The Kevin C. Kynock Foundation announces Aaron Fernandes, BC High Class of 2024, as the winner of this year’s Kevin C. Kynock Award, an honor that recognizes his outstanding talent in the arts, his leadership, and service.
Aaron is a multi-talented musician, proficient in both the violin and clarinet, and a dedicated singer in the choir, where he serves as vice-president. His musical talents are impressive alone, but what truly set Aaron apart for our panel of distinguished judges was his dedication to mentoring younger musicians and his unwavering commitment to service.
Aaron spends many of his free hours outside of class in mentorship roles at BC High. He is also a leader in several off-campus service organizations including serving as a leader for a local English as a Second Language Tutoring Program, serving several public service youth organizations, and representing Massachusetts as its “youth governor” in 2023.
One judge remarked that Aaron is “an exceptionally well-rounded candidate for the Kynock Award,” highlighting not only his artistic abilities but also his leadership and service qualities.
Another judge wrote in support of him, “Aaron has incredible skill with the violin personally, but also actively works to support and include newer players. Beyond the arts, his involvement in student government and clear interest and skill at civics and politics shows exceptional leadership.”
The award is named after Kevin C. Kynock, a revered English and theatre teacher who dedicated four decades to inspiring students at Morrissey Boulevard, this award honors a student who reflects Kevin’s passion for the arts and commitment to service. Kevin’s legacy is one of enthusiasm and dedication, and today, we continue to honor him by celebrating students who embody these values.
This award is made possible by the generous support of our donors, whose commitment and dedication ensures that we can continue to honor students like Aaron who make significant contributions to our community.