Chelsea Matthews

Andrew Platt

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Andrew Platt

Chelsea Matthews

HERMON -- Hermon-DeKalb Central School has named this year's valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2024.

Valedictorian

Andrew Platt, son of Timothy and Sarah Platt of Rensselaer Falls, has been named Valedictorian of the Hermon-DeKalb Central School Class of 2024. His academic achievements have earned him an overall grade point average of 95.66% and he will graduate with a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation.

Andrew has also earned 47 college credits.

Among his many honors and awards, Andrew is the recipient of the University of Rochester Bausch & Lomb Award, Clarkson Leadership Award, Rochester

Institute of Technology Computing Award and the RPI Rensselaer Medal.

Additionally, Andrew is a member of the National Honor Society, Senior Class Treasurer, a member of the Varsity Soccer Team, ESports Team, Jazz Band, High School Band and on the Student Council.

Andrew was also a participant in the All-County and Area All-State Bands and was recognized as WWNY-TV Academic All Star and Arts All Star.

In his free time, Andrew enjoys talking with friends, gaming, thrifting and traveling with his family.

Andrew plans to attend SUNY Plattsburgh to pursue a degree in Business/Computer Science.

Salutatorian

Chelsea Matthews, daughter of Jamie and Kimberly Matthews of Hermon, has been named Salutatorian of the Hermon-Dekalb Central School Class of 2024.

Her academic achievements have earned her an overall grade point average of 93.58%.

Chelsea will graduate with a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation.

She has also earned 6 college credits.

Chelsea was a valued member of the Softball and Basketball teams, Chorus, Band, Rock Ensemble and Drama Club. She participated in

the Peer Mentoring Program, Reading Buddies, Cemetery Beautification, All-County for band, Project Challenge and has volunteered over 300 hours at the Hermon Library.

In her free time, Chelsea enjoys singing, caring for animals, working and spending time with family and friends.

Chelsea plans to attend SUNY Canton to pursue a degree in Applied Psychology.

Graduates with Distinction

Hermon-Dekalb Central School named the following to the Graduates with Distinction list.

Owen Green, son of Adam and Erin Green, is graduating with an overall average of 93.32% and will receive a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation.

After graduation, Owen will pursue a degree in Homeland Security at SUNY Canton.

Payton White, daughter of George and Rachael White, is graduating with an overall average of 93.23% and will receive a Regents Diploma. She is also a top achiever at Southwest Tech Center in Metal Working. Payton plans to work at Cives Steel after graduation.

Bailey Wright, daughter of John and Nichole Wright, is graduating with an overall grade point average of 90.40% and will receive a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation.

She plans to attend SUNY Plattsburgh and pursue a degree in Elementary and Special Education.