POMFRET — Dec. 9 Rectory hosted the Fall Term Awards for Middle School students. Students received academic honors, effort honors, academic and effort honors, and Distinguished Academic Awards in which teachers nominated students from their classes. 

2016 Fall Academic Awards

Academic Honors

To earn Academic Honors a student must achieve an end-of-term numerical average of 95 – 100.

Carson Ames. ’21- Pomfret Center, CT, Cindy Bao. ’18- Beijing, China, Maya Bullied. ’20- Pomfret Center, CT, Olivia Chima-Anyanka. ’19- Irvington, NJ, Sunny Chen. ’18- Shanghai, China, Lauren Egan. ’19- Scituate, RI, Cristian Fahey.’ 17- Pomfret Center, CT, Jeffrey Gibbs. ’17- Pomfret Center, CT, Abby Gurevitch. ’18- Naples, FL, Angela Han. ’17- Seoul, Korea, Nicholas Harpe. ’18- New York, NY, Kale Hart. ’19- Pomfret Center, CT, Maxtin Hart. ’21- Pomfret Center, CT, Jessy Ji. ’17- Wenzhou, China,  Irene Jung.’17- Seongnam, Korea, Tyler Kim. ’17- Seoungnam, Korea, Zachary King. ’19- Plainfield, Insel Lee. ’19- Yong-Si, Korea, Olivia Lee. ’17- Seoul, Korea, Daphne Li. ’19- Pomfret, Hayden McGuinness. ’17- Little Compton, RI, Asen Ou. ’18- Seoul, Korea, Angelina Qian. ’18- Hangzhou City, China, Christine Qian. ’19- Shanghai, China, Colin Smith. ’18- Brooklyn, Megan Smith. ’21- Brooklyn, Cami Steiger. ’18- Griswold, Evelyn Stewart. ’17- Irvington, NJ, Adam Tillinghast. ’20- Danielson, Tina Wang. ’19- Shanghai, China, Max Yang. ’17- Shanghai, China, Tony Zhang. ’17- Shanghai, China, 

Academic and Effort Honors

To earn Academic and Effort Honors a student must achieve an end-of-term numerical average of 95 - 100 AND an end-of-term numerical effort grade average of 1.000 - 1.400.

Tess Barrett. ’18- Tewksbury, MA, Aleena Jafar-DeCesare. ’20- Woodstock, Paula Jiang. ’18- Brooklyn, Bart Lojanarungsiri. ’20- Bangkok, Thailand, Emily McCarthy. ’17- Quincy, MA, Jackson Medeiros. ’18- Douglas, MA, Kenny Mills. ’17- North Reading, MA, Stella Park. ’17- Pomfret Center, Nathaniel Rice. ’17- Hampton, Susan Shin. ’17- Incheon, Korea, Jin Tanaka. ’17- Tokyo, Japan, Eileen Wang. ’17- Beijing, China, Yitong Wu. ’17- Qinhuangdao, China, David Yang. ’18- Seoul, Korea, Blake Zahansky. ’17- Pomfret Center.

Distinguished Academic Awards

To earn a Distinguished Academic Award a student must be nominated by a faculty member.

Mrs. Deanna Hart Rodman to Jack Quirion. ’18- Amston and Tony Wang. ’20 Nanjing, China

For collaborating together during enrichment time to help one another develop their reading skills expanding vocabulary knowledge and understanding literary elements, such as alliteration and onomatopoeia. Although in different grades and from different backgrounds, they worked extremely well and always encouraged each other to do their best. Because of these award to Jack and Tony.

Mr. Braden Long to Kenny Mills. ’17- North Reading, MA

For his hard work and dedication to Physics. Kenny has a unique ability to solve a problem using his knowledge of the world around him.

Mrs. Michelle Hayes to Susan Shin. ’17- Incheon, Korea

In Pre-Calculus, Susan is able to effectively solve problems by self-reflecting. She is able to very effectively solve problems by self-reflecting, determining her particular level of understanding, seeking help when she needs it, and persisting through difficult problems and confusing concepts. Her perseverance and dedication to her classwork, homework, and tests is outstanding and the reason Susan is receiving this award.

Mr. Matt Winker to Mauro Loyo Marono. ’18- Veracruz, Mexico

For his grit, hard work ethic, and determination to never give up in English and Language Skills class, I give this award to Mauro.

Mrs. Felicia Rodman to Yusuke Hirota. ’17- Tokyo, Japan

He is always an active participant in his Ancient History class and his work reflected that he put a lot of time and effort into each assignment. He has made great growth since he first came here as a 7th grader and it is wonderful to see him flourish this year as a 9th grader. I am happy to award this recognition to Yusuke.

Mrs. Ginger Kellaway to Tony Chen.’20- Tai Cang Jiang, China

For his excitement to learn more English language skills was evident every day that we worked together. He was eager to discover new vocabulary words, to create original stories from his weekly spelling lists, and most especially, to practice his English reading skills. For his hard work and willingness find academic support from teachers when needed, Tony is receiving this award.

Mr. Brad Seaward to Rachel Ha. ’17- Seoul, Korea

When I first met her during two years ago at Summer@Rectory, she never smiled. Now with her in my Geometry, she puts a smile on my face every day. She is always willing to help others and she makes me a better teacher.

Mrs. Ruth Healy to David Yang. ’18- Seoul, Korea

I would like to recognize a student whose thirst for understanding is evident in each English class – in a writing session, literary discussion, or lesson on figurative language. He wants to learn, to gain knowledge, but he wants to learn so that he can then understand. When he makes a mistake, he doesn’t want me to “tell him the answer,” he wants me to help him to understand. There is nothing more delightful than to help this young man on his quest to understanding.

Mrs. Patty Shattuck to Catherine Xie. ’18- Beijing, China

Ms. Emily Slocum to Kaitlyn Matthews. ’18- Jamaica Estates, NY

For always coming to class ready to work and bringing a positive attitude with her to my English Class. This student a strong, lovely writer, a conscientious worker, and an insightful thinker. She is polite, helpful, and well-behaved. As a teacher, a student I can count on every day is something I don’t take for granted and really appreciate. Because of this, I want to recognize Kaitlyn for being an excellent student and a wonderful young lady.

Mrs. Fran Morano to Peter Hale. ’21- Pomfret Center, CT

For always coming to Science class ready to engage with the material and prepared to learn. He is always the first person to raise his hand and almost always gets the answer. I am proud to recognize Peter for this award.

Mr. Mike Healy to Ji Hee Liu. ’18- Tokyo, Japan

For always going the extra mile in my Geometry class on a daily basis. He has received hundred percent on every homework assignment and is always attentive in class. He does this all with a huge smile on his face and I am proud to recognize Ji Hee for all his efforts.

Mrs. Anne Grudzinski to Carson Ames. ’21- Pomfret Center, CT

For always coming to class prepared and ready to work a big smile on his face. His classwork and homework is always handed in on a time and is extremely neat and organized. It is my pleasure to teach and give this award to Carson.

 

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Legal Notice

Town of Pomfret

Planning and Zoning

Commission

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Pomfret Planning & Zoning Commission will hold the following Public Hearing at its regular meeting on February 15, 2017, starting at 7:00 PM at the Old Town House:

1. Weston & Sampson for the Town of Pomfret, 5 Haven Road, special permit application for wastewater pumping stations at the following locations:

A. Rectory School, 552 Pomfret Street

B. Pomfret School, 398 Pomfret Street

C. Pomfret Street, North side of 169 just NW to the entrance of the Airline Trail

D. Loos & Co., Inc., 28 Mashamoquet Road

A copy of this application is on file in the office of the Planning and Zoning Commission, 5 Haven Road Pomfret, Pomfret Center, Connecticut. The file is available for review during normal business hours.

 

Town of Pomfret

Planning & Zoning 

Commission

Dated this 30th day 

of January 2017

 

Lynn L. Krajewski, 

Clerk

 

Feb. 1, 2017

Feb. 8, 2017

 

 

Belinski presents project

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Michael A. Belinski, majoring in Marketing-Communication/Advertising, is among more than 100 students who presented their Product Development and Innovation projects at the Product Innovation Showcase held in Rivers Memorial uct Innovation Showcase is the culmination of a co-curricular course where entrepreneurial teams of Engineering and Business students collaborate for a full semester to turn new product ideas into marketable products, some of which could potentially receive patents. Engineering students develop a functional prototype and Business students develop the business plan. The format of the event is a competition where VIP visitors are given $1 million “Western New England University dollars” to invest in the product innovation that demonstrates the most commercial viability.

 

By Ryan Rumrill

Town Crier sportswriter

Jan. 28, the Knights get their third straight win as they beat Buckingham Browne and Nichols by a score of 78-34.  Marianapolis hit 8 first half threes including four by senior Nicole Anderson and three by post graduate Saoirse Power-Cassidy.  The Knights made a couple great defensive plays in a row as they went on a 16-4 run in the first 5 minutes of the game.  A three- point play by BB&N brought the game to 16-9 before the Knights went on another run of their own, this time 18-5. The Knights went into the half up 44-19.  The second half was much of the same thing as the Knights worked different lineups and defenses and continued to get stops.  Everybody was on the same page and as a result they dished out 24 assists on the day and everyone scoring in the game.  Nicole Anderson was the leading scorer with 14 points while Olivia Summiel, five rebounds, and three blocks, and Sophia Widmeyer  both chipped in 12 points as well.  Great play on both ends of the floor was seen by junior Eva Widmeyer and Kara O’Neil who had 10 points, five rebounds, and four assists in the victory. 

Woodstock 57

Granby 51

The Woodstock Lady Centaurs got some great contribution from the whole team as seven players made it on the scoring column as they were led by Ari Koivisto who finished the game with 12 points and sank two three-pointers, and Heather Converse who also scored double digits with 10 points and had six rebounds. Jamie Woods also put up seven points in the win, while Madison Brennan scored six points and Kali Dingui scored five points and the Centaurs move to (9-6) on the campaign. Granby was led by Madeleine McGee who had a game-high 14 points, Samantha Stahl had nine, and McKenzie Pedersen finished with eight points.  

Jan. 27

Rivers School 66 

Pomfret 47

The Griffins took their talents to play the Rivers School where they were led by Olivia Batastini-Pallister who finished with a team-high 15 points, and Ali Narracci finished with 13 points. Corinne McPadden finished the game with four baskets giving her eight for the game, while Abby Stone finished with six points and Deja Ross had five points, and Pomfret Prep moves to 5-7 on the year. 

Jan. 25

Marianapolis 59

Tabor Academy 42

The Golden Knights went on the road to Tabor Academy as they were paced by Nicole Anderson with 14 points and dished out four assists to help bring the season record back over the even mark, as they took home the win moving the record to (8-7).  Sophia Widmeyer 11 points and had nine rebounds for Marianapolis. 

Worcester Academy 57

Pomfret 51

Abby Stone leads the Griffins in scoring, pacing the way with 23 points enroute to a very close defeat against Worcester Academy. Deja Ross helped out with her 12 points in the game, while Olivia Ballastini-Pallister and Corrine McPadden both added six points apiece as the Griffins move to (5-6) on the season.

Parish Hill 48

Tourtellotte 27

The Tigers lost one on the road to the Pirates by a score of 48-27, and was close for a while before being outscored 23-7 in the final period.  The Tigers were led by Becky Torres who scored 12 points in the game, and Emily Vincent who scored eight points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and Tourtellotte is now 4-10.  Hannah Vieira lead the Pirates with 15 points and Haley Gagnon scored 10 points past the Tigers. 

Waterford 51

Woodstock Academy 36

The Centuars traveled to Waterford and they were led by the Mackenzies where Mackenzie Eaton had nine points, sinking three three-pointers, Arianna Koivisto had eight points and Mackenzie Cayer had seven points, as Woodstock falls short to the Lancers (9-4, 4-1) and move to 7-6, 2-4 on the season.  Waterford was led by Juilanna Bonilla who scored a game-high 16 points for the Lancers. 

Jan. 24

Putnam 55

Holy Family 12

Putnam won this game where everybody got on the stat sheet in the scoring column where Putnam was led by Kayleigh Lyons and Julia Loomis who each scored 10 points, Victoria Dias scored six points, Lauren Blackmar scored five points for the Clippers. There was also great contribution out of the core group of Olivia Braithwaite who grabbed 10 rebounds and scored a couple baskets. Ashley Burke and Alyssa Frederick each scored six points as well as Alyssa Espinosa scoring five points, as the Lady Clippers move to (8-6, 5-2)

Killingly 32

Montville 38 

Montville was paced by Emily Meigs who scored a game-high 22 points to lead the Indians over the Redgals and they won their first conference game of season making them 5-9, 1-5. Reagan Morin was the leader for the Redgals with 13 points. Killingly is now 6-7, 1-4. 

Jan. 23

Killingly 55

Lyman 50

The Killingly Redgals were led by the outstanding shooting from Kylee Mazzarella from three-point range as she sinks five three-pointers in the game on a way to 23 points for the game. Trinity Angel scored 10 points for Killingly (6-6), while Payton Fitzgerald and Reagan Morin both tallied nine points apiece. Lyman was paced by Katy Konow who scored 25 points, including four baskets and then nine points that came from the free throw line.  Haley Tomkins had nine points for the bulldogs and now moves them to 10-3.

 

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