Ray is a 5th generation resident, a graduate of Lyman Hall class of 1958, and was awarded the Wallingford Education Foundation Distinguished Alumni Award.

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Ray has served the community in a variety of positions, including:

• Executive Director of Great Connecticut Jazz Festival

• Director of the Center Street Cemetery Association

• Member of the Wallingford Public Celebrations Committee

• Member of the Wallingford Veterans Memorial Parade Committee

• Sponsor of the Spanish Community of Wallingford (SCOW) music program

• Volunteer at SCOW

• Official town photographer, with over 6000 hours documenting events for schools and other town functions.

• Vice-President of the Wallingford Historic Preservation Trust

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As a board member, Ray will advocate for a strong arts curriculum, a culture of respect between parents, administrators, and teachers, updated school facilities, increased awareness and reporting of bullying, and effective uses of tax dollars.