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
Feathers, who is the son of Douglas Feathers and Jennifer Kenney, has a weighted GPA of 3.92. 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.
Feathers 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 Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology (2013).
While maintaining his academic excellence throughout high school, Feathers has also been very involved in a variety of clubs and activities. He serves as Class Vice President and Vice President of the National Honor Society. Feathers 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. Feathers served in a leadership role on the soccer and volleyball teams as captain. 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. Feathers volunteers for flag duty and morning and afternoon announcements at the school.
Feathers’ 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.
Feathers plans to study electrical engineering at a four-year college or university for a career in that field. He is planning to attend either RPI or Clarkson University.
Salutatorian – Ryan Etue
Etue, who is the son of James and Stacy Etue, has a weighted GPA of 3.72. 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.
Etue 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. Etue received the Leadership Award in Physical Education (2011), Varsity Volleyball Award of Merit (2011-12) and Varsity Soccer Award of Merit and Most Dedicated Player (2013-14).
Etue’s 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.
Etue plans to study civil engineering and/or construction management at a four-year college or university for a career in that field. He has applied and been accepted to Clarkson University, Wentworth Institute of Technology, SUNY Alfred, Wentworth Institute of Technology and SUNY Institute of Technology.
New Lebanon’s Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 28, at 10:30 am at the Jr./Sr. High School.