Capital Region school districts announce Valedictorian, Salutatorian recipients
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- As high schools around the Capital Region prepare for graduation, many districts are announcing the top two students in their class of 2025.
Often times, the Salutatorian will give the welcoming speech at graduations, followed by the Valedictorian giving the final speech. Here are the class of 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorians at school districts throughout the Capital Region.
Columbia County:
Taconic Hills Central School District:
- Valedictorian: Aaron Schrader Jr.
- Salutatorian: Luke Olson
Hudson City School District:
- Valedictorian: Autumn Hopkins
- Salutatorian: Alvira Sarker
Fulton County:
Johnstown City School District:
- Valedictorian: Diya Patel
- Salutatorian: Julia Moses
Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville Central School District:
- Valedictorian: Kenneth Calabrese
- Salutatorian: Jeffrey Lillard
Montgomery County:
Canajoharie Central School District:
- Valedictorian: Odessa Schaffer
- Salutatorian: Elaina Wells
Fort Plain Central School District:
- Valedictorian: James "Jed" Douglas
- Salutatorian: Payton Landry
Rensselaer County:
Berlin Central School District:
- Valedictorian: Lillian Gardell
- Salutatorian: Sophia Hart
Lansingburgh Central School District:
- Valedictorian: Emily Wood
- Salutatorian: Banan Alazani
Saratoga County:
Ballston Spa Central School District:
- Valedictorian: Audrey Bedell
- Salutatorian: Christine Jiang
Corinth Central School District:
- Valedictorian: Madelyn Glogowski
- Salutatorian: Lochlan Fuller
Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District:
- Valedictorian: Katie Stallmer
- Salutatorian: Mason Noto
Schenectady County:
Duanesburg Central School District:
- Valedictorian: Matthew Newvine
- Salutatorian: Brooke Grenier
Schalmont Central School District:
- Valedictorian: Kyle Laribee
- Salutatorian: Taylar Teetsel
Schenectady City School District:
- Valedictorian: Richard Chunilal
- Salutatorian: Patricia Wilkin
Schoharie County:
Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District:
- Valedictorian: Sophia Ruenes
- Salutatorian: Brynn Crewell
Middleburgh Central School District:
- Valedictorian: Brianna Devlin
- Salutatorian: Kaelyn Jensen
Warren County:
Glens Falls City School District:
- Valedictorian: Emma Canale
- Salutatorian: Ava Rowland
Hadley-Luzerne Central School District:
- Valedictorian: Julian Horetzke
- Salutatorian: Madison King
Washington County:
Argyle Central School District:
- Valedictorian: Connor Quist
- Salutatorian: Ashton Gillis
Granville Central School District:
- Valedictorian: Erin Flood
- Salutatorian: Carter Powell
Hartford Central School District:
- Valedictorian: Bryton Mandigo
- Salutatorian: Stephen Mercure
Some districts have yet to announce their top students. If your school district is not yet listed, check back closer to graduation for updates.