The week in photos – March 7, 2024

Former 5th District Councilwoman Robbin Watt Hamilton receives the Ernestine Jackson Citizen of Distinction Award from, from left, Mayor Dorinda Borer, Black Heritage Committee Chairman Steven R. Mullins and committee member Jonathan Jones, the master of ceremonies, during West Haven’s 28th annual Black Heritage Celebration at City Hall on Feb. 29.

West Haven High School seniors Dana Davis-Anagboso, Alison Frazer and Da’ron Markell Tucker, holding certificates from left, receive a Black Heritage Committee award for “leadership and academic success” from, from left, Mayor Dorinda Borer, state Rep. Treneé McGee, D-West Haven, and committee Chairman Steven R. Mullins. The seniors also received a $250 academic scholarship from the committee.

Students work on the Eco-Digital Storyteller’s program, a UConn-backed project, telling the story of the city’s Shoreline Resilience and Eco-Restoration Project. The ongoing project is part of the Land Trust of West Haven, Inc.’s attempt to rid city wetlands of invasive species and replacing them with more native examples.

Westies Nutrition owner Mandy Hutchinson, center, receives the “Way to Go!” award Feb. 20 from Diane Dietman, left, and Viola Waldo on behalf of the West Haven Interagency Network for Children. Dietman, the director of West Haven Youth and Family Services, and Waldo, a WHINC Parent Support Group member, presented the award at Hutchinson’s Sawmill Road health food store for “your generous donation of teas to the families of children with special needs for our Valentine’s Day Breakfast Sandwich Fundraiser.” The Way to Go program recognizes those who go above and beyond to offer services and resources.

Breakfast was held on Feb. 26 to recognize 1st-8th graders selected for Student of The Month Recognition at St. Lawrence School. Family members were on hand at to celebrate the accomplishments of their children. Pictured with Principal Frank Arnone are : First row -- Gr.4- Anthony Milano, Gr.2- James Hernandez, Gr.1- Charlotte Sebas, Gr.1- Connor Leigh, Gr.2- Madeline Rivera, Second row -- Gr.7- Presley Roberts, Gr.8- Cayla Mendez, Gr.3- Kendall Zandri, Gr.3-Annabella Cataneo, Gr.4- Nick Henninger, Gr.5-Randy Saucedo and Gr.6- Brielle Roberts.

Town “Troubadour” William “Railroad Bill” Barr sings and plays the guitar at his surprise 80th birthday celebration at Annawon Lodge.

The students and faculty of the Eco-Digital Storytellers Project take a break for a “class” picture.

Six Debate Team members from WHHS competed at Yale University on Friday, Feb. 9, organized by the Yale-New Haven Debate League which included several area high schools! The students from left to right are Igra Alam (Grade 9), Spogmai Hadi (Grade 9), Ada Akdag (Grade 9), Genesis Sikorski (Grade 10), Bedirhan Ozmen (Grade 11), and Ehsan Hadi (Grade 10).

Mayor Borer is all smiles with students and teachers of Washington Elementary School’s English Language Learners program for grades K-4.

Mayor Dorinda Borer on Feb. 27 reads the 2004 Mo Willems children’s book “Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale” to students of Washington Elementary School’s English Language Learners program for grades K-4.

Maureen McDaniel Celone was a major part of the success of Conlan’s All-Stars.

Maureen McDaniel Celone was a major part of the success of Conlan’s All-Stars.

“The Cat in the Hat” was the featured story as Annawon Lodge Past Master Steven R. Mullins read to children attending the Read Across America event Saturday at Annawon Lodge, marking the birthday of Dr. Seuss.

Second graders of teacher Callie Vlandis’ class at Mackrille Elementa￾ry School on Friday hold up the chil￾dren’s book “Storms and Snow, Skis and Sox! New England’s Weather Truly Rocks!” authored by WTNH News 8 meteorologist Ashley Baylor, right, joined by Mayor Dorinda Borer. Baylor and Borer read the book to students to celebrate the school’s Read Across America Day event, which marked Dr. Seuss’ birthday and the importance of literacy

Santino Amato and Luciano Chambrelli, both members of the West Haven Seahawks of the Ray Tellier Midget Football League and the Southern Connecticut Pop Warner League were named All-American Scholar-Athletes at the league ban￾quet. Shown are: Mike Last, Derek Amato, Santino Amato (5th grade) Paul Chambrelli, Luciano Chambrelli (5th grade), Mindy Cham￾brelli and Kristen Amato. Both dads are alums of the Ray Tellier Midget Football League.

Members of the University of New Haven Chargers football team, armed with pokers and trash bags supplied by the city Department of Public Works, clean up the neighborhood surrounding the university’s main campus on Route 1 on Feb. 22. The cleanup was part of the team’s outreach to the community and was supported by DPW crews, which picked up the bags.

Bryan Tillman battles to get around a Hillhouse defender.

West Haven Hockey’s 2024 Seniors

Westies celebrate their game-winning goals against Amity. The game was the regular season finish for the squads.

Mike Singleton looks to take a jumper over a Hillhouse defender.