The following was sent in by Pat Wallace of the Office of Urban Affairs of the Catholic Archdiocese of Hartford:
St. Martin de Porres Jazz Band performed at the 40th Anniversary Annual
Meeting of the Office of Urban Affairs of the Archdiocese of Hartford on October 16,
2008 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, CT. The middle school was recognized
with the Most Reverend F. Donelly Memorial Award because of its success in helping
low-income students to achieve their potential. Students in the private school pay
no tuition, which is funded with donations. Mr. Jay Bowes, President received the
award from Archbishop Henry Mansell.