Kelly, Perillo Celebrate Shelton Student Writers

June 23, 2014

Front row, from left to right: Bell O’Rourke, Perry Hill School; Jessie Nielsen, Perry Hill School; Ethan Novicio, St. Joseph School; Jake Michelson, Perry Hill School; Kate Clomiro, Perry Hill School; Aislynn Kostandini, Perry Hill School; Emma Romaniello, St. Joseph School. Back row, from left to right: Pam Ellsworth, Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan Branch Manager, Representative Perillo, Brian Romaniello, Senator Kevin Kelly

Front row, from left to right: Bell O’Rourke, Perry Hill School; Jessie Nielsen, Perry Hill School; Ethan Novicio, St. Joseph School; Jake Michelson, Perry Hill School; Kate Clomiro, Perry Hill School; Aislynn Kostandini, Perry Hill School; Emma Romaniello, St. Joseph School.

Back row, from left to right: Pam Ellsworth, Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan Branch Manager, Representative Perillo, Brian Romaniello, Senator Kevin Kelly

From left to right: Pam Ellsworth, Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan; Representative Perillo, Kate Clomiro, Senator Kevin Kelly
From left to right: Pam Ellsworth, Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan; Representative Perillo, Kate Clomiro, Senator Kevin Kelly

Shelton– Senator Kevin Kelly (R-21) and Representative Jason Perillo (R-113) honored nine Shelton students for winning their school essay contests sponsored by Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan. The winning 6th graders from Perry Hill School and St. Joseph School were presented with citations and a special prize from Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan during an award ceremony at the Plumb Memorial Library on June 12.

Students were asked to write a 300-word essay on the topic “Important Women in CT history and how their contributions to the state and nation affect me.” Teachers selected the winners and Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan provided $25 Visa gift cards as prizes. Each student was also presented with a citation by Kelly and Perillo.

“These young writers all shared impressive and inspiring stories,” said Sen. Kelly. “Each essay offered a unique look at our history through the eyes of a young person in today’s world. I congratulate them all on their amazing work and hope they will continue writing, expressing their ideas and honing their skills and talents.”

“The entries made by the students were impressive in their interest in the subject and their scholarship,” said Rep. Perillo. “I am pleased to congratulate the winners, as well as all of the students who took part in this contest – I am certain they will continue to distinguish themselves academically.”

Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan was also present to congratulate the students.

“I would like to thank Senator Kelly and Representative Perillo for giving Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan the opportunity to sponsor this event again this year,” said Pam Ellsworth, Branch Manager at Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan. “It has been my pleasure to attend the award ceremonies and listen to the essays. Every year I am amazed at the quality of the essays.”

Winners include the following students:

Perry Hill School
Kate Clomiro
Aislynn Kostandini
Jake Michelson
Jessie Nielsen
Bella O’Rourke
Zach Prindle

St. Joseph School
Ethan Novicio
Brian Romaniello
Emma Romaniello