Enfield High Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian For Class Of 2026

ENFIELD, CT — Enfield High School has named Anthony Mammano valedictorian and Bridget June Centore Kelly salutatorian for the Class of 2026.

The honors were announced in a March press release recognizing the two seniors for their academic achievement and involvement in school life.

Mammano, the class valedictorian, was described by the school as a scholar-athlete whose accomplishments span academics, athletics, the arts and service.

A three-sport varsity athlete, Mammano competed in lacrosse, indoor track and field, and soccer during high school. In lacrosse, he earned CCC All-Conference honors as a midfielder during the team’s conference championship season, according to the school.

The school said Mammano also performed with the EHS Jazz Ensemble for three years, plays drums and guitar, had artwork featured in the EHS Art Festival, and served as a tutor in the school’s writing center. He is also a member of the National Honor Society.

His honors include the Yale Club of Hartford Book Award, National Recognition Program Award, AP Scholar With Honor Award, Algebra 2 Award, CT COLT Award for Excellence, and Spanish 2 Award, according to the school.

After graduation, Mammano plans to attend a four-year college, where he hopes to continue playing lacrosse while pursuing studies related to math and science.

Bridget June Centore Kelly, the class salutatorian, has also been active in the Enfield High School community.

According to the school, she has served as a stage manager for the Enfield Lamplighters and has been involved in the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Debate Club, and Model United Nations.

She also competed in Science Bowl over the past two years, which the school said helped strengthen her interest in scientific inquiry and collaboration.

After graduation, Centore Kelly plans to attend Rochester Institute of Technology, where she will major in biotechnology and molecular bioscience.