A Newfane High School senior was given a special honor last month at the 2010 Empire State Games in Lake Placid.
Taylor Artieri was one of two ESG participants to carry the flaming torch at the Opening Ceremonies and lighting the caldron to officially open the competition at the Olympic Center.
Joining Artieri in the torch-carrying ceremony was Matthew Forshey, a cross country skier from Scotia, N.Y.
Artieri went on the capture an ESG bronze medal in the Open Division Ladies Novice Figure Skating.
Coached by Sue and Don Mitchell at the Niagara University Figure Skating Club, Artieri has qualified and competed at the ESG for three straight years.
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While practicing several hours a day, five days per week, Artieri qualified this year by passing her Senior Ladies Moves in the Field and the Novice Freestyle Test with the United States Figure Skating Association.
Between school and her busy skating schedule, Taylor still finds the time to coach figure skating for the Mitchell Skating Center and enjoys being a positive role model for the younger skaters.
When she graduates in June with an Advanced Diploma, she’s planning on attending Niagara County Community College, where she was accepted into the Radiology Technology Program.
Taylor is the daughter of Mark and Kelly Artieri of Olcott.
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