Dear Parents and Seniors of the MHS Graduating Class of 2020,
Please accept our sincere congratulations as you approach graduation day. We know that your years at Medfield High School will serve the Class of 2020 well in their future endeavors, and we offer our best wishes as you embark on this important part of your life’s journey.
Since our founding in 2008, the MHS Alumni Association has been able to raise funds to support $15,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors. This year, we are pleased to be able to provide (3) $1,000 scholarships to a graduation senior.
Our scholarships include:
– The Medfield High School Alumni Association Scholarship established in 2008, to recognize graduating seniors who have exhibited commitment and loyalty to their schools and/or communities. In 2020, one $1,000 scholarships will be offered recognizing one graduating senior who has shown dedication to their community
-The John Panciocco Memorial Scholarship was established by the Medfield High School Alumni Association in 2019, in memory of assistant athletic director, coach, teacher, and Medfield High School graduate to recognize a graduating senior who has possessed qualities that Mr. Panciocco displayed every day. A student who has exhibited commitment and loyalty to their schools and/or communities and who is pursuing a career in teaching and or physical education/coaching. In 2020, one $1,000 scholarship will be offered recognizing one graduating senior.
-The Lord’s/William J Kelly Scholarship was established by the Kelly family and Medfield High School Alumni Association in memory of Lord’s owner William J. Kelly. A student who has holds a minimum of part time job for at least one school year while attending Medfield High School. In 2020, one $1,000 scholarship will be offered recognizing one graduating senior.
Our mission statement is as follows: Embodying a sense of pride and appreciation of traditions, Medfield High School empowers teachers to teach and students to learn. Founded in 2008, the Medfield High School Alumni Association preserves a shared spirit and culture among future and present alumni. The wide-ranging and diverse network of communication insures the unique ideas, long-lasting loyalty, and perpetual camaraderie of Medfield High School.
To support our mission, besides our scholarship program, the MHSAA has been successful with the following goals:
- Developed a website with an online newsletter regarding significant events in the lives of alumni and the present MHS community.
- www.medfieldhighschoolalumni.org
- Assist with planning and organization of reunions.
- Facebook group – 912 members
- Facbook Alumni Events Page
- Organize and sponsor local and regional social events.
- Alumni Tailgating – Homecoming Football Game 2019
- Trivia Night 2012 and 2013
- Senior Parents’ Night Out 2011 – present
- Bob Hersee Concert
- LinkedIn group created in 2011
- John Panciocco Memorial Scholarship created in 2020
- John Panciocco Memorial Softball Tournament
To fund the MHSAA scholarships and activities, we produce a number of fundraising events each year. These include the annual Senior Giving Program, which is a one-time commitment to support the MHSAA and its continued goals. We ask that each graduating senior’s family donate the amount of the graduation year – this year being $20.20.
Please download our Senior Giving Form 2020 form. Your tax-deductible contribution will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much and, again, congratulations!
Sincerely,
The Medfield High School Alumni Association
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