It’s graduation time.
High school students in the Class of 2021 have been through a lot: remote learning; being required to wear masks; shortening or cancelling sports seasons, musicals and concerts; and a whole lot of uncertainty. They have had to distance themselves from their friends and teachers for months.
Even through all that, they’ve done what’s required to make it through to the end of the school year.
To celebrate the Class of 2021, we are publishing lists of the graduates from more than 60 schools across Central New York.
We will report who is the valedictorian and salutatorian and give them a chance to share some thoughts about school, the pandemic, family and life. This school’s valedictorian and salutatorian are below the list of graduates.
Celebrate the Class of 2021
The Post-Standard will publish a keepsake high school graduation section on Sunday, June 28. If you wish, you can place a congratulations ad for a graduate you’d like to honor in the section. The section will include lists of 2021 graduates from Onondaga County schools, Q&As with each school’s valedictorian and salutatorian, and more. Businesses also have the opportunity to advertise in the graduation section. You can reach us at this email and we will get back to you.
Commencement
The ceremony for graduating seniors of Jordan-Elbridge High School is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, June 25, 2021, at the school, 5721 Hamilton Rd., Jordan.
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Candidates for Graduation
Laura R. Alcock
Hailee Elizabeth Avola
Owen C. Barrigar
Elizabeth K. Bartoszewski
Aydin L. Beaumont
Maritza Marie Blackman
Morgan Elizabeth Bort
Dylan Thomas Brown
Francesaca Louise Brown
Deanna Lynn Cargill
Braden R. Castaldo
Kevin James Chiaramonte
Hannah Marie Clark
Eugene R. Cochran IV
Nathan Kyle-Earl Cornell
Ethan Thomas Cramer
Sage Johnston Crawford
Clara Jean Derby
Noah Steven Donovan
Keegan S. Ferris
Hannah G. Fichter
Stephanie Elise Frost
Keegan J. Gannon
Seth Alequc Gelling
Lynda M Gilsey
Samantha Marie Gleason
Troy Vincent Gleason
Bo R. Godfrey
Brayam Manuel Gonzalez
Taylor Lynn Griffin
Shaylee Mary Ester Handford
Amber L. Herrmann
Mitchall Sean William Holt
Soriah Ariana Marie Holmes
Dakota H. Howell
Kasey M. Jackson
Eion A. Kauffmann
Hannah Nicole Kuykendall
Griffin L. LaFleur
Paige E. Lane
Kyler A Langhorn
Austin Lee LaVeck
Jacob Michael Lawless
Jared M. Lawrence
Aidan M. Lewis
Samantha Taylor Lipton
Tobias J. Love
Bradley Whitman Loveland
Jordan Ariana Macbeth
Patrick B. Massett
Morgan Rose McDougall
John A. McGinn
Tiffani Marie McMahon
Ariel Evelynn Mead
Jeremy A. Meili
Connor J. Melchior
Hannah A. Melchior
Margo Rachele Miller
Madison L. Mitchell
Emily Paige Mocyk
Nathan J. Moorehead
Emma Rose Morrell
Cole A. Mullen
Cameron Quinn Newhook
Ivan Cristofer Orozco Ixlaj
Mackenzie Elizabeth Orzell
Hannah Nicole Hart Osborn
Shannon L. Parker
Grace M. Phelps
Justin T. Pier
Allison L. Pierson
Hannah L. Porter
Susan M. Powell
Tyler Powell
Hannah Marie Power
Rileigh Nicole E. Redmond
Kendall M. Shaw
Montana Elizabeth Sheriff
Samuel T. Sherman
Gabrielle Lynn Skotniski
Tyler Shawn Spencer
Rachel Ann Stachurski
Jazmyn Grace Stevenson
Isabella Sage Tamblin
Trent D. Thomas
Keith E. Titus
Myles Vernon Town
Johnathan Tyler Trinh
William D. Van Zandt
Tyler Evan Waldron
Nicholas E. Webster
Joseph John Wells
Gary E. Wood III
Mason Wrobleski
Nicholas A. Young
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2021 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Jordan-Elbridge High School 2021 valedictorian Kasey Jackson (left) and salutatorian Franchesca Brown
Jordan-Elbridge High School
Valedictorian
Name: Kasey Jackson
Town: Elbridge
Parents: Anne Jackson
My plans for the next few years: I plan to attend Syracuse University studying computer engineering.
My career plans: I desire to become a computer engineer.
The highlight of my senior year: Being able to see my teachers, friends, and other administrators full-time in person was absolutely incredible after the previous remote year we had.
The person who inspired me the most: My mother has had the most profound influence on my life. She gave me the chance to be myself and has continuously motivated me all throughout.
What I do to unwind or relax: To unwind I love to play basketball, listen to music, hang out with friends, solve puzzles and sleep.
The word or phrase best that best describes my personality: Inquisitive
My advice to our graduating class: Keep on persevering, high school is almost over. Also, just be kind.
The best part about social distancing: I truly enjoyed being able to sleep in later and learn virtually with my cats and dogs all day.
The biggest impact of the pandemic on my senior year: To be honest, there is less of one big defining impact and instead a culmination of smaller ones, however I am surely going to miss having the chance to walk the elementary school halls one last time.
The one thing I hope to accomplish in my lifetime: To make others smile through thoughtful gestures of kindness.
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Jordan-Elbridge High School
Salutatorian
Name: Franchesca Brown
Parents: Cathy Brown and Timothy Brown
My plans for the next few years: Attend SUNY College at Potsdam to major in music education with a double major in math.
Extracurricular activities: Dance, Boy Scouts of America Scouts and Venturing, Jordan-Elbridge Drama Department, Jordan-Elbridge Musical Players, Opera Club, Master Minds, Marching Band, Indoor Percussion Ensemble, Art Club, All-County Chorus, National Honor Society and Science National Honor Society
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