The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

School News

Kelsey O’Dell Is DAR Good Citizen

By

Berlin High School announces the winner of the Daughters of the American Revolution National Society Good Citizen Award.
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a lineage society that is a non-profit organization dedicated to patriotism, historic preservation and education.
Kelsey O’Dell, daughter of Lecia and Larry O’Dell of Petersburgh, has been selected by the Berlin High School faculty and senior class as the DAR Good Citizen. Kelsey was chosen as a student who demonstrates the qualities of a good DAR citizen – Dependability, Service, Leadership and Patriotism.
Congratulations, Kelsey.

Voice of Democracy Essay Contest – Veterans Of Foreign Wars

By

Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ premier scholarship program. Each year, more than 50,000 high school students compete for more than $2.3 million in scholarships and incentives. Students compete by writing and recording a broadcast script on an annual patriotic theme.  This year’s theme is “Is Our Constitution Still Relevant?” Kelsey O’Dell, daughter of Lecia and Larry O’Dell of Petersburgh, was selected as the winner of the Berlin High School Voice of Democracy Essay Contest and will advance to compete on a national level.  Congratulations, Kelsey.

Driver Education Program At Berlin High School

By

The Berlin Central School District is offering a Driver Education Program beginning January 23. The cost of the program is $375. The class will meet one weekday at the high school from 2:15 to 3:45 pm. Total commitment for the course will be 1½ hours of class time and 1½ hours of driving time per week. Driving times will be arranged between the student and instructor, Mr. Bill Benkoski.
Permission slips are available on the Berlin Central School District webpage under Counseling Office. If you are interested, please submit the permission slip to the Counseling Office no later than Friday, December 21.

Letters To The Editor – I Apologize

By

To the Editor:
During the BOE meeting last week I made statements that went against principles that I have been attempting to embrace for many years. The principle is to not let the negative actions of a few overshadow the positive actions of the majority.
My frustration with many of the challenges we face as a [School] Board presently related to the education of the children in this District affected my objectivity to the extent that I let the actions of a few overshadow the many positive actions of the majority.
To the majority of the staff of this District who do their best every day to help and educate the children of this District I apologize. Thanks for all you do!
Sincerely,
John Nash
BCS School Board Member

Darrow School To Host Free Revels Performances

By

Are you ready for some revelry? Darrow School invites the community to its the annual solstice celebration, Winter Revels, on Friday, December 7, at 4:30 pm and Saturday, December 8, at 4:30 pm. Both performances are free and open to the public.
Darrow’s Winter Revels is a lively seasonal celebration, a favorite Darrow tradition, featuring spectacular Renaissance costumes and traditional madrigals and folk tunes. The performances also include other music, drama and comedy, as selected by the current students and faculty.
[Read more…] about Darrow School To Host Free Revels Performances

Going To The Dome!

By

Panthers Outduel O’Neill Raiders And Go To State Title Game In Syracuse
by Steve Bradley
To say the Hoosick Falls Panthers played poorly in the first quarter of last Saturday’s semi-final game would be an understatement. To say they kicked some butt for the final two and one-half quarters would be the same.
The O’Neill Raiders kicked off to the Panthers to start the game. The Panthers ran three plays, losing 7 yards, then punted the ball to the Raiders. With the ball at their 37 yard line, the Raider offense came on the field and took over, literally. On their first play from scrimmage their star running back ran through the Panther defense for a 63 yard TD. Some Panthers got in a wave to him as he ran by, but for the most part he was unchallenged. The PAT was good, and O’Neill was up by 7 less than a minute into the game.
[Read more…] about Going To The Dome!

HFCS Girls Soccer Repeats As State Champions

By

by Bea Peterson
When the Hoosick Falls Girls Soccer Team headed to Cortland as one of the final four vying for the NY State Soccer Championship last weekend, they were ready. Actually, they were looking forward more to the Saturday game than they were the finals. On Saturday they were playing Friends Academy, the team they shared the Championship title with last year. There would be no sharing this year.
[Read more…] about HFCS Girls Soccer Repeats As State Champions

The Berlin Middle School/High School Honors Veterans At Assembly

By

by David Flint
The Berlin Middle School/High School held an assembly to honor area veterans on Friday, November 16. This is “A day to honor our veterans who live in Berlin, Grafton, Petersburgh and Stephentown for the service and commitment you have given to our country,” said High School Principal Cathy Allain.
[Read more…] about The Berlin Middle School/High School Honors Veterans At Assembly