Tiverton High School seniors will receive their diplomas Friday evening, with commencement exercises set for 6 p.m. at the high school. In all, 122 students are expected to turn their tassels.

Following are short write-ups of those 10 students who excelled during their high school education above all others. For full bios, see www.eastbayri.com:

1. Valedictorian Ethan Aguiar is a member of the National Honor Society and the Rhode Island Honor Society. He was a National Merit Scholarship finalist, plays piano and participated multiple years at the Piano Guild and Royal Conservatory of Music. Ethan will attend Brown University, majoring in chemistry on the pre-med track.

2. Salutatorian Conner Nobrega is a member of the National Honor Society and the Rhode Island Honor Society. He was captain of the Tiverton High School boys' soccer team and tennis first team doubles. He was a Tiverton Youth Soccer coach. Connor will attend the University of Rhode Island majoring in pharmacy. In the future he hopes to become a research pharmacist and to earn "mad bread."

3. Charles Greer Page is a member of the National Honor Society and the Rhode Island Honor Society. Greer received State Senate recognition, State House of Representatives recognition, and The Fran Williamson Scholarship. Greer will attend The University of Vermont majoring in mechanical engineering.

4. Lexey LaBonte is a member of the National Honor Society and Rhode Island Honor Society. She assisted teachers at Fort Barton Elementary School, donated toys and food to the National Honor Society, and organized product drives for the Confetti Foundation in Middletown. She was involved in the Unified Tigers, Readers’ Forum, yearbook, Confetti Club (founder and leader) and the S.A.L.S.A Club. Lexey will attend Providence College majoring in biology (pre-med), and plans to become a pediatric pulmonologist at Hasbro Children’s Hospital.

5. Benjamin Sowa is a member of the National Honor Society and the Rhode Island Honor Society. He was a member of the mock trial team, student council and the band. He played football, basketball and tennis. Ben was captain of the football team and Division II Tennis All Division First Team Doubles. He was a referee for the Tiverton Junior Basketball League. Benjamin will attend Boston College, majoring in communications. He plans on attending law school after college.

6. Joshua Wood is a member of the National Honor Society and Rhode Island Honor Society. He was a member of the varsity soccer team (captain), varsity track and field team (captain) and was a Nationals qualifier for the hammer throw in the 2022 and 2023 indoor and outdoor seasons. He is the school record holder in the hammer throw and the weight throw. He received the rank of Eagle Scout. Joshua was a member of Cyberpatriot and was a Tiverton Land Trust volunteer at the Pardon Gray Reservation. Joshua will attend Sacred Heart University, majoring in physical therapy. He hopes to open his own clinic.

7.  Madison Mello is a member of the National Honor Society and Rhode Island Honor Society. She received the Salve Regina Book Award for Leadership and Service, The Megan Cordeiro Memorial Scholarship, the Aspiring Educator Award, State Senate recognition and State House of Representatives recognition. Her sports activities include soccer, track and field, and Bruno United FC Soccer Club. She participated in unified basketball, was secretary of the student council and was a member of the Confetti Club. Maddie will attend Rhode Island College, majoring in special education and chemistry. She plans on playing for the RIC soccer team.

8 Cassie Taber is a member of the National Honor Society and the Rhode Island Honor Society. She is treasurer for the Class of 2023, was a drum major in the marching band, and was a concert band section leader. She played varsity field hockey and varsity softball. Cassie will attend Endicott College, majoring in studio arts and education. She wants to be a high school-level art teacher and help students better their mental health by giving them healthy outlets to express themselves.

9. Samantha Bettencourt is a member of the National Honor Society and the Rhode Island Honor Society. She played varsity tennis, basketball and softball. She participated in Unified Tigers, the Confetti Club, Tiger Tales, the student council, student council executive board and the Peer Helping Network. Samantha will attend Bridgewater State University, majoring in Spanish and secondary education.

10. Mackenzie Oliveira is a member of the National Honor Society and the Rhode Island Honor Society. She was on the student council, participated in Unified Tigers, Lunch Buddy, Peer Helping Network, and the Confetti Club. She played unified basketball, varsity tennis and softball. She received the Sportsmanship Award for Tennis her senior year. Her community activities include Tiverton Little League, Tiverton Junior Basketball and volunteering for the Portsmouth School Department. Mackenzie will attend Eckerd College majoring in marine biology and animal studies.