Megan McEachron, daughter of Rick and Holly McEachron of Hoosick Falls, is the class of 2010 Salutatorian. Megan, whose GPA is 94.53, will receive a New York State Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors designation. Megan has been on the varsity soccer team at HFCS for the past four years and was a captain this year. [Read more…] about Megan McEachron Named Hoosick Falls High School Salutatorian
School News
Fish Fry Friday Challenge is Met
St. Mary’s Academy parent and head fish fry chef, Jerry McAuliffe, challenged the students and families to help the school sell 150 fish fry dinners last Friday. That goal was exceeded so Mr. McAuliffe made good on his promise to shave his head and beard!
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Ethel Simmons Memorial Award Contest
The Grafton Community Library and the Grafton Historical Society are pleased to announce that the Ethel Simmons Memorial Award contest is being offered once again to Grafton High School seniors who are to graduate this year. Public school, private school and home schooled students are eligible to apply. The award is $500 to the student who submits the winning essay. The deadline to apply is May 1.
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Elmer A. Grogan Scholarship
Deadline Is April 1
Applications are being accepted for the scholarship award of $250 for the best essay on “What Freedom Means To Me” by a graduating senior from Brunswick Central School District or Berlin Central School District who is continuing on with his or her education. The essay should not be less than 250 words nor more than 500 words. The scholarship is being given jointly by the Carner, Etman, Smith V.F.W. Post 6340 and the Carner, Etman, Smith V.F.W. Post 6340 Aux. in memory of a former member, Elmer A. Grogan.
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“B-I-N-G-O” – More Than 110 Said It Loud And Often!
The HFCS PTA proudly sponsored its Family Fun Bingo on Saturday, March 20. The annual function was attended by more than 110 kids, moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas and others out for some family fun! This free event, that brings local families together to win great prizes and have loads of fun, continues to be a favorite annual gathering.
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BCS Board Votes To Close Grafton Elementary School This Year
Action Taken At Sparsely Attended Budget Workshop – Parents Were Notified By Handout At GES The Next Day
by Phillip Zema
A number of residents are vehemently displeased with the Berlin Central School Board of Education’s decision to close Grafton Elementary. In what was seemingly an ordinary budget workshop on Tuesday, March 9, the Board elected, 4-3, with Board Members Tom Morelli, Beverly Stewart and Paul Greene voting against the proposal, to close the Grafton Elementary School in June. While Superintendant of Schools Charlotte Gregory cited enrollment decline and economic issues as the reasons for consolidation, many residents believe the District should have considered other options.
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Lisa Ferrannini Is Channel 13’s Teacher Of The Year
WASAREN MVP McMahon Also Recognized – A First For HFCS
by Bea Peterson
This Wednesday evening HFCS Physical Education teacher Lisa Ferrannini was recognized as one of 13 Channel 13 Top Teachers of the Year. Lisa Ferrannini said, “It is quite an honor to have been selected as a Channel 13 Teacher of the Year, and it was quite an experience when they filmed the class.” [Read more…] about Lisa Ferrannini Is Channel 13’s Teacher Of The Year
McMahon’s Double-Double Lifts WASAREN Over Patroon
by Ryan Mosher
In the opening minutes of the WASAREN League vs. Patroon Conference Exceptional Senior game, Hoosick Falls senior Kevin McMahon showed the players, coaches and fans of the Patroon Conference exactly why he has won two straight WASAREN MVP awards – by doing a little bit of everything. [Read more…] about McMahon’s Double-Double Lifts WASAREN Over Patroon
Ward Stone Is Featured At 2nd Annual Outdoor Expo
The 2nd Annual Hoosick Falls Outdoor Expo is being planned for March 26 and 27 at the Hoosick Falls Central School. Once again the headliner will be New York State Wildlife Pathologist Ward Stone, who will be speaking at the High School Auditorium at 6 pm on Friday, March 26.
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HFCS Senior Class BBall Fund Raiser
The Hoosick Falls Central School Senior Class will be hosting a fund raiser on March 25. The Hoosick Falls Dream Team will take on the Harlem Rockets. Doors open at 5 pm, and the game will start at 7 pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance at $6 for students and $8 for adults or at the door, $8 for students and $10 for adults. For more information contact Beth Wilwol at 686-7812 or Hoosick Falls High School at 686-7321.