Posted Tuesday, April 28, 2020
The Walton Central School District has named its valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2020.
The valedictorian is Isaac Vesterfelt, and the salutatorian is Michelle Ritter. Each is scheduled to speak during the annual graduation ceremony, which is currently scheduled for June 27.
Valedictorian
Vesterfelt is an active student, academically and athletically. A three-sport athlete in soccer, basketball, and track, he is on the National Honor Society, and serves as the treasurer for student council. He also had recently joined the high school musical.
Academically, Vesterfelt is well decorated. A QuestBridge finalist, he also is a HOBY alumnus, a MAC scholar-athlete, and has been consistently on the Superintendent’s List. He’s also had various scholastic achievements in such subjects as physics, AP literature and composition, chemistry, global studies, and Spanish.
On the athletics side, Vesterfelt was a sectional champion in the mile and on the winning 4x400 relay team. He also was runner up in the half-mile.
Vesterfelt is the son of Rachel and Christian Vesterfelt and will attend Brigham Young University. A member of the Church of Latter Day Saints, he will serve a two-year mission after his first year of school. Once his mission ends, he will return to BYU to finish his degree.
Salutatorian
Ritter as set high standards, which has helped her become a highly respected member of the student community at Walton.
She’s active within the school, especially in the arts as she is a member of the drama club, dance, orchestra, band, speech and debate, and the high school musical.
Ritter challenges herself by taking the most demanding coursework offered at Walton. A well-rounded student, she’s a member of student council, the National Honor Society, and is consistently on the Superintendent’s List. She’s also been honored with various academic achievement awards, including in subjects such as physics, calculus, and music.
Ritter is the daughter of Wendy Kosco and Michael Ritter. She will attend Oneonta State for music/business industry this fall.
Honor graduates
Walton has also announced its top honor graduates and they are as follows:
Mara Little (Daughter of Molly and Ty Little), Tianna Gladstone (Daughter of Karen Gladstone and Millard Gladstone), Kyle Wright (Son of Matthew and Jennifer Wright), Lucas Walley (Son of Kimberly and William Walley), Emma Walley (Daughter of Brian and Abigail Walley), Chelsea Finch (Daughter of Trina Finch and Jon Finch), Emily Richards (Daughter of Ronald Richards and Loraine Davila), Brenden McCormack (Son of Michael McCormack Sr. and Michele Napoleone), Luisa Siniscalchi (Daughter of Christina and Gerardo Siniscalchi), McKenzie Clough (Daughter of Robin and Roger Clough), Kali Bosket (Daughter of Kirsten and Jeffrey Bosket), Kathlyn Bakker (Daughter of Meredith Seeley), Max Jacobs (Son of Mark and Crystal Jacobs), Jewel Twyman (Daughter of Philip Twyman and Jacki Calabrese), Mallory Sprague (Daughter of Peggy Backus and Russ Sprague), Morgan Condon (Son of Joe and Chrissy Condon), Madison Barnes (Daughter of Alisa Gregory and Thad Barnes), Carmella Cioffi (Daughter of Bernadette Siniscalchi and Jeanette and Dominic Siniscalchi), Kailynn Drumm (Daughter of Arnold and Betsy Drumm), Brooke Gerace (Daughter of Nicole and Rich Gerace), Treasure Brooker (Daughter of Shyla and Steven Brooker), Noah Aubin (Son of Al and Jami Aubin), Nicholas Lamoreaux (Son of Mark and Jennifer Lamoreaux), and Christina Goodrich (Daughter of Betty Ives and Chris Goodrich).