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Whiz Kid: Richard Connor

Blue Hills Senior excels in sports and academics.

Name: Richard Connor

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Key to Awesomeness: Strong work ethic, self-motivation

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Accomplishments:  Richard Connor is self-motivated and clear about the goals he wants to attain. “I always wanted to be a good student and get into a good college.”

The 18-year-old senior was awarded the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, earning him four years tuition at any Massachusetts state college or university.

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While he originally wanted to pursue architecture, Connor realized that engineering was the place for him. He plans to study mechanical engineering at college.

With a 3.51 GPA, Connor ranks 13 out of 194 in Blue Hills’ senior class. His combined MCAS scores in English and Math place Connor in the top 25% of the school district. 

More than an academic superstar, he is a co-captain of the basketball team, and plays on the football team. “Basketball and football are things I love doing.” 

Connor has held a steady part-time job for four years, and he tutors his young neighbor in math.

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