Saluting The Class Of 2021: Claire Ruocco Of Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School

MARBLEHEAD, MA — The high school seniors of 2021 have had an experience like no other in a century — a year upended by a pandemic and by lockdowns that kept them from enjoying many of the activities that previous seniors have taken for granted.

Patch hopes to help make it up to those seniors by giving them a special sendoff. We asked parents and other family members to pay tribute to this year’s grads using a special submission form, so we can publish those tributes one by one.

Claire Ruocco will graduate from Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School.

Plans after graduation: University of Connecticut

Accomplishments: Certified Veterinary Assistant, National Honors Society Member, FFA Vice President, UCONN scholarship recipient, oil painter, actor, musician and martial artist.

Special message: Claire, we could not be more proud of you! You have come through this challenging year with unbelievable resolve and amazing accomplishments. We cannot wait to see where your journey takes you!