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Webster resident is delivering Eastman School of Music's commencement address

Eastman School of Music alumnus, teacher and historian, Vincent Lenti, will deliver the commencement address at the school’s 88th Commencement ceremony at 11:15 a.m. this Sunday, May 19, in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre.

Lenti’s comments as Commencement speaker will include reflections on his 50 years of service to Eastman.

A pianist, Lenti received his bachelor’s degree in 1960 and his master’s degree in 1962 at Eastman, where he was a student of the noted Italian pianist and pedagogue Orazio Frugnoni.

Lenti was one of the last faculty members appointed by legendary Eastman director Howard Hanson and has been honored for his service by both the university and Eastman.

The May 19 ceremony at which Lenti is the speaker is for students receiving their bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

The doctoral ceremony for students receiving a DMA or Ph.D. degree will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17, in Kodak Hall.

Lt. Chiapperini honored on state's memorial wall

Webster Police Lieutenant Mike Chiapperini, who was killed in the Christmas Eve ambush, was remembered in our state's capitol.

His name was engraved on the police officers' memorial wall in Albany. A total of 16 police officers were honored.

Chiapperini's name will also be added to the law enforcement memorial wall in Washington, D.C.

Fellow West Webster firefighter, Tomas Kaczowka, was also killed in the December 24 ambush.

 

Former Pittsford CSD superintendent Mary Alice Price to be honored

Mary Alice Price, the former superintendent of the Pittsford Central School District, will be inducted into the New York State Senate’s “Women of Distinction” by Senator Ted O’Brien Tuesday night.

"I am honored to welcome Ms. Price to Albany and recognize her for a remarkable career in education,” Senator O’Brien said.  “Her leadership and dedication to providing our children with a welcoming, nurturing learning environment serve have made our community a better place.  She is truly deserving of this award, and it is a privilege to name her one of the Senate’s 'Women of Distinction.'”

Senator O’Brien says this program honors women who have made significant contributions in fields including business, education and community leadership, or who have overcome significant adversity.

Four finalists selected for Newark CSD superintendent

Four finalists selected for Newark CSD superintendent

The Board of Education in the Newark Central School District has chosen four finalists in its search for a superintendent when current superintendent, Henry Hann, retires this summer.

The four candidates – Dr. Mary Aronson, Brett Provenzano, Matt Cook and Nelson Kise – will visit the schools in the district to tour the schools and meet with students, staff and community groups throughout the day before having dinner with and meeting with members of the Board of Education.

Schedule:
Aronson will visit on May 13
Provenzano will visit on May 20
Cook will visit on May 21
Kise will visit on May 22   

If you are interested in being part of the community group meetings, please call 315-332-3217.

Local troops present Color Guard at Red Wings weekend games

Local troops present Color Guard at Red Wings weekend games

The Rochester Area Ford Dealers have teamed up with the Rochester Red Wings to let local troops present the Color Guard at all weekend home games.

“The Ford Dealers are excited to partner with the Red Wings Baseball to sponsor this great opportunity once again,” said Dom Genova, representative for the Rochester Area Ford Dealers. “Local scouts, their troop leaders and parents, really enjoy heading onto the field with their sports idols and having the honor of presenting the Color Guard.”

On opening day last month, Boy Scout Troop 262 of Webster presented the Ford Color Guard during the National Anthem before the Red Wings took on the Buffalo Bisons.

Jim Keady to speak at Penfield High School

Jim Keady will speak at Penfield High School this month as part of the school’s Day of Caring.

School officials say Keady will speak to students are unfair labor practices and the sweatshop conditions that still exist.

The lecture, which is on May 23 at 7:30 p.m., is free and open to the public.

Harter Secrest and Emery LLP turns Cinderella tale into courtroom drama for sixth grade students

Harter Secrest and Emery LLP turns Cinderella tale into courtroom drama for sixth grade students

In honor of National Law Day, one local law firm is entertaining and educating sixth graders in the Rochester area with their annual mock trial play.

This year, the Harter Secrest and Emery LLP's courtroom drama was based on the familar fairy tale Cinderella and was performed by lawyers and staff from the firm's Litigation Unit.

HSE kicked off their play at Bay Trial Middle School  in Penfield on Wednesday. They will perform it again on Friday at 10:00a.m. at the Memorial Art Gallery for students from School 29 and 50 in Rochester.

The trial involves a breach of contract claim brought by wicked stepsister, Ima Wannabe, against Prince Smarmy seeking to enforce the terms of a contest that the Prince offered to all fair maidens of the kingdom. In that offer, the prince promised that, if a lady fit her right foot into a certain glass slipper, she would have his hand in marriage and share the wealth of the kingdom.