Kall, Aboueid named Class of 2026’s top students

Giana Kall and Zaina Aboueid shined in the classroom and in the school community, earning the titles of valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the Class of 2026, the high school announced.

“Both girls have worked extremely hard for this achievement; they’ve earned this,” said Matt Pascale, high school principal. “Both are wonderful young ladies, who are hard working and dedicated to trying to improve in all areas of life.

“They come from wonderful families. They’re positive influences on their classmates. They both have bright futures. I wish them all the best on their road ahead. They’ll be missed here.”

Kall is one of three student representatives on Webutuck’s Board of Education and is a member of the culture and climate, environmental, debate and yearbook clubs. She is the president of the National Honor Society and student council.

In her junior year, Kall founded the Webutuck service club, writing a grant proposal and recently receiving a grant through the Webutuck Quest for Excellence Fund. The service club has made wellness and birthday kits for the district and school community.

“It’s nice to see everyone come together and help out people in our community,” she said of the service club.

Kall will attend Fordham University where she’ll major in psychology and minor in business law.

“I’m just really thankful for all the opportunities I’ve been given here in this amazing environment,” said Kall of Webutuck.

Aboueid, a member of the high school band who has played the flute for nine years, is the president of the culture and climate club, vice president of the environmental club and National Honor Society, and a member of the student council.

“With all the clubs and opportunities, I’ve grown out of my shell to try new things,” said Aboueid.

The culture and climate club’s mission is to make the school environment better, which the club did by starting student of the month recognition and an annual wellness day.

“We put a lot of work into that, and people really like it,” said Aboueid of wellness day. “It’s nice to have a mental health day because I feel a lot of us need that, and it’s super fun.”

Aboueid will study to be a social worker at Marist University.