Shelton High School honored 128 students this month for displaying qualities of scholarship, leadership, citizenship, sportsmanship and responsibility.
The students were recognized at the 29th annual Awards Assembly on June 2 at the school’s auditorium.
Dr. Beth Smith, Headmaster, opened the program speaking to the mission statement of the school requiring students to meet high academic and behavioral expectations.
She recognized and congratulated the staff, students, parents, and the community for working collaboratively to ensure that this program continues.
Greetings were given by Guidance Department Chairperson Cynthia Brouillette, Senior Class President Will Price, Acting Board of Education Chairperson Arlene Liscinsky, Superintendent of Schools Freeman Burr and Mayor Mark Lauretti.
Students were then presented with individual awards over one hundred dollars, a total award amount of $132,175.31.
One hundred twenty-eight students were honored for displaying qualities of scholarship, leadership, citizenship, sportsmanship and responsibility. The award recipients were nominated for these awards by their teachers, school counselors, administrators, coaches and club advisors. Mr. Steven Swensen, Housemaster, offered closing remarks.
Mr. Swensen commended the award recipients for demonstrating exemplary qualities of good citizenship, academic excellence, leadership, perseverance, dedication and outstanding performance in the arts, music, athletics, service and extra-curricular activities.
Two weeks ago the Book and Achievement Award Ceremony was held before our entire student body.
Awards $100 and under totaling close to $10,000, as well as the university and college book awards and certificates of recognition, were presented to 156 students.
