Salem High Graduates Win Big in Scholarships, Grants

When the Salem High School Class of 2014 graduates tonight, they will walk away with more than just their diploma. The total amount of college scholarships and grants this year: $5,951,908.

The local community and private scholarships total $101,485.95 and the "Dollars for Scholars" scholarships total $50,000, according to the district.

Kaitlyn Appleton, American Academy of Dramatic Arts: Distinguished Young Woman of New Hampshire Pageant Scholarship

Ariana Arden, University of Vermont: University of Vermont Presidential Scholarship and Dollars For Scholars Scholarship

Mariah Arsenault, Southern New Hampshire University: Southern New Hampshire University Presidential Scholarship, Articulation Scholarship and FBLA Scholarship
Alexander Arthur, New Hampshire Institute of Art: New Hampshire Institute of Art Portfolio Scholarship

Andria Auger, Merrimack College: Merrimack College Scholarship and Honors Scholarship, Molly Reid Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Continuing Education Award, Greater Lawrence Italian Women's Club Scholarship Award and Dollars For Scholars Scholarship

Devin Baker, Merrimack College: Merrimack College Scholarship
Daniel Barbin, University of Massachusetts/Lowell: University of Massachusetts Regional Academic Council Scholarship and Co-op Scholars Program Award, Samsung American Legion Scholarship, Joseph Bergeron Memorial Scholarship, Salem High School Booster Club Scholarship and the Ina Roorda Memorial Scholarship

Jake Bartlett, University of Rhode Island: Salem Police Benevolent Scholarship

Carleton Beaulieu, University of New England: University of New England Dean's Scholarship

Kimberly Beaton, Salve Regina University: Salve Regina University McAuly Scholarship 

Kara Beninati, Southern New Hampshire University: Southern New Hampshire University Go-Getter, Articulation and Resident Scholarship and Grant, Kiwanis Scholarship and Culinary Merit Award

Brittany Berg, Curry College: Curry College Academic Achievement Scholarship, Early Action Award and Nursing Grant, Salem High School Parents Music Club Award and Phyllis Berg Memorial Scholarship

Amanda Bickford, St. Anselm College: St. Anselm College Presidential Scholarship and (Softball) Athletic Grant-In-Aid, Commonwealth Motors Basketball Tournament Scholarship, William D. Ackerman Memorial Scholarship, Thomas Driscoll Memorial Scholarship, Kiwanis Club Scholarship, Salem High School Booster Club Scholarship and Dollars For Scholars

Brenna Blakslee, Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Basketball) Athletic Grant-In-Aid, Salem Youth Soccer Scholarship and Salem High School Booster Club Scholarship

Jordan Bowman, Lasell College: Lasell College Achievement Award
Paige Bradish, Southern New Hampshire University: Southern New Hampshire University Go-Getter and Articulation Scholarship, Grant, New Hampshire Unique Endowment Grant, Federal Pell and SEOG Grant

John Breen, Johnson and Wales University: Johnson and Wales University Award, Grant and Campus Award

Ryan Buck, University of Rhode Island: University of Rhode Island Centennial Scholarship and John Willis Memorial Scholarship

Olivia Burke, Assumption College: Assumption College Aquinas Scholarship and Grant, Athletic Incentive Grant - Volleyball

Trevor Campbell, University of Massachusetts/Amherst: University of Massachusetts/Amherst Chancellor's Scholarship
Eric Conte, Franklin Pierce University: Franklin Pierce University President's Scholarship and Pierce Health Scholarship

Madison Curtis, University of New Hampshire: Samantha Ray Memorial Spirit Award and Granite State South Board of Realtors Scholarship

Andrew Dang, Mercer University: Mercer University Lamar Plunkett Academic Scholarship

Hannah Day-Bottai, New Hampshire Technical Institute: New Hampshire Technical Institute UNIQUE Scholarship, Federal Pell Grant and 2013 Granite Girls State Scholarship

Connor Decker, Southern New Hampshire University: Southern New Hampshire University Academic Scholarship, Articulation Scholarship, Resident Scholarship and Family Scholarship, Salem Police Benevolent Scholarship

Robert DeFrancesco, Fitchburg State University: Fitchburg State University Special Fee Scholarship and Grant, Federal Pell Grant and SEOG Grant and Dollars For Scholars Scholarship

Jacy DeMarco, Southern New Hampshire University: Southern New Hampshire University Academic, Articulation and Resident Scholarship

Rachael Denning, Fitchburg State University: Salem High School Booster Club Scholarship and Salem Softball Scholarship

Jessica DiMario, Endicott College: Endicott College Merit Scholarship and Ina Roorda Memorial Scholarship

Devin Douglas, Northern Essex Community College: Market Basket Scholarship

Jessica Dubois, Empire Beauty School: Empire Beauty School Scholarship
David Ducharme, New Hampshire Technical Institute: Dollars For Scholars Scholarship

Mitchell Dufton, Wentworth Institute of Technology: Wentworth Institute of Technology Merit Award Scholarship and Salem High School Booster Club Scholarship

George ElKhoury, Southern New Hampshire University: Southern New Hampshire University Academic Scholarship and Articulation Scholarship

Joseph Estes, Southern New Hampshire University: Southern New Hampshire Scholarship and Grants

Jessica Evans, New Hampshire Institute of Art: New Hampshire Institute Scholastic Art Award, SAT/ACT, GPA and Portfolio Scholarship, Amvets New Hampshire Post 2, Past Commanders Scholarship and The Greater Salem Artists Association Scholarship

Kerry Field, Plymouth State University: Plymouth State University President's Scholarship and Salem High School Booster Club Scholarship
Brittany Fleming, University of New Hampshire: University of New Hampshire Dean's Scholarship

Darvin Florian, Fitchburg State University: Fitchburg State University Grant

Nicholas Fosman, Emerson College: Emerson College Grant, Federal Pell and SEOG Grant, Principal's Service Award and Dollars For Scholars Scholarship

Kristen Foster, Colby-Sawyer College: Colby-Sawyer Founders Scholarship, Grant and Early Action Award, Federal Pell and SEOG Grant, Dollars For Scholars 
Scholarship and Salem High School Parents Music Club Award

Joshua Fox, University of New Hampshire: SSgt. Edmond Lo Memorial Scholarship, Salem Police Benevolent Scholarship and Dollars For Scholars Scholarship

Brian Frazier, Wentworth Institute of Technology: Wentworth Institute of Technology Merit Award Scholarship

Alexander Fredette, University of New Hampshire: University of New Hampshire Grant, Kiwanis Scholarship, Salem High School Booster Club Scholarship, Salem Police Benevolent Scholarship and Sgt. Pierre A. Raymond Memorial Scholarship

Ryan Fredette, Northeastern University: Northeastern University Grant, Londonderry Family Practice/Derry Medical Center Scholarship, Medical Staff of Lawrence General Hospital Scholarship, New Hampshire State Elks' Association Scholarship, Salem Exchange Club Freedom Shrine Scholarship Award, Fran Brennan Memorial Scholarship, Salem Youth Soccer Scholarship, Kiwanis Scholarship, Salem High School Booster Club Scholarship, Salem Police Benevolent Scholarship, Greater Salem Rotary Club "Community Service Scholarship" and Dollars For Scholars Scholarship

Joshua Gallant, Northern Essex Community College: New Hampshire Red Sox Scholarship and Dollars For Scholars Scholarship
Mikaela Gauvain, Southern New Hampshire University: Southern New Hampshire University Presidential, Articulation and Resident Scholarship, Salem High School Booster Club Scholarship and Thomas Driscoll Memorial Scholarship

Micaela Gendron, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University Forsyth Scholarship and Special Recognition Scholarship
Nicholas Gentile, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University Award, Merit Award, Lawrence General Hospital Scholarship and Dollars For Scholars Scholarship

Raelynn Giuffre, University of Hartford: University of Hartford Hartt Preforming Arts Scholarship and Pell Grant, Kiwanis Scholarship and Salem High School Parents Music Club Award

Andrew Goddu, University of New Hampshire: University of New Hampshire Director's Scholarship and SkillsUSA Championship Scholarship

Sarah Hale, University of Rhode Island: University of Rhode Island Centennial Scholarship and University Fund Grant and Dollars For Scholars Scholarship

Austin Hamel, Northern Essex Community College: Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Kayla Hannon, Husson University: Husson University On-Campus Residential Grant and Pine Tree Grant

Ashley Hayes, University of New Hampshire: University of New Hampshire Presidential Scholarship, Director's Scholarship and Salem High School Booster Club Scholarship

Bradley Haynes, University of New Hampshire: Salem High School Booster Club Scholarship

Emily Hickey, Connecticut College: Connecticut College Grant
Dana Hua, Endicott College: Endicott College Presidential Art Scholarship and Grants

Liam Hurley, Merrimack College: Merrimack College Scholarship

Timothy Jacques, Northeastern University: Northeastern University Scholarship and Grants

Michaela Johnson, University of Tampa: University of Tampa Spartan Scholarship

Shari Juranovits, Colby-Sawyer College: Colby-Sawyer College Founders Scholarship and Early Action Award

Ryan Kennelly, Merrimack College: Merrimack College Scholarship

Alyssa Kolbert, University of New Hampshire: Salem High School Booster Club Scholarship and Standex International Scholarship

Nicholas Lanza, Southern New Hampshire University: Southern New Hampshire University Academic, Articulation and Resident Scholarship and Grant

Laura LaPierre, St. Anselm College: St. Anslem College Abbot Bertrand Dolan, O.S.B. Scholarship, Salem High School Booster Club Scholarship and Dollars For Scholars Scholarship

Jeffrey LaRosa, University of Massachusetts/Lowell: Salem Police Benevolent Scholarship

Abigail Lehner, University of New Hampshire: University of New Hampshire Hughes Fund-Murkland Scholarship 

Zachary Leonard, New England College: New England College Scholarship and Grants

Alysha Letendre, University of New Haven: University of New Haven Charger Award, Grant and Dean's Scholarship

Allison Lewis, Wentworth Institute of Technology: Wentworth Institute of Technology Merit Award Scholarship, Wentworth Fund Grant and Scholarship and Pell Grant

Zachary Liupakka, Plymouth State University: Plymouth State University Promise Award, Eric Loeschner "Sports & Kids" Scholarship and Salem High School Booster Club Scholarship

Yao Long, Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Worcester Polytechnic Institute Scholarship and University Award and Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship

Jordan Lopez, Wentworth Institute of Technology: Wentworth Institute of Technology Merit Award Scholarship

Jarred Lozowski, Nichols College: Salem Police Benevolent Scholarship
Brianna Lumb, University of Alabama: University of Alabama Engineering Leadership Scholarship, Methuen-Salem Rotary Club 2014 Community Service Scholarship, SSgt. Edmond Lo Memorial Scholarship, Salem Exchange Club ACE Award and Dollars For Scholars Scholarship

Lauren MacGregor, Merrimack College: Merrimack College Honors Scholarship, Athletic Grant-In-Aid Track and Field

Victoria MacMillan, Middlesex Community College: Dollars For Scholars Scholarship

Alexander Mahn, University of New Hampshire: University of New Hampshire Scholarship and Grants

Madeline Maienza, New Hampshire Institute of Art: New Hampshire Institute of Art Scholarship, GPA Scholarship and Portfolio Scholarship

Ryan Martineau, Wentworth Institute of Technology: Wentworth Institute of Technology Merit Award Scholarship and Frankie Linehan Scholarship

Matthew Massie, Merrimack College: Merrimack College Scholarship

Christina McCann, University of Massachusetts/Lowell: University of Massachusetts/Lowell Regional Provost Scholarship and Co-op Scholar Award

Kara McGuire, University of New Hampshire: University of New Hampshire Dean's Scholarship, Salem Police Benevolent Scholarship and Nursing Memorial Scholarship-Parkland Medical Center

Antony Melo, Manchester Community College: Frankie Linehan Scholarship
Sara Mersereau, University of Massachusetts/Lowell: Univex Award and Culinary Chef's Choice Award

Jordanne Miller, Boston University: Boston University Grant, Charles River Housing Grant, Federal SEO Grant and Federal Pell Grant, Principal's Service Award, Fred S. and Mary Brock Scholarship, Salem Fire Fighters Relief Association Scholarship, Dollars For Scholars Scholarship, The Greater Manchester Black Scholarship, Kiwanis Scholarship and Salem-Derry Elks Teen of the Year 
Scholarship

Michael Miller, Daniel Webster College: Frankie Linehan Scholarship
Ariana Moglia, Empire Beauty School: Empire Education Group Scholarship and Salem Police Benevolent Scholarship

Ashley Morin, Merrimack College: Merrimack College Scholarship and Honors Scholarship

Andrew Moro, Manchester Community College: Salem High School Video Yearbook Award and the Edith Kaufman Memorial Scholarship

Danielle Murray, Merrimack College: Merrimack College Scholarship

Ashley Myer, Merrimack College: Merrimack College Scholarship and Grant

Justin Myers, University of South Florida: University of South Florida Grant and Federal Pell Grant

Crystal Napoli, University of New Hampshire: University of New Hampshire Presidential Scholarship, MBDA Alfred Yesue Memorial Scholarship, Salem Exchange Club Freedom Shrine Scholarship Award, Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, Salem High School Parents Music Club Award, John Willis Memorial Scholarship and Kiwanis Scholarship

Brian Nippert, University of New Hampshire: University of New Hampshire Scholarship and Grants

Corey Nowak, Rochester Institute of Technology: Rochester Institute of Technology Project Lead The Way Scholarship and Grant and Dollars For Scholars Scholarship

Austin O'Leary, Keene State College: Keene State College Enrichment Scholarship

Bryana Otero, Southern New Hampshire University: Southern New Hampshire University Presidential Scholarship, Articulation Scholarship and Resident Scholarship

Corey Ortiz, Central Maine Community College: Central Maine Community College Automotive Technology Ford ASSET Program Scholarship

Oliver Ouellet, St. Anselm College: St. Anselm College Father Daniel Dempski, O.S.B. Scholarship, Salem High School Booster Club Scholarship, Salem Police Benevolent Scholarship and Dollars For Scholars Scholarship

Julia Palardy, Roger Williams University: Roger Williams University Affordable Excellence Scholarship

Arch Patel, Northeastern University: Northeastern University Dean's ScholarshipCharles Peters, Northeastern University: Northeastern University Dean's Scholarship

Robert Pho, New Hampshire Institute of Art: New Hampshire Institute of Art Scholarship, GPA Scholarship and Portfolio Scholarship

Jacob Poore, St. Anselm College: St. Anselm College Presidential Scholarship

Joelle Ramey, Merrimack College: Merrimack College Scholarship and Grant
Abbey Raymond, University of New Hampshire: Community Crossroads Scholarship and Salem High School Booster Club Scholarship

Merrideth Reed, Southern New Hampshire University: Southern New Hampshire University Scholarship and Grants

Denise Renalds, University of New Hampshire: Salem High School Video Yearbook Award, Salem High School Booster Club Scholarship and Dollars For Scholars Scholarship

Sarah Richards, Wheelock College: Wheelock College Merit Scholarship, Grant, and Travel Grant, Kiwanis Scholarship, Arthur Dows Charitable Fund Scholarship and Massachusetts Independent Automobile Dealers Association - Dr. Lawrence Quigley Scholarship

Darren Righini, Merrimack College: Merrimack College Scholarship

Jared Rooney, Southern New Hampshire University: Southern New Hampshire University Academic, Articulation and Resident Scholarship

Nicholas Santo, Framingham State University: Framingham State University Student Fee Grant

Holly Savard, Southern New Hampshire University: Southern New Hampshire University Scholarship and Grants

Cara Seely, Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Worcester Polytechnic Institute Scholarship and University Award and Global Scholar Scholarship

Connor Sheehy, Franklin Pierce University: Franklin Pierce University Provost Scholarship and Pierce Health Scholarship

Sarah Shufelt, Keene State College: Keene State College Enrichment Scholarship

Jonathan Shum, University of Massachusetts/Amherst: University of Massachusetts/Amherst Scholarship and Grants

Johnna Skourtis, Curry College: Curry College Academic Achievement Scholarship and Grant, Fred S. and Mary Brock Scholarship, Amvets New Hampshire Post 2 Past Commanders Scholarship and Dollars For Scholars Scholarship

Jacob Slepian, University of Maryland: University of Maryland President's Scholarship

Danielle Smith, Colby College: Colby College Grant, Salem High School Booster Club Scholarship and Dollars For Scholars Scholarship

Erika Smith, Colby College: Colby College Grant, Salem High School Booster Club Scholarship, Londonderry Family Practice/Derry Medical Center Scholarship and Dollars For Scholars Scholarship

David Smolenski, Southern New Hampshire University: Southern New Hampshire University Go-Getter, Articulation and Resident Scholarship and Salem Exchange Club ACE Award

Celeste Souza, University of New Hampshire: University of New Hampshire Dean's Scholarship, Methuen-Salem Rotary Club 2014 Community Service Scholarship, Eric Loeschner "Sports & Kids" Scholarship and Kiwanis Scholarship

Kathleen Stacey, University of New Hampshire: University of New Hampshire Resident Tuition Grant, Rockingham County Law Enforcement Officer Association Scholarship and Dollars For Scholars Scholarship

Christopher Stanton, University of New Hampshire: University of New Hampshire Scholarship and Grants

Kevin Strout, Franklin Pierce University: Franklin Pierce University President's Scholarship, Pierce Health Scholarship and 2014 William E. Higton Club 85 Scholarship

Melissa Strugnell, University of New Hampshire: University of New Hampshire Dean's Scholarship and Dollars For Scholars Scholarship

Corrie Sullivan, University of New Haven: University of New Haven Charger Award and Grant-In-Aid

Isfa Syed, Quinnipiac University: Quinnipiac University Academic Scholarship and Grant, Federal Pell and SEOG Grant and Dollars For Scholars Scholarship
Alexandra Teuber, University of New Hampshire: Salem Police Benevolent Scholarship

Amber Thrush, Mount Ida College: Mount Ida College Merit Scholarship

Jeremy Tilton, University of New Hampshire: University of New Hampshire Dean's Scholarship

Karli Todt, Southern New Hampshire University: Southern New Hampshire University FBLA Scholarship

Kadianne Tommasi, University of New Hampshire: Salem Police Benevolent Scholarship

Amanda Travaglini, Keene State College: Keene State College Enrichment Scholarship and Salem High School Booster Club Scholarship

Brennan Tremblay, Fitchburg State University: Fitchburg State University Special Fee Scholarship and Grant, Federal Pell and SEOG Grant, Salem High School Video Yearbook Award

Taylor Trider, Colby-Sawyer College: Colby-Sawyer College Founders Scholarship and Early Action Award

Cheyenne Van Dooren, University of Maine/Farmington: University of Maine/Farmington Academic Distinction Scholarship

Ashley Walbridge, Southern New Hampshire University: Dollars For Scholars Scholarship

Renee Walker, University of Massachusetts/Lowell: University of Massachusetts/Lowell Grant, New Hampshire Amvets Post 2 Woodrow S. Chmieleski Award, SSgt. Edmond Lo Memorial Scholarship and Dollars For Scholars Scholarship

Hannah White, Southern New Hampshire University: Southern New Hampshire University Academic, Articulation, Resident and FBLA Scholarship

Jacob White, Saint Joseph's College: Saint Joseph's College Scholarship

Meaghan Williams, Franklin Pierce University: Franklin Pierce University Dean's Scholarship and Softball Scholarship

Jared Williamson, University of New Hampshire: University of New Hampshire Resident Tuition Grant, Federal Pell and SEOG Grant and Dollars For Scholars Scholarship

Austin Wilson, University of Maine/Orono: University of Maine/Orono Scholarship and Grants

Emily Yunes, University of Massachusetts/Lowell: University of Massachusetts/Lowell Grant and Dollars For Scholars Scholarship

Ashley Zannini, University of New Hampshire: University of New Hampshire Presidential Scholarship