TOWER OVER THE COMPETITION
Why Dante?
Over the past year, Dante Martiniello has shown commitment and devotion to his school and local community through leadership and accountability. Whenever requested, he makes sure to step up to the plate and guarantee success whenever possible. He strives to create connections with students, staff, and administration and ensures the channel of connection between them.
"Dante has exceeded all expectations by his advisors and classmates. He is a hard worker and is always trying to make everything perfect for the Class of 2023. Dante meets with me daily, continuously works hard, and is always thinking about the input of his classmates. If you want to have a GREAT/UNFORGETTABLE senior year VOTE DANTE, you won't regret it!"
Class Advisor Krystyna Callagy
Dante gives his Welcoming Address to his class at the 2023 Commencement Ceremony at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School. June 2nd, 2023
Achieved Campaign Promises
Peabody's first Homecoming
If approved, Dante is confident that he can make a fall homecoming achievable.
A Senior Prom to remember
Many other Senior Class Events and Outings
CLASS FUNDS 2023
$30,000+ Raised
Dante Martiniello directly influenced donations through local businesses around Peabody. By hosting tournaments, games, and proms and dances, Dante ensured that his class was always in the green and always having a great time.
Prom Season
The course of Junior and Senior year comprised of the transition of a post-covid world to an upcoming sunrise of success.
Prom Accomplishments
Took the lead in creating forms and RSVPs and took charge of payment.
Single-Handedly coordinated the Seating Chart with over 350 guests and staff.
Spent countless days ensuring that not one group was separated
Bussing students in top-of-the-line Coach Busses, which costed over $10,000 to Blue Ocean Event Center.
Took charge of announcements which included dozens of emails and classroom reminders.
Dante creating the 30 centerpieces required for each table for Junior Prom (2022)
Active Class Involvement
Being included in multiple clubs and organizations, Dante knows what it means to be committed. Understanding how to fundraise and represent is a clear advantage that is one of Dante's talents.
National Honor Society
Dante met the qualifications for the National Honor Society and continuously shows the value of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship.
DECA Executive Board
Over the course of his high school career, Dante took a leadership position in the DECA program to help plan club-wide events and grow interest to include new members.
Instructional Models Team
On a bi-monthly track, Dante works with a group of teachers to improve school experiences and evaluate new instructional models.
Peer Mediation Trained
During Freshman Year, Dante took part in Peer Mediation training to help his peers when face-to-face conflicts occur.
Model UN Vice President
Dante led a team of students to New York City to compete in a Mock-UN-style international competition.
Workplace Experience
Dante works at Fresh Clean Dry Cleaners on Lowell Street, where he frequently manages the store and takes self responsibility in handling customers and closing up.
Representative Knowlege
Dante worked with Ward 1 Councilor Craig Welton for Student Government Day in 2022, where he made local connections and networked with politicians around Peabody.
Volunteer Work
On the election trail, Dante volunteered under the Committee to Elect Jon Turco Councilor-at-Large at a fundraising event at Peabody's Black Box and held signs around town.
Local Government Involvement
Recently in December of 2022, Dante has taken initiative to create connections in City Hall. Currently working as an Intern at the Mayors Office, he gets the unique opportunity to understand how local government functions in hopes to create a future career. Getting to see firsthand how city hall functions with events, meetings and especially meeting the locals makes the job interesting everyday.
Creating State Connections
Over the summer, Dante created connections with State Senator Joan Lovely and Representative Tom Walsh. Networking is one of Dante's strongpoints, and having this in a leader opens doors to new abilities and new ways to improve school life and culture.
"Alongside his volunteerism, Dante ensures that he makes time to participate in events throughout his community. With a particular interest in government, he is continuously seen putting himself out there and introducing himself to important members of our community."
Councilor-at-Large Jon Turco