2003-2004 MELROSE PUBLIC SCHOOLS VOLUNTEERS HONORED
AT THE 12TH ANNUAL VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON

The Bridge: A School/Community Partnership hosted the twelfth annual luncheon to honor the outstanding service provided by the people who volunteer in kindergarten through grade twelve in the Melrose Public Schools.

On June 16, 2004, one hundred and fifty of the 650 registered volunteers gathered in the narthax of the First Congregational Church where they enjoyed good food and the opportunity to visit with volunteers representing Melrose's five elementary schools, middle school and high school. The efforts of these volunteers, so important to the education provided the children of Melrose, was acknowledged by Coordinator of Volunteers, Emily Rubenstein, Mayor Robert Dolan, State Representative Michael Festa, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Rosemary Leblanc-Considine and Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Jeanne Whitten.

As part of the festivities volunteers with 5 years of service to the Melrose Public Schools were each presented with a five-year pin.

Front Row: Karen Hoff, Susan Devir, Susan Gerson, Lori Briatico, Joanna Allison, Vivian LaVita, Joanne Eustace, Nancy Messina

Back Row: Vasco Cunha, Deb Walz, Carolyn Payton, Annie Shippee, Patti McAlarney, Christine Riley, Debbie Drago, Kristina Wong, Joe Gulino

Missing From Photo: Christine Callahan, Stephen Cavalear, Kelli Connelly, Marie Copp, Filomena Cunha, Shelley D'Ambra, Mary Dickerson, Andrea, D'Innocenzo, Margaret Driscoll, Jeannine Fanikos, Lenore Gauthier Smith, Diane Gillis, Lauren Guiney, Maryan Hollis, Theresa Keohan, Ann Lahiff, Jessica Leitz, Lisa McBride, Noreen McKenna, Amy Morrison, Joyce Mover, Marianne Murphy, Nancy Naslas, Barbara O'Neill, Virginia Pasciuto, Dina Person, Chris Petmezakis, Loretta Porreca, Kim Roberts, Sandra Shinkwin, Judene Slabacheski, Charee Stanton, Pamela Sullivan, Julie Szloch, Susan Tagan, Susan Welby, Mim Whalley, Jeanne Whelan, Kristi Wiswell, Peggy Wolley

Honorary Citizen of Melrose

Mayor Rob Dolan, Emily Rubenstein and Board President, Joan Cassidy	Volunteer Janet Nevin and Emily Rubenstein

Emily Rubenstein is surprised by Mayor Rob Dolan, Bridge Board President, Joan Cassidy and Volunteer, Janet Nevin with a proclamation making her an honorary citizen of Melrose because of the twelve years that she has worked as the Coordinator of Volunteers.

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