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New Lebanon CSD To Honor Veterans

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On Friday, May 22, at 9 am, the New Lebanon Jr./Sr. High School will host its Fifth Annual Memorial Day Assembly to honor our service men and women, and all who gave their lives in defense of our country.

All veterans are invited to join the American Legion Post #1236 of New Lebanon and the Berkshire Chapter 65 Vietnam Veterans of America in the New Lebanon Jr/Sr High School gymnasium. Family and community members are also welcomed and encouraged to attend the festivities in memory of our fallen heroes and in celebration of those who serve.

Berlin Ninth Graders Create “Rustic Romance” Evening

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submitted by Kathy Despart 

Ninth Graders from Berlin Central High School are gearing up to create a “Rustic Romance” themed evening for their parents, teachers and all adult members of the community.  The class has been trying to come up with fun, new ways to raise money for the “extra” things that come along during the high school years such as prom, class trips and educational events.  [Read more…] about Berlin Ninth Graders Create “Rustic Romance” Evening

BCS Alumni Association 75th Reunion

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Please help us celebrate the 75th Alumni Reunion on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Troy, NY.

All alumni, staff, faculty and retirees of Berlin Central School are cordially invited.  We will be honoring the classes of 1935, 1940, 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, and 2015.

Join us for an evening of good food, friends and entertainment.  There will be several retired teachers in attendance this year including Joanne Pederson, former choir teacher.

For more information visit www.berlincentral.org and click on  District and Alumni. To update your mailing address, please like us on Facebook or email BerlinCentralalumni@yahoo.com.

Baseball Third In WASAREN League

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Vs. Tamarac – Hoosick Falls hosted Tamarac and came away with a 4 – 1 win against the Bengals. Wyatt Whitman led the offense with two singles and one RBI. Shayne Richard and Colby Davendonis each had two-out RBI singles. Whitman was also the winning pitcher. During the seventh inning he gave up his first run of any kind on the season after 26 scoreless innings.

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Panther Softball

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Vs. Tamarac – The Tamarac Bengals jumped out to a 4 – 0 top of the first inning lead. The Panthers scored three of their own in the bottom of the first but the Bengals led all the way to take an 8 – 5 win. Maddy Ryan went 2 of 4 and Sydney Miller went 2 of 3 at the plate. Alyssa Ellis and Chelsea Stevens each rapped a single. Erika Quackenbush took the loss on the mound.

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Panther Girls Lacrosse

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Vs. Greenwich – Playing in Greenwich, the Panthers lost to the Witches, 6 – 10. Rachael Lewsey and Keelan Seifert each scored two goals, Jordyn Haynes and Ally Burdick each netted one. Zaynah Poore, the Panthers goaltender, had nine saves.

Vs. Albany Academy – The Panther Ladies fell to the number one team in the area on Monday bya score of 18 to 4. A perennial powerhouse, Academy is always tough. Ally Burdick scored twice, Maeve McAulliffe scored once. Poore had 3 saves in goal.

The Panthers are 4 – 7 overall.

Berlin PTO Scholarship

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The Berlin Elementary PTO Scholarship award will be presented to a graduating senior who plans to enter a two or four year college, the Armed Forces, or a Technical School in the fall.  Two $250 scholarships will be awarded to the class of 2015 – 2016 from funds the Stephentown PTO had prior to its closure. Students will be awarded the scholarship based on the evaluation rubric.  Applicants must be a current senior in high school or home-schooled in the Berlin School District. Applications are available in the Guidance Office and are due May 12, 2015.