Torrence Chrisman, Lee, MA – graduated from Lee High School, where he played trumpet in the band and jazz band, worked on the technical crew of every major school drama production, and helped produce the student-based television show “Lee Live.” He has a passion for history, especially the World War II era, and received a merit award in U.S. history last year.

Torrence, who was born with Apert’s syndrome, also likes to watch Monty Python and listen to John Williams. He will be attending Landmark College in Putney, Vermont, in the fall with hopes of attending Curry College in Milton, Massachusetts, for his bachelor’s degree.

In 10 years, he aspires to move to Washington, D.C., and work at the Library of Congress doing research in the map and diagram department.