Gouverneur Chamber of Commerce
53 Herm Towne Road, Gouverneur, NY 13642
Gouverneur Chamber's Student of the Month
Each month, the Gouverneur Chamber recognizes a student who is studying an aspect of business at St. Lawrence/Lewis BOCES, (Board Of Cooperative Educational Services) located in nearby Fowler, NY. The school serves eighteen school districts in St. Lawrence and Lewis Counties, NY.


The BOCES system provides cost-effective shared services, including career training for high-school students and adults, special education, alternative schools, technology education and teacher training, as well as dozens of programs to expand educational opportunity.

The Student of the Month award is sponsored by the Gouverneur Chamber of Commerce.
The award is presented to those students whose efforts are of the highest caliber.
January
2023

Ethan Alguire
Automotive Technolody
Ethan Alguire, son of Brayton and Dana Alguire has been selected as the Career and Technical Education Student of the Month at Southwest Tech (BOCES) for January 2023.
Ethan is a senior at Gouverneur Central School and is enrolled in the Automotive Technology II Program at Southwest Tech.
Ethan is a pleasure to have in class. He is always prepared for class, eager to learn and uses time effectively.
Ethan is a dependable, polite student and is always willing to help others. He is confident and shows interest in the Automotive field. Ethan has a great work ethic and would make a great addition to any employment opportunity that comes his way.
Automotive Technology Teacher: Russell Stewart
January
2023

Daniel Thomas
Metalworking Technology
Daniel Thomas, son of Michael & Keirsten Thomas and Heather Way has been selected as the Career and Technical Education Student of the Month at Southwest Tech (BOCES) for January 2023.
Daniel is a senior at Gouverneur Central School and is enrolled in the Metalworking Technology II Program at Southwest Tech.
Daniel is energetic, determined to be successful and is able to deal with new or difficult situations. He is particular about his work as well as time management. Daniel has leadership qualities that allows him to be respectful and helpful towards his peers. He is also a member of our Skills USA group here at Southwest Tech. Any employers would be lucky to have Daniel join their team.
Metalworking Technology Teacher: Jared Prashaw
December
2022

Elisabeth Porter
Graphic Communications
Elisabeth Porter, daughter of Cynthia Porter has been selected as the Career and Technical Education Student of the Month at Southwest Tech (BOCES) for December 2022.
Elisabeth is a senior at Gouverneur Central School and is enrolled in the Graphic Communications II Program at Southwest Tech.
Beth is a talented, hard working student. She always completes her work on time and it is of the highest quality. Beth works well with others and is a leader in our class.
Graphic Communications Teacher: Susan Stewart