Friday, March 11, 2022
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Volume 28, Number 10
Who will be crowned ‘Mr. Coginchaug’?
SWIMMER OF THE YEAR
By Nicole Zappone Town Times
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, Coginchaug Regional High School’s Mr. Coginchaug competition is back. The not-overly-serious pageant, slated for next Friday, features senior boys going after the crown. Contestants will perform a group dance, showcase individual talents, and show off their formal wear – tuxedoes donated by Modern Formals in Middletown. The Lyman Hall/Coginchaug boys swim team compiled 339 points and finished eighth at the Southern Connecticut Conference championships, held March 2 at Southern Connecticut State University’s Hutchinson Natatorium. Fairfield Prep claimed the team title with 1,007 points. Before the meet, the 2022 SCC swimmers and coaches of year were announced and they included Lyman Hall-Coginchaug’s Kendrick Lagamao, pictured. The junior was named Division II Swimmer of the Year. Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal
Middlefield put in 90th district on redrawn map Record-Journal report
Two of the biggest changes to come out of the redistricting process in Connecticut involve Republican Rep. Craig Fishbein’s 90th district, which eliminated Cheshire but picked up all of Middlefield from the 82nd District, and part of Wallingford in the 86th. The 82nd is represented by Democrat Michael Quinn. The 86th is House Minority Leader Vincent Candelora’s district.
“The possibility of representing Middlefield is especially heartwarming for me,” Fishbein said. “Until their passing, my maternal grandparents lived there for many years, and my family runs a factory in town. I used to work there during summers from college. Through them, I have been a part of Middlefield for decades. I am extremely excited for the opportunity to represent Middlefield, and I just know that my grandparents are looking down proudly.” See District, A4
Ten senior boys will compete for the title. They are: Mark Laudano, Samuel Whittle, Gage Rovelli, Connor Willett, Leo DiLeone, Francesco Marrota, Colin Murphy, Jack Huscher, Holden Masterson and Cayden Bernard. At the end of the night, the contestant with the highest point total from the judges will be crowned Mr. Coginchaug 2022. Bernard said, so far, this has been a “very memorable and fun experience.” He said, “Even though I know I’m going to be going on stage just to completely embarrass myself, I’m very happy I signed up for it and get to experience it.” Coginchaug DECA is sponsoring Mr. Coginchaug and all proceeds will help send students to the annual DECA International Career Development Conference in Atlanta. See ‘Mr. Coginchaug’, A4