Congratulations to Pine Bush High School seniors Ellie Hoppe and Malakai Henry-Geraghty  who were among the scholar athletes from throughout Orange County honored by the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association (OCIAA).

 

 

Ellie is graduating fifth in the PBHS class of 2024 with a 99.77 GPA. She is a member of the National Honor Society, has earned the New York State Seal of Civic Readiness, received the RIT Women in STEM Award and is a member of New York State Senator James Skoufis’ Youth Advisory Council. She was an editor of the yearbook, secretary of the Interact Club and received the Rotary Youth Leadership Award.

 

Ellie was captain of the volleyball team, played softball and unified basketball. She was the 2023 Section IX Class AAA most valuable player, and was named to the All-Section IX Class AAA first team and All-State Class AAA first team.

She volunteered at EJ Russell Elementary School tutoring ENL students after school. She also volunteered at the Pine Bush Volleyball summer camps and for organizations through the Interact Club.

Ellie will be attending the University of Delaware to major in neuroscience and plans to compete in club volleyball.

Malakai is ranked 31 in the class of 2024 with a GPA of 98. He is a member of the National Honor Society and the Academy of Finance.

 

Malakai was captain of the cross country team and also ran indoor and outdoor track. He was also a member of the unified bowling team.

He volunteered with the YMCA Club Kid and the YMCA Camp Robbins programs, as well as at the military picnic at Stewart Air Base.

Malakai plans to attend Baruch College to major in accounting.

The breakfast was held at held at Otterkill Country Club and attended by honorees, their families, district personnel and OCIAA members.

Congratulations to both Ellie and Malakai and best of luck in your future endeavors! You make us Pine Bush proud!