Gloucester High School scholarship awards

June 15, 2009 05:45 am

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SAWYER MEDALS

It is customary to announce all Sawyer Medal winners since Grade 8 who are members of the graduation class. Sawyer Medals were first awarded in the eighth grade to the following top students.

Katelyn Mary Aptt, Courtland Amelia Kelly, Emily Elizabeth Castro, Jessica Ann Olson, Sarah Elizabeth Johnson, William Carl Thomsen

At the end of the 9th grade, they were awarded to the following top students who had not already received a Sawyer Medal:

Shannon Danielle Burke, Chloe Anne Rideout, Francis Frederick Freedman, Alexander Bradford Trotsky, Dylan Stephen Maki.

In the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades they were awarded to the top boy and girl for each year who had not previously received a Sawyer Medal:

Grade 10 — Marcus Dash Busby, Lucina May Fox.

Grade 11 — Brett Lewis Davis, Cristina Elizabeth Fonte.

Grade 12 - Kaylie Laura McTiernan, Alexander James Rasmussen.

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS

Elliot T. Parker English Book Award

Given to that senior who over a period of four years has achieved the highest cumulative average in College English and who has spent four years in Gloucester High School:

Sarah Elizabeth Johnson, Alexander James Rasmussen

Lee Kingman Fiction Award

The Lee Kingman Fiction Award is given to a graduating senior of Gloucester High School who has demonstrated exceptional achievement in fiction and proficiency in the literary arts. This award honors Lee Kingman, a noted Cape Ann Writer.

$300 — Rose Murphy Pleuler

Italian Book Prize

Awarded for superior achievement in Italian language study.

Cristina Elizabeth FonteItalian Consulate Book Award, awarded for superior achievement in Italian language study

Alexandria E. Orlando

German Book Prize

Awarded for superior achievement in German language study

Cody Michael Carlson.

German Consulate Book Award

Given for superior achievement in German

Grace Ann Kelley.

French Book Prize

Awarded for superior achievement in French language study

Chloe Anne Rideout

Spanish Book Prize

Awarded for superior achievement in Spanish language study

Sarah Elizabeth Johnson.

ESL Book Prize

Awarded for superior achievement in English As A Second Language study

Wellington Chael Tejeda.

The Bray Business Department Award

Awarded to that student who shows the most improvement in Business Education over a period of years

Dylan Stephen Maki.

Lucky Lobster Marketing Business Award

This award is given to the students) that have gone above and beyond to lead this student—run company to success through leadership, business skills, and big ideas. This student possesses the self—motivation and positive attitude, hard work and dedication needed to run a successful business.

$100 — Jaclyn Stephanie Arnold.

DECA Scholarship

This award is given to the students who have put in the effort necessary to successfully compete in the district DECA competition. These students have worked as a team to help motivate others, have participated heavily in fundraising activities, and have exhibited enthusiasm and positive attitudes throughout the year while maintaining A averages in this class.

$100 — Arthur Bishop Choate

Business Management/Junior Achievement Scholarship

This student or student(s) has proven to be an effective leader and executive of their Junior Achievement student—run company. The recipient has demonstrated great leadership qualities by successfully monitoring all company activities and running the business from capitalization to liquidation.

$212 each — Meghan Noelle Ciaramitaro, Olivia Mae Frontiero.

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

J. Franklin Hackett Educational Trust Scholarship, Inc. Award

An award made possible under the trust fund established by J. Franklin Hackett, under which the interest from the principal sum, $15,000. shall be divided each year between the boy and girl of the graduating class from Gloucester High School, who has contributed the most and shown the best all—round development, spirit of cooperation and sportsmanship in the field of school athletics.

$1,000 each — Taylor F. Burbine, Ryan Thomas Cusick, Dylan Stephen Maki, Dylan Thomas Morrissey, Jennavie Leone Orrell, Joshua J. Salah, Alicia Marion Unis

Addison Gilbert Hospital Nurses Alumnae Association Scholarship

In Memory of Irene C. Spittle, awarded to a member of the graduating class who is in need of financial assistance and who has been accepted to an accredited school or college with preference given to a student with an interest in pursuing a career in nursing.

$500 each — Lori Christine Martin, Rachael Elizabeth White.

J. H. Ahlin Dental Health Care Scholarship

Awarded to a Gloucester High School graduate who has demonstrated integrity, good character and an interest in studying the dental health care profession

$1,000 each — Katelyn Mary Aptt, Jennavie Leone Orrell.

Anthony "Mooter" Albert Scholarship

To a graduating senior of Gloucester High School with a positive attitude and outstanding character who has participated in civic and community activities as well as athletics at the varsity level and has been accepted at an institution of higher learning.

$500 each — Dylan Thomas Morrissey, Alicia Marion Unis.

American Legion Scholarship, Lester S. Wass Post No. 3

Awarded to a Gloucester High School graduate who has exhibited high scholastic achievement, shows evidence of financial need, and has been accepted at an accredited technical/trade school and/or college of higher learning. The recipient must also be a descendant of an American Legion member.

$1,000 — Jessica Ann Olson.

$500 — Lindsey Rose Rogers

American Postal Worker's Union Gloucester Area Local Scholarship

Awarded to a graduating senior who has exhibited academic achievement and extra curricular participation and has been accepted to an institution of higher learning. Preference is given to the son or daughter of an active, retired or deceased member of the Gloucester Area Local.

$300 each — Jennavie Leone Orrell, Rachael Elizabeth White.

Scott Anthony Barry Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to two graduating seniors of Gloucester High School who have shown hard work and determination in both academics and in athletics and who have been accepted at a prep school or at a school of higher education.

$500 each — Mercedes Talia Lane, Hannah Cole White.

David L. Benjamin Music Scholarship

Awarded to a graduating senior of Gloucester High School who has been accepted to a 2 or 4—year institute of higher learning and who has been active in the instrumental or vocal music programs at Gloucester High School.

$500 — Lauren Beth Ellis

Valentina Bichao Memorial Schlarship

Gloucester High School graduate, (male or female), pursuing and continuing education and training in the field of performing arts.

$500 — Jaclyn Stephanie Arnold.

Alex "Pep" Borge Scholarship

To a graduating senior of Gloucester High School who has been accepted at a 2 or 4—year school of higher learning and who has a willingness to work, a positive attitude, and a strong desire to continue their education.

$500 — Ryan Thomas Cusick.

Cape Ann Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship

In Memory of Shirley E. Klein, awarded to a graduating senior of Gloucester High School who has been accepted to an institute of higher learning and who has exhibited good character and financial need.

$1,000 — Sarah Elizabeth Johnson.

Cape Ann PeeWee Cheerleading League Scholarship

Awarded to a graduating senior who has graduated from and has had participation in the Cape Ann PeeWee League, has been accepted to a school of higher education and is in need of financial assistance.

Chargers

$200 each — Emily Rose Philpott, Candice Debra Stuart, Alyssa Zajac.

H—Hill Tigers

$150 each — Ashley Elizabeth Pavia, Jessica Elena Sciortino.

$100 each — Alexandria Gloria Buscaino, Mikayla Mary Gentile, Analise Sanfilippo.

Rockets

$100 each — Jaclyn Stephanie Arnold, Lauren Beth Ellis, Lillian Jo McCarthy, Leah Palazola, Vanessa Marie Saputo, Stephanie Ann Stanton.

Raiders

$600 — Natasha Ann Ingersoll.

Vikings

$600 — Nicole Marie Lucido.

Cape Ann Savings Bank Award; Sandra L. Tucker Memorial Scholarship

The board of the Cape Ann Saving Bank presents this award of $1,000 dollars to a senior for outstanding performance in the Gloucester Educational School Bank program.

$1,000 each — Abigail Sinead Geraghty, Lori Christine Martin, Ashley Marie Nunes.

Cape Ann Youth Hockey Association Scholarship

In Memory of William Marchant, awarded to a participant in the Cape Ann Youth Hockey Program for a minimum of five years who is in need of financial assistance and has been accepted to an accredited higher institution of learning or military service.

$100 each — Tyler James Quince, Thomas Joseph Randazza, Bradley D. Robertson, Paul Thomas Russo, Joshua J. Salah, Jared Bruce Toye.

Chargers Youth Program Scholarship

To a former member of a Chargers Youth Program who has been accepted at an institution of learning beyond high school.

$400 each — Trevor Mitchell Adkins, Marc Douglas Alves, Meghan Noelle Ciaramitaro, Alannah Marie Gannon,

Christopher W. Horne, Robert Martin Lowe, Emily Rose Philpott, Candice Debra Stuart, Jared Bruce Toye, Alyssa Zajac.

The Bessie Cobleigh Memorial Scholarship

To a graduate of Gloucester High School entering a course of education beyond high school who exhibits satisfactory scholarship and financial need and has either been a Magnolia resident for the past three years or the child of an active member of the Women's Community Club of Magnolia who has been a member for the past three years.

$300 each — Abigail Sinead Geraghty, Thomas E. Vasapoli.

$200 each — Francesca Marie Gray, Christopher W. Horne, Emily Rose Philpott.

Joaquin E. Codinha, Jr. Scholarship Award

By The Gloucester Fisheries Association

An award to a Cape Ann student entering a program in food technology, oceanography, or fisheries with a preference given to sons and daughters of those engaged in a fisheries related occupation.

$2,000 — Thomas E. Vasapoli.

College Women's Club of Cape Ann, Claudia Perry Scholarship

The Claudia Perry Scholarship is awarded to a student accepted at a college or university granting the Bachelor's Degree who has set forth evidence of scholarship, service, leadership, and financial need, and who has fulfilled application requirements.

$750 — Leah Palazola.

Michael J. Condon Music Scholarship

Awarded to a member of the graduating class who has been accepted at a school or college and who intends to pursue a career in music.

$500 — Jessica Marie Maletti.

Cross Country/Track Scholarship

Awarded to members of the graduating class who, as members of the cross country/track teams during a majority of their high school years, have demonstrated independence, an eagerness to learn, a positive attitude, and an intellectual curiosity.

$200 each — Kaylie Laura McTiernan, Abraham Rubin.

Patty Cusumano and Nicky Cusumano Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a member of the graduating class who has been accepted at an accredited school, college or technical school and who has demonstrated evidence of good character, scholarship, financial need and an interest in photography.

$400 — Kayla Marie Spoon.

Rebecca J. Dailey Technology Scholarship

Awarded to a member of the graduating class of Gloucester High School who has been accepted at an institute of higher education with intent to pursue a career in a technical field, such as engineering, math or science.

$1,000 — Brenden Nicholas Henry.

East Gloucester Elementary School PTO Scholarship

Awarded to two graduating Gloucester High School seniors, one to a boy and one to a girl, who attended the East Gloucester Elementary School, have exhibited leadership in the school/community and have been accepted to an institution for higher education.

$300 each — Brenden Nicholas Henry, Nicole Marie Lucido.

East Gloucester Youth Program Scholarship

Two scholarships, one to a girl and one to a boy who is a former member of an East Gloucester Youth Program Activity for at least two full seasons and who has demonstrated need, satisfactory scholarship, and acceptance at an institution of higher learning.

$250 each — Shannon Danielle Burke, Felicia M. daRosa, Olivia Mae Frontiero, Nicole Marie Lucido, Benjamin Brian Moore.

Erin K. Ernest Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a member of the graduating class who has been accepted to an accredited school with preference given to a student choosing a major in Veterinary medicine or Veterinary technician.

$250 each — Ross Robert Carlson, Alexandria E. Orlando.

The Mimi Ferrini Art Scholarship, sponsored by the Sawyer Free Library

Awarded to a member of the graduating class who has been accepted to an accredited, professional art school, a university art program, or for private study with a recognized practicing professional artist. A portfolio of current work must be presented to the selection committee.

$500 each — Samuel Richmond Curtis, Chloe Anne Rideout

Firefighter — Elmer A. Hurlburt Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a graduating son or daughter of a Gloucester Firefighter who is continuing their education at an institute of higher learning.

$500 — Austyn Taylor Rivas.

Fish Box Derby Award

Awarded to a graduating senior and former Fish Box Derby Race Car Driver who possesses academic excellence and has been accepted at an institution of higher learning

$1,000 each — Tonianne Margaret Piscitello, Thomas Joseph Randazza.

Fishermen Youth Soccer Scholarship

Awarded to four graduating seniors who played Fishermen Youth Soccer for five years and who have been accepted at institutions of higher learning.

$500 each — Hannah Elizabeth Benson, Brett Lewis Davis, Grace Ann Kelley, Paul Anthony Morris.

Fuller Elementary School PTO Scholarship

Awarded to two graduates of Gloucester High School who have attended Fuller Elementary School and have been accepted to accredited schools for higher education.

$250 each — Brian W. Anderson, Alicia Marion Unis.

Timothy Gallagher, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

In memory of Timothy Gallagher, Jr., given to the son or daughter of an employee of The City of Gloucester with preference given to the child of a firefighter or police officer.

$500 each — Nicholas Bazdanes, Austyn Taylor Rivas.

Gloucester Association of Educational Paraprofessionals Scholarship

Awarded to a graduating senior of outstanding character who has demonstrated leadership qualities in high school or the community and has been accepted at a college of higher learning or an accredited technical trade school and is related to a GAEP member.

$100 each — Brian W. Anderson, Olivia Nancy Brown, Michael Patrick McGovern, Benjamin Brian Moore, Alicia Marion Unis.

Gloucester Cultural Council (funded by the Mass. Cultural Council)

Graduating Gloucester High School senior with an active interest in any aspect of the arts. This award recognizes the diverse talent of our young artists and encourages their continued pursuit of the joy found in creativity.

$500 — Meghan Noelle Ciaramitaro.

Gloucester High Boys Basketball Tip—Off Award

Awarded to a graduating senior who has participated in the Gloucester High School Basketball Program for at least three years, is a current member of the program and who has been accepted at a school of higher learning.

$300 ach — Trevor Mitchell Adkins, James Alexander Destino, Richard Gallant III, Dylan Stephen Maki

GHS Alumni Scholarship Fund

Including The Arthur N. Ryan Scholarships, The Founders Scholarship, The Robert H. Natti Memorial Scholarship and The Robert A Greer Memorial Scholarship. The criteria of the G.H.S. Alumni Scholarship Fund are: achievement of satisfactory grades, acceptance at an institution of higher learning, financial need, shown evidence of self—help and transcript of grades. The 2009 recipients of $1500.00 each are:

$1,500 each — Brian Robert Hand, Sarah Elizabeth Johnson, Chloe Anne Rideout, Kyle Mark Smith.

The 2009 Founders Scholarship recipient of $1000 is:

$1,000 — Brett Lewis Davis.

The recipient of the Robert H. Natti Memorial Scholarship to a boy or girl entering the field of education.

$1,000 — Francis Frederick Freedman.

The recipient of the Robert A. Greer Memorial Scholarship to a student who is actively involved in the community and demonstrates concern and caring for others.

$1,000 — Emily Elizabeth Castro.

The G.H.S. Alumni Scholarship Fund Board wishes to recognize the excellent academic achievements and the civic and social contributions that one student made while he was at Gloucester High School. In recognition of what he achieved and how much he contributed to the school and the community, we have created a unique scholarship. This student graciously removed himself for consideration of local scholarships once he learned that he was the recipient of a large scholarship from Stanford and an outside source. The selflessness of Marcus's words and actions speak volumes and the board proudly presents Marcus Busby with a $50 scholarship, which perhaps might buy him his first Stanford sweatshirt.

$50 — Marcus Dash Busby.

Also included in the G.H.S. Alumni Scholarship Fund for 2009 are 16 additional scholarships including the Nancy Hochberg Higgins Memorial Scholarship, to members of the current G.H.S. graduating class given by Arthur N. Ryan. The criteria for these scholarships require that students demonstrate sufficient promise and motivation to justify investment in their future.

The Nancy Hochberg Higgins Memorial Scholarship also requires the pursuit of a career in education, with special consideration for a person focused on the arts. The 2009 Nancy Hochberg Higgins Memorial Scholarship recipient of $1500.00 is:

$1,500 — Samuel Richmond Curtis.

The 15 other 2009 Arthur N. Ryan scholarship recipients are:

$1,500 each — Olivia Nancy Brown, Matthew James Conley, Felicia M. daRosa, Alannah Marie Gannon, Brenden Nicholas Henry, Angelo John Ingaharro, Natasha Ann Ingersoll, Lillian Jo McCarthy, Ryan F. O'Connor, Alexandria E. Orlando, Sara Elizabeth Pardo, Emily Rose Philpott, Analise Sanfilippo, Michael Russell Welin, Hannah Cole White

Gloucester High School Cheerleaders Scholarship

Awarded to a graduating senior who has participated in at least four seasons of cheerleading and who has demonstrated high character, excellent sportsmanship and dedication to academics throughout her cheerleading career.

$300 each — Lauren Beth Ellis, Lillian Jo McCarthy, Analise Sanfilippo.

Gloucester High School Football Boosters Club Scholarship

To a graduating senior who has completed the senior football season, who demonstrated satisfactory scholarship and financial need and who has been accepted at an accredited school of higher learning.

$300 each — Taylor F. Burbine, Ross Robert Carlson, Robert Martin Lowe.

Gloucester High School, Marine Corps Junior ROTC Boosters Scholarship

Awarded to a graduating senior who has been accepted to an accredited school or college for higher learning and who has participated in the Marine Corps Junior ROTC program during senior year.

$500 each — Angelo John Ingaharro, Hannah Cole White.

Gloucester Little League Scholarship

To a boy or girl who played baseball in the Gloucester Little League or Senior Little League Program, who has been accepted at an institution of learning beyond high school, who has financial need, and who has written a letter of application to the Scholarship Committee.

$200 each — Marc Douglas Alves, Ryan Thomas Cusick, Brian Robert Hand, Dylan Stephen Maki, Lindsey Rose Rogers, Joshua J. Salah.

Gloucester Poet Laureate Scholarship