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Berlin Valedictory Speech

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I’m probably not the best person to represent our class in a speech. I’m not someone to jump into the middle of things. I’ve always been more comfortable on the sidelines of the Class of 2015, sitting off by myself with a book clutched in my hand. While many of the people on this stage visited Cape Cod for our senior trip, I was reading The Grapes of Wrath and taking a pottery class. That sentence pretty much tells you all you need to know about me. [Read more…] about Berlin Valedictory Speech

Berlin Salutatory Speech

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When I found out I had the opportunity to speak today, a lot went through my head. I didn’t want to talk a lot about our past here or try to predict our futures; I just wanted to talk and leave an impression. I’ve seen and heard plenty of graduation speeches before. I used to sit down there and play for the graduates like our awesome band is today, and honestly, I can’t remember a word of what those speakers said. What I do remember is how great each of them made me feel, and ever since hearing them, I’ve wanted to make sure I left at least someone in this room tonight with the same great feeling I felt. [Read more…] about Berlin Salutatory Speech

Berlin Scholarships & Awards

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The American Red Cross Life Share Scholarship was presented to Colleen Reichelt

The Berlin Central School Staff/Student Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a Berlin High School graduate who has worked to the best of his/her ability and does not necessarily rank at the top of the graduating class; to a graduate who desires to further his/her education either academically or technically; and to a graduate who has been courteous and considerate of others. The 2015 recipient is Madeline Peterson [Read more…] about Berlin Scholarships & Awards

1980 Graduate Schindler Is Berlin Graduation Speaker

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by David Flint

Berlin Central School’s Commencement speaker at Graduation Exercises on Friday was one of their own, and a very successful role model. 1980 graduate Kurt Schindler was president of his class and an avid participant in soccer, basketball, baseball and musical drama. He went on to become a Certified Financial Planner and Instructor of Financial Education at the Banco Popular in Puerto Rico. A proponent of lifelong education, he recently received a PhD in Personal Financial Planning from Kansas State University.  [Read more…] about 1980 Graduate Schindler Is Berlin Graduation Speaker

Berlin School Board Contemplates Low Bids For Closed Elementary Schools

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by Thaddeus Flint

The mothballed elementary schools in the Towns of Grafton and Stephentown appear to be one step closer to being sold to a developer with plans to repurpose the buildings into apartments. The topic was discussed at the June 16 Berlin School Board meeting. [Read more…] about Berlin School Board Contemplates Low Bids For Closed Elementary Schools

New Lebanon Color Run 5K A Success

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submitted by Erin Clary

The New Lebanon Travel Club hosted its first Color Run 5K on Saturday, June 6. Thirty-one runners/walkers participated in the 5K and eight children participated in the Fun Run.  First, second, and third place male and female finishers were awarded with trophies following the race:

First Place, male: Harrison Zema, 20:48

Second Place, male: Tim Lambert, 20:49

Third Place, male: Billy Poppy, 21:05

First Place, female: Corie Noel, 22:29

Second Place, female: Allura Meizinger, 25:30

Third Place, female: Natalie Zema, 26:09

Top finishers Billy Poppy, left, Tim Lambert, Harrison Zema, Natalie Zema, Corie Noel, and Allura Meizinger. Photo courtesy of Erin Clary.
Top finishers Billy Poppy, left, Tim Lambert, Harrison Zema, Natalie Zema, Corie Noel, and Allura Meizinger. Photo courtesy of Erin Clary.