O'Brien students shine at leadership event in Ansonia

ANSONIA - I enjoyed covering the third annual Freshman Leadership Night Wednesday at Emmett O'Brien Technical High School.
More than 70 freshmen participated and their enthusiasm and hard work was inspiring. Their parents and teachers should be proud.
The theme of the event was Synergy.  

Guests were given cards featuring a quote from Helen Keller: "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much!"
 

Freshman Matt Sagehorn reads his essay, "Attitude and Good First Impressions."

Teacher Cece Sheppard, fourth from left, sings 'Go Make a Difference' with several of her leadership students.

These are just some of the unique buttons created by freshman Lily Desmonde. She sold them for $1 (customized ones cost $2) and the proceeds went to buy supplies for the event.

Balloons like these filled the cafeteria.