Shaylyn Harrington is a graduating senior in the Carpentry and Cabinetmaking vocational program. (Photo courtesy Southeastern)
Shaylyn Harrington of North Easton is recognized as a Southeastern Class of 2024 Senior in the Spotlight.
Southeastern’s Senior Spotlight honorees are chosen based on their high academic and vocational achievement. Seniors are selected from each of the nine communities Southeastern serves and are highlighted before graduation, which will be held this year on June 5.
Harrington is a senior in Southeastern's Carpentry and Cabinetmaking program.
Harrington chose the Carpentry and Cabinetmaking program after being exposed to the vocation during the 8th-grade open house hosted by Southeastern. She learned that she loved working with her hands and exploring her capabilities. The thing she loves most about her program is exploring the industry and reflecting on the growth she's experienced during her time at Southeastern.
Her favorite experience at Southeastern was working on off-campus projects that benefitted the community, such as renovating decks and stairs at the Norton Housing Authority. She was also able to attend the groundbreaking event for a Habitat for Humanity home in Easton.
She says, "It has been a great opportunity for me to be a part of my community and meet influential people. I love the opportunities that I have been presented with and all of the people I have met."
After graduation, she plans to continue her education at the Southeastern Technical Institute. She is taking electrical classes to work towards her journeyman's license, and aims to be a journeyman in clean energy technology to help make clean energy more accessible. She was dually enrolled in this program during her time as a Southeastern high school student, taking classes at night after the school day.
She was involved in the early college program with Massasoit Community Colllege during all four years of high school, was a member of the National Honor Society, was a member of the Newspaper Club and was the captain of the Math Team during her junior and senior year.
Her advice to new students is, "Challenge yourself and be kind to everyone. You can accomplish anything, you just need to prove it to yourself. Some people will help you and some will discourage you, and it's good to meet both kinds of people," she said. "You should be kind to everyone because at the end of the day all that matters is your happiness. Protect your peace by spreading kindness and loving yourself."
Hannah Sammut, John Guilfoil Public Relations