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Two scholars bound for Ivy League universities in the fall have been named the valedictorian and salutatorian of Fairfield Ludlowe High School's Class of 2012.
Olivia Davy Morrison is the valedictorian and Emma H. Sweet is salutatorian, Ludlowe Headmaster Vanessa Reale announced.
In addition to sharing high levels of scholarship, both are musicians who teach their instruments to younger students, both have won honors in math and science and both have held leadership positions in various organizations.
Morrison is a National Merit Scholar, IBM Scholar and a talented violinist, the school said in a news release.
She earned membership in the National Honor Society, the mathematics honor society Mu Alpha Theta and the Science Honor Society.
Morrison has been co-president of the American Field Service Club, treasurer of the Spanish Club, captain of Ludlowe's team in the MSG Network's quiz show "The Challenge" and a member of the Mock Trial Club.
Morrison performed with Ludlowe's orchestra and volunteered to teach violin to fourth-grade students. She also is a Girl Scout and recipient of the Daughters of the American Revolution's local chapter Good Citizen Award.
The daughter of Noradeen Farlekas and Donald Morrison, the valedictorian plans to attend Dartmouth College in the fall.
Sweet earned membership in the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, the Science Honor Society the the Spanish Honor Scciety.
She has held leadership positions in youth civic groups and in competitive athletics.
A Ludlowe gymnast for four years, Sweet was co-captain of the gymanstics team this year and a member of the dance team.
She is president of the Fairfield Town Youth Council, a student advisory board for the town's Parks and Recreation Department.
Sweet is Ludlowe's representative to the Fairfield Board of Education and vice president of the senior class.
A pianist, Sweet provides accompanyment for other musicians and teaches piano to young students.
The daughter of Susan Geiger and Eric Sweet, the salutatorian plans to attend the University of Pennsylvania in the fall.
