Stoughton High Honors Standout Juniors at Awards Ceremony

After honoring the Class of 2013 the week before at Class Night and at Graduation, Stoughton High School held an assembly honoring standout students in the SHS Class of 2014.

A group of 15 deserving juniors received either certificates or book awards at the annual Junior Awards ceremony, held Wednesday, June 12 in the SHS auditorium.

The junior award recipients included Kayla Burgos, Jessica Cohen, Tess Connor, Peter DaSilva, Alec DeNapoli, Kassandra Melo, Kevin James McDonald, Megan McMahon, Jesse Miller, Robert Mone, Monica Peterson, Elizabeth Sloane, Corey Shore, Emma Sinkus and Madeline Sinkus.

"Many colleges and universities offer books and certificates to honor the academic, extracurricular, leadership and volunteer work of members of the junior class.  Recipients are encouraged to apply to the college or university from which they received their award.  While receipt of a book award does not guarantee admission to the college or university, it will get the recipient’s application a second look," according to a press release from Stoughton High.

Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award - Robert Mone

• Presented to a junior who has high achievement and rigor in science classes and a high PSAT math and/or SAT math score, and is given to a junior who demonstrates exceptional promise in the sciences.  Winners of this award are automatically considered for the Bausch & Lomb Scholarship which provides each student with $7,500 per year for a total of $30,000 over four years of college. 

Boston College Book Award - Kassandra Melo  

• Presented to a student who reflects Boston College’s ethos of academic excellence, leadership, service and high moral character.   

Brown Book Award - Elizabeth Sloane 

• Presented to honor a student who best combines academic excellence with clarity in written and spoken expression.  

Stoughton High School Outstanding Achievement Award - Megan McMahon 

• Presented to a student who has shown outstanding academic achievement and has contributed significantly to the school community.  

Dartmouth Book Award - Corey Shore 

• Given to a student in the top 10% of the Junior Class.  The student has attained an outstanding combined academic average in college preparatory classes, two of which include math and English.  Above all, the selected student has demonstrated outstanding leadership in a highly visible school sponsored activity and/or service to the community.  

Holy Cross Book Award - Madeline Sinkus

• Presented to a junior who has achieved academic excellence and has admirable personal qualities.  The student should be in the top 5-10% of their class and show sincere concern for others and a responsible attitude in all of his or her endeavors.  

Princeton Book Award - Kevin James McDonald

• Presented to a student who has demonstrated outstanding personal traits of character, leadership, and performance in sports, music, student government, service to the community, or other extracurricular activities.  The student is in the top five percent of the class academically and achieved appropriate high performance in the PSAT or SAT.  

Regis College Book Award - Tess Connor

• Presented to a student who has demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills, displayed academic promise, and exhibited exceptional leadership qualities.  

Rensselaer Medal - Kevin James McDonald

• Presented to promising secondary school students who have distinguished themselves in math and science.  This award recognizes the superlative academic achievement of young men and women and serves to motivate them toward careers in science, engineering and technology.  

Saint Michael’s College Book Awards - Jesse Miller and Monica Peterson

• Two book awards presented to both a male and female student. The students should exhibit the characteristics of an ideal Saint Michael’s student, based specifically on achievement in academics and social conscience evidenced through commitment to community service, issues of peace and justice and concern for others.  

Smith College Book Award - Kayla Burgos

• Presented to young women who exemplify the academic achievement, leadership qualities and concern for others that characterize the thousands of women who have graduated from Smith College.  

Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award from the University of Rochester - Jessica Cohen

• Presented to a junior who has demonstrated commitment to understanding and addressing difficult social issues, shows leadership and a dedication to community action. The student should also have strong grades and rigorous courses taken in the humanities and social sciences. 

George Eastman Young Leaders Award from the University of Rochester - Emma Sinkus

• Presented to a junior who shows strong leadership in both school and the community, has high grades in challenging courses, and has extensive involvement in extracurricular activities.  

University of Rochester Xerox Award for Innovations & Information Technology - Peter DaSilva

• Awarded to a student who has a strong interest in innovation and/or information technology and has a high level of achievement in this area.  

Yale Book Award - Alec DeNapoli

• Presented to a student who exemplifies the characteristics of a Yale University student. The junior should possess outstanding personal character and intellectual promise.