Windham Resident Awarded $1,000 Scholarship

A graduating Windham High School senior became the first student from the school to receive a $1,000 scholarship this year from Derry Medical Center/Londonderry Family Practice.

Sarah Vivinetto was recently presented with the honor. The award was announced at a ceremony in late May.

The scholarship is typically awarded to students from Londonderry High School, Pinkerton Academy and Salem High School, but WHS was added to the list this year.

Vivinetto is attending Tufts University in the fall, where she will major in Environmental Engineering with a health focus.

Derry Medical Center has now awarded $22,000 to local students since 2006. Students who receive the scholarship must have graduated in the top 25 percent of their class and have the intention of pursuing a career in a medically related field.

"The scholarship program strives to recognize not only the academic success of the recipients, but also their dedication, compassion and willingness to help others in their chosen health profession," said a release from Derry Medical Center.