LETTERS TO THE EDITOR It was a challenging school year

This past school year was incredibly challenging for many students.

They were allowed to start only remote, then went hybrid, then remote again, and then in-person learning (and some combination of all of them) happened.

Children can adapt, but this wasn’t easy. I want to take this opportunity to thank the administration of Leominster High School, Principal Steve Dubzinski and his entire administrative staff, for everything they did for the students.

Their job was constrained by directives from both the state and school committee. They rose to the challenge every time. They ensured everything from the actual teaching that was expected was done, all the way to making sure the students had access to technology and food. It’s no easy feat for a large high school of 1800 students.

I hesitate to list names because my children have had many excellent teachers at Leominster High School, but I would be remiss if I didn’t personally thank Larissa Murphy,

Shelly Saben, John Antonetti, John Mooney, Rich Barnaby, Elijah Hughes, Lisa Bailey, Karen Nazor, Mr. Graves brought out of retirement, Linnea Romhanyi and both Megan DeInnocentis and Laurie Leverone for going above and beyond with everything they did this year.

They tried to reach their students in ways that went beyond books, tests, and whatever type of classroom they had to teach in. I would also like to thank Barry Hudson, Pauline Carulli, and everyone else involved in making this year’s graduation the absolute best it could possibly be for the seniors. Thank you.

— Kristin Howlett, Leominster