Algonquin School third-grader Colin Slavin rests his head as he writes with a quill pen Town Green May 30. Third-graders from the school in Prospect stepped back in time to learn about the town and its history. The students toured Town Hall, Prospect Cemetery, the Center One schoolhouse and the Hotchkiss House and barn. As part of the day, students wrote with quill pens and played games from yesteryear. The program was organized by third-grade teachers Marcia Beltrami, Elena Guerra and Kathleen Bicio and the Prospect Historical Society. The program was funded through the Region 16 innovative grant initiative. The program ties into the state’s social studies standards and the students will be creating a history book about Prospect for children. –ELIO GUGLIOTTI
The Eastern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators presented its Leadership Award to Odette Franceskino of Prospect at its 47th annual conference in Boston early in May. Franceskino is the director of financial aid at the Quinnipiac University School of Law. The Leadership Award is presented to a financial aid professional who has demonstrated outstanding leadership to the association or to an association activity in the preceding year. ‘I was both delighted and humbled by this honor,” said Franceskino, who also was elected treasurer of the EASFAA at the annual meeting. “It is my pleasure to work with such dedicated individuals who are committed to the financial aid profession and the students we serve.’ –CONTRIBUTED
Staff and residents of Glendale Center in Naugatuck celebrated National Nursing Home Week May 19 with a visit from ‘Elvis.’ –CONTRIBUTED
Members of Christ the King Church of Naugatuck led by Pastor Robert Butkus cleaned up the hill on Water Street May 18. The church adopted the spot as part of the Adopt-A-Spot program. For more information on the program, email Linda Ramos at lsrgigi3@aol.com. –CONTRIBUTED
Dancers from the Horgan Academy of Irish Dance performed at Library Park in Waterbury on May 18 during The Gathering, a multi-cultural celebration. The dancers were selected from classes in Naugatuck, Cheshire Bethlehem, Southbury and New Milford. –CONTRIBUTED
Algonquin School third-grader Nathan Pepin plays hoop and stick on the Town Green May 30. Third-graders from the school in Prospect stepped back in time to learn about the town and its history. The students toured Town Hall, Prospect Cemetery, the Center One schoolhouse and the Hotchkiss House and barn. As part of the day, students wrote with quill pens and played games from yesteryear. The program was organized by third-grade teachers Marcia Beltrami, Elena Guerra and Kathleen Bicio and the Prospect Historical Society. The program was funded through the Region 16 innovative grant initiative. The program ties into the state’s social studies standards and the students will be creating a history book about Prospect for children. –ELIO GUGLIOTTI
Eric McNulty, right, poses for a picture with Naugatuck Mayor Robert Mezzo at McNulty’s Eagle Court of Honor on May 19. McNulty, a Boy Scout from Troop 138 in Naugatuck, earned his Eagle rank on April 1. –CONTRIBUTED
Algonquin School third-grader Tyler Macdowall, right, plays graces with Chris Lynch, 14, of Prospect on the Town Green. Third-graders from the school in Prospect stepped back in time to learn about the town and its history. The students toured Town Hall, Prospect Cemetery, the Center One schoolhouse and the Hotchkiss House and barn. As part of the day, students wrote with quill pens and played games from yesteryear. The program was organized by third-grade teachers Marcia Beltrami, Elena Guerra and Kathleen Bicio and the Prospect Historical Society. The program was funded through the Region 16 innovative grant initiative. The program ties into the state’s social studies standards and the students will be creating a history book about Prospect for children. –ELIO GUGLIOTTI
Algonquin School third-grader Morgan Marchant tries her hand at writing with a quill pen on the Town Green May 30. Third-graders from the school in Prospect stepped back in time to learn about the town and its history. The students toured Town Hall, Prospect Cemetery, the Center One schoolhouse and the Hotchkiss House and barn. As part of the day, students wrote with quill pens and played games from yesteryear. The program was organized by third-grade teachers Marcia Beltrami, Elena Guerra and Kathleen Bicio and the Prospect Historical Society. The program was funded through the Region 16 innovative grant initiative. The program ties into the state’s social studies standards and the students will be creating a history book about Prospect for children. –ELIO GUGLIOTTI
Eric McNulty, right, poses for a picture with Naugatuck Mayor Robert Mezzo at McNulty’s Eagle Court of Honor on May 19. McNulty, a Boy Scout from Troop 138 in Naugatuck, earned his Eagle rank on April 1. –CONTRIBUTED
