The Mustang Classic – Putnam Science Academy’s annual golf tournament – got a perfect day of weather and record-setting participation. All in all, a rousing success.
The event, held at Raceway Golf Course on August 12, featured more than 105 golfers in 27 groups, both the most who have played to date. Money was raised in support of the PSA athletics programs.
Tommy Malboeuf, Justin Haapala, Nico Alvas, and Kerry Kubiak were the winning foursome, finishing the best-ball round with a 56. That was one stroke better than second-place team Pete Cunha, Gator Gagnon, Dylan Duval, and Chris Lajoie. Finishing in third place with a 59 were John Darigan, Eric Livingston, Steve Fredette, and Brandon Cardita.
Mackenzie Pothier won the women’s longest drive on 11 while Morgan DaSilva finished closest to the pin on Hole 17, coming just three feet, nine inches from the cup.
On the men’s side, Gagnon capped off a successful day by striking the longest drive, and Shawn Martel landed nine feet from the cup to take home closest to the pin honors.
PSA recognized the tremendous community support for the event as well, as there were six Bronze-level sponsors – Westview Sports Medicine, Gerardi Insurance, Connecticut Baseball Academy, Baker’s Dozen, Kazantzis Real Estate, and PSA Mustangs Baseball – plus more than 30 tee sponsors.
Stephen Nalbandian
Sports Information Director
Putnam Science Academy

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Putnam Science Academy’s Drills and Skills Camp in early August was shorter than the week-long event held in July, but PSA basketball coach Tom Espinosa said it was just as successful for the 75 boys and girls who attended.
The large group was split into three divisions (Prep School for the youngest kids, NBA for the oldest, and Big East for those in the middle) and each group played games, worked on skills, and did other competitions over three days.
The individual winners from the NBA include: TJ Espinosa (MVP, Free Throw Shooting, Elbow Shooting, Hot Shot), Brayden De Oliveria (1-on-1), Sam Stone (Coaches Award), and Theo Buzanoski (Hustle Award).
Individual winners from the Big East include: Axel Kapitulik (MVP), Matthew Therrien Free Throw Shooting), Bryce Espinosa (Elbow Shooting, Hot Shot, Hustle Award), Brandon Schultz (1-on-1), and Mason Wolf (Coaches Award).
Winners from the Prep School league include: Gavin Caplette (MVP), Teagan Espinosa (Free Throw Shooting, Elbow Shooting, Hot Shot), Greyson Cardinal (Coaches Award), and Jace Fowler (Hustle Award).
Stephen Nalbandian
Sports Information Director
Putnam Science Academy

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Thomas Preece
SPRING HILLS, Fla. — Thomas Alfred Preece, 66, of Spring Hills, son of the late Norman A. Preece Jr and Alice L. Preece, died July 25, 2023, at home.
He was born April 18, 1957, in Tokyo, Japan.
While attending Killingly High School, Thom’s love of music developed. He sang in the chorus and in a barbershop quartet which won a TV talent show called Community Auditions. He participated in several high school productions including You Can’t Take It With You, My Fair Lady, and Fiddler on the Roof. He played tuba and sousaphone in the concert and marching bands and was selected for the All Eastern regional band. He later became proficient with playing numerous instruments. Thom also developed his art skills by taking photography and media classes. He enjoyed drawing sci-fi characters and scenes.
After graduating in 1975, Thom worked as a security guard at Ames Dept. store to earn money to attend Northwestern to study music. After taking several courses at Northwestern and then QVCC, he eventually decided to join the National Guard playing in their band. He held various jobs in Connecticut (motorcycle mechanic at Danielson Suzuki, security guard, gas station attendant) before moving to Spring Hills to take over his father’s bicycle business.
He leaves his mother, Alice Preece from Spring Hill; brother Ray Preece (Debbie) from Brooklyn; three 3 sisters, Theresa Maze (Dave) from Bridgeport, Frankie Rollinson (Paul) from Pomfret Center, and Patti Watkins (Kelly) from Flowery Branch, Ga.
Family and friends are invited to a graveside funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 30, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Dayville.

Roger Corriveau
N. GROSVENORDALE — Roger William Corriveau, 70, died Aug. 17, 2023.
Born in 1952, in Putnam, he was the son of the late George and Jeanette (Montpelier) Corriveau.
Roger was an artist, musician, a skilled mechanic.
He was an avid environmentalist.
He played guitar, built elaborate dream catchers, made leather moccasins and drew beautiful pictures to mail to his grandchildren.
He kept meticulous records of the Corriveau genealogy.
He was a storyteller and a poet.
His passion for his 1978 Harley and bike rodeos were the core of who he was.
He lived and breathed Harley Davidson and it was a lifelong love story.
He leaves two daughters, Venus (Lori) Corriveau of Boston, and Tracy (Wendy) Corriveau of Canterbury; three brothers, George Corriveau of Pennsylvania, Alfred Corriveau of Willimantic, Richard Corriveau of N. Grosvenordale; two grandsons, Zander and Wyatt Corriveau of Boston.
Roger is predeceased by brother, Paul Corriveau, and sisters, Doris and Pauline Corriveau.
A graveside service for Roger will be Aug. 26 at St Joseph’s Cemetery.
 Donations: The Arbor Day Foundation, 211 N. 12th St., Lincoln, NE 08508.
Valade Funeral Home & Crematory, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale.

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