WGRZ Buffalo Spotlights an Exceptional McKinley High School Student

Stayci is a senior at McKinley High School, an affiliate school of our CollegeBound Initiative in Buffalo.
Originally broadcast on WGRZ Buffalo on June 10, 2025

Local Western New York newscast WGRZ selected Stayci W. from McKinley High School for its Exceptional High School Graduates series. The senior participated in JROTC throughout high school and is excited to start college at SUNY Brockport this fall, where she plans to major in Biology and Pre-Dental Studies. She will be the first in her family to attend college. Congratulations, Stayci!

Being here for four years has been good, but you want to progress to the next stage of life. —Stayci

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