Dr. Robert L. Chakar, Jr., Superintendent

Andes Central School is proud to announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2021. Rachel Masterson, the daughter of Vanna Masterson of Andes, has been named Valedictorian.  Throughout her years at Andes, she has been a member of the Ski Club, Travel Club and Photo Club.  Rachel is a member of the J.D. Frisbee Chapter of the National Honor Society. Rachel is also an active member of her community by volunteering with her local fire department. Rachel will be attending Keuka College in the fall to major in Special Education/Early Childhood Development.

Sierra Barrett, the daughter of Michael and Sibylla Barrett of Andes, has been named Salutatorian.  While in high school, Sierra has been active in National Honor Society, where she served as Secretary; SADD, where she has served as President; Student Council, Drama Club and Outdoor Club.  She has been a member of both chorus and band, and also been an active volunteer at the Heart of the Catskills Humane Society and the Andes Methodist Church. Sierra plans to attend University of Albany to major in Biology and eventually attend Vet School.

We are excited to be able to hold our graduation ceremony for the Class of 2021, which will take place on Friday, June 25 at 7 pm in the tent behind the school. Our Master of Ceremony will be Christian Bauer and the keynote speaker will be Jennifer Finkle. We will be following COVID-19 protocols and limiting the number of guests who can attend. Masks will be required and we will be following social distancing guidelines.

Congratulations to our April Students of the Month:  Elizabeth Bauer, Jase Weaver, Darbey Mondore, Joseph Maxim, Duncan Foster-Allen and Mason Leal…….great job everyone!!~