SEYMOUR — The Seymour Board of Education met this week to recognize this year’s annual award winners.
Below is the list of awards bestowed.
Congrats to all the students, staff and families.
A. Awards Recognitions
1. 2023 Distinguished Alumnus of Seymour High School – Mr. Jim Freund
2. Retiring Staff Members – Dr. Susan Compton, Mr. Jim Garofolo
a. Seymour High School – Mr. Jim Freund
• Kathy Verlezza, Business Teacher
• Rich Kearns, Director of Security
b. Chatfield-LoPresti – Ms. Cindy Brooks
• Barbara Tucci, Nutrition Services
3. Golden Apple Awards – Dr. Susan Compton, Ms. Mary Sue Feige
a. Bungay School, Michael Milia – Ms. Lauren Reid
b. Chatfield-LoPresti School, Alyssa Latanowich – Mr. David Olechna
c. Special Education, Charles Kochan – Dr. Kris Boyle
d. Seymour Middle School, Allison Acquavella – Ms. Kathleen Reynolds
e. Seymour High School, Stephanie Ciccone – Mr. Jim Freund
f. District – Dr. Susan Compton
• Melissa Anelli, SHS Counselor
• Jennifer Batterton, SMS Teacher
• Linda Bellavance, CO Secretary
• Cathy Federowicz, SHS Teacher
4. PAW (Progressing in All Work) Award – Dr. Susan Compton, Ms. Shannon Levey
a. Bungay School, Meadow McFarlin – Ms. Lauren Reid
b. Chatfield-LoPresti School, Archer Richards – Mr. David Olechna
c. Seymour Middle School, Alexander Barrett – Ms. Kathleen Reynolds
d. Seymour High School, Jeremy Reyes – Mr. Jim Freund
5. CABE Student Leadership Award –, Mr. Jim Freund, Ms. Kathleen Reynolds, Ms. Kristen Harmeling
a. Allie Kevalis, Seymour Middle School – Ms. Kathleen Reynolds
b. Rylee Yacawych, Seymour Middle School – Ms. Kathleen Reynolds
c. Peyton Dauphinais, Seymour High School – Mr. Jim Freund
d. Tyler Lang, Seymour High School – Mr. Jim Freund
6. CAPSS Award of Excellence – Mr. Jim Freud, Ms. Kathleen Reynolds, Mr. Jim Garofolo)
a. Tyler Lang, Seymour High School
b. Ella Santanelli, Seymour High School
c. Delaney Catlin, Seymour Middle School
d. Luca Tecci, Seymour Middle School
7. SCASA Award – Mr. Jim Freud, Ms. Kathleen Reynolds, Ms. Lauren Reid, Mr. David Olechna, Ms. Kristen Bruno
a. Charles Anderson, Bungay Elementary School – Ms. Lauren Reid
b. Sarah England, Chatfield LoPresti Elementary School — Mr. David Olechna
c. Mia Cunningham, Seymour Middle School – Ms. Kathleen Reynolds
d. Adam Simoes, Seymour Middle School – Ms. Kathleen Reynolds
e. Ella Santanelli, Seymour High School – Mr. Jim Freund
f. Lily Bunosso, Seymour High School – Mr. Jim Freund
8. David A. Brumer Excellence in Education Award – Mr. Jake Velleco, Mr. Ed Strumello
a. Domenic DiPaola
9. John J. Gallagher Memorial Athletic Award – Mr. Jamie Yakushewich, Mr. Stephan Behuniak
a. Paul O’Connor
10. Vincentena Kobasa Excellence in Teaching Award – Rebecca Bennett, Mr. Jay Hatfield
a. Mary Ellen Slywka
11. Karen R. Stanek “Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat” Memorial Award – Mr. Mike Nimons, Mr. Fred Stanek,
First Selectwoman Annmarie Drugonis
a. Joe Carrafiello
12. Thomas J. Petruny Memorial Education and Environment Award – Ms. Kathleen Reynolds
a. Lily Fappiano
13. 2023 – 2024 Paraeducator of the Year – Dr. Kris Boyle, Ms. Kristen Harmeling
a. Chelsea Troxell
14. 2023 – 2024 Teacher of the Year – Dr. Susan Compton, Mr. Ed Strumello
a. Nicole Fearon
15. Recognition of Board of Education Student Representative – Mr. Jay Hatfield
a. Tyler Lang
16. Recognition of Awards Committee Student Representatives – Mr. Chris Champagne
a. Madison Jarvis
b. Tyler Lang
c. Duncan Plude
17. Introduction of First Graduates of Griffin Allied Health Program – Mr. Paul Lucke, Mr. Fred Stanek
a. Julia Olson
b. Kiara Ramos
18. Valedictorian, Duncan Plude – Mr. Jim Freund, Dr. Susan Compton
19. Salutatorian, Madison Jarvis – Mr. Jim Freund, Dr. Susan Compton
20. Top 10 Students – Class of 2023 – Dr. Susan Compton, Mr. Jim Freund
10. Jacqueline Okula
9. Tyler Lang
8. Jonathan David
7. Lilly Galietta
6. Sara Prodan
5. John Douglass
4. Devin Cronin
3. Sparsh Koyambreth
2. Madison Jarvis
1. Duncan Plude
