The Worcester Educational Development Foundation cordially invites you to celebrate the induction of our 14th class of Distinguished Alumni & Friends of the Worcester Public Schools at a banquet in their honor.
2025 Recipients
Kenneth Bates – Social Service Executive, Burncoat High School
Melanie Bonsu – Corporate Community Relations Leader, Doherty Memorial High School
Dr. Jill Beck – Higher Education Leader, South High School
Francis Carroll (posthumously) – Business Leader, Commerce High School
Dr. Shirley F.B. Carter – Medical Professional / Author, Classical High School
Dr. M. Kathleen Hardart – Pediatric Physician, Doherty Memorial High School
Michael Lucas – Primary / Secondary Education Leader, Doherty Memorial High School
Timothy Quinn – Restauranteur, Burncoat High School
William Wallace – CEO of Museum of Worcester, Friend of Education
Learn more about past events and recipients
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
5:30 p.m. Cocktails & Conversation
6:30 p.m. Dinner & Awards Presentation
Hogan Center at the College of the Holy Cross – Worcester, MA
This annual event recognizes former students of the Worcester Public Schools who have distinguished themselves in their chosen career pathways and also recognizes corporations, community agencies, foundations, and other entities that support the Worcester Public Schools.