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There were more than 200 graduates at South High this year.

Stephen Marcott, the 2011 valedictorian of Valley Stream South High School, did not begin his commencement speech by describing a memory or reciting a famous quote. Instead, he spoke about his love for the New York Mets. more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/29/11

The Sign For Marie Roscher Corner was unveiled before family, friends, village and school officials on June 17. Roscher was a crossing guard at the intersection of Rockaway Avenue, Horton Avenue and Horton Road for 30 years.

Corner dedicated to late crossing guard

Marie Roscher didn’t think she would be a crossing guard for long, according to her daughter, Kathleen. When she returned from the corner of Rockaway Avenue, Horton Avenue and Horton Road on her first day of work, she told her husband she didn’t think she could handle the job. “She said it wasn’t for her,” Kathleen Roscher said. more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/22/11

Dr. Sherby Clarke, pastor of the Valley Stream Baptist Church, with his wife Nadine, son Timothy and daughter Sharadine.

A tribute to Valley Stream fathers

David Ortiz said he often cooks large meals for all members of his family — his wife, their three children and the members of the Valley Stream Fire Department. The children and their father agree that Ortiz’s commitment to the Valley Stream Fire Department has allowed them to form strong relationships with new people and get closer to one another. more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/17/11

Junior Steve Savin talks to the panel during the Project Citizen presentations.

Students tackle national issues

Newspaper cartoons, videos about New Balance sneakers and original rap music were all elements of this year’s Project Citizen presentations at Valley Stream South High School, a program designed to teach students about public policy. more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/15/11

Minister James Singletary of the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem spoke at the fourth session of the W.A.N.T.E.D. project at the Valley Stream Presbyterian Church addressing topics like thankfulness and bullying.

Program aims to create a culture of peace

Jeyson Jones, 16, could laugh with 15 other classmates and friends at the Valley Stream Presbyterian Church on a recent Thursday night while calling Dontáe Ellis, 17, a bully for teasing his friend for wearing two shirts. But it’s the fact that two titanium plates were put into the sides of his then smiling face, made his mother seriously consider issues facing the village’s youth. more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/9/11

Lauren Golombas, left, accepted the Margo O’Connor Child Care Advocate of the Year Award Friday after being introduced by Childcare Council of Nassau Director Jan Barbieri and Clear Stream Avenue School Principal John Singleton at Eisenhower Park.

Clear Stream Avenue child advocate leads after hours learning

After School Program Site Director Lauren Golombas was recently named the Margo O’Connor Child Care Advocate of the Year for her efforts to keep students learning after classes have ended for the day at Clear Stream Avenue School. more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/8/11

Ron Feltington, commander of American Legion Post 854, and Vice Commander John Faust, head down Rockaway Avenue during the Memorial Day parade.

No rain on Valley Stream's parade

Henry Conrad looked down Rockaway Avenue Monday morning with tears in his eyes. The ground was still wet from the morning’s rain, but Valley Stream residents still lined the street for this year’s Memorial Day parade. more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/31/11

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