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About the Award
The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) in partnership with the Agganis Family annually provides outstanding student-athletes with scholarship opportunity as well as spotlights the legacy of Harry Agganis as a model for educational athletics.
Congratulations to both Cameron and Violet!
This is the seventh year the Agganis Family and the MIAA have partnered for this prestigious recognition. The legacy of Harry Agganis as a scholar, an athlete and a servant to his community is now enshrined in this annual scholarship recognition of two outstanding MIAA student-athletes. Cameron and Violet, who each received a $1,500 scholarship, were selected from the 2025-2026 selections of monthly MIAA Student-Athletes of the Month.
These two student-athletes best exemplify the highest achievement in the areas of academics, athletics and community service. Bob Baldwin, MIAA Executive Director avows that the “MIAA is extremely pleased to partner with the Agganis family to provide to our outstanding student-athletes the scholarship opportunity as well as spotlight the legacy of Harry Agganis as a model for educational athletics.”
Cameron Guendner
Tewksbury Memorial High School
Cameron was originally the Student-Athlete of the Month in September 2025. A top-tier scholar-athlete and community leader, Cameron ranked in the top 10% of his class at TMHS. An AP Scholar with Honor and National Honor Society member, he held key leadership titles as DECA Vice President, Peer Mentor, and Captain of the Mock Trial and Model UN teams.
His athletic resume features three varsity sports: he was a key contributor to the State Championship wrestling team, a two-way football starter with consecutive semifinal runs, and a two-year lacrosse captain who holds the school record for career points, alongside MVP and All-Conference honors.
Passionate about service, Cameron balanced his rigorous schedule with the Best Buddies Program, local youth sports clinics, and the TMHS Parent Advisory Council, complemented by a political internship with State Representative Robertson.
Violet Roche
Nauset Regional High School
Violet was originally the Student of the Month in November 2025. She was an extraordinary Nauset Regional student-athlete who defines excellence in every arena. A dominant force on the track, she was a five-time Cape and Islands League MVP across Indoor and Outdoor seasons.
Academically, she maintained High Honors and was a proud recipient of the NRHS Bremner Cup for dual academic and athletic success.
Violet's passion for her community shines brightest through her leadership, highlighted by her dedicated four-year service on the Student Senate.
Past winners
2024-2025 Recipients
- Lucas Andrade ~ Brockton High School
- Ainsley Kearney ~ West Springfield High School
2023-2024 Recipients
- Abigail Bettencourt ~ Peabody Veterans Memorial High School
- Vasili Tsiotis ~ Winthrop High School
2022-2023 Recipients
- Kerry Brown ~ Shawsheen Valley Technical High School
- Alex Carucci ~ North Reading High School
2021-2022 Recipients
- Ijeoma “Ijay” Ezechukwu ~ Ayer Shirley Regional High School
- Cole Hamernick ~ Swampscott High School
2020-2021 Recipients
- Annabella “Bella” Keaney ~ Methuen High School
- Henry Weiland ~ Shepherd Hill Regional High School
2019-2020 Recipients
- Tori Schille ~ Tewksbury Memorial High School
- Ryan McCallum ~ Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School