Senior Liz Arpin has been named Grasso Tech's Student of the Year. Liz came to Grasso Tech in her ninth grade year with full intentions of becoming a chef. After exploratory she was torn between the shop she came for and the shop she eventually chose.

As a Bio-Environmental Technology student Liz has surpassed all expectations. She is a volunteer at the Mystic Aquarium, has interned at the DNA Epicenter in New London, holds multiple certifications in her field, has undergone many training exercises in the environmental field, was named Grasso Tech’s 2007 Student of the Year and even had the chance to meet her idol Dr. Henry Lee.

She is a three sport athlete and has served as captain on the Cross Country, Rifle and Track team. Liz is an exceptional leader and model for all students to follow. She is attending Ohio Northern University in the fall on a partial academic scholarship majoring in the field of forensic science.

Liz, along with Students of the Year from the other 17 Technical High Schools, was honored at the annual Students of the Year Luncheon at Platt Technical High School on Thursday, May 31st. Congratulations Liz!