It was either team’s game when Porter Williams took a Greg Hennings (1 Assist) breakout pass wide with speed early in the third period. Williams cut to the left side of the ice in the offensive zone, while Edelstein cut behind him. Taking charge, Williams released a quick shot back to the right side of the net. Score! Williams finished the game with 4 points (1 Goal, 3 Assists).

Aware that KLHT is comfortable fighting back from a deficit, Harvey tried their best to dictate the flow of the game and maintain their competitive edge for the entire 45 minutes. Though there were a few too many Harvey penalties in the second and third periods, and KLHT capitalized on one of their power plays in the third period to make the game 4-2, Williams steadily led the Cavaliers to a victory. In the first period Williams assisted on one of Edelstein’s 3 goals, and in the second period he assisted on a magnificent Ricky Schulman (1 Goal, 1 Assist) short-handed goal.

Jason O’Brien saved 39 of 41 shots, making it look easy most of the time. O’Brien played aggressive between the pipes, challenging shooters and handling the puck when necessary.

The Cavaliers opened up the Harvey Holiday Hockey Tournament festivities with a 3-3 tie against KLHT on Friday. In the first period, the Cavaliers seemed to be in full control, popping a two-goal lead with scores by Ricky Schulman and Porter Williams. Both of these goals came on the power play.

In the second period, defenseman Tommy Pennisi also potted a power-lay goal on a feed from Erika Osborne. (more…)

The Harvey School is now offering a unique opportunity for the community to take classes in a wide variety of areas. The classes, which will be offered as part of the Arts Center Program, offer new and varied courses for students of all ages. Classes begin after 5:00 p.m. each day and on the weekends.

For the latest information on classes offered this winter, please download our Winter 2007/2008 catalog.

For more information, please call Mr. Ron Romanowicz, Director of the Arts Center Program at 914-232-3161 extension 161 or email him at romanowicz@harveyschool.org.

In another close game, the JV Basketball team came back from a second half deficit to post a two point win over the New York Military Academy. After Nick Durst took a charge on the defensive end, Harvey freshman center Dan Stone hit the winning basket on a put back with only 1.9 seconds remaining. __Aaron Haight again led the team in scoring by pouring in 20 points, including four three pointers. Chipping in up front with 11 points each were forwards Eli Campbell Center Dan Stone. _

STEP is a seven week workshop series offered specifically for parents of teenagers at The Harvey School. It is designed to provide parents with skills to communicate effectively with their teen, it encourages positive behaviors and provides strategies to impact negative behavior. The workshops will be facilitated by Linda Seaver, MPS who is a family therapist in the Bedford community. She comes highly recommended by past participants. Please see registration form inserted in this issue of N&V. To learn more or register call Penny Spiwack (845-279-7273) or email pennyjenna@comcast.net.

Testimonial of a Parent: My goal was to meet other parents and if I learned anything from the course that would be great too. What I discovered from this “best kept” secret of a program was that applying the kind of parenting skills I learned elicited cooperative behaviors from my child. Our relationship went from one of a power struggle to one of mutual loving respect and partnership.

At home on Tuesday, December 11, Harvey Hockey defeated Somers 4 - 3. The two teams were playing for local bragging rights, and the efforts on the ice made for a fast-paced, back-and-forth game. Ultimately, Somers out shot Harvey, peppering goalie Jason O’Brien with 40 shots, and many of them were from the prime shooting area. While O’Brien let in one breakaway, he turned aside a number of odd-man rushes at critical moments of the game. O’Brien was focused, handling the puck well and settling down the Cavaliers.
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An Asian textbook publisher has recognized instructor Tim Cornell for establishing The Harvey School’s successful Japanese program.

Mr. Cornell received the award from the Boston-based publisher Cheng & Tsui during The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Convention and World Languages Expo, which was held Nov. 16-18 in San Antonio, TX.

The conference brings together more than 5,000 teachers, administrators, method instructors, and students of foreign language, and features over 600 educational sessions on various topics, including assessment, culture, curriculum, literature, and technology. (more…)