By Bradlee Dowling, ‘26 and Sienna Lamond, ‘26

Staff Writers

As the Class of 2025 prepares to turn the page, we asked seniors to look back and share their favorite memories. From unforgettable games to lifelong friendships, here’s what students who responded to The Hawk survey said were the highlights of their time at HHS.

For Sophie Schiller, Madi Pongratz, and Marisa Anderson, it was winning the 2022 MIAA Girls Division 3 State Championship. For Max Aikins, it was game two of the baseball playoffs his junior year. Noey Giardina won’t forget the thrill of hitting a grand slam against Whitman-Hanson during junior year softball. Samantha Ferguson loved cheering at the Friday night football games, while Tyler Vincent loved playing in them. 

Izabella Latessa will always remember being a leader on the 2024 competitive cheerleading team, and winning the state title senior year. Lochlan Garvey cherished playing rugby during his freshman and sophomore years, learning from older teammates and passing that mentorship forward as a senior captain. Cat Reinhart will never forget her field hockey Senior Night win against Norwell, an “incredible comeback.” Avan Puzzangara loved making the final four for girls lacrosse junior year.

Thomas Perkins’ highlight was playing at TD Garden in his junior year for hockey, and Matt Jenkins’ was winning the hockey title in 2022. Luke Fanning’s top memory was the 2024 hockey playoff run, when the team returned to the TD Garden. Olivia Froehlich’s favorite moments were cheering at the hockey games with classmates, while Reese Curran loved the state championship win at the Garden freshman year.

Aidan Boutin shared that his best times came from playing sports and hanging out with his teammates.“The bond you create within sports is unmatched as you crawl through the mud with teammates but also break bread together,” he said.

Matt Lombardi loved managing the boys basketball team, and Alexandra Marinis loved playing soccer. Addison Baldinelli highlighted the energy and excitement of preparing for and performing with the dance teams. Scott Theriault picked his first high school lacrosse game, and Cole Sullivan chose the semifinal football game versus Danvers in junior year. Noah DeMuele loved playing football and rugby. Michael Sawaya treasured joining the golf team, building a second family, and feeling the support and unity of teammates. Ryan Shea loved the 2023 Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium; Kelly Gould echoed that and added the hockey title games at the TD Garden. Matt Puglia said his highlight was cheering on friends at any sporting event.

Elizabeth Curtis and Bell Keenan will never forget HHS Spirit Weeks. Dylan Clark loved the trip to Canobie Lake park in his freshman year and Amelia Begin loved all the “freshman year fun.” Maddie Curtis found joy in the magic of proms and all the unforgettable senior events. Max Goitia recalled the amazing experience of traveling to Spain with Mr. Perry, while Malcolm Beliveau loved being in Mr. Perry’s history class.

Tyler Neville will always remember playing a song he wrote at a concert and for friends. Grace Witt and Julia Fitzgerald picked the Band and Chorus trip to DisneyWorld junior year. James Bison loved the Christmas concert freshman year. Casey LaBelle enjoyed watching films in Mr. Picardi’s History Through Film class. Aevyn Brink loved their time with the HHS performing arts department, and Adrian Nickerson will cherish the annual district arts show. 

For Kaylee Lupien and Brooke Barber, the most meaningful memory was something simple but lasting: meeting their friends. Ella Brinkman will never forget her friends and teachers. Ava Curran echoed them both: “The highlight of my time at HHS was the new friends I’ve made and the amazing teachers I’ve met who have helped me a ton.”