# @canisiushs on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-05-18T17:15:07.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Canisius High School (@canisiushs) — https://gondola.cc/canisiushs

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Mr. Canisius 2026 will be announced tomorrow during Tuesday morning’s Senior Awards. 

The Mr. Canisius Award is presented annually to the graduating senior who, in the estimation of his peers, epitomizes all that Canisius stands for.

Typically, the winner is a student who has used his heart, spirit, strength and mind to an exceptional degree in service to others and love for God. Mr. Canisius possesses and lives up to each of these characteristics.

The entire student body, with senior ballots carrying the most weight, votes for this award. 

This year's six finalists are:

• David Barczak of Orchard Park (Orchard Park Middle School)

• Matthew Carver of Williamsville (St. Mary School Swormville)

• Elliott DeRose of Amherst (Nardin Academy Middle School)

• Cole Frederick of Orchard Park (Orchard Park Middle School)

• Baron Nieves of Buffalo (St. Benedict School)

• Nicholas Scime of Amherst (Nardin Academy Middle School)

The six finalists have written reflections about their time at Canisius and what it means to be a candidate for this award.

Read them via canisiushigh.org/mrcanisius or the link in our bio.

They also selected a faculty member who has had the most impact on them; see previous posts and canisiushigh.org/chsnow 

This is the 65th edition of Mr. Canisius, which has been awarded since 1962.

Students and families interested in the excellence only found in a Jesuit education at Canisius – ranked as the Buffalo area’s “Best Catholic School” by Niche.com – can learn more by reserving a spot at our Open House this Sunday via canisiushigh.org/openhouse

This place is special. Let us show you why.

#amdg #menforothers #pursueexcellence
#mrcanisius

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