Pierson Announces 2017 Valedictorian, Salutatorian

SAG HARBOR, NY — Two of Sag Harbor's brightest young students will serve as Pierson High School's 2017 valedictorian and salutatorian.

Sag Harbor’s Eve Bishop and Ella Parker have earned the top spots in their class, respectively, through their impressive and outstanding commitment to academics, the district said in a release.

"Valedictorian Eve Bishop is a well-rounded scholar and has earned a number of accolades throughout her high school career. She received a National Merit Scholarship letter of commendation and earned outstanding achievement awards in biology, English literature and mathematics. She is a member of the National Honor Society, the Quiz Bowl Team, Math League and the Pierson Press. Additionally, she plays the oboe and is an accomplished photographer, having her photos published in Newsday and exhibited at Guild Hall and the Parrish Art Museum. Bishop will be attending Pomona College in the fall," the release said.

And, the district added, "Salutatorian Ella Parker also has a number of accomplishments. She received outstanding achievement awards in geometry, global history, Spanish and visual arts and is a 2016 recipient of the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award. She is also a member of the National Honor Society, student council, a teen leader for the Retreat, contributor to the Pierson Press, and member of the Math League and Quizbowl. She is also a tennis player and a community rowing team member. Ella is still undecided on which college she will attend in the fall."

Photos courtesy of the Sag Harbor School District.