Wednesday, March 12, 2025

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How the life of George Painter intersects with George Eastman & a YMCA effort on South Dakota native reservation

By Dr. Jim Fuchs, Special to The Chronicle

What does George Painter, the Glens Falls native and retired director of Camp Chingachgook, have in common with Ohiyesa, a Native American born 166 years ago?

Ohiyesa, born in 1858 on the Santee Dakota reservation, was initially named “Pitiful Last,” after his mother died giving birth to him, her 5th child.

In the Dakota tradition of naming to mark life passages, he …

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Glens Falls High School Class of 2024!

Meet Glens Falls’ Top 10


Valedictorian Kendall Gross, daughter of Elizabeth and Anton Gross, plans to attend Northeastern University to study Computer and Electrical Engineering. Kendall has been a three sport varsity athlete for four years, captain of Field Hockey, president of Key Club and co-editor of the newspaper club.


Salutatorian Natalia Steves, daughter of Kate and Owen Steves, plans to study Economics and Theatre Administration at Ithaca College. …

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Congratulations, South High Class of 2024!

237 graduates, commencement at Cool Arena


South Glens Falls expects 237 students to graduate in commencement exercises, Thursday, June 27, at 7 p.m. at the Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls. Tickets are not required.

The School District selected two students to speak.

• Elena Kennedy, child of Karen and Edward Kennedy, is President of the Class of 2024. Elena will attend Grove City College for mechanical engineering.

• Raven …

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Congratulations, Queensbury’s Class of 2024!

Queensbury’s Top 10


Queensbury does not name a Valedictorian or Salutatorian. Here are the Top 10 students, in order of class rank, with their post-graduation plans and edited selections from their answers to questions posed by the school, ‘What will you miss most about Queensbury High School?” and ‘What’s the most important lesson you’ve learned at Queensbury?”


Ethan Moger, son of James and Ann Moger will attend Cornell University …

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Hudson Falls Central School Class of 2024!

Meet the 24 Hudson Falls Honors Grads:

Valedictorian Lucy Ray, daughter of Brandie and Kenneth Ray Jr., will major in psychology at SUNY Geneseo. Lucy completed a 3-year independent study in the Science Research Course. She is part of a dance team and equestrian circle. Lucy plans to continue to be active in research, horseback riding and dance in college.

Salutatorian and Class President Emma Albrecht, daughter of Thomas and …

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