Valedictorian, Salutatorian Named For Haddam-Killingworth High

HADDAM, CT — Haddam Killingworth High School announced Tuesday that Kelsey D’Amico has been named the valedictorian for the Class of 2018, and Andrea (“Andi”) Roman has been named Salutatorian.

D'Amico is the daughter of John and Lynn D’Amico of Killingworth. She has excelled in a highly demanding schedule, including 27 honors and advanced-level classes, culminating in a 4.32 Cumulative Weighted GPA, according to a release.

D'Amico has received numerous awards for her academic and extracurricular achievement, including the Yale Book Award. She is a leader of our Cross Country and Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field teams, serving as Captain of Cross Country during her Junior and Senior years.

She is a highly-decorated runner who holds four school records, culminating in her participation in the New Balance Nationals Meet in 2016. She is also Vice President of the Student Council, Treasurer of the French Honor Society, and member of the National Honor Society.

Outside of school, D'Amico is an award-winning showman of livestock, Vice President of the New Haven and Middlesex County 4-H Extension, and also has volunteered at a local nature center. She recently began working at a local veterinarian clinic.

Although she is currently deciding between colleges, D'Amico is sure of her plan to major in Animal Science with a goal to attend Veterinary School.

Roman is the daughter of David and Laura Roman of Killingworth. Throughout her time at Haddam Killingworth High School, she earned a 4.29 GPA while taking 23 honors and advanced-level classes.

She is a member of the HKHS National Honor Society as well as the Spanish Honor Society. This is her second year with the Human Relations Club, where she holds a leadership position.

Additionally, Roman has been a member of our Student Advisory Board since her freshman year and is a member of the Student Council. She has participated on the school's lacrosse, field hockey and both indoor and outdoor track teams.

Academically, Roman is highly recognized. She was presented with the HOBY leadership award her sophomore year as well as the Harvard Book Award and the David McCullough award for Writing her junior year. She exudes creativity and enjoys crafting when she has free time, and spends time volunteering at Middlesex Hospital on a regular basis.

She plans to major in Biomedical Engineering in the fall with the hope of attending medical school at some point in the future.

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