Wakefield Educational Foundation (WEF) held its 21sth Annual Celebration of Learning Ceremony and Reception on Tuesday, April 4th at the Galvin Middle School Auditorium. The evening honored students, staff, volunteers, community and Wakefield Public School staff members who make our schools great. Below are the honorees and a sampling of photos from the evening.. Congratulations to this year’s honorees.
2017 Special Award Recipients
The Impact Award went to Eleanor Yessaian (3rd from left) of the Galvin Middle School for her demonstration of the enormous impact one person can impart, making a difference in our school community.
The Excellence in Education Award went to Tom Bankert (center) of Wakefield Memorial High School in recognition for his years of dedication and commitment to the students, staff and community of the Wakefield Public School System, creating a sound foundation for lifelong learning and achievement.
WEF Present & Past
Elizabeth Russell, current WEF President; Lauren Patriquin-Muise, former WEF President; and Dr. Kim Smith, Superintendent.
Galvin Middle School Recipients
Pictured below are Galvin Middle School students, staff and volunteers who were honored by their school principal for exemplifying the core values of their school and showing positive effort and attitude.
Wakefield Memorial High School Recipients
Pictured are Wakefield Memorial High School students and staff who were honored by their school principal for exemplifying the core values of their school and showing positive effort and attitude.
Celebration of Learning 2017
Elementary Student Recipients
Pictured are elementary students by school, who were honored by their school principal for exemplifying the core values of their respective schools and showing positive effort and attitude
DOYLE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Margo Perriello, Principal
Barbara Durney Brian McCall Teresa Roberto Amy Loews
DOLBEARE SCHOOL Dr. Maureen Hughes, Principal
Samantha Freeman Courtney Leahy Maureen McCarthy Sharon Wyatt
GREENWOOD SCHOOL Deborah Collura, Principal
Jennifer Baldwin Jennifer Moon Corine Keyes Marie Paiva
WALTON SCHOOL Jeri Hammond, Principal
Pamela Curran Marie Powell Jill Sullivan Amy Yessaian
WOODVILLE SCHOOL Michelle Zottoli, Principal
Muriel Campbell Cheryl Conte Michelle Greatorex Kristine Fitzgerald
Elementary Staff and Volunteer Recipients
Listed below are elementary staff and volunteers who were honored by their school principal for exemplifying the core values of their school and showing positive effort and attitude.
Wakefield Educational Foundation