The Gary Rome Auto Group Surprise Squad strapped in their seatbelts and took flight to surprise one lucky ‘Super Student’ this month. With perfect attendance and a 4.0 GPA, she became a private pilot before she even graduated high school.
This month, we dove headfirst for our latest Gary Rome Auto Group Surprise Squad Super Student as we meet a West Springfield High School junior, who is heading into her senior year with a clear vison for her future.
By Liam Murphy, Nicole Oberg, Ryan Trowbridge and Wesley Days
This month, the Gary Rome Auto Group Surprise Squad headed to Belchertown High School to honor a graduating senior who embodies leadership and community building.
For this month’s Gary Rome Auto Group Surprise Squad, a Springfield high school senior is being honored for going above and beyond in the classroom and community.
Our final Gary Rome Auto Group Surprise Squad of the year took us to South Hadley where we shocked a kindergarten paraprofessional with an early holiday present.
By Abbey Carnivale, Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Chris Tannen
While a library is typically a place of peace and quiet, that wasn’t the case as students, staff, and family members joined us in celebrating Tami Mara.
By Amanda Callahan, David Horwitz, Ryan Trowbridge, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Photojournalist: Chris Tannen
Hundreds of students, teachers, faculty members, community leaders, and even the family of Maura Ryczek came out for one of our biggest and loudest surprises.
By Amanda Hara, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Photojournalist: Chris Tannen and Ryan Trowbridge
It’s Thanksgiving on Thursday and the giving spirit is upon us, but for one teacher in Holyoke, giving back to others is something she does year-round.
By Amanda Callahan, David Horwitz, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Photojournalist: Chris Tannen and Ryan Trowbridge
The school year is underway, which means the Hyundai Dealers Surprise Squad is back and this month, we took a trip to Mary Lynch Elementary School in Springfield.
By David Horwitz, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Chris Tannen and Ryan Trowbridge
As summer break comes to an end and classes head back into session, one teacher at Highland Elementary School in Westfield got the surprise of a lifetime.
By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
Before the school year wrapped up, the Hyundai Dealer Surprise Squad got the chance to honor a special education teacher at Fausey Elementary School in West Springfield.
By David Horn, Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
This month, we are celebrating a team member from the Alice Beal Elementary School in Springfield who keeps the school clean, kids safe, and has a lasting impact on the students.
By David Horwitz, Amanda Callahan, Livi Stanford, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
This month, the Western Mass. Hyundai Dealers Surprise Squad got the chance to meet a fifth grade teacher who fills that role for so many students at the Mittineague Elementary School in West Springfield.
By David Horwitz, Livi Stanford, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
This month, we’re recognizing a Springfield educator who goes above and beyond not only for the students in his classroom, but for his entire community.
By David Horwitz, Amanda Callahan, Livi Stanford, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
The Western Mass. Hyundai Dealers Surprise Squad is in full swing and in this month’s edition, we are recognizing an educator who volunteers her time to help underserved youth.
By David Horwitz, Ryan Trowbridge, Livi Stanford and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
In this month’s edition of Surprise Squad, a beloved teacher at Greenfield High School, who is known for her leadership inside and outside of the classroom, received the surprise of a lifetime.
The Western Mass. Hyundai Dealers’ Surprise Squad is back in action, giving back to the community. This year, it’s our Cool Schools focus, where we’re honoring folks in our local schools going above and beyond.
The Western Mass News Surprise Squad is back to honor a local health care worker! She's worked on the front lines throughout the pandemic while dealing with personal struggles.
At just 11 years old, David Masso sprung into action as the flames spread. When the Western Mass News Surprise Squad and the Hyundai Dealers of Western Massachusetts learned of his actions and loss, we knew we had to pay him a visit.
The Western Mass News Surprise Squad, sponsored by the Western Massachusetts Hyundai Dealers, is back for another surprise. This month, we visited Chicopee High School to pay a visit to the JROTC program.
Ashley Mourao, a mother of two, is the athletic trainer at Ludlow High School. This year was unlike any other she's experienced during her 10 years on the job.
