The Sherburne-Earlville Central School District is proud to recognize Gaven May as valedictorian and Lydia Larchar as salutatorian of Sherburne-Earlville High School’s Class of 2025, which will graduate together in an outdoor ceremony (weather-permitting) June 20 at Marauder Stadium.

 

SEHS Valedictorian Gaven May has attended school at Sherburne-Earlville his whole life and has truly found his place among his friends and community. A snowboarder, roller-skater, and musician, Gaven often can be found doing what he loves when he isn’t working on schoolwork. He also shows dedication to the community by coaching Math Club and with his activity in the Chenango Youth Philanthropy Council.

A national merit-commended scholar and a top scorer on the SAT, Gaven has set himself apart from the rest. The son of Melanie and Michael May, Gaven will be attending Dartmouth College for Economics. He hopes to join the Dartmouth snowboarding team and continue playing music on campus in jazz band and wind ensemble. Eventually, Gaven wants to work in investment banking and earn an MBA. His end goal is to reach a partner or executive position at an investment firm.

 

SEHS Salutatorian Lydia Larchar is a hardworking student-athlete who contributes greatly to the Sherburne-Earlville community. Despite the heavy workload of taking all honors and Advanced Placement classes, she still finds time to be a three-sport athlete.

Lydia is an active trumpet player in the Sherburne-Earlville band and a member of the community chorus program in Sherburne. She enjoys spending time at her family farm and youth group activities with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The daughter of Scott and Jenni Larchar, Lydia plans to study Animal and Dairy Science at Utah State University. After her time at university, she plans to go on a mission trip for her church.

 

May and Larchar lead the Top 10 seniors in our Class of 2025, who will be formally recognized for their academic excellence as Ferdinand and Emilie Maltzan Award scholarship winners during the SEHS 2025 Graduation Ceremony in June. This year’s Ferdinand and Emilie Maltzan Award scholarship winners are as follows:

1, Gaven May, Valedictorian: Will attend Dartmouth College as an Economics major and plans to explore the wilderness of New Hampshire, snowboard at local ski centers, and continue his passion for music in the Wind Ensemble and Coast, the college’s jazz band. Gaven intends to make his way into investment banking and plans to eventually pursue an MBA, with the ultimate goal of becoming a CFO.

2, Lydia Larchar, Salutatorian: Plans to study Animal and Dairy Science at Utah State University. Following her time at university, Lydia anticipates serving a year-and-a-half mission for her church.

3, Ryker Fuller: Intends to dual-major in Agricultural Science and Horticulture at SUNY Morrisville, with a minor in Equine Science and Management. Following the completion of her undergraduate degree, Ryker aspires to earn her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM).

4, Katelyn Walker: Plans to attend a four-year university, dual-majoring in Chemistry and Forensics and minoring in Psychology while taking on undergraduate research. Thereafter, Katelyn will work to obtain a Ph.D. in Chemistry and eventually work in the nuclear industry.

5, Brady Bowker-Jemzura: Plans to join the workforce after graduation and explore the opportunities that God has granted him via the Associate’s Degree in Math and Science that he already has earned from Tompkins Cortland Community College. Brady is also open to an occupation that utilizes a CDL and, once he learns the trade, would eventually like to become self-employed by establishing his name in the trucking industry. He also plans to dabble in real estate and hauling scrap metal on the side.

6, Colton Camenga: Set to join SUNY Morrisville’s high-tier automotive technician program to garner experience and further knowledge regarding all of the ins and outs of vehicles. Colton is looking to earn an Associate’s Degree but may pursue further education afterwards.

7, Mia Currie: Will attend the University at Albany for East Asian Studies and plans to study abroad in college. Following undergrad, Mia will look to continue her journey in traveling and learning about different cultures.

8, Opal Amann-Burns: Plans to attend Colgate University and experience a different side of our community by exploring all that the school has to offer. Opal’s goal is to spend at least some time abroad and immerse herself in a different culture. Although her major is undecided, she ultimately intends to pursue a career in humanities. 

9, Darthy Conant: Plans to pursue an Associate’s Degree in Graphic Design or Creative Writing at Tompkins Cortland Community College. Thereafter, Darthy may work toward a Bachelor’s Degree at a different college or start a career centered on writing stories and creating all kinds of art.

10, Lucas Scholl: Plans to attend a four-year college and major in an engineering discipline relating to nuclear power, with the ultimate goal of earning a Master’s Degree. After college, Lucas hopes to work for a nuclear power plant and work his way up the position of Chief Nuclear Engineer.