Gouverneur Central High School is excited to announce the 2021 Honors Group. Eligibility for the senior Honors Group is based on an overall average of 90 or above for 3 ½ years of high school. Gouverneur Central has 18 members in the Class Of 2021 Honors Group.

ELLEN BAER

Ellen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joel and Denise Baer. Throughout high school, she has participated in many clubs and athletic activities. She is an active member of Varsity Club, Student Senate, and the National Honor Society. Ellen has served as the class president since her freshman year, in addition to participating in swimming, basketball, and softball. Ellen will attend SUNY Potsdam in the fall where she will become an elementary and special education teacher.

HOLLY BARTON

Holly is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Evelyn Barton. During her high school career, Holly has been involved in various clubs and activities including National Honor Society and Student Senate. As part of the National Honor Society, Holly has completed many hours of community service in Gouverneur as well as the surrounding area. She has been active in soccer since middle school and was team captain on both the junior varsity and varsity teams. She also served as class secretary for four years. Holly will attend SUNY Brockport in the nursing program. After becoming a registered nurse, she hopes to continue her education with the goal of becoming a nurse practitioner.

HAYLEE CAMPBELL

Haylee is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary and Mona Campbell. She is a member of National Honor Society and Student Senate, where she served as the class treasurer since 9th grade. Throughout high school she played varsity soccer and indoor and outdoor track and field. Haylee has earned over 30 college credits during high school and received a scholarship to Elmira College and SUNY Canton. In the fall, Haylee will attend SUNY Canton in the nursing program with the long-term goal of becoming a nurse anesthetist.

CORRYN CANELL

Corryn is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Casey and Stacy Canell. She has participated in athletics and sports including Cross Country, Varsity Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field, and American Kang Duk Won Karate, as a brown belt. She has also participated with Thespian Society involving various musicals and drama productions including: Jazz Band, Chamber Singers, All-County Band and Chorus, Tri-M Music Honor Society President, CODA Secretary and Missoula Children’s Theatre. Additional activities include Key Club, Varsity Club, Yearbook and National Honor Society. Corryn participated in the Hugh O’Brien Youth (HOBY) Leadership Conference and Medical Academy of Science and Health (MASH) Camp and has participated in various service activities within the community.

Corryn will attend St. Lawrence University in the fall majoring in biochemistry or neuroscience with minors in music and sports studies and exercise science, pursuing a career as an Ophthalmologist/Optometrist.

BREENA DRAKE

Breena is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brian and Kimberly Drake. She has been a member of the indoor and outdoor soccer teams and has served as a captain. As a sophomore, Breena was inducted into National Honor Society. She will attend North Country Community College in Radiologic Technology with plans to further her education and become a certified radiologist.

DYLAN FARR

Dylan is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tony and Tzveta Farr. He has been named to Academic Excellence every quarter throughout his high school career while taking many college-level classes. He has also been a member of the Varsity Golf and Varsity Soccer teams. Dylan will attend Clarkson University to study Environmental Engineering or Engineering and Management and pursue a career in business or engineering.

KATHERINE FULLAM

Katherine is the daughter of Mr. Robert Fullam II. Katherine has been a member of orchestra, where she was the first chairman of the second violins, performed a NYSSMA solo, was in Select Strings and selected for All-County. Last year, she was inducted into Tri-M Music Honor Society. Her plans include full-time employment with the possibility of college in her future.

CLAIRE KNOWLTON

Claire Knowlton is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy and Robyn Knowlton. She has been accepted to, and will be attending, SUNY Cobleskill where she will pursue a double major in Canine Training and Management and Psychology. Claire has been president of Key Club since her sophomore year, a member of girls’ swim team, a member of National Junior Honor Society, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Yearbook Club, and employed as a lifeguard by the school. Claire received the Sage Scholar award from Russell Sage College her junior year. Claire is graduating with 24 college credits through North Country Community College, Hudson Valley Community College, and Syracuse University. Claire has been accepted into the Honors Program at SUNY Cobleskill for this coming fall and hopes to join the school’s Canine Club where she can be surrounded by dogs for days. In the future, Claire plans to enter the world of Animal Assisted Therapy.

HOPE LEADER

Hope is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry and Dayna Leader. Hope has participated in swimming, cheerleading, musicals, Chamber Singers, National Honor Society, and Dean Oratorical competition. In the fall, she will attend Franciscan University of Steubenville, majoring in nursing.

LAUREN MCCARTHY

Lauren is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sean and Tracy McCarthy of Gouverneur. Throughout high school she was an active member in Key Club and volunteered her time with the Backpack Program, Salvation Army bell ringing during the holidays and providing daycare during functions at the elementary school. Lauren was a member of the Varsity Basketball Cheerleading team. She was a member of Chamber Singers and performed a NYSSMA solo at Crane School of Music for two years. Additionally, she was a photographer for yearbook. Lauren earned three college credits from a psychology course through Hudson Valley Community College this year. She may continue other college courses in this field. She plans to continue in employment as she decides what field of education she wishes to pursue.

REESE MORENZ

Reese is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rusty and Nicole Morenz. During her high school career, she has participated in junior varsity and varsity soccer, been a member of the Key Club and National Honor Society. Reese was selected to attend the Horizons I and II program at Clarkson University and awarded the Clarkson University High School Achievement Award. She will attend the dual nursing program at SUNY Canton with the goal to continue her education and become a nurse practitioner.

LEEAH MORRISSIEY

Leeah is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam and Misty Morrissiey. She has participated in Student Senate as vice president, Key Club and is a member of National Honor Society. Leeah was a member of the girls’ varsity track team and girls’ varsity swim team where she broke five school records including two individual records and three relay records. She is a certified lifeguard and currently works part-time at Dunkin’ Donuts. Leeah also volunteers at Friends for Pound Paws. After graduation, Leeah will attend St. Lawrence University to study Marine and Wildlife Biology.

GAVIN NICHOLS

Gavin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard and Virginia Nichols. During his high school career, he participated each year with the trap shoot team, Jazz Band, and is currently participating in varsity track. Gavin achieved honor roll since his freshman year and achieved high honors in his sophomore and junior years. Gavin plans to secure full-time employment.

WILLIAM SCHROEDER

William is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas and Valarie Schroeder. He has played in the high school Orchestra for four years and has participated in its Select Strings for a year. He participated as a member of the Cross-Country Team his entire high school career, as well as Varsity Wrestling for three years. During his time at Gouverneur High School he has been a part of the Varsity Club, assisted with stage crew for the high school musical, and volunteered at Grace Food Pantry during the summer. William will attend University at Albany in pursuit of a degree in biology and continue his education to pursue a degree in medicine. His goal is to become a medical doctor.

SHANTALL SWEET

Shantall is the daughter of Ms. Jessica Sweet and stepdaughter of Mr. Patrick Cyrus. During her time in high school, she has accomplished many things both academically and athletically. Shantall plans to attend SUNY Adirondack in the fall where she will major in psychology and play basketball. After completing her degree at SUNY Adirondack, Shantall will attend a four-year university (undecided) and complete her bachelor’s degree. Shantall plans to attend the FBI academy to become a Criminal/Forensic Psychologist in the future.

MATTHEW TURNER

Matthew is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott and Sonya Turner. He participated in Varsity Football and Indoor Track and Field and was a member of the National Technical Honor Society. Matthew will attend Clarkson University to study mechanical engineering. His career goal is to work for NASA, creating new and advanced technology in the mechanical engineering field.

KOLBY WELLS

Kolby is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George and Tonya Wells. He participated in many activities ranging from arts to athletics. He has been a member of the high school Drama Club, Thespian Society, Chamber Singers, Select Strings, NYSSMA, CODA officer, Area All-State and All-County, Whiz Quiz, JV Baseball, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field, Cross Country, National Honor Society and Key Club. He has run light and sound for productions and been on the yearbook staff. As a recipient of the Augsbury North Country scholarship, Kolby will attend St. Lawrence University majoring in geology with interest in becoming an environmental geologist.

JARED WILSON

Jared is the son of Mr. Willie Wilson and Mrs. Kyle Baker. He has been named to the honor roll throughout high school and has participated in both baseball and football. Jared will attend Onondaga Community College for an AAS in computer science with plans to transfer to a four-year college to receive a bachelor’s degree in computer science.