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Coming off their 2013 State Championship, the 17-member guard had a terrific performance and was one of only six finalists selected for the finals competition in the Scholastic A Class. This was the first time in the history of the program that Oswego made a finals competition at a WGI event.

Oswego High School members of the Class of 2014 are being accepted at colleges and universities from throughout the nation.

The Bingley Brothers Circus rolled into town Feb. 3, making a stop at Volney Elementary School to entertain dozens of kindergartners. Students used their imaginations as the auditorium transformed into The Big Top. “The Happy Circus” introduced the audience to different musical instruments and animals, all while teaching students to follow directions and work together as a group.

The Oswego District Masons are forming a new DeMolay chapter and welcomes young men to join ages 12-21, as well as qualified adult advisors. An initial informative program regarding DeMolay was held on February 9 at Hiram Lodge 646 Maple Ave., Fulton. DeMolay is an organization dedicated to preparing young men to lead successful, happy, and productive lives.

The Friends of Oswego County Hospice are beginning a year-long education campaign regarding the benefits of Hospice care for people with a life-limiting illness. Made possible through a grant from the Richard S. Shineman  Foundation, this education program will target residents of Oswego County and the professional medical community.

Oswego Rotary hosted Melanie Proper from the Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County recently. Ms. Proper is a mental health counselor at the CAC. The center is a safe, child-friendly site for the investigation, prosecution and treatment of child abuse.

Mohawk Valley Community College, located in Utica and Rome, is proud to announce the names of students whose high academic performance has qualified them for recognition as members of the President’s List for the recently completed Fall 2013 semester.

The artistic impressions of several Oswego High School students were recognized in the annual Central New York Scholastic Arts competition. Several Oswego students were recently recognized at ceremonies on the Onondaga Community College campus. Their work will be on display through February 28 at the Whitney Applied Technology Center, 4941 Onondaga Road in Syracuse.

Mohawk Valley Community College, located in Utica and Rome, is proud to announce the names of students whose high academic performance has qualified them for recognition as members of the Vice President’s List for the recently completed Fall 2013 semester.