Meet Bishop Connolly High School's Top 10 and LEAP graduates of 2022
FALL RIVER — The following students are graduating from Bishop Connolly High School at the academic top of the senior class.
1. Greta Bertha Costello
The daughter of Christopher and Audra Costello of Fall River is the valedictorian of the Class of 2022. She is a member of the National Honor Society and Société Honoraire de Français, and has been named an AP Scholar with Honor by College Board. A three-year member of the Debate team, Greta most recently served as co-captain. Throughout her years at Bishop Connolly, Greta has contributed her talents to the cross country and tennis teams; she also served as a student ambassador and member of the recruitment team. This fall, Greta will be attending Middlebury College, where she plans to pursue international and global studies.
2. Aidan Xu
Salutatorian of the Class of 2022, Aidan is the son of Aiyi Lu and Xuan Xu of Fall River. Aidan is a member of the National Honor Society and Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, and was named an AP Scholar by College Board. Throughout his high school years, Aidan was a member of the cross country and tennis teams and the BCHS Robotics Club. Aidan plans to major in computer science at Boston University this fall.
3. Aubrey Rose Farias
Daughter of Joseph and Lori Ann Farias of Bristol, R.I., Aubrey Rose is is a member of the National Honor Society and Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (Portuguese language). Throughout the past four years, Aubrey was a member of the track and cheer teams. She also contributed her talents to the Bishop Connolly Theatre Company, participated on the Student Council, and served as a student ambassador. This fall, Aubrey will attend Emmanuel College, where she was awarded the Dean’s Scholarship and Catholic High School Graduate Award.
4. Edward R. Hernandez
Son of Bridget Hernandez of Taunton, Edwar is a member of the National Honor Society and was named an AP Scholar by College Board. Throughout his high school career, Edward contributed his time and talents to the swim and track teams. This fall, Edward will continue his studies in the Honors Program at Providence College, where he was awarded the Albertus Magnus Scholarship for academic excellence.
5. Rachel Marie Dias
The daughter of Brian and Susan Dias of Westport is the fifth-ranked student in the Class of 2022. Rachel is a member of the National Honor Society and Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica. Throughout her years at Bishop Connolly, Rachel donated her time and talents to the cheer team and served as a student ambassador. Rachel will attend Endicott College this fall, where she plans to study sports management and marketing.
6. Ashley Elizabeth Potvin
The daughter of Derek and Jackie Potvin of Westport, is a member of the National Honor Society and Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (Portuguese language). Throughout her high school career, Ashley contributed her talents to the varsity volleyball team, most recently serving as captain, and the track team. Additionally, Ashley served as a student ambassador. Ashley plans to major in public relations at Quinnipiac University, where she was awarded the Trustee Scholarship.
7. Maya Elizabeth Pontes
Daughter of John and Kristina Pontes of Fall River, Maya is a member of the National Honor Society and Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica. Throughout her high school career, Maya contributed her time and talents to the Debate team, most recently serving as co-captain. Outside of the classroom, Maya participated on the tennis team and served as a student ambassador. Maya was accepted into the Honors Program at St. Anselm College this fall, where she was awarded the Presidential Scholarship and Abbot Dolan OSB HS Grant.
8. Alyssa St. Laurent
Daughter of Tania Pavao of Fall River, Alyssa is a member of the National Honor Society and the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (Portuguese language). During her years at Connolly, Alyssa contributed her time and talents to the basketball team; she also served as a student ambassador and member of the recruitment team. This fall, Alyssa plans to study biochemistry at Emmanuel College, where she was awarded the Presidential Scholarship and Catholic High School Graduate Award.
9. Kaleigh Elizabeth Rezendes
Daughter of Derrick and Kelly Rezendes of Fall River, Kaleigh is a member of the National Honor Society and Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica. An athlete, Kaleigh was a four-year member and captain of the soccer team; she also contributed her time and talents to the track and cheer teams. Kaleigh was a four-year member of the Student Council, most recently serving as senior class president; she also served as a student ambassador and was a member of the recruitment team. This fall, Kaleigh will attend Assumption University, where she was admitted to the Honors Program and offered the Presidential Scholarship and Brother Gerard Brassard Award.
10. Ian John Rodrigues
Son of John Rodrigues and Kathleen Rodrigues of Swansea, Ian is a member of the National Honor Society and the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica. Throughout his high school career, Ian contributed his talents to the track and golf teams. This fall, Ian plans to study respiratory therapy at the New England Institute of Technology.
The following students are LEAP graduates that ranked in the top 10% for both their graduating class of 2022 and assigned class of 2023; they each are receiving their diplomas as 11th grade students:
Sherley L. Ortiz
Daughter of Fausto Ortiz and Blanca Anguizaca of Fall River, Sherley will receive her diploma as an 11th-grade student. Sherley is a member of the National Honor Society and the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (Portuguese language) and earned the distinction of AP Scholar by the College Board. Throughout her high school years, Sherley was a member of the Debate team, most recently serving as co-captain, and the tennis team. Sherley also served as a student ambassador and member of the recruitment team. This fall, Sherley will continue her studies in the Honors Program at Boston University, where she was awarded a full four-year scholarship and is enrolled as a University Scholar in the Linguistics and Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences Program in Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.
Sophie Isabella Garcia
Daughter of Glen Garcia and Kellie-Anne Frasier-Garcia of Fall River, Sophie will receive her diploma as an 11th-grade student. Sophie is a member of the National Honor Society and the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (Portuguese language) and was named an AP Scholar by College Board. Throughout her high school years, Sophie was a member of the Debate team, most recently serving as co-captain, and the tennis team. Sophie also served as a student ambassador and member of the recruitment team. This fall, Sophie will attend Stonehill College, where she was awarded the Stonehill Scholarship and Diocesan Grant, and will study Criminology and Law in their Pathway Program with Villanova University.
This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Meet Bishop Connolly High School's Top 10 and LEAP Graduates of 2022
