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Wells High School senior Kate Pinette is a recipient of the MPA’s 2021 Principal’s Award.
WELLS
Student recognized for academic achievement
Wells High School Principal Eileen Sheehy announced that senior Kate Pinette has been selected to receive the 2021 Maine Principal’s Award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association (MPA), and given in recognition of her academic achievement and citizenship.
“Kate is an outstanding leader in our school community and very deserving of this recognition,” commented Principal Sheehy. “She is a dedicated student and athlete and she’s always willing to lend a hand.”
Pinette has maintained high honor roll status throughout her high school years and also has received several academic awards including a Breakfast of Champions Award, the Dartmouth College Book Award, and the DAR Good Citizenship Award. She was recognized as an AP Scholar with Honor, is a member of the National Honor Society, vice president of the WHS Class of 2021 and treasurer of the Environmental Club. Pinette has excelled in athletics, having been a member of the WHS soccer and track & field and cross-country teams where she was a recipient of the Rookie, MVP and Coach’s Awards. She also volunteers her time tutoring local elementary students in French.