WAITING FOR A CUE
      Flutist Erin Hodson, a student at Heim Middle School, watches Director Paul Simmons for his cue to start during the District Middle School Band Festival held March 7 at South High School.
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Clarification
      The Amherst Bee was submitted incorrect information from the district for the Williamsville North High School honor roll that appeared in the March 7 edition. A correct list will appear in an upcoming edition.
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Amherst schools' pre-K program examined by board
by PATRICK J. NAGY Reporter
      The history of pre-kindergarten in the Amherst Central School District was explored at the March 6 Board of Education meeting. Mary Lavin, principal of the Windermere Boulevard Elementary Early Childhood Center, said pre-kindergarten has undergone significant expansion since the board approved it ...
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BAND FESTIVAL
      Casey Middle School students (from left to right) Samantha Payne, Mark Flemming and Domonic Scaduto, members of the trumpet section, performed in the District Middle School Band Festival held March 7 at Williamsville South High School. Transit, Heim and Mill middle schools also performed.
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School News
      St. Leo the Great School, on Sweet Home Road, recently held their St. Leo the Great Spelling Bee. Channing McCabe, a seventh grader was this year's champion. In second place was Alex Walfrand, a fifth grader and in third place was Hadi Al-Jabi- Lopez, a sixth grader.
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South invites former Columbine student to speak about tolerance
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
      The tragedy at Columbine High School in 1999 was one of the worst attacks in a high school, taking the lives of 13 people and wounding 21. From despair came hope as a group formed Rachel's Challenge to promote positive changes in school communities. The organization is named after Rachel Scott, wh...
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Maple East
Students have 'Fun with Fitness'
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      Children today have instant entertainment at their disposal with television, the Internet and an endless number of video games. And oftentimes, good old-fashioned exercise just doesn't fit in with all of those distractions. At Maple East Elementary, school social worker and wellness facilitator Ka...
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CLASS OFFICERS
      Sacred Heart Academy has elected the Freshwomen class officers for this year (from left to right) Treasurer Leah Biddle of Orchard Park, Executive Board Member Emalie Herberger of Clarence, President Stephanie Lash of Lockport, Vice President Kelsey McArthur of Amherst, and Secretary Jennifer Cann...
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Former Amherst student takes part in World Model UN
      In March, approximately 1,500 students from around the globe will gather in Geneva, Switzerland, for the largest student Model United Nations Conference, the Harvard World Model UN. Included is Elizabeth Rivard, 23, a 2001 graduate of Amherst High School.
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Tax preparation services available at UB North
      Students in the University at Buffalo's School of Management who belong to Beta Alpha Psi, the national honor society for accounting and finance students, will offer free tax preparation services to the Western New York community this tax season. The free service will be available to individuals a...
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St. Leo the Great School names honor rolls
      St. Leo the Great School in Amherst announces the following students who obtained honor roll and merit awards for the second marking period: Fourth Grade First Honors: Caterina Fiorotto, Cheyenne Freely. Second Honors: Peter Evancho, Alexandra Kamieniarz, Kenneth Meshlovitz, Emma Ruggiero, Ro...
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Christian Central Academy names students to honor, merit rolls
      The following Amherst students at Christian Central Academy have been named to the high honor, honor or merit rolls for the second marking period school year: High Honor Roll Grade six - Kayla Burt; grade 10 - Nathan Kindred and Sarah Caputi; grade 11 - Meredith McLaughlin and Andrew Moser
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Last call for nominations for Williamsville Wall of Fame
      The deadline for nominations to the Williamsville Wall of Fame 2007 induction is March 31. This distinguished award honors the outstanding achievement and contributions of Williamsville graduates from East, North and South high schools.
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ALL-COUNTY
      Maple East fourth-graders Hannah Malof and Mandela Namaste performed at Kleinhan's Music Hall in the Elementary All-County Orchestra on March 3. Students from the Williamsville Central School District were selected to participate.
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Williamsville planetarium hosts March Moon Madness
      During March Madness, basketball fans everywhere admire shooting stars on the hardwood. But in Williamsville, true stargazers can shoot for the moon, literally, during the Williamsville Central School District planetarium's Moon March Madness. The Williamsville Space Lab Planetarium, 1595 Hopkins...
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North High School student honored as Outstanding Teenager In Community
      Motivated, dedicated and extraordinary are just a few words chosen to describe Joseph Maxwell who has been recognized by Next Step Magazine as a 2007 Super Teen. As a result of this honor, Maxwell will be featured on the cover of the March/April issue of the magazine.
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Amherst resident, Morrisville State College student participates in homeless shelter project
      Homeless shelters made by students in Morrisville State College's Architectural Studies and Design and Landscape Architectural Studies programs will be on display in March in the Winner Gallery at the Stone Quarry Hill Art Park in Cazenovia. Architectural studies and design student Christopher Goo...
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On the Campus
      Elizabeth W. Mittlefehldt of Williamsville will study abroad in Vienna, Italy during the 2007 spring semester at St. Lawrence University. She is a graduate of The Buffalo Seminary in Buffalo.
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