Sixty-one Stratford residents were among the 601 degree and certificate recipients at Housatonic Community College’s recent 48th Commencement.

The graduates, clad in the dark blue Housatonic caps and gowns, gathered at the Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard to be honored for their achievements by a panel of dignitaries that included Dr. Paul Broadie II, HCC’s new president, attending his first commencement. With its 601 degree and certificate recipients, the class of 2015 is the third largest in the college history, behind The Class of 2014 with 668 recipients and the Class of 2013 with 636.

“It is very meaningful for me to stand before you this evening as the fifth president of Housatonic,” Dr. Broadie said. “As President, I am very proud to address this amazing class as one of my first official duties at the helm of this fine college.”

Housatonic has served as a foundation that fueled the graduates’ intellectual, personal and professional growth, he said. It served as a beacon of hope for them and a place where dreams became a reality.

“As you move beyond these walls, reflect on your success,” he said. “Reflect on the obstacles you overcame to get to this point. The same drive and passion that brought you this far will take you well into the future.”

Stratford student Jenna R. Greenhill was one of six HCC students who maintained a perfect 4.0 average. She received the President’s Medallion for Academic Achievement for her accomplishment.

Below are the Stratford members of the class of 2015 listed in the following order: first name, middle initial, last name, degree/certificate (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, CERT), major, and honors if appropriate. Graduation Honors: Honors (EH): 3.4 – 3.69 cumulative Grade Point Average; High Honors (EHI): 3.7 – 3.89 cumulative GPA; Highest Honors (EVHH): 3.9- 4.0 cumulative GPA. Graduation honors do not apply to certificate programs.

Roger E Albornoz AS Nursing EH; Heather K Ali AS Bus Adm: General; Debra Anderson AS Human Services; Nicole M Ashe AS Bus Adm: General; Christina Barnes AS Criminal Justice; Gina M Bavolacco AS Human Services; Peter J Bieri AS Bus Adm: General; Ashley T Bike AS General Studies; Marisol Blake AA LAS: Hum/Behav & Social Sci EVHH; Stephen K Boahen AS Accounting; Jean R Brice CERT Adv. Mfg. Machine Technology; Sandra Brown AS General Studies; Kathleen A Carter AS Occupational Therapy Asst EVHH; Wilfred Castillo AS Criminal Justice; Christopher Culver AS General Studies; Kerry-Ann S Davis AS Bus Adm: General; Victor Dawson AA LAS: Journalism/Comm; Gabriela De Leon AA LAS: Hum/Behav & Social Sci; Michael A Della Vecchia AS General Studies; Elyse M Dellamarggio AS Nursing EHI; Karen L Dolyak CERT Early Childhood Ed-CT; Justin J Dube CERT Adv. Mfg. Machine Technology; John R Etsekhume AS Human Services; Amanda I Fernandez AS Graphic Design; Elizabeth M Figueroa AA LAS: Journalism/Comm; Kevin A Fontan AS Engineering Science EH; Mary J Franqui AS Human Services EHI; Mary J Franqui CERT HS: Behav Hlthcare Spec I-CT; Sara Ann Fuller AS Early Childhood Inclusive Ed EH; Christina Garcia AS Bus Adm: Customer Srvc/Mktg; Kimberly A Gendreau AS Criminal Justice EHI; Derrick P Gonzalez AS Computer Information Systems; Jenna R Greenhill CERT Early Childhood Ed-CT; Jenna R Greenhill AS Early Childhood Inclusive Ed EVHH; Mary E Griesbacker AA Pathway to Teaching Careers EH; Maria A Guzman AS General Studies; Suzie Hamada CERT Early Childhood Ed-CT; Brandon Hatcher AS Graphic Design: Multimedia Opt; Kurt A Henningsen AS General Studies; Adam S Hidu CERT Adv. Mfg. Machine Technology; Dane A Hughes AS Computer Information Systems; Alyxandra N Irizarry AA LAS: Journalism/Comm EH; Joanne L Johansen AA LAS: Hum/Behav & Social Sci EH; Paul V Manzione CERT Web Design – Technology CT; Preciousa J Miller AS Criminal Justice; Ann-Marie Myers AS General Studies; Marilyn C Norman AS Human Services; Ashley Olivo AA Fine Arts: Art EH; Brooke A Parziale CERT Small Business Mgmt/Entrprn CT; Katarzyna Pigiel AS Accounting:Small Business Opt EVHH; Andrew R Poplaski AS Engineering Science; Sherri A Rodriguez AS Nursing; Kenneth M Rotunno Jr AS General Studies; Janell Russo AS General Studies; Jason D Santos AS General Studies EH; Brian C Sara AS Bus Adm: General; Joanne St.Victor AS General Studies; Amy R Stabinsky AS General Studies; Pamela J Stevens AS General Studies EVHH; Jasmine Terrell AS General Studies; Justin J Torres AS Bus Adm: General; Shawn P Walsh AS Graphic Design; Teresa M Wirtemburg AS General Studies EHI.

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On Wednesday, June 3, in a gymnasium filled with parents, friends, family, staff members, and administration, 21 young men and women from Bunnell and Stratford High Schools took the first big step in their professional careers. These graduates from the Health & Medical Careers Pathway program officially met the requirements for certified nursing assistant, medical assistant, and dental assistant as prescribed by the state of Connecticut.

Over the past several months, students completed intensive training and clinical internships at local healthcare facilities including Lord Chamberlain, Griffin Hospital, Trumbull Smiles, and the private practice of Dr. Dennis Williams to prepare for the rigorous certification exams.

All students in the program will be continuing their education after high school at colleges such as UConn, Quinnipiac University, Western CT State University, Sacred Heart University, The College of New Rochelle, Gateway Community College, etc.

Valedictorian of the class, Daphney Jean-Pierre, spoke of how the three year pathway program ignited a passion in her for healthcare and that her time spent completing her clinical hours at Lord Chamberlain prepared her for both the positive and negative aspects of nursing. Instructor Sharon Foran shared this sentiment with her graduating students, “On the first day of your sophomore year I told you — do not go into health care for the money, it has to be your passion. I hope in the last three years it has become your passion and you wake up every day eager to learn for yourself and care for others.” These young adults are clearly eager to learn and on their way to successful careers in healthcare.

Back row: Athanasios Panolis, Sarah Doce, Juliana Ricco, Emma Simmons-Wignall, Kaitlin Hines, Bethy Napaul, Kadian Morgan, Destiny Jefferson, Jahliah Green, Christelle Exile. Front row: Celina Perez, Alyssa Mucherino, Emily Sanchez, Bianca Cubillos, Jillian Stringfellow, Andrea Camargo, Bertha Barrios, Kelliegh Cantiello, Daphney Jean-Pierre, Rebecca Jean-Pierre.

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Graduate from Greens Farms Academy

Connor Butterfield, LisaMarie Johnson and Zoe Vaz graduated from Greens Farms Academy in Westport. Butterfield graduated with honors and will attend Clemson University in the fall. Johnson graduated with honors and will head to Boston University. Vaz will attend the University of Connecticut.

Graduates from Hopkins School

Zoe Wilson will be graduating from Hopkins School on Friday, June 12.

Graduates from Keene College

Jacob Failla graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in history from Keene State College, Keene, N.H.

Named to president’s list

The following students were named to the spring semester president’s list at Southern New Hampshire University:

Deion Dinuzzo, bachelor of arts history and social studies ed; Trudi-Ann Morris, bachelor of arts psychology w/conc in child & adolescent dev, Jessica Racaniell, bachelor of arts human services.

Named to dean’s list

The following students were named to the spring semester dean’s list at Norwich University:

Michael Francis Pulaski, Justin M. Leonard, Nolan Shepard Aurelia.

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Juliana Sharp, a senior from Frank Scott Bunnell High School, has been awarded the Daughters of the American Revolution Excellence in History award for outstanding work in American history and overall academic character. Juliana was awarded an Excellence in History Bronze medal and Certificate by the Sarah Riggs Humphreys-Mary Silliman Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Mary Rozsa, the chairman of the American History awards, said that this young woman represents our country’s future leaders. She noted that the DAR promotes American History throughout the year and encourages everyone to be more aware of their heritage.

The DAR perpetuates the memory and spirit of the men and women who won American independence. Any woman over 18 who can prove an ancestor served in the American Revolution is a prospective member.

For more information on the DAR visit sarahriggshumphreysDAR.org.

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Stratford High School Class of 1965 will be celebrating their 50th reunion weekend Friday-Sunday, Nov. 6, 7, and 8.

A reserved banquet at Mill River Country Club will take place the night of Nov. 7. Other activities for the weekend are also being planned.

For more information and to make reservations, contact Joanne (Stortini) Stanko at jstanko007@aol.com or Ruth Ann (Evans) Masso at ramasso@sbcglobal.net.

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Stratford High Principal Joe Corso, pictured here at last week’s SHS graduation, is leaving to take the same job at Lyman Hall High School in Wallingford. — Melvin Mason photo

Stratford High School will have a new principal next year as Joe Corso is moving on.

Corso, who worked for three years as the top official at SHS, said Monday that he plans to take the same job at Lyman Hall High School in Wallingford, where he lives. The Wallingford Board of Education approved his hiring last week.

“I love Stratford, but Wallingford is my hometown,” Corso said Monday, just a few days after leading the Stratford High School graduation ceremony at Penders Field. Corso said the students and parents knew of Corso’s departure prior to the ceremony.

The Lyman Hall job “is a great opportunity for my family.”

Corso said that only one stoplight stands between his home and Lyman Hall.

Corso, who was assistant principal at Bunnell High for three years, said he has mixed emotions about leaving, but had told administrators that he would consider a job in Wallingford if one became available. Corso will take over for David Bryant, who is retiring from Lyman Hall at the end of the year.

This will be the second high school principal departure in Stratford this year as Bunnell Principal Dudley Orr is retiring at the end of the year. Nancy Dowling, an assistant principal at Bunnell, was chosen as Orr’s successor.

The Board of Education will likely discuss hiring Corso’s replacement at the next school board meeting on June 29. The regular meeting set for Monday night was canceled.

Read this week’s Stratford Star for more information on this story.

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Named to spring dean’s list

Bryant University: Joseph P Colagrossi, a senior in management; Stephen T Gorton, a senior in management and Jana R Kmec, a senior in applied psychology.

Emmanuel College: Erin Koletar, Stanley Zheng.

Wilcoxson recognized

Eric Wilcoxson of Stratford was among 214 Lebanon Valley College students who played a varsity sport during the 2015 spring season. Wilcoxson, a graduate of Frank S Bunnell High School, is pursuing bachelor of arts in sociology and was a member of the men’s lacrosse team.

Earn degrees

The following Stratford students graduated from Emmanuel College:

Samantha Rosenbaum, bachelor of arts in a double major of English literature and secondary education, magna cum laude and with distinction in the field of concentration; Kathryn Drzal, bachelor of fine arts in graphic design and technology.

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More than 250 Stratford Elementary students participated in the EpicKidsRun26.1! on Friday, June 5, at Short Beach. Throughout the 2014-15 school year, the students in grades K-6 took part in a weekly hour-long program that began in October 2014 and finished with their last steps at the EpicKidsRun event.

Lordship School parents, Dung Stafford and Cynthia Casinelli created the event and also served as coaches.

Throughout the year, students learned running fundamentals, including stretching techniques, warm-up, proper running techniques and cool-down, slowly building endurance, and building mental stamina.

Coach Rebecca Zukowski, 6th grade winner Adithya Prabakaran, Coach Rob Ciotti and Coach Karen Burke from the Academy.

Overall Kindergarten Winner Avery Schack with Coaches Dung Stafford and Cyndi Casinelli

Twenty trophies were awarded to the top runners but all students who crossed the finish line earned a medal.

“We were inspired to make these differences in our community through EpicKidsRun26.1!, but to see it all come to fruition was overwhelming.” Stafford and Casinelli said.

The Stratford PTA Council and Superintendent Dr. Janet Robinson approved this event at the beginning of the 2014-15 school year. It was well received by all district elementary schools with participants and parent volunteers involved in running the weekly program.

“We thank all the volunteers, coaches, sponsors and administrators who helped make this happen, and we look forward to a bigger and better program next year!” Stafford concluded.

And they’re off!

Coaches From left to right Karen Burke, Rebecca Zukowski, Dung Stafford, Cyndi Casinelli, Tara Sunderland, Rosa Judge, Kyri Pierre, Jennifer Wegrzyn, Vanessa Todisco, Amanda Murray; Front row Dan Cry and Rob Ciotti; Not shown Kyle Siljamaki and Kristen Stauber.

Nichols School Runners and Coaches

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ABC Child Care & Learning Center recently received visits from officers with the Stratford, Trumbull and Torrington police departments.

The officers gave the pre-school students a hands-on presentation. The visit included the Stratford Police Hummer vehicle and several Trumbull police motorcycles. The children were read stories discussing safety tips and they had the chance to explore the Hummer and motorcycles.

The students enjoyed the officers’ visit, and the learning center is very appreciative of the departments for all they do to serve the community, including sharing time with children.

Students from ABC Child Care and Learning Center take a look inside the Stratford Police Hummer. The children, from left, are Jack Albernaz-Huchet, Brandon Alvarado (on the microphone) and Aidan Brown. Stratford Police Officer Jim Ianucci explained the equipment. Preschool teacher Panda Groves stands outside watching the boys. — Contributed photo

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The Stratford High Class of 2015 marches in at Penders Field. — Melvin Mason photo

High fives, handshakes and a few happy dances colored the evening at Stratford High School’s 2015 graduation ceremony.

The cloudy skies above Penders Field couldn’t dampen the joyful feelings among the more than 200 graduates or the audience of family and friends happy to see their graduates make that special walk to get their diplomas. Many of the red- and yellow-clad graduates waved as they marched onto the field to take their seats. They later thanked and hugged teachers and friends upon getting those most valued pieces of paper.

While the day is an exciting and happy occasion, SHS Valedictorian Alex Masi said graduation day shouldn’t be the end of the learning process.

“How can you expect a young person to identify themselves and their true passions by the end of high school?” Masi said. “This is why you must continue to expand the chapter of your life titled ‘learning.’ This chapter is synonymous with our growth as individuals. This is what our past has set us up to do. Never forget that. Whether or not you have a keen education from a textbook or a lecture or a teacher, learning is everywhere and it is what defines us all.”

Stratford High Valedictorian Alex Masi speaks to his classmates at the June 18 graduation ceremony with outgoing Principal Joe Corso looking on. — Melvin Mason photo

Masi encouraged his classmates to “discover something new for the joy of finding it.”

Senior Class President Kylee Vitka-Lainey echoed the call for continued learning, saying that graduation is only the beginning.

“We have just started learning. We have so much more to learn about life and ourselves. We have so many more chapters that we have been preparing for,” she said. “As you president for the past two years, I am grateful to have shared the beginning chapters with you.”

Vitka-Lainey added that the diplomas the students are walking out with are not the most important things the graduates will take with them. They will also carry responsibility, self-assurance, accountability, stamina and the knowledge that they never quit even when times became difficult.

“The future is bright for us. Regardless of which direction we are heading off in a few short months, we will always be connected,” she said.

Salutatorian Nathaneal Domschine said the Class of 2015 should be ready for change challenging times ahead.

“We cannot always control the change in our lives. Life always has a monkey wrench to throw in our plans,” he said. “Many of us have different plans for the days to come, yet not all of those plans will be achieved as desired. But that’s OK. As country singer Jimmy Dean once said, ‘I can’t always change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination.’”

Principal Joe Corso wished his outgoing seniors the best, but hoped that the students’ best years were not their times at SHS.

“If you look back at your years at Stratford High School and say those were the best four years of your life, we have failed you. When you are 40 years old — I know that seems far away, but trust me, it comes up fast — and you look back at your experience at Stratford High, you should realize that high school was not the best four years of your life. Rather, let Stratford High be the springboard that propels you into adulthood as a prepared learner, trusted friend and responsible, moral citizen.”

The smiles say it all at Stratford High School’s 2015 graduation. — Melvin Mason photo

For one evening, however, graduation was a highlight of the four years and the students soaked it in while thinking about what comes next.

Jesse Rosa, 17, simply said he felt “good” upon graduating.

“I’m thinking about going forward and doing me,” said Rosa, who plans to go to Housatonic Community College and eventually go into the military. Rosa’s goal is to become a police officer.

“It really feels wild,” he said.

Anna Velasquez, 17, said the idea of graduating from high school felt “shocking” and she still didn’t think it was over.

“It still doesn’t really feel real to me, I don’t know. It hasn’t hit me yet,” Velasquez said, a broad smile on her face as she held her diploma. Her next stop: Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Psychology is a possible major for her.

Thinking about college convinced her that it indeed was real.

“I think I’m mostly thinking forward. We all worked so hard in high school and now I’m just excited to get a new start and work hard again,” she said.

Raiquonn Wong, 18, said the special day left him feeling great. “I’m ready to start the next chapter of my life,” he said. “The future is now and I’m ready.”

He plans to go to culinary school with the goal of becoming a chef, just like his father.

“My dad was a chef and I want to be just like him,” Wong said.

“Amazing” was the feeling for Natacha Jean, 18, getting hugs from well-wishers after the ceremony was over.

Jean said she was to recall her high school years while thinking ahead to attending Housatonic Community College before moving on to Southern Connecticut State University to study nursing. First, though, she’s headed for a nursing internship in Texas.

“I’m happy I accomplished something like this,” she said. “It was really nerve-wracking, but now that [it’s done], we walked and got our diplomas, it feels amazing. It’s the best feeling in the world.”

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The joy at Bunnell High School’s graduation on June 18 was evident all over. — Karen Reid photo

Families sat in the bleachers and stood by the fence to try to get a better look at Bunnell High School’s Class of 2015.

Students were ready to move on, parents were misty-eyed, and proud teachers and school administrators watched as 248 students participated in the graduation ceremony at the school’s football field.

Salutatorian Tyler Stefan LeComer was praised and celebrated by classmates as Principal Dudley Orr discussed his many accomplishments, some of which include earning a 3.98 grade-point average, completing seven advanced placement college credit classes, scoring 2,190 on his SAT and becoming the school’s first National Merit Scholarship award winner.   

“What that means is that Tyler scored in the top 1,600 students, out of a million-and-a-half students who took the SATs in 2013,.” Orr said, to applause and whistles from the crowd.

LeComer was also on Bunnell’s cross county, indoor track and outdoor track teams for all four years and was captain of those teams during his senior year.

Bunnell High Salutatorian Tyler Stefan LeComer speaks to the crowd. — Karen Reid photo.

His proud mother watched with love, and smiled as she stood up front by the fence. She, his family, friends and classmates cheered at LeComer’s accomplishments.

LeComer could have soaked in the moment and spoken only about himself after Orr finished telling the crowd that LeComer is attending Harvard University. Instead, he, thanked Orr and praised Athletic Director Dave Johnson and others at the school.

LeComer also tipped his hat to his best friend, Brady Shea, a friend since fourth grade and a lab partner since eighth grade.

“I’ve got to give you a lot of credit, Brady, for being able to handle my frequent sarcastic comments and antics. I want to thank you for sticking with me through thick and thin, and I can’t wait to be living just two miles away from you for the next four years,” LeComer added.  Incidentally, Shea is a member of the Honor Society and graduated summa cum laude.

The school year saw great accomplishments from BHS Valedictorian Juliana Marie Sharp. Orr noted her 4.48 GPA and that she completed eight advance placement classes. Some of Sharp’s other accomplishments include membership in the National Honor Society, co-founder, treasurer and president of Bunnell Interact Club, and receiving the Harvard Book Award in 2014.

Orr also noted Sharp’s talent as a gifted violinist, as she won the JC Yale School of Music competition and was accepted into the Juilliard School of the Arts in New York. Sharp will be attending Cleveland Institute of Music at Case Western University.

Sharp evoked awe as she presented examples of people who overcame failure and cynicism towards their abilities.

“Ironically, failure and success are intrinsically intertwined,” Sharp said. “Just as none of us learned to walk without stumbling, no one has achieved success without experiencing a multitude of failures. We must not be afraid of the failures, which are inevitable, and instead learn from them and persist through them.An impoverished Walt Disney was once told that he ‘lacked imagination and had terrible ideas,’ but instead of giving up, he learned from his critics and eventually became one of the most popular names in the entertainment industry.”

Class President Ricky Belizaire also praised his fellow graduates’ accomplishments.

“The Class of 2015 is comprised of some of the brightest and most talented students Bunnell has ever seen,” Belizaire said. “ We are a class of athletes, actors, musicians, environmentalists and philanthropists. We have completed 12 years of the standard education system, and, that my friends, is something to celebrate.”

The Bunnell High graduates listen as Senior Class President Ricardo Belizaire speaks during the commencement ceremony. — Karen Reid photo

The celebration continued throughout the night, as family and friends remained outside during the ceremony despite dark clouds and impending rain. The new graduates were received with flowers, balloons, and fist pounds as the diplomas were awarded.

Giovanni-Marie Roper gave the closing speech. She told her classmates there are going to be opportunities for them, and they should release their potential and make the most of them.

“The world needs your potential and everything you have to offer,” she said. “Don’t let the world miss out on your unique personality, talent, and wisdom. There are things in this world that need to be done that only you can do.”    

And the graduating class of 2015 had plans for themselves and things they planned to do. They shared their plans and commented on the ceremony.

“I am on my way to Franklin Pierce University,” said Erica Lynn Joyce, who plans to study psychology.

William Chonka will attend Marywood University in Scranton, Pa., where he plans to major in marketing. Before that, he plans to play baseall with friends and enjoy a family trip to Florida.

Ronnie Rossomando, a star on Bunnell’s baseball team who was recently drafted by the Cincinnati Reds, plans to continue his education at the University of Connecticut, though he hasn’t chosen a major yet.

“It was great, but a little sad to see everyone go,” Rossomando said.

Michelle Petrino will attend the University of New Haven to study dental hygiene. She’s ready to get started, even as a freshly minted high school graduate.

“I am excited for it, “Petrino said. “I am hoping it will be a great experience.”

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Wondering which apps are worth the download?

Bring your tablet or smartphone to the Stratford Library Tuesday, July 7, at 3 p.m. for a hands-on program for families with children ages 7-12. Don’t forget your Library card to sign up for free download accounts. 

To register visit the events page at stratfordlibrary.org.

Pictured checking out the “cool apps” (l-r): Maria Batsu, Brianna Cole, Kyle Cardinelli and Children’s Librarian Tess Beck.

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Congratulations to the 2015 graduates of Stratford and Bunnell high schools. We’re sure many of you think that the four years you were high school students took a long time. As you get older, you’ll realize just how fast the time flew by.

Many of you young men and women are heading off to colleges or technical schools after a two-month respite. Others will join the military, proudly serving to defend this country. And more will enter the work force, hoping to build a better future for themselves and their families.

As you make your way into the world, remember your friends and the people who stuck by you in good times and bad. Also, don’t forget to treat everyone with respect, even if your job title may sound glossier than those of your contemporaries.

Lastly, be sure to have some fun and embrace life’s challenges. Life won’t always be easy, but it’s all right to enjoy yourself and smile. Just as you did on the night you received your diplomas.

Much success to you, Class of 2015.

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In celebration of Women’s History Month in March, State Representatives Laura Hoydick (R-120), Ben McGorty (R-122) and State Senator Kevin Kelly (R-21) joined together to sponsor an essay contest open to all sixth grade students in Stratford. The contest asked students to compose a 300-word original essay about a Connecticut woman that made a contribution to the state and/or nation and how it affected them.

Submissions were received and judged by Stratford school administrators, with winners being selected at St. Mark’s Elementary School and Lordship Elementary School.

At St. Mark’s Elementary School, Julia Dabrowski was selected as the runner-up with her essay on Joan Joyce, the famous athlete and coach who set milestones and records in basketball, golf, volleyball and softball. The winner was Kim Wu with her essay on author, activist and lecturer Hellen Keller who was born deaf and blind.

At Lordship Elementary, Donna Buruca was the runner-up with her writing on figure skater Dorothy Hamill. Jack Olexovitch was the winner with his essay on athlete, coach and Stratford hometown sports icon Donna Lopiano.

“It was wonderful to see so much participation by Stratford sixth graders in this essay contest,” said Rep. Hoydick. “All the essays from every entrant were very impressive, reflecting the diversity and value of the contributions of so many important women in Connecticut history. I offer my congratulations to the winners at both schools for their excellent essays.”

“There were so many great essays from the sixth graders who participated in this contest, and they all deserve a lot of credit for their work,” said Rep. McGorty. “The essays by the winners were especially informative and inspiring, and they have earned this recognition for their enthusiasm and scholarship.”

“It was a pleasure giving the students an opportunity to really showcase their talents we’re very proud of them,” said Sen. Kelly.

The winners were presented with official citations from the Connecticut General Assembly for their achievements. This essay contest was the first of what the legislators say will be an annual competition.

St. Mark’s Elementary School essay winners are presented with state citations: Rep. Laura Hoydick, runner-up Julia Dabrowski, winner Kim Wu, and Rep. Ben McGorty.

Lordship Elementary School essay winners are presented with citations: Principal Kate Murphy, Teacher Kathleen D’Amico, winner Jack Olexovitch, Rep. Laura Hoydick, and runner-up Donna Buruca.

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Lawrence Farrell

This summer, 10 Connecticut high school and college educators will trade pencils for laser engravers and fabrication tools as they work as interns (or ‘externs’) in advanced manufacturing facilities throughout the state.

Now in its 11th year, the teacher externship program immerses instructors in the latest industry practices and technologies so that when they return to their classrooms in the fall, they can pass along new ideas and information to their students.

The Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) administers the program on behalf of the College of Technology’s Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing (COT-RGNGM), a National Science Foundation Center of Excellence.

“Through these externships, teachers get to see firsthand the skills that are needed by today’s manufacturers, so they can best prepare tomorrow’s workforce,” says Andrea Comer, executive director of CBIA’s Education Foundation.

The ultimate goals of educator externships are to better prepare students for jobs in high-tech manufacturing and to help Connecticut’s manufacturers maintain a skilled, competitive workforce.

Advanced manufacturing is the state’s greatest source of exports, a major producer of high-paying jobs, and a significant multiplier of economic activity across other sectors. Connecticut is home to about 4,100 manufacturers employing 164,000 people.

“This program helps us engage and motivate the next generation of workers, providing them with the education and skills needed to successfully pursue careers in manufacturing,” says Dr. Karen Wosczyna-Birch, executive director of the COT-RCNGM.

Each teacher will spend 160 hours in a manufacturing facility before implementing a work-based learning project for their students based on the externship experience. Work-based projects give students a more realistic understanding of how classroom learning is applied on the job.

Educators participating in the externship program are:

Lia Cunningham of Middletown, teaches integrated science at Windsor High School and will be working at Title River Brewery (Canton)

Kevin Dake of Northfield, teaches physics at Litchfield High School and will be working at Mallory Industries (Farmington)

Lawrence Farrell of Stratford, teaches technology at Bunnell High School (Stratford) and will be working at Ashcroft Inc. (Stratford)

Steven Kirstukas of Avon, teaches mechanical engineering at Central Connecticut State University and will be working at Belcan Corporation (Windsor)

Susan Margolis of Ridgefield, teaches technology at Danbury High School and will be working at Macroscopic Solutions (Tolland)

Robert Michalak of South Windsor, teaches technology at Stafford High School and will be working at Atlas Metalworks LLC (South Windsor);

Rich Reynolds of Newtown, teaches technology and engineering at Darien High School and will be working at Lacey Manufacturing (Bridgeport)

Robert Riley of Franklin, teaches technology and CAD at Plainfield High School and will be working at Web Industries (Dayville);

Brian Waddicor of Mystic, teaches technology at Montville High School and will be working at Acme Wire Products (Mystic)

Eugene Zukowski of Killingworth, teaches engineering at Old Saybrook High School and will be working at Sound Manufacturing (Old Saybrook)

The teachers receive a stipend to cover their time working at the host manufacturing companies and implementing work-based projects into their curricula.

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Named to Academic All-Conference Team

Lindsay Szuch was named to the Little East Conference Spring Academic All-Conference team.

Szuch, a member of the Keene State College Women’s Track and Field team, class of 2017 and native of Statford is majoring in elementary education.

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Named to spring dean’s list

Bentley University: Alisyn Rowe, junior.

Boston University: Adam W. Buckley, Tara B. Doherty and Joanne T. Pierre-Louis.

Goodwin College: Lace Lopez and Elinez Pabon.

Stonehill College: Kayla Hanish, class of 2016.

Wake Forest University: Reid Jefferson.

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Earned degrees

Boston University: Katherine M. Aspinwall, bachelor of science in communication, cum laude; Hai C. Hoang, master of arts in medical science.

Castleton College: William Gilson, bachelor of science in health science.

Goodwin College: Eileen K Andrews and Elinez G Pabon.

Ohio Christian University: Joshua Serrano, associate of arts in pastoral ministry.

Trinity College: Shaun Smith, bachelor of science in engineering and mathematics.

Western New England University: Kaitlynn Stevens and Sarah Stevens.

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ABC Child Care & Learning Center, 2740 Broadbridge Avenue, Stratford celebrated their 2015 Pre-K graduation on June 25. The graduation ceremony was held at the center where the graduates wore full cap and gown attire. During the ceremony the graduates artwork was on display and they performed various songs and poems for family and friends. There were 17 graduates in the 2015 class.

ABC Philosophy

At ABC, we believe a positive, nurturing experience in a child’s early years will provide a solid foundation for life. We offerABC Childcare center established 1964 supportive experiences where learning opportunities are presented throughout the day. We focus on identifying each child’s personal strengths and encourage pride in individuality. Kindness, confidence, assertiveness and independence are nurtured so your child can develop to his or her full potential. We instill a love of learning and give your child the basic skills to succeed in life.

ABC History

ABC Child Care & Learning Center has been a leader in the childcare industry for more than 49 years. ABC continues to strive for excellence and has been providing quality child care since it was founded in 1964 by Rose Pimpinelli. In 1964, the school was actually known as ABC Nursery School; however, as Rose grew the school, the name was changed to ABC Child Care and Learning Center. In 2010, the school unveiled a new sign in which a rose is displayed as a loving tribute to “Rose” Pimpinelli in honor of her dedication and accomplishments in establishing ABC. We hope it will continue to welcome ABC families new and old!

ABC grads Natalia Gomez, Ka’siah Smalls, Isabella Candiotti and Annika Paulson.

ABC grads throw their caps in the air.

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The following students were named to the fourth quarter honor roll at Wooster Middle School:

First honors

Grade 8 — Ayziah Elexus Abner, Elyza Brianna Acevedo, Christopher Edward Anstis, Ivan Javier Arguello, John James Bike, Samuel Branyan, Neia Paticia Brown, Jackson Lawrence Buchanan, Samantha Elizabeth Carbone, Olivia Grace Carriero, Christiana Jessica Carrillo, Jared Gabriel Carrion, Skyla Jewelz Cedeno, Nicholena Honey Connelly, Nelson Cortes, Alexa Crea, Norman Afonso Cruz, Claire Elizabeth Curry;

Also, Neilissa Nadilene DaGraca, Ryan Khang Dang, Kaitlin Elizabeth de Friesse, Jacqueline Gayle DeCrescenzo, Amari Moore Dickerson, Kyah Echo-Lyric Durrschmidt, Lauren Ann Fazekas, Karli Elizabeth Flores, Bryce Forte, Nathan William George, Charlotte Rose Gilbert, Isiaha Jason Gonzalez, Ashley Yanelly Gramajo, Giovanni Emamuel Gramajo, Christopher Alan Gulish,   Myles James Hall, Sarah Harrison, Justin Ricardo Herrera;

Also, Ashley Michelle Hong, Kristen Hubbell, Bao-Van Huong, Gabrielle Celestine Jacob, William Scott Jenkins, Kacie Lyn John, Megan Rose Kozlowski, Suri Anahi Lainez, Tristan Alexander Lariccia, Jaspar Michael Law, Saraya Theresa Lewis, David Lin, Shamar T Livingston, Kelly Kassandra Londa, Kimani Jordan Long, Jake William Lopez, Everett Kiernan Lowe, Walter Luciano;

Also, Maggie Luong, Nicholas Joseph Macisco, Jaysen Anthony Madera, Julia Kathleen Mahoney, Danielle Mae Malota, Aidan Patrick Marin, Justin Masi, Facundo Mateo, Jordynne Kaylee Mateo, Brooks Hannah Matthews, Ann Elizabeth McNeil, Stacy Caroline Medina, Jennifer Stephanie Melo, Ysabel A Motta, Olivia Xiaodou Mraz, Kerrigan Helene Murphy, Magnus Ordner, Joshua Alexander Ortiz, Shanely Ortiz, Alexander Clark Osenbach, Amelia Elizabeth Overby, Chloe Pappas, Emma Catherine Parkes, Madyson E Perley, Daniela Brennan Petillo;

Also, Austin Pongpit, Christian Graviel Ramos, Summer Valencia Reid, Elizabeth Ann Rohrs, Faye Elizabeth Rooney, Patricia Marilynn Rotonto, Rachel Ruth Sajaw, Braydon Lundquist Seaburg, Daniel Sikes, Kayla Theresa Simon, Maniyardpha Sirichantho, Sanoma K Smart, Evan Alonso Solis, Amaya Inez Soto;

Also, Shaun Emmanuel Taylor, Amanda Nicole Tecci, Shea Kathleen Tyler, Nnenna Faith Ugenyi, Christopher Johnathan Vaughan, Grecia Denys Villavicensio, Anthony David Wilcoxson, Justin Thomas Williams, Melissa Lodge Wilson, Chloe-Ryan Woolfolk, Cheree Marie Wright, Jenna Alyssa Zabaneh.

Grade 7 — Elizabeth Nicole Adzima, Tiffany Freduah Agyemang Okrah, Sydney Anderson, Chidima Rita Anekwe, Abigail Lee Anka, Matthew Terrence Antrum, Gredniela Jhovana Atencio, Olivier Nicholas Azevedo, Nallely Dianet Barrios, Mackenzee Amanda Berger, Erik Bielski, Teodona Lambrina Bode, Matthew Ryan Brander, Ryan Philip Brault, Aidan Vincenzo Brennan, Kierra Elise Campfield, Justin Tyler Canzoneri, Vanessa Elizabeth Carvajal;

Also, Liam Joseph Chach, Lauren N Chechoski, Sebastian Jozef Chodorowski, Rachel Lauren Ciuci, Maxwell Alister Csedrik, Gabriela Zanette Dacosta, Nazareth Alejandra De la Borda, Bella Sera DeLorenzo, Niko John Dickervitz, Cache Amari Dickey, Timothy Martin Doherty, Lauren Nicole Dugan, Paul Leander Duncanson, Valerie Kamyla Duque, Michael Ojonugwa Enaye;

Also, Maria Dasilva Fernandes, Caitlin E Ferrari, Julie Francois, Briana Gilbert, Piper Lauren Glass, Julianna Glick, Kelly Amanda Goddard, Nicholas Edgerton Gonzalez, Ronajha Christine Gray, Angela Denise Grindrod, Christian Haas, Jenna Elizabeth Hannan, Brady Michael Havee, Elijah Xavier Henry, Melannie Hernandez, Shannon Michelle Hong, Tyler Joseph Horelik;

Also, Marco Iacobucci, Christine Annette Ihasz, Albert Andrew Ilie, Allen Jean-Pierre, Heather N Kallay, Leah Karlan, Olivia May Kells, Fatima Rauf Khan, Malcolm James Kinder, Jordyn Avery Kszywanos, Joshua Edward Kusinski, Paul Daniel Lagerfeldt, Matthew Frantz Lamour, Sean Christopher Latham, Ethan James Lazaro, Helen Fern LeFever, Skyler Rose Lubas, Annalise Macisco, Marcella Bedeschi Marques, Aaron Francis Martino, Natasha Bella Mas;

Also, Risa Lynn McLaughlin, Brendan John McMahon, Sean Brennen Meisel, Eric P Miguel, Angela Elizabeth Miranda, Damian Artur Miskow, Karla Yulissa Morales, Michael William Mulligan, Sebastian Nerio, George Nesterov, Rachel Ann Newall, Terry Ngo, Claire T Noccioli, Luke Evan Noel, Nicholas Nunez, Matthew Thomas O’Malley, Hector Manolo Oliva, Antonio Giuseppe PensanHalle Peterlin, Michelle Polanco, Andre Pongpit, Katelyn Bridget Quinn, Michael John Quinn;

Also, Samantha-Lyn Ann Ramos, Crystal Rankin, Giovana Martinez Ribeiro, Ryan Thomas Riccio, Elizabeth SandraLynn Richards, Christopher Jonathan Russell, Candice Julia Ryder, Melanie Taylor Sanwald, Lucy Ruth Schumann, Christopher Scott Shular, Thomas Edward Smith, Vanessa Daje Smith, Gwendelyn Sarah Sokolovic, Kayla Sokunle;

Also, Sakura Jastina Stevens, Makhiya Shareem Tisdale, Alexander Ugarte, Keryna Faith Upchurch, Halie Marie Veilleux, Andrew Glen Verkovod, Brianna Rose Vitka, Bruno Gabriel Volonte, Lianna Huan Wagner, Emma Walton, Julia Walton, Sophia Alberta Walton, James Wassmann, Debbie Margaret Yerinides, Levi Zaccaria.

Second honors

Grade 8 — Krysta Jaylin Alverio, Taylor Marie Alves, Kiyomi Leslie Bowen, Patrick Jameson Carter, Anthony Edward Castro, Noah Christian, Corey Edward Corica, Edgar Cortes, Christopher Stephen Coughlin, Yahlexis Marie Cuevas, Na’varia Emonti Curry-Johnson, Brianna A D’Aloia, Jada Aljandra Delgado, Lauren Ashley Dias, Laniyah Brionna Dunn, Sydney Page Durost, Joshua Edmond Erdos, Jesse Scott Fabrizio;

Also, Zachary Fedak,   Angie Dejesus Garcia, Jacob Eliseo Gonez, Eyliana Marie Hernandez, Amber M Johnson, Olivia Esinam Johnson, Ariel Jones, Joseph Christopher Allen Jones, Abigail Elizabeth Joy, Raissatou A Karim, Francis Robert Kotsay, Jeneva Larose, Taylor Lubas, Juan Martin, Kathryn Tatiana Martinez, Juan Daniel Medina, Isaac Mellen, Kenneth Faustino Mendoza, Tanner Lee Mitchell, Dallas Clifford Mortimer, David Keegan Nalezynski;

Also, Valerie Annette Navas, Christopher Lars Ohlin, Victor Rafael Ortiz, Ashleigh Elizabeth Patrick, Matthew Vinton Pond, John David Purdy, Mackenzie Taylor Rivera, Joshua Jefferson Gene Robbers, Avery Elizabeth Rosenbaum, Jacob Alexander Russomano, Jack Rivers Ryan, BobbieJune Mary Singer, Ireanna Seana’e Snead-Edwards, Charles Soria, Jervon Jervar Speed;

Also, Quintan D Staton, Elquan Tyler Stone, Laura Andrea Taracena, Jose Manuel Thomas, Kaitlynn Torres, Nicholas Antonio Traussi, Kieara Nya Trenard, Kevon Najee Turner, Preston Matthew Williams, Madison Rose Winter, Carly Alexis Zajac, Logan Bennett Zezima.

Grade 7 — Ronald Lima Aguieiras, Trinity Christine Anderson, Joseph Edward August, Benjamin David Barg, Destiny Lynn Belcher, Skyler Katherine Boibeaux, Matthew William Brennan, Christian Campis, Aiyana Nicole Collazo, Lauren Cullen, Clarence Ricky Davis, Michael Frederick DeBernardo, Angelo Cyrell Dicks, Larry Gerrod Ferguson, Katherine Keenan Fontan;

Also, Trevor Michael Forizs, Ashley Briana Gant, Nadya Isabella Garcia, Arianna Ann Gaujean, Nicholas Daniel Granja, Jared Michael Grindrod, Aariana Elaine Hamilton, Michael Edward Hoffman, Aaron Evan Jackson, Markel Angela Johnson, Wali Mubaarik Chu Kadeem, Gavin James Kissel, Henry Andrew Lacourciere, Vanessa Judith Lopez;

Also, Robert Michael Malave, Kimberly Samantha Maldonado, Maeve Elizabeth Marin, Trevor Whalen Marks, Riley Pamelia Matto, Anthony Ralph Menillo, Eugene O Nagy, Catherine M Nelson, Kevin Keshon Nelson, Josiah Newton, Randall Price Nightingale, Leonardo P Pavon, Claudia Alexandra Polanco, Tatianna Mone’ Polite, Tylise Marie Powell;

Also, Joselyn Guadalupe Quechol-Flores, Johmalie Amel Rivera, Michael James Ryan, Anthony J Salerno, Christian Rolando Sanjurjo, Kyla Shai Smith, Nathaniel Isaiah Smith, Shaun Spurling, Giovanni R Stalvey, Sophia Marie Starkey, Mikaella Elizabeth Torres, Mia Ann Totten, Amanda Elizabeth Vargas, Demiah Amour Yearwood.

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The following students were named to the fourth quarter honor roll at Flood Middle School:

First honors

Grade 8 — Sarah Aktim, Chelsea Grace Alexandre, Kchrea Doyl Alindato, Joline Akunne Alisa, Matthew Raymond Allan, Anna Argulian, Morgan Ashley Armstrong, Julie Artiaga, Emely Guerrero Baez, Juliana Marie Barone, Sandy Carina Barrios, Anthony James Broadhurst, Kaylie Marie Broadhurst, Malcolm Alfredo Brown, Teddy Josue Candanedo;

Also, Natalie Castillo, Amanda Lynn Celentano, Alonna Yvette Christy, Catelyn Alana Clark, Samantha Lynn Crowther, Allison Marie Curcio, Arjun Dejesus, Aryan Dejesus, Daniel James Digiugno, Cassandra Lee Dunford, Emma Elizabeth Elrod, Sara Michelle Federici, Grace Elisabeth Gilbertie, Daisy Kassandra Gonzalez, Camille Faye Goodman;

Also, Jayleen Rose Herrera, Danka Hlinka, Max Jacob Honafius, Kayla Ann Huchko, Ayisha Ijaz, Kaliha Monique James, Evans Jean, Kairyn Michelle Jimenez, Camryn Melissa Kascak, Jacob Evan Kudysch, Heather Josephine Lamontagne, Samantha Elizabeth Laste, Juliana G Leblanc, Francis Paul Lembo, Jeremiah Lopez, Stephen James MacDaniel, Shania Angela Mahabee, Vanessa Merced, Erin Annesley Mullane;

Also, Jacob Anthony Murphy, Ryan Michael Nelson, Hanna Palosina, Christina Pavone, Jenna Rose Petro, Samantha Michele Piroh, Maximus Robert Rodman, Rebecca Nicole Romano, Holly Shaye Rosa, Jenna Marie Sabia, Katie Anne Schulte, Emily Jayne Schwartz, Christopher James Serreti, Syed Durraiz Ali Shah;

Also, Jackson Henry Sprouse, Anthony Tornifoglia, Melissa Lynn Uhrynowski, Delanah Faith Urban, Isabella Maria Valerian, Daelynne Zoey Veloz, John David Vitone, Andrena Monet Williams, Sarah Elisabeth Williams, Alyssa Jean Wright.

Grade 7 — Jazmyn Lanae Abner, Ryan Christopher Allan, Adrian Arias, Amira Jahira Bailey, Julia Baldowski, Andreina Barajas, Carlos Andres Barrantes, Jaiah Joy Barrett, Emily Reilly Beck, Melissa Kathryn Blanco, Ryan Connor Booth, Iyanna Yanez Brookins, MacKenzie Lynn Buffham, Emily Claire Bursey, Zahira Ijaz Butt, Philip Matthew Caliendo, Amari Demir Campfield, Claudia Chudecki, Bruce Douglas Claxton;

Also, Catie Ann Delaney, Jasin Dovolani, Lili Sara Dowell, Briana Rose Dunn, Samantha Rose Elmadjian, Caitlin Patricia Fenton, Dominick William Ferranti, Chenoa Amelia Francis, Jared Manuel Garcia, Jillian Michelle Gerardi, Colin Keegan Grib, Ashley Madeline Hernandez, Larry Hughes, Sarah Elizabeth Ickowitz, Owen Edward Jaekle, Magda Kmiecik, Alexandra MacPherson Leitch, Kaitlyn Mary Lemieux;

Also, Ruhuan Liao, Joseph Lumasag, Megan Marie Lutheran, Alexis Ann-Marie Magliochetti-Velleca, Brianna Alexia Mayne, Ashley Nicole Merritt, Sarah Sue Mohamad, Ramona Liza Galon Munsayac, Jenaya Nicole Nathan, Vladimir Naval, Amaya Kayla Nichols, Sabrina Marci Orazietti, Noelis Marie Ortiz, Arianna Althea Palmer, Alyssa Rose Pelletier, Darby Lane Pethrick;

Also, Susan Nicole Poisson, Kristen Marie Poplaski, Alexander Henry Rice, Ariana Eliz Rivera, Rachel Ann Rivera, Jasmin May Saksene, Sara Julia Salej, Trevon Thomas Small, Courtney Marie Stewart, Madison Meier Talbot, Elizabeth Aurora Thompson;

Also, Izabella Vendela Tinguirlis, Christopher John Truedson, Henry Valerio, Jake Charles VandenBroek, Rushil Velupula, Armando James White, Savanna Lee Yakush, Ayisha Zakir, Amanda Elizabeth Zdru.

Second honors

Grade 8 — Nowsheba Sharin Absar, Alyssa Rose Adintori, Grace Ann Andrade, Julianna Darlene Anglin, Kyla-Jerusha Elira Bailey, Molly Anne Belinkie, Stephen John Brennan, Gianee Brianna Burgos, Erik Alexander Cedillo, Hannah Marie Cologgi, Lexie Marie-Mae Cooper, Alexander Matthew Cronin, Angelina Maree Dermastja, My Hoang Duong;

Also, Charles Edward Erdos, Adam Yasser Ezzelden, William Emanuel Figueroa, Bobbi Ja’nell Frye, Regina Garcia, Andrew James Geriak, Yvemalya Stella Germain, David Benjamin Greenfield, Trevon Quentin Griffin, Connor Peter Hikade, Maura Lynn Kelly, Adam Ahmed Khan, Rammy Mohammed Khouja, Oswald Rafael Lebron, Joshua Natalino Lisi, Kyron Daniel Martinez, Alexander Maurice Mosley;

Also, Xavier Chanthavong Ortiz, Queenasia Iyah Ireyonnah Pierce, Ezekiel Joseph Price, Ja’quez Kaniaz Rabb, Jessica Rosalina Reynolds, Maximilian Gregory Richo, Desteny Joalis Rivera, Cullen McKay Roper, Ashley Marie Ruiz, Jamie Rose Sullivan, Jake Thomas Toth, Samuel Peter Towne, Janaya Elsie Vazquez, Michael Ajon Vernon, Yariah-Lynn Kharmyl Williams, Javari James Yearwood, Alexsandro Gaetano Zitelli.

Grade 7 — Ricardo Aguilar, Ava Marie Almeida, Rachel Elizabeth Arsenault, Joshua William Bonilla, Keiana Christina Brown, Allison Joan Buoni, Vanesa Michelle Casiano, Dariel Ceballos, Derick Alphonse Celestin, Max William Chapman, Jaden John Chuma, Dakota Jade Costa, Brenna Rose Dahr, Tucker Carlo David, Daniela Nicole DeBernardo, Michael Gerard Ditoro, Jerry Omar Dominguez, Molly Ann Duff;

Also, Ethan William Erickson, Leah Rose Evan, Miguel Angel Fernandez, Sabrina Fideles, Assiah Arianna Ford, Timothy James Fraedrich, Keily Marie Garcia, Chloe Elizabeth Gariepy, Benjamin Michael Gloria, Henry Philip Gloria, Adriana Nicole Hall, Tyree Elijah Hall, Lynette Hernandez, Kyle Domenic Hoben, Austen Edward Hoffman, Christy Edven Jean, Alyssa Victorine Johnson;

Also, Ciera Loren Johnson, Grace Elizabeth Kearns, Olivia Rose Kingston, Vincent Edward Koorse, Savoula Koutroulas, Marquise Henry Lawrence, Francis John Mahar, Noelia Elise Marcano, Daniella Victoria Marrero, Kariana Michelly Marrero, Jaden Xavier McDowell, Morgan Lily Mitkowski, Nicholas Ochoa, Justin Chisom Ogazi, Maria Del Rosario Oliva, Zachary Gray Ormsbee, Ynnalizz Marie Ortiz;

Also, Makayla Rose Pagan, Gabriel De Abreu Paparelli, Mi’kayla Jean Perkowski, Nicholas Raymond Petrino, Marithsa Veniath Pierre, Shannon Nicole Porzelt, Mason James Rainwaters, Ethan Scott Roberts, Nile Keyanna Robinson, Jacob Myles Rocha, Leilannie Evette Santana;

Also, Yaritza Santos, Shane David Sinise, Tyler Glen Staggs-Burgess, Steven Ludwig Tarkowski, Sarah Beth Tartaglio, Jennifer Alice Towne, Dylan James Turzer, Victoria Vannarath, Gerressi Lee Williams, Jessica Anna Wyszynski, Mahdi Ahmad Youssef, Manar Ahmad Youssef, Zuzana Zivotska.

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The following students were named to the fourth quarter honor roll at Stratford High School:

First honors

Grade 12 — Gabriela Aguieiras, Jenna Amoroso, Samantha Belport, Shaquanna Borodack, Ashley Bowers, Samantha Breaz, Samuel Breiner, Brianna Bursey, Crisstal Cabrera, Kelleigh Cantiello, Zane Carey, Christopher Carroll, Danielle Caselli, Piotr Chaber, Phinehas Cleary, Alexander Colwell, Mariah Cortes, Marissa Dacruz, Karen De La Roca, Tyler Devellis;

Also, Jerry Dinan, Nathanael Domschine, Cierra Donald, Joseph Dragone, Dwayne Ely, Jack Erazmus, Derek Falcon, Aritza Federici, Thomas Ferrara, Tarquinn Granado, Allison Granberg, Lance Jamison, Emily Lopez, Alex Masi, Balli Matosko, Michael McClean, Dezmonda’e McKoy, Tera-je McLennon, Kevin Mendoza, Albert Messana, Peter Mongillo;

Also, Alyssa Mucherino, Naomi Mulamba, Bethy Napaul, Mimoza Nasufi, Lauren Padua, Audrey Pancak, Kristin Pantelis, Jason Peoples-Blackwell, Celina Perez, Wodgerry Pompee, Estephanie Ponce, Laura Quijano Jimenez, Alexis Rader, Taylor Reed, Anthony Rivera, Kareem Robinson, Natalia Roman, Victoria Sajaw, Emily Sanchez;

Also, Christian Sarmiento, Haley Schaefer, Lynn Schneider, Kamila Soares, Tania Spencer, Matthew Tecci, Vilma Tomaj, Brittany Torres, Idalis Torres, Kayla Torres, Alana Turner, Anna Velasquez, Kylee Vitka-Lainey, Alexis Williams, Stephanie Winston, Emily Winter, Autumn Wright.

Grade 11 — Marlene Abouaassi, Julia Barksdale, Martha Barragan, Kristina Bennett, Helen Branyan, Timothy Breiner, David Buonantony, Umer Butt, Gabrielle Camarero, Kyle Carmona, John Cox, Joseph Cox, Shannon Dugan, Elissa Dykes, Danielle Evan, Kyle Fasanella, Jakarie Fulton, Nathan Glick, Mackenzie Gold;

Also, Mariah Ingram, Jason Kelly, Helen Langston, Olivia Mastroluca, Joseph McClean, Justin Monah, Gabrielle Olexovitch, Emily Pappas, Danielle Peterson, Michael Petillo, Teresa Petreycik, William Rooney, Tamara Schriffert, Allana Scudder, Anthony Silva de Sousa, Richard Starkey, Jakub Tomaszewski, Kacie Velasquez, Sarah Wright.

Grade 10 — Connor Anderson, Tia Anderson, Ndidi Anekwe, Connor Anstis, Ross Bodington, Britney Boursiquot, Danielle Cisero, Nicholas Cody, Alvaro Fernandez, Erik Flores, Britnie Frances, Samantha Gangemi, Geovanni Garrison, Ryan Gerrity, Zachary Gottlieb, Brooke Haschak, Roula Kouvatas, Kelsey Lepesko, Jean-Paul Lieu, Caroline Londa, Emily Luciano, Jennifer Medina;

Also, Tiffany Mendenhall, Olivia Murray, Allysa Noccioli, Jenna Noccioli, Brandy  Okrah, Tiffany Owen, Anh Pham, Angeleen Pingol, Martha Polanco, Anginette Repollet, Meghan Reynolds, Samantha Rivera, Vanessa Rivera, Alexis Rosado, Molly Ryan, Daniel Schaefer, Katie Schneider, Raghad Serri, Jeffrey Sharnick, Maggie Shea, Nathaniel Shields, Dejanah Smith, Khalil Sokunle, Taisha St Victor, Krystelin Tirado, Brittany Vasquez, Marguerite Walsh, Kaya Wells, Michael Yacik, Brady Young.

Grade 9 — Michael August, Caitlin Bacon, Heather Bacon, Tyler Bailey, Samia Bajonc, Matthew Barrios, Steven Bonazzo, Jada Bryan, Helen Calderon, Ryan Carrano, Jake Chittem, Nicholas Cipriani, Abigail Colwell, Rory Cooper, Emma Cranston, Carmela Daponte-Smith, Kaylee Davidson, Jeremiah Domschine, Kevan Duffy, Ryan Duffy, Mikhaila Eller, Emily Faulkner, Alexandra Flathers, Zachary Flores, Amanda Gallagher, Kate Gavilanes, Emily Goddard, Ariana Granado;

Also, Amanda Haydu, Tyler Heffern, Ameira Hernandez, Steevenson Jean, Trevor Johnson, Trinite Kayembe, Zachary Kenney, Jordan Kinder, Brianna Lapia, Barry Libowitz, Alexis Mackbach, Eric Mackowski, Gillian Mariconda, Cora Martonak, Raymond McIlhoney, Christian Medina, Shannon Meisel, Philip Mercurio, Emily Mucherino, Matthew Murray, Kristen Navarro;

Also, Julianna Nunez, Nichaja Patterson, Kristi Pena, Marley Peterson, John Reed, Jenique Richards, Bryana Rivera, Alicja Rog, Clarissa Rotonto, Emma Sakowicz, Gavin Scofield, Emily Shaw, Hannah Shimura, Aoife Smith, David Tran, Shannon Tripodi, Martina Troncoso, Magda Twardowska, Danny Vega, Daniel Vilarinho, Andrew Visnicky, Dream  Whitaker, Joseph Wierzbicki, Jessica Wills, Ayesha Zahrah, Yasmin Zieneddin.

Second honors

Grade 12 — Bertha Barrios, Giselle Bonilla, Austin Bult, Austin Burgess, Maria Castro, Brett Cody, Livingston Cortez, Aleksandr Danilowicz, Christopher DeCrescenzo, Gueber Docteur, Nelson Duque, Jakeem Everett, Nicholas Fasnakis, Kelsey Gabris, Lauren Goodrich, Meagan Guanill, Wassim Haddad, Katharine Himpel, Schekina Jean, Destiny Jefferson, Stephen Jepsen;

Also, Coralie Joseph, Crystal Kantzas, Husnain Khalid, Jackson Kiernan-Morris, Katherine Krasniewicz, Michael Lapia, Anthony Larregui, Jonathan Leso, Angela Mariano, Athanasios Panolis, Kayla Penna, Kassie Poruban, Samantha Rivera, Matthew Schaefer, Zachary Scott, Emma Simmons-Wignall, Carlos Soto, Evan Tate, Matthew Tomsheck, Kylani Walker, Patrick Warren, Miles Wilson, Lauren Wright.

Grade 11 — Donia Alkandry, Elmar Barrios, Laura Battey, Grace Belport, Jackson Bonazzo, Daniel Brennan, Jonathan Brooks, Michelle Buzzanca, Matthew Canapetti, Ian Carrano, Brooke Carter, Frederick Clark, Marjhae Clarke, Lena Cleary, Daniel DeCilio, Jomaris Echevarria, Chantal Fraser, Jayla Frederick, Gillian Goddard, Katherine Goodrich, Autumn Graham, Christopher Hamilton, Sarah Idarraga;

Also, Ashley Jean-Pierre, Audray Joseph, Sarah Kotsay, Megan Leonard, Manfred Lima, Willie McCallister, Darla Moss-Clarke, McKayla Owen, Sylwia Pajorek, Brett Patrick, Brianna Pensanti, Brianna Rotonto, Zohrah Sarpas, Rachel Scott, Noah Shaw, Christopher Smith, Rebeca Spear, Abdel Tcham, Victoire Tshitenge, Michael Turzer, Nalyahnie Valentin, Alyssa Vavala, Maria Velasquez.

Grade 10 — Maher Alsakkaf, Benjamin Andrade, Mackenzie Bakos, Brianna Braham, Amelia Brennan, Shaiann Bridges Potts, Alan Brzuszko, Ashley Carcamo-Martinez, Shawn Chambers, Jeremiah Collazo, Jeremy  Corpuz, Emanuel Cruz, Kathryn Cullen, Olivia Donnelly, Isabella Figueroa, Warren Francois, Tristan Frownfelter, Charlotte Haas, Caitlin Hoey, Kaitlyn Keegan, Steven Koripsky, Emma Lacourciere, Daija Lockley;

Also, Carley Lubas, Leanne Lubas, Peter Luong, Erique McCalla, Rebecca McMahon, Sam Noccioli, Nathalie Pacheco, Megan Pale, Terry Ramalho, Brandon Rashan, Nicole Richards, Sabrina Saad, Rayanne Santos, Daire Smith, Zachary Toth, Colin Townsend, Moise  Tshitenge, Jashua Velazquez-Rodrigues, Tyler Verissimo, Rebekah Wargo,  Emily Wilson, Sarah Zuiewski, Hannah Zurlo.

Grade 9 — Marah Aljleilati, Zachary Anderton, Dakota Benson, Robert Bloxsom, Samantha Bobko, Taylor Brady, Christian Camacho, Allyson Campbell, Marissa Cantiello, Ryan Cooper, Daniel Cox, Payton Damato, Danielle Dantas, Scott Detuzzi, Belita Dos Santos, Brendan Duffy, Elise Dunning, Diane Ervil, Natanael Garcia, Deanna Giardina, Molly Hines;

Also, Gardison Jean, Dahmone Joseph, Anjel Juarez, Brianna Lora, Amanda Lubin, Isabella Moshier, Lauren Nadzam, Jovanny Riley, Samantha Ritchie, Antonio Sciarappa, Jalon Scudder, Zachary Shaham, Reilly Simpson, Jaylin Terry, Ernest Velazquez-Rodriguez, Katherine Weller.

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