Peabody, Salem, Lynnfield, Essex Tech Student-Athletes Named Bay State Games Ambassadors

The student-athletes were among the 80 named to represent the summer games over the next year.

By Scott Souza, Patch Staff

Nov 9, 2026 11:38 AM EST

PEABODY, MA — Student-athletes from Peabody, Salem, Lynnfield and Essex Tech were among the 80 chosen as Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation/Bay State Games ambassadors for the current academic year.

The Games said the student leaders were selected from schools and communities across Massachusetts based on their involvement in athletics, commitment to leadership, and desire to inspire future participation in the Bay State Games and statewide community sport initiatives.

North Shore ambassadors include Arianna Roy of Lynnfield, Elizabeth Moore of Peabody, Nyla Palmer of Salem and Essex Tech, and Saige Racofsky of Gloucester and Essex Tech.

The Ambassador Program provides leadership development, event experience, and networking opportunities while ambassadors serve as representatives of Bay State Games in their schools, on their teams, and in their communities.

"The Ambassador Program helps expand statewide awareness and impact of Bay State Games programs while mentoring high school students on the career and education opportunities available in the world of sports," said Kevin Cummings, Bay State Games Executive Director. "This class of ambassadors represents the next generation of leaders in sport from across Massachusetts.

"We are excited to support them as they help inspire participation in the Bay State Games and lay the foundation for their future careers."

The 2026-2027 Ambassador program kicked off on Sunday, November 8th with a statewide Ambassador Summit at the Massachusetts Army National Guard Readiness Center in Framingham. Ambassadors from across the state participated in the program that included a fitness warm up and team building exercises, a panel discussion on the college athletic recruiting process and an address from former NFL player, and current Director of Alumni Programs at Boston College, Joshua Beekman.

"One of the most rewarding parts of the Bay State Games is seeing young athletes grow beyond competition and discover their potential as leaders and role models," said BSG Deputy Executive Director, Alanis Tirabassi. "Our Ambassador Program gives students the opportunity to develop skills and relationships that will benefit them long after their athletic careers."