The following area students recently achieved high honors or honors for the Spring Term at The Loomis Chaffee School:

Senior Craig Lennon of Amston achieved Honor Roll.

Freshman David Olio of Amston achieved Honor Roll.

Senior Patricia Shields of East Lyme achieved Honor Roll.

Senior Emily Gibbs of Groton achieved Honor Roll.

Junior James Crawford of Mystic achieved Honor Roll.

Junior Michelle Song of Mystic achieved Honor Roll.

Junior Victoria Garbo of Stonington achieved Honor Roll.

Freshman Sarah Williams of Pawcatuck achieved High Honor Roll.

Senior Maxwell Fan of Colchester achieved Honor Roll.

Sophomore Tyler Fan of Colchester achieved Honor Roll.

Located in Windsor, Connecticut, The Loomis Chaffee School was chartered in 1874. A boarding and day school of 690 students from 26 states and 20 countries, the school includes boys and girls from grades 9 through 12 and post-graduate. Since its inception, Loomis Chaffee has offered educational opportunity regardless of religious or political beliefs, national origin or financial resources. Academically challenging, the school promotes energetic learning and close faculty-student bonds within a respectful and civil community.

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Alexa Shelton, Events Director, Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce

The Mystic Outdoor Art Festival is excited to announce their collaboration with the Mystic Seaport on this year’s featured artwork. The design, which focuses on the restoration of the Charles W. Morgan, will be showcased on the 2010 Art Festival t-shirts as well as on the cover of the Art Guide.

The Charles W. Morgan is the last wooden whaleship in the world and the oldest commercial vessel afloat. A registered National Historic Landmark, the Morgan was built in 1841 in New Bedford, MA. The Morgan made 37 voyages during its 80-year whaling career, traveling to every ocean on the planet.  The Morgan arrived at Mystic Seaport in 1941 and is undergoing a multi-million dollar restoration project.  Much of the wood used in the restoration project is Live Oak, a species that grows only in the south and was the preeminent material for shipbuilders in the 19th century. Protected by the federal government, Live Oak can only be acquired after a natural disaster or an infrastructure project such as road construction. Much of the Live Oak for the restoration has been salvaged from Hurricanes Katrina and Ivan. These fallen trees are truly becoming part of American history.

The artist of this year’s piece, Julia Sverchuk, chose to highlight Live Oaks in her design.  Julia was born in Moscow, Russia, and moved to New York in 1994. She received her BFA at Parsons The New School of Design and also studied at Dalvero Academy. As part of her post graduate work at Dalvero, Julia and her fellow students have visited Mystic Seaport and, while focusing on the Charles W. Morgan, have all created unique individual works of art. Because of the restoration, Julia’s Live Oak: One Life for Another, truly adds a unique element to the project.

The Mystic Outdoor Art Festival Committee was delighted to collaborate with the Seaport and with Julia to feature this stunning and thoughtful piece of art work.  To pick out your own piece of art don’t miss this year’s 53rd Annual Mystic Outdoor Art Festival on August 14th and 15th, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, along the streets of historic downtown Mystic.  Views of the Mystic Seaport and the famous Mystic Drawbridge display the community’s maritime history while over 275 artists and artisans participate in this annual event, showcasing over 100,000 pieces of artwork.  For more information and to view this year’s signature art work please visit: www.mysticchamber.org

Sincerely,
Alexa Shelton
Events Director
Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce

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Terri O’Rourke, Executive Director, HFHSECT, “We are extremely appreciative of all our partners.”

Habitat for Humanity of Southeastern Connecticut helped Habitat for Humanity achieve the rank of No. 8 on the Builder 100 list, marking the first time the nonprofit has been among the top 10 biggest builders in the U.S. The list also shows Habitat, with 5,294 closings last year, moved up three spots in 2009 from its 2008 ranking of No. 11.

In 2009 Habitat for Humanity of Southeastern Connecticut (HFHSECT) celebrated three closings: two home rehabilitations and one new construction. Thus far, in 2010, HFHSECT has closed on three homes: one home rehabilitation and two new home constructions, including the first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified Habitat for Humanity home in the state. Construction of the LEED house focused on creating a home which is both environmentally and financially sustainable, and HFHSECT will incorporate the lessons learned throughout the construction of the LEED home into future construction projects. The affiliate is currently in the process of four home rehabilitations and two new home constructions.

“We are extremely appreciative of all our partners who make it possible for us to continue to serve the families who need us the most,” said Executive Director Terri O’Rourke.

Builder Magazine’s annual Builder 100 List compiles data provided by the nation’s builders, including their
closings.

“Habitat for Humanity affiliates have been working in more than 1,500 communities in the U.S. to ensure that more than 5,200 families had a new or renovated affordable home to live in last year,” said Mark Andrews, senior director of U.S. Operations for Habitat for Humanity International. “We could not have accomplished this work without the sustained support of local leaders, volunteers and donors.”

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