Awards Newsletter

Awards Recognitions

1. 2023 Distinguished Alumnus of Seymour High School – Mr. Jim Freund

Theresa Conroy

2. Retiring Staff Members –Mr. Jim Garofolo, Dr. Susan Compton

a. Seymour High School – Mr. Jim Freund

1. Victor Gonzalez

2. Joseph Perrucci

b. Seymour Middle School – Mr. Keith O’Rourke

1. Fred Kershaw

2. Michele Scarpa

3. Lisa Willadsen

c. Chatfield-LoPresti School – Mr. David Olechna

1. Glen Frosceno

d. Bungay School – Ms. Lauren Reid

1. Barbara Haste

e. Central Office – Dr. Susan Compton

2. Linda Bellavance (Pictured)

3. Cathy Guerra

4. Lisa Stowe

3. Golden Apple Awards – Ms. Lori Nespoli, Ms. Mary Sue Feige

a. Bungay School – Ms. Lauren Reid

1. Nicole Stockmal

b. Chatfield-LoPresti School – Mr. David Olechna

1. Erica Cole

c. Special Education – Dr. Kris Boyle

1. Lindsay Oddo

d. Seymour Middle School – Mr. Keith O’Rourke

1. Kelly Reilly

e. Seymour High School – Mr. Jim Freund

1. Melissa Anelli

f. District – Dr. Susan Compton

1. Hannah Rozum, Preschool Teacher

2. Michelle Cirella, Preschool Teacher

3. Kristen DeLorenzo, Preschool Teacher

4. Lee-Ann Dauerty, Executive Administrative Assistant

4. PAW (Progressing in All Work) Award – Ms. Shannon Levey, Dr. Kristopher Boyle

a. Bungay School – Ms. Lauren Reid

1. Lea Almazan

b. Chatfield-LoPresti School – Mr. David Olechna

1. Leilani Gonzalez

c. Seymour Middle School – Mr. Keith O’Rourke

1. Juan Fraticelli Rodriguez

d. Seymour High School – Mr. Jim Freund

1. Mason Duley

5. CABE Student Leadership Award – Ms. Kristen Harmeling

The CABE Student Leadership Awards Program is designed to honor Connecticut High School and Middle School students who exhibit exemplary leadership skills. Two students from each school, in a CABE member district, are eligible to receive the CABE Student Leadership Award.

a. Seymour Middle School – Mr. Keith O’Rourke

1. Aayushi Kolte

2. Jacob Lang

b. Seymour High School – Mr. Jim Freund

1. Zachary Jones

2. Sophia Motyl

6. CAPSS Award of Excellence – Mr. Jay Hatfield

The CAPSS Award of Excellence is based on community service and service to others; academic prowess (relative to ability); and leadership service to the school community.

a. Seymour High School - Mr. Jim Freud

1. Zachary Jones

2. Emily Masotta

b. Seymour Middle School - Mr. Keith O’Rourke

1. Vivian Chraibi

2. Ana David (pictured)

7. SCASA Award – Ms. Kristen Bruno, Dr. Susan Compton

The SCASA awards program allows area superintendents to recognize students’ accomplishments based on academic, extra-curricular, and community service criteria.

a. Bungay School – Ms. Lauren Reid

1. Emerson Gerstenhaber

b. Chatfield LoPresti School - Mr. David Olechna

1. Mackenzie Miller

c. Seymour Middle School – Mr. Keith O’Rourke

1. Colin Holmes

2. Andy Fenstermaker (pictured)

d. Seymour High School – Mr. Jim Freund

1. Emily Masotta

2. Sophia Motyl

8. Connecticut Assistant Principal of the Year –

Mr. Chris Champagne, Mr. Jay Hatfield

a. Paul Lucke, Seymour High School

9. Coaching Recognitions – Mr. Stephan Behuniak

a. NVL Boys Soccer Assistant Coach of the Year

1. Gary Freeman

b. Connecticut High School Coaches Association Assistant Coach of the Year

1. Jamie Yakushewich

10. David A. Brumer Excellence in Education Award –

Ms. Melissa Sproles, Mr. Ed Strumello

a. Melissa Medeiros

11. John J. Gallagher Memorial Athletic Award –

Ms. Cathy Federowicz, Mr. Stephan Behuniak

a. Bruce Deming

12. Vincentena Kobasa Excellence in Teaching Award –

– Ms. Jen Karpovich, Mr. Chris Champagne

a. Debi Durette

13. Karen R. Stanek “Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat” Memorial Award –

Mr. Fred Stanek, First Selectwoman Annmarie Drugonis

a. Jay Hatfield

14. Thomas J. Petruny Memorial Education and Environment Award –

Ms. Kristen Bruno, Ms. Jen Peterson

a. Aria Chiaramonte

15. 2024-2025 Paraeducator of the Year – Ms. Kristen Harmeling, Dr. Kris Boyle

a. Ashley Nazzaro

16. 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year – Mr. Ed Strumello, Dr. Susan Compton

a. Kathleen Furino

17. Recognition of Board of Education Student Representative – Mr. Jay Hatfield

a. Sophia Motyl

18. Recognition of Awards Committee Student Representatives –Mr. Chris Champagne

a. Sophia Motyl

b. Jay Patel

c. Jillian Sullivan

19. Graduates of Griffin Allied Health Program –

Mr. Fred Stanek, Mr. Paul Lucke

a. Anna Schulte – Personal Care Technician

20. Valedictorian, Jillian Sullivan – Dr. Susan Compton, Mr. Jim Freund

21. Salutatorian, Jay Patel – Dr. Susan Compton, Mr. Jim Freund

22. Top 10 Students – Class of 2024 – Dr. Susan Compton, Mr. Jim Freund

10. Jillian Keough

9. Madeline Hink

8. Kaylee Cabezas

7. Jainna Marcinczyk

6. Olivia DeToto

5. Neal Kapadia

4. Emily Masotta

3. Lindsey Machnicz

2. Jay Patel

1. Jillian Sullivan

Awards Newsletter

Awards Recognitions Awards Recognitions

1. 2023 Distinguished Alumnus of Seymour High School – Mr. Jim Freund 1. 2023 Distinguished Alumnus of Seymour High School – Mr. Jim Freund

Theresa Conroy Theresa Conroy

2. Retiring Staff Members –Mr. Jim Garofolo, Dr. Susan Compton 2. Retiring Staff Members –Mr. Jim Garofolo, Dr. Susan Compton

3. Golden Apple Awards – Ms. Lori Nespoli, Ms. Mary Sue Feige 3. Golden Apple Awards – Ms. Lori Nespoli, Ms. Mary Sue Feige

4. PAW (Progressing in All Work) Award – Ms. Shannon Levey, Dr. Kristopher Boyle 4. PAW (Progressing in All Work) Award – Ms. Shannon Levey, Dr. Kristopher Boyle

5. CABE Student Leadership Award – Ms. Kristen Harmeling 5. CABE Student Leadership Award – Ms. Kristen Harmeling

6. CAPSS Award of Excellence – Mr. Jay Hatfield 6. CAPSS Award of Excellence – Mr. Jay Hatfield

7. SCASA Award – Ms. Kristen Bruno, Dr. Susan Compton 7. SCASA Award – Ms. Kristen Bruno, Dr. Susan Compton

8. Connecticut Assistant Principal of the Year – 8. Connecticut Assistant Principal of the Year –

Mr. Chris Champagne, Mr. Jay Hatfield Mr. Chris Champagne, Mr. Jay Hatfield

9. Coaching Recognitions – Mr. Stephan Behuniak 9. Coaching Recognitions – Mr. Stephan Behuniak

10. David A. Brumer Excellence in Education Award – 10. David A. Brumer Excellence in Education Award –

Ms. Melissa Sproles, Mr. Ed Strumello Ms. Melissa Sproles, Mr. Ed Strumello

11. John J. Gallagher Memorial Athletic Award – 11. John J. Gallagher Memorial Athletic Award –

Ms. Cathy Federowicz, Mr. Stephan Behuniak Ms. Cathy Federowicz, Mr. Stephan Behuniak

12. Vincentena Kobasa Excellence in Teaching Award – 12. Vincentena Kobasa Excellence in Teaching Award –

– Ms. Jen Karpovich, Mr. Chris Champagne – Ms. Jen Karpovich, Mr. Chris Champagne

13. Karen R. Stanek “Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat” Memorial Award – 13. Karen R. Stanek “Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat” Memorial Award –

Mr. Fred Stanek, First Selectwoman Annmarie Drugonis Mr. Fred Stanek, First Selectwoman Annmarie Drugonis

14. Thomas J. Petruny Memorial Education and Environment Award – 14. Thomas J. Petruny Memorial Education and Environment Award –

Ms. Kristen Bruno, Ms. Jen Peterson Ms. Kristen Bruno, Ms. Jen Peterson

15. 2024-2025 Paraeducator of the Year – Ms. Kristen Harmeling, Dr. Kris Boyle 15. 2024-2025 Paraeducator of the Year – Ms. Kristen Harmeling, Dr. Kris Boyle

16. 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year – Mr. Ed Strumello, Dr. Susan Compton 16. 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year – Mr. Ed Strumello, Dr. Susan Compton

17. Recognition of Board of Education Student Representative – Mr. Jay Hatfield 17. Recognition of Board of Education Student Representative – Mr. Jay Hatfield

18. Recognition of Awards Committee Student Representatives –Mr. Chris Champagne 18. Recognition of Awards Committee Student Representatives –Mr. Chris Champagne

19. Graduates of Griffin Allied Health Program – 19. Graduates of Griffin Allied Health Program –

Mr. Fred Stanek, Mr. Paul Lucke Mr. Fred Stanek, Mr. Paul Lucke

20. Valedictorian, Jillian Sullivan – Dr. Susan Compton, Mr. Jim Freund 20. Valedictorian, Jillian Sullivan – Dr. Susan Compton, Mr. Jim Freund

21. Salutatorian, Jay Patel – Dr. Susan Compton, Mr. Jim Freund 21. Salutatorian, Jay Patel – Dr. Susan Compton, Mr. Jim Freund

22. Top 10 Students – Class of 2024 – Dr. Susan Compton, Mr. Jim Freund 22. Top 10 Students – Class of 2024 – Dr. Susan Compton, Mr. Jim Freund

Awards Recognitions

1. 2023 Distinguished Alumnus of Seymour High School – Mr. Jim Freund

Theresa Conroy

2. Retiring Staff Members –Mr. Jim Garofolo, Dr. Susan Compton

3. Golden Apple Awards – Ms. Lori Nespoli, Ms. Mary Sue Feige

4. PAW (Progressing in All Work) Award – Ms. Shannon Levey, Dr. Kristopher Boyle

5. CABE Student Leadership Award – Ms. Kristen Harmeling

6. CAPSS Award of Excellence – Mr. Jay Hatfield

7. SCASA Award – Ms. Kristen Bruno, Dr. Susan Compton

8. Connecticut Assistant Principal of the Year –

Mr. Chris Champagne, Mr. Jay Hatfield

9. Coaching Recognitions – Mr. Stephan Behuniak

10. David A. Brumer Excellence in Education Award –

Ms. Melissa Sproles, Mr. Ed Strumello

11. John J. Gallagher Memorial Athletic Award –

Ms. Cathy Federowicz, Mr. Stephan Behuniak

12. Vincentena Kobasa Excellence in Teaching Award –

– Ms. Jen Karpovich, Mr. Chris Champagne

13. Karen R. Stanek “Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat” Memorial Award –

Mr. Fred Stanek, First Selectwoman Annmarie Drugonis

14. Thomas J. Petruny Memorial Education and Environment Award –

Ms. Kristen Bruno, Ms. Jen Peterson

15. 2024-2025 Paraeducator of the Year – Ms. Kristen Harmeling, Dr. Kris Boyle

16. 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year – Mr. Ed Strumello, Dr. Susan Compton

17. Recognition of Board of Education Student Representative – Mr. Jay Hatfield

18. Recognition of Awards Committee Student Representatives –Mr. Chris Champagne

19. Graduates of Griffin Allied Health Program –

Mr. Fred Stanek, Mr. Paul Lucke

20. Valedictorian, Jillian Sullivan – Dr. Susan Compton, Mr. Jim Freund

21. Salutatorian, Jay Patel – Dr. Susan Compton, Mr. Jim Freund

22. Top 10 Students – Class of 2024 – Dr. Susan Compton, Mr. Jim Freund