The Top Graduate recognition honors the hard work and achievement of graduating students with an average of 96 or higher, and is released in June each year. There are 26 Class of 2024 students that fall under this ranking.
Class of 2024 Top Graduates
Valedictorian Mallory Sickles
Future Plans: Mallory will attend Clemson University and study communications.
Salutatorian Jenna Hart
Future Plans: Jenna will attend the United States Military Academy at West Point major in life science, pre-med track.
Madisyn Awilow
Future Plans: Madisyn will attend SUNY Delhi and study veterinary science technology.
Taylor Barraclough
Future Plans: Taylor will attend Cornell University and study animal science.
Sophie Bodnar
Future Plans: Sophie will attend Flagler College and study early childhood education/psychology.
Anika Buff
Future Plans: Anika will attend LeMoyne College and study biology.
Meghan Cowles
Future Plans: Meghan will attend Hudson Valley Community College and study architectural technology.
Carter DeBusk
Future Plans: Carter will attend University of New Hampshire and study environmental sustainability.
Kathryn Elder
Future Plans: Kathryn will attend University of Alabama and study criminology/criminal justice.
Martin Flanders
Future Plans: Martin will attend Alfred University and study pre-health.
Eleanor Hughes
Future Plans: Eleanor will attend Williams College and study political science.
Jaedus LeForge
Future Plans: Jaedus will attend SUNY Plattsburgh and study digital media production.
Nate Levin
Future Plans: Nate will attend Macaulay Honors College at CUNY Hunter College and study political science & psychology.
Presley MacNaughton
Future Plans: Presley will attend University of Tampa and study communication and media studies.
Reilly McCormick
Future Plans: Reilly will attend LeMoyne College and study nursing.
Mary McGloine
Future Plans: Mary will attend Plymouth State University and study meteorology.
Joshua Merrill
Future Plans: Joshua will attend Rochester Institute of Technology and study chemical engineering.
Brenna Moran
Future Plans: Brenna will attend North Carolina State University and study aerospace engineering.
Austin Mosher
Future Plans: Austin will attend Clarkson University and study aerospace engineering.
Victoria Piteri
Future Plans: Victoria will attend Rutgers University-Camden and study business management.
Keira Rogan
Future Plans: Keira will attend Hamilton College and study literature and creative writing.
Ryan Stark
Future Plans: Ryan will attend SUNY Cortland and study pre-physical therapy.
Olivia Swinton
Future Plans: Olivia is taking a gap year.
Emily Tavares
Future Plans: Emily will attend Syracuse University and study broadcast and digital journalism.
Anthony Tyler
Future Plans: Anthony will attend SUNY Geneseo and study psychology.
Sophia Wahl
Future Plans: Sophia will attend SUNY Cortland and study early childhood education.
Valedictorian Mallory Sickles
Academic accomplishments and awards
Mallory Sickles’ dedication to her studies resulted in her accomplishment of Class of 2024 Valedictorian, as well as a number of other achievements, including:
- George Eastman Young Leaders Award
- NYS Senate Leadership Award
- High Honor Roll
- Outstanding Achievement in all subjects
Participation in clubs, activities, and athletics
Mallory has served in a variety of leadership roles in the following clubs and activities:
- FFA (Historian)
- Class Vice President
- Student Council
- French Club
- National Honor Society
- Varsity Volleyball
- Varsity Softball
Community service involvement
Mallory dedicated her time to the following:
- Saint Joseph’s Church choir
- Volleyball and softball clinics
- Tutoring
- Christ the King retreats
Salutatorian Jenna Hart
Academic accomplishments and awards
Jenna Hart’s dedication to her studies resulted in her accomplishment of Class of 2024 Salutatorian, as well as a number of other achievements, including:
- High school swimming Scholar Athlete
- Harvard Book Award
- High Honor Roll
- Black Horse Excellence Award
- National Honor Society
- National Technical Honor Society
- BOCES Student of the Quarter
- Academic All American
Participation in clubs, activities, and athletics
Jenna has served in a variety of leadership roles in the following clubs and activities:
- Adirondack Swimming year-round swimmer for 11 years
- Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake varsity swimmer
- Athletic All-American in swimming
- State Qualifier in nine events
- State Finalist in four events
- Qualifier for USA Futures Championship in five events
- Adirondack Athlete Representative for the Adirondack Swimming Association
- Spanish Club
- Art Club
- Senior athlete at the Schenectady Swim Club and Clifton Park Swim Club
Community service involvement
Jenna dedicated her time to the following:
- Saratoga Hospital Emergency Department
- Saratoga Animal Shelter
- Saratoga Casino Museum
- Adirondack Swim Meets volunteer
- Double M Ranch
- Yaddo Gardens