Red Sox Honor NH Scholars at Fenway Park

The Boston Red Sox celebrated 35 recipients of the New Hampshire Red Sox Scholarship program, including Kristina Velasquez a student at Merrimack High School, during pre-game ceremonies at Fenway Park Sunday afternoon.

The public high school seniors receive $1,000 scholarships to help pay for college.

The program began in 2010 with 10 schools. Students are chosen based on academic performance, financial need, and community service.

"New Hampshire is a treasured part in Red Sox Nation," said Red Sox Foundation Board Member Linda Pizzuti Henry, wife of principal owner John Henry. "We are thrilled to honor these Granite State college-bound students who have not only demonstrated their excellence in the classroom, but embody the values of Red Sox Nation through their commitment to community service. Helping others is at the core of the Red Sox Foundation's mission and by honoring these students as role models, we hope we can inspire others to join in service in their communities too.” 

 According to the Red Sox Foundation, this year’s New Hampshire Red Sox Scholarship Award recipients include:

1. Kristine Adams, Prospect Mountain High School
2. Faith Anderson, Monadnock High School
3. Kelsey Babcock, Exeter High School
4. Melissa Broughton, Winnisquam Regional High School
5. Crystal Card, Keene High School
6. Jacqueline Cone, Salem High School
7. Christopher Cormier, Manchester West High School
8. Lindsey Desrochers, White Mountains High School
9. Menuka Dhakal, Laconia High School
10. Kelsey Enright, Londonderry Senior High School
11. Callie Ficek, Pinkerton Academy
12. Christa Fisher, Nashua High School South
13. Hallie Geldermann, Newfound Regional High School
14. Kirsten Gibbens, Bow High School
15. McKenzie Haney, Merrimack Valley High School
16. Lanie Marie Homet, Portsmouth High School
17. Jaleesa Houle, Manchester Memorial High School
18. Hayden Juris, Inter Lakes High School
19. Kenneally Kennedy, Fall Mountain High School
20. Kyle Klose, Concord High School
21. Maddie Lynch, Goffstown High School
22. Chelsea McGrail, Nashua High School North
23. Megan McLaughlin, Sanborn Regional High School
24. Shannon McQueen, Gilford High School
25. Marissa Menakaya, Manchester Central High School
26. Shannon O’Neil, Berlin High School
27. Danielle Pelletier, Dover High School
28. Matthew Pettinato, Stevens High School
29. Lydia Phoenix, Spaulding High School
30. Brian Pickowicz, Franklin High School
31. Tiana Robinson, Kennett High School
32. Kristina Velasquez, Merrimack High School
33. Juliann Westbrook, Winnacunnet High School
34. Molly Whitaker, Lebanon High School
35. Kaylen Wray, Conval High School