Music over weather at All-States

Winter weather may have shortened their event to one day, but music ruled on Nov. 17, when several Schoharie students performed at the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Area-All-State Festival at SUNY Oneonta.  “Our two-day festival was cut to one day because of the storm, but our students put on a fabulous concert on …

FFA harvests awards

The results are in from this year’s FFA High School Days held at SUNY Cobleskill on Sept. 28. Twenty-four Schoharie Valley FFA members competed with their peers from 42 other schools and brought home several awards from the annual event. Schoharie High School students placed in many of the contests they participated in. The following students placed within the …

Drama Club showcases talent

The Schoharie High School Drama Club presented “Millie Monka and the Salmon Cannery” by Flip Kobler & Cindy Marcus on Nov. 9 and 10 in the high school auditorium.  The students worked on the one-act melodrama during October and early November and were excited to showcase their talent, according to music teacher Cassandra Olin. The cast included …

Vaping 101: What every parent should know

There are hundreds of e-cigarette brands on the market, and they are now the most commonly used tobacco products among youth. Middle and high school students are increasingly using these battery-operated devices, often marketed as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes, to inhale nicotine, THC and various synthetic chemicals. And that has health officials – …