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Pelham High School 2015 Graduates

WHS
Graduates Encouraged
Pelham~Windham
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Accept Lifes Next Challenge
to Go Forth and Embrace Life
Volume 13 Number 24 June 19, 2015 16 Pages
by Len Lathrop
Windham High School is all of the hard work
you put in, Principal elect Robert Dawson told
the 191 graduates on Friday, June 12 before they
walked across the graduation stage to accept
their diplomas.
Amanda Forti, class of 2015 Valedictorian,
congratulated her peers and friends for earning
the right to hear people talk at you for a few
hours before you are handed that sweet pleather
bound ticket to freedom. As the 191 students
dressed in blue listened, she quoted Psychologist
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Happiness is not
something that happens to people but something
that they make happen. She told the class its
time for us to start taking an active role in our
own happiness. Go forth and embrace the life
WHS has prepared us for.
Staff photos by Len Lathrop
2015 Class President Troy Peters welcomed the

distinguished and undistinguished guests and hoped
everyone wore sunblock. He closed his welcome with
words to his classmates, Youre transforming yourself into
someone that is certain to succeed.
Graduates pose for a selfie.
The inaugural Windham High School Faculty Award,

Mr. Anthony Gallo receives the honor
Valedictorian Michael Camire reminds his classmates

to cherish the good days.
educational opportunities and six students
are enlisting in the military: Robert Dufour
(Navy), Casey Gendreau (Army), Colin Grosman
(Marines), Nick Johnson (Marines), Brandon
Mahogany (Navy,) and Travis Wallaker (Marines).
Class President Noah Lee began his speech
by thanking all the faculty and staff at Pelham
High School for their dedication and hard work
throughout the four years he and his fellow
classmates had attended the school. Preceding
his thanks, Noah reminisced back to the times
of being booked in the hallways, punched, and
laughed at for being freshmen. He referred to
the great wisdom found throughout the years
of being picked on and explained that it helped
build the foundation to become a class that
takes what we are given and we make the best of
it he continued, we have been equipped with
the knowledge and skills to be successful. Noah
challenged his fellow classmates to raise the
standard of excellence in anything they do. He
left them with the advice to aspire to be good,
and never stop until your good is better, and your
better is your best. I want you to go out there and
be the best at whatever it is that you want to do.
Class essayist Andrea OHearn spoke about
the change to come within all of her classmates
lives. She explained both the good and the bad
preparing her fellow classmates for their futures.
continued to page 9 - Pelham Graduation
Following the procession of teachers from the

upper sport field came the graduates. While
many high school graduations are on football
fields, the hilltop where the Jaguars call home
set the stage. Little time is spend on that though,
Valedictorian Amanda Forti gives her speech
as Class Salutatorian, Madeline Riese, spoke of
to those assembled.
being nostalgic as the journey of Windham High
School was coming to an end. Simply put,
Windham teachers define high school not in
what they teach, but in how they teach it. One
thing I can say with certainty is that every student
here has had their life touched in a positive way
by one of their teachers. The educators here
are like nowhere else inspiring, supportive,
intelligent, caring and passionate.
While Scholarship Awards, National Merit
Scholarship Finalist Awards and Department
awards were presented prior to graduation, a new
and special award was announced and presented
for the first time this year. The faculty created a
new tradition, the Windham High School Faculty
Award.
Teachers were asked to nominate one student
who embodied what it means to be a Jaguar.
Its time to recognize those of you who have
gone above and beyond to be the best you can
be, said Jill Bartlett, a human performance
teacher, as she and Social Studies teacher, Mr.
Cade Nethercott, presented the award. You
Recipient of the Windham Music Arts Association
are a reflection of us, and of all the people who
Scholarship, Jillian DiPersio, plays for the final time with
have come to help you mark this rite of passage.
fellow graduates and the WHS band, under the direction
Barlett continued.
of Grammy award winner director Jarred Cassedy.
Nominated for 2015 were Alexander St.
Cyr, Amanda Forti, Ana Dulskiy, Anthony Gall,
continued to page 9
Courtney Sweeny, Emily Bouley, Graham Smith,
- Windham Graduation
Haley Psares, Hannah Scott, Jack Grubbs, Jillian
DiPerisio, Johnny Vasconsuelos, Julia Peet, Justin
Manter, Casey Hampton, Kellin
Bail, Kristin Tilley, Maddie
Joanis, Michael Steffanelli,
Nichole Lawrence, Patrick
Hume, Rachel Lanouette. Sam
Grubbs, Troy Peters, Zach
Hollins.
The inaugural Windham
High School Faculty Award was
(Your next Pelham~Windham News will be July 10)
presented to Mr. Anthony Gallo,
who will be attending the
University of New Hampshire.
Tim Morris, a Windham
native, was the commencement
speaker. He who at age 26
was left paralyzed from a car
accident on Route 93, spoke
to the graduates about his
accident and his life since that
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To avoid construction work interfering with
Pelham High School Class of 2015s graduation
ceremony, the event was taken to the Harris Track
and Field behind Pelham Elementary for the first
time ever. The stage and chairs were set up just
as they have been in previous years, but placed
in the football field. Parents, friends, and family
could sit in chairs on the field or on bleachers
surrounding the track for a better view of the
graduates.
Pelham High School Principal Dr. Mohr
welcomed all attendees before recognizing the
many accomplishments of individual students
throughout their four years of high school.
Scholastic art award accomplishments
included Zachary Storch - for two gold key
ceramic portfolios, Eric Rossi - gold key ceramic
portfolio, and Brenton Morgenstern - one in
five American Visions best in show awards.
The following also won multiple scholastic art
awards: Kelly Ryan, Kristen Rooney, Darian
Rideout, Sara Passamonte, Olivia Letendre,
Karlee Erickson, Jared Hannon, Mandy Tobin, and
Montana Darisse.
Musical accomplishments included Karlee
Erickson, Matt Gellar, Matt Lamport and Shannon
Lundin as members of the All State Honors
Ensembles; Matt Gellar - four years in NH all
state band and orchestra festival, top scorer in the
state for clarinet and bass clarinet, member of the
New England Conservatory Youth Philharmonic
Orchestra, Tanglewood Institute Young Artist
Wind Ensemble; Matt Lamport - top soloist award
at the Music in the Parks Festival 2015; and the
senior members of the jazz band and concert
band won 1st place at the Music in the Parks
Festival.
Career and Technical Education
accomplishments included Zachary Storch - state
of NH award for welding; and Heather DeFranzo,
Deedra Walsh, Elizabeth Gorfine, and Morgan
Apkaria all earned their Licensed Nursing
Assistant certification
Athletic accomplishments included the fall
Spirit team and the boys basketball team for
winning state championships; state champion
shot put Alana Eshbach; Kellan Brouder and Jared
Hannon, state champions in triple jump and
long jump and qualifiers for the New England
Meet of Champions Receiving all-state honors
in their respective sports were Jared Hannon,
Sara Passamonte; and Brooke Paradis, Morgan
Pinksten, Katelyn Surprenant, Ashlyn Farwell,
Brian Gettings, Ryan Cloutier, Dylan Silvestri,
Kelsey Grimard and Lauren Anderson.
Dr. Mohr was especially pleased to announce
that 108 of the graduating seniors have taken at
least one college course through Pelham High
School, and collectively earned 1,076 college
credits before even graduating. Also putting a
smile on Dr. Mohrs face was announcing that
83 percent will be continuing in post-graduate
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Royal Lords and Ladies Attend Banquet

at Ye Olde Midwin Castle
Introducing the Court of
Lords and Ladies (from
left): Victoria Indelicato
and T. J. Patten of
McCorkle Manor; Livey
Kendzulak and Yulien
Ye of Pires Manor;
Olivia Manchester and
Drew Curtis of St. Onge
Manor; Mia Saucedo
and Jack Potter of Beaver
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and Alexander Lincoln
of Ripley Manor; and
Halle McGrail and Ryan
Pascarella of Fava Manor.
Accolades
On the 8th day of June, in the year of Our Lord 2015, lords and
ladies of the realm (seventh graders) were bid hitherto attend King
Edward Nordengren and Queen Erin Shirles banquet and parade
at the Olde Midwin Castle (Windham Middle School).
Those in attendance were handsomely dressed in their costumes
and the ladies carried bubble-bows (pocketbooks) and all enjoyed
a great feast of bellytimber (food). The king and queen expressed
grammarcy (thanks) to all of the lords and ladies for partaking in
the celebration!
The following Windham residents were among more than 800

students from Providence College who received undergraduate
degrees during the Colleges 97th Commencement Exercises: Carson
Desrosiers received a bachelors degree and Mackenzie Miller
received a bachelors degree, summa cum laude.
Lindsey Jones of Pelham has received a Bachelor of Arts degree
from Lasell College. Jones majored in Communication.
Springfield College has named Dylan Faust of Pelham to the Deans
List for academic excellence for the spring term. Faust is studying
Criminal Justice.
Pelham residents Andrew Becker and Anthony Bundock have made
the third-quarter honor roll with Honors at Austin Preparatory School.
Child and Family Services recently appointed Melissa Cook,
LICSW of Pelham, as the director of behavioral
health programs. Cook joins CFS with a strong
foundation in child welfare after serving for
15 years at the NH Department of Children,
Youth and Families and an additional four
years at Casey Family Services. Recently, Cook
served as clinical manager at Beacon Health
Strategies, the behavioral partner of Well Sense
Health Plan. Cook holds a Bachelor of Social
Work and Master of Social Work degrees from Salem State University,
Salem, Massachusetts, with a concentration in child and family
services and is licensed in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Northern Essex Community College is pleased to announce
the appointment of students to the Deans List for the spring term.
Pelham residents: Nina Cabral, Sarah Cardwell, Jacob Diaz, Alyssa
Kirby, Nina Lepore and Brittany Silva. Windham residents: Seth
Alvear, Nicole Chaloux, Charles DiPrima, Rachel Doucette, Wilson
Gonzalez, Rachael Mills, Eugenia Schipelliti, Morgan Scott and Gena
Stearns.
Haley Hullihen of Pelham graduated from the University of San
Diego on May 24. Hullihen earned a bachelors degree in Business
Administration, magna cum laude.
Carli Maruca of Pelham has been named to the Deans List at
Southern New Hampshire University for the fall 2014 and spring 2015
semesters.
Lauren Maruca of Pelham received her
doctorates degree from the University of
Massachusetts-Lowell on May 16, as well as the
Clinical Excellence Award for 2015 graduating
class. (Photo attached is of Lauren.)
On May 9, Keene State Colleges
Commencement honored the graduating class
of 2015. This years graduates included the
following local students: From Pelham, Kelsey
Kenney graduated with a Bachelor of Science
degree in Education, Bethany Ricciardi graduated with a Bachelor of
Arts degree in Journalism and Casey Szmyt graduated cum laude with
a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice Studies and a Bachelor of
Arts degree in Psychology. From Windham, Sara Bracken graduated
with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and Michael
Haun graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in
Safety and Occupational Health Sciences.
The following local residents recently graduated from Worcester
Polytechnic Institute: Jeffrey Martin of Windham was awarded a
Master of Science degree in Computer Science and Michael Perruccio
of Pelham was awarded a Master of Science degree in Management.
Lauren Mitchell of Pelham received her masters degree in Criminal
Justice from Northeastern University. Lauren is graduating as a
Distinguished Military graduate and commissioned as a Second
Lieutenant in the United Stated Army Reserve 325th Military
Intelligence Battalion, Alpha Company. She has branched Military
Intelligence and her first assignment will be attending Intelligence
Basic Officer Leaders Course at Fort Huachuca, Arizona in January
2016.
Julia Barsalou has been named to the Deans List for the spring
semester at Franklin Pierce University. Julia is majoring in Sports
Management. She is a graduate from Pelham High School.
Christopher Medeiros, a Graphic Design major from Pelham, has
been named to the spring Deans List at Mount Ida College.
Lindsay Hillyer of Windham was named to the Emmanuel College
Deans List for the spring semester.
The spring semester Deans List at Bryant University includes the
following area residents: From Pelham, Tyler R. Dejadon, a senior
in Marketing; Tyler W. Dumont, a junior in Management; Ryan P.
Frank, a sophomore in Accounting and Gregory P. Irwin, a junior in
Management. From Windham, Colin M. Lagos, a junior in Global
Supply Chain Management; Madison E. Lichtmann, a senior in
Marketing; Kelly A. Michal, a senior in Management; Courtney J.
Smith, a senior in Human Resource Management and Courtney K.
Tardif, a senior in Accounting.
Joshua Cavallaro of Windham excelled during the spring semester
at Hofstra University, achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on
the Deans List.
Jake Rust cautiously asks for permission from the queen who sometimes has a
nose of wax (fickle personality).
Come hither (here) one and all as Sophia Mazri

prepares to serve the banquet feast.
Connor Leuteritz seems unconcerned about being imprisoned for the offense of
elbows on the table and kept under the supervision of the Royal Guard:
from left, Ian Sargent, Tommy Doe and Noah Callan.
These are the beauteous (beautiful) ladies in waiting: from left, Erica Irvin,
Rachael Belanger, Kate Macleod and Brianna Curran.
As was customary in medieval days, a food tester (Gavin Wilson) was

columnsby King Edward Nordengren to ensure that the delicious-looking
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food served by Neil Rea had not been poisoned.
These fine ladies of the court, Olivia McCarter, left, and Chloe Catino,
enjoy the first course of the banquet.
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Amid Laughter and Tears
Pelham Relay For Life Raises $38,000 for Cancer Research
Cancer survivors enjoy dinner at the event.
Team Pajama Drama raises money by selling baked goods.

HOPE is displayed using luminaria on Harris Pelham Track bleachers.
behind Pelham Elementary.
Each hour of the event had a theme for those who walked around
the track to partake in; some themes involved dressing up, while
others involved walking a certain way, but the most popular and
heart-wrenching hour was the luminaria. This involved the lighting
of candles inside paper lanterns that which volunteers could place
around the track dedicated to their loved ones, along with the
by Rhiannon Snide
Laughs were shared, tears were shed, and a
community that could have collapsed under the
stress of losing so many loved ones to cancer came
together stronger than ever at Pelhams fifth annual Relay for Life.
The event brought together more than 187 people who had been
affected by cancer in some way.
Heading into the event about $35,000 was raised, but after nine
hours of walking, selling goods, and camping out at the Pelham
Harris track and field, the 27 teams present were able to raise
another $3,027 for the American Cancer Society. Karen Fournier
and Doris Cvinar co-chaired the 18-person committee that spent
months planning and organizing the fundraiser. Both women have
been directly affected by cancer after losing loved ones to the
disease.
To commemorate just how many lives the horrible illness has
affected, this years mantra was everyone has a story. These stories
were the motivation behind the dedication volunteers demonstrated
during the fundraiser. One team had members fly in from Texas just
to participate in the event. Sandra Spanos-Thibodeau has flown to
Pelham the last three years for the event to commemorate her sisterin-law, Audrey, who lost her fight to cancer two years ago. Her
team, named Audreys Legacy, was one of the top fundraising teams
this year after raising over $6,000 for the American Cancer Society.
All teams that participated in the Relay for Life had individual ways
of raising money; those who attended the event could purchase
various goods from the teams as they walked around the Harris track
Luminaria
lanterns are
placed around the
track.
Portions of Center School Roof to be Replaced

by Barbara OBrien
After extensive discussion, the majority of school board
members have chosen to put off replacing two sections of the roof
at Windham Center School, but to move ahead with three other
sections.
The only school board member who pushed to replace all the
sections of the roof was Dennis Senibaldi, who said he supported a
report done during the summer of 2014. I want to replace as much
as we can, Senibaldi said. We should go with the firm that the
school district paid, not other contractors somebody else brings in.
School board member Rob Breton said he was very conflicted
on how much of the roof to replace, but eventually went with the
majority and voted to take a wait-and-see attitude for the time
being. I want to revisit the situation next fall, Breton said.
School board Vice-Chairman Tom Murray, who said he had
inspected the roof on numerous occasions, along with other
contractors, encouraged Breton to climb up on the roof and
take a look himself. Theres still life in the two sections under
discussion, Murray said. Any leakage that is occurring in this area,
Murray explained, is due to a louver that is stuck open, allowing
rain to run down inside the walls. Murray said a thermal imaging
camera had been used to check every seam in the roof for possible
leaks, and it was clear that not all sections of the roof have to be
replaced right away.
revelation of a large HOPE written with similar lanterns

on the bleachers next to the track. For one hour silence
and the lighting of these lanterns, not only honors all those
affected by cancer, but provides hope and support to all who
participate.
Fournier believes that the entire event is not only a way to provide
hope and support to people affected by the disease, but is a way
for us to end the fight once and for all. Anyone interested in
participating, or donating to the organization in the future is urged to
visit www.relayforlife.org/pelhamnh for more information.
Chairman Ken Eyring clarified that he is not a roofer, but noted

that he had spent time on the roof last summer with several roofing
contractors, each of whom said these sections do not yet need to be
replaced. I have a hard time voting to spend money on this portion
of the roof, at this time, Eyring said.
Resident Tony Massahos, a member of the Citizens Facilities
Committee, said he had also gone on the roof and believes portions
of the report that was issued last summer are flawed. If I had five
to seven years left on my house roof, I wouldnt be replacing it
now, Massahos said. Its senseless to spend money we dont have
to spend. When you get a wind-driven rain, thats when you get
the leaks, he explained, adding that water penetrates the bricks and
works itself inside the building.
School board member Daniel Popovici-Muller recommended
putting a portion of the money aside for one year, then re-evaluating
the condition of those two sections of roof. Business Administrator
Adam Steel said he was comfortable waiting to have these two
portions (C and E) done. The funds wont expire, Steel said.
Waiting is a reasonable risk to take.
School board members voted 4 to 1 to proceed with replacing
sections B, L and J this coming summer. The total cost of the project
is in the vicinity of $42,000. Voting in favor of the motion were Ken
Eyring, Tom Murray, Daniel Popovici-Muller and Rob Breton. The
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Letters to our Editor
Support for the Baby Shower Collection

Greatly Appreciated
To everyone who participated in the Windham Womans Club collection
for Our Place, a division of Catholic Charities, we thank you so very much.
Our Place, located in Manchester, NH, provides educational programs for
new mothers, fathers, and their families as well as emergency relief in crisis
situations. Our Place serves entire families with newborns through schoolaged children throughout Southern New Hampshire, including Windham.
The Womans Club would like to give a special thank you to both the
Nesmith Library and Windham High School for being our collection sites.
Together we collected everything from diapers, wipes, books, hand knitted
blankets, baby and toddler clothing and so much more. For all your gifts to
this wonderful organization and your continued generosity in support of all
our work, the Womans Club sends a big Thank You.
Ruth Coole, Windham
Appreciates Adam Steels Commitment to

Windham School District
Last week, I read a few letters in the Windham Independent that criticized
an extraordinary school employee, Mr. Adam Steel. Our school district
is full of many talented professionals and when our community members
treat them poorly by writing tainted stories, I feel compelled to tell you
about their contributions to our district. Our leaders, our teachers, and our
students far exceed the normal expectations of a school district and it is time
to praise them, not to knock them down.
I would like to share some of Mr. Steels accomplishments while employed
in the Windham School District.
Mr. Steels initiatives as business administrator have resulted in tax savings
for the people of Windham. The Food service program that was previously
losing money ($50,000) was brought in-house and currently has a total
surplus of over $200,000. The refinancing of the WHS bonds resulted in
$1 million savings for the district. His commitment to energy conservation
has saved the district $100,000 in electricity costs by joining the Nashua
Regional Planning Commissions electricity bid and $43,000 savings with
Recycling/Refuse bid.
Mr. Steels high level of attention to details has resulted in successive clean
financial audits for the first time in years. His attention to detail led to
significant improvement in the bus transportation. He also commissioned
and developed the Capital Needs Assessment (CNA) plan that outlines
capital projects and large maintenance projects for the next 20 years.
Mr. Steels strong leadership abilities were seen in the management of the
kindergarten project as it was on time and under budget. He also served as
chief mediator for teacher contract negotiations, which led to a successful
teacher contract.
Mr. Steels commitment to the safety of our students has been seen in the
construction of a secure entry into Golden Brook School and the placement
of video cameras at all our schools. Mr. Steel significantly improved all
safety procedures and protocols and works closely with all local life-safety
agencies.
These are some of the tangible successes that Mr. Steel has implemented
in our district. What is not measureable is his presence in our district. He
is highly respected by his colleagues, the teachers and the students. He goes
out of his way to be present at many of the student events and community
events. He provides stability and reassurance and a true commitment to the
Windham School District.
The Windham School District is a community to be proud of its
accomplishments and dedication to education. For the past ten years, Mr.
Steel has contributed to success of our district. And I would like to thank
Mr. Steel and all of the people who go above and beyond in making our
schools a place that I love to send my children.
Michelle Farrell, Windham
Recognizing the Spin and Changing

the Culture
Wikipedia defines Spin as a form of propaganda, achieved through
providing an interpretation of events to persuade public opinion in
favor or against some organization or public figure and it often implies
disingenuous, deceptive and/or highly manipulative tactics. After reading
some opinions printed in last weeks paper which implied that Windham
School Board (SB) Chairman Ken Eyring is stifling educational leaders, the
spin meter hit an all-time high.
To allege that the exodus of administrators as well as teachers is a direct
result of three months of a new SB/new chairman rule is irresponsible and
profoundly inaccurate. To try to sway people into thinking that Mr. Eyring
has been micromanaging our administrators and teachers and that he is the
reason that they are leaving is pure fiction. All of the administrators that
have recently left began their searches prior to when the new school board
and the new chairman were elected. The same goes for many, if not all of
the teachers as well.
As long as the cause of the school districts turnover problems are
misdiagnosed, the mass exodus of highly qualified educators will continue.
Many teachers are leaving because they are stifled by Administration. For
many of them, the culture in our school is broken. Reach out to some of the
teachers who have recently left and learn for yourself firsthand. The entire
Windham SB wants to address this problem. In an effort to empower our
amazing teachers and employees to speak out without fear of reprimand
or retribution, to gain knowledge from them as to the issues that they face
and to encourage them to help us repair and strengthen our system, the SB
will soon enable every district employee to provide their insights via a truly
anonymous survey.
Culture change starts at the top and the next Windham Superintendent,
interim and permanent, should bring a new vision of cooperation and
collaboration to our school community. In order to understand the districts
needs, it is essential that the next Superintendent have personal experience
as a School Administrator and an intimate knowledge of curriculum. He
or she must be able to demonstrate previous success as a Principal, Assistant
Superintendent and/or Superintendent and show an ability to easily
collaborate with Administrators, Teachers and staff.
We also need unbiased SB members and residents involved in the hiring
process to ensure that it is impartial, non partisan and fair. This may be
difficult when two current SB members have been actively and vigorously
endorsing one of our in-district candidates. Their actions discourage
qualified candidates from applying and put unsolicited pressure on the
Superintendent Search Committee. Fortunately, the remaining SB members
have declared their objectivity and I have faith that other members of the
Superintendent Search Committee will be able to see through this bias, give
every applicant a fair shot, choose wisely and thoughtfully, and do what is in
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I am looking forward to changing philosophies, differing ideas about
curriculum and a change in strategies of leadership. We do not need the
same status quo that got our district into its current chaotic state. The
weaknesses and inadequacies of previous SBs and Administrations must be
overcome (or at least neutralized) if we are to accomplish this mission and
give our children the school experience that they deserve.
Cynthia Finn, Windham
Windham cannot afford the

High Cost of the WTC
Anyone who watches a school board meeting, walks the halls of our
schools, drives our roads or follows real estate prices can see the damage
done to Windham by the Windham Taxpayers Coalition and their members
serving on town board boards. We have some of the most overcrowded
schools in the state, teachers and administrators are leaving in droves, a
teacher turnover rate of 30 percent, inadequate athletic facilities, third
graders in the high school (leaving the high school at capacity) and facilities
in need of significant repairs. The problems are not just on the school side,
our police department is no longer adequate, our municipal buildings are in
need of replacement, our roads are in disrepair and are improperly plowed
in the winter. I can think of no other town that has as many snow related
school bus accidents as Windham. All of these problems are a direct result
of the WTCs penny wise and pound foolish attitude towards investments.
I will agree that we have saved some money on taxes by ignoring these
problems for the last few years, but that is only half the equation. We need
to look at both sides of the ledger sheet to determine if the WTC and its
leaders have made solid financial decisions with our money. I strongly
believe we need to invest in our infrastructure, especially the schools. The
most significant factor in determining a homes value is the quality of the
local schools. To truly solve our school problems we need a new middle
school, which according to three different architectural firms would solve
our problems and cost $30-35 million. On a 30 years bond that would cost
the town approximately $1 per thousand in its highest year, on an average
home that is $400 per year. We now know the benefit the WTC has given
us $400 per year, for the last five years that is $2,000 in savings.
What is the cost? Poor education, kids under 14 will spend their entire
educational career in overcrowded classrooms, Golden Brook has been shut
down each of the last 3 winters, and we have had mold problems in our
portables. Any parent of a young child should be angered that their kids
will not get the same quality education that my kids received. The list of
problems is longer but it is quantifiable. The financial cost to each home
owner in this district can be determined by reviewing home values for the
last five years. According to Trulia, home sale values in Windham have
risen 3.7 percent. A home in Windham valued at $400,000 in 2010 is
worth $415,000 today. If we compare that to neighboring towns, who have
invested in their schools, we come up short. Pelham home sale values are up
22 percent in the same time period, Salem, Londonderry and Bedford are
all up 15 percent. Had Windham property values kept pace that $400,000
home would have appreciated to $460,000, a $45,000 difference. Do you
remember when a similar home would cost more in Windham than Pelham;
that is no longer the case.
A $2,000 benefit and a $45,000 cost. You do not have to be in finance
to know that is a very bad investment. We can thank Ken Eyring, Bruce
Breton, Rick Okerman and the rest of the WTC for the damage they did to
our property values. It is time we protected our greatest single investment
and say no to the WTC. Windham needs to move forward before we lose
more money. Please get involved in any way you can. Tell the boards you
support Windham.
Michael D. Hatem, Windham
School Board on Right Track

with External Interim Superintendent Search
I have been reading a lot in the media lately about the manner in which
our School Board is approaching their search for a new Superintendent, and
I have to say that I agree with the track the majority of the Board members
have chosen.
As a School Board, they have only one direct report, and that person
will have to be someone who can not only support the teachers, staff
and administrators when dealing with the School Board, but of equal
importance, that person will also have to be someone who can support the
School Board when dealing with the teachers, staff and administrators
and when dealing with potential contractors.
Theres the rub. The Superintendent will have to be someone who the
School Board can unequivocally rely on when dealing with third parties
outside of the board meetings. Would you promote someone who, while
employed as staff, stated to a potential contractor (this is excerpted from an
actual email to Cenergistic, dated Dec. 10, 2014):
For the Windham School District, our Board typically requires a
competitive process to select vendors for service of this type. I would like
to avoid that requirement for this circumstance as I am not confident there
are other capable vendors in the area. One thing that will help us win that
battle with our Board will be confidence that I was able to negotiate an
aggressive agreement between the District and your company.
I dont see how I could, given the last two sentences of the above excerpt.
They appear to be at odds with the best interests of the School District and
School Board. Unfortunately, this only got worse when at the January
meeting wherein the $577,000 Cenergistic contract was hastily approved
by two former Board members and Dennis Senibaldi (none of whom had
even read the contract before voting on it!), the ongoing communications
between Cenergistic and the School District were never mentioned.
The majority of the School Board knows that the pool of highly qualified
superintendent candidates is a small one and therefore, to best fulfill their
duty to us the voters who put them there, they need - must, cast a wider
net to seek possible external candidates.
As a Selectman, I can appreciate the difficulties inherent in the School
Board members jobs and I truly believe they have the hardest citizen jobs
in town. I am pleased that we have a School Board that is getting involved
with significant hiring decisions (as they should), holding staff accountable
to purchasing policies (competitive bids are a great tool for accomplishing
the Boards fiduciary duty), assuming and fulfilling their responsibilities
as a board, and making great strides in the conduct of their business (e.g.,
record-setting acceptance of public input, recognizing when they need to
hold additional meetings).
Looking at external candidates for an interim Superintendent to serve our
School Board and not to create battles behind our elected leaders backs is an
important decision. This past March, the voters overwhelmingly put their
trust in those individuals who now comprise the majority on the Board and
who are now seeking to cast a wider net in order to find a strong candidate
who among other qualities, will be responsible for fiscal accountability
(e.g., seeking competitive bids) and will not betray our trust by trying to
create battles behind the backs of our Board members.
In sum, I applaud the School Boards decision to seek external candidates
for an interim Superintendent.
Ross McLeod, Windham
An Issue With Thumbs

The June 5 edition of the Pelham~Windham News published a comment
accusing me of criminal acts.
First, the allegations are completely and absolutely false.
Second, I am extremely disappointed by the decision of the editors of the
Pelham~Windham News to deem that comment appropriate and allow it to
be published.
At this time, I am continuing to investigate all possible avenues to address
this matter.
Daniel Popovici-Muller, Windham
Community Garden Kick-Off

On Saturday, June 6, the rains held off for the second annual Windham
Community Garden Kick-Off Event. Fifteen garden spots were lovingly
prepared for this years harvest by local residents, with a few spots to be
cultivated for donations to support Sheperds Pantry.
A big thank you to the following businesses and residents that donated to
help make the 2015 Community Garden a success: Crossing Life Church,
Boydens Landscaping, Senibaldi Contracting, JR Gauthier, Inc., Kinder
Morgan, Fisette Small Engine Repair, Windham Outdoor Material Sales,
Woof Woof Daycare & Boarding, A Simply Wholesome Life, Cyr Lumber,
Elliot Family Medicine, Heavnly Donuts, Klemms Mobil on the Run,
Shaws, and David Kling.
Laura Scott, Windham
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Your Hometown Community Calendar
Now thru Sunday, August 30

Book Reviews, Nesmith Library. All
summer long fill out reviews of the books
you have read, and receive raffle tickets for
our Escape the Ordinary book-lovers gift
bag, filled with great prizes! Pick up your review
sheets at the front desk. No limit on entries. Event
is free, open to the public, and registration is
required, call the library at 432-7254.
Now
Saturday, June 20
Open Mic Night sponsored by the
th
First Congregational Church of Pelham,
3 Main St. All musicians and poets
are invited. Play your originals or
covers in a very relaxed, family friendly and
welcoming atmosphere. If you would like some
accompaniment, bring your music or email us
ahead of time. You dont need to be a musician
to attend. Just come, listen and enjoy the music.
A $5 donation is asked. Registration at 6 p.m.
doors open 6:30. More information at: http://
www.pelhamucc.org/cafe.html. Questions: caf@
pelhamucc.org.
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Monday, June 22
Songs and Stories from the War Years,
Nesmith Library, 6:30 p.m. Presented
by Ramblin Richard Kruppa, this
entertaining and informative program
focuses on some of the most beloved songs from
that era. Songs like Bluebirds over the White Cliffs
of Dover, Sentimental Journey, Praise the Lord
and Pass the Ammunition, and Harbor Lights.
Richard not only sings the songs, accompanying
himself on guitar, 5-string banjo, and baritone
ukulele, but he tells their fascinating and unfamiliar
stories as well; their meaning, how they came
to be, and their significance. Richard Kruppa,
known musically as Ramblin Richard, is a
member of the New England Foundation for the
Arts, and a retired professor from Bowling Green
State University in Ohio. Event is free, open to the
public, and registration is required; call the library
at 432-7254.
2nd
Monday, June 22 thru Friday, June 26

Girls Summer Basketball Camp Week is
opened to girls ages 7 (as of Dec. 1) to 13. This
instructional clinic will be held at Dennis Lyons
Memorial Park from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn the
fundamentals and be taught skills of the game
offensively and defensively. You will have great fun
and become a better player! Girls should arrive in
appropriate sneakers, comfortable clothing and are
advised to wear sunscreen and bring water/drinks.
The camp will run rain or shine. Registration forms
are available at www.pelhamweb.com/recreation
or at the Pelham Parks and Rec. office or register
and pay online at https://webtrac.pelhamweb.com.
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Wednesday, June 24
Windham Community Band Kicks Off
th Summer Reading Program at the Pelham
Public Library! The Pelham Public Library
will celebrate the beginning of its summer
reading program for 2015, Every Hero Has
a Story! at 6 p.m. at the Summer Concert on the
Green. The Windham Community Band will be on
hand to provide the entertainment for this awesome
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community gathering! Also, if you have registered

for the Summer Reading Program here at the library
or are still planning on doing this, you can get a
free ice cream sundae at this event! So make sure
to stop by the library soon to register and get your
ticket!
Thursday, June 25
Mark your calendars for, and launch into
th
summer at Nesmith Librarys Annual KickOff Party. The theme for 2015 is Every
Hero Has A Story and you will have a
chance to participate in drop-in crafts, story hours,
live animal programs, LEGO party and so much
more. Beginning at 1 p.m., families can register
for summer reading, make a craft, enter raffles, and
make a super hero snack! This years event will
feature a performance by Ben Rudnick and Friends
starting at 2:15 p.m. The summer reading program
is designed for children of all ages. If you cannot
make it to the kick-off party, reader registration
will continue throughout the summer. Stop by the
library during normal business hours to register or
to pick up a summer reading program flyer. If you
have any questions regarding the summer reading
program, call 432-7154 and ask for the childrens
room.
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Saturday, June 27
Pelham CERT/MRC, in conjunction
with Pelham Fire Department, will host
Lets Get Ready! a multi-agency family
safety and preparedness fair from 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m. at the Pelham Village Green. The fair is
designed to educate and encourage citizens about
protective measures to take before, during, and
after an emergency. Participants can take part in
live interactive demonstrations and visit dozens
of exhibitors. There will also be mascots, food
vendors, and activities for the kids! Come out and
enjoy a free fun-filled family day!
7th
Town Day and Fireworks. Join us at Griffin

Park from 12 to 3 p.m. for the Annual Town Day
events! Free cook-out, kiddie parade, music and
more! Dress up in red, white, and blue with your
bike, doll stroller or wagon! All kids get a prize for
being in the parade which begins at 1 p.m. The
Community Band will play from 12:30-2 p.m.;
we will fun family field games from 1-2:30 p.m.,
and more! This has been a part of Windham for
over 30 years. New for this year - for those who
like tennis or want to try it out - our Tennis Crew
will be on the courts from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for
free demos, playing, and fun. Later on that night
are the fireworks at the High School with the
River City Band. The parking lot opens at 5:30
p.m. for the 7 p.m. show, followed by fireworks
around 9:30 p.m. There will be food available for
sale before and during the concert and fireworks.
For more information, contact the Recreation
Office at 965-1208 or by e-mail at Recreation@
WindhamNewHampshire.com.
Patriotic Parade For Kids at Windhams Annual
Town Day. Calling all kids! Join us at Griffin Park
on at 1 p.m. for our Annual Town Day Parade!
Kids of all ages are invited to dress in red, white,
and blue, and decorate their bike, trikes, wagons,
or doll strollers to join in! All participants get
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a prize. We also will be having a free

cook-out from 12 to 3 p.m.; and fun
family field games from 12:30 20 2
p.m. Hope to see you there! For more
information, contact the Recreation Office
at 965-1208 or by e-mail at Recreation@
WindhamNewHampshire.com.
Monday, June 29
John H. Hargreaves Memorial
Post 10722 VFW welcomes the
39th Army Band. Performance
begins at 6 p.m. on the Pelham
Village Green. Free admission! Join us for
a great evening of patriotic music. VFW
concession stand proceeds benefit veteran
programs.
9th
will be on vacation beginning

Thursday, June 25
Offices will re-open
on Monday, July 6 at 9 a.m.
There will NOT be a

newspaper until July 10
Monday, June 29 thru Monday, August 17

The Parks & Rec. Department is offering
eight weeks of Junior Tennis lessons at
Pelham High School tennis courts. For
Boys and girls, ages 5 through 12. The
lessons will emphasize the skills of the game with
a fun and challenging environment designed to
get the best out of each participant. Players must
bring his/her own racket and canister of three
new unopened tennis balls and a water bottle. It
will include one-hour lessons four days per week
Monday-Thursday with Friday used as a makeup day if needed. Space is limited. Sign-ups
are weekly. Program fee. Registration forms are
available to print from www.pelhamweb.com/
recreation or at Park & Rec office. You may also
sign up online using the Web Trac software link on
our website. E-mail recreation@pelhamweb.com
with any questions or give us a call.
and friends to decorate their boats and join the

parade. Parade participants are encouraged to be
as creative as possible. To sign up and receive a
copy of registration information, Call Halie Alosky
at 548-1353 or halieandjason@gmail.com. We
will also be judging Shore Decorating if you do
not want to enter the parade. Winners announced
shortly after the parade. If you have a Town Beach
membership, feel free to watch the parade there.
Friday, July 3
Pelham Community Spirit hosts the
Annual Independence Day Celebration.
Each year, in conjunction with various
community based groups, attendees are
offered a variety of food, drinks and entertainment
culminating with a fireworks display in the evening.
Bring a chair or blanket; bring your family and
friends. The Independence Day Celebration is held
on the grounds of the Pelham Elementary School
on Marsh Road. Rain date: Sat., July 11.
3rd
Saturday, July 4
All Women of all ages are invited to join
us in honoring Our Lady for First Saturday
Devotions at St. Patrick Church in Pelham.
We begin with Mass at 8 a.m. followed
by the Rosary for our Country at 8:30. Due
to it being a holiday we will not have a pot luck
breakfast and fellowship. For more information call
Linda at 930-6436 or email WomenOfMaryNH@
yahoo.com. Note: Adoration and Divine Mercy
Chaplet will be available before Mass at 7:30 a.m.
in the chapel.
4th
Sunday, July 5
The Cobbetts Pond Improvement
Association is excited to be presenting its
Annual Boat Parade and Shore Decorating
Event at 1 p.m. This years theme will be
Heroes & Villains from your favorite movie or
TV show! This is a great opportunity for families
5th
Monday, July 5 thru Friday, July 10

Pelham Community Childrens Theatre Summer
Stock Camp for actors ages 6 to 18, from 9 to 11
a.m., Sherburne Hall. No experience needed;
everyone gets a part. Learn respect for your fellow
actors and crew, stage presence, articulation,
emoting, working as a team, set design, costuming,
make-up, lighting, sound and more! Program fee.
Registration form at Parks & Rec office or online at
www.pelhamweb.com/recreation. Register online
at https://webtrac.pelhamweb.com. Call 635-2721
or email Recreation@pelhamweb.com with any
questions.
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experience or equipment needed. This will be an
active, alignment focused yoga class combining
strength building poses linked with graceful
vinyasas. Students will explore deep stretches
and breath work. Each class will conclude with
a relaxing savasana to round out this practice for
a full mind body workout experience. All levels
welcome but note this is an active class. Bring
floor mat and water bottle to class. Size of groups
is limited; first come, first serve. Program fee.
Registration form at Pelham Parks & Rec or online
at www.pelhamweb.com/recreation. Register
online at https://webtrac.pelhamweb.com. Call
635-2721 or email Recreation@pelhamweb.com
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Amy F. Costa
Amy F. Costa, 27, a lifelong resident of Pelham, died June 6, 2015, at home following a long and courageous battle with
Aicardi Syndrome.
Born in Methuen, Massachusetts, Jan. 22, 1988, a daughter of Gerald J. and Maryellen (Smith) Costa, she attended
Pelham schools and was a graduate of Pelham High School in the Class of 2007.
Among her many interests, Amy enjoyed music, watching sports of all kinds, traveling, especially to Disney World, and
teaching those around her about the important things in life. But above all else, she loved socializing and spending time
with her immediate family and her extended Aicardi Syndrome family.
In addition to her parents, Gerald and Maryellen, Amy is survived by a sister, Laurie E. Costa of Pelham; three brothers,
Timothy J. Costa and his wife Jennah, Richard G. Costa and his fiance Briana DAvanzo and Joseph B. Costa, all of Pelham;
her maternal grandparents, Bernard A. and Anmarie Smith of Salem and Surprise, Arizona; a nephew, Jaxson L. Costa
of Pelham; her godparents, Stephen and Cheryl Nasser of Salem; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was also
granddaughter of the late Florence Smith, and the late Joseph and Jacqueline Costa, and niece of the late William Costa.
Her Funeral Mass took place on June 12 at St. Patrick Church in Pelham followed by burial Gibson Cemetery, Pelham.
Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to the Aicardi Syndrome Foundation, P.O. Box 3202, St. Charles,
IL 60174, or at www.aicardisyndromefoundation.org, or High Hopes Foundation of NH at www.highhopesfoundation.org.
E-condolences at www.pelhamfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. ODonnell, Jr. (603) 6353333.
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No Increase in
School Lunch Prices
by Barbara OBrien
Unlike recent years, there will be no increase in the prices of school lunches at
Windham public schools when classes resume at the end of the summer.
Gradual increases have gone into effect during the past few years due to mandates
from the federal government. This coming school year, however, New Hampshire has
been granted a price hike exemption. The exemption was granted by the federal
government because the existing lunch program is considered to be fiscally sound.
Breakfast and lunch meals are served in each of the four schools on a daily basis
during the school week. Breakfast is offered as a boost for student focus on learning.
Each lunch is composed of five food groups; meat, grain, vegetables, fruits, and milk.
Students must select one serving of vegetable or one serving of fruit along with at least 2
other meal items to qualify as a school priced meal.
Prices will continue at the current level of: kindergarten through fifth grade $2.25;
sixth through eighth grade $2.35; and high school (grades 9 through 12) $2.75. If
desired, a student may choose an item from all five food groups for the same price.
Incomplete meals will be charged the more costly a la carte prices. Cashiers will
remind students that they have an incomplete meal before charging a la carte prices.
According to Nutrition Services Director Rhonda Peckham, participation in the
school lunch program has been increasing during the past few years. Approximately
40 percent of students attending Windham schools buy their lunches at school, districtwide. There has also been an increase in the variety and purchase of smart snacks,
items that must meet federal guidelines for their healthy nutritional content.
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They all Scream for You Know What
Fourth graders Adam Bober, Kyle Bowlen, and Ethan Pater are served their ice cream
scoops by Emma Custeau and Laura Schelling, both Pelham High School freshmen
fulfilling community service hours.
PES Aide and Lunch Monitor Mrs. Letendre volunteers at the ice cream social;
she sprays whipped cream for Hannah Leonard who attended the fundraiser with
her brother, Russell; sister, Grace; and father, town Selectman Paul Leonard.
by Kaela Law
Pelham School District PTA hosted an ice cream social fundraiser
on June 3 for the community at the Pelham Elementary School.
Children dragged their parents out, got to pick their own toppings,
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Windham School Board members voted unanimously to take the
first step in resolving the carbon dioxide problem at Golden Brook
School. A higher than recommended level of carbon dioxide was
detected in several areas of Golden Brook during tests taken this
past winter. Carbon dioxide buildup generally results in stale air
and can make people, especially children, somewhat lethargic.
During a board meeting earlier this month, Vice-Chairman
Tom Murray said he and Business Administrator Adam Steel had
consulted with an engineering firm concerning how best to resolve
the problem. The best way to solve the problem is also the most
costly, Murray explained, adding
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The cost of installing rooftop units to bring fresh air into the
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however, the process could get started. The estimated cost of hiring
a consultant to do a conceptual design would be approximately
$15,000.
Chairman Ken Eyring supported moving forward with the design
concept being done. I dont feel we should hold off, he said.
This is a fairly serious issue. School board member Rob Breton
said he believes having the design for a rooftop unit done now is a
step in the right direction. It shows we are committed to fixing the
problem, Breton said. It is a concern.
School board member Daniel Popovici-Muller said he was
strongly in favor of moving forward. This gives us a good chance
of fixing the problem, Popovici-Muller said. It is not wasted
money.
On a vote of 5 to 0, board members approved spending up
to $15,000 for a design concept for a rooftop unit to resolve the
existing carbon dioxide issue at Golden Brook School. Well get
the design done, Steel said, then put it out to bid. If the bids
are received by the end of 2015, and if the pending Option 2+
renovation and addition project for Golden Brook doesnt pass next
March, well be ready to move forward with the rooftop unit, Steel
explained.
Voting in favor of spending up to $15,000 for a design concept
were Ken Eyring, Tom Murray, Rob Breton, Daniel Popovici-Muller
and Dennis Senibaldi. There was no input from the public on the
school boards decision.
Troop 266 Earns Distinction as Third in NH to Reach 100 Eagle Scouts
New and returning Eagle Scouts gather on stage.

by Rhiannon Snide
Windhams Eagle Scout Troop 266 has officially earned its spot
as New Hampshires third troop to reach 100 Eagle Scouts. To
commemorate the achievement, Committee Chair Jim Dreyfuss and
Event Coordinator Dan Shattuck organized a ceremony honoring not
only their troops achievement, but the achievements of all Scouting
troops in Windham.
Dreyfuss commented, honoring this achievement for our troop is
important, but we are also here to commend all scouts of Windham
for their achievements. Dreyfuss was pleased to find that during
the planning prior to the ceremony an additional four Eagle Scouts
finished their projects and earned their badges. This brought Troop
266 to a total of 104 Eagle Scouts. The ceremony honored each of
the 104 Eagle Scouts, as well as Girl Scout Gold Award recipients
with accolades from several state officials, including video messages
from U.S. senators Jeanne Shaheen and Kelly Ayotte.
The title of an Eagle Scout is something only about 7 percent
of Boy Scouts ever achieve as the distinction requires earning 21
merit badges, serving six months in a troop leader position, and
completing a service project for any religious organization or
Troop 266s newest four Eagle Scouts receive their badges.
any school or any community. The projects completed by Troop

226s Eagle Scouts included the re-numbering of mailboxes around
Windham, to the building of rest area benches in and around town
trails. The estimated value of all Troop 226s projects is around a
half a million dollars, half of the total money raised by all troops in
the Nutield District, said Dan Sheppard, Daniel Webster Council
member.
More than 63,284 hours of community service hours have
also been served by scouts in the Nutfield District. Mr. Sheppard
expressed his appreciation for the scouts dedication and welcomed
both the new and old scouts alike to a brotherhood across the
country in his speech at the ceremony. Representative Mary
Griffith commended the Scouts for measuring up in the right way
by dedicating themselves to servicing others and bettering their
communities.
The ceremony presented both old and new Eagle Scouts. About
40 Scouts, some who received their Eagle Scout title over 40 years
ago, attended the ceremony. The longest tenured Eagle Scout
present at the ceremony was Harry Burnham, who has served with
the Scouts for 70 years. He shared stories of how different Scouting
Harry Burnham, an Eagle Scout himself, has

served with the Scouts for 70 years.
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was years ago, and urged the younger Scouts to appreciate the
paths made by your forefathers that helped you get where you are
today. While the new Eagle Scouts certainly had help to reach their
titles, it was clear their hard work, dedication, and perseverance
played a large role in helping all 104 of them reach their goals.
Crowds Flock to Pelham Senior Centers Strawberry Festival
Showcase Quartet performs songs from popular musicals.
OHalloran Irish Step Dancers entertain the crowd.

by Rhiannon Snide
The Pelham Senior Center has set the bar
high after upholding its 30-plus year tradition
of hosting an annual Strawberry Festival.
On June 13 crowds were drawn to the
Pelham Senior Center to engage in raffles,
strawberry shortcake, entertainment, and
some shopping.
We have had trouble with the turnout
the past couple of years, explained Sara
Landry, the event coordinator and director
of the Pelham Senior Center. Due to the
construction around town it was hard for
people to get here, but this year has been
great so far; one of the best turn outs Ive
seen in a while. The delicious strawberry
shortcake and welcoming smiles of
volunteers werent the only enticing aspects
of this festival; several performances and
forms of entertainment helped draw in the
crowds as well.
Those who attended could enjoy
their lunches outside under tents while
listening to several performances by the
Steven and Kari-Lynn Knight wait in line for

strawberry shortcake with their children Eli, Avalynn,
Nehemiah, Malachi, Gideon, and Ephraim.
award-winning Showcase Quartet. Following
the a capella group were several dances by the
OHalloran Irish step dancers which mesmerized
crowds. In between performances kids could
enjoy a variety of balloon animals made by
Cheerio the clown; along with personalized
caricatures drawn by self-made artist Liane Brown.
Vendors set up tables inside the Senior Center
where people could buy anything from handmade
bags to glass bottles and products.
The entire event raised money for Pelhams
Council on Aging to help with the costs involved
in planning their annual Christmas party. Through
a bake sale, raffles set up for people to win
anything from a board games to a spa day, and the
several vendors who rented spaces at the festival;
the council was able to raise a few thousand
dollars toward their Christmas party. Parties arent
the only thing on the councils mind though, as
Sara Landry explained, the council doesnt only
support the senior center, they try to support
the entire community. Through scholarships
for graduating seniors, and events similar to the
Strawberry Festival, the Council on Agings six
board members try to help out in the Pelham
community as much as possible.
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Crossing Life Church Welcomed Community to First-ever Car Show

by Rhiannon Snide
On June 6 Windhams Crossing Life Church once again
brought the community together by hosting another
Community Day Festival. While the church is known for their
quarterly festivals, annual pumpkin festivals, and ongoing art
shows, this second annual Community Day encompassed the
churchs first-ever car show.
Residents of Windham were welcomed to bring any and all
cars to the church for festival-goers to view. Anything from
1960s Mustangs to modern-day Mazdas could be seen at the
show. With a turnout of over 15 cars the church hopes to
continue with at least two more car shows this summer, and
include them in several festivals to come. Along with the car
show the church hosted a barbeque and bake sale to raise

money for a mission trip to Haiti.
Across from the church, while the festival took place, a
barn sale was held. All proceeds from the barn sale, which
is held twice a month, benefit the Church and Taylor Country
Day Care Center. Live bands, like Cow Hampshire Folk,
entertained festival-goers throughout the day. Pastor Shawn
Foster hoped to bring back a heart for the community by
inviting, not only members of the church, but all residents
of Windham to the event. Foster was thrilled to see such a
large turnout at the festival, and plans to continue to bring the
Windham community together with festivals, pumpkin fests,
and car shows in the future.
Jim Hawke and Evan Foster at the car show
Crossing Life Church members volunteer at the barn sale.
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Forget the Greens Fees and Try Disc Golf

by Lynne Ober
Did you even know there was a disc golf course hidden within Pelhams Muldoon Park?
Recently they held a disc golf tournament that drew more than 70 disc golfers from two
states. This is a growing sport with professionals participating as well as families with
young kids.
Disc golf is played much like traditional golf. Instead of a ball and clubs, however,
players use a flying disc, similar to a Frisbee. The sport was formalized in the 1970s,
and shares with ball golf the object of completing each hole in the fewest strokes (or,
in the case of disc golf, fewest throws). A Frisbee-like golf disc is thrown from a tee
area to a target that is the hole. The hole can be one of a number of disc golf targets;
the most common is called a Pole Hole, an elevated metal basket, and thats what the
Pelham course has. As a player progresses down the fairway, he or she must make each
consecutive throw from the spot where the previous throw has landed. The trees, shrubs,
and terrain changes located in and around the fairways provide challenging obstacles for
the golfer. Finally, the putt lands in the basket and the hole is completed. Disc golf
shares many of the same joys and frustrations of traditional golf, whether its sinking a long
putt or hitting a tree halfway down the fairway. However, with regular golf, your ball rarely
splits in two, but in disc golf that frequently happens. There are few differences, though.
Disc golf rarely requires a greens fee, you wont need to rent a cart, and you never get stuck
with a bad tee time.
Staff photos by Lynne Ober
Warm-ups on the practice tee before beginning require a lot of body English and concentration.
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The interesting thing about disc golf is that men and

women play together in the tournament. The courses are
frequently quite hilly as the Muldoon course is. Most of
the disc golfers carry bags because they have a variety of
Frisbee-like discs. There are drivers, putters and a range
of other discs. The discs are quite colorful and each
golfer writes his or her name and number on the disc
just in case the disc goes astray. If your course has a
water challenge your disc can easily end up in the water.
A recent tournament at Muldoon Park was part of
the 2015 Live Free or Die Disc Golf Tour, which is a
series of 13 tournaments around New Hampshire this
summer. Sponsored by Bill and Norma Bruce, owners
of BreakinChains, a NH disc golf store, Boy Scout Troop
610 partnered with them to provide a barbeque at lunch
for the players.
Dylan Adjutat came to play. Ive been playing for
three or four years, and now I play every week. I play
in a Tag League and love the exercise and time in the

woods.
Scoutmaster Rodney Thompson said the troop wanted
to sponsor a disc golf tournament and then decided to
work with the Bruces on the Pelham tournament. We
are providing a barbeque lunch with typical barbeque
food for purchase. Proceeds of the lunch will help pay
for our St. Croix high adventure camping trip. This
partnership was win-win for both the Scouts and the
tournament organizers.
This year Pelhams course is also home to a disc golf
league that meets on Sundays and Tuesdays. Unlike
other sports, any age can play. I often see families
playing on courses, said Bill Bruce. This morning we
have more men, but also some women registered to play.
Since the courses are free to play on, more and more
people are trying it and finding that its great exercise.
We are happy to be in Pelham today.
Relocating a Bevy of Bats in the Attic
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endangered species, due to the devastation caused by an invasive
fungus known as white-nose syndrome. Listing a species as being
threatened means that any trafficking, injuring or killing of that
animal is prohibited.
Bats like to roost in attics because they are hot, safe places to raise
their young, which are called pups. Bats give birth to pups from
mid-May to mid-August. The pups learn to fly within a few weeks,
but still need a safe place to roost for several more weeks. According
to New Hampshire Field and Game, New Hampshire bats generally
leave attics in mid-August and head farther south to seek a safe place
to hibernate for the winter. Most of them head for caves and deserted
mines as their cold weather havens.
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relocated; not always any easy task to accomplish. Sullivan said
that bats are creatures of habit and have been known to return to a
location, from which they were removed, from as far away as 1,000
miles.
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In a few short months we are going to

be vulnerable again. she explained, Every
decision we make will have a lasting effect on
our futures. I hope you will use the experiences
you have gained here at Pelham High to gage
your future in the direction you want it to
go. While urging the class to embrace the
uncertainty of their futures she also reminded
everyone to never forget your biggest
supporters. Our parents, teachers, and coaches
are the backbone to all of our success They
have always been there to pick us up when we
have fallen, and now we are strong enough to
pick ourselves up.
Focusing less on the change to come, and
more on the memories from high school that
will be cherished was Christopher Day, class
salutatorian. He began eventually you will look back on high school and miss it;
something most of his classmates seemed to hear in disbelief. You will look back with fond
memories on the rooms with no windows and super small lockers that hardly fit your winter
jacket. Yes, we will look back on these four years and remember the good times, even
though right now at this moment, we are thrilled to be moving on past high school into
the future! Ending his speech Chris urged his class to pursue lives that allow them to be
happy, and make others happy.
Class valedictorian Michael Camire was very wrong when he said that everyone
listening drew the short stick in terms of a
valedictorian who will deliver a touching,
funny and unforgettable commencement
speech. He gave great advice to his
fellow classmates saying life is full of ups
and downs. You will have good days and bad days, you will make friends
and lose friends, and you will have both failures and successes and
reminding them that no matter what happens, it is important to never
give up, never lose hope, and keep moving forward. Michael closed his
speech by reminding everyone that everything is temporary. The bad
days will go by; dont let them get to you, and dont let them deter you
from following your dreamscherish the good days, and hold on to those
memories
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Windham Graduation
- continued from page 1
2015
Class Essayist Andrea OHearn encourages the

class to embrace the uncertainty
that is about to come.
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as the first T4 paraplegic to complete a Tough
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daily struggles; he told them about working
toward goals emphasizing hard work, and that he
knows he will walk again one day and will not
stop until he does. The world is yours for the
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The Breakfast Tradition Continues
The Class of 2015 during breakfast at Golden Brook School

by Len Lathrop
Before the graduating high school seniors became Jaguars and
were still Blue Devils, students on graduation day have returned to
the Golden Brook School where their educational journey began.
The annual tradition has continued, and at 7:30 a.m. the graduates
could be found at Golden Brook School in mass, where the teachers
and staff have juice, muffins, donuts and coffee for these soon-to-be
alumni. 7:30 is the start time and at 7:27 in they came to watch
a video of their earliest schooling, check out class pictures and
get back the letters that while in second grade, they had written
to themselves about their future. After visiting and a giant group
picture, everyone was on their way knowing that at 5:30 p.m.
they needed to be at the Windham High School dressed in blue to
officially complete their education in Windham schools.
Windham Principal Elect Mr. Dawson, checking class pictures with seniors,
Andrea Dufault, Ashley Manzo (standing), and Kevin Curran.
Congratulations to All
Windham Students
As this school year comes to an end, Id like to personally
congratulate all of our Windham students for their successes this
year. Especially those who graduated from Windham Middle
School and Windham High School. These wonderful achievements
mark significant milestones in each of your educational lives.
Thank you to our parents who generously support our district. It
because of you that our children have the opportunity to learn from
excellent educators, with an equally excellent support staff.
Thank you to all district employees. Regardless of position,
every one of you has contributed in one way or another towards
providing a positive educational experience for all of our children.
For our WHS seniors ... as you enter a new phase in your life
with a new direction... may each and every one of you continue
to find success in whatever goals you set and whatever paths you
choose.
Once again, my personal congratulations to all of our students,
we are all very proud of you!
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Sincerely,
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Differing Opinions on How to Sign Letters to the Editor

by Barbara OBrien
School board member Dennis Senibaldi is not happy with the way
Chairman Ken Eyring has been signing his letters to the editor and
he went public with his dissatisfaction during the boards June 16
meeting.
Senibaldi prefaced his remarks by stating that he had spoken
privately to Eyring prior to his public statement, but that Eyring and
he had not been able to come to an agreement about how to handle
the issue moving forward.
Although Senibaldi said he wasnt trying to interfere with Eyrings
freedom of speech, he did request that any letters Eyring sends
into newspapers be signed as Ken Eyring and not Ken Eyring;
Windham School Board Chairman. I want it stopped, Senibaldi
said, explaining that he feels that the way Eyring signs his letters
might make readers think whatever he has written represents the
school boards collective opinion, rather than just Eyrings own
personal feelings.
Eyring said that he certainly doesnt want to appear as if he is
expressing the opinion of other board members and, in order to
prevent that, has been including a comment in the body of his
letters, that what he has written are his personal thoughts. Eyring
did say, however, that he feels signing his letters as chairman of the
school board gives credibility to what he has written.

Eyring said he will continue to write his letters for publication in
the same way he has been doing, including a clarification that the
comments are personal in nature. He said he does not intend to
eliminate Windham School Board Chairman from his signature.
School board member Daniel Popovici-Muller also writes
occasional letters to the editor and has been including Windham
School Board Member as part of his signature. Like Eyring,
Popovici-Muller said he has been commenting in the letter that
what he writes are his personal opinions. He will continue with this
format in the future, Popovici-Muller said.
Vice-Chairman Tom Murray said he doesnt view the way Eyring
and Popovici-Muller have been signing their names to letters as an
issue. I dont feel its inappropriate to include the title you hold,
Murray said. You are who you are.
School board member, Rob Breton, said he pays more attention
to the content of a published letter than he does to how it is signed.
Just make sure whats said is accurate, Breton advised fellow board
members.
During the school board comment portion of the meeting,
Popovici-Muller said he was concerned over the lack of proper
protocol being followed during board meetings. Theres too much
interruption of one another, he commented. We owe it to the

public to make our meetings more effective, more efficient. Its
hard to ask other people to be cooperative when were not setting a
good example, Popovici-Muller added.
Senibaldi agreed that school board members need to be more
disciplined during meetings and should pay more attention to
following Roberts Rules of Order. Breton agreed. We need to
be able to conduct our business succinctly and efficiently, Breton
stated, in order to prevent meetings from extending until the
midnight hour. Breton also said he was pledging to focus more on
issues related to student achievement. We need to work harder to
do that, both individually and collectively, Breton said.
School board members apparently didnt heed this advice,
however, as the June 16 public meeting lasted until 11:42 p.m. They
then went into non-public to handle further business. The meeting
had begun at 6:30 p.m.
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The seventh Annual Concert and Silent Auction to benefit
the Center for Life Management Foundation will feature
SATISFACTION The International Rolling Stones Show performing
on Friday, July 3, at the Stockbridge Theatre at Pinkerton Academy.
All proceeds from the event will benefit the Center for Life
Management Foundation, which supports the mission of the nonprofit community mental health agency that serves the greater
Derry/Salem/Plaistow region. Tickets are on sale now.
SATISFACTION, a highly acclaimed touring tribute show, brings
authenticity and a colorful performance to over 50 years of classic
rock and roll hits. Showbiz magazine stated Theyll have you in
the aisles like Jumpin Jack Flash, and CBS News New York called
them A must see ... you get Satisfaction. Opening for the concert
will be a performance by The Last Duo.

Reserve your tickets online at www.stockbridgetheatre.com, by
phone at 437-5210 or in person at the Stockbridge Theatre box
office Monday through Friday, 12 to 4 p.m. The silent auction
opens at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are
$30/25 for adults and $20 for seniors and students.
For more than 45 years, the Center for Life Management has
provided comprehensive behavioral health care to the region.
Fundraising events such as this are important in helping CLM to
continue to provide essential services, expand their reach, develop
new services and fully realize the potential of their mission to
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School Administrators Contracts Signed

by Barbara OBrien
During the June 2 Windham School Board
meeting, comments were made by members of the
public, as well as school board members, regarding
the fact that the contracts for school administrators
for the 2015-2016 school year had not yet been
signed. That issue was resolved the following
week, after members of the school board met with
administrative representatives.
School Board Chairman Ken Eyring talked
about the situation earlier this week. Last year,
Superintendent Feneberg made a statement that
our administrators were underpaid based on
similar districts and he encouraged last years
school board to work with several administrators to
resolve the discrepancies, Eyring explained. Those
discussions were not completed, however, when
election time rolled around this past March. As a
result, the discussions continued after the election.
Eyring and now Vice-Chairman Tom Murray became
involved in the talks, as Jerome Rekart and Michael
Joanis were not re-elected to a second term. The
ongoing discussion pertains to increases in salaries
and commensurate changes to health insurance
benefits.
When it came time to sign contracts for the
next school year, Superintendent Feneberg made
a decision to temporarily withhold the current
administrator contracts with hope the discussions
and any adjustments would be completed in time
to be included for July 1st, Eyring said. The 20152016 school year gets underway on July 1.
There was never any question of whether
administrators would be renewed, Eyring
emphasized. The school board had unanimously
voted in April to renew every teacher and
administrator that the superintendent nominated.
However, Eyring continued, it appears there
was a lack of communication between the
superintendent and the administrators as to why the
teacher contracts had been signed, but not theirs.
Following the June 2 school board meeting,

Eyring and Murray met with administrators to
explain the disconnect that had resulted in
concern on the part of some administrators. We
wanted to make sure everyone understands that
they have the support of the school board, and
that we had previously committed and are still
committed to renewing all contracts, Eyring
said.
A small group of former school board
members and other concerned parents gathered
outside the June 9 meeting place, carrying
signs supporting administrators. Eyring said the
demonstration was not really necessary, as all
five current school board members are also in
support of the school districts administrators.
As a result of these further discussions,
and to avoid any additional confusion or
misunderstanding, the current contracts have
been issued, with the understanding that the
superintendent can provide up to a 3 percent
salary increase; as budgeted and based on
performance evaluations by the superintendent.
The decision to issue the administrators
contracts was unanimous (5 to 0). Chairman
Eyring, Vice-Chairman Murray and school board
members Dennis Senibaldi, Daniel PopoviciMuller and Rob Breton all agreed with the
decision.
An additional follow-up meeting was held on
June 11. Moving forward, the ultimate goal is
to find a quantifiable level of compensation that
is acceptable to the districts administrators and
Windham taxpayers, Eyring said. All parties
involved have a sense of urgency and good will
to get this process completed, he said. The next
meeting will be held on June 22, after school
ends for the year. In the meantime, Business
Administrator Adam Steel and Eyring will work at
refining the parameters of any potential changes
to the existing contracts.
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by Barbara OBrien
Members of Windhams Highway Safety Committee have
determined that there is no need to erect No Parking signs along a
stretch of Mallard Road, which is located off Partridge Road, in the
vicinity of Moeckel Pond.
Police Chief Gerald Lewis said officers went to the area of
concern 20 to 25 times in recent weeks and saw no problems.
Lewis said he had received a request for no parking signs from an
area resident, after this particular person reported having problems
with parking and littering along this area last summer. There might
have been a problem last summer, Lewis said, but not now.
Lewis said police will continue to monitor the area as the summer
swings into high gear.
Lewis did request, however, that one No Parking sign be posted
near the cistern on Mallard Road, to allow the fire department easy
access to the water supply. This particular cistern is located near

the Windham Rail Trail. Fire Chief Tom McPherson said there have
been problems with access on previous occasions. Its probably a
good thing to post this as a fire lane, McPherson said. We need to
be proactive.
McPherson will be working with the Windham Highway
Department in acquiring costs for the signage to determine the
feasibility of posting signs near all 110 of the towns cisterns. In
the meantime, selectmen agreed unanimously (5 to 0) to post the
cistern on Mallard Road. Voting in favor were Chairman Al Letizio,
Jr., Vice-Chairman Joel Desilets and Selectmen Ross McLeod, Roger
Hohenberger and Bruce Breton.
Chief McPherson also expressed his appreciation to the
Londonderry Fire Department for loaning one of its engines to
Windham, while two of Windhams fire trucks were recently out of
commission.
Request Made to
Update Dress Code
by Barbara OBrien
A couple of years ago, a dress code was instituted at Windham High
School; something most students and their parents seem fairly satisfied
with, but there are some who feel it needs to be revised.
During a school board meeting earlier this month, Windham
resident and Massachusetts-based attorney Andrea Alexander came to
the podium to ask that the existing dress code be updated. Alexander
said she feels the existing dress code discriminates against females.
It is causing angst, she said. It over-sexualizes our daughters.
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that maintaining a dress code is
an ongoing, revolving issue.
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Windham Selectmen have unanimously agreed to accept
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maintained public roadway.
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the roadway had been met. The $20,000 bond was returned to the
developer. Voting to accept the completed road were Chairman
Al Letizio, Jr., Vice-Chairman Joel Desilets and Selectmen Roger
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with only Hohenberger voting in favor of lowering the speed limit.
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Lady Jaguars Earn Division II Lax Crown
by Jacob Gagnon
The climax of the NHIAA Division II Championship game
between Windham and Hanover High Schools was not a last second
goal, or a timely steal; it was a stop.
On Thursday evening, June 11, at William Ball Stadium in Exeter,
the Lady Jaguars were clutching to a one-goal lead with twenty-three
seconds remaining in the contest when Hanover broke away with
the ball. Standing between overtime and victory was Windham
goalkeeper, Julia Peet. In the biggest moment of her high school
career, Peet held strong, stopping Hanovers final attack while
securing the Division II Title for her team.
Following the game, Peet had reflected on Windhams previous
titles in Division III. Peet had been a backup goalie on those teams,
watching from the bench as her team hoisted State Title trophies.
This was now her time.
She played unbelievable. Coming into this year, Julia told me
that this was her season and she had such a great game. Were really
proud of her, said Windham Coach Maura Murphy. She kept us in
this game.
The game showcased incredible defensive efforts from the two
best teams in Division II. In the first half, the Lady Jaguars got on the
board first as Courtney Sweeny notched the opening goal. Hanover
tied it up less than a minute later. That initial exchange would set
the tone for the remainder of the game as both teams exchanged
momentum. Lacrosse is a game of runs and it was evident early on
that the team that the team with the biggest runs would walk off the
field as champions.
Sam Crichton
and Abigail
Lagos scored
back-to-back
goals to push
Windham ahead.
Hanover got one
back midway
through the
half. Two-sport
star Lexi Lewis
collected a goal
to halt Hanover.
Ali Connors
followed up
the Lady Jags
offensive attack
with a pair of
goals to take a
Windhams Abigail Lagos pushes past a Hanover defender
6-4 lead that the
during the championship game.
Lady Jags would
maintain through the first

half, thanks to Peets early
heroics between the pipes,
and a smothering defensive
effort from Windham.
One thing I love about
them is that they never give
up, said Murphy. They
always fought to the end.
Thats something I knew
they were going to do
today.
Each Windham player
and coach wore the number
40 painted on their arms
in tribute to late Exeter
goalkeeper Emma Jacobs.
Jacobs, with whom several
of the Lady Jags had played
with on club teams, was
tragically killed in a car
accident in September.
The tribute paid respect to
Jacobs as they played the
Championship game on her
home field.
Emma Lindquist recorded
a score just moments into
the second half. Lindquist
The Lady Jaguars celebrate their thrilling Championship victory.
was Windhams six different
scorer of their first seven goals.
Windhams defense, backed by Peet, stopped the shot. The Lady
Following the point, the Lady Jags offense fell into a scoring slump
Jags responded to the stop by tying it up with another score from
as the Marauders clawed their way back into the game.
Lindquist.
I think it (the offensive slump) was just getting out some jitters
Less than a minute later, Crichton scored again to regain the lead.
but the defense kept us in the game, kept reassuring us, and giving
Hanover refused to go away, tying the game with six minutes left.
us second opportunities to put the ball in the net. We were just
Lagos and Lewis scored what would be the winning goals of the
peaking at the right times today, said Murphy. Our defense played
game to pull the Lady Jags ahead, 11-9. With 3:06 left, Hanover
unbelievable. We really prepared them for this game today and they
scored to get within one goal. In those final minutes, it was Peet
just shined.
who capped her amazing game with a Championship-clinching
Murphy and her team understood that they would need to
finish.
withstand Hanovers attacks if they were going to pull out a victory.
I am bewildered. I am shocked. This is exactly the way that I
Murphy, having seen her girls battle for years, first as an assistant and
wanted to end my senior year , said Peet. I have two amazing
now as a head coach, understood the fight that was within her team.
goalie coaches who told me to always watch the ball.
Hanover scored three unanswered goals to tie the game at seven
True to Peets word, her eyes had never left the ball until the final
goals apiece. Both teams would exchange the lead throughout the
seconds of the clock ticked away, leaving only her, in goal, with
remainder of the contest.
possession of the ball, and the dreams of her teammates resting on
Hanover took their first lead of the game with eleven minutes
her shoulders. It was her time.
remaining. They nearly scored again on a penalty shot, but
Pelham Track and Field Excels at Division Championship Meet

by Jacob Gagnon
On Saturday, May 30, the Pelham High School Track and Field
team proved that hard work pays off as six new banners will hang
from the rafters of the Pythons gymnasium in the near future. The
Lady Pythons finished as State Runners-up, while the boys squad
earned a fifth place finish. Pelham capped off the day with six
individual State Champions.
For the boys team, Dom Branco scored first place in the shot put
with a throw of 43 feet 4 inches. Branco also collected first place
honors in the discus with 131feet 11 inches. Jared Hannon earned
first place in the long jump with 20 feet 8.75 inches and fifth place
in the triple jump with 38 feet 8.75 inches. Kellan Brouder finished
first in the triple jump for the Pythons with a jump of 43 feet 3.75
inches. Brouder collected sixth place in the long jump with 20 feet.
These impressive performances propelled the Pelham boys to a
fifth place team finish behind Portsmouth, Souhegan, Kennett, and
Lebanon High Schools. The Pythons scored 42.50 team points on
the day.
The girls shined. Alana Eschbach won first place in the shot put
with a throw of 32 feet 9 inches and second place in the discus with
103 feet 7 inches. Skyler Goss earned first place

in the pole vault with 10 feet 6 inches, second
place in the 100 meter high hurdles with a time of
16.51, and second place in the triple jump with a
distance of 35 feet 4 inches. Katelyn Surprenant
scored second place honors in the 300 meter
intermediate hurdles with a time of 48.47 and fifth
place in the pole vault with 8 feet. Morgan Walsh
finished in fifth place in the 200 meter with 26.98.
Rachel Romeo finished in fifth place in the 100
meter high hurdles with a time of 17.45.
In the 4x100, Morgan Pinksten, Walsh,
Suprenant, and Goss scored fifth place with a
time of 52.24. In the 4x400, Suprenant, Shaylynn
Harrington, Cassie Apkarian, and Walsh also
finished in fifth place with a time of 4:15.01.
Callie Lindsey tied in fifth place in the high
The Pelham Track and Field team celebrates following their tremendous division meet.
jump with 4 feet 10 inches. Pinksten scored sixth
place in the shot put. The Lady Pythons finished behind only Coeplace in the 100 meter high hurdles with a time of
Brown (155 points) in taking the runner-up team title with 66 team
17.59. Sarah Fisher tossed a distance of 30 feet 7 inches to get sixth
points.
Pythons Fall in Overtime in Division III Lax Championship Game

by Jacob Gagnon
In a moment that defined the class of this seasons Pelham High
School boys Lacrosse team, junior goalie Collin Duff-Marsh, was the
first Python to congratulate the Trinity Pioneers following his teams
7-6 overtime loss in the NHIAA Division III Championship game on
Saturday, June 13, at William Ball Stadium in Exeter. Duff-Marsh,
like the entire Pythons team, showcased the honor and grace that
had propelled this team to within seconds of a championship.
I thought the kids played great. They battled for four quarters. I
think we played a little too much defense in the third quarter and
that kind of hurt us, said Pelham Coach Joseph Young. But, all in
all, the kids played fantastic.
The instant classic began with Pelham taking an upper hand in
the first half. Senior Nick Wolfrom scored first just a minute and a
half into the opening quarter. Three minutes later, Trinity tied it up.
Duff-Marsh set the tone for the Pythons in the net with a number
of impressive saves to present his offense with more opportunities.
Following a big save, classmate Bryce Blanchard notched a goal
following a breakaway. Pelham played out their methodical style in
the opening quarters, frustrating the Pioneers.
Early in the second quarter, Pelham senior Luke Tracy scored with
an assist from Wolfrom to take the lead. Duff-Marsh made a great
save late in second quarter to stop Trinitys attack and maintain a 3-1
advantage at the close of the
first half.
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played fantastic, said Young.
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When Trinity scored a goal,
the Pythons returned to their
methodical style to slow the
Luke Tracy dodges defenders and tries to score in the
Goalie Colin Duff-Marsh accepts his runner-up medal
game down to their speed.
championship game against the Pioneers.
following Pelhams overtime loss to Trinity.
In a game of runs, Pelham
had found a way to stop
the momentum of their opponents. Senior Tim Callahan notched
Reflecting on the game, Young believes it was the third quarter
another goal for Pelham to take a commanding, 5-2 lead.
that hurt his team the most. The Pythons, after scoring early on,
Trinity stayed in the game with a pair of back-to-back goals
were forced to play an exhausting defensive style that took its toll in
within twenty seconds at the end of the third quarter. Still, Pelham
overtime.
maintained a 5-4 lead with one quarter left to play and the balance
In overtime, Pelham won the face-off and immediately called a
of the State Title hanging in the balance.
timeout to form a play. The Pythons golden opportunity vanished
A little over a minute into the fourth quarter, Trinity tied the game
along with their championship dreams when they lost possession for
at five goals apiece. Tracy, with the help of classmate Eric Guinasso,
an illegal screen. With possession, Trinity drove down the field and
pushed Pelham ahead with a goal. With five minutes remaining in
scored to win the game and the Division III Title.
the game, Trinity tied the game up again. Both teams squandered
Obviously it didnt finish the way everybody wanted it to finish,
opportunities in the final moments, with huge defensive stops, to
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Windhams Rachel Rogers hurls a strike in the opening innings of
the postseason.
by Jacob Gagnon
After one of the strongest regular seasons in the history of the program,
the Windham High School Softball team appeared ready to make that next
step into championship territory. The Lady Jaguars earned the second seed
for the NHIAA Division II Championship Tournament.
Windham began their postseason journey with a first-round win over
15th-seeded Hanover High School, 14-6, on Wednesday, June 3. Junior
pitcher Rachel Rogers, who has been the anchor of this years terrific
team, struck out ten Hanover batters while allowing only three hits. All of
Hanovers runs were scored on three costly Windham errors. While the
Lady Jags may have struggled on the field, their offense lit up Hanover with
19 hits. Alyssa Upton led the charge with a solo home run and a double
in the game. Christina Steere clobbered a triple and a single in the contest.
Olivia Estes knocked in a pair of singles and a double, while Rachel Estes
hit a double. Both Leyela Desjardin and Cailyn Costa struck two singles
apiece.
The Lady Jaguars hosted the seventh-seeded Pembroke Academy on
Saturday, June 6th in the quarter-final round. It was a pitchers duel, with
neither squads defense budging. The game remained scores into extra
innings before the Spartans scored an unearned run to advance to the semifinals and eliminate Windham.
Rogers, Upton, Olivia Estes, and Jaime Cleasby each collected a hit in
the contest. Cleasby tossed a tremendous game, hurling 103 pitches in all
nine innings while allowing only four hits, one run (no earned runs), one
walk, while striking out 13 Pembroke batters.
The loss was bittersweet. While Windhams dreams of postseason glory
had been dashed again, the team could be proud of the way they had
played the game all season long.
Windham Highs JCA Helps Build Friendships at Annual Field Day

by Rhiannon Snide
Windham High Schools Jaguar Community Alliance Club hosted
its fifth annual field day on June 5. As a club committed to giving
all students a safe and fun environment to form friendships and
become positively involved in the school as well as the Windham
community the field day supplies the perfect opportunity for
students to engage in building these relationships.
Mike Welsh, the clubs adviser and organizer of the event,
believed this to be the clubs most successful year, with a turnout
of over 130 students. A staff vs. students softball game was held,
along with volleyball, and lawn games. The club supplied free Kona
Ice to all staff and free barbeque to all attendees as a way to thank
both the staff and students for all of their hard work throughout the
school year. Welsh felt the event was particularly beneficial for the
Windham High School community as it provided a safe and fun
environment to form friendships and become positively involved in
the school.
Windham High School students enjoy Kona Ice provided by JCA.
Jack Giaconfabia, Patrick Hume, and Mike Nocco help barbeque for the event.
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members of the Challenger Baseball League, urging them to
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Excels at Meet of Champions
submitted by Ryan OConnor,
Windham Track & Field
The Windham High School Track & Field
team sent several individual athletes and
relay teams to the 2015 NH Track and Field
Meet of Champions on Saturday, June 6 at
Londonderry High School.
Leading the way for the Jags with two
runner-up finishes were senior Kristen Tilley
in the 800 meters and junior Alex Jonson in
the 110 high hurdles.
Tilley, who will be running at Franklin
Field for the University of Pennsylvania
next year, capped a brilliant high school
career with her second-place finish. Tilley
has placed in the top six in the event at the
Meet of Champions for each of the past
three seasons and has qualified for her third
straight New England Championships trip.
Tilleys time of 2:20.92 was slightly off her
personal record of 2:19.38.
Between XC, indoor and outdoor track,
Tilley is the owner of 12 varsity letters, 11
school records, 10 D2 state medals, three
Meet of Champions medals in four trips, six
New England Championship trips, and two
Division 2 All State nods. Alpha Tilley, as
she is referred to by the team, will be sorely
missed and never replaced on a program
where she has been the unquestionable
leader since she joined her freshman year.
Perhaps the passing of the torch occurred
as junior Alex Jonson placed the highest any
WHS T& F individual athlete has by way of
his runner-up photo finish in the boys 110
high hurdles. Tied for top seed coming into
the meet with Londonderry senior standout
Starlin Ortiz, Jonson and Ortiz were billed
as one of the top match-ups going into the
MOCs with each having run 15.11 seconds.
Jonson breezed through the prelims and
his 15.24 seconds was ahead of Ortizs
15.58 seconds for the top seed going into
the finals. In the finals, the two battled
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At the MOC with silver medals (from left): Coach Warner, Coach Dastous, Coach OConnor, Alex Jonson,
Kristen Tilley, Coach Goyette, and Coach Shaw.
from the start and separated from the pack,
racing each other from the blocks to the
tape. At the line, Ortiz had the advantage
by a head and eked out the win, 14.95 to
14.99 seconds. The crowd went wild as it
was the closest race of the day, and both
performances garnered the respect of all in
attendance.
Jonsons performance was another in a
string of personal record performances to
end the season. The 6 foot 5 inch Division
2 All State performer went under the 15
second barrier for the first time in his career
and broke his own school record by .12
seconds. He represented WHS and NH
and on his first trip to the New England

Championships Saturday in Saco, Maine.
Also competing in individual events was
junior Jared Hathway in the 100m, junior
Natalie Gallagher in the 100m hurdles, and
senior Jake Ozoonian in the shot put.
In addition, competing in the relays at
Meet of Champions was the girls 4 x 100m
relay team of sophomores Jenna Parsons,
Ashley Bowers, Natalie Laliberte, and Katie
OConnor, as well as the boys 4 x 800m
relay team of senior Nick Whitehead, junior
Peter Caron, freshman Spencer Sawyer, and
senior Nick Khoury.
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When the two best teams in the division face off in the
championship game, each team must take any run that they
can get. That is exactly what the top-seeded Windham High
School Baseball team was able to do in their 5-4 Division
II Championship victory over second-seeded Goffstown on
Saturday, June 13, at Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester.
The game remained close throughout, with neither team gaining too
much of an advantage over the other. In the second inning, after falling
behind, Windhams Chris Murphy slammed a two-run single to tie
the game, 3-3. Goffstown regained the lead with a run and appeared
poised to maintain that advantage for the rest of the game.
It was not until the bottom part of the fifth inning that the Jaguars
struck back. Kellin Bail reached first base on an error. Bail then took
second base on another error and scored on a wild pitch to tie the
game. The go-ahead run, scored by Murphy, came on a Kevin Anderson
single.
Following Goffstowns costly errors, neither team would score again.
Anderson, this time on the mound, shut down Grizzly hitters in the
seventh inning to clinch the Jaguars victory and the NHIAA Division II
Championship.
Murphy led the offense with two hits on the day, two RBIs, and two runs scored,
including the winning run. Windham relied on sophomore pitcher Brandon Dufault
to deliver a strong performance in the biggest game of the year. Dufault hurled
six solid innings, while allowing four runs on nine hits with one walk and four
strikeouts.
Windham capped off a 15-1 regular season to win
the Division II title. It is yet another new banner that
Windham will raise before next season.
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