nearly fifty artists with connections to Western New York

Our flag football team visited Forest and Maple West to read to students. They even got some time in gym class!

Graduation changes are on the horizon🎓

This morning, Dr. Brown-Hall spoke with Katie Morse on Ch. 7 to discuss the Portrait of a Graduate!

In early April, South alumni Alexa Zappia held a 2-day workshop with students for Rocks of Unity.

Their artwork and rocks (which we can't show yet) will be permanently featured as an art exhibit at the Bills new stadium when it opens in the fall!

Incredibly thankful to Rocks of Unity for this opportunity!

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Today, South alum Alexa Zappia, who is in the Williamsville Wall of Fame and an Emmy nominated reality television producer, met with students and staff for a special Rocks of Unity project!

As a junior in college, she started Rocks of Unity, which became a global sensation. She came back to South so that students, faculty, and staff could participate in this exciting endeavor. Details on this art exhibit will be shared later this summer!

Great conference for our students!

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