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MedTrack Students Perform Study with Therapy Dogs MedTrack seniors performed a study that analyzed the efect of therapy dog interaction on test stress and anxiety on April 19.MedTrack Senior Banquet 2017 Te following students in the Class of 2017 completed our MedTrack program, an award-winning, four-year advanced science track that focuses on exploring and preparing students for careers in healthcare:John Adamich, Jr.Leah BrickmanChristina ColellaRachel GawsyszawskiVasiliki GemelasHallie GossCierah JacksonEach year, the MedTrack Award is given to the one senior who demonstrates superior academic perfor-mance, leadership, and a demonstrated commitment to both the MedTrack Program and the healthcare profession. Te recipient of the MedTrack Award for 2017 is Rachel Gawsyszawski.Principal David Stec ’86 channeled his inner Patch Adams at the MedTrack Senior Banquet on June 4. “Te most important thing to remember is the people...not the process...not the proft,” he said. Te movie starred Robin Williams as the real-life Patch Adams, who focused on prac-ticing medicine in a way that frst and foremost connected with patients on a personal level. Best of luck to our MedTrack graduates as they continue to explore their career paths in college.Jessica KmetMegan McQuiggStephen PrevoznikElena RauheDanielle RosalesLynsey WallaceAva Willoughby27