10/25/2026
GHS Senior (Class of ‘27) Ethan Blanchette, who is doing amazing things! 💚
Griswold High School senior Ethan Blanchette was invited to participate in college-level research focused on adolescent development and well-being at Amherst College. Ethan has been contributing as a high school advisory board member at the RISE Lab, based in Amherst College’s Department of Psychology, since September. Learn more about Ethan and his experience in the news section of our website (District > District News).
“[Ethan] Blanchette is an impressive student who looks for opportunities to learn beyond the traditional classroom and pursue his interests in meaningful ways,” said Griswold High School Principal Erin Palonen. “He is forward-thinking in his approach to his education and his future, and he consistently looks for ways to challenge himself, contribute to his school community, and develop new skills. He has taken on a number of leadership roles at GHS, and he approaches each of them with enthusiasm, initiative, and a genuine desire to make a positive contribution.”
