Ryan Michael Holmes, son of Michael and Lisa Holmes of Newtown, was named to the dean’s list at St Joseph’s University. He was also recently inducted into the Sigma Tau Delta, an international honor society committed to the advancement of language and literature. Mr Holms is a senior majoring in English.

Oliver Bejarano of Newtown has enrolled at North Bennet Street School. He is in the cabinet and furniture making program. Mr Bejarano is a 2000 graduate of Newtown High School.

Gretchen Furse, daughter of Mary and Dennis Furse of Newtown has graduated from the Jewelry Marking and Repair program at North Bennet Street School. She is a 1997 graduate of Newtown High School. Ms Furse will be working at Quality Gem in Bethel.

Jessica Tendler, daughter of Derby and Bob Tendler of Sandy Hook, was inducted into Sigma Iota Epsilon honorary and professional management fraternity at Ithaca College. Ms Tendler is studying organizational communication, learning, and design in the Park School of Communications.

Lindsey Coyle

Lindsey Coyle, a student at Newtown High School, has been selected to attend the 2003 Congressional Student Leadership Conference in Lake Forest, Ill. The CSLC is an invitational leadership program for students that are academically talented and promising young leaders.

Sean P. Ryan

Sean P. Ryan, son of Mary Ann and Ron Ryan of Newtown, has been named a United States National Award Winner in science. He attends Newtown Middle School and was nominated by teacher John Girard. He will be appear in the academy yearbook, which is published nationally.