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Tamar Eva Cimenian, Class of 2016 salutatorian, is the daughter of Sonny and Irma Cimenian. Tamar plans to attend Colby College and major in creative writing. She has been an active member of the math team, writing club as well as concert, jazz, marching band and chorus. She has participated in fall and spring plays, the Girls in STEM Club, and the Winter Guard team. Tamar also volunteers regularly in the community. She is a National Honor Society member and AP Scholar.
Tamar Eva Cimenian, Class of 2016 salutatorian, is the daughter of Sonny and Irma Cimenian. Tamar plans to attend Colby College and major in creative writing. She has been an active member of the math team, writing club as well as concert, jazz, marching band and chorus. She has participated in fall and spring plays, the Girls in STEM Club, and the Winter Guard team. Tamar also volunteers regularly in the community. She is a National Honor Society member and AP Scholar.
WELLS — Wells High School has released the “Top Ten List” for the Class of 2016.

William Jack Hahn III., the son of William and Penny Hahn, plans to attend the University of Southern Maine– Honors College to study history and secondary education. Jack has been a member of the math team, the Wells Street Journal (school newspaper), the outdoor track and field team, and the tennis team. He received the Conservation Committee Art Award for two consecutive years. Outside of WHS, Jack participates in Kenpo karate and has attained his green/ brown stripe belt. He also volunteers at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough.
William Jack Hahn III., the son of William and Penny Hahn, plans to attend the University of Southern Maine– Honors College to study history and secondary education. Jack has been a member of the math team, the Wells Street Journal (school newspaper), the outdoor track and field team, and the tennis team. He received the Conservation Committee Art Award for two consecutive years. Outside of WHS, Jack participates in Kenpo karate and has attained his green/ brown stripe belt. He also volunteers at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough.
Graduation is planned for June 12 at 1 p.m. at Warrior Memorial Field at Wells High School. Commencement speakers include Class of 2016 advisers Kristen Thompson and Paula Brayson.












Devyn Rae Harding, daughter of Zachary and Tina Harding, plans to attend Colby College in Water ville and double major in English and Spanish Language and Literature in hopes of becoming an English or Spanish teacher. While at Wells High School, Devyn has participated in fall and winter cheerleading, and volleyball. She has been a participant in the annual Cheers from the Heart fundraiser event, and received the Team Award in cheerleading.
Devyn Rae Harding, daughter of Zachary and Tina Harding, plans to attend Colby College in Water ville and double major in English and Spanish Language and Literature in hopes of becoming an English or Spanish teacher. While at Wells High School, Devyn has participated in fall and winter cheerleading, and volleyball. She has been a participant in the annual Cheers from the Heart fundraiser event, and received the Team Award in cheerleading.
Elise McCormack- Kuhman, daughter of Virginia McCormack of Wells and David Kuhman of Manchester, New Hampshire, will attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology and study mechanical engineering. While at WHS, she has participated in the Girls in STEM Club, the National Honor Society and the math team. She is also a member of the girls soccer team, Indoor and outdoor track and field, basketball and softball teams.
Elise McCormack- Kuhman, daughter of Virginia McCormack of Wells and David Kuhman of Manchester, New Hampshire, will attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology and study mechanical engineering. While at WHS, she has participated in the Girls in STEM Club, the National Honor Society and the math team. She is also a member of the girls soccer team, Indoor and outdoor track and field, basketball and softball teams.
Anna Lynn Libby, daughter of David and Karen Libby of Wells, plans to major in molecular biology at Colby College. She has been a member and captain of the Color Guard and Winter Guard teams at Wells High School. Anna is a National Merit Commended Scholar and was an officer in the National Honor Society. She has participated in several fall plays and spring musicals, and is on the track and field team. Outside of WHS, Anna enjoys Irish step dancing and has participated in the 2014 and 2015 Macy’s Great American Marching Band in New York City.
Anna Lynn Libby, daughter of David and Karen Libby of Wells, plans to major in molecular biology at Colby College. She has been a member and captain of the Color Guard and Winter Guard teams at Wells High School. Anna is a National Merit Commended Scholar and was an officer in the National Honor Society. She has participated in several fall plays and spring musicals, and is on the track and field team. Outside of WHS, Anna enjoys Irish step dancing and has participated in the 2014 and 2015 Macy’s Great American Marching Band in New York City.
Kate Marie Macolini, daughter of John and Melissa Macolini of Wells, is the Class of 2016 valedictorian. Kate is president the National Honor Society, an AP Scholar with Honors, and a National Merit finalist. She is a member of the math team, the Political Affairs Club, and is involved with the Wells Street Journal. Kate is also secretary of her class. She is a member of the indoor and outdoor track and field teams, the cross country team, and the marching and concert bands. Kate is planning to major in chemical or mechanical engineering at the University of Maine at Orono-Honors College where she hopes to be involved in renewable energy research and design.
Kate Marie Macolini, daughter of John and Melissa Macolini of Wells, is the Class of 2016 valedictorian. Kate is president the National Honor Society, an AP Scholar with Honors, and a National Merit finalist. She is a member of the math team, the Political Affairs Club, and is involved with the Wells Street Journal. Kate is also secretary of her class. She is a member of the indoor and outdoor track and field teams, the cross country team, and the marching and concert bands. Kate is planning to major in chemical or mechanical engineering at the University of Maine at Orono-Honors College where she hopes to be involved in renewable energy research and design.
Seamus Patrick McDonough, son of Ed and Pamela McDonough of Wells, will attend Princeton University in the fall with plans to study economics. While at Wells High School, Seamus attended the U.S. Senate Page School in Washington D.C. He is a Presidential Scholar semifinalist, a National Merit Commended Scholar, an AP Scholar with Distinction and has earned high honors all trimesters during high school. Seamus is a member of the golf team that ranked sixth in the Western Maine Conference. He attended Boys State where he was elected governor. He was also a delegate to the American Legion Boys Nation.
Seamus Patrick McDonough, son of Ed and Pamela McDonough of Wells, will attend Princeton University in the fall with plans to study economics. While at Wells High School, Seamus attended the U.S. Senate Page School in Washington D.C. He is a Presidential Scholar semifinalist, a National Merit Commended Scholar, an AP Scholar with Distinction and has earned high honors all trimesters during high school. Seamus is a member of the golf team that ranked sixth in the Western Maine Conference. He attended Boys State where he was elected governor. He was also a delegate to the American Legion Boys Nation.
Julia Kathleen Nixon, daughter of Ellen and Eric Nixon of Wells, will attend the University of Maine at Orono- Honors College with plans to major in biology/pre-medicine. Julia was the recipient of the 2015 St. Anselm’s Book Award and is vice president of the National Honor Society. She is also a member of the concert and marching bands, indoor and outdoor track and field teams, and the math team.
Julia Kathleen Nixon, daughter of Ellen and Eric Nixon of Wells, will attend the University of Maine at Orono- Honors College with plans to major in biology/pre-medicine. Julia was the recipient of the 2015 St. Anselm’s Book Award and is vice president of the National Honor Society. She is also a member of the concert and marching bands, indoor and outdoor track and field teams, and the math team.
Adrienne Theresa Perron, daughter of Kacie and Wayne Perron, plans to attend the University of New Hampshire to study journalism. She is a National Honor Society officer, editor-inchief for the Wells Street Journal, and member of the concert and jazz bands. She has had lead roles in numerous fall and spring musicals. Outside of WHS, she takes ballet pointe) tap and jazz dance and took part in the Macy’s Great American Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2014 and 2015.
Adrienne Theresa Perron, daughter of Kacie and Wayne Perron, plans to attend the University of New Hampshire to study journalism. She is a National Honor Society officer, editor-inchief for the Wells Street Journal, and member of the concert and jazz bands. She has had lead roles in numerous fall and spring musicals. Outside of WHS, she takes ballet pointe) tap and jazz dance and took part in the Macy’s Great American Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2014 and 2015.
Zachary Thomas Villemaire, son of Rick and Christal Villemaire, plans to attend Regent University in the fall to study business. He is a member of the National Honor Society, the soccer team and a high honors recipient each trimester. Outside of Wells High School, Zachary participates in the Eliot Baptist Church Youth Group and has actively volunteered at the House of Hope Soup Kitchen.
Zachary Thomas Villemaire, son of Rick and Christal Villemaire, plans to attend Regent University in the fall to study business. He is a member of the National Honor Society, the soccer team and a high honors recipient each trimester. Outside of Wells High School, Zachary participates in the Eliot Baptist Church Youth Group and has actively volunteered at the House of Hope Soup Kitchen.

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