Wells High School Top Ten for 2015

Post date: Jun 04, 2015 5:44:28 PM

Wells High School has released the “Top Ten List” for the Class of 2015. What follows is an alphabetical listing of the top students with mini educational biographies. Graduation is planned for June 14th at 1:00 pm at Wells High School. The commencement address will be delivered by Mr. Donato Tramuto, a global healthcare activist.

Allison Noelle Beecher is the daughter of Edward and Kelly Beecher of Wells. Allison will be attending Olivet Nazarene University this fall majoring in Spanish and Intercultural Studies. Activities and/or awards received while at Wells High School include being a member of the National Honor Society, Odyssey of the Mind, and the indoor and outdoor track teams. She is also a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship program. Allison has been involved in many drama productions at Wells High School with onstage roles and behind-the-scenes work as a set designer and technician.

Sarah Catherine Clawson is the daughter of Phil Clawson and Katie Wiebe, both of Wells. Sarah plans to attend George Mason University and major in Criminal Justice/Psychology. Activities and/or awards received while at Wells High School include being a member of the marching band, concert band, and jazz band; participating in fall and spring drama productions; a member of the Winter Guard team; and the outdoor track and field team.

Julianne Marie Fitzpatrick is the daughter of Charles and Jennifer Fitzpatrick of Wells. Julianne has been accepted at the University of Maine at Orono and will attend there this fall as part of the Honors College majoring in Biology. Activities and/or awards received while at Wells High School include being President of the National Honor Society and member of the Student Council. She is a recipient of a Student of the Trimester award, numerous academic book awards and second place in the 2013 Literary Achievement Awards. Julianne also attended the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine.

Chloe Elyssa Kellum is the daughter of Zachary and Nicole Kellum of Wells. She plans to attend Clark University to major in Biology. Activities and/or awards while at Wells High School include being a member of the National Honor Society and a recipient of a Breakfast of Champions award. Chloe is a member of the Student Council and the indoor and outdoor track & field teams.

Zachary Robert Pierce is the son of Randy Pierce and Shannon Emerton both of Wells. He plans to attend Northeastern University to major in Environmental Sciences. Activities and/or awards received while at Wells High School include being a member of the National Honor Society and member of the Odyssey of the Mind team which qualified for five world competitions. His OM team was awarded the OMER award at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in 2012. Zach has also been part of numerous fall and spring drama productions at WHS.

Holly Rose Robinson is the daughter of Michael and Sandra Robinson of Wells. This fall she will attend the University of Rhode Island and major in Engineering. Activities and/or awards received while at Wells High School include being a member of the National Honor Society, the Student Council and President of the Interact Club. She has received several academic awards, a Breakfast of Champions award and a Student of the Trimester award. Holly also received the Western Maine Conference Athletic Recognition award.

Sydney Pearl Robinson is the daughter of Michael and Sandra Robinson of Wells. Sydney is the Valedictorian of the Class of 2015. This fall, she will attend the University of Rhode Island and major in Engineering. Activities and/or awards received while at Wells High School include being a member of the National Honor Society, the Interact Club, and the Student Council. Sydney has been President of her class for two years and is committed to volunteering in the community. She is also a member of the Math Team, Book Club, and chorus. Sydney has participated in soccer, lacrosse, basketball and indoor track and field throughout her high school sports career. She is the recipient of numerous academic awards, Breakfast of Champions award, Student of the Trimester award and the Phi Betta Kappa and St. Anselm’s college book awards. Sydney has received two Warrior Pride awards and the Most Improved Player award in Lacrosse.

Sage Alexandra Sierra is the daughter of Richard Sierra of Arundel and Ingrid Hagberd of North Berwick. Sage plans to attend Colby College in the fall and major in Biology. Activities and/or awards received while at Wells High School include being a member of the National Honor Society and recipient of a Breakfast of Champions award, Student of the Trimester award and numerous academic awards. Sage has been a member of the soccer, indoor track and field and lacrosse teams throughout high school.

Madeline Anne Taylor is the daughter of Michael and Debra Taylor of Wells. She will attend Colby College this fall and major in Pre-Law. Her major activities and/or awards received while at Wells High School include being a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council and Interact Club. Maddie was also a member of a state championship winning Odyssey of the Mind team. She has received the Dartmouth College Book Award (in her junior year), and recipient of the Breakfast of Champions award, the Student of the Trimester award and numerous academic awards. She has participated in varsity soccer, indoor track & field, varsity softball and named WMC All-Star for Softball.

Jacob Lewis Wilson is the son of Roy Wilson and the late Jennifer Wilson of Wells. Jacob is the Salutatorian for the Class of 2015. He plans to attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute and major in Aerospace Engineering. Activities and/or awards received while at Wells High School include being a member of the National Honor Society and Concert Band. He is a recipient of the Maine Principals Association’s MPA award, a Breakfast of Champions award and numerous academic awards. Jacob was also a member of the varsity soccer team. In addition, Jacob earned the rank of Eagle Scout this past spring.