Branford High School student Jack Mautte, center, was surprised with a $40,000 BigFuture Scholarship in front of family and friends on May 29 at Branford High School. College Board Associate Director Robert Wolcott applauds as Math Inverventionist Alicia Loesche, left, and Speech Pathologist Kelly Thompson present Mautte with a ceremonial check. Mautte was one of two students nationwide awarded a $40,000 scholarship for the month of May. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

Branford High School student Jack Mautte, center, was surprised with a $40,000 BigFuture Scholarship in front of family and friends on May 29 at Branford High School. Mautte shakes hands with College Board Associate Director Robert Wolcott during the ceremony. Mautte was one of two students nationwide awarded a $40,000 scholarship for the month of May. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

Branford High School student Jack Mautte was surprised with a $40,000 BigFuture Scholarship in front of family and friends on May 29 at Branford High School. Mautte holds a ceremonial check as he is stands with his mother Kristi Mautte and Daniel Mautte during the presentation. Mautte was one of two students nationwide awarded a $40,000 scholarship for the month of May. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

Branford High School student Jack Mautte was surprised with a $40,000 BigFuture Scholarship in front of family and friends on May 29 at Branford High School. Mautte, center, is surrounded by friends Zander Solano, left, Akiel Lomotey, Saige Fries, and Raiyn Fries. Mautte was one of two students nationwide awarded a $40,000 scholarship for the month of May. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

Branford High School student Jack Mautte was surprised with a $40,000 BigFuture Scholarship in front of family and friends on May 29 at Branford High School. Mautte, 4th from left, is surrounded by Assistant Principal Stephanie Byrd, left, Math Inverventionist Alicia Loesche, Reading Specialist Gina Lucibello, Speech Pathologist Kelly Thompson, Principal Lee Panagoulias, Assistant Principal Joseph Briganti, and School Counselor Ashley Topazio. Mautte was one of two students nationwide awarded a $40,000 scholarship for the month of May. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound