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The Courtney Carelli And Ryan Gardner Memorial Scholarship Fall 2014 Recipients

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submitted by Patty Nash

Berlin Central High School students who are enrolled in Hudson Valley Community College “College in the High School” classes are able to apply for a scholarship in memory of Courtney Carelli and Ryan Gardner. Courtney Carelli and Ryan Gardner attended both Berlin High School and Hudson Valley Community College.

The scholarship was awarded to 22 Berlin High School students this semester who are enrolled in classes such as CADD (full-year), Calculus with Precalculus I and Spanish 4. They are Carter Dawes, Hannah French (for both Spanish and Calculus), Collin Love (for both CADD and Calculus), Madeline Peterson, Serena Rizzo, Tim Shupe (for both Spanish and Calculus), Jordan Cahill, Chris Corrado, Maggie Gordon, Lyndsey Miller, Matt Rokjer, Zachary Spaniol, Emma Woolley, Kolby Goss, Keel Krumenacker, Matt Moran, Derek Riccardi, Darian Sprague, Joseph Sweener, Jr. and Heather White.

Congratulations to these students!

Since its inception in 2004, this scholarship has encouraged and assisted students in being able to obtain hundreds of college credits in a high school setting. Scholarships are awarded for both the fall and spring semesters. We would like to thank the Carelli and Gardner families for this opportunity in honor of Courtney and Ryan and for their continued support which they so generously give to our students.

BCS MS/HS Pizza Nights 2014-2015

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In April about 40 students from Berlin and Schoharie will be traveling to Spain. This is an educational trip not a vacation because students are required to do pre-travel assignments, complete packets during the trip about the places they visit, and some will be required to do post-travel presentations. In order to help families we will be having Pizza Nights at the BCS MS/HS once a month. The dates are October 24, November 14, December 12, January 23, February 27 and March 13. There will also be Pizza Nights April through June that will begin the fundraising for the Costa Rica 2016 trip.

The College Completion Project At HFCS

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by Alex Brooks

At the Hoosick Falls School Board meeting on September 18 School District Superintendent Ken Facin talked about the College Completion Project that he has initiated at Hoosick Falls.

He said many students don’t even start thinking about college until they are a junior or senior in the high school, which he said is “way too late.” He said, “We want to expose students at an early age” to the possibilities for higher education so that an awareness of and aspiration to higher education can help them prepare themselves to be successful getting into college and in their studies once they get there.

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Instrument Donations Needed For Berlin Elementary School

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At Berlin Elementary School over 90% of students in fourth and fifth grade are taking instrumental music lessons. Many students have begun lessons on recorders, an inexpensive plastic flute that helps beginners develop fundamental music skills. However, due to financial hardships, about 25 students cannot begin lessons on traditional band instruments such as flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet or trombone. Keyboards are also accepted as donations, as we include keyboards in our band program.

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Letter To The Editor – Does HFCS Know What The ADA Is?

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Dear Editor:

On Thursday afternoon (September 4) I went to a local automotive repair business in Bennington, VT, to have my wheelchair van’s oil changed and checked before I drove to the Syracuse Carrier Dome on Sunday, September 7, to watch the Hoosick Falls Football Team, of which my son is a member, play in the High School Kick-off Classic, one of only 18 schools in New York State to receive the honor, but the mechanic drove it off the side of the cement lift slamming the van into a cement wall leaving it severely damaged and unsafe to drive to Syracuse

Since I am a quadriplegic of 43 years and use a power wheelchair for mobility I am forced to use a vehicle that either has a wheelchair lift or a ramping system. My son knowing that Hoosick Falls was sending buses for cheerleaders/band and fans took it upon himself on Friday to ask the Athletic Director (Mr. Tom Husser) if one of the wheelchair buses could be sent so his dad could go? He was told NO, without hesitation.

Some of the football coaches also asked; they, too, were told no. My wife and other ambulatory parents were allowed to ride the fan buses but not me. On the bus ride to Syracuse, my wife was told by the driver, if more ambulatory buses were needed, they were to be added.

Recently I went with my son to the yearly Code of Conduct meeting required for any student who is going to play sports at Hoosick Falls. Two ex-NAVY SEALS spoke about how it takes parents, coaches, students and school administrators working together for the students’ teams to be successful.

I think the students, coaches and parents understand the philosophy, but I am not sure the school administration does. My son is a senior, and unless the football team ends up in the championship game again, I will never get to see my son’s team play at the Dome again. I know Coach Jones and his team will try their hardest to make it back to the Dome, and I pray that happens, but just in case it doesn’t, I have to ask again WHY COULDN’T THEY SEND A LIFT BUS to allow me or a student or any other individual with a disability to go to the game?

So I ask, why couldn’t a lift equipped bus have been added? I have managed transportation systems throughout the United States for over 35 years and during most of that time the Americans with Disabilities Act (passed July 26, 1991) which protects persons with disabilities from discriminations has been in effect. Doesn’t the Hoosick Falls Administration know what the ADA is?

On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks was told to move to the back of the city bus but stood her ground by refusing, and the whole world heard her. Fifty-nine years later discrimination still exists, however, now, individuals try harder to keep it quiet!

Sincerely,

Richard Pitt

Oak Street, Hoosick Falls

Panthers Maul Bengals, 58 – 6

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by Steve Bradley

Tamarac. They never had a chance.

After making the short drive down Route 7 to Tamarac High School, the Panthers took to the field last Friday to face the Tamarac Bengals. The Bengals were bringing their 0 – 2 record into the game and hoping to end the Panthers’ 52 game Section II winning streak.

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BES Students Participate In New, Hands-On Science Program

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submitted by Erin Clary, Communications Specialist, Berlin Central School District 

This year Berlin Elementary School students are participating in an all new, inquiry based science program geared at sparking their interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and preparing them for Middle School and High School.

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Panther Field Hockey – Shut Out, Shut Out, Shut Out

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by Steve Bradley

Last Thursday the Panther field hockey team travelled down Route 22 to Taconic Hills High. The Panthers defeated the Titans 6 – 0. Caytlyn Springer tallied two goals, Liz Ryan, Ally Burdick, Maddy Ryan and Alexis Carreas each had one goal in the victory. Maddy and Liz Ryan each added one assist.

Cassie Sherman had two saves in goal; the Taconic Hills goalie made 21.

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BCS Boys Soccer Wrap Up

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by Art Schmich

BCS 8                   Germantown  0

The Berlin boys varsity soccer team exploded for 8 goals to sink the clippers from Germantown 8 to 0. Berlin goal scorers were Zach Spaniol with 2 goals and 2 assists, Ryan Willis with 2 goals and a goal apiece from Carter Dawes, Matt Montero, Ryan Shumway and Kyle Burdick. Keel Krumenacker had 3 assists, and Ethan Mars had 1. Jackson Burhans and Colin Love combined for the shutout in goal with 5 saves.

BCS 1     Loudonville Christian 0

In an early season battle for first place the Mountaineer boys varsity soccer team battled with Loudonville Christian for 64 minutes in a scoreless game when Ryan Willis scored the game winning goal on an assist from Keel Krumenacker. Jackson Burhans made several key saves and Seiji Akera, Calvin Mars and Dan Bentley played a strong defensive game. Joe Sweener, Zach Spaniol and Kyle Burdick passed the ball extremely well in the midfield.

BCS 2                       Waterford 1

The boys varsity soccer team squeezed out a 2 to 1 win over Waterford. Ryan Willis scored the first Berlin goal at the start of the game to take the early lead. Seiji Akera made an outstanding save late in the first half to prevent Waterford from scoring.

Waterford tied the score early in the second half. Jackson Burhans came up with several saves on corner kicks from Waterford to keep the game tied. Then Keel Krumenacker scored the winning goal with 10 minutes left in the game on an assist from Ryan Shumway.

HFCS Ladies Soccer Wins Three

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by Steve Bradley

The HFCS Ladies soccer team is on a roll, ending the week with a 7 – 1 overall record and 6 – 0 in league play. Over the past week the Panthers defeated Cambridge, Stillwater and Greenwich.

At home on DeLurey Field, in the Cambridge game, the Panthers took a 2 goal lead into the half and won the game going away, 5 – 1. Rachel Pine and Taylor Mann each scored twice, and Jordyn Haynes scored once to take the win. Goalie Jayde Tutunjian had five saves. Cambridge goalie Courtney Davis had 11 saves for the Indians.

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