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4 SUNDAY TELEGRAM MAY 23, 2010 Haley T. Bouchard Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School AGE: 17 HOMETOWN: Uxbridge PARENTS: Brian and Celine Bouchard HONORS AND AWARDS: Volleyball Unsung Hero Award; Superintendent’s commendation list, Grades 9-12; Top ten students in class; Most outstanding student in biology; Most outstanding student in health; Athletic/Academic All-Star, Grades 9-12; Skills USA, Grades 10-12; Volleyball MIAA finalist; Varsity sport award, Grades 10-12; National Honor Society. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Class president, Grade 12; National Honors Society, secretary, Grade 12; Student council, historian, Grade 12; Class vice president, Grade 11; Model United Nations, Grade 11; Class historian, Grade 10; Volleyball, Grades 9-12; Softball, Grades 9, 10; Student Ambassador, Grades 10-12; Skills USA, Grades 10-12; Leo’s Club, Grades 10-12; Student Council, Grades 10-12; Aviation Club, Grades 9-11, officer, Grade 12; SEA Club: Grades 9-12. PLANS: Major in pre-medicine and health studies at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Studies. OTHER: Dental assistant through a cooperative education program in the office of Dr. Monica Rao, D.M.D. Ervin Hana Claremont Academy AGE: 18 HOMETOWN: Worcester PARENTS: Nazif and Merushe Hana. HONORS AND AWARDS: Honor Roll, Grades 9-12; Carol Shilinsky Academic Achievement Award; National Society of High School Scholars. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Student Representative to Worcester School Committee, Grade 12; Editor-in-chief of yearbook, Grade 12; Student Body vice president, Grade 9; Programmer on Robotics Team, Grades 9-10. PLANS: Major in philosophy at College of the Holy Cross while focusing on pre-medical studies. OTHER: Part-time job at the Pine Ridge Country Club. Ethan D. Hardy Blackstone-Millville Regional High School AGE: 18 HOMETOWN: Blackstone PARENTS: Natalie and Donald Hardy HONORS AND AWARDS: Valedictorian; High honor roll, Grades 9-12; National Honor Society Character Counts Award. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Class president, Grade 12; High school marching band, Grades 9-12; Principal’s advisory council, Grades 9-12; Tennis, Grades 9-12, co-captain, Grade 12; Student Council, Grades 10-12; Central Districts Band and Orchestra, Grades 10-12; National Honor Society, treasurer. PLANS: Major in anthropology or sociology with a minor in either mind/brain behavior or statistics at Harvard University. OTHER: Part-time jobs at Liberty Tax and as a private nanny. Madeleine K. Vacha Clinton High School AGE: 18 HOMETOWN: Clinton PARENTS: Gary and Susan Vacha HONORS AND AWARDS: Superintendent’s Award; Harvard Book Award; National Honors Society; Perfect Score on Math MCAS; Academic Achievement and Effort Awards. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Gymnastics at Turner Hall - Level 8, Grades 9-12; FIRST Robotics, Grades 9-11; Band secretary, Grades 9-12; Cross-country and Track, Grade 12. PLANS: Major in education with a minor in Spanish at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. OTHER: Gymnastics coach at Clinton Turnverein Gymnastics. Laura J. Burns Doherty Memorial High School AGE: 17 HOMETOWN: Worcester PARENTS: Kevin and Jill Burns HONORS AND AWARDS: Wellesley College Book Award; AP Scholar; Hanover Insurance Scholarship; State Swimming Championship finalist, Grades 9-11. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Student Council, Grades 9-12, president, Grade 12, vice president, Grade 11; Worcester Swim Team, Grades 9-11; City record holder, Worcester JCC Swim Club, Grades 9-12; New England JCC Champion, Grades 9-12; Math team, Grades 9-12; National Honor Society, Grades 11-12; Envirothon, Grade 12. PLANS: Attend Vassar College or Tufts University to study science in preparation for a career in medicine. OTHER: Judicial Youth Corp., summer of 2009. Jacqueline A. McGoldrick The Bromfield School AGE: 17 HOMETOWN: Maynard PARENTS: John McGoldrick and Judy Stokey HONORS AND AWARDS: Silver Medalist, National Spanish Exam; National Spanish Honor Society member. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Academic Bowl, national team, Grades 11-12; Varsity Math Team, Grades 11-12; Wind Ensemble, first chair alto saxophone, Grades 10-12; Bromfield Review (school literary magazine), Grade 12; National Art Honor Society; Grades 11-12; Writing Group, Grades 11-12; Equestrian activities/dressage showing, Grades 9-10; Softball, Grade 10. PLANS: Attend McGill University in Montreal, Canada, to pursue a degree in the study of Classics and Ancient History. OTHER: Part-time job as a page at the Maynard Public Library. Haley K. Pickford Cushing Academy AGE: 18 HOMETOWN: Leominster PARENTS: Mark Pickford and Karen Kamila-Colageo HONORS AND AWARDS: Proctor; 20th Century History Award, Grade 10. Participated in Art Show at Oxford University; Participated in Art Show in New York City. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Cushing Academy Scholars Program, Grades 11-12; Summer Internship with U.S. Rep. John Oliver, Grade 11; Art Portfolio with focus in Fused Glass, Grades 10-12. PLANS: Major in history and political science at Wheaton College. In politics, which of the major political parties or candidates would you be more likely to support Republicans Democrats Independents Not sure Other 6% 20% 22% 30% 22% Matthew J. Allen Burncoat High School AGE: 18 HOMETOWN: Worcester PARENTS: William and Jeanette Allen HONORS AND AWARDS: National Honor Society; Academic Honor Roll; AP Scholar; NMSC Commendation; Superintendent Scholars Award; Rensselaer Medalist. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout Rank; Robotics team, group leader, Grades 9-12; Orchestra, first chair, clarinet, Grades 10-12; Tennis, first doubles, Grades 10-12; Cross-country , Grades 11-12; Burncoat Improvement Association, Grades 9-10. PLANS: Major in Mechanical Engineering at Cornell University. OTHER: Part-time job at Price Chopper. Britney L. Atwater David Prouty High School AGE: 17 HOMETOWN: Spencer PARENTS: Tracy and Vickie Atwater HONORS AND AWARDS: Superintendent’s Award; White Sweater Award; Harvard Book Award; Girls’ Soccer Homecoming MVP. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Student Council, Grades 10-12; District Strategic Planning and Steering Committee, Grades 11-12; School Improvement Plan Council, Grade 11; National Honor Society, Grades 11-12; Soccer, Grades 9-12; Foreign Culture Club, Grades 9-12; Future Business Leaders Club, Grade 11; Relay for Life-24 Hour Event, Grades 9-12; Track and Field, Grade 9. PLANS: Major in biomedical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute or major in pre-med at University of Massachusetts at Amherst. OTHER: Part-time job as a lab assistant at Blessed Herbs Inc. Do you plan to further your education Yes, at a 2−year institution 1% Yes, at a 4−year institution 15% Other 1% Yes, at a 4−year institution and plan to attend graduate school 83%
5 Amanda M. Roper Douglas High School AGE: 17 HOMETOWN: Douglas PARENTS: Donna and Richard Roper HONORS AND AWARDS: Mass. Superintendents’ Certificate of Academic Excellence; John and Abigail Adams Scholarship; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal Award; Russell Sage College Student Sage Nomination; National Merit Scholarship Program Letter of Commendation; Chorus, outstanding upperclassman; Music Award; Dual World Language Award, Academic Excellence Award. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Worcester Youth Orchestra, violin, Grades 9-12; Drama club, Grades 9-10, 12; Chorus, Grades 9-12; Varsity Math Team, Grades 10-12; Jazz Band, flute, Grades 11-12; Band, flute/piccolo, Grades 9-12; Blue Light Special, a cappella group, Grades 9-12; Pakachoag Music School, Unison of Violins, Grades 10-12. PLANS: Biology major with pre-med at Boston College. OTHER: Volunteer at Douglas Dog Orphans; tutors; teaches CCD; teaches flute and violin through Afternoon Tunes in Worcester. Joshua H. Tracy Harvard H. Ellis Technical High School AGE: 18 HOMETOWN: Canterbury, Conn. PARENTS: Ralph and Laura Tracy HONORS AND AWARDS: Valedictorian; Class president; National Honors Society president; Highest Achievement in electrical technologies award; Highest Academic standing in science; 2010 Skills USA honorable mention in related mathematics; Presidential Scholarship from University of Connecticut. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Math team, Grades 9-11; Tutoring group, Grade 12. PLANS: Major in electrical engineering at the University of Connecticut. Amy K. Boucher Fitchburg High School AGE: 18 PARENTS: Herue and Florence Boucher HONORS AND AWARDS: Abigail Adams Scholarship; Coach’s Award for Soccer, Grades 9-12; MVP and Most Improved for Track; Bioethics Academic Award; Women in Leadership. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Soccer, Grades 9-12; Helping Hands, Grades 10-12; Track, Grades 9-10; National Honor Society, Grades 11-12; Student Council, Grades 10-12. PLANS: Leaves in September for AIT training in Texas for the Army National Guard. Will study nursing at Worcester State College in fall 2011. OTHER: Part-time job at McDonald’s during Grades 10-11, currently working at TJ Maxx. Martha A. Walters Holy Name Central Catholic High School AGE: 17 HOMETOWN: North Grafton PARENTS: Herbert and Marion Walters HONORS AND AWARDS: National Honor Society; Holy Cross Book Award, Grade 11; honors student, Grades 9-12; Most Outstanding student, world history, Grade 9. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Concert band, Grades 9-11, assistant violin section leader, Grade 12; Yearbook, Grade 11-12, co-editor in chief, Grade 12; Fiddler in theatre production of “Fiddler on the Roof,” violinist, pit band, Grade 12; Tap, Jazz, Ballet and Lyrical dancer at The Dance Place, Worcester, Grades 9-12. PLANS: Major in Environmental Studies at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Clark University, Boston University or College of the Holy Cross. OTHER: Part-time job as teacher’s assistant, Dance Place, Worcester; Camp counselor, Camp Sunshine, Grade 11. Michael D. Carpentier Gardner High School AGE: 18 HOMETOWN: Gardner PARENTS: Dr. Paul and Suzanne Carpentier. HONORS AND AWARDS: Chair City Chapter of National Honor Society, Inducted in Grade 10, Vice President, Grade 12; Stanley Z. Koplik Certificate of Mastery; John and Abigail Adams Scholarship; Saint Michael’s College Book Award; Best All Around AP US History Student, Grade 11; Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY); Gardner High School representative at the state conference, Grade 10; Junior Staff member at the Massachusetts State Conference, Grades 11-12. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Student council, Grades 9-12, president, Grade 12; Winter Carnival Volunteer, Grades 9-11; Freshman Orientation, Grades 10-12, coordinator and MC, Grade 12; Representative to Massachusetts Student Government Day, Grade 12; Central Massachusetts Regional Student Advisory Council, Grade 12; Master of Ceremonies, televised Mayoral Debate at Gardner High School, Grade 12; Project Haiti Service Organization , Grades 11-12; Varsity soccer, Grades 9-12, captain, Grade 12; Mid Wachusett All Star Division C Team, Grade 12; Chair City Soccer Club; Track, Grade 12. PLANS: Major in history with a concentration in secondary education at Assumption College. OTHER: Theatre at the Mount, Spring Children’s Production, lead roles, Grades 9-11; St. Vincent DePaul Parish Community Musical, co-director and lead actor, Grade 11; Holy Rosary School Creative Dramatics Stagehand, Grades 9-10; Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish Religious education teacher, Grades 10-12; Holy Rosary Parish lector, Grades 10-12; Holy Rosary Parish Choir. Do you believe your high school education was relevant to today’s world and adequately prepared you for college or to enter the working world Not sure No 10% 5% Yes 85% Brenton J. Caldwell Grafton High School AGE: 17 HOMETOWN: Grafton PARENTS: Robert and Elizabeth Caldwell HONORS AND AWARDS: High Honors, Grades 9-12; St. Michael’s College Book Award; Principal’s Leadership Award Nominee; Homecoming king, Grade 10; Boys’ State Program, Grade 11; People to People Ambassador, Grade 11. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Peer leaders, Grades 9-12, secretary, Grade 11, vice president, Grade 12; National Honor Society, Grades 11-12; vice president, Grade 12; Altar server and CCD teacher, St. Mary’s Parish, Grades 9-12; Student Against Destructive Decisions, Grades 9-12; Student council, Grade 12; Senior leader, Grade 12; Soccer, Grades 9-12; Math team, Grades 11-12; Yearbook staff, Grade 12. PLANS: Major in bio-medical engineering at the University of Southern California. Brooke E. Coughlan Hudson High School AGE: 18 HOMETOWN: Hudson PARENTS: Christopher D. Coughlan and Janet L. Coughlan HONORS AND AWARDS: National Honor Society; Nominated for College of the Holy Cross Gifted High School Student Program, taking one class per semester at the college, Grade 12; Voted Unsung Hero, Volleyball Team, Grade 11. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Volleyball, Grades 9-12; Tennis, Grades 9-12. Hudson High productions of “Seussical the Musical,” Grade 9 and “Bye Bye Birdie,” Grade 10; Massachusetts State Science and Engineering Fair, Grade 11; stayed with a family in France through Hudson High; volunteer for the Organization for the Assabet River, Grade 11. PLANS: Major in microbiology at Cornell University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute or University of Massachusetts at Amherst. OTHER: Works summers and weekends at Ferjulian’s Farm, Hudson. SUNDAY TELEGRAM MAY 23, 2010
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SUNDAY TELEGRAM MAY 23, 2010<br />
Haley T. Bouchard<br />
Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational<br />
Technical High School<br />
AGE: 17<br />
HOMETOWN: Uxbridge<br />
PARENTS: Brian and Celine<br />
Bouchard<br />
HONORS AND AWARDS:<br />
Volleyball Unsung Hero<br />
Award; Superintendent’s<br />
commendation list,<br />
Grades 9-12; Top ten<br />
students in class; Most outstanding student<br />
in biology; Most outstanding student in<br />
health; Athletic/Academic All-Star, Grades<br />
9-12; Skills USA, Grades 10-12; Volleyball<br />
MIAA finalist; Varsity sport award, Grades<br />
10-12; National Honor Society.<br />
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Class president, Grade 12;<br />
National Honors Society, secretary, Grade<br />
12; Student council, historian, Grade 12;<br />
Class vice president, Grade 11; Model<br />
United Nations, Grade 11; Class historian,<br />
Grade 10; Volleyball, Grades 9-12; Softball,<br />
Grades 9, 10; Student Ambassador,<br />
Grades 10-12; Skills USA, Grades 10-12;<br />
Leo’s Club, Grades 10-12; Student<br />
Council, Grades 10-12; Aviation Club,<br />
Grades 9-11, officer, Grade 12; SEA Club:<br />
Grades 9-12.<br />
PLANS: Major in pre-medicine and health<br />
studies at Massachusetts College of<br />
Pharmacy and Health Studies.<br />
OTHER: Dental assistant through a<br />
cooperative education program in the office<br />
of Dr. Monica Rao, D.M.D.<br />
Ervin Hana<br />
Claremont Academy<br />
AGE: 18<br />
HOMETOWN: <strong>Worcester</strong><br />
PARENTS: Nazif and<br />
Merushe Hana.<br />
HONORS AND AWARDS: Honor<br />
Roll, Grades 9-12; Carol<br />
Shilinsky Academic<br />
Achievement Award;<br />
National Society of High<br />
School Scholars.<br />
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Student Representative to<br />
<strong>Worcester</strong> School Committee, Grade 12;<br />
Editor-in-chief of yearbook, Grade 12;<br />
Student Body vice president, Grade 9;<br />
Programmer on Robotics Team, Grades<br />
9-10.<br />
PLANS: Major in philosophy at College of the<br />
Holy Cross while focusing on pre-medical<br />
studies.<br />
OTHER: Part-time job at the Pine Ridge<br />
Country Club.<br />
Ethan D. Hardy<br />
Blackstone-Millville Regional High School<br />
AGE: 18<br />
HOMETOWN: Blackstone<br />
PARENTS: Natalie and<br />
Donald Hardy<br />
HONORS AND AWARDS:<br />
Valedictorian; High honor<br />
roll, Grades 9-12;<br />
National Honor Society<br />
Character Counts Award.<br />
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Class president, Grade 12;<br />
High school marching band, Grades 9-12;<br />
Principal’s advisory council, Grades 9-12;<br />
Tennis, Grades 9-12, co-captain, Grade<br />
12; Student Council, Grades 10-12; Central<br />
Districts Band and Orchestra, Grades<br />
10-12; National Honor Society, treasurer.<br />
PLANS: Major in anthropology or sociology<br />
with a minor in either mind/brain behavior<br />
or statistics at Harvard University.<br />
OTHER: Part-time jobs at Liberty Tax and as a<br />
private nanny.<br />
Madeleine K. Vacha<br />
Clinton High School<br />
AGE: 18<br />
HOMETOWN: Clinton<br />
PARENTS: Gary and Susan<br />
Vacha<br />
HONORS AND AWARDS:<br />
Superintendent’s Award;<br />
Harvard Book Award;<br />
National Honors Society;<br />
Perfect Score on Math<br />
MCAS; Academic Achievement and Effort<br />
Awards.<br />
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Gymnastics at Turner Hall -<br />
Level 8, Grades 9-12; FIRST Robotics,<br />
Grades 9-11; Band secretary, Grades 9-12;<br />
Cross-country and Track, Grade 12.<br />
PLANS: Major in education with a minor in<br />
Spanish at the University of Nebraska at<br />
Lincoln.<br />
OTHER: Gymnastics coach at Clinton<br />
Turnverein Gymnastics.<br />
Laura J. Burns<br />
Doherty Memorial High School<br />
AGE: 17<br />
HOMETOWN: <strong>Worcester</strong><br />
PARENTS: Kevin and Jill<br />
Burns<br />
HONORS AND AWARDS:<br />
Wellesley College Book<br />
Award; AP Scholar;<br />
Hanover Insurance<br />
Scholarship; State<br />
Swimming Championship finalist, Grades<br />
9-11.<br />
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Student Council, Grades<br />
9-12, president, Grade 12, vice president,<br />
Grade 11; <strong>Worcester</strong> Swim Team, Grades<br />
9-11; City record holder, <strong>Worcester</strong> JCC<br />
Swim Club, Grades 9-12; New England<br />
JCC Champion, Grades 9-12; Math team,<br />
Grades 9-12; National Honor Society,<br />
Grades 11-12; Envirothon, Grade 12.<br />
PLANS: Attend Vassar College or Tufts<br />
University to study science in preparation<br />
for a career in medicine.<br />
OTHER: Judicial Youth Corp., summer of<br />
2009.<br />
Jacqueline A. McGoldrick<br />
The Bromfield School<br />
AGE: 17<br />
HOMETOWN: Maynard<br />
PARENTS: John McGoldrick<br />
and Judy Stokey<br />
HONORS AND AWARDS: Silver<br />
Medalist, National<br />
Spanish Exam; National<br />
Spanish Honor Society<br />
member.<br />
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Academic Bowl, national<br />
team, Grades 11-12; Varsity Math Team,<br />
Grades 11-12; Wind Ensemble, first chair<br />
alto saxophone, Grades 10-12; Bromfield<br />
Review (school literary magazine), Grade<br />
12; National Art Honor Society; Grades<br />
11-12; Writing Group, Grades 11-12;<br />
Equestrian activities/dressage showing,<br />
Grades 9-10; Softball, Grade 10.<br />
PLANS: Attend McGill University in Montreal,<br />
Canada, to pursue a degree in the study of<br />
Classics and Ancient History.<br />
OTHER: Part-time job as a page at the<br />
Maynard Public Library.<br />
Haley K. Pickford<br />
Cushing Academy<br />
AGE: 18<br />
HOMETOWN: Leominster<br />
PARENTS: Mark Pickford<br />
and Karen<br />
Kamila-Colageo<br />
HONORS AND AWARDS:<br />
Proctor; 20th Century<br />
History Award, Grade 10.<br />
Participated in Art Show<br />
at Oxford University; Participated in Art<br />
Show in New York City.<br />
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Cushing Academy<br />
Scholars Program, Grades 11-12; Summer<br />
Internship with U.S. Rep. John Oliver,<br />
Grade 11; Art Portfolio with focus in Fused<br />
Glass, Grades 10-12.<br />
PLANS: Major in history and political science<br />
at Wheaton College.<br />
In politics, which of the major<br />
political parties or candidates<br />
would you be more likely to<br />
support<br />
Republicans<br />
Democrats<br />
Independents<br />
Not sure<br />
Other<br />
6%<br />
20%<br />
22%<br />
30%<br />
22%<br />
Matthew J. Allen<br />
Burncoat High School<br />
AGE: 18<br />
HOMETOWN: <strong>Worcester</strong><br />
PARENTS: William and<br />
Jeanette Allen<br />
HONORS AND AWARDS:<br />
National Honor Society;<br />
Academic Honor Roll; AP<br />
Scholar; NMSC<br />
Commendation;<br />
Superintendent Scholars Award;<br />
Rensselaer Medalist.<br />
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Boy Scouts of America,<br />
Eagle Scout Rank; Robotics team, group<br />
leader, Grades 9-12; Orchestra, first chair,<br />
clarinet, Grades 10-12; Tennis, first<br />
doubles, Grades 10-12; Cross-country ,<br />
Grades 11-12; Burncoat Improvement<br />
Association, Grades 9-10.<br />
PLANS: Major in Mechanical Engineering at<br />
Cornell University.<br />
OTHER: Part-time job at Price Chopper.<br />
Britney L. Atwater<br />
David Prouty High School<br />
AGE: 17<br />
HOMETOWN: Spencer<br />
PARENTS: Tracy and Vickie<br />
Atwater<br />
HONORS AND AWARDS:<br />
Superintendent’s Award;<br />
White Sweater Award;<br />
Harvard Book Award;<br />
Girls’ Soccer<br />
Homecoming MVP.<br />
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Student Council, Grades<br />
10-12; District Strategic Planning and<br />
Steering Committee, Grades 11-12; School<br />
Improvement Plan Council, Grade 11;<br />
National Honor Society, Grades 11-12;<br />
Soccer, Grades 9-12; Foreign Culture<br />
Club, Grades 9-12; Future Business<br />
Leaders Club, Grade 11; Relay for Life-24<br />
Hour Event, Grades 9-12; Track and Field,<br />
Grade 9.<br />
PLANS: Major in biomedical engineering at<br />
<strong>Worcester</strong> Polytechnic Institute or major in<br />
pre-med at University of Massachusetts at<br />
Amherst.<br />
OTHER: Part-time job as a lab assistant at<br />
Blessed Herbs Inc.<br />
Do you plan to<br />
further your education<br />
Yes, at a 2−year<br />
institution<br />
1%<br />
Yes, at a<br />
4−year institution<br />
15%<br />
Other<br />
1%<br />
Yes, at a 4−year<br />
institution and plan<br />
to attend graduate school<br />
83%
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