Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Another North Branford resident earns Dean's List!
Andrew Rocco, a resident of North Branford, has been named to the Spring 2012 Champlain College's Dean's List for academic achievements and achieving a semester grad point average of 3.5 or higher. Rocco is majoring in Legal Studies. Since 1878, Champlain College has provided career-focused education to students from its hilltop campus in Burlington, Vt. Champlain's distinctive educational approach embodies the notion that true learning only occurs when information and experience come together to create knowledge. Champlain offers traditional undergraduate and online undergraduate courses, along with online certificate and degree programs and eight master's degree programs. Champlain offers study abroad programs at its campuses in Montreal…
An old pump and corroded pipes caused minor disruption, but all issues should be taken care of by the end of the day.
Corroded pipes and an old pump have caused some minor water issues at Jerome Harrison Elementary School over the past few weeks. According to Superintendent Scott Schoonmaker, the pump broke three weeks ago. "The original pump was 15 years old and had reached the end of its life," said Schoonmaker. He reported that after the original pump broke, a licensed plumber on staff was able to patch the part with an alternate pump while they waited for the new pump and parts. In the meantime in order to prepare to install the new pump, some of the pipes had to be replaced. "Some of the pipes had fully disintegrated," said Schoonmaker. "We weren't aware the pipes were that corroded." The corroded pipes caused the water pressure to drop earlier in …
The North Branford boys’ tennis team has several standouts this season.
While the North Branford boys’ tennis team holds a record of 3-14, Coach Rick Geremia still has several standout performers, most notably the No. 1 doubles team of senior captains Ryan Dombrowski and Joe Parisi. The pair won all three of its matches last week to hold a 12-3 record in 2012. Dombrowski and Parisi notched the T-Birds’ only win against Cromwell on May 7, topping Eric Meadru and Hunter Coleman 6-2, 7-5. At No. 2 doubles, Randy Willis and John Opie fell 6-1, 6-1. In singles action, Scott Jackson took a 6-1, 6-2 loss at No. 1, Andrew Westwood fell 7-5, 6-1 at No. 2, Jack Caplan lost 6-0, 6-0 at No. 3, Dan Constantinedi dropped a 6-4, 6-3 match at No. 4 and Phil Maresca lost 6-1, 6-1 at No. 5. Old Saybrook (12-3) then edged North …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Totoket Valley Elementary School was the Connecticut recipient of an award from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency will be visiting Totoket Valley Elementary School today to film a video with art teacher Elyse Mortensen, Principal Kris Lindsay and a student representative from each of the 4th-grade classes. The group is being honored after being the Connecticut winner of the EPA’s Paul G. Earth Artist Program Award. In the past, the contest was based on poems, essays and posters and Mortenson was thrilled that this year’s contested was broadened to include art and sculpture. “This was the perfect opportunity to get the kids involved so the 4th-grade classes and I brainstormed ideas for a community project,” said Mortensen. “It was important that it was something we could as a large group and a …
The North Branford girls’ track team competes against Shoreline Conference foes.
The North Branford High School girls’ track team traveled to Haddam to compete in a tri-meet against Shoreline Conference teams from Haddam-Killingworth and Lyme-Old Lyme. The T-Birds lost to Haddam Killingworth 105-35 and beat Lyme Old Lyme 65-53. Several athletes notched first-place finishes against both teams. Jessica Wharton was tops in the shot put with a throw of 28-2 ½ and the javelin at 70-1. Co-Captain Jordan Miket not only won the high jump, but was also a member of the victorious 4x100 relay team with Natalie Baughan, Leah Martino and Katelyn Pantera, which ran a time of 54.2 “Natalie Baughan had an exceptional meet,” said Coach Floyd Parness as, in addition to being a member of the first-place 4x100 team, she also placed …
Monday, May 14, 2012
Here's a look at what's ahead for the T-Birds this week.
The end of the spring season is on the horizon with just two weeks of regular-season games left to play. Here's a look at the upcoming week's contests. Date
Sunday, May 13, 2012
The following students made honors for North Branford Intermediate School's third term.
North Branford Intermediate School saw 258 students named to the honor roll for the third term. 8th-Grade High Honors Wharton, Kristi Lynn Williams, Tyler Glenn 7th-Grade High Honors 6th-Grade High Honors 8th-Grade Honors 7th-Grade Honors 6th-Grade Honors
Friday, May 11, 2012
The North Branford High School junior prom is Friday, May 11–let's see your pictures!
It's the day the North Branford High School junior class has been waiting for–the junior prom is tonight at Laurel View Country Club in Hamden and we can't wait to see your photos! We know there will be plenty of cameras capturing every moment so take a minute to upload them to Patch so all of the Patch readers can see the junior class all decked out. With the senior prom coming up on Friday, June 1 at Amarante's, let's see what class can show off the most photos! We've started the gallery with a shot from last year's senior prom. Have a safe and wonderful time tonight juniors!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
A Northford resident earns Dean's List.
Briana Bogue, from Northford, was named to the Dean's List at Villanova University for the fall 2011 semester. Bogue is enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Villanova University Dean's List recipients are honored by their college's respective dean. To qualify, one must be a matriculated full-time student and earn a semester grade point average of at least 3.5. Since 1842, Villanova University's Augustinian Catholic intellectual tradition has been the cornerstone of an academic community in which students learn to think critically, act compassionately and succeed while serving others. There are more than 10,000 undergraduate, graduate and law students in the University's five colleges – the College of Liberal Arts and …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Commencement for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the largest college at UConn, was divided into two ceremonies Sunday at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion.
Thousands of family and friends watched on Sunday afternoon as nearly 2,700 students from the University of Connecticut’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) became UConn graduates during commencement ceremonies at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs. Representing 55 different majors from 23 departments, students received their diplomas in dual ceremonies Sunday in disciplines ranging from journalism, psychology and political science to communications, human development and family studies. Students were addressed by Cindy Luo, a graduating senior from Madison, a dual-degree student with majors in linguistics and philosophy, classics and ancient Mediterranean studies and English. UConn President Susan Herbst delivered the keynote address. "…
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