Lauren Cullen

Staff Writer

March 26, Article 27 was proposed at the town meeting to rename the Blanchard Middle School Auditorium in Katie Enos’ name. The meeting, which was originally held Saturday March 24, was continued on Monday night due to several high interest topics that were not able to be covered.

Enos, who passed away in June of 2010, attended Blanchard. She spent countless hours in the auditorium singing her songs “Mission” and “Like a Flame.” She also was involved with the Blanchard school band and played many instruments including piano, viola, saxophone and guitar.

Edward and Marian Enos, Enos’ parents, also partake in activities in the auditorium as well.

“Lately, the Blanchard Auditorium is where Marian and I go to give out a character award in Katie’s memory at the eighth grade ceremony,” said Mr. Enos.

Jackie Benoit, a freshman at Westford Academy, was a close friend of Enos. She attended each meeting, waiting for Article 27 to be mentioned.

Over 300 people attended the meeting Monday night. When Article 27 was voted on, it passed unanimously. Benoit admits she even started to cry.

“I was just so happy,” she said.

The Blanchard Middle School’s auditorium is now officially named the “Katie Enos Auditorium.”

Another upcoming event that will honor Enos is April 5, her birthday. This is Annoy the Fashion Police Day, where everyone who knew her are invited to wear plaid and striped clothing, a style Enos often wore.

The school committee,who proposed the idea to rename the auditorium, has formed a naming committee. The naming committee will be in charge of any sign that will be placed in front of the auditorium, but as of right now, Mr. Enos says he isn’t sure when that will happen. He is just happy the town has chose to honor her in this way.