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Board highlights student-athletes, community programs and names Twin Towers auditorium for longtime administrator
Summary
The board devoted much of its March 19 meeting to honoring student-athletes and community programs, recognized the My Sister’s Keeper group and Middletown Parks & Rec Boxing Club, and approved a resolution naming the Twin Towers Middle School auditorium for Thomas Buckeye.
At its March 19 meeting the Middletown City School District Board of Education spent an extended portion of the evening recognizing student-athlete achievements, community athletic programs and school-based mentorship initiatives.
The board’s "Spotlight on Excellence" honored numerous fall and winter scholar-athlete teams, including county and section champions, state qualifiers and national qualifiers cited by athletic staff. Coaches from varsity tennis, football, swimming and wrestling described season highlights — for example, the girls’ varsity tennis coach singled out Sasha Hennessy for an undefeated singles season and multiple section championships, and the wrestling program listed program records, multiple state qualifiers and top-10 state finishes.
Administrators also showcased newer programs. Esports coaches described national rankings (No. 11 in the fall, No. 5 in spring) and multiple state and national playoff appearances. The My Sister’s Keeper mentorship group — led by Jasmine Ortiz and Tiffany Rhett — presented about mentorship, volunteer activities and upcoming service projects; students described how participation improved confidence and leadership skills.
In a separate action the board unanimously approved a resolution to name the Twin Towers Middle School auditorium the Thomas Buckeye Auditorium, citing Mr. Buckeye’s long service as a teacher, coach and administrator and a community petition that collected more than 200 signatures supporting the honor. Several board members offered personal recollections of Buckeye’s impact on students and staff during discussion before the voice vote.
Other business approved by voice vote included regular and workshop meeting minutes, multiple administrative and personnel memoranda, a financial memorandum that included a donation acknowledged from Touro College, special services items and a set of construction change orders.
The board closed with committee scheduling and community reminders, including a Twin Towers facilities and safety tour and several upcoming community events.
