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KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Keene High School has announced its top 10 graduates for the Class of 2025, recognizing students for academic achievement, leadership, and service:
Hannah Legault, valedictorian
Legault completed nine AP courses and was active in Book Club, TAG, and the student newspaper. A part-time Domino’s employee, she credits KHS teachers with nurturing her love of biology and writing. She will study biology at Brown University.
William Fauth, salutatorian
William Fauth balanced rigorous academics with service and athletics. At Keene High, he was an active member of the Interact Club, volunteering at the Community Kitchen, Hundred Nights Shelter, and participating in a service trip to Puerto Rico. A four-year varsity soccer player, he helped lead the team to a historic state semifinal run in 2024, sharing the field with his brothers Aidan and Charlie. He will attend Hamilton College, where he plans to study science and continue playing soccer.
Margaret Boulton
Margaret Boulton graduates with top honors and a deep appreciation for the academic and personal growth she experienced at Keene High. A four-year Spanish student who earned the Seal of Biliteracy, Boulton also took multiple AP classes and was active in Interact Club, traveling to Puerto Rico three times for service projects. A formative school trip to Ireland in 2023 inspired her to pursue a degree abroad. This fall, Boulton will attend Trinity College Dublin to double major in History and Literature. She credits her teachers, friends, and extracurriculars—particularly AP Environmental Science and AP Literature—for shaping her perspective and future.
Reilly Hayes
Reilly Hayes found his passion in music while excelling academically. Encouraged by friends to join Choir, he became a dedicated member of the music department, participating in Voices, school concerts, and regional music festivals. In his junior year, he performed at Carnegie Hall with an international choir—an experience he calls transformative. Hayes also thrived in AP and honors courses and praises Keene High’s educators for their support. He will attend Oberlin College and Conservatory, where he plans to major in Musical Studies and minor in Arts Administration and American Comparative Studies.
Sofia Accorsi
Sofia Accorsi combined academic excellence with athletic achievement. A standout in science and honors courses, she plans to study Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems at the University of Rhode Island through the Honors Program. Accorsi was a varsity gymnast who placed second on floor exercise at the NH State Championships in 2023 and 2024—the first KHS gymnast to medal at states in 15 years. She will continue with competitive club gymnastics in college. Accorsi credits Keene High’s supportive teachers and her counselor, Mrs. DiLegge, for guiding her academic journey.
Natesh Chander Archunaraj-Indhumathy
Chander thrived in science and math, crediting his teachers and family for their support. He participated in National Honor Society, Interact Club, tennis, and the math team. He will study biology on a pre-dental track at the University of Michigan.
Jocelyn Downing
A four-year varsity soccer player and team captain, Downing was involved in 11 extracurriculars, including Unified Basketball. She plans to study Sports Management at Caldwell University, where she will play Division II soccer.
Rachel Kamphuis
A transfer student her sophomore year, Kamphuis became active in three sports and several leadership roles, including NHS and Club 2:11. She will attend the University of New Hampshire to study biology.
Tatum DiLegge
A top student and track and field athlete, DiLegge focused on javelin and shot put while pursuing business and leadership opportunities. She will attend the University of Rhode Island as a Verrechia Scholar to study business with a focus on marketing.
Vamekha Senthil Kumar
Senthil Kumar led Keene Interact Club and participated in student government and Book Club while excelling in science and writing. She will attend the University of Maryland to study bioengineering.