BCS is proud to announce that the 2026 Salutatorian is Rachel Merriam!

Rachel is the daughter of Bob and Jenn Merriam. Rachel graduates with a cumulative GPA of 95.3 and has already earned 22 college credits! Rachel has been very active in our music and theatre departments, attending numerous All-County and Area All-State festivals for choir. Rachel has had leading and supporting roles in musicals throughout middle and high school! She is a member of the National Honor Society, the Student Council, the Yearbook Publications Class, and played JV volleyball. Rachel works as a babysitter and a dog sitter and is a member of the Belfast Free Methodist Church. She has volunteered her time as a photographer at numerous school sporting events. Next year, Rachel plans to attend Alfred University, where she will major in Psychology. Congratulations, Rachel!