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Meet the Class of 2017 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Meet the Class of 2017 Valedictorian Ruan Chubaruk and Salutatorian Alina Zdebska

 
Valedictorian
Name: Ruan Chubaruk
Parent(s): Leonid and Nelya Chubaruk
Hometown: Lakeland
My plans for next few years: I plan to earn a bachelor’s degree at Le Moyne College.
What I have enjoyed the most about high school: I enjoyed my senior year the most.
Who has inspired me the most: My family has inspired me the most.
My advice to my graduating class: My advice would be to work hard to achieve your dreams and to be successful.
One thing I hope to accomplish in my lifetime: I would like to have an enjoyable and successful career and to make a difference in my community.
 
   
Salutatorian
Name: Alina Zdebska
Parent(s): Oksana Zdebska and Andriy Zdebskyy
Hometown: Solvay
My plans for next few years: Syracuse University
My career plans: Biomedical engineering
What I have enjoyed the most about high school: My memories made with friends and teachers.
My favorite quote: "Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory." -- Dr. Seuss
Who has inspired me the most: My older brother, Yuriy Zdebskyy inspired me to reach my potential.
My advice to my graduating class: Always stand up for what you believe in and don't follow the crowd.
The word or phrase that best describes my personality: Compassionate
How I want my classmates to remember me: Being someone who was kind and confident in their beliefs.
One thing I hope to accomplish in my lifetime: Make my parents proud.
 
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PO Box 980, 299 Bury Drive
Syracuse, New York 13209
Phone: (315) 468-1111