Erskine Academy announces top 10 seniors in class of 2024

Erskine Academy has announced the Class of 2024 Top Ten Seniors.

Valedictorian is Aaralyn Gagnon, daughter of Todd and Lauren Gagnon, of Vassalboro. Throughout her time at Erskine, Aaralyn has participated in such activities as National Honor Society, LEO Club, Math Team, and the Crafting Club. Aaralyn is a high honor roll student and has received awards of distinction in English, Physics, and U.S. History. Aaralyn has received the SWE Certificate of Merit and attended Dirigo State. Aaralyn plans to attend Purdue University with a dual major in mechanical engineering and computer science.

Salutatorian is Nolan Burgess, son of Jason and Michele Burgess, of Whitefield. Nolan has participated in such activities as National Honor Society, Student Council, the International Outreach Coalition, LEO Club, HOPE Club, he has served as Secretary of the Class of 2024 for two years, and he has completed nearly 200 hours of community service projects. A student who has received high honor roll distinction every trimester, Nolan was the recipient of awards of excellence in Social Studies, Spanish, and PreCalculus. In addition, Nolan has also been a recipient of the Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award and is a Maine Principals’ Association Award recipient. Nolan plans to attend the University of Maine to study secondary education.

Third in academic standing is Elizabeth Brown, daughter of Kean and Sara Brown, of Vassalboro. Elizabeth is President of National Honor Society, serves as Vice President of the Class of 2024, and she has participated in such activities as Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America, LEO Club, the International Outreach Coalition, Swim, and Track & Field. Elizabeth has received high honor roll distinction every trimester, and is a Smith Book Award recipient. Elizabeth plans to attend the University of Maine to major in political science.

Fourth in academic standing is Nathan Polley, son of Stephen and Hillary Polley, of Vassalboro. Nathan has been a participant of the Swim Team for three years and the Tennis Team for four years. Nathan has achieved high honor roll distinction every trimester and he is a Renaissance Senior of the Trimester award recipient. In addition, Nathan is a member of Boy Scouts of America and has earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Nathan plans to attend the University of Maine with a major in civil and environmental engineering.

Fifth in academic standing is Austin Nicholas, son of Michael Nicholas and Tonya Picard, of Chelsea, and Vaunalee and Mike Pion, of Pittston. Austin serves as Treasurer of National Honor Society, served as Vice President of the Class of 2024 for two years, and has been a participant of such activities as Student Council, the EA Leadership Team, the Golf Team, Basketball, and Lacrosse. Austin is a four year honor roll recipient, has received Renaissance Recognition and Senior of the Trimester Awards, and received the George Eastman Young Leaders Award. Austin plans to attend the Central Maine Community College to major in conservation law enforcement.

Sixth in academic standing is Isabella Boudreau, daughter of Rick and Michelle Boudreau, of China. Isabella is Vice President of National Honor Society, President of the Class of 2024, and she has participated in such activities as Student Council, LEO Club, the International Outreach Coalition, Prom Committee, Soccer, and Lacrosse. In addition, Isabella has completed over 200 hours of community service activities. Isabella has been a consistent high honor roll student and has received awards of distinction in Algebra and English. Isabella plans to attend the University of New Hampshire with a major in biology.

Seventh in academic standing is Jeremy Parker, son of Josh and Donna Parker, of Windsor. Jeremy is a member of National Honor Society and he has participated in such activities as LEO Club, the EA Leadership Team, Soccer, Wrestling, and Baseball. In addition, Jeremy has completed over 200 hours of community service activities. Jeremy is a four year honor roll recipient and has received an award of distinction in PreCalculus. Jeremy has also received Renaissance Recog­nition and Senior of the Trimester awards. Jeremy plans to major in mechanical engineering at the University of Maine.

Eighth in academic standing is Reese Sullivan, daughter of Matthew and Cheryll Sullivan, of Windsor. Reese serves as Treasurer of the Class of 2024, and has been a member of such activities as the National Honor Society, Student Council, HOPE Club, LEO Club, Field Hockey, and Lacrosse. Reese has received high honor roll distinction every trimester, and she has received awards of excellence in Chemistry and Clay. In addition, Reese was a recipient of the Rensselaer Medal. Reese plans to attend Husson University with a major in biology.

Ninth in academic standing is Caleb Gay, son of Christopher and Laura Gay, of Windsor. Caleb is a member of National Honor Society, and he has participated in such activities as the International Outreach Coalition, LEO Club, the EA Leadership Team, Soccer, and he has completed over 200 hours of community service projects. Caleb has received high honor roll distinction every trimester, and received awards of distinction in Spanish and US History. Caleb has also received a Renaissance Senior of the Trimester award. Caleb plans to major in wildlife ecology at the University of Maine.

Tenth in academic standing is Baruch Wilson, son of Andrew and Julie Wilson, of Whitefield. Baruch participated in the Junior Achievement Titan Challenge Business Simulation Com­petition, is a four-year honor roll award recipient, and has received awards of distinction in English, PreCalculus, Geometry, and Junior Judgment. Baruch plans to major in electromechanical technology at Central Maine Community College.

The Class of 2024 graduation ceremony will be held at the Augusta Civic Center, on Friday, June 7, at 6:30 pm.