The Top 10 recognition, a tradition unique to Schuylerville CSD, was expanded in 2022 to a Top Graduate recognition in an effort to honor the hard work and achievement of more students. Anyone with an average of 96 or higher will be featured in the annual Top Graduate recognition released in June. This year, there are 14 students that fall under this ranking.
Class of 2023 Top Graduates
Valedictorian Lillian Letzring
Future plans: Lillian will attend SUNY Potsdam and major in geology & environmental science.
Salutatorian Alayna Wian
Future plans: Alayna will attend Hobart & William Smiths College and major in physics/math.
Christopher Buettner
Future plans: Christopher will attend SUNY Fredonia and major in musical theatre.
Lucas Fitzgerald
Future plans: Lucas will attend the University at Albany and major in computer science.
Sofie Lamodi
Future plans: Sofie will attend Northeastern University and major in pharmacy.
Anthony Luzadis
Future plans: Anthony will attend Texas Christian University and major in mechanical/industrial engineering.
Draven Mueller
Future plans: Draven will attend Russell Sage College and major in biology.
Arielle Sowle
Future plans: Arielle will attend Washington & Jefferson College and major in French/Spanish.
Irene Torres-Guzman
Future plans: Irene will attend SUNY Adirondack and major in nursing.
Caitlyn VanDeusen
Future plans: Caitlyn will attend Delaware Valley University and major in agricultural education.
Megan Vianese
Future plans: Megan will attend the University of Rochester and major in psychology.
Abigail White
Future plans: Abigail will attend the University of Vermont and major in microbiology.
Elliott Woods
Future plans: Elliott will attend Berklee College of Music and major in music production and engineering.
Jocelyn Zapien-Espinosa
Future plans: Jocelyn will attend the University at Albany and major in political science.
Valedictorian Lillian Letzring
Academic accomplishments and awards
Lillian Letzring’s dedication to her studies resulted in her accomplishment of Class of 2023 Valedictorian, as well as a number of other achievements, including:
- Rensselaer Medal Award
- National Honor Society
- National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist
- National Recognition Award for Rural and Small Town Recognition
- CASDA Capital Region Students and Teachers who Make a Difference recipient
Participation in clubs, activities, and athletics
Lillian has served in a variety of leadership roles in the following clubs and activities:
- Drama Club
- Student Council (Parliamentarian in 10th grade, Secretary in 11th grade, Co-President in 12th grade)
- Student Government/Class Officer (Secretary all four years)
- Prom Committee
- Spanish Club
- GSA
- NYSSMA and All-County Band
- NYSSMA and All-County Chorus
- Area All-State Chorus
- Varsity Cross Country (co-captain junior and senior year)
- Varsity Indoor Track and Field (co-captain junior and senior year)
- Varsity Outdoor Track and Field (co-captain senior year)
Community service involvement
Lillian dedicated her time to the following:
- Middle School Drama Club productions
- Peer Tutoring
Salutatorian Alayna Wian
Academic accomplishments and awards
Alayna Wian’s dedication to her studies resulted in her accomplishment of Class of 2023 Salutatorian, as well as a number of other achievements, including:
- National Honor Society
- St. Michael’s Book Award
- Representative at Section II Athletic Leadership Summit
- Excellence in Calculus
- Student of the Quarter
Participation in clubs, activities, and athletics
Alayna has served in a variety of leadership roles in the following clubs and activities:
- Class Officer (Treasurer, Vice-President)
- Student Council (Parliamentarian, Co-President)
- Environmental Club
- Spanish Club
- Yearbook Club
- Prom Committee
- Drama Club (Vice-President)
- Select Chorus/Vocal Ensemble
- All County Chorus
- Area All-State Chorus
- Soccer (captain senior year)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Lacrosse
- Indoor Track & Field
- Outdoor Track & Field
Community service involvement
Alayna dedicated her time to the following:
- Middle School Drama Club productions
- OSAA Soccer
- VOSCA