WELLS — Wells High School hosted its second “Breakfast of Champions” of the 2015-2016 school year on Dec. 4. Nineteen students and four staff members plus Town of Wells Road Commissioner Terry Oliver were recognized for excellence in their contributions to WHS.

Those selected to receive this honor are generally nominated by a coach, teacher or staff member based upon a variety of criteria including accomplishments, academic progress, positive contributions and/or demonstrations of excellence in the classroom or on the job. Those nominated include students, teachers, secretaries, custodians and others.

Students honored at this breakfast included Alyssa Bacon, Gage Baker, Jason Burbank, Ryan Burbank, Alexis Bourque, Grace Box, Tanya Cimenian, Reid Chase, Mackenzie Foss, Andrea Giles, Ashley Green, Chuck Mahar, Austin Knight, Caitlin LaChance, Zander Lumenello, Tyler McDonnell, Natalie Robinson, Kameron Shaw and Chris Spearin. Staff recognized included Gail Moulton, Steve Saucier of the E.S. Boulos Corp., Pat Endsley, Chrys Demos and Oliver.

After the breakfast, those honored received a certificate, plaque and a T-shirt with lettering reading, “Wells High School” on the front and “Recognized for Excellence” on the back. Presenters were Principal Eileen Sheehy, Assistant Principal Josh Gould, Director of Student Activities Jack Molloy and Tim Roche.

This event is held three times each school year to recognize students, staff and community members whose service and/or generosity has enriched Wells High School. Likewise, students who have gone above and beyond or contributed to the positive culture of Wells High School are recognized as well.

Breakfast of Champions was started in October of 2007 by then- WHS Principal and now-WOCSD Superintendent James Daly.