Leominster Public Schools

Leominster Public Schools
Leominster High School
122 Granite Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7715
(978) 534-7794
August, 2013
Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,
As we near the opening of the 2013-14 academic year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on and
acknowledge the accomplishments of the past year at Leominster High School and the Center for
Technical Education innovation. The unfortunate reality is that there are very few data points that
are gathered and shared with the public by the Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education that truly indicate the frequent accomplishments of our students, both inside and
beyond the classroom. We have shared this data – MCAS scores, Graduation Rate, Dropout Rate –
with you annually, and I am happy to acknowledge that we have experienced significant growth in
all categories in comparison to 2007-2008, my first year as principal.
Thus, while I will begin this report with a few statistical reminders from 2012 data, the true intent
of this report is to highlight specific accomplishments of individual students, clubs and teams
during the 2012-13 school year. Let me emphasize that this is certainly not intended to be a full
representation of every accomplishment from last year. In fact, the successes indicated below were
simply gathered by asking teachers to submit the deeds of their students, club members or
athletes. Furthermore, they are offered in no particular order. I will apologize upfront to any
individual that was overlooked as there was no intention of slighting anyone. I simply wanted
everyone in our school community to understand how successful our student body, with the
support from effective teachers, tutors, administrators, advisors and coaches, truly is.
So, be proud, Leominster!!! There are many great achievements occurring in your high school!!
Leominster High School and
Center for Technical Education innovation Data Indicators
(Note – All data is from 2012 as we await the release of 2013 data.)
GRADE 10 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ARTS
PERFORMANCE
2009 2010 2011 2012
LEVEL
ADVANCED
17
15
15
22
PROFICIENT
57
57
67
64
NEEDS
IMPROVEMENT
20
23
14
11
FAILING
6
6
4
3
GRADE 10 - MATHEMATICS
PERFORMANCE
2009 2010 2011 2012
LEVEL
ADVANCED
36
40
37
51
PROFICIENT
31
31
36
30
NEEDS
IMPROVEMENT
20
20
18
12
FAILING
12
9
9
6
GRADE 10 - SCIENCE AND
TECH/ENG
PERFORMANCE
2009 2010 2011 2012
LEVEL
ADVANCED
12
11
10
26
PROFICIENT
45
49
56
48
NEEDS
IMPROVEMENT
37
32
30
24
FAILING
7
7
5
2
Leominster vs. State Average Graduation Rate – 2011-2012
Leominster
State Avg.
Difference -
Overall
LEP
Special
Education
Low
Income
AfricanAmerican
Hispanic
White
Urban
88.7%
84.7%
4.0%
60%
61.1%
-1.1%
75%
68.6%
6.4%
78.9%
72.4%
6.5%
93.8%
73.4%
20.4%
70.3%
65.5%
4.8%
94.6%
89.7%
4.9%
88.7%
71.4%
17.3%
Leominster Dropout Rate (2004-2012)
Dropout Rate –
Enrollment
Total adjusted dropouts divided
by the total enrollment multiplied
by 100
State Average
2003-2004
1863
4.7%
3.7%
2004-2005
1876
3.7%
3.8%
2005-2006
1830
2.3%
3.3%
2006-2007
1842
3.3%
3.8%
2007-2008
1848
2.5%
3.4%
2008-2009
2009-2010
1800
1878
1.7%
1.7%
2.9%
2.9%
2010-2011
2011-2012
1843
1847
0.8%
1.4%
2.7%
2.5%
Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Results and Participation
While 2012-2013 MCAS data has not to be fully released, the following positive AP data is current
and up-to-date.
Leominster H.S. Advanced Placement Annual Mean Scores by Content Area
Growth (2009-­‐13) Massachusetts 2013 Global 2013 1.81 1.21 1.50 -­‐0.46 -­‐0.04 0.64 2.42 *** 0.25 *** *** 3.14 2.70 3.24 2.97 3.38 3.11 2.92 2.77 3.21 2.81 2.77 3.13 2.61 2.95 3.68 3.46 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Biology 1.58 2.07 2.81 3.14 3.39 Calculus AB 2.18 2.75 3.26 3.69 3.39 Chemistry English Lang. and Comp. 1.75 3.23 1.93 3.59 3.07 3.39 2.67 3.48 3.25 2.77 English Literature 3.19 3.18 3.04 3.03 3.15 Environmental Science Physics B 1.18 1.56 2.04 2.80 1.89 3.67 1.56 4.19 1.82 3.98 Physics C (afterschool) *** *** 4.67 4.73 4.50 Psychology Spanish Language 2.25 3.07 2.62 4.25 2.88 *** 2.94 *** 2.50 *** Statistics Studio Art -­‐ Drawing Port. *** *** *** 2.67 2.93 *** *** *** 2.50 2.75 US Gov't and Politics 3.00 3.93 3.50 3.82 3.38 US History World History *** 4.00 *** 3.91 *** 3.36 *** 3.40 *** 3.18 *** 0.38 *** -­‐0.82 3.46 3.17 Returning in 2013-­‐4 2.89 2.80 3.29 3.27 3.09 2.65 Returning in 2013-­‐4 3.29 2.53 Leominster H.S. AP Exam Passing Rate by Content Area
LHS % Passing (2009) Biology 16.7% LHS % Passing (2013) 77.8% Calculus AB Chemistry English Lang. and Comp. 33.3% 25.0% 61.3% 75.0% 66.7% 55.4% English Literature 80.6% 80.8% Environmental Science 9.0% 18.2% Physics B Psychology 18.5% 38.6% 94.7% 53.1% US Gov't and Politics 70.6% 73.5% World History 94.7% 81.8% Growth (2009-­‐
2013) 61.1% 41.7% 41.7% -­‐5.9% 0.2% 9.2% 76.2% 14.5% 2.9% -­‐12.9% VHS or Indep. Study AP Courses (2009-­‐2013) Art History Microeconomics Comp. Government Computer Science A European History Music Theory Music Aural Music Non-­‐Aural French Language Studio Art -­‐ 2D Design Macroeconomics Notable Accomplishments of the Students and Faculty of
Leominster High School and the Center for Technical Education (2013)
Congratulations to Nick Allain for winning this year’s AM VETS essay contest. As the first place
winner he will attend the annual Freedoms Foundation student conference at Valley Forge centering
on topics such as freedom, civil rights and civil responsibilities. Not only does Nick get to attend
this conference for free but he also won a $100 stipend from the AM VETS. Second place winner
Mackenzie Sidleau will also receive $100 and 3rd place winner Michael Levesque will receive $75.
Once again, the Center for Technical Education innovation partnered with Habitat for Humanity to
renovate a home for a new family on Graham Street. This wonderful effort was accomplished by the
following three programs –
Mr. Dan Bachant, Mr. Brian Williams and the students of the Carpentry Program
Mr. Barry Lyons, Mr. Ken Bisson and the students of the Electrical Program
Mr. Michael Carey and the students of the Plumbing Program
From our HVAC shop, Russell Esau shared the following -- It is my pleasure to inform you that all
seniors have passed the 608 EPA test at a universal level. This is a great accomplishment for
Russell and the seniors from HVAC which includes Carl Drouin, Marcos Rivera, Joe Schofield,
Michael Sheldon and Sharon Stacy.
Mr. Steve McNamara shared the news about the LHS/CTEi Devil Dawgs Electron America team
results following their competition in Lime Rock, CT. The goal was to see which team could
complete the most laps of the track using a single electrical charge.
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There were 37 teams overall, and at least a dozen cars did not finish for various reasons
including blown tires, failed car parts or batteries that died too early.
Our Car 549 finished 3rd in the novice division with 34 laps. Unfortunately, we could have
had 37 laps but the drivers went through pit row a few times and did not get counted for
those laps. Rookie mistakes that will not happen again.
Our Car 555 finished 1st with 41 laps. This car crossed the finish line just as the batteries
died for the win. We beat out the second place car by 1 lap.
Next year we will be building two more cars. One car that will have a body made from carbon
composite and one with an aluminum frame. This will lower the weight and help us with
battery life.
Congratulations to 2013 LHS/CTEi Electron America Team!!
Leominster High School/CTEi Youth Venture Team – L.E.A.D. (Let’s Empower Advocate and
Do – and their Assistant Champion, Mrs. Carol Robison, was awarded $1000 funding from
“M.W.C.C. – United Way Youth Venture” for successfully presenting their business plan before a
panel of judges. In addition, a second team, , “Teens Helping Teens” was successfully launched
later in the year.
Mr. Scott Hebert, Mr. Michael McInnes and Mrs. Robin Monaco assisted the students of the
CTEi Graphics Arts Program to design and produce 300 Boston Strong T-shirts that were sold in
order to raise over $1800 that was donated to the One Fund.
Mr. Daryl Robichaud reported that LHS/CTEi completed its annual Social Studies Exhibition. In
doing so, many records were set. For example, there were a total of 58 teachers and community
members (NEW RECORD) who volunteered to donate their time and talent to help judge the 2013
Exhibition. There were a total of 497 Exhibitions (NEW RECORD) being presented by 810 students
(NEW RECORD). At the conclusion of the Exhibition, there were twenty four students who were
recognized for earning a perfect score of 100. Those students were – Alex Buckman, Lauren
Wilkins, Richard Chromiak, Jessica Huynh, Amanda Lanza, Myles Myllakangas, Christian
Rich, Justin Curran, Tyler Ellis, TJ Valliant, Madison Daniels, Megghan Duffy, Kaitlyn
Hanerfeld, Emily Elenbaas, Travis Spinelli, Victoria Bisceglia, Hannah Burns, Jessica
Caless, Madison Byrom, Kebret Ketema, Patrick Ford, Melissa Higginson, Kyrah Altman and
Vivian Rodriguez.
The Leominster High School Theatre Company led by Ms. Andrea Mastroianni, Mr. Barry
Lew and Mr. Tim Smith were proud to announce that they received 10 High School Musical
Theatre Award (The TAMYS) nominations for Seussical, the Musical!
Not Your Average Chorus Member - Marilyn Wilson (winner)
Best Featured Ensemble - The Wickersham Brothers - Ryan Boyden, John MacDonald, Nick
Boonstra
Best Choreographer - Alison Laverdiere (LHS Alumni)
Best Production Number - Oh the Thinks You Can Think
Best Stage Crew
Best Scenic Design
Best Lighting Design
Best Costumes
Best Lobby Display
Rising Star Award - Rory Young (winner)
Additionally, Spotlight on Stars Awards were earned by Wesley Young (as Horton) and Lindsay
Moylan (as the Sour Kangaroo)
Shaylyn Gallagher came in 1st place in the annual Leominster Lions’ Speech competition in
November.
Mrs. Tracey Hartman proudly reminds everyone of the ongoing success of our Cheerleading
Program. The fall squad was the Division 1 Mid-Wach League and Central Region Champion
while the winter COED squad also was Division 1 Mid-Wach League, Central Region Champion
and Large COED State Champion! The Cheerleaders also qualified for Nationals where they were
recognized as International Champions and recipients of the WOW Award!!
The Boys Soccer team coached by Mr. Steve McCaughey were crowned District Champs!
The following students were recognized by Fitchburg State University as winners in their
Discovering Young Writers Contest:
1st - Lauren Wilkins – was further published in the University’s Literary Journal, Route 2.
2nd - Alex Buckman
3rd - Ava DePasquale
Mrs. Lauren Viola and Mrs. Shari Duffy led the annual contingent of CTEi students to the
SkillsUSA Leadership Conference in November including Matt Fitch, Jacqueline Cao, Megghan
Duffy, Morgan Boas, Brandon Her, Jennifer Bergeron, and Katerina Stassen. Then, the
following students earned gold medals at the SkillsUSA District Competition: Matt Fitch
(Electronics Technology), Jacqueline Cao (Criminal Justice), Morgan Boas (Medical
Terminology – earned fourth at the State Competition), and Katerina Stassen (Architectural
Drafting – earned fifth at the State Competition). Additionally, the members of Skills USA
combined with the Leominster High Theater Company of Seussical to put on a magical Pancake
Breakfast with the characters in December that entertained over 300 guests.
Miss Melissa Tyburski reported that the members of the newly formed Animal Rights Club,
Morgan Boas, Melissa Higginson, Patrick Ford, Katelyn Hanerfield, and Megghan Duffy were
able to successfully convince Chartwell’s, our school lunch providers, to expand their offerings for
vegetarians.
Mrs. Shari Duffy and the students enrolled in the Journalism class successfully resurrected
the school’s dormant student newspaper, The Devil’s Advocate, by publishing five full length
editions.
Coach Dave Palazzi led the Varsity Football Team to its second consecutive Central
Massachusetts Super Bowl victory over St. John’s.
Mr. Arvid Tenney reported that the Leominster JV Cheerleading squad earned the league
championship for football and basketball season this year. Those two wins prolonged a tradition of
excellence in our program that has won eight consecutive Mid-Wach League titles. Our JV holds
itself to an extremely high level of competition and performance. We routinely score higher in
competitions than many of the surrounding Varsity squads and we take pride in performing skills
that many schools find too difficult.
This school year, the school’s Renaissance Club, led by Mrs. Luann Burke and Mrs. Kathy
Pellerite, gave 13 scholarships to college-bound Senior students who displayed a commitment to
attendance, academic performance and enhancing a positive and safe school environment. Also, a
total of 576 students made Renaissance status (Gold, Silver or Blue) for BOTH 1st and 2nd terms of
this school year! The Renaissance Club has a dinner to celebrate this wonderful achievement at the
end of the year. These students are invited to attend at no cost. Guests are also invited and
welcomed for a reasonable dinner fee. The L.H.S. jazz band provides relaxing dinner music and the
atmosphere is very much family and community-oriented.
Mrs. Beth Jablonski announced the winners of the Leominster High School Science Fair including
Raquel Tabales, Devin Joyce and Christopher Gerhardt. Miss Tabales and Mr. Joyce then went
on to proudly represent the school at the State Science Fair at the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology.
Mr. Paul Bagley reported that as of late spring, the Automotive Technology students had serviced
416 vehicles for members of the community.
The Leominster High School Theater Company also made it to the Massachusetts High School
Drama Guild’s final competition in Boston with its production of Charlotte's Web. Along the way,
it earned the following awards –
Preliminary Winners
Excellence in Costume Design - Amber Clark
Excellence in Set Design - Patrick Flathers
Excellence in Acting for the role of Wilbur - Wesley Young
Excellence in Acting for the role of Templeton - Benjamin Kessler
Excellence in Ensemble Acting for the roles of the Narrators - Lindsay Moylan, Matthew Flory, Nina
DiRusso
Semi-Final Winners
Excellence in Costume Design - Amber Clark
Excellence in Set Design - Patrick Flathers
Excellence in Acting for the role of Wilbur - Wesley Young
Excellence in Acting for the role of Templeton - Benjamin Kessler
Excellence in Ensemble Acting for the roles of the Narrators - Lindsay Moylan, Matthew Flory, Nina
DiRusso
State Finalists
Excellence in Acting for the role of Templeton - Benjamin Kessler
Mr. Tenney further reported that the Leominster Varsity Boys Volleyball team earned two
League all-stars! Julius Annan and Ray Annan, our team captains, were recognized by opposing
team’s coaches as superior athletes and sportsmen. They are among a small group of Leominster
athletes that have earned this title and he is proud to have them as a part of his team, our school
and our community. The team had its best season in over four years with a 5-1 record in North
Central Mass including sweeping Fitchburg on the season 2-0 which has never happened in LHS
Volleyball history.
Micah Menendez-Aponte was recognized by the Leominster Veterans of Foreign Wars as the
winner of the Voices of Democracy Speech Contest.
Over 170 students from Mrs. Mary Beth Maynard’s Psychology classes participated in a Teen
Dating Violence Program given by the YWCA of Worcester. Each class had four workshop sessions
with the educator where they participated in a variety of interactive activities and lessons. The
culminating event included a one act play given by a Clark University student. This play allowed
students to view and discuss further the very human issues of Teen Dating Violence. All students
were involved in also designing Teen Dating Violence Posters. The winning posters were selected by
the YWCA staff and student photos and posters were exhibited in the newsletter of the YWCA.
Mr. Paul Bagley and Mr. Leonard Haley reported that our Auto Technology program underwent
a successful evaluation by NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Educational
Foundation). As a result of their efforts, our program has received another five year accreditation.
Ms. Deann Wisuri’s Health Education students submitted entries in the Montachusett
Opportunity Council (MOC) Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program poster contest and two students,
Kasey Cormier (Sr.) and Alexandra Gomez (Soph.), received awards at MOC’s May 30th awards
ceremony.
Ms. Andrea Grimes reported that after finishing its tenth year of existence, the school’s Getting
Involved in Volunteer Experiences (GIVE) Club surpassed the 11,000 hour mark for community
service hours.
Mr. Colin Davis led the Boys Lacrosse Team to its first state playoff victory in the team’s young
history.
Mrs. Lauren Viola reported that the Leominster High School Math Team earned a number of
accomplishments including –
Sean Boyden earned a $1,000 scholarship at the WPI Math Meet on October 17, 2012
Josias Sakai earned an honorable mention at the Elizabeth Haskins Math Competition hosted by
Fitchburg State University
Emily Gove earned 2nd place in the top scorer award through the Northern Worcester County math
league
Ryan Boyden earned 4th place in the top scorer award through the Northern Worcester County
math league
Mr. Steve McCaughey proudly noted that, as of this spring, the Alternative Program, our
technology-based student support program, had graduated two more students. This meant that 55
of 64 students who were enrolled on the program at least one month during the past four years
have graduated. He is sure that this successful 86% graduation rate will continue with the Class of
2013.
Holly Cormier was an independent study student of Mrs. Sandra Cucchiara, LHS English
department head, and her classwork this past year prompted her to publish a book. Cormier
surprised Mrs. Cucchiara by presenting her with an autographed copy of her first book entitled Into
the Forrest. Cormier dedicated the book to Mrs. Cucchiara. The book consists of a collection of her
reinterpretation of 12 western, central and eastern European fairy tales and myths.
The Leominster-Lunenburg Co-op Ski Team earned a fifth place finish in the State Ski
Championships led by individual Giant Slalom Champion Rachael Bateman.
Mrs. Shelly Saben and the students in her Art 3 class – including Kayara & TianaBurnett, Genna
Chiumento, Audra Harris, Amanda Pellerite, Katerina Stassen – were approached by
Administrator Jonathan Schreck at the Keystone Nursing Home. He was looking to develop a
relationship with the art department to help with their renovations so the students put together a
proposal after meeting with Jonathan and the residents of Keystone to construct a mural in the
Sunset Dining Hall which was unveiled in June.
Mr. Arthur Pierce, LHS Chorus director, noted the following recognitions of members of the LHS
Chorus –
John MacDonald, Elizabeth Canedo, Kayla Gendron, Amanda Lanza, and Angela Renzi were
selected to perform in the American Choral Directors Association Massachusetts High School Honor
Choir at Umass, Amherst on October 27.
Wesley Young, Haley Koskinen, and John MacDonald were selected to perform in the All New
England Choral Festival at Plymouth State University in Plymouth, NH on November 1, 2013.
The LHS Chorus auditioned and was selected to perform at Disney World in Orlando, FL on
December 8. By coincidence, in the audience were several retired Leominster teachers who were
delighted by the performance.
Overall, The LHS Select Choir earned an excellent rating and placed 2nd in the Music in Parks
Competition on May 24.
Mr. Barry Hudson, LHS Band Director, proudly shared the various public performances of the LHS
Concert, Marching, Pep and Jazz Bands which included 2012-2013 LHS Marching Band And Hockey Pep & Concert Band Schedule
AUGUST
8/13-8/17
9am-4pm LHS Band Camp (Doyle Field)
SEPTEMBER
9/7 Friday
7:00pm LHS Home Football Game (Doyle Field)
9/14
9/21
9/28
9/29
Friday
Friday
Friday
Saturday
7:00pm LHS Home Football Game (Doyle Field)
7:00pm LHS Home Football Game (Doyle Field)
7:00pm LHS Home Football Game (Doyle Field) (Homecoming Game)
7am-5pm 2012 Johnny Appleseed Festival (Downtown Leominster)
OCTOBER
10/6 Saturday
10/13 Saturday
10/20 Saturday
10/26 Friday
10/28 Sunday
2:00pm MICCA Gardner Preview Show (Gardner High School)
6:00pm MICCA Competition Sheppard Hill
6:00pm MICCA Competition Wakefield
7:00pm LHS Home Football Game (Doyle Field) *SENIOR NIGHT*
11:00am 2012 MICCA Championship Finals (Cawley Stadium)
NOVEMBER
11/12 Monday
11/17 Saturday
11/18 Sunday
11/22 Thursday
11/27 Tuesday
10:00am - 12:30pm Veterans Day Ceremony (Common/City Hall)
3pm - 2012 UMASS Band Day (Gillette Stadium)
8-12pm LHS & FHS Band Breakfast (Fitchburg High School)
10:00am 2012 FHS & LHS Thanksgiving Day Game (Doyle Field)
7:40pm Shrewsbury High School vs. LHS (Playoff Game) (Doyle Field)
DECEMBER
12/1 Saturday
12/8 Saturday
12/18 Tuesday
12/20 Thursday
2:00pm 2012 MIAA Super Bowl (Super Bowl vs. LHS)
2:00pm Holiday Stroll (Downtown Leominster)
7:00pm 2012 LHS Holiday Concert
6-8pm Holiday Band Party (LHS Band Room)
JANUARY
1/26 Saturday
1/30 Wednesday
5:40pm LHS Hockey Game (Wallace Civic Center)
5:40pm LHS Hockey Game (Wallace Civic Center)
FEBRUARY
2/13 Wednesday
7:40pm LHS Hockey Game (Wallace Civic Center)
MARCH
3/12-3/17
2013 LHS Marching-Jazz Band Walt Disney World Trip & Performance
MAY
5/9 Thursday
5/22 Wednesday
5/24 Friday
5/27 Monday
JUNE
6/1 Saturday
6/12 Wednesday
6/22 Saturday
6:00pm-10:00pm 2013 LHS Band Gala (The ELKS)
5:00pm - 6:00pm Carter Park Memorial Brick Ceremony (Carter Park)
6:00-7:45pm Red Cross Twilight Memorial Service (Veteran’s Center)
8:00am Memorial Cemetery Visit /11:00am Memorial Day Parade
11:30am - 12:15pm Carter Park Final Performance
10:00am 2013 LHS Graduation (Doyle Field)
3:30pm-6:30pm 2013 LHS Band Day
1:00pm Summer Stroll
2012-2013 Leominster High School Jazz Band Schedule
AUGUST
8/27 Monday
8:00am-8:45am First Day Of Teacher Meetings (Four Point Sheraton)
SEPTEMBER
9/19 Wednesday
9:00am - 3:30pm Raytheon
9/29 Saturday
10:00am - 10:45am 2012 Johnny Appleseed Festival
OCTOBER
10/4 Thursday
5:30pm-8:30pm Gardner Food Tasting (Colonial Hotel, Gardner MA)
NOVEMBER
11/3 Saturday
11/7 Wednesday
11/10 Saturday
11/18 Sunday
5:00pm - 11:00pm Marine Ball (Fitchburg MA)
6:00pm - 8:00pm Veterans Concert (City Hall)
10am-2pm Bemis Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner (Elks)
7:00am-12:00pm LHS & FHS Annual Band Breakfast (Fitchburg HS)
DECEMBER
12/15 Saturday
12/18 Tuesday
5:00pm-7:00pm Performing At The Mall
7:00pm 2012 LHS Holiday Concert
FEBRUARY
2/23 Saturday
5:30pm - 11:00pm 2013 Icicle Ball (Four Points Sheraton)
MARCH
3/2 Saturday
3/13 Saturday
7:00am - 8:30pm 2013 Berklee Jazz Festival (Hynes Convention Center)\
1:30pm Downtown Disney Performance
MAY
5/2 Thursday
5/8 Wednesday
6:00pm-6:30pm LHS 8th Grade Open House (LHS Auditorium)
5:00pm-8:00pm Taste Of Leominster (City Hall)
JUNE
6/1 Saturday
6/15 Saturday
10:00am 2013 LHS Graduation (Doyle Field)
4:30pm 2013 Starburst (Doyle Field Baseball)
Additional individual band member awards included -Elizabeth Marquis earned a Superior And Outstanding Musicianship Award For Class LI and a
Judge’s Choice Award at the 2013 Berklee College Jazz Festival.
Amanda Lanza (alto), Emily Gove (oboe) and Ryan Boyden (electric bass) auditioned and were
selected to perform in the Massachusetts Music Educator Association Central District Senior
High School Festival at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA on January 19.
Emily Gove (oboe) and Ryan Boyden (electric bass) auditioned and were selected to perform in
the Massachusetts Music Educator Association All State Music Festival at Symphony Hall in
Boston, MA on March 2.
Elizabeth Canedo was recognized as a member of the All State Lions Band.
Woody Herman Award
Quincy Jones Award
Louis Armstrong Award
John Philips Sousa Award
Directors award for Band
Mrs. Doyle Award
John Roberge Award
Cody Lagasse and Sean Boyden
Emily Gove
Elizabeth Marquis
Ian Kelley
Geoffrey Hines
Allison Correa
Megan Leger
Leominster High School Jazz Band Awards:
o Berklee Jazz Festival For 5 Year participation award
o Participation In Disney Performing Arts Series
Leominster High School Marching Band Awards:
o Participation In The Walt Disney World Performing Arts Series.
o Silver Medal in The MICCA championship
2012-2013 Sentinel-Enterprise All-Stars
Fall
Football
Neil O'Connor
Golf
Connor King
Field Hockey
Boys Soccer
Dominique Zarella
Mathias Cotto
Garrett Dellechiaie
Hannah Mason
Matias Curuchet
Shane Fallon
Hannah Buckley
Rondinelle DePaula
Shane O'Donnell
Girls Soccer
Erin Stephenson
Enzo Mutuizabal
Jarrell Addo
Adam Aubuchon
Matt Banchs
Nick Cordio
Boys Cross Country
Girls Cross
Country
Cheerleading
Girls Volleyball
Tyler Dion
Kelsey Bedard
Janasia Proctor
Katrina Bronchuk
Michael Hutchinson
Audra Harris
Danielle Vallee
Sadie Marciano
Sarah Carson
Winter
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Boys Hockey
Girls Hockey
Skiing
Jarrell Addo
Betsy McNiff
Cam Cordio
Bailey Miller
Hannah Buckley
Jake Allain
Quinn O'Connell
Adam Aubuchon
Lisa Kilroy
Casey Buckley
Neil O'Connor
Katarina Romano
Logan Bergeron
Jessica Moran
Rachel Bateman
Boys Track
Girls Track
Wrestling
Tyler Dion
Gina Mician
Amos Muma
Tyrell Wood
Erin McDowell
Ebram Aziz
Swimming
Devin Farnsworth
Spring
Baseball
Softball
Boys Lacrosse
Girls Lacrosse
Girls Tennis
Brett Corliss
Arianna Bilotta
Andrew Bouchard
Isabella Gitto
Kayla Brandes
Vinh Doan
Nicole Duplease
Justin Burke
Lisa Kilroy
Erin Fitzgerald
Tanner Jakola
Cheyenne Frost
Cameron Cordio
Bailey Miller
Stephanie Narty
Roland LaPointe
Julia Ring
Derek Houde
Ryan Lever
Stephanie Storro
Neil O'Connor
Annie Thomas
Dominique Zarella
Boys Track
Girls Track
Boys Volleyball
Boys Tennis
Tai Huynh
Gina Mician
Julius Annan
Bradley Bedard
Alex McInnis
Debbie Okpoebo
Ray Annan
Evan Gagne
Tyrel Wood
Kshitij Karke
Mr. David Lane shared that the students of his Creative Writing class had developed their own blog
entitled Voices at LHS as a collection of their writing endeavors. It can be viewed at:
www.voicesatlhs.blogspot.com
Kyrah Altman, student founder for the group “Let’s Empower, Advocate and Do” (L.E.A.D.),
organized the 26 Angels Benefit following the Sandy Hook tragedy. The community forum which
has held in the LHS Auditorium in April involved a variety of civic and social leaders who shared
ideas on the issues of gun violence and mental health.
During Senior Awards Night for the Class of 2013, it was noted that 189 students from the Senior
Class had received a variety of awards. This included a total of 356 scholarships/awards that
totaled $140,585 as well as additional tools and gift certificate awards from CTEi. These awards
are from school and community organizations and private donors and do not reflect financial aid or
scholarships awarded by colleges.
A sampling of the colleges and universities that members of the Class of 2013 were accepted
to includes –
Univ. of Chicago
American Univ.
Skidmore
Vassar
Assumption College
Fitchburg State
Bentley
Holy Cross
Richmond
UMass-Lowell
Worcester State
UMass-Boston
Tufts
Suffolk Univ.
Quinnipiac
Keene St. Univ.
Salem State
East Carolina
Brandeis
Simmons
WPI
UNH
MWCC
Florida
Northeastern
Rennselaer
UMass-Amherst
Maine
UConn
Pratt