VIEW GALLERY | SHS’s Matt Buchanan Honored at SAFE Fundraiser and Community Awards

Matt Buchanan, a Connect for Success program educator at Salem High School received the Salem Alliance For the Environment (SAFE) 2025 Local Climate Champion Award Thursday night at the second annual SAFE Fundraiser and Community Awards at Cinema Salem.

An educator at SHS for 25 years, Mr. Buchanan was honored for his commitment to maintaining local farms, reducing food insecurity in the City and introducing his students to the vital role local growing and farming plays in the community.

Mr. Buchanan was presented his award by retired SHS educator Beth Kontos, now a member of the SAFE Board of Directors.

The ceremony was attended by several of Mr. Buchanan’s colleagues from SHS and the City of Salem, as well as several of his former students.

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