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Erik Kuntzsch,
Meagan Kane head class of 2008
 Valedictorian
Erik Kuntzsch, son of Pamela and Steve Kuntzsch, has been on
the Principal’s List all four years of high school and has been
class president in each of those years. His activities include
baseball, basketball, and soccer in grades 9-12; band, National
Honor Society, OK2XL, Boys’ State, Prom Committee, Students
Against Destructive Decisions, and Superintendent’s Advisory
Council. Kuntzsch’s academic honors include Academic Excellence
Award, Mayflower Society Award, Kodak Young leaders Award,
Superintendent’s Award, and Clarkson University Leadership
Award. In the fall, he will attend Marist College, majoring in
Bio-Medical Sciences.
Salutatorian Meagan Kane,
daughter of Holly and Richard Kane, has been active in basketball,
soccer, softball, band, National Honor Society, OK2XL, HOBY, Prom
Committee, and Superintendent’s Advisory Council. Her leadership
positions have included secretary of her class in grades 9-12,
treasurer of the band, and soccer and basketball captain. Among her
academic honors and awards, Kane has received the Frederick Douglas
and Susan B. Anthony Scholarship; Superintendent’s Award; Mayflower
Society Award; and most Outstanding English Student Award. Outside
of school, she has been employed by the Youth Summer Recreation
Program; was Regional Miss VFW; and has been a volunteer at Manna
House Meals, Salvation Army, and Natalie’s Walk. Kane will attend
SUNY Oneonta to study elementary education and Spanish.
 Brittani
MacFadden, daughter of Lisa Trembley and Bryan MacFadden, has
been active in National Honor Society, OK2XL, Chorus, including the
group Harmony; all-county and all-state Choir; Library Club, Drama
Club, Students Against Destructive Decisions; and cheerleading. A
National Merit Commended Scholar, MacFadden’s other honors include
Bausch & Lomb Science award, Principal’s List, Student of the Month,
and National Physical Fitness Award. Outside of school, she is
employed at Palatine Bridge Pizza Hut and takes college prep night
classes at Roth School of Art. In the fall, MacFadden will attend
Marist College as a biology education major.
 Jillian
Fredericks, daughter of Lori and David Fredericks, has been
involved in National Honor Society, Superintendent’s Advisory
Council, Student Council (2007-08 vice president), OK2XL, Band, Prom
Committee, basketball, soccer (2007 captain), softball, and Girl’s
State. Her academic honors include a 90+ average in grades 9-12;
Softball all-star; soccer tournament most valuable player, and most
improved female athlete for 2005-06 and 2006-07. Fredericks’ out-of
school activities include babysitting, Salvation Army, Natalie’s
Walk, Manna House, and activities at the Fort Plain United Methodist
Church. In the fall, Fredericks will attend SUNY Cortland.
 Ryan
Hudyncia, son of Robert and Shirley Hudyncia, has been a member
of Student Council, National Honor Society, Superintendent’s
Advisory Council, SADD, Prom and Post Prom committees, OK2XL, and
Band, and has participated in baseball, soccer, and swimming. He has
served as president of both SADD and Student Council. Hudnycia’s
honors and awards include Underclassman Student of the Year,
Underclassman Athlete of the Year, Principal’s List, and student of
the Month. Outside of school, Hudyncia has been active in Montgomery
County 4-H, Triathalon Team Believe, Fulmont Road Runners Club, Jr.
Holstein Club, and O-H-M Holstein Club, serving as show chairman.
Hudyncia will attend SUNY Oneonta.
 Gregory
M. Failing, son of David Failing Sr. and Melissa Failing has
been on the Principal’s List during every quarter of his high school
career. He has participated in Library Club; OK2XL; wrestling,
grades 10-12; golf, grade 12; track and field, grades 9-12, and has
been a counselor for the Fort Plain Summer Recreation Program.
Failing is an Academic All-Star for Track and Field, Wrestling, and
Golf and he was awarded the Wrestling 2nd Effort Award. Recipient of
Utica College President’s Scholarship, the highest honor awarded to
a first-year student, Failing will attend the college as an
accounting major.
Jessica Rodiquez, daughter of John and Jodie Rodriquez, has
been active in National Honor Society; Chorus, where she served as
president; band, where she served as secretary; has been a member of
the singing group Harmony, a member of SSAC; is class of 2008 Public
Relations Officer; has been a cheerleader in grades 9-12; and has
played soccer in grades 9-11. She will attend Hartwick College in
the fall.
Courtney Nestler,
daughter of Patricia and LeRoy Nestler, has been involved in Chorus,
Library Club, National Honor Society, OK2XL, and cheerleading during
high school. Her awards and honors include the Academic Excellence
Award, All-American Cheerleading, and Exceptional Senior for
Cheerleading. In her off-school hours, Nestler works at Subway. In
the fall she will attended SUNY Oneonta and mayor in Dietetics.
Nathan Hazzard, son of Herman
and Mary Hazzard, has participated in Golf, grade 12; Track and
Field, 9-11; wresting, 9-12 (captain); and OK2XL. Among his awards
are WAC Academic All-Star; Principal’s List; 2nd Effort Award,
wrestling, and Gatorade Rookie of the Year for Track. Outside of
school, he is employed at Tal-Blick Farms and is active in Fordsbush
Bible Church. Winner of the Robert Ioninella Scholaship at SUNY
Brockport, he will attend that college in the fall.
Souni Souvannason, daughter of
Melissa Souvannason, has been active in National Honor Society;
Student Council, grade 10; OK2XL; Library Club; softball,
volleyball, Prom Committee; and Yearbook. Her leadership positions
have included class treasurer, grades 11 and 12; Libaray Club
treasurer, Yearbook editor, and volleyball captain. Outside of
school, she is active at Fordsbush Bible Church. Souvannason’s
honors include Academic Honor Plaque and Academic Excellence in
Spanish. In the fall, Souvannason will attend Mohawk Valley
Community College.
Graduation ceremony for the class of 2008 will
take place on Saturday, June 28 beginning at 10 a.m. in Harry Hoag
gymnasium.
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