FALLSBURG — The annual OCIAA Senior Scholar Athlete ceremony took place on June 1, 2023, at the Country Club at Otterkill in Campbell Hall, NY. 

Two seniors from each school were invited to be recognized for their academic and athletic achievements. This year, Cyriah Russell and Andrew Rein Jr, represented the Fallsburg Central School District.

Cyriah Russell finished sixteenth in her class with a GPA of 90. She played cross country, cheerleading, and indoor and outdoor track & field. She was the throwing captain for both the indoor and outdoor track & field teams. In Shot Put, she placed 2nd in the division championship and 3rd place in the Sullivan County Community College Championship. Upon graduation, she intends to major in Art Teacher Education at Nazareth College.

Andrew Rein Jr. is ranked fourth in his class and will finish his high school career with a GPA of 96. He was captain for the football, basketball, and baseball teams. In football, he was named Section IX All-Star and school MVP for the 2021-2022 season and All-League for the 2022-2023 season. He plans to study Pre-Med at St. Thomas Aquinas College and play for their sprint football team.

The Fallsburg Central School District is proud of their student athletes and wishes the very best in their futures.