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John Jay Sweep Finishes Off Brewster to Open Volleyball Season
On Friday September 1, John Jay opened the season at home by jumping out to a 2-0 lead versus Brewster. A possible bad sign since the Wolves blew three such leads last year, and the collapses have still been a topic of conversation. “We talked a lot about cracking under pressure,” said Megan Flynn. So finishing was the outcome in mind, and taking the second ball for her team, Zoe Dollar praised her hitters for completing a storyline that always takes place at the net.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Retirees from Somers School District Celebrate Community and Reminisce about the Good Times
Four times a year, former Somers teachers, support staff and administration get together at Il Forno to enjoy each other’s company and reminisce about the good times. But the relaxed affair isn’t just about patting themselves on the back for a job well done, according to Somers Intermediate School Teacher Kay Staplin.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Education
At the Harvey School, Baseball is a Family Affair for the Ortega's
Growing up, Kira Ortega got as many backyard pitches from her father as her twin brother Kirk. They also played baseball on the same teams until the sister opted for softball at age 11. The twins continued their divergence on the diamond at the Harvey School, but when a lack of interest had the school disband the softball team, Kira was left outside the lines. So the senior, three sport athlete did what she has always done. She stepped up to the plate.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Despite Great Performances, TÁR Fails to Hit the High Notes
If you attend the symphony, the ultimate uplift ends in a crescendo that builds alongside the many waves of the conductor’s baton. In the case of TÁR, Cate Blanchett is holding the stick and director Todd Field is gesturing the flow in a fictional story that follows one of the greats. All the standard downfalls of power, arrogance and fame, the film definitely sees the house come down. But the lead up Field tries to orchestrate doesn’t sync up and becomes a long two hour and 38 minute wait for the end.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Geeks
Reservoir Road Brings Community and Music at the Yellow Studio
The Yellow Studio in the Yellow Monkey Village aims to be a place where women can nurture their creative side and showcase the work they produce, according to founder/owner Tina Villaveces. An art gallery, residency and performing space, Reservoir Road got the call on Wednesday August 23, and lead singer Robin Reitzes was on chord with the studio’s mission
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Beat
The Menu with Ralph Fiennes Will Settle Real Well in Your Stomach
For the guests of Ralph Fiennes in The Menu, a reservation is definitely needed for his exclusive island restaurant retreat. Of course, no such requirement is in place for us common folk in the viewing audience. Still, once getting a seat at the table there might be some confusion. Like having a side order of fast food with filet mignon, the 107 minute feature is both hilarious and horrifying, and director Mark Mylod’s dichotomy will have you unsure of which to chew on. But by the time the fifth course arrives, a five star rating is assured.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Geeks
May Pang Reveals a Love Story in The Lost Weekend. Top Story - September 2023.
If you’re even remotely aware of the actual ballad of John and Yoko, you know that the pair had a split in the early 70s, and John referred to the hiatus as The Lost Weekend. A burst of drugs, alcohol and woman is assumed, and likely succumbed to the standard operating procedure of the typical rock star. But the headline does not tell the story, according to the woman at the center of the decades long misconception.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Beat
The She-Units Embrace Flag Football and are Angels in Victory
Click for Photos : https://richmonetti.smugmug.com/SomersThursdayFF/ The oppressive heat gone, the Westchester Female Flag Football League was on again Thursday August 3, and Christine Koenitzer was among the players who chilled the chance to take a breather from motherhood. “It’s time for us,” said the Yorktown resident. But the respite didn’t keep the quarterback and her team from turning up the heat on Cosmic Charlie’s Angels of Katonah.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Foxy Mama’s Come to Life in Victory over the Bees Knees of Somers
On Thursday July 27, the Westchester Female Flag Football League got together for another night of gridiron games, and the Foxy Mama’s were there again to represent for Katonah/Lewisboro. Proud in Purple, the contingent of Cross River area Moms faced the Bees Knees of Somers. But Whitney Hartmann was not charmed by her opponents for very long and set the tone on the second play from scrimmage.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Andrew Hammer is Still Pitching with Heart
Photo by Mitchell Hammer After completing his time at John Jay last year, Andrew Hammer got a scholarship from Curry College, and while nervous when the day arrived, it was excitement that ruled the day. “It’s basically what I wanted all of high school and what I trained for,” he said. “It’s right there and I’m officially starting,” he remembered. So thrown in like the rest of the freshman, the pitcher stood tall despite the fact that the early going began decidedly on the down side.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
On the Field and in the Classroom Caroline Panzirer has Been a Rock at Colgate
Photo by Olivia Hokanson/Colgate Athletics Any college freshman knows that going away to school can be the adventure of a lifetime. On the other hand, the temptation to indulge in too much action has many succumb. So a year under her belt, Caroline Panzirer credits her parents and the community of John Jay coaches and teachers for not allowing extracurricular excess to gain the upper hand
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
