Burns, Priest Honored As Hats Off Winners For April

TEWKSBURY, MA -- Tewksbury Memorial High School Seniors Cassia Burns and Daniel Priest were honored as Hats Off Recipients for the month of April.

Hats Off is a joint initiative of the Tewksbury Rotary Club and Tewksbury Memorial High School. The Award recognizes those students who have distinguished themselves academically, have contributed to the co-curricular program at the High School and have been actively involved in the community.

Cassia Burns

Parents: Jim and Heather Burns
Education Highlights: Enrolled in AP and Honor Classes throughout High School
Recipient of Numerous Renaissance Gold Card Awards
Scored 1310 on SAT Test
Scored 770 on US History SAT Subject Test
Extra-Curricular Activities: Member of School Newspaper Staff
Member of National Honor Society
Athletic Activities: Member of Volleyball Team
Captain of Girls Varsity Tennis Team
Member of Tennis Team at Woburn Racquet Club
Special Achievements: Recipient of Coach’s Award for Tennis 2015
Recipient of Coach’s Award for Volleyball 2016
Recipient of MVP All-Star for Tennis 2015
Community Service: Volunteer at Tewksbury Summer Programs Tennis Camp for the Past 3 Years
Employment: Sales Associate at the Paper Store
Intern at Tewksbury Town Crier
Other: I plan to attend Emerson College in the fall and major in Journalism.

Nominating faculty member, Ms. Jessica Simpson, states that she has Cassia in two of her courses this semester and that she goes above and beyond for each assignment. She also states that Cassia is a consistent exemplar for her peers. She is always looking for ways to improve her skills.

Daniel Priest

Parents: Mary and Michael Priest
Education Highlights: Recipient of Gold Card Award Every Semester
Maintained High Honor Roll Every Term throughout High School
Maintained Principal’s List Every Term throughout High School
Scored 640 on Writing SAT Subject Test
Scored 600 on Math SAT Subject Test
Overall Score of 1220 on Writing/Reading SAT Subject Test
Extra-Curricular Activities: Member of National Honor Society
Member of DECA (Advanced to States in Boston this Year)
Writer for Tewksbury Tribune
Athletic Activities: Captain of Basketball Team (4 Year Member)
Member of Rivals Basketball Club
Special Achievements: Member of National Society of High School Scholars
Community Service: Volunteer for Tewksbury Food Pantry
Volunteer Basketball Coach for Jeff Nelson Camp at TMHS
Volunteer for Players in Harlem Wizards Game
Volunteer for Tewksbury Habitat for Humanity
Volunteer for Saint Williams Parish Classroom Aide
Volunteer Coach for Tewksbury Basketball Skills Session
Employment: Basketball Coach for Gym Rats Basketball Camp with Coach Connors
Score Clock Operator for Tewksbury Men’s League Games
Self-owned Landscaping Service Including Snow Removal and Lawn Mowing
Other: I plan to attend Springfield College in the fall to study Sports Journalism.
Nominating faculty member, Ms. Donna Boudreau-Hill, states that Dan is an absolute pleasure and model student. He consistently and thoroughly completes his work, studies for exams, works well with groups and can be counted on to contribute.

Nominating faculty member, Ms. Jessica Simpson, states that Danny is a mature student who always puts forth his best effort for every single assignment. His peers acknowledge the fact that he consistently presents good work. He is captain of the boys’ varsity basketball team as well.

(Senior portraits of Cassia Burns and Daniel Priest courtesy of O’Connor Studios in Tewksbury.)