The Westbrook Middle School Awards Night and 8th Grade Promotion was held on Tuesday June 18. This annual event is held to recognize students in a variety of areas. These areas include Academic Honors, Presidential Fitness, excellence in subjects like art, languages, music and STEAM, and outstanding student.Each year, the Rotary Club of Westbrook-Gorham presents the Annual Service Award to two 8th Graders. This award is presented to a boy and a girl selected by their teachers based on criteria we provide – those who exemplify our motto, Service Above Self.
This year, Kathi Perkins presented the awards to Emilia DePeter and Charlie Fournier. Emilia is an exemplary citizen and a role model in all ways. At WMS, she was involved in Builder's Club, Falcon's Nest, and Leadership Club. An avid dancer, she also gave back in the community by assisting with a special needs dance program, Darby's dancers. Charlie showed a quiet confidence in the classroom that garnered attention from his peers and teachers alike. He is a great example of how hard work and dedication is rewarding. He was high achieving in the classroom and also respected by all his peers for his kind and humble nature.
Two books were donated to the Westbrook Middle School Library in their honor: Brazen: Rebel Ladies by Penelope Bagieu and The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis.