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David Sager and Molly McMorris lead Blazers to Graduation Day

Millbrook High School Class of 2022

MILLBROOK — Millbrook High School’s (MHS) Graduation Day will be Friday, June 24, at 7 p.m. at the MHS Athletic Field. The ceremony will highlight both the valedictorian and salutatorian, featured below.

Valedictorian

Valedictorian David Sager began his education in Millbrook in first grade; he’s remained in the district ever since. An exceptional student, he not only excelled as a student and athlete, he enjoyed himself every step of the way.

“I have enjoyed my experience throughout each school and especially in high school,” said David. “I was involved in a lot of sports and extracurriculars and really got the chance to get to know my classmates, coaches and teachers.”

Since freshman year, David played varsity soccer and ran indoor and outdoor track.

He was on the Mock Trial Team, the Student Council and senior year he was vice president of the National Honor Society.

Loving to be physically active, especially outdoors, David got involved in skiing, pickup basketball, tennis and running in high school.

He also worked as a lifeguard for the Town of Washington pool after his freshman year, and as a soccer referee and coach for its Recreation Department.

Although being the top student in his class takes a lot of time, as does athletics and working, David still found time to enter the Millbrook VFW’s District 2 essay competition, Voice of Democracy. He won second place.

David will attend Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va., in the fall, majoring in mechanical engineering with a minor in technical study.

Salutatorian

Molly McMorris is a native of Millbrook. In fact, her mom, Nicole, attended MHS, too.

Active in volleyball (this year as manager), softball (captain, grades eight through 12), Molly has also been in the Drama Club, the Student Council (treasurer, grades 11 and 12), she served as treasurer for the Class of 2022, and belonged to the National Honor Society (grades 11 and 12).

This high-achieving student has earned an amazing number of awards: Outstanding Student Award; Living Environment Regents Award; English 10 Award; Health Award; French Honors IV Award; Physics Award; and the Rensselear Award.

Molly is also a Girl Scout, working on earning her Gold Award (the equivalent of the Boy Scouts’ Eagle Scout status). Molly is also an avid equestrian.

She will be attending Rensselear Polytechnic Institute (RIT) in the fall. While Molly said she hasn’t decided which specific civil engineering career path she plans to pursue, she said she “would like to work in a field that gives back to the community [to] make the world a better place.”

She added she likes RIT’s motto, “Why not change the world?”

Both David and Molly had very positive comments about the MCSD and their community.

“I definitely couldn’t have gotten to where I am now without the help and support I have received from the teachers and staff at Millbrook High School,” said David. “They have helped me immensely and I owe them a lot for everything they do for the students.” 

“I am so grateful for the opportunities I have been given both within the school community and beyond it,” said Molly. “Being a member of a small town has instilled a sense of community with me that I will forever cherish and remember. MHS staff, teachers, students, families and community members have had a positive impact on my life and helped shape me into the person I am today. One of the greatest things I have gained from living in a small town is the importance of community service.”

David Sager Photo submitted

Molly McMorris Photo submitted

David Sager Photo submitted
Judith O'Hara Balfe

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