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Alumni Association Scholarships Presented

Despite challenges arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, in 2020 the Hopedale High School Alumni Association continued its 85-year tradition of providing scholarships for deserving graduates. This year's scholarships, presented by Alumni Association President Karen (Rose) Mazzarelli, totaled more than $80,000, including $30,000 to 10 members of the Class of 2019 who attend college. The Philip Roberts Memorial Scholarship in the amount of four hundred dollars to a student who has enhanced the school with their musical ability is presented to Emily MacDonald. The Henry L. Cyr Scholarship for patriotism and service to their school, community and to our nation in the amount of five hundred dollars is presented to John Hagan. The Shoghere Markarian Scholarship in the amount of six hundred dollars to two students who have been active in band or chorus, and who will attend a college of music or minor in music, are presented to Alexandra Sousa and Sarah Szemethy. The Patrick Keaney Memorial Scholarship in the amount of one thousand dollars presented to a student with financial need, who plans a career in law enforcement or criminal justice, is awarded to Nathaniel Bean. The James S. Midgley and Elizabeth K. Midgley Memorial Scholarship in the amount of one thousand dollars to a student who demonstrates leadership qualities, initiative and accomplishment in the arts and sciences is presented to Sarah Szemethy. The Regina Stare Memorial Scholarship in the amount of one thousand dollars to a student who plans to pursue a degree in Education, and is involved in community service, and extracurricular activities related to helping others, is presented to Santina Altamarina. The Albert C. Sayles Scholarship in the amount of one thousand dollars to a student with an interest in mathematics, and who shows leadership on and off the athletic field, is presented to Daniel Liberatore. The Class of 1970 50th Anniversary Scholarship in the amount of one thousand dollars to a student who is the child of a Hopedale High School graduate, who has made a difference through their concern and help for others, is presented to Jacob Wilson. The Alumni Association Scholarships in the amount of one thousand dollars each for academic achievement, leadership and service, are presented to the following six students: Allison Babinski Daniel Liberatore Isabelle Mathieu Molly Parker Kiera Seaver Sarah Szemethy The Alumni Scholarship in the amount of two thousand dollars for academics, character and service is presented to John Hagan. The Alumni Lucy Day Scholarship in the amount of two thousand dollars for academics, leadership and service, is presented to Kaylee Soares. The Glendon and Dorothy Horne Memorial Scholarship in the amount of three thousand dollars for academic excellence, leadership and service is presented to two students: Alice Coulombe Madison Duprey And finally, the Alumni Association is pleased to present the Glendon and Dorothy Horne Memorial Scholarship for academic excellence, leadership and significant personal achievement in the amount of five thousand dollars each is presented to the following six students: David Alberto Francis Hodgens Olivia Hurley Samantha Katz Ryan Maloney Alex Waswill