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Uzo Aduba, inducted into the MHS 2016 Hall of Excellence
Broadway's Uzo Aduba, comes home to Medfield High School.
Today, June 10th, was the Class of 2016 Medfield High School Class Day.
During this annual event, Senior Class students received Departmental Awards and enjoyed a day of celebration.
In addition to the Seniors receiving an award, Medfield High School teacher and 1999 MHS graduate, Adam Coyle, presented this year's Hall of Excellence Award to his former MHS classmate, Medfield's own, Uzo Aduba!
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The plaque has been hung on the Wall of Excellence with the other inductees.
The following was found on the "Class Day" program:
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UZO ADUBA, Class of 1999 - Award-Winning Actress, Singer and Compassionate Advocate
As a student at Medfield High School, Uzo Aduba was active in student government, elected as vice-president of her junior class and president of her senior class. She was an outstanding vocalist and was annually selected for the Massachusetts Southeast Massachusetts Choir. Uzo starred in several Theatre Society productions as well as playing an essential part in various ensemble performances. A gifted athlete, she was a record-breaking runner in several indoor and outdoor track events and still holds Medfield High School records in three individual and five relay events. Beyond Medfield High School, Uzo won many awards as a competitive figure skater and worked with Habitat for Humanity.
Today, Uzo Aduba is an award-winning actress with credits that have included roles on Broadway, television and in film. Her breakout role has been on the acclaimed Netflix series, Orange is the New Black for which she has received numerous awards including two Emmy awards, a Critics Choice award and two Golden Globes, to name a few. She continues to be sought after for new, high profile acting projects.
The recognition of Uzo Aduba's many talents would be more than enough for her to be considered for the MHS Hall of Excellence. What sets her apart is her sense of compassion and her desire to help others. Whether it be working to raise money to help those battling cancer, performing at fundraising galas for AIDS research, or bringing arts and theater education to underserved and underprivileged communities, Uzo has made "giving back" a central focus of her work...and her life.
