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Angelica grad Don Scholla, high school coach and AD, passes at 68 associate’s degree from Genesee Community College in 1976. In 1978 he graduated from the State University of New York, College at Cortland with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education. Don received his master’s degree from Alfred University in 1985 in the field of education and coaching. In addition, he earned his School Administrator Certificate in 1999 from St. Bonaventure University. Don received his Certified Athletic Administrator status in 2000. He started his career in education in 1980 at Rushford Central School, teaching physical education in grades K-12. After short stints
Don was born Aug. 10, 1956 in Warsaw, the son of the late Donald and Elaine Scholla. He was a son of the Village of Angelica, growing up one of seven children on West Main Street, and graduating from Angelica Central School in 1974. The point guard for the 1974 Section V Basketball Champions, a team that recently reunited for a 50th anniversary celebration. He was influenced by this team’s success, as it set forth the path for his future in athletics and coaching. He wanted to recreate this feeling of accomplishment and pride in hard work for future student-athletes. He received an
Donald Lyon Scholla Jr.
OLEAN — Donald Lyon Scholla Jr., 68, of Olean, who grew up in Angelica and was a successful high school coach and athletic director, passed away at Olean General Hospital on Tuesday (Jan. 28, 2025).
in the Letchworth Central and Elba Central School Districts, he arrived in Olean in 1988 to begin his career as a physical education instructor with the Olean City School District. Don would eventually take on the role of Director of Athletics in 1990 until his retirement in 2013, establishing a culture of sportsmanship, ethics and husky pride. While at Rushford Central, Don met history teacher Janine Bender, who would become his wife and best friend of 41 years, beginning Aug. 19, 1983. Together they built a life they loved, blessed with two children, Molly (1986) and Patrick (1995). The family expanded in 2016
with Molly’s marriage to Jeff McMahon and then again in 2024 with Patrick’s marriage to Gabrielle Abraham. With the birth of his granddaughters, Madigan (2018) and Quincy (2021), he became “Poppy” and his blessings were multiplied beyond measure. Don’s coaching career spanned from 1974 to 2013 at every level. At Rushford Central he was the boys varsity soccer, basketball and baseball coach. He began the OHS boys varsity soccer program when he arrived in 1988, and remained the coach for 10 years, earning a Section VI Class B2 title. Don was an associate head men’s basketball
coach at Houghton College for five years and an assistant coach at Pitt-Bradford for one year. Between 2002-2005 Don lead the varsity girls soccer program at OHS. He served as an assistant varsity girls basketball coach under Martha Altmire, taking over the head coaching job in 2006 until his retirement in 2013. Building upon the “Honor and Tradition” present in OHS athletics, his teams amassed six CCAA Division 1 titles, five Section VI Class B titles and one NYSPHSAA Regional title. The recipient of numerous local, county Don Scholla continued on PAGE 5
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BY KATHRYN ROSS
WELLSVILLE — Cupid won’t be the only one rushing around this Valentine’s Day bringing unexpected joy to loved ones a barbershop quartet will be accompanying him. A quartet from the Maple City Barbershop Chorus, based in Hornell, will be cruising the highways and byways delivering the joy of song to the hearts of unsuspecting recipients this Valentine’s Day. Aptly named the Singing Valentines are taking reservations now to deliver their style of
Photo by Kathryn Ross The Singing Valentines from the Maple City Chorus are taking reservations now for their Valentine’s Day visits.
Singing Valentines continued on PAGE 6
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