Seniors of the Trimester, from left to right, Kammie Thompson, William “Billy” Ellsey Jr., Nathan Choate, and William Choate. (contributed photo)
On Friday, December 12, 2025, Erskine Academy students and staff attended a Renaissance Assembly to honor their peers with Renaissance Awards.
Tenure awards were presented to five faculty members: Jessica Haskell and Scott Minzy for 20 years of service; Gilberto Ortiz and Michael Soule for 25 years of service; and Heather Shute for 30 years of service.
Renaissance Recognition Awards were presented to the following students: Jaycee Smith, Ryker Adams, Emma Wooley, Hunter Baird, Ben Theberge, Maddie Oxley, Addison Witham, Brynna Rodrigue, and Owen Robichaud.
In addition to Recognition Awards, Senior of the Trimester Awards were also presented to four members of the senior class: William Choate, son of Elizabeth Choate, of Windsor, and Mike Choate, of Liberty; Nathan Choate, son of Stephanie and Mike Choate, of China; Kammie Thompson, daughter of Laura Thompson, of Jefferson; and William “Billy” Ellsey Jr., son of Jennifer Ellsey and Phil Smith, of Windsor, and William Ellsey Sr., of Deerfield, New Hampshire. Seniors of the Trimester are recognized as individuals who have gone above and beyond in all aspects of their high school careers.
In appreciation of his dedication and service to Erskine Academy, a Faculty of the Trimester award was presented to Michael Soule, Science Instructor and Dean of Students.
Faculty of the Trimester Michael Soule. (contributed photo)
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