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Director of Adult and Migrant Education, Paul Gugel, served as the emcee for the ceremony, congratulating the graduates on their academic achievement and thanking those in the audience for their support during the students’ time in the program.

For the seventh time in as many years, the Pulaski Academy and Central Schools mystery team defeated the boys’ varsity basketball team for bragging rights during a recent charity game. The fundraising event began seven years ago when PACS teachers Ashleigh Wilson and her husband, Jamie Hefti, decided to rally around an organization on the other side of the globe.

With a bit of swagger, junior classman Ben Bulgrien’s humor, quick-wit and eloquent interview answer earned him the crown and title of Mr. Phoenix, the district’s third annual male pageant event.

The Mayors for Meals day was part of OCO’s annual March for Meals Campaign. The event serves to raise awareness of hunger in Oswego County and the effectiveness of the Meals on Wheels program.

Oswego Community Christian School students are doing their part to support the school’s seventh annual auction. Students in each grade have been busy preparing themed baskets that will be up for bid during the auction. Each basket will be filled with an array of goodies that pertain to a unique theme.

Austin Wheelock, economic development specialist and property manager for Operation Oswego County, recently earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer, a national recognition that denotes a mastery of principal skills in economic development, professional attainment and a commitment to personal and professional growth.

Royalty was dancing as the kindergarten students at the Frederick Leighton Elementary School celebrated the culmination of the “king and queen module” with a dance. Students learned about royalty, customs, how life was in that time period and other subjects associated with the kings and queens.

The Oswego County Historical Society will host the first lecture of its 2014 series on April 6 at 1:30 p.m. at the Richardson-Bates House Museum at 135 E. Third St., Oswego. A program entitled “The Story of the Columbian Dolls – How the Adams Sisters Saved the Family Farm” will be presented by Diane Doyle Parrish, author of the recently-published book of the same name.

Are you concerned about your teen or other people on the road using their cell phone while driving? Jacy Good, advocate for Hang Up and Drive, www.hangupanddrive.com, will be at SUNY Oswego March 26 at 7 p.m. in Hewitt Union Ballroom for a free presentation.