2025 BFUHS Alumni Queen candidates

Hadley Gleim

My name is Hadley Gleim. I am the daughter of Heather and Harry Gleim, and I live in Bellows Falls.

During my time at Bellows Falls Union High School (BFUHS), I coached youth field hockey for four years, which I really enjoyed. Teaching the kids a sport I love is a great thing. I also volunteer to help with events at the middle school track meets. I am a 12-season BFUHS athlete, and participate in field hockey, winter track, and spring track. I have earned three state titles for track, which I’m very proud of. I was inducted into the National Honor Society last year. This will be my fourth year working as a server at Dari Joy. It’s nice to interact with so many people from our community!

In the fall I will be attending the University of Vermont, and will be earning my bachelor’s degree as a radiation therapist, which is a very specific field. UVM only allows nine students per year into this program, and I was excited to learn that I was accepted early decision. My primary job will be to administer radiation to cancer patients. I will be the only member of their oncology team that will have one-on-one personal time with the patient each time they get their treatment, which is very important to me.

Gracie McGinnis

My name is Gracie McGinnis. I am the daughter of Lori McGinnis and Shaun McGinnis, and I live in Bellows Falls.

During my time at Bellows Falls Union High School, I have served as class vice president for all four years, and was elected vice president of the Student Council during my senior year. I was inducted into the Jessie A. Judd/Marilee B. Huntoon chapter of the National Honor Society in my junior year, recognizing my academic achievement and leadership.

I’ve been dedicated to athletics as a member of the field hockey team, and I’ve extended that passion by coaching younger athletes through the Terrier Pups Youth Program each season. Outside of school, I’ve worked at the Meeting Waters YMCA Day Camp during the summer, and year-round, I’m employed at the Bellows Falls Opera House.

Additionally, I’ve been involved in numerous theatrical productions with the Wild Goose Players, including roles in “Matilda,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” and “Urinetown.” At BFUHS, I’ve also performed in “Annie” as Grace Farrell, “SpongeBob the Musical,” and “Mamma Mia.”

In the community, I volunteer regularly with the Bellows Falls Fire Department alongside my father, participating in various service initiatives throughout the year.

In the fall, I will be attending Pace University in New York City, majoring in business economics, with a minor in arts and entertainment management. Through the fire department, I was able to spend time on the set of a local film, “The Obelisk,” where I completely fell in love with filmmaking. While at school, I plan to spend time learning about the industry and finding performance opportunities.

I have spent my entire life around the Bellows Falls High School Alumni Association, and am honored to have been chosen by my classmates to be a part of the Alumni Queen’s court this year. I’m incredibly grateful to live in such an amazing community, and I am looking forward to future alumni celebrations.

Maya Rentas

My name is Maya Rentas. I am the daughter of Shelley Rentas and Mickey Rentas, and I live in Westminster.

I am truly dedicated to both my school and community, not only through academics, but also through active participation in a wide range of cocurricular activities. I have been a member of the concert band throughout all four years of high school, in addition to performing in jazz, modern, pep, and pit bands. This past fall, I earned second chair in the Connecticut Valley District 6 Concert Band. I was also selected to perform with the All-State Concert Band, which took place this May, in Essex. Beyond music, I’ve participated in several school theater productions, including “SpongeBob the Musical.” I have been involved in Student Council for three years, serving as historian during my junior year and currently as president. I am also the founder of Students of Color United, a club that provides a safe space for students who identify as people of color. In athletics, I am a member of the varsity softball team, and am currently serving as team captain. I have also been a writer for our student newspaper, The Howler, for the past four years. I am a proud member of both the National Honor Society and the National Music Honor Society, where I serve as secretary and treasurer. Additionally, I have served as class treasurer for the past three years. Outside of academics, I work as a technology intern for the school district, and spend my summers working at The Scoop, a small ice cream shop in Grafton, Vt.

After high school, I will be attending the University of Vermont, majoring in biochemistry, with a minor in molecular genetics, following a premedical track. My long-term goal is to attend medical school, and eventually open and operate my own fertility clinic, specializing in IVF treatments, as I want to help families who are unable to conceive on their own.

I want to thank my classmates for nominating me for this incredible opportunity. I also want to extend thanks to my family for their constant support and encouragement to dream big. I am deeply honored to be part of such an amazing community, and to be a nominee for the 2025 Alumni Queen.

Nola Sciacca

My name is Nola Sciacca. I am the daughter of Amy Sciacca and John Sciacca, and I live in Westminster.

One of my favorite activities in high school was playing sports. I have been a three-sport varsity athlete for my entire high school career, and sports play a big role in my life. I play field hockey, basketball, and track throughout the school year. Additionally, while doing all of those, I ride my horses on the side, showing them competitively during the summer. Aside from homework, school-related activities, and studying, sports come in at a close second for how I like to spend my time. Further, throughout my high school career, I’ve been involved in many community activities.

As far as community service goes, the largest chunk of my hours, and my personal favorite, is youth field hockey. This is a program where members of the high school field hockey team get to coach young girls from our community. We teach them the many rules and tricks of the game, while also sharing our love for the sport. Young girls ages K-6th grade are welcome to join the program, and will participate in two practices a week with games on the weekends. This program is a great way to build up athletics in our community, because we’re so small, and it’s an enjoyable experience for anyone involved. I was a youth girl once, also known as a Terrier Pup, and the way that I idolized my coaches was unmatched. It instilled in me a passion for field hockey that I couldn’t have gotten anywhere else. I’m so thankful to have been a part of such an impactful program in our community, and I feel so fulfilled knowing that I have helped play a role in the continuation of Bellows Falls field hockey.

Apart from youth field hockey, another large chunk of my community service hours is running middle school track meets. The high school track team often helps the middle school run home track meets for their young team. It is fun and rewarding to watch and teach these upcoming athletes, all while helping run an efficient and smooth meet.

My post-high school plans are to attend college. Currently, I am enrolled at the University of Vermont, where I plan to begin my college career in the fall. In addition to my enrollment there, I am waitlisted at Boston College and Cornell. Should either of those accept me and give me a good financial aid package, I will consider going there, however, my current plan is to attend UVM. For all of my schools, I applied undecided because I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do with my career, so I left my options open. Today, I have decided that I would like to focus on psychology, specifically criminology. This would include examining behavioral psychology, potentially obtaining my juris doctorate, a law degree, and working in the criminal justice field. That being said, I’m extremely excited to take my first year or two of college exploring different pathways and options, making sure that the field I choose to pursue is right for me. I value practical applications and want to get a degree in a field that I know I can find a job in, and further, one that I will be satisfied with for the rest of my life.

Thank you to my parents, friends, class, and community for all the love and support you have given me. Also, a huge thank-you to the Bellows Falls Alumni Association for their great efforts to ensure the continuation of a wonderful community.

Isabella Stoodley

My name is Isabella Stoodley. I am the daughter of Karen and Ryan Stoodley, and I live in North Westminster.

During my time at BFUHS, I have been involved in many sports and activities. I have participated in softball and field hockey, earning many awards in both sports and succeeding in the playoffs. In softball, we made it to states for the first time in 50 years last season. I am a part of Student Council serving as historian, class president, yearbook committee, student athlete advisory committee, and have completed 634 hours of community service, including coaching youth sports, volunteer teaching, Terrier Hall of Fame, dog adoption events, and so much more. I am a part of the Jesse A. Judd/Marilee Huntoon National Honor Society Chapter at BFUHS, and received Elks Student of the Month my sophomore year, and Daughters of the American Revolution Award my senior year, to name a few awards I have received. I am currently employed at the Rockingham Recreation Center as a lifeguard and swim instructor.

I am very excited that I will be attending Fitchburg State University in Fitchburg, Mass., and will be majoring in elementary education. I will also continue my athletic career by playing Division III softball.

I am extremely honored to be chosen as a nominee by my class for the 2025 Alumni Court. I want to thank everyone for this incredible privilege and opportunity to stand in my town. I am very grateful to have this memory to look on for the rest of my life. As this will not be my first time in the parade, I have walked numerous times with both of my parents, I am honored for it to finally be my turn and show some Terrier pride in the Alumni Parade! Thank you, Mom, Dad, Delaney, McKenna, Memere and Pepere, Brooke, and so many more people for everything you have done for me.