Gary Rome Kia of Enfield will be giving away a brand new Kia Soul to one eligible student from Enrico Fermi High School.
Enfield, CT -- Education is the stepping stone to a
successful life, to becoming a productive member of society, and to bettering
the world at large. The British writer
Gilbert K. Chesterston once said, "Education is simply the soul of a
society as it passes from one generation to another." The Gary Rome Kia dealership of Enfield, CT
agrees that a good education is both timeless and priceless. In concordance with this sentiment, Gary Rome
Kia is holding a raffle to reward one deserving student at the local Enrico
Fermi High School with his or her very own Kia Soul.
To qualify for an opportunity to win the raffle students had
to show a dedication not only to their studies, but to outside interests and to
their communities, as well. Each
potential winner has a grade point average of at least 8.0 out of 12. He or she cannot have been absent more than 8
times, nor can he or she have any detentions, suspensions, expulsions, or been
arrested in school or in the community.
Academics is only half the equation, though. Being a good student also entails being
well-rounded and socially active. In
order to earn a chance at the Kia Soul, each student must participate in at
least 2 extracurricular activities in school.
Outside the schoolyard, each student must devote at least 50 hours of
his or her own time to community service.
The drawing to declare the winner will take place Friday,
June 1st. Gary Rome Kia would like to
recognize the achievements of all 14 finalists who qualified for the Kia Soul
giveaway:
Stephen Ballard
Stephen is very talented and involved in the music program here
at Fermi High School. Stephen has donated his time and expertise to the program
by tutoring other students. He has also participated in the Program of Studies
evening, Safe Graduation Auction, String Festival, Jazz Festival as well as
working at the concession stand at some of the Boys home Basketball games.
Sean Bridges
Sean is a very active member in the Enfield community and
has donated his time to many worthwhile causes. Some of these causes included
the Enfield Food Shelf, 4th of July Road Race, Enfield Garden Club,
Enfield Library Drop and Shop Event, Enfield’s Family Day Event and donations
to NADA Women’s Shelter. His volunteer services do not stop there, for he has
also had the ability to show his leadership as a co-facilitator of the Names Can
Really Hurt Us Program.
Jennifer Coffey
Jen’s community service has involved helping her fellow
students as well as stepping out into the community. Jen has been involved in
various venues here at Fermi which include Fermi Fest, Freshman Orientation and
LMC Tutoring. Her outside services span to include Toys for Joy Event, Rays of
Hop Walk, Firefighters Book Drive and the Brownie Troop Pencil Project.
Bryan Cressotti
While overcoming obstacles of his own, Bryan still finds
time to participate in many different activities and duties at a Child
Development Center in East Windsor. His help and contributions to the center
are greatly appreciated by not only the staff members but the families as well.
Gordon “Trey” Duggan
Trey has served the community well as a volunteer on the
North Thompsonville Fire Department. He made his presence known during Winter
Storm Alfred responding and assisting Enfield residents through emergency
situations while supporting the other 5 fire departments in Enfield. He also
serves the community on a daily basis through NTFD by responding to fire calls
and attending weekly drills.
Michelle Cunha
Michelle is serving the Enfield community admirably by
volunteering on the North Thompsonville Fire District #10 first as a cadet, and
now as a regular volunteer firefighter. This developmental program has Michelle
responding to emergency incidents and performing exercises to assist those in
distress.
Marie Czarnecki
Marie is part of the LEO Club and has contributed many hours
helping out our Senior Citizens within the community. Either it is a Holiday
Party, Bowling or Rock-a-Thon at the Little Sisters of the Poor or a Pancake
Breakfast at the Enfield Senior Center Marie is a welcomed volunteer. Mario
also participates at a Physical Therapy Partners helping in the rehabilitation
and wellness of their patients.
Alicia DiVito
Alicia has divided her community service hours assisting in
numerous community service events held by the Enrico Fermi High School
Instrumental Department as well as many outside organizations. With her music
credentials being key, Alicia has assisted in the Enfield String Festival,
Fermi Jazz Festival, Fermi Talent Show and new students to Music Freshman
Orientation Program. Alicia has also volunteered at Shop Rite food drive, Loaves
and Fishes Soup Kitchen and Network against Domestic Abuse collecting items for
women and children and then assembling them into baskets for delivery.
Allison Dufour
Alli is a skilled violinist and has volunteered many hours
working with younger students as part of a music team helping them to hone
their skills. Whether it is organizing practices, scheduling rehearsals or
giving additional hours to make sure the music would be top notch, Alli has
been an example for young people to follow.
Victor Hipolito
Victor’s community service has included a wide variety of
volunteer hours serving his community, school and church. His array of service
has incorporated a Pot-luck supper, Jack-O-Latern Festival—Lego
Competition—Faculty Holiday party and as a church usher.
Kaycee Hubbard
Behind every charity is a group of volunteers who make
things run smoothly. Kaycee Hubbard is one of those people. She has contributed
many hours of service by hosting meals for the poor and needy at a soup kitchen
facility located in Chicopee, MA. Kaycee has helped in meal preparation, serve
and clean up. Besides being a great addition to the volunteer staff, Kaycee’s
allegiance to individuals and families in need is heartwarming.
Matthew McKinney
Matt has been of assistance to his teachers by providing
various services to them on a daily basis. Whether it be running copies,
sorting files, setting up labs or making solutions Matt can be seen in every
department here at Fermi High School willing to lend a hand and make every ones
job a little easier. Matt also organized his Eagle Scout Project, allowing him
to obtain the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting Program, as well as
benefiting the community. Matt’s project was to paint and fix up the exterior
of a church in East Windsor.
Maxwell Partyka
Max’s diversity has shown through by the variety of ways he
has volunteered his time over the last year. It could be as simple as helping
to prepare for Family Science Night, or playing his viola for the church
orchestra every Sunday or a little more painful like donating blood at the
Student Senate Blood Drive. Max has also enjoyed his time spent at the local
food shelter or helping Friends of the Library at its annual book sale.
Kim Sweeney
Kim has volunteered over 80 hours in the Cardiac
Rehabilitation Department at Johnson Memorial Hospital. Kim’s dependability,
compassion and energy have made contributions to the lives of these residents
by providing comfort and friendship is appreciated by both the staff and
patients alike.
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