Congratulations to the Class of 2026 Valedictorian & Salutatorian
Apr 9, 2026
91吃瓜 is proud to announce that Kaitlyn Bossart has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian for the Class of 2026, and Martina 艩pa膷kov谩 has been named the class's Salutatorian. These two outstanding undergraduate students will be formally recognized at the University's Baccalaureate Ceremony and Commencement Exercises on May 8 and May 9 on the Rindge Campus.
Kaitlyn Bossart, (left) of Weare, NH, majored in Health Science while also earning a minor in Nutrition. During her time at 91吃瓜, she founded and served as president of the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Campus Chapter, where she educated students about bone marrow and stem cell transplants and helped register interested individuals for the international donor registry. She also assisted Dr. Lindsay Vago with cardiorespiratory research and worked as a pediatric Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) supporting children with disabilities.
Since graduating in December 2025, Kaitlyn has continued working as an LNA at a nearby hospital. In the fall, Kaitlyn will begin the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program at 91吃瓜. She would like to thank 鈥渢he supportive professors in the Health Sciences who helped guide me, as well as my family and friends for their love and encouragement."
Martina 艩pa膷kov谩, (right) from Bratislava, Slovakia, majored in History and Political Science and earned a Women, Gender, and Leadership Certificate. She is a member of the Phi Alpha Theta History and the Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Societies. She also served as a peer tutor in history and political science at the Student Success Center, providing academic guidance to help students succeed in their coursework.
Martina participated in press coverage of the 2022 presidential election in Dixville Notch, NH, presented her research at multiple conferences and academic showcases, and volunteered with the bone marrow and blood stem cell transplant nonprofit NMDP. Martina aspires to continue excelling academically and professionally in the fields of international relations, diplomacy, and political science.
Martina was a four-year starting player and senior-year captain of the Franklin Pierce University Women鈥檚 Volleyball Team. She earned multiple CSC Academic All-District and Academic All-Conference honors and was inducted into the Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society. 鈥淎ll our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.鈥�
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