Drury High Names Top Students for 2009
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| Valedictorian Ericka M. Oleson |
Salutatorian Miranda L. Bona |
NORTH ADAMS — Drury High School has named this year's valedictorian and salutatorian of the graduating of class 2009.
Ericka M. Oleson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Einar Oleson of the town of Florida, has been named valedictorian and Miranda L. Bona, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bona of Clarksburg, is salutatorian, according to Principal Amy S. Meehan.
Oleson achieved high honors all four years at Drury. She was a member of the Nu Sigma Honor Society and the Pro Merito Honor Society, and received the Principal's Award twice. She also volunteers with her church and did community service learning with the Hoosic River Project
She represented Drury at Gov. Deval Patrick's inauguration as the state's governor. She works on the family farm, maintaining a perennial garden and taking care of the animals, and was named September's Elk Student of the month.
Bona was varsity captain as a senior of the soccer and track and field teams, her resume includes more than sports. She was a member and former treasurer of Students Against Destructive Decisions and Drury SPIRIT (Students Promoting Individualism Respect Involvement Tolerance) and Student Council president. She also was a member of the Ski Club, yearbook staff and prom committee.
Her community service entails her work with Relay For Life, with the Hoosic River Project and as assistant coach of an under-12 girl's summer soccer club. She was president of the Pro Merito Honor Society, Student Council and Nu Sigma Honor Society
In addition, Bona has received the Massachusetts Women in Sports Distinguished Service Award, the Student Athlete Citizenship Award, the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens Award and the Principal's Award.
Graduation will be held Friday, June 5, at 7 p.m. in the Drury High gymnasium.
