Class of 2012 Awards:
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U.S. Marine Corps Award- Scholastic Excellence:
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The United States Marine Corps Awards for Scholastic Excellence are given to two seniors that
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have demonstrated academic achievement and leadership by being a role model for other students.
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This year’s winners are: Ashley Goverman & Nicholas Leonard
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U.S. Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence:
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The United States Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Awards for Musical Excellence are given to two
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seniors with first chair positions in band, who are capable of performing as a soloist and are
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recognized as both outstanding performers and young citizens.
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This year’s winners are: Catherine DeBruyn & Matthew Dolliver
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U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Awards:Â
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The United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Awards are given to two senior athletes
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who are exemplary young citizens, role models for other students, and best exhibit the personal
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traits of courage, poise, self-confidence and leadership.
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This year’s winners are: Kelly English & Daniel Gilmore
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U.S. Air Force Award – Math & Science:Â
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The United States Air Force Award for Math & Science is awarded to the senior with the highest
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grade point average in both math and science.Â
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This year’s winner is: Kenneth Ratliff
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U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Awards:Â
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The United States Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Awards are given to two seniors who
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have demonstrated excellence in both academics and athletics.Â
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This year’s winners are: Katherine Campbell & Terrence O’Mara
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Appointment to the United States Naval Academy:
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Today, one of Mansfield High School’s students is receiving an appointment to the United States
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Naval Academy, Annapolis. John Rinkacs is here to bestow the appointment to: Daniel Gilmore
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Mass. Secondary School Admin. Assoc. -Student Achievement Award: is given annually to an
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academically talented student, who through his/her own initiative, goes above and beyond to
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contribute to his/her school community. This year’s recipient is an outstanding young woman who
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is the epitome of this ideal offering a wealth of ideas, hard work, and spirit. We are pleased to
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bestow this award to Katherine Hogan
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The Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents Certificate of Academic Excellence
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is awarded annually to an academically talented senior who has committed him or herself to
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personal excellence through hard work, perseverance, and strength of character. This year’s
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recipients are: Kayla Scott & Michael Szrom
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Principal’s Leadership Award:
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The Principal’s Leadership Award is sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School
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Principals and given to a student for their demonstrated ability to combine academic excellence
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and exemplary leadership role in school and community activities. I am pleased to present this
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award to: Patrick MaloneyPrincipal’s Scholar Athlete Awards: Â
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The Principal’s Scholar/Athlete Awards are given to the two Mansfield students nominated by the
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editors of the Boston Globe for their Scholar/Athlete Awards. The editors select student athletes
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from the six MIAA districts for academic excellence and sportsmanship. The selected athletes are
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then nominated for the Richard Phelps Scholar/Athlete Award.
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This year’s winners are: Meghan Carroll & Mitchell Negus
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Prudential Spirit:Â
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The Prudential Spirit of Community Award Certificate of Merit was awarded to a member of our
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senior class in recognition for their exemplary commitment to community service. This individual
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has demonstrated outstanding commitment to serving our community and is hereby recognized as
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one of the top student volunteers here at Mansfield High School. It is with great pleasure that I
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bestow The Prudential Spirit of Community Award Certificate of Merit to Kristina Rothchild
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D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award:Â
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The Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution Award is given to a senior who
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exemplifies qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their school, home and
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community. Nominated by the faculty and chosen by their classmates:Â
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This year’s winner is: Anna Craft
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National French Contest:
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The National French exam, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French, is
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taken nationally each year by over 100,000 students in levels 1-5. This year our student was a top
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scorer in the Eastern Massachusetts Division, Level 5 exam.
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This year’s winner is: Kristina Rothchild
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National Spanish Exam:
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The following seniors received medals for their scores on the National Spanish Exam. The exam
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was taken by more than a quarter of a million students across the country.
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Scoring in the 75
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 % nationally and awarded the bronze medal is: Mitchell Negus
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Scoring in the 85
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 % nationally and awarded the silver medal is: Victoria Mello
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Flag Awards:Â
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The 30
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boy and senior girl who, through their conduct and attitude, exemplify those qualities of
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American youth which are the best guarantee for the survival and success of the democratic
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principles upon which this nation was founded. These qualities include: honesty,
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involvement in school and community, acceptance of all races and ethnic groups, and a
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willingness to help those less fortunate. Students nominate each other, and then the faculty
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selects the award winners by a vote. Â
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This year’s winners are: Anna Craft & Robert Lawrence
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Boston Globe 2012 Scholastic Art Awards:Â
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The Boston Globe holds an annual state wide art competition in January. The following students
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entered their works and were awarded the noted honors, reflecting their position as part of the top
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1% of all art students.
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This year’s winners are: Â
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-For Photography-Gold Key: Veronica Boucher
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-For Digital Art- Silver Key: Sid ChavanÂ
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Special Award for Extraordinary Service to the 2012 Yearbook:Â
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A special thank you to someone who went above and beyond expectation and whose tireless work
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and support made our yearbook possible.
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Alex-Andrea Roberts National Honor Society: Membership in the Mansfield High School Chapter is predicated on
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meeting and maintaining the society’s high standards of scholarship, character, leadership, and
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service. All of the following students have maintained an 88 cumulative average and have
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performed 20 hours of school and community-based service. Â
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Rosemarie Aldo Thomas Joncas Kristina Rothchild
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Micaela Allen Rebecca Kemp Danny Sarkis
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Krishna Bandi Alyssa Krysko William Savageau
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Lindsay Beise Sowmya Kuruganti Christopher Shield
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Christian Bellavance Marielle Lajoie Nathaniel Somes
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Matthew Berluti Sean Lambert Theresa St James
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Medha Biswas Joshua Lampron Michaela St Jean
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Michaela Bowes Leon Larkin Andrew Sullivan
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Jeremy Breef-Pilz Kyle Leary Nicholas Sylvia
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Joshua Buonpane Nicholas Leonard Michael Szrom
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Laura Burnham Joshua Levine Sui Tang
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Katherine Campbell Rebecca Littlefield Casey Tellen
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Meghan Carroll Hayden MacDonald Jessica Todesco
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Milena Casamassima Paige MacPherson Gina Valeri
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Chadwick, Alyssa Patrick Maloney Pornpong Vareewong
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Nicholas Chiocco Andrew Marcaccio Lauren Vinciguerra
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Meredith Cogswell Jennifer Mattice, Jessica Visconti
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Megan Cole Colleen McCune Christopher Walsh
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Anna Craft Victoria Mello Laura Whalen
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Katelyn Dalton Nathaniel Michener
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Brent Doherty Victoria Monaco
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Taylor Donnelly Andrew Moomey
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David Elofson Colleen Moore
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Brian Ferreira David Morrill
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Michelle Flynn Matthew Morrill
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Dana Foley Alexandra Morse
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Brett Fortin Christopher Murphy
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Charles Fuller Hanna Nash
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John Fullerton Allison Neenan
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Andrea Gemme Mitchell Negus
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Karim Ghobrial William Newton
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Kevin Giffels Christopher Nugent
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Daniel Gilmore Terrence O'Mara
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Ashley Goverman Nicole O'Neill
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Anne Claire Grammer Meghan Parrett
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Khampasong Haleudeth Luke Pastor
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Katherine Hogan Kailee Paulson
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Amanda Iandoli Samantha Peter
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Michelle Ivanoski Joseph Presentato
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Daniel Ivas Coleen Riley Foreign Language Honor Society Awards:
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Societe Honoraire de Francais, or French Honor Society: membership in the Mansfield High
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School Chapter is based upon receiving a cumulative grade of 90 or higher for two consecutive
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years in French, taking French through the senior year, and maintaining an overall average of at
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least 85. When I call your name, please come forward to receive your French Honor Society cord.
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Lindsay Beise   Ashley Goverman Meghan Parrett
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Medha Biswas Katherine Hogan Joseph Presentato
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Laura Burnham Amanda Iandoli Kristina Rothchild
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Lauren Connors Sowmya Kuruganti Michaela St. Jean
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Taylor Donnelly Andrew Marcaccio Christopher Walsh
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The Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica, or Spanish Honor Society- membership in the Mansfield
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High School Chapter is based upon receiving a cumulative grade of 90 or higher for two
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consecutive years in Spanish, taking Spanish through the senior year, and maintaining an overall
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average of at least 85. When I call your name, please come forward to receive your Spanish Honor
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Society cord.
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Micaela Allen    Matthew Harris Gabriel O'Connor
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Joshua Bayliss Michelle Ivanoski Terrence O'Mara
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Michaela Bowes Elijah Karpf Nicole O'Neill
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Brianne Burke Joshua Lampron Ariana Pasquantonio
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Meghan Carroll Nicholas Leonard Luke Pastor
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Milena Casamassima Patrick Maloney Kailee Paulson
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Megan Cole Paige MacPherson Kenneth Ratliff
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Anna Craft Victoria Mello Nathaniel Somes
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Catherine DeBruyn Nathaniel Michener Theresa St. James
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Richard Erickson Colleen Moore Andrew Sullivan
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Brian Ferreira Hanna Nash Jessica Todesco
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Michelle Flynn Allison Neenan Pornpong Vareewong
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Anne Claire Grammar Mitchell Negus Jack Vultaggio
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Morgan Grant Christopher Nugent Laura Whalen Tri-M Music Honor Society:
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The Tri-M is the international honor society recognizing secondary music students for their musical ability, academic
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excellence, school involvement, and community service. When I call your name, please come forward to
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receive your Tri-M Music Honor Society cord.
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Julia Bogdan Laura Holland
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Aidan Carter Sean Lambert
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Janelle Celestin Joshua Levine
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Megan Cross Rebecca Littlefield
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Cathy DeBruyn Mikayla Sabatino
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Khalai Davids Michaela St. Jean
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Matthew Dolliver Charlotte Wall
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John Fullerton Sarah Yelle
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Anne-Claire GrammerÂ
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National Art Honor Socitey:
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The criteria for membership in the National Art Honor Society emphasize outstanding artistic
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scholarship and service to the school and community through development of artistic endeavors
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together with a strong moral character. By exemplifying these standards, the individual student
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members of the society promote an awareness of art and become active participants in the
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education process at their school and their community. When I call your name, please come
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forward to receive your National Art Honor Society cord.
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Erin Civetti Jessica Grainger Samantha Peter
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Siddesh Chavan Elijah Karpf Emily Perry
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Stephanie Cramer Marielle Lajoie Kristina Rothchild
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Darienne DiMascio Kyle Leary Victoria Rose Shannon
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Johnathan Good Colleen McCune PornpongVareewong
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 Sarah Miller Sarah Yelle
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Mansfield High School Excellence Awards:
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The Mansfield High School Excellence Awards are given for outstanding performance in subject
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areas. The faculty of each department nominated and voted for the award winners.  Â
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Excellence in Band: Christopher Gildea
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 Excellence in Orchestra: Joshua Buonpane
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 Excellence in English: Kenneth Ratliff
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 Excellence in Visual Arts: Pornpong Vareewong
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 Excellence in Chemistry: David Elofson
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 Excellence in Biology: Sowmya Kuruganti
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 Excellence in Physics: Nathaniel Michener
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Excellence in French: Kristina Rothchild Excellence in Spanish: Gabriel O’Connor
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 Excellence in Drama: Ashley Goverman
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 Excellence in Stagecraft: Nathan Myers
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 Excellence in Business: Christopher Nugent
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 Excellence in ALC: Terrence O’Mara & Kristina Rothchild
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 Excellence in Social Studies: Leon Larkin
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 Excellence in Child Development: Erin Whitman
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 Excellence in Concert Choir: Khalai Davids
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 Excellence in Mathematics: Nathaniel Michener
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 Excellence in Exercise Physiology: Lauren Vinciquerra & Michael Spiri
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Excellence in Physical Education: Kaitlyn McCarthy & Sarosh Khatib
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Excellence in Project Teammate: Rachel Foley & Robert Lawrence
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Perfect Attendance Awards:
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The Perfect Attendance Award recognizes students who have attended school continuously since
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the beginning of the school year through May. The recipients are:
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Jeremy Breef-Pilz Katherine Campbell Christopher Murphy Joseph Presentato Gary Zhou
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Andrew Callahan Johnathan Good Nathan Myers Kenneth Ratliff
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Golden Hornet Awards:
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The Golden Hornet Award recognizes students who have earned an average grade of 90 or above
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in each of their classes for the first two terms. The recipients are:
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Medha Biswas Victoria Mello Kenneth Ratliff
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Taylor Donnelly Nathaniel Michener Kristina Rothchild
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Andrea Gemme Mitchell Negus Nathaniel Somes
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Kevin Giffels Christopher Nugent Jonathan Svoboda
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Thomas Joncas Terrence O’Mara Chloe Tallarida
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Allison McDonnell Luke Pastor Bria Techiera
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Students Entering the Military:
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The following students have chosen to serve their country in the armed forces. Students please
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stand and be recognized when your name is called.
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Daniel Paul Gilmore-United States Naval Academy
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Ryan Michael Houde-Air Force
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Michaela Leigh Kelly-Army Nicholas Frederick Robbins-Marines
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Presidential Academic Fitness Awards:
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The Presidential Academic Fitness Award recognizes academic success in the classroom and
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school. To be eligible, the student must have earned an academic grade average of 90 or better,
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and have scored in the 85
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 percentile or higher on a national standardized test, such as the PSAT,
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SAT, ACT or an Advanced Placement Exam. Â
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The following students are recognized:
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Micalela Allen Marielle Lajoie
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Krishna Bandi Joshua Lampron
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Joshua Bayliss Leon Larkin
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Lindsay Beise Nicholas Leonard
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Medha Biswas Patrick Maloney
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Michaela Bowes Andrew Marcaccio
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Joshua Buonpane Victoria Mello
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Brianne Burke Nathaniel Michener
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Laura Burnham Colleen Moore
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Katherine Campbell Matthew Morrill
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Jonathan Canna Allison Neenan
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Meghan Carroll Mitchell Negus
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Alyssa Chadwick Edward Nordberg
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Anna Craft Christopher Nugent
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Brent Doherty Gabriel O'Connor
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Taylor Donnelly Terrence O'Mara
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David Elofson Nicole O'Neill
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Richard Erickson Ariana Pasquantonio
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Michelle Flynn Luke Pastor
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Brett Fortin Kailee Paulson
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Andrea Gemme Samantha Peter
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Kevin Giffels Kenneth Ratliff
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Carlos Gomez Kristina Rothchild
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Ashley Goverman Danny Sarkis
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Anne Clarie Grammer Kayla Scott
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Morgan Grant Nathaniel Somes
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Matthew Harris Theresa St. James
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Courtney Hastings Andrew Sullivan
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Thomas Joncas Casey Tellen
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Elijah Karpf Jessica Todesco
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Max Kinney Jessica Visconti
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Sowmya Kuruganti Laura Whalen
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National Merit Scholarship Commended Students and Program Finalists are students who
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scored in the top 5% of the approximately 1.5 million students who took the PSAT in the fall of
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2010. This is a very prestigious national recognition by the College Board. Â
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This year’s National Merit Scholarship Commended Students are:
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Krishna Bandi Victoria Mello
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Medha Biswas Mitchell Negus
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Brent Doherty Christopher Nugent
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 Terrence O’Mara Sowmya Kuruganti Kayla Scott
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Patrick Maloney Nathaniel Somes
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This year’s National Merit Scholarship Program Finalists are:
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Gabriel O’Connor
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Kenneth Ratliff
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And recipient of the National Merit $2500 Scholarship: Nathaniel Michener
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Top Ten Students:
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Thomas Joncas
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Sowmya Kuruganti
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Andrew Marcaccio
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Victoria Mello
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Nathaniel Michener
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Mitchell Negus
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Kristina Rothchild
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Nathaniel Somes
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Salutatorian  Medha Biswas
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Valedictorian  Christopher Nugent