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Jacob Lary is the Rotary Club of  Falmouth Student of the Week

Congratulations to Jacob Lary from Falmouth High School - Massachusetts who was honored this week as a Rising Senior as part of our Student Recognition program. 

Jacob is a Senior at Falmouth High School and a Honor Roll Student. Jacob participates in a variety of sports including: football, basketball, indoor track, and track serving as a Captain. He has also completed the Child Development Internship. Jacob volunteers with the Falmouth Road Race on race day for the past few years, with Falmouth Youth baseball, Junior clean up day and Junior work day.

Jacob is noted to be an excellent peer mentor to four younger students at Lawrence, Morse Pond and North Falmouth schools. In his spare time Jacob works at Ocean State Job Lot as a stores associate and at the Falmouth Recreation Summer Camp as a Camp Counselor.
 
Benjamin Dean is the Rotary Club of  Falmouth Student of the Week
 

Congratulations to Benjamin Dean from Falmouth High School - Massachusetts who was honored this week as a Rising Senior as part of our Student Recognition program.

Ben is a Senior at Falmouth High School and a Honor Roll Student. He is a member of the National Honor Society, the Math Honor Society, the Science Honor Society, the Interact Rotary Club and has received a STEAM Fair award.

Ben plays varsity football and varsity lacrosse, is a 3 year member of Student Government and served for two years as Vice President of his class Sophomore and Junior years.

Ronin Estes is the Rotary Club of Falmouth Student of the Week
Congratulations to Ronin Estes from Falmouth High School - Massachusetts who was honored this week as a Rising Senior as part of our Student Recognition program.
 
Ronin is a Senior at Falmouth High School and a Honor Roll Student. Ronin is a member of the National Honor Society, the National French Honor Society serving as Secretary sophomore and junior years, the National High School Mathematics Honor Society, the Tri-M Music Honor Society and the Science National Honor Society. Ronin has served as a Peer French and English Tutor at Falmouth High School as well as a Music Tutor at Lawrence School. Ronin is active in the Falmouth High School Band serving as the Secretary junior year and Vice President senior year. Ronin is also in the Pep Band, the Marching Band and the Falmouth High School Jazz Combo.  Ronin is a member of the Falmouth High School morning news, Theater with performance and set building as well as the Plant and Ecology clubs. Ronin also plays classical guitar and the Scottish bagpipes. 
 
Ronin also is an Taekwondo Assistant Coach and during spare time is employed at Devour Artisan Eatery. 
 
 
Robert Simpkins is the Rotary Club of  Falmouth Student of the Week
Congratulations to Robert Simpkins from Falmouth High School - Massachusetts who was honored this week as a Rising Senior as part of our Student Recognition program.  Robert is a Senior at Falmouth High School and Honor Roll Student that is currently ranked #1 in his class of 188 students with a 3.99 GPA.  Robert is a National Merit Scholarship Commended Student, an AP Scholar with distinction and has been nominated for the US Presidential Scholars by Falmouth High School.  Robert has received the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal for outstanding academic achievement in math & science and the Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award for outstanding achievement & promise in science. He is also a member of the National Honor Society, the Math Honor Society-serving as Vice President, the Science Honor Society-serving as President and the Tri-M Music Honor Society. Robert was a RYLA student in 2023, selected to attend the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Student Leadership Conference, a Mock Trial member, a Jazz Ensemble Librarian for all 4 years, and the Falmouth Marching Band Percussion Leader for the past 3 years. Not only is Robert an active member of the bands but he is also a varsity athlete participating in Cross Country and both Winter and Spring Track earning sportsmanship awards as well as League Team Champion all 4 years in winter track. He has been the FHS Clipper of the week as an outstanding athlete and received the East Chop Tennis Club award for sportsmanship as a sophomore. Robert spent summer of 2023 at a Lagoon Pond Internship on Martha’s Vineyard studying shellfish aquaculture operations, invasive species management and habitat restoration.  In the summer of 2024 he worked at an internship at WHOI on deep sea biology research with Dr. Tim Shank. In Robert’s spare time he volunteers in an English Language Peer Mentoring Program by tutoring weekly with Portuguese speaking students in the subjects of math and science. He also volunteers with the COAST program doing marine outreach education. Congratulations Robert!
 
 Charlie Hostetter is the Rotary Club of  Falmouth Student of the Week
 

Congratulations to Charlie Hostetter from Falmouth High School - Massachusetts who was honored this week as a Rising Senior as part of our Student Recognition program.  Charlie is a Senior at Falmouth High School and an Honor Roll student. Charlie is a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish Honor Society and the Math Honor Society and has been awarded the Seal of Biliteracy for Spanish.  He was awarded the No Guff Award in both 2020 and 2022 and has served as Class President for 4 years. He has also served on the Interact Club, the Superintendent Advisory Group, and the Hope Squad. Charlie also has around 100 hours of volunteer time tutoring through his various honor societies. He also is a Varsity athlete in Golf, Hockey and Lacrosse serving as Golf Captain in his senior year. He has been awarded the Coaches & Sportsmanship awards in all 3 sports and was a Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Seminar Invitee. In his spare time Charlie has worked at various local businesses including Falmouth Ice Arena, Candy Go Nuts Store. He currently works at the Landfall Restaurant and Woods Hole Golf Club.

 

Chase Briggs is the Rotary Club of  Falmouth Student of the Week!
Congratulations to Chase Briggs from Falmouth High School - Massachusetts who was honored this week as a Rising Senior as part of our Student Recognition program.  Chase is a Rising Senior at Falmouth High School and an Honor Roll student serving as a Peer Mentor at both Morse Pond School and Lawrence School. He is a multi sport athlete playing Soccer, Baseball and Hockey serving as the Captain this year for Hockey.  Chase was a Cape & Islands All Star for Hockey and an All Star at Hockey Night in Boston Selection. Chase also serves as Class Representative for the Student Government. In his spare time he volunteers at both the Falmouth Road Race and the Cape Cod Marathon as well as for the East Falmouth Elementary field day and for the Chase Soares Foundation.
 
Brody Costa is the Rotary Club of  Falmouth Student of the Week!
Congratulations to Brody Costa who was honored in September as a Rising Senior at Falmouth High School - Massachusetts as part of our student recognition program. Brody is a Rising Senior at Falmouth High School and an Honor Roll student and National Honor Society, Tri-M and a Harvard University Book Awardee. Brody also was a concert band MVP 2022-2023, Vice President of Instrumental Musiland, Vice President and Co-Founder of the Falmouth High School Plant Club. He is currently a member of all music ensembles at Falmouth High School and helps mentor students in the Lawrence Band. Brody is a member of the FHS Morning News, the model United Nations and mock trial.
Connor Scarpellini is the Rotary Club of  Falmouth Student of the Week!
Congratulations to Connor Scarpellini from Falmouth High School - Massachusetts who was honored this week as a Rising Senior as part of our Student Recognition program. Connor is an Honor Roll student participating in honors History and Honors Math. Connor graduated the Child Development Course at Falmouth High School and has taught preschool. He has an upcoming internship at Morse Pond School this year. Connor is Captain of the Varsity Baseball team and also plays Varsity Basketball receiving sportsmanship awards and coaches award for both sports. In his spare time, Connor is a volunteer for the Falmouth Road Race, a Unified Baseball Helper, a Wellness Leader, helps fundraise for the baseball team and does peer mentoring. Congratulations Connor!!
Theodore Allenby is the Rotary Club of  Falmouth Student of the Week!
Congratulations to Theodore Allenby who was honored this week as a Rising Senior at Falmouth High School - Massachusetts as part of our student recognition program. Theodore is a High Honor Roll student and a member of the National Honor Society as well as the Math and Spanish National Honor Societies. Theo is also the Captain of the Varsity Soccer team. In his spare time he volunteers with the Falmouth Road Race and volunteers for various events and functions at the North Falmouth Congregational Church. Congratulations Theo!
 
Jordan DiPietro is the Rotary Club of  Falmouth Student of the Week!
Congratulations to Jordan DiPietro from Falmouth High School - Massachusetts, who was honored this week as a Rising Senior as part of our Student Recognition program. Jordan is a High Honor Roll Student and a member of both the National Honor Society and the Math National Honor Society serving as the Treasurer. Jordan was also honored as a All Scholastic for Massachusetts, which celebrates and honors the accomplishments of high school student-athletes. Jordan plays varsity lacrosse and basketball as well as club lacrosse and was a junior captain and a volunteer coach. Jordan also participated in the Interact Club at Falmouth High School, Morgan’s Message Club; is a tutor and serves as the Class Vice President.
 
Christina Femino is the Rotary Club of  Falmouth Student of the Week!
Congratulations to Christina Femino from Falmouth High School - Massachusetts, who was honored this week as a Rising Senior as part of our Student Recognition program. Christina is a high honor roll student with a 4.0 GPA. She is a member of the National Honor Society serving as secretary, the Spanish National Honor Society, the Math National Honor Society and the Science National Honor Society and was recognized as an Advanced Studies & Leadership Program Top Female Delegate. Christina also received the University of Rochester Book Award. Christina has played 2 years on several varsity teams including basketball, softball and volleyball, serving as captain on the volleyball team and a senior captain on the softball team. Christina is the Vice President of the Falmouth High School Hope Squad and the Secretary and Treasurer of the Class of 2025. She volunteers time at St. Elizabeth Seton Church as well as serves as a delegate representative at MassSTAR Leadership Conference and has participated in 5 theatrical productions at FHS. Congratulations to Christina!
 
Emilly Braganca-Alves is the Rotary Club of Falmouth Student of the Week!

Congratulations to Emilly Braganca-Alves from Falmouth High School, who was honored last week as a Rising Senior as part of our Student Recognition program. Emilly is an Honor Roll Student and a member of both the National Honor Society and the National Art Honor Society. She has been awarded the Seal of Biliteracy with Distinction for Portuguese and participates in Student Government, Tutoring, and FEF. Emily is a member of Girls on the Run Boston. In her spare time, she volunteers with the Falmouth Service Center and Falmouth Together We Can. Congratulations Emilly!!!

Jacqueline Collins is the Rotary Club of Falmouth Student of the Week
Congratulations to Jacqueline Collins from Falmouth High School - Massachusetts, who was honored last week as a Rising Senior as part of our Student Recognition program. Jackie is the 2024 MA Girls State Falmouth Representative; the President of the National Honor Society, President of the French Honor Society (previously serving as Vice President in 2023) and a member of Mu Alpha Theta-the Math Honor Society. She has been an Honor Roll student since 2019 with an unweighted GPA of 3.91 and is part of the Harvard University Pre College Program. She has received the Rochester Institute of Technology Humanities and Social Science award and the Dartmouth College Book award. Jackie is the Falmouth High School Model UN Founder and President. She is a dancer at Turning Pointe Dance Studio in the Intensive Dance Division and also helps as an Assistant Instructor, Substitute Teacher having performed at the Holiday Stroll and the En Dehors Performance. In her spare time she is a member of the ski club, tutors in French and Math and is both a barista at Coffee Obsession and a lifeguard at Bowerman's Beach Club. Congratulations Jackie!!!
 
Maggie McManamon is the Rotary Club of Falmouth Student of the Week!
Congratulations to Maggie McManamon from Falmouth High School - Massachusetts, who was honored last week as a Rising Senior as part of our Student Recognition program. Maggie who takes multiple AP classes is an honor roll student and a member of the National Honor Society. She is President of the Hope Squad, Secretary of the French Club and serves as the Historian for the Model UN. She also serves on the Superintendent Advisory Board, is a Mullen Hall after school program volunteer and both does competitive dance and teaches dance in her spare time. Congratulations to Maggie!!!!
Christian Sullivan is the Rotary Club of Falmouth Student of the Week!

Christian Sullivan is the Rotary Club of Falmouth Student of the Week! Christian is a member of the National Honor Society as well as the Science, Math and Spanish Honor society. He serves as president for the Science Honor Society, vice president for the Math and secretary for the National Honor Society. He is an AP Scholar with Distinction and received a Distinction of Merit Award in writing from the National Council of Teachers of English and was a Book Awards recipient.  He has served since 10th grade as the class of 2024 representative to student government having previously served freshman year as the class vice president and the boys state representative junior year. He was also the student representative on the search committee for an FHS Athletic Director. 

Christian is a varsity athlete playing hockey, soccer and lacrosse receiving the Coach’s award sophomore year in hockey, the sportsmanship award in soccer his junior year.  

In his spare time Christian volunteers with the Falmouth Road Race, as a science/engineering fair judge for Falmouth Public Schools,  and a tutor for Science, Math and Spanish. He has his certification for safety with America’s Boating course and works as a caddie and outside operations at the Sacconnessett Golf Club.

Anna Bennett is the Rotary Club of Falmouth Student of the Week!
Anna Bennett is the Rotary Club of Falmouth Student of the Week!
Anna is a high honor roll student at Falmouth High School - Massachusetts. She is a member of the National Honor Society as well as the Science, Math and Spanish Honor society and serving as president of the Science and vice president of Spanish. She has received the Jae Lim award for science.
Anna is a varsity athlete serving as captain of the Softball team, plays travel softball and varsity volleyball. She runs an after school Spanish program at Mullen Hall Elementary, is a Peer Tutor and a Peer Mentor. In addition she is the Class of 2024 Secretary & Treasurer. In her spare time she volunteers with the Falmouth Service Center, the Falmouth Road Race, Falmouth Softball club as an assistant coach and other honor society volunteer work.
 
Thomas Ghossein Rotary Club of Falmouth Student of the Week!
Thomas is a high honor roll student for the past 4 years. He is a member of the National Honor Society for Math and French and serves as President in the French Honor Society.
 

Thomas plays varsity basketball and is a varsity tennis captain after having been a sophomore all star. He volunteers with younger kids at church engaging in studies and games. He is also a senior class representative.

Congratulations Thomas!

Ellery Wilson Rotary Club of Falmouth Student of the Week!
 
El is a high honor roll student and a member of the National Honor Society as well as several other National Honor Societies including: Mathematics (Mu Alpha Theta) and Art, serving as President. El has also joined the Latin and Greek honor societies this year. El additionally has over 50 hours of volunteering and tutoring.
Congratulations El!!
Harley Smith Rotary Club of Falmouth Student of the Week
 

Harley Smith is an Eagle Scout and Honor Roll student. He is Cape Cod Community College Dual Enrollment Student and a leader in the FHS Robotics Club. He has received the Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology from the University of Rochester. He also received the BSA Ad Altare Dei Award and Order of the Arrow BSA Honor Society.

In his spare time, Harley is an alter server with St. Joseph Guardian of the Holy Family Parish and a member of Boy Scouts of America, Troop 42 in Falmouth. He is also a member of the FHS Hockey League and a WHOI OOI intern.

Congratulations Harley!

 

Aiden Corey Rotary Club of Falmouth Student of the Week
Congratulations to Aiden Corey, one of this year's Youth Merit Award winners from Falmouth High School - Massachusetts. Aiden is a National Honor Society and Science National Honor Society member. He won the book award from Salve Regina University and was chosen to participate in the Boys 2023 State through the American Legion at Stonehill College, He has played baseball at FHS during his freshman and sophomore years. He participates in the Latin club, Interact Club and Debate Club and also has over 50+ hours of volunteer time at the Falmouth Service Center.
Congratulations Aiden!
 
Anthony Celeste Rotary Club of Falmouth Student of the Week
Congratulations to Anthony Celeste one of this year's Youth Merit Award winners from Falmouth High School - Massachusetts. Anthony is a national honor society member, was a prior class president and was last years speaker for convocation. He has created a student union at FHS, is a peer mentor, a middle school basketball coasmch and a volunteer at East Falmouth Elementary School. Congratulations to Anthony!
Ryan Simone Rotary Club of Falmouth Student of the Week
We recognized rising Falmouth High School - Massachusetts senior, Ryan Simone with a Scholastic Achievement award. Ryan, the son of Cynthia & Rodney Simone is a Honor Roll student and a National Honors Society student including for Science. He has participated in the Bridgewater Regional State Science Fair and the MIT State Science Fair and was a recipient of the George Eastman Young Leaders Award as well as a Climate Ambassador for Cape Cod. He is the Captain for the Varsity Soccer Team and a member of the Latin Club. He is an active volunteer with Falmouth Road Race; VIPS Elementary Track Meet; Club Soccer; and participated in Earth Day for the schools at Goodwill Park. Congratulations Ryan!
 
 
2022 Rotary Club of Falmouth Youth Merit Award Winners
Join us in congratulating the 2022 Rotary Club of Falmouth Youth Merit Award Winners. These students are all rising seniors set to graduate in the spring of 2023! We have included links below their names to YouTube where you can hear about their accomplishments. 
 
Caroline Sullivan
 
 
 
 
Chloe Champani
 
 
 
 
Hannah Birmingham
 
 
 
Connor Hennigan
 
 
 
Elizabeth Litton
 
 
 
 
Joseph Simpkins
 
 
 
 
Jack Collins
Jean Vazquez Wins 2019 College Junior Scholarship
Jean Vazquez,  a graduate of Falmouth High School,  is the winner of the 2019 Rotary Club of Falmouth, Cape Cod Scholarship for College Juniors.  Jean is a Neuro-science major at Stonehill College  in Easton, MA.  He will graduate in 2021 with a BS degree.  Jean plans to continue his education towards advanced degrees. Congratulations to Jean!
 
 
Student of the Week: Abby Chorches
Congratulations to this week's Student of the week: Abby Chorches, a rising senior at Falmouth High School Falmouth Public Schools - Massachusetts. Abby is a high honor roll student, a member of the National Honor Society and the National Arts Honors Society. She is a varsity track & field athlete and the Division 3 Champion in the Shot Put. In addition to her academics, Abby volunteers with the Falmouth Road Race and at East Falmouth Elementary School with the PTO. In her spare time Abby works at Smitty's Ice Cream in East Falmouth and babysits. She plans to attend a 4 year college after high school to major in social work as well as continue her athletic career. Congratulations Abby!
 
Student of the Week: Emily Nelson
Congratulations to Emily Nelson, last week's student of the week. Emily is a rising senior and honor roll student at Falmouth High SchoolFalmouth Public Schools - Massachusetts . Emily is a varsity basketball player receiving the Coaches Award and a member of the National Honor Society. Emily plans to attend a 4 year college and seek a career where she can impact people's lives. Congratulations to Emily!
Student of the Week: William Andrade
Congratulations to Student of the Week William Andrade!
 
William also known as Colby is a Rising Senior at Falmouth High School with a GPA of 3.19, an Honor Roll student and Percussionist. He was selected for the honors program wind ensemble for the past 2 years as we as selected for the All Cape Music Festival this past year.
 
Colby is also an athlete running on the Winter Track Team as well as playing Varsity Soccer and Club Soccer. Colby is a Life Scout and is currently working on his Eagle Scout Project which will help our local community.
 
Colby volunteers as a junior Deacon at his church, at the Falmouth Service Center, at the Cape Cod Marathon, Relay and Half, & Falmouth Road Race. He currently work at Cape Cod Country Club.
 
In his spare time he enjoys skiing, golfing, hiking and kayaking!
 
Congratulations to Colby!
Student of the Week: Molly Gedney

Meet Molly Gedney, Student of the Week!

Molly is a Rising Senior at Falmouth High School. She is a Honor Roll student, in the National Honor Society including the Art, Math and Tri-M Music Honor Societies. She participates in the Latin Club, All Cape Music Festival, and Peer Mentoring. She is also an athlete participating on both the Field Hockey and Tennis teams.

Molly works currently at La Cucina Sul Mare as a hostess and enjoys reading, music and outdoor activities. In her spare time Molly volunteers in the community with the Falmouth Road Race, the Annual Cleanup in West Falmouth, Math Tutoring with Mrs. Gilbert at North Falmouth Elementary School and Art at Teaticket Elementary School, as well as at Cape Cod Church in the small groups and the nursery.

Her plans after high school include attending a 4 year Christian College and majoring in Psychology with an interest of becoming an Occupational Therapist.

Congratulations Molly!

Student of the Week: Jake McKenzie
Last week our student of the week was Jake McKenzie. Jake is an honor student and athlete, playing golf, hockey and baseball. An avid golf player he has been playing since he was a toddler, and now has a handicap of just under 6! He has played in state golf tournaments and other student invitationals. In his spare time he dabbles as a stock trader on e-trades, volunteers at the Falmouth Service Center as well as Falmouth Ice Arena teaching little ones to skate and hockey 101. He also serves as a student tour guide at FHS for school choice prospects.
Shu-tong Murray Rotary Student of the Week
Posted by Amy Leonardi
Congratulations to Student of the Week Shu-Tong Murray!
 
 
Shu-tong Murray, daughter of Mark Olenick & Jim Murray, received the Dartmouth College book award, has consistently made honor and high honor roll as well as participates actively on the school gymnastics team and sailing.  Shu-tong is actively involved in many clubs at school including, science, math, french and art as well as the National Honor Society. She is also a part member of the Interact Club!  She also works at Buffalo Jump at Coonamessett Farm as well as volunteers at Highfield Hal and even plays the cello. Her future plans include attending a 4 year college majoring in science or engineering while potentially minoring in art, graphic design or cinematography. Her dream is to work for National Geographic and looks forward to traveling the world. Congratulations to Shu-tong Murray and her family on her amazing achievements!
2019 Women's Athletic Scholarship Winner: Victoria Roulston
Posted by Amy Leonardi

Congratulations to Victoria Roulston, the 2019 Women's Athletic Scholarship Winner!

We are proud to announce that Victoria is our winner this year of a $1000 scholarship due to her success at being a women's scholar athlete. Torie will be attending Southern New Hampshire University where she will major in criminal justice. She graduated with a 3.76 as an honors/AP student, is a member of Tri M Music Honors society, Mu Alpha Theta-a math honors society and the National Honors Society. She played for the women's Varsity Soccer team at Falmouth High School as a striker, was active with student government, Symphony Band as well as has volunteered with Jack's Pact, the Falmouth Service Center fundraiser for cancer, a volunteer referee and coach with the Rec Center and a counselor with the Scorpions soccer club. In addition to this busy schedule this impressive young woman also works for at the Falmouth Commodores concession stand, Cape Grille, Pies A La Mode Cafe, and Falmouth Nursing Home.

 

Congratulations again to this very talented young woman and her family!

RYLA Awards 2018
Posted on Jun 19, 2018
Congratulations to these outstanding young gentlemen for receiving Rotary Youth Leadership Awards and participating in Rotary International's leadership training weekend!
Honoring Falmouth High School Student Council Leaders
Posted on Aug 22, 2016
Congratulations to these three incredible Falmouth High School seniors and Student Council leaders on receiving the Rotary Club of Falmouth Youth Recognition Awards: Grace Peterson, Class President; Carrie Shanahan; Secretary; and Parker Thomson, Vice President.
 
Honoring Falmouth Academy Student Leaders
Congratulations to two Falmouth Academy students, Mason Jones and Oliver Russell, who were recognized with The Rotary Club of Falmouth Youth Recognition Award. Well done and best to you in the coming school year. Very well deserved.
 
Lily Peterson Falmouth Rotary Student of the Week
Posted on Aug 01, 2016
Congratulations to Lily Peterson from Falmouth High School for receiving our Rotary Club of Falmouth Youth Recognition Award. An amazing young woman who is giving back at school and the community. She also travels to Boston Children's Hospital weekly to volunteer there. We are pleased to recognize you and your service above self.
 
 
 
Andrew Pariseault Falmouth Rotary Student of the Week
Posted on Jul 25, 2016
Congratulations to Andrew Pariseault for being awarded the Youth Recognition Program Award from our Falmouth Rotary Club. He is a Falmouth High School rising student who goes above and beyond with service in our community. Well done.
 
 
Maxwell Burt Falmouth Rotary Student of the Week
Posted on Jul 18, 2016
Congratulations to Maxwell Burt for being awarded the Youth Recognition Program Award from our Falmouth Rotary Club. He is a Falmouth High School rising student who goes above and beyond with service in our community. Well done.
 
 
 
 
Jackson Chorches Falmouth Rotary Club Student of the Week
Posted on Jul 11, 2016
Congratulations to Jackson Chorches for being awarded the Youth Recognition Program Award from our Falmouth Rotary Club. Falmouth High rising senior who goes above and beyond with service in our community. Well done.