On April 13, 2004, the Veterans of Foreign Wars presented the Outstanding Teacher's Award to Nancy Sekella for her outstanding dedication to patriotic values and civic responsibilities. Although Mrs. Sekella was not in attendance due to a family emergency, Mrs. Dollie Blanks accepted her award and gift during the Roxbury Township Council meeting, which was held at the Roxbury Municipal Building. Mrs. Margie Walsh, Mrs. Karen Fasino, and Mrs. Eileen Kinsey, Kennedy School teachers, were also present to support Mrs. Sekella for this honorable and prestigious award.