Mayfield’s Top Graduates from the Class of 2019

Mayfield Junior-Senior High School recognizes the top graduates of the Class of 2019. These students will

be recognized at an awards ceremony on Friday, June 28 at Mayfield Junior-Senior High School auditorium.

Mayfield recognizes the top two students in the class, but also congratulates all those students whose weighted

cumulative high school average is above 90.0 as part of the graduation Honor Guard.

is the Valedictorian of the Class of 2019 with a cumulative high school average of 101.65. She is the daughter of Nadine and John Lambo of Gloversville. Maggy has been involved in many activities including Key Club, National Honor Society, Yearbook Club and Student Council. As part of Mayfeld’s Mastermind team, she competed locally and in the Masterminds Small Schools National Competition in Chicago. Capable of playing seven different instruments, Maggy is a member of the school concert and jazz bands, having participated in All-County Band. She’s participated in Nordic skiing at the state championships as a freshman. Throughout high school she has run her own business designing, making and selling accessories. She was recognized as a Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Honors Student as a freshman, and earned the George Eastman Young Leaders Award and RIT’s Innovation and Creativity Award as a junior. Most recently, she was selected as Mayfeld’s CASDA Scholar. One of her most outstanding recognitions is her selection as a National Merit Scholarship Finalist. She has already earned a variety of scholarships, in addition to the National Merit Scholarship, including Stewart’s Make Your Own Scholarship and the Phil Farrar Memorial Scholarship. This fall, she will be attending Yale University.

is the Salutatorian of the Class of 2019 with a cumulative high school average of 99.57. She is the daughter of Julie and George LaFontaine of Gloversville. Taryn has been an outstanding four-sport athlete. As a varsity soccer athlete she served as team captain, earned MVP honors two years in a row, as well as Western Athletic Conference MVP in 2018. She was also selected as a Section 2 All-Star. As a varsity basketball athlete, she earned Defensive MVP for three seasons, was selected as a WAC 2nd team All-Star, as a Western Athletic Conference Scholar Athlete in 2018 and served as team captain for two years. As a varsity softball athlete she served as team captain for three years, earned 2017 MVP honors, 2018 Offensive MVP, and was selected as a WAC 1st team All-Star two years in a row. On June 5, Taryn was selected as the Fulton County Female Athlete of the Year, a recognition given by the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce. In addition to athletics, Taryn’s been a member of the Mayfeld Key Club, a tenor sax musician in the jazz band and served as President of the National Honor Society. As a member of the Masterminds team she competed locally and at the Small Schools National Competition this past spring. As a junior she earned the Rensselaer Medal. Last summer she initiated a “Be a Lifesaver!” project promoting boating safety for a cause that hit close to her Great Sacandaga Lake community. For her senior year of high school, she participated in the New Visions Health Careers Program at Nathan Littauer Hospital and was recently selected as the HFM BOCES CASDA Scholar. This fall she plans to major in human biology, health and society at Cornell University with the goal becoming a Physician Assistant.

Maggy Lambo Taryn LaFontaine

is part of Mayfeld’s Honor Guard with a cumulative high school average of 98.56. She is the daughter of Alexandra Higgins of Mayfeld and Donald Henderson of Gloversville. Isabelle has been an active member of the Mayfeld Key Club, serving as PR editor and club secretary. She is also a member of the Mayfeld Masterminds team that competed locally and at the Small Schools National Competition. As a junior she was inducted into the National Honor Society, and earned the RIT Computing Medal and St. Michael’s Book Award. Isabelle is a member of the varsity track and feld team. As a varsity volleyball athlete, she was part of Mayfeld’s Section II, Class D Championship title volleyball team that placed third in New York State. She has participated in dance classes at Romano Acro Dance Academy throughout high school. This winter, she was selected as Miss Fulton County, earning a college scholarship. She can use that towards her studies in communications and political science at the University at Buffalo this fall, where she also earned a Presidential Scholarship. Her goal is to eventually obtain a law degree.

is part of Mayfeld’s Honor Guard with a cumulative high school average of 98.48. She is the daughter of Heather Jarrett of Gloversville. Morgan has been involved in the Mayfeld Key Club, volunteering in a variety of activities. She is also a member of the Masterminds quiz team, yearbook club and the school choir. She helped start a school book club with one of her peers, served as Class Secretary, and was a member of the Paw Perfection Club. Morgan has volunteered her time at the James Brennan Humane Society, as a peer tutor at school, helped with the 5K Family Fun Run, and volunteered at the Summer Recreation Program. As a junior, she earned the Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award and was inducted into the National Honor Society. This fall she plans to study English with a concentration in creative writing at Syracuse University where she earned an Arts and Sciences Leadership Scholarship.

Isabelle Henderson Morgan Jarrett

is part of Mayfeld’s Honor Guard with a cumulative high school average of 98.0. She is the daughter of Angela Williams of Gloversville and Franklin Williams of New Bern, North Carolina. Kira has been involved in Mayfeld’s Mural Club, Guitar Club, and Jazz Band. Her artistic talents earned her the Most Outstanding Artist Award her junior year and submission of her work into the Saratoga All-Star High School Artists Show. As a dedicated athlete, she has competed on the girls varsity soccer team, winning the Most Improved Award and selection for the Exceptional Senior Soccer game in the Western Athletic Conference. She has also participated in Fulton United Soccer. As a Nordic ski team member, she was part of the 2019 girls’ sectional championship team, competed at state championships, and was selected as a team All-Star. Kira is also a member of the girls’ varsity track team. As a junior, Kira was inducted into the National Honor Society and also earned the LeMoyne College Heights Award. With the goal of becoming a veterinarian, Kira has volunteered many hours at the James A Brennan Memorial Humane Society and visited local veterinarians. She plans to start her studies at Fulton Montgomery Community College this fall.

is a part of Mayfeld’s Honor Guard with a cumulative high school average of 98.32. He is the son of Kristine and Jon Goodemote of Mayfeld. He is a three season athlete in soccer, basketball and track and feld, serving as co-captain of the track team. He has volunteered with the Mayfeld Key Club, played percussion in the school band, and acted in two of Mayfeld’s drama productions. Walker is also a part of the Masterminds team that competed at the Small School National Competition in Chicago. Walker is known for his flm making talents, writing scripts, and enlisting his classmates in a variety of videos on his own YouTube channel. As a junior he was inducted into the National Honor Society and earned the RIT Creativity and Innovation Award, as well as the St. Michael’s Book Award. This fall he will be majoring in communications at LeMoyne College where he was awarded a Presidential Scholarship.

Kira WilliamsWalker Goodemote

is part of Mayfeld’s Honor Guard with a cumulative high school average of 96.66. She is the daughter of Amy and Joe Proctor of Mayfeld. Taylor has been actively involved in Student Council, serving as class president, as well as a student representative to SPARRK, Mayfeld’s character education program and an editor for the yearbook. She plays clarinet for the concert band and jazz band, as well as All-County Band. Taylor is a major contributor to Mayfeld’s Select Choir and has participated in All-County Choir. As a junior, she was inducted into the National Honor Society and was selected for the Wells 21st Century Leadership Award. As an integral part of the girls varsity volleyball team, Taylor served as co-captain, as well as president of the Mayfeld Volleyball Club. She earned Volleyball Defensive MVP in 2016 and in the fall of 2018 helped her team win Section II and regional titles. Outside of school she has been involved with showing horses through the NYS Saddle Horse Association, as well as the American Quarter Horse Association. Taylor stands out as an actress in over half a dozen of Mayfeld’s Drama Club productions, in roles such as Ariel in The Little Mermaid and Elle Woods in Legally Blonde. She has also lent her talents for the last four years to a variety of productions through Colonial Little Theatre. Most recently, she was awarded the Fulton County Music Educators Award as well as the Mental Health Association Scholarship. This fall she plans to study psychology at Nazareth College where she earned a Presidential Scholarship.

is part of Mayfeld’s Honor Guard with a cumulative high school average of 97.23. She is the daughter of Bryan and Jennifer Laubenstein of Gloversville. After participating as one of Mayfeld’s HOBY representatives her sophomore year, Amy became an active honorary member of the local Broadalbin-Perth Lions Club. Within the club she helped with a variety of their charity fundraisers, helped with their website and enlisted her peers’ help with fundraisers in every way possible. Her enthusiasm continued as the President of her senior class. She also participated in Mayfeld’s Mural Club and Select Choir. Her artwork was part of the FMCC Art Show and she also won an award for photography excellence as part of the Lake Placid lnstitute’s 2019 photography contest, as well as a Community Artist’s Award in 2017. Amy was an integral member of the girls varsity volleyball team that won the Section II, Class D Championship title while also making it to the semi-fnals of the New York State Class D state competition. She also earned the varsity volleyball Defensive MVP Award in 2018 and the Best Off the Bench Award in 2016. As a junior, she was inducted into the National Honor Society and served as secretary. In 2018, she was selected for the Leading By Example Award from the Fulton County Youth Bureau. This past fall, she was awarded the Fulton County Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award. She recently was honored with the BP Lions Club Community Service Award. Amy plans to study geology at the State University of New York at Geneseo where she was awarded a New Beginnings Merit Scholarship.

Taylor ProctorAmy Laubenstein

is part of Mayfeld’s Honor Guard with a cumulative high school average of 96.06. She is the daughter of Alfred and Debbie Morse of Gloversville. Diana has played an integral role in Mayfeld’s Key Club, volunteering many hours every year to a variety of community service activities, including Red Cross Bloodmobiles, Week Without Violence, and 10,000 Dinner Project. This past year she served as president of the club. Diana plays the fute in the school band and participated in NYSSMA competitions. Most recently, she earned the Fulton County Music Educators Award for outstanding achievement in instrumental music. For many years, she has taken dance lessons at Carol’s Cameos Studio 184. As a junior, she was inducted into the National Honor Society and was selected for the St. Lawrence Book Award. This fall, her family will be moving to Arizona where she plans to attend college and study digital flm arts.

is part of Mayfeld’s Honor Guard with a cumulative high school average of 95.47. She is the daughter of Kathy and Paul Johnson of Gloversville. Ali has been very involved in dance since a young age. Through High Performance Dance Center she has taken lessons in a variety of forms of dance, participated in dance competitions and summer intensives, as well as fundraisers for charity. As a Youth Ballet Company member, she earned leading roles in theatrical dance productions. At Mayfeld, she has volunteered for a variety of community service projects with the Mayfeld Key Club while also helping to organize events for Community for a Cure. She’s a member of the Paw Perfection Club, a futist in the school band, as well as All-County Band and a singer and soloist in the school choir. As a junior, she was inducted into the National Honor Society. This fall she will study political science at Syracuse University where she was awarded an outstanding scholarship. She hopes to eventually become an attorney.

Diana Morse Alexandra Johnson

is part of Mayfeld’s Honor Guard with a cumulative high school average of 96.44. She is the daughter of Denise and Joseph Cerasia of Gloversville. Cassie has been an amazing volunteer throughout her high school career. For three summers, she volunteered as a candy striper at Nathan Littauer Hospital. She also helped with Venture Crew and played an instrument in Gloversville Community Winds, a volunteer community band. As a sophomore, she attended the HOBY Youth Leadership Conference, later lending her leadership skills with the Mayfeld Key Club, volunteering many hours to activities within the club as well as organizing a summer Red Cross Bloodmobile completely on her own. She plays the alto saxophone in the concert band and jazz band, and participated in All-County Band. Cassie competed with the Mayfeld’s Masterminds team, acted in Drama Club productions, helped run Student Council and served as vice-president of the National Honor Society. In athletics, she has participated on the varsity track and feld team, as well as varsity cheerleading. This fall, her class selected her for the DAR Good Citizen Award. She has participated in the National Student Leadership Conference as well as many educational tours. This fall she will have a double major in marine biology and aquarium science within the Honors Program at Roger Williams University, where she also earned a presidential scholarship.

is part of Mayfeld’s Honor Guard with a cumulative high school average of 96.24. He is the son of James and Evelyn Leach of Gloversville. Dan has been a three season athlete in Mayfeld, participating in varsity soccer, basketball, and track and feld. He was selected as a 1st and 2nd team All-Star in soccer. He has volunteered for a variety of community service projects as part of the Mayfeld Key Club throughout his four years of high school. He also gave his time as a volunteer summer recreation counselor. As a junior, he was inducted into the National Honor Society and selected for the Clarkson Achievement Award. This fall, he plans to attend Fulton Montgomery Community College with the goal of transferring to a four year college after attaining his Associates Degree.

Cassandra Cerasia Daniel Leach

is part of Mayfeld’s Honor Guard with a cumulative high school average of 96.53. He is the son of Scott and Lori Bumpus of Mayfeld. Dylan is a three season athlete in varsity soccer, Nordic skiing and track and feld, serving as team captain for soccer and skiing, earning a Co-MVP award in track, winning the WAC team championships in soccer in 2017 and 2018, as well as the WAC #1 Pole Vaulter in the same years. Dylan also participated in the Fulton United travel soccer club and has volunteered as a youth soccer coach. As a sophomore, he was selected for the HOBY Leadership Conference. He plays the trumpet in the concert band and jazz band, and sings in the choir and select choir, and was selected for All-County Band and All-County Choir. Dylan is a member of Mayfeld’s Key Club, Masterminds team and the National Honor Society. He has acted in several leading roles in Mayfeld Drama Club productions. As a junior, he was awarded the RIT Computing Medal and the Elmira College Key Award. In his free time, he’s working on his private pilot license and trains for jiu jitsu. He will be attending the United States Air Force Academy this fall where he plans to study aeronautical engineering.

is part of Mayfeld’s Honor Guard with a cumulative high school average of 96.52. She is the daughter of Stephanie Oliver of Gloversville and Francis Oliver of Fultonville. Alexis has volunteered in many community service activities through the Mayfeld Key Club throughout her four years of high school, as well as other community service activities for cancer awareness and for the beneft of the SPCA. She has also volunteered as a peer tutor and helper at her church. She is part of the Mayfeld Choir, the Paw Perfection Club and National Honor Society. She trained and rode horses for fun and equestrian competitions for many years through the Handsome Meadows Farm and Sablewood Stables. As a rookie member of the girls varsity volleyball team during her junior year, she earned the “Rookie of the Year’’ award and the Coach’s Award. Alexis was also part of the girls varsity volleyball Section II, Class D sectional and regional championship team. This fall, she will be attending Fulton Montgomery Community College with plans to transfer to Sage College and eventually earn her degree in occupational therapy.

Dylan Bumpus Alexis Oliver

is part of Mayfeld’s Honor Guard with a cumulative high school average of 95.38. She is the daughter of Tiffany Redmond of Amsterdam. Chelsey has been an integral member of Mayfeld’s Key Club, volunteering for a variety of community service projects that include the “Walk in her Shoes” domestic violence awareness program, Red Cross Bloodmobiles and volunteer projects for Nathan Littauer Nursing Home, to name a few. She’s served as cheer captain of the varsity cheerleading squad and helped volunteer with the elementary school precision team. As a junior, she was inducted into the National Honor Society and also helped with activities of the Paw Perfection Club. On her own time, she has participated with the Medical Explorers at St. Mary’s Hospital and been a volunteer at both PetSmart and Healthlink. She was accepted into the nursing program at Maria College, where plans to start classes this fall.

is part of Mayfeld’s Honor Guard with a cumulative high school average of 95.32. She is the daughter of Kristi Evens of Gloversville and David Myers of Johnstown. Mikayla is a major contributor to the girls varsity volleyball team where she’s been an athlete since freshman year of high school. As a volleyball athlete, she’s been awarded team MVP honors, as well as selection for 1st Team All-State and Western Athletic Conference MVP. She has participated in club volleyball, as well as many clinics and camps. Mikayla has also been involved with the school choir, served as class vice-president and competed as a track and feld athlete. As a junior, she was inducted into the National Honor Society. This fall, she’ll be playing volleyball for the State University of New York at Potsdam where she earned an Elite Housing Scholarship. She plans to study psychology.

Chelsey Redmond Mikayla Myers

Mayfield’s Top Graduates from the Class of 2019

Mayfield Junior-Senior High School recognizes the top graduates of the Class of 2019. These students will

be recognized at an awards ceremony on Friday, June 28 at Mayfield Junior-Senior High School auditorium.

Mayfield recognizes the top two students in the class, but also congratulates all those students whose weighted

cumulative high school average is above 90.0 as part of the graduation Honor Guard.

Salma Hickok is part of Mayfeld’s Honor Guard with a cumulative high school average of 95.18. She is the daughter of Rana Hickok of Gloversville and Daniel Hickok of Johnstown. Salma is very active within our art department, taking a variety of classes and also serving as the President of Brainstorm, Mayfeld High School’s literary magazine, helping the advisor to compile student work, designing the cover and helping to organize the art show and coffeehouse. Throughout her four years of high school she has helped on the stage crew for drama club productions, painting sets, and

Adam Liebers is part of Mayfeld’s Honor Guard with a cumulative high school average of 93.97. He is the son of Lynn and Stephen Liebers of Gloversville. Adam has been a three season varsity athlete in cross-country running, Nordic skiing, and track and feld. He received the Coach’s Award in track and feld and as part of the boys Nordic ski team placed third at sectionals in 2019. As a junior, he was part of the tech crew for Mayfeld’s Legally Blonde production. Adam plans to study computer science at Utica College this fall where he earned a Founders Scholarship.

moving props. This year, she served as technical stage manager. She has earned Academic Excellence every term as well as National Physical Fitness Awards. This fall, she will be studying digital media arts at Fulton Montgomery Community College, with the goal of transferring to a four year college after attaining her Associates Degree. She would like to become an illustrator or animator.

Andrea Denney is part of Mayfeld’s Honor Guard with a cumulative high school average of 93.67. She is the daughter of Trini Hernandez of Gloversville and Terrence Denney of Mayfeld. Andrea completed high school in only three years, continuing to earn high honors. She was part of the JV volleyball team and earned the Most Improved Player Award as a freshman and then earned Co-MVP as a sophomore junior varsity player. Since junior high she has participated in the Mayfeld Drama Club,

Ryan Phillips is part of Mayfeld’s Honor Guard with a cumulative high school average of 93.39. He is the son of Robert and Jennifer Phillips of Gloversville. Ryan has been a top student in the Digital Multimedia Program at the Career and Technical Center and was inducted into their National Technical Honor Society. He has been involved in many sports including soccer, basketball, baseball, Nordic skiing, cross-country running and track and feld. Ryan earned the Kevin Rovito Award in Nordic skiing as

helping with stage crew and serving as assistant stage manager this past year with Mayfeld’s Once Upon a Mattress production. She plans to attend Fulton Montgomery Community College this fall, majoring in general studies.

a junior. He has volunteered for community service projects with the Mayfeld Key Club for the past three years. Ryan has done freelance videography and recordings independently for the school and his community. This past year, he worked on the tech crew for the Mayfeld Drama Club production. He will be majoring in graphic design at Castleton University this fall where he earned an academic honors scholarship.

Chloe Jarrett is part of Mayfeld’s Honor Guard with a cumulative high school average of 93.06. She is the daughter of Heather Jarrett of Gloversville. Chloe has been active in Mayfeld’s Key Club with a variety of community service activities. She is also part of the Masterminds team. At different times through high school she worked on the tech crew for drama, sang in the school choir and helped with the Paw Perfection Club. She is an athlete on the varsity track and feld team. As a junior, she was

Emily Mormando is part of Mayfeld’s Honor Guard with a cumulative high school average of 92.79. She is the daughter of Nicholas and Pam Mormando of Gloversville. Emily has been an integral member of the girls varsity volleyball team. She earned the team MVP award during her freshman year on the junior varsity team and then Co-MVP and MVP setter by her junior year as a varsity team member. At the Western Athletic Conference level she was selected as the WAC MVP Setter, selection to 2nd team All-State and as a 1st

inducted into the National Honor Society. This fall she plans to attend Siena College where she earned an academic merit scholarship.

team WAC All-Star. Emily’s senior year varsity volleyball team won the Section 11, Class D Championship title this season while also making it to the New York State Class D semifnal competition. Emily was also active with the Sacandaga Volleyball Club and the All-American Volleyball Club. She plays the fute in the school band and is a member of the Paw Perfection Club. As part of the Mayfeld Key Club she helped with a variety of awareness programs and fundraisers. She will be working towards her Associates Degree in general studies this fall at Fulton Montgomery Community College.

Tabitha Henzel is part of Mayfeld’s Honor Guard with a cumulative high school average of 92.71. She is the daughter of Robin Levison of Gloversville and Greg Henzel of Howes Cave, NY. Tabitha has been involved with the Mayfeld Key Club helping to organize awareness campaigns and donating her time to many charity fundraisers. She’s also been a member of Mayfeld’s Mural Club, the junior varsity volleyball team, the Sacandaga Volleyball Club and served as manager of the 2017 girls volleyball team. With a keen interest in animals, she helped to start a Paw Perfection Club

Garret Delaney is part of Mayfeld’s Honor Guard with a cumulative high school average of 92.56. He is the son of Tina and Tim Delaney of Mayfeld. Garret is a three sport athlete at Mayfeld. An athlete on the varsity soccer team since his freshman year, he has served as team co-captain and was selected as a Western Athletic Conference 1st

Team All-Star in both 11th and 12th grades. As a varsity basketball player since his freshman year, he served as co-captain for two years, was selected as a WAC 2nd Team All-Star as a junior and a 1st Team All-Star and a 6th Team All-State selection

at school that centered on helping the regional animal shelters with donations and support. She has volunteered at animal hospitals, worked as a veterinary assistant, rehabilitated animals, and helped with many fundraisers in support of animals. With the goal of eventually becoming a veterinarian, she is beginning her post-secondary study at Fulton Montgomery Community College this fall.

his senior year. He has participated in AAU basketball, as well as the Fulton United travel soccer club. This year, he earned the Capital Region PE Leadership Award. As a junior he was inducted into the National Honor Society. Garret plans to study business administration at The College of St. Rose this fall where he earned an academic scholarship.

Damiana Crankshaw is part of Mayfeld’s Honor Guard with a cumulative high school average of 92.18. She is the daughter of Dawn and John Crankshaw of Mayfeld. Mia has completed her high school education in only three years, maintaining academic excellence throughout those years. When not in school, Mia can be found babysitting her siblings and extended family, reading for fun, playing the piano and cooking. She

Giovanni Angelo is part of Mayfeld’s Honor Guard with a cumulative high school average of 91.93. He is the son of Lorraine and Nicholas Angelo of Gloversville. Gio has been an athlete on the varsity golf, soccer, bowling, and track and feld teams. As part of the bowling team he has earned the Most Improved Award, as well as the Coach’s Award and served as team captain his senior year. With a love for fshing, he has

has also been involved in a variety of volunteer work through her church. Upon high school graduation she will start full-time ministry.

been involved in Mayfeld’s Outdoor Club. With an interest in business, Gio will be continuing his education at Fulton Montgomery Community College, with the goal of transferring to a four year college after he earns his Associates Degree.

Shelbylyn VanNostrand is part of Mayfeld’s Honor Guard with a cumulative high school average of 91.34. She is the daughter of Taryn O’Brien of Northville and Gordon VanNostrand of Mayfeld. Shelbylyn has been a Mayfeld softball athlete for many years, and is also

Congratulations busy in summer and winter softball leagues. She’s been a member of the school choir throughout high school. She has volunteered her time at the Paul Nigra Center and often babysits for members of our community. Shelby was inducted into the National Honor Society as a junior and continues to volunteer for the club. With a love for children, Shelby will be continuing her education this fall at Fulton

On Your Montgomery Community College, with the goal of transferring to a four year college for early childhood education once she earns her Associates Degree. Great Achievements!