101 WT Seniors Celebrated at Northern Essex Community College Early College Recognition Ceremony

The exceptional achievements of 101 Whittier Tech seniors were celebrated at the Northern Essex Community College Early College Recognition Ceremony, held at the Haverhill campus on the evening of May 11, 2023. These 101 extraordinary students collectively earned over 1000 college credits before even graduating from high school, marking a significant milestone in their academic journey.

The Northern Essex Community College Early College program offers motivated high school students the opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school, providing them with a head start in their college education. This collaboration between Whittier Tech and Northern Essex Community College has proven to be an outstanding initiative, empowering students to challenge themselves academically and prepare for their future endeavors.

Associate Dean of PK12 Partnerships Aaron Altman opened the ceremony by introducing the Alumni Speaker, Akira Matos. Matos is a Whittier Tech Graduate (Class of 2022) who has excelled as part of the Promise Program at NECC. Provost of Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Paul Beaudin followed Matos providing the Provost Remarks. The Faculty Speaker was Dr. Sheila Pierre, Professor ib Behavior Sciences. The final speaker of the night was Russell Leung, Haverhill High Class of 2023.

Whittier Tech is one of three local high schools with an Early College Designation. These 101 Whittier Tech Seniors have done what most high school students cannot do. Not only will they graduate with a high school diploma in 3 weeks, but they will have certifications in their trade area and then they will also have college experience.

Principal Chris Laganas applauded these students, "On behalf of all the teachers and administrators at Whittier, we congratulate you for your successes in your vocational and academic careers and wish you the best as you continue to pursue your dreams. As Principal at Whittier Tech, I am proud to see so many students pursuing their dreams as college students and skilled workers in our community. Good luck with your career paths and further educational pursuits.”

The following seniors were recognized for their achievements:

  • Emma Ahlstrom, from Haverhill - Health Assisting

  • Samantha Ambrose, from Newburyport - Electronics

  • Hannah Azzari, from Bradford - Dental Assisting

  • Samantha Azzari, from Bradford - Dental Assisting

  • Aaron Bacon, from Haverhill - CAD

  • VictorBaia, from Haverhill - DVC

  • Andrew Bairos, from Georgetown - Electronics

  • Vincent Barbosa, from Haverhill - Marketing

  • Nick Basler, from Haverhill - Electrical 

  • Marisa Behl, from Georgetown - Health Assisting

  • Dennis Bejte, from Haverhill - Engineering

  • Amelia Bettano, from Haverhill - Health Assisting

  • London Briley, from Amesbury - CAD

  • Dean Burke, from Haverhill - Engineering

  • Trina-Marie Catena, from Bradford - Business Technology

  • Adianys Cepeda, from Haverhill - Dental Assisting

  • Christina Chen, from Amesbury - DVC

  • Kaliah Chernick, from Byfield - Health Assisting

  • Tatum Colgate, from Amesbury - Dental Assisting

  • Anessa Colon, from Haverhill - Cosmetology

  • Charlyse Comeau, from Haverhill - Dental Assisting

  • Cailey Cook, from Haverhill - Early Child Care

  • Jaidyn Craig, from Haverhill - Medical Assisting

  • Jasmine Dang, from Haverhill - Electrical

  • Madison Dawkins, from Haverhill - CAD

  • Victoria Dawkins, from Haverhill - Health Assisting

  • Brian Donovan, from Amesbury - Electronics 

  • Cindy Dos Santos, from Haverhill - Dental Assisting

  • Sierra Dyment, from Salisbury - Health Assisting

  • Mia Espaillat, from Lawrence - Marketing

  • Tyler  Francescone, from Haverhill - Metal Fabrication

  • Thomas Galvin, from Haverhill - Marketing

  • Michael Garand, from Newbury - Engineering

  • Izaac Garcia, from Haverhill - Engineering

  • Maria Garcia Rojas, from Haverhill - Carpentry

  • Ava Garvey, from Amesbury - Medical Assisting

  • Lirianni German, from Haverhill - Marketing

  • Logan Gilbo, from Georgetown - CAD

  • Jackalyn Glencross, from Amesbury - Dental Assisting

  • Adolfo Gonzalez Mateo, from Haverhill - Electronics 

  • William Halloran, from Haverhill - HVAC

  • Jameson Heywood, from Salisbury - Electronics

  • Ava Hovde, from Salisbury - Culinary

  • Amely  Hussein, from Haverhill - DVC

  • Lia Isabelle, from Amesbury - Dental Assisting

  • Lauren Jiolo, from Haverhill - Medical Assisting

  • Brieyena Joseph, from Haverhill - Dental Assisting

  • Vikki Kamberalis, from Haverhill - Early Education & Care

  • Patrick Kelleher, from Amesbury - Health Assisting

  • Brady Killen, from Rowley - Electronics

  • Daniel Knowlton, from Haverhill - Electrical

  • Brandon Knudson, from Haverhill - Early Education & Care

  • Jack Lancaster, from Haverhill - Advanced Manufacturing

  • Ava Laverdure, from Haverhill - Dental Assisting

  • Alyssa Leblanc, from Haverhill - Cosmetology

  • Taylor LeBlanc, from Haverhill - Carpentry

  • Shelby Livengood, from Salisbury - Early Education & Care

  • Shaelin Lombard, from Newburyport - Health Assisting

  • Nathan Longacre, from Amesbury - Carpentry

  • Sydney Lord, from Haverhill - Medical Assisting

  • Felicia MacDonald, from Amesbury - Electrical

  • Alexis Martin, from Haverhill - Carpentry

  • Scarlett Martin, from Newburyport - Medical Assisting

  • Seth Martinez, from Haverhill - Engineering

  • Jose Martínez Escobar, from Haverhill - CAD

  • Elizabeth Mazza, from Haverhill - Medical Assisting

  • Christine Mbugua, from Haverhill - Health Assisting

  • Gianna McColley, from Haverhill - DVC

  • Tyler Mello, from Haverhill - Engineering

  • Phoenix Merrill, from Amesbury - Electronics

  • Vincent Miano, from Georgetown - Advanced Manufacturing

  • Jennifer Mijangos, from Haverhill - Culinary 

  • Norah Moore, from Haverhill - Health Assisting

  • Makayla Moran, from Haverhill - Health Assisting

  • Keisy Moreta, from Haverhill - Dental Assisting

  • Asha Morfill, from Haverhill - DVC

  • Luca Moscardini, from Haverhill - Engineering

  • Brianna Nunez Davila, from Haverhill - CAD

  • Jason Osorio, from Georgetown - Carpentry

  • Nevaeh Paradis, from Haverhill - Dental Assisting

  • Charlotte Purvis, from Merrimac - Dental Assisting

  • Luchia Quintiliani, from Haverhill - Dental Assisting

  • Kai Reed, from Haverhill - Electronics

  • Colin Rich, from West Newbury - Electrical

  • Sarah Rostosky, from Haverhill - Carpentry

  • Abigail Ryan, from Newburyport - Electronics

  • Ivan Saenz, from Haverhill - CAD

  • Adail Saenz, from Haverhill - CAD

  • Patrick Sasso, from Newbury - Carpentry

  • Austin Schneider, from Amesbury - Electronics

  • Logan Schofield, from Georgetown - DVC

  • David Smith, from Amesbury - HVAC

  • Noah Stevens, from Woburn - DVC

  • Cierra Townshend, from Haverhill - Culinary

  • Kate Velazquez, from Haverhil - CAD

  • Natalie Vienneau, from Groveland - Medical Assisting

  • Lana Viola, from Haverhill - CAD

  • Camden West, from Haverhill - HVAC

  • Justin Williams, from Haverhill - CAD

  • Victoria Wilson, from Haverhill - Medical Assisting

  • Gabriel Young, from Haverhill - CAD

Deborah Santos