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Bernadette Russo, Staff Reporter

Bernadette Russo is a junior at Pelham Memorial High School and has a passion for writing and music. She is an editor for the school’s newspaper, the Pel Mel, a member of the science research program, and a member of Model United Nations. Outside of school, she likes to play the guitar, read books, and write short stories.

(This was Bernadette’s profile when she graduated from high school in 2020.)

 

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County Executive George Latimer. Source: File Photo.

Westchester County officials underscore safety of Covid-19 vaccine in virtual address

By Bernadette Russo, Senior Editor
January 13, 2021

Westchester County Executive George Latimer and two of his top health officials Thursday unscored the safety of the Covid-19 vaccine. Latimer, Commissioner of Health Dr. Sherlita Almer and Director...

PMHS alum Jordan Salama to travel Americas for web series after ‘The Lulus TV’ attracts 300 million views

By Bernadette Russo, Staff Reporter
August 26, 2019

PMHS alum and recent Princeton graduate Jordan Salama will mesh entertainment and education through the creation of "Lulus America," a bilingual video series for children throughout the Americas, to encourage...

18 PMHS science research program students win awards at GENIUS Olympiad

18 PMHS science research program students win awards at GENIUS Olympiad

By Bernadette Russo, Staff Reporter
June 26, 2019

From June 17-21, PMHS’s science research students competed at the GENIUS (Global Environmental Issues and Us) Olympiad held at SUNY Oswego.  Students qualified as finalists through a submission...

PMHS alum Nathan Tahbaz leads team with hopes of breaking collegiate rocket record

PMHS alum Nathan Tahbaz leads team with hopes of breaking collegiate rocket record

By Bernadette Russo, Staff Reporter
May 31, 2019

Since his time at Pelham Memorial High School, alum Nathan Tahbaz has always been interested in the way things work. Now a graduate of the Stevens Institute of Technology, Tahbaz pursued this passion while...

As Kevin Coleman prepares for Division I athletics, he gives back to baseball community

As Kevin Coleman prepares for Division I athletics, he gives back to baseball community

By Bernadette Russo, Staff Reporter
April 30, 2019

When he was four years old, baseball became an always-present element in Kevin Coleman’s life. In just the eighth grade, he was promoted to starting player on the varsity baseball team. Now a senior...

Kate Douglass breaks records at Speedo Sectionals

By Bernadette Russo, Staff Reporter
April 2, 2019

PMHS senior Kate Douglass set personal best records during the 2019 Speedo Sectionals held in Ithaca, New York, from March 28-31. Douglass swam the 50 free, in which she shaved off a significant amount...

PCRA's boys and girls varsity teams are back on the water for the spring season

PCRA’s boys and girls varsity teams are back on the water for the spring season

By Bernadette Russo, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2019

As winter comes to a close, the Pelham Community Rowing Association (PCRA) boys and girls varsity teams head towards the water in preparation for the upcoming spring season. Captains for the girls team...

The Corridor

The Corridor

By Bernadette Russo
December 3, 2018

I am standing in the corridor Where two rooms lie One, black and empty The other, crowded and full of life   The darkness in the first room screeches, “Come here. You will live...

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