MEET THE CANDIDATES FOR THE JONES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY’S ROYAL COURT

The representatives for the 2025 Jones Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Royal Court have been announced! As part of a long-time tradition, the Auxiliary Twigs and several community organizations sponsor a young person to sell tickets to the Grand Raffle with the candidate who sells the most tickets announced at the Auxiliary’s Gala & Silent Auction in November.

Marsha Sick, Candidate Committee Chair, stated, “This year there are more candidates than ever and I know they will do amazing! We’re so excited to have this wonderful group of young people represent our communities.”

Kennedy Perry is representing the Hemlock Twig for 2025. Kennedy’s parents are Stephanie and Rodney Perry.  A junior at Wellsville High School, she is active in the Junior Auxiliary for the American Legion Post 702. Kennedy also plays volleyball and softball - her team went on to win the 2024 state championship. Kennedy also plays on a national softball team out of Atlanta, GA and plans to pursue softball in college as well as a degree in health science. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, reading and spending time with family.

The Olive Twig candidate this year is Madison Wulf of Scio. The daughter of Nicole and Philip Wulf Jr, Madison will be a junior at Scio Central School where she is a member of FBLA, the history club, and the foreign language club. She is also a member of the Belmont Legion and NHS. Madison is employed at Jones Memorial Hospital as a nutritionist aide and after high school plans to study to become a cosmetologist. In her spare time she enjoys creative pursuits such as reading, art, photography and writing poetry and short stories and has even won the Art Award and English Award.

Raegan Vogel, the daughter of Shane and Heather Vogel, is the Mulberry Twig candidate and a junior at Wellsville High School. Raegan is a scholar athlete and a member of ski club also playing soccer, basketball and running track. In her free time, she enjoys soccer and skiing and spending time with friends and family. Raegan is employed at Still Water and plans to pursue an education in forensic science and psychology after graduation.

The Rotary Club candidate this year is Lane Joyce, daughter of Rebecca Joyce (Jered Muoio) & Timothy Joyce. A member of the theatre and ski club, Lane also finds time for soccer and cheerleading. She enjoys shopping, reading and golf and has received numerous awards, including the meritorious teacher award and scholar athlete award. Lane is currently employed at L’Italia and plans to attend college for nursing and hopes to be an inspiration to others.

The Beta Gamma Phi sorority has chosen Ella Green, the daughter of Chad and Shannon Green, to represent the group this year. Ella attends Wellsville High School and is part of the yearbook design team as well as the school’s swimming, basketball, and track teams and sits on the student athlete advisory committee. Ella is on High Honor Roll for academics and also enjoys sports and photography in her spare time. She works at Fisher’s Pharmacy and hopes to become a large animal vet.

Mia Gesek is representing the Business & Professional Women's Group. The daughter of Karen and Steve  Gianatiempo, Mia is an incoming junior at Scio Central. Mia is the class president and is active in the history club and foreign language club and plays varsity softball. A member of NHS, Mia plans to attend college after high school and enjoys reading, working out and listening to music in her spare time.

The Wellsville Lions Club is sponsoring Ryan Sturm, son of Steph and Brady Sturm. Ryan attends Wellsville High School and is involved in Leo’s Club and the technology club. A high honor student, he also plays varsity football and enjoys anything football related and watching sports during his free time. During the summer, Ryan works at the school and plans to attend college for law or enter a trade.

Lexi Aftuck is representing The Wellsville Investment Group on the Royal Court. The daughter of Dan and Erica  Aftuck, Lexi is a high honor roll student at Wellsville High School where her activities include the yearbook, and ski club. She plays on the soccer and track teams and enjoys listening to music and spending time with her grandparents during her free time. Currently employed at L’italia, her future plans include going to college.

Representing the Lilac Twig this year will be Emma Bentley, daughter of Alanna and Scott Bentley. Emma is a junior at Andover Central School where her activities include NHS, student council, fine arts, choir and band. Emma also plays volleyball, basketball and softball. She has earned the Coach’s Award for modified basketball and softball and was named a Scholar Athlete for varsity volleyball and softball for the 2024-25 year. Emma is currently employed at the Andover Free Library and in her spare time she enjoys spending time with family and friends and being outside. Her future plans include attending college to become an elementary school gym teacher and high school health teacher.

Lydia Brockway is the Lion’s Club candidate for this year. Lydia is the daughter of Bryan and Alicia Brockway  and attends Wellsville High School. A High Honor Roll student, Lydia is also the secretary of the student council and a member of ski club and robotics. She also plays soccer and softball and was named a scholar athlete. She enjoys ceramics, skiing and engineering notebook design. After high school, Lydia plans to attend college to pursue a degree in the medical field.

Brody Vance is representing The Maple Twig. Brody is the son of Melissa and Patrick Vance and is an incoming junior at Andover. He is very involved in sports and volunteers as a youth umpire, referee for youth soccer and coaches youth basketball. He also plays soccer, basketball and baseball. Brody was named Basketball MVP twice for Allegany County and played in the Corporate Cup Soccer Showcase. He is currently employed at the school as a summer cleaner and hopes to be a lineman after graduation. In his free time, Brody enjoys sports, working and hanging out with friends.

Please support these young people and the Jones Memorial Hospital Auxiliary by purchasing tickets to the Grand Raffle. The 2025 Gala & Silent Auction will be held at the Wellsville Country Club on Saturday, November 8.

7/1/2025