By DONNA KENNY KIRWAN

SEEKONK — One of Seekonk High School’s top students is involved in conservation and another enjoys the arts, making them well-rounded standouts in Seekonk High School’s Class of 2008.

With her number one ranking among 181 seniors, Molly Beauchemin has earned the title of valedictorian in the commencement exercises that will be held Sunday, June 8.
On top of a heavy courseload that included four advanced placement courses, Beauchemin found the time to participate in three varsity sports and also served as captain of the girls cross country team.
She was one of the founding members of the “Peer Helping Network” at the high school and is also a member of the school’s Key Club and Math Team. In addition, she was selected for the National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society.
Off campus, Beauchemin has been active in conservation issues in her hometown and has been a member of the Seekonk Land Trust for the past two years.
The daughter of Bernard and Patricia Beauchemin, Molly plans on heading south to the University of Virginia this fall.
Taking the number two spot in the Class of ‘08 is Caitlyn Corrao.
While also balancing the heavy workload of four advanced placement courses, salutatorian Corrao participated in the Rhode Island School of Design’s “Young Artist Program” throughout high school. She also played varsity soccer for all four years at SHS, serving as co-captain while a senior.
Named to both the National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society, Corrao was a student council chairperson, a member of the school’s Key Club for three years and Math Team for two years.
The daughter of Jeffrey and Anita Corrao, Caitlyn also intends to head south, to the University of Tampa.