2025 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Elizabeth is the granddaughter of John Hester, Retired PM of Oxford. She graduated from Shepherd Hill Regional High School and will be attending Nichols College with a major in Digital Marketing. Elizabeth enjoys convincing people to do things and is very interested in convincing people to gain an interest in products, brands or visiting places through digital marketing and advertising with the use of social media platforms. She is excited to study product evolvement from the concept through final product and then the study of how the community accepts products and ideas.  Elizabeth received an Excellence in Arts, Honors Award from Shepherd High School and a Nichols College internal Presidential Merit Scholarship. Outside of high school, she works at Marshalls and Pool and Cue and Spas Too during the summer months.

Grace is the granddaughter of Dorothy Sullivan, Retired PM of Princeton. Grace graduated from Kents Hill School from Reading ME and will be attending New England College to study biology. Grace will be major in criminal justice with the goal of becoming a forensic pathologist to help ensure the integrity of evidence, including autopsies, to help support the truth in both criminal and civil cases in order for justice to be served. Grace was on the Honor Roll and High Honor Roll during high school. She served as the Captain of the Girls Varsity Ice Hockey Teams and played on the Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team. Grace was also the Co-Founder of the Board Games Club and volunteers at the Veterans Cemetery and for the U/A Girls Ice Hockey Team. 

Hailey is the daughter of Jeff Roach, Postmaster of Lynn. She graduated from Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical High School in 2023 and is currently attending Coastal Carolina University in North Carolina where her major is finance. For four years, Hailey was on the High School Principal’s List every year and is on the Dean’s List at Costal Carolina. Hailey played Basketball and Softball at the Junior Varsity and Varsity levels throughout HS while also coaching softball pitching clinics for the younger girls. While attending a technical high school, Hailey studied Dental Assisting which enabled here to work as a Dental Assistant. After HS she received her Dental Assistant License and has been working as such ever since. When not participating in school activities, Hailey works at dental offices and plays on an AAU softball team all year round. She also volunteers in her hometown helping with softball pitching clinics for the younger girls in town. 

Julianna is the daughter of Richmond Postmaster Koren Ahlen. She graduated from Darrow School and is currently attending Savannah College of Art and Design in GA majoring in acting and filmmaking. She received High Honors, Excellence in Theater and Excellence in Spanish. As a freshman at Savannah College, she was named to the Dean’s List and had the opportunity to write and direct her 1st short film and act in two plays through the student run Shakespeare Club. Julianna has been active in sports playing HS Varsity Soccer and HS Varsity Basketball where she served as Captain for both teams and also played Varsity Softball. Outside of sports, she was part of the Debate Club, Jazz Band, School Theater, the Women’s Empowerment Club, and the Newspaper Club where she served as the Editor in Chief. Activities outside of school include the Berkshire Youth Leadership Program, the Play Write Mentoring Project, the Internship and Adams Theatre, the Women in Film Club and the Film Production Club. Julianna’s primary goal as a both an actor and filmmaker is to harness the truth and vulnerability in my acting and storytelling as well as uplifting women voices in film. 

Ashley is the niece of Donna Legro, Retired Postmaster of Haverhill. She graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School and will be attending the College of Holy Cross with a major in biology and an interest in a career where she can impact someone’s life such as a Physician Assistant, Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist. Ashley received many awards during HS such as Academic Honor roll, National First Generation Recognition Program, College Board, Kristen Amarco Sesselmann Leadership Award, National Honor Society serving as Secretary, Brown University Book Award. Her extracurricular school activities consisted of Fenwick Pep & Concert Bands serving as the Librarian, Admissions Tour Guide, Best Buddies Club, Kindness Club, and Freshman Orientation Program Group Leader. Ashley’s sports consisted of JV and Varsity Field Hockey serving as Captain, Massachusetts Field Hockey, and JV Basketball. She was named to the Joanne Paquette Academic All Star Team, the All Star of the Catholic Central League, and Student Athlete of the Month. She volunteers at My Brother’s Table Soup Kitchen in Lynn and works as a cashier in Danvers.

  Kathryn is the granddaughter of North Attleboro Postmaster Joseph Silvia. She is currently attending Wheaton College in Norton MA where she is studying towards her bachelor’s degree in film and news media. She has received High Honors, The Dale Dorman Radio Award and made the Dean’s list. Her activities include The Mayfellows Honor Society, Film Collective, Craft Club and she has an on-campus job at the Registrar office. She also is a receptionist and Ophthalmic Technician at Eyecare Eyewear.

  Andrew is the grandson of Retired Postmaster of Eastham Patricia Dillon. Andrew will graduate this year from Worcester Academy in Worcester MA. Andrew will be attending the University of Alabama where he will study Business with a minor in Economics. Andrew has been on the headmasters list for the four years of his high school career. Andrew was the football captain, he played varsity basketball, ran varsity Track and Field and played Varsity Lacrosse. He is on the Spirit committee. He is a school ambassador and participates in the yearbook club. Andrew has also coached middle school basketball team for Venerini academy and participates in Reading Across America.

  Samantha is the daughter of Westford Postmaster Jeffrey Reddington. Samantha will be graduating from Westford Academy in Westford MA. Samantha will be attending college at California Polytechnic State University where she will study Political Science. Samantha has received Academic Achievement High Honors. Samantha has participated in Girl’s soccer, Westford Academy Girls Basketball, where she was a captain, and Westford Track and field. Samantha also has participated in the Green Lions FC where she was a captain for 4 years and Safira Futsal Academy where she was a captain for 3 years.  Samantha is also doing an internship on campaign for Joyce Craig a New Hampshire governor candidate.

Declan is the son of Forestdale Postmaster Robert Norris; JR. Declan will be graduating from Falmouth High School in Falmouth MA. Declan will be attending college to study Business/Marketing. Declan has received the coaches award for JV Golf, he’s participated in the Cape and Islands League all-star Golf, he played Basketball and Varsity baseball where he received the Coaches Award. He has volunteered in the Falmouth Road Race First Congregational Church in Falmouth as a JR Deacon. He was a Physical education intern for East Falmouth Elementary School. And he is a member of the Sacconnesset Golf Club.