24 Students, 17 Staff and a Literacy Program: You Are Special!

Sixteen Framingham Public School staffers and the Wilson Elementary literacy program were presented with "You Are Special" awards.

Two dozen Framingham High students from the class of 2012 were among the honorees at the the 20th Annual Salute to Framingham Thursday night. Framingham High principal Michael Welch told the more than 500 people in attendance that it was hard to "narrow it to just 24" students. Honored were: Nichanan Agrasuta, Nathan Alvord, Matthew Bell, Parmeet Bhullar, Sophia DeAraujo, Renan De Oliveira, Donald Goff, Katherine Grindeland, Matt Hugo, Rachel Hulsman, Mia Lin, Adam Magier, Nrendan Moran, Courtney Mryglot, Shamira Nambafu, Hoang Nguyen, Parth Patel, Emma Sales, Patricia Salmeron, Selena Santiago, Tahleen Seifel, Mackenzie Shay, Jennifer Wagner and Jonathan West. Welch said 700 AP exams were taken by Framingham High students and 90% of those…

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New Framingham School Leader Attends 20th Annual Salute

Framingham's new superintendent of schools Stacy Scott attended his first big event in town - the 20th Annual Salute to Framingham.

Framingham's new superintendent of schools Stacy Scott talked with school and community leaders and met with teachers and staff at Thursday night's 20th Annual Salute to Framingham. He also heard about the exceptional students and special staff in the Framingham Public School system. Scott, who is the Dracut Superintendent of Schools, was hired unanimously by the School Committee earlier this year. He will start July 1 at a salary of $200,000. Scott spent some time in Framingham last Friday on professional development day and told Framingham Patch he would like to make another visit to Framingham during the Annual Town Meeting, which starts in April.   Editor's Note: Framingham Patch will have a report on the 20th Annual Salute and the …

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Salute to Framingham Announces "You Are Special" Recipients

Sixteen individuals and a literacy program at an elementary school will be honored this year.

The 20th Annual Salute to Framingham will honor Mark & Karen Curtis and David Gudejko for their outstanding commitment and service to the youth of Framingham.   besides the three honorees, the Salute program annually recognizes Framingham teachers and staff who go the extra mile to make each day "special" in our public schools. These teachers and staff are given a "You Are Special" designation and are publicly recognized as part of the Salute to Framingham. The 2012 "You Are Special" recipients are The Salute to Framingham Dinner is Thursday, March 22 at 6 p.m. at the the Sheraton Framingham.  Purchase tickets, purchase an ad for the program book at www.salute-to-framingham.com. Proceeds from the Salute to Framingham benefit the Framingham…

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20th Salute To Framingham To Honor: Mark and Karen Curtis, Dave Gudejko

20th Annual Salute to Framingham scheduled for Thursday, March 22.

In 1992, the Salute to Framingham was created to honor individuals for their outstanding commitment and service to Framingham’s youth. These honorees join a select group of people who have made a real difference in the lives of the children of Framingham. On Thursday, March 22, the 20th Annual Salute to Framingham will honor Mark and Karen Curtis and Dave Gudejko. Since 1989, Mark and Karen Curtis have been sponsoring a free Thanksgiving Day dinner for those in need. With the help of volunteers, Mark and Karen Curtis have prepared and served traditional Thanksgiving meals to thousands of needy families for more than two decades. Last year, at the “Curtis Family Feed," nearly 1,700 people had a free, hot Thanksgiving dinner either delivered…

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Kim Poness

7:59 pm on Thursday, January 26, 2012

Patricia - I've lived in Framingham for a good many years, and did not know the Eagles was there. I was a little bit busy raising three children, shuffling them back and forth, volunteering at their activities, and working full time. That said, it's wonderful to know what amazing things the Curtis's have done in the town. They sound like incredible, selfless people, obviously deserving of this …   more ›

UPDATE: Nominations for 20th Annual Salute to Framingham Due Dec. 10

In March 2012, Salute to Framingham will celebrate 20 years of honoring individuals for their outstanding commitment and service to Framingham’s youth; nominations due Dec. 10.

Do you know someone who should be publicly recognized for all that they have done for Framingham’s youth? In March 2012, Salute to Framingham will celebrate 20 years of honoring individuals for their outstanding commitment and service to Framingham’s youth.  The committee is looking for nominations for 2012 Salute to Framingham honorees.   Please consider nominating someone from any sector of the community, who has in some way made a difference in the lives of the youth of Framingham.   Nomination forms are available online at www.salute-to-framingham.com. The deadline is Dec. 10. Honorees will be announced in January. The 20th annual event is scheduled for March 22. Letters of nomination may be mailed to Salute to Framingham, Box 2367, …

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