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Christian Brothers Academy graduates wow crowd with memorable sendoff speeches
CBA students impress crowd with graduation speeches. Graduation speeches are well-known for offering cliché words of wisdom. But people attending graduation at Christian Brothers Academy last week said speeches by the valedictorian and salutatorian earned a rare standing ovation and made an impression on the crowd. It was the...
Regents exams could soon be optional to graduate
Regents exams could be optional going forward. The state Education Department released a plan Monday to phase out Regents tests as a requirement for high school diplomas. The exams are given in January, June and August each year. They will still be required this year, because nothing can change until...
Guilderland High School holds parade for girls track and field team, celebrating NYSPHSAA and Federation title
Over the last two seasons, the Guilderland outdoor girls track and field team has established itself as not only the premier program in Section II, but one of the top squads in the state. After a huge showing over the weekend at the NYSPHSAA Championships, the Lady Dutch received a celebration fit for a championship team.
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