Thomas Chappuis, of Sharon, Mass., recently graduated from Sharon High School where he was active in all of his school’s drama productions — often in leading roles. Self-taught in guitar, piano, harmonica, drums and ukulele, he loves entertaining in any capacity. He is also committed to academics and was awarded the Johnson & Wales Academic Achievement Scholarship. Volunteer efforts included mentoring troubled kids at the Cottage School and working with Veterans at Brockton VA. Tom conveyed his sensitivity and maturity about his experiences growing up with a craniofacial difference when he testified three times before the Massachusetts legislature in support of the Cleft Lip Palate Bill H2065 —now a state law requiring health insurers to cover all cleft palate care. Tom will attend Johnson & Wales University this fall, majoring in hospitality services. Unsure of his career choice at this time, he hopes to find something that makes him happy, not necessarily rich. He also hopes he will be playing an instrument, making others laugh, or helping someone.