Worcester Schools Seniors Receive Scholarships From Bay State Bank

WORCESTER, MA — Seven Worcester Public School seniors were each awarded scholarships as they prepare to start college this fall.

Jorgea Nico of Doherty Memorial High School, Isabella Ortiz of Burncoat High School, Abigail Quinlivan of Worcester Technical High School, Nathan Muratwa of University Park Campus School, Naomi Hylton of South High Community School, Alba Sencion Aguero of North High School and Nikki Perritt of Claremont Academy all recieved $500 book scholarships from Bay State Bank, the school district announced on Thursday.

The students were recognized during a special luncheon hosted by Bay State Bank.

Students had lunch with banking professionals and heard remarks from Seth Pitts, president and CEO of Bay State Bank. Pitts is a Worcester Public Schools alumnus who attended Tatnuck Magnet School and graduated from Doherty Memorial High School in 2006, according to the school district.

The scholarship recipients plan to attend colleges, including the College of the Holy Cross, Worcester State University, and Olin College of Engineering, where they will study nursing, engineering, biology, and other fields, the school district said.

Bay State Bank is headquartered in Worcester and supports students through scholarships and other community giving.

In December of last year, Pitts was formally recognized by the Worcester School Committee. That was after the bank donated $15,000 to assist students experiencing food insecurity.

The funding went toward food pantries at high schools in the school district.

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