Staples Bestows High Honors on 16

Westport’s Staples High School recognized 16 students Wednesday night at the annual High Honors Students’ Dinner. Those honored for their high academic achievements represented the top 4 percent of the 2009 graduating class. German teacher Carol Kochefko (l) presented Sarah Gallagher. Kochefko, affectionately known as “Frau,” has been nominated as Teacher of the Year. Sarah will be attending the honors program at Boston College in September. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo