Naugatuck High students, from left, Alexandra Silva, Michael Huzior and Alanna Readel portray bullies during a skit Dec. 10 during the anti-bullying assembly ‘Crossing the Line’ at the school. The assembly is organized by the school’s DECA chapter and presented to the entire sophomore class. The program featured information on the consequences of bullying and what students can do to deal with bullying. –ELIO GUGLIOTTI
Ethan Glover won the Citizen’s News Thanksgiving coloring contest in the 6- to 8-year-old age group.- ELIO GUGLIOTTI
Mark Collodel of Naugatuck, second from left, was recognized by Wesson Energy Oct. 22 as one of the company’s top Safe Drivers for driving for 10 or more consecutive years without involvement in a preventable accident or spill. Pictured, from left, owner and CEO of Wesson Energy Robert Wesson, Collodel, fellow Safe Drivers Dave Fecteau and Roger Raymond, and Vice President Sales and Marketing for Wesson Energy John Lucera. –CONTRIBUTED
Naugatuck United Methodist Church Pastor Peola Hicks addresses veterans during the church’s Veterans’ Appreciation Service and pot luck meal Nov. 15 at the church. –CONTRIBUTED
Naugatuck High student Luis Zamot sings ‘Hello’ by Adele Dec. 10 during the anti-bullying assembly ‘Crossing the Line’ at the school. The assembly is organized by the school’s DECA chapter and presented to the entire sophomore class. The program featured information on the consequences of bullying and what students can do to deal with bullying. –ELIO GUGLIOTTI
Asianah Lia Hernandez won the Citizen’s News Thanksgiving coloring contest in the 9- to 12-year-old age group.- ELIO GUGLIOTTI
Naugatuck Mayor N. Warren ‘Pete’ Hess serves cupcakes and cookies to Darygh Van, right, and Jan Woodfield Dec. 9 during the Naugatuck Senior Center’s annual Christmas luncheon. Attendees were served lunch by the mayor and members of U.S. Army Recruiting Station in Waterbury. Members of the Novitiate and College of Humanities of the Legionaries of Christ sung Christmas carols, as well. –LUKE MARSHALL
The Naugatuck High School volleyball team raised $400 for the American Cancer Society in October from a variety of fundraisers, including the sale of donation cards, raffles, money raised from concession sales and donations. –CONTRIBUTED
Members of the Naugatuck High School jazz band played holiday music for residents of Glendale Center in Naugatuck Dec. 11. –LUKE MARSHALL
The kindergarten class at St. Francis-St. Hedwig School in Naugatuck recently collected clothes to donate to the Salvation Army shelter in Waterbury. –CONTRIBUTED
Naugatuck High School alumni played the 8th annual alumni soccer match Nov. 28 at the high school. –CONTRIBUTED
Naugatuck High student Samantha Mamudoski performs ‘Back to Earth’ by Justin Bieber Dec. 10 during the anti-bullying assembly ‘Crossing the Line’ at the school. The assembly is organized by the school’s DECA chapter and presented to the entire sophomore class. The program featured information on the consequences of bullying and what students can do to deal with bullying. –ELIO GUGLIOTTI
Students advanced during a junior beginners grading Nov. 19 at USA Martial Arts in Naugatuck. Pictured, front row, Ana Sales, Sazon Cermenika, Arelys Robles, Xavier Blanchet, Jiaden Dozier and Iaasac Barros-Silva; back row, Luke Reilly, Wayne Sharik, Caleb Bratchel-Rees, Lukas DeOliveira, Jarok Dauber, Caleb Gonzales, Alexis Happy and Wilmer Robles. –CONTRIBUTED
Jacob Fazzino won the Citizen’s News Thanksgiving coloring contest in the 3- to 5-year-old age group.- ELIO GUGLIOTTI
Rotary Past District Governor Rupi Rupwani, left, presents Kevin McSherry of Naugatuck with the Paul Harris Award Nov. 17 at the Crystal Room. McSherry was honored by the Naugatuck Rotary Club for his many years of service to the Naugatuck community. –CONTRIBUTED
Naugatuck High student Esmeldy Hernandez sings ‘Because of You’ by Kelly Clarkson Dec. 10 during the anti-bullying assembly ‘Crossing the Line’ at the school. The assembly is organized by the school’s DECA chapter and presented to the entire sophomore class. The program featured information on the consequences of bullying and what students can do to deal with bullying. Hernandez was accompanied by Emily Kropo on the piano. –ELIO GUGLIOTTI
