The girls all made the Wilton High School Honor roll in the third marketing period of 2009-10 (4/10)
Wilton High School Senior and ABC scholar, Edwin Carbajal won first place in the 5th Annual Connecticut State Finals "Poetry Out Loud" contest. The National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation partnered with state arts agencies across the United States to offer this program that encourages the nation's youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and performance. "Poetry Out Loud" was launched in high schools across American in 2006 with tens of thousands of students participation. Poetry Out Load operates in a pyramid structure. Beginning at classroom level, winners advance to the school-wide completion, then progress to the state finals. Wilton ABC President Marylynn Clune, Wilton High School English teacher, Sandy Soson and ABC scholars, Sophie Delfeus, Amanda Allison, Onessa Faulknor and Demaris Mozie went to support Edwin in the competition. Congratulations are in order as Edwin did a fabulous job.
Edwin will now compete in Washington, DC in the national finals, on April 25th-27th, where a total of $50,000. in scholarships and school stipends are awarded. (3/10)
All of the scholars took a train to Washington, DC, to be a part of the "Laying of the Wreaths Ceremony" at Arlington National Cemetery. Over six thousand volunteers showed up to place thousands of wreaths, one at a time, on each grave. In less than one hour, the entire cemetery was decorated in a touching tribute to our service men and women. The boys and girls also had the chance to view the "Changing of the Guard" and visit the Kennedy graves. The trip also included a private tour through the Capitol, the Senate in session and the Library of Congress. They proceeded down the mall and ascended to the top of the Washington Monument for magnificent views. Thanks to two generous donors, the trip was easier and safer. This great adventure was the first of its kind in the fourteen years of our ABC Program. (12/09)
Back Row, left to right: Demaris Mosie, Amanda Allison, Onessa Faulfnor, Hui Lu, Micah Allwood, Olondi LeGrand, Edwin Carbajal, Ossaka Mohammed, Selena Cardona, Sophie Delfues Front row, left to right: Elija Sanso, Mr. Michael Gordon
Over the summer Edwin attended Adventures of the Mind at Princeton University (8/09)
Freddy (WHS ’09) was very successful at the Jump Start program at Bentley College this summer to ease into the academic year. He seems excited about and planning for his future. (8/09)
ABC of Wilton wishes our three graduating seniors good luck next fall. Jeremi will attend Howard University in the fall, Freddie will attend Bentley College and Kenny Farward will matriculate to SUNY Binghamton. (6/09)
ABC of Wilton thanks John and Monisha Gibson for six years of dedicated service to our boys. (6/09)
Edwin was awarded the 2009 ABC Excellence Award for outstanding academic performance, leadership and community service. The award was be presented at the national luncheon in New York. (6/09)
All the girl scholars enjoyed volunteering at Minks to Sinks. Onessa is taking tennis. (5/09)
Demaris loved the Band trip. (4/09)
Elija, Edwin, Jeremi and Kenny (photo below) performed in the Poetry in Motion program at the Wilton Library (4/09)
The Wilton Women’s Club hosted a fashion show. A portion of the proceeds benefit ABC (3/09)
Jeremi performed in the senior show, Musical the Musical( 2/09)
Kenny attended the Red & White Ball, which he enjoyed. (1/09)
