Mystic Valley Junior Wins Scholarship

Joseph Swain, a junior at the Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, was recently honored at the State House for winning the Christian A Herter Scholarship.

The Herter Scholarship was established by the state of Massachusetts in 1972 to provide educational opportunities to students who show academic promise and a desire to attend college.

The scholarship provides up to 50% of the student’s financial need at any college in the United States.

Joseph was one of 25 students selected from a pool of hundreds of nominated students.

At Mystic Valley, Joe is secretary/treasurer of the Latin Club, a member of the Science Club, Drama Club, and Student Government.

He loves music and community services, and he plans on studying pharmaceutical chemistry in college