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Hoosick Falls Salutatory

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(tap tap) Is this thing on? Just kidding, I knew it was on. I’m just awkward and couldn’t figure out how else to start this. I suppose a normal thing to say would be Good evening to all of you: my academic adjudicators, my friends out there in the audience, who I feel so bad for because now that I am leaving my parents are officially done paying them to hang out with me, my family who I feel happy for because they are now going to save so much money, yay maybe now we can pay for college!, [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Salutatory

Hoosick Falls Awards & Scholarships

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American Red Cross Award – For outstanding service to the American Red Cross blood drive. – Heidi Bossoni
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Tony Altobell Memorial Scholarship – Presented by Tony Malikowski and given to a student who exhibits the highest degree of academic achievement in both breadth and depth of scientific study and research. Its recipient will reflect in his/her performance the most significant attainment of the knowledge and skills, which Mr. Altobell instilled in his students during his lengthy tenure at Hoosick Falls. This recipient must be one who intends to pursue at the college level a major in at least one of the sciences – Zoelena Poore [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Awards & Scholarships

Avoid the Homesick Blues!

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Coach Schmich Gives Pep Talk To Berlin Grads

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by David Flint
Who knew that Art Schmich was such a comedian? Selected as Commencement Speaker for Berlin’s graduation ceremonies, Berlin Central School’s Athletic Director for 26 years showed up with props. One was a brand new cell phone with which he proceeded to text his wife Donna to assure her he was safe and sound. – “She worries about me,” – Schmich said. The students always laughed at the ancient Nokia phone he used to carry which dated, he said, back to the 80s. [Read more…] about Coach Schmich Gives Pep Talk To Berlin Grads

Berlin Valedictory

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Hello…it’s me. A few months ago I was told I needed to write a speech, so here I am. I can try to say something memorable, but I’m not going to make any promises. By now most of you have met my parents, they’re pretty funny people, so hopefully I can make you laugh a little while I’m up here. I might cry. Thinking about the end of high school has turned me into this really emotional person who cries all the time, so if you see me struggling up here I ask that you please applaud. Applause makes everyone happy. [Read more…] about Berlin Valedictory

Berlin Salutatory

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Good evening, students, school board members, faculty, and family members. I would like to thank each and every one of you, especially the parents and guardians that spent countless hours helping us achieve this moment by assisting with our numerous projects, making sure we were ready for school, and being our role models each and every day, along with our amazing set of faculty that continue to go the extra mile for all of us as our athletic coaches, club advisors, and sources of much needed wisdom. [Read more…] about Berlin Salutatory