Bellport High School is pleased to announce the top 10 academic students from the Class of 2021. The list of names include the valedictorian, salutatorian and essayist and was revealed during the annual Evening of Excellence, held on March 23.

The South Country Central School District’s top seniors include valedictorian Anthony Notartomaso, salutatorian Victoria Monte, essayist Charlotte Kellogg, Jack Armann (4), Kanya Shah (5), Madison Peters (6), Lindsey Belmonte (7), Madison Baumann (8), Cailey Ziegler (9) and Anna Mezzatesta (10).

During the Evening of Excellence ceremony, Principal Timothy Hogan noted that the top seniors possess energy, work ethic, talents and enthusiasm brought to school each day. He also noted that the top 10 students, in addition to the seniors honored at the Evening of Excellence, “exemplify these qualities, particularly given the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic which has had a direct impact on the final two years of your time at Bellport High School.” He continued, “The leadership and grace you have shown in navigating this unprecedented set of circumstances is beyond admirable.”