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PHOTOS: 27th Annual Salute To Framingham

The sold-out event honored distinguished guests and dozens of teachers and students who've positively impacted the community.

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David and Cathy Miles, Kathy Hauck and Paul Spear (Left to Right) (Samantha Mercado/ Patch Staff)
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David and Cathy Miles were two of the Salute to Framingham Honorees for their educational and nonprofit work in the city (Samantha Mercado/ Patch Staff)
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The Framingham High School Foundation team that organized the Salute To Framingham. (Samantha Mercado/ Patch Staff)
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Herb Chasan, President of Hoops and Homework accepts the Jim O'Connor Community Service award for the organization. (Samantha Mercado/ Patch Staff)
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Kathy Hauck was an honoree for her work forming the Framingham High School Foundation among other achievements. (Samantha Mercado/ Patch Staff)

FRAMINGHAM, MA- The Sheraton Framingham Hotel was packed to the brim with guests excited to celebrate the honorees of the 27th Annual Salute to Framingham.

The sold-out event drew a crowd of 600 people, all gathered to honor community members who positively impact the youth of Framingham. This year's honorees were Kathy Hauck and Cathy & David Miles.

The Jim O'Connor Community Service Award was presented to Hoops and Homework, an after-school and summer program that offers academic and enrichment services to children and youth in some of Framingham’s poorest neighborhoods.

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Arthur "Chip" DelPrete was honored with the "We Are Grateful" recognition after serving the Framingham School District for 36 years and serving as the director of the Thayer campus for the past eight years.

Dozens of teachers were given the "You Are Special" recognition for their work in the schools and students were recognized as well for work in and out of the classroom.

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A portion of the dozens of "You are Special" awards given to teachers in the district. Credit: Samantha Mercado
The Framingham High School Chorus led the National Anthem. Credit: Samantha Mercado
The Hoops and Homework Team accepting the Jim O'Conner Community Service Award. Credit: Samantha Mercado
Arthur "Chip" DelPrete was given the "We are Grateful" award. He is set to retire soon. Credit: Samantha Mercado
The Board and team for Hoops and Homework. (Left to Right) Richard Weader, Amy Weader, James Rusche, Carmen Chico, Leslie White-Harvey and Tania Calder. Credit: Samantha Mercado
The Sheraton ballroom was packed with 600 people. This was the biggest crowd in the events history. Credit: Samantha Mercado
Students recognized for their work in and out of the classroom. Credit: Samantha Mercado
Teachers recognized for their efforts to bring a positive impact to students in the district. Credit: Samantha Mercado

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