Brockport High School seniors Jasmyn Miller and Merin Squillante have earned the recognition of the Class of 2022 Valedictorian and Salutatorian, respectively.
Jasmyn and Merin were recently surprised with the news of their accomplishment when they were called down to the office. They were met by parents, siblings, BHS Principal Michael Pincelli, and Superintendent Sean Bruno to celebrate during the individual surprise announcements.
Academics have always been an important part of Jasmyn Miller’s life. She is a quiet and modest leader among her peers, but respected by for drive and passion for learning. According to Jasmyn’s school counselor, Christine Howlett, her tenacity and determination have pushed her to succeed as a scholar and as an athlete. “Not only is she respected for her determination, but her openness to other’s ideas and her willingness to listen and learn from others,” says Mrs. Howlett. “This is just a part of what makes her a great leader and her grades are only a part of who this amazing young woman is.” Soccer season in particular has highlighted Jasmyn’s ability to manage her time and balance her academics and extracurricular activities. Jasmyn participates in the 3-1-3 honors program, where she splits her time between SUNY Brockport college courses and high school AP and honors courses. She is also a talented art student and part-time Brockport Central School District employee. Jasmyn’s curiosity and love of learning has driven her to be the ambitious and successful academic that she continues to be, and she credits her supportive family as a major part of who she is and how she got here.
Merin is extremely outgoing and well-grounded, with excellent morals and value. She is a natural leader, and her teammates and peers admire her friendly, empathetic nature. Throughout her years at BHS, Merin has been involved in such a wide range of activities while balancing athletics and academics. Merin is an active member of National Honor Society and holds the position of Publicist and is a past NHS Junior Officer. She is a freshman mentor in the FLEC program at BHS, working with the high school freshman to welcome them to the building and running classes each Monday throughout the year. She commits her time to Key Club, a club that focuses on community service. Between NHS and Key Club, Merin has accumulated an abundance of volunteer hours. She is also the past President of the French Travel Club and a Student Council Class Representative. Merin is proudest of her time in dance and has been a mentor and teacher to the younger dancers in her studio. She has become an accomplished dancer, dedicating over 35 hours a week to the activity. She is also proud of her work with the Youth Activation Committee, as well as her work to bring student athletes with disabilities together in Unified Sports. She also participated in the Polar Plunge, Spread the Word Inclusion, and helped facilitate the first ever Brockport Unified Prom.
Both students will speak during the Class of 2022 Commencement, taking place on Sunday, June 26, at Frontier Field.
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