Hudson - Litchfield News January 14, 2011 - 7


Alvirne FFA Wraps Successful Fall Season


submitted by Gilyan Barrett, FFA Chapter Reporter, Alvirne High School There have been many events that the Alvirne Future Farmers of America (FFA) has attended; the fall interscholastic at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), Deerfield Fair’s FFA day, the Big E’s FFA day, the Fall Leadership conference, and Nationals. At UNH, the Forestry, Floriculture, Dairy Judging, and Dairy Showmanship teams all competed. The Forestry team came in third overall, with John Collishaw coming in first for chainsaw. For Floriculture, the team came in seventh overall. Dairy Judging did not place in the top three overall, but still did well. And for the Dairy Showmanship results, Sara Madden came in second in comparison to her fellow showmen. In October, we went to Deerfield Fair and competed in dairy judging, showmanship, and flower arrangements. Overall, the dairy judging novice team came in first, with Mikayla Roberts coming in second for her individual judging. Sara Madden came in first for Dairy Showmanship. Floriculture came in second overall. Courtney Wilcox and Denijean Sutton both placed first


individually in the experienced category, and a majority of the girls came in either first or second. The 2010 FFA National Convention was held in Indianapolis, IN. Teams from all 50 states, including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, were there to compete. Alvirne FFA’s Floriculture team included Emily Provencher, Bree Albertine, Alysha Brennan, and Denijean Sutton. The Environmental and Natural Resource (ENR) team was comprised of Kate Cierletta, Jennifer Gagnon, and Gilyan Barrett. Each Career Development Event’s competition took about two days to complete. Floriculture received a bronze placing as a team, and Emily, Bree, Alysha, and Denijean also received bronze for their individual work. The ENR team also placed bronze in comparison to the other teams. Individually, Kate and Gilyan received bronze medals individually, while Jennifer received a silver medal. All in all, this has been a very successful fall 2010 for


the Alvirne FFA Chapter. Many first- and second-place ribbons and awards were received, and many rewarding leadership opportunities led to many new friends made.


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Martha Bellisle, daughter of Lillian Bellisle of Hudson, was named Nevada’s Journalist of the Year for her expose of the handling of DUI cases in Nevada. She also received awards for writing the story of the year and best investigative series concerning problems with Nevada’s DUI enforcement. Martha is a reporter for the Reno-Gazette Journal. Bellisle’s daughter, Alisha, is also a report in Napa Valley, CA. The Community Colleges of New Hampshire Foundation has awarded PSHN/NASA Space Grant


Scholarships for the fall 2010. The $1,500 scholarships are available to students in New Hampshire’s community colleges who are pursuing a career of interest to Public Service of NH and the National Aeronautic Space Agency. Among the recipients was Kevin Nute of Hudson, a student in the Teacher Education – Mathematics program. Benjamin R. Moreau has graduated from the Army ROTC Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as “Operation Warrior Forge,” at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, WA. He is a 2007 graduate of Campbell High School and is the son of Gilbert G. and Janet J. Moreau of Litchfield. For the second time, Ashley Blake of Hudson came in second place in the Woman’s Club Single Race at the Head of the Charles Regatta on October 23. She is a 2001 graduate of Alvirne High School and a 2005 graduate of Clark University. The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is proud to announce the acceptance of Kaelyn Babin of Hudson into the college’s Bachelor’s Degree Program in Culinary Arts Management. Jeff Warren of Hudson has been named to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Liberty League Fall All- Academic team. He is a sophomore majoring in Computer and Systems Engineering and a member of the Men’s Cross Country team. Laura Polanec McLafferty, formerly of Hudson and a 2002 graduate of Alvirne High School, received a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (UPMC) in May, with competition of areas of concentration in Neuroscience and Medical Humanities. She received the Richard L. Cohen, MD Award for excellence in Child Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and the C. F. Reynolds Medical History Society Award for Best History of Medicine Research Paper from the Class of 2010. She is currently living in the Pittsburgh area and is a resident at UPMC with a focus on child and adolescent psychiatry. Melissa Pinsonneault, a sophomore Biomedical Engineering major, has been named to the Liberty League Fall All-American Team. Melissa is a member of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute women’s soccer team. Air Force Airman Ryan C. Foster has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX. He is the son of Loren Foster of Hudson and Charlie Foster of Merrimack. Air Force Airman First Class Adam M. Bowen has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonia, TX. He is a 2009 graduate of Alvirne High School and the son of Mark S. Bowen of Hudson. Tasha Kay of Litchfield, an Accounting major at Western New England College, has been selected for inclusion in the 2010-2011 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.


Regional Services and Education Center, Inc., is pleased to announce the honors and high honors recipients for it alternative high school programs. From Regional Service and Education Center Academy in Amherst is Patrick Curtin of Litchfield (Honors). Navy Seaman Apprentice Steven Brown, son of Michele L. McPhee of Litchfield, was recently promoted to his current rank upon graduation from recruit training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, IL. Brown received the early promotion for outstanding performance during all phases of the training cycle. Air Force Airman Megan R. Dupont-Brooks graduated from basic military training a Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX. She is a 2009 Alvirne High School graduate and is the daughter of Emily Dupont of Hudson and Greg Brooks of New Durham. Air Force Airman Albert J. Gagnon has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX. He is a 2009 graduate of Alvirne High School and is the son of Judy Montmarquet of Hudson. Jacy Jo Pack, 2010 graduate of Alvirne High School, has been named to the Dean’s List at Bentley College. Air Force Airman Jonathan C. Maldonado has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX. He is the son of Marc and Nancy Boomhower of Litchfield and a 2010 graduate of Campbell High School. Cassey Murray, Sarah O’Hearn, Monica Patino, and Daniel


Sweeney, all of Hudson, have been named to the Dean’s List at Concord Community College for the fall semester. Hudson resident Daniel Earl has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at Messiah College. He is a sophomore majoring in Engineering. Katherine Vaccaro, daughter of Tom and Vicky Vaccaro of Hudson, has bee named to the Dean’s List High Honors at the University of New Hampshire for the fall semester. She is majoring in nursing and is a 2009 graduate of Alvirne High School. The following residents have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at Keene State College: From Hudson: Jonathan M. Adams, Stephanie L. Barger, Shannon K. Cunningham, Ingrid V. Dellea-Messner, James C. Gillum, Emily L. LaPlant, Christina K. Longchamp, Katie L. Longchamp, John Mandel, Rebecca L. Mastropiero, Erin E. Mealey, Amber L. Menard, John A. Skribiski, and Jessica L. Wojtkum. From Litchfield: Joshua D. Borrum, Samuel N. Brown, Diana L. Carty, Emily C. Cooper, Shelby G. Davis, Christopher M. French, Taylor B. Hall, Laura N. Jacobson, Benjamin R. Moreau, and Alyssa M. Munsell. Boston College junior and biology major Robin Pappal of Hudson was awarded First Honors for her fall term academic achievement.


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