Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts to Honor 18 Under 18 Class of 2025
SPRINGFIELD — Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts (JAWM) will honor its 18 Under 18 class of 2025 at a celebration sponsored by Teddy Bear Pools and Spas, Holyoke Community College, Savage Arms, and the UPS Store.
The event, on Monday, May 19 at Storrowton Carriage House in West Springfield, will spotlight outstanding young people from throughout Western Mass. who exemplify innovative spirit, leadership, and community involvement.
“What an amazing pool of applicants we had this year,” said Amie Miarecki, JAWM president. “We’re so proud of these students who have already made a profound impact on our community. We want to showcase their hard work so others can be inspired.”
The following students comprise the 18 Under 18 class of 2025:
• Laiyla Arroyo, Springfield Honors Academy
• Soraya Blissett, Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
• Mackenzie DaFonseca, Minnechaug Regional High School
• Samantha Dean, Agawam High School
• Abigail Drumm, Agawam High School
• Juliana Gadouas, Chicopee Comprehensive High School
• Caidence Goodreau, Chicopee Comprehensive High School
• Arianna Hopkins, West Springfield High School
• Abigail Jolin, Quaboag Regional Middle/High School
• Olivia Latorre-Williamson, Joseph Metcalf School
• Yumalai Melendez, Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
• Rebecca Mlapah, Longmeadow High School
• Lorie Perez, Libertas Academy Charter School
• Kassandra Perry, Palmer High School
• Samantha Rodriguez, Holyoke High School
• Asher Rose, Southwick Regional School
• Cameryn Valentin, Holyoke High School
• Howard Wichert, Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School
Nominations for 18 Under 18 were open to anyone 18 years or younger who attends school in Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, or Berkshire county; the Quabbin, Quaboag, or Tantasqua regional school district; or the state of Vermont.
