{"id":139769,"date":"2026-02-20T08:56:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T08:56:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/139769\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T08:56:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T08:56:21","slug":"ballston-spa-announces-top-of-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/139769\/","title":{"rendered":"Ballston Spa Announces Top of Class"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n Written by Saratoga TODAY<\/a> on February 19, 2026. Posted in Education<\/a>, Featured<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\"\"Ballston Spa has announced its top performing students in the Class of 2026. \u00a0
(Courtesy of Ballston Spa Central School District)<\/p>\n

Ballston Spa High School Principal Matthew Robinson has announced Lucas Guest as the Valedictorian and Nicholas Sharp as the Salutatorian for the Class of 2026.<\/p>\n

Lucas Guest: Valedictorian of the Class of 2026<\/p>\n

Lucas is a dedicated scholar who has excelled in an extremely rigorous and challenging course load who will complete seventeen college level courses.\u00a0 Due to his dedication and love of learning Luke will receive a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation with Honors with Mastery in Mathematics and Science. His cumulative GPA is an outstanding 99.75.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Luke has served as Student Council President for three years, is a ten-time regional medalist and two-time state qualifier for Science Olympiad, for which he has been Treasurer and Vice-President, and was chosen as Captain for the Varsity Cross-County team. Music has been a central thread of Luke\u2019s life, teaching himself the piano and guitar, then continuing to challenge himself in different music communities, including his involvement with the Pit Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Wind Ensemble.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Luke will pursue a degree in Physics with aspirations to teach future generations.\u00a0 He approaches challenges with thoughtful determination and collaborates gracefully with those around him. His ability to lead while uplifting others reflects both emotional intelligence and genuine kindness. Ballston Spa knows Luke will be successful in his future based on the impact he has made on our school and community.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Nicholas Sharp: Salutatorian of the Class of 2026<\/p>\n

Nicholas has sought extremely rigorous coursework and has excelled with natural ability. Nick completed sixteen college level courses and achieved a perfect score on the ACT. Nick will graduate with a remarkable cumulative GPA of 99.71 and will earn a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation with Honors with Mastery in Mathematics and Science.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Nick is a Sub team Captain of the Robotics team, four-year member of the Varsity Cross-Country and Track and Field teams, and Boy Scouts Senior Patrol Leader. With over 270 community service hours, he is projected to achieve the prestigious Eagle Scout rank this year. Nick has greatly contributed to the field of engineering by creating a Java programming course and assisting in instructing students and community members for the past three summers. Nick is also a member of both the National Honor Society and Tri-M Music Honor Society.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Nick\u2019s aspirations to pursue a major in Computer\/Software Engineering are supported by his exceptional skills, creativity, and passion for technology.\u00a0 He is not just academically brilliant, but also compassionate, hardworking, and a natural leader, who will be greatly missed in the Ballston Spa community.<\/p>\n

Top 10 Graduating Seniors for the Class of 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

1. Lucas Guest. Cumulative GPA: 99.75\u00a0<\/p>\n

2. Nicholas Sharp. Cumulative GPA: 99.71<\/p>\n

3. Lillian Frederick. Cumulative GPA: 99.18\u00a0<\/p>\n

4. James DeLorenzo. Cumulative GPA: 99.111<\/p>\n

5. TinaMarie. Cumulative GPA: 98.967\u00a0<\/p>\n

6. Sonja Mankes. Cumulative GPA: 98.877<\/p>\n

7. Logan Purcell. Cumulative GPA: 98.762<\/p>\n

8. Alexa Cushing. Cumulative GPA: 98.315\u00a0<\/p>\n

9. Alexandra Beck. Cumulative GPA: 98.315<\/p>\n

10. Eric Lumley. Cumulative GPA: 98.196.<\/p>\n


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