Class of 2025 - Top Ten Recognition
Massabesic High School
Kaden has achieved the highest distinction for graduation (Summa Cum Laude) through focused effort to achieve Summa Cum Laude honors for every semester of his high school career. Kaden has experienced success in numerous Dual Enrollment college courses and several Advanced Placement courses during his four years at MHS. Kaden has also served as a volunteer for Technical Writing tutoring and spent many hours supporting the class in various fundraisers such as Homecoming Hallway decorating and the highly successful Senior Scare. Kaden will be attending York County Community College (Wells) to pursue an Associates Degree in Graphic Design.
Noah has achieved Summa Cum Laude honors in all eight semester of his high school career and will graduate with Summa Cum Laude distinction. He has been highly successful in several Advanced Placement courses and Dual Enrollment college courses - Noah has achieved several college credits through this academic work prior to high school graduation. Noah has performed 110 hours of community service in his high school career - most of those hours coming from his service assisting MHS Physical Education teachers in their Adaptive PE courses that teach and support students with special needs. Noah has also been a starter on the Varsity Baseball team for three years. Noah's future plans include attending the University of Southern Maine (Gorham/Portland).
Kyle will graduate with the highest honors distinction having achieved Summa Cum Laude in all 8 semesters of his high school career. Kyle was the recipient of the SMAA Good-Citizenship Award and was the DAR Good Citizen nominee for MHS. Academically, Kyle challenged himself by taking four Dual Enrollment college courses and one Advanced Placement course. Kyle had a prolific athletic career at MHS as well participating in Football (9 &12) while receiving the Coach's Award and SMAA All-Conference Honorable Mention. He participated in Basketball (9,10,11,& 12) where he also won the Coach's Award (10), MVP Award (11), Mustang Award (12), and SMAA All-Conference Honorable Mention. Finally, Kyle participated in Tennis (11 & 12) and was the recipient of the Rookie of the Year Award (11). Kyle has devoted many hours to helping the area youth by coaching basketball at clinics, coaching youth basketball teams, and volunteering through the National Honor Society and School Culture and Climate Improvement Cohort. Kyle will attend Clemson University in South Carolina to pursue a degree in Business.
Emelia will graduate with Summa Cum Laude distinction through her work in numerous Dual Enrollment courses while serving on the Student Council, as the Secretary for her class, and through her efforts with the Community Improvement Club. Athletically, Emelia was a member of the varsity Softball team (3 years) where she was a 2024 SMAA all conference honorable mention. She also participated in varsity Volleyball (2 years). Among Emelia's most impressive accomplishments were her volunteer hours - many of which were performed in the service of the Massabesic High School Unified Basketball Team. Emelia selflessly supported students with Special Needs to feel included and valued. Emelia will attend Fordham University (Bronx, NY) majoring in Psychology.
John will graduate with Summa Cum Laude distinction having achieved this honor for all eight semesters in high school. John has achieved great success in numerous Dual Enrollments and Advanced Placement courses as well earning multiple college credits before graduation. John has participated in the Armored Light Bible Club (9-12), and he served as Vice President of the club (11 & 12). John performed as First Chair Alto Saxophone in MHS Wind Ensemble (12), the Saxophone Section Leader in MHS Concert Band (12) and the Assistant Director of the MHS Concert Band (12). John received the St. Michael's College Book Award, is a member of the National Honor Society (11 & 12), and he has amassed nearly 1,300 hours of Community Service - many of these hours were performed in the service of the Waterboro Fire Department as a Junior Fire-Fighter and volunteering for the AWANA program at the West Buxton Baptist Church. John will attend Southern Maine Community College (South Portland) to pursue a degree in Fire Science with the plan to become a full time Firefighter/EMT with a local fire department while continuing the work on the family farm, Hilltop Boilers.
Gabe has achieved Summa Cum Laude honors in all eight semester of high school which also gives him a Summa Cum Laude graduation distinction. Gabe has found tremendous success in eight Advanced Placement courses. Athletically, Gabe participated in varsity Lacrosse, (9-12) four years of Basketball (3 years varsity) where he garnered the Most Improved Award, and varsity Soccer (9-12) where he received the Mustang Award. Gabe also served on the MHS Student School Improvement Group. Future plans for Gabe include attending Thomas College (Waterville) to study Accounting and to play collegiate-level Soccer.
Brady has achieved Summa Cum Laude honors throughout his high school career and will graduate with that distinction as well. Brady has been successful in numerous Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses and will graduate with several college credits. Brady participated in Football (9-12), Baseball (9-12) while garnering All-Conference honors twice and serving as Captain of the team. Brady also threw a perfect game against rival Deering - this feat is incredibly rare! Brady has been recognized as an All State - Eagle Scout for his work on the MHS Athletics Fields Flagpole project on athletic fields (totaling raising $25k and organizing 200+ man hours for project completion). Brady will study Business at York County Community College (Wells) while working in the construction industry as an apprentice.
Domenick finished his high school career achieving the highest levels of academic achievement each semester (Summa Cum Laude), and will graduate with Summa Cum Laude distinction as well. Domenick was successful in numerous Advanced Placement courses during his time at MHS, and he was a dedicated member of the Upward Bound program - in this program Domenick demonstrated great commitment, poise, and focus on his way to acceptance into the Biological Sciences program at the University of New England - Domenick will use this program and degree as a precursor of attending medical school in the future - Dr. Giarnese has a nice ring to it!
Charlotte will graduate with Summa Cum Laude distinction after achieving that status for all eight semesters of her high school career. Charlotte engaged in numerous Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses, and was awarded Excellence in Ceramics (2023). Charlotte has amassed 148 hours of Community Service through her volunteering with YMCA Swim lessons, the MHS Boosters Club, service as a Teacher's Aid, and with the National Honor Society. Charlotte was a dedicated member of the MHS Theatre Troupe having participated all four years of high school. She was inducted in to the International Thespian Society (3 years), was a Maine State Thespian Officer (1 year), the MHS Troupe Secretary (1 year), and the MHS Troupe Vice President (1 year). Charlotte was honored at the state Drama Festival as one of two MHS students eligible to attend the International Thespian Festival in Indiana in June 2025. Charlotte will be attending Simmons University (Boston) to pursue their 3+1 Master's in Library and Information Science program where Charlotte will earn a Bachelor's in Information Science, and Masters in Library and Information Science.
'Kenzie' will graduate with a Summa Cum Laude distinction for her academic efforts. She has participated in service and leadership capacities in many roles during her career: Class President for two years, Student Council President (member all 4 years), and National High School President. Mackenzie successfully completed five Advanced Placement courses, four college Dual Enrollment courses and is the recipient of Maine Principals Award and the Clarkson High School Recognition Award. Additionally, Mackenzie has participated in four years of varsity Field Hockey (Captain also), and four years of varsity Lacrosse (Captain also). Mackenzie was named an SMAA All conference player in lacrosse (Sophomore and Junior year), SMAA All-Academic team in Field Hockey, All State All-Academic team in Field Hockey, NFHCA All-Academic team in addition to participating in four years of club Lacrosse. Mackenzie has also performed over 100 hours community service. Mackenzie will be attending Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy, New York) majoring in Environmental Engineering and to play collegiate-level Lacrosse.