Region 10 schools recognized by the Special Olympics

BURLINGTON — CIAC and Special Olympics, Regional School District #10 recently announced that Har-Bur Middle School and Lewis S. Mills High School have been recognized as official Special Olympics National Banner Champion Schools.

Under the leadership of HBMS coaches Kat Loughery and Margaret Dunlop and LSM coaches Barbara Angelicola-Manzolli and Cindy Berardinelli, the staff and students of both schools have demonstrated their commitment to inclusion.

According to the Special Olympics, “A Special Olympics Unified Champion School has an inclusive school climate and exudes a sense of collaboration, engagement and respect for all members of the student body and staff. A Unified Champion School receiving national banner recognition is one that has demonstrated commitment to inclusion by meeting 10 national standards of excellence. These standards were developed by a national panel of leaders from Special Olympics and the education community.”

The state of Connecticut had 13 schools recognized as National Banner Champions — 8 middle schools and 5 high schools. Thee Unified Sports programs at Har-Bur Middle School and Lewis S. Mills High School serve as a model for Connecticut middle and high schools.

This winter, the Unified coaches will attend their respective Youth Leadership Summits, and will be presented with a national award winning banner to be hung in their school. Lewis Mills will present their banner during the Project Purple halftime event of the Mills boys basketball game on Jan. 3. All former partners and athletes are welcome to join them for the unveiling of the banner. Contact Mrs. A at angelicolab@region10ct.org or Mrs. Berardinelli at berardinellic@region10ct.org for further details.

Bossone inducted into honor society

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Katherine Bossone of Torrington was among the 41 newest members inducted into the University of the Sciences Pennsylvania Kappa Chapter of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society at a special ceremony held on Nov. 14.

Bossone is a pharmacology and toxicology student.

Makenzie Welch inducted into Blue Key Society

NEW LONDON, NH — Colby-Sawyer is pleased to announce that Makenzie Welch of Torrington has been selected as a member of the Presidential Blue Key Society (PBKS) at Colby Sawyer. Chosen to embody and inspire the learning spirit of Colby-Sawyer, the new members celebrated their induction at a luncheon hosted by Colby-Sawyer President Susan D. Stuebner, Ed.D.

Welch is a member of the Class of 2018, majoring in nursing.