Meet the Baker's Dozen: The Top 13 in Baker High School's Class of 2022
Makenna Davis
Class Rank: 1
Honors: NYS Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay Community Service Youth Recognition Award, RIT Computing Medal, National Merit Scholarship Commendation, National Honor Society
School activities: Edge FCU Student Ambassador, Student Council President, Senior Council Social Media Specialist, ECA Website Creator, Interact Club, GEMS Counselor
Activities outside of school: Competitive Dancer, Dance Teacher, Lifeguard, Volunteer
College you plan to attend and major: Rochester Institute of Technology- Management Information Systems and Accounting- Accelerated 4+1 MBA
Career plans: I do not have a definite career plan, but I know I want to be in an administrative position involving managing a company’s technology and financials.
How has Baldwinsville prepared you for your future: Baldwinsville has prepared me for my future by allowing me to grow in such an amazing environment. The Baker community is one that I will cherish forever because of the relationships I have made with staff and peers. There are always people around who have your back and want to see you flourish and succeed. I am grateful for my fantastic teachers and the educational challenges and support they provided, helping to prepare me to take on the future.
Kyra Glickert
Class Rank: 2
Honors: National Honor Society
School activities: Soccer, Student Council, Key Club, Art Club
Activities outside of school: Youth Group, Volunteer at Church
College you plan to attend and major: Five-year Occupational Therapy program at Messiah University
Career plans: I hope to become an occupational therapist for special needs children.
How has Baldwinsville prepared you for your future: Baldwinsville has prepared me for the future by providing great, caring teachers who have offered constant support to me throughout my high school career. Baldwinsville has also helped me discover my passion for my future job and provided opportunities to explore my options more.
Dean Welch
Class Rank: 3
Honors: National Honor Society, University of Rochester Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award, High Honor Roll, OCC Dean’s List
School activities: Executive Council, Senior Council, Student Advisory Committee, Varsity Baseball, Varsity Basketball
Activities outside of school: Cart Attendant at Radisson Greens
College you plan to attend and major: I am going to attend Villanova University to study Business Analytics and Finance.
Career plans: I hope to become successful in business areas using the application of analytics.
How has Baldwinsville prepared you for your future: Baldwinsville has prepared me for my future by guiding me through school with great teachers, coaches, and peers that truly make me a better person, student, and athlete. The friendships I have made, along with other connections, are extremely valuable to me, and I am forever grateful.
Caitlin Sacco
Class Rank: 4
Honors: CNY Scholastic Art 2x Gold Key Medalist (Portfolio and Painting) CNY Scholastic Art 2x Silver Key Medalist (Drawing and Painting), CNY Scholastic Art 3x Honorable Mention Medalist (2x Drawing, and Painting), CNY Scholastic Art Honorable Mention Medalist (Drawing), CNY Scholastic Art Silver Key Medalist (Drawing), Syracuse Cultural Workers - Peace & Justice Award, CFAC 49th Teen Arts Competition Best in Show, Best Painting, & Student’s Choice, “Uncharted Territory” Everson Teen Arts Council Virtual Exhibition, Certificate of Excellence (2021, 2022) and National Honor Society
School activities: Lacrosse, Cross Country, Rotary Interact Club, Key Club
Activities outside of school: Club Lacrosse, Art Commissioner
College you plan to attend and major: Mercyhurst University; major in Biology with a concentration in Neuroscience
Career plans: I hope to become a successful Dermatologist or Physician’s Assistant.
How has Baldwinsville prepared you for your future: Baldwinsville prepared me for my future by providing me with the foundation for being a successful student. My excellent teachers helped me turn in quality assignments, manage my time, craft meaningful relationships, and learn to emphasize collaboration. I’ve learned from my mistakes and successes in high school, which will help me handle the pressure and rigor I will face in a professional career.
Emily Forman
Class Rank: 5
Honors: National Honor Society
School activities: Volunteer for Baldwinsville branch of Edge Federal Credit Union, National Honor Society
Activities outside of school: Working, babysitting, and volunteering
College you plan to attend and major: Boston University; major in Computing and Data Science
Career plans: I plan to focus on data science in the business field.
How has Baldwinsville prepared you for your future: Baldwinsville has prepared me for my future by allowing me to surround myself with the best people and opportunities. I’ve had the most supportive teachers and friends that have been there for me without question. Between the knowledge I’ve gained and the relationships I’ve made, I value everything Baldwinsville has given me.
Elizabeth Sheperd
Class Rank: 6
Honors: National Honor Society, High Honor Roll, 1st Chair Violinist at Area All-State
School activities: President of Key Club, Student Advisory Committee, Senior Council, Student Council, Honors Society
Activities outside of school: Volunteer for Awareness Events, Part-time Job(s), Club Soccer, Plays Piano, Viola, and Guitar
College you plan to attend and major: I plan to attend the University of Massachusetts Amherst and major in Public Health
Career Plans: I hope to become a successful Healthcare Administrator and be able to better the lives of the public.
How has Baldwinsville prepared you for your future: Baldwinsville has prepared me for my future by providing teachers who are caring and put so much effort into helping students learn and grow. It has also provided me with excellent role models and valuable relationships that have instilled in me confidence and a strong work ethic.
Maeve Bartell
Class Rank: 7
Honors: National Honor Society, Clarkson Leadership Award
School Activities: Soccer, Lacrosse, Student Council, Senior Council, Student Advisory Council, Math League, National Honor Society
Activities outside of school: Soccer coach, tutor, GEMS camp counselor, volunteer at church
College and major: Clarkson University and Civil Engineering
Career plans: I hope to own my own engineering business in the civil or geotechnical field
How has Baldwinsville prepared you for your future: Baldwinsville has been a great community with awesome support from everyone within it. I have had so many great opportunities to learn and grow through my peers, teachers, and coaches. This community has paved a successful path for my future and I am so grateful for everything Baldwinsville has given me.
Andrei Uncu
Class Rank: 8
Activities outside of school: Baldwinsville Fire Department volunteer
College you plan to attend and major: University of Buffalo, Civil Engineering
Career plans: Working as Civil Engineer
How has Baldwinsville prepared you for your future: Baldwinsville prepared me to become a responsible and committed citizen.
César Pérez Mariño
Class Rank: 9
Honors: National Honor Society, Recipient of the 2021 Congress of Future Medical Leaders Award of Excellence- signed by Nobel Laureate Mario Capecchi, National Society of High School Scholars Medal of Honor, US Senate Youth Program Semi-Finalist, Student Leader of Culture Festival, HOBY Representative- Presidential Award Recipient, Voted “Best Bill” in Youth and Government Program, District’s Certificate of Excellence in 2020, 2021 and 2022, Selected for Specialty Role of “Clerk” in the 2021 Angelo Del Toro PR/HYLI Mock Assembly, Selected for Specialty Role of “Majority Whip” in the 2022 Angelo Del Toro PR/HYLI Mock Assembly, Master of Ceremonies for National Junior Honor Society Induction, Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute Excellence Scholarship, AP Scholar Award, College Board National Hispanic Recognition Program, Seal of Biliteracy
School activities: Class Council, National Honor Society, Student Advisory Council, Student Council, Science Olympiad, Robotics Club, Math League, French Club, Diversity and Equity Student Sub Committee, Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute, Baldwinsville Culture Festival, Baldwinsville Community Scholarship Fund, Key Club
Activities outside of school: Delegate of the Congress of Future Medical Leaders, Baldwinsville Meals on Wheels, YMCA Youth and Government
College you plan to attend and major: Yale University. I plan to major in either Pre-medical or Biology programs
Career plans: I hope to pursue a career in the medical field as either a Neurosurgeon or a Primary Care Physician. Either way, helping others is my dream.
How has Baldwinsville prepared you for your future: I can say undeniably that I would never have grown in the ways I have in a district other than B’ville. By providing me with endless opportunities to explore my interests through rich extracurricular offerings, allowing me to forge the friendships I hold closest to my heart, supplying me with a constant stream of support from teachers who have done nothing but excel when faced with adversity, Baldwinsville has made me who I am.
Grace Branshaw
Class Rank: 10
Honors: National Honor Society, OCC Dean’s List
School activities: Softball, Orchestra, Key Club, Honor Society
Activities outside of school: Camp Kesem Volunteer, Work, Music
College you plan to attend and major: Siena College; major in Biology
Career plans: I hope to become a trustworthy surgeon to help relieve others of pain.
How has Baldwinsville prepared you for your future: Baldwinsville has provided me with teachers that not only taught me in ways that really helped me understand the topics but they also gave me great advice to use in everyday life. The community also presented me with strong friendships that have helped me through high school and hopefully throughout my life.
Brycen Murdock
Class Rank: 11
Honors: National Honors Society, Various Vex Robotics awards, OCC President’s List
School activities: Soccer, Robotics Club, National Honor Society
Activities outside of school: Cashier at Runnings, Lawn maintenance/Snow removal, Weight lifting
College you plan to attend and major: University at Buffalo; major in electrical or mechanical engineering
Career plans: Be a project manager at a reputable engineering firm
How has Baldwinsville prepared you for your future: Baldwinsville gave me access to great classes on a college level that will better prepare me for the academic standard during college. I feel my teachers assisted in giving me a well-developed understanding of the material, and the opportunities/activities offered at Baldwinsville helped me develop meaningful friendships.
Liam Byrne
Class Rank: 12
Honors: National Honor Society, AP Scholar
School Activities: Robotics Club, Science Olympiad, Honor Society, Soccer, Drumline, Band (Percussion)
Activities Outside of School: Work at Price Chopper
College Plan to Attend and Major: University of Pittsburgh to major in Civil Engineering
Career Plans: Civil Engineer
How has Baldwinsville prepared you for your future: By providing me with great teachers and counselors
Emma Hollenbeck
Class Rank: 13
Honors: National Honor Society, NYS Scholar Athlete, NFHCA High School Scholar of Distinction, NFHCA High School Academic Squad, Baldwinsville Field Hockey All League and Section Three All Star, and Section Three Champion, and Baldwinsville Lacrosse All League.
School activities: National Honor Society, Baldwinsville Varsity Field Hockey, Baldwinsville Varsity Lacrosse, Key Club, and Interact Club.
Activities outside of school: Special Olympics, Baldwinsville Youth Lacrosse Camp Coach, Monster Elite Lacrosse Club, and Volunteer at Church.
College you plan to attend and major: Saint Bonaventure University; major in Physical Education/Adaptive Physical Education.
Career plans: I plan to become a Physical Education or Adaptive Physical Education Teacher, where I hope to make a positive impact on the lives of children.
How has Baldwinsville prepared you for your future: Baldwinsville has prepared me for my future by surrounding me with extremely supportive and compassionate teachers and coaches who have not only made me a better student-athlete, but also a better person. They have taught me countless life lessons that I will carry with me forever.
