Articles by Mary Jane Pitt

Around Town

Juneteenth commemorated here

July 3, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

“I’ve got to admit, I never heard of Juneteenth growing up.” That was the confession of Highlands Councilman Tyrone King on Saturday morning as he hosted the community’s fourth annual Airman Laura Lanier Juneteenth march and ceremony in Memorial Park.

James I. O'Neill High School

ESSA distinction

June 27, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Frank Sheboy recently announced that James I. O’Neill High School was one of four schools in Orange County and one of 234 public high schools in the state to be recognized as a New York State Education Department “recognition school”.

Highland Falls Intermediate School

Twelve inducted into NJHS

June 21, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

“To be inducted into the National Junior Honor Society you had to demonstrate excellence in service, leadership, character and citizenship. Think of what more you have already achieved, but also think about what more you want to achieve.”

Highland Falls Intermediate School

Thanks very much!

June 20, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The Highland Falls’ Intermediate School’s ‘Sunshine Club’ collects money from it’s members throughout the school year and then donates it at the end of each year.