NEW BERLIN – Recent Unadilla Valley-graduate Megan Carpenter saw her hard work pay off at the Unadilla Valley Central School graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 24, where she was formally recognized as recipient of 16 different scholarship awards.

Carpenter – who is now gearing-up to major in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Photography at SUNY Oneonta – attributes the accolades to her extensive involvement in school and community over her time at UVCSD.

"It was a lot of hard work and dedication to not only my school, but to my community," said Carpenter. "Getting involved in school clubs, taking on leadership roles, and volunteering my time at community service events I think was a big factor in why I received these awards.