The Saint Michael’s College Grounds Crew was named winner of one of the first Saint Michael's College Team Distinguished Staff Awards 2010 at ceremonies held on campus on Employee Service Day, June 2. The award was presented to Jimmy Celotti of Williston, grounds crew leader, and Brian Biron of Georgia, assistant director of special services, on behalf of the grounds crew team. Also named was Alan Dickinson of Grand Isle, team leader, who was unable to be present, but was acknowledged for his exceptional role.
The crew was praised for constant efforts working to beautify the campus no matter the weather. They can be seen, the award stated, planting, digging, pruning, weeding, mulching, constructing new displays, and maintaining established plantings. Team members cited are Alan Dickinson, James Celotti, Ed Poland, Jay Lehouiller, Roger Burr, Dayle Allen, John Cheney, Gary Baker, Lauren Mongeon, Lisa Martin, Jim Trombley, Brian Biron, Barry Van Sleet, Garrett Sullivan, Aaron Metcalf, and Andrew Frasier.