Hastings High School proudly announces the Class of 2025 Valedictorian, Natalie Garson, and Salutatorian, Adam Greenwald—two remarkable students whose academic excellence and personal growth have left an indelible mark on the school community.
Natalie Garson will be attending Wesleyan University in Connecticut this fall, where she plans to pursue a career in mathematics.
“I credit my love for math to my 8th grade math teacher,” she shared. “I’ve also had a lot of really great English teachers during my time here at HHS. Those are my favorite subjects and I want to pursue something that ties these together.”
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Adam Greenwald, who will attend Cornell University to study Engineering, points to his experience in the Science Research program as a defining part of his academic path.
“Science Research with Mrs. Shandroff was one of the most influential parts of my educational journey towards what I want to do in life,” Adam said. “It has made me more passionate about pursuing a degree in STEM to help further space exploration. Also, it has allowed me to improve many presentational skills that have made me a more confident speaker and independent passionate worker.”
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Natalie and Adam exemplify the curiosity, determination, and spirit of Hastings High School. The entire Hastings community celebrates their achievements and wishes them continued success in the exciting journeys ahead.
Hastings High School Counselor Randie Shaw said, “Working with Natalie over the last four years has been a great privilege. Her dedication, humility, and kindness really set her apart. I am confident that she will have a real impact on her community in the future.”
Ms. Shaw added that “being part of Adam's high school journey has been truly meaningful for me. His academic drive and curiosity, coupled with his great sense of humor and personality, have been such a pleasure to work with.”
As they prepare to take the next steps in their academic careers, both Natalie and Adam reflected on the strong foundation they built during their time at Hastings. They expressed gratitude for the support of teachers, peers, and the community that helped shape their high school experience.
“Hastings has such a tight-knit community and it’s been a great place to grow up in. I’m very grateful for all of my friends' support and the school. I had a very positive experience here and I will carry the lessons that I learned here throughout,” said Natalie.
