The Batavia High School student government hosts its third annual Mr. Batavia Contest at 7 p.m., April 17.
Eleven seniors have signed up and picked the charities they will represent. Proceeds from the event go to the winner's charity. Last year, Mr. Batavia raised $2,200 for Habitat for Humanity.
The contestants and their charities:
- Bryce Rogers, Ricky Palermo Foundation
- Andrew Maniace, Batavia VA
- Samir Jain (not pictured), Michael Napoleon Foundation
- Dylan Beckman, Habitat for Humanity
- Brandon Smart, Volunteers for Animals
- Josh Franks, Anna’s Wish
- Adam Taylor, Care-A-Van Ministries
- Eric DiLaura, Roswell Park Alliance Foundation
- Nick Bauer, Crossroads House
- Jordan Fluker, Genesee Cancer Assistance
- Ben Demare, Boy Scouts of America National Youth Leadership Training
Hostesses for this year's event are (names not in order): Emily DiBacco, Carly Scott, Katie Kesler and Maggie Folger.
