School & Sports
GMHS students receive Halo awards
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The Granby Memorial Drama Club had a wonderful year, from the fall production of Daughters of the Appalachians to the fantastic musical production of Little Shop of Horrors.
School & Sports
Meet Superintendent Cheri Burke
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Cheri Burke was introduced as Granby’s new superintendent of schools in the June issue of the Drummer
School & Sports
Bears track teams break records, earn titles
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Granby’s outdoor track season ended in mid-June when Rohman Knutson and Cal Olsen competed in the CIAC decathlon on June 13.
Uncategorized
Safe Grad art contest winners
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Congratulations to the winners of the annual Granby Parents for a Safe Graduation Art Contest. Seniors were invited to submit original artwork and the winning submission was featured on the Safe Grad t-shirt and used for the party invitation.
School & Sports
GMHS student awarded state discus title
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Asst. Coach Justin Piwonski, Jacob Shine, BOE Chair Sarah Thrall and Asst. Superintendent Jennifer Parsons unveil the updated GMHS outdoor track State Championship banner.
Focus on Education
Many goodbyes and one hello
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With the school year almost over, we still have many concerts, award programs, dance/prom, and other exciting events to culminate an incredible school year.
School & Sports
Meet Cheri P. Burke, the new superintendent of schools
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An expectant, excited crowd gathered in the Granby Board of Education’s meeting room on the evening of May 9 to welcome the town’s new superintendent of schools, Cheri P. Burke. Burke will assume the role on July 1.
School & Sports
Kelly Lane students help to “save the earth”
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The Granby Conservation Commission contacted assistant superintendent Jenn Parsons about starting a composting program in the school district to help Granby move closer to being a Connecticut Sustainable Town. When Kelly Lane literacy coach Elisabeth Diemer heard about the initiative, she was very interested.
School & Sports
GMHS choir singers to perform at All-Eastern Honors Ensemble
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Granby Memorial High’s music director Mindy Shilansky was stunned when she received notice earlier this year that not one, nor two but four students of her chorus students had been selected to perform at the 2023 National Association for Music Education’s All Eastern Honors Ensemble. The prestigious event was held in Rochester, New York on April 15 and 16, and featured the best high school vocalists and musicians from 11 eastern states.