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Webb students participate in Herkimer County Gov. Intern program

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Front row: Megan Greene (TOW), Carissa Huber (TOW), Allie Evans (TOW), Ally Cooper (TOW) Back Row: Chairman Bernie Peplinski, Luke Monroe (TOW), Carter Lawrence (TOW), Cody Keeler (CVA), Steven Bergin (CVA), Harry Gibson (CVA), Wally Szarek (PCS), and Legislator Peter Manno. Courtesy photo

The 4-H Government Intern Program, sponsored by the Herkimer County Legislature and administered by Cornell Cooper-ative Extension 4-H Youth Development Program of Herkimer County, recently concluded another successful semester.

Ten students representing the Herkimer County school districts of Town of Webb, Central Valley Academy and Poland Central School participated in the program by exploring current issues and learning more about the functions of their county government through the committee system.  Continue reading →

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Caroline DeFilipps to study general ed. with an art emphasis

IMG_8938*****by Gina Greco

Town of Webb senior Caroline DeFilipps, 18, has lived in Old Forge all her life, attending the Town of Webb school.

At the time of this interview she was deciding whether to enroll at Onondaga Community College or Utica College, with an eye toward General Education studies.

“I want to take two years to figure out what I really want to do for the following two,” she said. Continue reading →

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Mark DeVoldre to join the Navy following graduation

Mark DeVoldre

Mark DeVoldre

by Gina Greco

Town of Webb senior Mark DeVoldre, 18, has lived in Old Forge all his life.

In the fall, he said he plans to enlist in the Navy.

“There are a lot of benefits that come along with it,” he said.

Mark said he was impressed with the Navy recruiters that he spoke with, as to the opportunity.

“I wasn’t really looking in that direction at first; they gave a presentation and it won me over,” he said. Continue reading →

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Madison Rice planning to study engineering at college

Madison Rice

Madison Rice

by Gina Greco

Town of Webb school senior Madison Rice, 18, came to Inlet from the Baldwin-sville area when she was in third grade.

“We moved here for a change,” Madison said.

In the fall, she said she wants to start on an eventual masters degree in Civil Engineering with some business classes and a minor in Architecture.

The University of Tennessee or South Carolina State University are her two top choices, she said. Continue reading →

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Quentin Lucas looks to go into law enforcement field

Quentin Lucas

Quentin Lucas

by Gina Greco

Town of Webb school senior Quentin Lucas, 17, moved to Old Forge three years ago from the Rochester area.

After graduation, he is looking forward to furthering his education at North Country Community College in Saranac Lake.

He plans to major in Criminal Justice and minor in Sociology, he said.

“Learning about the different cultures and people will help me become a great cop. The two degree programs go well together,” he said. Continue reading →

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Webb High School: Students trained for emergency health response

Webb student T. Hulser demonstrates CPR on a practice figure. Courtesy photo

Webb student T. Hulser demonstrates
CPR on a practice figure. Courtesy photo

by Gina Greco

Town of Webb high school students are now required to have training in hands-only Cardio-pul-monary Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) prior graduation.

New York State made this effective on October 7, 2015.

CPR and AED have always been taught as part of health class, according to Webb teacher and CPR certified, Diane Amos. Continue reading →

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The Pajama Game…

IMG_6150******The Town of Webb school Drama Department staged its much anticipated spring musical production at the school on Friday and Saturday, March 11 and 12. Shown performing above is Olivia Phaneuf as Babe Williams. Photo by Gina Greco

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