Sen. Denise Tepler welcomes co-valedictorian of class of 2025 of Mt. Ararat High School

AUGUSTA — Yesterday, Sen. Denise Tepler, D-Topsham, welcomed Lydia Hiltz, a senior at Mt. Ararat High School, to the Maine Senate to present her with a legislative sentiment for being the named co-Valedictorian of the graduating Class of 2025.

“Lydia represents the very best of our community,” said Sen. Denise Tepler. “I was an honor to recognize her accomplishments and to celebrate all that she has achieved. It was also wonderful to have Lydia shadow me this week. She asked thoughtful questions and brought great energy to the State House.”

Lydia is involved in many extracurricular activities at Mt. Ararat High School, including being the captains of both the Varsity Field Hockey and Girls Lacrosse teams, singing with the Treble and Chamber Choirs and serving as the class president of the Class of 2025. She also serves as a student representative on the MSAD No. 75 School Board.

Lydia will be delivering the valedictory address at Mt. Ararat’s upcoming graduation ceremony at Mt. Ararat High School on Sunday, June 8, at 12:00 p.m. Lydia intends to continue her academic journey after graduation by studying Political Science at McGill University in the fall.

A legislative sentiment acknowledges and recognizes academic, athletic, civic, professional or service-related accomplishments.

PHOTO CAPTION: From left: Sen. Denise Tepler, Lydia Hiltz and Rep. Rafael Macias in the Senate chamber