CHESHIRE, Mass. — Hoosac Valley High School has named Sydni Jamros and Jessica Isbell as the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the class of 2021, announced Principal Colleen Byrd.
Jamros, daughter of Joseph and Dawn Jamros of Adams, Is a member of the National Honor Society and treasurer in her senior year and of the Lions' Leo club since Grade 7.
She has earned Academic Excellence Awards in Honors precaculus, U.S. History and English language arts, and the Cornell Sweat Shirt Award. She also was on the Nordic ski team, played on the varsity soccer team, and was a member of All-North and All-South soccer teams. She was an intern for the Youth Center in Cheshire.
Jamros will be attending Endicott College in Beverly in the fall.
Isbell, the daughter of Brian and Karen Isbell of Cheshire, is a member of the school's Art Club, National Honor Society and a leader in the school's mentoring Link Crew group.
She received the Presidential Award for Computer Programming, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy Junior Women's STEM Award, and the Dartmouth College Alumni Book Club Award and took Honors Algebra II. Her interests include 13 years of dance, art, reading, and paddle boarding. She also is a third-degree black belt practitioner of taekwondo and an instructor at her training studio.
Isbell plans to attend Westfield State University.
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Hoosac Valley Presents December Concert
CHESHIRE, Mass. — Hoosac Valley announced its annual December Concert, taking place on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hoosac Valley High School Auditorium.
This annual event will showcase the musical talents of students across the district.
The evening will feature performances by:
Middle School Band, under the direction of Richard Boulger
High School Band, under the direction of Amanda Watroba
High School Jazz Band, also under the direction of Amanda Watroba
Admission to the concert is free, and all community members are invited to attend and support the district's young performers.
During the event, the winner of the annual fuel raffle will be chosen, adding an exciting moment to the night's festivities.
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