Sad Day at Scarsdale High School

The Scarsdale High School Community was saddened to learn that Corie Vidal, the secretary in the SHS Math Department, took her own life on Thursday October 21. Principal John Klemme announced her death to the students at the opening of school on Friday and a moment of silence was observed.

In an email to parents, Klemme said that psychologists, youth outreach workers and counselors are available at the school to help students at this difficult time. Klemme explained that he made the announcement because mental health professionals advise that it is best to be honest with students about suicide. Klemme encouraged parents to discuss the event with their children and to let them know that they “are resilient people who have many positive choices ahead of them. “

Ms.. Vidal is survived by her son Albert "Ryan" Rivero. Visitation will be held at the Coffey Funeral Home in Tarrytown on Monday October 25 from 2-4 pm  and 7-9 pm and a funeral mass will be held on Tuesday October 26 at the Transfiguration Church in Tarrytown at 10 am.

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