News/Content Director Kate Czaplinski hosts both HAN’s weekday news show, Coffee Break, and CT Pulse on Wednesdays.

HAN Network will surpass 3 million online viewers before it reaches its two-year anniversary this August.

HAN’s online viewership does not include the network’s cable audience in 200,000 Connecticut households via Frontier Communications.

“Our combination of local news, entertainment and sports programming is clearly resonating  with area viewers,” said HAN Network CEO Martin Hersam.

HAN’s Kevin Coleman and Sports Director Frank Granito on the call at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard for the FCIAC baseball championship in May.

“No other media firm in our market area is doing what we do — which is provide original, local broadcast programming which cannot be found anywhere else,” Hersam said. “Viewers are responding with a high level of engagement.”

The network has integrated the power of its talented staff, 12 local newspapers and websites into regular daily and weekly programming focused on southwestern Connecticut.

“We have built-in content that translates easily from all of our platforms right into television,” Hersam said.

In addition to FCIAC sports, HAN Network’s regular shows include:

• Coffee Break, southwestern Connecticut news covered by the community journalists of the HAN Network and hosted/produced by Kate Czaplinski, every Monday through Friday at 11 a.m.;
• Nutmeg Sports, talk and analysis of sports throughout Southwestern Connecticut with Frank Granito and Kevin Coleman, Monday through Thursday at 2 p.m.;
• CT Pulse, a look behind the news and Connecticut politics with Kate Czaplinski, Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.;
• Yankee Fisherman, coverage of angling and related news in southwestern Connecticut and beyond with John Kovach, Thursdays at 1 p.m.;
• The Drive, motivational talk and inspirational local interviews with Denise DiGrigoli, Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.; to see the schedule visit live.han.network/schedule

HAN is also working with local organizations and businesses to create custom broadcast programs that the client can use to educate potential customers as well as our viewers. In May, HAN and Silver Hill Hospital launched “Straight Talk with Tracey,” a show that focuses on topics around mental health and addiction. Straight Talk airs the second Thursday of each month, at noon. 

“Local marketers are able to reach one of the most affluent audiences in the nation — and hold their attention during our commercial breaks. There is no other local marketing platform that provides this kind of access,” Hersam said.

There are a few different ways you can watch the HAN Network:

Mobile: Watch local news, games, politics and entertainment programming on your iPhone or Android phone with the HAN Network. Download it here.

Online: All HAN Network broadcasts are available live at HAN.Network and our affiliate websites, including FCIAC.net and all the other HAN Network local news websites.

On TV: All Frontier Communications subscribers in Connecticut can watch the simulcast of most HAN Network Connecticut sports broadcasts on the Vantage Sports Network at Channels 600 and 1600-HD.

On your Smart TV: It’s easy to watch HAN Network broadcasts on your smart televisions or with Apple TV, Roku (search for Hersam Acorn on Roku’s YouTube channel) or Google’s Chromecast.

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Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street; Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10-8; Friday-Saturday, 10-5; Sunday, 1-5; 203-385-4162, stratfordlibrary.org.

Harry Potter book group

Ages 8-adult discuss Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (the first half) Thursday, June 22, 6:30. Craft, discussion and snack provided. New members welcome. Registration opens two weeks in advance.

Reader’s Theatre Summer Showcase

The library’s annual festival of live, script-in-hand readers theatre continues with titles from Broadway and off-Broadway Thursdays, through July 27, at 7 p.m., in the Lovell Room. The readings are held in conjunction with the Library and Stratford’s Square One Theatre Company. Doors open at 6:30 for open seating. No reservations. Free and open to the public, but recommended for adult audiences. No reading is scheduled on July 20.

Library LEGO Club

Children ages 5-12 meet Saturday, June 24, 1:30. Register on the events page at stratfordlibrary.org or call 203-385-4165 two weeks before the event.

Monday Matinees

Film series continues twice monthly, on Mondays, at noon, in the Lovell Room. Free showings of recent, popular films, shown uncut on widescreen. Schedule is as follows: Hidden Figures, June 26, PG; La La Land July 10, PG-13; Patriot’s Day, July 24, R; Beauty and the Beast, Aug. 7, PG.

Aspiring Authors

Children ages 8-12 who love to write meet on Monday, June 26 at 4. Bring a notebook and pencil.

Art storytime

Kids ages 3-8 are inspired by stories to make their own art Tuesday, June 27 at 2:30.

Read to therapy dogs

Children may read to certified therapy dogs Siena and Drago on Wednesday, June 28, 11-12:30. Call 203-385-4165 for a reading time.

Books Over Coffee

Monthly book discussion program looks at Fannie Flagg’s The Whole Town’s Talking June 28, noon, Board Room. Discussion leader: Kathleen Faggella. Bring a bag lunch; coffee and tea served.

Vicki Soto book event

The Stratford Library will host a Miss Vicki Soto book event with Jennifer Sattler, author of Sylvie on Thursday, June 29, at 4 p.m. in the Lovell Room. Sattler will share her book with children in grades K-6, talk about the writing process and answer questions. Following the talk, children are invited to participate in a community chalk art project outside the Library while Sattler signs books. The event is courtesy of Miss Soto’s Literacy Legacy project. Families may register for the event by calling the Children’s Department at 203-385-4165.

The Taming of the Shrew

The Hudson Shakespeare Company returns to Stratford for their annual outdoor Shakespeare performances. See the Bard’s battle-of-the-sexes comedy, The Taming of the Shrew performed live in the Library’s outdoor amphitheatre on Saturday, July 1, at 2 p.m. Patrons are invited to bring a lawn chair or blanket. In the event of inclement weather, the play will be performed in the Library’s air-conditioned Lovell Room. Free and open to the public.

Kids yoga

Kids yoga runs in the Lovell Room on Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. for ages 4-8. Bring a yoga mat or a towel.

Youth review board

Monthly group of middle and high school teens who read, review and recommend books and discuss current teen issues meets Wednesday, July 5, 3:30-4:30, Lovell Room.

Monday Morning Buzz

Drop-in monthly discussion session looks at what’s new, what’s hot and what books are creating buzz Monday, July 10 and 24, 11-noon. The Library’s Adult Reference staff will lead an informal discussion of books, movies and more with input from participants. Future dates: July 24, Aug. 7 and 21.

Calling all writers

Initial planning meeting of the Stratford Writers Group will be held Tuesday, July 11, 7 p.m., Board Room. All self-published and/or serious creative writers who want to meet regularly to share their work are welcome to attend. The purpose of the writing group is to provide a safe and welcoming space for writers to write, read and inspire one another. Writers may sign up at stratfordlibrary.org/events or call 203-385-4164.

Anime club

Teens are invited to discuss anime and manga, view movies and share their artwork at this monthly club Wednesday, July 12, 4-5 p.m., Lovell Room.

The Two Gentlemen of Verona

Shakespeare’s comedy, The Two Gentlemen of Verona gets a summertime twist in this music and color, rich 1980s romantic-comedy production, adapted by the 2017 Shakespeare Academy @ Stratford’s Alumni Company Saturday, July 15, 2 p.m., Lovell Room. Free and open to the public.

The Frank Porto Band

The Frank Porto Band plays the best of the Great American Songbook in this special concert Monday, July 17, 2 p.m., Lovell Room. Free and open to the public.

Honeybees and beeswax candle-rolling

Special workshop reveals background and fascinating facts about the honeybee followed by a craft of beeswax candle-rolling Saturday, July 22, 10:30-noon, Lovell Room. Speaker/instructor Sharyn Farrell is a beekeeper’s assistant and co-owner of The Bee Happy Co. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Limited to 25 participants; reservations required at Adults Services Desk or by calling 203-385-4164. Free and open to the public. Materials for candle-rolling are supplied.

New England Guitar Society

Special midsummer classical guitar concert from the New England Guitar Society Saturday, July 22, 2 p.m., Lovell Room. Free and open to the public.

Romeo and Juliet

The Hudson Shakespeare Company returns to Stratford for their annual outdoor Shakespeare performances. See the Bard’s classic tragedy, Romeo and Juliet performed live in the Library’s outdoor amphitheatre Saturday, July 28, 2 p.m. Patrons are invited to bring a lawn chair or blanket. In the event of inclement weather, the play will be performed in the Library’s air-conditioned Lovell Room. Free and open to the public.

Summer storytimes

Summer storytimes run through Aug. 11. Storytimes are free and open to the public.  No registration required; arrive 5 minutes early to make a name tag. On Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Toddler Time meets for ages 1-3. On Thursdays at 10:30, parents with children up to 18 months may enjoy Baby Time. On Fridays at 10:30, Friday Fun meets for children ages 2-5.

Art exhibit

Original paintings in watercolors, acrylics and oils by late Milford artist Joseph Barber will be display through June. July and August exhibit will feature original watercolor paintings highlighting Connecticut area landscapes by Stratford artist Mark Dittmar. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Career coach

Free services to low-wage workers and job seekers age 16 and older in Southwestern Connecticut who are unable to get the services at local career centers due to lack of transportation, childcare or employment schedules Mondays, from 10-3, July 31, Aug. 28, Sept. 25 (Excel class), Oct. 30, Nov. 27 (Resume class) and Dec. 18.

Adult summer reading

Eighth annual Adult Summer Reading Program begins in June. Adults may register through Aug. 12 by visiting the Stratford Library’s Adult Reference Desk. There are no meetings to attend, no required booklists to follow. Participants are simply asked to fill out reading slips and share the titles of whatever books, fiction or nonfiction, they currently are reading. Readers will then be eligible for prize drawings of Barnes & Noble gift cards after Aug. 12.

Passes to area attractions

Stratford Library currently offers its patrons discounted and free passes to a variety of state museums and aquarium attractions including Mystic and Maritime Aquariums, Barnum Museum in Bridgeport, New Haven’s Peabody Museum of Natural History and Hartford’s Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art.

Janelle Monáe, Taraji P. Henson and Octavia Spencer star in Hidden Figures to be shown at the Stratford Library on Monday, June 26, at noon.

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Trumbull resident Lucretia I. Duwel, head of Teen Services at the Stratford Library since 2001, will retire this month after being with the agency since 1997.

Duwel holds a bachelor of arts in history from SUNY at Stony Brook and an MLS from C.W. Post College. She is co-author of the book Bringing Classes Into the Public Library (McFarland, 2007), was chair of the CLC YA Roundtable from 2005-2009 and a member of the 2009 and 2010 Connecticut Nutmeg Committee, Grades 7 and 8.

Duwel still believes, “Every teen is a frog waiting to become a prince or princess.”

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Roast pork loin dinner

First Congregational Church of Stratford, 2301 Main Street will host a Roast Pork Loin Dinner fund-raiser on Friday, June 23, at 6 p.m., with live Broadway-themed entertainment following.   Besides roast pork loin, the menu will include potatoes, vegetables, ice cream sundaes and drinks. Adults: $15, children under 12: $10; 203-378-2644. All are welcome.

Consignment shop half price sale

The Kennedy Center Auxiliary’s New & Nearly New Shop celebrated 12 years at 2323 Barnum Avenue in Stratford on Wednesday, June 21. A half price celebration sale will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 23 and 24. Donations accepted Monday-Saturday until 1:30. Electronics, books or children’s clothing not accepted. All items should be clean and useable. Call 203-377-5669 for details.

Cat adoption events

Stratford Cat Project hosts a cat and kitten adoption and food drive on Saturday, June 24, 11-3, Sterling House Community Center, 2283 Main Street, Stratford; Saturday, July 1, 11-3, Baldwin’s Corner Adoption Center at H-3 Pet Supply, 475 Hawley Lane; and Saturday, July 15, 11-3, Petco, 340 Grasmere Avenue, Fairfield. SCP desperately needs food/supply donations of Friskies and Fancy Feast Cat Food, Friskies Surfin Turfin Dry Food, Purina One Dry Food; paper towels, Lysol/bleach wipes, scoopable litter, latex gloves, copy paper and gift cards to H3 Pet Supply, WalMart, Staples or Stop and Stop; scp4cats@yahoo.com.

THS class of ’77 reunion

The Trumbull High School class of 1977 will hold its 40th reunion on Saturday, June 24, from noon-7 p.m., at the pavilion at Old Mine Park in Trumbull, rain or shine. There will be ’70s era music provided by a dj, as well as a special performance by class of ’77 member Ron Gonsalves and his touring band, In Therapy. Food will be deli-style platters, chips, salad and bottled water; glass bottles are not allowed into the park but feel free to bring cans or boxed wine, as well as a dessert. Family and significant others are welcome. Cost is $25/person; pay on-site or make checks payable to Bill Tilt and send to 53 Wildwood Drive, Trumbull 06611.

Boating courses

Boating safety class will be offered by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 24-2 on Sunday, June 25, at 8 a.m., at Flotilla 24-2, 1 Birdseye Street, Stratford. Cost is $55. Advance registration is required. To register, email Flotilla242@comcast.net or call Russell Palucci at 845-337-6040. USCG Aux 24-3 is holding a boating safety class July 8, at 8 a.m., USCG Aux Flotilla, One Helwig St. Milford. Successful completion of this 8-hour ABS course satisfies the Connecticut licensing requirements for both boats and Personal Watercraft (PWC). Cost is $60. Walk-ins welcome; 860-663-5505, skperrone@hotmail.com. USCG Auxiliary 24-3 is offering a Charts, Navigation and GPS course on Saturday, July 15, from 8-3, at 1 Helwig Street, Milford. For advance registration go to a0142403.uscgaux.info/. Walk-ins welcome. The course ties together electronic navigation and the method of plotting a course on a paper chart. Instructions on basic satellite navigation (GPS) and its functions are presented as well as pros and cons of relying on electronic navigation devices. Students will be instructed how to interpret and use information printed on charts as well as chart a course using that information and navigation tools. Cost: $60; 860-663-5505, skperrone@hotmail.com.

Cat project meeting

The Stratford Cat Project will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 27, 7 p.m., Sterling House Community Center, 2283 Main Street; scp4cats@yahoo.com.

Vicki Soto book event

The Stratford Library will host a Miss Vicki Soto book event with Jennifer Sattler, author of Sylvie on Thursday, June 29, at 4 p.m. in the Lovell Room. Sattler will share her book with children in grades K-6, talk about the writing process and answer questions. Following the talk, children are invited to participate in a community chalk art project outside the Library while Sattler signs books. The event is courtesy of Miss Soto’s Literacy Legacy project. Families may register for the event by calling the Children’s Department at 203-385-4165.

Compassionate Friends meeting

The Bridgeport Chapter of The Compassionate Friends holds its meetings at the Sterling House Community Center, 2283 Main Street, every second Tuesday of each month, 6:45-8:45 p.m. Bring a canned good or nonperishable food item to the meeting for Sterling House’s Food Pantry. The Bridgeport Chapter of The Compassionate Friends is a non-denominational support group for parents, grandparents, and adult siblings who are grieving the death of their child or grandchild, tcfbridgeport.org, 475-882-9695.

Summer musical theatre

Trumbull Youth Association-Junior is taking registration for the production, Annie Jr., for grades 5-8. Space is limited to 50 students. Rehearsals begin Wednesday, July 5 at Madison Middle School. Performances are Friday, Aug. 11 and Saturday, Aug. 12. Registration forms may be found online at  trumbullyouth.org and at the Trumbull Recreation Department. For more information, email trumbullyouth@gmail.com or call 203-452-5060.

THS class of ’87 reunion

Trumbull High School class of 1987 plans a 30-year reunion to be held on Friday, July 21, at the Penfield Beach Pavilion in Fairfield. They currently are looking for missing classmates. Contact Joanne (Carbone) Amante at joamante68@gmail.com for further details.

Bunnell class of ’67 reunion

Bunnell High School class of 1967 is planning their 50th reunion on Saturday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m., at the Trumbull Marriott Merritt Parkway, 180 Hawley Lane, Trumbull. All members of the class of 1967 and their guests are invited to attend. The gathering will not require any financial commitment. Your only obligation will be ‘pay as you go.’ Event organizer, David Sutton, has established an information/sign-up page on Classmates.com. In an effort to coordinate for those not on Classmates, send an RSVP expressing who and how many will be attending to, dfsutton1@sbcglobal.net, Subject: Reunion ’67.

Toastmasters

The Park City Toastmasters Club meets every Tuesday, 7:30-9 p.m., at Lord Chamberlain Nursing Facility, 7003 Main St., Stratford. The club helps people become effective communicators, building on presentation and impromptu speaking skills. All are welcome to attend to see what Toastmasters is all about; parkcitytoastmasters.com.

Bereavement Ministry

The Bereavement Ministry at St. Mark’s Church, 500 Wigwam Lane, started on Sept. 13, and meets for 10 consecutive Tuesdays from 9:45-11:15 a.m. The program is based on a structured format. The New Day Journal, whose primary focus is on medication, prayer, bible readings and sharing of feelings. All are welcome. Information: Susan Monk, 203-257-6999.

Transportation for seniors

The Trumbull Senior Center provides medical transportation within the following towns/cities: Trumbull, Bridgeport, Stratford, Monroe, and Shelton. Rides are for those traveling to and from the senior center, medical appointments, legal appointments and nutrition programs. Contact Ashley Grace at 203-452-5137 to schedule a ride.

Notre Dame High 50th reunion

Notre Dame High School (boys and girls) Class of 1966 is planning a 50th reunion for spring 2017. If interested in working on the Class of 1966 Reunion committee or to receive more information, contact the Notre Dame Alumni Office at tmarzik@notredame.org or 203-372-6521, ext. 242.

Harding High 65th reunion

The Warren Harding High School class of 1952 is holding its 65th reunion on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, from 1-5 p.m., at the Blue Goose Restaurant, Ferry Boulevard, Stratford.

Tickets are $30. Checks may be made out to Warren Harding High School Class of 1952. Check and reservation should be mailed to Mike Mocciae, 15A Heritage Crest, Southbury, CT. 06488. Information: 203-264-6838.

Caregiver support

Sunset Shores Adult Day Health Centers, 720 Barnum Avenue Cutoff, Stratford hosts a caregiver support group the second Monday of the month, 5-6 p.m. Groups help to provide emotional, educational and social support for caregivers. RSVP to Mary Pruzinsky, 203-380-1228.

Helicopter museum

National Helicopter Museum at the Eastbound RR Station is open Wednesday through Sunday, from 1-4 p.m. Emphasizes the birthplace of America’s Helicopter Industry via photos, audio visuals displays, plus a simulator. Free admission and parking; 203-375-8857.

Retirees Friendship Club

The Sikorsky Retirees Friendship Club meets the second Friday of each month, at 1 p.m., at St. Joseph’s National Catholic Church, 1300 Stratford Road, Lordship. Coffee and pastry at every meeting, and throughout the year, lunches, a picnic and a Christmas party. All Sikorsky retirees and spouses welcome. Information: Alton R. Donofrio, 203-380-1940.

Bingo

Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 289 has bingo every Sunday, at 1 p.m., at 44 Dodge Avenue, Stratford. Admission: $12; 203-581-6948.

Stratford Knights of Columbus St. James Council #2370 holds weekly bingo Mondays at their council hall, 2252 Main St., across from Sterling House. Doors open at 5 p.m., first game at 6:45. Progressive jackpot. Snacks and beverages available. No smoking.

Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., St. John’s Orthodox Church, 600 Silver Lane. Free beverages and snacks. Information: Carole, 203-375-2621; or on Wednesday evenings, call 203-386-8889.

Diabetes prevention

Free diabetes prevention program Thursdays, 6 p.m., Stratford Health and Wellness Center Francis R. Scifo, MD Community Education Room, 3272 Main Street. To register, call 203-375-5844, ext. 32.

Caregiver’s support

Sunset Shores Adult Day Health Centers hosts a Caregiver’s Support Group the second Monday of the month, 5-6 p.m., 720 Barnum Avenue Cutoff, Stratford. The group helps to provide emotional, educational and social supports for caregivers. It can also assist in developing methods and skills to solve problems associated with caregiving responsibilities. Open to the public. RSVP to Mary Pruzinsky, 203-380-1228.

Looking to the skies

The Boothe Memorial Astronomical Society meets for observing the first and third Friday of each month, and at posted times for special events. Details may be found at bmas.org or the group’s Facebook page. The group may be contacted by email at info@bmas.org or by calling Mark Holden at The Holden Agency, 203-261-2521.

Art League seeks members

Monthly meetings in Shelton feature local artists and demonstrations. For more information email Diane Napolitano at napolitanj@comcast.net.

Divorced Catholics support

“Journey of Hope” program for separated and divorced catholics meets every Saturday, from 10-11 a.m., Holy Family Parish Office, 700 Old Stratfield Road, Fairfield, 203-336-1835.

Al-Anon meetings

Al-Anon is a resource for family members and friends affected by alcoholism. More than 14,000 Al-Anon Family Groups meet every week throughout the U.S. and Canada. There are no dues or fees to participate. For information about groups in Connecticut, call 1-888-825-2666. For more information about Al-Anon, visit ct-al-anon.org. A free publication is available at Al-AnonFamilyGroups.org.

Nutmeg Stamp Club

The Nutmeg Stamp Club meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7 p.m. in the all purpose room at Atria Stratford, 6911 Main Street. A small auction and presentation usually occur. Refreshments are served. Dues of $10 per year will be collected for anyone who would like to become a member. Ed Corfini. 203-384-8197.

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A Stratford man has been charged with felony kidnapping and other crimes after an alleged domestic violence incident in Trumbull.

David Gonzalez, 24, of Success Avenue, Stratford, has been arrested on a warrant by Trumbull Police for numerous domestic violence charges stemming from an incident June 11 with his ex-girlfriend.

The 21-year-old victim told police that her car had broken down on Quarry Road in Trumbull. She called Gonzalez (whom police learned she had a protective order against from a December 2016 incident) to help her but when he arrived, he allegedly became angry after seeing evidence on her phone of conversations with another man.

Gonzalez reportedly took the woman’s keys and phone from her. The victim said she entered Gonzalez’s car to attempt to retrieve them, but Gonzalez began to punch her and began driving away with her in the car. Gonzalez prevented the victim from escaping while he drove to downtown Bridgeport.

The victim told police that during the time she was in the car with him, Gonzalez punched her many times in the face and body, struck her on her ankle with a wrench to prevent her from running away and wrapped an electrical cord around her neck and strangled her, until she struck and clawed at his face to make him stop. Gonzalez eventually pushed the victim out of his car near Golden Hill Street in Bridgeport. Police said the victim had visible injuries consistent with her statement.

On June 21, police located Gonzalez at his place of work and arrested him. He was charged with first-degree kidnapping, second-degree assault, second-degree strangulation, criminal violation of a protective order, and disorderly conduct. He was held on a $250,000 bond with a court date of June 22.

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A late Sunday night fire forced people out a Peace Street home and caused heavy damage.

Stratford firefighters responded to the fire that was reported on Sunday evening at 265 Peace Street. Fire Marshal Brian Lampart said the blaze engulfed a second floor bedroom and severely damaged two other rooms with smoke and heat.

Four engine companies were able to bring the fire under control within 15 minutes, Lampart said.

No injuries were reported, but several adults were left without a home due to the fire’s severity.  The Red Cross provided assistance in finding temporary housing.

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The following students were named to the fourth quarter honor roll at Stratford High School:

First honors

Grade 12 — Maher Lotfi Alsakkaf, Kimberly Pamela Alvarez, Connor L Anderson, Tia L Anderson, Benjamin F Andrade, Ndidi Hannah Anekwe, Anuoluwapo Oyebola Atoyebi, MackenzieBakos, Ross Bodington, Britney Noelle Boursiquot, Brianna Sophia Braham, Amelia Ann Brennan, Shaiann Bridges Potts, Christian Camargo, Shawn Lee Chambers, Zanab Aamir Chaudhary, Danielle Jeanne Cisero, Jeremy Andrei Gacuan Corpuz, Angela Maria Cortazar, Kathryn Ann Cullen, James N Dotterman, John M Dotterman, Maia Quinn Dufane, Erik Flores, Chlorie Moriah Francois, Samantha Rose Gangemi, Geovanni Nakini Garrison, Justin M Gendron, Matthew T Gerrity, Ryan T Gerrity, Ty David Gockley, Zachary Steven Gottlieb;

Also, Charlotte Haas, Liam Patrick Hannon, Rory John Hannon, Brooke Emily Haschak, Caitlin Hoey, Jessica R Homburg, Paige Alexis Hoydick, Steven R Koripsky, Roula Kouvatas, Emma L Lacourciere, Kelsey Elizabeth Lepesko, Jean-Paul Lieu, Caroline Michelle Londa, Leanne Mae Lubas, Peter To Luong, Nadine Quinn Mahoney, Rebecca M McMahon, Jason Mathias Merced, Daniel Adrian Mitchell, Andrew R Nagy, Allysa Domenica Noccioli, Jenna Marie Noccioli, Adetayo Olatinwo, Giovanni Oliver-Volterra, Amanda Lee Pale, Angeleen Christine Hernandez Pingol, Olivia Rose Plavcan, Martha Polanco, Terry John Ramalho, Brandon Joseph Rashan;

Also, Meghan A Reynolds, Nicole Michelle Richards, Samantha Rose Rivera, Vanessa Alicia Rivera, Alexis Jenell Rosado, Molly Rivers Ryan, Janessa Ann Saez, Andrea Chantelle Sandoval, Daniel Joseph Schaefer, Katie Theresa Schneider, Raghad Serri, Jeffrey R Sharnick, Seira I Siriwardene, Kyla E’grace Soares, Khalil Bolaji Sokunle, Lucia Solis, Aliyah Chantel Soto, Zane Michael Joziah St Juste, Steven Joseph Surmaczewicz, Franklin Albert Vasquez, Tyler Verissimo, Marguerite Mary Walsh, Rebekah Wargo, Kaya C Wells, Emily Kumari Wilson, Michael Raphael Yacik, Brady Robert Young, Hannah Elise Zurlo.

Grade 11 — Mohamad Aljleilati, Taysean Bey Allah, Michael Chernak August, Caitlin Nicole Bacon, Heather Colleen Bacon, Tyler Cree Bailey, Dakota Marie Benson, Jada Nicole Bryan, Ryan Anthony Carrano, Madison Nancylee Carrillo, Abigail Watkins Colwell, Ryan Cooper, Skyler Joseph Crabtree, Emma Cranston, Scott W Detuzzi, Jeremiah David Domschine, Belita Fernades Dos Santos, Ryan Patrick Duffy, Mikhaila Renee Eller, Ivan Arturo Espinal, Alexandra Flathers, Zachary Flores, Amanda Sue Gallagher, Emily P Goddard, Ariana Cheyenne Granado, Tyler David Heffern, Ameira Samary Hernandez, Molly Rose Hines, Gardison Jean, Louice-Guerlyn Jean, Zachary Bennett Kenney, Jordan Thomas Kinder, Brianna Nicole Lapia;

Also, Eric Edward Mackowski, Christian Alexander Medina, Shannon F Meisel, Stephany Raquel Morales, Lauren Elizabeth Nadzam, Charles Joseph Netter, William Linus Nickel, Sofia Beatriz Paredes, Kristi Alexis Pena, Kara Michele Pepper, Marley Cathryn Peterson, Madge Philippe, Jenique Rose Marie Richards, Alicja Maria Rog, Gavin Anthony Scofield, Emily Lynn Shaw, Hannah Lynn Shimura, Aoife Grace Smith, Cassiah Story, Danny Vega, Daniel J Vilarinho, Andrew J Visnicky, Dream Alore Marie Whitaker, Joseph Stanley Wierzbicki, Anaya Evelyn Wright, Yasmin Zieneddin.

Grade 10 — Luis Joseph Alves, Christopher Edward Anstis, Allison Isabelle Boursiquot, Samuel Branyan, Isabella Jean Brown, Jackson Lawrence Buchanan, Samantha Elizabeth Carbone, Anthony Edward Castro, Alexa Crea, Jacqueline Gayle DeCrescenzo, My Hoang Duong, Matthew James Fasanella, Evan James Fernandes, Bryce Forte, Nathan William George, Charlotte Rose Gilbert, Heriberto Gonzalez, Ashley Yanelly Gramajo, Giovanni Emamuel Gramajo, Nhut Anh Hoang, Bao-Van Huong, Gabrielle Celestine Jacob, Ariel Jones, Abigail Elizabeth Joy, Timothy Isaiah Laing, Jeneva Larose, Saraya Theresa Lewis, Kelly Kassandra Londa, Walter Luciano, Jaysen Anthony Madera, Kathryn Tatiana Martinez, Brooks Hannah Matthews, David Enrique Mejia Munoz, Jennifer Stephanie Melo, Vanessa Merced;

Also, Mariana Damar Mestizo, Tanner Lee Mitchell, Rodin Azael Montufar-Rosales, David Keegan Nalezynski, Iryna Oliinyk, Amelia Elizabeth Overby, Chloe Pappas, Madyson E Perley, John David Purdy, Faye Elizabeth Rooney, Patricia Marilynn Rotonto, Braydon Lundquist Seaburg, Kayla Theresa Simon, Evan Alonso Solis, Shea Kathleen Tyler, Melissa Lynn Uhrynowski, Grecia Denys Villavicensio, Kayla Ameila Wilson, Melissa Lodge Wilson, Cheree Marie Wright.

Grade 9 — Tiffany Freduah Agyemang Okrah, Bolen Alfreh, Chidima Rita Anekwe, Matthew Terrence Antrum, Adrian Arias, Benjamin David Barg, Osvaldo Barragan, Nallely Dianet Barrios, Abner Barbosa Rodrigues Barros, Teodona Lambrina Bode, Matthew Ryan Brander, Justin Tyler Canzoneri, Maxwell Alister Csedrik, Joshua Elliot Darlucio, Nataly Elizabeth DeLeon, Bella Sera DeLorenzo, Niko John Dickervitz, Valerie Kamyla Duque, Larry Gerrod Ferguson, Maria Dasilva Fernandes, Isaiah Ita Gakodi, Kelly Amanda Goddard, Jenna Elizabeth Hannan, Brady Michael Havee, Melannie Hernandez, Matthew Hines, Jalisa Ja’ney Jackson, Christy Edven Jean, Allen Jean-Pierre, Malcolm James Kinder, Paul Daniel Lagerfeldt;

Also, Matthew Frantz Lamour, Sean Christopher Latham, Ethan James Lazaro, Helen Fern LeFever, Ruhuan Liao, Skyler Rose Lubas, Carlos Emmanuel Maldonado, Natasha Bella Mas, Brendan John McMahon, Damian Artur Miskow, Eugene O Nagy, George Nesterov, Rachel Ann Newall, Terry Ngo, Claire T Noccioli, Nicholas Nunez, Matthew Thomas O’Malley, Josephine Marie Ortega, Ethan Scott Pernek, Claudia Alexandra Polanco, Michelle Polanco, Susana Pulgarin Vargas, Giovana Martinez Ribeiro, Ryan Thomas Riccio, Elizabeth SandraLynn Richards, Jahki Rondell Rogers, Candice Julia Ryder, Christopher Scott Shular, Sophia Marie Starkey, Dominick George Summa, Gleniece Jada Thompson, Jose Antonio Torres, Bruno Gabriel Volonte.

Second honors

Grade 12 — Mahir Abouaassi, Kirsten Nicole Adams, Anthony Gerrod Alston, Connor William Anstis, Maya Nellie Artwell, Ashley Mary Carcamo-Martinez, Jordan B Chach, Tatiana Ahly Collet, Brandon Ryan Crawford, Emanuel Cruz, Raphaela Ribeiro Dantas, Jessica Alejandra Diaz, Bexhet Dovolani, Mackenzie Rose Dunn, Thomas Robert Fernandes, Britnie Gregriana Frances, Dante’ Joseph Francis, Kenaisha Precious Johnson, Nicolena M Kapitan, Khalifa S Karim, Hannah Shizue Lindsey, Daija Lockley, Emily Ann Luciano, Roger Martinez;

Also, Andrew Matthews, Erique William McCalla, Tiffany Lynn Mendenhall, Peter Andrew Moffat, Tiffany K Owen, Nathalie Esther Pacheco, Tatyanna Nicole Pettway, Victoria Rodriguez, Gabriella Nohely Sanchez, Isaiah Justin Moses Schmidt, Nathaniel Z Shields, Taisha Rebecca St Victor, Colin Lloyd Townsend, Alejandro Valdovinos, Brittany Christine Vasquez, Robert Bernard Vena, Liliana Villacorta, Sarah Elizabeth Zuiewski.

Grade 11 — Fawaz Aljleilati, Juan Jose Alvarez Librado, Zachary Elijah Anderton, Milton Steve Barrera-Garcia, Matthew Noel Barrios, Robert Joseph Bloxsom, Taylor Nicole Brady, Helen Nicolle Calderon, Christopher John Carey, Sean Brian Carroll, Shyla Monet Caserta, Jake Alfred Chittem, Nicholas Joseph Cipriani, Maxwell Thomas Coleman, Rory Cooper, Daniel Patrick Cox, Payton Virginia Damato, Anthony Terrell Davis, Brendan Sander Duffy, Kevan Christopher Duffy, Emily B Faulkner, Cassandra Leigh Gilbert, Naishia Renee Gray;

Also, Steevenson Jean, Zackari Robert Jeronczyk, Zachary Lapuglia, Michael R Little, Alexis Victoria Mackbach, Gillian Renae Mariconda, Cora Martonak, Therell Gus Mayes, Isabella Marie Moshier, Emily Ann Mucherino, Matthew N Murray, Julianna Elina Nunez, Victoria Owusu-Afriyie, Kaitlyn Marie Priestley-O’Brien, Brandon Soze Ramirez, Bryana Kameron Rivera, Clarissa Hanna Rotonto, Emmanuel Sainville, Emma Kathryn Sakowicz, Ayna Saparova, Antonio Frank Sciarappa, Jalon D Scudder, Zachary James Shaham, Emily June Sosik, David Tran, Martina Ida Troncoso.

Grade 10 — Godfreda Asantewaa Asante, Josue Alexis Bonilla, Patrick Jameson Carter, Catelyn Alana Clark, Brianna A D’Aloia, Kaitlin Elizabeth de Friesse, Glen Orlando Diaz, Zachary Fedak, Karli Elizabeth Flores, Eyliana Marie Hernandez, Brett Charles Hill, Evans Jean, Raissatou A Karim, Megan Rose Kozlowski, Tristan Alexander Lariccia, Emily Rose Macisco, Facundo Mateo, Jakida Marius McKnight, Stacy Caroline Medina, Kenneth Faustino Mendoza;

Also, Kyleen Octayvia Nelson, Caeley Rose Ott, Diamond Lauren Pesante, Julian Michael Pilla, Rachel Ruth Sajaw, Chyanne Nicole Sandri, BobbieJune Mary Singer, Nicholas James Sorrentino, Amaya Inez Soto, Bay Tait, Ryan James Wechter, Anthony David Wilcoxson, Preston Matthew Williams, Nazia Eliah Winston, Jenna Alyssa Zabaneh.

Grade 9 — Ronald Lima Aguieiras, Sydney Anderson, Trinity Christine Anderson, Joseph Edward August, Aidan Vincenzo Brennan, Logan Kristoffer Brown, Kierra Elise Campfield, Mariel Esperanza Castillo Diaz, Liam Joseph Chach, Heydi Jhaneysi Chacha, Aiyana Nicole Collazo, Lauren Cullen, Nazareth Alejandra De la Borda, Cache Amari Dickey, Paul Leander Duncanson, Caitlin E Ferrari, Nicholas Daniel Granja, Angela Denise Grindrod, Christian Haas, Aariana Elaine Hamilton, Elijah Xavier Henry, Vanessa Judith Lopez, Allison Cecilia Marroquin;

Also, Sean Brennen Meisel, Kevin Daniel Mejia Munoz, Karla Yulissa Morales, Leonardo P Pavon, Antonio Giuseppe Pensanti, Tylise Marie Powell, Joselyn Guadalupe Quechol-Flores, Ava Jean Reilly, Thessy Carla Rene, Akilee Teekay Roofe, Joseph David Russomano, Anthony J Salerno, Saparmyrat Saparov, Mia Ann Totten, Lilliana Varvella, Sheon Janeille White, Ci’ani Wright, Debbie Margaret Yerinides, Jason J Zink.

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The following students were named to the fourth quarter honor roll at Bunnell High School:

First honors

Grade 9 — Ava Marie Almeida, Gredniela Jhovana Atencio, Amira Jahira Bailey, Julia Baldowski, Emily Reilly Beck, Mackenzee Amanda Berger, Cheyenne Olivia Blackwell, Melissa Kathryn Blanco, Zahira Ijaz Butt, Lauren N Chechoski, Sebastian Jozef Chodorowski, Rachel Lauren Ciuci, Bruce Douglas Claxton, Patrick B Dahdal, Alaysha Anaya DeCastro, Catie Ann Delaney, Kathryn Marie DePeano, Jerry Omar Dominguez, Lili Sara Dowell, Briana Rose Dunn, Alani Elias, Leah Rose Evan, Andrew Erik Feliciano, Timothy James Fraedrich;

Also, Chenoa Amelia Francis, Keily Marie Garcia, Jillian Michelle Gerardi, Henry Philip Gloria, Colin Keegan Grib, Ashley Madeline Hernandez, Owen Edward Jaekle, Alyssa Victorine Johnson, Ciera Loren Johnson, Olivia May Kells, Fatima Rauf Khan, Joshua Edward Kusinski, Kaitlyn Mary Lemieux, Joseph Lumasag, Megan Marie Lutheran, Riley Pamelia Matto, Brianna Alexia Mayne, Risa Lynn McLaughlin, Ashley Nicole Merritt, Eric P Miguel;

Also, Angela Elizabeth Miranda, Morgan Lily Mitkowski, Ricardo Gabriel Molina, Luke Evan Noel, Nicholas Ochoa, Alyssa Rose Pelletier, Maureen Sheridan Petersen, Susan Nicole Poisson, Kristen Marie Poplaski, Donato Quattrucci, Katelyn Bridget Quinn, Michael John Quinn, Alexander Henry Rice, Shamika Tyrah Saint-Hilaire, Jasmin May Saksene, Sara Julia Salej, Kayla Sokunle, Tyler Glen Staggs-Burgess, Courtney Marie Stewart, Madison Meier Talbot, Elizabeth Aurora Thompson, Christopher John Truedson, Alexander Ugarte, Hannah Sheridan Van Etten, Jake Charles VandenBroek, Andrew Glen Verkovod, Brianna Rose Vitka, Lianna Huan Wagner.

Grade 10 — Nowsheba Sharin Absar, Alyssa Rose Adintori, Kchrea Doyl Alindato, Joline Akunne Alisa, Julie Artiaga, Kyla-Jerusha Elira Bailey, Sandy Carina Barrios, Malcolm Alfredo Brown, Logan Caleb Caraballo, Erik Alexander Cedillo, Amanda Lynn Celentano, Krystian David Confeiteiro, Allison Marie Curcio, Cassandra Lee Dunford, Lauren Ann Fazekas, Sara Michelle Federici, Justin Ryan Figueroa, Grace Elisabeth Gilbertie, Daisy Kassandra Gonzalez, Jayleen Rose Herrera, Danka Hlinka, Max Jacob Honafius, Kristen Hubbell, Kaliha Monique James, Kacie Lyn John, Sasha Belle Kalson, Camryn Melissa Kascak, Maura Lynn Kelly, Jacob Evan Kudysch, Heather Josephine Lamontagne, Juliana G Leblanc, Carrie Faith Lutian;

Also, Shania Angela Mahabee, Kerina Mary Mandl, Eileen Amanda Morales, Erin Annesley Mullane, Kaitlyn Oliva, Magnus Ordner, Hanna Palosina, Christina Pavone, Daniela Brennan Petillo, Mikaela Julia Puzzo, Jessica Rosalina Reynolds, Trevor George Ricketts, Kaia-Lynn Renee Rizzo, Rebecca Nicole Romano, Holly Shaye Rosa, Brooke Anne Royal, Ashley Marie Ruiz, Brandon Cruz Russell, Julianna Milagros Santiago, Sofia Concepcion Santiago, Emily Jayne Schwartz, Kenneth Alexander Sholomicky, Samuel Peter Towne, Isabella Maria Valerian, Janaya Elsie Vazquez, Daelynne Zoey Veloz, Andrena Monet Williams, Justin Thomas Williams, Alyssa Jean Wright.

Grade 11 — Grace Louise Almeida, Anthony Christopher Angelo, Brandon Christopher Anglin, Alexis Awad, Brianna Lyn Bahr, Nathalie Barrios, McKenzie Jacquline Beck, Danette Berrios, George Marron Bloom, Alexa Julianne Capuano, Matthew Daniel Cerino, Hannah M Coello, Erick Omar Cruz, Andrew Michael Curti, Gwen Elizabeth Dascenzo, Carla DaSilva, Alisa Lori Delaney, Dante Lorenzo DiFederico, Laurie Sara Dominique, Brisa Chrystal Figueroa, Starr Figueroa, Sarah Ayanna Francis, Michelle Nicole Gabriele, Kaylie Joyce Gariepy, Helena Michelle Gerardi, Linamaria Gonzalez, Quentin Donel Goodman, Ryan Alexander Gravereaux;

Also, Daniel Gerard Halchak, Sianna Riley Haviland, Leanny Hernandez, Kelly Ann Hylton, Jamielyn Caneo Iquina, Maxwell Robert Jaekle, Romanya Joseph, Alexandra Kalicki, Hope Catherine Kavulich, Jonathan Carl Larsen, Nathaniel Edward Larsen, Allyson Patricia Lazarre, Michelle Lin, Maison Lindsie Liscinsky, Montana Shelby Macey, Glenn Wayne Marsh, Calum Kenneth McKenna, Hannah Leigh McLaughlin, Kara Sabrina McLean, Emma Jean McNamara, Klajdi Memelli, Kaleigh Mirowski, Alyssa Breanne Moore, Angelica Nicole Morales Lopez, Ashley Jane Murat, Danny Nguyen, Thelma Ugochi Ogazi, Nkiru Lynae Ogbogu, Kellie Marie Perillo, Ryan Zachary Poisson, Kateryna Polyak, Shakera Natalee Powell;

Also, Rohit M Ramakrishnan, Dillon Craig Rattray-Mattis, Larissa Xenia Roettger, Faith Danielle Roos, Christopher John Root, Scott Michael Seperack, Emily Robin Shevlin, Eileen Catherine Sholomicky, Kellie Scott Taylor, Natalya Turbaba, Maciel Roy Valle, Cecilia Vicens-Aca, Kristina Louise Weyhrauch, Ayianna Williams, Rodgenae Tisheena Williams, Zaheeda Zakir, Kayla Noemi Zurlo.

Grade 12 — Anthony R Abed, Michael Obinna Alisa, Marlin Daniela Arteaga Jimenez, Chrisaine S Bailey, Destiny Lynn Barnum, Francesca Rose Barone, James Bavolacco, Ava Grace Blashke, Emily Rose Booth, Carly Alexis Brainard, Rochelle Mia Buchanan, Jennifer A Cadley, Lindsay Marie Colacurcio, Leanne Comerford, Danielle Marie Costa, Kelly Lynn Costello, Holly A Crowther, Carissa Emily DiCicco, Kayla Angie Dominique, Thomas A DuRivage, Caroline Mary Early, Zachary Jan Fagan, William Ryan Fazekas, Kwann Anton Geer, Angelo Giannitelli;

Also,  Vincent Angelo Ginnetti, Courtney Jordan Greene, Erin Beth Hanna, Abbas Mohamed Harris, Alexis Shannon Hartman-Brown, Mikayla Dean Hartman-Brown, Monika Hlinka, Mary Katherine Jovanelly, Alexander Steven Kells, Julianna Rose Koonitsky, Lawrence Lam, Angelina Lee LaMonica, Peter Francis Lembo, Melissa Marie Lemieux, Tina Nicole Leone, Breyanna Nicole Lesperance, Elizabeth Ann Liquori, Emily May MacDaniel, Christopher Manente, Rebecca Nicole Marrero, Hannah Marie McGettigan, John Thomas Merritt, Vanessa Misurale, Sara Nicole Moore, Michele Frances Morra, Bryanna Morris, Casandra M Mott;

Also, Noureen Z Nassra, Haylee J Norton, Saira Nahomy Ordonez, Ruth Maribel Padilla, Joseph M Pellegrino, April Grace Polanco Suarez, Clarissa Polynice, Isabella Josephine Puzzo, Alyssa Savannah Rios, Madison Theresa Robotti, Isabella Katherine Romano, Olivia Faith Sage, Evelyn Santana, Yoselyn Sarceno, Chadwick Emerson Schroeder, Rachel C Scott, Mark Frederick Sennello, Elaine Nicole Stephens, Zoe Lynn Stradinger, Jasmine Sherelle Streeter, Jessica M Taliercio, Maria Isabella Terrizzi, Alexis Anastacia Trovarelli, Joshua M Vazquez, Yeymi Francisca Velasquez Alfaro, Alyssa Ann Velez, Ashley A Williams, Bryianna Davina Williams, Gabriel E Williams, Kylie Elizabeth Zack.

Second honors

Grade 9 — Anthony R Abed, Michael Obinna Alisa, Marlin Daniela Arteaga Jimenez, Chrisaine S Bailey, Destiny Lynn Barnum, Francesca Rose Barone, James Bavolacco, Ava Grace Blashke, Emily Rose Booth, Carly Alexis Brainard, Rochelle Mia Buchanan, Jennifer A Cadley, Lindsay Marie Colacurcio, Leanne Comerford, Danielle Marie Costa, Kelly Lynn Costello, Holly A Crowther, Carissa Emily DiCicco, Kayla Angie Dominique, Thomas A DuRivage, Caroline Mary Early, Zachary Jan Fagan, William Ryan Fazekas, Kwann Anton Geer, Angelo Giannitelli, Vincent Angelo Ginnetti, Courtney Jordan Greene, Erin Beth Hanna, Abbas Mohamed Harris;

Also, Alexis Shannon Hartman-Brown, Mikayla Dean Hartman-Brown, Monika Hlinka, Mary Katherine Jovanelly, Alexander Steven Kells, Julianna Rose Koonitsky, Lawrence Lam, Angelina Lee LaMonica, Peter Francis Lembo, Melissa Marie Lemieux, Tina Nicole Leone, Breyanna Nicole Lesperance, Elizabeth Ann Liquori, Emily May MacDaniel, Christopher Manente, Rebecca Nicole Marrero, Hannah Marie McGettigan, John Thomas Merritt, Vanessa Misurale, Sara Nicole Moore, Michele Frances Morra, Bryanna Morris, Casandra M Mott, Noureen Z Nassra, Haylee J Norton, Saira Nahomy Ordonez, Ruth Maribel Padilla, Joseph M Pellegrino, April Grace Polanco Suarez, Clarissa Polynice, Isabella Josephine Puzzo;

Also, Alyssa Savannah Rios, Madison Theresa Robotti, Isabella Katherine Romano, Olivia Faith Sage, Evelyn Santana, Yoselyn Sarceno, Chadwick Emerson Schroeder, Rachel C Scott, Mark Frederick Sennello, Elaine Nicole Stephens, Zoe Lynn Stradinger, Jasmine Sherelle Streeter, Jessica M Taliercio, Maria Isabella Terrizzi, Alexis Anastacia Trovarelli, Joshua M Vazquez, Yeymi Francisca Velasquez Alfaro, Alyssa Ann Velez, Ashley A Williams, Bryianna Davina Williams, Gabriel E Williams, Kylie Elizabeth Zack.

Grade 10 — Sarah Aktim, Chelsea Grace Alexandre, Dwight O’Conner Barnes, Juliana Marie Barone, Aleisha Christia Barr, Cassandra Marie Berg, Kaylie Marie Broadhurst, Gianee Brianna Burgos, Natalie Castillo, Hannah Marie Cologgi, Samantha Lynn Crowther, Ryan William Deak, Cameron Luis DeLeon, Vienna Alexandra DeRubis, Abigail Cecelia Feehan, Nya Dolo Gardner, Tuwari Yashawn Gentles, Dominique Sade Green, Trevon Quentin Griffin, Christopher Alan Gulish, Sarah Harrison, Justin Ricardo Herrera, Connor Peter Hikade, Ayisha Ijaz, Jaslin Johnson, Zackary Alec Korzenko, Francis Paul Lembo, Joshua Natalino Lisi, Jeremiah Lopez, Olivia Marie Lopez, Anyissa Marie Martinez, Alexander Maurice Mosley, Shanely Ortiz;

Also, Jenna Rose Petro, Jimmy Thanh Pham, Jason Michael Pickel, Queenasia Iyah Ireyonnah Pierce, Ximena Floricelda Pineda, Samantha Michele Piroh, Shawn William Prince, Brianna Acela Ramos, Talia Rose Ranocchia, Colin James Richards, Maximus Robert Rodman, Emely Nicole Rodriguez, Naomi Ariana Rodriguez, Cullen McKay Roper, Alexander Sanchez, Katie Anne Schulte, Christopher James Serreti, Syed Durraiz Ali Shah, Charles Soria, Amanda Laura Stauber, Jamie Rose Sullivan, Matthew Michael Torpey, Delanah Faith Urban, John David Vitone, Sarah Elisabeth Williams, Yariah-Lynn Kharmyl Williams, William Albert Young.

Grade 11 — Luis Alberto, Danny Alexander, Justin Alexander, Armstrong, Aaliyah Condoleezza, Sema Nur, Jack Nicholas, Serena, Philip Frederick, Sergio E, Claire R, Amanda Kathleen, Brenden Alexander, Chelsea Annellisse, Joshua Reed, Jaden Michael, Danielle Riberio, Jarrod Thomas, Grant Michael, Laura Danielle, Mia Lynn, Benjamin Fairbend, Elijah Daquan, Maysa, Emiliano Jakob, Tiffany Lauren, Samantha Marie, Fiona, Elizabeth Alexandra, Robert Patrick, Giana Marie, Jaela Nyema, Rafael Alejandro, Kaitlyn A, Emani, Olivia Rae;

Also, Erica Eliza, Ketel Jerry, Jasmin M, Christopher Leo, Felipe De Abreu, Michael Jon, Joshua, Rose Alexandra, Ly’Nette Alexia, Jayden Isaiah, Jocelyn, Alyssa, Rachel Elizabeth, Khaliah Charlize, Michael Joseph, Andre Jaivis, Richard Chairman, Jack Emmett, Brittney Marie, Kyle, Damien Graham, Umu, Eriona Ny’Shay, John Steven, Isabella Carol, Tyler William, Samantha Joan, Carly Jeanne, Ricaldo Taffari, Kyle Robert.

Grade 12 — Tyler Joseph Barnum, Ryan Batka, Samuel J Battaglia, Devon Michael Binion, Brett J Bogdwicz, Kathryn Mary Boyle, Christopher Jeovoni Branez, Gabriel J Butler, Catherine Ann Chmielewski, Naya Julia Clapp, Nicole Yingzhen Collins, Kyle A Costa, Yeimieliz Cruz, Gustave Curcio, Philip Michael DiNardo, Zhyaire Ayquan Fernandes, Lourdes Rose Figueroa;

Also, Jessica Helene Guerrucci, Damian Isaiah Hopkins, Antonio Javier Jasso, Bilonda Renathe Kalemba, Dalisa Claire Kennedy, Emily Grace Kratochwil, Molly Rose Leonard, Michael Dean Monelli, Shannon Mullings, Neil James Murdoch, Joseph M Pallock, Veronica E Perez, Clarinda Polynice, Anthony Ramos, Michelle Nicolle Rodriguez, Adam J Santiago, Cooper John Shea, Pedro Villa, Marlon A Vinza.

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Summer Swim Saturdays at Sterling House pool begins Saturday, July 1, and continues every Saturday this summer, from noon-4 p.m. Sterling House members may swim for $1.

“Our campers enjoy our pool every day, so we thought our greater Sterling House Community could too! We are really excited to offer our members a $1 community swim and encourage families to cool off and have fun together on our summer Saturdays,” said Sterling House Executive Director Amanda Meeson.

Advance registration is not required. A Sterling House membership costs $15 per year for an individual, or $30 per year for a family. For more information, visit sterlinghousecc.org.

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On Wednesday, June 28, at 3 p.m. the ‘Pinta’ and the ‘Nina,’ replicas of Columbus’ ships, will arrive in Bridgeport. The ships will be docked at Captain’s Cove Seaport on Bostwick Avenue, 1 Bostwick Avenue, Bridgeport until their departure early Wednesday morning July 5.

The ships will be open to the general public on Thursday, June 29.

The Nina was built by hand and without the use of power tools and is considered to be the most historically correct Columbus Replica ever built. The ‘Pinta’ recently was built in Brazil and is a larger version of the archetypal caravel. Historians consider the caravel the Space Shuttle of the fifteenth century.

While in port, the general public is invited to visit the ships for a walk-aboard, self-guided tour. Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $6 for students 5-16. Children 4 and under are free. The ships are open everyday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. No reservations are required.

Teachers or organizations wishing to schedule a 30 minute guided tour with a crew member should call 787-672-2152 or visit ninapinta.org, click on ‘Take a Tour’ and fill out online form. Minimum of 15, $5 per person; no maximum. Email columfnd1492@gmail.com.

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ABC Child Care & Learning Center, 2740 Broadbridge Avenue, Stratford celebrated their 2017 Pre-K graduation on Wednesday, June 21.

The graduation ceremony was held at the center where the graduates wore full cap and gown attire. During the ceremony the graduates artwork was on display and they performed various songs and poems for family and friends. There were 14 graduates in the class.

After the ceremony graduates participated in the annual hat toss followed by a reception with refreshments shared with family and friends.

Traditional hat toss photo since 1964

Class of 2017 graduates

Shannon Cyr waves to her family

Genevieve Piccolo receives her diploma

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Stratford Probate Court Judge Kurt Ahlberg has announced that the Court has received a limited number of Connecticut Caregiver Resource Guides from the Connecticut Chapter of AARP.

“This publication is a very useful tool for those providing care for family members,” Judge Ahlberg said. “It provides contact information for both governmental and nonprofit resources for those providing care for elderly or disabled individuals.”

“The Court cannot give enough thanks to those caregivers, who are often family members, who provide this service to those in Stratford who cannot provide for themselves,” Ahlberg continued. “This guide should help them obtain the additional support they need to continue to provide  care to their loved ones.”

The guide is available at the Stratford Probate Court, 468 Birdseye Street, second floor, for free.  The court’s hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. to noon.

For more information, call 203-385-4023.

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Stratford’s Square One Theatre Company concluded its 27th anniversary season with the annual presentation of its Subscriber Awards. The awards were selected by the theatre’s nearly 1,000 subscribers who voted for performers in various acting categories from the company’s three-play, 2016-17 season. This was the second year for the theatre’s new space onstage at Stratford Academy.

Square One’s production of Christian O’Reilly’s, Chapatti last March won two awards including Outstanding Production. It also was cited for Outstanding Actor for Al Kulcsar of Fairfield, playing a lonely Irishman resisting the opportunity to fall in love. Kulcsar is the top winner thus far with this most recent award being his eighth. He also won last season for his role in The Outgoing Tide and previously for The Shop at Sly Corner, Freud’s Last Session and Southern Comforts among others. Familiar actors who also repeated wins in the Outstanding Featured Actor and Actress categories Pat Leo of Monroe and Peggy Nelson of Hamden were cited for their roles as the President and First Lady in Square One’s fall production of the political drama, Now or Later by Christopher Shinn.

Named Outstanding Actress was Alice McMahon of Ridgefield, for her starring role in Mark St. Germain’s Becoming Dr. Ruth. The one-woman play about America’s foremost sex therapist closed Square One’s season last month. McMahon has won previously for her roles in Southern Comforts and Not Waving at the theatre.

Square One’s 28th anniversary season will open with Steven Levenson’s workplace comedy, Core Values, on Nov. 2. For more information call 203-375-8778 or visit squareonetheatre.com.

Square One Theatre Company’s Subscriber Award winners Peggy Nelson, Al Kulcsar and Alice McMahon.

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Stratford Library

The Stratford Library and Square One Theatre Company continues Readers Theatre Summer Showcase 2017, the annual series of live, staged readings of new plays, with Wendy MacLeod’s new contemporary play, Things Being What They Are on Thursday, June 29, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. No reservations will be taken. The theatre reading, which is the fourth of seven scheduled readings in the play series, is free and open to the public.

As Bill anxiously waits for his unfaithful wife and his furniture, he is visited by Jack, a divorced neighbor who suggest the loneliness of life after marriage. At first Jack appears to be a nightmare neighbor, but gradually Bill’s perception of his new “friend” deepens. Things Being What They Are is a serious comedy about middle-aged male angst that is by turns acid, tender and funny in a way that proceeds powerfully from character and context.

Taking part in the library reading are Christopher Finch of Bridgeport and Bruce Murray of Stratford. Tom Holehan of Stratford, artistic director of Square One, will stage the reading.

For more information, call the 203-385-4162.

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Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo will celebrate their new Canada lynx kittens born in April with a “gender announcement” on Thursday, June 29, at 11 a.m. Guests may donate $2 at the front gate to receive a scratch ticket which reveals the kittens’ genders. $5 will purchase a “Team Boy” or “Team Girl” bracelet; $10 will purchase a pair of “Team Boy” or “Team Girl” sunglasses.

The gender reveal will take place in front of the lynx exhibit. Staff and guests will celebrate together. There also will be an enrichment activity provided for the adult male lynx: when he begins to play with a paper mache rabbit, there will be streamers inside to inform him of the gender of his offspring.

The lynx kittens have been offered the opportunity to explore their exhibit, but mom is very protective and they haven’t made their first foray outside yet. Stay tuned — it may be any day. Part of the Zoo’s focus on animal welfare places the choice with the animals, particularly the lynx mother.

About the Canada Lynx

Lynx are light brown to gray in color, similar in appearance to a Bobcat but larger, with longer legs. The tip of their tail is black, and they have long black ear tufts, giving them their distinctive appearance. Lynx lead a solitary life except during breeding season and when mothers travel with their young. Females give birth to between one-five young after a 60-74 day gestation period. Called either cubs or kittens, the young are weaned in two-five months. Lynx kittens learn to actively hunt snowshoe hares, red squirrels, and grouse by the time they are eight months old. Adult lynx are exceptional stalkers, silently ambushing prey once in striking distance.

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport is open daily from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Adult admission (ages 12 & older) is $15, children (ages 3 -11) is $12, senior admission (62 and older) is just $11, and children under 3 years old are free. Zoo members also are admitted free. Parking at the Zoo is free of charge.

Canada lynx kitten

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The following students were named to the fourth marking period honor roll at Flood Middle School:

First honors

Grade 7 — Brittany Chiamaka Alino, Jose L Almonte, Alexis J Aquilino, Cassie Faith Auten, Maria L Batsu, Amiya Danielle Bennett, Shanice Bernard, Alex Gaston Boursiquot, Janiya Nelice Brookins-DePina, Grace Ann Browne, Ymanni Canales, Natalie Caraballo, Bella Marie Carlozzi, Shanel Maria Carrasquillo, Kalonji Malik Cowan, Aidan Michael Cruz, Emily P Csuka, Stephanie Ruth Cunningham, Adriana Marie DeBernardo, Savannah N DiNuzzo, Mia I DePronio, Lea Unique Donofrio, Alma Dovolani, Abby L Duff, Valeria Del Carmen Erazo, Natalie E Farrell, Meghan A Fenton, Natalia Flores, James Darren Galpin, Gianna R Gerardi;

Also, Jessica M Goduto, Jacob Matthew Gomez, Fiona M Greaves, Tiana Shanice Gregg, Maurice Frankson St Aubyn Grey, Michael J Guasp, Sarah Guerrier, Farah S Hamada, Caitlyn L Haray, Rylee Rain Henault, Jonathan W Hylton, Ashley F Ivanko, Hayley J Ivanko, Karlss Lovesky Jean, Kaithlyn A Joseph, Jake C Kalson, Yasmine Kamel, Grace Elizabeth Kascak, Ryan P Kingston, Joseph L Kling, Zinnia R Kling, Angelica Laszczak, Jessica Laszczak, Kyra Elizabeth Ligas, Nolan L Liscinsky, Daniel R Lombard, Rebecca A Lothson, Jordyn K Mariano, Sean A McGettigan, Luke T McLaughlin, Ryan M McLaughlin, Brendan Francis McNamee, Natalie Grace Miguel, Martin Charles Miller, Matthew S Mirowski, Angelo Montes;

Also, Daisha M Morehouse, Rane Erin Morrissey, Kate L Moss, Grace Ann Marie N’Dabian, Rayhan T Negedu, Benjamin A Negron, Joshua W Newall, Masengo P Nkuili, Vanessa K Otero, Frank J Ramos, Julian Alexander Rivera-Guaita, Yanneli Aidah Rodas, Rose M Rodrigues, Taylor R Rosa, Brayden Armando Rosales, Leilani Cora Sealey, Nikhil Shankar, Tanner M Shea, Justin A Siegel, Amanda Aquino Soares, Sophia R Solemene, Adam Sowinski, Aakarsh S Sriram, Tyler Sean Stanziale, Jacob Patrick Stirna, Spencer Riley Tote, Mariana Rose Trovarelli, Anthony M Valerian, Leann A Vezina, Paris I Watson, Amanda Rose Weinbaum, Daniel J Weyhrauch, Alyssa Andrace Williams, Kevinah V Wright.

Grade 8 — Alixandria I Agathos, Danielle C Ahern, Julianna M Alcantara, William Alcoser, Daimler Krishjanis Aleksjuks, Keeyon Jaden Asante, Frank Thomas Ballaro, Dylan Andrew Bauer, Grace Isabel Beddington, Laurie Annabel Bernard, Samuel Aaron Boyd, Mi Cai, Juiliet Lynn Capeles, Angelina Sophia Cevallos, Daniel A Chalghin, Jade Claxton, Kevin Enrique Collazo, Alicia Cook, Haily N Cunliffe, Dakota Mackenzie Damon, Ethan Garrett David, Madison Elizabeth Derubis, Angelica Blue DeSimone, Pierre Duvert, Gabriella Marie Elcsics, Dennis N Elrod, Armand Fabrizi, Vincenzo J Fabrizi, Jennifer Fajardo, Jenna Ann Garcia;

Also, Cristina Garcia-Sanchez, Aditya Sreenivas Gowd, Toni Brianna Greene, Jonathan M Gulish, Matthew Alan Guzzi, Karima Mohamed Hamada, Miranda Hasani, Eben Burgess Hikade, Jamie Aaliyah Hopkins, Huy Huong, Alexa Iassogna, Jessiemae Caneo Iquina, Bryan Jean, Korin Dorothy Justinius, Layla Khattak, Monika Kmiecik, Ethan Louis Kudysch, Sean Michael Leclerc, Kaitlyn Marie Madigan, Gianna Amaya Marolo, Ganine Marie Marottolo, Carolina Nicole Martinez, Lindsey Melanie Martinez, Madison Love Matias, McKayla Luv Matias, Yamani Michelle McCollough, Morgan Elizabeth McCreary, Crystal Lynne Miller;

Also, Megan Angela Montalvo, Kayla Morel, Colleen P Mullane, Jamil Negedu, Dylan Soares Nogueira, Kyle Lazaro Nogueira, Mia Bella Noisette, Brianna Marie Parzyck, Amaya Marie Pemberton, Bianca Andrade Plachi, Kristen Paige Plastini, Adithya Prabakaran, Morgan E Reilly, Alexis Emmanuel Reyes, Tatyanna Nicole Reyes, Kylie Rich, Alexandra R Richo, Isabella Rivera, Vincent Joseph Santorelli, Jason Santos, Samantha Lynn Schulte, Reece Seperack, Stephanie Lynne Sierer, Amandine Brielle Sime, Emma L Solomon, Ryan Coy Stansberry, Britney K Szarmach, Elijah James Thomas, Annina Sophia Torcaso, Joseph Junior Velez, Bruno Viera, Nikolaos Sofronios Vlahos, Michelle Trinh Vo.

Second honors

Grade 7 — Shayla Annia Abner, Malachi Acevedo, Kara Eldra-Jwame Aldonza, Christian Chidubem Alino, Emanuel Sergio Palmeira Barbosa, Rexhep Begolli, Ivy L Beninco, Mikayla Jade Bonilla, Elie Loru-Charma Rachel Cadeau, Stephanie Elena Canizalez, Drew H Cardarelli, Cody B Carruthers, Patrick Wojciech Chudecki, Jeremy Laverne Conder, Joanna Czaja, Nicholas P DeManche, Elaine Demattos, Carolane Dorival, Jacob Dzienis, Jhon Kelly Fernandez Colon, Ashley Abi Fernandez, Jesse James Gillespy, Aidan Philip Grise, Abdul Hameed Harris, Aferdita Hasani, Claire Nandini Havey, Rebbecca Lynn IIioff, Alex Francisco Jochola, Maria Joy Lisi, Ashton Joseph Lockhart, Saige MacIntosh, Jada V Masek, Juan Daniel Mondragon, Abigail Happy Nelson, David Nerio, Alex Novotny, Ymoni Ortiz, Kourtney A Palucci;

Also, Sophia B Paternoster, Isaiah Brooks Howard Phillips, Kelsey Ponce, Genessa Printemps, Alison Micaela Pulgarin, Briana Ruby Quintana, Alyssa M Ranocchia, Michael Rilley, Danny Adriel Rivera, Karina Maylene Rivera, Sebastian Rodriguez, Adrianna Elise Romero, Ryan Romero, Trever A Santiago, Tyler E Santiago, Joshua W Santos, Michael Manuel Singh, Emily Skiba, Nia K Staton, Amelia Rose Szymanski, Flynn J Tolido, Raymond Urena.

Grade 8 — Yilmaz Aktim, Paul Ryan Alesevich, Mariah Lauryn Allen, Victor Emilio Alvarez, Olivia Andrade, Ashlie Jaylene Bailey, Madison Mae Bannister, John Thomas Baroni, Kaheem Nathanael Barrett, Lily Grace Batista, Luke Edward Blashke, Tomas Candiotti, Brianna Lynn Carroll, Briana Amaya Checo, Brian Alexander Cruz, Cullen Bryce Damon, Kolly R DaSilva, Joshua Michael Daskam, Saheim Anthony Davis, James Brookins DePina, Samuel Nicholas Donovan, Tamara Exile, Liliana Reina Flores, Elizabeth Patsy Frankel, Emmett William Frendt;

Also, Mathew Pereira Gama, Matthew Alexander Garcia, Kasey Tylor Girard, Amadeo Gonzalez Peralta, Michael Dean Gramse, Alyssa Marie Hall, Shadi Samir Hamada, William Heiden, William H Huntting, Mekaylia Krystal Ingram, Beverly Jeanty, Sarah Khouja, Daniel Lapinski, Israel Lebron, Hannah R Lewis, Brian Scott Lupo, Vinicius Gabriel Machado, Rosanna Asmin Martinez, Theodore James Frank T Miles, Mathew Emmanuel Morales, Brenna Marie Morin, Brendan Patrick Murphy, John Lucas Nawrocki, Maurice Josh Neri, Brianna Nguyen;

Also, Aliya Keyana Nichols, Alexis Noel, Mario A Oliva, Ronald Andree Oliva, Stephen Atlas Ordner, Emmanuelle Audrey Oxigene, Donny Isrrael Paguay, Kristina Grace Palucci, Mckenzie R Rassavage, Amari Eduardo Rivera, Brandon Lance Rivera, Justin Russo, Ceezar Cadette Samson, Jalynette Sanchez, Makayla Rose Vaughn Schmidt, Rabiya Sultan Senel, Toyi Hendrik Shimizu Ruffner, Kara Sinise, Alexa Spencer, Jeremiah Machi Stallworth;

Also, Emma Marie Stauber, Allex Lloyd Symister, Savion Antonio Thompson, Leilani Samara Toledo, Victoria Lynn Tunney, Cailyn E Valentine, Dylan N Vancho, Alexaly Yahairis Velazquez, Amanda Kaitlyn Wallace, Jayden Robert Wegrzyn, Kwami Del’Von Bruce Williams, Marcus LeRoy Winer, Madison E Zurlo.

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The Stratford Community Concert Band will present their final summer concert on Tuesday, July 11, at 7 p.m., at the Paradise Green Gazebo, 131 Huntington Road. Rain date is July 13.

The band, in its 56th season, will present a selection of familiar music in the swing style. The entire musical program has been arranged by the band’s musical director and conductor Wayne Hiller of Bridgeport and is different from the first summer concert.

Attendees are invited to bring chairs or blankets. For more information, call band president Bob Sherman, 203-556-4097 or email footdoc7777@gmail.com.

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Stratford Parents’ Place (SPP) recently celebrated another successful year of its Family, Friends and Neighbors program. Providers who attended this year’s celebration were treated to dessert and a raffle for toys and baby equipment, many of which were donated to Parents’ Place through the Junior Women’s League of Stratford and families who support the center’s mission.

The Family, Friends and Neighbors program supports Stratford home-based child care providers. Funding is provided by the United Way of Coastal Fairfield County. The program offers a lending library of learning bags, ongoing provider outreach and support by a certified parent educator, a home visiting program focusing on child development information, and monthly provider/child activity sessions held at Parents’ Place.

The providers also are able to participate in Stratford Parents’ Place Early Childhood Institute workshops and training. These trainings support quality child care and education of preschoolers and include topics specific to Connecticut’s Early Learning and Development Standards, (CT ELDS).

Lillian, a Stratford home-based childcare provider said that with the help of Stratford Parents’ Place, and learning more about the CT ELDS, she has been able to “Make many improvements and has learned so much.”

Stratford Parents’ Place, a family resource center, located at Stratford Academy/Johnson House, 719 Birdseye Street is a program of the Stratford Public Schools. All programs and services are for Stratford residents. For more information about this program, call Migda Carrero, Stratford Parents’ Place at 203-381-6992 or carrerom@stratfordk12.org.

Participants in Stratford Parents’ Place Family, Friends, and Neighbors program.

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On Thursday, June 22, Sterling House Community Center hosted more than 300 future campers, family members, staff and friends for its Summer Day Camp Ice Cream Social on the front lawn of the former Sterling family mansion.

Board members, staff, volunteers and friends of Sterling House scooped hundreds of chocolate and vanilla ice cream cups, thanks to support from Goody Bassett’s Ice Cream Shoppe.

Children in attendance enjoyed the playground and open lawns.

The occasion was the kick-off of Sterling House’s 76th annual Summer Day Camp program, which officially began the following Monday, June 26.

According to Amanda Meeson, executive director at Sterling House, the Ice Cream Social was a way to welcome families to the house, introduce them to the camp staff and give the campers an opportunity to make new friends.

“The first day of camp can be overwhelming for many and especially first-time campers.

“We thought an ice cream social would be a fun way to support that transition and we are thrilled so many families came out to join us.

Camp Director Priscilla Choquette, Meeson and camp staff took turns talking to parents about the structure and activities at camp while counselors took the lead and facilitated games with their new campers.

There are still openings in a few age groups for Sessions 2, 3 and 4 of camp and wait lists have been started for all the groups that are full.

If interested, find more information at sterlinghousecc.org, or call 203-378-2606, ext. 100.

Sterling House Camp Junior Counselors Kyle Hoban, Kara Pepper, and Matt Pond scoop ice cream provided by Goody Bassetts Ice Cream Shoppe in Stratford.

Sterling House camper Jack D’Amore waits for toppings on his ice cream sundae.

Sterling House campers Violet Sten, Sydney Taber, Jake Camperlengo, Avery Taber, Lily Sten, and Aubrey Rich.

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Patrick Comins has been named the new director of the Connecticut Audubon Society. — Photo by Scott Kruitbosch

The Connecticut Audubon Society has named Patrick Comins, a leading authority on the conservation of the state’s birds and the habitats that support them, as its executive director.

Comins will lead the organization as it focuses on inspiring an ever-greater spirit of conservation statewide, through its education programs, citizen science initiatives, and habitat improvement projects, and at its seven centers and 20 sanctuaries, including the Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center in Milford.

Known for his abiding passion for birds and the environment, Comins started his career by conducting bird surveys for the Connecticut Audubon Society, and is currently director of bird conservation for Audubon Connecticut, the state office of the National Audubon Society. (The Connecticut Audubon Society, founded in 1898, is an independent organization that predates the formation of the National Audubon Society.)

He will begin his new position on July 17, replacing Nelson North, who is retiring after 10 years as director of Fairfield operations and executive director.

“Our goal was to find an executive director with an impeccable record of success as a conservationist and a reputation for integrity and leadership throughout the state – and we are confident that we found him in Patrick Comins,” said Peter Kunkel, chairman of Connecticut Audubon’s Board of Directors.

“Our members and the conservation community at large can be assured that with Patrick leading the organization we will build on the record of success that started when Mabel Osgood Wright founded Connecticut Audubon 119 years ago.”

Comins said he would focus on working with the board, and with the organization’s members, staff and large network of grassroots volunteers, to continue Wright’s vision of inspiring people to conserve by connecting with the natural world.

The Connecticut Audubon Society is based in Fairfield, has a staff of approximately 30 employees in Milford, Old Lyme, Glastonbury, Pomfret, and Sherman, and at its EcoTravel program based in Essex. The organization’s award-winning Science in Nature outdoor education program teaches basic conservation science to almost 20,000 students a year. Its Osprey Nation program uses 200-plus volunteers to compile and analyze data on more than 300 active osprey nests in the state.

“It is humbling to walk in the footsteps of Mabel Osgood Wright, one of the giants of the early bird conservation movement,” Comins said. “I intend to keep her original vision of ‘inspiring people to conserve nature’ as a key tenet as we refine a vision for 21st century conservation at the Connecticut Audubon Society.”

Comins is a graduate of Trinity College in Hartford and a resident of Meriden. He is a past president of the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) and was the 2007 recipient of its Mabel Osgood Wright Award and 2017 President’s Award. He has written several articles on bird conservation and identification for the COA’s quarterly journal, The Connecticut Warbler.

He has also been a regular contributor to Connecticut Audubon’s annual Connecticut State of the Birds report.

Comins said he intends to follow the same collaborative approach to bird conservation that has allowed him to play a key role in the conservation of more than 2,000 acres of critical bird habitats in Connecticut and more than 4,000 acres of key habitats in the Connecticut River watershed for the Silvio O. Conte National Wildlife Refuge.

Important projects he has worked on in include the protection of the former Griswold Airport property in Madison and the Preserve in Old Saybrook; additions to the Salt Meadow Unit of the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge and Menunketesuck Island in Westbrook; additions to the Barn Island Wildlife Management Area in Stonington; and the protection of the Guilford Sluice property and Salt Meadows Park in Guilford.

Comins said he would continue to work in cooperation with Audubon Connecticut on the Audubon Alliance for Coastal Waterbirds and other projects.

Audubon Connecticut Executive Director Stewart Hudson said, “On behalf of the staff and board of Audubon Connecticut and the National Audubon Society, we owe a big debt of gratitude to Patrick for the extraordinary accomplishments that he has led on behalf of birds, other wildlife, and people in our state.  There is not a part of Connecticut that has not been touched by his vision, compassion, bird knowledge, and hard work. We are disappointed that he is leaving, but heartened by the fact that he is not going far. The good news is that we can continue to work with Patrick on these issues in the years to come. We wish him the best in his new position.”

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