Bristol Aggie celebrates, lists, all graduating seniors, announces top 10 from across Bristol County

On Thursday, Bristol County Agricultural High School on Center Street in Dighton celebrated their graduating seniors.

Just over 100 seniors took the memorable walk to receiving their diploma and enter the next phase of their life.

The school also announced their top 10 seniors for 2024.

Julianna Dufresne (Valedictorian)

Fall River, MA

Julianna is the Bristol Chapter FFA president and has competed in veterinary science and prepared public speaking. She will be attending Johnson and Wales University in the Fall to double major in Biology and Public Health, with hopes to pursue a career in infectious disease.

Ava Freitas (Salutatorian)

Carver, MA

Ava is the Senior Representative of the Student Council and leads the Bible study club, as well as a member of the National Honor Society, a Student Ambassador, and a member of BA Voice. She was Jr. President and Student Advisor of the FFA Bristol Chapter before becoming a Massachusetts FFA State Officer. She plans on attending Bridgewater State University to major in Biology with a minor in Audio Production, before attending veterinary school to specialize in Equine Surgery while continuing her music career.

Lily Ferry

Westport, MA

Lily is a member of the National Honor Society, participated in various FFA events, and was honored to receive the MAVA Outstanding Vocational Student of the Year Award. She plans on obtaining an Ag- Ag-Business degree from an online Texas A&M program to further her education in the Agriculture Industry, in hopes of returning to her family’s dairy farm where they milk 400 cows.

Avery Botelho

Rehoboth, MA

Avery Botelho was a member of National Honors Society and a participant in floriculture FFA. She plans to attend Roger Williams University to study Marine Biology.

Kaydence Rhodes-Wallace

Taunton, MA

Kaydence has been an active member of student government and has served as the treasurer of her class since Junior year. She is also a member of our School’s National Honors Society and has been on co-op at Pomfret Florist since the fourth semester of her Junior year. Kaydence will be attending Bridgewater University this fall and plans to major in Biology.

Emily Price

Taunton, MA

Emily is a member of the National Honor Society, a Stone Soup Delegate, a Varsity Softball Captain, and a Certified Nursing Assistant which she received through night classes at Bristol Community College. Emily has volunteered countless hours at Sturdy Memorial Hospital and the Rehoboth Food Pantry. Emily dedicates her achievements to her parents, Mary and John Price, for supporting her in everything she does. She plans to attend Endicott College in the fall, where she will be majoring in Nursing.

Sarah Rodrigues

Rehoboth, MA

Sarah is an active participant in the local and regional barrel racing community. At Bristol Aggie, she was the captain of the Drill Team, and in 2022 placed first in the state for FFA Horse Evaluation. She’s ranked 7th in the class and will be attending college to study accounting and financing.

Riley Farland

New Bedford, MA

Riley is a 4-year honors student who completed 2 AP classes this year. She plans to attend Bridgewater State University and major in anthropology with a minor in archaeology.

Abigail Chace

Swansea, MA

During her time at Bristol Aggie Abigail Chace has been a part of FFA for 3 years serving as Chapter office Historian and sentinel. She also attended the Mass FFA State Convention three years in a row and the FFA National Convention in 2023. Abigail served as the NHS treasurer this past year. She has been a part of the softball team for 4 years and plans to attend the University of New Hampshire where she intends to study Animal Science.

Brody Del Deo

Swansea, MA

Brody is an avid participant in FFA, competing in arbor skills and forestry events. He plans to work in the production arboriculture industry while obtaining a business and entrepreneurship degree from Southern New Hampshire University.