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Somers Grad Continues on the Path as Filmmaker
See Crowd Photos Below Spencer Santini got her start as a production assistant on the set of Bakeaway Camp with Martha Stewart, graduated to production coordinator on Season 9 of the Netflix version of Queer Eye and is working as a producer for an upcoming pilot on HGTV. But her first film credit comes much closer to home.
By Rich Monetti26 days ago in Geeks
Thanksgiving Shootout Raises Money for Children's Cancer Society
Please scroll to the bottom of the article for photos on the day. On Friday November 28, SCC Flag Football hosted their 5th Annual Women's Thanksgiving Shootout at John Jay's Contest Field. Over one hundred women participating this year, the level of play and competition has gone up once again, according to League Director Adam Kern. But there is a crucial constant that has not run its course
By Rich Monettiabout a month ago in Unbalanced
Somers Too Big for John Jay in 73-59 Loss
See Photos Below Last year, John Jay swept Somers in the regular season, and the Tuskers were likely looking for revenge. An 18 point third quarter lead said as much. Still, the Wolves got the lead down to eight in the closing moments of the quarter. But the elephants dug in and refused to leave without stomping out the home team
By Rich Monettiabout a month ago in Unbalanced
Filmmaker is Much More than Her Disability
Larger society’s introduction to autism came on the heels of Dustin Hoffman’s portrayal in Rain Man. As a result, autism ceased to be seen as a developmental disability and a wide variety of services sprung out, according to Melissa Martinez-Areffi. The film and television industry, on the other hand, is still stuck in 1988. “Nobody took the next step,” said Martinez-Areffi, and if anyone knows about the lingering stereotype, it’s the Hollywood producer’s daughter.
By Rich Monettiabout a month ago in Geeks
Somers Basketball Previews
See action and crowd shots at end of article Somers Basketball Ready to Rebound from Last Year with Energy The 2024-25 girls basketball season didn’t return a lot of wins last year and the attempt to turn around the ship maybe isn’t such a great place to be. But new Coach Kevin Rogers disagrees.
By Rich Monettiabout a month ago in Unbalanced
Senior Art Show at the Community House Stays in the Moment
For Senior Art, Please Scroll to the end of the article On Monday November 24, the Bedford Recreation Department held their annual Senior Art Show at the Bedford Hills Community House. Cubism, watercolor and acrylics lining the walls, the imagery spoke for itself, but so did a process that importantly slowed the pace, according to Noreen Donovan.
By Rich Monettiabout a month ago in Art
Somers Opens Season with Milestone Victory
Please Scroll to end of article for the photos When Derek Kuchinsky’s pin put Somers up 26-9, the December 4 match versus John Jay seemed pretty well in hand. So an 8-1 deficit for Joe Simoncini didn’t appear all that urgent. The 157 pounder wasn’t scoreboard watching, though.
By Rich Monettiabout a month ago in Unbalanced
Somers Cheerleaders are on a Roll
See Photos at end of Article Cheerleader Team Aims for National Championship On Wednesday, Nov. 19, SYSO Cheerleading held its annual showcase at Somers Intermediate School. With a gym full of enthusiastic parents, 147 athletes from six age groups took center stage. Those include the Tiny Tuskers (K-2), D8, D10 small, D10 large, and D12, but the 14D finale served as a preview of bigger things to come in early December.
By Rich Monetti2 months ago in Unbalanced
A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream Comes to Life
See Photos at end of article From Thursday November 20 through Saturday Night, the John Jay Theater Workshop will present, A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream, and in portraying Theseus, Sophia Cheng sang praise to the master. “Shakespeare defined theater for an age that was bleak and empty, and he humanized art,” the actress assured. But the era and the old school words that go along with the comedy shouldn’t be a concern, according to Aaron Koenig.
By Rich Monetti2 months ago in Geeks
Almost, Maine Comes Home to the Somers Theater Company
See Photos at end On Saturday November 15, the Somers High School Theater Company Presented Almost, Maine and amore was in the air. “The play is about love,” said Evan Aronoff. But the actor who portrayed “East” was quick to avoid pigeonholing the play as a straight up romcom.
By Rich Monetti2 months ago in Geeks
Somers Run Ends with 40-17 Loss to Rye
See Somers and Rye Photos at end of Article When Gavin Kelly hit a 37 yard field goal with 92 seconds left in the first half, Somers looked on their way to a 5th straight sectional championship. Up 10-0, Rye used the time constraint to discard their first have conservative game plan. They scored on two long passes, and the Rye air attack was far from done.
By Rich Monetti2 months ago in Unbalanced
