Earlier this month, 33 high school seniors and their families gathered at the start of the school day to share a breakfast, highlight their academic achievements, and to celebrate the good news: Each student was the recipient of a John and Abigail Adams Scholarship from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
“This is just one of the many opportunities students have to see how their hard work pays off,” said HHS North college and career counselor Tyler Ochs. “We had an excellent time celebrating our students and look forward to further recognitions throughout the year.”
The John and Abigail Adams Scholarship is granted to students who score in the advanced level on one of three 10th grade MCAS subject areas, and proficient or advanced in the other two categories, and whose combined MCAS score places them in the top 25% of students in their district. The award comes in the form of a tuition credit for any Massachusetts community college, state university, or any University of Massachusetts (UMass) campus.
During the breakfast, each student was individually presented their reward in the form of a letter explaining how the scholarship works and the dollar amounts per type of college.
Students who were awarded the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship at HHS North include:
Jovan Berrios
Xavian Burgos Colon
Gabriella Cayo
Kameron Colby
Yadrian Diaz
Julian Fasoli
Linken Geddis
Nathaniel Gomes
Janiah Guzman
Jadyn King
Lilly Lawrence
Gunner Lewis
Kaylie Lopez
Johann Lopez Irizarry
Melanie Malone
Rocelyn Matta
Landon Mcgowan
Kedian Nieves Febo
Mia Ortiz
Jaydasen Otero-Concepcion
Yenziel Perez Badillo
Ashanty Provost Ortega
Justin Rivera
Alani Rodriguez
Isabella Rodriguez
Samantha Rodriguez
Anaya Rosario
Steven Santiago
Kierstin St. Lawrence
Lily Tapion
Daisy Thomas
Kaycee Vazquez
HHS Dean students who will receive a John and Abigail Adams Scholarship will be celebrated in January.