Congratulations to our 2025 Graduation Awards recipients! 

4-J Farmm Award – Martin DePaul, Jr.
To a senior who is pursuing a career in the field of agriculture. 

ACS Visual Art Purchase Award - Abigail Hopkins
Outstanding art project to be retained by the school. 

ACS Non-Teaching Association Congeniality –Cole Koopmann and Cadince Younes
Most Mechanically Inclined – Dylan Keene 

ACS Perseverance Award - Jozlyne Hazard
Given to a student who has demonstrated determination, persistence and resilience in overcoming significant challenges. 

ACS Senior Art Award – McKenzie Sterling
Outstanding art project to be retained by the school. 

ACS Teachers' Association Scholarships – Gabriel Landry and McKenzie Sterling
Given to students who will pursue higher education. 

ACS Yearbook Award - Rebecca Campbell
Outstanding contributions to the Yearbook. 

Adirondack Area School Boards Association Community Service Award - Brianne Reid
To a senior who has exhibited outstanding community service. 

Adirondack School Counselor Association Scholarship - Brianne Reid
To a deserving senior who plans to continue her education. 

American Legion Post 1518 Awards – Ashton Gillis and Brianne Reid
To seniors who have demonstrated selfless service, patriotism, leadership, and dependability. 

Argyle Alumni Association Awards
Valedictorian – Connor Quist
Salutatorian – Ashton Gillis
Third Highest – Kylie Mattison
Given to seniors of an Argyle Alumnus – Victoria Anderson and Brianne Reid 

Argyle Community Scholarships – Rebecca Campbell, Brianne Reid, Colby Ricciardelli
To college-bound students who will benefit most and show promise of making worthwhile contributions to society. 

Argyle Masonic Scholarship Award –Connor Quist
To a student pursuing post-secondary education based on scholarship, school, or community service and leadership. 

Argyle United Methodist Church Awards – Jacob Ashe, Ryan Cross, Liliana George, Karlea Lampmon
To deserving students. 

Booster Club Awards – Jaiden Bapp and Brianne Reid
To a senior boy and girl who have shown effort, attitude, and cooperation throughout the sports program. 

C. David Barker Memorial Scholarship - Rebecca Campbell
To a college-bound senior that has/is exhibiting outstanding community service. 

Carl H. Lufkin Memorial Award - Cadince Younes
Given to an outstanding senior who demonstrates integrity, strong work ethic, and commitment to family and community. 

Christine Taber Memorial Award - Dominic Miles
To a senior pursuing a career in art.

D K Machine Shop Award - Luke Burch
To a senior who has shown interest in the technical field. 

David L. Fisher Music Award – Colby Ricciardelli
Given in memory of David L. Fisher, retired WCAMTA music teacher. In recognition of his valuable contributions and commitment to the music program at ACS. 

Deputy Chief Brian Buell Memorial Scholarship - Rebecca Campbell
To a senior who is pursuing a career as a professional First Responder. 

Eleanor Reynolds McClenning Community Service Scholarship – Kylie Mattison
To a college-bound senior that has/is exhibiting outstanding community service. 

Elks Lodge #2223 Auxiliary Greenwich Awards - Luke Burch, Rebecca Campbell, Colby Ricciardelli
To students who will benefit from further education. 

Elks Lodge #2223 Greenwich Award – Ashton Gillis
To a student who will benefit from further education. 

Francis Woodward Memorial Award – Connor Quist
Displaying true spirit and dedication to the ACS sports program. 

Geoff Armstrong Memorial Scholarships - Gabriel Landry and Connor Quist
To seniors who have shown a love for English and History and are pursuing post secondary education. 

Girls Athletic Association Awards
▪ Sportsmanship Award – Brianne Reid
▪ Most Athletic Girl – Rebecca Campbell 

Helen N. Safford Memorial Award – Jaiden Bapp
To a senior preparing for a business or other occupational/vocational career. 

Hunt Company’s Awards - Dustin Durkee and Dustin Johnson
To students going into a vocational career. 

Improvement Awards
Most improvement during the year in
English – Victoria Anderson
Science – Rebecca Campbell
Social Studies – Cadince Younes 

James W. Mairs Scholarship - Ashton Gillis
Given in memory of James W. Mairs to the student who can and will benefit by further education. 

John P. Fillmore, Jr. Memorial Award – Kylie Mattison
Pursuing a career in science or technology at either a two- or four-year college. 

Karl Monroe Memorial Award– Gabriel Landry
Given to a senior who has shown patience and perseverance that reflects the loyalty and dedication that Karl demonstrated to ACS. 

Ken McWhorter Memorial Scholarship – Alexis Manney
To a senior pursuing a career in the field of agriculture. 

Leland McCollum Scholarship Award – Brianne Reid
Given in memory of Leland McCollum to a senior who can and will benefit from further education. 

Mary S. Koncikowski Memorial Scholarships - Colby Ricciardelli and McKenzie Sterling
To deserving students  pursuing post-secondary education who will benefit from further education. 

Maurice Kilmer Memorial Award - Cayden Charlebois
To a senior going on in the business/technical field. 

Megan Archer Memorial Award – McKenzie Sterling
Given to a student who demonstrates a strong sense of creativity, an appreciation for the visual arts, and who is a kind and loyal friend. 

Michael Herbold Memorial Award - Brennon DeBrosse
Given in memory of Michael Herbold to a senior that is going into a vocational career.  

Mike & Claudia Irwin Memorial Achievement Award – Brianne Reid
To a student who is actively involved in extracurricular activities and community service. 

Music Appreciation Awards – Kylie Mattison and Dominic Miles
To seniors showing enthusiasm for music. 

Music Department Award – Colby Ricciardelli
Excellence in Instrumental Music 

National Society of the D.A.R. Good Citizens Award – Colby Ricciardelli
Senior demonstrating the qualities of dependability, leadership, service, and patriotism. 

New York State Art Teachers' Association Award – McKenzie Sterling
Excellence in visual arts. 

New York State Education Department Scholarships - Luke Burch, Ashton Gillis, Kylie Mattison
Academic Excellence. 

Nicholas Montello Memorial Award - Dustin Durkee
Given to a senior who has demonstrated a love for the outdoors, including hunting and fishing - Given by South 40 Guide Service. 

Peter Longdaue Memorial Award – Brianne Reid
Given to a student who is continuing their education, demonstrates a strong work ethic, and who has a strong commitment to family and community. 

PTSA Awards
Outstanding Contribution to the Visual Arts – Kylie Mattison
Scholarship, Effort, and Ability – Rebecca Campbell
Outstanding Citizenship – Luke Burch and Cadince Younes
School Spirit – Gabriel Landry 

Robert Humiston Memorial Scholarship - Brianne Reid
To a student who is continuing her education in a two/four year college that exhibits a love of community, demonstrated by outstanding commitment to school, agriculture or sports, a good friend to all and puts the good of a group or team above self. 

Robert P. McDougall Memorial Scholarship – Gabriel Landry
Given to a senior with a background in agriculture, who also demonstrates a strong work ethic, loyalty to family, and a commitment to community. 

Rock Hall Memorial Award - Dustin Durkee
Given to a student who has shown an interest in farming and agriculture, enjoys the outdoors and has a great sense of humor. 

Ruth Ellis Lormar Memorial Award – Colby Ricciardelli
Given to a senior who was a member of the band in memory of Ruth Ellis Lormar. 

Scholarship Awards
Valedictorian – Connor Quist
Salutatorian – Ashton Gillis
Third Highest Average –Kylie Mattison
High Honor Students – Luke Burch, Dustin Durkee, Gabriel Landry 

Spc. Abigail R. Jenks Scholarship Award - Connor Quist
Given by the Operation Adopt A Soldier program to a senior for outstanding academic excellence and leadership.

Sports "Most Valuable Player" Award - Jaiden Bapp Stewart
“Most Valuable Player” Boys 

Family Memorial Scholarship - Dustin Durkee
Given in memory of Doug, Dave, and Al Stewart to a senior pursuing a career in agriculture. 

Students for Scholarship Award - Colby Ricciardelli
Given to a graduating senior who has demonstrated a love of music. 

Ted Horning Memorial Award – Connor Quist
Outstanding student in Technology. 

The John Detmer & David Lloyd Awards - Abigail Hopkins and Dominic Miles
Pursuit of Artistic Excellence. 

Vocational School Achievement Awards - Jaiden Bapp, Cassidy Bubar, Hayden Bucher, Rocket Craig, Brennan DeBrosse, Martin DePaul, Dustin Durkee, Xavier Jarvis, Dustin Johnson, Dylan King, Cole Koopmann, Elijah Turner, Carter Underwood, Cadince Younes
Outstanding achievement in a BOCES program. 

Washington County Children’s Committee Scholarship – McKenzie Sterling
To a student seeking further education. 

William Cooper Memorial Award – Brianne Reid
Basketball player who most exemplifies the strong competitive spirit that Bill Cooper displayed.