Senator Fred Akshar continues ‘Akshar’s All-Stars’ student recognition program at Candor High School

Senator Fred Akshar visited Candor High School on Wednesday to continue his “Akshar’s All-Stars” district-wide student recognition program. 

Akshar’s 15th All-Star is Candor High School junior Corey Whatley, recognized for his commitment to academic excellence and service to his fellow students and community. In addition to founding and facilitating the Candor High School recycling program, Corey volunteers at the Candor Food Pantry, the Special Olympics, the Key Club and the AMIGOS student group that works students with multiple disabilities. Corey’s a two-year member of the National Honor Society and the Junior Class President on Student Council. 

Candor High School Principal Wayne Aman said, “Corey is an amazing student who works tirelessly to make our school and community a better place, while maintaining outstanding academic performance. He demonstrates leadership beyond his years, and a work ethic second to none.”

Senator Fred Akshar said, “This is a great opportunity for us to work with school district throughout the 52nd Senate District to recognize outstanding young people who are doing wonderful things in our community. Whether they’re in 2nd grade or a senior in high school, we want to bring attention to those students who are making a difference in their own lives and in the lives of those around them. They inspire us all by showing us the good that exists in our communities.”

Each month, Senator Akshar recognizes three or four local students selected by their school districts in the 52nd Senate District who have shown great leadership, compassion, school spirit or improvement amongst their peers.

For each student recognized as an “Akshar All-Star” Senator Akshar presents them with a T-shirt, framed certificate and a challenge coin. 

In the first few months since beginning the program, Akshar recognized students at Maine-Endwell Middle School, Windsor Central School District, Harpursville Central High School, Tioga Central High School, Vestal Middle School, Oxford High School, Norwich High Schoool, Delaware Chenango Madison Otsego (DCMO) BOCES, Deposit High School, Newark Valley High School, Union Endicott High School, Greene High School and Owego Free Academy.