PHS Wall of Honor recipients announced
PUTNAM — The Putnam High School Wall of Honor Committee has released the names of five individuals who will make up the Class of 2025.
The award honors PHS graduates or those who have provided service to the school through leadership in their chosen profession, high standards of citizenship and service to their community. Selection to the Wall of Honor also serves as a reminder to current students that a Putnam High School education can serve as a springboard to successful careers in one’s chosen field. The induction ceremony to honor these individuals will be held in the fall.
This is the eighth class of inductees and includes Stephen Faucher, Class of 1981; Ross Franklin, Class of 1983; Cynthia Morse, Class of 1979; Douglas Porter, Class of 1972; and James Greenhalgh for dedicated service to PHS.
Faucher spent 28 years with the Connecticut Department of Corrections, rising to the position of captain before being appointed statewide CERT Commander. Upon retirement, one of his community roles was to become heavily involved with the Putnam Lions Club where he has served as president numerous times.
Franklin is a renowned photojournalist whose works have been published across the globe. From his start with the Washington Times in 1987, his advancement to the Associated Press, and as a member of the White House Press Corp. he has received numerous photographic awards including; a first-prize award in the White House News Photographers Association presented by President Clinton and as a Pulitzer Prize runner-up in 2003.
Morse spent 37 years as a teacher and coach of both boys’ and girls’ sports at Killingly High School, but made the biggest difference when she established the Unified Sports Program at KHS to benefit those students with intellectual disabilities in athletic competition. For her efforts she was named Connecticut Field Hockey Coach of the year in 2008 and the CIAC Special Olympics United Sports Coach of the Year Award in 2021.
Porter, managing partner of Woodstock Building Associates, has quietly achieved multiple business and community awards over his 45-year career and has had a huge impact on northeastern Connecticut through his community involvement. The former Woodstock selectman is currently a member of the Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce and serving his second term as president of Putnam Rotary Club.
Greenhalgh becomes the second inductee to the Wall of Honor for service to the school. From the mid-1940s to the 1970s he was the physical education teacher and head coach of the football, basketball and baseball at PHS before becoming guidance counselor to complete his service to the school. The athletic complex off Wicker Street bears his name and a scholarship is presented annually.
To date, 35 individuals have been enshrined on the “Wall” which is located in a corridor adjacent to the gymnasium. All nominations remain on file for at least five years following submission.
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Garden club scholarships available
Applications are now available for the 2025 Quiet Corner Garden Club’s annual scholarships. They are awarded to local high school seniors or current college students pursuing a major in an agriculture/ horticulture-related field of study such as: Agronomy, Botany, City Planning, Conservation, Environmental Studies, Floriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Land Management, Landscape Design, Plant Pathology, Aquaponics, Natural Resources and/or related subject.
Applications are available at local high school and college guidance offices or at the Quiet Corner Garden Clubs’ website: QuietCornerGardenClub.com. The application deadline is April 10.
Applicants must live within the Quiet Corner Garden Club’s service area of northeastern Connecticut and south central Massachusetts. More than one scholarship may be awarded.
Scholarships will be awarded based on a combination of academic achievement, leadership qualities, community service, letter of recommendation and student essay. Proceeds from our Annual Plant Sale — always the Saturday before Mother’s Day — are used to fund these scholarships. For more scholarship information or questions, please email
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Job Posting
Town of Pomfret
PART-TIME ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK
The Town of Pomfret seeks to hire a pt (up to 25 hrs/wk) Assistant Town Clerk responsible to assist the Town Clerk in the administration and management of the municipal records of the Town, its minutes, agendas, licenses, and permits as required by CT General Statutes and to perform all duties for elections, primaries and referenda.
Must assist the general public and work in cooperation with municipal officials. Must be able to work independently.
A minimum of a high school diploma required. Efficient knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and Word. One or two years of office or secretarial experience, or one year of office administration. Bookkeeping experience and previous CCMC certification or experience helpful but not necessary. CCMC certification would be required within 4 years of employment if not currently certified.
Salary commensurate with experience. Full job description available on the Town website: www.pomfretct.gov. Submit letter of interest, application and 3 letters of reference to: Selectman’s office, 5 Haven Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259. Application deadline March 24, 2025. EOE/AA
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Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday - Wolf Meal: Beef burger with cheese, sherbet. Tuesday: Chicken sandwich, fruit. Wednesday: Mac and cheese, broccoli, fruit. Thursday: Fiesta beef nachos, corn, fruit. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza, salad, fruit.
Putnam High
Monday: Orange chicken rice bowl or spicy chicken sandwich. Tuesday: Beef taco pasta or bacon cheeseburger. Wednesday: Chicken Alfredo bake or chef special wrap. Thursday: Nachos Grande or "Wild Mike's" cheese bites. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza or buffalo popcorn chicken basket.
Woodstock Public Schools
Monday: Cheeseburgers or hamburgers. Tuesday: Bosco Stix, marinara sauce, fruit. Wednesday - elementary: Chicken nuggets, brown rice, carrots, fruit. Wednesday - middle: General Tso's chicken, brown rice, carrots, fruit. Thursday: Beef and bean nachos, refried beans, fruit. Friday: Pizza, zucchini, fruit.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Bosco sticks with marinara, carrots. Tuesday: Beef and cheese soft taco supreme, refried beans. Wednesday: Chicken tenders and waffles. Thursday: Sweet chili chicken rice bowl, broccoli, fortune cookie. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza, salad.
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