August 2018 What memories do you have of your first day at NFA? On Wednesday, NFA's Class of 2022 reported to campus – all 505 ninth-graders. Their journey over the next four years will be full of learning, exploration, and Wildcat pride. Teacher of the Year Members of the Class of 1991 may remember classmate Arikka Pellinen Kalwara as Homecoming and Prom Queen. A school psychologist at NFA since 2003, Kalwara is recognized by her peers as NFA's 2018-19 Teacher of the Year.
Kalwara holds an undergraduate degree in psychology and mental health from Southern Connecticut State University and a Masters and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in School Psychology from Northeastern University in Boston. She has worked at Yale University's Child Center for the Study of Learning and Attention and has held positions as a school psychologist in Marlborough, MA, and Groton, CT. Kalwara (center) with parents Student Humanitarian Award Winner Sarah Carter, Alex Wicken, and Brooke Rondeau. During the Opening Day Ceremonies for faculty and staff on Monday, August 27, NFA Alumni Association President Leslie Lane Christie '82 presented Sarah Carter '19 with the 2018-19 George Ripley Alumni Association Student Humanitarian Award. The award recognizes a senior for leadership, service, and character, exhibiting contributions and pride to the NFA community.
Carter was recognized in the company of outstanding nominees Roshni Karun, Brooke Rondeau, and Alex Wicken. Congratulations to all! Read the Latest NFA Magazine The latest edition of NFA Magazine is now available. Read about how some of your fellow NFA alumni are making connections through their research and writing, asking and seeking answers to some of the world's big questions. Register Your Foursome for the Wildcat Scramble Combine your love of golf with your pride as a member of the Wildcat alumni family. Spend part of your Homecoming weekend at the NFA Wildcat Golf Scramble, 8 a.m., Sunday, October 14, Norwich Golf Course. For more information and to register click here. Alumni Celebrate Red & White Reunion Saturday, August 25, was a beautiful night in Eastern Connecticut. Members of the Classes of 1959 to 1967 gathered at Lake of Isles Golf Club to celebrate the annual Red & White Reunion. Enjoy memories of the event in this photo gallery. Upcoming Events 09/23/2018 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Norwich Heritage and Regional Visitor's Center 10/13/2018 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM NFA Campus-Field Next to Shattuck NFA Foundation, Inc. and Office of Communications & Public Affairs
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