Director’s Corner
What June Means to Me
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When I was a little girl, my favorite day of the week was Saturday.
Suffield’s Liberty Tree Puts Down Roots
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As part of Suffield’s America 250 celebration, the Suffield Tree Committee planted a native red oak on the lawn between Kent Memorial Library and the town’s Veterans Memorial this April.
New Fire Chief to Hire Volunteers, Rebuild Camaraderie
When Suffield native Brian Gauthier graduated from college and had time to spare, a town appeal for volunteer firefighters caught his attention.
Speak Up, Be Heard
As I was reviewing the articles for this month’s issue, I was struck by two in particular; the speech by the three students at the dedication of the Liberty Tree and the article on the air museum.
People/Business
Suffield Country Club Tennis
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Are you a current tennis player, former player or a “would like to learn” tennis player?
Organizations
SHS Students Selected for Rotary Youth Leadership Award
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Each year Suffield Rotary Club invites Suffield High School sophomores to apply for the Rotary Youth Leadership Award.
Schools/Sports
Robotics Team Competes in World Championship
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The 2023 First Robotics Competition is called First Energize and is about global energy and sustainability concepts in engineering and design, presented by the Gene HAAS Foundation.
Organizations
Team Driving for A Cure
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The Driving for a Cure Chapter in Suffield is hosting an event to raise funds for the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.
Schools/Sports
Lacrosse Teams Combine Practice
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A huge thank you goes out to Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coaches Rayce Bianchi, Scott McOmber and David Bray, as they invited the Suffield boys travel Senior Lacrosse team to join their boys’ team for a combined practice recently.
Schools/Sports
Volleyball Marathon An Annual Hit!
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On Friday evening, March 10 more than 300 students, staff, parents and alumni packed the Suffield High School Commons and gymnasium for the annual Volleyball Marathon (VBM).
Schools/Sports
Record Long Jump By Cipcic
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Suffield senior Avery Cipcic recorded his personal best and new school record in the long jump.
Schools/Sports
Aces High Member Wins Prestigious Award
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The most outstanding students in tenth or eleventh grade from each First Robotics Competition or First Tech Challenge robotics teams can be nominated for an individual award called the FIRST Dean’s List Award, sponsored by the KAMAN Foundation.
Schools/Sports
Kindness Awards at SHS
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Congratulations to Suffield High School students, Kaitlyn Ramaglia and Ivan Hryshakov, who received the North Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce (NCCCC) Kindness Award for the months of January and February, respectively.
Schools/Sports
Rotary Club’s Student
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One of Jakob Potter’s teachers, Mrs. Bonnett wrote, “I have known Jakob for almost four years.
Schools/Sports
Superintendent’s Report
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As the 2022-2023 school year comes to an end, I would like to say thank you to the community for your continued support of the Suffield Public Schools.
Schools/Sports
SHS Chooses Valedictorian and Salutatorian
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SHS Valedictorian Brynna Tinnirella, SHS Principal Carrie Apanovitch and Salutatorian Vincent Nguyen pose for the camera.
Government/Town
Ducks Down The Drain!
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On Wednesday, May 19, two women noticed a frantic momma duck quacking around a storm drain in the area between the bank and Feather and Bloom at Mountain Road Plaza and saw a group of ducklings in the storm drain.
FOFAH
Hilltop Open Barn Day
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Saturday, June 10 will be the 19th celebration of Connecticut Open House Day!
Government/Town
Community Clean-Up Day A Success
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Approximately 120 people signed up to help pick up trash on the town roadways Saturday morning April 29.
Government/Town
A Year in the Life of the Observer Trivia
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A Year in the Life of the Observer Trivia