LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — Michael Carlsen, son of Brian and Danielle Carlsen, is the valedictorian at Livingston Manor. Carlsen, whose overall average is a 97.49 percent, graduated a year early. In doing so, he continued his dedication to his studies as a member of the National Honor Society and consistently has been on the high honor roll as well as superintendent’s list throughout his high school career. Carlsen’s extracurricular endeavors include baseball, football and basketball. Additionally, Carlsen works for Mountain Top Landscaping and Triple M Excavation & Landscaping. He enjoys working, hunting, fishing, riding his dirt bike and hanging out with his friends and family. Carlsen’s future plans are to pursue an electrical career as a lineman.

Joshua Hendrickson, son of Nancy and Matt Hendrickson, is the salutatorian. Hendrickson, whose overall average is 94.63 percent, is a member of the National Honor Society, serves as the Class of 2025’s treasurer and has been named to the superintendent’s list multiple times. Additionally, Hendricksonhas received outstanding achievement awards in calculus and technology classes. Hendrickson’s extracurricular commitments include varsity baseball, basketball and football. He has received a multitude of athletic-related awards, including OCIAA Scholar Athlete, school coaches choice and sportsmanship awards. Hendrickson works part time at Peck’s Market in Livingston Manor in addition to summer work in adaptive physical education at The Center for Discovery. He enjoys hunting, fishing, video games and watching baseball. Hendrickson thanks his family and teachers for pushing him to his limits to make him the best he could possibly be.