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HFCS Champion Teams Honored Over Weekend

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by Bea Peterson
Girls Soccer
On Saturday, January 19, the Hoosick Falls Central School’s  2012 Girls Soccer team gathered to celebrate one last time. The Immaculate Conception Church hall was decorated with poster size photos of each of the team’s seniors. There were championship banners on display and plenty of blue and white. Each senior had framed photos of the season next to her place at the head table. The sign that carried them through the season was prominently displayed. It said, “Dream it Believe it Achieve it!” And, of course, they did!
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HFCS Basketball Is Spellbound By Witches

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by Ben Gaines
The Greenwich Witches road into Hoosick Falls Friday evening to avenge the December 12 54-37 loss to the Panthers. But first, Greenwich Coach Duke Beck watched as the Panther JV worked their own magic to win 59-26.
In the varsity game from the opening tip, won by Greenwich, to the end of the first quarter the fans could tell this was a game they would not soon forget.  The first quarter ended 5 – 4 with the Witches up by 1.
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Berlin Students In The Green Mountain Youth Orchestra

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submitted by Jen Burhans
The Green Mountain Youth Orchestra combined with The Lakes Region Youth Orchestra to present a ” Night At The Movies” concert under the direction of Ellen Sager. Five students from Berlin auditioned and were selected for the GMYO for the 2012-2013 season. Once a year the two youth orchestras combine and present a series of concerts throughout the day for area school children from the three surrounding states. The orchestras finished the day with an evening performance for the public.
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BCS Board Hears Budget Woes

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by Thaddeus Flint
The year 2013 has only just begun and already the Berlin Central School District is working on how it will pay for 2014 and beyond. With future State and Federal aid in doubt, and a large increase in Teacher’s retirement benefits expected, the financial future is uncertain. At Tuesday’s School Board meeting, held at the Stephentown Fire Hall, BCS Business Manager William Burke outlined a five year forecast which, with all things remaining as they are now, he described as “dire.”
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HFCS Cheerleading Upset

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by Bea Peterson
On Tuesday, a concerned parent of a HFCS cheerleader notified the Eastwick Press of an issue between the HFCS school administration and the Cheerleading Coach Katie DiMaggio. The parent, who asked that her name not be used, stated that “Recent action taken by Hoosick Falls Central School District administration members in seeking the resignation of the cheer coach has been called into question by many concerned parents and cheerleaders. [Read more…] about HFCS Cheerleading Upset

Hoosick Falls CSD – January 2013 Mid-Term Exam Schedule

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HFCS Regents Exam Period
The Hoosick Falls Jr./Sr. High School will administer NYS Regents, mid-term and final exams on January 22, 23, 24 and 25. Regularly scheduled classes are not in session. Students in grades 7-12 are only expected to report for their required examinations listed below.
School buses will run at the normal times in the morning and afternoon for both the high school and the elementary school. In place of the late run at 4:30 pm, an 11:30 am run will take place to bring students home after morning exams.
Breakfast and lunch will also be served in the high school on an adjusted schedule.

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Panther Bowlers Take Southern Division Title

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HF 4 Hadley-Luzerne 0
The Hoosick Falls bowling team defeated Hadley-Luzerne on Thursday, January 10, by the score of 4-0. Total pins for Hoosick Falls were 3,402, and total pins for Hadley-Luzerne were 2,492. Hoosick Falls now has a record of 51-1 and Hadley-Luzerne has a record of 21-35. The top bowler for Hadley-Luzerne was Drew Cirillo with a 196-542.
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Resilient Lady Panthers Cheer On

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by Ben Gaines
The Lady Panthers received devastating news form Coach Katie DiMaggio between the JV and Varsity basketball games at Tamarac. She announced it would be her last game as coach. The news stunned the squads. Several of the members turned in their uniforms over the next few days. Last year DiMaggio, mother of a member, took over when the previous coach, Terry Milliman resigned during the season.
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