Stellar Season for the Scarsdale Girls Varsity Tennis Team
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We asked Coach Jennifer Roane for the secret sauce behind the success of the Scarsdale Girls Varsity Tennis Team, and she answered in one word: consistency. Simply put the girls are getting the ball back, playing a steady game and waiting for their opponents to make the errors.
Their patience has paid off and the team has now has won all of their League matches and dropped only one non-league match with a narrow 4-3 loss to Horace Mann. They trounced their Mamaroneck rivals 6-1 and New Rochelle 7-0 and as of October 1 they are 9-1.
Beyond the wins, the girls look happy on the court and look great in their cool team uniforms. Roane reports that during practices rather than compete for positions, the girls have asked to work on strategy and teamwork. While watching a match, one of the mother's of a senior player remarked, "this team has bonded," and watching the team dynamics it is evident that they support each other.
The team includes many returning players, a few who moved up from the Varsity B team and one
freshman. Roane explained that she would only take a freshman on the team if the newcomer would play – and freshman Phebe Denison is playing and enjoying the companionship of the upperclassmen.
We stopped by to see a few matches and were impressed with the girls' athleticism, sportsmanship and positive energy. Playing first singles is senior Kim Zou who has beautiful strokes and drives the ball hard. She bound off the court at the second match against opponent Ursuline defeating Sophie Moeller 6-0 in the first set and ahead 3-1 in the second when Moeller had to retire due to illness. Zou worked on her tennis this summer at Kela Tennis in Mt. Vernon and strengthened her game.
Playing second singles sophomore Ashley Granieri usually wins, but plays long matches. At the September 22 match against Ursuline she beamed as she told me she had won 6-1, 7-5. Even when her opponent called for a line judge, Granieri kept her cool and played her game. However, against Horace Mann she was not as lucky. Granieri played until 8 pm losing the match in a third set tiebreaker with a score of 10-8. Most of the team and the parents hung in to watch and cheer her on. Another returning player is senior Adrienne Travis who is one of the captains and plays third singles for the team.
This year senior team captain and 4-year varsity player Kate Rabin is paired with junior Jessica Tsai at first doubles and they are having a terrific season. Last year Rabin partnered with Granieri who is now playing singles.
Junior Elin Johansson is playing second doubles with Allison Schein and in a tough match against Horace Mann split the first two sets and won 10-7 in a third set tiebreaker. Nina Lurie, who moved up from the B team this year also rotates into second doubles. Johansson's partner from last year, Francesca Johnson is out with an injury.
Playing third doubles are Anshe Barmecha and Kayle Waterhouse , and in fourth doubles are Dorianna Marambio and freshman Phebe Denison.
This week marks the end of the regular season. The girls will undoubtedly move onto the sectionals later this month.
Save Scarsdale Public Television
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This letter was sent to Scarsdale10583 by Andrew Sereysky of Walworth Avenue: The Scarsdale Village Manager's office has proposed merging the Village's Cable Television operations (Cablevision channels 75 and 76 / Verizon channels 42 and 43) with the City of New Rochelle. The Board of Trustees will consider this proposal on Tuesday, September 23 at 6 pm.
The proposal is opposed by the Scarsdale Cable Television Commission, a group of Scarsdale residents appointed by the Village Board of Trustees to advise them with regard to cable policy and The Scarsdale Inquirer.
The Commission opposes this merger proposal because:
- It will severely limit the availability and flexibility of the Village's Cable Television office to meet the needs of our Village and residents.
- One of Scarsdale's current Cable Television contractors would become a full-time New Rochelle employee (with benefits) who would be shared with Scarsdale, but Scarsdale would be required to split the cost equally with New Rochelle, despite the fact that New Rochelle's population is more than four times as large.
- More importantly, the proposal does nothing to address the lack of locally relevant programming for Scarsdale residents and community organizations. Despite ample existing resources, Scarsdale residents and community organizations currently are not able to receive training, equipment or assistance from the Village to produce local programming or to cover local events (yet many of our neighboring towns offer this and more with similar resources).
The Commission has its own proposal to increase efficiency and deliver significantly improved cable television services to the Scarsdale community using currently available resources, including:
- Providing interested Scarsdale residents and community organizations with access to training, equipment and assistance o produce and air programs highlighting issues of local importance.
- Making programming and meetings accessible to residents via the Internet or mobile device.
- Partnering with the Scarsdale Public Library to provide enhanced resident access to their events and programming.
The Commission urges all concerned Scarsdale residents to contact Mayor Steves and the Board of Trustees to express their opposition to the New Rochelle merger proposal and register their support for the Commission's alternative plan. The Mayor's e-mail address is: [email protected].
Andrew Sereysky
57 Walworth Avenue
Scarsdale, NY 10583-1422
Amazon’s Andy Jassy ’86 to be interviewed by Dr. Hagerman on Tuesday at 8pm
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Andy Jassy, the head of Amazon Web Services and a Scarsdale High School alumnus, will take part in a "community conversation" led by new School Superintendent, Dr. Thomas Hagerman. The event will be held next Tuesday, September 16 at 8pm at the High School in Rooms 170-72.
The program is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is requested. Go to
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/jassy to sign up.
"I am very pleased to welcome Andy Jassy back to Scarsdale and have the opportunity to talk with him about his experiences since high school," said Dr. Hagerman. "From his leadership position at Amazon, Andy now plays a huge role in shaping the world we live in. I especially look forward to hearing his thoughts on what lies ahead."
The program is sponsored by the Scarsdale Schools Education Foundation. Last year, the group funded several technology-related initiatives in the five elementary schools, Middle School and the High School. Currently, the Education Foundation is in discussions with the Board of Education about a potential role for the foundation in helping to implement the High School's new Master Plan.
As Dr. Hagerman noted, "Keeping up with technology will be vitally important for our students, if they are to make their way in a world that increasingly demands collaboration, innovation, personal confidence and creativity. I'm grateful to the Foundation for sponsoring such a timely event."
For more information on the program, go to the homepage of the Education Foundation's website: scarsdaleschoolseducationfoundation.org.
Where to Worship on the High Holidays
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The High Holidays are upon us, with Rosh Hashanah beginning on Wednesday night, September 24 and Yom Kippur on Friday, October 3rd. If you are not a member of a local synagogue, here's your opportunity to visit one. The synagogues below either accept visitors free of charge or allow non-members to purchase tickets.
Bet Am Shalom Synagogue welcomes guests to High Holy Day services in the spacious tent on its lovely back lawn. Services mix serious prayer, joyful singing, and thoughtful intellectual content, led by Rabbi Lester Bronstein and Cantor Benjie Schiller. High Holy Day services at Bet Am Shalom are at once unusual, traditional and meaningful. In the Main Service, Shacharit (the early morning service) is led by congregants so the rabbi is free to lead the Family Service; the rabbi returns in time for the Torah service, where the Torah and Haftarah portions are chanted entirely by post-b'nai mitzvah teens; a congregant choral group presents a musical program during the Martyrology, and the d'vrei torah (Torah portion explications) are given by both rabbi and congregants. The one-hour Family Service, led by Rabbi Bronstein and followed by a family kiddush, mixes the music of prayer with song and learning, including even the youngest family members; children gather close around the rabbi as the Torah is read and the shofar is sounded. Afterwards, many families migrate to the tent to join the main service; babysitting and children's programs are also available. There are no tickets and no assigned seating; guests are asked to register in advance, with a voluntary contribution suggested but no one turned away. For schedule details, registration and parking information, click here. Bet Am Shalom, 295 Soundview Avenue, White Plains, N.Y.
Chabad of Scarsdale
Chabad of Scarsdale opened last year in Scarsdale with the goal of making the joy and deeper meaning of Judaism available to every single individual. No membership is necessary, and their services are free of charge.
Details:
Rosh Hashanah at Wayside Cottage 1039 Post Rd. Scarsdale
Wed. Sept. 24 6:45 pm, Children's program 10:30 am, Shofar blowing 11:00 am
Thurs. Sept 25 9:30 am, Children's program 10:30 am, Shofar blowing 11:00 am
Friday Sept. 26 9:30 am.
Yom Kippur at the Scarsdale Girl scout House 37 Wayside lane.
Friday Oct. 3 Kol Nidrei 6:00 pm,
Saturday Oct. 4 9:30 am, Children's program 10:30 am, Yizkor 11:30 am
Neilah 5:00 pm
Contact Information:
All are welcome, RSVP appreciated.
Services are free of charge, donations appreciated.
Contact: 914-437-5762. ChabadofScarsdale.com. [email protected]
Congregation Kol Ami
Congregation Kol Ami invites guests for the High Holy Days, and to begin a sweet New Year in their beautiful new sanctuary. The following services are open to all:
Details:
Located at 252 Soundview Ave, White Plains
Rosh Hashanah Family Service September 250, 3:15-4:00pm, Reception following
Community Tashlich: September 250, 5:45pm at our Scarsdale entrance on Cushman Road
Second Day Rosh Hashanah: Service September 26, 10:00am-12:00 pm, Reception following
Yom Kippur Afternoon Service (Schulman Chapel): October 40, 2:45-4:30pm
Yom Kippur Family Service: October 40, 3:15-4:00pm
Yom Kippur Memorial & Concluding Service: 0October 4, 5:00-7:00pm
Contact Information:
A limited number of High Holy Day tickets are still available for purchase to other services. For more info call Jane Friedberg, Executive Director at 914-949-47170 x101.0. Visit us at www.nykolami.org, 252 Soundview Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606.
Scarsdale Synagogue Temples Tremont and Emanu-El
They are delighted to welcome the community to worship during the Holy Days.
Details:
Located at 2 Ogden Road
Erev Rosh Hashanah, Wednesday, September 24 at 8:00 p.m.
First day Rosh Hashanah, Thursday, September 25 at 2:30 pm High Holy Day Family Experience
Second Day Rosh Hashanah, Friday, September 26 at 10:00 a.m.
Yom Kippur, Saturday, October 4 at 1:30 p.m. High Holy Day Family Experience
3:00 p.m. Afternoon service
4:45 p.m. Yizkor followed by Neilah and BreakFast
Contact Information:
Visit their website http://www.sstte.org for more information about their services. If you have any questions feel free to contact Executive Director, Roberta Aronovitch at: [email protected] or by phone at 914.725.5175.
Shaarei Tikvah
The Scarsdale Conservative Congregation
Located at 46 Fox Meadow Road
Sells tickets for High Holiday services to nonmembers. There is also special promotion for families whose oldest children are in pre-school, and unaffiliated retired senior citizens. Contact the office, [email protected] or 914-472-2013 Ext 300.
Westchester Reform Temple
Offers both new and familiar services that are open to the community. They hope you will join them.
Details:
Located at 255 Mamaroneck Road
Second day of Rosh Hashanah, September 26:
Services on the second day of Rosh Hashanah do not require tickets.
NEW: alternative, meditative service at 9:30AM
The service will end in time for participants to join the Torah service and study in the Main Sanctuary.
Main Sanctuary service at 10:00AM.
Yom Kippur, October 3 and 4:
Please contact WRT at 723-7727 to obtain a complimentary ticket for these services.
NEW: community Kol Nidre service at 6:15PM, October 3
geared toward worshippers of all ages, including children who can read along with the English in the prayerbook.
Alternate Yizkor service at 2:15PM on October 4.
NEW: Forgiveness Meditation at 3:30PM on October 4
Children's Services:
Neither service requires a ticket.
3:00PM on Rosh Hashanah, September 25
2:15PM on Yom Kippur, October 4
Annual Book Sale Begins September Fifth at Scarsdale Library
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Westchester County's premier book sale will begin on Friday, September 5th from 7 to 9 pm at a "Friends" Preview. New members may join at the door that evening for $25. The sale will run until Sunday, September 14th. New books are added to the sale daily.
The Friends of the Scarsdale Library annual blockbuster book sale boasts more than 60,000 almost-new and out-of-print books, including bestsellers, classics, biographies, fiction, parenting, cooking, art, history, humor, self-help, drama, religion, business and poetry. There is also a large selection of books for children, as well as DVDs, CDs, audio books, and sheet music. Proceeds from the sale help the library provide exciting programs and key services. Exact dates and times follow:
Friends Preview
Friday 9/5 7 pm – 9:00 pm
Regular Sale
Saturday 9/6 9 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday 9/7 10 am – 4:30 pm
Monday 9/8 11 am – 8:00 pm
Tuesday 9/9 11 am – 8:00 pm
Half-Price Sale
Wednesday 9/10 11 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday 9/11 11 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 9/12 10 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday 9/13 9:30am - 4:30 pm
Blow-Out Sale
Sunday 9/14 9 am – 4:00 pm
The Scarsdale Public Library is located at 54 Olmsted Road, Scarsdale, NY, 10583. Phone: (914) 722-1300. Website: www.scarsdalelibrary.org/friends.
For more information about the sale contact Kathy Steves at [email protected]. For all other information, see the library website, www.scarsdalelibrary.org
