On Tuesday, May 5, Principal Mrs. Parkhurst named seniors Samuel Cary and Emily Porter as co-valedictorians.

Cary is a varsity lacrosse player and soccer player. He has played all four years of high school and much more in his earlier years.

He has maintained high honor roll throughout his high school years and plans to further his education and lacrosse career at Le Moyne College where he will study Biology.

Cary said this is a proud moment and noted, “It means that all the hard work has paid off and I would like to thank my mom and dad for always pushing me to do better.”

He was excited to be sharing the spotlight with Emily wanted to congratulated her. "I’m glad we can have this honor together," he said.

Senior Emily Porter has been involved in many clubs and organizations throughout her high school years such as Yearbook Club and Christian Club.

Porter has also done many extracurricular activities such as serving at her church in Volney, participating in many honor bands, and having an amazing time at the NYSSMA Solo Festival.

She plans on furthering her academic and musical career at Houghton College where she will double major in Music and Clinical Psychology. She also plans to participate in their first year London Honors Program.

She said, “I hope to study music therapy at the graduate level and become a music therapist.”

She wanted to congratulate Sam, as well. She said, “Sam, I am honored to share co-valedictorian with you. You are an amazingly talented and brilliant person. Thank you for making classes interesting and thought-provoking. I can't wait to hear all the great things you will accomplish in the future. I wish you all the best at Le Moyne and beyond.”

Best wishes to Emily and Sam! Congratulations!