Summit Academy banquet a huge success, by George Fiala

The Summit Academy one of Red Hook’s two local Charter Schools. They work to be a college preparatory academy, teaching grades 6 – 12, including special education students. Summit was founded in 2009 by Executive Director Natasha Campbell and is located in the former PS 27 building on Huntington Street.

Honoree and owner,Tony Kokale of Mark’s Pizza with Board of Trustees member, Michael Bernard.
Honoree and owner,Tony Kokale of Mark’s Pizza with Board of Trustees member, Michael Bernard.

Their first ever awards dinner was held on Saturday, April 25 at Fort Greene’s Masonic Temple. Councilman Carlos Menchaca gave a keynote address, and the honorees, dubbed “Local Heroes,” were all people from Red Hook with a lifetime of service to the community.

The Local Heroes honored were Frances Brown, Judith Dailey and Pete Morales. Business Leaders were Costco, D&H Grill and Grocery, Kevins and Mark’s Pizza – the last three all businesses on Van Brunt Street.

Carlos Menchaca, 2nd from right, with other honorees, including Pete Morales (2nd from left), Judith Dailey (center), Damien Jabar of D & H Grill (to the left of Judith), and Gene Moore of Kevins Restaurant (far left). Missing from the picture is crossing guard and President of Red Hook East Tenants Association Frances Brown. (photos by Summit Academy)
Carlos Menchaca, 2nd from right, with other honorees, including Pete Morales (2nd from left), Judith Dailey (center), Damien Jabar of D & H Grill (to the left of Judith), and Gene Moore of Kevins Restaurant (far left). Missing from the picture is crossing guard and President of Red Hook East Tenants Association Frances Brown. (photos by Summit Academy)

Frances Brown and her husband Hal lead the Red Hook East Tenants Association. Frances is also the founder of Mother’s Against Gangs.
Pete has spent a lifetime promoting sports for Red Hook’s youth as well as civic affairs.

Left to right: SACS Board of Trustees member, John Bailin, CEO & President of Orbis International, Jenny Hourihan Bailin, SACS Executive Director, Natasha Campbell, SACS Board of Trustees Chair, Floyd Mitchell, and SACS Board of Trustees member, Michael Bernard.
Left to right: SACS Board of Trustees member, John Bailin, CEO & President of Orbis International, Jenny Hourihan Bailin, SACS Executive Director, Natasha Campbell, SACS Board of Trustees Chair, Floyd Mitchell, and SACS Board of Trustees member, Michael Bernard.

Judith was a PS 27 teacher for 37 years, and has co-chaired the Civic Association, among her many service achievements. She told us the food at the Masonic Lodge was outstanding!

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