Local woman to be inducted into HCC Hall of Fame

Written by John Kovach
Thursday, 19 November 2009 10:03

Stratford resident Mary Ann Vlahac has been selected as one of three initial inductees into Housatonic Community College’s newly formed “Alumni Hall of Fame.”

She will be inducted at a black-tie gala Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. in the college’s new Events Center in Beacon Hall.

Nichols School alums sought for 95th anniversary

Written by John Kovach
Thursday, 19 November 2009 09:56

Nichols Elementary School is seeking alumni to help celebrate its 95 anniversary.

School Lunches, Nov. 20-25

Tuesday, 17 November 2009 17:23

Elementary

Daily menu includes choice of two sides and milk; and garden salad.

Friday, Nov. 20 — cheese or pepperoni pizza, tossed salad, orange smiles.

Monday, Nov. 23 — nachos grande with seasoned beef and cheese, lettuce, tomato, cheese and salsa, chilled fruit.

Bunnell to face Westhill on 'The Challenge'

Written by John Kovach
Thursday, 12 November 2009 10:59

Bunnell High School will face Stamford’s Westhill High School in the first round of the 13th season of “The Challenge,” Cablevision’s quiz show, Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 6:30 p.m. on MSG Varsity, Cablevision iO Channel 14.

Student earns citizenship award

Written by John Kovach
Thursday, 08 October 2009 12:26

Brittney Curcio, formerly of Flood Middle School, was chosen to receive the Connecticut Citzenship Award, presented by Mayor James R. Miron on behalf of Secrectary of the State Susan Bysiewicz.

The award is given to a student who demonstrates volunteer services to the community, involvement in citizenship or character building organizations, good scholastic records, participation in student government, faithful school attendance and leadership ability to motivate others with actions that benefit the community.

Baby Time at Parents Place

Written by John Kovach
Thursday, 08 October 2009 12:24

Parents of babies up to age a may participate in Baby Time at Stratford Parents’ Place.

Baby Time focuses on the first year of life and provides information, support and education to parents.

School Briefs

Thursday, 01 October 2009 05:00

Dean’s lists

Philip T. Hopkins, son of Mary and Mark Hopkins of Stratford, was named to the spring semester dean’s list at West Virginia University. A student with a triple major in communications, marketing, and business, Hopkins spent this past summer as an intern for the Washington Wild Things, Minor League Baseball Team, in Washington, Pa. He was a 2005 graduate of Notre Dame of Fairfield.