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Volney Fifth Graders Show Their Employable Traits, Participate In Mock Interviews

April 20, 2023 Contributor
Students in Bill Cahill’s fifth grade ELA RTI class at Volney Elementary School recently completed an exercise in a mock interview process. The exercise was based on the completion of reading Yes Pa, the autobiography of Fred Sarkis, a retired Rochester businessman who made visits to Volney Elementary for 13 years but is now unable to at age 95. 

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OCO Recognizes It’s Volunteers

April 19, 2023 Contributor
With more than 1,000 dedicated volunteers devoting their time and talent to Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) choosing a recipient for the agency’s Howard Wilcox Volunteer of the Year Award is a difficult task. Thanks to the dedication and commitment of its volunteers and staff OCO’s human services programs provide services to thousands of consumers throughout Oswego County.

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SUNY Celebrates The Achievements Of 46 EOP Students Honored With The Norman R. Mcconney, Jr. Award For Student Excellence

April 18, 2023 Contributor
State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today recognized the achievements of 46 students in SUNY’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) who are honored with the Norman R. McConney, Jr. Award for Student Excellence. The award, now celebrating its fourth class of awardees, recognizes outstanding EOP students for their academic merit and perseverance.

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