Jacob DeBoer, Emily Dahlin head this year's graduating class

              Junior/Senior High School Principal Deborah Larrabee has announced the names of the top ten students of the Fort Plain High School Class of 2010 as follows.

Valedictorian Jacob DeBoer, son of Denise and Jack DeBoer, has been involved in National Honor Society; Yearbook, editor; Library Club, president; band, jazz band, all-county-band, chorus, and all-county chorus; and the afterschool program as a tutor. His awards and honors include Student of the Year, D.A.R. Good Citizen, CTW Foundation Award, Permanent Principal’s List, the Dr. and Mrs. Albert Sentochnick Memorial Award, and Capital Region Scholar’s Recognition Dinner. Outside of school, Jacob is a member of Utica Church of Christ, a counselor at Camp Hunt, Hubbardsville, and a second-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do. In the fall, he will attend Rochester Institute of Technology to major in digital cinema engineering.

    

Salutatorian Emily Dahlin, daughter of Lauri and Jim Dahlin, has participated in Drama Club, National Honor Society, band, Mock Trial, Pen in Hand Writers’ Conference, and Shine Youth Camp. Her awards and honors include National Merit Scholar, Wells College Leadership Award, Siena College Presidential Scholar, Siena College Honors Fellow, and Permanent Principal’s List. She is a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church in Fort Plain. Emily will attend Siena College, Loudonville, as a history major.

Elizabeth R. Carpenter, daughter of Rebecca and David Carpenter Jr., has been a member of the National Honor Society and participated in soccer, grades 7-12, and basketball, grades 7-12. Her awards include 90+ Average Award, and Super Sub Award. She is a member of Cherry Valley Assembly of God Church. After graduation, Elizabeth plans on taking a course to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.

    

Ryan Gonnelly, son of Kelly and David Gonnelly, has participated in the peer mentoring program, junior varsity baseball, grades 9-10, and was president of the National Honor Society. He achieved a 90+ average for four years. In the fall, Ryan will attend Siena College and major in economics.

    

 Nicholas Hoffman, son of Dianne and John Hoffman, has been involved in National Honor Society, treasurer; band, jazz band, and all-county band; ski club, Fort Plain Community Activities Council; soccer, grades 9-12; and track, grades 9-10, and he was a summer recreation counselor. His awards include New York State Scholar-Athlete, and 90+ average. Nicholas will attend Nazareth College, Rochester, as a physical therapy major.

    

Sara M. Klock, daughter of William Klock and Linda Klock, has been a member of Student Council, grades 7-12, treasurer in grade 12; Library Club, co-president 11-12; class of 2010 representative, 9-12; Prom Committee, 11; Students Against Destructive Decisions, 9-11; Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, 11-12; soccer, 7-12, captain grade 12; and track, 7-9. Her awards and honors include Student of the Month, Mayflower American History Award, 2009 Empire Girls’ State, and second team Western Athletic Conference all-star in soccer, grade 12. Outside of school, Sara has been a summer recreation counselor in Fort Plain and a lifeguard in Canajoharie’s Nellis Pool. She will attend Siena College to major in political science and minor in psychology.

     

Stephen Kneeskern, son of Sharon and Norm Kneeskern, has been a member of junior and senior band, all-county band, and marching band. He has also participated in track, grade 9, and cross country, grade 10. His awards and honors include Bausch and Lomb Science Award, Clarkson University Leadership Award, Proficiency in Living Environment Award, Undergraduate Band Director’s Award, Highest Average in AP Biology Award, and Academic Excellence Award. In the fall, Stephen will attend Clarkson University to major in mathematics.

     

Ashley J. Smith, daughter of Rebecca and Jeffrey Smith, has been a member of Student Council, secretary; SADD, vice-president; National Honor Society, historian; Prom Committee, grade 11; and was class of 2010 vice president. Throughout high school, she has participated in soccer, softball, and cheerleading. Ashley’s awards and honors include Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership award, 90+ average, Student of the Month, WAC all-star, and most improved athlete. In the fall, Ashley will attend Onondaga Community College as a nursing major.

Kaitlyn Trembley, daughter of Rebecca Trembley and Charles Trembley, was a member of National Honor Society, vice president; Library Club; and OK2XL. Her activities include JV and varsity soccer, 9-12; JV and varsity softball, 9-12; and JV and varsity cheerleading, 10-12. Kaitlyn’s awards and honors include Scholar-Athlete Award, Girls State alternate, and Student of the Month. She will attend Siena College to major in mathematics.

Amy Williams, daughter of Karen and Raymond Williams, participated in National Honor Society, peer mentoring program, volleyball, grades 8-9; softball, grade 10; track, grade 12; and she was class secretary, grades 8-12. Her awards and honors include Permanent Principal’s List Award, P.T.A Award for Leadership, Student Showing Dedication and Effort in Business, Larry Blake Memorial Award, Outstanding Business Education Student Award, and CTW Foundation Award. Amy will attend Onondaga Community College as a restaurant management major.
 

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