Staff of the Trimester award recipient Gilberto Ortiz, left, and Faculty of the Trimester award recipient Tyler Belanger. (Contributed photo)
On Friday, December 13, 2024, Erskine Academy students and staff attended a Renaissance Assembly to honor their peers with Renaissance Awards.
Tenure awards were presented to eleven faculty members: David Farady for 15 years of service; Jon Jorgensen, Jenny Sutter, Jennifer Tibbetts, and Brian Dutil for 20 years of service; Susan Beckwith, Deann Porter, and Jamie Soule for 25 years of service; Deidre Dail and Cheryl York for 30 years of service; and David Barden for 40 years of service.
Renaissance Recognition Awards were presented to the following students:
In addition to Recognition Awards, Senior of the Trimester Awards were also presented to seven members of the senior class: Octavia Berto, daughter Catherine and Jonathan Berto, of China; Elsa Redmond, daughter of Christopher and Laurie Grassi Redmond, of China; Ava Kelso, daughter of Storm and Bradley Kelso, of Vassalboro; John Edwards, son of Melissa and James Edwards, of Palermo; Gabrielle Daggett, daughter of Amber and Christopher Daggett, of Chelsea; Kaylene Glidden, daughter of Kim and Rob Picard, of Vassalboro; and Emmett Appel, son of William Appel and Suzanne Brown, of Windsor. Seniors of the Trimester are recognized as individuals who have gone above and beyond in all aspects of their high school careers.
In appreciation of their dedication and service to Erskine Academy, a Staff of the Trimester award was presented to Gilberto Ortiz, Custodian; and a Faculty of the Trimester award was presented to Tyler Belanger, Special Education Instructor.
Congratulations to all award recipients!
Senior of the Trimester award recipients, front row, from left to right, Ava Kelso, Elsa Redmond, and John Edwards. Back, Kaylene Glidden, Octavia Berto, Emmett Appel, and Gabrielle Daggett. (Contributed photo)
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