Sunday, June 16, 2024 | St. Lawrence County, NY
HARRISVILLE — Harrisville Central School has named its class leaders for the Class of 2024.
Hailey Meagher, daughter of Matthew and Sarah Meagher, of Harrisville, has earned the highest …
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HARRISVILLE — Harrisville Central School has named its class leaders for the Class of 2024.
Hailey Meagher, daughter of Matthew and Sarah Meagher, of Harrisville, has earned the highest academic award of valedictorian for the class of 2024.
Elaine LaVancha, daughter of Darek and Jean LaVancha, of Harrisville, has earned the second highest academic award of Salutatorian for the class of 2024.
Connor Jenack, son of Edward and Jessica Jenack, of Harrisville, has earned the Top Vocational Award for a senior with two years in a vocational program for the class of 2024.
Valedictorian
Meagher has been accepted to a variety of prestigious universities, including Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Clarkson University. She intends on studying aeronautical/aerospace engineering during her undergraduate career.
At graduation, Meagher will receive an Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors and Mastery in both Science and Mathematics.
Meagher’s seven-semester academic average is 99.12%. She will have a total of 33 dual enrollment credits, which she obtained through North Country Community College, Jefferson Community College, Hudson Valley Community College and SUNY Potsdam.
She has always been active in a variety of school extracurriculars. She is currently the president of the district’s National Honor Society, Student Representative Assembly and Art Club. In addition, she serves as vice president of Green Team, YAC and the school’s Back Pack programs. The activity that has been most meaningful to Hailey was being a captain of the HCS Varsity Girls Soccer Team. She said this helped her gain confidence and leadership, as well as form memorable friendships.
Meagher has participated in many community service activities. She is a member of the Lewis County Youth Bureau, in which she attends monthly meetings. She also has assisted with the Green Team’s Roadside Cleanup and organized a winter coat and can drive for National Honor Society.
Her honors include:
Meagher has some advice for students of Harrisville Central School.
“Don’t let where you come from define you, you can come from a small community and still do great things, you just need to put yourself out there,” she said.
Salutatorian
LaVancha plans to study engineering at either Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) or Clarkson University during the upcoming fall semester.
Her academic grade point average for seven semesters is 97.15%, and she will receive a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation and a Mastery in Mathematics at graduation in June. LaVancha has received 30 dual enrollment credits through a variety of institutions, including North Country Community College, Hudson Valley Community College and Jefferson Community College.
She has been active in many school groups and sports. She is a former member of the National Junior Honor Society and is currently vice president of the Bonaparte Chapter of the National Honor Society. She has been a member of the High School Chorus, Soccer Team and Softball Team for four years. She is the treasurer of the school’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC), Yearbook Club, Green Team and Student Representative Assembly. Elaine was a member of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP), where her team’s project was sent to the International Space Station.
LaVancha favorite activity has been being part of the Green Team. She says it makes her feel as though she is making a difference in not only her environment but her community as well. She has participated in numerous community service activities, including Roadside Cleanup and collecting the recycling around the school.
Her honors include:
Elaine was also accepted into Clarkson University’s Honors Program and will receive a $2,000 scholarship every year she attends the university.
LaVancha has some advice for future Harrisville Central School students.
“Always try to find the fun in everything and never back away from what you find interesting,” she said.
Top Vocational Award
Connor Jenack, son of Edward and Jessica Jenack, of Harrisville, has earned the Top Vocational Award for a senior with two years in a vocational program for the class of 2024. Connor has an overall GPA of 94.18% and will receive a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation in June.
Connor has been accepted into Mohawk Valley Community College’s Aircraft Maintenance Program, where he received a full-tuition scholarship and is guaranteed a job upon graduation.
Connor attends St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES Southwest Career and Technical Education Center in Fowler for metalworking. Through SWT, his academic studies have provided a wide range of experiences. Connor says he has learned the importance of efficient communication. He also had the opportunity to make the signs for the Gouverneur Fair.
Connor is an active member of the school’s Student Representative Assembly, High School Band and Chorus, as well as the Varsity Soccer and Baseball teams. Connor’s most meaningful memory from high school is meeting his lifelong friends.
Connor’s honors include:
Jenack has some advice for students as they enter high school.
“Don’t take your high school years for granted,” he said.
