Archbishop Walsh Announces
Valedictorian & Salutatorian

Olean, NY -- Archbishop Walsh Academy is proud to announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the graduating Class of 2011. Valedictorian is Logan Clark, son of Matthew and Lisa Clark of Olean, N.Y. and Salutatorian is Tanee Ireland, daughter of John Ireland and Lori Fish of Olean, N.Y. Both students will be recognized during commencement ceremonies scheduled for June 24 at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University.

Valedictorian Logan Clark carries a GPA of 93.722 with a weighted index of 95.586. Logan has been involved in many activities in and outside of school including varsity football, varsity basketball, varsity baseball, treasurer of the freshmen class, president of the junior class, National Honor Society member, band (guitar/percussion) and interact club. He also completed a student internship in computer aided drafting at Dresser-Rand. Logan volunteered at the Olean Area Rotary Club’s pasta dinner, McKean County Fair, school open houses, the Walsh 5th and 6th grade basketball tournament as well as at various school functions held throughout the year. Honors include: National Honor Society, High Honor Roll/Honor Roll, RIT Creativity and Innovation Award Nominee, Clarkson Leadership Award, Elmira College Key Award, and the University of Rochester Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award.

Logan has been an altar server at St. Mary of the Angels Church for a number of years. In February he was recognized at St. Joseph Cathedral in Buffalo by Bishop Edward U. Kmiec as Altar Server of the Year.

Logan plans to attend Alfred State College in the fall majoring in CAD/CAM (computer aided design/drafting - computer aided manufacturing).

Salutatorian Tanee Ireland carries a GPA of 92.125 with a weighted index of 93.153. Tanee has also been involved in many activities in and outside of school to include: varsity softball, varsity basketball, interact club, and National Honor Society. Tanee volunteered at the SPCA, Pines Nursing Home, St. Mary of the Angels Church, the Olean Area Rotary Club’s pasta dinner and pancake breakfast, and Archbishop Walsh’s St. Patrick’s Day Raffle & Party – all while maintaining a part-time position at Tim Hortons. Honors include: National Honor Society, High Honor Roll/Honor Roll, University of Rochester George Eastman Young Leaders Award, Clarkson University High School Achievement Award, RIT Innovation and Creativity Award Nominee, and Elmira College Key Award. Tanee plans to attend Jamestown Community College in the fall majoring in pre-nursing.


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