KME Forever

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away. - Hilary Cooper

The Kristen M Ettensohn Memorial Scholarship



This award is given to a student or students who best embody Kristen’s attributes of scholarship, leadership, perseverance, and her love of art and running. Kristen was able to find time in her incredibly busy life for service to Community. Even when ill with radiation and chemotherapy, Kristen signed on to a medical mission in the Dominican Republic. She was taken too young with an aggressive cancer, but it is our hope that others can “carry the torch” for her and help complete through giving in your life, what she did not have time to complete in her short life. We ask that students who accept this award do so with the challenge to find time in their lives to help others , and "play it forward" when they can.
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2011 Our first recipient is Viviana Hanley-a 2011 graduate of Bishop Feehan High School. She is a talented scholar-athlete-artist who attends Harvard University. She embodies many of Kristen’s characteristics and attributes- a superb student and a dedicated runner.
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In 2012 we were able to give 3 scholarships to deserving graduating students from Kristen’s alma mater- Bishop Feehan High School. The awardees all embody the characteristics of scholarship, leadership, perseverance, and were outstanding runners and artists.

Erin Svensen of Medway Ma.: Has been a 12 season varsity runner and a member of multiple EAC and Sun Chronicle all Star teams. She was selected as a Boston Globe All Star for cross country this past fall. She is a member of SADD, Student Council and a Big Sister. AP art Student. She was the #3 runner on this year’s State Championship team and an integral part of three State Championships in a row. She intends to run at Bryant college.

Jeff Vogel of Mansfield Ma.: Also had 12 season's of running and captain for three seasons. He was also active in Peer ministry, St. Vincent DePaul, and a member of Student Council as well as an AP Art student. Per Coach L’Homme- “he is kind, caring and considerate of all. Really became a steady point scoring runner this year. Honor Roll. A great leader.” He will be enrolling at Syracuse University this fall.

Katie Powell (right)of Wrentham Ma: Was a Boston Globe all star for cross country and had multiple EAC and Sun Chronicle All Star selections. She ran all 12 seasons and was a team captain in all three seasons. She was in the English honor society and took AP Art. A very similar personality to Kristen, Katie is going to Providence College to study and run. She loves to compete. Dedicated to the sport. Loves her teammates. Was the #1 runner on the State championship team this  year and has been a significant part of the Girls Cross Country team winning three State Championships in a row.
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The 2013 awardees were :Left to right.. Henry Dodge ($2500), Angela Luongo($1250) and Mike Hanley($1250). All of these students were leaders, scholars, community oriented, as well as gifted athletes; people who will make a difference and carry on the legacy that would make Kristen proud.

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The 2014 scholarship recipients are from left to right Kate Svensen, Brynna Harum, and Abbie McNulty. Kate matriculated to Sacred Heart university and is the sister of former Kristen M Ettensohn Scholarship winner Erin. Brynna is attending FordhamUniversity and Abbie is studying Chemistry at Stanford University.
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The 2015 Scholarship winners were (Left to right) Jackie Cutillo who will be going to Stonehill College, Mitch Hanwell matriculating to Fairfield University in CT, and Meaghan Luongo going to Bridgewater State University and cousin of Ally Luongo a 2013 recipient!
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2016 Scholarship winners. On far right is Emily Dold. A top academic and art student. Captain of the XC team. She will matriculate to College of William and Mary. In the center is Andrew Pearl who will go to Fairfield University. Meghan Carmody will be going to Manhattan College this year.
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2017 Scholarship winners. Anne Leahy (above left) has been a high achiever in track and is an AP art student. She is a sprinter as well and will be going to Boston College. Charlotte Vogel (right) has a personality that most exemplifies that of Kristen. A distance runner for all three seasons. She is a 3 season runner, XC, indoor and outdoor track. She will be attending Clemson for college.




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2018 Scholarship winners. Coach L'Homme flanked by Lauren Magill a three season standout runner and Alex Simoneau, a "renaissance man" with broad interests outside of running. Lauren will attend Merrimack College and Alex will be at Worcester Polytechnical Institute
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2019 Scholarship winners. Coach L'Homme flanked by Phoebe Dodge (left) and Kaylee Gladu; outstanding students and runners with a mind on community. Kaylee will be running at Worcester Polytechnical Institute while Phoebe matriculates to Notre Dame University.
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2020 Scholarship winners. Isabella Simoneau, sister of 2018 scholarship winner, and Jackson Craig. Jackson will be attending Virginia Tech and Bella will be attending U Mass Amherst/Isenberg School.
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2021 Scholarship Winners: Madison Breckner(left) and Amelia Mignacca. Two exceptional student athletes. They were on the 4x400 team that set a school record. Amelia is attending University of Tennessee- Knoxville, Madison is attending Sacred Heart University.
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2022 Scholarship Winners: Meave Parrish (left) and Anna Boyd. These two young women were very active in the community and exceptional student athletes. Anna matriculated to University of South Carolina , and Meave will attend Mount Saint Mary's University.







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2023 Winner: Valery Capalbo is the 2023 KME scholarship winner. Here she is shown with Coach L'Homme. Val won numerous awards for scholarship, character and leadership- and will attend Charleston Southern University.