SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Mount Everett Regional School has announced that Catherine Makuc has been named valedictorian, and Sage Marchione has been named salutatorian of the class of 2025.

 

Makuc and Marchione will graduate on Saturday, June 7, with ceremonies beginning at 10 a.m. at Tanglewood in Lenox. 

 

The following information was provided by the school district:

 

Makuc is a distinguished senior who has challenged herself academically during her years at Mount Everett and throughout her time in the Southern Berkshire Regional School District. She has completed her high school career with an impressive array of courses that includes eleven Honors classes, two AP English courses, and five early college courses.

 

"Catherine has been an outstanding student during her four years at Mount Everett," said Principal Jesse Carpenter. "She has been an academic role model for our students."

 

In addition to her rigorous academic course schedule, she is active in the Mount Everett community as a valued member of the following organizations: Rotary Interact Club, National Honor Society, school chorus, and the band, in which she plays the clarinet. 

 

Makuc's intellect, quiet leadership, and positive nature have been an inspiration to staff and students alike. She plans to attend Syracuse (N.Y.) University in the fall. 

 

Marchione has also distinguished herself with her rigorous academic course schedule. Sage has completed 12 Honors classes, two AP courses (English Language and Composition and Spanish Language and Culture), as well as five early college courses. She earned the Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish to complement her academic achievements. 

 

"Sage has worked diligently in her years at Mount Everett," said Carpenter. "Her dedication to her studies and her academic drive has been impressive."

 

In addition to her scholarly endeavors, she is also integral to the operations of the Rotary Interact Club, National Honor Society, the school chorus, and the band, in which she plays the flute. A talented gymnast, sheworks with children on the weekend to hone their gymnastic skills. A quiet leader in her own right with a gentle and kind demeanor, Marchione not only inspires the youths with whom she works but also the Mount Everett community as well.

 

Marchione plans to attend the University of Massachusetts at Lowell in the fall. 

 

Please join the Southern Berkshire Regional School District in congratulating these two wonderful scholars on their achievements.