The Sherburne-Earlville Central School District is proud to announce that Valedictorian Adam Aldrich and Salutatorian Rebecca Turner will highlight Sherburne-Earlville High School’s 2019 Graduation Ceremony.
Adam and Rebecca will be formally recognized for their academic achievements during the 2019 Graduation Ceremony, which is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, June 22, at Marauder Stadium.
VALEDICTORIAN ADAM ALDRICH
Sherburne-Earlville High School Valedictorian Adam Aldrich has demonstrated his commitment to education through outstanding work ethic, the completion of challenging courses and perfect attendance.
The son of Dan and Leanne Aldrich of Sherburne, Adam has done everything possible to become the top student in his class. This well-rounded senior often gave up his lunchtime to fit art and music electives into an already demanding schedule. He is a talented visual artist and musician and has participated in all aspects of Sherburne-Earlville’s Concert and Marching Bands throughout high school. His hard work and talent even led to an opportunity to march in the 2018 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade.
Not one to idly sit, Adam balances his heavy academic course load with a busy extracurricular schedule. He runs year-round as a member of the Marauders’ cross country, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field teams. He also has donated more than 50 hours of his free time to various afterschool events, including the annual Sherburne Pageant of Bands.
Adam plans to attend the State University of New York at Cortland in the fall and will major in Secondary Biology Education.
SALUTATORIAN REBECCA TURNER
Sherburne-Earlville High School Salutatorian Rebecca Turner is a model student who has dedicated herself to education, always striving for academic excellence in the most challenging courses offered by the District.
The daughter of Eric and Kathleen Turner of Sherburne, Rebecca has been involved in numerous extracurricular activities such as French Club, Varsity Field Hockey, Mock Trial, Sherburne Community Chorus, Vocal/Piano Lessons, Jazz Band, Concert Band (Flute), Chorus, and School Musicals.
Rebecca also attended Ithaca Summer Music Academy and Crane Youth Music, as well as Colleges United Field Hockey Camp at SUNY Oneonta.
She has donated more than 30 volunteer hours as a freshmen mentor, an assistant music director for the Sherburne-Earlville Middle School musical, and playing piano for various productions. Additionally, Rebecca gives piano lessons to children and assists at the ticket window for the Syracuse Opera.
After graduation, Rebecca plans to attend Endicott College in Massachusetts to study General Communications.