Our 2025 Colleen is Jillian Cierra Battles! Jillian is 17 years old and a senior at Westfield High School. She is employed part time by the YMCA of Greater Westfield.
Jillian is a National Honor Society member and president of Key Club. She is captain of both the Varsity Swim Team and Varsity Tennis Team, a member of Best Buddies, Future Medical Professionals Club, Honor Guard and participates in the Baystate Springfield Educational Partnership.
For the past four years, Jillian has filled 800 “Bags for Bravery”, providing everything from personal care items to snacks for active-duty troops and veterans. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, tennis, biking, walking and doing puzzles.
Jillian will be attending Western New England University majoring in Health Sciences with a minor in Political Science. After undergrad, she hopes to attend Harvard Medical School and become a family physician specializing in pediatrics.
Jaiden Lynn Caban - Jaiden is 18 years old and a senior at Westfield High School. She is employed part time by Hot Table.
Jaiden is a member of the Indoor Track team, National Honor Society, Conservation Club, and Multicultural Club. She is a Student Council Representative and serves as the Chapter Head for Letters for Rose Club.
In her free time, Jaiden enjoys embroidery, reading, going to the gym, cooking, and running.
Jaiden plans on attending Western New England University in the Fall and majoring in Engineering Science with a concentration in Environmental Engineering. She would eventually like to work in Boston, or abroad after earning her degree.
Madison has achieved honor roll all four years and is a member of the National Honor Society. She is an assistant in the main office, participates in the athletic trainer internship, and is a member of the Volleyball team. She is also President of Collins Cause.
Madison spends her free time raising awareness for Pancreatitis and supporting local high school sporting teams. She also enjoys baking for and spending time with her family.
Madison hopes to attend the University of Connecticut and pursue a degree in Allied Health. She would like to eventually work with children in a hospital setting.
Isabella Louise Proietti - Isabella is 17 years old and a senior at Southwick Regional High School. She is employed part time by Fancy Bagels.
Isabella has achieved high honors all 4 years of school, is a member of the National Honor Society and serves as the Vice President of the Class of 2025. She is a member of Connections Club, Varsity Soccer Team and Varsity Track and Field team where she was a state championship qualifier.
In her free time, Isabella enjoys volunteering at the Veteran’s Home at Holyoke, and Southwick American Legion. She also enjoys skiing, kayaking, rock climbing, hiking, camping, and strength training.
In the Fall, Isabella will be attending Saint Micheal’s College and majoring in Environmental Science.
McKenna Kathryn Clark - McKenna is 17 years old and a Senior at Southwick Regional School. She employed part time at Tri County Contractors Supply.
Mckenna serves as Captain of both the Indoor and Outdoor Varsity Track Teams. She is a member of the Connections Club, National Honor Society, and serves as a Unified Peer Mentor.
In her free time, McKenna enjoys hiking, photography, writing and reading poetry and traveling. She had the opportunity to travel to Ireland this past summer.
Upon graduation, McKenna will be attending Plymouth State University majoring in Elementary Education and Youth Development. She will also undertake a 4 +1 Master’s program to obtain her masters in Special Education.