Marblehead

Cadet Kevin Bennett, son of Cindy and Steve Bennett, has received Distinguished Cadet Academic Recognition for the spring semester at the U.S. Military Academy. Bennett graduated from Marblehead High School in 2007 and will be commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army upon graduation at West Point.

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Catherine McGrath Mitchell was awarded the Lydia Bell Award for Initiative and Leadership in Public Service from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine.

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Taylor Lawrence was recently awarded a four-year college scholarship by The Fish House Foundation. Lawrence is a recent graduate of Masconomet Regional High School and will attend the University of New Hampshire in the fall.

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Anna Georges was named to the dean's list in the spring semester at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fla. Georges is a freshman majoring in liberal arts.

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Ashley Pietras, Kimberly Carey, Kyle Gilbreath, Joshua Ford, Matthew Shutzer, Harold Boeschenstein and Alexandra Libon were named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Northeastern University.

Beverly

Eleanor Clayman, a junior at The Governor's Academy in Byfield, recently received the 2009 Carl A. Pescosolido Jr. Athletic Award. It is given to a junior girl and boy whose academic and athletic performance exhibit the character and commitment of excellence of Carl A. Pescosolido Jr.

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Christopher Austin was named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Bridgewater State College.

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Rachel Brown and Olivia Huth will play roles in "Jungle Book," presented by Neverland Theatre June 26-29 at the Temple B'nai Abraham Theater, 200 East Lothrop St.

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The student winners of the North Shore Music Theatre fourth annual Spotlight Awards:

Best Leading Actress — Emily Higgins as Edwin Drood in "The Mystery Of Edwin Drood," Danvers High School

Best Supporting Actress — Autumn DeLorenzo as Penelope Pennywise in "Urinetown," Salem High School

Best Featured Performer — Katie Jordan as Princess Puffer in "The Mystery of Edwin Drood," Danvers High School

Best Music Direction — Lianne Goodwin, "Urinetown," Salem High School

Best Scenic Design — Henry Dembowski, "Into the Woods," Marblehead High School

Danvers

Colleen Hopkins received the Outstanding Junior Award at American International College in Springfield. Hopkins is a junior majoring in physical therapy.

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Brian Day was named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y.

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Eva Bramesco, daughter of Clinton Bramesco and Michele Chausse of Danvers, was named to the dean's list for the fall and spring semesters of her freshman year at Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pa.

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Thomas Dunn, son of Thomas and Michele Dunn of Danvers, was named to the dean's list for the spring semester at St. Michael's College.

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Laura Clement, Susan Lane and Danielle Palma were named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Northern Essex Community College.

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Rachel Arias, Daniel Campbell, Michael Collins and Nicole Kulakowski were named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Bridgewater State College.

Peabody

Aldo Nico was the winner of Windrush Farm's 50/50 cash raffle sponsored by Boxford House of Pizza. The winning ticket, worth $1,450, was chosen at Windrush Farm's Family Festival on Saturday, June 6. As a fundraiser, $5 raffle tickets were sold to the community by friends of Windrush.

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Joseph Barnes, Kathleen Charochak, Tyler Hopping, Michaela Kelly, Sheila Towey and Amanda Tringale were named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Bridgewater State College.

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Matthew Kaye, Alexa Arena, Peter Ellison, Brian Brunelle, Claire Lavoie, Ryean Rad, Liana Kizner, Kristen Tgavalekos, Michael Maloney, Lauren Ward, Elizabeth Gatti, Matthew Harold, Margot Root, Jillian Page, Randy Hollins, William Incrovato, Stanley Pikul, Diane Lanney, Alexandra Gatti and Kara Gamache were named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Northeastern University.

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Michael Foster, son of Anne and Kenneth Foster, will attend Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, N.Y., this fall. He will major in computer engineering an RIT's Kate Gleason College of Engineering.

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Amanda Bowden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bowden, was recently named a Charles O. Thompson Scholar at Worcester Polytechnic Institute for the 2008-09 academic year. Bowden is a first-year student majoring in civil engineering.

Salem

Genesis Dominguez received the John Homer Miller Award at American International College. Dominguez is a freshman majoring in criminal justice.

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Brian Kirby, son of Connie Kirby, was recently awarded the Brother Stephen and Brother Francis Award at St. John's Prep, where he is a sophomore.

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Brandon Johnson was named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Northern Essex Community College.

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Danielle Millerick, daughter of Bob and Jayne Millerick, was named to the president's list for the spring semester at Bentley University. Her brother Ryan Millerick was awarded second honors at Georgetown University for the spring semester.

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Madyson Parker, Julie Schoenthal, Dexter Anderson, Owen Grover, Joe Forristall, Anna Morsillo, Drew Anderson, Brianna Cruddas, Jenna Forristall, Kim Masse and Craig Simonetti are cast members in Marblehead Little Theatre's "Once On This Island."

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Patricia Hannett, Timothy Erps, Syeda Raji, Tiffany Foss, Casey Bennett, Matthew Hamerstrom and Jennifer Set were named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Northeastern University.

Boxford

Joshua Cirinna, Rocco Giusto and Kaylan Hebb were named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Northern Essex Community College.

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Andrew Clinard, son of Stephen and Paula Clinard of Boxford, was named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Skidmore College.

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Danielle Ferris was recently inducted into Pi Delta Phi, the national honor society for French at Providence College. Ferris is pursuing a degree in marketing.

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Taylor Irene Jenkinson was named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Radford University in Radford, Va.

Hamilton

Victoria McKillop is cast in "The Jungle Book" presented by Neverland Theatre.

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Bronwen Calkins, daughter of Andrew and Margaret Calkins of South Hamilton, earned highest honors for the spring semester at Skidmore College.

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Christopher McGrath was named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Northern Essex Community College.

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Molly Ford, Erica Betcher, Jessica Doonan and Nicholas Jansky were named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Northeastern University.

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Kelsey Leach, daughter of Jonathan Leach and Julie Batten of South Hamilton, was named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Skidmore College.

Ipswich

Jonathan Li, son of Alec Li, was recently honored at both the statewide and national awards ceremonies for gifted children held by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth. Li took the SAT test with other high school students and scored 800 (a perfect score) in math.

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Erin Pallazola was pinned at North Shore Community College's annual nurse's recognition ceremony held at the Ferncroft Ballroom in Danvers this spring. Erin received her associate's degree in science nurse education.

Middleton

Ava and James Tello are cast in "The Jungle Book" presented by Neverland Theatre.

Nicole Johnson was named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Northern Essex Community College.

Swampscott

Daniel Owen Comite was named to the dean's list for the winter quarter at Savannah College of Art and Design.

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Michal Comite, son of Michael and Adele Comite of Swampscott, earned highest honors for the spring semester at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

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Elizabeth Howard, Brandon Hynes, Allison Mosho, Jennifer Sinrich, Dana Burke, Mary Kvachev, Marissa Vaysman, Yevgeniya Malinkovich, Derek Shore, Skyler Pressman, Rita Gutman, Melanie Barker and Lindsay Burke were named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Northeastern University.

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Steve Deveau was honored on the field at Fenway Park prior to the Boston Red Sox game against the Tampa Bay Rays on April 9. Steve was named the Blood Donor of the Game after donating blood at an American Red Cross blood drive in Danvers.

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Nicolas Dart, Danielle Jolly, Rachel Kennedy and Stephanie Lannon were named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Bridgewater State College.

Topsfield

Molly Byman, daughter of Lori and James Byman, was awarded a $2,000 scholarship from the Utility Contractor's Association of New England. Byman will attend Boston College in the fall as a political science major with a concentration of U.S. history.

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Katherine Ventimiglia, daughter of William and Edith Ventimiglia, earned highest honors for the spring semester at Skidmore College.

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Abigail Bowling, daughter of Stuart and Sallie Bowling, earned highest honors for the spring semester at Skidmore College.

Wenham

Roger Moulton was named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Springfield College. Moulton is a third-year student majoring in computer and information science.

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Lindsay Grey was named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Northeastern University.

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Margaret Frederiksen was awarded $1,000 by the McDonald's National Employee Scholarship Program.