West NY News

Chautauqua County recognized Elizabeth Pucci-Schaefer for her achievements in athletics, academics, and community service during its January meeting. The Fredonia High School senior received a proclamation from County Executive Paul M. Wendel Jr. and legislators Robert M. Scudder and Thomas A. Carle.

The proclamation celebrated Pucci-Schaefer's victory as the 2024 State Champion in 1-meter girls diving, where she scored 503.5 at the state and federation championships in Webster, N.Y. Her diving career includes being a four-time New York State Public High School Athletic Association Section VI Diving Champion.

Academically, Pucci-Schaefer is ranked among the top five in her class and is an active member of several honor societies and school organizations. She participates in various activities including the National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Student Council, Fredonia High School String Orchestra, school musicals, swimming and diving teams, indoor track, and outdoor track.

Her community involvement includes volunteering with the Special Olympics, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, and Santa’s Workshop. She has been named Fredonia High School Student of the Month and received accolades such as the WDOE Leadership Award along with department honors in Spanish and English.

Pucci-Schaefer plans to attend Penn State University after graduation to pursue both her athletic and academic interests within the NCAA Big Ten Conference.