3 FHS Students Receive M.A.S.S. Award for Academic Excellence

FRAMINGHAM, MA- Three Framingham High School students were selected to receive The Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents’ Award for Academic Excellence. This award is given to high school students who have distinguished themselves in the pursuit of excellence during their high school careers.

Usually only one student is selected but this year Superintendent Tremblay honored three students: William Callahan, Elizabeth Morningstar and Jenna Riedl.

According to a press release from the school, Callahan maintains top grades in the most challenging courses offered at the high school and has a deep interest and great skill in science, earning a 5 on the AP Biology exam as a junior and pursuing both AP Chemistry and Honors Physics in his senior year. Callahan also works as a tutor with younger students in the honors biology course. "His skill and independence have made him invaluable," the district said.

Morningstar is another star student who has a passion for science but has no problem performing across disciplines. Morningstar is one of a handful of students to take three AP science courses at Framingham High School. She hopes to study physics in college. "She does her own thing completely and handles the academic and social pressure with grace," the district said.

Riedl is both a talented student and artist. As part of her Gold Star project for the Girl Scouts, Jenna is facilitating a process to record oral histories at local nursing homes for the residents to share with their families. Wanting to increase communication between high school students and senior citizens, Jenna is bringing different generations together and supporting our larger community in a new and unique way. Not only is she inspiring conversation between two groups that rarely get to interact, but she is affecting curriculum and transferring skills to her classmates while preserving some of Framingham’s special history.

"Recognizing students who dedicate so much of their time to helping others and sharing this moment with their families is a highlight of my year," said Superintendent, Robert Tremblay. "Learning about these students, their accomplishments, their interests, and their success at such young ages is extremely inspiring. I am so proud of their efforts and dedication and look forward to learning about their future endeavors."

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