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Harrison High students win national honors; school stages Mary Poppins this weekend
Summary
The board recognized multiple student achievements — a National Merit finalist, awards from United Way and Scholastic Art & Writing — and promoted the high‑school production of Mary Poppins, with performances this weekend.
Board members at the March 4, 2025 Harrison Central School District meeting recognized several student honors and previewed the high school spring musical.
The district announced that senior Juliana Blackman was named a National Merit finalist based on her academic record, PSAT score and supporting materials. Dr. Woll (role not specified in the transcript) told the board that finalists reach the top 1% of PSAT test takers nationwide.
Senior Chase Gray received the Social Justice Award from the United Way of Westchester and Putnam for the African American Men of Westchester program. The award and scholarship were presented at the group’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Youth Awards ceremony; the transcript attributes Gray’s recognition to his short documentary, Journey to Justice.
Faria Ahmed was named a National Honor Society scholarship semifinalist. The district also celebrated Harrison High School’s literary magazine, Imagine, which was ranked “superior” in the National Council of Teachers of English Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines program, and noted that seven students won 16 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, with several individual recognitions highlighted.
The board heard a short preview for the high school production of Mary Poppins. Matt Shatkins, vocal director, said, “We’re so excited to put on the show for you all. Everyone’s been working so hard to put together all the music, all the dancing, all the acting, and everything in between.” Performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.; tickets were announced at $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.
Matthew Bridal, Director of Fine and Performing Arts, who also helps with technical and sound support, noted the production was directed by a department graduate and credited student stage crew and staff for technical work. Several students and staff were singled out for awards and exhibition placements, including entries in the School of Visual Arts exhibition and other recognitions the district summarized.
The transcript includes school and student names and descriptions but did not list specific scholarship amounts or further prize details.
