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W e d n e s d a y , J u n e 3 , 2 0 2 0

Awards

Night

2020

Sponsored by

the Edward J. Kaylor Chapter

of the

National Honor Society

Welcome

Erica Pereira and Jocelyne Farias , Co-Advisors

Bryce Garretson, President

Mark Gagliardi, Vice-President

Jacob Milan, Secretary

Jessica Salamone, Treasurer

Mr. Jeffrey Schoonover, Superintendent

Dr. Susan Brelsford, Principal

Mrs. Kim M. DoCouto, Assistant Principal

Program

Pledge of Allegiance

Superintendent’s Address

Principal’s Address

NHS President Speech

Brown University Book Award Aaron Ferreira

The Harvard Prize Book Award

Jared Silverman

St. Michael’s College Book Award Isabella Rocha and Aidan Karpicz

University of Pennsylvania Book Award

Savannah Rose

Suffolk University Chloe Doehler

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Award

Amelia Botelho

Bausch and Lomb Award Catherine Corcoran

The George Eastman Young Leaders Award

Isabella Rocha

The Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology

Savannah Rose

The Air Force Award Mark Gagliardi

Donald J. McNamara Award for Excellence and Effort in Physics

Andrew Ouellette

The Jo-Ann Silvia Award for Excellence and Effort in Biology Jeromey Russ

PRESENTATION OF BOOK AWARDS

The Diane J. Paskowski Award for Excellence and Effort in Chemistry Clayton Harper

The Deborah Lynn Machado Award for Effort and Excellence in

STEM and Innovation Pathways Madeline Johnson

The Anatomy and Physiology Achievement Award

Jada Mattos

The Environmental Science Achievement and Stewardship Awards Mary Kate Moreau, Elizabeth Newman and Alexander Quevedo

The William Shakespeare Award for Academic Excellence in

Advanced Placement Literature Amelia Botelho, Abigail Matos and Jeromey Russ

University of Rochester Humanities/Social Sciences Award

Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award Amelia Botelho

Excellence in AP Psychology

Jacob Milan

Excellence in AP United States History Mark Gagliardi and Alex Millar

Excellence in AP World History

Joseph Bodner

Excellence in AP European History Elizabeth Newman

Excellence in AP History

Sarah Calis

PRESENTATION OF BOOK AWARDS

Excellence in History and Social Science Award

Allison Vieira

Outstanding Achievement in World Language

Nathan Costa, Madeline Johnson and Avery Gluchacki

DECA Business Award

Grace Sedell and Elizabeth Ramos

Somerset Teachers’ Association Presidential Scholarship Award Tate Copeland

Somerset Teachers’ Association Scholarship Award

Riley Diffley

Somerset Teachers’ Executive Board Scholarship Jackson LePage

South Elementary School Cricket Scholarship

(Sponsored by South School PTO) Ashley Kang

F. Robert Laing Scholarship

(Sponsored by South School PTO) Allison Vieira

Irene Fortin Scholarship

(Sponsored by North Elementary School PTO) Mark Gagliardi and Grace Dube

PRESENTATION OF BOOK AWARDS

PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Marine Corps League L/CPL. John J. Van Gyzen Detachment 1285 Scholarship

Ashley Macek

James P. LeComte Memorial Scholarship Madison LoConte

Dorvalino Eleuterio Memorial Scholarships

Rachel Ochoa and Owen Santos

Somerset High School Class of 1960 Scholarship Austin Schultz

Somerset High School Class of 1961 Scholarship

Owen Santos and Lindsey Arruda

Somerset Berkley Regional High School Class of 2015 Scholarship Bryce Garretson

Somerset Berkley Regional High School Class of 2017 Scholarship

Adam Oehmen

Somerset Berkley Regional High School Class of 2019 Scholarship Joel Marcucilli

Somerset Insurance Underwriters Association Scholarships

Rachel Ochoa and Veronica Labanca

The Joseph Viveiros, Jr. Insurance Agency, Inc. Scholarships Alexis Kupis and Justin Try

Virginia Mullins Medical Field Scholarship

Karoline Gajewski

PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Somerset P.M. Women’s Club Scholarship Madeline Johnson

Officer BJ Voss Memorial Scholarships, Inc.

Jessica Salamone

Marilyn Souza Memorial Scholarships, Inc. Elizabeth Newman and Madeline Johnson

Charles Mendes Jr. Scholarship Fund

Elizabeth Newman

William L. White, III Excellence in Education Scholarship Jillian Platt

Mason J. Sterne Memorial Scholarship

Abagail Tracz and Owen Santos

GFWC Taunton & Raynham Junior Woman's Club Kaleigh Visbaras

Joseph G. and Palmyra Burns Memorial Scholarship

Lindsey Arruda, Jonathan Cabral and Tiago Joao T. Silva

College of the Holy Cross Magis Scholarship Jacob Milan

Coca-Cola Scholar Foundation

Lindsey Arruda

AXA Achievement Scholarship Lindsey Arruda

PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award Karoline Gajewski

National Honor Society Scholarships

Maddison Fiola and Elizabeth Newman

President’s Academic Fitness Awards Presented by Dr. Susan Brelsford and Mrs. Kim M. DoCouto

GOLD AWARDS SILVER AWARDS

Lindsey Arruda Grace Dube

Joseph Bodner Karoline Gajewski

Mark Gagliardi Alex Millar

Thomas Goodwin Mary Kate Moreau

Clayton Harper Catin Moreira

Madeline Johnson Adam Oehmen

Jacob Milan Jillian Platt

Rachel Ochoa Jessica Salamone

Andrew Ouellette Austin Schultz

Jeromey Russ Allison Vieira

PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Superintendent's Award for the Highest Ranking Student Presented by Dr. Susan Brelsford, Principal

This award is given to the highest-ranking senior. This award is based upon scholarship, loyalty and achievement.

This year’s recipient of the Superintendent’s Award for the Highest Ranking Student is

Jacob Milan attending the College of the Holy Cross

Citizenship Certificate presented by the Warren S. Hathaway Post No. 228 Presented by Dr. Susan Brelsford, Principal

The Citizenship Award presented to the boy or girl in the graduating class who is outstanding in character, citizenship and scholarship is presented by the

Warren S. Hathaway Post # 228 American Legion. The recipient of this year’s award goes to

Abagail Tracz attending the University of Rhode Island

The Reginald Pelagio Education Academic Excellence Award Presented by Dr. Susan Brelsford, Principal

This award is given in memory of longtime Business/Technology Department Chairperson Reginald Pelagio. The award is presented annually to the student in the graduating class who has attained the highest scholastic rank of all Somerset

Berkley Regional High School Business/Technology students. This year’s award recipient is

Amber Holt attending the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Winifred Medeiros Raiders' Turf Spirit Award Presented by Dr. Susan Brelsford, Principal

This award is given in memory of former Business/Technology Department Teacher Winifred Medeiros.

It is awarded to the student in the graduating class who has demonstrated leadership in retail merchandising as a contributing member of the

Somerset Berkley Regional High School Store team. The recipient of the 2020 Winifred Medeiros Raiders’ Turf Spirit Award

is presented to Rory McComb attending the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

PRESENTATION OF GRADUATION AWARDS

Donald J. McNamara Memorial Scholarship Presented by Dr. Susan Brelsford, Principal

Mr. Donald J. McNamara was a science teacher who enjoyed teaching physics at Somerset High School from 1970 until his death in 1997. During his 27-year career, Mr. McNamara contributed in many other ways to the Somerset Schools including serving as the Science Curriculum Specialist, co-advisor to the school newspaper,

a member of the PTA, and as a teacher for Somerset’s Gifted and Talented Program. He coached girls’ softball, developed computer software curricula projects,

designed toys, and served as a visiting professor at Bridgewater State University.

Mr. McNamara served as consultant to the South Coast Educational Collaborative Computer Technology Center and a technical skills instructor for Texas Instruments.

Mr. McNamara received many awards and much recognition for his endeavors. In addition, he found time to be a dedicated family man, master carpenter, and a

person who always found time to help others in many varied projects. A dedicated, compassionate, energetic, and passionate person,

Mr. McNamara inspired all who knew him. This four year renewable scholarship is presented to

Mark Gagliardi attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute

The Raymond McDonald, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Presented by Mrs. Kim M. DoCouto, Assistant Principal

Mr. McDonald was a mathematics teacher at Somerset High School from 1964 until his death in 1990. In addition to his teaching duties he served as Somerset’s head

football coach from 1971-1986. He instituted the Recognition Ceremony as part of his efforts to inspire Somerset High School and now Somerset Berkley Regional High

School students to contribute toward the betterment of their school community. For more than a quarter of a century, Mr. McDonald dedicated himself to instilling the values in his students that would foster their development as capable, productive and ethical members of society. A kind and sincere gentleman, he never tired of

encouraging his students to strive toward achievement of their individual potential. This scholarship is awarded to

Fiona Lyons attending Curry College

PRESENTATION OF

GRADUATION SCHOLARSHIPS

PRESENTATION OF

GRADUATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Carl W. McDermott Scholarship

Presented by Mrs. Kim M. DoCouto, Assistant Principal This is the 33RD presentation of an annual scholarship that will be offered to a

member of the graduating class who best exemplifies combined academic excellence and commitment to co-curricular activities throughout his/her

secondary years. This scholarship is presented to:

Molly Sullivan attending Nova Southeastern University

Somerset Berkley Regional High School P.T.O Scholarship Presented by Mrs. Kim M. DoCouto, Assistant Principal

The P.T.O. Scholarship Awards go to the 2020 graduating students whose parent or parents have actively participated as a member of the Somerset Berkley Regional High School Parent-Teacher Organization during the students’ high school years.

The graduating students must also intend to further his/her education. This year the P.T.O. Scholarship Awards go to:

Brian Kanuse attending the University of Massachusetts Amherst Ashley Macek attending Merrimack College

Austin Macek attending the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Blue Raider Pride Scholarship Presented by Dr. Susan Brelsford, Principal

The Blue Raider Pride Scholarship is voted on by the staff of Somerset Berkley. It is awarded to the student that the teachers and staff believe best represents the

values and beliefs of a Somerset Berkley graduate. We are pleased and honored to award the Blue Raider Pride Scholarship to:

Karoline Gajewski attending the University of Tampa

PRESENTATION OF THE TOP TEN

Presented by Dr. Susan Brelsford, Principal 10. Joseph Bodner Tufts University 9. Madeline Johnson Quinnipiac University 8. Lindsey Arruda Providence College 7. Jeromey Russ Boston University 6. Clayton Harper Wentworth Institute of Technology 5. Thomas Goodwin Northeastern University 4. Mark Gagliardi Worcester Polytechnic Institute 3. Rachel Ochoa Northeastern University 2. Andrew Ouellette University of Massachusetts Lowell 1. Jacob Milan College of the Holy Cross

Closing Remarks

Mrs. Erica Pereira and Mrs. Jocelyne Farias

Special thanks to: Mrs. Elizabeth Coogan, Director of Student Learning

Mrs. Rhonda O’Connell, Administrative Assistant of the Guidance Department

Mrs. Lori Belche, Media Specialist Award and Scholarship Sponsors

Superintendent Jeffrey Schoonover Somerset Berkley Regional School Committee

Mr. Matthew Talbot, Content Coordinator Science Mrs. Alice Ferris, Content Coordinator Social Studies

Bryce Garretson, NHS President for making this event possible.

Almeida, Brandon

Alves, Brian

Andrade, Adeline

Arruda, Lindsey

Arruda, Mason

Belchior, Dylan

Benfeito, Jack

Bodner, Joseph

Cabral, Jonathan

Calis, Sarah

Carpenter, Jacob

Caruso, Andrew

Diffley, Riley

Dion, Holly

Dube, Grace

Dube, Luke

Ferreira, David

Fiola, Maddison

Gagliardi, Mark

Gagnon, Jocelyn

Gajewski, Karoline

Garretson, Bryce

Goodwin, Thomas

Guirand, Juleen

Harper, Clayton

Hinves, Matthew

Holt, Amber

Jackson, Ally

Johnson, Madeline

Kanuse, Brian

Kupis, Alexis

Labanca, Veronica

Leger, Sydney

LeVasseur, Alyssa

Lyons, Fiona

Macek, Ashley

Macek, Austin

Madeiros, Laura

Melvin, Alexis

Milan, Jacob

Millar, Alex

Moreau, Mary Kate

Moreira, Catin

Morin, Andrew

Newman, Elizabeth

Ochoa, Rachel

Oehmen, Adam

Oliveira, Caitlyn

Ouellette, Andrew

Pierce, Madison

Platt, Jillian

Ramos, Elizabeth

Rosario, Jacquelyn

Russ, Jeromey

Salamone, Jessica

Santos, Owen

Schultz, Austin

Silvia, Janey

Taylor, Nicholas

Tracz, Abagail

Tripp, Brielle

Valiente, Zachary

Vieira, Allison

Visbaras, Kaleigh

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!