The week in photos – June 29, 2023

Principal Dana Paredes addresses the graduating class.

Members of the WHHS Class of 2023 walk the processional for graduation.

Yaju Pradham delivers the Salutatory Address.

Vittoria Favia delivers the Valedictory Address.

WHHS Class President Angelie Marmol speaks to the Class of 2023.

Graduating members of the WHHS Chorus under the direction of Jason Thomas sing the Alma Mater.

The West Haven High School Class of 2023 walked into Ken Strong Stadium, June 12, as seniors, and came out as the latest alumni, spanning back more than a century. After the pomp and ceremony that comes with such events, the new graduates marked the occasion with the traditional tossing of their mortarboards into the air.

Rossi, right, presents William Campbell descendants George F. Campbell, 70, and his daughter, Miriam Campbell, 17, with a proclamation declaring “Adjutant William Campbell Day” in West Haven on June 8.

The Rev E. Carl Howard of First Congregational Church, Dr Jon Purmont of West Haven Historical Society, George Campbell and daughter Miriam at Rev. Noah Williston’s gravesite on the Green.

Rev. Howard, George Campbell and daughter Miriam at Campbell Monument in Monument Park, Allingtown.

George Campbell, Mary Christ from New Haven Museum, and historian/author Dr. Peter Malia stand next to Adjutant Campbell’s 1779 Dressing Case on loan from New Haven Museum.

Author Peter J. Malia, a native of West Haven and an authority on the community’s history, tells fascinating stories about William Campbell the officer and Campbell the man.

This vintage post card celebrates the anniversary of the announcement of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. Always a big national celebration, patriotism and national pride take first place in importance on the day.

The new pumper put in service replaces a 24-year-old engine.

Annawon Lodge Senior Warden and Fellowcraft Club President Joey McVety (left) presents a replica portrait of King Solomon to the Lodge at its Sesquicentennial Celebrations last Friday night, as Honorary Past Master Gerald Calibrito (second from left) and Worshipful Master Christopher Belous (far left) look on.

Coinciding with the first day of summer, ArtsWestCT sponsored its annual Make Music Day at Old Grove Park. The family event brought a large crowd to the shore to hear local talent display their own styles and genres. Members of the audience listened to the music, and kids hula hooped.

Coinciding with the first day of summer, ArtsWestCT sponsored its annual Make Music Day at Old Grove Park. The family event brought a large crowd to the shore to hear local talent display their own styles and genres. Walker Perry aka Le Saint, West Haven resident and sophomore at Morehouse College, performs at the Community Open Mic.

Coinciding with the first day of summer, ArtsWestCT sponsored its annual Make Music Day at Old Grove Park. The family event brought a large crowd to the shore to hear local talent display their own styles and genres. Musicians jamming on stage (L to R) Michael Larocca, Oren Givoni, Colin Berger, and Lee Mixashawn Rozie, rocked the crowd.

Coinciding with the first day of summer, ArtsWestCT sponsored its annual Make Music Day at Old Grove Park. The family event brought a large crowd to the shore to hear local talent display their own styles and genres. Tap dancers Zaneta Nicholson and Alexis Robbins show their moves.

Joe Morrell ended a highly successful tenure as West Haven High’s softball coach. The co-athletic director with Michael Anquillare will continue his teaching and administrative duties.

Old Grove Park was the venue for Freeplay. The band played many crowd favorites and kept the crowd on its feet all night long. The night went off despite a few rainstorms holding up the setup of the stage and sound. The team of West Haven’s Public Works Dept. and A&J Productions waited the rain out and made sure that the show went on. Behind the Saxophone of Jim Pino, the band opened the Thursday Night Live Concert series. These concerts are a production of the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce and West Haven Parks and Recreation, with major support from Tropical Caribbean Authentic Latin Cuisine, and further support from Launch Communications and Frontier. The next show at Old Grove Park will be July 13 with Downtown 6 Connecticut’s premier Dance cover band at 7 p.m. See Milfordct.com for further details.

Old Grove Park was the venue for Freeplay. The band played many crowd favorites and kept the crowd on its feet all night long. The night went off despite a few rainstorms holding up the setup of the stage and sound. The team of West Haven’s Public Works Dept. and A&J Productions waited the rain out and made sure that the show went on. Behind the Saxophone of Jim Pino, the band opened the Thursday Night Live Concert series. These concerts are a production of the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce and West Haven Parks and Recreation, with major support from Tropical Caribbean Authentic Latin Cuisine, and further support from Launch Communications and Frontier. The next show at Old Grove Park will be July 13 with Downtown 6 Connecticut’s premier Dance cover band at 7 p.m. See Milfordct.com for further details.

West Haven GoHealth Medical Director Dr. Eric Walsh, holding oversize scissors, cuts the ribbon with Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, center left, to mark the grand opening of the city’s new Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth Urgent Care center at 1 Cellini Place in Allingtown on June 7. With them are, from left, West Haven GoHealth lead physician assistant Jacqueline Braunworth, GoHealth Regional Operations Manager Jessica Viveros-Perez, PACT-Hartford HealthCare CEO Dr. David Simon, GoHealth Vice President of Operations Erin Healer, City Clerk Patricia C. Horvath, GoHealth Director of Operations Andrea Williams, Acorn Group Chairman David A. Beckerman, Hartford HealthCare President and CEO Jeff Flaks, Hartford HealthCare Chief Strategy Officer Karen Goyette and Simon McDonald, the director of membership and marketing at the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce.

The Westies Care honorees with founder Phil Liscio (seated).