This year Bishop Hendricken Class saw 214 graduates get their diplomas at the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul in Providence on June 10.
Principal Joseph “Jay” Brennan said that the class set a remarkable accomplishment by having three of the top 10 students get accepted into two Ivy League institutions. He also commended the students for their achievements in both athletics by winning six state championships this past year and their contribution to the art program.
School President John Jackson said the Class of 2011 was accomplished on the playing fields and the classroom “but more importantly through living the Hendricken mission.” He said student compassion toward those less fortunate was demonstrated by their service trips to Peru and to the 7th Ward in New Orleans, where a group of 20 worked on a home that had been inundated by eight feet of water in Hurricane Katrina.
“More and more,” he said kids realize how fortunate they are and how they can help out…it’s real leadership.”
Some of the top 10 students will attend colleges such as Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, Wake Forest University and University of Notre Dame.
They served in many different roles while at Hendricken, including multi-sport athletes, members of the peer tutoring team, served as a peer minister and on the math team.
Brennan’s message to the class is to continue their dedication to become the total person through heart, mind, body and soul.
Cameron Rinn
Representing his class as this year’s valedictorian, Cameron Rinn of Coventry was a two-sport athlete in baseball and soccer, served as treasurer of student government and a math peer tutor. In the fall, he will attend Brown University, where he plans to major in either biology or biomedical engineering.
Throughout his four years, Rinn was a member of the National, Spanish and Rhode Island Honor Societies. He was the recipient of the Harvard College Book Award, which is given to a student who demonstrates academic excellence, exemplifies service and commitment to their school and shows exceptional achievement that makes him/her stand out among their peers.
The AP Scholar Award and the U.S. Senator Claiborne Pell Gold Medal were presented to him for excellence in the study of American History. Rinn also was presented with a gold medal for general academic excellence in grades 10, 11 and 12.
He will remember the times he had while playing on the varsity soccer team and hanging out with his friends. Rinn credits his determination to do his best and get into a good college as what motivated him to excel.
“I thank my parents for their support, my friends for making the past four years enjoyable and my teachers for their dedication,” he said.
Ethan Ferreira
Another Ivy League bond student, Ethan Ferreira of Rehoboth, Mass., will attend Harvard University this fall, where he plans to major in economics and play for the Crimson Tide baseball team.
He was a two-sport varsity athlete and captain in baseball and football. An All-State Selection Player in football during his junior and senior year and baseball during his junior year, Ferreira was also a peer tutor and mentor for his school.
Some of his fondest memories at Hendricken include the two state baseball championships that the team won and being a part of the championship football team. Winning the school’s first Division I state football championship in more than 12 years is another remembrance he will cherish.
Ferreira credits the success of his brother, Andrew, for motivating him to excel and keeping a strong work ethic along the way.
“My family, coaches and teachers here at Bishop Hendricken have contributed most to my success with their support has allowed me to be successful in both the classroom and on the playing field,” Ferreira said.
Tyler Caron
Serving as captain of the math team and a two-sport athlete in outdoor track and cross-country, Tyler Caron of East Greenwich tied for second with Ferreira in his class.
He was involved with the stock market club, visual arts academy and was a recipient of the Visual Arts Director’s Award and the Sons of Italy Award, which recognizes students who show outstanding excellence in their professions and communities.
In the fall he will attend the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and study mechanical engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Caron said that he would remember the incredible atmosphere, faculty and classmates he had at Hendricken. He also said that making the most of his natural ability so that he can make an impact in the world motivated him to excel.
“My parents and family have helped motivate me to succeed, but my peers also helped make it enjoyable while also offering friendly competition,” he said.
Ryan Meehan
After finishing third in his class, Ryan Meehan of East Greenwich will join fellow classmate Ethan Ferreira at Harvard this fall but is undecided on a major.
While at Hendricken he was a three-sport athlete in cross-country, indoor track and outdoor track and captain for cross-country and outdoor track. Meehan was also a Wendy’s High School Heisman National finalist, which recognizes high school senior men and women athletes who show excellence in academics, athletes and community/school leadership.
He credits his family, friends, teachers and coaches as those who made his high school experience an enjoyable experience.
“Everything was a great experience and I had a lot of fun and grew into the person I am today [is what I will remember most about high school],” Meehan said.
Alexander Barnes
Taking a leadership role while serving as vice president for the senior class and being a two-sport athlete in both cross-country and outdoor track were just a few accomplishments that Alexander Barnes of Warwick was able to be a part of.
He was also a member of the math team and outdoors club. One of his awards included the St. Anselm College Book Award, which recognizes a student who exercises a capacity for academic achievement, have awareness for social responsibility, display leadership qualities and posses strong character. There were three national honor societies he was a part of which include the National, English and Spanish.
Barnes plans to attend Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y. and study biology with a focus in pre-med.
“My friends and teachers [were the people who contributed most to my high school success] and the school atmosphere [motivated me to succeed],” he said.
Brendan O’Brien
Whether it was being a winner of the New England Patriots Write-In Scholarship Essay contest, an attorney on Hendricken’s mock trial team or a sprinter on the indoor track team, Brendan O’Brien of East Greenwich has truly left a mark at Hendricken.
O’Brien, who tied with Barnes for fifth place in his class rank, was the sports editor for his school’s newspaper, “The Talan,” and a peer minister. As an athlete, he was captain of the JV tennis team and runner for the JV cross-country team. The University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. will be his calling card this fall. He plans to major in political science.
He was honored as an AP scholar for his excellence in the subject Spanish and the recipient of the Brandies College Book Award. The award is presented to a high school junior that is in the top 10 percent of their class and demonstrates commitment to civic engagement, community service, political activism and social justice.
Three teachers who have impacted him include Spanish teacher Louise “Señora” Kaskel, History teacher Wayne Gage and English teacher Jeffrey Clark. He said they motivated and supported him. The class that O’Brien enjoyed the most was Michael Tudino’s AP U.S. history course.
“The desire to make the most of my Hendricken education and experience for all the people that made it possible for me especially my parents and teachers [motivated me to excel],” O’Brien said.
Nicholas Chrones
Nicholas Chrones of Cranston finished sixth in his class and was a three-sport athlete in cross-country indoor and outdoor track as well as a member of the math team and concert band. He will attend Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C. and consider majoring in pre-law but is currently undecided.
Chrones was awarded the Brown University Book Award during his junior year. The award is made to a student that best combines academic excellence with clarity in written and spoken expressions. He was also nominated for the National Merit Scholarship and won the Susan B. Anthony and Fredrick Douglass Book Award.
Some of his fondest high school memories consisted of the daily runs with the track teams and the bonds made with teammates and other friends.
“My success can be most directly attributed to my parents, siblings and friends,” he said. “The care of all those groups, particularly my parents, has driven me to be the best I can be, and I feel I have done that,”
Benjamin Caesar
Serving in a variety of roles during his four years including drum major of the Hendricken marching band, captain of the sailing team and being an Eagle Scout, Benjamin Caesar of Barrington will attend Siena College in Loudonville, N.Y. this fall. He will study in the eight-year medical program there in conjunction with Albany Medical College.
Some of his honors consist of being named on the National Honor Society, National Spanish and English Honor Societies and earning the Muhlenburg College Book Award.
Caesar said Spanish teacher Louise “Señora” Kaskel, math/science teacher Tom Morey and history teacher Br. Kevin Kiernan, in addition to his good friends Greg Duffy and Jeff Sabo, had a strong influence on him.
“I will most remember the friendships I have made and the relationships with my teachers,” Caesar said.
Zachary Padula
With intentions of playing football at Division III Colby College in Waterville, Maine and studying pre-med, Zachary Padula of Coventry finished ninth in his class.
During his four years, he was a starter on the varsity football team, a member of the varsity baseball team and peer tutor. Padula was named to the 1st Team All-Division and 2nd team All-State in football and earned a general academic excellence award.
He said his parents have been the “rocks” for all the support he has received from them and said that they have helped him maximize his academic potential.
“I will most clearly remember the great friendships that I have made throughout my four years both on and off the field,” Padula said. “A strong sense of family holds us all together as one unit and I know I have made friendships that will last a lifetime and there is nothing more I could ask for.”
Christian Nicholson
Taking a leadership role was something prevalent for Christian Nicholson of Newport. He served as vice president of the student body, a peer minister and was president of the international football club. He plans to attend Boston College and study business in the Carroll School of Management.
In addition to being a varsity soccer player, Nicholson was honored with the Colgate University Book Award, which is presented to a high school junior who has achieved high level academic distinction and has taken rigorous college preparatory curriculum courses combined with a high level of intellectual and extracurricular commitment.
Some of the academic awards include excellence in French, AP Scholar Award and excellence in the arts and sciences of Boston award.
His friends, playing soccer and having history teacher Michael Tudino’s classes are some his most enjoyable high school moments.
“Getting into a good college [motivated me to excel] and all my friends and family [contributed to my high school success],” he said.
Greg Duffy
Another leader for his school, Greg Duffy of East Greenwich tied with Nicholson for tenth in his class and was the vice president of both the Ambassador’s Club as well as Hendricken’s theater program.
Duffy was a National Merit Finalist and received recognition as the Playwright of the Year.
In the fall he will attend Providence College and major in English and Spanish.
He said history teacher Michael Tudino and English teacher Elizabeth Thompson were instrumental in helping him during his four years.
“Every day going to challenging classes with the best friends I’ve made here [is what I will most remember about high school],” Duffy said. “It’s hard to remember times we weren’t all laughing and having a good time in school.”
Principal Joseph “Jay” Brennan said that the class set a remarkable accomplishment by having three of the top 10 students get accepted into two Ivy League institutions. He also commended the students for their achievements in both athletics by winning six state championships this past year and their contribution to the art program.
School President John Jackson said the Class of 2011 was accomplished on the playing fields and the classroom “but more importantly through living the Hendricken mission.” He said student compassion toward those less fortunate was demonstrated by their service trips to Peru and to the 7th Ward in New Orleans, where a group of 20 worked on a home that had been inundated by eight feet of water in Hurricane Katrina.
“More and more,” he said kids realize how fortunate they are and how they can help out…it’s real leadership.”
Some of the top 10 students will attend colleges such as Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, Wake Forest University and University of Notre Dame.
They served in many different roles while at Hendricken, including multi-sport athletes, members of the peer tutoring team, served as a peer minister and on the math team.
Brennan’s message to the class is to continue their dedication to become the total person through heart, mind, body and soul.
Cameron Rinn
Representing his class as this year’s valedictorian, Cameron Rinn of Coventry was a two-sport athlete in baseball and soccer, served as treasurer of student government and a math peer tutor. In the fall, he will attend Brown University, where he plans to major in either biology or biomedical engineering.
Throughout his four years, Rinn was a member of the National, Spanish and Rhode Island Honor Societies. He was the recipient of the Harvard College Book Award, which is given to a student who demonstrates academic excellence, exemplifies service and commitment to their school and shows exceptional achievement that makes him/her stand out among their peers.
The AP Scholar Award and the U.S. Senator Claiborne Pell Gold Medal were presented to him for excellence in the study of American History. Rinn also was presented with a gold medal for general academic excellence in grades 10, 11 and 12.
He will remember the times he had while playing on the varsity soccer team and hanging out with his friends. Rinn credits his determination to do his best and get into a good college as what motivated him to excel.
“I thank my parents for their support, my friends for making the past four years enjoyable and my teachers for their dedication,” he said.
Ethan Ferreira
Another Ivy League bond student, Ethan Ferreira of Rehoboth, Mass., will attend Harvard University this fall, where he plans to major in economics and play for the Crimson Tide baseball team.
He was a two-sport varsity athlete and captain in baseball and football. An All-State Selection Player in football during his junior and senior year and baseball during his junior year, Ferreira was also a peer tutor and mentor for his school.
Some of his fondest memories at Hendricken include the two state baseball championships that the team won and being a part of the championship football team. Winning the school’s first Division I state football championship in more than 12 years is another remembrance he will cherish.
Ferreira credits the success of his brother, Andrew, for motivating him to excel and keeping a strong work ethic along the way.
“My family, coaches and teachers here at Bishop Hendricken have contributed most to my success with their support has allowed me to be successful in both the classroom and on the playing field,” Ferreira said.
Tyler Caron
Serving as captain of the math team and a two-sport athlete in outdoor track and cross-country, Tyler Caron of East Greenwich tied for second with Ferreira in his class.
He was involved with the stock market club, visual arts academy and was a recipient of the Visual Arts Director’s Award and the Sons of Italy Award, which recognizes students who show outstanding excellence in their professions and communities.
In the fall he will attend the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and study mechanical engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Caron said that he would remember the incredible atmosphere, faculty and classmates he had at Hendricken. He also said that making the most of his natural ability so that he can make an impact in the world motivated him to excel.
“My parents and family have helped motivate me to succeed, but my peers also helped make it enjoyable while also offering friendly competition,” he said.
Ryan Meehan
After finishing third in his class, Ryan Meehan of East Greenwich will join fellow classmate Ethan Ferreira at Harvard this fall but is undecided on a major.
While at Hendricken he was a three-sport athlete in cross-country, indoor track and outdoor track and captain for cross-country and outdoor track. Meehan was also a Wendy’s High School Heisman National finalist, which recognizes high school senior men and women athletes who show excellence in academics, athletes and community/school leadership.
He credits his family, friends, teachers and coaches as those who made his high school experience an enjoyable experience.
“Everything was a great experience and I had a lot of fun and grew into the person I am today [is what I will remember most about high school],” Meehan said.
Alexander Barnes
Taking a leadership role while serving as vice president for the senior class and being a two-sport athlete in both cross-country and outdoor track were just a few accomplishments that Alexander Barnes of Warwick was able to be a part of.
He was also a member of the math team and outdoors club. One of his awards included the St. Anselm College Book Award, which recognizes a student who exercises a capacity for academic achievement, have awareness for social responsibility, display leadership qualities and posses strong character. There were three national honor societies he was a part of which include the National, English and Spanish.
Barnes plans to attend Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y. and study biology with a focus in pre-med.
“My friends and teachers [were the people who contributed most to my high school success] and the school atmosphere [motivated me to succeed],” he said.
Brendan O’Brien
Whether it was being a winner of the New England Patriots Write-In Scholarship Essay contest, an attorney on Hendricken’s mock trial team or a sprinter on the indoor track team, Brendan O’Brien of East Greenwich has truly left a mark at Hendricken.
O’Brien, who tied with Barnes for fifth place in his class rank, was the sports editor for his school’s newspaper, “The Talan,” and a peer minister. As an athlete, he was captain of the JV tennis team and runner for the JV cross-country team. The University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. will be his calling card this fall. He plans to major in political science.
He was honored as an AP scholar for his excellence in the subject Spanish and the recipient of the Brandies College Book Award. The award is presented to a high school junior that is in the top 10 percent of their class and demonstrates commitment to civic engagement, community service, political activism and social justice.
Three teachers who have impacted him include Spanish teacher Louise “Señora” Kaskel, History teacher Wayne Gage and English teacher Jeffrey Clark. He said they motivated and supported him. The class that O’Brien enjoyed the most was Michael Tudino’s AP U.S. history course.
“The desire to make the most of my Hendricken education and experience for all the people that made it possible for me especially my parents and teachers [motivated me to excel],” O’Brien said.
Nicholas Chrones
Nicholas Chrones of Cranston finished sixth in his class and was a three-sport athlete in cross-country indoor and outdoor track as well as a member of the math team and concert band. He will attend Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C. and consider majoring in pre-law but is currently undecided.
Chrones was awarded the Brown University Book Award during his junior year. The award is made to a student that best combines academic excellence with clarity in written and spoken expressions. He was also nominated for the National Merit Scholarship and won the Susan B. Anthony and Fredrick Douglass Book Award.
Some of his fondest high school memories consisted of the daily runs with the track teams and the bonds made with teammates and other friends.
“My success can be most directly attributed to my parents, siblings and friends,” he said. “The care of all those groups, particularly my parents, has driven me to be the best I can be, and I feel I have done that,”
Benjamin Caesar
Serving in a variety of roles during his four years including drum major of the Hendricken marching band, captain of the sailing team and being an Eagle Scout, Benjamin Caesar of Barrington will attend Siena College in Loudonville, N.Y. this fall. He will study in the eight-year medical program there in conjunction with Albany Medical College.
Some of his honors consist of being named on the National Honor Society, National Spanish and English Honor Societies and earning the Muhlenburg College Book Award.
Caesar said Spanish teacher Louise “Señora” Kaskel, math/science teacher Tom Morey and history teacher Br. Kevin Kiernan, in addition to his good friends Greg Duffy and Jeff Sabo, had a strong influence on him.
“I will most remember the friendships I have made and the relationships with my teachers,” Caesar said.
Zachary Padula
With intentions of playing football at Division III Colby College in Waterville, Maine and studying pre-med, Zachary Padula of Coventry finished ninth in his class.
During his four years, he was a starter on the varsity football team, a member of the varsity baseball team and peer tutor. Padula was named to the 1st Team All-Division and 2nd team All-State in football and earned a general academic excellence award.
He said his parents have been the “rocks” for all the support he has received from them and said that they have helped him maximize his academic potential.
“I will most clearly remember the great friendships that I have made throughout my four years both on and off the field,” Padula said. “A strong sense of family holds us all together as one unit and I know I have made friendships that will last a lifetime and there is nothing more I could ask for.”
Christian Nicholson
Taking a leadership role was something prevalent for Christian Nicholson of Newport. He served as vice president of the student body, a peer minister and was president of the international football club. He plans to attend Boston College and study business in the Carroll School of Management.
In addition to being a varsity soccer player, Nicholson was honored with the Colgate University Book Award, which is presented to a high school junior who has achieved high level academic distinction and has taken rigorous college preparatory curriculum courses combined with a high level of intellectual and extracurricular commitment.
Some of the academic awards include excellence in French, AP Scholar Award and excellence in the arts and sciences of Boston award.
His friends, playing soccer and having history teacher Michael Tudino’s classes are some his most enjoyable high school moments.
“Getting into a good college [motivated me to excel] and all my friends and family [contributed to my high school success],” he said.
Greg Duffy
Another leader for his school, Greg Duffy of East Greenwich tied with Nicholson for tenth in his class and was the vice president of both the Ambassador’s Club as well as Hendricken’s theater program.
Duffy was a National Merit Finalist and received recognition as the Playwright of the Year.
In the fall he will attend Providence College and major in English and Spanish.
He said history teacher Michael Tudino and English teacher Elizabeth Thompson were instrumental in helping him during his four years.
“Every day going to challenging classes with the best friends I’ve made here [is what I will most remember about high school],” Duffy said. “It’s hard to remember times we weren’t all laughing and having a good time in school.”
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