The Double H Ranch is a non-profit organization, providing specialized programs and year-round support for children dealing with life-threatening illnesses… They have recently announced the hiring of Alison Wilcox as CEO! Alison will be following in the footsteps of Max Yurenda, who retired after 30 years of leading the organization. Double H Ranch was founded by actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, and businessman and philanthropist Charley Wood.
“Alison has a wonderful passion for the mission of the Double H Ranch and a respect for our culture. Her experience developing leadership skills for young girls, financial management, and organizational development will inspire the Double H Ranch to grow upon its reputation of excellence as one of the premier non-profits in the Capital District and North Country. By working with our great Double H Ranch team, I am confident Alison will bring great enthusiasm, energy, and engagement in her new role,” said Charlie Crew, Board Chairman.
Ms. Wilcox has over 20 years of global experience in non-profit leadership and board governance – she has also been the CEO of Girl Scouts of Western New York for the past 4 years, and she was COO for 3 years. Prior to that, she was a Senior Strategy Advisor to Girl Scouts of USA, Lead Development Specialist at Delaware North Companies, and the Senior VP of Program and Membership of Girls Scouts of Western New York.
Double H’s Board of Directors retained the executive search firm Lindauer to conduct a nationwide search following the announcement of Max Yurenda’s retirement in June of 2022… The process was detailed, thorough, and thoughtful, resulting in an outstanding outcome for Double H, an organization that has served over 80,000 children from around the world dealing with a serious or life-threatening illness.
Alison Wilcox
“I am so excited to join the team at Double H Ranch. The mission of Double H is near and dear to my heart because of my own family background, and I am inspired by the powerful impact Double H has on children and their families,” said Ms. Wilcox. “I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as the next CEO for this wonderful organization, which has such a strong history and legacy, and obvious commitment and dedication from the entire staff, volunteer, camper, and alumni community.”
Ms. Wilcox will officially assume the role of CEO in August 2023, and plans to relocate to New York’s Adirondack Park, where the Double H Ranch is located.
The Double H Ranch, co-founded by Charles R. Wood and Paul Newman, provides specialized programs and year-round support for children and their families dealing with life-threatening illnesses. Their purpose is to enrich their lives, and provide camp experiences that are memorable, exciting, fun, empowering, physically safe, and medically sound. All programs are FREE of charge, and capture the magic of the Adirondacks.
Construction on Quaker Road in Queensbury began on Monday, June 19th, and is expected to last all summer… The stretch of road that will be affected by the construction is just under four miles long. Drivers should be prepared for lane closures and delays as a result of this project; it is suggested that alternative routes be used during construction, as it will be occurring both day and night.
The construction will involve the rehabilitation or replacement of 18 culverts (which are drains or covered channels that cross under a road way), the rehabilitation of pavement, replacement of signs, and additional work.
The construction will take place on Quaker Road, from Route 9 to Lower Warren Street. Drivers are reminded to slow down in construction zones – this is especially important when some of the work is being done at night. Fines double when you’re speeding in a work zone!
Quaker Road carries a high volume of traffic between Queensbury, Glens Falls, Lake George, and the Adirondack Northway.
Beginning on June 24th, in honor of the Hyde Collection’s 60th anniversary, the museum will be featuring an exhibition focused on the influence of music and dance on David Smith’s paintings, drawings, and sculptures. This exhibition features works of art from both the private and public collection, and the Estate of David Smith, in addition to a selection of rare archival materials!
This exhibition – curated by Dr. Jennifer Field, Executive Director of The Estate of David Smith – is organized to commemorate The Hyde Collection’s 60th anniversary as a public museum. It features approximately thirty loans from major private and public collections, including Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Harvard Art Museums, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, and the Estate of David Smith; along with a selection of archival materials from the Estate, and works from The Hyde’s permanent collection.
David Smith (1906-1965) settled permanently in Bolton Landing, New York, in 1940, with the artist Dorothy Dehner. The Adirondack region that encompasses Bolton Landing and Glens Falls became inseparable from Smith’s artistic practice… A dialogue with nature – the mountain landscape, the change of seasons, the flight of birds – is reflected in his artwork in every medium. In the 1940s, inspired by modern dance and concerts held both locally and in New York City, he made inventive works of art that depict dancing figures and musicians playing instruments. Music was intrinsic to Smith’s life and work: “I use the music as company in the manual labor part of a sculpture,” he later explained.
As part of Smith’s commitment to the area, he became deeply involved with the foundation of The Hyde Collection prior to his death in 1965… Mrs. Charlotte Hyde, founder of the Museum, was a friend of David Smith. There were very close bonds between the sculptor and Mrs. Hyde’s curators – Otto Wittman and Jerry Dodge – as well as her longtime friend and Chair of her trustees, artist and experimental filmmaker Douglass Crockwell. Smith was one of the Collection’s earliest trustees – he curated The Hyde’s very first summer exhibition, installing his own sculptures on the lawn. In the spirit of that inaugural event, Songs of the Horizon: David Smith, Music, and Dance will feature two graceful, vertical sculptures from later in Smith’s career… Measuring up to twelve feet tall, they poetically evoke the essence of music, dance, and nature.
This exhibition also includes a selection of works by Dorothy Dehner, in acknowledgment of the vital role she played in Smith’s early career and his life in the Adirondacks… Dehner and Smith married on Christmas Eve, 1927, and bought a farm in Bolton Landing, where they spent much of their married life. Dehner’s subject matter consisted of natural forms, such as shells and aquatic life, while her style was influenced by cubism. The couple divorced after over two decades of a tumultuous marriage… However, the twenty-three year marriage still contributed to each of the artists’ work.
Wiawaka was created in 1903, and is located at 3778 Route 9L in Lake George, NY… It was created by and for women! It is the oldest and longest continuously operating retreat for women in America. Nestled within the breathtaking Adirondack Park, the property spans nearly 60 acres of waterfront and wooded hills at the base of French Mountain. Wiawaka is celebrating their 120th year this summer, and the upcoming season will be filled with an array of enriching workshops, retreats, events, and programs.
Wiawaka Center for Women is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, committed to enhancing the lives of women through wellness programs, workshops, events, and artistic celebrations. In 1908, renowned artist Georgia O’Keeffe became one of the first artists to stay at Wiawaka, and her room remains one of our most sought-after accommodations on the property! Wiawaka remains dedicated to preserving this historic property, and fulfilling the mission established by their founders – Katrina Trask, and Mary Wiltsie Fuller.
Doreen Kelly is the Executive Director of Wiawaka Center for Women: “We take great pride in this historical milestone, and express our deep gratitude to all our supporters who have been instrumental in helping us reach this significant achievement,” Doreen said.
In addition to overnight stays, Wiawaka offers offer daily healthy meals, day passes, season passes, and a host of programs… As the oldest continuously operating retreat for women in America, Wiawaka takes great pride in honoring this cherished tradition while embracing the future. In recognition of its historical significance, Wiawaka was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. It stands as one of the Places Where Women Made History, and is featured on the travel itinerary compiled by the National Park Service, showcasing National Register properties in Massachusetts and New York associated with significant events in women’s history.
Noteworthy highlights of their programming include the Georgia O’Keeffe Week, Artists in Residency Week, and SWIM Week – honoring the remarkable woman swimmers of Lake George. Diane Struble will be one of the swimmers honored; she made history as the first woman to complete the full lake swim. Additionally, there will be a captivating Storytelling weekend planned, and many other exciting offerings!
Every Monday at 5:00 PM, there will be Historical Tours, and an invitation to enjoy dinner after the tour. To participate in dinner, it is requested that you make reservations in advance by contacting the front desk at (518) 668-9690.
Come experience the beautiful historic property, and discover how it can enrich your life, empower your outlook, and rejuvenate your spirit! Join the ranks of thousands who have shaped the history of this extraordinary place.
Learn more about Wiawaka’s upcoming events at wiawaka.org, or call (518) 668-9690.
On Saturday, June 10th, 2023, at approximately 5:45 AM, the Glens Falls Police Department, with assistance from the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding a shooting and hostage situation at 19 Elm Street in the City of Glens Falls. The anonymous caller mentioned explosives were present at the location, and that the explosives could be detonated remotely… The caller also said that they would shoot at any police officer who responded to the location.
“Our police department, in tandem with the sheriff’s office, responded to the scene and blocked off the area around the building” stated Chief Jarred Smith. “Once an entry was made into the building to evacuate those who were inside 19 Elm Street, it was determined that there was no evidence to substantiate the claims made by the anonymous caller… Also, the hostage mentioned by name by the caller was not home. In fact, this alleged hostage wasn’t even close to Glens Falls once they were located by investigators.”
“The good thing is nothing happened,” says Mayor Collins, “and the multi-agency response fell into place at a very early hour on a weekend morning… But this was a high-level response, which was completely unnecessary. I want everyone to understand the seriousness of what happened, and that it won’t be tolerated.”
The incident remains under investigation. If you have any information, please contact the Glens Falls Police at (518) 761-3840.
Richard A. DeMeo & Cheryl A. Demeo (f.k.a. Cheryl A. Dutra) sold property at 20 High Meadows Farm Rd. to Linda D. Wohlers foe $355,000
David Katzenstein sold property at 22 Braley Hill Rd. to 22 Braley Hill Road LLC for $455,900
Horicon
Margaret Elizabeth Bruce sold property at 300 Horicon Ave to Berness Bolton,Jr., & Berness Bolton III for $150,000
Warrensburg
William R. Schoss sold property at 243 River Street to Angel Frith & Anthony Neach for $210,000
Kenneth F. Weliczka, referee sold property at 23 King Street to Wells Fargo Bank, NA for $100
U.S. Bank Trust NA, trustee sold property at 24 Orlon Dr. to Gregory, Christina, Kathleen, & Gary Mott for $271,500
Thurman
Claudia Jean Anthoine & Marshall Anthoine sold property at 473 Wolf Rd for $200,000
PHH Mortgage Corp. sold Property at 875 High St. to D&T Creative Properties LLC for $80,000
Lake George
Richard J. Barton Living Trust, Seraphina Barton Living Trust sold property at 8 Latham Rd to Anna Cianciolo for $699,900
Joseph Frandino, referee sold property at 789 Diamond Point Rd, Diamond Point to Santiago Herman for $117,500
Bloody Pond Roads LLC sold property at 30 Hill Crest Ln., Lot 10 to John Paul Builders,LLC for $125,714
Bloody Pond Roads LLC sold property at 30 Hill Crest Ln., Unit 8, Building 3 to John Paul Builders, LLC for $125,714
Marie-Andree & Michael P. Peacock sold property at 19 Cramer Ridge Rd. to John & Christina Pawlowski for $511,002
Nicholas & Antonia Loschiavo sold property at 15 Carefree lane to The JOhn A Hardiman & Mary F. Hardiman Revocable Trust dated Oct. 2, 2018 for $785,000
Chester
Andrew J. Bodden & Deirdre Locke sold property at Atateka Drive to The William C. Morrison revocable Living trust for $69,500
Stony Creek
Steven Jones sold property at 42 Jestand Rd. to Virginia Lee Palmatier, Harold Russell Palmatier for $325,000
Kathleen Arch sold property at 265 States Rd. to Robert C. & Linda E. Kuczmarski for $450,000
Glens Falls
Rita Randall sold property at 170-172 South St. to Randall Equities LLC for $177,783
Rita Randall sold property at 64-66 Knight St. to Randall Equities LLC for$110,284
The H&N Hudnut Trust sold property at 27 Horicon to Gerard & Karen Coughlan for $350,000
T-N-T Property rentals & sales LLC sold property at 285 South Street to Nicholas Anthony Dutra for $140,000
Joe Marasco, John Michael Pugh, Nicole Grimaldi, & Helen Lingg sold property at 135 Warren St. to Myer Development Group LLC & Evan Myers for $240,000
J. Hayes Properties, LLC sold property at 25 Jackson Ave to Brian Rana for $345,000
U.S. Bank Trust NA, trustees sold property at 18 Madison St. to Kaylee & Alexander Dufour for $194,900
D’s Infinite Doors, LLC sold property at 7 Culvert St. to Upstate Realty Holdings, LLC for $200,000
D’s Infinite Doors, LLC sold property at 9 Culvert St. to Upstate realty Holdings, LLC for $75,000
1010 19th Street LLC sold property at 110 Platt St. to Jamie E. & Thaddeus D. Jewell for $162,500
Queensbury
Scott Barnes sold property at 58 Michigan Ave to Michael & Irene Beckwith for $49,900
Patrick & Lisa O’Connor sold property at 12 Willow Rd. to Lisa K. Mcleod for $400,000
The Cheryl Hoyt Hackett Revocable Trust u/a/d Nov.25,1992, & The Winfred A. Thomas 2017 Trust u/a/d 4/3/17 sold property at 91 Rockhurst Rd to David & Jennifer Luce for $2.19-million
Estate of Mary Rose Hotzhouer sold property at 44 Gentry Ln to Maria Slywka for $305,000
Michelle Harrington sold property at 31 Patton Drive & Mountain View Rd. to Pauline Emmanuelle Dent for $225,000
55 Richardson Street LLC sold property at 47 Richardson Street to Jason Steinmuller for $42,000
Nicholas & Kerry Giumarra sold property at 38 Western Reserve Trail to Christopher Lynn & Benjamin Shanks for $600,000
Johnsburg
The Revocable Trust of Hilary J. Sweeney sold property at 8 Snowcrest Way to Daniel M. Rand for $487,000
Lake Luzerne
Robert W. Whipple sold property off East River Road to Michael C. Ludovico for $15,000
Tyler S. Baker sold property at 130 E. River Dr. to Carter Robert Springer for $250,000
Washington County
Argyle
Laurie & Paul D. McWhorter sold property At County Route 47 to Kelly Jackson for $75,000
Bernard P. Brennan sold property at 1279 County Route 49 to Heather Fougnier & Joel J. Dauteuil for $362,000
Cambridge
Weeping Birch Farm sold property at State Route 372 to Katherine Vail for $227,500
Jeffery T. Hammon, Brittany Barnard nka Hammond sold property at 21 Perry Lane to Thomad J. & Jessica L.Bruce for $168,491.97
Hampton
John Shaw sold property at 18 Greenfield Lane to Kelly S. Jones & Kimberly E. Cassera for $179,900
Hartford
Kelsey D. Campbell sold property at 336 County Route 19 to Paul & Wendy Rogers for $152,000
Hebron
Richard Quinlan sold property at 4115 County Route 30 to Rebecca Suzanne Terry for $215,000
Granville
Benjamin T. Zambrano sold property at 12 West View Drive to John Henry Lach & Mary Ann Lach for $175,000
Gary Gutowski as Exec. of Estate of Patricia O. Oathout sold property at 73 River Valley Drive to Alyssa N. Martella for $115,000
Fort Edward
Jeffery E. & Timothy Roberts sold property at 1 Thornwood Drive to Christopher M. Dorrer & Megan N. Roberts for $170,000
U.S. Bank National Assn., Owner Trustee, VRMTG Asset Trust sold property at 183 Blodgett Road to Christopher Browning for $150,842
Greenwich
Kathleen J. Keniry as Trustee of the Laureen J. Keniry Trust and Kathleen J., Michael J., Patrick J., and Pamela E., Keniry sold a portion of 41 North Road to Gary S. Smith & Kathryn Brennan Smith for $60,000
Jackson
Brent E. & Nancy K. Walker as Trustee of the Walker Family Trust, & Paul K. & Carlton K. walker sold property at 468 Colfax Road to Mark F. & Leslie Walker
Kingsbury
John Schaffer, Jr. & Amanda Schaffer sold property at 9 School Street to John Brunette, LLC for $110,000
Sierra Property Holdings, LLC sold property at 15 $th Street to Alexandra Goodnow for $245,000
Roderick W. Carpenter sold property at 97 Pearl Street to David Senecal & Amy Hildreth for $160,000
James G. Hartwyk, III & Danielle L. Hartwyk sold property at 8 Jasper Street to Andrew and Anna R. Russell for $260,000
Erik K. & Lisa L. Gundel sold property at 684 County Line Road to Brian & Erika Kelly for $90,000
Salem
Marcus J. Blanck sold property at 12 Thomas Street to Woody Hill Holdings LLC for $90,000
Albert C. Sheldon sold property at South Main Street to Hudson Headwater Health Network for $60,400
Paige Emily Smith, 25, passed away on June 4th, 2023, in Troy, NY.
Born on June 9th, 1997, in Glens Falls, New York daughter to William Smith.
Sister to Haley Kneebone and aunt to her two beautiful children.
Mother to three of the most beautiful children in the world Isabelle Rose, Carter Jameson, & Jackson Alexander.
Isabelle Rose being her first born and her only daughter. Looking just like her mother from the eyes and the hair to the nose and the hands, and right down to the mannerisms. She is the most gorgeous little girl in the world with the biggest heart in the world. She is beautiful, caring, nurturing, kind, and loving just like her mother. It is like looking and seeing a mini-Paige. The second born being Carter Jameson. And the third, who is the baby of the three is Jackson Alexander. Both are the most handsome little boys you will ever see. Truly heart throbs and have the most adorable smiles like their mom. They truly brighten up a room just like she did.
Paige was and always will be remembered as an amazing, fun, smart, intelligent, caring, kind, bubbly, goofy, silly, outgoing, and all-around loving woman, sister, friend, aunt, daughter, and mother. Paige had a smile that truly glowed and would light up a room. Especially when she would look at her three beautiful children. It was hard not to smile when you saw the love she had for them just by her smile. Her babies were and always will be her world. She would do and have done anything in life to keep them safe and protected. To make sure they knew their mom loved them so much. Even now as an angel she will be making sure they are safe, cared for, and always loved. Her true blessing in life was and will always be, being a mom. Her most treasured possessions are her three adorable children. She was proud to be a mom and proud to have the kids that she had. Her children will always be proud they get to call her mom. They will always treasure the love she gave them.
She was more than just a mom. She was a daughter to a man who loved her dearly. Someone he could go to and she could go to him. The older she was the more their bond grew, and they became more than father and daughter, they became friends. She was a sister, one that you could count on when you needed it, trust with your whole heart, and would be there for you in a heartbeat. She was an aunt, but that kind of aunt you could tell any secret too and the one that spoiled you more than even your grandparents. She was a friend, that type of friend that never lets you down. She knew how to have a great time and have fun, but when you needed her seriously, she would be there instantly. She was all around an amazing and loving woman that you would be lucky to know. One person in your life you wouldn’t want to let go off. One you would truly be thankful to know and treasure. She was someone who always thought of others. She always wanted to make you smile and would use the silliest snapchat filters for her pictures hoping it would bring you joy. She knew how to stand up for herself and was never afraid to say what was on her mind or how she truly felt. She had a strong drive and radiated great energy.
She loved the fall season but couldn’t wait for summer to go to Hampton Beach located in New Hampshire. It was her favorite place to go, she called it paradise. She loved cooking. It was a passion of hers making food from scratch and trying new recipes her family could enjoy. She loved this one hair style, it involved beautiful curls in it. It took her a while to get it but when she finally did it looked fantastic. When she had her mind set there was no goal that she herself would not accomplish.
She found passion in nursing and wanted to do it. Helping others, taking care of them, and all around just being her natural nurturing self. She finally achieved her biggest goal and did just that. She was offered a position at one of the largest health care unions called Collar City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on June 1st, 2023. Her hard work and dedication paid off. Her passion became reality.
Paige was someone you will always remember, someone you will always treasure, someone you will always be thankful for, and someone you will always love to have known. Even more would be thankful to have received love from her because her love was rare and special and truly given to the fullest.
Family & Friends calling hours/services are Saturday June 17th, 2023 from 4pm to 6pm at the Carleton Funeral Home in Hudson Falls, NY
Condolences & Flower Arrangements can be sent to 68 Main St, Hudson Falls, NY 12839 https://www.carletonfuneralhome.net/paige-emily
If you would like to donate and help with the funeral/services please visit the gofundme page (all donations go directly to cover the cost of the funeral/services): https://gofund.me/56c425e5
The City of Glens Falls Recreation Department will be offering swimming lessons in three different two-week sessions at the Glens Falls High School swimming pool! The first session will begin on Monday, June 26th. The cost is $60 for each swimmer for each of the two-week sessions.
The swimming lessons will be tailored to six different levels of swimming:
Level 1: Water Exploration (Ages 3 years old & older) – This course is designed to help preschoolers feel comfortable in the water. Elementary aquatic skills will be taught, which will allow students to develop fundamental skills and good foundation as they progress through the various levels of swimming.
Level 2: Primary Skills (Ages 4 years old & older) – This level will build on the student’s success in developing fundamental skills and the beginning of true locomotion skills. Students will learn to float without any assistance from the instructor, and to recover themselves into a vertical swimming position.
Level 3: Stroke Readiness (Ages 5 to 6 years old & older) – At this level of swimming, students will learn to perform the front crawl and the back crawl, the rules for diving safely into the water, as well as the fundamentals of treading water and doing the backstroke. All students must demonstrate what is taught at the Level 2 swimming level before moving up to Level 3.
Level 4: Stroke Development (Ages 7 to 8 years old & older) – The objective of this level is to develop more confidence in performing the front crawl and the back crawl as well as the backstroke while starting to increase the swimmer’s ability to perform these swimming movements over a longer distance. Swimmers will also be introduced to the breaststroke and the sidestroke while learning to turn at the side of the pool. All swimmers must demonstrate what is taught at the Level 3 swimming level before moving up to Level 4.
Level 5: Stroke Refinement (Ages 9 to 10 years old & older) – At this level, swimmers will continue to refine the various swimming strokes learned at the lower levels while being introduced to the butterfly stroke, the feet-first surface dive as well as springboard diving. Swimmers will also be expected to further increase their swimming distances with the front crawl, the back crawl, the side stroke, and the back stroke. All swimmers must demonstrate what is taught at the Level 4 swimming level before moving up to Level 5.
Level 6: Skill Proficiency (ages 11 & up) – This is the highest level that will be taught as all swimmers will focus on improving the various swimming strokes so one can swim with great ease, efficiency, and power over a long distance. Swimmers will also be introduced to the pike and tuck surface dives. All swimmers must demonstrate what is taught at the Level 5 swimming level before moving up to Level 6.
The first session will begin on Monday, June 26th, and run to Friday, July 7th. The second session will run from Monday, July 10th, to Friday, July 21st… And, the third session will run from Monday, July 24th, to Friday, August 4th. All levels of swimming will be scheduled as follows:
Dates & Times:
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
June 26 to July 7
July 10 to July 21
July 24-August 4
Level 1
9:30-10:00 10:00-10:30
9:30-10:00 10:00-10:30
9:30-10:00 10:00-10:30
Level 2
9:30-10:00 10:00-10:30
9:30-10:00 10:00-10:30
9:30-10:00 10:00-10:30
Level 3
9:30-10:15
9:30-10:15
9:30-10:15
Level 4
10:15-11:00
10:15-11:00
10:15-11:00
Level 5
11:00-11:45
11:00-11:45
11:00-11:45
Level 6
11:00-11:45
11:00-11:45
11:00-11:45
Please keep the following deadlines in mind when planning to register for one of the three sessions:
Friday, June 23rd, is the Registration Deadline for Session 1
Friday, July 7th, is the Registration Deadline for Session 2
Friday, July 21st, is the Registration Deadline for Session 3
In order to provide quality, distraction-free instruction, the City of Glens Falls Recreation Department requests that parents leave the area during the swimming sessions.
For more information or if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call the Recreation Department at (518) 615-0446, or (518) 761-3864.
Chef Donnah receives 2023 Women of Distinction Award from Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner
Lunch has become an event many students look forward to at Glens Falls High School! Much of that is thanks to the hard work the Head Chef for the High School and Middle School, Donnah Dignan-Lewis, and the entire cafeteria staff put into their delicious creations each and every day.
Chef Donnah’s contributions to the community go well beyond the school campus, which is why she is one of the recipients of the 2023 Women of Distinction Award, given out by Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner.
“For generations, women have made a difference in our communities, often with little recognition or acclaim,” said Assemblywoman Woerner. “These awards are given each year to women who have gone above and beyond to make a positive difference in the lives of others.”
Chef Donnah has been working in the food industry since 1998, and has been with the Glens Falls City School District since 2020. However, her connections to the Glens Falls community run much deeper. She owned and operated G.G. Mama’s Restaurant for eight years, and currently operates a personal chef and catering business when she isn’t busy making meals for students.
Elementary Art Teacher Suzanne Reed nominated Chef Donnah for the award. In the nomination Reed highlighted how excited and energized the entire school community has been about the food being offered in the cafeteria.
“Donnah has been cooking amazing, restaurant-quality food for school lunches,” said Mrs. Reed. “She has an ethnic flair to her cooking and has been introducing students to amazing new cuisine every day. She cooks healthy, interesting meals – some of them vegetarian. I simply can’t believe how delicious her food looks and how it’s opening the eyes of our students to cuisine from around the world.”
When Chef Doonah is not busy with her catering business or feeding our hungry students, she enjoys spending time with her two daughters and working out at ADK Crossfit and Queensbury Hot Yoga.
We are proud to recognize the top students of the GFHS Class of 2023! These students have demonstrated admirable self-discipline, dedication to learning, and unwavering commitment to academic success. Their contributions both within and outside our classrooms deserve high praise, and we are honored to celebrate their achievements!
Valedictorian: Clara Avery Salutatorian: Katherine Lieberth Top Students: Julian Stedman, Claire Seleen, Eloise Duggal, Hilary Burns, Sophie Campopiano, Ryan Healy, Dorothy France-Miller, Fiona Bombard, and Julia Kress
Glens Falls High School 2023 Student Awards:
United States Naval Academy appointment: Aiden Gormley
President’s Award for Educational Excellence: Clara Avery, Ava Lily Bell, Cole Bennett, Fiona Bombard, Hilary Burns, Sophie Campopiano, Rosalie Carlsen, Madison Clifford, Patrick Collins, Kate Crandall, Logan Drino, Eloise Duggal, Dorothy France-Miller, Aiden Gormley, Christopher Haggerty, Aidan Harrington, Ryan Healy, Ciara Hirsch, Julia Kress, Avery Lanfear, Katherine Lieberth, Macey Logan, Charlotte MacPherson, Peyton McClenning, Duvaney Mills, Lily Mulholland, Morrison Northrop, Ava Pirozzolo, Carson Rath, Emylou Richards, Claire Seleen, Julian Stedman, Olivia Teta, Aubrey Versailles, Holly Walton, Lauren Weil, Jillian Wendling, Jason Weng, Vincent Westfall, Cullen Wright, Timothy Zimmerman
NYS Attorney General’s Triple C Awards: Kate Crandall, Aiden Gormley, Duvaney Mills, Lily Mulholland, Sterling Towers, Vincent Westfall, Caiden Wilkinson
O’Brien Insurance Business Scholarship: Cira Sherman
Joseph H. Nudi, Sr. Entrepreneur Scholarship: Galen Dermott, Caiden Wilkinson
Nicholas G. Taylor, Jr. Business and Kindness Scholarship: Lily Mulholland
Red Cross Blood Drive Scholarships: Hilary Burns, Kate Crandall
The Myles Miller “Take a Giant Leap” Scholarship: Galen Dermott
D’ella Auto Group Business Scholarships: Peyton McClenning, Lily Mulholland
Hall Family Entrepreneur Scholarship: Caiden Wilkinson
Spirit of ’76 Scholarship (Sponsored by the Class of 1976): Cole Bennett
N. Harwood Beaty Jr. and Nancy S. Beaty Memorial Award: Sophie Campopiano
E. Leo and Louise F. Spain Scholarship: Dorothy France-Miller, Katherine Lieberth, Julian Stedman
“Big A” Jeff Aurelia Memorial Scholarship: Ciara Hirsch, William “Trey” Patton III, Ava Pirozzolo
Cameron Jace Quartiers Memorial Scholarship: Ciara Hirsch
Edward M. Bartholomew, Jr. Memorial Scholarships: Hilary Burns, Aidan Harrington
Walter H. and Walter T. Robinson Memorial Scholarship: Jason Weng
JWP Champ Scholarship: Cole Bennett
Barclay Prize for Philanthropy: Kate Crandall
Maria Morgan Memorial Scholarship: Julia Kress, Owen Kress
Mr. and Mrs. Norman B. Greene, Jr. Vocal Award: Rosalie Carlsen
McClure (“Mac”) Edward Deason Memorial Scholarship: Fiona Bombard, Charlotte MacPherson
Glens Falls Police Benevolent Association Scholarship: Kate Crandall
Alexander S. Gillan Memorial Scholarship: Julian Stedman
Clifford K. Bosworth Memorial Scholarship: Lily Mulholland
Alumni Association Prize for Chemistry: Morrison Northrup
Maurice and Grace Simmonds Memorial Science Award: Jason Weng
Glens Falls Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship: Cullen Wright
Gary Marcantonio Memorial Scholarship: Cole Bennett
Christene Beaudin Memorial Scholarship: Katherine Lieberth
Glens Falls Farmers Market Scholarship, in memory of Rachel Wells: Cira Sherman
Thomas I. Ford Memorial Teaching Scholarship: Olivia Teta
Varsity Swim Team Award: Carson Rath, Claire Seleen
Dave Strader Scholarship: Caleb Ashe
Hilda E. Hayes Award: Holly Walton
Alumni Scholarships: Lillian Haggerty, Jonah Levin, William “Trey” Patton III, Timothy Zimmerman
Betsy K. Austin Memorial Scholarship: Aidan Harrington
Bob and Sue Carty Award: Holly Walton
Feigenbaum Scholarship: Kate Crandall
James Digan Culinary Scholarship: Jillian Hammill
Joe Vogel Memorial Scholarship: Vincent Westfall
Thomas Collins Wingman Strong Memorial Scholarship: Patrick Collins
Adirondack Area School Boards Association Community Service Award: Katherine Lieberth, Julian Stedman
Sally Quinn Homkey Memorial Scholarship: Caleb Delvaux
Robert J. Homkey Memorial Scholarship: Patrick Collins
Graham Easson Scholarship: Christopher Haggerty
Francis Plumeau Memorial Scholarship: Pearl White
Julia Corbett Herlihy Prize: Julian Stedman
John A. and Mary Lou Noone Scholarship: Olivia Teta
Stanley E. Rummel Scholarship: Sterling Towers
Caroline Brown Memorial Scholarship: Hilary Burns, Kate Crandall, Ava Pirozzolo
Susan H. Seaman Memorial Award: Donald Kist, Mia Mosley, Sterling Towers
Dr. James W. Haviland Memorial Scholarship: Katherine Lieberth
Glens Falls City School District Foundation Scholarship: Sherry Malik Awan, Ava Lily Bell, Avishai Berg, Jefferson Brand, Galen Dermott, Nathaniel Donlon, Dorothy France-Miller, Christopher Haggerty, Lillian Haggerty, Jared Hance, Oshun Johansen-Everett, Julia Kress, Avery Lanfear, Macey Loga, Peyton McClenning, Lily Mulholland, Carson Rath, Emylou Richards, Claire Seleen, Aubrey Versailles, Lauren Weil, Jillian Wendling, Cullen Wright, Pearl White
Harry and Myrtle Gardner Scholarships: Ciara Hirsch, Morrison Northrup
Harvey R. Dearstyne III Memorial Scholarship: Amanda Maurer
Hess Scholarship: Joseph Flood
Karl R. McBride, Sr. Scholarship: Tucker Sokol
Richard W. Derby Scholarship: Julian Stedman
Charlotte Pruyn Hyde Award: Jamana Awan
Philip C. Brown Awards: Hilary Burns, Rosalie Carlsen, Kate Crandall, Ciara Hirsch, Julian Stedman, Holly Walton
Award for Excellence in World Languages: Fiona Bombard, Ciara Hirsch
Arts in Education Fund Senior Portfolio Awards First Place: Julian Stedman Second Place: Jillian Wendling Third Place: Julia Kress Honorable Mention: Sherry Malik Awan, Holly Walton Artist Statement: Morrison Northrup, Julian Stedman
Fort Edward Historical Association 2023 Senior Art Show President’s Award, Guild of Adirondack Artists: Jillian Wendling
Saratoga-Warren County Music Educators Award: Ryan Healy
Glens Falls Music Department Scholarship: Rosalie Carlsen
Dr. Bruce Michael Kantrowitz Scholarship: Lillian Haggerty
Marina C. Wallace Memorial Scholarship: Dorothy France-Miller
Freeman Memorial Scholarship: Tucker Sokol
James Morrissey Family Scholarship: Jason Weng
Glens Falls Rotary Club Service Scholarship: Ryan Healy
David Gancher Memorial Scholarship: Owen Kress
Ben and Sharon Aronson Scholarships: Eloise Duggal, Caiden Willkinson
Byron J. Jacobson and Anne J. Jacobson Prize: Clara Avery
Jacqueline Tyner Scholarship: Sophie Capopiano
Crary Fund Foundation Scholarships: Ava Lily Bell, Logan Drino, William “Trey” Patton III, Julian Stedman, Lauren Weil, Jillian Wendling
