Shrewsbury Student’s History Project On Display At MA State House

SHREWSBURY, MA — A Shrewsbury High School student’s history project was selected to be displayed at the Massachusetts State House as part of a statewide student initiative celebrating the state’s revolutionary legacy.

Aishwarya Ramanijam, a student at Shrewsbury High School, was among four students statewide chosen to have their work showcased in the Governor’s Reception Area at the State House this week through the “Massachusetts Revolutionaries: Bold Stories, Bright Legacies” initiative.

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The project, focused on revolutionary-era figure James Otis, was selected by the Governor’s Office in coordination with the Executive Office of Education.

Gov. Maura Healey and Education Secretary Steve Zrike met with the student winners during the event.

“These students represent the very best of Massachusetts,” Gov. Healey said in a statement. “This initiative gave young people an opportunity to engage with our history in creative, thoughtful, and deeply personal ways. Their projects reflect the talent, curiosity, and civic spirit of students across our state, and I’m grateful to every student and educator who participated.”

The initiative is part of Massachusetts 250, a statewide commemoration marking 250 years of America’s independence and Massachusetts’ role in the Revolutionary War era.

K-12 students across the state were invited to submit artwork, essays, poetry, documentary videos and performance pieces highlighting revolutionary figures and moments from Massachusetts history.

Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll praised the students’ work and its connection to civic education.

“Massachusetts students continue to impress us with their creativity, curiosity, and commitment to learning,” Driscoll said. “These projects not only reflect a strong understanding of our history, but also the values that continue to shape Massachusetts today. We are proud to celebrate these students and share their work at the State House.”

The other selected student projects came from Hingham, Westford and Plymouth public schools.

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