Jared is a polite, family-oriented young man and the scholar-athlete extraordinaire of the senior class. He is both a member of the National Honor Society and a three-sport star in varsity athletics. In an era of sports personality egotism and “trash-talking,” Jared’s quiet, unassuming presentation offers a refreshing contrast.

Academics are important to Jared and he has distinguished himself in the classroom. His schedule of classes has included four years of math, two AP courses, University in Schools Spanish and Advanced Physical Education. He is particularly accomplished in social studies and languages. His combined State Regents test average in English, Spanish, Global and U.S. History exceeds 94. In June, he will graduate with an Advanced Regents Diploma.

At 15-3-1, last fall’s varsity soccer team had the best record in school history and made it to the Section 2 semi-finals. Jared supported a cast of other fine players, anchoring the defense from his “sweeper” position and was named to the first team, All-Wasaren League.

In basketball, Jared is a two-year starter and the team’s leading scorer and rebounder. At the time of this writing, he is the leading scorer in the Wasaren League. In a recent victory over Schuylerville, Jared scored 20 points, collected 15 rebounds and blocked 6 shots. Much is asked from Jared on this otherwise young team. Coach Duke Beck notes that: “When Jared can score, control the boards and shore up the defense, we’re tough to beat. He’s a versatile scorer- a good shooter, and he can drive to the basket or post up.”

Jared will also be a returning starter on the varsity baseball team. As a 6’ 4” left-hander, he is a natural 1^st baseman and hit .310 in his junior season.

Outside of school and sports, Jared has particularly enjoyed family travel. Recent trips have included Hampton Beach (Maine), Florida and his favorite trip- to Ireland, in the fall of 2007. “The people in Ireland were really nice and I liked their brogues. The scenery was really nice, too.”  

Jared intends to study liberal arts in college. He is considering either Adirondack Community College or the State University of New York at Oneonta.

Jared is the son of Dawn (GCS ’77) and Paul Kirk (’76). He has one sister, Brittany Kirk (’03).