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Gananda Middle School students combine classroom and kitchen in unique culinary challenge
Walworth, N.Y. — Students at Gananda Middle School became iron chefs for a day when their classroom was turned into a kitchen. "We made kabobs: we made fruit kabobs, veggie kabobs, chicken kabobs, which is our favorite," said Bethany. "Oh yes, the food was very good. The service was...
Sutherland, Fairport softball advance; Schroeder eliminated
Class A Sutherland 2, Iroquois 1 Final/8 Pittsford Sutherland is going to have some homework for their week of practice getting ready for the state semifinals. The Knights need some practice on walk off, game winning home runs. Caralynn Orlando socked a ball darn near to Orlando in the bottom of the 8th that should […]
Rochester school mathematics competition adds up to more than just a lesson
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Hundreds of city elementary school students showed off their math skills Friday in a districtwide competition — adding up to one fun day!. More than 300 students took on the "24 Game" at Rochester's Virgil I. Grissom School No. 7. "Students have to use...
Generation ROC: Penfield High senior helps teach peers about discrimination
For this week’s Generation ROC, we visit Penfield High School to sit in on a very special class. It's one organized by a senior student to teach her peers how to spot and stop discrimination. News 8’s Mikhaela Singleton shares the story.
More than 1,600 grads receive diplomas at MCC
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Monroe Community College celebrated its 61st annual commencement at the Blue Cross Arena on Thursday night. More than 1,600 students lined up to receive degrees and certificates from the school. Angelica Perez Delgado, an MCC graduate and the CEO of the Ibero Action League, was the...
Bloomfield softball advances to state semifinal for the 1st time in history
WEBSTER, N.Y. (WROC) — It was a pitcher’s duel at Schroeder High School that concluded with Bloomfield taking down Westfield 2-0 in the Class C Far West Regionals. It is the first time in program history that the Bombers have advanced to the state semifinals. Bloomfield got on the board in the first inning after […]
MCC holds commencent ceremony for the Class of 2024
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Monroe Community College held its commencement ceremony for the class of 2024! The graduates crossed the stage at the Blue Cross Arena, which was held Thursday evening. Over 1,600 students received their degrees and certificates. Some students, like Leeandra Carlton, say this was not an easy road for them. “I started […]
Q&A with Annemarie Dowling-Castronovo
New dean at Roberts Wesleyan University School of Nursing discusses her new role and why she chose to move to Rochester to lead the school. On April 2, Annemarie Dowling-Castronovo, Ph.D., registered nurse, became the new dean of the Roberts Wesleyan University School of Nursing. Located on 188 rolling acres...
URMC challenges students to interpret health equity through artwork; pieces now on display
When 11-year-old Samuel Song saw his artwork on the atrium wall, he approached it with a coy grin. “I’m kind of embarrassed,” Song said. “But also proud.”. Song’s painting of a rainbow, with a closed door in the middle, took second place in the elementary school category for the University of Rochester’s health equity art contest.
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