A Solon Salute and kudos to the QSA for co-hosting the 10th annual Statewide Queer and
Allied Youth Summit this past weekend. U32 and MHS welcomed 200
students from as far south as Manchester, as far north as Newport, and
all points in between. A special shout out to Randi Carpenter, Avi
Isaacs-Corcoran, January Simpson and Desmond Watson who presented
workshops to packed audiences.
Many thanks to the Clean
Team for going above and beyond (as usual!); Mr. McRaith for his
steadfast support of QSA; Morgan Glines for spearheading the prom
decorating; and all the faculty and staff for their support of this
special weekend. We salute you all! (From Sylvia and Mary Ellen).
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And a special Solon Salute to The Clean Team. Tom and Rob provided active support throughout
two-thirds of the event. They both provided guidance, know-how, and
problem-solving skills to many moments during the day and night, and
were extremely gracious, flexible, and calming during the most frantic
events. Tom was so helpful and considerate throughout the planning
stage, and Rob walked around the prom with enthusiasm and warmth,
clearly making every youth feel comfortable and welcomed at our school.
The event supports some of the most marginalized youth in the state, and
I truly believe Tom, Rob and the rest of the clean team, with their
professionalism and warmth, were vital to providing a night of
inclusiveness that many participants had yet to experience and will
never forget. So a special thanks to Tom and the Clean Team (From Sylvia and Mary Ellen).
A Solon Salute and congratulations to the varsity boys ultimate frisbee team, who won
the Capital City Classic Ultimate Tournament two weekends ago. They beat
Northfield Mount Hermon from Massachusetts in the championship game
13-9. As a result, they are currently ranked 6th in the country
according to the USAU score reporter.
And
this weekend they broke seed to place 4th at the Southern Maine
Invitational. Great performances by everyone. Hayden Ellms, Elijah
Coolidge, and Anders Heyerdahl all got bookends. Angus Fraser and Colin
Desch "picked up the garbage" multiple times. Ben Crane caught two
improbable up-wind points against Hanover to win our quarter final game.
Isaac Avery-Padberg, Reed Browning, and Elijah Coolidge all served as
anchors for the team. I'm so proud of each and every one of them! (From Anne).
Pictures courtesy of Chrystal Crane.