Sokol’s Taekwondo students Hannah Kim, left, Kaia Lynn Schwartz, Maria Oliveira (not pictured) and Elijah Johnson (not pictured) were recently promoted to 1st Degree Black Belts. –CONTRIBUTED
Veterans and active members of the military visited St. Francis-St. Hedwig School in Naugatuck Nov. 8 to talk with students. The veterans, who served during many different years and wars, told the students of their experience in their respective branches of the military. –LUKE MARSHALL
The Woodland Jr. Hawks celebrate after winning the Orange Bowl 33-13 over Aspetuck Nov. 2 in Prospect. The team is comprised of fourth- and fifth-graders. –CONTRIBUTED
Veterans and active members of the military visited St. Francis-St. Hedwig School in Naugatuck Nov. 8 to talk with students. The veterans, who served during many different years and wars, told the students of their experience in their respective branches of the military. –LUKE MARSHALL
Lisa Pettinicchi, an Oakville resident and the band teacher at Cross Street and Hillside intermediate schools in Naugatuck, will perform Taps with over 100 buglers from throughout the country Nov. 16 at Arlington National Cemetery during the ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the funeral of former President John F. Kennedy. –CONTRIBUTED
Naugatuck Elks Exalted Ruler James Desmarais Sr., left, is introduced by Kevin DelGobbo during the Franklin Johnson Jr. Citizenship Award Mayoral Breakfast Nov. 7 at Jesse Camille’s Restaurant in Naugatuck. Desmarais, who coordinates the Elks’ Senior Home Project, was this year’s award winner. The award is given annually to a resident who carries on the legacy of character and community service exemplified by its namesake veteran and borough icon. The money raised from ticket sales at that breakfast went towards the Senior Home Project. –LUKE MARSHALL
Samantha Strell, of Prospect, won first place for creative breaking and power elbow at the USBA/WBA Hall of Fame Breaking Competition in Norwich Oct. 27. Strell is a student of Master Ralph Bergamo from Cheshire Martial Arts. –CONTRIBUTED
Veterans and active members of the military visited St. Francis-St. Hedwig School in Naugatuck Nov. 8 to talk with students. The veterans, who served during many different years and wars, told the students of their experience in their respective branches of the military. –LUKE MARSHALL
Boy Scout Austin Wagner of Troop 102 in Naugatuck recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Wagner was honored during a ceremony Aug. 21 at the Naugatuck Congregational Church. –CONTRIBUTED
Veterans and active members of the military visited St. Francis-St. Hedwig School in Naugatuck Nov. 8 to talk with students. The veterans, who served during many different years and wars, told the students of their experience in their respective branches of the military. –LUKE MARSHALL
