Honoring Wampanoag Graduates

Congratulations to our Mashpee Wampanoag 2023 high school and college graduates!


Zaria Rozyln Tobey
Zaria Rozyln Tobey is a member of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, who graduated from Barnstable High School on Saturday June 3rd, 2023. Zaria is the Granddaughter of Lilian Tobey-N'Kunta , Joseph N'Kunta and Glenn Boyer. Zaria is the daughter of James Tobey and Melissa Gauvin. Zaria will be attending Anna Maria College in the fall of 2023 where she will be  majoring in Early Childhood education. Zaria aspires to become a kindergarten teacher in the future. As a Kindergarten teacher Zaria desires to be a part of her students success in education as well as educate all her students on the history and culture of the Mashpee Wampanoag. Congratulations Zaria!


Syre Thomas
Syre Thomas graduates from B.M.C Durfee High School in Fall River and will be attending MTTI trade school in Seekonk, MA to obtain his building, plumbing and HVAC certification in the fall. Congratulations Syre!


Taylor Rose
Taylor Rae Rose Graduated May 25, 2023 Magna Cum Laude from UMASS Boston with a B.A. in Early Education and Care in Inclusive Settings. She is the daughter of Lisa Hendricks and Roy Rose. Congratulations Taylor!


Mike Pina
Mike Pina Jr. “MJ” graduated from DY high school. His family is very proud of all of his accomplishments. Congratulations Mike!


Anthony Ravenell Jr
Anthony Ravenell Jr graduated 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 son of Shauntea Turner, grandson of Carolyn Turner (Hendricks) and the late Buzzy Turner. Congratulations Anthony!


Elijah Anderson White Gomes
Elijah Anderson White Gomes, graduated Falmouth High, June 3,2024. He graduated with an Honors award for the National Honor Society of Mathematics. He will be attending the University of Massachusetts Boston for Engineering. He is the son of Nekea White-Frisbee. His grandparents are Merlene J. White, and the late Charles White. Congratulations Elijah!


Daelyn Claire Peters
Daelyn Claire Peters graduated from Falmouth High School on June 3rd, 2023. She graduated with honors, with art honors, and a career vocational technical education pathway certificate for graphic design. Daelyn is the daughter of Stacy Peters and Tanya Peters and the granddaughter of David Hendricks and Darlene Peters. Daelyn will be attending UMass Boston in the fall where she will study business management. Congratulations Daelyn!


Justin Kyle Ward 
Justin Kyle Ward graduated Magna Cum Laude from Southern New Hampshire University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. Congratulations Justin!


Emma Mills Nunes
Emma Mills Nunes Graduated from Fitchburg State with a Bachelor of Science degree in sport’s Science and she will be continuing on to grad school for Occupational Therapist at Fitchburg state. Congratulations Emma!


Abigail Mills-Nunes
Abigail Mills-Nunes graduated from Mashpee High school and plans on continuing a career in Nursing and is taking a CNA course this summer. Congratulations Abigail!


Isabel Mills-Nunes
Isabel Mills-Nunes graduated from Mashpee high school and has been accepted to Fitchburg State for the veterinary program and will attend fall of 2023. Congratulations Isabel!