top 10

Victoria Willson

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Valedictorian Victoria Willson served as class president and is a member of the National Honor Society and the math club. She will attend St. Michael's College in the fall and major in pre-pharmacy. In ten years, she hopes to start a job as a pharmacist. 

Most important thing learned in school: "I learned how to balance school, home, and friendships." 

Number one priority: My number one priority is obtaining a degree in pharmacology to provide a good life for myself and my family."

Jenna Newman

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Salutatorian Jenna Newman is a member of the Jazz Band, National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl, Drama, Newspaper, and FFA. She will attend the University of New Hampshire in the fall and major in medical and veterinary sciences. In ten years, she hopes to travel and work with a variety of exotic animals. 

Most important thing learned in school: “The most important thing I learned in school is good time management."

Number one priority: "My number one priority right now is to be successful in college and have a career I enjoy."

Kierra Rice

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Kierra Rice has been a member of the soccer, basketball, wrestling, softball, and tennis teams. She has also been involved with the M3 Math Challenge, Math Club, and SADD Club. She hopes to attend Norwich University in the fall and major in criminal justice. In ten years, she would like to be an active law enforcement officer and K-9 handler, protecting and serving the community as much as possible. 

Most important thing learned in school: "The most important thing I learned in school was that it is okay to be wrong. Do not let that dictate your class participation. Have confidence in yourself and your answers; you are most likely correct!"

Number one priority: "My number one priority in life is to be successful. I want to get my degree, start my career, and hopefully settle down with my partner, get financially stable, buy a house, and eventually create a family of my own with children and animals."

Megan Hover

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Megan Hover was a member of the field hockey, basketball, and softball teams and the National Honor Society, Horde Center, Student Council, Student Newspaper, Quizbowl, Yearbook, and Spirit Club. She is undecided about college, but her top choices include SUNY Binghamton, Syracuse University, and SUNY Oswego. She plans to major in human development. In ten years, she hopes to work with people struggling with mental health and provide her clients with a comfortable and secure environment. 

Most important thing learned in school: "The most important thing I learned in school was to appreciate each and every day. For example, the effect COVID-19 had on my freshman year made me realize that nothing is guaranteed, so don't take anything for granted. Appreciate the time you have and make the most of every opportunity you are given. 'Life moves pretty fast; if you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.'—Ferris Bueller."

Number one priority: "My priority is to spread more kindness and positivity into the world."

Anastasia Koutrakos

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Anastasia Koutrakos was a member of the field hockey and tennis teams, the National Honor Society, Student Council, Newspaper Club, Quiz Bowl Club, and Early College Career Academy: Business and Entrepreneurship. She has not chosen a college but would like to study either accounting or public relations. In ten years, she hopes to have a good career in something she enjoys. 

Most important thing learned in school: "How to effectively manage my time."

Number one priority: "Making a lot of money and having a fulfilling life."

Hailey Dupuis

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Hailey Dupuis was a member of the tennis team, Drama Club, Jazz Band/Senior Band, Student Council, Yearbook, Quiz Bowl, and School Newspaper. She will attend Syracuse University in the fall and major in film and video production. In ten years, she hopes to be a successful artist in the cinematic universe and have a stable and healthy family life. 

Most important thing learned in school: "The most important thing I learned in school is how to find my own style, whether my writing style, my artistic style, or my personal style. Over the years, I have found my way and become increasingly independent to find my true self." 

Number one priority: "My number one priority is to stick to what I truly love. Many people pursue a career they do not love, but my goal is to do what I truly love and make the most out of life and what it offers."

Haylie Barber
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Haylie Barber was a member of the field hockey, softball, and wrestling teams, the National Honor Society, the Prom Committee, and a Class Officer. She will be attending Hartwick College in the fall and majoring in nursing. In ten years, she hopes to continue her healthcare occupation and provide excellent care to her patients. 

Most important thing learned in school: "The most valuable thing I learned was the importance of determination. To lead a successful life, you must 'lean forward now to lean back later.'"

Number one priority: "My number one priority is to never look back in life and regret missed opportunities with family, my career, and life in general." 

Taylor Hoyt

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Taylor Hoyt was a member of the Drama Club, FFA, Jazz Band, National Honor Society, Quizbowl, and Newspaper. She will attend SUNY Cobleskill in the fall but is undecided on a major. In ten years, she hopes to have a secure job and travel around the country and the world. 

Most important thing learned in school: "The most important things I learned in school were how to communicate with a variety of different people and leadership skills."

Number one priority: "My top priority is to succeed in college and obtain a job that will benefit me in many ways."

Tristen Teer

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Tristen Teer was a member of the cross-country, indoor track and field, and track and field teams, as well as the Dungeons & Dragons (DnD) Club. He will attend SUNY Adirondack in the fall and major in engineering. In ten years, he hopes to work in the engineering field, mainly with railroads or railroad infrastructure.

Most important thing learned in school: "The most important thing I've learned in school is that whenever there is a challenge (especially in the more advanced college-level classes), I never walk away or quit, no matter how frustrating and overwhelming the schoolwork may be."

Number one priority: "My number one priority is to be successful in life and be in a career that I love."

Gabriel St. Martin

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Gabriel St. Martin was a member of the Oxbow Mountain 4-H Club, Manchester Machine Makers' First Robotics Club, Jazz Band, Granville Trap Club, and a volunteer counselor at Camp Exclamation Point. He is undecided about a college but would like to major in aerospace engineering. In ten years, he hopes to work with an aerospace company designing the latest spacecraft. 

Most important thing learned in school: "How to utilize the resources available and to not eat the school lunch." 

Number one priority: "I want to find a job after college that I enjoy."