Students Wear Scholarly Look
     Students Wear Scholarly Look The honorees were dressed for the occasion at the Students of the Month celebration held at Ridgewood's P.S. 68. Thanks to the school's PTA, the students received special T-shirts in honor of their achievement. As shown, they were presented with certificates as part of the celebration.
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They're Good With Numbers
     They're Good With Numbers St. Matthias School in Ridgewood held an Intermediate Math Bee for students in grades 4, 5 and 6. Among the participants, the top three finishers who were declared winners in the event are pictured in the top row. As shown from left, the three included: Ryan Zheng, first place, Class 5B; Andrew Goh, second place, Class 6B; and Kevin Rodriguez, third place, Class 6B. Joining them for a picture were Greis Milla, Karol Gajewski, Andrew Sayedarous, Michelle Pao, Evgeni Dobranov, Alex Orellana, Aleksandra Ambroziak, Samantha Suden, Suden Shahein, Jovan Fernandez, Zuzanna Lorenc and Lukasz Swierzbinski.
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Halsey Students Have A Blast
     Halsey Students Have A Blast Prior to the Nov. 20 meeting of Community Education Council District 32 at I.S. 296 (Halsey Middle School) in Bushwick, students of the school sang and danced for the crowd while the school band provided musical accompaniment. (photo: Sam Goldman)
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CK Contestants Figured Correctly
     CK Contestants Figured Correctly Displaying their math skills proved to be a rewarding experience for nine students at Christ the King Regional High School in Middle Village, where the Math Department holds a bi-weekly contest. For answering their questions correctly, they received a certificate of merit and one, Sara Turkovic, also received a $25 food voucher for the cafeteria. As shown from from left, the math winners included: Kevin Prunty, Samantha Garguilo, Kaura Isherwood, Tiffany A. Cruz, Marissa Dabie, Genesis Vanderhorst, Andrew Batista, Sara Turkovic and Alfio DiMaggio. Shown standing in rear are Principal Peter Mannarino and Richard Hartman, Math Club moderator.
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Showing Character Earns Awards
     Showing Character Earns Awards Children at Ridgewood's St. Matthias School were honored as Character Award recipients recently. As noted, the students were selected for exhibiting traits that distinguish them both academically and spiritually, displaying school spirit and an attitude that reflects their desire to do well. Shown from left: (back row) Admir Milla, Zuzanna Lorenc, Bartlomiej Paul, Amanda Sepulveda, Olivia Kielczewski; (middle row) Sara Wiederhold, Frank Wiederhold, Jose Rodriguez, Tomasz Horczak, Tapashwi Karki; (front row) Natalie Bialczak, Julia Paul and Kelly Sarmiento.
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Camping For The Fun Of It
     Camping For The Fun Of It Girl Scouts from Covenant Lutheran Church in Ridgewood recently enjoyed a weekend trip to Girl Scout camp.
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Sunnysiders Start Holiday Season
     Sunnysiders Start Holiday Season Members of the Sunnyside Business Improvement District's Board of Directors joined in a ribbon-cutting and inaugural holiday lighting ceremony under the arch at 46th Street between Queens Boulevard and Greenpoint Avenue last Thursday evening, Nov. 20. (photo: Adriana Varella)
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Graduated
     Air Force Airman Iris Y. Sevilla has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Tx. A 2008 graduate of William Cullen Bryant High School, she is the daughter of Jose Seville of 93rd Avenue in Richmond Hill.
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Celebrating Works With Italian Flavor
     Celebrating Works With Italian Flavor Six authors of books on Italian culture were celebrated by Bella Italia Mia, Inc. at cultural organization's meeting last Saturday, Nov. 22, at Christ the King Regional High School in Middle Village. They are pictured with Diego Lodico (third from left), founder of Bella Italia Mia, Inc., who served as master of ceremonies for the event. Shown from left: Florence Terranova Gatto, The Scent of Jasmine; Dr. Mario Macaluso, My Mother's Sunset Journey; Mario Toglia, They Came by Ship: Dr. Rosalie H. Contino, Born to Create; Robert Zweig, Return to Naples; and Vincenza Scarpaci, The Journey of the Italians in America. (photo: Allen Epstein)
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Graduated
     Air National Guard Airman Jose G. Calle- Vega has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Tx. A 2008 graduate of Aviation High School, he is the son of Lelia Calle of Roosevelt Avenue in Corona.
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OLMM Girl Scouts Do Their Part
     OLMM Girl Scouts Do Their Part Working together, Girl Scouts in Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Daisy Troop No. 4868 prepared a Thanksgiving Day food basket for a needy family in the neighborhood. The girls donated everything from corn and stuffing to plates and dessert. They are pictured with OLMM pastor Msgr. Edward Ryan and Mary Macchiaroli, who were on hand to accept the basket. Shown from left: (kneeling/sitting in foreground) Anna Kulikowski, Daniella Viola, Nicole Byrnes; (standing in row) Jordan O'Malley, Marina McEntee, Abigail Maurelli, Angelica Brzozowski, Kelly Guzman and Nicole Moniuszko.
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Little Ones Enjoy A Big Feast
     Little Ones Enjoy A Big Feast Thanksgiving came early for the youngsters at the Greater Ridgewood Youth Council's Little Stars universal pre-kindergarten program, as they celebrated the holiday on Tuesday, Nov. 25 with a turkey lunch. Some of the 150 students who took part in the celebration are shown sitting at the table prior to being served. The event featured a guest appearance by City Council Member-elect Elizabeth Crowley, who is shown in the background along with GRYC President Robert Monahan, Little Stars teacher Noemi Torres and assistant teachers Glendy Moriera and Sue Alberici. (photo: Joseph Epstein)
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Making A Special Delivery For Thanksgiving
     Making A Special Delivery For Thanksgiving Families in need in Bushwick were given essential items for their Thanksgiving table on Monday, Nov. 24 through donations made to the 83rd Precinct Community Council's annual food drive. Canned goods and non-perishable food items were collected over the last month by the council and the Hope Gardens Community Center, while turkeys were provided by a number of organizations including Health Plus, Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, the Kings County District Attorney's office and Assemblyman Vito Lopez. According to Council President Barbara Smith and HGCC Director Anita Haynes, about 75 baskets filled with the donated food were distributed by the 83rd Precinct Community Affairs Unit and Auxiliary Officers on Monday night. Shown in the photo are some of those who helped make the baskets, including Hope Gardens Community Center staff members and young participants. (photo: Robert Pozarycki)
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Sharing In The Spirit Of The Season
     Sharing In The Spirit Of The Season Members of Covenant House's Bedford-Stuyvesant chapter gathered together for a Thanksgiving feast of their own last Friday, Nov. 21 at St. John the Baptist Church. As noted, more than 200 participants in the non-profit program that provides shelter to homeless and runaway youths took part in a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. (photo:
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