Pair of WHS Students Garner Academic Attention
According to the blog for Wilmington High School principal Eric Tracy, a pair of students have been recognized for awards.
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It's been an exciting few days for a pair of Wilmington High School students.
According to the blog for principal Eric Tracy, two WHS students have been recognized over recent days for their academic achievement.
Over the weekend, the Boston Globe announced its Scholastic Art and Writing Awards winners, two of which came from Wilmington.
Rachel Alatalo will receive a Gold Key during Awards Day in Boston on Sunday, March 3, for her science fiction/fantasy story titled "Gravity," and will also receive a Gold Key for her humor story called "Introducing the Apple."
In addition, Michelle Barnes was named an honorable mention selection for "Grandpa, Where I'm From," a poem she submitted to the contest.
But the recognition didn't stop there for Barnes. The senior was also selected as a finalist in the National Achievement Scholarship Program, Tracy posted in his blog.
"This status places her in the overall pool of candidates to be considered for National Achievement Scholarships to be offered in 2013," Tracy posted. "The selection process for the scholarships is underway. The final determinations will be made in late February 2013. Good luck Michelle!"
Tom
9:24 am on Thursday, January 31, 2013
Congratulations to both of these young ladies. Well done. It would be nice to report on more stories like this. There are a lot of good kids in this town.
LAR
9:57 am on Thursday, January 31, 2013
Not only are both Rachel and Michelle very bright students, they are also great athletes and wonderful people. Way to go, girls! Congratulations!
david alatalo
12:51 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013
Does it count if Dad comments? Excellent poems and stories and I can see why you won. People should take the time and read them. They are award winning.quality. Lar you are correct both are great students and athletes and people. And I have to throw this out there (sorry parents) but when your lowest grade on your repot card is an A your doing a good job. Sorry Rache had to to say that. Congrats.