Zachary Mercer — Italy High School Class of 2015

After graduating Italy High School in 2015, Zachary Mercer will attend Johnson and Wales University to major in culinary arts. He would like to one day own a bakery or café. Later, with a few years of experience under his belt, Zachary hopes to have his own show on Food Network and build a culinary brand. (McGraw-Clark Photography | mcgrawclark.com)