Kenny Moriarity can be shy — sometimes.

The 29-year-old is disabled, but has learned to shake off the physical and emotional limitations to become known as one of the most popular and well-loved people in the Penfield school district.

You may have seen Kenny around town. He works at the Panorama Home Depot and serves as the equipment manager for the high school lacrosse team. Most people know him, however, as the Penfield Patriot mascot.

For the last three years, he’s sported the red and white eagle suit at a range of athletic events, from football and basketball games to cheerleading competitions, to the recent regional track meet at RIT.

Whether it’s giving out high-fives or autographs to kids in the crowd, he’s a magnet for attention.
“Anybody who knows Kenny knows that he loves the opportunity to put a smile on people’s faces at games,” said varsity football coach Greg Geesler.

And it’s not just the games.

Paul Valenti, a teacher at Webster Schroeder High School teacher, is camping out on the school’s roof for a good cause.

The “Raising on the Roof” fundraiser is part of a senior-year community service project by Webster students Andy Stein, Anthony Rozzano, Abby Lilya Dzundza. The goal is help children and families at Mt. Hope Family center.

Valenti agreed to stay on the roof one minute for every dollar raised up to 48 hours.
 
Last year the event raised $3,000.
 

So far this winter, the weather hasn't been that bad to sleep under the stars. And a teacher at Webster Schroeder High School is hoping it stays that way at least through January 27.

Here's why. Webster Schroeder students Andy Stein, Anthony Rozzano, Abby Ryan and Liliya Dzundza asked Paul Valenti, a health teacher at Schroeder if he would camp up on the roof of the school for their senior projects and for the Mt. Hope Family Center, which is dedicated to helping children and families of violence and trauma.

Valenti camped out on the Schroeder roof last year for the same cause. He thought he do it once and be done, but when the seniors asked him if he would do it again, he first said 'No', but then he couldn't resist.

So how many nights will spend up on the roof? For every dollar collected for the Mt.