BFA is pleased to announce that the Class of 2026 Valedictorian is Leah Jamison, and the Class of 2026 Salutatorian is Olivia Ventura!
The Class of 2026 Valedictorian is Leah Jamison!
Leah has a love of learning and problem-solving, as well as a deep care for her peers and an interest in engaging with relevant global issues in today’s world.
Leah has been a member of BFA Theater throughout her four years of high school. She has choreographed for both BFA and SATEC musicals, is a member of the Theater Council, and has attended One-Act festivals, including New England's. Leah is also part of the National Honor Society, Book Club, and BFA’s student newspaper, The Mercury. Outside of school, Leah is part of the Dance Team at Vermont Performing Arts Foundation.
Leah has grown her academic and career interests in STEM as a student in the Engineering Program at Northwest Career & Technical Center over the past two years. She will be headed to UVM in the fall as a Green & Gold Scholar to study Mechanical Engineering.
The Class of 2026 Salutatorian is Olivia Ventura!
Olivia is a student who strives for excellence in all that she does. She has participated in the National Art Honor Society, the National Technical Honor Society, and the BFA Mercury.
She has a rich volunteer background at Camp Rainbow, Operation Happiness, and Northwest Counseling & Support Services. Olivia has a deep passion for painting, drawing, writing poetry, and dancing. She is a Governor’s Institute of the Arts alumnus and won gold in her category. She participated in the Educators Rising Conference at Champlain College. This school year, Olivia has been an intern in Mrs. Tourville’s Freshmen AC Writing Workshop class. She wants to thank Mrs. Tourville for being an absolutely amazing mentor.
Olivia is excited to report that she will be attending Champlain College in the fall to work toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Education.
Congratulations, Leah and Olivia!
