March Madness is upon us in more ways than one. April brings with it signs of spring and being outside more. With that will be a feeling of momentum in the final months of the school year. We know that momentum plays an important role in a successful school year - whether in basketball tournaments (March Madness) or in schools how we handle change and adversity is important. Developing resilience matters in all of our lives and the lessons we have learned this past couple of years will be with us for many years to come.
As we move into April with our Spring sports being visible on our Hill campus - it gives us hope that soon the sunshine will be the norm and the temperatures will certainly be rising. With grades closing for the third marking term on Friday April 1st - the 2021-2022 school year will be three-quarters complete. Our class of 2022 will be counting down the days and the deadlines around finishing their high school career strong, and AP Exams & MCAS testing will be in full swing for our 10th and 11th grade students come the beginning of May.
This time of the school year can also be very hectic. All of us (students, teachers, and parents) need to navigate during this period of time trying to overcome deadlines and hurdles in an attempt to finish our year strong. Sometimes these hurdles and stuck moments can create crossroads for us to make a decision which sometimes can be based on our fear of failing or not meeting our own or other's expectations. During these times it’s important to pause and take a deep breath and simply just take a step forward. These are great contributors to continuing in developing a resilient mindset.
Let’s continue to be guides for our students on the Hill in gaining their individual and collective resiliency on many levels in order for them to OWN their future and let them know the power they possess can create change small and large.
Be well
Spring is coming, if you have seasonal allergies, please remember to start taking your medications as the season changes. We do not carry routine allergy medications or decongestants in the nurses' office.
Sophomores Class of 2024
Nurses are looking for Sophomore physicals! In accordance with Massachusetts State Regulations and school policy, all10th graders are required to turn in a physical exam. Please turn in a copy by mail, email or fax to 508.943.5956
Thank you,
On Friday April 1, 2022, two Shepherd Hill students attended Student Government day. While this year’s proceedings were offered virtually, both Rami Rachid and Caroline Doering participated in the day’s activities by following what an average day for a member of Massachusetts government is like. Both were able to offer and hear testimony in relation to two separate bills that have been proposed in Massachusetts. Bill H.564 is a proposed law that seeks to nutritionally improve school lunches. Bill S.448, which is a proposed law to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 years of age.
Rami was assigned a role in the Supreme Judicial Court, where he was given a virtual tour of the John Adams Courthouse by Clerk Francis V. Kenneally, Esq. Through a Q & A session with the clerk and his support staff, Rami was able to learn about how the court functions as well as how each staff member arrived at their position.
April Newsletter
Paul Konieczny
With April, we look forward to longer days, warmer weather and our annual spring-cleaning projects.
As we accumulate clutter, we create a fire hazard, the more clutter we have the more of a chance an accidental fire can occur. A clean and organized home is less likely to have an accidental fire, let us look at where we can begin our cleanup.
If you have a garage this area usually is cluttered with our winter stuff so let us look at what is in there and clean it up. Organize it and properly store all items that you have use for and if discard all other items that you do not use or of no use to you and your family. Gasoline cans should be stored off the floor and on a secure shelf make sure the gasoline is in an approved container.
Gas Grills come out of hibernation to begin our cookout season; we need to ensure these are ready for the season by cleaning any grease build up that remains from last season. The LP-gas tank should be visually inspected for damage including the regulator and hose to be sure they are not worn, damage and tight. Lap-gas is heavier than air so if a leak develops the gas will gas will fall to the low point usually the ground or basement if it can access through a basement window this is one reason why a gas grill is not permitted on a deck/balcony that is higher than the ground floor.
Sometimes an overlooked area of our cleaning is the clothes dryer, if we do not maintain the equipment it can fail. After each use clean, the filter screen to clear any lint from the machine this helps to prevent the dryer from overheating. Along with the screen, clean the vents on the outside, something dust and lint will accumulate in this area. Each year the dryer vent pipe must be inspected cleaned or replaced.
The varsity baseball’s team had the privilege of taking a trip to the WOOSOX polar park stadium for a tour. The boys got to see the control room, premier seats and the clubhouse and dugouts! A great experience to get our team in the swing as we start the season! Thanks to coach Mike Daley for arranging it!!
Acosta-Bernazar, Innis - Nichols College, Quinsigamond Community College
Adamuska, Amanda - Worcester State University
Andino, Yanellie - Otterbein University, Saint Leo University, University of Tampa, Worcester State University
Annese, Michalyn - University of Rhode Island, Worcester State University
Arambula Cortez, Marco - Quinsigamond Community College
Ayoub, Mariam - Assumption University, University of Massachusetts-Boston, Springfield College, Worcester State University
Bartkus, Kody - Florida Gulf Coast University, University of Maine, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth,
Beaudette, Jake - Fitchburg State University, Nichols College, Worcester State University
Beeman, Jordan - Lynn University
Biron, Alyse - Emmanuel College, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Westfield State University
Bjork, Taylor - Quinsigamond Community College
Bodamer, Delaney - Pace University-New York City Campus
Boktor, Mina - Nichols College, Quinsigamond Community College
Bowlin, Ellora - University of Hawaii at Hilo, Quinebaug Valley Community College, Quinsigamond Community College
Brill, Emily - Assumption University, Pace University-New York City Campus, Salem State University
Brown, Nathaniel - Plymouth State University
Carbonneau, Dylan - Quinsigamond Community College
Chabot, Emma - Lasell University, Plymouth State University
Chaudhry, Ayaan - University of Massachusetts-Boston, Nichols College
Chesley, Emma - Quinsigamond Community College
Christenson, Alexandria - University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Nichols College
Ciani, Alison - Bentley University, Binghamton University, Elon University, Juniata College, University of Maine, University of Massachusetts-Amherst (Isenberg School of Management), University of Massachusetts-Boston, Michigan State University, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, University of Vermont
Claudio, Alexis - Curry College, Dean College, Fisher College,
Quinebaug Valley Community College, Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester State University
Cluett, Connor - University of Delaware, Drexel University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Cook, Joshua - Quinebaug Valley Community College, Quinsigamond Community College
Cronin-Loggie, Opal - Quinebaug Valley Community College
D’Arcangelo, Samantha - Bridgewater State University, Castleton University, Keene State University, Lees-McRae College, Roger Williams University, Thomas College
Darling, Lucas - Nichols College
Delaney, Matt - Quinsigamond Community College
Dennison, Ashley - Quinebaug Valley Community College, Quinsigamond Community College
Dion, Hannah - University of Connecticut, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Salve Regina University, Stonehill College, Suffolk University
Doud, Keirsten - Salem State University
Downs, Alannah - Castleton University, College of Saint Rose, Curry College, Lasell University, University of New Haven, Nichols College, Norwich University, Rivier University, University of Southern Maine, Western New England University, Westfield State University
Dubey, Bronson - University of Vermont
Ducasse, Sarah - Lynn University
Ducharme, Cy - Nichols College
Dumas, Joseph - Johnson & Wales University-Providence, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, Merrimack College, Western New England University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Ekstrom, Stephen - Bridgewater State University, Framingham State University, Lasell University, University of Maine at Farmington, Roger Williams University, Salem State University
Ennis, Aislinn - Cornell University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Faikai, Agnes - Quinsigamond Community College
Falcone, Mia - Mitchell College, Westfield State University
Faulkner, Nicole - Florida SouthWestern State College, Stonehill College, Valencia College
Figueroa Garcia, Miguel - Curry College, Dean College, Fisher College
Finlay, Skylar - Hofstra University, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, University of Massachusetts-Boston
Finlay, Treyden - Clark University, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, University of Vermont (School of Business Administration), Worcester State University
Fitzgerald, Sydney - Plymouth State University
Flayhan, Gabriel - University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Fournier, Logan - Assumption College, University of Connecticut, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, University of Massachusetts-Lowell, Stonehill College
Gavaletz, Taylor - University of Massachusetts-Amherst, University of Rhode Island, Worcester State University
Gering, Alyson - Bridgewater State University, Framingham State University, University of Massachusetts-Boston, Westfield State University, Worcester State University
Giarnese, Austin - Assumption University, University of Massachusetts-Lowell, University of New Haven, University of Richmond
Giovannucci, Katie - Bridgewater State University, Framingham State University, Westfield State University
Grenier, Madeline - Fitchburg State University, New England Institute of Technology, Southern New Hampshire University
Gronek, Elzbieta - Worcester State University
Hachey, Molly - College of the Holy Cross
Hanlan, Kiley - Coastal Carolina University, Pace University-New York City Campus, Worcester State University
Harris, Elizabeth - Johnson & Wales University-Providence, Nichols College, Worcester State University
Harvey, Ashley - Worcester State University
Hensel, Jack - Quinsigamond Community College
Hill, Travis - Bridgewater State University, Plymouth State University
Hopkins, Cal - University of Massachusetts-Amherst, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, University of Rhode Island, Western New England University
Huynh, Tristen - Norwich University
Ignatovich, Adrian - Plymouth State University
Janusz, Zakary - Nichols College
Jarvis, Amelie - Central Connecticut State University
Jubinville, Michael - Quinsigamond Community College
Kampe, Kennedy - Anna Maria College, Baldwin Wallace University, Clark University, Daemen College, Elmira College
Kania, Andrew - Assumption University, Fitchburg State University, Johnson & Wales University-Providence, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, University of Massachusetts-Lowell, Merrimack College, Quinnipiac University, University of Rhode Island, Worcester State University
Kay, Keiran - Anna Maria College, University of Arizona, University of Hawaii at Mamoa
Kilderry, Erin - Salem State University
Koronis, George - Worcester State University
Kuchnicki, Madelyn - Curry College, Merrimack College, Roger Williams University, Worcester State University
Kustigian, Matthew - Bridgewater State University, University of Maine, Quinnipiac University, Sacred Heart University, Worcester State University
Lamarine, Patrick - University of New Haven, Providence College
Lamoureux, Nathaniel - Fisher College
Landry, Margaret - University of Connecticut, Marist College, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, University of Rhode Island, Stonehill College, Wheaton College-Massachusetts
Langevin, Hannah - New England Institute of Technology
Laska, Gabriela - Bridgewater State University, Dean College, Fisher College, University of New England, Salem State University
Law, Owyn - Bridgewater State University, Florida Southern College, Merrimack College, Nichols College, Western New England University
LeBlanc, Brooke - Johnson & Wales University-Providence, University of Massachusetts-Amherst
LeBoeuf, Kayden - Quinsigamond Community College
Legere, Nolan - Bridgewater State University, Plymouth State University, Worcester State University
Leo, Ava - Rhode Island College, Westfield State University
Lepper, Abigail - University of Connecticut, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Levesque, Jack - Salve Regina University, Western New England University
Lindstrom, Eda - Nichols College, Quinsigamond Community College, Framingham State, Emmanuel College
Luke, Jacob - Western New England University
Macharia, Safwan - University of Massachusetts-Boston, Suffolk University
Magee, Evelyn - University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Mansur, Rhiannon - Worcester State University
Mayotte, Jason - Bridgewater State University, Keene State College, Nichols College, Plymouth State University, Salem State University, Westfield State University
McCarty, Sean - University of Massachusetts-Amherst, University of Massachusetts-Lowell, Northeastern University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
McClay, Natasha - American International College, Bay Path University, Castleton University, The College of Saint Rose, Florida Institute of Technology, Nichols College, Regis College, University of Rhode Island, Salem State University, Simmons University, Southern New Hampshire University, Tiffin University, Westfield State University
McGowan, Jack - Nichols College
McKenzie, Ryan - Clark University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester State University
Medawar, Maria - Chaminade University of Honolulu, Clark University, High Point University, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, University of Massachusetts-Lowell, Suffolk University, Western New England University, Wheaton College-Massachusetts
Milewski, Jessica - Castleton University, Dean College, Fisher College, Westfield State University, Worcester State University
Moran, Erin - College of the Holy Cross, Providence College, Siena College, Stonehill College, Westfield State University
Morrison, Jaclyn - Worcester State University
Mountain, Olivia - Quinsigamond Community College
Muturi, Jayden - Quinebaug Valley Community College
Nayfeh, Nickole - University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, Roger Williams University, Western New England University
Nordstrom, Makayla - Nichols College
O’Brien, Isabella - Eckerd College, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Suffolk University, Worcester State University
Parent, Payton - Endicott College, Hawaii Pacific University, Quinnipiac University, University of Utah
Patel, Meghav - Quinsigamond Community College
Peck, Raegan - Colby-Sawyer College, Lasell University, Lesley University, University of Massachusetts-Lowell, University of New England, Plymouth State University, Quinnipiac University, University of Rhode Island
Pellegrine, Anthony - Nichols College
Perry, Ben - Bridgewater State University, Clark University, Northeastern University, Pace University-New York City Campus, Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Peters, Antonia - Rivier University
Peters, Riley - Dean College, Nichols College, Rivier University, Worcester State University
Podgorny, Sebastian - Assumption University, Quinsigamond Community College,
Worcester State University
Poirier, Lauren - Framingham State College, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, Nichols College, Worcester State University
Prussman, Zachary - Quinsigamond Community College
Ramirez-Ruggles, Iverson - Nichols College
Reece, William - Bentley University, Bryant University, Endicott College-Boston, Roger Williams University, Saint Anselm College, Stonehill College, Western New England University
Rivera-Kwiatkowska, Patrysia - CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Roach, Gabriel - Drexel University, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, McGill University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rochester Institute of Technology, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Roberts, Jacob - Assumption College, Elms College (College of our Lady of the Elms), Fitchburg State College, Westfield State University
Robinson, Zachary - Lasell University, University of Mass-Amherst, Westfield State University, Worcester State University
Rupert, Alyssa - Quinsigamond Community College
Ryan, Patrick - University of Massachusetts-Boston, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rochester Institute of Technology, Saint Michael’s College, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Salib, Mina - Quinsigamond Community College
Sanchez, Halle - Rivier University, Worcester State University
Santiago, Jomar - Quinsigamond Community College
Santos, Kasia - Quinsigamond Community College
Santos, Kaylie - Quinsigamond Community College
Sklarz, Mitchell - Quinebaug Valley Community College
Skoczylas, Piotr - University of Massachusetts-Boston, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Worcester State University
Smith, Allison - American International College, Assumption University, DePaul University, Fisher College, Fitchburg State University, Lasell University, Loyola University-Chicago, Plymouth State University, Quinebaug Valley Community College, Quinsigamond Community College,Rockford University, Saint Xavier University, Salem State University
Springer, Ella - Bridgewater State University, Southern New Hampshire University, Westfield State University
Starczewski, Molly - Bridgewater State University, Hofstra University, Keene State College, Lasell University, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Saint Michael’s College, Worcester State University
Stegenga, Hannah - Nichols College, Worcester State University
Stegenga, Hayley - Nichols College
Szabo, Natalie - Quinsigamond Community College
Tetreault, Denver - Nichols College
Thomas, Anna - University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Quinnipiac University, University of Rhode Island, Westfield State University
Trevarthan, David - Dean College
Tucker, Jillian - Endicott College, Merrimack College, Radford University, Rivier University
Valley, Elizabeth - Berklee College of Music
Vangel, Sofia - University of Hartford, Nichols College, Roger Williams University, Southern New Hampshire University, Western New England University
Wallace, Trevor - Florida Institute of Technology, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Weiland, Oliver - Worcester State University
Wheeler, Elijah - Quinebaug Valley Community College, Quinsigamond Community College
Wheeler, Gabrielle - Syracuse University, University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Zalewski, Juliana - Worcester State University
Zurawski, Nina - Nichols College, Suffolk University, Worcester State University
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2021/2022 Officers
President: Jeff Cloutier
Vice-President: Terry Salonis
Treasurer: Gereen Langmyer
Associate Treasurer: June Ellen Cloutier
Corresponding Secretary: Maria Perea-Beaulieau
Recording Secretary: Kristi White
Member at Large: Hilary Grabe and Karen Bodamer
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