We are showcasing the members of the Maple Hill High School Class of 2025 with Senior Spotlights. We will update this page with Senior Spotlight submissions for the remainder of the school year. Spotlights will be posted in the order they are submitted. Scroll down to see who’s submitted so far!
How to Submit a Senior Spotlight
Seniors and families have been emailed the Senior Spotlight Submission Google Form. If you did not receive it or would like it to be resent, email us at communications@schodack.k12.ny.us and we will send it over. For examples of Senior Spotlights, see last year’s submissions here.
Seniors can submit themselves or have parents/guardians submit on their behalf. The last day to submit a Senior Spotlight is Friday, June 13.
Please fill out the submission form in full sentences; do not use lists or bullet points. Please include at least 1 good-quality picture with your submission.
Notes About Picture Submissions
- Please submit no more than 3 pictures.
- If submitting a senior portrait, please do not submit ones with watermarks or logos.
- Please do not submit screenshots of pictures. If you want to submit a picture from your phone’s photo library, please send the original image file, not a phone screenshot of the picture.
- Pictures must be appropriate for public posting on Schodack’s website and social media.
Elle Carpenter
Fun Fact(s) About You
I’m from Tallahassee, Florida, and I’m graduating from high school a year early.
Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
Thank you, Mr. Chevrier, for always greeting me at school in the morning and giving me fist bumps. Thank you, Mrs. Racz, for all the support you have given me since 8th grade. Thank you, Mrs. Gibney, for being so kind and supportive. Shout out to Frese for begging for candy all the time.
Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
My freshman year of indoor and outdoor track when I was on the same team as my sister and the Manhattan XC Invitational with my bestie.
Plans for Next Year
I’m attending Florida Gulf Coast University and majoring in Business Management.
Zachary Chittenden
Fun Fact(s) About You
I personally own about 25 dairy cows and I enjoy showing them at county fairs.
Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
Mr. Frese is a chill guy and has always been supportive. Mrs. Balogh for being an amazing math teacher and bringing honey butter! Also, Mrs. Stilson, for always being so nice!
Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
Being a part of the soccer and track teams.
Plans for Next Year
Attending Cornell University to study Animal Science.
Olivia Eaton
Fun Fact(s) About You
I plan to study abroad in college.
Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
I would like to thank Coach Oliver for being a fun and supportive basketball coach. Coach Hirschoff for all she has done for the Cross Country program. Mrs. Racz for being so amazing and kind. Mr. Frese for always chatting it up. And Mrs. Balogh for always being so supportive.
Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
My favorite memory at Maple Hill would have to be my senior prom or winning sectionals for girls’ cross country for the first time in school history and getting to attend states.
Plans for Next Year
I will be attending Quinnipiac University for their 3+1 program, earning my Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Sciences and a Master’s degree in Advanced Medical Imaging & Leadership.
Hannah Gardner
Fun Fact(s) About You
I love to read and write. One of my life goals is to publish a novel. My goal in the future is to be a civil rights lawyer and make a real change in people’s lives!
Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
Señora Racz for always being so kind and loving. She was like my second mom, I always felt comfortable coming to her if I needed help or advice on anything. Mr. Frese always found a way to brighten my day and made me believe in myself even if I didn’t. Ms. Fink made me fall in love with English in my freshman year, and I don’t know where I would be without that or her guidance. She has continued to be an amazing teacher and listener throughout my senior year.
Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
My fondest memory at Maple Hill was my junior and senior prom. All of the girls came together to compliment one another and lift each other up. It’s always amazing to see girls being there for one another.
Plans for Next Year
I will be attending Wheaton College and plan to major in English and will be on the pre-law track.
Alex Lammerts
Fun Fact(s) About You
I have enjoyed the fire services since I was young and am now a firefighter.
Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
Ms. Colwell – she made my least favorite subject interesting!
Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
Getting into a Questar program.
Plans for Next Year
To start working.
Hayden Landry
Fun Fact(s) About You
I have visited 48 out of the 50 States and will have hit all 50 by the end of the summer! I also love to race dirt bikes and play golf!
Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
Mr. Austin is great at teaching visual learners and makes every class interesting. He’s a great guy both in and out of school. Senora Racz, because she is so enthusiastic and caring. Mr. Frese, because he’s really funny and brightens the mood and Mrs. Balogh, because she is a great teacher and can push you out of your comfort zone.
Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
I had a lot of fun with my friends during our 2024 Golf Season and Senior Prom!
Plans for Next Year
I will be attending Hudson Valley’s Construction Program and hope to own my own business one day!
Evan Laurenzo
Fun Fact(s) About You
I’ve seen Drake twice in concert.
Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
Mrs. McGann, I appreciated our soccer conversations, and she made chemistry fun. Mrs. Racz, she was always funny and supportive. Mr. Hanrahan, thanks for being so chill, talking sports with me, and helping me learn the saxophone.
Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
Going to States in my senior year for indoor track.
Plans for Next Year
Attending Nazareth University to study Biomedical Sciences.
Kaedan Leonidas
Fun Fact(s) About You
I am taking a trip to the Philippines after graduation.
Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
I’d like to thank my coaches for all their support and encouragement. Shout out to Coach Hirschoff, Coach Bear, Coach Basile and Coach Gillespie for always pushing me to be my best. Also, thank you to Ms. Borland, our New Visions teacher for the Medical program, for her guidance and support this year.
Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
Lots of great memories from XC and track; team dinners, group runs, and invitationals – especially the Manhattan invitational for XC and running at Ocean Breeze for indoor track States.
Plans for Next Year
I will be attending Nazareth University, majoring in BioMedical Sciences. I plan to go on to attend medical school to become a physician. I will also be continuing my running career on the Nazareth Cross Country and Track Teams.
Ethan Leverone
Fun Fact(s) About You
Running has become what I work towards as well as my escape from the rest of life.
Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
I would like to thank Mr. Porter and Mrs. Balogh for igniting my interest in math and physics to find civil engineering as my future major.
Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
My fondest memory at Maple Hill is my senior year cross country season, training and competing with the whole team.
Plans for Next Year
I will be attending the University of Hartford to study civil engineering.
Leah McIntosh
Fun Fact(s) About You
I love to run, crochet/knit, and read.
Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
Thank you, Mr. Austin, for making me realize my passion for history. Thank you, Mr. Frese, for being a mentor to me and encouraging me to pursue education. Thank you, Mrs. Balogh, for helping me realize I can work through hard things. Thank you, Señora Racz, for making school fun and for always being a person to talk to, and for always supporting and caring about cross country and track.
Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
Winning Cross Country sectionals for the first time in Maple Hill’s history.
Plans for Next Year
I am attending SUNY Geneseo to major in Adolescence Education: Social Studies and also in History.
Eve McTarnaghan
Fun Fact(s) About You
I hope to travel a lot after high school and college!
Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
I want to thank Mrs. Balogh for always encouraging me to work hard and making everyone laugh.
Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
My favorite memory from Maple Hill is senior prom, we had so much fun and the venue was very nice.
Plans for Next Year
I’m attending Binghamton University and majoring in Psychology!
Kylie R. Reckner
Fun Fact(s) About You
I’m a soprano in the Capital District Youth Chorale.
Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
Miss Fink in English. We have bonded quickly in the one year I have attended Maple Hill.
Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
Senior Breakfast on the morning of the Fall Pep Rally.
Plans for Next Year
Attending Siena College for Computer Science.
Sydney Rogers
Fun Fact(s) About You
In junior year, I started a YouTube Channel and my dream job is to be an influencer.
Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
I would like to give a big thank you to Mrs. Balogh for being the best teacher I’ve ever had. Thank you for always believing in me, even when I didn’t believe in myself some days. Shout out to Mr. Austin for helping me become a better softball player and person ever since 8th grade.
Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
My best memories from Maple Hill are attending Prom all 4 years. I had the best time with my best friends all night.
Plans for Next Year
I will attend the University of Delaware to study Marketing.
Adriana Seeberger
Fun Fact(s) About You
My favorite movie is Mamma Mia and Saratoga Springs is my favorite place to visit, especially in the summer.
Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
A teacher I would like to thank is Ms. Colwell. Ms Colwell always had the best energy during her class and made English 11 enjoyable. I would also like to thank Pam and Ms. Stilson for being such bright individuals who are always easy to talk to or share a laugh with.
Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
My fondest memory at Maple Hill was the day of our senior pep rally. The whole grade came together to set everything up and made it a good time for everyone.
Plans for Next Year
I will be attending Hudson Valley Community College undecided, and then transferring to a university after I finish my two years there.
Samantha Sinacore
Fun Fact(s) About You
I have my black belt in Taekwondo.
Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
To my favorite teacher in the world, Mr. Mastracy, thank you for making history fun. Thank you to Pam for always being a support system and friend. Thank you to the Tech Valley community for welcoming me with open arms, I miss you all.
Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
Senior Prom with Jayda, Miley, Millie, Shea, Adrianna and Taylor.
Plans for Next Year
Taking a gap year to work and figure out what career I want to pursue.
Karlee Taylor
Fun Fact(s) About You
My favorite movie is Little Women and my favorite band is My Chemical Romance.
Schodack CSD Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
I would like to thank Mrs. Racz, Mr. Segarra and Ms. Gonzalez for being the teachers I could always talk to and who always believed in me! I would also like to thank Peg, the Visual and Performing Arts New Visions teacher, for making all my days brighter and giving me a place to grow my artistic skills!
Fondest Memory of Maple Hill High School
My fondest memory from Maple Hill is getting to be a part of the Drama Club since 7th grade!
Plans for Next Year
I’m attending Ithaca College to get my BFA in Film!
