On May 23, 63 students graduated from the West Haven Adult Education Pro- gram in a ceremony at West Haven High School. Two students who became natu- ralized citizens through the program, as well as students who became Certified Nurses Aides were also recognized. Mi- chael Horobin was chosen as Student of the Year and will receive a scholarship award from the West Haven Rotary Club. The West Haven Chamber of Commerce presented an achievement award and scholarship to Debra Barnes, and Nana Boateng received the Lifelong Learner Award and scholarship from the West Haven Adult Education program.
Second-place winners
WHHS students Natalia Lecce, Ashlyn O’Keefe, Amanda Hill and Kassandra Mar- ron (front row), pictured with other grade 9-11 finalists, Ron Araujo, Eversource, Mary Sotos, DEEP Deputy Commissioner, and Pat McDonnell, United Illuminating, received 2nd place for their project at the 13th annu- al eesmarts Student Contest award ceremony held on June 2 at the State Capitol. The stu- dents placed second in the event, which high- lights conservation of energy.
Coppola retires
Francine Coppola is retiring after almost 44 years in Education—more than 35 in West Haven. She has been the Director of the Adult Education program for the past 20 years, and the Coordinator for Fine Arts in the regular day school. Under her guidance the Adult Education program has grown to now include three different ways to earn a high school diploma. Students can take classes in the evenings or online through the Odyssey program, through the GED program, or through the National External Diploma Program. She was honored by Superintendent Neil Cavallaro at the Adult Education Graduation ceremony in recognition of her service and devotion to Adult Education as well as her service as the Fine Arts Coordinator for the district. She is pictured with Cavallaro and teachers from the Adult Education program.
Getting them ready
Keeping city ball fields in playable condition has been difficult over the last several weeks due to the almost daily rain we’ve experienced. Groundskeepers Jim Simeone (left) and Bob Sheridan had their work cut out for them to get the Little League Fields ready for weekend play. League schedules all over the city are backed up because of the wet stuff.
Getting them ready
Keeping city ball fields in playable condition has been difficult over the last several weeks due to the almost daily rain we’ve experienced. Groundskeepers Jim Simeone (left) and Bob Sheridan had their work cut out for them to get the Little League Fields ready for weekend play. League schedules all over the city are backed up because of the wet stuff.
From the archives
Continuing our series of postcards and photos from the Savin Rock Amusement Park, we show a 1931 rendering of the Mill Chutes ride. This and many such rides were popular at the Beach Street-based park for much of its long tenure. Next week, longtime resident and now Florida exile Barbara Howe Santoro will tell us of her experiences growing up in West Haven during the park’s heyday.
Notre Dame graduates 141 in 2017
Members of the Class of 2017 throw their mortarboards into the air in practice track in front of the school.
Prisco is 3-time winner!
One of the three sports faces of Gabi Prisco, WHHS first three-sport all-stater.
Prisco is 3-time winner!
One of the three sports faces of Gabi Prisco, WHHS first three-sport all-stater.
Prisco is 3-time winner!
One of the three sports faces of Gabi Prisco, WHHS first three-sport all-stater.
