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2025 Class of '68 Awards
Our class president David Biggs recently presented the annual Class of '68 awards to three outstanding young graduates. Below are his remarks.
Photos of all the award recipients can be found under the Class of '68 Awards tab.
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TO: Class of 2025 – Troy High School
From: David Biggs, Class of 1968 President
The Class of 1968 offers its congratulations to all of you and welcomes you as new Troy High graduates! I'm here because my generous classmates are again funding awards of $1,500 each for 3 exceptional students.
The first award is the Class of 1968 JAMES A. SPAIN MEMORIAL AWARD in memory of Jim Spain, who conceived and implemented our awards program. It goes to a student who demonstrates leadership and initiative in school activities, shows good citizenship through community-related activities, and has demonstrated academic achievement in science and technology.
This year’s winner will attend my alma mater, RPI. The award goes to EVE OATHOAT.
Our second award is the CLASS OF 1968 DONNA PALITSCH MEMORIAL AWARD. It is presented in memory of Donna to a student who will attend a state university school, who is involved in community activities, and who has exhibited school spirit by engaging in activities such as clubs and sports.
This year's winner will attend the University of Albany. The award goes to BRIANNA GARCIA-PEREZ.
Our final award is the CLASS OF 1968 DAVID BIGGS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD and it recognizes a student who has overcome significant personal obstacles to achieve success at Troy High. This year’s winner will be attending Hudson Valley Community College. The award goes to ARRIYANA MITCHELL.
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