Class of 2023 Awards

Earlier today, we had the honor of hosting the Senior Awards ceremony, where we celebrated the outstanding achievements of our graduating seniors. Each academic and vocational area recognized a deserving senior nominated by their respective departments. The event also featured prestigious accolades such as the MVA Presidential Certificate of Merit, National Honor Society Awards, Mass. Biliteracy Seal Awards, PHCC of Mass Certificate of Recognition, and the announcement of the WREA Scholarship winners. Valedictorian Victoria Dawkins delivered a speech to her classmates congratulating the Class of 2023 for all of their accomplishments. The ceremony served as a heartfelt reminder of the remarkable talent and dedication within our senior class. Once Senior Awards were over, they were “clapped out” of the auditorium by Whittier Tech faculty and staff, a time-honored tradition bringing students full circle as they were “clapped in” on their very first day of school at Whittier Tech at the beginning of their freshmen year.

Then, students and staff then enjoyed a barbecue lunch while signing yearbooks.

As we eagerly look forward to graduation tonight, we are confident that these exceptional individuals will continue to shine brightly in their future endeavors.

The following students were recognized in today’s Senior Awards ceremony:

Academics

  • Math: Lana Viola, a CAD Drafting student from Haverhill

  • English: Natalie Vienneau, a Medical Assisting student from Groveland

  • Science: Kai Reed, an Electronics/Robotics student from Haverhill

  • Social Studies: Alexis Martin, a Carpentry student from Haverhill

  • World Languages: Odelys Morel, a Carpentry student from Haverhill

  • Valedictorian: Victoria Dawkins, a Health Assisting student from Haverhill

  • Salutatorian: Lana Viola, a CAD Drafting student from Haverhill

  • Perfect Attendance for Grades K-12: Kevin Adu, a Culinary student from Haverhill

  • Perfect Attendance for Grades K-12: Taylor Leblanc, a Carpentry student from Haverhill

  • Early College Dual Diplomas: Gianna McColley, a DVC student from Haverhill

Allied Health Cluster

  • Dental Assisting: Carli Hatch, from Haverhill

  • Health Assisting: Marisa Behl, from Georgetown

  • Medical Assisting: Victoria Wilson, from Haverhill

  • Early Education & Care: Cailey Cook, from Haverhill

Service Cluster

  • Design Visual Communications: Amely Hussein, from Haverhill

  • Cosmetology: Kalli Dagas, from Groveland

  • Culinary Arts: Cierra Townshend, from Haverhill

  • Hospitality Management: Jocelyn Arriola, from Amesbury

  • Marketing Education/Business Technology: Cameron Richard, from Amesbury

Construction Cluster

  • Carpentry: Patrick Sasso, from Newbury

  • Electrical: Nathan Blake, from Haverhill

  • HVACR: Armani Romaniello, from Haverhill

  • Masonry: Arturo Zuniga, from Haverhill

  • Plumbing: Benjamin Zichella, from Amesbury

Technology Cluster

  • CAD Drafting: Aaron Bacon, from Haverhill

  • Engineering: Dennis Bejte, from Haverhill

  • Electronics/Robotics: Kai Reed, from Haverhill

Transportation, Manufacturing Cluster

  • Auto Body/Collision Repair: Brendan Cain, from Haverhill

  • Auto Technology: Thomas Darisse, from Haverhill

  • Advanced Manufacturing: Jack Lancaster, from Haverhill

  • Metal Fabrication/Welding: Jarred Riley, from Groveland

MVA Presidential Certificate of Merit

  • Deyani Romaniello, an HVACR student from Haverhill

  • Olivia Brindle, an Advanced Manufacturing student from Haverhill

MAVA Vocational Student of the Year

  • Jaidyn Craig, a Medical Assisting student from Haverhill

Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy Award

  • Jocelyn Arriola, a Hospitality Management student from Amesbury

  • Karlenny Garcia, a Carpentry student from Haverhill

  • Maria Garcia, a Carpentry student from Haverhill

  • Odelys Morel, a Carpentry student from Haverhill

  • Isamarlyn Perez, a Medical Assisting student from Haverhill

  • Adail Saenz, a CAD Drafting student from Haverhill

  • Kate Velazquez, a CAD Drafting student from Haverhill

PHCC of Massachusetts - Certificate of Recognition

  • Malik Beslagic, a Plumbing student from Amesbury

WREA Scholarship Winners

  • Michael Indrisano Vocational Award: Noah Stevens, a DVC student from Woburn

  • Carol Ann Doyle Academic Achievement Award: Gianna McColley, a DVC student from Haverhill

Deborah Santos