Below is a press release from the Shawsheen Tech:
BILLERICA, MA — Shawsheen Valley Technical High School is proud to announce that 85 seniors from the Class of 2025 have earned the prestigious John and Abigail Adams Scholarship. This remarkable achievement was celebrated during a special assembly held just before the winter break.
The recipients were surprised with the announcement the morning of the ceremony, receiving an email requesting their presence in the auditorium. Once gathered, Guidance Director Jim Carlson kicked off the event with a brief quiz on John and Abigail Adams. After sparking some curiosity and anticipation, he revealed the purpose of the assembly: to recognize them as high achievers, and scholarship awardees.
In a moment of pride and celebration, each recipient was presented with their official notification letters from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The ceremony was attended by Principal Jessica Cook, Academic Director Danica Johnston, Vocational Director Dave Norkiewicz, and Superintendent Tony McIntosh, who joined in honoring the students’ achievements.
The John and Abigail Adams Scholarship is a highly regarded merit-based award that provides up to eight semesters of tuition credit for undergraduate education at Massachusetts state colleges and universities. Recipients qualify by excelling on the 10th-grade Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) exams.
Eligibility criteria include achieving an Advanced score in one of the three core MCAS subjects—English Language Arts, Mathematics, or STE (Biology, Chemistry, Introductory Physics, or Technology/Engineering)—along with a Proficient or Advanced score in the other two. Additionally, recipients must rank in the top 25% of their school district based on their combined MCAS scores.
The Shawsheen community extends its congratulations to the following students for their exceptional achievement as John and Abigail Adams Scholarship recipients: Justin Abbott, Ivone Airoso, Aiden Bain, Charlotte Bartolone, Owen Becker, Logan Bentley, Matthew Breen, Noah Brooks, Megan Browne, Alexandra Burke, Phoebe Cameron, John Canadas, Gianna Caruso, Madison Chew, Tara Clark, Grant Cook, Erin Cornell, Alyssa Costantiello, Haley Cournoyer, Matthew Dall, Ronan Dewar, Makenna Diaz, Aiden Doward, Jayson Dube, Trevor Engel, Brody Esterbrook, Jameson Farrell, Corrine Foley, Jodie Fowler, John Gatta, Nicholas Gattineri, Peter Gianacopolis, John Gibbons, Mason Haines, Autumn Halas, Eliot Hong, Jonathan Hureau, Ryan Jamieson, Destinee Jeanty, Adriana Kepple, Nishtha Lamsal, Melissa Lavine, Lincoln Levesque, Madeline Long, Kristin Macdonald, Sydney MacPherson, Kayla Mason, Amelia Matzke, Amaya Maxi, Ethan McDermott, Kylie McLaughlin, Robert Miaskiewicz, Anthony Mirchev, Jared Mirisola, Kaleb Molina, Sean Morgan, Allison (Stanley) Morgan, Mia Morrison, Meagan O’Leary, Daniel O’Mahony, Onyx Paquin, Jayden Perez, Roy Plewa, Alaina Powell, John Pozzi, Lia Price, Alexandra Quick, John Ranno, Lorraina Raposa, Tucker Robinson, Caden Rodgers-Cooper, Samuel Sarkissian, Jacklyn Suttie, Dylan Taylor, Preston Teixeira, Sidney Tildsley, Kellen Trott, Aswad Vahora, Celia Vindice, Delaney Ward, Michael Ware, Trent Wedge, Juliana Welch, Robert Welch, and Angelina Williams.
These outstanding students exemplify the commitment to academic excellence and dedication that are hallmarks of Shawsheen’s community. Their accomplishments inspire peers and reflect the success that can be achieved through hard work and technical education. Congratulations to the Class of 2025 John and Abigail Adams Scholars!
About Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School District
Established in 1965, Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School District (SVRVTSD) stands as a beacon of educational excellence, placing students at the center of its mission. Proudly serving the communities of Billerica, Bedford, Burlington, Tewksbury, and Wilmington, Shawsheen caters to the diverse needs of over 1,300 students in grades 9-12.
Dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in education, Shawsheen seamlessly integrates academics with a dynamic range of over 20 vocational-technical career pathways. Located in Billerica, Massachusetts, Shawsheen’s expansive 100-acre campus hosts an exceptional school building adorned with high-end and industry relevant equipment, athletic fields, twenty-four varsity sports, and a plethora of extra-curricular clubs and activities.
With a passionate faculty and staff, Shawsheen remains committed to its mission: “to provide a positive learning experience in a safe educational environment that encourages all students to reach their full potential, emphasizes the value of a strong work ethic, and prepares them for adult life in a competitive world.”
Beyond its traditional academic offerings, Shawsheen Valley Technical School extends its educational reach through Adult Education, Afterschool Enrichment Programs, Community-focused Events, and Summer Programs. The district continually strives to expand its rich and diverse programming, embracing the belief that education is a lifelong, continuous process with numerous paths leading to a successful and fulfilling life.
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