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Ratman vs. Bobin a CLASSIC film created in 1966 at Sleepy Hollow High School. Overseeing the production was Peter Smallman, Henry Steiner, a bunch of young determined classmates and teachers who all wanted to have fun and WE DID! The guiding principle stated below was how we lived back in those days and we were fortunate to have such a wonderful home to grow up in.

Paul Sladkus

At Sleepy Hollow High School we are guided by our district mission statement.

It is our mission to work with our community and business partners to maintain the highest standards of learning. Together we will provide students with the opportunity, knowledge and resources to meet our complex world.

and…

We are governed by our guiding principles:

About Our School

Located in southern Westchester county, approximately 20 miles north of New York City, and standing above the east bank of the Hudson River, Sleepy Hollow High School serves approximately 850 ethnically and socio-economically diverse students in grades 9 through 12 from the villages of Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown.

We have become a community of choice for families who value our “snap shot” of the real world: Our community is a destination point for families immigrating from the Caribbean and Latin America, and home to families who have been in our villages for generations; families who can afford to send their children to any one of a number of private schools in the area, choose instead to have their children attend our public school. Collectively, these families created and provide continuous support for The Foundation for the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns, which raises hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to supplement our educational program.

In October 1957, Sleepy Hollow High School was the focus of an article “New buildings won’t educate your children” in Woman’s Day magazine. Although the 1957 physical plant was deemed “as handsome a high school as any in America,” the renovated curriculum was recognized as enabling our graduates to have “a better chance today than ever before to become all that they are capable of.” While our sprawling building on its scenic campus had been well maintained and consistently upgraded, it experienced many of the facilities restrictions of comparable structures built in the 1950s and has undergone major renovations and expansion over the last two years: One hundred thousand square feet of state-of-the-art science labs, art studios, a gymnasium that boasts a fitness center and dedicated wrestling room, an auditorium that seats 750 and provides professional quality sound and light engineering, a renovated and expanded Library Media Center, a cafeteria with a food court, wireless capability throughout the building, and more than 20 new classrooms now overlook the Hudson River. All pre-existing classrooms are refurbished, outfitted with Smartboards, and white boards have replaced 1957 black boards. What hasn’t changed since 1957 is the public and academic communities’ shared belief that there is “no substitute for a solid foundation” in education. Sleepy Hollow curriculum is continually examined and adjusted to meet or exceed best-practices.

In 2008, Sleepy Hollow was selected by the Magellan foundation to represent one of three exemplary New York State high schools to have programs and practices that lead to high graduation and low drop-out rates. Sleepy Hollow was among the top 40 from over 640 schools to reach benchmark graduation rate standards and was one of five exemplary high schools chosen for in-depth research, study, and visitation by the Magellan Foundation. In 2009, the United States Department of Education featured us on their website “Doing What Works” as one of five schools nationally identified as putting best practices in action to achieve graduation.

Our comprehensive high school programs are designed to meet the needs of each adolescent we serve. We build relationships with our students and their families that guide everyone through the stress and strife of adolescence. Thriving athletic and performing arts programs are complemented by an extensive extra curricular program. A new source of pride is our award winning student-produced Multimedia Production Team, recipient of Honorable Mention in the Adobe Max competition for professional international media developers; Sleepy Hollow’s team came in second to Homeland Security and NASA Space Center. In 2008, the team has produced over 14 hours of programming for our local educational channel 77; check it out at www.sleepyhollowhits.com.

We have established extensive partnerships with local colleges, corporations, and the community at large. Support from local historical and business resources has made our community an extension of our campus; students conduct research and participate in internships as an integral part of our academic program.

Our creativity and commitment has been acknowledged through consistently passed local school budgets, and the award of state, federal, and private foundation grants. Locally, smaller grants have provided funding for cultural trips for students, added instruments to our band and orchestra, audio equipment for our multimedia students, robotic kits for AP Physics students, a gardening component to our Life Skills curriculum for our most handicapped students, and provided a weather station for our Earth Science students.

We are proud of our students’ records of accomplishment. An impressive percentage of students from the Class of 2009—89%—continued their studies in higher education. In the recent past, our top students have matriculated at Emory, Wesleyan, Brown, Cornell, Georgetown, Northwestern, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton, USC, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Vassar, Stanford, Tufts, and Middlebury. We are equally proud of the many first generation graduates we send to local and community colleges. Annually, our students earn an impressive number of scholarship dollars, averaging in excess of $280,000 in each of the last five years.

A key factor to our success is the involvement of our parents in their children’s education; parents feel welcome at our school. Our PTSA sponsors Parent-to-Parent Nights. These events, offered in English and Spanish, enable parents to share strategies for raising a teenager. The PTSA, The Foundation, and our Sports and Performing Arts Boosters raise funds for our curricular and extra curricular programs. Our Parenting Center, located in the heart of the village, provides information about all district schools and a wide range of support for parents.

Sleepy Hollow is an exciting place for students and staff to work and learn together. If any school community can demonstrate that public education is alive and well, it is ours. Our school slogan, “Sleepy Hollow, Say it Proudly” sums up the collective commitment to our school.

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The Making of a Peace Activation – Rulers of the New Earth

Nyack, NY – [March 27, 2025] – The highly anticipated documentary POP NATION: Portal of Peace – The Making of a Peace Activation: Rulers of the New Earth will be showcased at the upcoming Nyack International Film Festival.

Seven nights of fun, thought-provoking and intriguing films.
The 12th Annual Nyack International Film Festival (NIFF) is a gold rated festival and biggest 7 day event in Rockland County. NIFF prides itself on bringing the village of Nyack one of the most eclectic collections of films ever seen in the area.
Produced by: Richard Quinn.

POP NATION
Nyack Int Film Featival
March 31, 2025
8:30 pm
HOTEL NYACK
Nyack NY!

This groundbreaking film, directed by Christine Marie, explores the power of peace activism through music, dance, and spiritual transformation, capturing the journey of global changemakers uniting to ignite a movement for peace and higher consciousness.

A Cinematic Journey of Transformation

Produced by Lakshmi Foundation (a 501(c)(3) under We, The World), in association with United World Pictures, POP NATION is an experiential documentary that immerses audiences in a high-vibrational activation process—blending music, dance, healing modalities, and storytelling to inspire collective transformation.

The film features an ensemble of visionary leaders, artists, and healers, including Paul Sladkus (Good News Broadcast), Rick Ulfik (We, The World), Andrew Kaen (ReAwakennd), Solo’s Beat, Yoco Yoshikawa, Priestess El Pelligrino(Age of New Beginnings), and many more. A highlight of the film is the performance of Rulers of the New Earth, a powerful anthem featuring Solo’s Beat, Christine Marie, Fantuzzi, and renowned tango dancers Karina Romero & Jorge Carmina. Dancers,  Priestess El Pellegrino, Diva Yoko Yoshikawa, Heidi McClure (aka Aza Prem Charu) and on Bongos the legendary FANTUZZI Luis.

Bringing Global Peace Activation to the Big Screen

With cinematography by Christine Marie, Andrew Kaen, Victor Thomas, and Olu Smith, and  Hubcast and narration by Christine Marie, the documentary transports viewers across filming locations in New York City, Long Island (Windows on the Lake), Orlando, Florida, Sierra Leone, and Brooklyn—each playing a vital role in the unfolding activation.

The film was made possible through the generous contributions of our friends and  sponsor / donations , including Terry and Margaret Russell + Family, Nyack Smoke Shop, WBAI & Kathryn Davis, Cafecito Break with Rosangel Perez, Fusion Salon, Valley Pizza, Beach Club Estate, Windows on the Lake, Age of New Beginnings, Anthony’s Live, and fiscal sponsor We, The World.

Nyack Film Festival Premiere & Media Opportunities

The film will be showcased at the Nyack International Film Festival as part of its mission to highlight visionary storytelling that uplifts humanity. Press, media, and community members are invited to attend and experience the powerful message of POP NATION.

For media inquiries, interviews, and press passes, please contact:
Christine Marie
Email:cm.0969@proton.me
Phone: 8457670571

About the Filmmakers

POP NATION: Portal of Peace is written and directed by Christine Marie and produced by Lakshmi Foundation in association with United World Pictures. Executive Producers include Christine Marie, William Augustoni, Terence Russell, and Kelly Wells Russell, with additional contributions from Planet Heart, We, The World, and Good News Broadcast.

Join the Movement

This is more than a film—it’s an activation. Join us at the Nyack Film Festival and become part of the movement to co-create a new paradigm of peace, love, and unity.

Nyack Int Film Featival
March 31, 2025
8:30 pm
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The 17th annual Swim Across America Fairfield County open water swim is Saturday, June 24, in the water of Long Island Sound – just off the shoreline of Stamford and Old Greenwich, Connecticut. The news release BELOW details the event — and the need for volunteers — especially boaters — to come and help keep the swimmers safe the morning of the swim.

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Unveiled by Hudson County Students last week!

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Honoree Ty Muse and Dinner Chairman Joe Mirabito along with several past Distinguished Citizen Award Recipients will be in attendance.

RSVP to Jamie Leszczynski at the contact info above.

WHAT: Boy Scouts of America, Baden-Powell Council, will honor Ty Muse as its 2018 Distinguished Citizen Award. A press coference

WHEN: Monday, February 5th, 2018. 3 p.m. reception; 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Visions FCU Headquarters, 3301 Country Club Road, NY 13760

(Binghamton, NY) February 5th the Boy Scouts of America, Baden-Powell Council will hold a press conference to announce Ty Muse as the winner of the prestigious 2018 Broome County Distinguished Citizen Award. Held at the Visions FCU Headquarters, 24 McKinley Avenue, Endicott, NY 13760. Muse as this year’s honoree will be recognized by Baden-Powell Council and other business and community leaders for his significant achievements and service to the community.

Broome County’s Distinguished Citizen Award recognizes individuals who set positive examples for others and who demonstrate concern and significant care for their communities. Prior Distinguished Citizen Award recipients include: Bruce Boyea, Jeff Coghlan, Stephen Feehan, John Fitzsimmons, David Gouldin, Douglas Johnson, Dr. Thomas Kelly, Jeff Lake, Ron Lesch, Kenneth Miller, Albert Nocciolino, James Orband, Glenn Small and Dr. James Terzian among others.

About Baden-Powell Council, BSA

Baden-Powell Council provides leadership and character development programs to over 3,600 youth through more than 2,500 adult volunteers. The council serves young people throughout the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes Region serving six-counties: Broome, Tioga, Chenango, Cortland and Tompkins Counties of New York and Susquehanna County in Pennsylvania. Local Scouting dates back more than 105 years when the council’s first Scout troops were established in the Greater Binghamton area. To learn more about Scouting, please visit www.bpcouncil.org

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The Peace Center, located in Langhorne of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, has started its #SPEAKUPFORPEACE campaign to give people a space and a voice in creating the kind of community we all wish to live and work in. Kicking off its 35th anniversary celebration, the Peace Center is inviting people of all ages to participate in forming the largest human peace sign on Sunday, May 22 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Bucks County Community College, 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA. People will assemble in a football-size field near the faculty parking lot, which is located next to Tyler State Park. A $1 donation is suggested.

Barbara Simmons, executive director of The Peace Center, said, “We want young people to both see and hear a message – one of kindness, compassion and service to our community. Our goal is to attract about 6,000 people to be part of the human peace sign.”

Simmons said, “It is not just about breaking a world record. This is an opportunity for us all to stand as one to support peacemaking efforts in our community, to embrace our humanity with a conscious effort to make peace a priority in our homes and our schools.”

This is a year-long effort to hold events throughout the year to include: workshops, dialogues, forums and opportunities to Speak Up for Peace.

Peace Center Board Member Cory Amsler said, “The Human Peace Sign effort is an opportunity to make a positive, creative statement at a time when there is too much anger and intolerance- not from a distance on social media, but publicly and in person with your friends and neighbors. It’s about finding community and common purpose with your fellow human beings.”

The Peace Center is a non-profit organization serving the community since 1982. It educates, empowers, and supports individuals, family, schools and organizations with efforts to prevent violence, promote peaceful resolution of conflict, and foster inclusive, equitable and safe communities. Programs are offered in conflict resolution, mediation, family empowerment, respect for self and others in an effort to reduce violence, bullying, cyber-bullying, relational aggression, racism, intolerance and inequality.

People are asked to use social media to help encourage thousands to be part of the Human Peace Sign. Please follow The Peace Center on Twitter and Instagram: The_Peace_Center
For more information, visit www.thepeacecenter.org or call The Peace Center at 215-750-7220

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