Friday, June 21, 2019
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Volume 12, Number 13
QChamber holds annual meeting, awards dinner
COMMENCEMENT 2019
By Bailey Wright The Citizen
WALLINGFORD — The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce recognized seven local businesses during its recent 77th annual meeting and awards dinner.
North Haven High School graduated its Class of 2019 indoors at the school last week. Photos by Bailey Wright, The Citizen
Grads urged to chart own course By Bailey Wright The Citizen
Hundreds of North Haven High School seniors crossed the stage Thursday evening, June 13 during the Class of 2109 graduation ceremony. “Thank you to our seniors for their combined 20,000 plus hours of community service … and good character you have demonstrated,” Principal Russell Dallai said.
“You are a great class.” Superintendent of Schools Patrick Stirk told the seniors about his own academic journey, including feeling “unoriginal” in his dream to become a teacher until he realized he was the only male in his elementary education teacher group at college. “What I found is most important, what truly makes a
“When you have a company that has gone above and beyond, you should really be praising and recognizing them,” said Dee Prior-Nesti, chamber executive director. “Some companies are very humble … we want to make sure that
they are acknowledged.” The event was held at The Farms Country Club Wednesday night, June 12. Chris Berman, a longtime sportscaster for ESPN, was the keynote speaker. Prior-Nesti said the companies honored were chosen based on their excellence in business and contributions to the community. She said the chamber also puts an emphasis on employee satisfaction and support for See QChamber, A7
difference, is that you are the one to drive your car,” Stirk said. “Make your own choices and live the life you most want to live.” Valedictorian Jackson Frank reminded his peers that they need to be ready to fail and embrace the growth that comes from mistakes. “Without our bold first attempts and our inevitable See Grads, A6
Community members and business people gather at the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce annual awards dinner at Farms Country Club in Wallingford on Wednesday, June 12. Photos by Bailey Wright, The Citizen
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