Cardinal Spellman Announces 2011 Valedictorian, Salutatorian

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BROCKTON--Cardinal Spellman High School has announced the valedictorian and salutatorian for the 2011 graduating class.
Samantha Curran, of Quincy, has been named the 2011 Cardinal Spellman High School valedictorian and Jen Scanlon, of Bridgewater, was named the 2011 Cardinal Spellman High School salutatorian, according to a prepared statement released today by the high school.
Both students plan to deliver speeches to the 2011 graduating class, and everyone in attendance, at the Cardinal Spellman High School Graduation Ceremony.
Commencement will be held on May 26 at 6 p.m. on the school’s football field.
Curran is no stranger to the spotlight. She was named Enterprise All-Scholastic 2009 for volleyball and Enterprise Volleyball Player of the year for 2010.
She is a team captain for volleyball and softball. She is also the President of National Honor Society. (Pictured above)
Curran has donated her time in the community since before she entered high school. She has volunteered for the Walk for Hospice since 2005 and she participated in the Relay for Life. She also serves as a lector at St. Joseph’s Parish in Quincy.
Curran plans to attend Wentworth Institute of Technology to study Biomedical Engineering.
Scanlon hopes to become a veterinarian after college. She will major in biology at Brandies University in the fall.
Scanlon played basketball, ran track, and served as a captain for the girls soccer team during her time at Spellman. She is also an accomplished figure skater.
Scanlon enjoys volunteering and making a difference in the community. She coaches youth soccer and figure skating. She participated in the Relay for Life and she also volunteers at the Handi Kids Therapeutic Recreation riding center. (Pictured at right)
Cardinal Spellman High School President, Dr. John McEwan, said is very impressed with this year’s valedictorian and salutatorian.
“Spellman is very proud of both Samantha Curran and Jen Scanlon,” McEwan said. “They are both well-rounded, outstanding young women. They are accomplished academically, athletically and have shown a great deal of service to the community. They both represent the values and accomplishments of the ideal Spellman student.”