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Ledyard Students Receive Myriad Accolades at Awards Night

Way to go Colonels! From community spirit to math achievements, these Ledyard students raked in the awards.

Congrats to these outstanding Ledyard High graduating seniors on their awards for all their outstanding work. The awards night took place on June 4. The information was provided by Ledyard High School.

W. Gary Atkinson Memorial Award is presented to a graduating senior for academic excellence, leadership, service and character.

  • Kylie Fustini
  • Qiuyin Ren

John Conlon Memorial Scholarship is given to commemorate the life of John Conlon and to continue his legacy of excellence. John Conlon was a highly respected member of the Ledyard High School mathematics department and instructor in our Project Lead the Way engineering program. The award is presented to seniors who have demonstrated a long-time or newly found love of mathematics or engineering, who enjoy challenging physical activity, and who possess other positive and compelling qualities.

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  • Benjamin Bruciati
  • Erica Pangelinan

Lauren P. Candler Memorial Scholarship is awarded in memory of Lauren to seniors who have a love for music and animals and are involved in the choral and or agri-science programs and have been involved in a variety of community services.

  • Agri-Science Program LINDSEY REINHART
  • Choral Program STEVEN SERVEDIO

Ledyard Lions Club Scholastic Achievement Award is awarded in recognition of high standards, commitment to school and community, and service to others.  

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  • ABIGAIL BORA
  • TIFFANY JENSEN
  • KAITLIN PEALER
  • JOSEPH FRANZONE
  • ADEDOYIN LADOJA
  • MATTHEW PELUSO
  • KYLIE FUSTINI
  • RACHAEL MILLER
  • ANTHONY SACCONE
  • ENYA HORLER
  • ALEXANDER PATERSON
  • CHRISTINE SIMMONS

Ethan Wells Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has been accepted to college and exhibits Ethan's love of life, music, friendship and the positive effect he had on all he touched.  

  • STEVEN SERVEDIO

Jack Barnett Memorial Athletic Scholarship is presented in memory of Jack Barnett (LHS '78) to a student with an interest in sports who inspires team members and has a zest for life.

  • BENJAMIN MORALES
Debra Schoonmaker-Ferraro Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who exemplifies both courage and determination.  
  • MICHAEL RUSSAK
  • ANTHONY SACCONE

Bob Arsenault Memorial Scholarship is presented in honor of Bob Arsenault, physical education teacher, basketball and cross country coach at Ledyard High School for thirty one years. This award recognizes students who have shown leadership and academic excellence as well as achievement in athletics.

  • COLTON DAY
  • KYLIE FUSTINI

Jerry Watkins III Memorial Scholarship is given in honor of Jerry Watkins, a 2003 Ledyard High School graduate who embraced life with eternal optimism and courageously faced adversity. This scholarship is awarded to a senior who also has these attributes and who will be attending a four year college or university.

  • ADEDOYIN LADOJA

The Judy Standish Memorial Award is given to two college bound senior girls; one member of the basketball team and one field participant of the track and field team. Each girl must be one who has displayed good character; worked very hard at her sport; has been a good teammate, loyal and devoted to her team; and has been responsible in terms of following her coaches instructions and attempting to meet their expectations.

  • SAMANTHA BOYD (Basketball) 
  • KYLIE FUSTINI (Track)

Rachel Gardner Memorial Award is given to a college bound senior who was a member of the girl's volleyball or girl's lacrosse team; a good player who offered support to her team and was a good friend to all.

  • ERICA JENKINS

Mimi Aldoyn Memorial Scholarship is given to a graduating senior who has taken advanced placement classes, art classes, foreign language and worked part time.

  • KAYLA FOWLER

Edward C. Farrell Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who is a resident of Ledyard, has at least a C average and is currently active or has been active for at least one year in any religious or civic organization or otherwise demonstrates an active interest in public service.

  • RACHAEL MILLER

Bill Library Trustee's Award is given to a senior who is interested in pursuing a degree or who has a keen interest in one of these as a future career choice: Creative Writing, Media/Technology/Information Literacy, or Library Science.

  • JOSEPH ROSEN

Ledyard Historical Society Scholarship is presented to a graduating senior who has demonstrated superior academic achievement, has participated in extracurricular or volunteer activities, and plans to pursue a college degree.

  • ADEDOYIN LADOJA

Ledyard Historical Society Book Award is presented for interest in history and performance in Social Studies classes.

  • JOHN TREY deANDRADE

The Emprise Corporation Computer Science Scholarship is award- ed to a high school senior who is pursuing a degree in Computer Science or other Information Technology related field.

  • ANDREA SADOSKY

Gales Ferry Volunteer Fire Company Award is presented to a graduating senior who has a continuing record of community/civic involvement.

  • ANTHONY SACCONE

Larry Pudvah Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has demonstrated an interest in community, athletics, academics and has a desire to pursue a career in the field of Criminal Justice.

  • CONNER WILT

National Scholar Athlete Award from the United States Army is presented for athletic and academic ability.

  • KAYLA FOWLER
  • ALEXANDER PATERSON

Music Boosters Scholarship is awarded to a student who plans to pursue an interest in music in college and demonstrates leadership, ability and dedication in that field.

  • GRACE CHATTIN

Ledyard Youth League Cheerleading Scholarship is awarded for involvement with Ledyard Youth League Cheerleading and community activities.

  • BETHANY CARRINGTON

Athletic Booster Club Scholarship is awarded to two students who have earned varsity letters and who have made a significant contribution to the overall athletic program at Ledyard High School through their leadership and competitive spirit.

  • KYLIE FUSTINI
  • BENJAMIN MORALES

Ledyard Youth League Scholarship is presented for outstanding academic scholarship and achievement in Ledyard Youth League sports—football or baseball.

  • COLIN GRIM

Whitsons Culinary Group Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who is pursuing an education in Culinary Arts or Hospitality.

  • DAPHNE WALSH

The Eunice Peterson Award—Miss Peterson, in whose honor this scholarship was established, was the Public Health Nurse for the Town of Ledyard for over thirty years. During this period, she served the people of Ledyard in an outstanding manner and comforted the aged, nursed the sick and tenderly cared for the school children. This shall be awarded to a student entering the health profession.

  • RACHAEL MILLER

United States Air Force Academy appointment will be presented by Major David Erff, U.S. Air Force Academy Admissions Representative.

  • MICHAEL HUGHES

The Ken and Rena Stober Chemistry and Music Award has been endowed by the Stober Family and other contributors to memorialize the talents of Ken and Rena Stober and to help promote the development of those talents in today's students.

  • RACHAEL MILLER

The United States Marine Corps Armed Services Awards are being presented by Seargent M.T. Spangler.

The Scholastic Excellence Award is presented for academic achievement and leadership as a high school scholar.

  • BILLY GUO
  • YUSHAN MINNIE ZHANG

Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence is awarded for outstanding Bandsmanship.

  • CATHERINE ADAMS
  • TYLER BATTY

Distinguished Athlete Award is given for best exhibiting the personal traits of courage, poise, self-confidence and leadership.

  • MICHAELA HOLLAND
  • MICHAEL HUGHES

The Diana Chaney Memorial Award is presented to a senior who has taken at least two years of a foreign language and has shown character, interest and enthusiasm in the study of a foreign language.

  • ELIZABETH HOOPER

Perseverence in Science Awards are awarded to students who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to academic growth over graduating seniors in recognition of their commitment to and achievements the course of the year.

  • MATTHEW SHAWYER
  • TYLER PERRY
  • Outstanding Male AP/ECE Science MICHAEL HUGHES
  • Outstanding Female AP/ECE Science QIUYIN REN

United Methodist Players Scholarship is presented to two in the Ledyard High School Drama Program.

  • GRACE CHATTIN
  • AMBER COOMBE

The Secretary of the State's Excellence in Citizenship Award is given for academic excellence and active participation in civic and community activities.

  • MICHAELA HOLLAND

Big Brothers/Big Sisters formally recognizes "Bigs" who have consistently dedicated two years or more to the match with their Little Brother or Sister.

  • SAMANTHA BERNACCHI
  • JACKY MA
  • EVAN STOCKMON

George Eastman Young Leaders Award is awarded to a junior who has high grades and strong leadership capabilities who is involved in school and community activities.

  • JORDAN HOUDESHELL

Susan P. Wiemann Memorial Award is given for the highest math average at Ledyard High School for all four years.

  • QIUYIN REN

Michael J. McCarthy Memorial Fund Award is given to a graduating senior who has demonstrated persistence, determination and spirit for the game of football.

  • ROBERT BOZYM

Orin F. Silverberg Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student who is deeply involved in community affairs, sincerely interested in service to his/her fellow man and willingly gives of his/her energies, time and talents.

  • LUCY ZHANG

Leyland Memorial Award is presented in memory of Michael D. Leyland, Class of 1968, and Rodney G. Leyland, former mathematics teacher at Ledyard High School. The award is given to a deserving graduate whose goal is to pursue a career working with children.

  • STEVEN SERVEDIO

Preston Spirit Award is given to a Preston resident for determination, fortitude and a desire to help others.

  • MICHAEL DAGGETT
United States Air Force Math and Science Award 2013 is given to the student with the highest grade point average in both math and science.
  • QIUYIN REN

Hildreth Barrett Memorial Award is given for interest and ability in Technology Education.

  • DRU MIHALKO

Ledyard Craftsman Awards:

  • Metals JACOB BENNETT, BILLY GUO
  • Woods TIFFANY JENSEN, CHRISTOPHER MONROE
  • Power Mechanics KYLE PERRY, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE

Humanities Department Awards are presented to outstanding readers, writers, speakers, historians, the civic-minded , and those who quietly lead by example. The English and Social Studies faculty laud the accomplishments and contributions of students who excel in the Humanities both in and out of the classroom.

  • Dedicated Recreational Reader Award CARRIE HERB
  • Creative Writing Award ALEXANDRA TYNAN
  • Silent But Golden Award RYAN KRUPANSKY
  • The Lion That Roared Award REBECCA BURTON
  • Ledyard Historian/Colonel Ledyard Award CARL RUSSAK
  • Most Civic Minded OLIVIA JONES
  • History Channel 'Hero' Award DAVID TOMKO

Cochrane-Majchrzak Industrial Arts Memorial Fund Award is given by the United States Submarine Base Credit Union to a member of the graduating class who has demonstrated interest and ability in the area of Technology Education.

  • KYLE WILSON

The Congressional Certificate of Merit is in special recognition of outstanding contribution to school and community.

  • MICHAEL HUGHES

University of Rochester Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology is awarded in recognition of outstanding achievement in the pursuit of innovative approaches and appreciation for the possibilities of technology.

  • TIJO RAJAN

Peck and Tuneski Scholarship in Memory of Deanna Rowley, Class of 1984 is awarded to a college bound senior who has made a significant contribution to the moral fiber of Ledyard High School.

  • DEANNA DAUGHERTY

The Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut Harold Weiner Family Philanthropic Fund Award is presented to a graduating senior who has shown interest in modern history, has an understanding of the importance of human rights, and has acted to promote tolerance.

  • ABIGAIL BORA

Chelsea Groton Savings Bank 2013 Scholarship is presented to a graduating senior and based on academic merit, as well as strong moral and ethical character traits.

  • ADEDOYIN LADOJA

CAS/CIAC Scholar Athlete Award is presented to two students who have participated in a CIAC sponsored sport for two years, maintained at least a B average and exhibited outstanding school and community citizenship.

  • KYLIE FUSTINI
  • ANTHONY SACCONE

The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference Award of Excellence is given for exemplary display of sportsmanship, ethics and integrity.

  • MATTHEW JONES
  • ADEDOYIN LADOJ

United States Coast Guard Officers' Spouses' Association Book Award is presented to a junior for high class rank, leadership abilities, and motivation as demonstrated by participation in activities.

  • JORDAN HOUDESHELL

Family and Consumer Science Awards are being presented to individuals who have flourished in one of the many fields within our department; Human Growth and Development, Culinary Arts, Fashion, Clothing Design and Construction. We proudly present these awards:

  • Next Food Network Star ALEXANDER HINTZ-VALDEZ
  • Fashion Runway Star ALYSSA MARTIN
  • Human Development Award LAUREN BRIGGS
  • Family and Consumer Science Award ARIANNA COMEAU
  • Future Bean Counter JULIANNA BEAVER

Wellesley Book Award is given to an outstanding member of the junior class with an exceptional academic record who has made significant contributions to her school and/or community.

  • ABBY BOOTH

Smith Book Award is presented to a junior girl who has exemplified academic achievement, leadership and concern for others.

  • EMILY RENSKI

Dartmouth Book Award is given to a junior who has demonstrated intellectual leadership and who has made a positive contribution to the extra-curricular life of the school.

  • RACHEL YANO

The Yale Book Award is given to a junior who shows intellectual promise and high personal character.

  • DAVID ALLEN

Harvard Book Award is presented to a junior who combines excellence in scholarship with achievement in other fields.

  • RACHEL LEGG

Mt. Holyoke Book Award is granted to a junior girl for outstanding academics, leadership and service.

  • TESS CANDLER

St. Michael's College Book Award is given for demonstrating and participation in the excellence in academics and leadership in community service.

  • ARIANNA FUSTINI

UCONN Avery Point Marine and Environmental Issues Book Award is given for outstanding accomplishments in Coastal and Environmental Issues.

  • RACHEL LEGG

Society of Women Engineers Certificates of Achievement are given for excellence in mathematics and natural sciences.

  • ASIA FOREST
  • BRIAN HEALY

Rensselaer Medal Award is given for outstanding academic achievement in the study of mathematics and science.

  • BRIAN HEALY

University of Rochester Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award in Humanities and Social Sciences is given to a high school junior for outstanding academic achievement in the social sciences, leadership and community.

  • TESS CANDLER

Portfolio Art Award is given for outstanding achievement in studio art.

  • ALLISON CAMPBELL

University of Rochester Bausch and Lomb Science Award is presented to a junior with the highest standing in science.

  • BRIAN HEALY


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