Celebrating the top 5 percent of the North Shore’s high school graduates

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PREMIER SPONSOR

‘Put forward your best to get the most out of life’

Our ever-changing world keeps challenging us all in the way we educate, learn, work and stay connected.

Honor Scholars, you have all proven your resiliency and ability to overcome great challenges. All of you should be very proud. You each have the potential to do great things, and your futures are very bright.

I wish each of you the best as you go forward to define what success means for you, enjoy the work of striving to attain it, and then experience the deep satisfaction of achieving it.

I’ve found that the good memories you will hold throughout your life are of the things that you did and the chances you took, not of the risks averted or the times you played it safe.

So, I encourage you to get outside your comfort zones. Push yourselves to learn and experience new things so that you can discover new interests and passions and live life to the fullest.

TIM COLLINS President and CEO

EBSCO Information Services Keynote speaker Tim Collins shares his “6 Principles for Success in Your Life” at this year’s North Shore Honor Scholars Dinner.

North Shore’s shining stars

Honor Scholars tradition celebrates region’s top high school graduates

The North Shore Chamber of Commerce celebrated the success of the region’s leading high school seniors May 12 at its annual North Shore Honor Scholars Dinner.

The longstanding tradition spotlights the academic achievements of the top 5 percent of graduating seniors from 35 public and private high schools across the region.

In all, 343 seniors were recognized with certificates of achievement.

Close to 700 guests — including family members, school officials and representatives of the business community — attended the Honor Scholars Dinner at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Danvers.

EBSCO Information Services, based in Ipswich, the leading for-fee Internet research services in the world, was the event’s premier sponsor.

Tim Collins, CEO and founder of EBSCO Information Services, drew on his own personal experiences in delivering the keynote address.

He outlined his “6 Principles for Success in Your Life”: Balance thinking and doing; Stay positive; Be your word; Help others; Be driven; and Minimize regrets.

Collins shares those principals in an inspirational book for young adults called “64U: Six For You” that he provided to every Honor Scholar in attendance.

School principals, assistant principals, guidance counselors and other school officials assisted the Chamber in recognizing their students as they received their certificates.

Karen Andreas, president and CEO of the North Shore Chamber, served as emcee.

The Honor Scholars celebration began in 1968 when the honorees were only Beverly High students, because the Chamber served only the city of Beverly. Today, with the growth of the Chamber, the event has grown to encompass the entire North Shore. The 2022 Honor Scholars Celebration recognized students from Beverly High School, Bishop Fenwick High School in Peabody, Clark School in Rowley, Covenant Christian Academy in Peabody, Danvers High School, Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical High School in Hathorne, Gloucester High School, Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School, Ipswich High School, Landmark School in Beverly, Lynn Classical High School, Lynn English High School, Lynn Vocational Technical Institute, Lynnfield High School, Manchester Essex Regional High School, Marblehead High School and Masconomet Regional High School in Boxford.

Also, New England Academy in Beverly, Newburyport High School, North Andover High School, North Reading High School, Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School in Wakefield, Peabody Veterans Memorial High School, Peabody P.R.E.P. (Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program), Pingree School, Rockport High School, St. John’s Preparatory School in Danvers, St. Mary’s High School in Lynn, Salem Academy, Salem High School, Saugus High School, Swampscott High School, Triton Regional High School in Byfield, Waring School in Beverly, and Winthrop High School.

Congratulations to the 2022 Honor Scholars for their accomplishments, to their families for the support and guidance they provided, and to all educators and community leaders who invested in nurturing this future generation of leaders. I

‘As president and CEO of the Institution for Savings, I congratulate all students being honored tonight for graduating in the top 5% of your class. Only 345 students on the North Shore have achieved this. We are proud of you all — the very best of luck in the future!’

Mike Jones,

President/CEO, Institution for Savings

‘On behalf of North Shore Bank, I would like to congratulate all of tonight’s honorees for their momentous achievement. We’re proud to participate in this wonderful occasion of recognition. Your diligent work, enthusiasm and devotion to excellence has paid off, and we wish you much success in your future endeavors.’

Kevin Tierney,

President/CEO, North Shore Bank

‘On behalf of everyone at UniCare, it is my great pleasure to wish this year’s Honor Scholars a heartfelt congratulations for a job well done. You have a bright future ahead, and we are excited to watch you do great things. Stay focused, continue to work hard, and achieve the impossible!’

David Morales,

General Manager, UniCare

‘On behalf of the 2,100, deeply committed Eastern Bank employees who I represent, congratulations on being named a 2022 Honor Scholar. To achieve top 5% status in your class is a truly extraordinary feat that required discipline, acumen and consistency. As a parent of a 2015 North Shore Chamber Honor Scholar, I can attest to how proud your parents, families and friends are of you. Best of luck in the future, and please don’t hesitate to reach out to any of us at Eastern Bank along the way.’

Paul Kurker,

Senior Vice President, Eastern Bank

‘Congratulations on this amazing achievement. As you take the next step on your journey, remember you have the potential to be anything you strive to be. All you have to do is believe that you can and keep aiming higher, be patient while you work and, most importantly, always be kind.’

Tom Sands,

President and CEO, Beverly and Addison Gilbert hospitals

Photos by Mike Dean

‘On behalf of Windover Construction, congratulations to all the 2022 Honor Scholars! The satisfaction of doing your best is a great reward, and you are so very deserving of tonight’s spotlight. Yours is an accomplishment to applaud and one which will inspire future generations of students for many years to come.’

Hannah Ginley,

Chief People Officer, Windover Construction

‘Since 1988, the Mr. & Mrs. L. Dexter Woodman Scholarship has helped young people attend college in honor of Dexter and Gini Woodman’s legacy and memory. Since its inception, we have awarded over $803,999 in scholarships to over 180 students as well as made donations to many organizations that support education.’

Mr. and Mrs. L. Dexter Woodman Scholarship