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Honors

Brent Sorenson, President of the Student Council, presenting the award to Polly and Tom Hayden. Courtesy photo.

 

 

Haydens honored

WOODSTOCK — Woodstock Academy recently recognized Thomas and Polly Hayden, owners of Sweet Evalina’s Stand in Woodstock, as the first recipients of the newly created Woodstock Academy Community Recognition Award.  Brent Sorenson, President of the Student Council, presented the award.

The award recognizes Mr. and Mrs. Hayden for their selfless donations to the students and organizations at Woodstock Academy. Of particular note is their sponsorship of the Senegal Exchange, a cultural exchange between The Academy and students of Mariamba Bâ School on Gorée Island, Dakar, Senegal. Additionally, “Centaur Scoop.” a radio segment every Tuesday at 7:25 a.m. on WINY1350, features all things athletic and is generously sponsored by Sweet Evalina’s.

Headmaster Christopher J. Sandford said, “Tom and Polly Hayden have made significant contributions to our Woodstock Academy Community, and we are very grateful for their generosity.”

At the presentation Jan. 28 The Haydens received a standing ovation from the members of the Woodstock Academy Board of Trustees, Administration, and community members in attendance.

 

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