Ryan Carpenter of Stephentown was among those recently recognized for academic excellence at the end of the 2012-2013 year at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy.
Carpenter was the recipient of the Academic Excellence in Biology/Chemistry, which is given to a Biological Sciences or Biotechnology student who has shown academic excellence in the areas of biology and chemistry.
Whitman Receives Masters
Recently Brionna Whitman received her Master’s Degree and Certificate of Advanced Study in School Psychology from the University of Albany. Brionna is a 2006 graduate of Hoosick Falls Central School and the daughter of Curtis and Jane Whitman of White Creek, NY.
David Kirsimagi Of Stephentown To Attend Clarkson University
David W. Kirsimagi of Stephentown, a graduate of La Salle Institute in Troy, will attend Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY, as a member of the Class of 2017. Kirsimagi, who will be majoring in civil engineering, will begin studying at Clarkson in the fall.
“We look forward to having David join us on campus in August,” said Dean of Admissions Brian T. Grant.
Wang Of Hoosick To Attend University Of Dayton
Fan Wang of Hoosick is attending the University of Dayton this fall as part of an incoming class that is the most selective in school history, as well as one of the most academically prepared and geographically diverse. The University welcomed about 1,900 first year students when classes started August 21.
“We are exceptionally pleased with the quality and the size of the incoming class,” said Sundar Kumarasamy, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Marketing. “With increasing competition in Ohio and nationally for a declining number of college-aged students, we are gratified to see the University of Dayton’s continued broad appeal all over the world. It’s a resounding endorsement of the academic quality and value of a Catholic, Marianist education.”
Wang comes to campus as part of the most competitive class in the University’s history. Only about one out of every two applicants was accepted, as competition to get into the private, Catholic university continues to rise. At 52 percent, overall selectivity is up nearly 30 percentage points in just a decade.
This is the first class to receive a four year financial plan with full disclosure of all costs and a pledge their scholarships and grants will grow dollar for dollar each year to match tuition increases. It’s part of a national call for transparency in college costs and has been very well received by parents and students, according to Kumarasamy.
Rev Tor To Play An Outdoor Concert At The New Lebanon Library
Kick off Labor Day weekend with Berkshire musician Tor Krautter, who will perform on the lawn at the New Lebanon Library on Friday, August 30, from 6 to 8 pm. With the use of a looping unit, Rev Tor creates tasty yet infectious grooves and performs a large repertoire of well crafted original tunes and classic rock/folk covers. This event is free and open to the public, although donations for the performer are appreciated
Krautter (aka Rev Tor) is best known as front man for the popular Rev Tor Band. Since the early 90s he has been a powerful presence on the east coast club and festival circuit, performing in venues from Maine to Florida. Rev Tor has worked with members of The Grateful Dead, Phish, The Allman Brothers and New Riders Of The Purple Sage and has performed at concerts with The Jerry Garcia Band, Charles Neville, Los Lobos and Leon Russell and has toured regularly with Grateful Dead keyboardist Tom Constanten.
The concert will be held on the patio in back of the Library. Should inclement weather occur, the concert will take place inside the building.
For further information, please call the Library at 518-794-8844. The Library is located at 550 State Route 20, ¼ mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20/22.
Stephentown Texas Hold’em
The Veterans of Stephentown will hold a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, September 7, in the Stephentown Fire Hall, located at 35 Grange Hall Road in Stephentown. The doors will open at 5 pm and close at 6 pm. Play begins at 6:15 sharp.
No advance registration is required, and a donation of $35 per player will be accepted. Players can make an additional $10 donation at the door for 1,000 extra chips. This tournament will pay one place for every 10 players with a minimum of four places.
A free buffet will be served at the first break.
For further information, please call Tom McVeigh at 518-658 2448.
Berlin Middle School Represented At NY/ACDA
submitted by Kim French
Six students from Berlin Middle School were accepted into the Fifth Annual Middle School Honor Choir sponsored by the American Choral Director Association of NY State. This event took place in Albany, NY on August 10th & 11th as part of a summer music conference co-sponsored by the New York State School Music Association and NY/ACDA.
[Read more…] about Berlin Middle School Represented At NY/ACDA
Enjoy Pizza From The Class Of 2014
On Tuesday, September 3, from 4 to 7 pm the public can purchase hot, fresh pizza at the Berlin MS/HS for just $8 a pie with sauce or without. Toppings are $1 each – pepperoni, sausage, ham, mushroom, onion, black olives, jalapenos, green pepper, pineapple, broccoli and our newest topping, bacon. You can order pizzas online before 2:30 on Tuesday by emailing Karen Day at kday@berlincentral.org or by calling the school kitchen at 658-2515 ext 209 after 3 pm. Don’t forget this is also the Athletic Code of Conduct night from 6:30 to 7:30 in the auditorium.
BCS Code Of Conduct Meeting
Athletic Director Art Schmich has announced that a code of conduct meeting for all student athletes grades 7 through 12 will take place on Tuesday, September 3, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
One parent and the student involved in playing sports for the 2013 -14 school year must be present at this meeting.
Letter To The Editor – Love And Respect
Dear Editor:
“Love And Respect One Another.” These are the words on the gravestone of world famous sculptor Jose DeCreeft who lived from November 27, 1884, until September 11, 1982, and who spent his summers on Fog Hill Road in Hoosick. His grave lies behind Saint Mark’s Church next to Wood Park in Hoosick Falls.
It bothered me in some way to see some of our young people climbing on his gravestone and monument during the last concert of our Hoosick Falls Community Band season. I made an announcement asking them to stop doing it but to no avail. While it is hard to read the inscription on the stone it is clear the intent of the structure. It was also brought to my attention (since my back is to Main Street [when conducting]) that some young folks also climb on the newly constructed monument to the fallen service men of our community. In my opinion these acts should not be tolerated by us.
While audiences rise to the playing of our National Anthem, some young folks do not while others salute the flag during the performance. I even noticed a gentleman in a wheelchair, and with great difficulty, rise to his feet.
Probably the fault might lie with those of us who do not stress the importance of respecting that which others have built to honor others for all in the community to enjoy. While there have been awful acts of terrorism there has not been a war on our shores since the Civil War and for that we are thankful and should honor those who gave that supreme sacrifice and for whom the monument was erected.
It is my hope that the leadership among our young folks will show the others the proper way to conduct themselves and that will result in the end of the vandalism on the bandstand and the lack of respect for all that has been given us and this will provide for a better tomorrow.
Bill Gaillard, Director
Hoosick Falls Community Band