Nute announces Top Five graduating seniors

MILTON - Nute High School presents its Top Five graduating seniors for the Class of 2019.

Thomas Richards, the son of Timothy and Linda Richards, graduates as the valedictorian and also as a New Hampshire Scholar. Thomas has been a member of the National Honor Society for three years; competed in the Granite State Challenge, representing Nute High School; was a team captain of the varsity soccer team for two years; was vice president of his class and a member of the student senate for two years; and has been an active member of his church since 2015. In 2018, Thomas was a recipient of the Harvard Prize Book Award. In 2019, Thomas won third place in the state of New Hampshire for the Voice of Democracy Essay Contest. Thomas is a devoted follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. He is currently attending the Word of Life Bible Institute (WOLBI) in Hudson, Fla. He plans to attend a four-year institution after completing his studies at WOLBI. Thomas desires to serve God in full-time ministry; he is especially interested in missionary work. Thomas thanks his parents, siblings, and family members for their love, support, and encouragement. He thanks his teachers and the other staff at Nute for everything that they have taught him; he also thanks them for their help, advice, and patience over the years. He thanks his friends for the great memories to look back on. Most of all, Thomas thanks Jesus Christ for saving him.

Sophie Walsh, daughter of Ann and John Walsh, graduates as salutatorian of the class of 2019. Sophie has been a member of National Honor Society since sophomore year, providing her the opportunity to coordinate the last two American Red Cross blood drives at the school. She also participated in Project Search and business club. Sophie had the privilege to participate in a cultural service trip to Ecuador during April break of her junior year, where volunteers participated in building a community kitchen in Bella Vista, a small town in the Amazon. She also participated in a school trip to Italy, Monaco, France, and Spain during April break of senior year. In the fall, Sophie will be studying social and behavioral sciences at University of Massachusetts Amherst. She would like to thank her parents for their love and support and a special thanks to Mrs. Anderson for being such a great teacher and friend.

Emilee Flanagan is the daughter of Sandy and James Flanagan and graduates third in her class of 2019. Over her four years at Nute, she has participated in business club, community events and has also been an active member in the sports programs. During her high school career, she earned NH scholar status with a STEM focus. She was a captain on the volleyball, basketball and softball team, was named Granite State Player of the year her junior year along with being named Division 3 player of the year for volleyball this year and was even named Hometown Hero. She plans on attending the Plymouth State University Honors Program this fall, where she will continue her volleyball career and pursue a degree in Health Science. She would like to thank her parents, sisters, friends and coaches for all of their help.

David Bloser, son of James and Naomi Bloser, is grateful to be recognized as the fourth of the 35 students graduating from Nute. David was a diligent student, working to stay on the honor roll for all four years. While he might not have been very involved in activities at the school, David was a very active member in local Boy Scout Troop 155, having earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 2016, his freshman year. David was a member of the Nute soccer team for three years, and just finished two years as a cadet in the Spaulding AFJROTC program. He was a recipient of the American Legion Academic Excellence Award and the American Legion General Military Excellence Award, both national awards. While participating in the JROTC program, David was a member of the drill team for his first year in the program. David has enlisted in the United States Air Force and will be leaving for basic training in late July of this year. David would like to thank all of his friends for their camaraderie and support throughout the years with special thanks to Thomas Richards and Michael Schmitz for all the good times and shenanigans. Above all, David thanks his parents and family for their guidance, support and discipline throughout the years; he could not claim to be who he is now without all that they've taught him. He appreciates their continued support and he loves them all.

Caleb Goff is the fourth child of Joe Russell Goff and Chandra Marie Lewis Goff. He graduates fifth in the class, was the President of his class all of high school, Student Body President, a member of Youth 2 Youth, a member of Business Club, a member of National Honor Society, and so much more. Caleb has what we call a Servant's Heart. He is always willing to help out whomever, whenever. From running fundraisers, to running the School Spirit Week, and from going to church, to working, he never has an empty schedule. He has always been involved with the school, and his community, using the resources he is given, and even building new resources for future students. He likes to go by the saying, "If you have the power to make change, it is your responsibility to make that change." Caleb demonstrated this not only leading many events, but also by partaking in the Principal Hiring Committee twice, and by taking advantage of the programs such as Extended Learning Opportunities at Nute High School. Caleb is thankful for tons of people, as there are many people who have helped shape him into the successful young man he is today. First, he would like to thank his friends, and adopted families he has gotten to know throughout the years. You all mean a great deal to him, and he would do anything to help you, as you have been there for him. He would also like to thank his parish family at St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish in Somersworth. He would like to thank Fr. Andrew K. Nelson and the parish office staff in a special way as you all hold a special place in Caleb's heart. Caleb would like to thank Fr. Daniel Sinibaldi who has passed away, as he misses him, but owes Fr. Dan so much as he has helped inspire Caleb to become a Catholic Priest. Finally, Caleb owe a special thank you to his family, especially his father and mother. You have done many things for Caleb and he is grateful for every sacrifice you made to see Caleb succeed. Caleb owes all his accomplishments to you as you both shaped him into the person he is today.