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ALBANY, N.Y. (April
23, 2008)
-- Thanks to a flood of Falcon Pride
and local radio station JAMZ-96.3, the Senior Prom will be an even
bigger event for the Albany High School Class of 2008.
Albany High is the winner in the JAMZ “High School Challenge 2008,”
knocking out Shenendehowa High School in the final round of the
month-long contest. The Class of 2008 won a DJ for the prom, which will
be held May 31 at Michael’s Banquet House in Latham, and prize money
toward decorations. There also is the possibility of a national
recording artist making an appearance at the prom as well. Stay tuned!
Led by Class Advisor Stephanie Sherman and
Class President Chris Huntley, students from all grade levels, teachers
and staff came together to push Albany High over the top with a flood of
calls and text messages.
“The kids are so excited,” Ms. Sherman said.
“The whole school was cheering. It was one of those great moments.”
More than 30 Capital Region schools
participated in the contest, which began March 10 and ended with Tuesday
night’s on-air announcement. One school was knocked out at a time based
on calls and text messages from each of the participating schools. The
“final” vs. Shen took place over April break.
The City School
District of Albany serves approximately 8,600 students in 18
elementary, middle and high schools. The district includes several
magnet schools and programs, as well as other innovative academic
opportunities for students in addition to neighborhood schools. The
district is more than halfway through its comprehensive facilities
project to newly build and/or renovate nearly all of its elementary
and middle schools. The ultimate goal of the facilities project is
to provide schools with the resources necessary to help students
succeed in the 21st century. |
