Wells High School
200 Sanford Road, Wells | whs.k12wocsd.net

Graduation day: June 10, 2012
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Top 10 Honor Students

Kelly Marie Beisswanger is the daughter of Brad and Nancy Beisswanger of Wells and is the Valedictorian of the Class of 2012. Kelly will be attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute this fall majoring in Biomedical Engineering studies. Her major activities and/or awards received while at Wells High School include being a member and President of the WHS Chapter of the National Honor Society; recipient of the St. Michael's College Book Award and the Phi Beta Kappa Award in 2011. Kelly also received a Letter of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship program. Kelly has been a 4-year member of the Varsity Soccer team and was a WMC All-Star her senior year. She has been a 4-year member of the Girls Varsity Basketball team and was chosen to be part of the McDonald's All-Academic Team. Kelly has also played Varsity Lacrosse for the past 4 years.

Jared Nelson Cobb is the son of Gary and Millie Cobb of Wells. Jared plans to attend the University of New England and major in Chemistry. His major activities and/or awards received while at Wells High School include being a member of the WHS Chapter of the National Honor Society; recipient of a Breakfast of Champions award in 2010; and a recipient of an academic book award in Chemistry in 2011.

Joseph Alden Iriana III is the son of Joseph, Jr. and Laura Iriana of Wells. He has been accepted at Gordon College and will attend there this fall with a major in Communication Arts. His major activities and/or awards received while at Wells High School include a Student of the Trimester Award, and academic book awards. Joe has been a member of the tennis team and has worked as a journalist for the Maine Hockey Journal.

Zachary Ernest Mason is the son of Ernest and Marilyn Mason of Wells. He plans to attend the University of Maine in Orono to major in Environmental Sciences. His major activities and/or awards while at Wells High School include being a member of the WHS Chapter of the National Honor Society; recipient of the Student of the Trimester award; awarded several academic awards; member of the WHS Concert Band and Jazz Band and the WHS Math Team. Zach has also been a member of the Varsity Soccer team and the tennis team.

Patrick Henry Menard is the son of Carl and Suzanne Menard of Wells. He plans to attend the University of Maine in Orono with a double major in Computer Science and New Media. His major activities and/or awards received while at Wells High School include being a member of the tennis team, the Civil Rights Team, the Young Adults Against Dating Abuse (YAADA) group, the Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) club, Empowering Peers Influencing Choices (EPIC), Writer's Bloc, and the Rocket Club. He is the recipient of several academic book awards in English, mathematics, and design. Patrick received the St. Anselm's College award and regional and national gold/silver awards in art for original video game/mixed media art and photography. He has received two 1st place awards in the annual Literary Achievement Awards competition and has competed at the District 1 Music Festival playing the violin. Patrick has also played the violin at the Merrill Auditorium in Portland with the Portland Youth Junior Orchestra.

Jesse Nathan Dearman Mills is the son of Cheryl Dearman Mills and Wesley Mills of Wells. Jesse is the Salutatorian of the Class of 2012. This fall, he will attend Vassar College but has not yet decided on a major of study. His major activities and/or awards received while at Wells High School include being a member of the WHS Chapter of the National Honor Society and the math team. Jesse is the recipient of the Dartmouth College book award and was named a finalist in the prestigious National Merit Scholarship program. He has been a member of the Varsity Soccer team and the tennis team and received the 2012 Maine Principal's Association Principal's Award.

Logan Victoria Snyder is the daughter of Glenn and Marcy Snyder of Wells. She plans to attend UMass-Amherst to major in Pre-Medicine. Her major activities and/or awards received while at Wells High School include being a member of the WHS Chapter of the National Honor Society, the Class of 2012 Secretary for four years, and a member of Student Council. Logan received a Breakfast of Champions award as well as several academic book awards. She has been a member of the Girls Field Hockey team and the tennis team.

Panida Theerathampitak is the daughter of Veerawat and Panadda Jan Theerthampitak of Wells. She will attend the University of Delaware but is undecided on a major of study. Her major activities and/or awards received while at Wells High School include being a member of the WHS Marching, Concert, and Jazz Bands; a member of the Book Club and Spanish Club and the Rocket Team. She was Treasurer of the Class of 2012 in 2009 and Vice-President of the Class of 2012 in her sophomore and junior years. Panida is a member of the Student Council and Interact Club. She has received two Student of the Trimester Awards and a Breakfast of Champions award. Panida was the recipient of the Williams College Book award in 2011 and has been awarded several academic book awards throughout her high school career. Panida is a member of the Field Hockey team and the Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field team. She received the Liberty Mutual "Athlete of the Month" award in November 2011 and January 2011 as well as numerous sports team awards.

Michael Richard Valente is the son of Dawn Valente and Richard Valente of Wells. He plans to attend the University of Central Florida and major in Neuroscience with a concentration in Pre-Med. His major activities and/or awards received while at Wells High School include being Treasurer of the Class of 2012 during his junior and senior years and a member and Treasurer of the WHS Chapter of the National Honor Society. He has received numerous academic book awards and was the recipient of the St. Michael's Book award in 2011. Michael has been named a National Merit Scholarship program finalist.

Steven Michael Valentino is the son of Michael and Sandra Valentino of Wells. He is planning to attend the University of Maine in Orono and major in Micro-Biology. The major activities and/or awards received while at Wells High School include being a member of the WHS Chapter of the National Honor Society, the Boys Soccer team, the tennis club and the math team. Steven has been the recipient of numerous academic book awards and received honorable mention for his entry into the annual Literary Achievement Award competition. During his junior and seniors years, Steve received the Breakfast of Champions award.



Scholarships and Awards

Fred Bayley All-Around Achievement Award- Jannelle Vienneau-Hathaway
Thomas Bengivengo, Jr. & Heather Chadbourne Bengivengo Memorial Scholarship- Alexander Coffey
Billy's Chowder House Scholarship- Max Strum
Dennis Nadeau Boy Scout Memorial Scholarship- Antony Cody
Terry Stillman Bradish P.E. Memorial Engineering Scholarship- Joshua Ingalls
Millie C. Bucklin Memorial Scholarship- Paul McDonough
Marjorie F. Campbell Educational Trust Scholarship-Joseph Iriana III
Campbell Football Conference Scholarship- Louis DiTomasso
Charles I. Chadbourne Memorial Scholarship- Corey Dennison
Sharon Charpentier Award- Porter Rooney
Courtney DeWitt Scholarship- Sarah Speare
Jeffery William Dickerson Scholarship- Michael Valente
Nancy Doty Tufts Memorial Scholarship -Jared Cobbv
Ruth Dunham Memorial Scholarship- Panida Theerathampitak & Jacqueline Gamache
Matthew J. Flaherty & John J. Hanagan Scholarship- Kelly Beisswanger & Jesse Mills
Margaret L. Grant Memorial Scholarship- Wantana Theerathampitak
R. Lorraine Hall Memorial Scholarship- Brianna Smith
HomeHealth Visiting Nurses of Southern Maine Scholarship- Mariyah Heath
Kennebunk Savings Bank Scholarship- Rigel Paradise
Laudholm Trust Scholarship- Zachary Mason
Ledgemere Transportation Inc. Scholarship- Douglas McLean
Sara Ann Litchfield Scholarship- Audrey Borst
MELMAC Richard Tyler Principals Scholarship- Louis DiTomasso
Senator George J. Mitchell Scholarship Research Institute Award- Joshua Ingalls
Eric Moats Memorial Scholarship- Patrick Coady and Alex Tomaszewski
Moody Beach Association Community Scholarship- Alexander Proach
Edward A. Morse Vocational Scholarship- Douglas McLean
Myles Henry Award- Noah French
New England Dollars for Scholars A. Cressy Morrison Fund Scholarship- Krista Cahill & Nathalie Manners
Norm Wilkinson Ogunquit Rotary Club Scholarship- Patrick Menard & Katherine Quint
Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce Scholarship- Alexander Proach, Morgan LaChapelle, Sarah Wright & Jacqueline Gamache
David A. Page Memorial Scholarship- Mariyah Heath
Anne Filson Pike & Joanne Jacobsen St. Pierre Memorial Scholarship- Krista Cahill
Garrett Pillsbury Plumbing & Heating Scholarship- Kelly Beisswanger
Reny Charitable Foundation Scholarship for Business Education- Kelsey Tessier, Laura Perez & Meagan Driscoll
Robert B. Roche Memorial Scholarship- Douglas McLean
Richard A. Ronco Memorial Scholarship- Katherine Quint
Sanford Institution for Savings Scholarship- Antony Cody & Louis DiTomasso
Stacey and Bruce Savoy Scholarship- Audrey Borst, Whitney Lallas, Jesse Mills, Sarah Speare and Steven Valentino
Senior Art Purchase Award- TBA
Sevigney-Lyons Insurance Scholarship- Morgan LaChapelle & Laura Perez
Shaw's Distribution Center Scholarship- Kyle Woodlock
Loretta D. Smith Memorial Scholarship- Christi Dore
SOS Maine Robert Foley Community Service Scholarship- Julian Davila
Jeffrey S. Thompson Memorial Scholarship- Michael Samoissette & Catheryn Tracy
Donato J. Tramuto Foundation Scholarship- Michael Valente
Alice Gwendolyn Tufts Memorial Scholarship- Catheryn Tracy
Varano's Italian Restaurant Scholarship- Catheryn Tracy
Althine & Willis Watson Scholarship- Nicole Holly
Samuel C. Wax Scholarship- Zachary Mason & Wantana Theerathampitak
Wells Branch Extension Scholarship- Tiffany Smith
Wells Chamber of Commerce Scholarship- Patrick Menard & Katherine Quint
Wells Elementary School Educator's Scholarship- Corey Dennison
Wells Elementary School PTSA Scholarship- Sarah Wright
Wells Grange #453 Patrons of Husbandry Scholarship- Sarah Wright
Wells High School Alumni Association Scholarship- Wantana Theerathampitak
Wells High School Athletic Boosters Scholarship- Jacqueline Gamache & Douglas McLean
Wells High School National Honor Society Scholarship- Jesse Mills & Panida Theerathampitak
Wells High School Student Council Scholarship- Jacqueline Gamache
Wells High School Community Fund Drive Scholarship- Samantha Albano, Hayley Boyle, Julian Davila, Corey Dennison, Alana Ingano, April Kalde, Whitney Lallas, Casey Marsh, Katherine Quint, Brianna Smith, Panida Theerathampitak, Wantana Theerathampitak, Michael Valente, Steven Valentino, Jannelle Vienneau-Hathaway, Kyle Woodlock & Sarah Wright
Wells-Ogunquit Teachers Association Scholarship- Hayley Boyle
Wells Rotary Club Scholarship- Julian Davila, Meagan Driscoll, Katherine Quint & Michael Valente
York Hospital in Wells Scholarship- Nathalie Manners

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2012 graduates

Samantha Faye Albano
Patrick Allen Aldridge
Kimberly Jane Banks
Zachary Xavier Banks
John Matthew Bastille
Kelly Marie Beisswanger
Audrey Lynn Borst
Shaun Michael Bosselman*
Cole William Boston
Hayley Elizabeth Boyle
Jordan Christopher Bridges
Krista Lynn Cahill
Claire Rachael Castelvetro*
Charles Norman Chubbuck
Patrick R. Coady
Jared Nelson Cobb
Antony Michael Cody
Alexander Charles Coffey
Kathryn Alice Cumback
Julian Rigoberto Davila+
Corey Andrew Dennison
Zachary Michael Deshaies
Michael DiSalvo
Louis Anthony DiTomasso
Christi Lynn Dore
Paul Everette Downs
Meagan June Driscoll
James Marshall Fair
Julianna Marie Fischer
Nicole Allison Foster
Noah Arthur French
Jacqueline Michelle Gamache
Kirklynn Michaela Gates
Benjamin Joseph Gerard
Tristan James Haugh
Tiana Marie Healy
Mariyah Alison Heath
Nicole Marie Holly
Andrew Clement Holmes Staples
Scott J. Holmes Staples
Britney Florence Holt
Whitney Evelyn Holt
Jackson Robert Howard
Michelle Anne Hubbard
Joshua James Ingalls
Alana Marie Ingano
Joseph Alden Iriana III
Natasha Lee Jackson
Clara Louise Jacobs
April Love Kalde
Nicholas H. Kent
Kali Jane Kimball*
Morgan Drew LaChapelle
Whitney Anne Lallas
Olivia Mikayla Lane
Justin Stephen Lareau
Timothy C. LeBlanc
Stacey Lee LePage*
Dustin Steven Levesque
Amelia Rose Libby
Stacy Lynn Moon Limoli+
Derek Thomas Littlefield
Nathalie Manners* +
Casey Alexandra Marsh
Zachary Ernest Mason
Paul Joseph McDonough
Douglas Randall McLean
Patrick Henry Menard
Jesse Nathan Dearman Mills
Abigail Ruth Moody
Emily Elizabeth Moore
Connor Patton Mullins
Kyle Douglass Navarro
Nicole Marie O’Rourke
Eliott Mitchell Paquette
Rigel Clermont Paradise
Casey Marie Parker
Laura Krystal Perez
Anne Merriman Philbrick
Alexander R. Poulin
Brandon Jeffrey Pridham
Alexander Joseph Proach
Katherine Margaret Quint
Erin N. Rogus
Porter Francis Rooney
Abigail Louise Ruscansky
Michael Robert Samoisette
Tyler Bryce Seegel
Ian D. Shaw
Thomas Joseph Signoretti II
Brianna Mackenzie Smith
Tiffany Ann Smith
Logan Victoria Snyder
Sarah Elizabeth Speare
Michael James Stefanik
Max Joseph Strum
Konner Raymond Sweatt
Kelsey Marie Tessier
Panida Theerathampitak
Wantana Theerathampitak
Alex S. Tomaszewski
Catheryn Sarah-Anne Tracy
Michael Richard Valente
Steven Michael Valentino
Jannelle Marie Vienneau-Hathaway
Jeni Anne Wallingford
Jenna Ruth Weinstein
Sarah Angelina White
Kyle Leahey Woodlock
Kevin Brian Woods
Sarah Elizabeth Wright
Matthew Coulter Young

* Class of 2013 Graduating Early