April 30, 2026
Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts (JAWM) will honor its 18 Under 18 Class of 2026 at a special celebration presented by Teddy Bear Pools and Spas. The awards dinner will take place at 5 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Storrowton Carriage House, and will spotlight 18 outstanding young people from throughout Western Massachusetts who exemplify innovative spirit, leadership and community involvement.
“We are proud to celebrate this year’s honorees and the example they set for their peers and their communities,” said Amie Miarecki, president, JAWM. “Their accomplishments reflect talent, drive and a strong commitment to making a difference.”
The following students comprise JA’s 18 Under 18 Class of 2026:
- Miracle Chambers, Roger L. Putnam Vocational-Technical Academy
- Kyleigh Dorman, Holyoke High School
- Brayden Federico, Agawam High School
- Alia Ghaoui, Williston Northampton School
- Graham Howard, Longmeadow High School
- Khloe Jacobs, Springfield International Charter School
- London Lester, Central High School
- Fynn Maldonado, Holyoke High School
- Xzavier Markham, Pittsfield High School
- Janiyah Mateo, Roger L. Putnam Vocational-Technical Academy
- Nilani Mathur, Longmeadow High School
- Mykella Meadows, Central High School
- Adrien Pazmandy, Frontier Regional High School
- Rachel Roblinski, Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School
- Addison Rodriguez, Holyoke High School
- Arianna Turner, Central High School
- Toni Vassallo, Agawam High School
- Miya Wranovix, Longmeadow High School
JAWM thanks Teddy Bear Pools and Spas, Holyoke Community College, the Men of Color Health Awareness (MOCHA), The UPS Store and The Realistic CEO Magazine for supporting JA’s 18 Under 18 Class of 2026.
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