Hard work and dedication has paid off for the group of Bainbridge High School students recently named valedictorians for the Class of 2017.

For the second year in a row there will be 10 valedictorians taking the stage at Bainbridge High’s commencement ceremony, set to begin at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 10 in the high school stadium.

But before they walk out the school doors for the last time, this crop of stellar Spartans took a moment to reflect on their time at BHS, and field some questions from the Review.

Clio Batali

Parents: Annabella Serra and Dana Batali

Favorite class: Math or science

Favorite teacher: Mr. McLean

Favorite food: Anything purple flavored, and also ravioli

Favorite movie: “The Cowculus Bunch”

Future plans:

I will be pursuing a chemical engineering degree at MIT.

Best memory of BHS?

My time on the robotics team! Also, the Humanities class.

What’s the secret of your academic success?

Being pernicious -—stubbornness and competition with myself. More than anything, just doing stuff that is interesting to me.

What’s your favorite thing about Bainbridge Island?

The weather, hands down.

Benjamin Olliffee

Parents: Matthew and Tanya Olliffee

Favorite class: Honors Geometry

Favorite teacher: Mr. Johnson

Favorite food: Pastor Tacos (from Casa Rojas)

Favorite movie: “Mad Max”

Future plans:

Aerospace Engineering

Best memory of BHS?

Summer soccer practice with all my friends junior year.

What’s the secret of your academic success?

Staying connected with my teachers and classes and studying.

What’s your favorite thing about Bainbridge Island?

Dock jumping and beaches (summertime!)

Sarah Lucioni

Parents: Renzo and Angela Lucioni

Favorite class: Math

Favorite teacher: Mr. McLean or Mr. Lovelace

Favorite food: Panqueques de Acelga

Favorite movie: “Inception” or “The Matrix”

Future plans:

Graduate college, find employment, and attend graduate school.

Best memory of BHS?

The great classes, teachers, fellow students and fun track and field team!

What’s the secret of your academic success?

I do not think there is a secret to academic success. I believe that a strong, supportive community and a drive to work hard has helped me be successful.

What’s your favorite thing about Bainbridge Island?

I love the supportive community of Bainbridge Island. I also love the green trees of the island!

Jackie McVay

Parents: Brenda and David McVay

Favorite class: Biomedical Engineering

Favorite teacher: Mr. McLean, Ms. Coleman, Mr. Hoffman, Ms. Newland

Favorite food: Spice Route’s Lamb Nirvana

Favorite movie: “La La Land”

Future plans:

Attend Scripps College and study something medical.

Best memory of BHS?

Cross country team, great students, amazing teachers, humor.

What’s the secret of your academic success?

Asking questions.

What’s your favorite thing about Bainbridge Island?

Running on trails and jumping into the Puget Sound.

Jonathan Owen

Parents: Katherine and James Owen

Favorite class: Recess

Favorite teacher: Mr. Layton

Favorite food: Life cereal

Favorite movie: “Ocean’s Eleven”

Future plans:

Montana State University, then graduate school. At MU, will probably double major in microbiology and chemistry.

What’s the secret of your academic success?

Work hard. Put school at the top of your priorities list. It is very possible for students to do well at this school. The resources are there. You just have to choose to work for it.

What’s your favorite thing about Bainbridge Island?

Not one, but two froyo places on-island.

James Muir

Parents: Darren and Lee Muir

Favorite class: Math

Favorite teacher: Mr. McLean

Favorite food: Phad thai

Favorite movie: “Shrek”

Future plans:

Mechanical Engineer.

Best memory of BHS?

Making calculus music video.

What’s the secret of your academic success?

Never give up.

What’s your favorite thing about Bainbridge Island?

The close-knit community.

Ella Meyers

Parents: Nadine Larose and Chris Meyers

Favorite class: AP Statistics

Favorite teacher: Bradley Lewis

Favorite food: Caprese salad

Favorite movie: “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”

Future plans:

Whitman College in Walla Walla (not sure what I’ll study).

Best memory of BHS?

I will always remember the funny and caring teachers I had at BHS. They were what motivated me and kept my classes interesting.

What’s the secret of your academic success?

My internship at the Bainbridge Review last summer! Also, always asking for help from teachers when I need it, studying hard, and paying attention in class. It helps to take classes that you enjoy.

What’s your favorite thing about Bainbridge Island?

The beautiful beaches and nature. Also, it was a great place to learn how to drive.

Maxwell Brown

Parents: Todd and Emma Brown

Favorite class: World Religions

Favorite teacher: Mr. Hoffman

Favorite food: Salmon

Favorite movie: (James Bond) “Skyfall”

Future plans:

Attend college and hope someone gives me a job.

Best memory of BHS?

Filming our music videos for AB and BC calculus after the AP exam.

What’s the secret of your academic success?

I show up to class every day and keep an open mind.

What’s your favorite thing about Bainbridge Island?

I like the shoreline. Being surrounded by water has its perks!

Samantha Jiang

Parents: Sam Ramirez and Ping Jiang

Favorite class: World Religions and APES

Favorite teacher: Mr. Uitvlugt and Mr. Lewis

Favorite food: Cheesecake

Favorite movie: “October Sky”

Future plans:

I will be attending Bowdoin College.

Best memory of BHS?

My best memory of BHS was walking up the staircase of the 200 Building early one morning and seeing the purple sunset. I also enjoyed the last National Honor Society induction ceremony where many students got together to celebrate their accomplishments.

What’s the secret of your academic success?

The secret of my academic success is hard work, a positive attitude, and good time management (and lots of sleep).

What’s your favorite thing about Bainbridge Island?

My favorite thing about Bainbridge Island is the beautiful wildlife, the many community events like the Art Walk and Fourth of July celebration.

Kira Rain

Parents: Nils and Elisha Rain

Favorite Class: Humanities

Favorite Teacher: Mr. Holland

Favorite food: Raspberries

Favorite Movie: “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”

Future Plans: I am taking a gap year during which time I will be taking a semester-long National Outdoor Leadership School course in wilderness medicine and rescue [and] becoming certified as an EMT. Then I will be doing a five-month internship in a woman’s clinic in Uganda, [then] I will be attending Colorado College.

Best memory of BHS?

Writing and listening to credos in Humanities class.

What is the secret of your academic success?

There is no secret. I worked really hard, and was very interested in the classes I took.

What is your favorite thing about Bainbridge Island?

The beautiful views of the mountains.