Athena Seebald and Samuel Desany

Athena Seebald and Samuel Desany were named Outstanding Business Education Students of the Year.

Columbia High School seniors Athena Seebald ’24 and Samuel Desany ’24 were recognized as 2023-24 Outstanding Business Education Students of the Capital Region on May 2 at the Century House in Latham. They are among just 15 students from the Capital Region to receive this award for their academic achievement, outstanding citizenship and positive attitude.

Seebald has taken 10 business courses at Columbia including Accounting, HVCC Business and Personal Finance, Career and Financial Management, and HVCC Business Communication.

Desany has taken nine business courses at Columbia including HVCC Business 101, HVCC Entrepreneurship, HVCC Marketing, and Career and Financial Management.

At the ceremony, each student was acknowledged and awarded plaques. This event is sponsored by the Business and Marketing Eductiors’ Association of the Capital District.

Congratulations to Athena and Sam from all the teachers in the Business Department and Staff at Columbia High School!