Class of 2026 Senior Spotlights
Updated: June 22, 2026
Senior Spotlights showcase the graduating seniors of Lansingburgh High School's Class of 2026. Senior Spotlights will be posted on Lansingburgh's social media and website in the order they are submitted through the end of the school year.
Submissions are closed for the year as of Friday, June 12, 2026. The Senior Spotlight Submission Form was sent through ParentSquare to all seniors and their parents/guardians in late April.
Giovanni Austin
Plans for Next Year
Going to Hudson Valley Community College and majoring in Psychology.
Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
Mrs. Kavanagh and Mrs. Cosselman for always having my back, treating me like one of their own, and being there anytime I needed to talk. Thank you for everything.
Fondest Memory of Your Time at Lansingburgh High School
Beating Ravena (14-13) for the first time in 13 years.
Elizabeth Brown
Plans for Next Year
Attending SUNY Fredonia.
Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
I’m extremely grateful for the teachers who have always supported me and encouraged me to be my best self. There are definitely a lot of teachers who have been there for me, so I’m really glad I had the opportunity to get to know them all!
Fondest Memory of Your Time at Lansingburgh High School
I will always love the time I spent in drama club. Acting and singing are my biggest passions; I will always pursue them. I’m very grateful for the people in drama club because we’ve really become a family!
Amelia Cordero
Plans for Next Year
I will be attending SUNY Plattsburgh in the fall to study Nursing.
Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
I would like to thank all of the teachers who worked with me after school to help me achieve my goals in the classroom. I would specifically like to thank Mr. Rowlands and Mr. Sudduth, who treated me like one of their own and were there for me throughout middle school and high school. I would also like to thank Ms. Penman and Ms. Baldassari for inspiring me to continue my studies in health sciences.
Fondest Memory of Your Time at Lansingburgh High School
A lot of my fondest high school memories take place on stage, rehearsing for our upcoming drama club productions, or in a gym practicing before a volleyball game. Thank you to my closest friends, coaches, and directors for making those experiences so memorable.
Kiera Cronk
Plans for Next Year
I’m taking a year off from school. I want to focus on improving my skills in dance, singing, and acting. Hopefully spend some time in the city.
Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
I’d like to say thank you to Mr. Ravalli for always being there for me and being the person I can always share a good laugh with. I would also like to shout out Mrs. Ferris, Mr. Sudduth, and Mr. Rowlands. They’ve always pushed me to do better than my best and turn my life into the best one ever, on and off stage. Because of them, I'm continuing to do what I love, hopefully, for the rest of my life.
All of my teachers have made my experience absolutely perfect. I wouldn’t trade it for the world. I love you all. Without you guys, I wouldn’t be who I am, so thank you.
Fondest Memory of Your Time at Lansingburgh High School
My last high school musical, Hadestown.
Layla Enous
Plans for Next Year
Going to Tompkins Cortland Community College to play softball and major in Business.
Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
Mrs. Gallagher and Coach Short. I have been in and out of Mrs. Gallagher's office for 4 years of her listening to all my problems and telling me to get work done. Coach Short always made me laugh at indoor track meets and helped me with jumping, which made me more confident in that event.
Fondest Memory of Your Time at Lansingburgh High School
Finally beating Cohoes (2-1 ) in softball during my junior year and also making it to sectionals that same year.
Cole Franklin
Plans for Next Year
Attending SUNY Schenectady County Community College.
Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
I want to shout out Mr. Rowlands and Mr. Sudduth for being awesome teachers over the years.
Fondest Memory of Your Time at Lansingburgh High School
I will always love the time I spent in the drama club as a part of the tech crew, and I am super grateful that I got to do it with such amazing people.
Prince-Kalem Gang
Plans for Next Year
Working for an HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) company or internship with National Grid.
Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
My sister, Kemanni Gang, for always being there for me.
Fondest Memory of Your Time at Lansingburgh High School
Hanging out with friends after practice.
Charles Hauser
Plans for Next Year
Going to Hudson Valley Community College.
Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
Coach Foard and Coach Faraci
Fondest Memory of Your Time at Lansingburgh High School
All of my friends and teachers.
Jaquan Jones
Plans for Next Year
I'm planning to attend the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center to prepare for the Business classes I'm going to take at Hudson Valley Community College.
Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
I would like to shout out Mrs. Huttner and Mrs. Dion for always believing in me and pushing me to keep going further. I would also like to say thank you for helping me prepare for the Regents and always cheering me up when I was feeling down.
Fondest Memory of Your Time at Lansingburgh High School
Seniors vs juniors and students vs staff in volleyball; that was fun to watch.
Braedan Kepner
Plans for Next Year
Going to Hudson Valley Community College for Business.
Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
Mr. Peltier. He always talks, listens and helps me through whatever I need.
Fondest Memory of Your Time at Lansingburgh High School
The 2025 baseball season.
Kendra Losee
Plans for Next Year
I will be attending Elmira College, where I will be majoring in Criminal Justice while playing Division 3 basketball on the women’s team.
Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
I would like to thank all my coaches and teachers who supported me throughout all four years of high school, pushing me to be the person I am today.
Fondest Memory of Your Time at Lansingburgh High School
My favorite memory was my senior soccer night, which landed on my birthday, and I scored my first varsity goal!
Danielle Marble
Plans for Next Year
Continuing onto cosmetology school and raising my baby boy.
Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
Mr. B, Mr. Foard, Mrs. Bragg, and Mrs. Gavin, as they’ve all helped me throughout high school so much, and I don’t know what I would have done without them.
Fondest Memory of Your Time at Lansingburgh High School
All the track meets and little hangouts in Mr. Bergmann’s room during study hall.
Aiden O’Melia
Plans for Next Year
Attending Siena College for Astrophysics.
Fondest Memory of Your Time at Lansingburgh High School
Playing varsity soccer.
Jaime K. Perez Jr.
Plans for Next Year
Going to Hudson Valley Community College for HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) and Plumbing.
Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
All of the staff and coaches.
Fondest Memory of Your Time at Lansingburgh High School
Playing soccer.
Katrina Pitanillo
Plans for Next Year
I plan to attend SUNY Schenectady County Community College for Business Administration!
Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
I would like to thank the entire Lansingburgh community and staff for their endless support and for always being supportive and welcoming! Every teacher I’ve had growing up has made some sort of impact on me.
Fondest Memory of Your Time at Lansingburgh High School
Definitely junior year prom.
Ella Maureen Ponzo
Plans for Next Year
Spending the next year in Bible Studies at Word of Life Bible Institute, and in 2027, begin pursuing a degree in Music Education.
Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
Shout out to my top five teachers: Rowlands, Wilson, Fazziola, Sudduth, and Baxter! Also, a special thank you to my GOATS: Behrens, Casale, Biddle, and Peltier!
Fondest Memory of Your Time at Lansingburgh High School
I loved laughing in choir over the silliest things, having unusual conversations with my friends in Rowlands' room, and dressing up for spirit week! I'll miss it!
Xavier Rivera
Plans for Next Year
Going to community college.
Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
Ms. Talma, because she helped me a lot this year and last year. Mr. Guyer, because he's a great guy.
Fondest Memory of Your Time at Lansingburgh High School
When I PR'd in my event at a home track & field meet last year.
Raerlian Rodriguez Rivera
Plans for Next Year
I’ll be attending Hudson Valley Community College.
Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
I want to thank Mr. Guyer & Coach Casale for always listening to my thoughts and being there to make me laugh. Also, I want to thank them for being the GOATs.
Fondest Memory of Your Time at Lansingburgh High School
Joking around with the staff and going to football & basketball games.
Nathan Strock
Plans for Next Year
After graduation, I plan to begin a career in the construction trades. I look forward to learning new skills and working hard.
Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
I would like to thank my teachers, coaches, and family for their support throughout high school. A special thank you to those who encouraged me to work hard, stay focused, and always do my best.
Fondest Memory of Your Time at Lansingburgh High School
My fondest memories of high school are the people I met along the way. The friendships, lessons learned, and experiences I shared that helped shape me into the person I am today.
Sophie Teta
Plans for Next Year
I will be attending SUNY Plattsburgh as an undecided major, but eventually taking the Psychology and Political Science route to become a forensic psychologist or a lawyer!
Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
I really want to thank every single one of these teachers: Mrs. Klug (Pre-K), Mrs. Higgins (Kindergarten), Miss Winterbourne (3rd grade), Mr. Gregoire (5th grade), Mrs. Stockton (8th grade), Mrs. Penman (9th grade), Mrs. Felio (9th grade), Mr. Laustrup (10th grade), Mr. Ravalli (10th grade), Mr. Tanner (10th grade), Mrs. Biddle (11th grade), Mr. Huba (12th grade) and Mrs. Collard (12th grade).
Thank you all for the endless support over the past 12 years I’ve been in the Lansingburgh School District. You’ve truly made an impact on my life, and I can’t thank you enough. From the constant joking and laughter to guiding me along the way, I will always think of you.
You made school so much easier, and I feel incredibly lucky to have had each of you as my teachers. You're the best ones I’ve ever had, and you're a huge part of the person I am today. Especially to the high school teachers—hearing “TETA” in the hallway will always stick with me. Thank you for believing in me just as much as I believe in you! I know you’ll continue to make an impact on so many others, just like you did on me. I will miss you all so much!
Fondest Memory of Your Time at Lansingburgh High School
- Winning homecoming queen my senior year
- Getting on prom court my junior year
- All the sporting events and showing school spirit
- Senior Sunrise
- Committing to SUNY Plattsburgh
- Halloween
- Spirit Week
- Powderpuff Football Game
- College visits
- Fun assemblies
Riley VanDervoort
Plans for Next Year
I will be attending Keuka College, studying Graphic Design and running cross country.
Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
I would like to thank Coach Foard for pushing me to do my best at each meet, Mr. Brown for getting me into boxing and finding a new appreciation for exercise, Mrs. V (my mother) for always being in my corner when I needed it the most and Ms. Mahoney for helping me start my day off right in junior year.
Fondest Memory of Your Time at Lansingburgh High School
I enjoyed spending extra time in the weight room and getting some new PRs.
Jahnia Venson
Plans for Next Year
Attending SUNY Plattsburgh for Adolescence Education with a concentration in English, as well as playing volleyball there.
Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
Mr. Emanuel, Mrs. Baldassari, and Mrs. Fazz for always being people I could count on for laughs, advice, or even just a space to express myself freely. You guys have become my school family these past few years. Without your knowledge, advice, and support, I wouldn't be the student or person I am today.
Fondest Memory of Your Time at Lansingburgh High School
Singing karaoke with Mr. Emanuel and a bunch of classmates in my sophomore year.
Anthony Vroman
Plans for Next Year
Attending Hudson Valley Community College for Electrical Engineering.
Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
Mr. Rowlands for putting up with my daily shenanigans, inspiring me, and pushing me to my fullest potential.
Fondest Memory of Your Time at Lansingburgh High School
Drama club experiences.
Cameron Weaver
Plans for Next Year
Attending firefighter academy.
Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
Mrs. Corey, she was an amazing teacher and always loved having me around, even when I no longer took her class.
Fondest Memory of Your Time at Lansingburgh High School
Going to junior prom with my girlfriend, Gianna.
Brayden Wilkinson
Plans for Next Year
I will be attending Utica University and studying Business and Criminal Justice. I will also be playing football in the fall and baseball in the spring.
Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
I would like to thank all of my teachers; they have helped me be the person I am today. I would also like to thank all of the staff in the guidance office.
To Mr. VanDervoort, thanks for putting up with me for all these years. Plus a big shout out to Mrs. Gavin and Mrs. Drinkwine.
Fondest Memory of Your Time at Lansingburgh High School
All of the bus rides home after football games, especially when we beat Ravena for the first time in 13 years.
Fatima Younas
Plans for Next Year
I am committed to the University at Albany and will be starting in the fall. I will be majoring in Psychology and going into the Pre-Law 3+3 joint degree program to become a family lawyer.
Teacher/Staff Thank Yous and Shout Outs
I would love to shout out all my teachers; they have all made my years more wonderful. Especially Ms. Collard for letting me rant to her and sit in her classroom every morning for almost 3 years now and also giving excellent advice when I needed it. Also, Ms. Behrens, because she made me love math again and is literally my best friend and pretends to have beef with me.
Fondest Memory of Your Time at Lansingburgh High School
My whole junior year, absolutely perfect.