Monthly Archives: June 2021
Celebrating Spring Sports Senior Athletes
June 8, 2021
Teams honored their seniors last week.
Girls Lacrosse
From left: Kendra Peretzman, Greta Russon, Lauren Draicchio, Erin Gardner and Sarah Gormley
Hannah Rich, Mackenzie Tsiantoulas, Alana Murphy and Jessica Driscoll. photos courtesy of Mr. Graziano
Girls Tennis
Miku Yoshioka and Bridget Hughes. photo courtesy of Girls Tennis
Boys Lacrosse
Jendry Mejia, Nick Leander, Jimmy Tsiantoulas and Nick Earner. photo courtesy of Mr. Graziano
Softball
From left: Michaela Bruno, Macy Grass, Althea Olsen, and Alexxys MacDonald. photo courtesy of Chris Burnieka
Boys and Girls Track
Back row left to right: Russell Jones, David Ferraro, Nicholas Murphy, Evan Burke, Daniel Ramos, Zach Ofurum, Arthur Norton, Zachary Solomon, Joey Nguyen
Bottom row left to right: Hannah Makarski, Meghan Hoblitzelle, Emily Marquis, Natalia Russo photo courtesy of Mr. Grimmett
Baseball
From left top; Zachary Phripp, Cullen Rogers, Steve Tutkus. Bottom from left: Ryan Hindy, Ryan Dobay and Robert Ivil III. photos courtesy Mrs. Ivil
The Future Is in Their Hands
June 8, 2021
The Class of 2021 will be remembered for the way they navigated the ups and downs of their junior and senior years during the pandemic. Thankfully, Graduation, like their prom, was held with few or no restrictions.
Now as President Lauren Draicchio said at Graduation, “Together, tonight, Class of 2021, we are closing this book. But tomorrow, we will write a new one. One with endless possibilities. A blank slate.”
Lauren Draicchio addresses the class. 
Good luck to the Graduates of the Class of 2021 as they look forward to these future plans!
Claudia Jean Abouzeid is planning to attend Massasoit Community College to major in psychology and then continue on to Bridgewater State University to complete her bachelor in psychology.
Althaia Sharlize Alexander plans to go to the University of New Hampshire to major in her dream study of Life Sciences and Agriculture with Marine, Estuarine, and Freshwater Biology.
Jared Allen will be attending the Virginia Polytechnic Institute to major in nuclear engineering.
Thorn J. Annis will enter the workforce.
Stephen Araujo plans to enter the workforce.
Amanda Alves de Azevedo Amanda will move to Florida to study medicine.
Mackenzie Baker plans to attend Bridgewater State University to major in health science, one day hoping to become a physical therapist.
Fernando Cabrera Bamaca will attend Massasoit Community College in the fall.
Yggor Gabriel Batista hopes to realize his personal dreams.
Hayley Benson will be attending Coastal Carolina University where she plans on studying exercise science. She will also be a member of the Coastal Carolina Cheerleading team.
Nicholas Blonde will be going to EMT and paramedic school, to become a firefighter; he will work for his father’s construction company.
Senior Night for Football
Jizia Jane Brandao plans to attend Massasoit Community College to major in nursing.
Michaela Ann Bruno plans to attend Westfield State University to major in Criminal Justice.
Evan Michael Burke will attend the University of Rhode Island to major in Sports Media and Communication.
Devin Cavicchi plans to attend Bryant University to major in mathematics.
Nickollas Chaves Coelho plans to attend Massasoit Community College and then transfer to a four year university to major as a veterinarian.
Bryan Colarusso will be attending New England College and majoring in business and accounting.
Kyle C. Cordaro plans to attend Massasoit Community College and then transfer to a four year University to major in Finance.
Alexis R. DeFranc plans to attend Montserrat College of Art to major in illustration.
Julia Perez de Lima plans to attend Bridgewater State University for two years and then transfer to a four year university to major in architecture.
Anny Gabrielly Dutra de Souza plans to attend Massasoit Community College to major in business administration careers-marketing.
James DiCarli plans to attend Westfield State University to major in movement science.
Anthony Marco DiNino plans to pursue a college education and career in animation.
Ryan Dobay will enter the University of Massachusetts Lowell where he plans to major in business administration
Daniel Joseph Donahue is going to Bridgewater State University to major in business management.
Dillon Michael Doyle will continue his education and vocational training at Rockland High School.
Lauren Draicchio will be attending Curry College to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing and continue her lacrosse career.
Jessica Driscoll plans to attend Flagler College to major in psychology.
Hissam Dubois plans to attend Stonehill College to major in Engineering.
Jonathan P. Dunphy will take a year off of school to work.
Nicholas Earner Jr. has enlisted 4 years into the United States Airforce Special Operations as a Pararescueman.
Anna Ferrante plans to attend Bridgewater State University.
David J. Ferraro is attending Wentworth Institute of Technology and will major in business management.
Pamella Oliveira Figueiredo is planning to go to Massasoit Community College to study business administration.
Hayden Ann Fiore plans to attend Massasoit Community College to major in nursing.
Katelyn Fitzgerald plans on attending Quincy College.
Emily Gaboriault 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.
Erin Gardner plans to attend Salem State University to major in nursing.
Gianna Gervasi will attend Plymouth State University to major in elementary education and in mathematics
Jaelyn Alyssa Glavin will be attending Bridgewater State University to double major in elementary education and psychology.
Sarah Gormley plans to attend Merrimack College to major in business.
Macy Grass plans to attend Massasoit Community College to major in early childhood education and then transfer to a four year school.
Catherine Hailer is looking to go to a four year university to major in corporate law.
Tyler Harvey will continue in the workforce and eventually become a firefighter or work in medical services.
Grace Henry plans to attend the University of Massachusetts Boston to major in nursing.
Kaylie N. Hess plans to attend Massasoit Community College and then transfer to a four year university to become a veterinarian or a doctor or a surgeon.
Haiden T. Hewlett plans on going into the workforce and is thankful for the teachers that got him here today.
Ryan David Hindy plans to go to EMT school and then become a firefighter.
Meghan Hoblitzelle will attend Curry College to become a pediatric nurse.
Bridget Hughes will be entering St. Anselm College to major in nursing; she also plans on playing tennis.
Robert Stephen Ivil III will be going to New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology to major in mechanical engineering with a minor in explosive engineering.
Chloe Jones will attend the University of New England to major in nursing.
Russell Jones plans to attend the University of Massachusetts Lowell to major in computer science.
Ann Kelley has been accepted to attend Northeastern University to major in health science.
Rebecca Killion plans to attend Montserrat College of Art to major in painting.
Meghan Kirby plans to attend Bridgewater State University to major in secondary education.
Nicholas Leander will be entering the Massachusetts Maritime Academy to major in International Business and to play football.
Joseph Levangie plans to attend Massasoit Community College and then transfer to Bridgewater State University.
Alexxys MacDonald plans to attend UMASS Boston to major in mathematics.
Hannah Makarski will be attending Merrimack College to major in Health Sciences.
Emily Ann Marquis will be attending Bridgewater State University to double major in Special Education and Elementary Education.
Micaella Cristina Dias Martins plans to attend La Bluh Esthetics Institute.
Colin J. McKerrell plans to attend the University of Massachusetts Boston to major in engineering.
Thomas McSweeney plans to enter the workforce as a crane operator.
Jendry Mejia plans to join the workforce as a plumber.
Zachery Miller plans to attend University of Massachusetts Darmouth to major in computer engineering.
Calin Rose Monett will attend Coastal Carolina University to major in exercise science.
Jacob Thomas Moore plans to attend Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and major in pre-physical therapy.
Patrick Moriarty plans to attend the University of Rhode Island to major in business.
Anthony L. Morreale will be attending Massachusetts Maritime Academy to major in marine transportation and become a ship captain.
Tyler Michael Morrison plans to try and travel the world doing photography and graphic design.
Alana Shea Murphy plans to attend High Point University in North Carolina to major in interior design.
Nicholas Michael Murphy will attend Massachusetts Maritime Academy to major in Marine Biology.
Kelly James Mwangi is planning to join a four year college, hopefully at Texas University, to study criminal justice and minor in Culinary Arts.
Joseph Nguyen plans to attend the University of Massachusetts Lowell to major in electrical engineering.
Andrew James Norton plans to become a firefighter.
Arthur Edward Norton III will attend Wentworth Institute of Technology to major in business.
Brendan O’Brien plans to go into the carpenter’s union.
Nijaya Kaylese Oehlschlagel plans to attend Quincy Community College and then transfer to a four year university to major in accounting.
Mariana O’Connor plans to go to Plymouth State University to major in Allied Health Sciences and minor in Spanish.
Zachary Ofurum will be going to Stonehill College to major in biochemistry while furthering his track and field career.
Althea Ruth Olsen will be attending the University of Massachusetts Amherst to major in biology.
Jordan Ortiz plans to enlist in the United States Army while pursuing internet technology studies.
Debora Costa Paquiel plans to work as a paramedic.
Kendra Peretzman will be entering Fitchburg State University to play soccer and lacrosse and major in psychology.
Zackary Phripp plans to enter the workforce as a firefighter.
Jonah Pishkin will be going to Fitchburg State University where he will study filmmaking.
Nicholas Prado will attend Massasoit Community College.
Tatum Rafferty will attend Bridgewater State University to major in business while studying to get a real-estate license.
Daniel Alves Ramos will be attending the University of Massachusetts Lowell to major in electrical engineering.
Myavana Marae Reese wants to become a doctor. She is going to attend University of Massachusetts Dartmouth to major in Biology.
Giacomo C. Reis plans to attend New England College to major in business accounting.
Hannah Rich will be going to the University of Massachusetts Boston to major in nursing.
Natalina Richards plans to enlist in the United States Air Force.
William Robinson III plans to attend Bridgewater State University.
Matheus Rocha plans to enlist in the National Guard and eventually study law.
Vitor Martins Rodrigues will take a year off and will work, save money, and decide between working in international relations or as an ASL interpreter.
Cullen Rogers plans to attend Harvard University and is undecided on a future major.
Natalia Roosa plans to attend Massasoit Community College and then transfer to a four year University to major in nursing.
Christian Rosario plans to attend community college and is undecided on his future plan.
Greta Russo plans to attend the University of Massachusetts Amherst to major in environmental science.
Gianna Bella Salvucci will enter Massasoit Community College to major in criminal justice.
Isabella Seaton Bella plans to attend Southern New Hampshire University to major in criminal justice.
Alexander Sidahmed will be attending Massasoit Community College.
Isabella Smith plans to attend an EMS Training School to further her knowledge of emergency services and become a paramedic.
Nicholas Alan Soares will attend Bridgewater State University to major in Biology.
Yani M. Soares plans to attend the University of Massachusetts Lowell.
Zachary Solomon plans to attend Brandeis University to major in Biochemistry.
Kaitlin Taft will attend Beloit College in Wisconsin to major in Anthropology.
Scott M. Tavares is going to attend culinary school.
Victoria Taylor plans to attend Bridgewater State University.
Brady-Oreste Thacker plans to attend Quincy College for cybersecurity and enlist in the Air National Guard after high school graduation.
Allison Trainque plans to attend Salem State University to major in Biology.
James Tsiantoulas will attend Marist College to major in Sports Communications.
McKenzie Tsiantoulas will be attending Coastal Carolina University to major in Intelligence and National Security.
Stephen Tutkus Jr. enlisted in the United States Army and will report on June 22, 2021.
Hunter Fitzgerald Wardwell has chosen the University of Massachusetts Amherst at the Isenberg School of Management as a business management major.
Damon Welles plans to attend Wentworth Institute of Technology to major in civil engineering.
Jakob Edward Wells plans to attend Massasoit Community College in the fall.
Alison Michelle Whitman plans to attend Bridgewater State University to major in Communication Media and Film.
Derek Tyson Williams plans to go to Quincy College to play basketball and major in sports training and then transfer to a four year university.
Terell James Wright will be attending Massasoit Community College to major in theater technology.
Miku Yoshioka will be attending Suffolk University to major in biology and then transfer her junior year to a four year university to major in biology.
Silvio Cordero Zapata Jr. plans to further his education at Massasoit Community College studying business and then continue his endeavors as an entrepreneur.
Senior Athletic Awards June 2021
South Shore League Scholar Athletes – Cullen Rogers and Chloe Jones
Women’s Coaches Award (Female Student-Athlete) – Kendra Peretzman
Vicki Solari Award (Most Inspirational Female Athlete) – McKenzie Tsiantoulas
Senior Female Athlete – Sara Gormley
Marion Mansfield Donovan Award (Top female student athlete) – Hannah Rich
John Bell Award (Female who plays over and above abilities) – Hannah Makarski
John Bell Award (Male who plays over and above abilities) – Robert Ivil III
Peter J. Crowley Award (Top senior male athlete) – Joseph Nguyen
Joseph Dondero Award (Top male student- athlete) – Cullen Rogers
Louis Cifello Award (Most Inspirational male athlete) – Nicholas Leander and Patrick Moriarty
Dr. Joseph Dunn Award (Top student-football player) – Colin McKerrell
Warren Najarian Bulldog Pride Award (Female Athlete that never gives up) – Greta Russo
Warren Najarian Bulldog Pride Award (Male Athlete that never gives up) – Nicholas Blonde
John Delorey Award (Female Athlete who exemplifies sportsmanship) – Bridget Hughes
John Delorey Award (Male athlete who exemplifies sportsmanship) – Nicholas Soares and James Tsiantoulas
Charles E. Leverone Award (Top Male Athlete in Track / Cross Country) – Zachary Ofurum
Charles E. Leverone Award (Top Female Athlete in Track / Cross Country) – Meghan Hoblitzelle
Robert Ellis Award (Top Student Male Athlete / Basketball Player) – Hunter Wardwell
Silver Bowl (11 Varsity letters) – Nick Leander
Senior Academic Awards June 3, 2021
Academic Awards Class of 2021
Patrick J. Sullivan Memorial Scholarship –– 1,000.00 Patrick Moriarty
“The Good Guy” Scholarship in memory of Jared Lewis Quirk – Erin Gardner, Jaelyn Glavin, Emily Marquis, Joseph Nguyen, Miko Yoshioka, Chloe Jones, Ann Kelley, Hannah Makarski
Robert J. and Christine J. Biggins Courage Award – -$1,500.00 Calin Monett presented by Daniel Biggins
Specialist Matthew Pollini Memorial Scholarship –- – $1,000.00 Jaelyn Glavin
Skarbek/Bober Teacher Scholarship – – –– $16,000.00 Gianna Gervasi (presented by Melinda Learning)
The Jimbo Award –— – $300.00 Ryan Hindy
Rockland/Hanson Rotary Community Service Award – (Eileen Small from the Rotary will present award) $750.00 Ann Kelley, $750.00 Lauren Draicchio.
The John Mahoney Memorial Award Scholarship – – $100.00 Robert Ivil III
The Edward Sokolowski Award – – $100.00 Althea Olsen
Reuben A. & Lizzie Grossman Foundation Award – -$750.00 each Zachary Solomon, Althea Olsen
Spellman Oratorical Winners–(first$1,300) ClaudiaAbouzeid; (second$1,100) Hunter Wardwell ; (third $750) Hannah Rich; (fourth $550) Damon Welles; (fifth $350) Vitor Rodrigues, (sixth $150) Christian Rosario, Natalia Roosa and Jacob Moore
Share the Spirit Award (S.H.A.R.E. – Selfless Helpers Assisting Rockland Everyday) – – – $300.00 Greta Russo
National Honor Society–Jared Allen, Devin Cavicchi, Grace Henry, Robert IvilIII, Chloe Jones, Ann Kelley, Hannah Makarski, Joseph Nguyen, Althea Olsen, Hannah Rich, William Robinson III, Cullen Rogers, Greta Russo, Zachary Solomon
Military Acknowledgments – Marines Nicholas Earner, US Army Jordan Ortiz, Air Force Natalina Richards, Army National Guard Stephen Tutkus
Student Art Competitions –– Billboard contest sponsored by Brockton Area Prevention Center – Artwork focuses on teen alcohol prevention and making good choices. Julia deLima, Alexis DeFranc, Rebecca Killion
RHS Journalism/Student Newspaper Awards – Althea Olsen, Emily Gaboriault, James Tsiantoulas, Jonah Pishkin, Michaela Bruno, Calin Monett, Lauren Draicchio, Alexis DeFranc, Daniel Donahue, Joseph Levangie
Senior Academic Letters (Excellence In Education) – Hanna Makarski, Colin McKerrell, Patrick Moriarty, Jonah Pishkin, Hanna Rich, William Robinson, Greta Russo, Allison Trainque, James Tsiantoulas, Damon Welles
Community Service Awards – Robert Ivill III, Zachary Solomon
High Honors First Three Terms This Year – Jared Allen, Devin Cavicchi, Julia De Lima, Robert Ivil III, Chloe Jones, Ann Kelley, Colin McKerrell, Joseph Nguyen, Cullen Rogers, Hunter Wardwell
Advanced Placement Scholars – AP Scholars – Althea Olsen, Greta Russo ; AP Scholar with Honor – Colin McKerrell, Cullen Rogers ; AP Scholar with Distinction – Jared Allen, Ann Kelley; AP Capstone Diploma Award – Ann Kelley (plaque)
Environmental Club – Ann Kelley, Julia DeLima
The Phoenix Award – Cailin Monet
The Ann E. Phelps Make a Difference Award – Ann Kelley
Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators’ Association Student Achievement Principal’s Award – Cullen Rogers
Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents Academic Excellence Award – Jared Allen
Valedictorian – Jared Allen
Jared is the Class Valedictorian
Yearbook dedication – Jaelyn Glavin to Ms. Tabares and Mr. Casagrande
Senior Profiles #5
June 4, 2021
As seniors prepare to receive their diplomas tonight we present our last set of senior profiles. Thank you to all who answered the Veritas’ staff questions and Good Luck to all members of the Senior Class.
We wil be publishing a list of senior awards and senior plans after Graduation!
Macy Grass
Macy Grass
What are your post high school plans?
I am going to take a gap year and then go to Massasoit to major in early childhood education and then transfer with the same major.
What will you miss most about high school?
My friends
What advice would you give to an underclassman?
High school isn’t everything, you don’t need to stress so much.
What special moments, events etc. will you remember?
I will remember the football games and the basketball games before the pandemic.
What was your favorite class? Explain.
My favorite class was art. I liked it because I could do what ever I wanted for each assignment.
What was your favorite after school activity?
I only had softball after school but it was fun and I enjoyed my last year.
What have you learned about yourself this year?
I learned that I can do things I didn’t know I could.
James Tsiantoulas
James Tsiantoulas
What are your post high school plans?
I’m going to major in Sports Communications at Marist College
What will you miss most about high school?
The friendships I made here
What advice would you give to an underclassman?
Just be you, don’t change yourself to fit someone else’s beliefs.
What special moments, events etc. will you remember?
All the football games. Just playing in them were an awesome experience.
What was your favorite class? Explain.
Any history class I had. I was a huge history nerd.
What was your favorite after school activity?
Football
What have you learned about yourself this year?
I learned that it doesn’t matter what people think of you, you just have to live life to the fullest.
Any final thoughts?
Just enjoy your time in High School. It’s true when people say it goes by quickly.
Billy Robinson
What do you plan on doing after high school?
I plan to go to college at Bridgewater State University, however I’m undecided on what to study yet.
What was your favorite part of high school?
My favorite part was getting to meet so many great people and friends.
Did you play any sports?
Yes. I participated in cross country, wrestling, and track.
How would you say you did academically?
I think I was academically successful.
Are you overall going to miss high school?
I’ll miss certain aspects, even if there are some parts I’m eager to leave behind.
Chloe Jones
Chloe Jones
What was your favorite class?
My favorite class was either English with Mr. Bigsby, math with Mr. Casagrande, or Unified Gym because all of the people and teachers in those classes made that time spent in the classroom so memorable.
What was your least favorite thing about high school?
My least favorite thing about high school was waking up early in the morning and having homework.
What was your favorite thing about high school?
My favorite thing about high school was the class and school activities like pep rally, football games, and homecoming.
What do you plan on doing after high school?
After high school I plan to attend the University of New England where I will study nursing in homes of becoming a labor and delivery nurse one day. I also plan to play on their division III women’s soccer team.
What will you miss most about high school?
The thing I will miss most about high school is seeing everyone I grew up with in school who I do not necessarily hang out with outside of school.
Lauren Draicchio
Lauren Draicchio is the President of our Senior Class and has done a great job leading the class through these crazy times. After high school she will be attending Curry College to major in nursing.
Lauren answered a few questions for us.
What was your favorite class?
My favorite class was calculus with Mr. Casagrande.
What will you miss the most at RHS?
I will most miss fan sections at basketball games and the feeling of being a part of a family.
What have you learned about yourself throughout high school?
Through high school I have learned that it’s important to put everything you have into all you do, and to take pride in your accomplishments!
Congratulations to everyone in the Class of 2021!
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