Takes part
WILLIMANTIC — Ten graphic design students at Eastern Connecticut State University recently concluded a major project with the Access Community Action Agency in Willimantic. As part of Professor Terry Lennox’s capstone course “Eastern Design Group,” the students created 13 posters that graphically represent the agency’s 13 community programs.
Among the student artists was Robert John ’19 of Woodstock Valley, who majors in art. The posters will live in the agency’s conference room as official representations of Access’ services, which include assistance programs for energy, food, housing and employment. The posters will also be used externally for fund-raising and outreach events.
John designed posters for the “Rapid Re-Housing” program and “Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program.” “Working with a client isn’t as easy as one might expect,” said John. “There’s constant back-and-forth, new ideas, changes and countless drafts. It’s difficult to meet everyone’s expectations, including your own.”
Honored
NEW LONDON, N.H. — Two local students were named to the Colby-Sawyer College 2018 fall semester dean’s list: Molly Schroder of Woodstock, Class of 2019 majoring in nursing; and Ian Burgess of Pomfret Center, Class of 2019 majoring in sport management.
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On dean’s list
BRISTOL, R.I. — Six local students were named to the fall 2018 dean’s list at Roger Williams University: Kayla Bordua of Thompson, Christopher Claprood of Woodstock, Owen Guillot of Dayville, Zachary Lefebvre of Pascoag, Jacqueline Low of Pomfret Center, and Frank Zemanek of Danielson.
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The Town of Pomfret approved an “Ordinance Amending Conservation Commission - Terms” on March 28, 2019. The original ordinance “Repealing of Prior Ordinance and Establishing a Conservation Commission” was adopted at Special Town Meeting held January 1, 1999, Effective Date: January 30, 1999. The “Ordinance Amending Conservation Commission Terms” shall become effective April 19, 2019 or fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town of Pomfret.
In Summary the Ordinance changed the Conservation Commission total members and terms to read: Article 1. Establishment of Commission: Pursuant to sections 7-131a, of the Connecticut General Statutes, (a) the Board of Selectmen shall establish the Conservation Commission with a total of six (6) members, and two (2) alternates appointed by the First Selectman, with three (3) members appointed to four (4) year terms and three (3) members appointed for three (3) year terms. A quorum of at least four (4) members must be present to hold a meeting.
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Technique
Woodstock Academy girls’ outdoor track coach Josh Welch discusses and displays a technique that he wants to see employed by the Centaurs this spring. Photo by Marc Allard.
There is one word that describes the Woodstock Academy girls’ track and field team to perfection.
Inexperienced.
The Centaurs had a nice turnout of student-athletes with 40 coming out for the program, but many have never experienced the sport before.
“More than half the roster is freshmen and sophomores and many are first-time track athletes. Several of our junior and seniors are also out for the first time so we’re young,” said girls’ track and field coach Josh Welch.
But there is a silver lining.
There are a host of athletes who are coming back from indoor track and cross-country to compete in outdoor track.
“Those people have a better foundation and are able to start doing more intense workouts than just starting from the ground floor,” said senior Aria Gianfriddo.
Welch agreed and added that not only will that experience help when it comes to performance on the track, but will also help the overall attitude of the team.
“I think that group will help establish a challenging and supportive team culture focused on growth for both the individual and the team,” Welch said.
Among that group is junior Julia Theriaque who excelled in the indoor season in the high jump where she qualified for the New England championship after a seventh-place finish in the State Open.
“She played a tremendous leadership role with the team in the winter. She is toying with the idea of competing in the (Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference) Heptathlon competition at the end of the season. That will be exciting to work toward,” Welch said.
Gianfriddo, who did well in the relays, middle distance and hurdle events in the indoor season, will continue to mix it up this spring. She does, however, want to concentrate on a couple of events including one she didn’t get too much work in during indoors.
“I want to focus on the 300-meter hurdles and long jump. I want to try (long jump) again, I used to do it in middle school. I also want to stick with the 800-meter or below because I’m not as good as I should be in distance,” Gianfriddo said.
The senior will be one of those competing for a last time in a Woodstock Academy uniform before graduation in June.
“It’s kind of bittersweet,” Gianfriddo said. “I really like this team, but I’m happy to be moving forward.”
In the meantime, Gianfriddo has also found a new role – mentor.
“Aria is also a great help teaching new athletes the ropes,” Welch said.
In addition to the indoor track team being a source of strength, Welch will also get help from the cross-country squad.
Freshman Linsey Arends, who placed 10th in the State Open cross-country championship in the fall, has set her sights on competing in the mile in the outdoor season.
Distance events will also be covered by senior Shannon D’Alessandro, junior Megan Gohn and sophomore Iris Bazinet.
“This gives most of our cross-country team training this spring, which is also great for the coming fall as well,” Welch said.
Senior Maddie Grube returns to work in the long and triple jumps while freshman Sydney Couture will continue to try and hone the craft of pole vault, something she did over the winter indoors and Welch is looking forward to seeing what she can do with a little more air time this spring.
The Centaurs have moved up to Division I in the Eastern Connecticut Conference this fall.
That means there are only three dual meets to compete in, Fitch, Norwich Free Academy and East Lyme, but more time to train and prepare.
“There is less meets to be able to qualify (for state competition), but it’s good that we get to compete in the new division,” Gianfriddo said.
Date Opponent Time/Location
Apr. 9 Fitch 4 p.m. / Away
Apr. 24 NFA 3:45 p.m. / Home
Apr. 26 Ledyard Relays 4 p.m. / Away
Apr. 27 Ledyard Relays 10 a.m. / Home
May 3 Middletown Invitational 4 p.m. / Away
May 4 Middletown Invitational 10 a.m./ Away
May 14 E. Lyme 3:45 p.m. / Away
May 20 ECC Championship 2:30 p.m. at E. Lyme
Marc Allard
Sports Information Director
The Woodstock Academy
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