Nearly two dozen John C. Birdlebough High School students were honored recently for their leadership and volunteerism during the President’s Youth Service Awards ceremony. The 21st annual event, held at the Phoenix Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5540, recognizes students who have dedicated their time to serve the community.
Oswego County’s very own Regional Market is collaborating with Tobacco Free Network of CNY to launch this venue as tobacco free to benefit the health of vendors and customers, as well as keep the grounds free of tobacco litter.
In the final Oswego County Academic Youth League competition, biology was under the microscope in the event. Students in teams of 8-10 from eight school districts in Oswego County came together to showcase their knowledge in the field of biology. For the season – Mexico was the overall champion.
The Altmar-Parish-Williamstown chapter of the National Junior Honor Society inducted 11 new members at a special ceremony held on April 12 at the school.
Students in Robyn Yorker’s classroom at the Stepping Stones Day Program really took their academic unit on reducing, reusing and recycling to heart for their entry into a national milk carton construction contest. Members of The Blue Team invested themselves with repurposing items such as milk cartons to reduce waste at Fourth Street School in Fulton.
While the bright colors and details of artist Tommy Lincoln’s work caught the attention of students in grades one through four, it was his message of perseverance, networking and persistence that children were able to keep.
Students in Karrie Schremp’s, Marie Mathes’, and Samantha Finocchiaro’s classrooms showcased their research and presentation skills as they revealed animal diorama projects to their fourth grade buddies.
Library media specialist Barb Senecal recognized 23 students who put forth extraordinary effort, positive attitudes and respect for peers and staff members in both the library media center and the computer lab.
Aurora A. Cole Elementary School students and staff members recently donated 397 new books to Griffin’s Guardians so children battling cancer in Central New York can enjoy a quite escape while they receive treatment.
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