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Coach Howe retires after long career

April 14, 2021 Ken Cashman

It’s one of Tom Howe’s favorite memories from his 38 years as a Cornwall coach and teacher. He will be retiring at the end of the school year.

Computer networking student takes third place

April 7, 2021 Jason Kaplan

The idiom “practice makes perfect” applies when Cornwall High School junior Kevin Ward considers his team’s third place finish in the recent CyberPatriot Competition.

The Pandemic versus the Performing Arts

March 24, 2021 Editorial Staff

This is part one of a planned two-part series about COVID-19’s effects on the performing arts in our area. In this feature, we’re taking a look at how local schools and student arts programs have responded to the challenges presented by the virus.

Sleigh riding is like hiding vegetables

February 17, 2021 Ken Cashman

Chris McGuire compares the activity to hiding vegetables.

Student art inspired by pop artist

January 27, 2021 Jason Kaplan

t’s been a trying 12 months as Cornwall Central School District students and staff continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, but middle school art teacher, Gina Dianis, has been trying to maintain positivity by using inspiring and motivational words in her students’ work.

School Board gets building surveys

December 16, 2020 Ken Cashman

I was thinking dollar signs as the Board of Education held a virtual work session on Dec. 7. One of the first items on the agenda was a presentation by the architectural firm CS Arch

Mixed feelings about hybrid learning

October 7, 2020 Jason Kaplan

The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed how businesses and schools operate. When the Cornwall Central School District closed its doors in March, learning was conducted entirely online.

Remote learners to get help

October 7, 2020 Ken Cashman

There appears to be good news for a portion of Cornwall’s student body. Remote learners will be getting extra help.

Cooking passion leads to new career

September 16, 2020 Jason Kaplan

Amy Bishopp has always had a passion for food. As a young girl she enjoyed cooking for her family and helping her mom bake and shop for groceries. She was hired this summer to serve as the Cornwall Central School District’s new director of food services.

How will the Class of 2020 be remembered?

July 1, 2020 Ken Cashman

High School Principal Emerly Martinez was one of the first people to speak at the June 26-27 commencement exercises. His initial year in Cornwall had been unique.