At Schenectady High School, each and every one of our graduating seniors has accomplished so much, but 10 students in particular have excelled in their studies and earned a spot on the SCSD 2025 Top 10 list. These students have been examples to their peers as to what you can achieve with hard work and dedication, and have gone through the trials and tribulations of high school and managed to land on top. We are so proud of these students and know that they will go on to do incredible things.
Our next SHS Top 10 student feature is Raymond Franco. We spoke with Raymond about his overall high school experience, his takeaways, and whats next for him.
What are your future plans?
Boston University Electrical engineering
What are you most proud of from high school?
Receiving the QuestBridge national college match award.
What’s one piece of advice you'd give to incoming freshmen?
Explore early, find a passion/interest as soon as you can, stay curious.
What has been your favorite class or teacher and why?
College Physics 2 with Dr.Amy because it’s has to do with what I want to do.
What clubs, sports, or activities have you been involved in?
RPI preface
chess club
What’s your dream job or career goal?
Become an electrical engineer, invent cool stuff and maybe start my own company.
Who has inspired or supported you the most during high school?
Support: Mrs. Houghton
Inspiration: my crazy obsession for engineering
Favorite memory from your high school experience?
That one rope course field trip we had.
Congratulations Raymond on this incredible accomplishment! You are a prime example of our strategic plans student and graduate success pillar, as you have shown you have the academic capacity and skills to tackle anything that stands in your way. Your hard work and passion for learning has paid off, and we are so excited to watch the bright future ahead of you unfold.