Five Graduating Seniors are Awarded Scholarships

The Woods Hole Woman’s Club has awarded scholarships to five Precinct One high school seniors. Gabriel Remsen and Daniel Sullivan will graduate from Falmouth High School. Elise Casso, Faye McGuire, and Luke Okoshi-Michel are finishing at Falmouth Academy.

Club members extend sincere congratulations to these outstanding students, all of whom have strong academic records and a wide variety of achievements. Four of the five were honored at the Club’s recent Scholarship Tea and spoke with members. The fifth student was playing at a lacrosse match on Martha’s Vineyard and sent a written statement to be read aloud at the tea.

Elise Casso is an outstanding cross-country runner who also participates in figure skating, lacrosse, and a variety of other outdoor sports during all seasons. Her training for running taught her that “accomplishments feel better when you work for them.” Singing in the chorus and photography are other interests. She loved working as a Teacher’s Assistant at the Children’s School of Science and is considering a teaching career. She is headed to Bowdoin College in Maine.

Faye McGuire is a three-season athlete (soccer, basketball and lacrosse) and plays violin in her school’s orchestra. She has shared her talents in soccer, sailing, and reading with younger students. Faye mounted a local campaign to ban the sale and release of balloons which are known to threaten the environment. After speaking to Falmouth’s Select Board and Town Meeting the initiative won nearly unanimous support. Fay will attend Amherst College.

Luke Okoshi-Michel has won multiple awards for his science projects and for violin performance. He played varsity soccer and tennis and shared his talents with younger students by working as a summer camp counselor and as a soccer coach and referee. Luke was appointed to the Falmouth Cultural Council and has worked with two regional youth climate programs. He will enroll in Tuft University’s College of Engineering.

Gabriel Remsen is the president of Falmouth High School’s chapter of DECA, an international business leadership organization. He regularly practices Muay Thai, a martial art that includes physical training, mental focus, and respect. The Falmouth Road Race has benefited from his volunteering. He has worked as a parking attendant at Nobska Beach and a cashier at Eastman’s Ace Hardware. Gabe is planning to attend Emmanuel College and major in political science.

Daniel Sullivan has maintained a rigorous academic schedule in addition to pursuing excellence in musical theater through enrollment in theater courses available at FHS and having private lessons in both voice and dance. Beyond performing in high school plays and musicals, he has been on stage in both College Light Opera Company and Falmouth Theater Guild productions. He will be continuing his education at Manhattanville University in Purchase, NY.

The Scholarship Committee, headed by Jennifer Gaines, is proud to add these students to the 157 others who have received scholarships from the Woods Hole Woman’s Club since 1980. Donations to the scholarship fund are welcome throughout the year. Checks should be written to the WHWC Charitable Trust and mailed to: WHWC, PO Box 342, Woods Hole, MA 02543.

The Woods Hole Woman’s Club brings members together to provide enrichment and mutual helpfulness for the betterment of Woods Hole and the surrounding communities. Founded in 1914, members enjoy a variety of speakers and programs and raise money for college scholarships and support of community organizations. Monthly meetings from October through April include informative presentations, entertainment, and social events. Information about membership is available at WHWCmembership@gmail.com

More information about the club and its activities may be seen here:http://www.woodsholewomansclub.org