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Saint Barnabas High School in the Bronx set to close, leaving families scrambling
BRONX - Parents and students at Saint Barnabas High School in the Bronx are faced with an unexpected summer project…searching for a new high school to go to. The school announced that it would not reopen in the fall. "It is with a heavy heart that a decision has...
Englewood principal dies in fatal crash in South Africa
ENGLEWOOD — Dr. Daniela Small-Bailey, the principal of Dr. John Grieco Elementary School, was among four people killed in a head-on collision in South Africa on July 4, the school district announced in a statement on its website. Small-Bailey was traveling with her son, Sidanii Bell, who was also...
Celebrating Somers High School Seniors
SOMERS, N.Y. - Get to know more about members of the Somers High School Class of 2024! Alexis HerbertCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER What interests you most? Going to the gym after school. Favorite comfort food? Chicken or steakDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. What is something that most people don’t know about you? I adopted my own cat at 16! What is something that motivates you? My cat! Were your years at Somers High School what you expected them to be? No, not at all! I thought they would...
Yorktown, Wakefield students honored in art, writing competition
A total of 21 Arlington Public Schools students received national honors in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, which for 101 years has saluted student achievement across the spectrum of arts endeavors. Hanna Bigley of Yorktown High School received an American Visions Medal (the highest honor) and was named a...
Somers' Volkman Earns Justin Veatch Fund Music Scholarship
SOMERS, N.Y. - The Justin Veatch Fund recently awarded six new $1,200 music scholarships to graduating high school seniors at an awards program at Yorktown Town Hall. The six, chosen among 19 applicants from 11 high schools, included Noah Volkman of Granite Springs. This is the 16th year The Fund has awarded scholarships to students who live within a 40-mile radius of Yorktown. The scholarships honor the legacy of Justin Veatch, a Yorktown High School senior who died from an accidental drug overdose in 2008. Veatch was a talented musician who had been on the verge of releasing...
Weekly Rec: Young Chefs welcome at RCC, Brooklyn Demme Honors Filmmaker Ashley Dawson with a Benefit Screening
Starting this Monday, July 8, children (grades 4-8) who love to cook can learn kitchen and cooking basics, use of kitchen equipment, proper sanitation and knife skills. Each day features a different menu including pasta, pizza, sandwiches, salads, soup, desserts, and more. Each week the children will learn new recipes.
Celebrating North Salem's Scholars
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - A pair of North Salem residents were recently honored for their outstanding academic achievements! Merit ScholarshipCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER North Salem’s Michael Bisaillion will be attending Iona University in the fall, majoring in Finance, and was a recipient of one of the school’s prestigious merit scholarships. Michael attended the St. Patrick’s School in Bedford and while at Kennedy Catholic, participated in the track program and was also a member of the Guitar & Music Club. Michael is pictured with his proud parents, sister Angela ’18 and brothers Matthew ‘26 and Stephen ’16. President’s List Neil (Siobhan) Grace made the President’s List (GPA 3.75+) at SUNY Canton for the spring semester. Grace is majoring in Game Design and Development. Do you have a scholar that you would like to see recognized in an upcoming issue? Let us know at northsalemnews@halstonmedia.com For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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