District Middle Schools Name Winners of Annual Dan Rozmes Spirit Awards

For Immediate Release
January 27, 2025

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP – Washington Township’s three middle schools – Bunker Hill, Chestnut Ridge and Orchard Valley – recently presented their annual Dan Rozmes Spirit Awards during separate in-building presentations. The awards, which originated in 2012 to spotlight the positive impact of students on their community, are named after Rozmes as a way to honor and celebrate his legacy. During a career that spanned more than 30 years, Rozmes served the Washington Township School District as a teacher, guidance counselor, principal, and friend before passing away on July 16, 2010, after a long battle with leukemia. Each year, teachers, school counselors, and administrators at each of our middle schools select two eighth-grade students to receive the Dan Rozmes Spirit Award. 

 
The Dan Rozmes Spirit Award winners include: Chloe Lacovara and Reed Haigh (BHMS); Linzey Boyer and Nathan Barnes (CRMS); and Lyla DiMartino and Jake Alexander (OVMS). The eighth-grade students were chosen because they possess the characteristics that Mr. Rozmes promoted – selflessness, a big heart, and an inclusive, upbeat attitude.

 
The winners’ names will be added to a plaque at their school, and their photo will be displayed on the plaque for the next year. Additionally, the winners and their families will be guests of honor at the Washington Township High School boys basketball game on February 13th, where they will be recognized at halftime. 

The Bunker Hill Middle School Dan Rozmes Spirit Award winners are Reed Haigh (left) and Chloe Lacovara.

The Chestnut Ridge Middle School Dan Rozmes Spirit Award winners are Linzey Boyer (left) and Nathan Barnes.

The Orchard Valley Middle School Dan Rozmes Spirit Award winners are Lyla DiMartino (left) and Jake Alexander.

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