Inducted
WILLIMANTIC — One local student from Eastern Connecticut State University was recognized by the national organization, Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Out of almost 100 applicants, Sarah Froehlich ’14 of Woodstock, was one of the students recognized. Froehlich’s major is pre-elementary education.
Honored
WORCESTER — The following local residents from Worcester Polytechnic Institute were named to the university’s Dean’s List for academic excellence for the spring 2015 semester:
Edward Graff of Danielson, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering.
John McGinn of Pomfret Center, a first year student majoring in actuarial mathematics.
Shivam Mehta of Chepachet, a first year student majoring in biomedical engineering.
Michael Paquette of Woodstock,a first year student majoring in electrical and computer engineering.
Edward Partlow of Putnam, a senior majoring in biochemistry.
Deanna Souza of Danielson, a junior majoring in mechanical engineering.
Yu-sen Wu of Danielson, a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering.
Earn degrees
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Three local students were among graduating during the University of Vermont’s 214th commencement ceremonies on May 17, 2015: Heidi Charles, of Danielson, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences; Benjamin Morrisette, of Woodstock, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English; Samantha Humes, of Pomfret, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry.
Graduates
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Paige Merrow of Woodstock, graduated from Champlain College on May 9, 2015.
Gets degree
STANDISH, Maine — Janel Noren of Woodstock graduated from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine with a Bachelor of Science in Biology/Pre-Vet. Medicine.
Donation
The Pomfret Senior Association presented a $1,000 check to the Pomfret Congregational Church. Proceeds from a fall Spaghetti Dinner fund-raiser were presented to Reverend Thomas Crumb of the Pomfret Congregational Church for their re-building fund. The church, which was destroyed in December of 2013, is in the planning stages for rebuilding on the same site as the 150 year old church stood. The Pomfret Senior Association has raised funds for several causes including improvements at the Pomfret Community/Senior Center. The group, which has been in existence for more than 20 years, was instrumental in the development of a Senior Center in Pomfret. Pomfret Senior Association President Gail McElroy presents the check to Pastor Tom at a recent first Tuesday of the month. Courtesy photo.
QVCC
scholarship
winners
DANIELSON — The Quinebaug Valley Community College Foundation awarded more than $100,000 in scholarship money to over 100 students at the 25th annual Scholarship Night.
Altrusa International of Northeastern Connecticut Scholarship
Sondra Adams, Putnam
Archambault-Beauchamp Scholarship
Lisa Cote, Danielson
Richard C. Berry Memorial Scholarship
Claudia Dufour, Woodstock
David T. Britland Memorial Scholarship
Robert Watson, Tolland
David & Nancy Bull Scholarship
Daniel Dorinbaum, Willimantic
Burke Memorial Scholarship
Samantha Reiss, Plainfield
Rhoda L. & David T. Chase Scholarship - Academic Achievement
Michael Southwell, Putnam
Nicholas Southwell, Putnam
Rhoda L. & David T. Chase Scholarship – Motivation
Joseph White, Willimantic
The Citizens National Bank Scholarship
Karen Adams, Dayville
Paulette Blagburn, Putnam
Amanda DeMaire, Pomfret Center
Kevin Gonzalez, Brooklyn
James Kania, Danielson
Amy Lussier, North Grosvenordale
Patty Pescatello, Brooklyn
Nicholas Plaza, Thompson
Thomas Simpson, Pomfret Center
Angela Stohlberg, Woodstock
Holly Montpelier, Putnam
Amy Turner, Brooklyn
Samantha Duquette, Dayville
Austin Taylor, Dayville
The Citizens National Bank Scholarship for a Graduate
Emily Cordy, Eastford
Elizabeth Czipiel Memorial Scholarship
Amanda Horne, Webster
Joan Dash Scholarship
Nicole Benoit, Canterbury
Michael F. Davis Memorial Scholarship
Kyle Gagne, Moosup
Day Kimball Healthcare Scholarship
Karina Garcia-Morales, Willimantic
Demers Family Scholarship
Steven Johnson, Danielson
Ryan S. Doyle Memorial Scholarship
Amy Monahan, Woodstock
Christopher Harrington, Sterling
Kala Champagne, Danielson
Samantha Chamberland, Moosup
Dr. Carlee & Michael Drummer President’s Scholarship
Megan St. Jean, Woodstock
Mary Espinola Memorial Scholarship
Jonathan Coury, Canterbury
Exchange Club of Northeast CT’s Norman Corriveau Scholarship
Jacob Piscia, Hampton
Joan F. Golrick Memorial Scholarship
Patricia Schnatter, Danielson
Betty & Newell Hale Scholarship
Jason Bachand, Willimantic
Amanda Cole, Lebanon
Michaela Grimaldi, Plainfield
W. H. G. Herklots Scholarship
Rosaleen Donovan, Pomfret Center
Shane Goodrich, Willmantic
Jewett City Savings Bank Scholarship
Jennifer Colon, Willimantic
John Keenan Memorial Scholarship
Elijah Dufour, Woodstock
Keith John Kipper Memorial Scholarship
Cory Anderson, Danielson
George & Demeter Lakatzis Scholarship
Erik Rosati, Danielson
Hans Langhammer Scholarship
Ivy Roy, Brooklyn
Maria Angelos & George Lakatzis Scholarship
Pamela Gamachem, Lebanon
Rose Bove LaRose & Normand O. LaRose Scholarship
Lauren Brennan, Brooklyn
LiR Scholarship
Johanna Martin, Chaplin
Sally Taylor, Ashford
Liberty Bank Scholarship
Irmarie Santiago, Willimantic
Allyson Paradis, Willimantic
Emily Grogan, Willimantic
Mayra Colis-Vazquez, Willimantic
Genesis Beltran, Willimantic
Julianna Perez, Willimantic
May & Frank Messinger Memorial Scholarship
Karena Burnham, Thompson
Emil & Alice Miller Memorial Scholarship
Alec Binienda, Thompson
Robert E. & Sylvia M. Miller Scholarship
Kali Trepanier, Plainfield
Barbara Morowski Memorial Scholarship
Nicholas Southwell, Putnam
Virginia Atsales Moumouris Memorial Scholarship
Ryannan Baron, Chaplin
Moumouris Dykstra Family Scholarship
Elaina Becher, Brooklyn
Northeastern Connecticut Arts Council Scholarship
Ivy Roy, Brooklyn
Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Alyssa Becker, Pomfret Center
Amy Macha, Plainfield
Dr. Lynn Pasquerella ’78 & John Kuchle Scholarship
Catsy Turre, Coventry
The Mary E. Patenaude Putnam Bank Scholarship
Kiana Percy, Eastford
Alice & Lionel Romney Memorial Scholarship
Catherine Ramirez Mejia, Putnam
Rooke-Norman Women’s Scholarship
Stephanie Gibson, Dayville
Olga Cabrera, Willimantic
Rotaract Mal Schumann Memorial Scholarship
Dakota Cournoyer, Putnam
Kathleen A. Russell Memorial Scholarship
Amanda Bates, Willimantic
William & Dorothy St. Onge Memorial Scholarship
Tiffany Taylor, Coventry
Savings Institute Scholarship
Alec Bryant, Plainfield
Norma & David Senger Family Scholarship
Naomi Chappel, Thompson
A.L. Simonds Memorial Scholarship
Olga Cabrera, Willimantic
Ronald Tasker, Columbia
Justin Russillo, Providence
Kristine Medina, Brooklyn
Spirol International Corporation Scholarship
Seth Beecher, Union
Lily Pritchard Dennison, Woodstock
Thompson Lions Club Scholarship
Dylan Prouty, Thompson
Steven & Marjolaine Townsend Fine Arts Scholarship
Ethan Bruso, Putnam
Julien Clancy, Sterling
Michelle D’Auria, Norwich
Alexis Dehler, Woodstock Valley
Courtney Normandie, Danielson
Sothea Semmelrock, Pomfret
Laura Walsh, Griswold
Steven & Marjolaine Townsend Business Scholarship
Balaram Adhikari, Storrs
Kasie Bouchard, Putna
Judith Chatelle, Danielson
Christopher Coury, Canterbury
Jessica Haley, Danielson
Dale Prospert, Griswold
Stephanie Wilcox, Plainfield
Kristen Yanick, Willimantic
Steven & Marjolaine Townsend Liberal Arts & Sciences Scholarship
Jesse Credit, Danielson
Christopher Vaudrain, Putnam
Courtney Pollock, Woodstock
Joshua Shedd, Plainfield
Caitlyn Sward, Putnam
Marcella Vertefeuille, Ashford
Kayla DeMaire, Pomfret Center
Jessica Scrivano, Willimantic
Steven & Marjolaine Townsend United States Veterans Scholarship
Karen Daniels, Mansfield Center
Joseph LaVigne, Dayville
Adam Leighton, Woodstock
Michael Stringer, Putnam
United Natural Foods Scholarship
Viengsamay Maligna, Danielson
Michelle Blain, Pomfret Center
The Jeanne L. Zesut Northeastern Connecticut Human Resources Association Scholarship
Jonathan Coury, Canterbury
Shirley Barber Essay Award
Catsy Turre, Coventry
POMFRET — With faculty, students, family and friends looking on, the 111 members of the class of 2015 were honored May 24, 2015, at Pomfret School’s 121st Commencement.
Colby Breault of Putnam was among the 111 seniors who received their diplomas from Head of School Tim Richards and Board Chair Charles Wilmerding.
Abigail Byrnes of Woodstock was among the 111 seniors who received their diplomas from Head of School Tim Richards and Board Chair Charles Wilmerding.
Alexander Chase of Pomfret was among the 111 seniors who received their diplomas from Head of School Tim Richards and Board Chair Charles Wilmerding. Zander received the Pomfret Bowl, awarded to the best male and female athlete of the senior class, voted on by his or her classmates. He also, by his classmates’ vote, was the senior Commencement speaker.
Maguire Crouse of Woodstock Valley was among the 111 seniors who received their diplomas from Head of School Tim Richards and Board Chair Charles Wilmerding.
Nickolas Fulchino of Pomfret Center was among the 111 seniors who received their diplomas from Head of School Tim Richards and Board Chair Charles Wilmerding. Nick, who was the Vice-president of the 2014-2015 student council, received three Commencement awards: the School’s Founders Medal, Pomfret’s “highest honor,” recognizing the member of the senior class who has “given the most of him- or herself to Pomfret,” the David A. Brush HIstory Award; and he was also among the twelve seniors inducted into Pomfret’s Cum Laude Society, which counts not only high academic standing but also students who demonstrate “character, honor and integrity in all aspects of school life.”
Abigail Horst of Pomfret was among the 111 seniors who received their diplomas from Head of School Tim Richards and Board Chair Charles Wilmerding. Abby also received the Wendell D. Mansfield Cup, awarded to the senior who, by vote of the faculty, “best exemplifies in school life the qualities of desire, drive, and determination.”
Genevieve LaBeef of Pomfret was among the 111 seniors who received their diplomas from Head of School Tim Richards and Board Chair Charles Wilmerding.
Keith O’Hara of Woodstock was among the 111 seniors who received their diplomas from Head of School Tim Richards and Board Chair Charles Wilmerding. KC also received three awards: he was among the twelve seniors inducted into Pomfret’s Cum Laude Society, which counts not only high academic standing but also students who demonstrate “character, honor and integrity in all aspects of school life”; the Richard H. Randall, Jr. ’44 Award, given by a vote of the faculty to a member of the sixth form “with outstanding ability to communicate ideas in the pursuit of excellence”; and the Sixth Form Photography Award.
Matthew Ouellet of Pomfret was among the 111 seniors who received their diplomas from Head of School Tim Richards and Board Chair Charles Wilmerding.
Lucy Richards of Pomfret was among the 111 seniors who received their diplomas from Head of School Tim Richards and Board Chair Charles Wilmerding.
Molly Schroder of Woodstock was among the 111 seniors who received their diplomas from Head of School Tim Richards and Board Chair Charles Wilmerding.
Connor Shea of Putnam was among the 111 seniors who received their diplomas from Head of School Tim Richards and Board Chair Charles Wilmerding.