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Class of 2007 Graduation
Congratulations to the Class of 2007! Faculty, Family & Friends – Staff & Administration all gathered to celebrate as the Class of 2007 had their Graduation Ceremony. This is the first class to graduate in the newly renovated gym. Herb Perkins, former teacher and Superintendent/Principal gave the Commencement Address. Prior to Graduation, he came in and spoke with the Seniors and found out what their hopes and fears are; at Graduation, he spoke about the hopes and fears and gave words of advice. Devan Bariteau was the soloist for the Star Spangled Banner. The Albany Chamber Musicians and Heatly’s Music Teacher, Miss Dzembo, provided the music for the ceremony.
Brian Stebbins, Valedictorian and Ty Barietau, Salutatorian, thanked their teachers, family and friends - the theme of their speeches centered on Friendships. They spoke about their definitions of friendship, and what friendships mean to them, whether it be with their peers or their teachers. Ty spoke of the stages of friendship where in Kindergarten your friend was the person who gave you their last cookie if you didn’t have a snack; in grade school it was anyone who would be friends with you; and in high school it was the person who would bring you money to tow your car – friendships are the people that are there for you. Brian spoke about being part of the New Visions program gave him an opportunity to take ‘the road not taken’ and challenge himself more to prepare for college. Looking to the future, Brian told his classmates to take the road less taken, as he read from the poem by Robert Frost, “The Road Not Taken.”
Miss Mnich was acknowledged and thanked for her many years of teaching and service to the district, by the Student, Administration and Commencement speakers.
Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 2007!
For more photos, please visit the Snapfish Photo Gallery.
Heatly Announces 2007 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
At the Academic Awards Night Ceremony, held on May 16, Brian Stebbins was announced as the Class of 2007 Valedictorian with a Grade Point Average of 94.1429. Ty Bariteau announced as the Class of 2007 Salutatorian with a Grade Point Average of 89.5870.
Brian is the son of Norman (’75) and Janice Harris Stebbins (’76). Brian will be attending SUNY – Institute of Technology, majoring in Computer Science. As a senior, Brian attended the BOCES METS New Vision program at RPI. He has been an active student at Heatly both in extracurricular and athletic activities. Brian served for 4 years as Class Treasurer, is a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council, SADD, Drama Club and the Varsity Club. He has played Varsity Soccer, Basketball and Baseball throughout his high school career; as well as being Captain of the Baseball and Soccer teams in his senior year and Captain of the Basketball team for his junior and senior year.
In this past year, Brian was awarded the NYS Lottery Scholarship, the Higher Education Scholarship and a merit-based scholarship from SUNY Institute of Technology. In addition, he has been awarded the Basketball Scholar Athlete for the Central Hudson Valley League, the Class D Basketball Scholar Athlete for all of Section II, and named as Capital Region Scholar Athlete.
Ty Bariteau is the son of Marla Martini Bariteau (’85) and Tim Bariteau. Ty will be attending Siena College and majoring in Science. He has also been an active student at Heatly both in extracurricular and athletic activities. He has served as Class Vice President for the past 4 years, is a member of the National Honor Society, Secretary of Student Council, Vice President of SADD, Vice President of the Varsity Club, School Yearbook Editor and Secretary, Math League President and member of the Heatly Drama Club and French Club. Ty has also been 4-year member of Heatly’s baseball team, and in his senior year played basketball and soccer.
His achievements include the NYS Comptroller’s Award, State Education Department – Scholarship for Academic Excellence, was honored at the 21st Annual Scholars’ Recognition Program, USAA National English Merit Award Winner, SADD School Spirit Award, Student Council Citizenship Award and the Attorney General, Triple “C” Award. |
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