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 16 Class of 2026 students that fall under this ranking.
Anika Laciokova – Valedictorian
- Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Veronika Laciokova & Mike Dolan
- College Attending & Anticipated Major: Cornell University, majoring in Mechanical Engineering
- Clubs & Activities:
- National Honor Society
- National Junior Honor Society
- Math League
- FFA
- Athletics:
- Varsity Girls Lacrosse (Grades 10-12)
- Academic Accomplishments & Awards:
- RPI Medalist Award
- Society of Women Engineers Merit Award
- Community Service Involvement:
- Tutoring in different math and sciences
- Helping rehabilitate horses while educating youth through equine experiences
- Fondest Memory: “AP Physics pancake review!”
Hannah Yonkin – Salutatorian
- Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Rachel Alderman & Matthew Yonkin
- College Attending & Anticipated Major: Colgate University, majoring in Biology
- Clubs & Activities:
- Symphonic Band
- Jazz Band
- NYSSMA Festival
- All-County Festival
- Area All-State Festival
- Castleton Honors Festival
- Student Council Vice President
- Female Empowerment Club
- Athletics:
- Varsity Cross Country (Grades 9-12)
- Varsity Indoor Track (Grades 8-12)
- Varsity Outdoor Track (Grades 8-12)
- Team captain/Varsity Club representative for cross country
- Academic Accomplishments & Awards:
- NYSPHAA Student Athlete (Cross country, Indoor, and Outdoor Track Grades 9-12)
- Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award
- Harvard Book Award
- College Board National Recognition-Rural and Small Town Recognition Award
- Community Service Involvement:
- Volunteer server and food prep for Caffe Lena
- Fondest Memory: “Anika Laciokova and I had a snack cabinet in our AP Physics class junior year!”
Class of 2026 Top Graduates
