HARLEMVILLE–Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School (HVS) has announced the Class of 2020 will present their senior projects online, Thursday, May 21 and Friday, May 22 at 7 p.m. each day.
“Each year, our seniors embark on an independent study of an area that interests them as the capstone of their time at Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School. It’s always impressive and inspiring to see the creativity and innovation that is reflected in these projects,” Karin Almquist, HVS school director said in a press release. Read more…
CHATHAM –The names of the honor students for the graduating Class of 2020 at Chatham High School have been announced by Principal John Thorsen, and Assistant Principal Justin Forrest.
The highest ranking students based on weighted grade point averages are: Heather Damia, valedictorian, and Julia Rose, salutatorian.
Other honor students (in alphabetical order) are: Maria Castellanos, Evelyn Crosby, Zachary Gregg, Mersadie Harvey, John Hoag, Erika Jackson, Alexandria Mickle, Caroline Paolucci, Adeline Potter, Avery Pulcher, Derek Roberts, Morgan Simmons, Ryan Thorsen, Edward Tice, Thomas Van Tassel, Ainsley Zaik
SPRINGFIELD, MA – Springfield Technical Community College has named a higher education administrator from New York as vice president of Student Affairs.
Darcey Kemp. Photo contributed
Darcey Kemp of Ghent began her new post on April 27. She had served as the assistant vice president for Student Development, Leadership, and Completion Initiatives at The College of Saint Rose in Albany, since 2015.
In her leadership role, Ms. Kemp will oversee the division at STCC charged with providing support that extends the classroom experience, including student governance and clubs, athletics, tutoring, advising and student health and wellness.
From admissions to graduation, Students Affairs enhances opportunities for student development, involvement and transformation at a unique institution known for degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), signature health programs and a highly diverse student body. Read more…
CHATHAM – The Chatham Central School District has three candidates running for three open seats on the Board of Education. The candidates will appear on the ballot in the following order: Matthew Fisch, Destiny Hallenbeck, Patricia Wilson.
The Chatham School Board election will be held as part of the annual school budget vote on June 9 by absentee ballot. Candidates elected to the board on June 9 will each serve a three-year term commencing July 1, and expiring on June 30, 2023.
Mr. Fisch and Ms. Wilson are incumbents. Current board member Rachel Galvin is not running.
The Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School’s has set up a special page on the school’s website to share the stories and thoughts on what’s next for Class of 2020. Go to https://school.hawthornevalley.org. Photo contributed
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