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It’s been quite a journey for the Class of 2022 By Laura B. Hayden The North Central Connecticut Classes of 2022 will be celebrating one of the most unique high school careers ever. As COVID-19 effects interrupted traditional schooling, their homes became their classroom and almost all school activities
Getting started on a path to the bigs Kansas City Royals prospect Frank Mozzicato of Ellington struck out three in his pro debut with the Single-A Columbia Fireflies on May 18. He threw three scoreless innings and allowed just one hit. Photo courtesy milb.com
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Regional Students overcame many obstacles on way to graduation (continued from page 1) Those outbreaks often resulted in high absenteeism and staff shortages. Stafford High School Principal Marco Pelliccia said, “The 2021-2022 school year has been a tumultuous time for the students and staff of Stafford High School. “Fortunately, as our community consistently does, members of our school rose to the occasion and per-
severed,” Pelliccia said. “As graduation approaches, we look forward to celebrating our seniors and all of their successes. This group should be lauded for their flexibility and resilience as they have not experienced a “normal” school year since they were freshmen.” Pelliccia’s remarks certainly could apply to all 2022 North Central Connecticut graduates. Information about area graduations is listed below:
It’s that time again when you readers get the chance to decide what’s ‘Best’ The North Central News loves to hear from its readers, and in the June and July issues, we do just that — asking you to vote for your favorites in a multitude of catagories in the annual Best of North Central CT Readers Poll. Look for the Readers Poll on Page 6 as well as in the July issue. Winners in the poll this year — the 20th year the North Central News has conducted this survey — will be announced in August. — Gary Carra, Publisher Inaugural NCN Readers Poll Hallof-Famer Harry Kent, right, of Kent Financial Services presents the 2021 inductees Debbie Kaczmarcyzk, left, and Kate Bombara. Photo by Josh Esan
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East Windsor High School Date: Tuesday, June 14 Time: 6 p.m. Location: East Windsor High School soccer field Tickets: Each student gets six tickets. Additional guests may sit in bleachers. Website: www.eastwindsork12.org Enfield High School Date: Wednesday, June 22 (Rain date: Thursday June 23) Time: 7 p.m. Location: Lower athletic field Tickets: Distributed to the students. Ellington High School Date: Friday, June 10 (Rain date: Saturday June 11) Time: 6 p.m. (Rain date time: 10 a.m.) Location: Ellington High School athletic field Tickets: Tickets are required. Website: www.ellingtonpublicschools.net
Somers High School Date: Wednesday, June 15 Time: 6 p.m. Location: Somers High School track Field. In case of rain graduation will be held in the high school gymnasium. Tickets: TBA Website: www.somers.k.12.ct.us Stafford High School Date: Wednesday, June 15 Time: 5 p.m. Location: Stafford High School football field. In case of rain graduation will be held in the high school gymnasium. Tickets: Each graduate will receive 9 tickets. Tickets are required. Website: stafford.k12.ct.us Suffield High School Date: Saturday, June 11 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Beneski Turf Field at Suffield High School Tickets: Each student will receive seven tickets.
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School budget proposal calls for 4.1% increase EAST WINDSOR — The 2022-23 proposed Board of Education budget reflects a 4.128% increase in spending for a total of $26.5 million, which includes grants of nearly $4 million and food service revenue. “This proposed budget plan was created to support the priorities identified in both the fiveyear strategic plan and the newly adopted Portrait of the Graduate … as a starting point,” School Superintendent Patrick Tudryn said. The proposal is based on a traditional school year, versus the last three years that were affected by the pandemic, school officials said. Salaries comprise 70% of the school budget. A paraprofessional position has been eliminated, certified staff increased, and administrative positions reallocated. Special education staff and resources represent 26% of the budget. The school budget includes $3.87 million for the high school; $3.26 million for the middle school; $3.16 million for Broad Brook Elementary; $6.45 million for special education in pre-K through grade 12; $1.47 million for buildings and grounds; $2.8 million for administration, insurance and personnel; and $1.3 million for transportation.
East Windsor residents got together on May 30 for the Memorial Day Parade, which featured vintage vehicles, civic groups, and appearances from dignitaries such as state Sen. Saud Anwar (bottom pic, right). Photos courtesy of Saud Anwar
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East Windsor From ‘farm girl’ to being a contender for Miss New York
A big cheer for new business in town Natalia Collins and Jessica Prokop are the owners and coaches of the new North Star Athletics All Star Cheerleading Program, a female-owned, East Windsor business that was recently launched. It is owned and operated by Collins and Prokop. You can find out more about the program at www.northstarathletics.com, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/north.star.athletics/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/North.Star.Athletics.Cheerleading/. Photo courtesy of North Star Athletics
EAST WINDSOR — Local native Victoria Treadwell, who helped her father Bruce and sister Stephanie faming in Somers, joined the Dairy Princess Program years ago. The organization helps women grow become poised, enhances their public speaking and leads to serving as spokeswomen for diary farmer, educating people on where their food comes from. By 2014, Treadwell was crowned Herkimer County (New York) Dairy. princess first alternate. It led to NFL sponsored events encouraging children to exercise and eat healthy. Treadwell recently saw a social media ad for a Miss New York USA competion, but initially hit block so she wouldn’t be tempted to enter. “No way a farm girl in the middle of nowhere would be able to fulfill this dream,” she recalled thinking. But Treadwell overcame initial doubts and applied. That was a wise decision. Treadwell was called for an interview. “I was number 1,149, and I know there were
more of course. In the thousands … but it has been trimmed down to 167 of us, and just to be a part of it, I knew it would open doors and be a great opportunity for me.” On her Facebook page, Treadwell Victoria Treadwell wrote: “I’m run- Photo courtesy of ning to inspire missnewyork.com young women to pursue their aspirations, encourage them to embrace challenges, also to bring awareness to the food insecurities we face in our local communities (I think I’m the only farm girl competing).” Treadwell is now a finalist for Miss New York. On June 4 the top 20 will be announced and winner will be crowned. Keep up on the event at missnewyork.com. “This has challenged me to dig deep and believe in myself,” she said. “Hopefully I will inspire girls to believe.”
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It’s been a busy stretch in town ELLINGTON — On May 30, the Patriotic Committee organized the annual Memorial Day parades and ceremony; this event is always a beauLori Spielman tiful tribute, and I’m grateful for all of its hard work. I highly recommend, if you haven’t already, that you stop by the Nellie McKnight Museum, run by the Ellington Historical Society, on Main Street. It recently unveiled a new display with many old, historical photos from the late 1800s and early 1900s, which are so interesting; it’s fun to see how Ellington has changed over the years. On June 17 at 6 p.m., the museum will be hosting a Strawberry Shortcake Social for members, so join today. Earth Day was a huge success in the center of town this year; we had great Mountain Tree Service took part in Ellington’s Earth Day ceremonies. Photo courtesy First Selectman’s Office
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ELLINGTON — Schools superintendent Scott Nicol’s budget for 2022-23 is $43,352,626. This figure represents a proposed increase of 4.24% over the this fiscal year. The budget increase is dominated by one line item: health insurance. On its own, the group insurance object accounts for a 1.24% budget impact. Notably, tuition accounts have dropped by $194,291 in the next year’s budget scenario. This budget also includes a director of athletics and wellness (proposed Sept. 1 start). This position, which has been within the strategic vision of the district for several years, is included for the first time in a budget proposal. In a statement online Nicol said, “I am happy to say that for at least the past seven budget cycles, the Ellington Public Schools has approached the budget in the same way. Teachers, staff, and administrators all come together to determine what the district needs. Each account is examined to ensure it is budgeted properly.” — Laura B. Hayden
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Ellington Police patrols increased to deter vehicle burglaries ELLINGTON — Increased overnight police patrols to address motor vehicle and catalytic converter thefts as well as other crimes of opportunity are now underway and will continue into the new fiscal year. Funds to support the increased police patrols were secured from the existing budget through a collaborative process between the Resident Trooper’s office, first selectman, the town Finance Department, Board of Selectmen, and Board of Finance. The town’s $65.3 million budget was passed in a referendum on Tuesday, May 24. The budget continues the funding for increased overnight police patrols for the new fiscal year. “Ellington, like so many other communities, has experienced these crimes and we are taking action,” First Selectwoman Lori Spielman said. “The increase in patrols add another layer of deterrence against these opportunistic criminals.” “Our dedicated team of resident state
troopers and constables is committed to protecting your family and property,” Resident State Trooper Sgt. Brian Santa said. “The additional resources allow us to strategically target and deter criminal activity in our community.” “We have heard loud and clear from residents and businesses concerned about car break-ins and costly catalytic converter thefts,” Deputy First Selectman David Stavens said. “That’s why we are taking action now as well as adding resources to the proposed town budget to counter this troubling criminal trend.” “Public safety is our top priority,” Board of Finance Chairman Michael Purcaro said. “I believe that there is much that can and should be done by both government and individual residents to effectively address and reduce crime in our communities. Our current local efforts along with our proposed budget provide more support for our police officers and increases their capabilities to combat crime.” The Resident Trooper’s Office and
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Officials worked to limit tax bite after reval ENFIELD — The Town of Enfield recently adopted its budget for the next fiscal year that starts July 1. This year was a tough one, as Enfield recently went through the revaluation process, which is mandated to happen every five years by Bob Cressotti the state. The good news is that homeowners benefited from the increased value trends that we have seen across the region over the last two years. The not so great news was that the homeowners would potentially be paying more taxes on their new assessments. While the town manager’s proposed budget reduced the mill rate by 4 mills, that still had homeowners paying a range of between $400-$700 more in taxes than they did last year. The Town Council and I knew that additional cuts had to be made. Over the next two budget meetings, and thanks to the hard work of the town manager, finance director, and the department heads, additional reductions were made resulting in the mill rate being lowered by another 2 mills to 27.89. More impressive is the fact that we reduced next year’s expenditures by .67% less than they were this year. Taxes for homeowners were also reduced dramatically.
School budget up 2.3% ENFIELD — In January the Board of Education unanimously approved Superintendent Christopher Drezek’s proposed $73,775.252 budget for the 202223 school year, a 2.31% increase over this year. School board member Scott P. Ryder praised the effort that went into what he called “a modest request.” Board member Joshua Hamre agreed. The increase incudes implementing an additional team at JFK Middle School. The team would include four classroom teachers for English, math, science and social studies, a special education teacher, specialists in art, music, physical education or technology, and a bilingual teacher. — Laura B. Hayden This summer we will also create an ad hoc committee to start looking at senior tax relief programs so that our senior citizens, many of whom are on fixed incomes, can continue to age in place without worrying about their taxes. We are also looking to initiate new operational practices in order to continue to shrink the size of government and create efficiencies and collaboration, as
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well as achieving cost avoidance by working smarter across department lines. With the town’s long-term financial goals and objectives in mind, the town develops a 10 Year Capital Improvement Plan that is a forward looking, multiyear plan identifying capital projects to be funded over the next five to 10 years. This year, Enfield chose to use some of the American Rescue Plan federal dollars to fund some of these priorities. Some of the projects being funded include improvements at Powder Hollow and Brainard Park; some school facility projects like the parking lots at Enfield Street and Barnard Schools, school safety improvements and a new trash compactor. The Town Council has also designated two pools of ARPA funds to be used for business assistance and nonprofit assistance. We recognize that with diminishing resources it will become necessary for government to operate as a cohesive unit. The Town Council is committed to having these conversations and also working with U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney and our Hartford legislative delegation to ensure that Enfield is positioned for all available and appropriate grant dollars and programs to continue to help Enfield grow.
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Enfield GOP chooses Hendrickson as 58th House candidate ENFIELD — Republicans have unanimously endorsed Bob Hendrickson as their candidate for state representative in the 58th District. “I’m grateful for the support I’ve received so far from both party members as well as family, friends, neighbors, and residents of this community who view me as someone who can play a meaningful role in taking back Connecticut from the government overreach that has seeped into every facet of our lives,” said Hendrickson, who was endorsed at a caucus held at Enfield Town Hall on May 17. “I’m looking forward to tackling the many challenges our state faces, and I’m eager to talk with voters to learn more about their concerns, ideas, and questions.” Hendrickson, 56, decided to run for office because he was concerned about the direction of the state – particularly Connecticut’s high cost of living,
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Fire destroys Artioli Dodge; dealership plows ahead ENFIELD — A fire at Artioli Dodge on May 20 destroyed the auto dealership on Enfield Steet. “We would like to thank the fire department, the community, our loyal customers and heroic employees for all of the support during — and in the aftermath — of our devasting fire. We are also so grateful that everyone made it out safely,” Bob Artioli said. “Buildings can always be replaced, and that’s just what we’re going to do.” The family operated dealership has been in business since 1975. Artioli has moved its main office and sales office to the Artioli Realty building at 540 Enfield St., across from its former dealership building. “Most of our keys and titles were saved from the fire,” Artioli said. “We are now able to sell and deliver a vehicle. All our employees have worked very hard to get the forms and equipment available to make this happen. On June 14 our trailers are coming for our sales employees to have their own space.” Additionally, the Service Department had nine operating lifts available as of
one week after the blaze. Artioli reported that the Parts Department also was operating. “Wholesale orders are coming in and we are delivering already,” he said. Artioli gave credit to many people in the wake of the fire. “Our service, parts and sales teams have been working diligently to contact all our customers with updates on their vehicles in service, parts orders and vehicle deliveries,” Artioli said. “We can’t thank our employees enough for all their help to get this accomplished in such a short time. All hands have been on deck. Lots of coordination to make this happen with Ken from US Communications, Andy from AMP Technology and Cox working with us. You guys have made this all happen working crazy hours. We truly thank you.” Artioli also had one more message of gratitude he wanted to deliver. “The amount of calls are overwhelming from our customers,” he said. “We thank everyone for the calls, prayers and hard work over here at the dealership to get us up and running.”
A fire at Artioli Dodge on May 20 destroyed the dealership’s showroom. Firefighting crews from several districts were called in to contain the blaze. Photo courtesy of Artioli Dodge
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ENFIELD — Judge of Probate Carolyn L. McCaffrey was unanimously endorsed for reelection as the north central Connecticut probate judge at the Republican convention May 17 . McCaffrey was elected in 2018 and is running for reelection in November. The 11th Probate District serves Enfield, Somers, Stafford, and Union. The court hears matters including decedent’s estates, guardianships, children’s matters, adoptions, name changes, conservatorships, and commitments. McCaffrey is an attorney with over 21 years of experience and is licensed to practice law in Connecticut and Massachusetts. She is the owner of McCaffrey Law Firm, PC in Enfield and is an adjunct professor at Bay Path University in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. She is a member of the Connecticut Probate Assembly, Public Information Committee, the National College of Probate Judges, Connecticut Bar Association, the Hartford County Bar Association, and the North Central
ENFIELD — Asnuntuck Community College is offering area students who will be high school juniors and seniors a free opportunity to enroll in credit courses at the college this summer. The college will be offering a four credit MED 133 Clinical Medical Assisting course Tuesdays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m., with students also responsible for online learning. It will be offered June 28 through July 29. Students will be responsible for purchase/rental of textbook and the purchase of a stethoscope and blood pressure kit (available for less than $30 online). The textbook is used for two other courses at Asnuntuck. Students can consider Asnuntuck’s free High School Partnership Program to take additional courses in their junior and senior year and use the same textbook.
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Plots available at Community Gardens ENFIELD — The town has launched the 2022 Enfield Community Gardens, and named a new garden coordinator, Susan Pelton. The locations for Community Gardens are: Thompsonville Community Garden (Main Street); Enfield Library Community Garden (104 Middle Road) more beds available; Lafayette Park Community Garden (Hartford Avenue); Green Manor Park Community Garden (Taylor Road); Enfield Memorial Park Community Garden (1010 Enfield St, former Alcorn School). The gardens have raised garden beds ready for rental at $25 each throughout the planting season. Rental fee includes the use of tools, seeds, starter-plants, compost, water, educational sessions and videos, and caring community. To secure a raised garden bed, simply complete an application form at www.enfield-ct.gov/291/Enfield-Community-Garden. For details, email developmentservices@enfield.org or call (860) 253-6385.
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Veterans seminar Department of Veterans Affairs in Somers will offer a free Disabled American Veterans Information Seminar for veterans and their families from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, at Somers Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main St. Many injured veterans are confused about what benefits and services they have earned for theirservice. Many things change from one year to the next. DAV Information Seminars are held to educate veterans and their families on specific veterans benefits and services. The June 9 DAV Information Seminar features DAV National Service
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A grand opening years in the making Somers’ new vineyard – Worthington Pond – opened for business May 6. Husband and wife owners Karen and Mark Murdoch, center, with son Kevin, did the ribbon cutting honors as town dignitaries and North Central Connecticut Chamber members including Linda Cote from Webster Bank, holding the ribbon on left, and Ann Barowsky from Vernon Sales Promotion next to Joyce Keating, of Keating Realty, on far right, Keating Realty. With Kevin Murdoch cutting the ribbon is Sean Bray, director of promotions and marketing. “Opening weekend was an absolute blast,” the Murdochs reported. “We successfully opened our doors to hundreds of locals over the course of our two day opening and introduced them to a Worthington Weekend! Thank you to the many who have supported our efforts to create a destination for all to enjoy recreation, nature and locally crafted wine in the heart of Somers. We are forever thankful to all of you. We also thank the many patrons who simply heard about us through the grapevine The best way we can show our appreciation for all of you is to continue to serve the community both in wine and in spirit for what you all have done for us. Come Spend a Weekend at Worthington.
The Somers Board of Education approved budget for the 2022-23 school year is $26,744,772 This figure represents an increase of 5.96% to the 2021-22 budget. The increase is primarily due to salary obligations, increases in health care premiums, addressing the ramifications of the ongoing pandemic, and meeting pupil service issues. Contractual obligations continue to account for the majority of expenditures. These nondiscretionary expenses are 92% of the budget. and increases annually. In a statement online Superintendent Brian P. Czapla said, “The vast majority of the increases are due to our contractual obligations and meeting academic and environmental needs as we continue to operate in times of uncertainty.” — Laura B. Hayden
Honoring a fallen firefighter Somers DPW Director Todd Rolland wanted to give the road behind the firehouse a name, so he asked Chief John Roache to poll his members for a name. By an overwhelming margin, the name Arnone Way was chosen to honor Craig Arnone and his family. Arnone was a Somers firefighter who was killed in the line of duty in December 1996.
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Regional Pact will help airline company maintain altitude in state North-central businesses to benefit from measure HARTFORD — Gov. Ned Lamont has announced that he has signed into law Public Act 22-4, which ratifies an agreement his administration recently reached with Lockheed Martin — the parent company of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. — Gov. Ned that will strengthen Lamont the aircraft manufacturing company’s presence in Connecticut through at least 2042 and support an estimated 30,000 direct and indirect jobs in the state. Some of the Connecticut small businesses that Sikorsky purchases supplies from are located in the following northcentral towns: Enfield 4, East Windsor 2, Ellington 1, Stafford 1. The 20-year agreement, which was negotiated by the Lamont administra-
tion, ensures that if Lockheed Martin is successful in its bid to secure federal contracts for new helicopter programs that will soon replace several existing lines, the production work on those new lines will occur in Connecticut. In addition, during this two-decade period the company will keep Sikorsky’s headquarters in Stratford and maintain more than 7,000 direct jobs at its Connecticut facilities, which are located in Stratford, Bridgeport, Shelton, North Haven, and Trumbull. The agreement provides up to $75 million in performance-based incentives in the form of sales and use tax offset and tax credits. Legislation ratifying the agreement was approved with the bipartisan, nearunanimous support of lawmakers in the Connecticut General Assembly. Lamont noted that in addition to the thousands of workers who are directly employed by Sikorsky, this agreement will indirectly support tens of thousands more jobs in Connecticut through the hundreds of local small businesses from
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Rotary Golf Tournament Registration is open for our 47th Annual Stafford Rotary Golf Tournament, which benefits Rotary efforts in Stafford. This year’s tournament will be held on Monday, Aug. 15, at the Cedar Knob Golf Course in Somers. The annual golf tournament is one of our primary fundraisers for the club. Fees are $150 per person and $600 per foursome. Individual golfers and twosomes will be paired into foursomes. Guests may attend the dinner for $40 per person. The tournament includes lunch, golfer swag bag, and dinner with raffles for golfers and guests following the Tournament. Registration is open until July 15, and
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Individual Donors: Newt Rowe Jerry Johnson Paul Drouin Mark Ingram Kevin Urbanowski Anthony Guardiani Michael & Ruthanne Talamini Matilda Champagne Mary Tautic Larry McBrien Timothy Rummel Alisha Gallant Richard Kuca Douglas Parker A Very Special Thanks: Restaurant Depot (food donation) Martin’s Pastry Shoppe (food donation) James Boone of Sysco (food donation) Debra Carll (National Anthem Singer) Girl Scout Troop 65046 (Pledge of Allegiance) Michael Beauchene (DEEP) North Stafford Screen Printing (tee shirts) Chris Gatacomb (prize donation) Ellie Cockerham (face painting) Chris Legassie (photography) A&D Portable Rentals, LLC Paper Fish Sales: American Legion (昀rst place) J&D’s Pub Italian Club Four Seasons By the Lake Rustology
A special thanks to all the members of the Stafford Fish and Game Club who worked so hard to make this event a huge success. Thank you to all who participated in the 2022 Kids Fishing Derby. Hope to see everyone next year!! Riki-Ann Quatrano, Chairman
Honor roll STAFFORD — The following students have been named to the honor roll at Stafford Middle School. GRADE 8 High honors: Jillian Bailey, Lillian Bushior, Hiba Chaudry, Kaylie Davis, Marisol Galiatsos, Talyah Greene, Benjaimin Huntington, Gavin Iacobucci, Erica Kearns, Emily Leeman, Thomas Mayo, Matthew Morse, William Pekrul, Sean Puglisi, Sara Sklenka, Brenten Stevens, Jillian Verney. Honors: Callie Augusto, Juliana Balsewicz, Adriana Bennett, Alexandra Chetelat, Derek Consolini, Bella Coporale, Jordan Curiel, Dominic Curnan, Dalton Descheneaux, Kiley Glazier, Alaina Guay, Bryce Gudeman, Austin Irwin, Gretchen Kelly, Bridget Kula, Carmen Lingley, Emma Magistri, Alyse McLaughlin, Olivia Melanson, Lincoln Morro, McKayla Murphy, Vivian Orkney, Noah Perry, Vincent Rudnicki, Justin Seely, Aaron Sfreddo, Brodie Smith, Ethan Strout, Colin Tozier, Benjamin Valley, Colin Viger, Jayden Yarrows. GRADE 7 High honors: Bella Arcouette, Hailey Armstrong, Liam Blodgett, Delaney Brown, Henry Burda, Madeline Corpus, Kaytlyn Densmore, Cassandra Descheneaux, Grace Emhoff, Nathan Faber, Natalie Friedrich, Gabrielle Fuller, Tianna Guilmette, Ava Hasel, Caitlin Lemoine, Wyatt Marin, Faith Morel, Erin Murdock, Rylee Murphy, Gabriella Privedenyuk, Abigail Pucci, Kayla Rockett, Keira Sullivan, Douglas Vining, Leila Young. Honors: Alexander Adorno, Summer Albert, Paige Barcellos, Andrew Broderick, Benjamin Depault, Natalia Feliciano, Tristan Follansbee, Sarah Gaudet, Austin Goff, Sawyer Houle, Miles Jackson, Hailee Johnson, Tyler Murray, Emily Nicholas, Alexander Pippin, Thomas Pokorny, Carlie Provencher, Liliana Rios, Jaiden Rivera, Miles Sierra, Mason Simlick, Jayden Wentworth. GRADE 6 High honors: Zander Augusto,Ella Biedrzycki, Elli Biekert, Kaiden Bobskill, Kinsley Burns, Caden Crisantemi, Sam Cromwell, Caitlyn Daigneau, Matthew Dickson, Juliana DiDio, Annabelle Dombrowik, Timothy Dombrowik, Aleyna Fitzpatrick, Jackson Frassinelli, Benjamin Furness, Bentley Gaulin, Nour-Alhouda Hadj Salem, Cheyanne Hayes, Kason Holland, Megan Introvigne, Andrew Irwin, Sarah Ives, Nathan Kodzis, Aubree McKenna, Logan Moriarty, Susannah Myles, Xavier Nelson, Marian Pace, Molly Pace, Aiyana Patrizz, Gabriella Quirk, Reilly Reed, Maggie Skorupski, Valentina Stanton, Holly Steppen, Kendra Tellert, Grace Thompson, Landon Tozier, Isabelle Tremblay, Sophie Tumulis, Riley Unger, Tessa Utermarck, Addison Vail, Mason Valentino. Honors: Luke Balsewicz, Timothy Burokas, Jacob Caffrey, Hailey Carter, Josiah Chiles, Damian Clingan, Tyler Cote, Joshua Cunha, Ian Curnan, Tai Dang, Romeo Escotto, Blake Goodhall, Bentley Hines, Jacoby Joseph, Aquinnah Kritzky, Skylah Kuszewski, Alyssa Miller, Aubrie-Sage Stonier, Colton Tarrant, Vivian Vail, Halo Vazquez.
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Resident gets nursing honor The University of Saint Joseph’s Denise Puia (Class of 1991), associate professor of nursing and director of prelicensure programs, has been awarded Hartford HealthCare’s 2022 Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing by the Department of Nursing at USJ. The virtual award ceremony took place May 12. Denise Puia, of Suffield, said, “I am honored to be included with a group of such exceptional, compassionate, dedicated professional nurses.” The Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing program was originally developed by the Visiting Nurse Association of South Central Connecticut to be a collaborative effort to celebrate outstanding nurses and elevate the nursing profession.
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