Get to know the top 10 seniors at Westport High School

Westport High School has released their list of the top 10 seniors.

MADISON PLOURDE 

Valedictorian 

The Valedictorian for Westport Middle High School’s Class of 2024 is Madison Plourde. Madison is the daughter of Thomas and Lori Plourde. Madison will be attending Quinnipiac University in the fall. She will be majoring in Nursing. Madison has been a member of the Student Council, STEEL (Students That Exemplify Extraordinary Leadership), Medical Club, Pep Band, and Newspaper Club. Madison is also a student athlete playing volleyball and tennis throughout high school. Madison was awarded the Scholar Athlete Award at the annual Award and Scholarship Night. Madison was also awarded the AP English and Personal Finance Awards. Madison is a member of the National Honor Society and is a leader among her peers. She also qualified for Biliteracy recognition in Spanish. She was also the recipient of the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence and the Superintendent’s Award. Madison earned several scholarships including the Sgt. Dan Sullivan Memorial Scholarship, Westport Lions Club, Southcoast Health Ambassadors, Potter Funeral Service Award and the John Moniz Memorial Scholarship to name a few. Madison was also a recipient of the John and Abigail Adams Award for academic excellence. We are proud of all of Madison’s accomplishments and are confident she will continue to be in the forefront of her career as a nurse.

AVERY CARVALHO 

Salutatorian 

The Salutatorian for the Class of 2024 at Westport Middle High School is Avery Carvalho. Avery is the daughter of Brian and Nancy Carvalho. Avery will be attending Boston College in the fall majoring in Finance and the Pre-Law Track. This industrious and driven young woman has been a member of the Student Council, STEEL (Students That Exemplify Extraordinary Leadership), Medical Club, Yearbook Club and has been the school’s representative at the Mass Star Conference. Avery is a Varsity Tennis player for Westport Middle High School and a competitive dancer outside of school. At our annual Award and Scholarship night, Avery received departmental awards for AP US History, AP Psychology, AP Literature, Portuguese, and Personal Finance. Avery also received the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence along with the Presidential Award for Service. She was also the school’s recipient of the Daughters of American Revolution Award and Scholarship. Avery qualified for biliteracy in Portuguese. Avery also received scholarships from the Westport Lions Club’s Harold S. Wood Scholarship, John Brown- Dartmouth Grange, Clube Madeirense S.S. Sacramento, Azorean Maritime. Domingos-Silva, Prima Care Scholarship, to name a few. We can’t wait to see what this talented and intelligent young woman does in her future.

AVERY AVILA 

Third 

The student ranked third in the Class of 2024 from Westport Middle High School is Avery Avila. Avery is the daughter of Shad and Melissa Avila. Avery will be attending Quinnipiac University in the fall to major in Biology which will begin her career in medicine. This focused and kind young woman has been an integral part of Westport Middle High School. She has played varsity field hockey for our school since the 7th grade and plays in many different teams outside of school. The accolades abound for Avery within the sport of field hockey. She has been named All Star for the Herald News and the Boston Globe. She has been a Gold Medalist for the Bay State Games. And has been a team captain, illustrating her willingness to lead by example. Avery is also an avid golfer and has played for the junior PGA since 2018. Avery is a member of the Student Council, STEEL (Students That Exemplify Extraordinary Leadership), Medical Club, and has been a backstage manager for the Middle School’s drama productions. Avery was the recipient of the AP Statistics and AP Calculus Awards, the Science Department Award along with qualifying for biliteracy in Spanish. Avery also received the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence and the Presidential Award for Service. Avery received many scholarships at the Westport High School’s Award and Scholarship night. To name a few; Saint Anne’s Credit Union, Bay State Games, Hawthorn Medical, Southcoast Health Ambassadors, Club Madeirense SS Sacramento, John Brown-Dartmouth Grange and many more. Avery was also a recipient of the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship for MCAS excellence. Avery’s willingness to be involved and to be a role model is evident in all she does, and we are positive this will continue throughout her medical career.

KORYNNE HOLDEN 

Fourth 

The fourth ranked student in the Class of 2024 for Westport Middle High School is Korynne Holden. Korynne is the daughter of Jeremy and Lisa Holden. Korynne will be attending the University of Connecticut to major in Biology/Animal Science with the goal of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Korynne has been a Varsity athlete in girls’ soccer and basketball since the 9th grade. Korynne was named Female Athlete of the Year at Westport Middle High School’s Athletic Award Night. She was team captain for both sports this year. Korynne has been the Eastern Massachusetts Girls Soccer Coaches Association Second Team All Star for soccer and a Mayflower All Star for basketball. She has coached basketball for kindergarten students and third and fourth graders, which exemplifies her ability to teach, and to give back. She has been a member of the International Exchange Club and was able to travel to Europe and Japan along with being a host family for Japanese students from Okinawa. Korynne received the Principal’s Award, Presidential Award for Academic Excellence and qualified for biliteracy in Spanish and the John Moniz Memorial Scholarship at the annual Award and Scholarship night at Westport Middle High School. Korynne was also a recipient of the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship for MCAS excellence. This motivated young woman will make Westport proud throughout her future endeavors.

KAELYN JONES 

Fifth 

The student ranked fifth in the Class of 2024 for Westport Middle High School is Kaelyn Jones. Kaelyn is the daughter of Christopher and Natalie Jones. She will be attending the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and has been accepted into the prestigious Isenberg School of Business to major in business and dance. Kaelyn is dedicated to dance. She has been dancing for over fourteen years. Kaelyn’s grace is obvious in how she carries herself daily. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Varsity Tennis, in which she was a captain, along with being her Dance Team’s Captain, and Yearbook Club. Kaelyn’s quiet demeanor is evident in all interactions but her passion and dedication to dance and her academics is evident. Kaelyn was awarded the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence, the English Honors Award and the Citizenship Award at the annual Award and Scholarship Night for Westport Middle High School. Kaelyn was also a recipient of the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship for MCAS excellence. Kaelyn’s determination, drive and work ethic will serve her well as she continues her education.

SAVANA FANTASIA 

Sixth 

Ranked sixth in the Class of 2024 for Westport Middle High School is Savana Fantasia. Savana is the daughter of Sheila Fantasia Yerid and Ron Fantasia. Savana will be attending the University of Rhode Island to major in Psychology with a goal of working as a child psychologist. Savana has played varsity Volleyball for Westport Middle High School since Grade 10. She has also been involved in gymnastics outside of school. Savana was a member of the National Honor Society, Medical Club, Yearbook Club and was a Big Buddy. She was also a host family for a Japanese student from Okinawa as a member of the International Exchange Program. Savana was the recipient of the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence and qualified for biliteracy in Spanish along with the Southcoast Ambassadors Health Care, and Domingos Silva Scholarships. Savana was also the recipient of the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship for MCAS excellence. Savana’s kindness and willingness to help others will serve her well as she pursues her career in Psychology.

MEGHAN MOLLOY 

Seventh 

Meghan Molly, the daughter of is the seventh ranked student in Westport Middle High School’s Class of 2024. Meghan is the daughter of Kristine and David Molloy. Meghan will be attending the University of Massachusetts-Amherst to major in Elementary Education. Meghan has been a member of the Student Council and was her Class President for three years. Her ability to lead and organize was exemplary. Meghan has played Varsity Basketball for four years and has been a member of the Medical Club, and Africa Connections. She has been a member of the National Honor Society. Meghan was a recipient of the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence, the Math Department Award, Personal Finance Award and Internship Award for her work as an intern at the Westport Elementary School. Her professionalism and maturity were instrumental in her successful internship. She also received an English Department Award for her work in Honors English. Meghan was the recipient of the Westport Education Foundation’s Teacher Scholarship, the Westport Athletic Boosters Scholarship and the Westport Lions Club Scholarship. She also received the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship for MCAS excellence. Meghan’s talents, leadership and confidence will be the catalyst for her educational future.

SARAH PERRY 

Eighth 

Sarah Perry, the daughter of Brian and Chrstine Perry is the eighth ranked student in the Class of 2024 at Westport Middle High School. Sarah will be attending the University of Connecticut in the fall majoring in Biology. Sarah was an athlete for Westport Middle High School. She played Varsity Soccer, Basketball and Softball. She was the recipient of the Joanne Charest Memorial Sportsmanship Award. She was a member of the National Honor Society, Medical Club, STEEL (Students That Exemplify Extraordinary Leadership) and the International Exchange Club and was able to travel to Greece, Japan and Europe. Sarah’s involvement in her school is admirable. She was the recipient of the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence, the Presidential Award for Academic Service along with the AP Biology Award and Personal Finance Award. Sarah was also a recipient of the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship for MCAS excellence. She received the Westport Athletic Boosters Scholarship. Sarah’s dedication to her school and community is evident in all she has accomplished.

HANNAH THERRIEN 

Ninth 

Ranked 9th for the Class of 2024 at Westport Middle High School is Hannah Therrien. Hannah is the daughter of Samantha and Scott Therrien. Hannah will be attending Quinnipiac University in the fall to major in Biology in the PA track. Hannah has been a member of the Varsity Volleyball team since the 10th grade and was the manager for the softball team for two years. She has also been a member of the Medical Club, International Exchange Club and was able to travel to Belize and Europe and STEEL (Students That Exemplify Extraordinary Leadership). Hannah was the recipient of the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence and qualified for biliteracy in Spanish at the annual Award and Scholarship evening. Hannah has been an intern for one of the school’s sub-separate classrooms and has had the opportunity to work with students with a myriad of special needs and she has excelled. Hannah was also a recipient of the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship for MCAS excellence. Hannah’s resilient, determined and adaptable personality will serve her well as she continues her education in the medical field.

ALDEN PRIESTNER 

Tenth 

The tenth ranked student in the Class of 2024 at Westport Middle High School is Alden Priestner. Alden is the daughter of Paul and Tracy Priestner. Alden will be attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the fall and majoring in Professional Writing. Alden was the Editor in Chief of the high school newspaper, a student body representative to the School Committee, a Big Buddy, peer tutor, an intern for the English department and a member of STEEL (Students That Exemplify Extraordinary Leadership). Alden has also been a member of the Drama Club. During the Westport Award and Scholarship Night, Alden was the recipient of the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence, Presidential Award for Service and the AP Statistics Award. Alden also received many scholarships; to name a few, Manton Scholar, Maryada Award, Westport Lion’s Club-Chadwick Scholarship, Clube Madeirense SS Sarcamento, and the Scott MacDonald Scholarship. Alden’s resilience and work ethic will serve her well in her professional career.