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Volume 24, Number 24
Thursday, June 16, 2022
BHS Class of 2022 sets sail
TORCH RUN
By Nicole Zappone The Citizen
Under clear skies, Principal Eileen Eustis handed out diplomas to the 202 graduating members of the Berlin High School Class of 2022 Friday, June 10 at Sage Park. “[I]t’s a very special moment for the students and their families,” Eustis told those gathered at commencement. “One I am truly grateful for, as we have learned to never take anything for granted.” More than 1,500 officers were expected to participate in the 36th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut June 1-3. Officers run through their towns and pass the torch, with its “Flame of Hope,” at each town line. Locally, the torch was handed off by the Southington Police Department and carried approximately seven miles through Berlin before being handed off to the New Britain Police Department. “We would like to thank our community for the tremendous support that we received!” the Berlin PD wrote on Facebook.
“It’s a beautiful night for a celebration,” she added. In his remarks, Class President Michael Vignone quipped, “No longer will we be the senior class, the role
The Berlin High Class of 2022 held its graduation ceremony at Sage Park Friday, June 10
See Ceremony, A11
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Nicole Zappone, The Citizen
Top students determined to excel beyond high school By Nicole Zappone The Citizen
Berlin High Schools valedictorian Jacob Smalley idolized his grandfather, a Yale
University graduate and engineer, because of his passion for his field of work.
“It was just something I knew I wanted to do,” Smalley said.
That passion piqued his interest.
So this fall, Smalley will attend the University of Notre
Dame and major in chemical engineering. That career goal is a continuation of work that began at Berlin High School.
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Throughout high school, Smalley played for the basketball and football teams. He was involved with the
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See Top students, A8
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