Johnston High Top 10 Students: #4 Grace Centracchio

Ranked fourth in the Johnston High School Class of 2021, Grace Centracchio, of White Falls Trail, Wakefield, plans to attend Boston University in the fall.

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SO PROUD: Dolores and Domenic Centracchio held cutouts of their granddaughter’s senior picture. The couple eagerly awaited the appearance of graduating senior Grace Centracchio during the Johnston High Class of 2021 graduate parade.

Sun Rise photo by Rory Schuler

Dolores and Domenic Centracchio finally spotted the car carrying their granddaughter Grace, and ran to greet it.

Sun Rise photo by Rory Schuler

CLASS OF ’21: Photos of graduates and a sign celebrating the Johnston High School Class of 2021 greeted all who drove into the school’s parking lot.

Sun Rise photo by Rory Schuler

Posted Friday, June 25, 2021 9:51 am

By RORY SCHULER

Ranked fourth in the Johnston High School Class of 2021, Grace Centracchio, of White Falls Trail, Wakefield, plans to attend Boston University in the fall.

She plans to major in Business Management and Organizations.

During her years at the school, Centracchio was a member of many organizations and participated in a long list of school activities.

She served as Vice President the Float Committee for Class Council, and Captain of the Cross Country team. She also participated in Outdoor Track & Field and Indoor Track.

Centracchio was a member of Junior National Honor Society and National Honor Society, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Panther Cubs and Above the Influence.

She was the recipient of several awards at the school, including second place in the Science Fair in 2018, and first place in 2020.

Centracchio participated in the National History Day as part of the 2019 Rhode Island State History Fair. She earned the Outstanding Achievement in Spanish II Honors (2018-2019) and participated in the Rhode Island Science and Engineering Fair Senior Division in 2020.

Centracchio won the Boston College Alumni Association Book Award in 2020, and the Hopkins Family Memorial Scholarship, FM Global Scholarship and the Michael E. and Linda M. Contillo Scholarship.

“I will remember always having something to look forward to and be a part of, whether it be a class event, meet, or a variety of other tasks,” Centracchio said. “I really enjoyed being involved academically, socially and athletically because there was truly never a dull moment.”

Many people helped Centracchio along the way.

“My friends, family and teachers have each contributed greatly to my successful high school experience,” she said. “Without them, it would not have been as fulfilling, enjoyable, and especially memorable.”

Centracchio credited many motivations for helping her succeed.

“The idea of a successful future, being able to attend college, travel and achieve my dream career have definitely motivated me to excel,” she said. “I also have to thank my parents, sisters, teachers, and classmates for their constant support and encouragement.”