Joseph Longo, Valedictorian
Congratulations to Joseph Longo, son of Lisa Longo, who has been named Valedictorian for the Class of 2018. Joseph has been very active at Suffield High School throughout his four years here. Along with attending Suffield High School, Joseph also attends the Greater Hartford Academy of Mathematics and Science. Joseph has been a member of student council for four years, where he has been the Treasurer for two years and is currently the Student Senate President. Joseph has been a member of the National Honor Society for two years, where he is also the Treasurer. Joseph has been a class council representative at GHAMAS as well. Joseph has been a member of our school’s “A” Team, which is a group of students who meet with administrators to cultivate a better school environment. In addition, Joseph has been on the Wildcat Advisory Group, a group of students who help lead Freshman Orientation. Joseph has been a part of our Math Team, Academic Quiz Team, Spirit Squad, Writing Center, and was on the Varsity Boys Tennis team.
Joseph has reached notable achievements. He was a 2017 National Merit Scholarship Finalist, was named AP Scholar with Distinction, and received a Certificate of Achievement in honor of being a Chick-fil-A Leader Academy Scholar.
Joseph has received many awards during his high school experience. He has received the Excellence in Advanced Placement Statistics Award, Excellence in Pre-Calculus Award, the PSAT Award, and the Capitol Area Mathematics League Award. Joseph also received the Advanced Placement U. S. History Award, the University of Rochester Award, and the Yale Book Award. He was chosen for the Rotary Youth Leadership Award in 2016 and was chosen as a Semifinalist for the Connecticut Governor’s Scholars Program in 2017.
Joseph has volunteered at Expanding Horizons as a Teaching Assistant, has been a counselor at the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation summer camp, has worked on a pasta dinner fundraiser for the Wounded Warrior Project, and has worked on the Boston Marine Corps 5K Honor Run.
Joseph plans to attend college in the fall and will major in Business.
Marissa Guzzo, Salutatorian
Congratulations to Marissa Guzzo, daughter of Kim and Paul Guzzo, who has been named the Salutatorian for the Class of 2018. Marissa attends Suffield High School and also attends The Greater Hartford Academy of Math and Science. By doing so, Marissa is able to take advanced math and science classes while at the same time being able to participate in her town/school community.
Marissa is a member of the World Language Honor Society and National Honor Society. In NHS, Marissa has been involved in numerous fundraising projects and also helping advertise to promote important events within the society. Within the NHS, Marissa volunteers her time by tutoring students in multiple subjects. She is also part of SHS Wildcat Advisory Group, where she is a peer mentor for incoming 9th graders. Some other groups that Marissa is involved with are the Capital Area Math League, American Mathematics Competition Team and Physics Bowl. She is also a member of Suffield High School Student Council, Giraffe Club, Best Buddies, Academic Quiz Team, as well as one of our Morning News Anchors on our morning announcements. Marissa received a scholarship to the National Summer Transportation Institute at UConn in 2016.
Marissa has received various awards such as the Society for Science and the People Research Digital Badges Recipient, the U.S. Department of Education Presidential Scholars Award, the Emperor Science Award Winner with Harvard Cancer mentorship, the Dr. Rick Conard Biological Research Award and the National Society for In Vitro Biology Award, as well as numerous other awards. Marissa helps out in the community at The Ronald McDonald House, is a Suffield Parks & Recreation Enrichment Camp Counselor and volunteers at Sacred Heart Church.
Marissa is interested in pursuing a career in Biology/Psychology/Economics in the fall.
Congratulations to both of these outstanding students for their tremendous accomplishments.