TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Congratulations to Chris Eagar, valedictorian of the Westwood Regional High School Class of 2022.
On Friday, April 29, Eagar announced he’s made “the very exciting decision” to commit to the University of Miami. He’s also been spending a lot of time preparing for his AP exams, and his Chamber Choir concert with the rest of his class.
Eagar played soccer all four years of high school — JV goalkeeper for the first two years and then varsity goalkeeper.
He’s president of the Math Honor Society and vice president of the Science Honor Society chapters at Westwood, and is a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, English Honor Society, History Honor Society, and Tri-M (art honor society).
Moreover, he’s part of the Math and Science leagues and is a representative on the student council.
For a large swath of his time in high school he’s volunteered on the volunteer fire department.
He’s also been a kitchen worker at Chicken Delight, a delivery driver for Originals Pizza, a counselor at the Township of Washington Summer Camp, and a waiter at both Bareburger and Egeo Estiatorio.
Being named valedictorian was a huge honor,” he told Pascack Press on May 2.
“Throughout high school I have spent many late nights and early mornings doing homework and studying, and it was honestly very difficult at times. Being named valedictorian, though, helps me to feel that everything I worked for throughout high school has been worthwhile, as it was always a goal of mine to be named valedictorian ever since I found out I even had a chance at obtaining the title,” he said.
He added, “Despite this, though, I have made sure to not make it my only focus, as I believe that high school is a time where one should explore their interests not only academically but also recreationally — and that’s exactly what I’ve tried to do.”
He said, “I have a great support system in my family and friends group who have helped me to achieve this goal, and it definitely wouldn’t have been possible without them.”
Principal Frank Connelly told Pascack Press on May 3 that he’s proud of all 210 students in the class of 2022.
“Their resilience and what they have accomplished over the past several years is nothing short of amazing. Serving as their principal for the past five years has been a true honor and privilege for me,” he said.
Connelly added, “Best of luck to the Westwood Regional High School Class of 2022! You will be missed!”