UHS Senior of the Month
 

April 2008
 


 
Kimberly Mayo


Kim Mayo is a caring person; she is someone who offers a nurturing and compassionate shoulder when it’s needed and yet, Kim is also able to spice up a situation with her energy and zest. This combination of compassion and enthusiasm comes in part because Kim has overcome challenges over the past few years that have greatly affected her outlook on life and her personality. Academically, Kim challenges herself with honors and AP classes and balances her classes with opportunities that allow her creative side to flourish. As a positive, active participant of the Uxbridge School community, Kim demonstrates her versatility and passion through several venues: an enthusiastic member of the Music Program; a member of the golf team, where she was named co-captain this past fall and has been the only female on the team for all four years; a Student Mentor since 2006; a member of the School Council, participating in various community service activities; and the secretary of Students Against Destructive Decisions. Most notably, Kim’s leadership skills have been an asset to UHS. Just recently, the Destination Imagination program, of which she has been a member since sixth grade, began the road to their “grand finale”. Kim’s determination and desire brought a frustrated team back together and its accumulated success placed it in real contention at the state competition this April. At the end of the regional competition, Kim was presented with two spirit awards – recognition of the dynamic person Kim is. Kim’s warm heart and common sense equips her with skills that will foster success in all of her future endeavors.



 
John Heron


John Heron is an outstanding young man. He has one of the friendliest faces and “hellos” at Uxbridge High School, making everyone’s day a bit brighter. Johnny, as he is affectionately known, is a diligent student who works hard, completes all his class work and homework on a consistent basis, and is willing to assist his peers when needed. He boasts a solid B+/A- average. As a dedicated and responsible worker, he goes “above and beyond” what is expected of him, taking tremendous pride in the work that he is assigned. One example of this is the energy he puts into his job at Milestone’s Ultimate Hot Dogs in downtown Uxbridge, where he has established himself as a dependable and gracious employee. Johnny is an active participant of the Special Olympics where he competes in such sports as soccer, basketball, and track and field. He is an avid shopper and displays his love with the latest Red Sox gear. Johnny has also been the coach of the faculty team during the annual student-faculty basketball game. He is a caring person who works hard to overcome any physical and academic challenges that face him. His spirit is fundamental to the halls of Uxbridge High School.