Section: Croton-on-Hudson Croton-Harmon High School
April 11, 2008
CHHS Players Present West Side Story
The curtain goes up at 7:30 PM tonight at the Croton Harmon High School as the CHHS Players present their Spring Musical production of West Side Story. Additionally, the show continues on Saturday, April 12 at 7:30 PM and again for a matinée on Sunday, April 13 at 3:00 PM.
According to the Player’s flier, West Side Story is the award winning adaptation of the classic romantic tragedy Romeo and Juliet. Instead of two feuding families, two warring New York City gangs—the Caucasian Jets, led by Riff, and the Puerto Rican Sharks, led by Bernardo. Their hatred escalates to a point where neither can coexist with any tolerance. When Tony, an American, and Bernardo’s younger sister Maria meet at a dance, no one can do anything to stop their love. Maria and Tony meet in secret and plan their escape. But when the Sharks and Jets plan a rumble to determine who controls the streets, Maria sends Tony to stop it, hoping to end the violence. Before the two lovers can make their escape, tragedy strikes and the situation spirals out of control until the heartbreaking ending.
Admission to the performances is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students and seniors, while children under age 8 are free.
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October 11, 2007
Croton Harmon Education Foundation Announces Incoming Board of Directors
The Croton-Harmon Education Foundation (CHEF) recently elected its 2007-2008 Board of Directors. Sabina Barach, who has been President for the past two years, is stepping down to be Vice President. Gem Mitchell, will be assuming the role of President. Charlie Weinstock, a new board member, will be the Secretary and Beth Wallance will continue her role as Treasurer. Teri Lukin, who was a CHEF Board Member last year and recently assumed a position on the Croton-Harmon School Board, will be the newly-created liaison between CHEF and the School Board.
Gem Mitchell said, “I am honored to be President of CHEF and I look forward to working with the board members, the school staff, and the community to support innovation in our schools.”
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June 19, 2007
Croton-Harmon Education Foundation Awards over $44,000 in Grants for Spring '07
The Croton-Harmon Education Foundation (CHEF) awarded over $44,000 in grants to the Croton-Harmon Schools. Grants were awarded for a wide array of programs for all three schools, including:
Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School
- CHEF awarded CET the funding for 6 laptops, 5 wireless tablet computers, 9 cameras and books and related materials for a new CET Learning Hub to be located in the CET library and accessible to children in all elementary school grades.
Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School
CHEF awarded the PVC math department funds to enable it to acquire state-of-the-art RM Math Educational Software for customized math instruction to 6th-7th graders.
To enable PVC to incorporate guitar instruction as part of its music curriculum, CHEF will provide the funds necessary to purchase 25 acoustic guitars, related books and stands.
CHEF provided the funding for the materials and construction of a school garden and greenhouse by the 7th grade at PVC, who will be responsible for the design, background research and care of the garden as part of its Living Environment Curriculum. The garden is expected also to be incorporated in the study of invertebrates by the 5th grade and to generally benefit the entire PVC community.
CHEF’s most recent grant to the Arts-In-Our-Schools Committee will enable CHHS to hire a member of the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival to teach an after-school class on contemporary acting techniques.
To support both the choral program and video production classes at CHHS, CHEF provided the funds for a digital piano and related software.
CHEF continued its commitment to technology at CHHS by providing the funds for the purchase of 2 additional SmartBoards and related peripherals, one for the dedicated use by the CHHS Art Department and the other to enhance the CHHS special education program.
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May 28, 2007
CHEF's 'Under the Stars Food Festival' Fundraiser set for June 2nd
Dubbed “the year’s biggest fundraiser for Croton schools as well as the community’s biggest and best social event,” the Under the Stars Food Festival to benefite the Croton-Harmon Education Foundation (CHEF), is set for Saturday, June 2, 2007 beginning at 6:30 PM.
In its 7th year, residents of the Croton-Harmon school district are invited to join friends and neighbors, to bid on a wonderful array of auction items and enjoy delectable appetizer, dinner and dessert specialties. And, for the first time, guests will experience all the fun in a new venue—a hip, open and welcoming, urban-style space—which allows all the food and fun (not to mention dancing until midnight) to happen under one roof, gorgeously lit with a galaxy of sparkling stars, at Peekskill’s New York State Armory.
This year’s event also offers new ticket options to better suit busy schedules…
- Come early to enjoy wines from around the world from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM… or
- Buy a traditional general admission ticket and eat, drink, enjoy the auction and dance all night starting at 6:30 PM… or
- Get a late night ticket, from 9:00 PM to 12:00 PM, which includes drinks, dessert and dancing to the R&B, soul and blues mastery of “Big Nancy and Supreme Court.”
For additional information, please email or call Bianca Mancinelli at 914-827-0018. To download the event flyer with a ticket order form click here.
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May 15, 2007
CHHS to Induct Three Grads to Hall on Friday
Crotonblog joins Croton Harmon High School in congratulating Dr. Eric Hoffman, Class of ‘90, Lawrence Jacobs, Class of ‘77 and Jo Ann Jacobsen, Class of ‘71 as this year’s inductees to the Hall of Distinguished Graduates.
Dr. Hoffman is a human geneticist who serves as Director of The Research Center for Genetic Medicine at the Children’s National Medical Center. Mr. Jacobs is the Director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs and is a professor at the University of Minnesota. Ms. Jacobsen was a founding partner of the Mudd Jeans line of clothing.
Alumni, friends and residents alike are invited to attend the 2nd annual induction ceremony and reception that follows on Friday, May 18, 2007 at 3:00 PM at Croton Harmon High School.
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May 8, 2007
Croton Harmon Alum Receives McHenry Hudson Award in the Arts
Today the Open Space Institute (OSI) announced Barnabas (Barney) McHenry as the recipient of OSI’s 2007 Land Conservation Award, presented to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of land conservation. In addition to the award, OSI also announced the creation of the Barnabas McHenry Hudson River Valley Awards, funded by an endowment raised by OSI. These annual awards will provide financial support to promising young leaders and exemplary projects that make significant contributions in three main areas—environmental conservation, historic preservation, and the arts—in the Hudson River Valley.
The award and the endowment were announced at OSI’s annual luncheon today at the Metropolitan Club in New York City. Leonard Lauder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Estee Lauder Companies, Inc., served as the Master of Ceremonies for the event that featured James A. Baker III, 61st Secretary of State, as the keynote speaker. More than 300 people attended.
Barney McHenry has worked to protect the Hudson River Valley—its landscapes, heritage and culture – for more than four decades. As counsel to DeWitt and Lila Acheson Wallace, founders of Reader’s Digest, he was the principal architect of the Wallace Funds, which have contributed to the arts, education, humanities, and the environment throughout the Hudson River Valley. He demonstrated his commitment to the region as a Member of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, Chair of the Hudson River Valley Greenway Communities Council, Co-Chair of the Hudson River Valley Natural Heritage Area, President of Boscobel, and Trustee of both Friends of the Hudson Valley and the Open Space Institute.
The Barnabas McHenry Hudson River Valley Awards were created in honor of Barney McHenry’s extensive contributions and accomplishments, to celebrate Barney’s leadership, and to foster future leaders in the Hudson River Valley. OSI has raised endowment pledges and commitments of $500,000 to date. Additional donations will allow OSI to further expand its support of these important endeavors, cultivating the next generation of regional visionaries and providing for a greater impact in the Hudson River Valley. OSI will administer the endowment, and an advisory committee will be appointed to solicit project nominations, review applications, and recommend award stipends in the arts, historic preservation, and environmental conservation.
To celebrate the launch of the McHenry Hudson Awards, awards were granted in each of the three areas to: Matt Weiner, a student at Vassar College, who will work with Mohonk Preserve in the area of Environmental Conservation; Michael Diaz, a graduate of Marist College, who will do research for Boscobel in the area of Historic Preservation; and Jenny B. Reisner of Croton-on-Hudson, a student at Yale University, who will intern at Historic Hudson Valley in the area of the Arts.
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April 25, 2007
Croton PTAs Set Dates for Proposed School Budget Review
Croton’s joint Parent Teacher Association (Special Education PTA, Carrie E. Tompkins PTA, Pierre Van Cortlandt PTA, Croton Harmon PTA) invite residents to attend any of three upcoming “informational coffees” on the school district’s 2007-08 proposed budget.
During each of the presentations, Superintendent Dr. Marjorie Castro and Asst. Superintendent for Finance and Administration Kathleen Ryan will present the proposed budget to district residents. Both administrators will also review their educational goals supported by the budget and the factors that influenced its development, along with the estimated tax rate increase. Members of the Croton Harmon Board of Education and the principals from the schools will also be in attendance to answer questions.
Schedule:
Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at 7:00 PM in the main floor Community Room at Croton Harmon High School.
Thursday, May 10, 2007, at 7:00 PM in the Choral Room, 109, at Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School.
Friday, May 11, 2007 at 7:00 PM in the Project Room, 103, at Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School.
For those residents who are unable to attend, portions of the meeting will be taped and rebroadcast on cable station 78. As a reminder, the statewide budget vote and school board trustee election will be held on May 15, 2007 from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM in the gym at Croton Harmon High School.
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April 19, 2007
Croton-Harmon Education Foundation Seeking Grant Applications
Following the awarding of over $30,000 in grants from its Fall grant cycle, the Croton-Harmon Education Foundation (CHEF) is now seeking applications for its Spring grant cycle. If you have an idea, please consider submitting an application yourself, as part of a group, or in conjunction with one or more teachers or administrators. The deadline is April 30, 2007. Applications are available from the foundation website at www.crotonfoundation.org. The allocations will be awarded in June for Fall 2007.
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February 20, 2007
Croton Tigers Play Lincoln Hall in Sectional Basketball Tournie Wednesday
The Croton-Harmon Tigers Boys Varsity Basketball Team (14-6) is set to square off against Lincoln Hall (12-8) in a second round bout in the Section 1 Class B Playoffs. The Tigers got a bye to the second round while Lincoln Hall arrives after beating Bronxville by 71 to 52. The game will be played at Croton Harmon High School on Wednesday, February 21, 2007, at 7:00 PM. To see the Section 1 High School Championship Brackets, click here.
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January 21, 2007
Croton Harmon Education Foundation’s Dine-a-Round Tickets On-Sale Now
It’s that time of year again when the Croton-Harmon Education Foundation (CHEF) extends an open invitation to the community to join friends and meet neighbors for a very special evening while supporting unique educational experiences for the children of the Croton-Harmon School District.
On Saturday, February 3, 2007, CHEF’s Dine-a-Round begin at 6:45 PM with cocktails at one of Croton’s beautiful homes for drinks, appetizers, and live music. Then, guests whisk off to a wonderful sit-down dinner at one of fifteen Croton homes. The evening concludes at 10:00 PM when participants reconvene at another beautiful home for dessert & dancing to the Curtis Winchester Band.
For more information or to purchase tickets (download order form) for $95.00 per person, please either visit the Croton-Harmon Education Foundation website or call Lisa Penberthy at 914-271-5655. And if childcare is needed, CHEF has made arrangements for a sitter to come to your home for the evening—free of charge!
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November 30, 2006
Flashback: The 8-1-0 Croton Harmon Tigers Football Team
Check out the Croton Harmon Tigers varsity football team (season stats) in a great online photo album from a game against Blind Brook on October 29, 2006.
by mforzag1
Thanks to reader WR for sending us the link to these great pictures. And even more thanks to “mforzag1” for shooting them and posting them to WebShots to share.
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October 30, 2006
Croton Shuts out Blind Brook 27-0 Reaches Section 1 Finals
The Croton-Harmon High School Football Team seeded No. 1A in Section 1 Class C beat Blind Brook the No. 2B seed 27-0 Sunday at Spencer Field in Croton. The win puts the Tigers into the Sectional Finals next weekend at Mahopac High School against perennial power and last year’s state champion Dobbs Ferry. Dobbs, the No. 1B seed, beat Valhalla, seeded No. 3B, today by a score of 20-0 at their home field Gould Park in Dobbs Ferry. Croton’s record now stands at 8-0 overall and 6-0 in league play. The Tigers were ranked 9th in the state last week among Class C schools.
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