From Crown Point’s Trevor Harris to NAC’s Hallie Gilmore. There’s NCCS’ Kylee Suprenant and Ti’s Myleigh Drinkwine. From Plattsburgh’’s Braeden Calkins r to Beekmantown’s Grace McCasland. and Saranac’s Zack Lucia to Peru’s Nick Petro.

These are just a handful of names of high school seniors that closed their high school careers last weekend, and there’s one thing I want to say to each one of them — listed and not listed. Thank you.

For the past three years I’ve watched and reported on your performances on the field.

Maybe you never spoke to me personally. I mean I am typically just a man with a camera on the sidelines.

To those I’ve spoken to, I am just one guy with a phone in his hand promising to make “you sound like a genius” to get a laugh out of you and help you relax.

Talking to the media I know can be daunting, albeit a little terrifying. But, your composure never wavered. Just like you performed on the court, field or track.

Each time I spoke to you, it was never a “me” thing. It was only centered on, “we”.

When Harris set the Section VII scoring record for boys basketball, I spoke to him at Seton Catholic at his next game. He still showcased the calm demeanor that led to him making basket after basket, but he made sure to mention past and present teammates that helped him along the way.

McCasland records 200 career points in soccer and even goes over 1,000 yards receiving in flag football. The smile was there but she never wanted the accolades herself, she wanted to make sure those received just as much praise. She didn’t do it alone.

It wasn’t just the fact of these people showcasing a team first mindset that impressed me, it was watching them grow as a person over the years I covered them.

Saranac’s Brenna Ducatte is a prime example. As a sophomore on the soccer pitch and basketball courts she deferred. She passes to her teammates when maybe she had a better look and showed a sense of unselfishness that at times you wanted her to be a bit more selfish.

Fast forward to her senior year and on the basketball court she drove to the hoot with a ferocity that had evolved over the years. It led her to reset the Spartan record books. She also became the leader her team needed, when called upon. She would talk to her teammates to get their confidence up, she would speak to referees when questioning a call. She didn’t back down.

Calkins’ teammate Nate Baker is another one who grew into a leadership role. I remember speaking to him after Plattsburgh beat Salmon River in a NYSPHSAA Class B Baseball Regional Final. He was calm and quiet. The starting shortstop was just happy to be playing.

Calkins was just the same as Baker. Just he had the confidence that could inspire the masses. He spoke to me during a break in a Final Four game about how he was sure they would win.

Braeden at that moment, I was right there with you. You and Nate grew into the leaders your team needed. On the ice, Calkins played like a man possessed as if he would run through a wall for his teammates.

Baker was still calm but the quietness shifted to a confidence that would rival anyone. When you step in the lane in track or the batter’s box, you give off this aura that you know you’re going to win.

It’s why I truly believe what you and Dom DeAngelo said when I spoke to you both after winning the NYSPHSAA Indoor Track 4×200 state championship. You’re both headed to play sports collegiately — Baker at Cortland and DeAngelo at Wagner — and both mentioned the idea of running track with your primary sport.

The possibilities are endless for you all and I’m excited to sit back and watch your next chapter open.

Those younger than you, look at you each for how to act. They want to be like you.

There’s a girl who wants to be the next Raven Sessoms of AuSable Valley and a boy who wants to be the next Seth Petrashune of Saranac. They want their chance to stand on the mound in a pivotal game, or hit the game winning shot. They’ve seen you do it, and now they want to.

I’m sure you’ll be there to see it, or a parent or loved one will tell you about it. If time allows it, I’m sure that you’ll make a visit back to your old stomping grounds.

I know Beekmantown’s Alix Perras is planning to. He’s mentioned it.

There will be one person that will always be there, even if people don’t notice it. That’s Kennedy Columbus.

While her story ended tragically, June 20, she’s still around in the hearts and minds of those who loved her.

Kennedy, I’ve taken your picture a handful of times and spoke to you about the same amount. You always carried yourself so well with a smile on your face that was rarely missing, unless you were focused on the mound. You had a bright future and could do anything you set your mind to.

You were just taken too early.

Earlier in the season, you expressed disappointment that you wouldn’t get to play on the new softball field that’s being constructed. But, at least you’ll have the best seat in the house when the Eagles play on it next Spring.

I’ve watched you all grow from players on the bench, to role players, to team leaders. There’s never been a waiver of demeanor or attitude as you continually kept the same mindset you held from your first day playing sports: help the team win.

From the high fives you’ve given teammates to the hugs you’ve shared with them. You played the sports how they were meant to be played. You showed those younger than you how to handle it.

It’s because you’re each more than an athlete. You are all role models.