Submitted by Dawn Mead:
"She is the President of the VFW Auxiliary Post 10722 in Pelham, NH. She is always willing to step in and volunteer, support, and advocate for Pelham students’ education and community involvement. Whether it be a drop in visit to provide a new American flag outside of a school or a donation to the robotics team to make sure they are able to meet the entry fees, she is always a champion for our kids.
Even though her grandsons have graduated from Pelham High School, she is still at volleyball games, concerts, in the crowd on a Friday night at football games, and so many other events in the schools. She is constantly making sure that our students are aware of scholarship opportunities and is the proud organizer and promoter of any event to celebrate our teachers.
Five years ago,The Travelling Vietnam Wall Memorial came to Pelham. Madeline was one of the proud organizers. She did not hesitate to include all three schools in the event. There was a parade, a ceremony on the town green, and the actual viewing of the memorial. She worked side by side with building administrators and town leaders to include all students in the ceremony. Grades K-12 lined the streets to cheer on the parade. They walked to the town green to listen to patriotic songs played by our very own high school band, and listened to local veterans tell stories of their own experience in the war. She continues to advocate for education that supports and fosters a sense of local, national, and global citizenship. She is a rare individual that loves each and every one of kids as if they were own."