By Ed Pierce
Before the 2025-2026 school year reached its end at Windham High School last week, students gathered at the school to honor the outstanding members of the junior class for their continuing emphasis on academic excellence and community involvement.
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| Windham High School junior Ashlynn Cuthbert was presented with Bowdoin College's 'Bowdoin Book Award' and the University of Rochester's 'Frederick Douglass & Susan B. Anthony Award' during the annual Underclass Book Awards ceremony at the school on June 3. PHOTO BY LORRAINE GLOWCZAK |
He said that each University Book Award focuses on a specific area of academic achievement and excellence, such as service to the community, music and the arts, distinction for academics and community advocacy. Recipients are presented with a book from the university or college sponsoring the award and are intended to foster the recipient’s continued willingness to grow and learn.
“The awards honor distinguished juniors at Windham High, giving them a chance to gain a wider look at the world they live in, and to connect outstanding students with schools of higher learning,” Rossetti said. “University Book Awards are given annually to top-achieving students in the junior class. Each college or university establishes rigorous criteria and seeks feedback from high school faculty and administration to identify the worthy recipient of each award.”
Here are this year’s Windham High School 2026 University Book Award recipients:
Shailyn Burrell and Michael Redlon received the University of Southern Maine Book Award recognizing a National Honor Society member who shows a sustained and sincere commitment to community service, issues of peace and justice, and concern for others.
Zoi Candelmo received the University of New Hampshire Book Award, given to a student who has shown the highest dedication to both their own and their peers' academic success.
Evan Chen and Shailyn Farwell received the Sage Colleges’ Student Sage Award presented to top juniors in the top 25 percent of their class who are actively involved in the community, able to balance numerous activities with enthusiasm and leadership, devoted to the improvement of the community’s well-being, and motivated to serve and inspire others to grow. The awards include a renewable yearly scholarship.
Teagan Cook received the St. Lawrence University True North Scholars Program Award presented to a student who demonstrates strong character, and meaningful community engagement.
Grayson Cornish received the Elmira College Key Award which is given to a high school junior who has maintained a 3.0 GPA in high school and demonstrates outstanding school and community leadership. The award includes a renewable yearly scholarship.
Ashlynn Cuthbert received The Bowdoin College Book Award, recognizing young people who are making valuable contributions to their communities and celebrating the immense promise among high school students today. She also was presented with the University of Rochester’s Frederick Douglas & Susan B. Anthony Award given to a junior who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to understanding and addressing difficult social issues with the recipient showing strong leadership and dedication to community action. It includes a renewable yearly scholarship.
Maya Dries received the Endicott College Junior Book Award, a distinction honoring a student who exhibits strong leadership skills inside and outside the classroom.
Luke Drottar and Alli Shardlow received the St. Michael’s College Book Award recognizing a National Honor Society member who shows a sustained and sincere commitment to community service, issues of peace and justice, and concern for others.
Emma Fletcher received the Rochester Institute of Technology’s Business and Leadership Award presented to a student with high academic achievement who is involved in the school and community and demonstrates innovation, leadership, and success in business-related classes.
Ember Good received the Renssalaer Medal awarded by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to a student who has excelled in advanced math and science courses, demonstrates potential for success in a challenging academic setting, and exhibits significant involvement in extracurricular activities.
Caleb Hayman received the Clarkson University Leadership Award, a distinction presented to a student with an interest in Engineering, Business, Science, or Liberal Arts who demonstrates outstanding leadership qualities and is a positive contributor to the school and community.
Caroline Langerman received the Saint Anselm College Book Award presented to a student that demonstrates academic success and exceptional leadership qualities in civic engagement.
Grace Lee received the Smith College Book Award given to a junior girl who is an example of scholarship and community service and exemplifies academic achievement, leadership qualities, and concern for others.
Mason S. Bragdon received the University of Rochester’s Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award. This award is given to outstanding high school juniors who demonstrate high achievement, scholastic rigor, and exceptional promise in the sciences and mathematics.
Denali Momot received the University of Rochester’s George Eastman Young Leaders Award. This award is presented to a student with strong leadership experience at school and in the community, high grades and challenging courses, and extensive involvement in extracurricular activities.
Kailyn Napolitano received the Suffolk University Book Award. This award is presented to a student who shows dedication to learning in the classroom as well as to their school community through extracurricular involvement and volunteer positions.
Kyana Ok received the University of Rochester’s Xerox Award for Innovation. This award recognizes a junior who has a strong interest in innovation and a high level of achievement.
Laila Ozat-McIntyre received the Elmira College Key Award. This award is presented to a high school junior who has maintained a 3.0 GPA in high school and demonstrates outstanding school and community leadership. The award includes a renewable yearly scholarship.
Brenna Small received the Rochester Institute of Technology’s Humanities and Social Science Award. This award is presented to a student with high academic achievement who is involved in the school and the community and demonstrates an interest in humanities and social science.
Maggie Soule received the Harvard Club in Maine’s Harvard Book Prize and the Worcester Polytechnic University’s Innovation Award. The Harvard Prize Book Award is given to a junior who has excellence in scholarship and high character, combined with achievements in other fields. Worcester Polytechnic University’s Innovation Award is a $25,000 annual scholarship given to a high school junior who demonstrates outstanding potential in STEM fields.
Bella Thibodeau received the Rochester Institute of Technology’s Engineering and Technology Award presented to outstanding high school juniors recognizing academic excellence, innovation, and leadership in STEM fields.
Eva Vancelette received the Thomas College Book Award given to outstanding high school juniors that celebrate their academic achievement, leadership, and community service.
Bailey Ward received the College of the Atlantic Book Award. This award is presented to an adventurous junior who is invested in creating positive change in the world and is engaged in their learning and their community.
Gavin Williams received Rochester Institute of Technology’s Art and Design Award, which honors outstanding high school students who demonstrate exceptional achievement, creative thinking, and innovative spirit in the fields of art, design, and crafts.
Lily Woodcock received Rochester Institute of Technology’s Science and Math Award. This is awarded to a student with high academic achievement who is involved in the school and community and demonstrates success and interest in the STEM (Science, Engineering, Technology and Math) field.
Morgan Yates received the Simmons University Junior Book Award. This award is presented annually to a female high school junior who exemplifies the qualities of a Simmons University student, including leadership, community service, caring for family, passion for all social justice, climate change, and acts of kindness; and embody one or more of the school’s core values. <
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