Six students from Orange Public Schools were honored by the Connecticut Association of Schools at an awards ceremony in Plantsville on Nov. 9 recognizing excellence in the visual and performing arts. Music teachers, art teachers and principals joined the honorees at the reception. The CAS Art Award program celebrates elementary students who demonstrate outstanding citizenship, strong cooperative skills and exceptional artistic talent. Each elementary school was invited to select two sixth-grade students to receive the honor. Top row, from left: Kyle Ryan, Marie Olden, Ahlam Jahlil, Ken Trapp and Erin Garney. Bottom row, from left: Turkey Hill School visual arts recipient Carolynn Banyay; Turkey Hill School performing arts recipient Sam Ewen; Peck Place School visual arts recipient Giuliana Zerella; Peck Place School performing arts recipient Colin Paille; Racebrook School visual arts recipient Reema Shah; and Racebrook School performing arts recipient Leeya Lonh. Photo by Boret Lonh.