This year's valedictorian, Jeffrey Chilton, is a
free spirited youth who enjoys singing, thinking, and romantic walks
on the beach, qualities he attributes to his parents Cecile Stewart
and Douglas Chilton and his brother Daniel; they have always been
the biggest inspirations and influences on his life. When not
shaking hands, kissing babies, or other valedictorian type things,
Jeff spends his time satisfying his musical passion. He has a long
track record of school musical involvement, from the happy academic
Scarecrow to the downright depressed Coalhouse Walker Jr. In
addition to this, he has participated in a number of honor ensembles
including the All-State Chorus and the New York State Honors Band.
To supplement his right-brained pleasures, Jeff strives to stimulate
his mind through both his peers and his classes. He has taken a
variety of college credit courses such as AP English, Honors
Chemistry, UHS History, and UHS French in high school. These
classes, when combined with intellectual debates between himself and
esteemed friend Samuel Tavenner, are at the core of his well rounded
education here at Schoharie. Finally, he would like to thank
everyone involved in this schooling.
Co-Salutatorian - Samuel Tavenner
Co-Salutatorian Samuel Tavenner, is the son of
Alan and Eileen Tavenner and lives in Central Bridge. He is the
proud recipient of several awards including the RPI Medal, RIT
Computing Medal, AP Scholar award and the DAR Good Citizen Award.
Over the past several summers he has attended NYS Boys’ State,
PR2EPS Summer Science Camp, a National Junior Leadership Conference
on Defense, and was a member of a ten-day hiking expedition in
Philmont, NM. Sam’s involvement in the arts includes Band, Choir,
and participation in four school musicals (including last year’s
“Les Miserables” in the role of Javert). He has participated in both
Area All-State and All County Festivals and played with the
Schoharie Valley Concert Band on several occasions. He has also been
a member of Key Club, the student-led paper “The Chief”, and the
Schoharie Ski Club. He has run for the Varsity Cross-Country Team
and is a four-year veteran on the Varsity Tennis team. Sam is also a
member of the Schoharie United Presbyterian Church and Boy Scout
Troop 105 of Esperance, where he expects to receive his Eagle Scout
Award this Spring. After graduation, he plans to attend a four year
college with a major in physics.
Co-Salutatorian - Melanie Junge
Melanie Junge has been named Co- Salutatorian at
Schoharie Central School for the 2010 graduating class. Melanie is
the daughter of John and Celeste Junge of Schoharie and sister of
John. She has been attending Schoharie since kindergarten and
currently resides in Schoharie. During her high school years,
Melanie has been involved in numerous activities. These activities
include being inducted into the National Honor Society; being the
Junior and Senior Class Treasurer; FBLA (Future Business Leaders of
America) Treasurer; high school band; high school choir; musicals; a
guest performer at the Depot Lane Singers Christmas concert; sports
teams including volleyball, bowling, and softball; student teller at
the Schoharie Valley Branch of the First New York FCU; Schoharie
Valley Concert Band; Music for Life charity concert; and a member at
Schoharie United Presbyterian Church. During the summers, you can
find her working at the Schoharie Community Pool as a Swimming
Lesson Aide. Melanie has been extremely active in Schoharie’s music
department. She has been playing flute in the band since fourth
grade and has had the opportunity to represent Schoharie at numerous
festivals including NYSSMA, All- County, Area All-State, and Honors
Band. One of her most rewarding roles has been leading others
through holding the first chair position for the past two years and
holding the title of Secretary this year as well. She has also been
involved in all four musicals in her high school career, starting
with Titanic and running through the Wizard of Oz, Les Misérables,
and ending this year with Ragtime. After graduating, Melanie plans
to pursue a Master’s degree in Childhood Education with a
Concentration in Mathematics at a college in New York State.
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