Congratulations DYS Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations and Good Luck to DYS Scholarship Recipients.

Dedham Youth Soccer would like to recognize, congratulate and send best wishes to this years’ scholarship winners.  Their dedication to their academics, athletics and community are to be commended.

Cara Derby was a 4-year varsity soccer player who will be pursuing a career in nursing at

Westfield State College.  Besides being captain her Senior Year, she found time to volunteer at the Dedham food Pantry, Dedham Day and for Cystic Fibrosis.  Cara also participated in Track and Lacrosse and played club soccer for C.F.S.

Allison Farnham will be attending Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York in the Fall.  Allison has been a DYS volunteer since she was 10 years old.  Whether it was working at the DYS annual picnic or helping with field set up, Allison was always there.  She was also an integral part at Trunk or Treat and the annual holiday stroll.  In addition to playing DYS, Allison played varsity lacrosse and volleyball all while being a member of the National Honor Society.

Theo Ferentinos will be attending Massachusetts Maritime Academy in the Fall.  He was a 4-year member of the DHS soccer team and has played soccer for the town since 2007.   Theo was the recipient of the Sportsmanship Award his senior season, voted on by his teammates and coaches.  Besides participating in sports at the high school, he played in the band and held a leadership position with the Drama Club.  Theo was an excellent student and role model throughout his High School season.

Hannah Hunter will be attending the University of Vermont.  In addition to being a 4-year varsity soccer player and was Captain her Junior and Senior seasons, she played Varsity Basketball and excelled on the DHS Track team.  Hannah volunteered her time at the DYS clinics and was a town referee.  She also participated in Peer Leadership, Link Crew as well as being a member of the National Honor Society.

DYS wishes all recipients and all high school seniors the best as they begin this next phase.