On November 15, 2007, an awards ceremony was held at the RI State House in honor of America Recycles Day. Seven of the top schools from around the state were given awards for their outstanding recycling efforts.
Ashton Elementary School - Cumberland
Providence, RI (November 15, 2007) – Students from Ashton Elementary School (seated on the steps) were awarded a certificate of achievement in recycling at the RI State House on Thursday, November 15, 2007. The award, given out at the RI Schools Recycling Club awards ceremony, recognized Ashton Elementary School as a leader in the RI Schools Recycling challenge. Accepting the award on behalf of Ashton Elementary School was Pauleen Slater, school nurse and student council advisor and students Emily Gnys, Cassidy Nunes, and Justine Ballou. Presenting the award was former RI Attorney General, Arlene Violet.
Pictured, left to right are: Pauleen Slater; Emily Gnys; Sarah Kite, Recycling Program Manager at Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation; Greg Gerritt, Secretary of the Environment Council of RI Education Fund; Cassidy Nunes; Sue Stenhouse, Deputy Director of Community Relations, Office of the Governor; Justine Ballou; Dr. Donna Morelle, Superintendent Cumberland School Department; Cumberland Mayor Daniel McKee; and Arlene Violet.
BF Norton Elementary School - Cumberland
Providence, RI (November 15, 2007) – Students from BF Norton Elementary School (seated on the steps) were awarded a certificate of achievement in recycling at the RI State House on Thursday, November 15, 2007. The award, given out at the RI Schools Recycling Club awards ceremony, recognized BF Norton Elementary School as a leader in the RI Schools Recycling challenge. Accepting the award on behalf of BF Norton Elementary School were Kristen Marshall, reading teacher and fifth grade students Rachel Doucet and Marianna Berube. Presenting the award was former RI Attorney General, Arlene Violet.
Pictured, left to right are: Sarah Kite, Recycling Program Manager at Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation; Greg Gerritt, Secretary of the Environment Council of RI Education Fund; Marianna Berube; Sue Stenhouse, Deputy Director of Community Relations, Office of the Governor; Rachel Doucet; Kristen Marshall; Dr. Donna Morelle, Superintendant Cumberland School Department; Cumberland Mayor Daniel McKee; and Arlene Violet.
McCourt Middle School - Cumberland
Providence, RI (November 15, 2007) – Students from McCourt Middle School (seated on the steps) were awarded a certificate of achievement in recycling at the RI State House on Thursday, November 15, 2007. The award, given out at the RI Schools Recycling Club awards ceremony, recognized McCourt Middle School as a leader in the RI Schools Recycling challenge. A ccepting the award on behalf of McCourt Middle School were eight grade students Alison Saraiva and Dylan Schaffer. Presenting the award was former RI Attorney General, Arlene Violet.
Pictured, left to right are: Sarah Kite, Recycling Program Manager at Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation; Greg Gerritt, Secretary of the Environment Council of RI Education Fund; Alison Saraiva; Sue Stenhouse, Deputy Director of Community Relations, Office of the Governor; Dylan Schaffer; Dr. Donna Morelle, Superintendant Cumberland School Department; Cumberland Mayor, Daniel McKee; and Arlene Violet.
William Callahan Elementary School - Burrillville
Providence, RI (November 15, 2007) – Students from the William Callahan Elementary School (seated on the steps) were awarded a certificate of achievement in recycling at the RI State House on Thursday, November 15, 2007. The award, given out at the RI Schools Recycling Club awards ceremony, was to recognize William Callahan Elementary School as a leader in the RI Schools Recycling challenge. A ccepting the award on behalf of the William Callahan Elementary School were Jay Brochu, fourth grade teacher and Raymond Andreozi, fourth grade student. Presenting the award was former RI Attorney General, Arlene Violet.
Pictured, left to right are: Sarah Kite, Recycling Program Manager at Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation; Greg Gerritt, Secretary of the Environment Council of RI Education Fund; Jay Brochu; Raymond Andreozi; Sue Stenhouse, Deputy Director of Community Relations, Office of the Governor; Raymond Church, State Representative; and Arlene Violet.
Burrillville Middle School
Providence, RI (November 15, 2007) – Students from Burrillville Middle School (seated on the steps) were awarded a certificate of achievement in recycling at the RI State House on Thursday, November 15, 2007. The award, given out at the RI Schools Recycling Club awards ceremony, recognized Burrillville Middle School as a leader in the RI Schools Recycling challenge. Accepting the award on behalf of Burrillville Middle School was special needs teacher Helen Pereira. Presenting the award was former RI Attorney General, Arlene Violet.
Pictured, left to right are: Sarah Kite, Recycling Program Manager at Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation; Greg Gerritt, Secretary of the Environment Council of RI Education Fund; Helen Pereira; Sue Stenhouse, Deputy Director of Community Relations, Office of the Governor; Edwin Pacheco, State Representative; Raymond Church, State Representative; and Arlene Violet.
Austin Levy Elementary School - Burrillville
Providence, RI (November 15, 2007) – Students from the Austin Levy Elementary School (seated on the steps) were awarded a certificate of achievement in recycling at the RI State House on Thursday, November 15, 2007. The award, given out at the RI Schools Recycling Club awards ceremony, recognized Austin Levy Elementary School as a leader in the RI Schools Recycling challenge. A ccepting the award on behalf of the Austin Levy Elementary School were Laurie Sullivan, principal and Emma Sullivan, first grade student. Presenting the award was former RI Attorney General, Arlene Violet.
Pictured, left to right are: Sarah Kite, Recycling Program Manager at Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation; Greg Gerritt, Secretary of the Environment Council of RI Education Fund; Laurie Sullivan, Emma Sullivan; Sue Stenhouse, Deputy Director of Community Relations, Office of the Governor; Edwin Pacheco, State Representative; Raymond Church, State Representative; and Arlene Violet.
North Scituate Elementary School - Scituate
Providence, RI (November 15, 2007) – Students from North Scituate Elementary School (seated on the steps) were awarded a certificate of achievement in recycling at the RI State House on Thursday, November 15, 2007. The award, given out at the RI Schools Recycling Club awards ceremony, recognized North Scituate Elementary School as a leader in the RI Schools Recycling challenge. A ccepting the award on behalf of North Scituate Elementary School were Marilyn DiMicco, principal, and fifth grade students TyAnn Garey and Vittoria DiCostanzo. Presenting the award was former RI Attorney General, Arlene Violet.
Pictured, left to right are: Sarah Kite, Recycling Program Manager at Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation; Greg Gerritt, Secretary of the Environment Council of RI Education Fund; Vittoria DiCostanzo; Sue Stenhouse, Deputy Director of Community Relations, Office of the Governor; TyAnn Garey; Marilyn DiMicco; Carol Mumford, Scituate State Representative; and Arlene Violet.
Vincent Gallagher Middle School - Smithfield
Providence, RI (November 15, 2007) – Students from Vincent Gallagher Middle School were awarded a certificate of achievement in recycling at the RI State House on Thursday, November 15, 2007. The award, given out at the RI Schools Recycling Club awards ceremony, recognized Vincent Gallagher Middle School as a leader in the RI Schools Recycling challenge. A ccepting the award on behalf of Vincent Gallagher Middle School were teachers Frank Varrecchione and Jane Ramos; Principal Laurie Beauvais; Superintendant Robert O’Brien; and eigth grade students Rebecca Carlone, Elizabeth DeAngelis, and Alexis Pike. Presenting the award was former RI Attorney General, Arlene Violet.
Pictured, left to right are: Frank Varrecchione; Greg Gerritt, Secretary of the Environment Council of RI Education Fund; Sarah Kite, Recycling Program Manager at Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation; Rebecca Carlone; Jane Ramos; Alexis Pike; Sue Stenhouse, Deputy Director of Community Relations, Office of the Governor; Elizabeth DeAngelis; Robert O’Brien; Laurie Beauvais; Arlene Violet; and Smithfield State Representative Thomas Winfield.
Past Award Winners
November 15, 2006 -- America Recycles Day Awards
April 25, 2006 -- Earth Day 2006
November 15, 2005 -- America Recycles Day Awards
November 15, 2004 -- America Recycles Day Awards
April 22, 2004 -- Earth Day 2004
November 14, 2003 -- America Recycles Day Awards
April 15, 2003 -- Earth Day 2003
November 15, 2002 -- America Recycles Day Awards
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