North Middlesex Regional High School Celebrates Student-Athletes at College Commitment Ceremony

Nine North Middlesex Regional High School (NMRHS) students were celebrated on Tuesday, May 20, surrounded by their families, teammates and friends as they signed commitment letters to play sports at the colleges and universities of their choice. 

Each year, NMRHS honors graduating seniors who are extending their athletic careers by participating in collegiate athletics at a College Commitment Ceremony. At the ceremony, families, teammates, friends and coaches gather at the high school as the student-athletes publicly sign their National Letter of Intent. 

This year’s ceremony honored nine seniors: 

• Nick Pucillo, of Pepperell, committed to play lacrosse at the University of New England
• Jill Hodgson, of Townsend, committed to play soccer at the University of New England
• Scott Rich, of Pepperell, committed to play lacrosse at the Wentworth Institute of Technology
• Olivia Faro, of Townsend, committed to play field hockey at Rivier University 
• Jaden Durand, of Townsend, committed to participate in track and field at Bridgewater State University 
• Sam Chaple, of Townsend, committed to participate in track and field at Bridgewater State University
• Lily Gouveia, of Pepperell, committed to play soccer at Framingham State University 
• Sam Difonte, of Townsend, committed to participate in track and field at Saint Anselm College
• Brady Reardon, of Pepperell, committed to play baseball at American International College

Reardon was unable to attend the ceremony with the rest of his peers. In response, the school held a stand-alone ceremony for the senior, where he signed his letter surrounded by his baseball teammates. 

“I would like to extend congratulations to each of these talented student-athletes,” said Superintendent Brad Morgan. “Their commitment to athletics has greatly impacted the programs they participate in, and I know that these student-athletes will continue to excel and lead as they transition to collegiate athletics. I wish each of them the best.”