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hoop action
in new year
By Ron P. Coderre
The New Year came in with a flurry of hoop activity. Following a week of postponements and rescheduling created by the wintry weather of the previous week a blizzard of basketball action returned to the hardwood as every high school team saw action. The prep schools also returned to action following the holiday break.
Woodstock Academy with only one blemish on its record had a successful week winning both its games. Tourtellotte, Putnam, Killingly and Plainfield all posted a t least one victory. Ellis Tech, which has yet to pick up a victory lost both times it took the court.
Putnam Science Academy returned from break with a vengeance putting on an offensive performance the likes of which hasn’t been seen in this area in years. Pomfret School, Hyde School-Woodstock and Marianapolis all split the two games they were involved in last week.
Centaurs Continue Winning Ways
Woodstock Academy improved to 7-1 as the season passed the one third marker. The Centaurs picked up a pair of relatively easy wins besting Stonington at home and St. Bernard on the road. The Acads rode a strong second and third period surge in which they scored 44 points to pull away from Stonington to post a 72-55 victory. They were led by the trio of Chris Lowry (15 points), Adam Converse (18) and Will Bourgeois (11). They followed that win a 71-54 beating of St. Bernard. Trent Peters came to life, knocking down three treys, sparking Woodstock with 15 points. Joining him in double figures was John McGinn (13), Converse (18) and Bourgeois (12).
Tourtellotte finally was able to present coach Tony Falzarano with his 600th career victory as it enjoyed two wins in the three games it played. The 600th came on a 63-42 victory over Wheeler. The Tigers jumped out to a 19-8 first quarter advantage and never looked back. Tourtellotte’s offensive machine Kaevon Safford had a huge night posting 35 points. Mike Jezierski chipped in 13 points with all four of his field goals coming from beyond the arc.
The other Tiger victory came at the expense of ECC Large Division East Lyme 52-44. Safford was the lone Tiger in double digits with 17. Early in the week a trip to St. Bernard proved futile as the Saints hung a 68-55 loss on coach Falzarano’s charges despite double digit performances from Safford (16), Jezierski (15) and Shawn Houle (11). The Tigers are 4-4 overall and 1-2 in the ECC Small Division.
Putnam at 2-6 and 0-2 in the CSC East is struggling to find an identity. The Clippers were beaten at home 56-53 by Parish Hill in a game that went to the final buzzer. Putnam, led by Jordan Tetreault (23) and Jacob Guertin (16), was ahead 33-27 at intermission but was doomed by a third period in which it scored only six points. The Clippers other loss came at the hands of powerful University High School of Hartford 72-39.
In its only victory of the week Putnam beat visiting O’Brien Tech 69-53. The key to the win was a balanced scoring attack with four players in double figures led by Guertin with 20 points and Tylor Genest with 15. Steve Dakai added 14 and Tetreault had a dozen for Putnam.
Killingly, which has been up and down at 4-3 overall and 2-1 in the Medium Division, picked up a nifty 66-61 win over Stonington but was hapless on offense in its other two games. They were beaten 42-35 by East Lyme and 53-33 by Waterford.
James Saritelli with 12 markers was the only Redmen in double figures against East Lyme. Nick Hewitt with 19 points, Saritelli (10) and Austin Taylor (16) were the leading scorers in the win over the Bears of Stonington. Hewitt with 15 was the lone Killingly player in double digits in the loss to Waterford.
Plainfield lost at the buzzer 68-66 at Fitch despite a Herculean effort by Ryan Pambuku who had 27 points. The Panthers rebounded from the disappointing loss by knocking off Stonington 76-52 on the road. Pambuku was immense for the second straight game as he threw in 37 points, including three from beyond the arc. Corey Anderson chipped in 12 points for coach Bob Arremony’s 3-3 overall and 2-1 Medium Division Panthers.
Ellis Tech, still looking for its first victory of the season, lost 65-35 to Classical Magnet and 69-18 to Cheney Tech. The Eagles are 0-6 and 0-2 in the CSC East.
PSA Rolls Past Believe
Putnam Science Academy welcomed Believe Prep from South Carolina to its tiny bandbox gym in a clash of titans. Believe was ranked 12th in the country entering the fray against the Mustangs who were one spot behind at 13th in the nation. When the dust settled and the din of the Mustangs student body subsided, it was a PSA victory 105-77.
The Mustangs despite having three of its top players, Dalique Mingo, Kyle Menard and Jordan Butler in foul trouble in the first half, survived because of its depth. The Scientists had six players in double figures led by the hot shooting Anthony “Bull” Durham who scored from every conceivable angle as he tickled the twine for 24 points.
Big Jordan “Man Mountain” Butler posted a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds as he controlled the boards against the bigger Believe front court. Danny “Up tempo” Upchurch had 19, Mingo 16, Menard 10, and Jalen “The Alaskan Husky” Terry a dozen. The Mustangs boast a sparkling 10-2 log.
Hyde School-Woodstock lost a nail biter 63-59 at home against Vermont Academy despite 21 points from Kenny Grant and 13 from Dexter Thompson. Thompson with 19 points and Damon Gomes with 15 helped right the Wolfpack as they rebounded for a 60-55 win over St. Luke’s in a game played in Woodstock. Hyde is 6-5 on the season.
Pomfret went one-and-two for the week beating Kingswood-Oxford 74-61 after falling to Nobles & Greenough 65-49. Cam Winston with 23 and Isaiah Henderson 16 led the way over Kingswood – Oxford. Henderson had 16 and Winston 11 in the loss to Nobles & Greenough. The Griffins are 4-3 overall.
Earlier in the week Pomfret traveled to Marianapolis where they lost at the hands of the Golden Knights 76-48. The Knights had three players in double figures in the victory. They were paced by Travis Descoeaux and Eric Long with 11 points apiece and Isiah King with 10. Winston had 15 for Pomfret.
In the Hoops Dreams Magazine Tournament at Tufts University the Golden Knights lost to Worcester Academy 53-44. Eric Murdock Jr. with 15 points and Long with a dozen were in double digits for the 4-3 Golden Knights.
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PUTNAM — Recently the state of Connecticut released its new school and district performance indexes and all three Putnam schools fared well, according to Superintendent of Schools William Hull.
Scores for both schools and districts are based on students’ performance on last spring’s CMT and CAPT.
All three schools in Putnam, as well as the district itself, fared well in this new accountability system. Schools are listed in six catalogues from the high of Excelling, followed by being labeled Progressing then to Transitioning and finally to schools for Review, Focus Schools and Turnaround schools. All of Putnam’s schools were in the upper catalogues. Putnam Elementary test scores earned it a Progressing label while Putnam Middle School and Putnam High School earned Transitioning labels. None of Putnam’s schools were designated in the lower three catalogues of School in Review, Focus School or Turnaround School.
Hull said, “As a district we are pleased with the positive trajectory the indexes have shown. The vast majority of the credit for Putnam’s improved status goes to our teachers and administrators, who have worked long and hard to ensure that students are learning in a safe and happy environment. They are dedicated to ensuring all children are successful. It is great to see the positive results of their hard work.”
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On dean’s list
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Megan Robinson of Rogers was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2013 semester at High Point University. She is a graduate of Killingly High School.
Added duties
DUDLEY --- Twenty-three students at Nichols College in Dudley, Massachusetts have taken on extra roles in their classrooms as Teaching Assistants. They will aid the professor in the organization and scheduling of lessons, as well as help students in and outside of the classroom.
Abby Gould of Thompson is working as a Nichols Teaching Assistant for the 2013-14 academic year. Kaitlyn Larrabee of Gloucester is working as a Nichols Teaching Assistant for the 2013-14 academic year. Katelyn Tupaj of North Grosvenordale is working as a Nichols Teaching Assistant for the 2013-14 academic year.
Ambassadors
DUDLEY --- Twenty-nine students from Nichols College in Dudley, Massachusetts, have been chosen as Student Ambassadors for the 2013-2014 academic year, with a mixture of returning students and freshmen. Student Ambassadors are leaders who help the admissions staff and give tours to perspective students and families, showcasing Nichols College and its community. Local appointees include Abby Gould, Class of 2014 from Thompson has been named a Nichols College Student Ambassador for this school year. Michaela Purdon, Class of 2016 from Putnam has been named a Nichols College Student Ambassador for this school year.
Leader
DUDLEY — Kaitlyn Larrabee from Gloucester served as an Orientation Leader during the Summer, 2013 orientation sessions for the incoming class of 2017 at Nichols College.
On dean's list
BOSTON --- Local students on the MCPHS University Dean’s List for the Spring 2013 semester include:
Monica Debski, a native of Fabyan, who is pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy. Debski will graduate from the Boston, Massachusetts campus. Alexandra Larrow, a native of Pomfret Center, who is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Performs
NEW LONDON, N.H. --- Victoria Palacios of Woodstock performed in Colby-Sawyer College’s Fine and Performing Arts Department fall dance ensemble “Turning Pointe.”Featuring original choreography by 28 Colby-Sawyer students and Professor Shepherd, the performance will showcase ballet, contemporary, modern, hip hop, Argentine tango, Chinese and more.
Internships
DUDLEY --- Almost two dozen students from Nichols College, in Dudley, Massachusetts have landed internships in their fields of study. Jillian Stadig of Putnam and a member of the Nichols class of 2014, is completing an internship during the Fall, 2013 semester. Stadig, a Business Communications major, is interning at the Nichols College Bison Chronicles. Alyce Viens of Putnam and a member of the Nichols class of 2014, is completing an internship during the Fall, 2013 semester. Viens, a Management major, is interning at the Washington Ctr. - US Dept of Interior, Office of Strategy Employee & Organization Development.
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The following charges were listed in the Putnam Police Department logs. The people charged are innocent until proven guilty in court. The Town Crier will publish dispositions of cases at the request of the accused. The dispositions must be accompanied by the proper documentation. The Putnam Police Department confidential Tip Line is 963-0000.
Dec. 31
Gage Morin, 18, Providence Street, Putnam; first-degree criminal trespass.
Deanna Craig, 48, School Street, Danielson; falsely obtaining controlled drug, criminal impersonation.
Cheyenne Robertson, 32, Ballou Street, Putnam; DWI, failure to drive right, improper turn, following too close.
Jan. 1
Erin McNamara, 28, Riley Chase Road, Dayville; operating without a license, misuse of plates.
Jan. 3
David Lee, 28, Quinebaug Avenue, Putnam; operating under the influence, operating without a license, possession of narcotics, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, narcotics not stored in proper container.
Madeline Intravia, 19, Eden Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct.
Sean Morissette, 47, Marshall Street, Putnam; second-degree breach of peace, disorderly conduct.
Jan. 4
Stephen Sweet, 48, Grey Fox Landing, Woodstock; operating under the influence, evading responsibility.
Jan. 5
Justin Gluck, 25, South Main Street, Putnam; operating under suspension, failure to have head lamps.
Robyn LaChappelle, 34, Battey Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct.
William Beausoleil, 37, Battey Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct.
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PUTNAM — The following students were promoted at the December Graduation 2013 at Mike Bogdanski’s and Kristin Duethorn’s Quest Martial Arts.
Orange Dragon
Gianah DeAngelis
Phillip Feanny Aleman
David Genay
Green Dragon
Tobias Dexter
Red Dragon
Julian Escobar
American Dragon
Michael Lowery
Paul Poplasky
Yellow
Jamiel Andujar
Dylan Bemis
Sebastian Hanshaw
Josh Salop
Savannah Schley
Orange
Aidan Bain
Joshua Bonin
lec Rawson
Isabella Selmecki
Grace Colangelo
Blue Child
Ian Stone
Sadie Bergeron
Blue/Green
Reed Magnan
Green/White
Emma Rainville
Dakota Ryley
Green
Aidan Danburg
Nicholas Caggiano
Green/Black
Ewa Sekula
Adam Sekula
Green/Red
Jai Abrams
Red/White
Nicholas Boligan
Paige Campbell
Joe Monk
Emma Brock
Junior Apprentice Black Belt
Alexis Elkinson
Junior Black Belt
Alyssa Arends
Zachary Bertram
Tanner Clark
Olivia Cunha
Aleya Wesler
Adult Orange
Caleb Ellis
Shain Mazzerella
2 Stripe Blue
Joe Andujar
Paul Boisvert
Korenza Manfredi
Zoe Manfredi
Gary Powell
1 Stripe Blue
Laura Graves
3 Stripe Green
Hayley Cutler
Logan Donohue
Colby Johndrow
Frederick Ullrich
2 Stripe Green
Robert Adonizio
1 Stripe Green
Adriana Anderson
David Anderson
Lydia Smith
3 Stripe Red
Gary Pazienza
1 Stripe Red
Brendan Chapuis
Scott Selmecki