Although 1,300 miles away, Stamford has some strong ties to Joplin, Missouri, the ravaged city. It's the hometown of Stamford Public School history teacher Michelle Pusser and her niece, Mikala Hagemeier, a freshman at the Academy of Information Technology and Engineering. Together the two have launched an aggressive fundraising effort to help the Missouri community that was stricken by the May 22nd storm. They have already collected $850 and their goal is to double that amount by the end of this week. Donations of cash or checks (made out to either the American Red Cross or Americares) can be dropped off or mailed to Pusser at AITE (411 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06905) For further information, contact [email protected].More than 3,000 attended one of the largest community health fairs geared to children and families, the 11th Annual Yerwood Center Family Day held recently at the center and nearby Jackie Robinson Park. Honored during the festivities were Dr. Madhu Mathur and Thomas Hynes, who received service awards for their involvement and commitment to the community. The event was an opportunity for families to participate in fun-filled activities while learning about and connecting with various local agencies and organizations.
Two Stamford Odyssey of the Mind teams, Stark Elementary and Rippfield (Rippowam and Scofield Middle Schools) as Connecticut State finalists, earned the opportunity to travel to the University of Maryland where they competed against more than 900 teams from across the United States and other countries.Five Stamford public school graduates are hoping to make it big in the music business. Their alternative rock band, Sea Rhapsody, features Joey Conti, Andrew Duarte, Sam Enright, Lee Gordon, and Wade McManus. They recently played The Bitter End in NYC, and are scheduled to start recording their first album this weekend. Their Facebook band page can be accessed at https://www.facebook.com/Searhapsody?sk=app_178091127385.
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