DePaolo Middle School recently announced their February Students of the Month.
In sixth grade, Abby Sowa, Kevin Le, and Mason Krupinski were selected by their teams.
Abby is the daughter of Kathleen and Paul Sowa and received the Presidential Award for academic excellence in fifth grade. She is in the school band and played on the girls’ soccer team in the fall. Abby currently plays on the school basketball team.
Kevin is the son of Hoang and Kim Chi Le and was recognized at a Principal’s Breakfast for citizenship. Kevin has earned high honors at DePaolo and is a part of the school orchestra.
Mason is the son of Jeff and Melanie Krupinski and has earned high honors at DePaolo. He is a member of the YMCA and is a Boy Scout. Mason has volunteered to assist the Wounded Warrier project and is an orientation guide at DePaolo.
In seventh grade Rielley Coles, Jordan Bishman, and Martyna Tomczyk were selected by their teams.
Rielley is the daughter of Christina Forgione and Garry Coles and has consistently earned high honors at DePaolo. She was selected to be a part of the National Junior Honor Society and Mathcounts. Rielley is a peer advocate, in the drama club, and is part of the STEPS ABC team.
Jordan is the daughter of John and Nathalie Bishman and has consistently earned high honors at DePaolo. He was a part of the school cross country team in the fall and is an Animal Helper. Jordan is in the National Junior Honor Society and was recognized at a Principal’s Breakfast.
Martyna is the daughter of Grzegorz and Lidia Tomczyk and was also recognized as a student of the month in elementary school. She is an elementary school assistant and is a DePaolo cheerleader. Martyna has consistently been on the honor roll and is in the school band.
In eighth grade Hayden Nadeau, Joshua Badgley, and Olivia Potter were selected by their teams.
Hayden is the son of Jon and Amy Nadeau and has earned the honor roll all three years at DePaolo. He has volunteered at Calendar House as a part of the DePaolo Leadership Program. Hayden is also part of the yearbook committee.
Joshua is the son of Jon and Lisa Badgley and has consistently earned high honors throughout middle school. He volunteers with the Central CT United Way and has been a part of the Leadership Program for the past three years. Josh is on the DePaolo basketball team and is a part of the STEPS ABC team.
Olivia is the daughter of Dorothy Potter and is an honor roll student. She is a part of the school chorus and concert choir. Olivia is in the drama club and part of the Mary Our Queen youth group.
In Unified Arts, Brianna Pearson, Rebecca Nunn, and Kevin Perez were selected.
Brianna is the daughter of Pamela and Jason Pearson and was recognized at a Principal’s Breakfast this year. She assisted with a clean-up at Panthorn Park and is an elementary school helper. Brianna plays for the Southington Lightning softball team and helps out the younger players.
Rebecca is the daughter of Katherine and Thomas Nunn and has consistently earned high honors. She volunteers at Calendar House and the food pantry and walked in a marathon to support cancer research. Rebecca is on the yearbook committee and is in the ski club.
Kevin is the son of Carmen Castertano. He is in the school chorus and was selected for the concert choir. Kevin is also involved in drama club.