Edward Little High School senior Katharine Garcia shares a moment Wednesday with her mother, Laura, during the Class of 2024 Top Ten Luncheon at the school in Auburn. The top 10 seniors and family members were recognized during the annual event. Garcia finished fourth in her class. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Social studies teacher Marty Bressler gets up from his seat Wednesday after being recognized by a student during the Class of 2024 Top Ten Luncheon at the Edward Little High School in Auburn. Senior Isaac Raymond spoke about Bressler, the teacher who made a lasting impression during his time at the school. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Edward Little High School senior Isaac Raymond listens Wednesday as his parents, Sarah and Bob, speak during the Class of 2024 Top Ten Luncheon at the school in Auburn. The top 10 seniors and family members were recognized during the annual event. Raymond finished sixth in his class. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Kim Joler shares details about her daughter, Edward Little High School senior Micah Joler, left, on Wednesday during the Class of 2024 Top Ten Luncheon at the school in Auburn. The top 10 seniors and family members were recognized during the annual event. Micah Joler finished third in her class. Her father, Kevin, and sister, Mackenzie, are at right. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

March Carson is recognized Wednesday during the Class of 2024 Top Ten Luncheon at Edward Little High School. The top 10 seniors and family members were recognized during the annual event. Carson finished eighth in the class and plans to attend Bates College this fall. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Mike Dumais gives his daughter, Jillian Dumais, a hug Wednesday during the Class of 2024 Top Ten Luncheon at Edward Little High School. The top 10 seniors and family members were recognized during the annual event. Jillian Dumais finished ninth in her class. Her mother, Michelle, is at right. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Elaine Derosby stands on her tiptoes Wednesday while having her picture taken with Edward Little High School senior Izzy Jalbert during the Class of 2024 Top Ten Luncheon at the school in Auburn. Jalbert chose her softball coach, Derosby, as the staff member who made the most lasting impression on her during high school. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Edward Little High School senior Izzy Jalbert shares a moment Wednesday with her mother, Kim, during the Class of 2024 Top Ten Luncheon at the school in Auburn. The top 10 seniors and family members were recognized during the annual event. Jalbert finished seventh in her class. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Edward Little High School Class of 2024 valedictorian Leif Walker gets a hug from his mother, Sarah, on Wednesday during the Class of 2024 Top Ten Luncheon at the school in Auburn. The top 10 seniors and family members were recognized during the annual event. Walker plans to attend the University of Maine in the fall. He will enter as a junior because of the college credits he earned while in high school. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Jillian Dumais, left, gives social studies teacher Haley Knowlton a hug Wednesday during the Top Ten Luncheon at Edward Little High School. The top 10 seniors and family members were recognized during the annual event. Knowlton is the staff member who Dumais said made the most lasting impression on her during high school. Dumais finished ninth in her class. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Kaelyn Langlois, left, and Micah Joler chat Wednesday prior to the start of the Class of 2024 Top Ten Luncheon at Edward Little High School. Langlois finished fifth in her class and Joler finished third. Langlois and Joler have been friends since they attended Sherwood Heights Elementary School together. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Mike O’Donnell shares a moment with his son, Edward Little High School senior Evan O’Donnell, on Wednesday during the Class of 2024 Top Ten Luncheon at the school in Auburn. The top 10 seniors and family members were recognized during the annual event. Evan O’Donnell is salutatorian of his class and plans to attend the University of Vermont in the fall. His mother, Sonia, is at right. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Edward Little High School senior Kaelyn Langlois approaches MaryBeth Galway on Wednesday during the Top Ten Luncheon at Edward Little High School. The top 10 seniors and family members were recognized during the annual event. Langlois finished fifth in her class. Langlois chose Galway, the director of guidance, as the staff member who made a lasting impression during her four years at the school. Langlois’ mother, Jolene, is at right. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Katharine Garcia, left, approaches her teacher and coach, Katie Byrne, on Wednesday during the Class of 2024 Top Ten Luncheon at Edward Little High School. The top 10 seniors and family members were recognized during the annual event. Byrne is the staff member who Garcia said made the most lasting impression on her during time at the high school. Garcia finished fourth in her class. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

March Carson speaks Wednesday during the Top Ten Luncheon at Edward Little High School. The top 10 seniors and family members were recognized during the annual event. Carson finished eighth in the ELHS Class of 2024 and plans to attend Bates College this fall. Carson’s parents, Diana and Chris, are at right. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Annabeth Treadwell gives social studies teacher Richard Bruce a hug Wednesday during the Class of 2024 Top Ten Luncheon at Edward Little High School. The top 10 seniors and family members were recognized during the annual event. Bruce is the staff member who Treadwell said made the most lasting impression on her during high school. Treadwell finished 10th in her class. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Top 10 students from the Edward Little High School Class of 2024 and their families attend the Class of 2024 Top Ten Luncheon on Wednesday at the school in Auburn. Students from The Green Ladle served lunch before students gave short speeches to announce which staff member had the most impact during their time at the school. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Edward Little High School senior Annabeth Treadwell walks to her car Wednesday after the Class of 2024 Top Ten Luncheon at the school. Treadwell finished 10th in her class and took balloons from the celebration home with her. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal