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These Westchester Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists These Westchester Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
These Westchester Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists Several talented high school seniors in Westchester and Putnam have been recognized for their impressive achievements by being named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists.  Those who earned this title join more than 16,000 other students across the country also named as semifinalists after earning high marks on the Preliminary SAT during their junior year.  Now, each semifinalist must fulfill requirements to advance to the finalist level, including submitting an application including information about their academic record, school and extracurricular activities, leadership abil…

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2024 Valedictorian, Salutatorian Announced By High School In Westchester 2024 Valedictorian, Salutatorian Announced By High School In Westchester
2024 Valedictorian, Salutatorian Announced By High School In Westchester Two high-achieving seniors at a Northern Westchester high school are being recognized for landing at the top of their class.  In an announcement on Wednesday, June 12, Byram Hills High School revealed its valedictorian and salutatorian for the class of 2024 are Grace Lin and Daniel Ndocaj, respectively.  The school's administration and faculty celebrated both students' accomplishments. "The achievement is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and excellence throughout their four years at BHHS," said Principal Christopher Walsh, who revealed the top-ranked stu…

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HS Senior From Westchester Named National Merit Scholarship Finalist HS Senior From Westchester Named National Merit Scholarship Finalist
HS Senior From Westchester Named National Merit Scholarship Finalist A high school senior from Northern Westchester has won a $2,500 scholarship after being selected as a finalist in a prestigious national program. Samara Brown, a senior at Byram Hills High School in Armonk, has been named one of 2,500 Merit Scholars in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program, the Byram Hills Central School District announced on Monday, May 13.  The program's finalists, who all earn $2,500 scholarships, were chosen for their strong mix of accomplishments, skills, and college potential.  The winners are chosen by a committee of college admissions officers and h…

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Carrying Torch: 9 Westchester HS Student-Athletes To Join College Programs Carrying Torch: 9 Westchester HS Student-Athletes To Join College Programs
Carrying Torch: 9 Westchester HS Student-Athletes To Join College Programs Nine standout student-athletes at a Northern Westchester high school are taking the next steps in their sports careers, including several who will join Division I college programs. Nine seniors at Byram Hills High School in Armonk committed to playing their sports at college programs during a ceremonial signing day event, Byram Hills Central School District officials announced on Monday, May 6.  The nine students and their programs were: Dario Amicucci, who committed to High Point University's Division I track and field program; Anastasia Byrnes, who committed to American Univer…

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HS Senior From Westchester Wins State Oratory Competition For Second Time HS Senior From Westchester Wins State Oratory Competition For Second Time
HS Senior From Westchester Wins State Oratory Competition For Second Time A high school senior from Northern Westchester is officially a back-to-back champion in a statewide oratory speech event.  Aidan Aldea-Lustig, a senior at Byram Hills High School in Armonk, was named champion of the Original Oratory Speech event at the New York State Forensic League Championships, the Byram Hills Central School District announced on Monday, April 29.  During the event, held at The Bronx High School of Science on Sunday, April 14, Aldea-Lustig came out on top amongst 33 other students with a 10-minute address on free speech.  The Orig…

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Delivery Driver Charged After Confronting High School Security In Westchester Delivery Driver Charged After Confronting High School Security In Westchester
Delivery Driver Charged After Confronting High School Security In Westchester A delivery driver was taken into custody after nearly hitting security officers with her car at a Northern Westchester high school following a confrontation with them, police said. The incident began on Wednesday, March 13 at around 12:30 p.m., when security personnel at Byram Hills High School in Armonk confronted a delivery woman who parked her car in an unauthorized vehicle, according to North Castle Police.  When she was told to move her car to the proper location for deliveries, the woman became belligerent and drove off. She then failed to comply with security personnel's directi…

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HS Student From Westchester Advances To National Science Competition HS Student From Westchester Advances To National Science Competition
HS Student From Westchester Advances To National Science Competition Several high school seniors from Northern Westchester met success at a New York science and humanities symposium, including one who advanced to a national competition.  Five seniors from Byram Hills High School in Armonk won awards at the two-day Upstate Junior Science and Humanities Symposium held at the University of Albany on Wednesday, Feb. 28, and Thursday, Feb. 29, the Byram Hills Central School District announced on Tuesday, March 5.  Three of these students, Ayaka Ammon, Jake Fenster, and Yicheng Yang, presented their work in the speaker presentation competition,…

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These Westchester HS Students Named National Merit Scholarship Finalists These Westchester HS Students Named National Merit Scholarship Finalists
These Westchester HS Students Named National Merit Scholarship Finalists Half a dozen high school seniors from Northern Westchester have been selected as finalists in a prestigious national program.  Six seniors from Byram Hills High School in Armonk have been named as finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, the Byram Hills Central School District announced on Thursday, Feb. 15.  The six students are:  Cyrus Aly; Samara Brown; Aaron Lestz; Daniel Ndocaj; Alexander Woodworth; Yicheng Yang. All six students entered the competition by taking the Preliminary SAT as an initial screening. They were then announced as among the 16…

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US Presidential Scholar: HS Senior From Westchester Nominated For Prestigious Honor US Presidential Scholar: HS Senior From Westchester Nominated For Prestigious Honor
US Presidential Scholar: HS Senior From Westchester Nominated For Prestigious Honor A high school senior from Westchester has been named a nominee for one of the country's top honors for students.  Christopher Zorn, a senior at Irvington High School, has been nominated for the 2024 US Presidential Scholars Program, the Irvington Union Free School District announced on Friday, Feb. 9. The prestigious program, which was established in 1964, recognizes the country's most distinguished graduating seniors for their impressive accomplishments, including leadership, academic success, and community service.  Zorn is one of the more than 5,000 students nationwide to be n…

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Jan. 6 Attack: Graduate Of Westchester HS Gets Prison Time For Role In Riot Jan. 6 Attack: Graduate Of Westchester HS Gets Prison Time For Role In Riot
Jan. 6 Attack: Graduate Of Westchester HS Gets Prison Time For Role In Riot A Northern Westchester high school product has been sentenced for his role in the January 6 attack on the US Capitol.  Brian Gundersen, age 28, who graduated from Byram Hills High School in Armonk and played varsity football during his time there, was sentenced to 18 months in prison on Tuesday, July 25 for his role in the breach of the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, according to the US Department of Justice.  Earlier Report - HS Football Jacket IDs Northern Westchester Man As Capitol Rioter Gundersen, who now lives in State College, Pennsylvania, had been charged in co…

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HS Senior In Westchester Wins Award For Short Film HS Senior In Westchester Wins Award For Short Film
HS Senior In Westchester Wins Award For Short Film A young aspiring filmmaker and high school senior from Northern Westchester has received recognition for his creative short film made for a moviemaking class.  Armonk resident Ethan Sutton, a senior at Byram Hills High School, was named a recipient of the President’s Award for film from the Lower Hudson Region of the New York State Media Arts Teachers Association earlier in May, the Byram Hills Central School District announced on Tuesday, May 30.  Sutton won the award for his short film "Doll," which was inspired by the work of Marge Piercy, a poet and women's righ…

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2 Westchester HS Seniors Awarded $2.5K Each From National Program 2 Westchester HS Seniors Awarded $2.5K Each From National Program
2 Westchester HS Seniors Awarded $2.5K Each From National Program Two hard-working high school seniors from Northern Westchester have been awarded $2,500 scholarships each as recognition for their impressive academic achievements.  Armonk residents Remi Matza and Kelsey Vaquero, both seniors at Byram Hills High School, were awarded the funds after being chosen as finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, school district officials announced on Thursday, May 25.  Matza and Vaquero were among the 2,500 scholarship recipients nationwide and were chosen from more than 15,000 finalists.  The program recognizes students …

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US Presidential Scholar: HS Senior From Westchester Gets Top Honor US Presidential Scholar: HS Senior From Westchester Gets Top Honor
US Presidential Scholar: HS Senior From Westchester Gets Top Honor A high school senior from Northern Westchester has received one of the nation's highest honors for students.  Byram Hills High School senior Samantha Milewicz of Armonk is one of only 161 students nationwide to be selected as a US Presidential Scholar, school district officials announced on Friday, May 12.  The US Presidential Scholars Program was created in 1964 and recognizes a few of the country's most distinguished graduating seniors. As part of the program, Milewicz will receive a medallion and will also be included in an online recognition program. While…

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by Ben Crnic
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Westchester HS Senior Wins $60K Award Westchester HS Senior Wins $60K Award
Westchester HS Senior Wins $60K Award A high school senior from Northern Westchester has earned a $60,000 award after placing highly in the final round of the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious scholastic science and math competition.  Earlier Report - Byram Hills HS Seniors Get $2K Each For Being Regeneron Scholars Samantha Milewicz,  a senior at Byram Hills High School in Armonk, took eighth place in the final round of the competition on Tuesday, March 14, school district officials announced.  Milewicz, who had already won a $2,000 award for being name…

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by Ben Crnic
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HS Senior Wins $1K Award In Westchester For Brain Cancer Research HS Senior Wins $1K Award In Westchester For Brain Cancer Research
HS Senior Wins $1K Award In Westchester For Brain Cancer Research A high school senior from Northern Westchester has earned $1,000 as part of the prize for winning a prestigious national award for her research into brain cancer treatment.  Byram Hills High School senior Samantha Schaevitz of Armonk is one of four winners in the US of the 2023 Neuroscience Research Prize, which is handed out by the American Academy of Neurology, according to an announcement by the Byram Hills Central School District from Monday, Jan. 30.  The prize for winning the award includes $1,000 as well as a trip to Boston, where Schaevitz will present …

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by Ben Crnic
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HS Seniors From Westchester Get $2K Each For Being Regeneron Scholars HS Seniors From Westchester Get $2K Each For Being Regeneron Scholars
HS Seniors From Westchester Get $2K Each For Being Regeneron Scholars Five high school seniors from a high school in Northern Westchester are being congratulated within the community for earning $2,000 each for being named top scholars in the 2023 Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious scholastic science and math competition.  Earlier Report - These Westchester High School Seniors Named Regeneron Scholars The five seniors attend Byram Hills High School in Armonk and were chosen from nearly 2,000 students across the nation who entered the competition, which began in 1942. The seniors were among 300 students who were…

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These Westchester High School Seniors Named Regeneron Scholars These Westchester High School Seniors Named Regeneron Scholars
These Westchester High School Seniors Named Regeneron Scholars Thirty-two high school seniors from Westchester are among the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2023, regarded as the nation’s oldest and most prestigious scholastic science and math competition, the Society for Science announced on Tuesday, Jan. 10. The 300 will be awarded $2,000 each and their schools will be awarded $2,000 for each enrolled scholar. The Regeneron Science Talent Search scholars were selected from 1,949 applications from 627 high schools across 48 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and four other countries. The following Westchester students were …

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
Two High School Seniors From Westchester County To Play Lacrosse At Division I Universities Two High School Seniors From Westchester County To Play Lacrosse At Division I Universities
Two High School Seniors From Westchester County To Play Lacrosse At Division I Universities Two high school star lacrosse athletes from Northern Westchester will be bringing their talents to Division I universities.  Armonk natives Gavin Javorsky and Sean Siegel, who are currently seniors at Byram Hills High School, committed to colleges during a ceremonial signing day ceremony in the school's lecture hall on Wednesday, Nov. 9, according to the Byram Hills Central School District. Javorsky, who plays attack, will play lacrosse at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, while Siegel, a midfielder, will play at the University of Richmon…

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These Westchester Public Schools Rank In Top 25 Statewide, New Report Says These Westchester Public Schools Rank In Top 25 Statewide, New Report Says
These Westchester Public Schools Rank In Top 25 Statewide, New Report Says The Hudson Valley is well-represented in brand-new rankings of the best public schools in New York. The website Niche says its 2023 "rankings and grades are calculated using a series of steps to ensure statistical rigor and useful guidance in the school choice experience." The criteria used in making the selections are outlined by Niche here. Westchester County led the way among regional selections, with Scarsdale High School No. 1 in the Hudson Valley and No. 13 in the state. View Niche's profile of the school here. Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua was the next-highest school in th…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Westchester Woman Appearing On Netflix Reality Show Westchester Woman Appearing On Netflix Reality Show
Westchester Woman Appearing On Netflix Reality Show A Northern Westchester resident is appearing on the new season of the Netflix reality series "The Circle." Alyssa Ljubicich, age 28, grew up in Armonk and graduated from Byram Hills High School in 2011. Ljubicich took part in season four of "The Circle," a reality competition series where contestants are isolated from each other and communicate via a social media platform on their phones. Players compete in challenges and regularly rate each other from first to last place, and the highest-rated player at the end receives a cash prize. The first four episodes of the new season were re…

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These Westchester Students Named Regeneron Semifinalists These Westchester Students Named Regeneron Semifinalists
These Westchester Students Named Regeneron Semifinalists More than two dozen Hudson Valley high school students were among the 300 that were chosen as semifinalists at this year’s prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS). This year, approximately 1,800 students entered the Regeneron STS, where they “submit original research in critically important scientific fields of study.” The organization said that the search is “unique among high school competitions in the US and globally, (as the) Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the nation's most promising young scientists.” Judges narrowed the field to just 300, based…

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by Zak Failla
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HS Football Jacket IDs Westchester Man As Capitol Rioter HS Football Jacket IDs Westchester Man As Capitol Rioter
HS Football Jacket IDs Westchester Man As Capitol Rioter A Hudson Valley man who was among those who stormed the U.S. Capitol during the riots in Washington D.C. earlier this month has been identified after being busted wearing his high school letterman’s jacket. Northern Westchester resident Brian Gundersen, age 26, a graduate of Byram Hills High School in Armonk, was charged in connection to his role in the riot after being identified when investigators noticed his jacket in photos and videos from the incident on Wednesday, Jan. 6. Gundersen now faces federal charges that include knowingly entering and remaining on restricted grounds and disord…

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by Zak Failla
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27 From Westchester Named Regeneron Science Scholars 27 From Westchester Named Regeneron Science Scholars
27 From Westchester Named Regeneron Science Scholars A total of 31 of the Hudson Valley's best and brightest high school seniors were among 300 chosen to compete with some of the nation’s top students in the Regeneron Science Talent Search competition. The 300 scholars were chosen out of 1,760 applications that were received from 611 high schools across 49 states. The 300 hail from 193 American and international high schools, Puerto Rico, and two other countries. Of the scholars, 27 came out of Westchester, with three in Putnam, and one in Dutchess. Each of the scholars chosen and their schools will receive $2,000 for their school. Accordin…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: High School In Westchester Presenting Musical Online COVID-19: High School In Westchester Presenting Musical Online
Covid-19: High School In Westchester Presenting Musical Online The show must go on. That's certainly the case at a high school in Northern Westchester which will be presenting a musical online amid the COVID-19 pandemic. On Tuesday, Dec. 1, the Varley Players of Byram Hills High School in Armonk will be debuting “A Night On Broadway” in a truly unique way - Virtually.  No stage. No sets. No costumes. No lighting. No cast party. But these talented students are counting on a vast audience - online. “I miss the camaraderie we normally share when rehearsing a show," sophomore Matthew Giovannetti said, "but it was great that we could perform songs fr…

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COVID-19: New Case Reported At Westchester HS With 19 Students Quarantined COVID-19: New Case Reported At Westchester HS With 19 Students Quarantined
Covid-19: New Case Reported At Westchester HS With 19 Students Quarantined Nineteen students in a Northern Westchester school district will be in quarantine for the rest of the month following a newly confirmed case of COVID-19 in the high school. Byram Hills Schools Superintendent Jen Lamia issued a notice to parents late on Wednesday, Nov. 18 advising that there was a new COVID case at Byram Hills High School, and the students will be in quarantine through Monday, Nov. 30. Lamia said that it appears to be an isolated case, and that the Department of Health has started contact tracing, and anyone who may have been exposed to the individual who tested positive wi…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Westchester HS Extends Closure After Cases Linked To Social Event COVID-19: Westchester HS Extends Closure After Cases Linked To Social Event
Covid-19: Westchester HS Extends Closure After Cases Linked To Social Event A high school in Northern Westchester has extended its closure for in-person learning after several cases of COVID-19 linked to a social event. Dr. Jen Lamia, Superintendent of Schools for the Byram Hills Central School District in Armonk, announced on Sunday, Nov. 1 that Byram Hills High School will remain on remote instruction until Thursday, Nov. 12. The school had been on a remote schedule Wednesday, Oct. 28, Thursday, Oct. 29, and Friday, Oct. 30. "As of last Friday, the district was tracking seven positive cases at the high school," Lamia said. "Today (Sunday) we learn…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Three More Westchester Schools Go Remote After Positive Cases COVID-19: Three More Westchester Schools Go Remote After Positive Cases
Covid-19: Three More Westchester Schools Go Remote After Positive Cases Three more schools in Westchester have been forced to return to remote learning following positive COVID-19 cases. Blind Brook High School in Rye Brook and Maria Regina High School in Hartsdale officials announced that on Thursday, Oct. 29, classes would be held virtually following a confirmed COVID-19 case in a student at both schools. In Yonkers, Montessori School 31 will be closed to non-essential staff through Tuesday, Nov. 3 after there was a reported positive COVID-19 case, though it was unclear whether it was a student or staffer. District officials said that all students will contin…

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COVID-19: HS In Westchester Closes After Cases Linked To Social Event COVID-19: HS In Westchester Closes After Cases Linked To Social Event
Covid-19: HS In Westchester Closes After Cases Linked To Social Event A high school in Northern Westchester has closed for in-person learning for the remainder of the week due to several cases of COVID-19 linked to a social event. Dr. Jen Lamia, Superintendent of Schools for the Byram Hills Central School District in Armonk made the announcement in an email to the community Wednesday night, Oct. 27, stating that Byram Hills High School will be on a remote schedule Wednesday, Oct. 28, Thursday, Oct. 29, and Friday, Oct. 30. "The district has just learned of two more positive COVID-19 cases, totaling four, at the high school, linked to a social event …

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Armonk Artist Sells Paintings In Support Of Northern Westchester Hospital Armonk Artist Sells Paintings In Support Of Northern Westchester Hospital
Armonk Artist Sells Paintings In Support Of Northern Westchester Hospital Art is a medium that is both universal and personal at the same time. Take the painting by Armonk native Evan Lorberbaum called “Would You Rather.” It is the artist’s take on the metro station screen—familiar to most anyone in the tri-state area—which asks if the subway traveler would like to add value, add time or cancel. “It’s a philosophical take on what we value in our own lives,” explained Lorberbaum, a 2010 graduate of Byram Hills High School and 2016 graduate of New York University. “Me? I’d like to add value to our limited time, but would like people to decide for themselves.” W…

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These Westchester High Schools Among 100 Best In NY In New Rankings These Westchester High Schools Among 100 Best In NY In New Rankings
These Westchester High Schools Among 100 Best In NY In New Rankings The Hudson Valley is well-represented in a brand-new U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools National Rankings. The following high schools, most from Westchester County, made the Top 100 in New York State: Rye High School is ranked 12th within New York and 125th in the nation. Edgemont Junior-Senior High School is ranked 14th in New York and 138th nationally. Bronxville High School is ranked 17th in New York, 170th nationally. Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua is ranked 18th within New York and 176th nationally. Byram Hills High School is ranked 22nd in New York and 184th in t…

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Westchester High Schools Among Best In NY, Nation In U.S. News Rankings Westchester High Schools Among Best In NY, Nation In U.S. News Rankings
Westchester High Schools Among Best In NY, Nation In U.S. News Rankings Westchester County is well-represented in a brand-new U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools National Rankings. The following high schools in the county made the Top 50 in New York State: Rye High School is ranked 12th within New York and 125th in the nation. Edgemont Junior-Senior High School is ranked 14th in New York and 138th nationally. Bronxville High School is ranked 17th in New York, 170th nationally. Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua is ranked 18th within New York and 176th nationally. Byram Hills High School is ranked 22nd in New York and 184th in the nation. Blind …

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