Senior Profiles #4

These are the last of the profiles we have right now. Seniors who would still like to be included should go to the questionnaire, fill it out and download your senior picture.

Alexxys MacDonald

Alexxys MacDonald

What are your post high school plans? 

I plan to attend UMass Boston to major in mathematics

What will you miss most about high school?

The friends I made

What was your favorite class?

Math with Casa because there is never a dull moment in that class 

What was your favorite after school activity?

Softball 

What advice would you give to underclassmen?

You don’t have to get perfect grades and be perfect. Your best is all you can give; don’t let people try to push for what’s not there. 

What was your favorite lunch?

Macho nachos

What have you learned about yourself this year?

That I can survive high school in a pandemic, so I can pretty much face whatever comes my way 

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Debora Paquiel

Debora Paquiel

What are your post high school plans? 

Paramedic college and win the Red Cross. 

What will you miss most about high school?

Meeting my friends every day

What special moments, events etc. will you remember? Include as many as you’d like.

Pep rallies

What was your favorite class? 

Biology and chemistry because I love these classes

What was your favorite lunch?

Nachos

What have you learned about yourself this year?

That I can do whatever I want.  I can do this.

Any final thoughts?

Over the years, I have managed to overcome my fears to reach the finish line.

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Matheus Rocha

Matheus Rocha

What are your post high school plans?

Currency exchange

What will you miss most about high school?

The drama

What special moments, events etc. will you remember? Include as many as you’d like.

Gym class was the best

What was your favorite class? 

Gym and history

What was your favorite after school activity?

My favorite activity was resting my mind after school

What was your favorite lunch?

Curry and rice

What have you learned about yourself this year?

Those who are happy will be hated 

Any final thoughts?

I wish high school was more engaging and more about everyone in each grade working together to help each other pass the years and not feel outcast for not being exactly like others. I wish people in school were more about helping the next generation of people who will move the world in a few years instead of putting them down.

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Mackenzie Baker

What are your post high school plans? 

I plan to attend Bridgewater State University for pre-physical therapy and one day hope to become a physical therapist. 

What will you miss most about high school?

The thing I will miss most about high school is always seeing familiar faces and having fun every day that I come into school. 

What special moments, events etc. will you remember? Include as many as you’d like.

The most memorable thing I would have to say is prom and getting to meet new people. 

What was your favorite class? 

My favorite class was Ms. Hoffman’s statistics class because I never felt like I was going to fail and she is a very sweet teacher. 

What was your favorite lunch?

My favorite lunch was the pizza bar and crunchy french fries. 

What have you learned about yourself this year?

I have learned that sometimes you should just step outside of the box and enjoy every day. 

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Tyler Morrison

Tyler Morrison

What advice would you give to underclassmen?

Just be yourself, don’t let what other people do define what you want to be and who you are.

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Vitor Rodrigues

Vitor Rodrigues

What are your post high school plans? 

Work

What will you miss most about high school?

My friends

What special moments, events etc. will you remember? Include as many as you’d like.

The games

What was your favorite class? 

History II. I had a great teacher.

What advice would you give to underclassmen?

Never give up.

What was your favorite lunch?

Nuggets

What have you learned about yourself this year?

Perseverance.

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Hayley Benson

Hayley Benson

What are your post high school plans? 

Attending Coastal Carolina to study exercise science 

What will you miss most about high school?

I’ll miss being with everyone that I grew up with and definitely the sports.

What special moments, events will you remember?

Homecomings, pep rallies, football games, prom and the cheer team!

What was your favorite after school activity?

Cheerleading

What advice would you give to underclassmen?

Enjoy these four years!

What have you learned about yourself this year?

I learned that nothing is impossible!

Any final thoughts?

I can’t believe how fast these four years went by, but I am grateful to have spent them at RHS!

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Allison Trainque

What are your post high school plans? 

I plan to attend Salem State University and major in biology.

What will you miss most about high school?

The amount of extra help

What was your favorite class?

My favorite class was biology. 

What was your favorite lunch?

Pasta bar

What was your favorite after school activity?

I liked playing soccer for the girls high school team. 

What have you learned about yourself this year?

I have learned that I will always miss high school but I am ready to start my next chapter in my life. 

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Damon Welles

Damon Welles

What are your post high school plans? 

I will attend Wentworth Institute of Technology to major in civil engineering.

What will you miss most about high school?

Getting to see my friends every day

What advice would you give to underclassmen?

Even if you think high school is overrated, you’ll have different thoughts come time to graduate.

What special moments, events will you remember?

I will remember being guided by the track captains in my freshman year; it really helped me to stick with the sport and feel motivated.

What was your favorite class?

Bigsby’s English class sophomore year. I loved how relaxed the environment was. It almost felt more like a friendly gathering than like school, but we were still learning.

What was your favorite after school activity?

Track

What have you learned about yourself this year?

I’ve learned that I enjoy being social with people.

Any final thoughts?

I just want to emphasize my advice for underclassmen, cherish every moment.

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Natalia Roosa

What are your post high school plans? 

I will be attending Massasoit for two years and transfer to pursue my dreams of nursing. 

What will you miss most about high school?

Sports

What special moments, events etc. will you remember? Include as many as you’d like.

My cheer competitions and my track meets 

What was your favorite class?

Gym

What was your favorite after school activity? If you can’t choose one, list as many as you’d like.

Cheer and track

What have you learned about yourself this year?

Whatever you put your mind to you can succeed.

Profiles #3

Here is anothHer set of profiles to celebrate the Class of 2021!

Emily Marquis

Emily Marquis

What are your post high school plans? 

I plan to attend Bridgewater State University to double major in special education and elementary education  

What will you miss most about high school?

The atmosphere

What special moments, events etc. will you remember? Include as many as you’d like.

Pep rally, walking with my friends in the hallways, the sports 

What was your favorite class?

Mac’s class; he was always happy

What was your favorite after school activity? If you can’t choose one, list as many as you’d like.

Practice with my friends

What have you learned about yourself this year?

That we are stronger than we think

Any final thoughts?

I will definitely miss high school

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Althea Olsen

Althea Olsen

What are your post high school plans? 

I will be attending UMass Amherst to major in biology.

What will you miss most about high school?

I will miss seeing my friends every day.

What advice would you give to underclassmen?

Do as much as you can in high school! Time flies by, so experience the most and do not be afraid to try new things, even if they are out of your comfort zone. 

What special moments, events etc. will you remember? Include as many as you’d like.

I will remember the first day of freshman year, NHS induction ceremony, and the last day of high school. 

What was your favorite class?

My favorite class was AP Biology with Mrs. Armstrong. We did so many cool labs and this class is basically the reason I am majoring in biology. 

What was your favorite after school activity? If you can’t choose one, list as many as you’d like.

Writing for the Veritas and participating in Varsity sports

What have you learned about yourself this year?

This year, I have learned how flexible I am, and how I can persevere through pretty much anything

Any final thoughts?

Thank you RHS for an amazing 4 years! 

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Hunter Wardwell

Hunter Wardwell

What are your post high school plans? 

Attending UMass Amherst as a business management major at the Isenberg School of Business. 

What will you miss most about high school?

My friends

Favorite Lunch?

Chicken sandwich

What special moments, events etc. will you remember? Include as many as you’d like.

The sporting events

What was your favorite class?

Calculus with Casa because he is the best teacher. 

What was your favorite after school activity? If you can’t choose one, list as many as you’d like.

Playing football and basketball

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Allison Whitman

Allison Whitman

What are your post high school plans? 

Going to a four year college to major in media and film

What will you miss most about high school?

The food

What special moments, events etc. will you remember? Include as many as you’d like.

Homecoming 2018 and Powderpuff 2019

What was your favorite class?

History because I enjoyed learning about the history of our country and the world 

What was your favorite lunch?

Grilled cheese with tomato soup and tater tots 

What have you learned about yourself this year?

I don’t need to be part of a large friendship group or be with the popular kids 

Any final thoughts?

High school is just a fraction of my life 

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Lina Richards

What are your post high school plans? 

Joining the Air Force

What will you miss most about high school?

I will miss skipping school.

What special moments, events etc. will you remember? Include as many as you’d like.

Creating a bond with my favorite teacher, Ms. Tabares

What was your favorite class?

Science because I had Ms. DiCanzio 3 out of 4 of the years

What was your favorite lunch?

Macho Nacho

What was your favorite after school activity? If you can’t choose one, list as many as you’d like.

Working or napping

What have you learned about yourself this year?

I’m going to miss high school and not being an adult. 

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Zachary Ofurum

Zachary Ofurum

What are your post high school plans? 

I plan on attending Stonehill College to major in Biochemistry while also continuing my track and dield career.

What will you miss most about high school?

The sports and the friends.

What special moments, events etc. will you remember? Include as many as you’d like.

Our junior year pep rally, prom and graduation. 

What was your favorite class?

I liked geometry class. 

What was your favorite lunch?

Macho nacho

What was your favorite after school activity? If you can’t choose one, list as many as you’d like.

After school sports.

What have you learned about yourself this year?

To stay patient and get it done early 

Any final thoughts?

I will miss high school

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Pamella Oliveira Figueiredo

Pamella Oliveira Figueiredo

What are your post high school plans? 

Going to Massasoit Community College.

What special moments, events etc. will you remember? Include as many as you’d like.

Seeing my friends everyday.

What was your favorite class?

English

What was your favorite lunch?

Pasta/pizza

What was your favorite after school activity? If you can’t choose one, list as many as you’d like.  Taking a nap.

What have you learned about yourself this year?

I am strong.

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Anthony Morreale

Anthony Morreale

What are your post high school plans? 

Massachusetts Maritime Academy to study marine transportation and become a ship captain!

What will you miss most about high school?

Gym class

What special moments, events etc. will you remember? Include as many as you’d like.

Selected as an all-star for golf

What was your favorite class?

Math

What was your favorite lunch?

Nachos

What was your favorite after school activity? If you can’t choose one, list as many as you’d like.  

Working out.

What have you learned about yourself this year?

If I push myself I can accomplish anything. 

What advice would you give to underclassmen?

Turn in all your assignments 

Any final thoughts?

Gonna miss RHS 😦 Loved it here!

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We have more profiles to publish tomorrow! If you want to add yours fill out the questionnaire.

Senior Profiles #2

May 26, 2021

Today we will publish several more senior profiles based on the questionnaire we sent to seniors. There’s still time to submit your answers and senior photo so that we can get even more profiles published tomorrow!!

Calin Monett

Calin Monett

What are your post high school plans?

Attending Coastal Carolina to study exercise science

What will you miss most about high school?

I’ll miss the feeling of being in the same place with all my friends and experiencing all the fun things high school has to give with them. and definitely the sports

Favorite Lunch?

Macho Nachos

What special moments, events etc. will you remember? Include as many as you’d like.

Friday night football games, pep rally, Fall cheer, homecoming, leagues for cheer, and states

What was your favorite class?

Mr Neal’s English class my junior year, history with Ms. Lombardi sophomore year or gym!

What was your favorite after school activity? 

Cheerleading!

What have you learned about yourself this year?

I’ve learned doing things independently is challenging, but not impossible. I definitely learned to balance my responsibilities and push through and make the most of my situations.

Any final thoughts?

High school goes by so fast! But I am so grateful for all of the teachers and support RHS has provided for me and my classmates.

Meghan Kirby

Meghan Kirby

What are your post high school plans? 

Bridgewater State University to major in secondary education and English 

What will you miss most about high school?

The people

What special moments, events etc. will you remember? 

Homecoming, sporting events

What was your favorite class? 

English with Mr. Neal because I love writing and it was a fun class to be in. 

Favorite Lunch

Macho Nachos

What was your favorite after school activity? If you can’t choose one, list as many as you’d like.

Cheerleading

What have you learned about yourself this year?

That I am an independent person.

Daniel Donahue

Daniel Donahue

What are your post high school plans? 

Bridgewater State University  to major in Business Management

What will you miss most about high school?

All of my friends and never seeing a lot of them again.

What special moments, events etc. will you remember? Include as many as you’d like.

Honestly, just being with them. Being in class and the little moments of having fun and spending time with friends.

What was your favorite class?

Gym. I liked gym them most because it was fun being able to do non academic activities with my friends and having a blast.

What was your favorite after school activity?

Attending sport activities and things like team dinners. 

What was your favorite lunch?

My sophomore year lunch and being able to sit next to friends and have a blast.

What have you learned about yourself this year?

That I can do anything I put my mind to.

Final Thoughts?

I will miss high school. Just like everyone says, time flies by so fast. And you never believe it until it finally happens.

Jonah Pishkin

Jonah Pishkin

What are your post high school plans?

I plan to go to Fitchburg State University, where I plan to get my communications degree, and become a prominent member of the film industry. 

What will you miss most about high school?

The amazing friends and teachers I’ve had.

What special moments, events etc. will you remember? Include as many as you’d like.

Last days of schools, half days, and putting on Arsenic and Old Lace for drama. 

What was your favorite class?

I had a film studies class in my junior year that was ruined a little by COVID, but it was still fun. 

What was your favorite after school activity? 

Drama for sure

Favorite lunch?

Chicken parm.

 What have you learned about yourself this year?

I have many good friends and teachers who have helped me strongly. 

Any final thoughts?

Even though I’m leaving, I hope this school thrives and keeps going strong.

Devin Cavicchi

Devin Cavicchi

What are your post high school plans? 

I am going to Bryant University to major in mathematics.

What will you miss most about high school?

Going to sports games, homecoming, and pep rallies

What special moments, events etc. will you remember? Include as many as you’d like.

Pep rallies, homecoming, sports games, soccer season

What was your favorite class?

AP Calc or Pre-Calc because Casa is such a fun teacher 

What was your favorite after school activity? If you can’t choose one, list as many as you’d like.

Playing soccer or attending sports games

What have you learned about yourself this year?

That I have more success when I spend more time alone and focus on myself. 

What advice would you give to underclassmen?

Just have fun and enjoy it while it lasts. Don’t take anything too seriously 

Any final thoughts?

Even though many important parts of our senior year were taken away from us I still had fun and I am glad I was a part of the Rockland community. 

Emily Gaboriault

Emily Gaboriault

What are your post high school plans? 

Attending Bridgewater State University to major in Musical Theatre

What will you miss most about high school?

The teachers and the connections I have made with them

What advice would you give to underclassmen?

Time really does fly by so enjoy every moment you have in high school. Also, get involved as much as you can.

What special moments, events etc. will you remember? Include as many as you’d like.

The class pep rallies in the fall, the football games that brought us all together, and the fun classes that made me forget I was in school.

What was your favorite class?

Sophomore year enlightenment with Bigsby. He’s an amazing teacher and made that class fun but also taught us a lot. 

What was your favorite after school activity? If you can’t choose one, list as many as you’d like.

Performing in the many plays and musicals in the drama department. 

What have you learned about yourself this year?

How strong headed I am and that I can conquer any obstacles in my way. I have always been a very driven person, and this year obviously had many roadblocks, but I have powered through any rough patches I encountered and have emerged stronger than ever.

Any final thoughts?

I am really going to miss this place as much as I’ve complained about coming here everyday. I’m ready to start the next chapter of my life.

Ann Kelley

Ann Kelley

What are your post high school plans? 

I plan to attend Northeastern University to major in health sciences

What will you miss most about high school?

My teachers and friends

What advice would you give to underclassmen?

Get vaccinated.

What special moments, events etc. will you remember? Include as many as you’d like.

Doing labs with my sophomore year AP bio group and going to mock trial and environmental club meetings 

What was your favorite class?

AP Bio or AP Stats because Hoff and Armstrong made learning fun!

What was your favorite after school activity? If you can’t choose one, list as many as you’d like.

Environmental club meetings and going home. 

What have you learned about yourself this year?

I learned to stop doubting myself and my abilities.

Any final thoughts?

Thank you RHS!

David Ferraro

David Ferraro

What are your post high school plans? 

I plan to attend Wentworth Institute of Technology to major in Business management, minor in construction management and to become a contractor.

What was your favorite class?

Calculus because it was laid back and Mr. Casagrande made it fun.

Jaelyn Glavin

Jaelyn Glavin

What are your post high school plans?

Attending Bridgewater State University and double majoring in Elementary Education and Psychology  

What will you miss most about high school?

Seeing Ms. Tabares

What was your favorite lunch?

Ziti bar

What special moments, events etc. will you remember? Include as many as you’d like.

Unified gym moments, swim team, prep rallies

What was your favorite class?

Spanish class because of Ms. Tabares positive energy and reinforcement

What was your favorite after school activity? If you can’t choose one, list as many as you’d like. 

Swim team

What have you learned about yourself this year?

To not be shy, to stand out and be outgoing.

Any final thoughts?

Honestly, it’s really sad seeing the year come to an end. But to new beginnings, i’ll miss you all!

See you tomorrow when we post more Senior Profiles! Remember to send us your answers and photo!

Veritas May 2021 is Here!

The Veritas Staff is dedicating this last issue of the year to the Senior Class of 2021. On these pages you will find senior profiles and the news that has been happening at RHS. The Veritas will continue to cover the news of the remainder of the year in our on-line posts!

Enjoy our May 2021 Senior Issue!

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Senior Profiles

May 24, 2021

It’s been a tough year for students and especially for the seniors who have had to do without so many of the activities they had been looking forward to as part of their senior year.

But this week they will be kicking off their senior activities and we at the Veritas want to get the celebration of the Class of 2021 started now.

We are going to profile as many seniors as respond to our questionnaire that we sent to all seniors. We will let them tell you in their own words what the last four years have meant to them and how they view the years ahead.

We will publish Q and A profiles each day (about 5 or more at a time) until we have completed the class, so keep checking back to see your favorite seniors from the RHS Class of 2021!

Cullen Rogers

What are your post high school plans?

Attend Harvard University; I have yet to decide on a major.

What will you miss most about high school?

Sports

What advice would you give to underclassmen?

Skip a day of school to do something fun once in a while. You won’t remember that day of school later in life. We live on a giant floating rock. In the end, who cares!!

What special moments, events etc. will you remember? Include as many as you’d like.

I didn’t have many. I only had two real years of high school. The pep rallies got ruined because I guess it’s hazing if we boo the underclassmen. The sports games were fun though. 

What was your favorite class? 

AP Physics with Mr. Robin

What was your favorite after school activity? If you can’t choose one, list as many as you’d like.

Football

What have you learned about yourself this year?

That I can do anything if I put my mind to it

Grace Henry

What are your post high school plans? 

I’m going to UMass Boston to major in nursing.

What will you miss most about high school?

Some good people and some nice teachers

What special moments, events etc. will you remember? Include as many as you’d like.

Homecomings, pep rallies, and funny lunch moments are always good

What was your favorite class?

Geometry freshman year was great I loved my class and it was always a happy class 

What was your favorite after school activity? 

Lacrosse

What have you learned about yourself this year?

I get along really well with a lot of people in my grade that I hadn’t hung out with in the other years.

What advice would you give to underclassmen?

Push through!

Alexis DeFranc

What are your post high school plans? 

I plan to attend Montserrat College of Art and major in illustration as well as animation.

What will you miss most about high school?

Mostly my friends and the teachers I liked.

What special moments, events etc. will you remember? Include as many as you’d like.

All the pep rallies, Freedom Trail walk in Boston , Graduation (of course).

What was your favorite class?

I’d say Conversations in World Literature with Mr. Neal because I enjoy reading here and there and he is one of my favorite teachers. His classroom felt welcoming and  I could talk to him easily with any problems.  

What was your favorite after school activity? 

I never really did any clubs but I would say to come home and call my friends & play video games with them or just work on art in my free time.

What have you learned about yourself this year?

To just be me and not something everyone else wants me to be, I’m my own person & that is not something someone can change. As well as to take pride in what I do, even if people don’t agree or accept it 

What advice would you give to underclassmen?

Do not skip deadlines or push off your homework, those are important if you are planing to attend college. 

Any final thoughts?

To the teachers I’ve had, thank you for making my high school years fun and intriguing. Thank you for guiding me along the way these past four years during the ups and downs. I will miss you all when I leave, but I shall never forget the memories of being in your classroom or all the things you have taught me. Thank you for everything. 

Miku Yoshioka

What are your post high school plans?

I plan to major in biology at Suffolk University with a pre-med route for my first two years, in hopes to save enough money to apply to NYU my junior year, to finish my bachelors there.

What will you miss most about high school?

Being able to see the friends I grew up around everyday, going to college is meeting new people like a fresh start!

What advice would you give to underclassmen?

If there’s a club you want to try, go for it!! Literally 4 years of high school goes by so quick, that you want every chance to get, to try and do everything. Be confident in yourself as well, high school is scary at times, but just think of it as somewhere you’re preparing for the real world like college, where everyone is unpredictable and new just like you. Try not to stress too much, enjoy the little things too!! Go to homecoming, prom, football games, class trips, etc!

What special moments, events etc. will you remember? Include as many as you’d like.

In my junior year we held our first unified pep rally, and that was something I’m so happy to be a part of planning, seeing bulldog Buddies’ smiles and the entire school come together was incredible! I think every year Project Pumpkin is my favorite event to help out, and I’m proud to say Rockland has always gotten so much positive feedback. It is an event where community members can bring their children to safely trick or treat in a school as well as fundraising canned goods for the Rockland Food Pantry!

What was your favorite class?

My favorite has got to be Mr. Bigsby’s Sophomore English class. I find his teaching style really made me enjoy English more as well as improving my weaknesses like writing. Though there are times it’ll be a little too crazy, like cutting up quizzes, he made me want to stay and genuinely learn more about reading. 

What was your favorite after school activity? 

I have to say swimming has to be one of my favorites, from the bus rides home blasting 2000’s music and eating pizza even being defeated, the team bonding I had with some of them for 4 years, really encouraged me to try hard and stay on the team. I thank Coach Julie and everyone for encouraging me and pushing me to my limits!

What have you learned about yourself this year?

That I really miss school in person a lot.  I thought I would enjoy it a lot more, but I feel isolated from socializing with people, which really brought me pretty low emotionally, but I learned ways to interact with people, and I’m happy to say I’m playing tennis, which makes me feel a lot better.

Gianna Gervasi

What are your post high school plans? 

Attending Plymouth State University in hopes of becoming a math teacher.

What will you miss most about high school?

Cheerleading and the teachers!

What special moments, events etc. will you remember? Include as many as you’d like.

Every cheerleading state championship my team went to!

What advice would you give to underclassmen?

Hard work definitely pays off!!!

What was your favorite class?

Math was always my favorite class to go to and be in because of the teachers I have had.  

What was your favorite after school activity? Cheerleading

What have you learned about yourself this year?

That I’m the type of person who doesn’t give up. When I really wanted to the most, I kept going. 

Any final thoughts?

I will miss RHS so much!!!

McKenzie Tsiantoulas

What are your post high school plans? 

I will be attending Coastal Carolina University and I will be majoring in Intelligence and National Security.

What will you miss most about high school?

The teachers I made connections with and sports.

What advice would you give to underclassmen?

Do not goof around your freshman year because you want to start on a good note. I messed around my freshman year and it caused me to have a lower GPA than I should have. Also don’t take things too seriously because nothing matters in high school.

What special moments, events etc. will you remember? Include as many as you’d like.

Graduation, pep rallies, sporting events, and the school shutting down.

What was your favorite class? 

My junior year in Ms. Tabares’s class. That is by far the most entertaining class I have ever been a part of and always will be.

What was your favorite after school activity? If you can’t choose one, list as many as you’d like.

Soccer and lacrosse

What have you learned about yourself this year?

I learned that I am very good at time management and I can be really smart if I want to be because I ended up raising my GPA every term so that is nice to know.

Any final thoughts?

I say that I won’t miss high school but honestly, Rockland High allowed me to shape myself into someone I never knew I could be. I’ve become very independent and it has taught me to shut out anything toxic that will bring me down. I am proud to call myself a Rockland Bulldog forever and always. Go Dogs!

Zachary Solomon

What are your post high school plans? 

I will be attending Brandeis University to major in Biochemistry 

What will you miss most about high school?

I will miss all my friends

What advice would you give to underclassmen?

Some advice I would give to an underclassmen is to not underestimate the workload that teachers will give you. 

What special moments, events etc. will you remember? Include as many as you’d like.

Some special moments I will remember are all my sports meets and all the ceremonies I attended. 

What was your favorite class?

 My favorite class was band because it was a great way to start off my day and helped me make lots of friends. 

What was your favorite after school activity? If you can’t choose one, list as many as you’d like.

My favorite after school activities were my sports cross country, swim, and track. 

What have you learned about yourself this year?

I have learned from this year that I dislike sitting in front of a computer all day. 

Hannah Markarski

What are your post high school plans? 

I will be attending Merrimack College next year with a major in Human Development and Human Services.

What will you miss most about high school?

The thing I will miss most about high school will probably be playing and attending sports. I loved the atmosphere and it was always a good time.

What advice would you give to underclassmen?

I would tell the underclassmen to just enjoy high school, especially considering how my senior year went, it is super important to have a good time. Time really goes by fast and I know everyone always says this but it’s because it’s true.

What special moments, events etc. will you remember? Include as many as you’d like.

I will never forget my track team this year. They are the most optimistic group of people I’ve ever participated in sports with and we all bonded so well even though we just met.

What was your favorite class?

My favorite class at RHS was probably AP Language because I like writing and that was a class that challenged my abilities and that I did well in too. 

What was your favorite after school activity? If you can’t choose one, list as many as you’d like.

Any sport that I was playing at the time whether it was soccer, basketballl or track.

What have you learned about yourself this year?

I learned how many people actually look up to me and how great of a leader I can be.

Stay tuned for our next set of profiles tomorrow.

Spring 2021 Top Dogs

Congratulations to the eight RHS class of 2021 spring Top Dogs! The eight seniors were honored on Thursday, May 13 at 2PM, and were treated with ice cream and a t-shirt. Below are the Top Dogs as well as their biographies.

Nicholas Leander

Nicholas Leander is recognized as a hardworking student who has excelled athletically on our varsity football, hockey, and lacrosse teams. Nick also works part-time at the UPS Store in Rockland and volunteers with the town’s youth sports program. Nick plans to attend Massachusetts Maritime Academy to major in International Business and to play football.

McKenzie Tsiantoulas

McKenzie is an honor roll student who is a varsity soccer and lacrosse player. McKenzie works as a customer service representative and Manager/Assistant Store Supervisor at Domino’s Pizza in Rockland. She volunteers as a Rockland Youth Boys Lacrosse Coach and Youth Soccer Coach. McKenzie plans to attend Coastal Carolina University to major in Intelligence and National Security.

Robert Ivil, III

Robert is a National Honor Society Student who is also a three-sport varsity athlete, competing on the cross country, swim, and baseball teams. He is a renaissance student, also performing in the Concert and Marching Band. An Eagle Scout, Robert has given a tremendous amount of his time back to the community. Robert plans to attend the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology to major in mechanical engineering with a minor in explosive engineering.

Nicholas Earner

Nick has excelled academically and athletically, helping to compete on the varsity football and lacrosse teams. Nick is also a member of our Daring Discussions program where he has helped the school community engage in conversations surrounding equity and inclusion. Nick assists with snow removal for community members during snowstorms. He will enlist in the US Air Force.

Emily Gaboriault

Emily is a senior who has been active in the school’s choral and theater programs. Emily played Miss Hannigan in Annie, Dorothy in Wizard of Oz, Abby Brewster in Arsenic and Old Lace, and Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins. Emily has won first place in the 16-17-year-old division for singing at the Access Broadway Competition. She also takes vocal and theater classes at the Capachione Performing Arts School. Emily has been active in our Student Government Council, serving as vice president this year. Emily plans to attend Bridgewater State University and then transfer to a four-year college to major in musical theater. She also hopes to one day make it all the way to Broadway.

Patrick Moriarty

Patrick has excelled inside the classroom and as a two-sport varsity athlete at RHS, competing on the varsity football and basketball teams. A two-year varsity captain, Patrick has helped guide the Bulldogs to back to a 2019 South Shore League Basketball Championship. Patrick plans to attend the University of Rhode Island to major in business.

Cullen Rogers

Cullen is a high-achieving academic student and is the President of the National Honor Society. A three-sport varsity athlete, Cullen has competed on the football, basketball, and baseball teams, serving leadership roles within each team. Cullen works part-time as a busser for Black Rock Country Club and as a customer service representative for Domino’s Pizza. He volunteers for ALS One and as a freshman mentor. Cullen plans to attend Harvard University and is undecided on a future major.

Joseph Nguyen

Joey excels academically and as an athlete. This year, he was a four-sport varsity athlete competing on the varsity golf, track and field, basketball, and football teams. He had a phenomenal football season as the leading running back. He also volunteers as a mentor. He works part-time as a busboy for Dalat Restaurant. Joey plans to attend the University of Massachusetts Lowell to major in electrical engineering.

Thank you to Mrs. White, Dr. Harrison, and Mrs. O’Brien for the ceremony and ice cream provided, and congratulations again to the Top dogs!

Final Contestant For Mr. Rockland

The final Mr. Rockland contestant is Joey Nguyen. Joey’s extracurriculars at RHS include track and field, golf, football, and basketball. He has also been a freshman mentor since his junior year. In his free time he enjoys playing volleyball. After RHS, Joey plans to attend UMass Lowell to major in electrical engineering.

Congratulations to Joey and to all six contestants who will now be voted on by seniors to see who will be our next Mr. Rockland!