Portsmouth Herald
KITTERY - John Drisko, principal of R.W. Traip Academy, has announced the co-valedictorians and Latin honors students for the Class of 2021.
Commencement exercises are slated for Friday, June 11 at 5 p.m. at Fort Foster in Kittery, Maine. The rain date is June 14. Ryan Eldridge, television personality and host of the DIY Network television show, Maine Cabin Masters, will offer the keynote address. A ticket is required for admission.
Graduating Summa Cum Laude:
Kiara Audette
Kiara Audette has a passion for learning that shines through in her work. She shows up ready to think deeply, work hard, and add a creative flair to whatever she does. In addition to her academic achievements, she has excelled in track and field and cross
Jennifer Hamad, valedictorian
Hamad said she found out she was valedictorian when Heights sent out official rankings via email. She will attend Stanford University and major in biology. Although her academic achievement is impressive, Hamad said she defines success in school not by academic achievement but by the amount of enjoyment she felt while learning.
âI think loving learning and finding joy and fulfillment in every lesson and in the process of inquisition were integral to my achievement of this success in school,â Hamad said.
She said there is at least one fond memory from each of her classes that she will carry with her.
“Resilient,” “dedicated,” and “supportive.” These were the words used to describe the Corvallis High School class of 2021 at the commencement ceremony on Saturday.