ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS OF THE NHS CLASS OF 1963 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2025
On June 4th 2025, two NHS Class of 1963 scholarships each worth $12,000, one Richard Cabral Memorial Scholarship worth $12,000 and one Peter Stylianos Honorary STEM Scholarship also worth $12,0000 were awarded to four graduating seniors at the annual Nashua High School South Scholarship Awards Event. Pictured below are members of the Class of 1963 who assisted with the scholarship presentations, along with the winners of each scholarship.
Since 2013, a total of 35 scholarships sponsored by the Class of 1963, have been awarded, worth just over $158,000.
On June 4th 2025, two NHS Class of 1963 scholarships each worth $12,000, one Richard Cabral Memorial Scholarship worth $12,000 and one Peter Stylianos Honorary STEM Scholarship also worth $12,0000 were awarded to four graduating seniors at the annual Nashua High School South Scholarship Awards Event. Pictured below are members of the Class of 1963 who assisted with the scholarship presentations, along with the winners of each scholarship.
Since 2013, a total of 35 scholarships sponsored by the Class of 1963, have been awarded, worth just over $158,000.
THE NHS CLASS OF 1963 SCHOLARSHIPS
The two NHS Class of 1963 Scholarships) are awarded to a student with a demonstrated financial need who has been accepted at an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university (not an on-line college). Applicants must have maintained a 2.5 GPA or higher while attending NHS South. Preference is given to applicants coming from social and/or academically challenged backgrounds, and who have been involved in extracurricular activities and/or provided community service while at NHS South; and who may not easily qualify for other awards.
Winners of the two NHS Class of 1963 Scholarships for 2025 are Aliyah Fortier and Myles (Molly) Messinger
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In reviewing the selection of Aliyah Fortier for one of the two NHS Class of 1963 Scholarships for 2025, our NHS-1963 Alumni Committee was impressed not only with Aliyah's academic achievements including her 4.16 GPA while carrying a rigorous academic workload that included three Advanced Placement courses but we were also blown away with her involvement inside and outside of the classroom. In particular, she demonstrated remarkable commitment and leadership in various extracurricular activities such as the school Band, Select Band, Marching Band and Jazz Band, and being a member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society, French Honor Society, Art Honor Society, English Honor Society, National Honor Society, officer of the Drama Club and co-President of the Photo Club. We believe that Aliyah has prepared yourself well to succeed in her chosen career path (Theater Technology and Design) and we believe her to be a most deserving recipient of one of this year’s NHS Class of 1963 scholarships.
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In reviewing the selection of Myles (Molly) Messinger for the second of two NHS Class of 1963 Scholarships for 2025, Our Nashua High Class of 1963 Alumni Committee has been made aware of his academic achievements including a GPA of 3.42. We are also aware that he he has successfully dealt with and overcome the personal challenges that go along with being gifted at birth with an extra chromosome, and he has done so with remarkable composure and maturity. We were impressed to learn of Myles's dedication to supporting students in the intensive needs program —- his empathy and ability to connect with others are qualities that should serve him
well in his future studies and a career in psychology. He also found time to be in chorale (being named lead for the Tenor section), and taking Latin at the honors level. We believe Myles to be a most deserving recipient of one of this year’s NHS Class of 1963 scholarships. Congratulations Myles and best of Luck at Rivier University. |
ANNOUNCING THE WINNER OF THE RICHARD CABRAL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2025
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Twelve years ago, the NHS Class of 1963 celebrated the 50th anniversary of its own graduation from the former Nashua High on Elm St. (the predecessor of NHS South) by establishing a permanent Scholarship Endowment Fund dedicated to benefitting students at Nashua High School South. Later on, at our 55th class reunion in 2018, a new, additional scholarship was established to honor the spirit, legacy and extraordinary financial support of our classmate Dick Cabral (1945—2017) and his wife Wendy Cabral.
The Richard Cabral Memorial Scholarship is awarded to an applicant viewed by the faculty at NHS South as an "overachiever" during high school; a student who has overcome obstacles in order achieve his or her special level of academic accomplishment, a student who demonstrates a positive, highly motivated "can do" attitude, and who has achieved success in spite of challenges out of their direct control. |
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The winner of this year's Richard Cabral Memorial Scholarship is Nicholas Chipchak. In awarding this scholarship, our Nashua High Class of 1963 Alumni Committee was made aware of Nicholas's academic accomplishments while a student at NHS South, earning a GPA of 3.71. It is clear that sports, and in particular a career in sports media is his passion and he has prepared himself well.
He has both played football and served as Manager in Football, Basketball and Track, and taken classes in video production. Through athletics, he has learned that small efforts and continual practice come together to create a finished product that he can be proud of. We believe he is a most deserving recipient of this year’s Richard Cabral Memorial Scholarship. Best of luck Nicholas at Emerson College, |
ANNOUNCING THE WINNER OF THE PETER STYLIANOS HONORARY SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2025
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The Peter Stylianos Honorary STEM Scholarship is awarded each and every year to a student who has a demonstrated financial need and who has been accepted at an accredited 4-year college or university, and who has maintained a 3.0 GPA or higher....with strong preference given to an applicant who has exhibited a strong interest, academic achievement and who plans to pursue a career in a STEM-related field (Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Math).
We are pleased to announce the winner of the Peter Stylianos Honorary STEM Scholarship for 2025 is SHARADIN MCLEAN |
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In awarding her this scholarship, our Nashua High Class of 1963 Alumni Committee was made aware of Sharadin's very impressive academic accomplishments while a student at NHS South, graduating with a with a GPA of 3.92 and taking Honors and AP courses, playing basketball. and at the same time, working nearly 30 hours per week since the 10th grade.
Sharadin's family situation during high school has been challenging for her, demanding at times, but she has met that challenge.... maintaining focus on her long-term goal of a career in pediatric nursing. We believe Sharidan is a most deserving recipient of this year’s Peter Stylianos Honorary STEM Scholarship. Best of luck at SUNY. |
UNTIL NEXT YEAR.............
