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2026 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 are currently being processed and will be found under the Class of '68 Awards tab when available.
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TO: Class of 2026 – Troy High School
From: David Biggs, Class of 1968 President
The Class of 1968 congratulates 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 wonderful students to support their continuing education.
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 pursue a pharmacy degree at the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Science. The award goes to Julie Tran.
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 SUNY New Paltz to study political science. The award goes to Aldo Kinchy Meltz.
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 study Business Administration at SUNY Brockport. The award goes to Antonio Rice Jr.
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