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Distinguished grad Distinguished Service Award winner Marissa Fagan, center, is flanked by Associate Dean of Student Development. Dawn Bryden, left, and CEO Dr. Michelle Coach during CT-State Asnuntuck 2024 Commencement on May 23 at Dunkin’ Park in Hartford. CT-State Asnuntuck photo
Nontraditional learning methods in pandemic should benefit graduates from Class of 2024 By Laura B. Hayden Area graduates will walk away from their June ceremonies with a unique skill set, thanks to the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 crisis that transformed traditional classroom learning early in their high school careers. East Windsor Superintendent Patrick
Admiring his catch Danny Tullock takes a good look at his catch during the 52nd annual Rotary Club of Somers Fishing Derby at the Blake Center for Faith and Freedom. More photos, page 28. NCN staff photo
Tudryn acknowledged how through online learning, the Class of 2024 “learned a different way of problem solving, and a different way of communicating – skills that will serve them well in whatever path they choose.”
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