The first five inductees are the first and only coaches of the sports they continue to remain actively coaching. Haddam-Killingworth High School was founded in 1975 with Richard "Dick" Dupuis (Track & Field), Patsy Kamercia (Field Hockey), Mark Brookes (Baseball, he was a nominee for National Baseball Coach of the year two years ago and has been inducted into the CT Hall of Fame this past year), Richard Langer (Volleyball) and Dennis O'Rourke (Football) being the coaches as the various sports were introduced to the student body. These individuals continue as the only coaches the respective programs have ever seen. This is a unique and unprecedented occurrence in Connecticut high school sports history and makes them deserving of a high degree of recognition.
The top 10 graduating students from Haddam Killingworth High School were honored last night by the Regional School District Board of Education during a special ceremony at the former middle school. In addition to the students, the Board also recognized outstanding teachers and staff of the year.
• 2009 Valedictorian Nick Stanford, Haddam, will attend the University of Connecticut Honors program and will major in math and music
• 2009 Salutatorian Colleen Phelan, Killingworth, will attend the University of Connecticut Honors program and will major in Spanish and economics
#3 Jeff Roberge, Haddam, will attend the University of Connecticut and will major in biochemistry.
#4 Sarah Bartosiak, Killingworth, will attend Eastern Connecticut State University Honors program and will major in European history.
#5 Emma Cizek, Haddam, will attend the University of Connecticut and will major in nursing
#6 Dina Grimaldi, Haddam, will attend Ithaca College
#7 Kristen Wendt, Haddam, will attend Villanova
#8 Shelby Vanhuysen, Killingworth, will attend Western New England College and will major in pharmacy
#9 Morgan Raczka, Haddam, will attend Boston College and will major in elementary education
#10 Elizabeth Brielmann, Haddam, will attend Sacred Heart University and will major in elementary education.
Teachers of the year:
Mary Beth Phelps BES
Robert Davey HES
Craig Cusson KES
Dominic Scarpa HKMS
Juan Vasquez-Caballero HKHS
Staff Members of the Year:
Linda Deimel BES
Alicia Sledzik HES
Jane Clark KES
Allen Sansalone HKMS
Christine Smith HKHS
District Staff Member of the Year
Butch Priest

The HKHS 2009 Top Ten Students. (l-r) Emma Cizek, Kristen Wendt, Shelby Vanhuysen, Morgan Raczka, Elizabeth Brielman, Colleen Phelan, Dina Grimaldi, Sarah Bartosiak, Nick Stanford, Jeff Roberge. Photo courtesy F.Phelan
Regional
School District 17 Schools
Haddam-Killingworth High School
Principal: Charles Macunas
Grades 9-12
95 Little City Road, P.O.Box 569, Higganum, CT 06441
Telephone: 860-345-8541, Fax: 860-345-8252
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Haddam-Killingworth Middle School
Principal: Miriam Furey-Wagner
Grades 5-8
451 Route 81, Killingworth, CT 06419-1240
Telephone: 860-663-1241, Fax: 860-663-2071
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Burr Elementary School
Principal: Eric Larson
Grades Pre-K- 4
792 Killingworth Road, P.O.Box 570, Higganum, CT 06441
Telephone: 860-345-4584, Fax: 860-345-7963
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Haddam Elementary School
Principal: Dr. Janice Harris
Grades K-4
272 Old Saybrook Road, P.O.Box 439, Higganum, CT 06441
Telephone: 860-345-4551, Fax: 860-345-8709
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Killingworth Elementary School
Principal: Rita Peretto
Grades K-4
340 Route 81, P.O.Box 609, Killingworth, CT 06419
Telephone: 860-663-1121, Fax: 860-663-3827
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