Local Students Shine at Graduation
SLV High’s Class of 2025 Valedictorians and Salutatorians Announced
San Lorenzo Valley High School held its graduation ceremonies on June 6 at the campus in Felton. Prior to the event, the school announced this year’s Class of 2025 Valedictorians and Salutatorians. Pictured above l to r: Jorin Fields-Rapley, Keegan Hickey, Toryn Thompson, Amir Vered, and Abigail Gabrielson.
Valedictorians
Jorin Fields-Rapley will be attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute, majoring in Biomedical Engineering. Future plans include biomedical research and studying abroad in Europe.
Toryn Thompson will be attending Stanford University, majoring in Computer Engineering. Future plans include intersecting engineering with public policy to have real impact in communities.
Amir Vered will be attending California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, majoring in: Electrical Engineering. Future plans include research & starting a company for fusion energy and/or asteroid mining.
Salutatorians
Abigail Gabrielson, will be attending University of California, Los Angeles, majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Future plans include working in the environmental engineering field.
Keegan Hickey, will be attending New York University Shanghai, majoring in Social Science
Future plans include becoming a United States Diplomat.
SLV High’s Jaice Williamson Receives $5000 Scholarship
San Lorenzo Valley High School senior Jaice Williamson is the recipient of the $5000 Isabella Fowler Sewell Scholarship through the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County. According to Jaice’s English and Debate teacher, Jaice’s intellectual curiosity and collaborative nature led him to become a leader in the classroom. Jaice says that growing up with parents of differing political ideologies instilled in him a desire to bridge divides and make a difference through the social sciences. The 3.7 GPA student has led teams to multiple National Speech and Debate Tournament, serving as a mentor to novice team members. He loves public speaking and hopes to earn a BA in political science. Jaice will attend Indiana University in the fall.
This year the Community Foundation awarded 46 scholarships from 18 different funds started by generous community members for a total of $403,000. Of awardees, 92% are BIPOC-identifying students, 64% are first-generation college students, and 2% are Dreamers.
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