The Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation/Bay State Games announced the 80 selected high school student-athletes who have been chosen to serve as Ambassadors for the 2026-27 academic year.
That includes five student-athletes from Merrimack Valley Conference schools.
These student leaders were selected from schools and communities across Massachusetts based on their involvement in athletics, commitment to leadership, and desire to inspire future participation in the Bay State Games and statewide community sport initiatives.
The Ambassador Program provides leadership development, event experience, and networking opportunities while ambassadors serve as representatives of Bay State Games in their schools, on their teams, and in their communities. Ambassadors play a key role in growing awareness, supporting recruitment efforts, and connecting their peers to the opportunities and events offered through Bay State Games including the Summer & Winter Games, scholarships, internships and other year-round programs.
Andover’s Spencer Tran, Billerica’s Kaelyn Kerr and Aine Deslaurier, and Tewksbury’s Cheyenne Bartolone and Chloe Veator were chosen.
“The Ambassador Program helps expand statewide awareness and impact of Bay State Games programs while mentoring high school students on the career and education opportunities available in the world of sports,” said Kevin Cummings, Bay State Games Executive Director. “This class of ambassadors represents the next generation of leaders in sport from across Massachusetts. We are excited to support them as they help inspire participation in the Bay State Games and lay the foundation for their future careers.”
The 2026-27 ambassador program kicked off on Sunday, Nov. 8 with a statewide ambassador summit at the Massachusetts Army National Guard Readiness Center in Framingham. Ambassadors from across the state participated in the program that included a fitness warm-up and team-building exercises, a panel discussion on the college athletic recruiting process and an address from former NFL player, and current Director of Alumni Programs at Boston College, Joshua Beekman.
The Ambassador term began in October 2026 and runs through July 2027.
