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2021 Graduates Look to the Future: Suffield Academy Graduation

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The weather was comfortable for Suffield Academy’s graduation ceremonies on May 28, on the back lawn of the campus. Families observed the school’s request for limited attendance, assuring social distancing; the event was also live-streamed, for the benefit of families and alumni. One hundred and sixteen seniors, ten of whom are from Suffield, received their diplomas. The faculty processed in full academic regalia, while among the graduates-to-be the boys wore orange and white ties and the girls were presented with silver necklaces bearing a charm with the Suffield Academy seal. The music was provided by three seniors, a trumpet player and two singers.

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Unusual Prom a Success

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Suffield High School juniors, dressed beautifully for someplace like Chez Josef, enjoy a game of Cornhole Toss next to the big, four-pole tent set up for this year’s prom in the high school track infield. Pictured at sunset on May 22 amid lessening pandemic restrictions, the mask-less event, with no one present except members of the class and the school staff (plus three food trucks and the main caterer), was reported to have been enjoyed by all.

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SHS UCONN Class – Life Lessons

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Kate McCluskey, Family Consumer Sciences Teacher and Career Internship Coordinator, invited Carol Martin, Ruth Clark and Ann Kannen to talk with her students at a Human Development Through Lifespan class. This class is an Early College Experience class where students earn college credit from UConn while in high school.

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North Central Act of Kindness Award

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Congratulations to Katheryn DiStefano and Anna Washburn, who received the North Central Act of Kindness Award (NCAOK) for the months of April and May, respectively. The NCAOK Award is designed to honor students who regularly display redeeming qualities like civic awareness, commitment, kindness and care towards others.

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UPS Offers Help as Students Pack Up

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As Suffield Academy students pack up to depart at the end of the school year, a crew from UPS stands ready to offer boxes as well as shipping and storage. They’ll even help carry the packed boxes down from dorm rooms to the waiting trucks.

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Short But Sweet Successful Wildcat Season

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The season came to a fantastic end for the Wildcats, who took home the CCC Championship title after defeating the Simsbury Trojans on Friday, March 26, ending in a 3 -2 overtime vistory.

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Scholastic Challenge Champion

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SMS Vice Principal Dianna Kolodziey, French teacher and Convener Devlyn Bent, Superintentent Tim Van Tasel, family members David Graveen, Ilana Stollman and Sacha Nelson (who received a Certificate of Merit) and SMS Principal Ken Smith join last year’s 6th grade State Scholastic Challenge winner Soren Nelson (front) at the presentation of his long-awaited trophy.

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Arbor Day Program at McAllister

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It is with pleasure that the Suffield Garden Club collaborates with fourth grade classes at McAlister School in presenting an Arbor Day Program. For 56 years, fourth graders have participated actively in the program, reciting poems, stories and songs about Arbor Day.