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Westbrook High School
125 Stroudwater St., Westbrook | www.westbrookschools.org/schools/whs.html


Graduation day: June 8, 2012
Graduation information provided by the high school


    Top Ten Seniors

    Mikala E. Varela, daughter of Juan and Lisa Varela of Westbrook. Honors: Valedictorian; National Honor Society (Public Relations-12); University of Rochester Bausch & Lomb Award; Phi Beta Kappa Award; Class Treasurer (10); Maine State Jazz Festival-1st Place in Multiple Jazz Band Division. Academic awards in Spanish, Science and Social Studies. Activities: Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band, Natural Helpers, Spanish Club, Math Team, Tennis. Future Plans: major in Accounting at Husson University.

    Hannah R. Gowen, daughter of David and Kathy Gowen of Westbrook. Honors: Salutatorian; National Honor Society; University of Rochester Humanities Award; SMAA All-Academic; Maine State Jazz Festival-1st Place Multiple Jazz Band Division and 3rd Place Jazz Combo. Academic awards in Social Studies and Mathematics. Activities: Jazz Combo, Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band (Section Leader-11, Drum Major-12), Math Team, Tennis (Captain-12), Highland Lake Church and Grange, 3rd Maine Regiment Volunteer Infantry Civil Way Re-enactors, Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Future plans: major in Animal and Veterinary Science at the University of Maine.

    Gabrielle M. Crouse, daughter of Charles and Cheryl Crouse of Westbrook. Honors: Honor Essayist; National Honor Society; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal; SMAA All-Academic; Most Improved Cheerleader; Most Valuable Cheerleader. Academic awards in English, Social Studies, Spanish, Science and Mathematics. Activities: Sock'n Buskin Theater, Spanish Club, Fall Cheerleading (Captain-12), Tennis, Peer Mentor. Future plans: major in Astronomy at Franklin and Marshall College.

    Rachel E. Williams, daughter of Bill and Michelle Williams of Westbrook. Honors: National Honor Society (Vice-President-12); All-State Concert Band; Director's Award in Marching Band; Harvard Book Award; Honors Band; Maine State Jazz Festival-1st Place Multiple Jazz Band Division; SMAA All-Academic. Academic Awards in English, Science, Mathematics and Latin. Activities: Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band, Math Team, Tennis (Captain-12), Portland Youth Symphony Orchestra, Portland Youth Wind Ensemble. Future plans: major in Music Education at the University of New Hampshire.

    Erin M. Wilson, daughter of Peter and Denise Wilson of Westbrook. Honors: National Honor Society; Smith College Book Award; Dennis Connolly Swimming Award; Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership; Rotary Youth Leadership Award; Tri-Athlete Award; SMAA All-Academic; Rookie Award-Swimming. Academic awards in English and French. Activities: French Club, Math Team, Peer Mentor, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Swimming (Captain-12). Future plans: major in English at the University of Maine.

    Dakin L. Camp, daughter of Frederick and Jennifer Camp of Westbrook. Honors: National Honor Society; Williams College Book Award; Best Marching-Marching Band; SMAA All-Academic. Academic awards in English, Mathematics and Music. Activities: Interact Club, Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band, Math Team, Model UN, Swimming, Portland Youth Wind Ensemble, Woodwind Quintet. Future plans: major in Journalism/Documentary Studies at Ithaca College.

    Sarah E. Foster, daughter of Maxine Foster of Westbrook and David Foster of Florida. Honors: National Honor Society; Maine State Jazz Festival-1st Place Multiple Jazz Band Division. Activities: Chamber Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band, Outdoor Club-Trail Blazers, Peer Mentor, Sock'n Buskin Theater, Tennis. Future plans: major in Zoology at the University of New Hampshire.

    Jessica J. Harris, daughter of Sheila Harris of Westbrook and John Harris of Windham. Honors: National Honor Society; Tri-Athlete Award; Most Valuable Player-Basketball; SMAA All-Conference-Basketball and Rookie Lacrosse Team; SMAA All-Academic; SMAA Good Citizen Award; SMAA Team Sportsmanship Award-Basketball; Rookie of the Year-Basketball; Best Defense-Soccer; Lacrosse-Harworking Award. Academic awards in Wellness, Science and English. Activities: Interact Club, Peer Mentor, RSVP, Spanish Club, Yearbook (Sr. Section Editor Assistant); Basketball (Co-Captain-11, Tri-Captain-12); Soccer (Tri-Captain-12), Softball, Big Brothers/Big Sisters; Volunteer Scarborough Summer Recreation, Taylor Tip-off Basketball Fundraiser. Future plans: major in Nursing at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Services.

    Nicole E. Nutter, daughter of Edward and Andrea Nutter of Westbrook. Honors: National Honor Society; School Board Student Member; SMAA All-Academic. Academic Awards in English, Mathematics and Science. Activities: Interact Club, Peer Mentor, Spanish Club, Basketball, Softball, Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Future plans: major in Biology at the University of Southern Maine.

    Cameron R. Goodwin, son of Steven and Robin Goodwin of Westbrook. Honors: National Honor Society; Maine Youth Leadership Award. Academic awards in Latin, Mathematics, Theater and Social Studies. Activities: Math Team, Model UN, Sock'n Buskin Theater (President-12), Outdoor Track, Cross Country. Future plans: major in Statistics at the University of Minnesota

    Dylan J. Gillis, son of Timothy Gillis of Portland and Anna Gillis of Biddeford. Honors: National Honor Society; Class Director; Soup Jordan Soccer Award; Best Offense-Soccer; SMAA All-Star 2nd Team-Soccer. Academic award in Latin. Activities: Badminton Club, Recycling "Green Monsters", Spanish Club, Soccer (Captain), Tennis. Future plans: major in Political Science at Stonehill College.

    Elliott R. Gagnon, son of Rick and Jacqueline Gagnon of Westbrook. Honors: National Honor Society; Maine State Jazz Festival-1st Place Jazz Ensemble I and Outstanding Musicianship-Trumpet; Best Marching-Marching Band; Best Rookie-Marching Band; Eagle Scout. Academic award in French. Activities: Jazz Combo, Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band, Math Team, Boy Scouts, Portland Youth Wind Ensemble, Portland Youth Symphony Orchestra. Future plans: major in Music Education at the University of Southern Maine.

    Jared M. Randall, son of Kimberly Randall of Westbrook. Honors: National Honor Society; Class President (10); Class Treasurer (11); SMAA All-Academic. Academic award in English. Activities: Chess Club, Peer Mentor, Recycling "Green Monsters", Sock'n Buskin Theater, True Blue Club, Tennis, Wrestling, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Student Council (Secretary-11). Future plans: major in Preaching and Church Leadership at Johnson University

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2012 graduates

Nicholas M. Adams
Joseph E. Agrinsoni
Ricardo I. Agrinsoni
Laith M. Ala Al Deen
Faaiza S. Almubarak
Shams R. Alshawi
Maryssa E. Arsenault
Tayler J. Baker
Monika K. Baribeau
Jarrid M. Barlow
Harlee A. Batchelder
William J. Batherson
James D. Beahm
Alexander D. Benson
Haley E. Berry
Timothy J. Berry
Elizabeth N. Bois
Zachary J. Boucher
Derrick C. Boure
Brandon M. Brichetto
Stephen M. Broad
Courtney L. Brown
Alexandria N. Buck
Michael A. Bumby
Ryan M. Buotte
Dakin L. Camp
Chelsea E. Campbell
Catherine O. Carlson
Margaret A. Carroll
Ashley L. Carver
Nathan M. Casazza
Matthew R. Cavanaugh
Cody C. Champagne
Mitchell P. Chipman
Aaron J. Collins
Zachary A. Crimmin
Gabrielle M. Crouse
Morgan L. Davis
Jacob A. Demmons
James M. Dorn
Adam T. Doyon
Trevor T. Driscoll
Joseph R. Dvilinsky
Carley M. Eaton
Jeremy R. Femling
Konner L. Fernald
Brandon R. Fitzgerald
Brandon C. Flemming
Sarah E. Foster
Elliott R. Gagnon
Kaelyn G. Galipeau
Kyle P. Gaudreau
John K. Gilligan
Dylan J. Gillis
Andrea L. Giovanoli
Cameron R. Goodwin
Michelle K. Gouzie
Hannah R. Gowen
Christopher S. Greenlaw
Jenifer N. Ha
Madison J. Harnois
Jessica J. Harris
Megan L. Harvey
Emily M. Haskell
Ghassan S. Hassoon
Douglas R. Herman
Justin T. Howe
Kevin C. Howe
Jennifer C. Jensen
Kayla M. Johnson
Samuel R. Johnson
Jessalynn B. Kelly
Samantha D. Kelly
Miranda C. Kierstead
Emily C. Kimball
Adam L. King
Ian C. King
Cody R. Knowlton
Dylan G. LaPlante
Robert H. Lawson
Ryan M. LeBel
Cameron R. Ledoux
Gabrielle R. Ledue
Amber L. Lee
Brock C. Leighton
Jacob K. Levesque
Magnes J. Lewis VII
Kevin M. L'Heureux
Eric P. Little
DeMonte M. Luter
Colby T. Lynes
Eric N. Malonda
Taylor J. Manoogian
Brent M. Martin
Andrew L. McCarthy
Tyler J. McKague
Tyler S. McLellan
Kayci A. Mero
David F. Moberg
Matthew T. Moody
Todd L. Moore
Samuel J. Morrison
Nguot L. Nguot
Megan D. Niehoff
Nicole E. Nutter
Ariel J. O'Neal
Michael A. Parent
Cody A. Payer
Nathaniel J. Payne
Bradley J. Perry
Tre R. Plaisted
Joseph G. Pooler, Jr.
Sarah L. Prince
Nyangok J. Puot
Joseph P. Quinlan
Jared M. Randall
Madeline J. Riley
Cindy L. Rodriguez
Brandon C. Rogers
Dmitri V. Roujan
Bradley R. Sanderson
Angel L. Simoneau
Samantha E. Simpson
Kayla M. Small
Jeremiah Steele
Ellen M. Stiles
Graham C. Strondak
Peter J. Strout
Fred D. Thompson IV
Blake V. Toth
Miranda L. Trask
Matthew R. Trepanier
Mikala E. Varela
Matthew D. Vietze
Andrew K. Watson
Austin J. Watts
Terry A. Webber III
James A. Wheatley
Rachel E. Williams
Erin M. Wilson
Kayla M. Winton
Jovante M. Woods
Susan S. Zackaria