Scarsdale Senior James Nicholas Wins State Golf Tournament
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What's the perfect way to finish your high school athletics career? Going out on top of course. That is exactly what Scarsdale High School Senior James Nicholas did on Monday June 1, when he won the New York Public High Schools Athletic Association State championship tournament in golf at Cornell University. James started the two-day tournament with a 75, which put him three shots off of the lead going into Monday, June 1, the second and final day. James shot a 71 on Monday, even par for the course, which earned him a one-stroke victory over second place finisher, Alec Bard of New Hartford.
Although James had a better round on Monday, he may be able to attribute his victory to a shot he made on Sunday, when he chipped a ball from inside a water hazard up and onto the green. Had Nicholas decided not to remove his shoes and stand in the pond to attempt the shot, he would have had to take a one-stroke penalty, and would have been in danger of losing a stroke on the hole. And again, he won the tournament by one stroke. The shot made it to the Sportscenter Top 10 Plays the next day as well.
James finished his round on Monday before Bard, and so was one stroke ahead, and unsure of his victory, with Bard beginning the 18th hole. Nicholas says that "I always believe I can win" and that "I never get down on myself and really keep my composure." At the time James said he "was mentally preparing for a playoff but knew I had the win in the back of his mind."
James is a five time all state athlete in three different sports, and is accustomed to playing under pressure. The golf state championship was Nicholas' first in his high school career – though he played in the state semifinals with the hockey team in his senior and junior years at SHS. Nicholas' felt that "this was my tournament. I was playing great and it was just my day." He elaborated, "Every great athlete gets nervous for even the smallest of events. It is a different type of nerve. It is a kind of pumped up or excited nerve. It's a feeling that I love and can't live without. Being a competitor is tough but the nerves is what it is all about."
The Scarsdale High School Golf team as a whole has had a very good season this year, finishing second in Section 1.
The road doesn't end here for Nicholas. He will be playing football and golf for Yale University next fall and spring, and will continue to push himself. He shows no sign of resting on his laurels. After staying up all night for the senior prom on Thursday, June 4, while his classmates recovered, Nicholas played golf the following day with his younger brother Stephen, a junior at Scarsdale High School.
Scouts Honored in Scarsdale
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Left, left, left right left. Scarsdale's Troop 2 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church seem to have perfected their marching and captured two awards this past Memorial Day from the American Legion Scarsdale Post #52, one for best marching performance in the village's annual Memorial Day Parade, and the other for rank advancement.
The marching award is the Troop's second consecutive victory in the category, taking home the same prize in last year's parade. The Troop has excellent maneuvering abilities, and is led in their routine by a vocal leader in Eddie Gruber. They successfully accomplish inward peels, outward peels, and cross peels, and what's more, they do so in perfect rhythm, and without hesitation.
The second award captured by the troop was the Harrington Award for Advancement, which is one of the most prestigious awards given out at the parade on Memorial Day. The award is presented to the troop that has the most rank advancements in the Eastchester/Scarsdale area. A rank advancement is a step in the process toward becoming an Eagle Scout, and is accomplished by earning merit badges and completing scouting tasks. Examples include the advancement from Tenderfoot to Second Class, and from Second Class to First Class. This award has existed since 1934, and was named after the Harrington family of Scarsdale.
Girl Scouts Receive Gold and Silver Awards:
Eleven girl scouts were honored at the Gold and Silver Award Ceremony of the Scarsdale-Edgemont Girl Scouts on May 31, 2015 at the Betty Taubert Girl Scout House in Scarsdale. State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Mayor Jon Mark and Erik Anderson, President of Girls Scouts Heart of the Hudson were on hand to honor the girls:
Gold Award Recipients:
Maura Dooley
Annabelle Stanley
Silver Award Recipients:
Catie Beveridge
Emma Kornberg
Mandira Shashank
Georgina Stanley
Robin Bochner
Zoe Landless
Julia Levy
Danielle Duffalo
Jaime Sarro
Sophia's Things Opens in Scarsdale
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Entrepreneur and fashionista Sophia Cousins has opened her new store, "Sophia's Things" on Depot Place at the Scarsdale Train Station. She has been a personal stylist for years and originally ran her business out of her home. Now she has taken the next step and opened a retail store in Scarsdale. The store includes fashions for any occasion – clothing, accessories and costume jewelry that can be worn to dress up or dress down. Cousins likes to say that the merchandise in her shop works for any dress code and that items will have longevity and last beyond the current season. Prices are reasonable, with items ranging from $79 to $189. Cousins also offers "concierge service," and will bring her fashions to your home and help you mix and match with items already in your wardrobe.
Enjoy free cocktails at the store when you stop by to sip, shop and chat on Fridays from 4 to 7 pm. If you bring a guest, you get a discount!
Sophia's Things- Fashion that Celebrates You
Depot Place
Scarsdale NY 10583
www.sohpiasthings.com
Scarsdale's Memorial Day Parade
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Freedom isn't Free was the phrase of the day on Memorial Day - Monday May 25, when the nation honored soldiers lost to war. Scarsdale hosted its annual Memorial Day parade and festivities, which were both big successes.
The parade brought together local veterans who as members of the American Legion Scarsdale Post #52, organized the day. One member, Reverend Theodore (Ted) Gaskin, Deacon at St. Pius X Church spoke about his service in World War Two. Reverend Gaskin discussed his part in the battle of Guadalcanal, and a list he carries of comrades who died during the war. He mentioned that these soldiers were "just boys, 17, or 18 years old." The list is headlined, "Lest We Forget," and Reverend Gaskin has assured they never will be forgotten.
The first item on the agenda for the festivities was the annual parade, which started by the World War II Memorial at Boniface Circle, and proceeded to the corner of Chase and Popham Roads, before moving up Popham, across Church Lane past St. James the Less, and back down into the Village to Chase Park. The Scarsdale Color Guard led the parade, followed by Veterans and their families, then the Girl and Boy Scouts. After that came Little League players, The High School Band followed directly after playing marching tunes, and the Fire Department, Ambulance Corps and their vehicles rounded out the procession. After completing the parade, several speeches were given and boy and girl scouts received annual awards.
The day began and ended with the playing of Taps, the somber funeral tone created by General Daniel Butterfield during the Civil War to signal lights out. As Master of Ceremonies Robert T. Gillin commented, Taps always seems to make him, and others, very emotional with its somber notes.
Notable speakers during the speaking part of the celebration included, Retired Brigadier General Donald Lee Singer, Scarsdale Mayor Jonathan Mark, and Reverend Tom Newcomb. New York State Assemblywoman Amy Paulin was unable to speak during the festivities, although she did join in with the parade. Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts were also honored with awards for achieving high ranks, and for their exceptional work over the past year, since last Memorial Day.
Video footage of the parade can be found here.
Elisabeth Bumiller Draws Crowd at League Lunch
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The Scarsdale League of Women Voters had a record turnout at its annual meeting and spring luncheon Friday May 8. Close to 90 League members and friends, including elected officials U.S. Congressman Eliot Engel, State Senator and Majority Conference Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, State Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, Westchester County Legislator Ben Boykin, Village Trustee Deb Pekarek and School Board Trustees Lee Maude and Suzanne Seiden, came to hear Elisabeth Bumiller, Washington Bureau Chief of the New York Times speak at the Scarsdale Golf Club. Those in attendance were enrapt as Bumiller spoke about Women in Politics and took questions regarding her experiences as Washington Bureau Chief. The program will be replayed on Verizon FiOS Channel 42 and Cablevision Channel 76 and the video will be available on scarsdalepublictv.com. Check the Scarsdale Public TV website for details.
