Yale University

Congratulates these outstanding students from

Eli Whitney Technical High School, Hamden.
Chosen by their high school, these students exemplify what is
best and brightest in the young people of our community.

Nashalie Lugo

Anthony Mendoza

Franaja Payne-Smith

Daughter of Brenda Albino and Juan Carlos Lugo

Son of Sheila and Jason Ford

Daughter of Dena Smith and Frederick Payne

Will attend the University

of Bridgeport
G.P.A. 96.53 Class Rank 1 out of 105
Valedictorian
Certified Nursing Assistant
National Honor Society, president
Peer Leadership Group, secretary
United Bank Scholarship Award
Hamden Rotary Award
First Aid Certification
CPR Certification
Major: Nursing
Career Goal: Registered Nurse

Will attend the University

of New Haven
G.P.A. 94.11 Class Rank 6 out of 105
Top Chef, junior year
High Honors, four years
National Society of High School
Scholars
ServSafe Certification
Major: Criminal Justice
Career Goal: Criminal Justice

Will attend the University

of Bridgeport
G.P.A. 95.62 Class Rank 3 out of 105
Varsity Volleyball Team
Varsity Basketball Team
Softball Manager
Yearbook Committee
Elm City Youth Club, volunteer
Skills USA
Hamden Rotary Award
Major: Fashion Merchandising
Career Goal: Cosmetologist
and Fashion Stylist

Angelica Valdez

Keyshaun Webb

Domica Woodberry

Daughter of Miriam Carcamo

and Irving Rodriguez

Son of Johnese Webb

Daughter of Monica and Jerome Woodberry

Will attend the University

of Connecticut
G.P.A. 94.71 Class Rank 4 out of 105
ServSafe Certification
Varsity Basketball Team, captain
Elmira College Key Award
Skills USA
Peer Leadership Group
Yearbook Committee
Major: Accounting
Career Goal: Accountant

Will attend the University

of New Haven
G.P.A. 94.16 Class Rank 5 out of 105
Student Council, secretary 2015
Student Council, treasurer 2016
Cheerleading, manager
Yearbook Committee
Black History Month Show,
committee member and performer
Prom Committee
HP Life Certification
Major: Music Industry
Career Goal: Music Producer

Will attend the University

of Connecticut
G.P.A. 96.20 Class Rank 2 out of 105
Salutatorian
Certified Nursing Assistant
Peer Leadership Group, president
Yearbook Committee
Wellesley College Book Award
Hamden Rotary Award
First Aid Certification
Major: Pre-Kinesiology
Career Goal: Physical Therapist
Student
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Photo credit: Yolanda Christine Photography

Supporting the Search for a Cure

The Yale Police Department recently hosted
its 6th annual Battle of the Badges event.
This fundraiser drew eighteen teams
from around the state in a bench pressing
competition to raise money for breast cancer
research at Smilow Cancer Hospital.
Participants from the Yale Police Department. For more information, visit publicsafety.yale.edu

Contributing to a Strong New Haven

onhsa.yale.edu