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In This Bethlehem Local News Insider Issueβ¦
πΒ BETHELEHEM AREA EVENTS
π₯π¦ EAGLES SOAR INTO THE SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS! π₯π
π₯ππBLACKBIRDS SURVIVE A THRILLER & ADVANCE TO THE SEMIFINALS! π₯π
π¨π RCS STUDENTS INDUCTED INTO NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY ποΈππ
ππ VOORHEESVILLE DIONYSIANS TAKE HOME OUTSTANDING MUSICAL HONORS! πΆπ
Introducing the Bethlehem Area Live Community Calendar
Bethlehem Area Events
MAY 24th
MAY 25th
Bethlehem Memorial Day Remembrances and Parade, Monday, May 25; Parade kicks off at 11:00 AM
MAY 26th
MAY 27th
National-Senior-Health-and-Fitness-Day at Elm Avenue Park, Elm Avenue, Delmar -12pm-2:30pm
Game Day - Open to ALL at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Elm Avenue, Delmar, NY, USA 2pm-4pm
MAY 28th
Adult Fall Prevention Program at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Elm Avenue, Delmar, NY - 1pm-2pm
COFFEEHOUSE OPEN MIC NIGHT at Adams Station Apartments Clubhouse - 5:30pm -7:30pm
MAY 29th

π₯π¦ EAGLES SOAR INTO THE SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS! π₯π

Picture Credit: Bethlehem Central School District
π₯π¦ EAGLES SOAR INTO THE SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS! π₯π
The Bethlehem Central Eagles varsity boys lacrosse team is moving on! πͺπ₯
On Saturday, the #3 ranked Eagles delivered a dominant performance in the Section 2 Class B Quarterfinals, defeating #6 Queensbury by a final score of 13-5! ππ€π§‘
Bethlehem came out strong on both ends of the field and never let up as they continued their postseason push toward a sectional championship. π¦ π₯ π
NEXT UP:
π Wednesday, May 27
β° 4:15 PM
π Ballston Spa High School
π₯ #3 Bethlehem Eagles vs. #2 Ballston Spa Scotties
The stakes keep getting bigger as the Eagles head into the Section 2 semifinals looking to keep their championship hopes alive!
π₯ Congratulations to the players, coaches, and the entire Bethlehem lacrosse community on another huge playoff victory! Letβs go Eagles! π¦ π₯
#BethlehemEagles #Sectionals #BoysLacrosse #GoEagles #BethlehemNY #Section2 #CapitalRegionSports #HighSchoolLacrosse #BethlehemLocalNews π₯ππ¦
π₯π€π BLACKBIRDS SURVIVE A THRILLER & ADVANCE TO THE SEMIFINALS! π₯π

π₯ππBLACKBIRDS SURVIVE A THRILLER & ADVANCE TO THE SEMIFINALS! π₯π
The Voorheesville Blackbirds varsity boys lacrosse team is heading to the Section 2 Class D semifinals after an incredible nail-biting playoff victory on Saturday! ππ₯
The #4 ranked Blackbirds battled all game long and edged out #5 Greenwich/Cambridge by a final score of 9-8 in an exciting sectional quarterfinal showdown! πͺπ₯
Voorheesville showed toughness, grit, and composure under pressure to hold on for the huge postseason win and keep their championship hopes alive. ππ
π NEXT UP:
π
Wednesday, May 27
β° 7:00 PM
π Schuylerville High School
π₯ #4 Voorheesville vs. #1 Schuylerville
The Blackbirds now prepare for a massive semifinal matchup as they continue their impressive playoff run! ππ₯
Congratulations to the players, coaches, and entire Voorheesville lacrosse community on an exciting sectional victory! Letβs go Blackbirds! π₯π€π
#Voorheesville #Blackbirds #Sectionals #BoysLacrosse #GoBlackbirds #Section2 #CapitalRegionSports #HighSchoolLacrosse #BethlehemLocalNews π₯ππ₯
π¨π RCS STUDENTS INDUCTED INTO NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY ποΈππ

Photo Credits: RCS Communications
π¨π RCS STUDENTS INDUCTED INTO NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY ποΈππ
Creativity, dedication, and artistic talent were celebrated this week at Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School as 21 students were officially inducted into the National Art Honor Society (NAHS)! ππ¨
Membership in NAHS is a significant achievement that recognizes students for:
ποΈ Excellence in art
π Strong academic performance
π€ Positive classroom contributions
π¨ Commitment to creativity and community involvement
Throughout the year, RCS NAHS students participated in a variety of artistic and collaborative projects that helped connect students, schools, and the wider community through the power of art. β€οΈ
Among this yearβs highlights:
π¨ Collaborative artwork projects with A.W. Becker Elementary students
π The Third Annual YAM Summit
ποΈ Community-focused art initiatives and creative leadership opportunities
During the induction ceremony, student leaders reflected on how NAHS has helped strengthen friendships, inspire creativity, and create meaningful experiences throughout the district. π
The ceremony also honored graduating seniors by presenting them with graduation cords recognizing their dedication and achievements in the arts. πποΈ
π Congratulations to all newly inducted members and graduating seniors of the RCS National Art Honor Society!
ποΈ NEW NAHS MEMBERS:
Samantha Bray, Myla Castagna, Paige Castagna, Ava Conlon, Jacquelyn Cordero, Olivia Datri, Helena Desnoyers, Madelene Espinoza, Bella Grundman, Xin Yi Lin, Kirsten Molino, Alice Nickerson, Laila Rabideau, Alexis Rice, Irelyn Rinella, Hayden Rossman, Olivia Scott, Jack Smith, Harmony Spaulding, Samantha White, and Matthew Whitten.
π NAHS SENIORS:
Nico Bonilla, Caileigh Burnham, Jillian Decker, Helena Desnoyers, Gabriella DβEsposito, Stephanie Diaz, Troy Drobner, Autumn Lischak, Aubrey Meddaugh, Sandra GuzmΓ‘n-Ortiz, Laila Rabideau, Leslie Sill, Owen Smith, Colleen Teetsel, Kyra Therrien, and Bryon Zigrest.







π² Original Article:
https://www.rcscsd.org/article/2923871
#RCS #NationalArtHonorSociety #StudentArtists #ArtsEducation #CapitalRegionSchools #RavensPride #HighSchoolArt #BethlehemLocalNews π¨ποΈπ
ππ VOORHEESVILLE DIONYSIANS TAKE HOME OUTSTANDING MUSICAL HONORS! πΆπ

Cast and Crew of Hadestown stand on stage at Proctors. Image Credit: Voorheesville Central School District
ππ VOORHEESVILLE DIONYSIANS TAKE HOME OUTSTANDING MUSICAL HONORS! πΆπ
A huge congratulations to the Voorheesville Dionysians, whose production of βHadestown: Teen Editionβ earned the prestigious Outstanding Musical β Tier B award at the High School Musical Theatre Awards! ππ
The awards ceremony took place May 16 at Proctors in Schenectady and celebrated outstanding student theater productions from schools across the Capital Region. Modeled after the Tony Awards, the event featured live performances, musical numbers, and recognition for excellence both on and off the stage. πΆβ¨
The Outstanding Musical award honors the incredible teamwork behind an entire production, including:
π€ Vocal performances
π Choreography
π¨ Set design & construction
π‘ Lighting
π Costuming
πΌ Music preparation
π Countless hours of dedication from students, directors, and staff
Months of rehearsal, creativity, and collaboration clearly paid off for the talented cast and crew of βHadestown: Teen Edition.β β€οΈ
This recognition shines a spotlight on the strength of Voorheesvilleβs performing arts program and the hard work of the students and educators who made the production possible. πππ
Congratulations to everyone involved in this amazing accomplishment! ππ
#Voorheesville #Dionysians #Hadestown #StudentTheater #HighSchoolMusicalTheatreAwards #Proctors #CapitalRegionArts #PerformingArts #BethlehemLocalNews πππΆ
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