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Purchase Students Chat With SeaWorld Penguin Expert
Lisa Willsey

The second graders at Purchase Elementary school had the unique opportunity to video chat with a "Penguin Expert" in SeaWorld, Florida.

The second graders at Purchase Elementary school had the unique opportunity to video chat with a "Penguin Expert" in SeaWorld, Florida.

The Purchase students, as well as three other schools from other parts of the country, were able to see and hear the “Penguin Expert” in the habitat of the penguins as he explained some of the distinguishing features of the animals as well as the importance of their living structure.

HHS Footlight Players Present Me and My Girl
Lisa Willsey

The Harrison High School Footlight Players proudly presented the classic musical Me and My Girl. The original book and lyrics are by L. Arthur Rose and Douglas Furber (revised book by Stephen Fry with contributions by Mike Ockrent) and music by Noel Gay.  Me and My Girl was presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. 

The Harrison High School Footlight Players proudly presented the classic musical Me and My Girl. The original book and lyrics are by L. Arthur Rose and Douglas Furber (revised book by Stephen Fry with contributions by Mike Ockrent) and music by Noel Gay.  Me and My Girl was presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. 

Performances were:
Thursday, February 28th at 7pm
Friday, March 1st at 7pm
Saturday, March 2nd  at 1pm and 7pm
Sunday, March 3rd at 1pm

Tickets were $10 for adults, $5 for students, with HCSD Faculty and Staff admitted free.  Tickets were purchased at www.myschoolbucks.com or at the door the day of the performance.

The show revolves around an unapologetically unrefined cockney gentleman named Bill who learns that he is the 14th heir to the Earl of Hareford.  However, he will only receive his inheritance if Sir John and the Duchess approve of him. The Duchess feels that with a little grooming, Bill will be suitable to inherit the title – and the money. However, she insists that Bill break up with his cockney girlfriend, Sally.  Bill refuses to accept the title if he cannot keep Sally as his girl. Eventually, Sally is groomed to become more lady-like. Thus, Bill is allowed to inherit the title and keep his girl. (Synopsis courtesy of Stage Agent)

Students Win Debate Tournament
Lisa Willsey

Congratulations to the Harrison High School Debate team who captured both the Varsity and JV Championships at the 44th University of Pennsylvania tournament (a.k.a. the Liberty Bell Classic) this year

Congratulations to the Harrison High School Debate team who captured both the Varsity and JV Championships at the 44th University of Pennsylvania tournament (a.k.a. the Liberty Bell Classic) this year. This was the first time in team history that two Harrison debaters have closed out the varsity division of a bid tournament; additionally, the team claimed the JV championship, and was one ballot away from a close-out in that division.

This is also the second consecutive year that Harrison has won both Lincoln-Douglas divisions of Penn, bringing the team's tournament win count to 13 and Tournament of Champions bid count to 11 so far this season.

In varsity, senior Eli Lapkin and junior Ethan Voskoff were co-champions. This was Eli’s first tournament win of the season and he earned his 4th TOC bid in the process. Ethan was the tournament's 4th place speaker and earned his first TOC bid of the season.

Sophomore Sonali Nicola cleared to elimination rounds where she reached partial doubles (the top 23) and was eliminated on a close 2-1 decision. This is Sonali's second time clearing at a bid tournament. Rounding out the varsity division were sophomores Rebecca Anderson, Molly Ryan, and Giovanni Cutri, all of whom had solid 3-3 records in a competitive field. Rebecca was also 9th speaker in the varsity division.

In JV, freshman Luka Safar was the tournament champion, clearing to elimination rounds as the 2nd seed and 2nd speaker! This is Luka's second tournament win this season. Freshman Ali Ahmad reached semifinals, where he was eliminated on a close 2-1 decision. He placed 4th overall, and was top speaker in JV.

Freshman Gabe Voskoff reached quarterfinals, where he was coached over by Luka based on seeding, placing 7th overall. Freshman Mai Blaustein reached octofinals, where she was eliminated on a close 2-1 decision; she placed 11th overall, and was 6th speaker in JV.