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Emma Hutchins & Peter Lacerenza
Opinions Editor & Media Director

With the announcement of Principal Tony Pavia’s retirement on November 11, the school district has quickly begun the search for his successor.

In a follow-up press release by the New Canaan Public School District, it was made clear that the Board of Education — along with a committee of directors, high school department chairs, administrators, parents, guidance counselors, and teachers — is undertaking an extensive search process in order to find his replacement.

Emily Greene & Ellen Trinklein
Editor-in-Chief & Opinions Editor

The job of principal isn’t easy. In the nine years that Principal Tony Pavia has held the position, he has faced numerous controversies involving everything from spirit week to Darien – New Canaan squabbles. Some of Mr. Pavia’s decisions were well received and others were not, but ultimately Mr. Pavia used the tactics of communication and morality to smooth over controversies and maintain the flow of the school.

One of the biggest problems Mr. Pavia faced was the school’s reconstruction process, which began at the start of Mr. Pavia’s tenure. “Everything that was planned in terms of the construction project seemed to go wrong,” Assistant Principal Ari Rothman said. “[Mr. Pavia] took responsibility as a principal for making sure that the students’ education wasn’t affected.”