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The Cooperstown Central School Class of 2024 top students are, clockwise from top left, Cate Bohler, Margaret Raffo, Punya Phaugat and Onyx Loewenguth. (Photo courtesy of Cooperstown Central School)

Cooperstown’s ‘Fab Four’ Share Their Insights upon Graduation

By ARYA PATEL
COOPERSTOWN

On Sunday, June 23, Cooperstown Central School held its annual graduation.

Amongst the class of 2024, the top four individuals who maintained the highest grade point averages throughout their high school careers were given the opportunity to speak to those gathered.

Margaret Raffo, Punya Phaugat, Onyx Loewenguth, and Cate Bohler shared inspiring words with faculty, staff, family, friends and beloved peers.

According to the quartet, many teachers helped them achieve their goals, both inside and outside of the classroom.

Valedictorian Raffo said Amy Parr, a science teacher who was also awarded the yearbook dedication from the Class of 2024, has “inspired us to take charge in changing the world.”

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