Lee H. Kellogg class advances

Lee H. Kellogg class advances

Gavin Mechare receives Peter G. Lawson Citizenship award from the Board of Selectmen, from left, Chris Kinsella, Dave Barger and Judy Jacobs.

Patrick L. Sullivan

FALLS VILLAGE — Nine students celebrated the completion of middle school at the Lee H. Kellogg School (LHK) Wednesday, June 11.

LHK Principal Stacey Calo praised the Class of 2025 for their “laughter, curiosity and heart.”

“They left their mark in the classroom, the hallways and the playground.”

Gavin Mechare won the Peter G. Lawson Citizenship Award. First Selectman David Barger, flanked by Selectmen Judy Jacobs and Chris Kinsella, took the stage to present the plaque.

Barger recalled a piece of advice he received long ago from Lawson, who served as First Selectman (among many other offices and roles).

“Don’t be a resident — be a citizen.”

Of Gavin Mechare, Barger said “He is respectful, dependable, and always willing to lend a hand — not because he has to, but because it’s simply who he is.”

Calo announced the other award winners:

Presidential Award of Educational Excellence — Jenaveeve Wagner

Presidential Award of Educational Achievement — Audrey Dorizzi and Lola Miller

Connecticut Association of Boards of Education Award — Audrey Dorizzi and Lola Miller

Litchfield County Superintendents Award — Jerron Nirschel

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