Amazing swimmers; on to the states

On Friday, Nov. 8, the girls varsity swim team “had an amazing day with time drops from everyone, with 11 of 13 swimmers returning to swim in Saturday’s finals,” reported PE Director Penny Hardenstine. The team then finished their season by taking third at the Section 2 Division 2 championships. Abie O’Donnell won the 100-yard …

Vets assembly honors all who serve

Thank you for your service. Duanesburg Elementary held their annual Veterans Assembly on Nov. 7, hosting and honoring several local residents and all who have served or are currently in the military. Veteran Leonard Porcaro sang “The Star Spangled Banner,” veteran Brenda Schworm was the keynote speaker and veteran Norman Miller bugled “Taps.” Veterans also …

FBLA flags a tribute to veterans

Students in Duanesburg High School’s FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) chapter honored veterans near and far by planting a garden of American flags in front of their school, while also raising more than $125 to help local veterans. The students and advisor Michele Hall offered the small flags for a $1 donation, and each …

Sectional success & on to the states

Duanesburg’s cross country Eagles really did fly: The boys team finished 4th at yesterday’s section 2 competition at Saratoga Spa State Park, with Andrew Drescher winning his race in 16:05. He will go on to the state competition Nov. 16 at SUNY Plattsburgh. The girls team finished 8th, their best finish of the season, despite …

A literary Halloween

Not only did Duanesburg Elementary students dress as literary characters on Halloween, but the entire faculty and staff joined in.

Run strong Eagles!

The DCS cross country teams headed out to sectional competition on Monday morning, Nov. 4, at Saratoga Spa State Park. The event was rescheduled from Friday due to downed limbs and other storm damage in the park. The team includes Jessica Archambeault, Alanna Mitchell, Brooke Moore, Alison Bates, Kimber Kantrowitz, Andrew Drescher, George Atanasov, Matthew …

Witch history?

The junior class traveled to Salem, MA, in late October to visit historic landmarks and reinforce lessons learned reading “The Crucible” in English class. They visited the House of the Seven Gables, visited a museum and attended an interactive play about the Salem witch trials of 1692. (Photo of students in front of the House …

It takes more than a village of Whos

It takes more than a village of Whos to present “Seussical Jr.” Here’s a list of the cast and crew for the  musical set for Nov. 1-3 in Joe Bena Auditorium. The cast JoJo: Hailie Eckel The Cat in the Hat: Michaela Fourman Horton: Andrew Longo Mr. Mayor: Corinne Wright Mrs. Mayor: Bailey Grenier Gertrude …

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