College Scholarships Available for SHS Seniors
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One-year grants from the Scarsdale High School PTA Scholarship Fund are available and applications must be submitted by May 2.
Here is what you need to know:
-The SHS PTA Scholarship Fund for College provides one-year grants to college-bound seniors for their freshman year. The Scholarship Fund is celebrating its 62nd year of helping Scarsdale seniors attend college.
-Graduating seniors of Scarsdale High School who are pursuing higher education are eligible to apply.
-Grants are made to seniors in good standing, who will receive a SHS diploma, based on demonstrated financial need.
-Grant amounts generally range from $1,000 to $7,500.
-There is no fixed number of recipients. Awards are based on need, the number of qualified applicants, and available funds.
-The Scholarship Fund Grant Committee makes allocations and administers the fund. All applications are held in the strictest confidence; applications are reviewed by number and not by name.
-The money available each year for scholarship grants comes from contributions by individuals, foundations, local businesses and community groups who respond to an annual appeal.
-Applications may be obtained from any Dean at Scarsdale High School. Completed applications should be submitted to the Scholarship Committee at a date to be determined but in past years was no later than early May 3rd.
For additional information regarding the Scholarship Fund and to download an application, visit the PTA website or contact Monica Rieckhoff: at monica.rieckhoff@gmail.com.
Caring Kids Creating Cures Hosts Basketball Event in Edgemont
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The Edgemont-based club Caring Kids Creating Cures, or CKCC, hosted its inaugural Parents vs. Teachers basketball game on Friday, April 4th at the Edgemont High School Gym. The event was nothing short of a success. The turnout was remarkable with not a single empty seat in the stands. The Edgemont Teachers came out on top, defeating the Edgemont Parents 54-46. The game was rich with highlights, both on the offensive and defensive side, keeping the Edgemont fans on the edge of their seats. Jack Keeny coached the victorious Edgemont Teachers and Mason Brooks coached the Edgemont Parents. The refs for the game were Edgemont 11thgrader D.J. Chao and Edgemont 12th grader Shayna Davner.
There wasn't a minute in which fans were not involved. At halftime, the gym was divided into two age groups, 12-and-under and 13-and-up, as they both participated in halftime festivities including a half-court shootout as well as a three-point competition. Members of the CKCC staffed the activities.
"It was great. There was a lot of support from the whole Edgemont community and both the parents and teachers played so well and we want to thank them for giving up their Friday night," said Club Head of Activities Savannah Brooks.
The fans were fortunate to be entertained by 10th grade student Antonio Ruido, otherwise known as Pedro Cañas, who is a certified DJ and producer. His performance made the game that much more exciting.
The club raised $3,115. All proceeds from this event were donated to programs, research and agencies related to pediatric cancer. CKCC is an Edgemont Junior/ Senior High School club that has hosted bake sales, car washes, bingo, and skating nights in order the better the lives of cancer patients. It was formed by 6th grade students at Seely Place and Greenville Elementary School in 2009 and the event could not have taken place without their support.
CKCC's primary goal is to help spread the awareness of pediatric cancer through fundraising activities, donate proceeds to organization who provide either research or support in the area of pediatric cancer.
Scarsdale Says Hello to Dr. Hagerman
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A happy night at SHS on Wednesday March 27 as the community greeted the next Superintendent of the Scarsdale Schools, Dr. Thomas Hagerman, who traveled from Winnetka, Illinois to meet with administrators, teachers, board members and community representatives. A nice crowd turned out to meet Hagerman and sample a beautiful cake, iced in his honor.
Speaking without notes, Hagerman said that he was honored that so many came out on the chilly 
night to meet him and thanked the Board for their warmth and support in shepherding him through the process. He told the group that a year ago at this time he was not contemplating a move, thinking that it would take something extraordinary to get him to relocate. But, he said, "the extraordinary happened." He said that Scarsdale has been a peer district for some time and he was aware of the district's bright, capable students who love to learn. He learned that teachers here are passionate about their jobs and go above and beyond. About the parents he said 'they are highly involved." When he was offered the position he said, "I could not but accept it."
He plans to spend his initial months on the job gaining an understanding of the district and will build off that. While he is listening and learning he can wear Raiders garb, as Kathy Coleman and John McCann, Presidents of Maroon and White presented him with a large basket of Maroon and White regalia.
Hagerman was friendly, approachable, warm and clearly enthused about his move to New York. He said he has "had a love affair" with the city for a long time and now he will be close by. 
Tu Maraca from Brazil Travels to Edgewood
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On Wednesday, March 26th, Edgewood students enjoyed "Tu Maraca," a musical work of art from the Lincoln Center Education repertory. Maracatu originated in Brazil a little more than 400 years ago when African slaves migrated to South America. Maracatu music primarily features rhythmic elements and percussion instrumentation, singing is also an important component.
Scarsdale, as a district, has participated in the Lincoln Center education program for many years. Participating teachers are trained in a series of courses conducted by Lincoln Center teaching artists. Trained teachers have the privileges of exposing their students to the available works of art, as well as opportunities to invite Lincoln Center Eduacation teaching artists into the classroom to work with students when possible.
Edgemont SBNC Nominates Faust and Nanavaty
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Monica Sganga, Chair of the Edgemont School Board Nominating Committee announced the selection of two candidates to fill vacancies on The Edgemont School Board . The committee nominated Anish Nanavaty and Jonathan Faust at their meeting on Wednesday night March. 19th. According to Sganga, "The SBNC had the good fortune of having three very strong nominees this year and much thoughtful deliberation ensued. "
The Committee will host its annual Candidates' Forum on April 9, 2014, at 8pm in the Greenville school cafeteria. All members of the community are encouraged to attend.
Anish Nanavaty of Evandale Road has served on the Board of Education since 2011. He is a partner at GVM Media Solutions, a technology and consulting firm in NYC and also the owner of Free Ion Advisors. He is a 1990 graduate of the Wharton School where he received a BS in Economics. He and his wife Malhar have lived in Edgemont for nine and half year and have two children, one in 11th grade and the other in 4th grade.
John Faust has been nominated to the school board for the first time. He lived in Scarsdale as a baby and attended Mamaroneck High School (1986), the University of Michigan Honors College (1990) and Columbia Law School (1993). His is a litigation 
partner at Katten Muchin and Rosenmann LLP where he has worked for almost 20 years. In Edgemont Jon is a lieutenant in the volunteer fire company and also serves as a Commissioner of the fire department. He is active in the Edgemont Community Council and coached many team. He lives on Ferndale Road with his wife Nancy and two children, one in seventh grade and the other in fifth grade.
