The event on Saturday, June 1 was billed as “one night only,” but with ASAP in Washington, Conn. celebrating 20 years, it was clear from the pre-party production that great things have been going on for well over one night. The organization is dedicated to providing innovative arts education, offering literary, performing, visual and culinary programs for pre-k through adult. Students read their poems, danced, drummed and played classical music alongside Waterbury Symphony Orchestra professionals. Congresswoman Jahana Hayes, who represents the Fifth Congressional District of Connecticut and was herself both Connecticut and National Teacher of the Year, presented the Frank McCourt Prize for Excellence in Teaching to a West Harford physical science teacher. Following the program, guests moved from The Gunnery’s gymnasium to a tent where creativity — in decorations, food and music — again reigned.

Suzanne Paxton and Barbara Ellis, who is spokesperson for U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes.
U.S. Congresswoman Jahana Hayes, who represents ASAP's district, and JoAnne Torti, executive director of ASAP.
Eliza Paolucci and Sydney Trevenen
Anne Fuchs and Lindsey Gruson, who founded Conversations on the Green with his wife, Jane Whitney. 
Wanda Brighenti and Pam Bowman, who is on the board of Greenwoods Counseling Referrals, Inc.
Dinner and dancing under the tent

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Lisa Green