The Top 10 recognition, a tradition unique to Schuylerville CSD, has been expanded this year to a Top Graduate recognition in an effort to honor the hard work and achievement of more students. Beginning with the Class of 2022 and for each senior class moving forward, anyone with an average of 96 or higher will be featured in the annual Top Graduate recognition released in June. This year, there are 16 students that fall under this ranking. In the Class of 2022 Top Graduate video, students reflect on their fondest memories and offer advice to their younger peers.
“These students should be extremely proud of all they have accomplished during their time at Schuylerville,” said Principal Ducharme. “So often, students are edged out of the Top 10 by a very small percentage point. Expanding our academic recognition to those with 96.0 grade point averages and above offers a greater opportunity to showcase the academic caliber of more Schuylerville students. Congratulations to this year’s top graduates!”
Class of 2022 Top Graduates
Valedictorian Sadie Tavares
Future plans: Sadie will attend Vanderbilt University and major in biomedical engineering.
Salutatorian Megan Stadel
Future plans: Megan will attend Nazareth College and major in biomedical sciences.
Ian Baker
Future plans: Ian will attend Rochester Institute of Technology and major in applied statistics and actuarial science.
Anna Belden
Future plans: Anna will attend Marymount Manhattan College and pursue a BFA in Acting and a BA in Theatre Arts and Directing.
Ava Brophy
Future plans: Ava will attend the University at Rochester and major in psychology with a pre-med track.
Victoria Cooper
Future plans: Victoria will attend Boston University and major in psychology.
Aubrey French
Future plans: Aubrey will attend Daemen University and major in physician assistant studies.
Makenzie Harrington
Future plans: Makenzie will attend Clarkson University and major in aerospace engineering.
Caitlin Keating
Future plans: Caitlin will attend St. John Fisher College where she will be a track and field athlete and major in mathematics.
Anastasia Koumanis
Future plans: Anastasia will attend Hartwick College and major in nursing.
Anna Lail
Future plans: Anna will attend Hofstra University and major in pre-medical studies and community health.
Sarah McMahon
Future plans: Sarah will attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute and major in biomedical engineering.
Tara Murphy
Future plans: Tara will attend Rochester Institute of Technology and major in bioinformatics, computational biology, and Spanish.
Claire Pelletier-Hoblock
Future plans: Claire will attend the United States Naval Academy and major in naval architecture and marine engineering.
Katie Pelletier-Hoblock
Future plans: Katie will attend Siena College and major in biology.
Clare Sacks
Future plans: Clare will attend University of St. Andrews and major in international relations.
Valedictorian Sadie Tavares
Academic accomplishments and awards
Sadie Tavares’ dedication to her studies resulted in her accomplishment of Class of 2022 Valedictorian, as well as a number of other achievements, including:
- Rensselaer Medal & Scholarship for outstanding achievement in math and science
- National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens Scholarship representative for Schuylerville Schools
- National Honor Society/National Junior Honor Society
- Post Star Teen Excellence Award
- Elks Most Valuable Student State Semifinalist and Scholarship winner
- CASDA Capital Region Students and Teachers who Make a Difference recipient
- Capital District Sports Women of the Year nominee
Participation in clubs, activities, and athletics
Sadie has served in a variety of leadership roles in the following clubs and activities: Student Council Treasurer; Student Government President (2021-22); Class Rep (2018-2021); Spanish club President; SADD club President; National Honor Society Secretary and Varsity Club Representative. Sadie also played field hockey, basketball, and lacrosse, and was a Section 2 Foothills Scholar Athlete.
Community service involvement
Sadie dedicated her time to the following initiatives:
- Peer mentor: provided guidance in social, academic, and employment settings to students identified with cognitive delays
- Notre Dame Visitation Church: Capital Campaign, Souper Bowl, Valentine Basket, usher & reader, Caring and Sharing
- Old Saratoga Athletic Association: sports instructor, referee and umpire, field clean-up, seasonal equipment setup and removal
- Fundraising for cancer: lacrosse and basketball (childhood cancer), running (head & neck cancer), field hockey and soccer (breast cancer)
- Volunteer tutor: worked with students on various NYS required courses for graduation
- Lacrosse coach: worked with area youth lacrosse players to strengthen their game IQ and skill development
Salutatorian Megan Stadel
Academic accomplishments and awards
Megan Stadel’s dedication to her studies resulted in her accomplishment of Class of 2022 Salutatorian, as well as a number of other achievements, including: earning a 100 on her NYSSMA solo during junior year and being selected as an alternate for the 2021 NYSSMA Conference All-State Symphonic Band.
Participation in clubs, activities, and athletics
Megan played softball throughout all four years of high school and was a captain senior year. She also participated in French club, National Honor Society and the Varsity Club, and served as a Band Librarian during her sophomore and senior years.
Community service involvement
Megan dedicated her time to local non-profits including Saratoga Bridges and the H.O.P.E Animal Shelter. She also volunteered at local sporting events for both travel and school sports, and tutored students in various subjects, including algebra and French.