Immaculate Conception students envision the future of East Aurora

Western New York Catholic June 3, 2025

EAST AURORA — Four students from Immaculate Conception received awards from the East Aurora Rotary Club for their thoughts on their hometown.

Immaculate Conceptions School’s visionary students Gianna Lotito, Evelyn Dvorak, Tessa Hojnowski and Mason Kling, pose with their mentors Sheila Devine, sixth-grade teacher; Dr. Mary Paul, principal; Kristen Teeft, special education teacher. (Photo courtesy of Immaculate Conception School)

The East Aurora Rotary Club sponsored a writing competition for Immaculate Conception School and East Aurora Middle School students in grades five through eight.

Hundreds of entries came in outlining, “My vision for East Aurora.” Four students from Immaculate Conception received awards and checks for $300 at a Rotary Club breakfast celebration for students, teachers and families on May 29.

Congratulations go out to Gianna Lotito, Evelyn Dvorak, Tessa Hojnowski and Mason Kling