Sheepshead Bay
Budding essayists had their eye on the prize and took on the challenge of writing about “Older Women in Your Life Who Are Special and Why” for Sheepshead Nursing Rehabilitation Center’s inaugural contest for students in the fourth and fifth grades.
The winners were: fifth-grader Zeynep Celik and fourth-grader Henrich Kundel from PS 195 in Manhattan Beach, and Layla Avery and Angelina D. Vilar, who are in the fifth and fourth grades, respectively, at PS 277 in Gerritsen Beach.
The entries were inspiring and brought joy to the residents, who helped select the winners, said the chief operating officer and administrator.
“The stories and warm sentiments shared by the children touched the hearts of everyone who read their essay submissions,” said Jerome Kahan, adding the facility was looking forward to future such partnerships with local schools.
Nursing director Chris Amato and recreation director Chrissy Gorman presented winners their awards in front of classmates, teachers, and school administrators at their respective schools.
Sheepshead Nursing and Rehabilitation [2840 Knapp St. in Sheepshead Bay, (718) 646–5700].
Bay Ridge
Welcome coach
Put your hands together for Marie McGoldrick-Raico, the new volleyball coach at Xaverian High School.
President Robert Alesi gave Standing O the good news, adding our pal Coach Marie joins fellow new arrivals Margaret McKeon, girls’ basketball coach and assistant athletic director; Mark Biancoviso, softball coach; and Erin Kennedy, girls’ soccer and lacrosse coach — and gym and biology teacher.
“We are incredibly blessed to have a coach of Marie’s caliber joining our athletics program,” said Alesi. “Like all the coaches at Xaverian, Marie exemplifies the best elements of high school athletics.”
Xaverian High School [7100 Shore Rd. at 71st Street in Bay Ridge, (718) 836–7100].
Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Techies soar
Three cheers to the Brooklyn Public Library’s Today’s Teens, Tomorrow’s Techies grads, who celebrated their commencement day on June 15.
The occasion lauded students, ages 14 to 18, who participated and completed coursework in coding, programming, game design, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D printing, visual effects, and robotics.
In the classroom and as members of the library’s volunteer team, graduates learn skills that they will be able to use professionally and personally for the rest of their lives.
Brooklyn Public Library Dweck Center [10 Grand Army Plaza in Prospect Lefferts Garden, (718) 230–2100].
