MAYVILLE, N.Y. — Chautauqua County recognized Elizabeth Pucci-Schaefer for her outstanding athletic, academic, and community achievements during its January meeting on Wednesday night.
Pucci-Schaefer, a senior at Fredonia High School, was honored with a proclamation presented by County Executive Paul M. Wendel Jr. and legislators Robert M. Scudder and Thomas A. Carle.
The proclamation highlighted Pucci-Schaefer’s accomplishments as the 2024 State Champion in 1-meter girls diving. She secured the title with a score of 503.5 at the state and federation championships in Webster, N.Y., and completed her diving career as a four-time New York State Public High School Athletic Association Section VI Diving Champion.
In addition to her athletic success, Pucci-Schaefer is ranked among the top five in her class academically. She is an active member of the National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Student Council, and the Fredonia High School String Orchestra. She also participates in school musicals and various athletic teams, including swimming and diving, indoor track, and outdoor track.
Pucci-Schaefer has made significant contributions to her community through volunteer work with the Special Olympics, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, and Santa’s Workshop. Her academic achievements include being named Fredonia High School Student of the Month, receiving the WDOE Leadership Award, and earning department honors in Spanish and English.
After graduating, Pucci-Schaefer will attend Penn State University to continue her athletic and academic career in the NCAA Big Ten Conference.
