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In The Schools A Student’s Act of Kindness for the School He Loves ENFIELD - Gary Higginbotham, a sixth grader at Enfield Montessori School, spent the last several weeks refereeing soccer games as well and returning cans and bottles so that he could save money. He wasn’t working to earn money to buy something for himself, though. Instead, he was working to earn money for his school. Six weeks ago, the Enfield Montessori School, sponsored by the Felician Sisters, launched an ambitious Capital Campaign Appeal. The Time is Now, Building Our Children’s Future 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign is the first step in the proposed relocation of the school to a beautiful facility on the main Enfield Felician Campus. With the Sisters’ support, school funds, and the proceeds of the Capital Campaign, a major renovation will be completed before the relocation of the school.  As soon as Gary heard about the campaign, he knew he wanted to do something. Even as an outgoing 6th grader who
will never be a student in the new school space, Gary felt compelled to support the school that has supported him. Presenting an envelope containing $88 of hard earned money to Cliona Beaulieu, head of school, Gary said, “This money is for the new school. Even though I will have graduated from Enfield Montessori before the school is ready. I still want the school to happen.� Gary had earned every penny himself. The teachers and staff were so moved by this gift that they have offered to contribute to “Gary’s Envelope� so that a Gary Higginbotham, a sixth grader at Enfield Montessori School, presents an envelope containing memorial brick can be $88 to Cliona Beaulieu, head of school. bought in his honor and Gary is an inspiration and a role munity. As the holiday season approachplaced on the grounds of the new school. model to his friends, family, and the es, we are thankful for students like him entire Enfield Montessori School com- who show us what kindness is all about.
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