Board of Ed Honors Students, Parent

On Tuesday, the Board of Education recognized achievements of character, as well as exemplary work.

The board acknowledged Kevin Murtha for being "an excellent role model for other students."

The Leonard J. Tyl student is a compassionate person, Principal M.J. Dix said. His teachers say he makes a difference in the lives of other students. Murtha, she said, is thoughtful, protective, considerate.

Eleanor Page, another Tyl student, also was recognized. In addition to being a participant in chorus, chamber choir and the jazz band at Tyl, Page also was honored for what Dix called “quiet leadership.”

When, during a talent show, one performer became too nervous to get on stage, leaving her partner alone, Page "went right up to the mic and completed the song with the remaining partner."

Linda Tomaszek was honored by Montville High School Principal Chad Ellis for "her continued involvement in the Parent Advisory Group." Ellis said that he feels he can always rely on Thomaszek.

The board also honored 11 students for their high achievement on the Connecticut Academic Performance Tests in 2011. They are:

• John Delaney
• Zachary Foley
• Anfrew Fratoni
• Paul Hanrahan
• Samantha Iler
• Christopher Lamperelli
• Timothy Lamperelli
• Connor Leeman
• Jennifer McNamara
• Rachael Orbe
• Aximay Sosa

Brendan Wood also was honored for his performance in the holiday concert, and his day-to-day attitude. Come back to the Montville Patch on Friday to see a video of Brendan performing at Tuesday's meeting!