WELLS — On Dec. 2, the Wells Ogunquit Community School District School Committee recognized several students and staff for achievement in sports and color guard.

Recognized were three members of the Wells High School Color Guard Team, Adrienne Perron, Anna Libby, Mallory Cashman, and Coach Bailey Smith. The four traveled to New York City to participate in the 2015 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. “They are being recognized for representing the Wells- Ogunquit Community School District in a national setting,” said School Committee Chair Helena Ackerson. “Their dedication to their guard program and to the school community is greatly appreciated.”

Wells Elementary School physical education teacher Kathy Calo was recognized for her year-afteryear coordination of the school’s annual Jump-AThon which, in 29 years, has raised over $200,000 for Jump Rope for Heart and heart research. “Congratulations to Kathy who has been named as this year’s Jump Rope for Heart Coordinator of the Year based upon her leadership, enthusiasm and effort,” said Ackerson.

Wells High School physical education teacher Mark Lewia was recognized for being picked High School Assistant Football Coach of the Year by the Campbell Conference this fall. “Mark Lewia embodies all that we want in individuals who coach our youth …,” wrote Wells Warriors football coach Tim Roche for Lewia’s Campbell Conference honor. Lewia has coached football at WHS for 30 years.

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