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High school student from Bethel selected to attend elite U.S. Navy Summer Flight Academy
BETHEL, Conn. (WFSB)—This summer, a student from Bethel High School will participate in an elite, eight-week U.S. Navy Summer Flight Academy aviation program. “The goal of the scholarship program is to inspire and expose exceptional young talent from communities across the nation to a career path in Naval Aviation,” says Tamara Graham, Deputy Director, Flight Academy Program Manager.
Officials Dedicate John Jay High School Veterans Memorial Highway
CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - On Saturday, May 25, veterans’ advocates proudly joined Lewisboro officials, State Senator Pete Harckham, and Assemblymember Chris Burdick to officially dedicate a stretch of Route 121 as the “John Jay High School Veterans Memorial Highway.” Harckham and Burdick originally introduced legislation in July 2023 to rename the highway in front of JJHS to honor the memory of six veterans who were alumni and died in service. The legislation also calls for the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage of the designation.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Route 121...
Retired Teacher Barred from Speaking at Bridgeport School Board Meeting Sparks Debate
BRIDGEPORT — A recently retired public school teacher, who has been highly critical of district and school board leadership, was barred from speaking at a Tuesday meeting, sparking debate among membe... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if you...
Bridgeport Board of Education Chair Curtails Speakers and ‘Entire Discussions on Dire Matters’
Despite being from Branford, I was a teacher of English at Central High School for 25 years, retiring on February 1st. You may find this a curious statement and ask: why is the cond... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And...
The Commencement Address No One Asked Me to Give
Well, it’s graduation season, and once again I have been passed over as a commencement speaker. I have not distinguished myself as an expert in any field, nor do I have noteworthy wisdom to impart. But surely my charm, eloquence, and good attitude ought to count for something! My verbosity is legendary, but that’s simply because I enjoy listening to myself. I would think one institution out of the thousands celebrating graduations might be compelled to hand me a microphone, if for no other reason than the inability to secure anyone better.
John Jay Students Light Up the Stage at 'Rock the Halls'
CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - On Friday, May 17, the JJMS auditorium filled with friends, family and neighbors to see the fifteenth annual Rock the Halls performance by John Jay Middle and High School students. In an almost 3–hour long show, students choose songs to perform. They sing, play bass, guitar, saxophone, drums, violin and more in a concert-like atmosphere. This show is put on every year by middle school teacher Mr. Weiss, along with the help of his band of 50 years – Halfway to Sanity. The event is a part of KLSD Arts Alive, which works to...
Top GFA grads follow their dreams in math and science
WESTPORT — Commencement may be over Greens Farms Academy, but a promising future is just beginning for its top graduates. The Class of 2024 valedictorian Zoe Monschien of Norwalk and salutatorian Azra Ozgen of Weston enjoyed the past week attending numerous activities with classmates, including the prom, a senior trip to Block Island, an awards ceremony and, finally, graduation on Friday.
HR director and former principal to leave PCSD at end of the year
A touched Ivan Tolentino reacts to the farewell he received from his former colleagues at Thomas Edison Elementary School after it was announced he would be leaving the Port Chester School District at the Board of Education meeting on Thursday, May 24. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
History comes alive for 4th graders
CARMEL – Nine-year-old boys and girls attending the Kent Schools complex in Carmel went back in time Tuesday and became Continental soldiers honoring the brave men and women who earned America’s independence. Students dressed as soldiers in George Washington’s Continental Army marched in formation to their camp commanded...
22 awarded college scholarships by Westport PBA
WESTPORT — Twenty-two students have been awarded college scholarships from the Westport Police Benevolent Association’s Scholarship Foundation. The program was founded by Joan Poster and the late Dennis Poster, also its principal donors. All recipients received a scholarship in the amount of $2,000. The Wilbur Scholarship is awarded...
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