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June 2019
Christ Church Bronxville
914-337-3544
www.ccbny.org
T h e Sp ir e
A Newsletter by and for the People of Christ Church
Puerto Rico - Mission and Music
by The Rev. Michael A. Bird we are in that region we also plan to install solar
panels on at least two churches and possibly install a
Nothing says August for Christ Church’s teens like another water purification system - as we have done in Cuba.
mission trip to a tropical climate!
Some of our Young at Arts teenagers will leave the
In April, just before Holy Week, the Diocesan Liaison for mountains a couple days early to rehearse with the
Global Mission, Mother Yamily Bass-Choate, and Young students at Escuela Libre de Musica and prepare
at Arts Founder, Sharyn Pirtle, traveled with me to Puerto repertoire for a joint concert at the magnificent
Rico for a 26 hour visit. Our goal was to establish a working performance space Sala Sinfónica Pablo Casals. This
relationship with Bishop Rafael Morales of the Episcopal performance will benefit multiple aid efforts and arts
Diocese of Puerto Rico, and with the students at the programs in Puerto Rico.
Escuela Libre de Musica in San Juan. After all, building
Our entire group will be in San Juan for the concert,
partnerships and helping our young people live into their
and the next day we visit the beautiful beaches of
baptismal covenant continues to be a high priority for
Vieques!
Christ Church.
One of my responsibilities as rector is to be involved
By the time we boarded our return flight to JFK we had
at the diocesan level. As chair of the Christian
all agreed that Christ Church would lead a high school
Formation Commission I am so proud that our parish
students’ trip (for young people throughout the Diocese
has taken the lead in bringing the young people of
of New York) that would involve mission work, an arts and
our diocese together, especially in service to others in
cultural exchange, and the opportunity to visit a beautiful
the name of Jesus. Stay tuned this summer for more
beach or two.
details, and for a full report in the fall.
Our work begins with the restoration and expansion of
In the meantime, I’ll see you at the 9am services this
Quinta Tranquila, the retreat center for the Diocese. While
summer!
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A COMMUNITY OF TH E S P I R E THE SPIRE 3
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Christ Church Bronxville Stewardship 2019
Fellow Pilgrims:
When I last wrote about the status of our 2019 giving campaign, we were a distressing $340,000 away from our goal for
the year. Since then, many of you have welcomed your canvasser into your home and provided a tremendous amount
of feedback for the future of our ministry. Your generosity has also brought us to within $200,000 of our goal -- still a
significant gap, but much reduced from a month ago.
As I comb through the numbers, I am heartened to see a significant increase in pledges over 2018 levels for many
parishioners. We have also been blessed with donations from many new faces, a reflection of our vibrant, diverse and
growing congregation. However, I do also see that some of you have yet to click on “Give” on the church’s website and
make a commitment for 2019. Please do so by June 30th, so we can put this behind us. The last thing this
Treasurer wants is to be Achilles in Zeno’s paradox and never get there (look it up!).
Peace. But above all, LOVE!
Joseph Philips
CCBNY Treasurer
150 DONORS
Visit www.ccbny.org/stewardship to view the
features, share your story, and pledge for 2019!
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Children at CCBNY
by Adline Sarpong, Church School Coordinator
The 2018-2019 church school year was terrific. one of us. Thank you to parishioner Marcie Mulé for
September 16th commenced the first day of the dedicating her time, sharing her vision, and directing
program year and June 9th concluded the church the skit.
school year for all Godly Play and Godly Dialogue
Interacting with different personalities each Sunday
classes. It has been a delight being the Church School
morning makes for some funny moments shared by
Coordinator. The role has contributed to my personal
teachers and the children alike. Liz Lee, one of our
growth in addition to giving me the chance to educate
longtime church school teachers introduced the story
children in their Christian faith. The children were
of “Breakfast with Jesus” to the children - a story about
alert, enthusiastic, and interacted well with each story,
the disciples’ failed attempt at fishing after Jesus’
asking questions and challenging the teachers with
resurrection. Liz told the children “Keep your eyes and
their opinions.
ears open to let God in.” 6 year old Vincent Formoso
Throughout the program year, there were various responded “... but I have an ear infection.”
activities the children had the opportunity to
The following week, we showed children images of
participate in. On Sunday, October 21st, the Children’s
what God might possibly look like and they had to
Choir dressed in their red and white robes and
state whether the image was accurate or not. Rose
presented “Jesus Loves Me” to the parish. Thank you
Newcomb responded to one image by saying, “No
to the Director of Music, Philip Stopford, for joining
way! God is not a dog, but that is my favorite animal.”
us to teach the children! Not only were the children
excited to sing, but Philip also made them comfortable The knowledge and insight of the children made
in expressing themselves musically. Sunday mornings enjoyable for both their peers and
teachers. Church School numbers have increased this
The pageant on Christmas Eve was a great joy as
year averaging to about 35 children a week. The Godly
we heard the story of the nativity and tracked our
Play class, ages three to six, held the largest number
wandering little lamb!
of children. Our new church school curriculum from
On June 2nd, to end the program year, children Sparkhouse included short introductory videos that
presented a skit entitled “Letters to God”. They each got the children engaged and gave visual prompts for
wrote a letter to God asking or stating a concern their imaginations. We hope to make next program
they had. Questions varied from “How are colors year even better and we would love to see a steady
made?” to “Why is my baby brother so annoying?” In increase in numbers. Thank you to all the parents and
addition to the questions, they sang “One of Us” by teachers who make Church School a wonderful space
Joan Osborne - a song that highlights how we would for our children each week.
relate to God if He was just an ordinary person like
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Youth at CCBNY May 13th - Confirmation Confirmation Class
by Elis Lui, Youth Minister 17 parishioners were confirmed and 5 were received last The seventh and eighth grade confirmation classes
month. We congratulate the youth and adults who took met together once a week to participate in a
Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) high school freshmen through graduating seniors
the next steps in their faith. comprehensive study of scripture and the sacraments
will be headed to Puerto Rico. We will help with the
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and restoration and expansion of Quinta Tranquila, the of the church. At the end of the two-year curriculum,
Confirmed: Edelawit Bird, Corbin Callaway, Brooks
this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God - not retreat center of the Episcopal Diocese of Puerto Rico young people who have attended class and church
Clifford, Charles Clifford, Eleanor Clifford, Lily Crystal,
the result of works, so that no one may boast. For we in the mountains. We will do additional work in the faithfully and who have completed their work may, if
Fabien duChateau, Caroline Geba, Gillian Goddard,
are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for local parishes. they wish, be confirmed. In May, the Rt. Rev. Andrew
Amélie Kaufman, Amy Laburda, William Redman,
good works, which God prepared beforehand to be R. St. John joined us, on behalf of our Diocesan
For more info, contact Elis Lui at elui@ccbny.org or via Hayes Romley, Luke Stephens, Brittany Vellucci,
our way of life.” (Ephesians 2:8-10) Bishop Andrew Dietsche, as we presented our 14
Realm! Michela Visco, and Arielle Wayner.
teenagers and 3 adults for Confirmation and 5 adults
These verses centered our year on grace. It’s been a
Received: Timothy Donahue, Kristy Hartman, Karen for Reception in the Episcopal Church. We also had
joy getting to know everyone this first year as youth
Jablonsky, Michael Ridd, and Jason Thoms. with us the Rt. Rev. Robert C. Wright, from the Diocese
minister, and to see how our high schoolers have
of Atlanta, who preached at the service.
grown together around this theme. The EYC cooked
Some quotes from our Confirmands:
and volunteered for the soup kitchen and “slept out” This past year, the confirmation classes participated
for their peers living at Covenant House New York. “In participating in outreach efforts at church, I will in three Breakfast Runs, served in the soup kitchen at
Our teenagers practiced empathy, embraced new care for others which will bring me closer to others. HOPE Community Services six times, and prepared
and old friends at youth group, lunches and dinners, Being a part of a community will further enrich and two meals for the soup kitchen. They also hosted
the annual lock-in, and various outreach projects. add purpose to my life.” - Arielle Wayner our annual parish Christmas Party in December. Our
At weekly meetings, we participated in a number confirmands also regularly attended church services,
“Confirmation is the solidification of the relationship
of workshops led by One Love, Kat Rodriguez, and and participated by serving as torch bearers.
between God and me, and it’s a promise that I have
Matt Behrens - discussing issues like unhealthy
firm beliefs in the church.” - Fabien duChateau Confirmation class will restart our weekly Wednesday
relationship signs, overcoming personal obstacles,
meetings on September 11th.
and deconstructing gender norms. “I will be able to spread the love of God to my
neighbors - strangers and friends alike. This will not
We explored how God’s grace remains active in our For more info, contact Elis Lui at elui@ccbny.org or via
only help others, but it will be a regular reminder to
lives, and how to live into this truth throughout our Realm!
me as well.” - Will Redman
lives, relationships and communities. We learned
about living in Christian community and prayer at
the Monastery at Taizé, and carried this home by
reviewing and committing to our EYC Rule of Life,
and holding night prayer regularly at our youth group
events.
We’re looking forward to our diocesan youth mission
trip this summer, from August 5th-14th! Our rising
Capital Campaign Update
Category Project Original Campaign Estimate Current Estimate Spent to Date vs. Campaign Estimate Status
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COMPLETED PROJECTS
Church Stained & Leaded Glass Windows $213,150 $238,740 ($25,590) Completed
Church Lady Chapel $30,000 $49,016 ($19,016) Completed
Church Cleaning Limestone $45,000 $339 $44,661 Completed
Church Plaster $10,000 $7,280 ($700) Completed
Church Rood Beam - Clean and Restencil $7,500 $8,200 ($700) Completed
Church Sound $27,500 $32,603 ($5,103) Completed
Church Front Steps $125,000 $125,000 $0 Completed
Kensington Building Roof/Flashing/Insulation $68,750 $53,782 $14,968 Completed
Kensington Building Apartment Renovation $50,000 $65,486 ($15,486) Completed
Kensington & Sagamore Buildings
Double Hung Windows $250,000 $250,956 ($956) Completed
$826,900 $831,402 ($7,922)
NEXT UP
Church Lighting & Controls $90,000 $105,000 $49,527 -$15,000 Aug-19
Kensington & Sagamore Buildings
Air Conditioning $195,000 refining scope/bids $29,930 2019
Kensington & Sagamore Buildings
Exterior Repair - stucco/paint $265,000 refining scope/bids $188,884 Sep-19
$550,000 $268,341
IN THE PLANNING STAGES
Church Street/Center Building Arcade - Roof, Walkway/Roof & Drive $150,000 Planning
Church Street/Center Building Crispell Lounge Roof $40,000 Planning
$190,000
Total $1,566,900 $1,099,743
TH E S P I R E
Lighting in the Church Sagamore and Kensington Exteriors Air Conditioning
You may not have noticed on Pentecost, but Last year’s, and this spring’s, incredible rains During the last year we have solicited proposals
there was an electric scissor lift tucked into really slowed our progress on the exteriors of our from three different HVAC contractors and two
one of the corners in the church. It is the first buildings. To date, the stucco on the courtyard different mechanical engineering firms. The
obvious sign that our lighting project has begun. and the north sides of the Kensington and nature of our buildings - 3 buildings built in
This project has three purposes: to improve the Sagamore buildings has been sounded, repaired, three different decades all joined together in
functional (reading) light in the church while and painted. The west side of the Kensington 1959, make this HVAC project a challenge for
maintaining the existing architectural lighting, building has been completed as well - with everyone. Internally we have done a great deal
to reduce energy use and upgrade our electrical the exception of the ground floor. The ground of work uncovering the idiosyncracies of our
service, and to enhance our dimming systems floor exterior walls, because of the nature of facilities while trying to imagine the best ways
and scene settings for liturgical and special the foundation, require a special type of stucco. to run chases and ducts in order to minimize
events. We expect the work to be completed by That work, and the west facade of the Crispell architectural change to the buildings. We remain
late July. building, will be concluded this summer. The fire hopeful, and expect to have concrete plans by
stairs will be accomplished this fall. the end of summer.
The Arcade plus Front Walkway and Drive Other Facilities News Copper work at various places on the church
This spring the damage behind Taylor Hall, Drainage work and landscaping in the building itself begins next week. We are grateful
which is the result of moisture issues at the Columbarium have been planned. This will for our architects Walter Sedovic and Jill Gotthelf,
arcade, spread to the stage in Taylor Hall itself. be an improvement to the overall aesthetics and for the caring expertise of the facilities
The walkway under the arcade and between the of the space and create a system for moving committee.
church and the offices is the roof for behind water more efficiently away from the church’s Finally, long-term maintenance logs and
Taylor Hall (built in 1959). The area has been foundation. schedules are underway and we are already
tested and secured, and we hope to start this Boiler repairs are underway for the facility and a seeing great differences with our new windows!
work by 2020. This is the most complicated of new high efficiency water heater, to be used in
our exterior projects. the months outside of the heating season, will be
installed this week.
Schedule of Capital Campaign Projects
PROJECT
1/2017 1/2018 1/2019 1/2020
3/2017
6/2017
9/2017
3/2018
6/2018
9/2018
3/2019
6/2019
9/2019
Church front steps COMPLETE
THE SPIRE
Kensington roof COMPLETE
Kensington apartments renovation COMPLETE
Stained and leaded glass COMPLETE
Lady Chapel COMPLETE
Nave and balcony stairs COMPLETE
Kensington/Sagamore windows COMPLETE
Kensington/Sagamore exterior repairs
Kensington/Sagamore air conditioning
Church Lighting & Controls
Church Sound COMPLETE
Arcade - Roof, Walkway/Roof, and Drive
Crispell Lounge Roof
PROJECTED:
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ACTUAL:
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Music at CCBNY Two of our Women’s Groups
by Philip Stopford, CCBNY Music Director by Deborah Ross and Liz Folberth
It has been another busy year for the Christ Church socially. We will be having a special dinner at the CCBNY is lucky to have two women’s groups which
Choir, singing fifty-one choral services, more than Alverton Hotel, and we have been invited to the Canon gather to share stories, hear poetry, plan outreach and
fifty rehearsals, two concerts, and three recording Precentor’s House for refreshments after Saturday’s enjoy each other’s company over wine or tea!
sessions ... and we are not finished yet! The choir Choral Evensong. In order to make this possible, we
will be singing the Choral Eucharist at St Thomas are very grateful to those who have come to our last The Women’s Guild is a group of women over the
Episcopal Church, Fifth Avenue on Sunday 23 June at two Spring Concerts, and have financially supported age of 60 who meet at 3 pm on the second Monday
11am, and a week of choral services at Truro Cathedral, the choir. If this is something you would like to of each month from September through June. We
UK in July. The role of our church choir is to enhance support financially, I would be happy to talk to you discern ways that we might contribute to the well-
the liturgy of the day with music that further explores about a donation. Our volunteers pay for themselves, being of both our parish family and the community
the readings or themes of the service. In doing so, we but it is appropriate that we fund our Staff Singers on that surrounds us. We recently served dinner at the
hope that you, our congregation, are brought closer to trips such as this. We have been busy this year, and HOPE Soup Kitchen in New Rochelle and hope to find
God through both praise and prayer. are looking forward to some time “off”, but be assured other ways to volunteer as a group. As we go through
In June and July, we will be continuing this ministry that come September, we look forward to being back this process of looking for projects and passions
at St Thomas and Truro. St Thomas website states, “home” and continuing to worship with you through to which we can apply our talents, we spend time
“Music is at the heart of our mission, one of the the wonderful gift of music. together exchanging writings, enjoying meals, seeing
primary ways in which we worship, love and serve films, attending lectures, museums and plays, going
our Lord Jesus Christ.” In the absence of their choir on outings and generally getting to know each other
for this Sunday, we are greatly looking forward to more deeply while having fun together.
singing the Choral Eucharist at this prestigious church
including a full mass setting by Mozart, Stopford ‘In To get involved with the Women’s Guild, contact Liz
My Father’s House’ and Stanford ‘Beati Quorum Via’. Folberth at erfolberth@gmail.com or via Realm!
Then in July, we will be traveling to Truro, UK to
The Women’s Fellowship Group meets several
sing seven choral services in seven days; six choral
times during the church year on Friday evenings (we
evensongs and the Sunday Choral Eucharist. We
decided that was the best day of the week for most
just about have enough settings of the Magnificat
of us) and has enjoyed the company of women who
and Nunc Dimittis! On the journey from London to
are Episcopal clergy. Most recently we heard from
Truro (about five hours!) the choir will be stopping
Mother Yamily Bass-Choate on the work she does on
off to visit Salisbury Cathedral and Stonehenge. On
behalf of the Bishop of New York as Liaison for Global
arrival, the choir will also be visiting The Eden Project
Mission, primarily to Latin America. In addition, we
(the largest indoor rainforest in the world!), St Ives,
have collected cereal for the food pantry at St. James
and of course, Truro itself. Cornwall is famous for its
in the Bronx.
beaches, afternoon cream teas (with clotted cream!)
and cider, which can be strong! Members of the choir
will explore the cobbled streets and local restaurants, To get involved with the Women’s Fellowship Group,
and have an opportunity to spend more time together contact Deborah Ross at rosshogan@optonline.net or
via Realm! Two photos from Women’s Guild events this year.
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Eliza Corwin Frost
Looking Back, Looking Forward Summer is upon us and we are looking forward to our
on-site ECF Camp and have added a 5th week for older
by Victoria McLaughlin, Director of ECF
children. Story Lab builds on the children’s interests
Eliza Corwin Frost is finishing yet another year on a in characters and provides them with all they need to
high note! Our Graduation Ceremony for the 2 four- create their very own version of one. This 5th week of
year-old classes and Jr Kindergarten was held on June Camp has a well-articulated curriculum, and, while
6th. We wish everyone luck as they continue their still fun and appropriate for the age group, supports
journey though early childhood and hope that we will critical thinking and dramatic play/imagination skills. The 4s and Jr. K visited Wave Hill earlier in the Spring.
have tons of Kindergarten visitors next year!
More info about camps and 2019-2020 registration can
As the year closed, we had to say “goodbye” and be found at www.elizacorwinfrost.org
“thank you” to Shelley Short, Pat Sarantankos and
Eileen Daniel. It was a bittersweet farewell to the
three very beloved teachers who have given so much
to our community. The Steering Committee hosted
a retirement luncheon for them at The Tap House, Nature of Things visiting the Together Time class.
where we shared fond memories and very delicious
food. Although we will miss them, they have exciting
retirements ahead and will always have a “home” at
ECF.
The 2s explored planting and maintaining gardens.
As we approach the 2019/2020 school year, we
are excited about the hiring of 2 more teachers
with degrees in Early Childhood Education and the
promotion of Dana Baratta and Danielle Silkowski The 4s performed a few songs during their graduation. Special
to Head Teacher positions. Additionally, Krista thanks to Mr. Shane for keeping them on beat!
Hershberg, M.S.Ed. has officially assumed the role
of Special Education Consultant/Jr. K Coordinator for
The “100 year-old man” visited the 4s and Jr. K to celebrate the 100th
the school. We are proud of all of our faculty and look
day of school!
forward to continuing to learn and grow together next
year.
Projected enrollment is great and we added more
teacher-led extended day and enrichment options for
our families. Next fall our offerings will include Music/
Drama with Shane Bland and a STEAM/STEM option
after school. This year, almost every family that was
eligible (with a child over 2 years old) took advantage
of at least one option to extend their child’s day.
Miss Shelley, Miss Pat and Miss Eileen, who taught here for over 20
years, retired in June. We will miss you all! The 3s made pizza with an ECF dad and local pizzeria owner! Rubin had a nice suprise during our annual butterfly release day!
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Young at Arts
by Sharyn Pirtle, Director of Young at Arts
As Young at Arts comes to a close on its 2018-19 the Country Music Hall of Fame and at Dollywood and
season, we look back at a year filled with arts and our All Star Band and select singers made their first
experiences that could rival any full-day performing recording, due out later this month.
arts school. To further define the Young at Arts
We did all of this with 35% of our students receiving
mission, we launched a campaign titled “art builds
significant scholarships.
bridges” and kept the integrity of the theme
throughout the year with a particular awareness of why Young at Arts is grateful to Christ Church Bronxville,
we need to be open and respectful observers to the the Vestry, staff and parishioners of the church for
lives we portray onstage. The year began with a Dia welcoming YAA as a member of the family. Young
de los Muertos Dance party with tunes provided by YAA Founding Director Sharyn Pirtle with Sing for
at Arts would not be what it is today without your Hope Co-Founder Camille Zamora and YAA Host
our rock bands and a Holiday Festival in December. embrace. We invite you to come and witness the vital The second Blocks to Bridges event took the students down to Washington Heights! Committee Member Kristen Greer Woolery at the
In February, we held our first Bridge Festival and The day was led by Vincent Preti and Kat Rodriguez. 2019 Young at Arts Benefit, Tango Córazon.
and exuberant work being done under this sacred
Community Meal in February. In May, our benefit roof every day. We would also like to invite you, your
Tango Córazon featured Zarzuela darling and Sing for children and your friends to take part in this unique
Hope Co-Founder Camille Zamora and Latin Grammy environment where we strive to provide a child not
Winning musician Hector del Curto. We also launched only an excellent arts education, but also a heart for
an initiative, Blocks to Bridges: a series of culturally others and an awareness that he or she can make a
immersive experiences that aim to empower students positive difference in our society.
both as artists and as citizens. Vincent Preti, YAA Staff
and Alum, is spearheading this initiative.
We finished out the year with Guys & Dolls Jr. and In
the Heights. In the Heights is Lin-Manuel Miranda’s
breakout must-see musical that embodies the bridge YAA Rising Stars present Guys and Dolls Jr. Our 2019 benefit: Tango Córazon.
that we wish to create through our expression. Next
week, four campuses will put on The Aristocats Kids!
Our students excelled in their musical studies, with Advanced Choir performing at Lincoln Center with Tony winner and
several making high to perfect scores at NYSSMA in star of Broadway’s Jersey Boys. Shown here with CCB parishioners
both instrumental and vocal and a winner and 3 other Owen and Jennifer Thomas. Owen was the honoree at the 2019
Lincoln Center Construction and Real Estate Annual Gala.
placements at the National Association of Teachers
of Singing NYC Division vocal competition. Other
singers advanced to the second round of the CS Music
Vocal Competition in Chicago. Our students sang at
Lincoln Center with Tony Winner for Jersey Boys John
YAA’s first winner of the Alumni of the Year award,
Lloyd Young and, in late June, 6 of our juniors will Talia Paulette Oliveras with YAA senior Caralyn
share the stage, singing solos with Broadway star Fitzpatrick and junior Joshua Lewis. Talia graduated
Jeremy Jordan (star of Newsies, The Last Five Years and with a 4.0 from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts where
Advanced Choir & All Star Band performing at the Country Music she attended on a full scholarship in acting and
currently Waitress.) We also toured Tennessee, sang at directing. YAA Stars present In the Heights
Hall of Fame in Nashville, TN.
Diocesan Youth Mission Trip: Puerto Rico
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The Christian Formation Commission for our diocese, along with the Liaison for Global
Mission, are delighted to invite you to register for our Youth Mission Trip to Puerto Rico.
August 5th - 14th
Itinerary:
August 5: Fly into San Juan. Take bus to Quinta Tranquila, diocese retreat center.
August 5-9: Work and stay on the grounds. Install solar panels on 3 churches.
August 10: Travel back to San Juan. Festival in the evening at the cathedral.
August 11: Tour San Juan.
August 12: Day at the beach on the small island of Vieques.
August 13: Tour Old San Juan.
August 14: Fly out of San Juan in the morning.
$1,450 per student. Scholarships are avaliable. $500 non-refundable deposit due
by June 21. Packing list to follow.
Who is invited: Students entering 9th grade through recently graduated 12th
graders.
Register at www.ccbny.org/youth
Bronxville, NY 10708
17 Sagamore Road,
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