Summer Reading 2012

Included below you will find the summer reading assignment for grades 9 - 12. Please be aware that a representative from Barnes and Noble will be in the Nipmuc media center on Wednesday and Thursday of this week during both breaks.

Books may be purchased here at school for the following costs (price includes tax):
Grade 9: The House on Mango Street = $11.69
Grade 10: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks = $17.00
Grade 11: The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman = $7.43
Grade 12: The Glass Castle = $17.00

Payment can be made by cash or check. Checks should be made out to "Barnes and Noble".

Please see the document below for complete information about summer reading.

Congratulations, Class of 2012!

On Friday evening Nipmuc Regional High School celebrated its fifty-second annual commencement exercises by graduating nearly 170 students. The ceremony was highlighted by the speeches and performances offered by our seniors. Over the course of the past week, in particular, Nipmuc had the opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of our seniors. The Class of 2012 is a group of students, athletes, leaders, artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs. They have been a wonderful group to have as part of our school. Nipmuc will miss their work ethic, their intellect, their volunteerism, their humor, and their leadership.

Thank you and congratulations, Class of 2012. We look forward to learning of your accomplishments in the future!

Included below are the speeches that were offered by our students during the graduation ceremony:

President's Welcome by Daniel Consigli


Celebrate the Journey by Ariana Harris


Four Years Together by Joseph Roberto


Honoring Our Past, Imagining Our Future by Michaela Bolotin

MIAA/NESN Student-Athlete of the Month

Christopher Gormley and
Athletic Dirctor Bill Leaver

It is my pleasure to announce that senior Christopher Gormley has been selected as the recipient of the MIAA/NESN Student-Athlete of the Month for April 2012. Chris has enjoyed successful academic and athletic careers during his time at Nipmuc. He was a captain of the soccer team which advanced to the MIAA Division 2 Central Boys Soccer Tournament championship game. Additionally, he was selected as a Dual Valley Conference and Central Massachusetts Soccer All Star. His leadership and the sportsmanship that he displayed led to his attendance at the MIAA/MSSADA Sportsmanship Summit. In addition, Chris contributes as the shortstop on Nipmuc's varsity baseball team.

Academically, Chris has earned a 3.91 grade point average while taking courses at the most challenging levels. He is ranked in the top 10% or Nipmuc's senior class, and he has established a leadership role through Nipmuc's DECA program.

The "Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA)/New England Sports Network (NESN) Student-Athlete of the Month Award is presented on a monthly basis to one male and one female student-athlete who display excellence in the areas of academics, athletics, and community service.

Congratulations, Chris, on this great award!

Honors Scholars Night

Last night I had the pleasure of attending the 24th Annual Milford Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) Honors Scholars Night at the Myriad Ballroom in Mendon. This yearly event celebrates the achievements of students who rank in the top ten percent of their class from schools in the Milford area. It was such a pleasure to see our students recognized for all of their hard work throughout their four years of high school.

Congratulations, scholars, and thank you to the MACC and all of the local businesses that helped to sponsor the event.

SCHOLAR	COLLEGE ATTENDING
Danielle Dubois	University of Massachusetts – Amherst
Craig Ellis	Northeastern University
Christopher Gormley	Bentley University
Ariana Harris	Brigham Young University
Michaela Kerxhalli-Kleinfield	Skidmore College
Aaron Larouco	Rochester Institute of Technology
Allison Mayzel	James Madison University
Andrew Morin	University of Maryland – College Park
Emily Murray	University of Delaware
Marissa Ng	University of Vermont
Kelsey O’Hagan	University of Vermont
Elena Robakiewicz	Oberlin College
Joseph Roberto	Pennsylvania State University
Taylor Ryan	Pennsylvania State University
Kate Seserman	University of Connecticut
Brian St. Germain	Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Isabel Welch	Northeastern University

2012 Prom and After Prom Party

What a successful prom we had on Friday night! After weeks of planning on the part of our class advisors and class officers, Friday night's prom ended up being a wonderful success. Our evening started at 5pm in the Nipmuc auditorium with the Grand March which gives our prom attendees and their guests a chance to walk across the stage (and the red carpet) in their prom attire. As part of this tradition, parents are able to snap a few quick candid pictures prior to sending the students off for a great night.



A view from the balcony
at Mechanics Hall

Prom night continued as our students travelled to Mechanics Hall in Worcester for an elegant dinner and a night of dancing. Along with the other chaperones, I was proud of our students for how well they represented our school. I received many compliments from the staff at Mechanics Hall who told me that we had the most polite group of students that they have ever worked with at one of their proms.
When the prom was over, most of our students came back to Nipmuc for the After Prom Party. The After Prom Party was a huge hit again this year thanks to Sue Wilkinson and her crew of parent volunteers. As soon as the Grand March ended, our volunteers went to work, decorating our school with a Mardi Gras theme and preparing the games, food, and surprises that would entertain our students throughout the night. It was such a treat to return to the school and see the way it had been transformed. We had about 350 students attend the prom and over 300 students attend the After Prom Party. The number of students that come to the party speaks to how much they enjoy coming.

With support from local businesses, the volunteers at the After Prom Party put on one of the most anticipated evenings of the year. Throughout the night our students were treated to amazing food, games, activities, a hypnotist, and raffles that kept them having fun all evening. Many communities put on similar events, but I can't imagine any group of parents and volunteers doing a better job than those at Nipmuc. Our students keep coming back to this party each year because the night is always fun and full of surprises. I am so thankful for the hard work of our parents in putting together this night and giving our kids a safe post-prom option that they truly enjoy.

Members of the senior court (from left to right): Adam Ferrucci,
Tanor Jobe, Billy Johnson, Dillon Braile (king), Ariana Harris (queen)
Melissa Heffron, Kelley White, Isabel Welch

One of the traditions of the Nipmuc prom includes the choosing of the junior and senior court. I have included the winners of the prom court below:

Junior Court:
Boys: Tyler Nordquist, Fernando Pugleasa, Matt Burke
Girls: Emma Alcott, Sklyar Griswold, Cynthia Hicklin

Senior Court:
Boys: Adam Ferrucci, Tanor Jobe, Billy Johnson
Girls: Isabel Welch, Kelly White, Melissa Heffron

Prom King: Dillon Braile
Prom Queen: Ariana Harris