The Family Times June 2009 Archive
In 2005, Congress passed an Energy Policy Act that exempted natural gas companies from making a public disclosure of the chemical components used in hydraulic fracing fluid. Last month, Congressman Maurice Hinchey of New York attempted to …
When we entered room 107, the journalism headquarters, for the first time as new interns, we all expected that we would come in and do our own individual projects; we did not understand what team work really was. Little did we know we …
Waking up in my bed, I roll over to a phone that is lit up with 40 new text messages all from the same person. My first instinct before even leaving my bed was to pick up the phone and call her. “Hello… Where are you…? I’m coming to pick you up.”
Before the summer of 2004, I thought camp was all about hot dogs and golden tans and summer love. At fourteen, I was desperate for a chance to break away from my parents and acquire some social skills before I made the journey into the unknown: high school.
Livening Up The Community With Song
Paul Geer, the Family Foundation School choral director, used the bus ride from Hancock to Delhi to announce the day’s order of events and the music lineup to the FFS chorus. The Family Singers were to make their big appearance at the …
Family Foundation School Students Talent Show
The Family Foundation School is home to many singers, dancers, and musicians; these gifted students are hard to miss. However, many of their talents transcend the everyday, run of the mill high school garage band or ballet dancer.
Middle School Art Students Blossom
Why is it so quiet in the Middle School on Tuesday morning? Art teacher, Robin Ducey, said, “You can almost hear a pin drop during art class because the students are so focused.” The Four middle school art students are working …
FFS welcomed five new families in May, and five in June. In May FFS hosted visits from Dr. Jim Roche, an education consultant, and two representatives from Winston Preparatory private day school in Manhattan. In May, Jeff Brain, Vice President …
Family Foundation School Elects New Student Interns
“I can hardly contain my jubilation,” said Kendra S., the new counseling department intern. The new student intern list is up. There are a total of 18 future interns for next semester, and they’re all grateful to be given the opportunity to help out …
One Last Night Out For FFS Seniors
With graduation day in sight, the June 2009 graduates headed to Moosic, Pa., home of the Scranton Yankees, for pizza, baseball, fireworks, and one last night out together. The June graduates were accompanied by staff members …
9th Annual Family Foundation School Awards Banquet
Girls’ and boys’ basketball, soccer, forensics, dance, softball, cheerleading, and the rest of the competitive extracurricular activities, as well as drama and dance were featured at the 9th annual FFS awards banquet on Saturday, June 13.
On Saturday, June 13, the Family Foundation School Venture Crew and Boy Scouts troop 174 volunteered at the Callicoon Fire Department’s pancake breakfast. While the firemen cooked the food, the students served it to attending locals.
My mother passed away September 21, 2005. She had been diagnosed with cancer in February but did not let our family know until mid-April. Those five months when she was in the hospital were painfully tough. I would spend every day in …
I want to talk about an experience I had, last April 9. I had been called home by my dad six days earlier, since my mom was in the hospital and she had taken a turn for the worse. She was in to get chemotherapy induction treatments for …
Student of the Month July, 2009
The votes are in! The Family Foundation School staff and students have chosen Pat C. as the Student of the Month for July. Over the past year at The Family School, Pat has learned who he really is through being honest with himself and others. He …
Victor C. is one of three FFS students to become an Eagle Scout this semester. Victor began his scouting career in the fifth grade. He has continued participating in the scouts since his arrival at The Family School 17 months ago. Victor started …
My life was spiraling out of control, and I was convinced of only one thing: I was going to be skinny. No matter what it took I would do it. Already battling with self-mutilation, my self-esteem was diminishing as time went on. I couldn’t …
Reverends Ralph and Liz Groskoph invited Central New York Diocesan Bishop Skip Adams to spend lunch with students from The Family Foundation School, on Tuesday, June 9. A number of students signed up to eat lunch with …
The Family Foundation School chapel was filled with the sound of music and worship on the final day of May. Father Stephen Morris invited his friend Father John Zharsky, a Greek Orthodox priest, to come and lead a special service for …
After working at The Family Foundation School for the last four years, Pastor Andy Weidner is off for Heart Lake, Pa. Along with leading the Monday morning Methodist chapel service, he has been guiding students in their spirituality and …
Family One said goodbye to eight members this month. They had their graduation party at Oquaga Creek. Andrew A., Ethan M., Andrew S., and Sheree B. graduated from The Family Foundation School with Regents diplomas.
This month Family Two welcomed Matthew W. and Andrew G. The family is doing well and is enjoying the nice weather and their time spent outside. The family went to Family Leader Sid Parham’s house on June 21 for their graduation …
Family Three has been getting along better and is looking forward to the upcoming summer season. This month, they have been out in the sun when it was out, playing volleyball, and simply hanging out. The students and …
Graduation is here! As a way to celebrate, Family Four attended Oquaga Creek State Park with Family One for a day of fun. The family said goodbye to Nick A., Chris B., Raja A., Sean M., Lauren I., Clare B., and Jake S. Family Four has …
Family Five is beginning to deal with the effects of post-graduation. Nine students are leaving this June, many of whom had been a major support in the family: Heather G., Megan R., Vic C., Andrew C., Christian H., Pat M., …
Family Six wound down this month as they prepared for graduation. Laura W., Jess B., Lavinia L., Bobby M., Tyler W., Phil D., Louis L. and Dylan S. all graduated from high school on June 27th. Though the family will meet a hurdle following …
Family Seven will say farewell to seven students on graduation day this June. Family Seven’s Max L. is a program graduate entering eleventh grade. “I just found out that I’m graduating the program a few weeks ago. My family and I are …
Despite the sadness of saying goodbye, the family graduation parties were a time of great fun and laughter. Each of the families celebrated the good times they shared with the graduating and transferring students. Families One and …
In an extraordinary story about a father’s bizarre life and a son’s drive to discover the truth, Tim Burton attempts to disclose the importance of life, and he succeeds. Big Fish tells the tale of an old raconteur named …
For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway tells the story of Robert Jordan, a young American serving in the International Brigades during the Spanish Civil War. While accompanying an anti-Facist guerrilla unit in the countryside …
Alumni Updates from The Family Foundation School
John B. graduated from The Family School in December of 2005. For his first six months after graduation, John lived at Betton House, and then enrolled at the Rochester Institute of Technology, majoring in mechanical engineering.
On your mark, get set, GO!! On Sunday, May 31, eight Family Foundation School students and two staff traveled to Woodloch Pines Resort, in the Pocono Mountains, to participate in the annual Hope Cures Livestrong Race/Walk.
Saturday May 30 was an exciting day for five Family Foundation School girls. Laura W., Sophie W., Tara R., Becca B., and Natasha S. enjoyed an afternoon of horseback riding lessons at Cat Hollow Farms in Deposit, N.Y. After a quick …
Lady Falcons Fly High In Final Home Game
Denise T. and Sarah V. hit back-to-back triples in the 3rd inning, boosting the Family Falcons to a season-ending 6-4 victory over the Eldred Yellow Jackets. The previous week the Falcons faced off against Eldred with a playoff berth on the …
Sunday Activities at the Family Foundation School
Sundays are a busy but different time at The Family School. A typical Sunday in the summer includes several different activities along with a barbecue for lunch. Students start their morning with an assigned activity with their family …
Gas Drilling Fight Continues
