Samantha Paley, left, and Veronika Hughes
Principal Kristi Jensen recently announced Veronika Hughes as the valedictorian and Samantha Paley as the salutatorian for the Ballston Spa High School Class of 2018. They will both receive a New York State Advanced Designation Regents Diploma with Honors and Mastery in Math and Science.
Hughes is a member of the varsity soccer team, the National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Society, and Science Olympiad team, in addition to being the treasurer for Interact club. She gives back to the community by coaching an under 8 soccer team and volunteers to play music at events with the Tri-M Music Honor Society. As the treasurer of the Interact club she volunteers for blood drives and community events. Hughes plans to major in biology at the University of Virginia.
Paley is the captain of the varsity swim team and has been swimming competitively since 3rd grade. She is a member of both the National Honor Society and Tri-M Music Honor Society. Paley is an accomplished flautist, achieving the highest NYSSMA audition level, All-State. She plays the flute at many community events and is a volunteer at Glens Falls Hospital. Paley is also vice president of the Interact club and Students Helping Students. She plans to pursue a career in medicine and plans to major in biology at Binghamton University.
Graduation is Thursday, June 21. More information is available at www.bscsd.org or by calling (518) 884.7195.