Dollars for Duffles Drive for Foster Children
In recognition of National Foster Care Month, Osborn School fourth and fifth graders are asking schoolmates for $2 apiece to buy rolling duffle bags for foster children in the New York Foundling Hospital’s social support programs.
Spotlight on Rye Neck Faculty
Rye Neck High School Language Department Chair Rita Carolini received the FIERI outstanding educator award April 29 at the Bronx Zoo’s Schiff Family Great Hall. “I feel very honored, humbled, and proud to receive this award,” said the honoree.
Rye Neck Students Win Their Day in Court
The Rye Neck High School Mock Trial Team was named Westchester County Mock Trial Champions last month after defeating the Blind Brook High School team in the County Finals. The team went on to compete in the Regional Tournament, winning the first two rounds and finishing the year as Regional Finalists. The team was honored on Westchester County Law Day May 2.
Rising Young Filmmakers
Someday, a couple of talented filmmakers from Rye Neck High School may be heading to the Sundance or Tribeca Film festivals, and their proud community will undoubtedly boast, “We knew them when.” After all, sophomores Maxwell Denenberg and Jack Lynch placed second in the Greenwich Youth Film Festival on April 28.
Valiant Performance
Alyssa Coughlan received the female scholar-athlete of the year award from Manhattanville College at an award ceremony April 30. Coughlan, a 2008 Rye High School graduate, completed an excellent four-year career on the field hockey field and in the classroom.
Diversity Day Features Culture Quizzes, Interfaith Education
Rye Middle School students attended a “diversity trade show” on May 4 designed to show students that while we’re all human, we’re all different in some way, too.
It Doesn’t Get Better Than This
Finding themselves in a head-to-head match once again, RHS captain Andrew Gladstone and Harrison captain Michael Ditursi, both seniors, golfed against one another in their final high school match of the regular season Thursday at Westchester Country Club.
Athlete of the Month
Kamal Narayanamurti-Logue was named Athlete of the Month at Rye High School. This year, he was captain of the varsity basketball team and has started on the AAU basketball team in Port Chester. He also played varsity soccer at RHS.
RHS Boys’ Track Wins League Meet
The Rye Boys’ track team won its league meet last week, with a score of 149, topping Byram Hills with 103 points, and Harrison with 94 points.
Garnets Shut Out by Huskies
RHS was hammered by Harrison in softball April 28, losing 11-0 at home.