Bristow Middle School Jeanne Camperchioli, Principal 34 Highland Street, West Hartford, 06119 860.231.2100 Arts Faculty Ms. Joyce St. Germaine - Visual Arts Mrs. Karla McClain - Vocal Music Ms. Katie Goins - Vocal Music Ms. Mary DiPaulo-Davis - Vocal Music Mr. Clifford P. Schofer - Instrumental Music Mr. Andrew Hopko - Instrumental Music Bristow signifies the archetypal American story -- a man who makes something of his life through hard work, despite incredible adversity. From the few documents that exist on the former slave, local historians surmise that he was kidnapped in Africa and brought to the New World. He bought his freedom from Thomas Hart Hooker as Hooker left to fight the Revolutionary War; Hooker reputedly said that he "would not fight for liberty and leave a slave at home." After Hooker was killed in the war, Bristow continued to live with Hooker's family in what is today called the Sarah Whitman Hooker Homestead, the oldest house in West Hartford. Bristow earned money advising local farmers on agricultural problems. When he died, he left a will -- an extraordinary thing for a black man of his day. His estate included books, which he left to the children of his former owner. To visit Bristow's web site, go to the Internet Links page. King Philip Middle School Michael Renkawitz, Principal 100 King Philip Drive, West Hartford 06117 860.233.8230 Arts Faculty Ms. Stacey Grindle - Visual Arts Ms. Loreen Bazzano - Visual Arts Ms. Megan Robinson - Visual Arts Ms. Kelly Wright - Vocal Music Mr. Samuel Eurich - Vocal Music Mr. Joseph A. Ganci - Instrumental Music Mr. Robert Groff - Instrumental Music Ms. Meghan McGinnes - Vocal Music Ms. Kathleen Zerra - MIE At King Philip Middle School, all students demonstrate success in a safe, supportive academic community that has a challenging curriculum with measurable outcomes. Students develop independent thinking, respect, and self-worth in an enriching school culture. To visit King Philip's web site, go to the Internet Links page. Sedgwick Middle School Ben Skaught, Principal 128 Sedgwick Road, West Hartford 06107 860.570.6500 Arts Faculty Mrs. Susan Gudat - Visual Arts Ms. Christina Carroll - Visual Arts Ms. Rachel Melancon - Visual Arts Mr. John H. Bennett - Instrumental Music Mr. Andrew Hopko - Instrumental Music Dr. Robert Hopko - Instrumental Music Ms. Katie Goins - Vocal Music Ms. Melissa A. Lotstein - Vocal Music Mr. Frank Gallo - Vocal Music Mrs. Carol Yachanin - MIE The mission of the West Hartford Middle Schools, as learning centers which reflect the uniqueness of early adolescents and the diversity of our community, is to actively engage students in the pursuit of academic excellence by challenging all students to learn through involvement in a rigorous curriculum within a rich school culture, that encourages independent thinking, self-worth, and mutual respect. To visit Sedgwick's web site, go to the Internet Links page.