Updated: June 23, 2022

We are showcasing the members of the Maple Hill High School Class of 2022 with Senior Spotlights.

Submissions for Maple Hill 2022 Senior Spotlights are now closed. Thank you to all who submitted a Senior Spotlight this year and congratulations to the Maple Hill Class of 2022!


Samantha Brahm

Fun Fact(s) About You
I love to bake and Diners are my favorite restaurants to eat at.

Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
I would like to thank my third-grade teacher, Mr. Morse, for changing my entire perspective on school and pushing me to get good grades.

Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
My fondest memories would be attending fall sports weekend each year.

Plans for Next Year
Attending HVCC to study Engineering Sciences.


Madeleine Conroy

Fun Fact(s) About You
I love cats and being with my friends.

Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
I’d like to thank Mrs. Kerner for always being there and being the easiest person to talk to <3

Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
My favorite memory in High School would be hanging out with all my friends in study halls.

Plans for Next Year
Attending HVCC.


Angelina Davis

Fun Fact(s) About You
I have a closet full of board games, love to bake, love anything involving art, and I love Florida.

Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
A teacher that I would like to thank and shout out is Mrs. Colwell. I want to thank her for being such an amazing teacher that genuinely cares about her students. She is always there for me when I need to talk and she always helps me when I am struggling with something. Mrs. Colwell is a great example of the perfect teacher. She is kind and caring. Mrs. Colwell is always putting others above herself and always makes sure her students understand what she is teaching. There are plenty of times that she has sat down in the atrium and talked with me to check in on how I am doing. I always leave her class with a smile on my face. I very much appreciate Mrs. Colwell and wish her the best!

Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
Some of the fondest memories I have from my time at Maple Hill High School are from when I was sitting in the atrium with my friends. During our time in the atrium, we are always laughing, smiling, and sharing stories. Sometimes we even play some board games.

Plans for Next Year
I plan to go to Hudson Valley next year, where I will major in Early Childhood Education. After Hudson Valley, I will transfer and continue my education so I can become an Elementary Education Teacher.


Matthew Donnelly

Fun Fact(s) About You
I once got stranded in the Gulf of Mexico while boating.

Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
I have too many to thank, but I would like to list a few, such as Mr. Hanrahan for dealing with me since 7th grade, Mrs. Golden for being a great teacher and mentor in 3rd grade, Mr. Murray for making math enjoyable in 9th grade, Mrs. Harris for being an incredible teacher and principal, and last but not least Mr. Lauterbach for being a real one.

Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
Definitely the international club trip to Montréal in ninth grade. So much happened that weekend.

Plans for Next Year
Hudson Valley Community College for business administration.


Landon Flach

Fun Fact(s) About You
My favorite color is green.

Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
Winning three sectional championships in one year.

Plans for Next Year
Studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alabama.


Joe Fredericks

Fun Fact(s) About You
I hope to purchase an ownership stake in a professional sports team such as the Brooklyn Nets or Pittsburgh Steelers.

Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
Thank you Mrs. Balogh for the extensive help you gave me in math!!! Also a shout out to Mr. Freese (Rico) for providing much-needed laughs every day during the school year!!

Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
My favorite memory was going to Canada with Senora Racz and the International Club my freshman year.

Plans for Next Year
I will be attending the University of Tampa to major in accounting and finance.


Rebecca Hall

Fun Fact(s) About You
I have attended games at 28 of the 30 Major League Baseball Stadiums.

Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
Holiday Hoopfest at The Hill.

Plans for Next Year
I am going to Siena College, where I will be attending the Belanger School of Nursing to obtain my BS in Nursing.


April Jacobs

Fun Fact(s) About You
Love to play guitar & sing and love to travel. Would love to incorporate these things into my career.

Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
I would like to recognize Sra. Racz because ever since having her as my 8th-grade teacher, she has inspired always seen the light in me and pushed me towards my true potential. She believed in me!

Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
My fondest memory of Maple Hill would be 9 square in the gym. It goes hard.

Plans for Next Year
Attending SUNY Geneseo to study international relations and run track and field.


Donovan Jensen

Fun Fact(s) About You
I enjoy sports, especially the Chicago Bears, and competitive gaming.

Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
Maple Hill has been a great place that has many great teachers. There are many people that have helped me along the way and I appreciate everything that they have done for me.

Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
I will remember many things about Maple Hill High school. Time spent with friends and the All Night Party is some that stand out along with baseball. I would like to give a special shout out to Coach Frese and Coach Biehler and all the baseball coaches for a great baseball experience!

Plans for Next Year
I plan to work toward a 4-year degree in computer science.


Samantha Malchow

Fun Fact(s) About You
I enjoy being outdoors and I am looking forward to college.

Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
Thanks to Mrs. Kerner for always having her door open for me and always being there for me.

Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
My fondest memory is being a part of the Yearbook Club and when the seniors came out for the Pep Rally.

Plans for Next Year
Attending Suny Cobleskill for an Ag Science business degree.


Lukas McIntosh

Fun Fact(s) About You
I have crossed international borders without a passport by kayaking into the Southern region of Canada.

Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
I would like to shout out Ms. Rattner for all of the fun times back in Elementary School during the Newbery Project and occasional library projects. I would also like to thank Mr. Austin for 6th-grade social studies and Mr. Frese and Mrs. Balogh for the past few years of high school. Also, a thank you to Señora Racz for helping me gain an interest in learning other languages and cultures.

Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
All of the countless memories from Cross Country during the past four years.

Plans for Next Year
I will be attending Plattsburgh State and working towards a degree in Computer Security, as well as running for the Cross Country team.


Amanda Nebral

Fun Fact(s) About You
I want to go to med school to become a psychiatrist! That always surprises people. I also love going on cruises.

Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
I’d like to thank Señora Racz. Since 8th grade, she has always been there for me. Between our hilarious conversations and her support with the yearbook, she has made a lot of bad days a lot better. I could go on and on about all of the ways Señora has brightened a lot of my days, but I’ll keep this short. Thank you for everything, Racz. I’ll miss you so much next year.

Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
All Night Parties and Prom!

Plans for Next Year
I will be attending Hudson Valley next year. However, I was offered delayed acceptance into Cornell University. I will be starting there in the fall of my sophomore year. I plan on majoring in Human Biology, Health, and Society with a concentration in Pre-Med.


Brianna Romer

Fun Fact(s) About You
I am addicted to tattoos.

Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
I would like to thank Mrs. Colwell for everything she has done. She is a great teacher and I am going to miss her next year. Thank you for giving me great advice when I come to you with tea.

Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
Being in the atrium with my friends.

Plans for Next Year
I am going to HVCC for radiology.


Sydney Smith

Fun Fact(s) About You
I’ve been doing my own nails since quarantine and I do my friends’ on the side too.

Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
I would like to thank Mrs. Colwell for being such a help to my education this year. She is great at teaching and always so nice.

Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
Being with my friends in the halls.

Plans for Next Year
Next year I plan on continuing my education at Hudson Valley for radiology.


Bridget Shea Soden

Fun Fact(s) About You
My puppy Blissey is a fan favorite among many.

Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
I would like to thank Mrs. Fowler. Mrs. Fowler has always been by my side supporting me throughout my time at Maple Hill. Mrs. Fowler always cheered me on.

Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
Hanging out with friends after school in the cafeteria.

Plans for Next Year
I plan to go to Siena to study Psychology.


Jace Tuttle

Fun Fact(s) About You
I love traveling, watching sitcoms, and Indian food.

Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
Mrs. Balogh, Mr. Porter, Mr. Frese, and Señora Racz! They always made class a fun time and I’m glad I got to have my last couple of years here with them.

Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
My fondest memories are being part of the Soccer and Track teams, Fall Sports Weekends, Pep Rallies, and Prom.

Plans for Next Year
Studying Engineering at the University of Michigan.


Shane Emerson Varian

Fun Fact(s) About You
I have four cats and a bunny. I used to have two chickens named Poultry In Motion and Sally (short for Salmonella).

Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
Mrs. Mary Moser (who is now retired) because she was nice to me and not in a phony way.

Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
My fondest memory of high school is when I first started playing volleyball.

Plans for Next Year
Attending Hudson Valley and apprenticing in a tattoo parlor.


Ethan Wilkinson

Fun Fact(s) About You
I enjoy skiing, camping, and kayaking as well as spending time with my dog.

Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
There are several teachers and administrators that have made an impact on my life going throughout Schodack. I truly thank each and every one of them for that.

Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
My fondest memory has to be the International Club trip to Montreal with Señora Racz. This was one of the most fun weekends I have ever had and there couldn’t have been a better chaperone to have there.

Plans for Next Year
University at Albany Atmospheric Science with Honors.