Students do Grantham proud

Lebanon Junior High

Congratulations to the following students who made the high honor and honor roll at Lebanon Junior High School:

7th Grade:

 High Honors: Rachel Berg 
 Honors: Gergana Alteva, Teddy Bessette, Otto Bonk, Matthew Charbono, Lauren Cressey, Corey Fabry, Madison Gallien, Jennifer Gleim, Alec Greeley, Nicholas Hanslin de Sherbinin, Rebecca Holdowsky, Anna Hurst, Jennifer Laramie, Zachary Liebold, Christopher Lovejoy, Kassandra McCurley, Colleen Mitchell, Emily Palermo, Jeffrey Purdy, Abigail "Abby" Smith, Conner Tilton, Andrew Word.

8th Grade:

High Honors: Mary "Molly" Hogsett, Haley Jones, Erin McClory, Brooke Morgan.
Honors: Taylor Anderson, Benjamin Becker, Geoffrey Blike, Phoebe Buckman, Mary Caffrey, Nikayla Cartier, Connor Greeley, Vincent Guerin, Liane Holdowsky, John "Jack" Hunt, Moria Keat, Mariana Marcano, Bradley Nichols Jr., Darryl Sean Rose, Colette Schmidt.

Lebanon High School

Congratulations to the following students who made the high honor and honor roll at Lebanon High School:

9th Grade:

High Honors: Jennifer Arnold, Cody Dziegelewski; Honors: Zachary Bessette, Emily Broughton, John Chesnut, John Connally, Michael Cyphers, Alyssa Goucher, Jillian Malnati, Rylee McGuire, Kirsten Ray, Emma Richard, Kenneth Stitt, Garrett Tilton, Austin Walters.

10th Grade:

High Honors: Haleigh Paquette, Madeleine Wells-Bogue; Honors: Matthew Blandin, Corin Craig, Danielle Field, Colleen Gilliatt, Marlin Hueil, Alexandra Mortenson, Tyler Sekula, Katherine Siegel.

11th Grade:

High Honors: Joshua Cyphers, Jayson Martin, Ellie Valliere; Honors: Samantha Bessette, Jericka Converse, Sarah Eigenbrode, Gregory Gobin, Amanda Jarvis, Paige Kenny, Christopher Lane, Tamara Marks, Shawn McClory, Nichole Mitchell, Kyle Paquette, Karl Ray, Evan Richard, Rebecca Valente.

12th Grade:

High Honors: Andrea Conine, Lucas Giveen, Kristina Smith; Honors: Jordan Allen, Kaitlyn Arnold, Aaron Beaulieau, Anna Berg, Katie Broughall, Morgan Butler, Erin Carey, Stephen Clark, Ashley Cornish, Heather Emerson, Charles Hoag, Ashley Mortenson, Reed O'Brien, Michael Wilson.

About 35 people turned out for the annual tree lighting at the Grantham Fire Station on Sunday evening, Nov. 30, to see Gregory Fahrner, 6, officially light the town's Christmas tree. Gregory's name was pulled from a drawing. Congratulations Gregory! (Photo by Laurie Field)

"Our Town" activities

Don't miss Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 13 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Grantham Town Hall. Come get pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee and milk for only $4 for ages 12 and older; under 11 free with non-perishable food donation. Bring your camera to take photos. Candy canes and a gift for each child.

Start 2009 off right by attending the New Year's Eve Family Dance Party on Dec. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Grantham Town Hall. This year's theme: Penguin. Admission is $5 per person with a maximum of $20 per family. Price includes noisemaker, party hat or lei, make-your-own ice cream sundae bar, popcorn, beverages, and a balloon drop and ginger ale toast at "midnight" (7:45). There will be dancing, and everyone can put their name in the drawing to be chosen this year's King and Queen of the New Year.

For more information about Our Town events, contact Laurie Field at 863-9143.

Open House at DFL

The Friends of the Dunbar Free Library are sponsoring a Holiday Open House on Wednesday during regular library hours. Stop by and enjoy a holiday treat.

And if you're looking for a great gift for the baker on your list, the Friends of the DFL Cookie Walk Cookbook makes a great stocking stuffer for only $5. Lots of great cookie recipes from some of Grantham's best bakers. Pick one up today.

Eastmanaires perform Holiday Concert

The Eastmanaires will be holding their Holiday Concert at The Center at Eastman on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 4 p.m. and on Monday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Donations will be accepted at the door.

I apologize to anyone who went to The Center last weekend for the concerts.

Reminders

• Dunbar Free Library's Laptime (ages up to 3 years) every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and Storytime (ages 3 to 5 years) every Thursday at 10 a.m.
• Selectmen meet at 5 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays each month.
• Pick up your 2009 Grantham Transfer Station sticker at the Town Hall.
• Visit www.granthamnh.net for official minutes, meeting dates and more.

Send your news, births, graduations, events, etc. to grantham-news@comcast.net to let your neighbors know what’s going on.