The Seymour High School community will gather Wednesday to remember a student who died of brain cancer.
Senior Nina Poeta lost her year-long battle with cancer Saturday. The high school is hosting the "Walk of Light Vigil" in her memory.
"Any and all members of the community who would like to participate in this Vigil to honor this courageous young girl are welcome to attend," Rich Kearns, director of security for Seymour Public Schools, said in a news release. "Come out to support our community and the Poeta family during these tough times. Please bring a flashlight or glow stick with you which we will use to light up the night with her spirit. Nina will be remembered fondly as a student who has an unquenchable spirit who will be forever with us. Our community will be Nina Poeta Strong Forever."
The vigil is scheduled for Nov. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. on the John T. DeBarber football field at the high school at 2 Botsford Road in Seymour.
