Staff photo by Len Lathrop Salutatorian Madeline Riese is watch by the distinguished guests on dais.
Staff photo by Len Lathrop Valedictorian Amanda Forti gives her speech to those assembled.
Staff photo by Len Lathrop Recipient of the Windham Music Arts Association Scholarship, Jillian DiPersio, plays for the final time with fellow graduates and the WHS band, under the direction of Grammy award winner director Jarred Cassedy.
"Windham High School is all of the hard work you put in", Principal elect Robert Dawson told the 191 graduates on Friday, June 12 before they walked across the graduation stage to accept their diplomas.
While Scholarship Awards, National Merit Scholarship Finalist Awards and Department awards were presented prior to graduation, a new and special award was announced and presented for the first time this year. The faculty created a new tradition, the Windham High School Faculty Award.
Teachers were asked to nominate one student who embodied what it means to be a Jaguar.
"It's time to recognize those of you who have gone above and beyond to be the best you can be," said Jill Bartlett, a human performance teacher, as she and Social Studies teacher, Mr. Cade Nethercott, presented the award. "You are a reflection of us, and of all the people who have come to help you mark this rite of passage." Barlett continued.
Nominated for 2015 were Alexander St. Cyr, Amanda Forti, Ana Dulskiy, Anthony Gall, Courtney Sweeny, Emily Bouley, Graham Smith, Haley Psares, Hannah Scott, Jack Grubbs, Jillian DiPerisio, Johnny Vasconsuelos, Julia Peet, Justin Manter, Casey Hampton, Kellin Bail, Kristin Tilley, Maddie Joanis, Michael Steffanelli, Nichole Lawrence, Patrick Hume, Rachel Lanouette. Sam Grubbs, Troy Peters, Zach Hollins.
The inaugural Windham High School Faculty Award was presented to Mr. Anthony Gallo, who will be attending the University of New Hampshire.
Superintendent Winfried Feneberg presented the candidates to the School Board represented by its chairman Mr. Ken Erying, who declared the seniors, graduate, and conferred the diplomas.