Life is sweet for Mitch Wilcox, who was named BOCES student of the month for May. Wilcox likes to cook and has a penchant for pastries, cakes, and sugar. That makes him invaluable in the Seaway Tech culinary arts program, according to instructor Theresa Smith. Smith called Wilcox one of the best students ever, and that shows in many ways. At Parishville-Hopkinton, Mitch is president of the student council, vice president of his class, and an active member of the stage crew and National Technical Honor Society. He has also done volunteer work for Special Olympics.

Wilcox plans to attend the New England Culinary Institute and then pursue additional higher education. He hopes to open his own bakery and restaurant. Mitch enjoys the support of his family who joined him at the recent Rotary lunch and who sample his experiments: Amber Wilcox, Kevin Wilcox, and Sue Yenoli.