Congratulations to our Mashpee Wampanoag high school and college graduates for the class of 2023!
Any graduates who were not noted should send their graduate information to Sassamin Weeden at sassamin.weeden@mwtribe-nsn.gov for recognition in next month’s edition.
Chelsea Barnes
Chelsea Barnes is graduating Saint Mary’s High School in Raleigh, NC, on May 21st, and will be attending Honors College at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a neuroscience major on a pre-med track in the fall. During her high school career, in addition to excellence in academics, she achieved excellence in visual arts and athletics.
Chelsea competed in state-level championship sporting events for Saint Mary’s in swimming, cross country and track. She had an award-winning painting published in a local magazine. Chelsea has been a member of the National Honor Society and a student leader at Saint Mary’s School in several different organizations. Congratulations Chelsea!
Jacquelyn Quarles-Joseph
Jacquelyn Quarles-Joesph was awarded Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) from Capella University. She then continued her studies and received a Master of Science in Nursing, family nurse practitioner program from Regis College. Congratulations Jackie!
Elzy (Bryson) Tubbs IV
Elzy (Bryson) Tubbs IV is a graduate of Marshfield Highschool class of 2023. In the fall he will attend the University of Rhode Island, where he will pursue a degree in Communications. Bryson is the Grandson of the late Christine Oakley Rezendes and the son of Elzy and Dawn Tubbs. Congratulations Bryson!
Alekzandria Taylor
Alekzandria Taylor is graduating from Beloit College in Rock County, Wisconsin with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology. She plans to continue her education and is applying to graduate schools in California to pursue her Master of Fine Arts in film. Alekzandria is the Granddaughter of Alice Granger. Congratulations Alekzandria!
Katherine Kroll
Katherine Kroll received a Master’s Degree in Education from Western Michigan University. She plans on continuing her service as a middle school educator. Katherine is the Granddaughter of Alice Granger. Congratulations Katherine!
Hialeah Turner-Foster
Hialeah Turner-Foster will be graduating from Mashpee High School in June. She plans to further her education at UMass Boston with a major in Political Science. Hialeah is the daughter of Shani Turner and Bobby Foster. Congratulations Hialeah!
Noel Johnson
Noel Johnson will be graduating from Mashpee High School in June. She plans to further her education at UMass Boston with a major in Biology. Noel is the daughter of Beatrice Jackson and Leon Johnson. Congratulations Noel!
Amiyah Peters
Amiyah Peters will be graduating from Mashpee High School in June and plans to serve in the Air National Guard studying Security Forces. Amiyah is a 6 year All Star, 1,000+ Point Scorer, Currently the All-Time Leading Scorer, Youth Council Chairwoman and our current Pow-wow Princess. Amiyah is the daughter of Kristine Foster, Randy Peters and Crystal Hinson. Congratulations Amiyah!
Anaquhsees Pocknett
Anaquhsees Pocknett, daughter of Wendy J. Pocknett and Mashammoquet Myles, has been a member of the National Society of High School Scholars and a proud member of her Wampanoag Tribe and representing her Narraganset, Mohegan and Navajo cultures. She will be pursuing a degree in Dietetics and Nutrition at Framingham State University in the Fall. Congratulations Anaquhsees!
Paris Widdiss-Hendricks
Paris Widdiss-Hendricks will be graduating from Mashpee High School in June. She plans to further her education at Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia with a major in Business Administration. Paris is the daughter of Chris Hendricks and Brittany Widdiss. Congratulations Paris!
Anthony Ravenell Jr
Anthony Ravenell Jr is graduating from Natick high school on June 2nd. Anthony will be attending Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD, in the fall, majoring in Marketing with a minor in psychology. Anthony is the grandson of Carolyn Turner (Hendricks) and the late Buzzy Turner. Congratulations Anthony!
Caleb Oakley-Robbins
Caleb Oakley-Robbins who will be graduating from Mashpee High school in June. He will be continuing his education at UMass Amherst with a major in computer engineering. Congratulations Caleb!
Marques Hicks
Marques Hicks is a 2023 high school graduate from Pemberton Township High School in Pemberton, New Jersey. He will continue his education at Kent State University in Ohio where he received an athletic scholarship to play division 1 football. He will be majoring in finance. Marques family and friends are very proud of his accomplishments and look forward to seeing all that he will achieve in the future. Congratulations Marques!
Xavier John Hendricks
Xavier John Hendricks “Red Wolf,” graduates from Wareham High School on June 2. He is the youngest son of Lawrence Hendricks Sr and Jody Santagate. Brother to Mason and Junie. Uncle to Giavanna Francis. Great grandson to Francis Hendricks. Xavier will attend UMass Dartmouth come fall with a focus on criminal justice. Congratulations Xavier!
Adidas Rayne DeWillis
Adidas Rayne DeWillis is a Graduate of University of Rhode Island class of 2023. She majored in the College of Business/Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Her next endeavor is to pursue a master’s degree in accounting. She is the Granddaughter of Tribal Elder Edwina (DeWillis) Cooley and daughter of the late tribal member Benjamin DeWillis. Congratulations Adidas!
Shaniya Fennell
Shaniya Fennell is graduating as Valedictorian of the class of 2023 from Whaling City High School. In the fall, she will attend Bristol Community College to study Nursing. Congratulations Shaniya!
Russell Gonsalves
Russell Gonsalves graduating from Mashpee High School has been accepted into Haskell Indian Nations University for the fall and will be studying Business Management. Congratulations Russell!
Emily Vigneau
Emily Vigneau graduated on May 12, 2023 from Umass Lowell with a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice. She accomplished it all by taking online classes while living in California. She is hoping to join the Navy in the very near future. Congratulations Emily!
Tierra Peters-Williams
Tierra Peters-Williams graduated from Cape Cod Tech. Tierra, the daughter of Vanessa Peters, will be going to Xavier University for Criminal Justice in Cincinnati Ohio in the Fall. Congratulations Tierra!
Deona Mills O'Connell
Deona Mills O'Connell graduated in December 2022 (ceremony was May 2023) from Northeastern University College of Professional Studies with a major in Regulatory Affairs - Medical Devices. She is the daughter of Emma-jo Mills Brennan and Michael Brennan (non-tribal). And grandparents are Elwood Mills Sr. and Josephine Mills. Congratulations Deona!
Tianna Peters-Williams
Tianna Peters-Williams graduated Magna Cum Laude from UMASS Dartmouth with a Bachelor’s Degree in Art/Illustration. Congratulations Tianna!
Nelson Andrews
Nelson Andrews is graduating from Barnstable High School in the Class of 2023. He will be pursuing Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering at Cornell University later this Fall. Nelson is the son of Nelson Andrews Jr. and Susan Andrews, and the grandson of Nelson Andrews Sr., Wanda Andrews, Mary Gototweski, and Frank Gototweski. Congratulations Nelson!
V'Santi R Tobey
V'Santi R Tobey is graduating on June 17th from the University of California Davis. V'Santi is a double majoring in Theater and Visual Arts. Her family is very proud of her! Congratulations V’Santi!
Andre Peters
Andre Peters is graduating from Barnstable High School class of 2023. He plans on attending college after graduation. Andre is the son of Amy Peters. Congratulations Andre!
Nitana Perry
Nitana Perry; Daughter of Steven Perry and Tina Gomes, granddaughter of Marlene Perry and Steven Perry is graduating from Mashpee High School. She will attend Cape Cod Community College her first year and transfer out to study Health Sciences. Congratulations Nitana!
Emma Poindexter
Emma Poindexter will graduate from Mashpee High School class of 2023. She will be attending Curry College in Milton Massachusetts. Congratulations Emma!
