Congratulations to the "Top 20" students of the High School's Class of 2026!
“These 20 students exemplify the highest standards of academic achievement and an unwavering commitment to excellence,” said Principal Kenneth Hauck. “Their accomplishments reflect years of hard work, intellectual curiosity, perseverance and a true passion for learning. These qualities will serve them well as they pursue future opportunities and make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and confident they will continue to represent Minisink Valley with distinction and pride.”
The Top 20 students, the undergraduate schools they will attend this fall, and their intended majors are:
1. Conner Doane, SUNY Binghamton, Economics
2. Colin Hansen, Auburn University, Professional Flight
3. Justin Roccabruna, Georgia Tech, Aerospace Engineering
4. Joshua Geller, SUNY ESF, Environmental Science
5. Heather Day, Wilkes University, Chemistry
6. Kai Yeung Cai, Georgetown University, Finance/Math
7. Hana Ebbert, Harvard University, Art/Film/Visual Studies
8. James Arias, The U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Electrical Engineering
9. Luciano Palacio, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Nuclear Engineering
10. Gavin McGinnis, Bard College Conservatory of Music, Classical Voice/Theater
11. Alyssa Doane, SUNY Binghamton, History
12. Cree Kain-Dickinson, SUNY Binghamton, Engineering
13. Jordan Mabra, University of South Carolina, Sport & Entertainment Management
14. Elizabeth Yozzo, University at Central Florida, Mechanical Engineering
15. Sara Melville, University at Albany, Nursing
16. Cassie Jennings, SUNY Stony Brook, Health Sciences
17. Natalie Barina, SUNY Binghamton, Mathematics
18. Ember Therien, SUNY Orange, Nursing
19. Jayden Pressley, East Stroudsburg University, Elementary Education
20. Camila Calle, SUNY Binghamton, Accounting
The Top 20 announcement was made during the June 3 High School Academic Awards night.