Milan Village School Student Council Vice President Cory Fauteux, President Kayleigh Eastman and Secretary Cody Miller

                       hold a banner shortly after it was announced the school was recognized as the 2010 Elementary School of Excellence for

                      the state. Principal Dave Backler, Cathy Stavenger, chairwoman of the New Hampshire Schools of Excellence, committee

                      member Brendan Minnihan, School Committee Member Kevin Evans, Superintendent Paul Bousquet and committee member

                     Dillard Collins pose with the student council members. (CRAIG LYONS PHOTO BERLIN DAILY SUN)