South Jefferson Central Honor Graduates 2024
South Jefferson Central Honor Graduates 2024
South Jefferson Central Honor Graduates 2024
Jack W. Mangan, Valedictorian, son of Kathryn and Richard Mangan, Adams, NY will be graduating with a grade
point average of 99.50 and has earned the honor of Valedictorian. He will graduate with a Regents Diploma with
Advanced Designation with Honors and Mastery in Math and Science. Jack currently serves as Council Chair on the
Northern New York Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Council. Jack earned National Merit Scholarship
Recognition for his performance on the SAT. Jack has also maintained scholar-athlete status throughout high
school. Jack has been a member of the wrestling and track and field teams. Jack has also served as Class Vice
President. Jack will be attending the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, majoring in Chemical Engineering.
James D. King, Salutatorian, son of Priscilla and Steven King, Watertown, NY will be graduating with a grade point
average of 98.77 and has earned the honor of Salutatorian. He will graduate with a Regents Diploma with Advanced
Designation with Honors and Mastery in Math and Science. James is a member of the National Honor Society,
serves as class treasurer, co-President of SADD, and President of the Adams Library Community Club. James is
also a scholar-athlete, earning Frontier League All Star designation in track and field, soccer, and swimming as well
as sectional championship titles in track and field. James will be attending Cornell University, majoring in
Engineering.
Julia A. Riordan, Career & Technical Honor Graduate, daughter of Pamela and Jody Riordan, Mannsville, NY will
be graduating from the Criminal Justice program at the Bohlen Technical Center with a grade point average of 98
and has earned the honor of Career & Technical Education Honor Graduate. She will graduate with a Regents
Diploma with Advanced Designation. Julia is a member of the National Honor Society and the National Technical
Honor Society. Julia is also a member of the Jefferson County Youth Court. Julia has also served as a Captain and
Sergeant of her Criminal Justice program at the Bohlen Technical Center. Julia will be attending SUNY Canton,
majoring in Criminal Investigation.
Neil L. Tyler, son of Alice and John Tyler, Adams, NY. Neil will be attending University at Albany, majoring in
Astronomy and Particle Astrophysics.
Annalise E. Hobbs, daughter of Tami and John Hobbs, Adams Center, NY. Annalise will be attending University at
Buffalo, majoring in Chemical Engineering.
Joseph C. Fairchild, son of Susana and Chad Fairchild, Adams, NY. Joseph will be attending Binghamton
University, majoring in Psychology.
Andre R. Watts, son of Patricia and James Watts, Watertown, NY. Andre will be attending Cornell University,
majoring in Biological Sciences.
Spencer J. Purvis, son of Christine and Travis Purvis, Adams, NY. Spencer will be enlisting in the Coast Guard and
attending SUNY Cortland, majoring in Physical Education and Health.
Tony Jin, son of Xiu Zhen Jin and Guang Xing Li, New York City, NY. Tony will be attending Jefferson Community
College, majoring in Liberal Arts Math and Science.
Savannah G. Hodges, daughter of Danielle and Joseph Hodges, Adams, NY. Savannah will be attending University
at Albany, majoring in Biology.
Lucas M. Edgar, son of Heidi and Brian Edgar, Adams Center, NY. Lucas will be attending Clarkson University,
majoring in Engineering and Management.
Madison I. Pfleegor, daughter of Anna and Chad Pfleegor, Adams, NY. Madison will be attending Niagara
University, majoring in Psychology.
Lauren E. Ambrose, daughter of Gwendolyn and Darren Ambrose, Adams Center, NY. Lauren will be attending
Jefferson Community College, majoring in Nursing.
Trinity M. Brimmer, daughter of Darcia and Allan LaValley, Adams Center, NY and Alisha and Corey Brimmer,
Adams Center, NY. Trinity will be attending Jefferson Community College, majoring in Liberal Arts Humanities and
Social Sciences.
Gwyneth O. Donoghue, daughter of Debbie and Joseph Donoghue, Adams Center, NY. Gwyneth will be attending
University at Albany, majoring in Psychology.
Layah D. Clark, daughter of Adriana and Michael Clark, Mannsville, NY and Lesley Saffir, Adams, NY. Layah will be
attending College of the Albemarle, majoring in Global Business.
Sayuri A. Ruiz, daughter of Jason Ruiz, Davenport, FL and Rose Ruiz, Adams, NY. Sayuri will be attending
University at Albany, majoring in Accounting.
Bryce R. Serow, son of Tammy and Paul Serow, Adams Center, NY. Bryce will be attending Onondaga Community
College, majoring in Fire Protection.
Eliza R. Nicol, daughter of Casey and David Nicol, Adams, NY. Eliza will be attending University at Buffalo, majoring
in Pre-Med.
Gabriella E. Angello, daughter of Dawn and Christopher Angello, Adams, NY. Gabriella will be attending Jefferson
Community College, majoring in Early Childhood Education and Psychology.
Lauren M. Edgar, daughter of Heidi and Brian Edgar, Adams Center, NY. Lauren will be attending LeMoyne College,
majoring in Nursing.
Ariana S. Bunker, daughter of Jennifer and Brett Bunker, Adams, NY. Ariana will be attending Southern Utah
University, majoring in Education.
Laurelle A. Surette, daughter of Jennifer Surette and Dave Socha, Adams, NY and Kevin Surette, Adams, NY.
Laurelle will be attending Slippery Rock University, majoring in Biology on a Pre-med track.
Cobin J. O’Brien, son of Ashley Thomas, Mannsville, NY and Chris O’Brien, Lorraine, NY. Cobin will be attending
LeMoyne, majoring in Civil Engineering.
Landon P. Porter, son of Angela and Stephen Porter, Rodman, NY. Landon will be attending Cornell University,
majoring in Agricultural Sciences and Dairy Science.
Carter D. Stone, son of Abby and John Stone, Watertown, NY. Carter will be attending SUNY Oswego, majoring in
Adolescent Education: Physics.
Logan A. Ruff, son of Rebecca and Scott Ruff, Mannsville, NY. Logan will be attending University of Massachusetts
– Boston, majoring in Environmental Sciences.
Jacob F. Janz, son of Kristin and Jason Janz, Adams, NY. Jacob will be attending Ithaca College, majoring in Writing
for Film, Television and Emerging Media.
Savannah L. Cannon, daughter of Jen Steele, Mannsville, NY. Savannah will be enlisting in the Air Force.
Breanna G. Filson, daughter of Sam Filson, Rodman, NY and Bridgette Duerson, Adams Center, NY. Breanna will
be attending SUNY Morrisville, majoring in Dairy Sciences.
Grace A. Simpson, daughter of Kate Simpson, Adams, NY and Joe Simpson, Adams, NY. Grace will be attending
Utica University, majoring in Physical Therapy.
Elizabeth M. Goodenbery, daughter of Sarah Morris, Adams Center, NY and James Goodenbery, Adams, NY.
Elizabeth will be attending Niagara University, majoring in History.
Jade M. Doldo, daughter of Jennifer and Todd Doldo, Watertown, NY. Jade will be attending Robert Morris
University, majoring in Liberal Arts.
Flynn M.P. Arvedson, son of Hillevi and Peter Arvedson, Adams, NY. Flynn will be attending Jefferson Community
College, majoring in Computer Science.
Kaitlyn L. Mullin, daughter of Karen Marcum, Adams, NY and Matthew Mullin, Adams, NY. Kaitlyn will be attending
SUNY Brockport, majoring in Nursing.
Adreana E. Clark, daughter of Erin and Dustin Clark, Adams Center, NY. Adreana will be attending Jefferson
Community College, majoring in Early Childhood Education.
Autumn A. Wasilewski, daughter of Stephanie Kellar and Joseph Wasilewski, Lorraine, NY and Cindy Goutremont,
Carthage, NY. Autumn will be attending Jefferson Community College, majoring in Natural Sciences on a Pre-Vet
track.
Sophia M. Watts, daughter of Patricia and James Watts, Watertown, NY. Sophia will be attending the University at
Albany, majoring in Business.
Lauren M. Beattie, daughter of Cherish Beattie, Watertown, NY and Michael Beattie, Rodman, NY. Lauren will be
attending Jefferson Community College, majoring in Nursing.
Louka S. Shaponick, daughter of Jocely and James Gaereminck, Adams Center, NY. Louka will be attending PACE
University, majoring in Nursing.
Cady S. Weaver, daughter of Carrie and Tim Weaver, Adams Center, NY. Cady will be attending Jefferson
Community College, majoring in Natural Sciences.
Katelin J.M. Shelmidine, daughter of Lisa Shelmidine, Adams, NY and John Scovel, Adams, NY. Katelin will be
attending Jefferson Community College, majoring in Natural Sciences.
Anthony C. Castor, son of Betsy Busler, Adams, NY and Michael Castor, Adams Center, NY. Anthony will be
enlisting in the Marines.
Jarrett M. Gushlaw, son of Lori and Joe Gushlaw, Adams, NY. Jarrett will be attending Wanakena Ranger School,
majoring in Natural Sciences.
Daniel S. Storey, son of Stephanie and Scott Storey, Adams, NY. Daniel will be attending Erie Community College,
majoring in Sports Management.
Amelia M. Hall, daughter of Natalie Hall, Watertown, NY and Joseph Hall, Dayton, Ohio. Amelia will be attending
SUNY Cortland, majoring in Early Childhood Education.
Lily M. Chamberlain, daughter of Jason and Tracy Chamberlain, Rodman, NY. Lily will be attending LeMoyne
College, majoring in Nursing.
Hannah J. Hathway, daughter of Jennifer and Raymond Ortlieb, Adams Center, NY and Matt Hathway, Sandy
Creek, NY. Hannah will be attending Southern Connecticut State University, majoring in Environmental Science.
Delaney H. Caprara, daughter of Ashley and Frank Caprara, Watertown, NY. Delaney will be attending LeMoyne,
majoring in Biology/Pre-Dentistry.
Evelynn E. Cronk, daughter of Jenifer and Joshua Cronk, Watertown, NY. Evelynn will be attending Jefferson
Community College, majoring in Creative Writing.
Christian A. Summers, son of Claire and Chris Summers, Watertown, NY. Christian will be attending Jefferson
Community College, majoring in Physical Education.
Madison G. Maguire, daughter of Tina Maguire, Rodman, NY and Nick Coburn, Adams, NY. Madison will be
attending Jefferson Community College, majoring in Nursing.
Teague R. Quinn, son of Denise and Richard Quinn, Adams, NY. Teague will be attending SUNY ESF, majoring in
Environmental Engineering.
Rachel E. Buddenhagen, daughter of Desiree LaDuke, Adams Center, NY and Erik Buddenhagen, Saugerties, NY.
Rachel will be attending LeMoyne, majoring in Psychology.
Kori A. Bush, daughter of Kristin Ramus and Todd Bush, Adams Center, NY. Kori will be attending Mohawk Valley
Community College, majoring in Radiologic Technology.