001Mhm. >> Mhm. >> [music] >> Actually I have a pocket. Oh, no. I just put it in my mouth and I got to leave. >> [music] [music] >> Great supporting cast. >> Okay, are we ready? >> [music] >> Yes. >> [music] >> I I know. Okay, good evening. We're going to start in just a minute if you could find your seats. >> [music] >> There's There's music. There's smooth jazz. I don't know where it's coming from. >> [music] >> I mean, we can just play jazz in the background. It's fine. >> [music] >> I know. I really don't know where it's coming from, but I don't mind it. All right. Let me get your attention and get started. First, I just want to say welcome and good evening. My name is Tonya Neevie, and I
002am the lucky principal of Exeter High School. Tonight is our academic awards night, which is an opportunity to recognize the hard work, perseverance, growth, and achievement of our amazing students. These accomplishments did not happen overnight. They're the result of countless hours of effort and support from families and staff, some of which are in this room. We're incredibly proud of our students, and we're grateful for everyone that is here to join us in the celebration of their success. We're going to now introduce Carolyn Palley, Miranda Sessler, Evan Couture, and Bobby Pace for the National Anthem. >> [applause] >> I don't know where y'all are sitting. Oh, say, [singing] can you see by the dawn's early light what so proudly we hailed [singing] at the twilight's last gleaming? Whose broad stripes [singing] and bright stars through the
003perilous >> [singing] >> fight for the ramparts [singing] we watched were so gallantly [singing] streaming? And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting >> [singing] >> in air, gave proof through the [singing] night that our flag was still [singing and music] there. Oh, say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave o'er the land >> [singing] >> of the free and the >> [singing] >> home of the brave? >> [applause] >> Such a great job, you guys. Thank you so much. So, I have the honor of awarding two two different awards. The first award is the President's Education Award. This is for seniors with outstanding academic achievement characterized by a GPA of a 3.5 to a 4.33. We're going to get there. It's all good. YEAH. WOOHOO. HONESTLY, THIS WOMAN HAS SPENT SO MANY hours doing this.
004She deserves the applause. She's doing a great job. Okay, so for seniors with a GPA of a 3.5 to a 4.33, before I read the names, I'm going to be reading a following letter from our president. It reads, "The first lady and I extend our heartfelt congratulations on receiving the 2026 President Education Award. For more than 40 years, this prestigious program has honored exceptional students across America, students just like you who bring unmatched dedication, innovation, and leadership to their classrooms every day. Your academic accomplishments this year reflect a remarkable commitment to learning, service, and advancing the well-being of your community. Through your perseverance and vision, you are already making a positive impact on our country, setting a powerful example for others, and inspiring those around you to reach their fullest potential. Always remember that the
005success of our nation relies upon your leadership, commitment, and character. Never forget to put in the work, hard work always wins, and look for ways to challenge yourself and help others in your school and community. Please know that, as your president, I will never stop fighting to ensure that students like you continue to have opportunity to achieve their dreams and contribute to the story of our great nation. Congratulations on this tremendous accomplishment. Keep studying hard and keep up the great work." So now, recipients, what's going to happen is I'm going to read your names, and there's quite a few for this, so congratulations to all of you. But as I read, I kindly ask that the audience hold your applause until the end, so we can make sure that all students are recognized and their
006names are heard. And we will begin. When you come up, you're going to grab a pen and return to your seat, and know that your certificate is in the main office and you can pick it up starting tomorrow. Okay? Congratulations. I'm going to do my best to read everyone's name correctly. I've been practicing, so I apologize in advance. Uh Aman Acharya Claire Ahearn Andrew Allen, you can start coming up to get your pins if when your name is called. Benjamin Alman Nicholas Aquilon Anna Adrada William Ayers, Magdalena Bartell Brooke Battle Raquel Battle Molly Bout Brooke Beaulieu Lonnie Bellanger Genevieve Bentley Lucy Bickford Tanner Bland Liliana Borges Lily Bosinski Abigail Buckley Michael Burke Molly Byrne Kaylee Cahill Danica Karen Madeleine Clark Maya Cole John Connor Bailey Cooper Ian Cotter Evan Couture Caitlin Crowley Wallace D'Angora Sarah
007DeAngelis Maxwell DeKoning Elizabeth DeLello Natalie DeMartino Brock Dettler Adam Dixon Charlotte Durham Thomas Eastwood Cole Emmanuel Autumn Fabiano Elizabeth Ferreira Mason Fowler Stephanie Franceschi Isabelle Garen Alexa Gibney Grace Goudreau Isaac Gordon Rowan Grandmason Lotus Gregory Braden Gwinn Anna Haas Mia Harrison Sean Ha Steffi Heelen Jamie Higgins Samuel Hawk Austin Hallish Emily Hood Vanessa Hughes Ada Jones Shyam Joseph Maxwell Kissell Ethan Kramer Cameron LaChance Abigail Lambrecht Marissa Latini Adele Levis Angelina Leo Acadia Lassard Sydney MacVicar Lily Mayer Madison Mann Abigail Manning Natalie Ma- Marshall >> [snorts] >> Andrew Martin Alp Matoglu Cali Mayo Marcella McBride Liam McLynch Alexandra Meedy Nicole Melik Nicholas Myers Kaya Meskinnis Maria Monge Ryan Morgan Charles Morris Mitchell Mershon Caroline Normands Ashton O'Neal Victor Osatski Bobby Pace Christopher Parent Wyatt Pellett Caroline Powley Wyatt Rathman Austin Reeve Madeleine Roger Morgan Rossett Samuel
008Royal Emma Russett Isabella Seraji Oscar Shafer Loralie Sherbon Brennan Shamay Shamayler I'm >> [laughter] >> Shamayler I messed it up. I was practicing. I'm so sorry, Brennan. Maybe you can tell me when you come up here. Shamayler Logan Shewalje Maeve Symesny William Sarah Miranda Sessler Sela Shanolares Lila Smalley Zachary Sprague Thompson Surratt Eric Tennant William Tobin Josephine Vidala Zoe Vassilopoulos Elena Villaflor is Owen Wagner Ryan Wallace Sophia Wheeler Garrett Whites Shane Winser and Celia Zagami >> [applause] [applause] >> Good job, you guys. >> [applause] >> Good job, you guys. Congratulations to all of our recipients. Our next award is a scholarship award which recognizes seniors with high academic achievement. These are students who have earned a GPA of a 3.33 to a 3.49. Again, please hold your applause until all the names have been read.
009Students, you may come and get your pins. We have Sebastian Barone. Teddy Bleicken. Gavin Daily. Alexander Dobbins. James Dunham. Evie Estabrook. Matthew Foote. Ava Gibson. Emma Gillis. Hayden Gulledge. Nicholas Hendrickson. Peter Herring. Ava Horn. Nolan Yakabochi. Emma Johnson. Ethan Lanigra. Maverick Lindsey. Ava McKenzie. Louise McLain. Jessica Malek. Addison Miller. Elliott Most. Olivia Mumpher. Hayley Novak. Kate Phelps. Madeleine Petit. Catherine Smith. Luca Theos Jack Thibodeau Sophia Wade Jack Williams >> [applause] [applause] >> Great job, you guys. We're so proud of you. Come, keep coming through. You, too. >> [snorts] >> All right. I also have the honor of presenting the junior book awards. These students are being recognized by our um amazing English department. The first one that is up is the Bowdoin College Book Award. This award goes to a young man or woman with
010extraordinary service to the common good and unusual passion for inquiry, discovery, and innovative thinking. This year's recipient is Maxwell Fellman. >> [applause] [applause] >> Get a long walk. >> [applause] [applause] >> Our next award goes to is for the Endicott College Book Award. A student must be a high school junior with a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.0 and exhibit strong leadership skills inside and outside of the classroom. This student must also have a desire for hands-on learning through internships, experiential learning, and have college aspirations in their future plans. This year's recipient is Scarlett Petrecca. >> [applause] [applause] >> Our next award is the Harvard Club of Boston Book Award. This goes to a young man or woman who exemplifies excellence in scholarship and high character combined with achievement in other fields. Our recipient couldn't
011make it tonight, but we can still give him a round of applause. The winner is Colin Stewart. >> [applause] >> Okay, our next one is for the Lasell University Book Award. The Lasell University Book Award honors students who embody the Lasell motto. It's Latin, and I'm afraid I'm going to butcher it, but it means ignorant of defeat. Students must have a minimum weighted GPA of a 3.0 and have actively participated in extra extracurricular activities. The recipient should consistently pursue the greatest version of themselves. In short, they never seem to quit. This year's recipient is Emery Lacasse. >> [applause] >> Yes. >> [applause] >> Okay, our next award is the St. Lawrence University Book Award. This goes to a young man or woman who has displayed a significant commitment to community service. This year's recipient is
012Callan Myers. >> [applause] >> Our next award is from St. Thomas University. It reads, "Aside from academic achievement, awards are given to those with demonstrated commitment to school responsibility and leadership in the arts, not just fine arts, but the arts and humanities more broadly, through their studies and if applicable, extracurricular involvement." This year's recipient is Maureen Furbush. >> [applause] [applause] >> The last award that I have the honor of handing out tonight is the Yale University Book Award. A young man or woman with outstanding personal character as demonstrated by leadership and service to school or community and intellectual promise that is sparked by a passion for knowledge. This year's recipient is Lauren Lee. >> [applause] >> Okay, I'm going to pass our ceremonies along. Our next group that is up are our amazing social studies
013reps. Thank you. Good evening. The Molly K. Stevenson Award honors a legacy rooted in the true spirit of social studies education. As a dedicated teacher, Molly Stevenson believed that understanding history, government, culture, and civic life wasn't just about learning facts. It was about preparing students to be thoughtful, engaged members of their communities. Through her teaching, Molly encouraged her students to ask hard questions, to see multiple perspectives, and to take meaningful action in their schools and communities. This award recognizes students who follow in her footsteps. Those who bring the principles of social studies to life not only in the classroom, but also through their leadership, advocacy, and everyday actions in the world around them. This year, the grade nine award goes to Teagan Chan. >> [applause] [applause] >> The grade 10 award goes to Logan Petit.
014>> [applause] [applause] >> The grade 11 award goes to Margaret Lilly. >> [applause] [applause] >> And the grade 12 award goes to Elliot Most. >> [applause] [applause] >> The Youth in Government Legislator award goes to someone who expertly prepares and defends their legis legislation during the conference. And this year, the award goes to Shane Winter. >> [applause] >> Congratulations. >> [applause] >> And the Youth in Government Delegate Award goes to someone who has demonstrated meticulous preparation and exceptional leadership. And this year the award goes to Alexa Gibney. >> [cheering] [applause] >> All right. As the advisor of the Model United Nations Club here at Exeter High School, it is my honor to pass out our Model UN Award. Two seniors stand out this year as truly deserving recipients of the Model United Nations Award for
015their leadership, preparation, and dedication to diplomacy. Whether leading debate, collaborating with peers, or helping younger delegates grow more comfortable in committee, both students embodied the spirit of Model UN. Their hard work and commitment not only contributed to the success of the team, but also set a standard of excellence that will be very difficult to replace in the near future. And they're going to leave a lasting impact on the program for years to come. This year's award winners are Elliott Most and Alp Motzkin. Big time. >> [applause] [applause] >> It's my honor to be here tonight to represent the mathematics department to award uh the New Hampshire Teachers of Mathematics Awards for outstanding achievement in mathematics. And these are given to juniors and seniors uh as determined by the Exeter High School uh mathematics department. Uh
016so we have five recipients this year. If you could hold your applause until I read all their names. Austin Hallish, Alp Matoglu, Mitchell Mersin, Madeleine Rallybate, and Jasmine Winham. >> [applause] [applause] >> It is also my pleasure as one of the math team coaches uh to present another award. So the Tri-State Math League in which our math team participates awards scholarships to the top three seniors each year. And one of our five outstanding mathematics achievement award winners also earned second place this year in the Tri-State Math League. And he also contributed, along with our other four recipients, to a first place victory in our division this year for math teams. So, congratulations to Alp Metolu for winning the second place award. >> [applause] [applause] >> Okay. The Elizabeth O'Neill Award is named in honor of
017a former English teacher here at Exeter High School. And this award recognizes a student in the senior class who exhibits exemplary skills in reading, literature, and writing. And this year, the English Department has selected Lily Bosensky. >> [applause] [applause] >> Ms. Ramsey, you're up. >> Good evening. This year we have several seniors who have contributed greatly to our theater program here at Exeter High School throughout their four years. Um we are honoring folks who are not only on stage but also backstage building sets, providing light and sound and all that is important in our theater program. I have several names to call if you could come forward and please hold your applause until I get through the list. Anna Arita Liliana Borges Bailey Cooper Elizabeth Ferreira Steffi Heelen Hal Noack Robert Pace Caroline Pauly and
018Austin Reeve. Could you give them one round of applause? >> [applause] [applause] >> Good evening, folks. Uh I'm here this evening to present I have actually quite a few uh to uh present this evening for our [snorts] health, physical education and our art department as well. So, if you again can just hang on to your applause for a moment and uh uh we can give these certificates out. So, our first set of awards, we have 14 health education classes every year. It's a lot of students. Every single student at the high school has to go through it and um we sit down and have a look at all the students who have been through our class and the people that really uh exemplify all of the health education skills-based programming that we are trying to
019truly you know, really achieve. So, this year we have three award winners for our excellence in health education. Uh Miranda Woods, Jane Lyons, and Ryan Wilson. >> [applause] [applause] >> Our next couple of awards here are for our excellence in physical education programming. Athletes at the school get a lot of kudos, but this is also uh a good opportunity for us to recognize students who uh participate, are excellent role models in the class, uh and and we really enjoy having them there, and you know, they they they they make a difference in our PE classes. So, we have uh a number of awards to uh present. So, again, if you could just uh hold your applause till the end. So, our excellence in physical education uh this year, Michaela Sprague, Bentley Schultz, Shane Tupper, Matthew
020Grubb, and Gianna Nivi. >> [applause] [applause] >> I also have a couple of awards to present on behalf of the art department, the visual arts department. We have three awards. Our first award is for excellence in the arts, and that is awarded to Isabella Sarahi. >> [applause] [applause] >> Our next award, also in the art department, our artistic achievement award, and this year it is awarded to Hayden Gulledge. >> [applause] [applause] >> And my final award for this evening on behalf of the art department is for outstanding dedication to the arts, and this year it is awarded to Anna Arida. >> [applause] [applause] >> Okay. >> [applause] >> Thank you, folks. Good evening. The John Philip Sousa Award was first introduced in 1955 and it's the highest achievement that you can be awarded for high
021school band. It honors the top band student for their superior musicianship and outstanding dedication. So, this year's recipient is Austin Reif. >> [applause] [applause] >> And we also have the National School Orchestra Award, which is given to recognize the excellence in playing and contributions to the orchestra. This year's award goes to Austin Holish. >> [applause] [applause] >> Thank you. >> [applause] >> The Louis Armstrong Award is given for excellence in jazz. This year's recipient has been an integral part of the jazz program here at the high school, participating in our jazz band and even making repertoire suggestions. She's also been a member of the New Hampshire Music Educators Association classical band and choir. It's a quite an accomplishment and we're very honored to give this jointly to Emily Hood. >> [applause] [applause] >> Congratulation. >>
022[applause] >> The National School Choral Award is given for excellence in choral musicianship and outstanding contributions to the choral program at Exeter High School. This year's recipient has been a leader in her section of the vocal ensemble and has contributed to the advancement of music in our school and community by participating in our honor society Tri-M, organizing a student choir to sing at the Peach Project in Brentwood for 3 years, and singing countless national anthems including tonight for events and games at Exeter High School. She has been selected to the NHMEA Classical All-State Choir for all four of her high school years, and I'm honored to present this year's National Choral Award to Miranda Sessler. >> [applause] [applause] >> I got all kinds of swag. >> [applause] [applause] >> And our final music department award
023goes for the Fred Waring Director's Award for outstanding leadership and citizenship leading to the advancement of the choirs at Exeter High School. This year's recipient has been active in many aspects of choir at Exeter High School, leader in his section, and has sung on stage in musicals here and in the community theater productions. He is selected for the NHMEA Classical All-State Choir and is the vice president of our Tri-M Music Honor Society. He even toured Europe with American Music Abroad singing in seven European countries. I'm pleased to present this year's Fred Waring Director's Award to Bobby Pace. >> [applause] [applause] >> Uh in our Spanish classes, we have many students who excel academically and many end up with a very high level of fluency. This award is reserved for those who go beyond that and
024make the language a part of their lives to the greatest extent possible. This year's recipient has worked incredibly hard for 4 years both in the classroom and as a member and officer of the Spanish Honor Society. She's committed to the idea that languages connect us and we know she will carry this passion forward beyond the walls of the school. It's my pleasure to present this year's Spanish Award to Lilly Marr. >> [applause] [applause] >> It is incredibly rewarding as an educator to share our passion and see that passion reflected in our students. This year's French award very deservedly goes to Abigail Manning. >> [applause] >> Abby began her French studies in middle school and is currently a student in AP French language and culture. She has been an integral part of the French program and
025National French Honor Society at Exeter High School serving as vice president last year and co-president this year. Sorry you have to stand there for just a moment while I finish talking about you. Abby is an inquisitive and conscientious conscientious learner who consistently strives to develop a deep understanding of any concept while producing work of the highest quality. While her work ethic is exceptional, she is also willing to take risks and embrace mistakes as part of the learning process, which is essential in second language acquisition. She understands that authentic communication matters more than perfection and demonstrates the confidence and courage to rely on her language skills even in unfamiliar situations. This is just a glimpse of her enthusiasm for learning, tenacious work ethic, empathy for others, and ability to foster meaningful connections. These are attributes that
026make her not only an outstanding student, but also an exceptional human being. It's truly my pleasure to present Abigail Manning with this year's French award. >> [applause] [applause] >> Uh this year we have two students who are going to receive the Latin award. Um They have both taken Latin for 4 years and they have participated in the Latin club here. They've also done off-campus events such as Granite State Certamen, which is a quiz bowl type competition and a mythology Olympics that was hosted at UNH. They've also been members of the National Latin Honor Society for all 4 years. Um they are dedicated to uh you know, just preserving the knowledge and culture of the Greco-Roman world, mythology, history, literature and they show that in the classroom and also with their creative projects including art and
027creative writing. And they've also um one of the students has taken a summer class at St. Paul's for ancient history and one of the other students has also won numerous National Latin Exam awards over the years. And the two award winners are Lorelai Sherman and Mitchell Mershon. >> [applause] [applause] >> Good evening. I'm Liz Morris and I am presenting on behalf of the science department. It is my pleasure to recognize the following students for their dedication, hard work, interest and aptitude for the study of science. These students are at the top of their class for science because they not only excel at in science concepts, but also have extraordinary skills in math, language, and critical thinking. We are so proud of their achievements here at EHS and can't wait to see what they discover in
028the future. The first award is for the Society of Women Engineers. Uh the society is offering these certificates to three young women from the class of 2026 who have demonstrated high achievement in science and mathematics. The society would like to encourage these three winners and all young and all young women interested in science and mathematics to pursue a career in in the engineering profession. As winners of these certificates of merit, the winners are eligible for scholarship scholarships through the society. For honors, Nicole Melick. >> [applause] [applause] >> For high honors, Abigail Manning. >> [applause] [applause] >> And highest honors, Emily Hood. >> [applause] [applause] >> I usually start out by saying that my awards go last because I like sitting here and listening to all the awards, but also because there are some money attached
029to them. So, next the Xerox Award for Innovation in Information Technology. The next award that I will present tonight is the Xerox Award. This award is being offered by the University of Rochester and the Xerox Corporation, which have been in partnership together for nearly 50 years. I've been doing this like 10 years, so let's say 60 years. Um during this time both the University and Xerox have been at the forefront of some of the most important developments of the information age. The Xerox Award goes to a member of the class of 2027 who has demonstrated the following qualities: a strong interest in innovation and or information technology, as well as a high level of achievement in this area. The student is will be considered for a scholarship of at least $5,000 a year. The 2026
030Xerox Award goes to Ava Castonguay. >> [applause] [applause] >> The third award that I will present tonight is the Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award. Bausch & Lomb along with the University of Rochester and at the Xerox Corporation have a long history of innovation. This award is a symbol of the University's commitment to discovery, analytical thought, and progress. The Bausch & Lomb Award goes to a member of the class of 2027 who has best demonstrated consistent high achievement and rigor in all science classes. Similar to the Xerox Award, should the winner of this award apply to the University of Rochester, the application fee will be waived and they will be considered for a scholarship of at least $5,000 a year. The 2026 Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award goes to Jasmine Winham. >> [applause] [applause]
031>> Since 1916, Rensselaer Polytechnic University in Troy, New York has presented the Rensselaer Medals to for two purposes. First, to recognize superlative academic achievement of young men and women, and second, to motivate students towards careers in science, engineering, and technology. This year's nominee for the Rensselaer Medalist is a member of the class of 2027 who has distinguished themselves in the area of science and mathematics. In doing so, this award winner has demonstrated the potential for success and in a challenging academic setting and consistently excelled in both mathematics and science. Should the winner of this award apply to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and gain acceptance, then they will be guaranteed a minimum of $40,000 merit scholarship for all four years. The Rensselaer Medal nominee for 2026 goes to Aks H. Panwala Moosa. Sorry. >> [applause] [applause] >>
032The next award that I'm presenting tonight is on the behalf of Ben Morse, who is a robotics instructor and the the advisor for robotics team. The first annual excellence in robotics award honors a visionary minds pursuing the boundaries of this what systems can achieve. This recognition celebrates the perfect synergy of hardware mastery and intelligent software designed not just to operate, but to revolutionize how we interact with the word world. Please join me when the innovator from the class of 2027 who has gone above and beyond. This student isn't here today, but Mr. Morse is going to present this to him in robotics tomorrow. It is Vayda's Bompelli. >> [applause] >> The final words for tonight are the anatomy and physiology awards. Anatomy and physiology awards are given annually to students who are superlative in the
033study of anatomy and physiology and excel in this very difficult subject. The first excellence in anatomy and physiology award goes to Kate Phelps. >> [applause] [applause] >> And the honors in anatomy and physiology excellence award goes to Lily Mare. >> [applause] [applause] >> With that, I'm going to turn it over to Ms. Nieves for her closing remarks. Well, let's give another round of applause to all of our recipients. Such great work. >> [applause] [applause] >> A quick thank you for to everyone who has helped the students along the way. Also to our superintendent and our school board who is They're so incredibly supportive and that's the reason why we're able to offer so many great programs and have these connections in our community. So, thank you to them. And to our award recipients, we're so
034proud of you and your accomplishments. You set such an amazing example for our school and our overall community. We're incredibly proud of you guys. So, congrats. Enjoy the rest of your evening. Drive safe. Thank you. >> [applause] >> I know. I know.