Meet the 2026 Baker's Dozen
Charity Miller
Class Rank: 1
Honors: National Honor Society, AP Scholar with Distinction
School activities: Basketball, Flag Football, Student Council Co-Treasurer and Book Club
Activities outside of school: Church Volunteer, Chinese AP course for 3 years, El Salvador Missions trip and published article in local paper
College you plan to attend and major: Washington and Lee University for Pre-Law/Political Science
Career plans: Become a lawyer by studying Constitutional Law.
How has Baldwinsville prepared you for your future: Baldwinsville has provided a safe educational environment that allows me to pursue interests and goals inside the classroom as well as within the surrounding community.
Molly Scherfling
Class Rank: 2
Honors: Post-Standard Syracuse Best and Brightest Award, National Merit Scholarship Commendation, College Board National Recognition, AP Scholar and National Honor Society
School activities: Key Club President, Crew, Student Advisory Council, Orchestra and Rotary Interact Club
Activities outside of school: Figure Skating, Summer Camp Counselor and Guitar/Piano
College you plan to attend and major: Boston College for political science
Career plans: I hope to have a career that allows me to help people and travel to new places.
How has Baldwinsville prepared you for your future: Baldwinsville has prepared me for my future by challenging me academically, allowing me the opportunity to develop my leadership skills, and giving me the confidence to pursue my goals.
Ethan Millard
Class Rank: 3
Honors: Real World Design Challenge National Competition-NY State Winner, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Clarkson Leadership Award and Eagle Scout Rank
School activities: Cross Country, Indoor Track and Outdoor Track
Activities outside of school: Catholic Youth Group, Boy Scouts of America and Lockheed Martin Intern
College you plan to attend: Binghamton University for mechanical engineering
Career plans: My career plan is to work as a mechanical engineer.
How has Baldwinsville prepared you for your future: Baldwinsville has given me a supportive community of friends and teachers who constantly support me and push me to be the best version of myself.
Amelia Miller
Class Rank: 4
Honors: National Honor Society
School activities: Cross Country, Golf and National Honor Society
Activities outside of school: Golf, Traveling, Hiking and Running
College you plan to attend and major: SUNY Geneseo for accounting
Career plans: I plan to pursue a career in accounting and ultimately earn my CPA license.
How has Baldwinsville prepared you for your future: Baldwinsville has prepared me for my future by offering a wide variety of classes that allowed me to explore different fields. Having access to courses for almost any career path helped me identify the professional direction I want to pursue.
Grace Fortune
Class Rank: 5
Honors: National Honor Society, AP Scholar, Scholar Athlete and Keuka College H. Ball Community Achievement Award
School activities: Crew, Student Council, Youth Alive and National Honor Society
Activities outside of school: Lifeguard, Volunteer at Calvary Chapel and Vineyard Churches and Service Trip to El Salvador
College you plan to attend and major: Binghamton University for Biology
Career plans: Something in the Medical field
How has Baldwinsville prepared you for your future? Baldwinsville has given me strong community values that can be used to foster relationships with others.
Jason Hotchkiss
Class Rank: 6
Honors: AP Scholar
School activities: Band and Drumline
Activities outside of school: Drumming and Jogging
College you plan to attend and major: Onondaga Community College for Engineering
Career plans: Anything with Problem Solving
How Baldwinsville has prepared me: The school has provided me best with handling responsibility.
Oliver Lyman
Class Rank: 7
Honors: National Honor Society and Senior Year Lacrosse Team Captain
School activities: Lacrosse, National Honor Society and Student Council Secretary
Activities outside of school: Club Lacrosse
College you plan to attend and major: Hamilton College for biology
Career plans: I would like to become a doctor one day.
How has Baldwinsville prepared you for your future: Baldwinsville has provided me with an exceptional school environment and a dedicated teaching staff who continually push me to do my best. The vast amount of academic as well as athletic opportunities available to students has given me the chance to attend an outstanding college, and I am truly grateful for their support. Go Bees!
Ian Duffy
Class Rank: 8
Honors: National Honor Society, NYSSMA All-State, AP Scholar Award and National German Honor Society
School Activities: Marching Band, Pep Band, Drumline, Modern Band, Jazz Band and Key Club
Activities outside of school: Syracuse Youth Wind Symphony, Foodshare volunteer and Drummer for local bands
College you plan to attend and major: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for Physics
Career plans: I plan to become a medical physicist.
How has B’ville prepared you for your future: Baldwinsville has prepared me for the future by providing interesting and challenging coursework. I was lucky to have thoughtful teachers and the opportunity to take part in an exceptional music program.
Alexander Rao
Class Rank: 9
Honors: AP scholar and High honor roll
School activities: Soccer, Tennis and Trivia Club
Activities outside of school: Club soccer, President of the Bville Madden Franchise League and skiing
College you plan to attend and major: University of Central Florida for Biomedical sciences on pre dental track
Career plans: Become a dentist and eventually start up dental practices.
How has B’ville prepared you for your future: Baldwinsville has prepared me by giving me a strong academic foundation while teaching me discipline, leadership, and time management through balancing academics, athletics, and extracurriculars.
Kiana Hosseini
Class Rank: 10
Honors: National Honor Society, Keuka College’s George H. Ball Community Achievement Award, RIT Science and Math Award
School activities: Volleyball, flag football, co-vice president of Student Council, treasurer of National Honor Society, treasurer of FCCLA, Student Advisory Committee, math league
Activities outside of school: Lifeguarding
College you plan to attend and major: Binghamton University to major in Biology on a pre-med track.
Career plans: I want to contribute to work that improves people's everyday lives and gives me the opportunity to learn from and connect with people from different cultures.
How has Baldwinsville prepared you for your future: Baldwinsville has prepared me for my future by giving me the support I need in school through teachers and academic resources, while also giving me sports experiences that have helped me build friendships.
Josephine Butler
Class Rank: 11
Honors: National Honor Society and Rotary Club Student of the Month
School activities: Baldwinsville Theater Arts Program, Varsity Crew, Pep Band, Company B (a capella), Chorus, Orchestra and School DJ on Fridays
Activities outside of school: Francis House Youth Auxiliary, Syracuse Chargers Rowing and Quo Vadis (youth group)
College you plan to attend and major: SUNY Fredonia for Adolescent Math Education
Career plans: I plan to become a high school math teacher and help students build confidence in math.
How has Baldwinsville prepared you for your future: Baldwinsville has allowed me to pursue academics, music, athletics, and service at a high level while building discipline, teamwork, and a strong sense of community.
Brendan DeCesare
Class Rank: 12
Honors: National Honor Society and Section 3 Academic Allstar
School activities: Lacrosse, National Honor Society, Student Council and Student Advisory Committee
Activities outside of school: Muay Thai, Dish washer, busser, and salad/dessert maker
College you plan to attend and major: St. John Fisher for legal studies
Career plans: I plan to become a lawyer
How has Baldwinsville prepared you for your future: Baldwinsville has prepared me for my future by giving me the opportunity to have knowledge in a diverse amount of subjects.
Gabrielle Awwad
Class Rank: 13
Honors: National Honor Society and The George Eastman Scholarship Winner
School activities: Student Council Co-President, National Honor Society President, Student Advisory Council, Soccer, Flag Football and Math League
Activities outside of school: Club Soccer
College you plan to attend and major: Binghamton University; Biology for Pre-Dental
Career plans: I would like to pursue a career in the dental, specifically in the orthodontic field.
How has Baldwinsville prepared you for your future: Baldwinsville has prepared me for my future by providing me with unique opportunities to challenge myself academically, in addition to the clubs and resources to get involved with our community.