Updated June 5, 2014 with recent information
(March 18, 2014) New Lebanon Jr/Sr High School is pleased to announce that Connor Feathers is the Valedictorian and Ryan Etue is the Salutatorian of the Class of 2014.
Valedictorian – Connor Feathers
Connor, who is the son of Douglas Feathers and Jennifer Kenney, has a current GPA of 97. 7 or 3.9. His coursework this year includes University English and University Physics, both dual credit through Columbia-Greene Community College, University Spanish 5, dual credit through SUNY Oswego, University Computer Aided Drafting I and II, dual credit through Hudson Valley Community College, AP Calculus AB, Government and Economics. He will graduate with a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation with Honors.
Connor is the recipient of several awards throughout his high school career. Awards include the Hugh O’Brien Leadership Award (2011), Clarkson University High School Leadership Award (2013), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medalist Award (2013), Air Force Recruiting Service Mathematics and Science Award (2011-12) and the Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology (2013). He also received the Triple “C” Award (2014) which stands for Character, Courage and Commitment from the NYS Attorney General, Eric T. Schneiderman.
While maintaining his academic excellence throughout high school, Connor has also been very involved in a variety of clubs and activities. He serves as Class Vice President and Vice President of National Honor Society. Connor is a member of the Jr/Sr High School’s Travel Club, Prom Committee and Community Service Club. He has played on the varsity volleyball, soccer and track and field teams since 2011. Connor served in a leadership role on the soccer and volleyball teams as captain. In 2014, he received the US Army Reserve Scholar Athlete Award and was selected C.H.V.L. Outstanding Senior Athlete and Track and Field Most Valuable Athlete. He was named a Scholar Athlete in the Fall 2013 (soccer), Winter 2014 (volleyball) and Spring 2014 (outdoor track). In 2013, he was selected CHVL First Team All-Star for volleyball and soccer, Most Valuable Player Award in soccer and the Coaches Award and 2013-14 Patroon Conference Division A First Team in volleyball.
Connor’s work experience includes The Hitching Post Café and Mario’s Restaurant as a dishwasher and as an organizer at John Phillips Studio in Old Chatham where he organized paintings, as well as clean for presentation. At school, Connor volunteers for flag duty and morning and afternoon announcements.
Connor will be attending Clarkson University to study engineering.
Salutatorian – Ryan Etue
Ryan, who is the son of James and Stacy Etue, has a current GPA of 93.26 or 3.73. His coursework this year includes University English and Pre-Calculus, both dual credit through Columbia-Greene Community College, University Computer Aided Drafting I and II, dual credit through Hudson Valley Community College, Physics, Economics, Government, Science Research and Writing and Senior Band. He will graduate with a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation.
Ryan is the Senior Class Representative. He has played soccer since 2010 and played at the varsity level in the fall. He’s also played on the varsity volleyball team since 2012 and this year was captain. Ryan received the Leadership Award in Physical Education (2011), Varsity Volleyball Award of Merit (2011-12), Varsity Soccer Award of Merit and Most Dedicated Player (2013-14), Volleyball 2014 Coach’s Award, and was also Scholar Athlete Fall 2013 (soccer), Winter 2014 (volleyball) and Spring 2014 (outdoor track).
In 2013, Ryan received the REAP (Respect, Effort, Attitude & Participation) Award in Principals of Engineering, The Elmira College Key Award and the Clarkson University High School Achievement Award.
His work experience includes Jiminy Peak as a parking attendant and Lebanon Valley Speedway as a concessions worker. His volunteer experience includes the 2013 American Cancer Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, Fall Festival to benefit Craniofacial Clinic at UMass and neighborhood cleanup.
Ryan will be attending Alfred State SUNY College of Technology where he plans to study Construction Management Engineering.
New Lebanon’s Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 28 at 10:30 a.m. at the Jr/Sr High School.