Braintree High School Graduates Awarded Over $205,000 in Scholarships

Below are the scholarships awarded to the members of the Braintree High School Class of 2015:

AARP Braintree Chapter 4042 Scholarship - Leah Tan (Dartmouth College)

B.A.S.E. Roselyn Karll Memorial Scholarship - Kylie Macintyre (Framingham State University) and Mary Shea (Fitchburg State University)

BELD Utility Workers’ Union - Local #379 Scholarship in Memory of Daniel J. Mahoney - Harmon Lui

Bibi Skakila Alzaim and Aboualkheir Alzaim Scholarships - Yvonne Dhimitri (Suffolk University), Martina Lipinska (Suffolk University), Briana Liu (Suffolk University), and Jacqueline Ramos (Naval Academy Preparatory School)

David Thayer Blunt Masonic Scholarship - Leah Connelly (University of New Hampshire)

Braintree Community Access & Media Award in Memory of Past President Bob Lombardi and Lorraine Kohr - Kelly McDonald (Fitchburg State University) and Kashara Monroe (University of Tampa)

Braintree American Little League Scholarship in Memory of Christopher Duffy - Cal Berman (Marymount University)

Braintree Art Association Scholarship - Sophia Berardinelli (Emmanuel College)

Braintree Catholic Women’s Club Scholarship - Stephanie Fitzgerald (University of Massachusetts Dartmouth)

Braintree Cooperative Bank Scholarships - Timothy Collins (University of New Hampshire)

Braintree Education Association Scholarships - Abbey Grieco (Mount Ida College) and Sierra Moline (University of New Hampshire)

Braintree Education Association in Honor of Anthony T. King - Madison Hill (Highpoint University)

Braintree Electric Light Scholarship in Memory of Marge Richardson - Rohan Aggarwal (University of Virginia)

Braintree Firefighters Scholarships in Memory of David Benelli - Caitlin Gardner (University of New Hampshire), Kayla Soares (University of Connecticut), and Melody Yuen (MCPHS University)

Braintree High School PTO Scholarships - Emily DiGiusto (University of Massachusetts), Samuel Roberts (Quinnipiac University), Danielle Tressler (University of Massachusetts), and Dinaja Wilson (Mount Ida College)

Braintree High School Theater Guild Scholarships - Zachary Moline (Husson University) and Olivia Paluzzi (University of Massachusetts)

Braintree Jaycees Scholarship - Sheila Yee (Boston University)

Braintree Permanent Scholarships - Valerie Cao (University of Massachusetts Boston), Kai Hei Chan (University of Massachusetts Lowell), Mei Chet (Curry College), John DeGregorio (University of Massachusetts at Lowell), Gabreille Harper (Curry College), Sophia Mac (Simmons College), Daniel Reardon (Bridgewater State University), Sara Tariq (University of Massachusetts Boston), and William Wan (Brandeis University)

Braintree Police Superior Officers’ Scholarships in Memory of Lt. Principe, Sgt. Decross, Lt. John McCarthy, Sgt. Sanderson, and Captain Solimini - Brianne Dillion (University of Massachusetts Lowell), Chad Paquin (Curry College), Charlynette Robles (University of New Haven), Greg Zacharakis (Quinnipiac University)

Braintree Songs of Italy Ladies Lodge #1422 in Memory of Nancy Venuti Scholarship - Gerrard duPlessis (University of Massachusetts)

Bo-Centennial Time Capsule Society Scholarship - Leah Tan (Dartmouth College)

Braintree Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Scholarships - Benjamin Carnicelli (Roger Williams University), Eric Cimino (University of Massachusetts Dartmouth), and Christopher Kokoros (University of Massachusetts)

Braintree Women’s Club Scholarship - Julia Eby (University of Rochester)

Louis and Dolores Bregoli Memorial Scholarship - Morgan Brown (Wagner College)

Cheryl Brown Memorial Scholarship - Dylan Mitchell (Lasell College)

Buckley Associates, Inc: Dave Croos Scholarship - Alex Sun (University of Massachusetts Lowell)

Buckley Associates Inc. Scholarship - Lindsey Tarbox - Worcester State University

Gerald W. Furness Memorial Scholarships - Quan Bui (University of Massachusetts)

Gardner’s Guild of Braintree Scholarship - Erin Dennehy (College of Holy Cross) and Megan Desmond (University of Vermont)

Saran E. Gilles Memorial Scholarship - Jeremy Yeung (Wentworth Institute of Technology)

Anna M. Glennon Memorial Scholarship - Edward Hunter (Adult Transition Program)

Reuben A. & Lizzie Grossman Awarwds - Bridget Burke (Bridgewater State University) and Carmen Filleti (University of New Hampshire)

Frances Guida Music Scholarship - Joseph Folan (University of Massachusetts Lowell)

William D. & Thelma C. Hedlund Public Service Scholarships - Alyssa Barrientos (Bridgewater State University) and Hoang Nguyen (Emmanuel College)

Robert Herendeen Memorial Scholarship - Rebecca Lackie (Massachusetts College of Art and Design)

H. Frederick Herget Scholarship - Ashley Russell (University of Pennsylvania) and Brendan Smyth (Bryant University)

Highlands School PTO/Charles Osborne Scholarship - Amy Neelon (Merrimack College)

Hollis School PTO Scholarships - Stephanie Barry (University of Massachusetts) and Jacqueline Flynn (University of Massachusetts Boston)

HUGS Plus I.J. Fisher Memorial Scholarship - Kathryn Barry (Sacred Heart University)

Trina Ann Johnson Higgins Scholarship - Bridget Burke (Bridgewater State University)

Dr. and Mrs. Archie G. Keigan Scholarship - Robert Kearns (University of Massachusetts) and Riley Manager (Rhode Island College)

Anthony T. King Scholarships - Quan Bui (University of Massachusetts), Megan Desmond (University of Vermont), Emily DeGiusto (University of Massachusetts), Mark Dunphy (University of Massachusetts), Bridget Herlihy (Villanova University), and Amy Neelon (Merrimack College)

Dr. Peter Kurzberg Scholarship - Jeffrey Diauto (Fitchburg State University)

Diane Larkin Memorial Scholarships - Benjamin Carrington (Framingham State University) and Daniel Pettit (Northeastern University)

Patrick Joseph Leonard, Sr. Memorial Scholarship - Sean Doherty (Emerson College)

Rosanna Meunier Leonard Memorial Scholarship - Katherine Dougherty (Assumption College)

Liberty School PTO Scholarships - Heather McDonald (University of Massachusetts) and Nicholas Vaughan (University of Central Florida)

Liberty School Scholarships in Memory of Ann McDonough - Christine AuCoin (Salve Regina University) and Shannon Dennehy (Wellesley College)

Maggie Lynch Memorial Scholarship - Haley Baker (Elmira College)

Magic Years Nursery Scholarship in Memory of Maggie Lynch - Chloe Walsh (Bridgewater State University)

Robert G. Marks, Jr. Memorial Scholarships - Marcus Boos (Johnson and Whales University), Stephanie Moran (Saint Anselm College), Justin Sowden (Southern New Hampshire University), Nicholas Maimonis (University of Massachusetts Boston), Casey McKee (Massasoit Community College), and Megan Rennie (Emmanuel College)

John J. Mastrangelo Memorial Scholarship - Harry Gill (Massasoit Community College) and Chauniece Jackson (Mount Ida College)

John M. Matthews Memorial Scholarship - Cassandra Shea (Worcester State University)

Joseph B. McDonald Memorial Scholarships - Cody Richardi (Westfield State University) and Maura Russell (Regis College)

Dr. John McGee Memorial Scholarships - Vanessa Anderson (Plymouth State University), Derek Anson (Massachusetts Maritime Academy), Kathryn Baldi (Merrimack College), Emma Beguerie (Saint Anselm College), Kelsie Blood (Merrimack College), Nicolette Burnes (Southern New Hampshire University), Emily Cadigan (University of Massachusetts Lowell), Korie Cadigan (University of Massachusetts Lowell), Hanna Campbell (Curry College), Megan Ciulla (University of New England), John Cleggett (Bridgewater State University), Connor Columbus (University of Massachusetts), Victoria Deems (University of Massachusetts), Mark Dunphy (University of Massachusetts), Carmen Filleti (University of New Hampshire), Jamie Fitzgerald (Merrimack College), Jessica Fruth (University of Massachusetts Lowell), Matthew Gillis (Boston University), Christian Giuliano (Wentworth Institution of Technology), Paige Giuliano (Salem State University), Christopher Googins (Berkshire School), Yasmina Hassan (University of Massachusetts Boston), Mikaela Hawe (University of New Hampshire), Lily Horrigan (Bridgewater State University), Colleen Hurley (Salem State University), Michaela Jimenez (Bridgewater State University), Ashley MacDonald (Boston University), Michael Mahoney (Bridgewater State University), Lida McHugh (Merrimack College), Peter McLaughlin (Universal Technical Institute), Jenna Murray (Westfield State University), Mikaela O’Brien (Merrimack College), Cody Richardi (Westfield State University), Ashley Russell (University of Pennsylvania), Lindsay Schatzl (Massasoit Community College), Jennifer Solimine (University of Massachusetts Boston), Jaclyn Swan (University of New Hampshire), Caroline Tomassetta (University of Massachusetts), and Alexander Weingart (University of Vermont)

Phyllis McPhee Memorial Scholarship - Leah Cerilli (Seton Hall University)

T. Michael Molongoski Scholarship - Marissa Vargas (Plymouth State University)

John C. & Eunice Morrison Charitable Foundation Scholarships - Robert Brown (Framingham State University), Nicolette Caruso (DePaul University), Robyn Fricke (University of Massachusetts Dartmouth), Jillian Hynes (University of Massachusetts), Mariah James (Boston University), Charles Koubek III (University College Dublin), Nicolas Lau (University of Massachusetts), Alex Leung (Bridgewater State University), Sally Loschiavo (Bridgewater State University), Kacie Lowe (Curry College), Thomas McArdle (Emerson College), Molly McCarthy (University of Rhode Island), Angelique Monteiro (University of Massachusetts Boston), Hoainam Nguyen (Norwich University), Vy Nguyen (MCPHS University), Arianna O’Neil (Bridgewater State University), Killian Yu (University of Connecticut), Sean Zahran (University of Massachusetts), and Angier Zhuo (MCPHS University)

Norfolk County Teacher’s Association Future Educator Award - Caroline Cross (Emmanuel College)

Sidney W. Partridge Scholarship Funds - John Cleggett (Bridgewater State University) and Stephanie Tesoro (Emmanuel College)

Kyle Piazza Memorial Scholarship - John Callahan (Highpoint University) and Morgan Dvis (University of Oklahoma)

Robert J. Port Scholarship - Quinn Stangler (University of Amherst)

Judith McPotts Memorial Scholarship - Shae Vartanian (Dean College)

Margaret J. (McCarte) Power Scholarship - Alison Cimino (University of Massachusetts)

Doris M. Pratt Scholarships - Benjamin Keefe (University of Massachusetts), Kelsey Mattar (Assumption College), and Amy McKinney (Stonehill College)

Puritan Bridge Club Scholarship - Bridget Callow (Bridgewater State University)

Victoria Reiss Scholarship - Samantha Hill (Johnson and Wales University)

Donald E. Ross School PTO Scholarship - Betelhem Gemechu (Suffolk University)

Rotary Club of Braintree Scholarship - Liam Gorman (University of Massachusetts)

Robert F. Rull Jr. Scholarship - Caroline Cross (Emmanuel College)

Mary Keaveney Sawyer Memorial Scholarship - Meghan Connolly (University of Connecticut)

Alan R. Shaw Scholarships - Ryan Connolly (Worcester State University), Erin Grealy (Quinnipiac University), Rachel Kane (University of Rhode Island), Zachariah Marhano (Bridgewater State University), and Kevin Troy (Massachusetts Maritime Academy)

Edyth E. Snow Scholarship - Gaelyn McGuire (Bridgewater State University)

Soligan Family Scholarship - Dylan Morrill (Florida State University)

General James Soligan Scholarship - Delia Byrne (Assumption College)

South Middle School Scholarships - Andrew Holland (University of New Hampshire) and Jenna Manto (University of Tampa)

South Shore Savings Bank Citizenship Award - Timothy Collins (University of New Hampshire)

South Shore Viking Club Scholarship - Emily Folan (Westfield State University)

Student Council Awards - Bridget Burke (Bridgewater State University) and Brooke Lochiatto (University of Massachusetts)

Super Saturdays Program Scholarships in Memory of Meghan Flaherty - Caroline Cross (Emmanuel College), Brendan Hennessy (Bryan University), and Christopher Kokoros (University)

Sustainable Braintree Scholarship - Robert Kearns (University of Massachusetts)

William P. Sweeney II Scholarship Fund - Brooke Lochiatto (University of Massachusetts)

Elizabeth A. Tarpey Memorial Scholarship - Chelsea Lau (Northeastern University)

Temple B’Nai Shalom Scholarship - Logan O’Keefe (Wentworth Institute of Technology)

Christopher Vaughan Memorial Scholarships - Kevin Tang (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and Ava Waggett (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)

Mary Lou Walsh Scholarship - Jonathan Meng-Lim (Wentworth Institute of Technology)

Joel Weiner Memorial Scholarship - Ryan Shea (University of Rhode Island)

James R. Whitehouse Scholarship - Derek Anson (Massachusetts Maritime Academy)

Bruno Zoltowski Memorial Scholarships - Maverick Lyndon Shay (Boston College) and Colin Williams (Northeastern University)